Feels real nice to own a rather pricey OOP (Out of Production) DVD movie. Especially one that constantly brings and gets the 'final payout'. No matter how 'pricey' that this title is known for, it has plenty of fans and followers, who happen to be more than willing and gladly satisfied to lay out the 'freight' for the benefit of owning one of the scarcer as well as extremely rare Digital Video Disc offering that has been made to play on the DVD format.
While other will definitely complain, and cry, like a woman in labour birth pangs, about the 'outrageous prices', and 'ridiculously expensive', or my all time favourite complaint terminology is; 'Outrageously overpriced price gouging', but the simpletons usually have it as, 'price gauging'. I, the the other, common sense laden side, definitely appreciate and commend your willingness to purchase 'the good stuff', the good stuff that always seems to hold its value in the enjoyable (At least to me) DVD Collectible Hobby Market.
With all the highly collectible DVDs that I've been blessed to acquire, since I've gotten into the OOP DVD Collectible Hobby, I've never come across a New, Factory Fresh, Image Entertainment copy of "The Slipper and the Rose". And I've had, and still own quite the OOP Collection, but it sure would be sweet to come across this one, where the rubber meets the road!
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phillindholm
11 years ago
Yes, the ''IMAGE'' disc is great-I bought it when it came out back in 2000.But though the print had some noticeable wear at times (it was not restored) the soundtrack had been upgraded, and sounds nice on a home theater system. This year, ''The Slipper And The Rose'' gets a makeover. After 13 years, it's about time. ''Inception Media Group'', an independent company already known for it's superior restorations, is the company releasing it. The remastered and restored version will make it's Blu Ray debut November 19th. Just in time for the Holidays, of course. THIS is the movie that will make me go Blu. Even in standard definition, it would no doubt look wonderful when restored. It should be incredible in Blu Ray. Hopefully, the extras on the IMAGE DVD will be included, as well as a trailer. Can't wait!.
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laurence01
11 years ago
Yes, the ''IMAGE'' disc is great-I bought it when it came out back in 2000.But though the print had some noticeable wear at times
I particularly noticed the scratches on the end title.
Let Zygons Be Zygons.
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phillindholm
11 years ago
Hopefully, the coming Blu Ray (which is said to have been restored)will have fixed that.
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laurence01
11 years ago
What they need to do is restore the print used for the UK DVD, and synch it with the sound from the Image disc.
Let Zygons Be Zygons.
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phillindholm
11 years ago
They HAVE restored the film (it took quite a while, just like it does when Disney does a restoration). The IMAGE DVD was fine for it's time (released in 2000) but technology has grown by leaps and bounds since then. The Blu Ray makes the old DVD look like the MCA Disco-Vision disc. It's been said that it looks brand new. A more accurate appraisal would say that the PRINT looks brand new. It still looks like a film- the elements have been cleaned up, without the ''sterile'' look of many restorations. All three DVD supplements are there, and the original British Trailer has been added. The Trailer is, like the film, in HD Anamorphic Widescreen. Though unrestored, It looks nice as well, but you need only compare it to the movie to see the results of the upgrade. What a smashing disc this is. Quality all the way. Those Fans who somehow missed the old DVD (and ended up paying big $$$ later) had better grab this one now. It will undoubtedly go out of print soon, and prices will hit the ceiling once more. Inception Media Group really hit this one out of the ballpark!.
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kidmansshootingstar1994
11 years ago
I've never purchased a Blu-Ray DVD playing machine. I've just had no willingness, and or excitement to 'update' my disc movie collection(s). In my opinion, the Blu-Ray deal was just another version of a different kind of 'dip' so to speak. I've always figured that if you have your DVD discs, and a pretty decent high definition T.V. spot, then all is cool. Again, because I have never really seen for myself and witnessed Blu-Ray technology at its work, this is just my own personal feel on the subject. I do realize that Blu-Ray technology is a tremendous leap up in the viewers eyes. But I'm cool with what I've got.
As for this deal, I was writing cause of the release of "The Slipper and the Rose" on the Blu-Ray play. I've always been on the heavy duty look-up and search-down for this 'Image Entertainment' studio produced DVD movie. Sadly for me, just like another higher valued and therefore heavily freighted taglined by the title of "Barfly" with Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway, I've never been able to eyeball Barfly along with "The Slipper and the Rose", out up in the 'wilds' of Gotham and its boros.
But I do realize its outright value among collectors involving scarcer than rare DVD disc flicks. I've, since I dealt with 'Scamazon' exclusively, seen both discs in the 'Yard and a Half'+++ ($150 and upwards). The Trinity, latter day model for whatever reason(s) was always beinging more bacon. But as the Blu-Ray of "Slipper and the Rose" was about to break through with a Blu-ray debut, the Image Entertainment deal dropped rather heafty in freight tags. From a high of Two and a half Yards ($250) to now a sticker tag of $65!
Imma still, God willing, gonna try to cop me a beautiful Brand New, shrinkwrapped & security sealed disc spot of this white coloured (I dig that!) original Image Entertainment deal for under a full Yard (One Hundred Dollars). That's a proper freight tag, for that type of masterpiece ala DVD history!
God Bless all, Merriest of Christ Jesus Day of Celebrated Birth Date! ! !
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phillindholm
11 years ago
I, too, was skeptical about the difference in the quality Blu Ray offers, VS. DVD. I bit when I found out ''Slipper'' had been restored, and an original trailer had been added to the ''Special Features'' (the vintage featurette, commentary by Producer/Director Bryan Forbes and an interview with the Sherman Brothers have all been retained). I really love the original trailers, and I'm satisfied if the discs include only them as a bonus. Anyway, as I already pointed out, 'Slipper'' looks incredible-and sold me on the format. I bought my Blu Ray player especially for this release. I think it's a shame that the company (Inception Entertainment Corp) didn't see fit to issue a restored DVD as well, but I'm very happy with the disc. And, I've retained the ''IMAGE'' DVD for my collection. I also have the Trinity DVD. The same print was used, but full screen, and the Special Features were dropped. At the time, IMAGE was the way to go. And,in fact, some of those involved with the new Blu Ray, were affiliated with IMAGE when ''Slipper'' was first released back in 2000. I assure you, upgrade or not, you will be satisfied with the IMAGE DVD.
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kidmansshootingstar1994
10 years ago
Thanks Phillindholm for the extree-informative, highly detailed report on the 'Slipper & The Rose' filmed feature.
It's a real nice treat to listen to a Cat that definitely knows they business concerning the Digital Video Disc-ness. I'm quite ignorant all about the Blu-Ray technology, but you've demonstrated that it's a treat and a pleasure to be able to sit back and fully take in what someone 'In The Know' is throwing at you. I always enjoy speaking and without one doubt, listening to knowledgable Disc hobbyists, such as y'allself, God Bless friend!
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phillindholm
10 years ago
Hi, bit late here, but thanks for the kind words. I'm actually ''technically challenged'' but, when it comes to something that really interests me (like movies) I do my best to educate myself. As I said before, ''Slipper'' is the film that made me go ''Blu''. Not wanting to upgrade to a new format yet again, I was all too willing to listen to those who could not see a significant difference. UNTIL I saw it for myself, that is. ''Slipper's previous ''Image'' DVD was great for it's time-new extras and all, but there's no denying the fact that the print could have used some restoration. With Blu-Ray, that's exactly what it got. The original theatrical trailer was added to the extras (which are all here, from the previous release) and that was the icing on the cake for me. Also, it s true that the format significantly upgrades your old DVDS. To me, that's a no brainer. I have never looked back. Thanks Again!.
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