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Paramount DVDs -- Missed opportunities
So does anyone know why Paramount seems to be the worst major studio for DVDs? The majority of their releases are overpriced yet featureless.
I don't think this is news to anyone, but I had to note this due to the volume of lousy releases Paramount has unleashed on us in the past few months. Particularly, the following titles:
Trading Places - a true comedy classic released as bare as they come, without even a trailer.
Better Off Dead - the definition of a "cult classic" yet a total nothing package.
Grease - Not my cup of tea, but I know many fans of this film and was surprised to see how little effort was put into the disc --especially in light of all the related specials shown on VH1, which is part of the Viacom family like Paramount.
Footloose - Another beloved 80s classic, another missed opportunity for a fun DVD.
I'm sure everyone can name a title they've waited for on disc only to have Paramount release a mediocre/poor version of it. Now, I'm not saying every film has to have a super-duper mega 2-disc package, but at least if they're going to put minimal effort into these things they could sell them at the more consumer MGM-like price point of $15.
Who's with me on this?
Walt
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