Ed Wood DELAYED (again and again and again)

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Further Details
According to The Digital Bits website, Touchstone Home Entertainment have delayed the up and coming region one release of Ed Wood indefinitely. This new director's cut of the film was originally scheduled for release on the 3rd February, but that will no longer be the case. If you'd like to know more about the release (for when it finally arrives!) please refer to the related article at the bottom of this page. Obviously, we'll try and bring you more details on the delay as soon as possible. Stay tuned for further information

Damn... this sucks... why does this movcie keep on gettin delayed??

[Jon Lyrik]

Oh my GOD, Touchstone. Just release the fucking thing.

[Indy in IN]

This is Bullshit. Right up there with Duel.

[ColonelColinCaine]

Well, there went one of my birthday presents! :mad:


I'd like to know who's responsible for all of these goddamn delays, so I can castrate them with a fishing knife.

[edit]

*kissing his awesome R2 DVD*

:p

[chinton]

Can i join in on that castration becuase this is bullshit plain and simple.

This is one of my favorite films so this was a big event for me. there goes that

[paul]

RELEASE IT!!!!! I really want to see it!!

[bankholdup]

I wonder what rushmore beauty's reply is going to be like...




Yeah, I'm pretty pissed too. I wanted to buy this the first day it came out, considering I'm a big ol' fan of the flick. I just read the screenplay a couple weeks ago to get me in the mood for the dvd.

[Lynn Minmei]

I watched the movie just a month ago and I was really looking foward to the DVD.

Terrible news.

[blankpage]

*In a Bob voice (from 'That '70s Show')*


Ah geez.

[KcMsterpce]

Fuck it. I've been waiting too long. Looks like I'm gonna have to go R2 yet AGAIN.

[rushmore beauty]

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate you Touchstone!!!!!!!!!
Seriously.....my most anticipated DVD of the year. We've still got Lost in Translation on the 3rd, but still.......fuck.

[zeppelin]

I was waiting for this to come out when I heard it was to be released in December 2002. It's one of my favorite movies, dammit. Damn you, Touchstone. Damn you straight to hell. But at least I have it on VHS...

[KcMsterpce]

It was $15.71, including shipping, through Amazon UK. It's region 2, but eh, worth it for me.

[Jewbo]

isnt ed wood out on dvd at all in the us? its been out here in the uk for ages. i have it.

[Invincible]

...Great...

[Mikey2Dope]

This is absolutely ridiculous. Dammit Touchstone sucks!!!!!!!

On a side note look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3381519320&category=2294

$112 with 5 days left?!?:eek: Man whoever was lucky enough to get this early will be making a KILLING.

[Jon Lyrik]

Originally posted by Mikey2Dope
This is absolutely ridiculous. Dammit Touchstone sucks!!!!!!!

On a side note look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3381519320&category=2294

$112 with 5 days left?!?:eek: Man whoever was lucky enough to get this early will be making a KILLING.

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/forumfun/positive.jpg

Dammit. If only I was rich.

[KcMsterpce]

Fuck it, guys.

With $112, you can buy a region-free DVD player, and for $15.71 more you can buy the region 2 version and get it mailed to you through Amazon UK!

I ordered it the day before yesterday, and it was shipped today.

[urs74]

What was this guy sniffing? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3382041280&category=41521)


I mean come on now thats just too much money.

[Jon Lyrik]

Originally posted by KcMsterpce
Fuck it, guys.

With $112, you can buy a region-free DVD player, and for $15.71 more you can buy the region 2 version and get it mailed to you through Amazon UK!

I ordered it the day before yesterday, and it was shipped today.

Or I can find the code on my DVD to tamper with the regional settings, and order the R2.

Cheapest way.

[KcMsterpce]

Originally posted by Jon Lyrik
Or I can find the code on my DVD to tamper with the regional settings, and order the R2.

Cheapest way.

Obviously. But I was speaking in reference to the logic of the guy that paid so much for the Ebay item.
I don't even have a region-free player. All my R2 DVDs are played on my computer.

[MickeyKnox]

You know the way this DVD is going I wouldn't be surprised if it's not released till next year!

[Dexter]

I put a bid on one on ebay. Tomorrow I'm gonna check with a small store that gets good DVD's and see if they got it.
Wish me luck. If I get both I'll sell one to somebody on this board for a resonable price.

[The Delfonics]

HAHAHA I got it and dont even like it.

[Dexter]

Originally posted by The Delfonics
HAHAHA I got it and dont even like it. How much do you want for it?

[realspicylike]

today at work we got in 60 copies of Ed Wood, i tried to get my manager to just put them out on the floor because we could totally sell them, but nope, we have to send them back monday. which means theyll be sitting there mocking me all weekend. or maybe they wont be, if you catch my drift ;)

[APzombie]

Originally posted by urs74
What was this guy sniffing? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3382041280&category=41521)


I mean come on now thats just too much money.

I hope the winner of that cries when it comes out in a couple of months and he sees it for $15.99 at his local store. I mean shit man, i would never pay that much money for the dvd unless they burnt every other copy on the face of the planet and the whole cast, as well as Ed Wood himself (dont ask how) signed this last one with a golden pen.

[Neesh]

Originally posted by realspicylike
today at work we got in 60 copies of Ed Wood, i tried to get my manager to just put them out on the floor because we could totally sell them, but nope, we have to send them back monday. which means theyll be sitting there mocking me all weekend. or maybe they wont be, if you catch my drift ;)
dont forget your fellow schmoes :)

and dammit, some people just cant do something right the first time.

[platanero79]

Originally posted by realspicylike
today at work we got in 60 copies of Ed Wood, i tried to get my manager to just put them out on the floor because we could totally sell them, but nope, we have to send them back monday. which means theyll be sitting there mocking me all weekend. or maybe they wont be, if you catch my drift ;)

im me if u get a few copys

[Indy in IN]

I see it made both the Best Buy and Circuit City ads anyway

[paul]

Originally posted by Indy in IN
I see it made both the Best Buy and Circuit City ads anyway

I noticed that as well.

[Invincible]

I have only one question...

































WHY?

[Mikey2Dope]

Originally posted by paul
I noticed that as well.

Yeah it made a couple Canadian flyers up here as well. I'm gonna check in Future Shop and Real Canadian Superstore on Tuesday just to see if they hopefully mess up and put it out.

It seems like things have calmed down on Ebay too. The copies are still selling but are mostly going for $70 instead of $115 (which is still too much money but a lot less crazy than the latter).

[chinton]

Its at my FYE for 25 bucks. I think they dont realize its been recalled

[paul]

Originally posted by chinton
Its at my FYE for 25 bucks. I think they dont realize its been recalled

Well, I went to best buy yesterday and saw a big OPENED box of Ed Wood DVD's...

[Dexter]

Originally posted by platanero79
im me if u get a few copys Me too.

[platanero79]

well I am start to think this Delayed is Not truth because I saw a best buy ad and it is showing ED wood is come out on feb 3

[EvilDeadGirl]

I called a friend of mine that works at FYE and he said that they did indeed recall Ed Wood. They had to ship all of theirs back. I begged him to set aside a copy for me but he couldn't.

I too noticed that they are still in the Best Buy ads. Yet if you goto www.bestbuy.com and click on your weekly ad it has Ed Wood in it. But when you click on it, it doesn't go directly to the DVD which leads me to believe that it was recalled.

Now I went to my local BlockBuster and for the hell of it I asked about Ed Wood the clerk told me that they were selling it and it was on the floor for sale! Needless to say I got my copy $29.99 but I got it!!!!

[Spacey_Norton21]

It was supposed to come out today!!!! no!!!!!!!! I wanted to see it! Burton and Depp! I never saw it and it looks awesome!! This ruins my day!:( :mad: :( :mad: :( :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[chinton]

Like the last posters said some stores havent sent their shipment back yet. My FYE eventually had to do it but I snagged a copy. Run to your video stores now and grab a copy before its too late. Its worth it

[Dexter]

As luck would have it, I have two copies, (well, not in my possession at the moment but they are being shipped.) Any offers for one of them? I'll let you guys know when I get them.

[rushmore beauty]

If it was actually received some places and shit, I'm guessing it'll be sent out again in a few weeks and we'll all forget about this little mishap. But shit, my Blockbuster didn't get it!

[KcMsterpce]

I have the R2 version for $15.71. I'm happy.

[therealjohng]

My friend who lives in Missouri has a Borders store near him. He called them and asked if they were selling them. They said they were. He's buying out their entire selection and going to ebay. But he's saving one for me.

[agentsands]

It's knee deep in snow and I can't even get out anywhere to look for this thing. I've heard some people say that Best Buy is selling the dvd. I'll probably wind up buying one on ebay for $75.00! :(

[Shockwave]

I called my Suncoast and they said it would be held back until later on in the year.

He said they were told to recall due to Depps SLIM chance to take home a Oscar.(NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!) Release the damn thing!

[Dexter]

No, there was a problem with a deleted scene.

[therealjohng]

Originally posted by Dexter
No, there was a problem with a deleted scene.



That's one problem. I'm talking to a friend right now through AIM, and he said that his brother bought it and said that there is a layer switch every 15 minutes.

[Marilyn Monroe]

I have been waiting for this DVD forever! It is my favorite film. I pre-ordered a copy of the DVD from Best Buy as soon as I saw a post about it here in early December. I can't believe it but, they shipped my DVD on Jan 29TH. It is expected to reach me here by Saturday. I purchased it for $21.00. I hope it isn't a mistake and it is really coming.

P.S. I asked a seller from Ebay (who is selling tons of the DVD) why it was recalled. He said it was due to a deleted scene that was not approved by Disney. What bull shit. It is even worse if they with held the DVD because of Depp's Oscar nomination. When I first heard recalled I thought it was because the DVD was not functioning properly.

[realspicylike]

Originally posted by therealjohng
That's one problem. I'm talking to a friend right now through AIM, and he said that his brother bought it and said that there is a layer switch every 15 minutes.

if that's true, is it even worth it grabing one on ebay for 50 bucks?

[Jaywrx]

Umm...I didn't notice a layer change every 15 minutes...are you sure about that? Didn't look like thier was one, and this is the first time I've heard it from everyone else whos had the disc..

[Dexter]

My T3 disc did the same thing. It was just an eyelash on the disc. Hair acts like fiber optics causing the laser to shoot all over the place.

[sleekproductions]

I got a copy at my local FYE today! I'm SO excited! I'll let you all know if there are any problems with it...

[therealjohng]

Originally posted by Jaywrx
Umm...I didn't notice a layer change every 15 minutes...are you sure about that? Didn't look like thier was one, and this is the first time I've heard it from everyone else whos had the disc..




Hey, that's what I was told.

[Indy in IN]

I've checked every fucking back alley place in town that sells DVDs. I'm S.O.L.

I'm not spending $50+ on Ebay. I'll wait.

[Dexter]

Originally posted by Indy in IN
I've checked every fucking back alley place in town that sells DVDs. I'm S.O.L.

I'm not spending $50+ on Ebay. I'll wait. Well then, you'll be waiting for a long time. They aren't going to try and release it again.

[Shockwave]

Well then, you'll be waiting for a long time. They aren't going to try and release it again.

They didnt try this time. They just keep jerking around.

Besides if they did that for every movie that they say "will never get released again!' my movie collection wouldnt be half as large.

..well, it probably would, but thats not the point!

[lynchfan_714]

accoarding to digital bits, they will most likely release it because of all the money the studio and retailers stand to loose if they just keep the movie behind closed doors.

That's the only thing that sucks about the DVD formatt, all the bases you have to cover in order to release these tittles. Not to mention the studios have to basically re-nogociate payment with all peoples involved in the tittle they are releasing.

[bjeggert82]

Regarding all the rumors about the disc having technical problems...

I received my copy of Ed Wood in the mail on Saturday, watched it, and it worked perfectly.

My girlfriend also got a copy of it, and hers worked perfect as well...

No worries people, the disc is worth it!!!

[EvilDeadGirl]

I've watched my copy a few times and there were no defects in it or in any of the little additions, deleted scenes, trailer etc.

[brodie]

i just got mine in the mail and it has no problems either.

[Dexter]

Mine is okay too.

[lynchfan_714]

I was also lucky enough to get a copy at a wherehouse music. I'm convinced I was one of probably only 5 people in Southern California who doesn't work for a DVD retailer who got a copy and I'm waiting just a little longer to see if they are gonna release it agin because I'm sure it will keep more value if it stays in it's original factory packaging.

Of course I won't wait to long because it talks to me in my sleep telling me to just open it and watch it already.

[urs74]

I know it should have been released 2 weeks ago but has anyone else been luck enough to find it recently in a store if so which one? When I say recently I mean in this past week. Every store i go to I look for it, i feel like Charlie looking for the golden ticket. :D

[brodie]

i doubt you'll find it at a store at this point. i called 10 stores the actual day it was supposed to be released and couldn't find a copy (even though some people did). i goy my copy through ebay which im guessing is your only choice now.

[Dexter]

I have one for sale. $60.00 if anyone is interested.

[Cabrini Green]

There were five copies of Ed Wood special edition at Walmart and I picked it up. The first place I looked. Nothing wrong with the disc either. The behind the scenes feature is interesting.

[lynchfan_714]

From what I understand is a handfull of retailers got a shipment and out of that hanfull, a small handfull actually put them out on shelves. For example let's say 1 out of every 10 Walmarts got a shipment and maybe out of those 10% that actually got the DVD's in the there stores, 90% of them sent the DVD's back like they where instructed too. So your looking at maybe 1% of the DVD retailers actually slipped through the cracks and actually put the DVD out on the shelves. Hopefully all of that rambling made sense.

Because when I went on my mission to find this DVD I went to...

4 Costco's
2 Sam's clubs
4 Best Buys (had them but wouldn't sell them)
3 Walmart's
3 Targets
3 Borders (1 had them but wouldn't sell them)
1 Barnes & nobles
2 Fry's electronics
10 Blockbuster videos
5 Hollwood videos
2 Wherehouses (where they had 1 copy that I bought)

So a full tank of gas and looking through my entire County (Orange County California) I found one copy. Oh and by the way I started my search at 8am in the morning the day it was suppose to be released (Feb 3rd).

So if you hit a store that put them out. YOU LUCKED OUT!!!!!!!

[Mikey2Dope]

My Ed Wood has been traded.

[angel]

I just got mine at WalMart 2 days ago, and they still have like 15 left

[lynchfan_714]

What part od California you from and which Walmart is this?

thanx

[angel]

Im in San Diego, and this was at the new Wal Mart in National City

[lynchfan_714]

you hit a gold mine then, you should have bought them all up. San Diego is a good 120 miles for me though. I might just have to take another look at my local Wal-marts though.

thanx for the info.

[lynchfan_714]

accoarding to amazon.ca this will be released on April 4th 2004

here is the link, it's region 1

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000VD04M/qid=1077655343/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_3_1/702-5840005-3454408