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Musashi74 · 11-08-2002, 05:15 PM

This just in from Criterion...

New 5.1 Mix of Philip Glass' Opera to Appear on Upcoming Beauty and the Beast DVD Re-release

Renowned composer Philip Glass has created a new 5.1 surround mix of his Beauty and the Beast opera for inclusion on Criterion's upcoming DVD re-release of Jean Cocteau's classic film. Glass' opera will be one of four audio tracks available on the newly-restored Beauty and the Beast, along with audio commentary by film historian Arthur Knight, a second commentary by writer and cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling, and the film's original soundtrack. Look for Criterion's Beauty and the Beast re-release in early 2003.

Being a big Cocteau/Philip Glass fan, this has me quite enthused...

roman · 11-08-2002, 10:49 PM

That's simply brilliant news

I have the Opera on CDs, and it's one of my (many) Glass' favorites.

Believe it or not, but this was the reason I held out on the initial Criterion release (as much as I love Cocteau and this film).
I don't know - I somehow knew there's bound to be a re-release with Glass' score

airjosh · 11-08-2002, 11:06 PM

I have never seen this, but being a huge Glass fan I will pick it up for sure.

DVDdetective · 11-09-2002, 06:28 AM

This is great news.

Time for me to throw my orignal on ebay to sell to a collector.

DVDDetective

SolidSnakeASS · 11-09-2002, 06:39 PM

That original disc may go up in value though. So, unless you need the cash, I'd hold on to it.

redshifter · 11-09-2002, 11:29 PM

that's amazing news. thanks. this is especially good because i read that glass was allowed to write a new score for the film ONLY if he agreed to never release it on video or dvd--i.e. live performances only. they must have worked something out ($$$).

asphodel5 · 11-22-2002, 03:02 AM

Criterion posted the specs for the new disk on Wednesday. It also includes a new cover.
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/relea...ction=synopsis

"Breathtaking new high-definition digital transfer made from restored film elements

Original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass (Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi, Kundun), presented in Dolby Digital 5.1

Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan

Two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight (The Liveliest Art), and the other featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling (The Royal College of Art: 150 Years of Art and Design)

Rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills

Original 1945 trailer narrated by Cocteau

Film restoration demonstration

1995 restoration trailer

A reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s original fable translated from the French

Notes by Francis Steegmuller, from the definitive book Cocteau: A Biography

New and improved English subtitle translation

Optimal image quality: dual layer edition

More! "

Musashi74 · 11-22-2002, 03:07 AM

Wow, this really sounds like a must-own disc! Wonder what the 'More!' means at the end of the features? Did they run out of room to describe them

I noticed the same thing with the 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' entry...

In any case, I can't wait to get my hands on this one...

asphodel5 · 11-22-2002, 03:32 AM

I think "more" just means that there are some bonuses that aren't finalized. Its probably easier to post that than to list something that may not be able to be included because of rights issues or something along those lines. They probably avoid some complaints by doing it that way.

SolidSnakeASS · 11-22-2002, 06:38 PM

I always thought more was just menus and essays.

JimboQ · 11-23-2002, 07:20 PM

Phillip Glass fans will be thrilled to know that he has a new cd in collaboration with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. One of the pieces is called Itaipu. It's available now.

roman · 11-23-2002, 08:53 PM

I've got Itaipu on cd.
One of my favorite Glass pieces

DVDdetective · 11-28-2002, 12:21 AM

I have the original criterion DVD of BatB and I assume there 2 items excusive to the original pressing.

-the cover
-the old restoration demo
-the 30m(?) documentary from a 1970's film school film out of south carolina.

While there is a slim chance the 30 minute show will be the "..and more" even it was likely removed for space reasons. I do believe I hold a collectors item.

DVDDetective.

11-08-2002, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Musashi74 Actor Join Date: Jun 2002	Beauty and the Beast / Philip Glass... This just in from Criterion... New 5.1 Mix of Philip Glass' Opera to Appear on Upcoming Beauty and the Beast DVD Re-release Renowned composer Philip Glass has created a new 5.1 surround mix of his Beauty and the Beast opera for inclusion on Criterion's upcoming DVD re-release of Jean Cocteau's classic film. Glass' opera will be one of four audio tracks available on the newly-restored Beauty and the Beast, along with audio commentary by film historian Arthur Knight, a second commentary by writer and cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling, and the film's original soundtrack. Look for Criterion's Beauty and the Beast re-release in early 2003. Being a big Cocteau/Philip Glass fan, this has me quite enthused...

11-08-2002, 10:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
roman Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel	That's simply brilliant news I have the Opera on CDs, and it's one of my (many) Glass' favorites. Believe it or not, but this was the reason I held out on the initial Criterion release (as much as I love Cocteau and this film). I don't know - I somehow knew there's bound to be a re-release with Glass' score __________________ Roman "Knowing I loved my DVDs, He furnish'd me from mine own library with volumes that I prize above my dukedom." (That's what Shakespeare would have written today, right?)

11-08-2002, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
airjosh Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: southern oregon	I have never seen this, but being a huge Glass fan I will pick it up for sure. __________________ The world's fastest personal computer in a title match Everyone needs a home / Top 20

11-09-2002, 06:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
DVDdetective Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: vancouver BC	Beastly Glass This is great news. Time for me to throw my orignal on ebay to sell to a collector. DVDDetective

11-09-2002, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
redshifter Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the emerald city	that's amazing news. thanks. this is especially good because i read that glass was allowed to write a new score for the film ONLY if he agreed to never release it on video or dvd--i.e. live performances only. they must have worked something out ($$$). __________________ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Did you ever hear of "The Seattle Seven"? That was me... and six other guys.

11-09-2002, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	That original disc may go up in value though. So, unless you need the cash, I'd hold on to it.

11-22-2002, 03:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
asphodel5 Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ohio	Criterion posted the specs for the new disk on Wednesday. It also includes a new cover. http://www.criterionco.com/asp/relea...ction=synopsis "Breathtaking new high-definition digital transfer made from restored film elements Original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass (Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi, Kundun), presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan Two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight (The Liveliest Art), and the other featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling (The Royal College of Art: 150 Years of Art and Design) Rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills Original 1945 trailer narrated by Cocteau Film restoration demonstration 1995 restoration trailer A reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s original fable translated from the French Notes by Francis Steegmuller, from the definitive book Cocteau: A Biography New and improved English subtitle translation Optimal image quality: dual layer edition More! " __________________ A sail! A veil awave upon the waves. Boomed crashing chords. When love absorbs. War! War! The tympanum. Redone and Revised! My Visually Oriented Screening Log

11-22-2002, 03:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Musashi74 Actor Join Date: Jun 2002	Wow, this really sounds like a must-own disc! Wonder what the 'More!' means at the end of the features? Did they run out of room to describe them I noticed the same thing with the 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' entry... In any case, I can't wait to get my hands on this one...

11-22-2002, 03:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
asphodel5 Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ohio	I think "more" just means that there are some bonuses that aren't finalized. Its probably easier to post that than to list something that may not be able to be included because of rights issues or something along those lines. They probably avoid some complaints by doing it that way. __________________ A sail! A veil awave upon the waves. Boomed crashing chords. When love absorbs. War! War! The tympanum. Redone and Revised! My Visually Oriented Screening Log

11-22-2002, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	I always thought more was just menus and essays.

11-23-2002, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
JimboQ Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tempe, Az	Phillip Glass fans will be thrilled to know that he has a new cd in collaboration with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. One of the pieces is called Itaipu. It's available now. __________________ "Woo Jack, that's a baaad outfit!! Woo" -street pimp to Superman after leaving phone booth

11-23-2002, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
roman Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel	I've got Itaipu on cd. One of my favorite Glass pieces __________________ Roman "Knowing I loved my DVDs, He furnish'd me from mine own library with volumes that I prize above my dukedom." (That's what Shakespeare would have written today, right?)

11-28-2002, 12:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
DVDdetective Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: vancouver BC	BatB I have the original criterion DVD of BatB and I assume there 2 items excusive to the original pressing. -the cover -the old restoration demo -the 30m(?) documentary from a 1970's film school film out of south carolina. While there is a slim chance the 30 minute show will be the "..and more" even it was likely removed for space reasons. I do believe I hold a collectors item. DVDDetective.

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