Fight Club- non-anamorphic?

in the release update today it lists the Fight Club S.E. as being possibly non-anamorphic. but in a recent article on the Digital Bits site there is an interview with the discs producer (who also did the Ravenous disc) and he states that it will be an anamorphic transfer. i do hope it will be because its a fantastic film and the extras look great. it would be a shame for Fox to let down another top disc with the lack of 16x9 support.

That's right. I also read that article over at the bits, and he did state that it was gonna be anamorphic. I wonder what Satan makes of all this. . .

This is just another case of Peter M. Bracke and his lousy reporting. Everything I've heard about the title suggests its anamorphic. I think he's basically listing it as non-anamorphic just because it doesn't specifically say it is anamorphic. That doesn't seem like the way to do it to me.

[Dehrian]

This isn't Burger King. You can't have it your way.

Better to list it according to the information the studio provides him. After all, we've heard in the past from those involved with disc production that discs would contain certain features that never appeared. Where's that Iron Giant SE? Or Polanski's commentary for Chinatown?

No, Peter's doing the right thing by not listing information that wasn't provided to him. That's the way legitimate news agencies work (a rarity today, unfortunately).

[Rock]

David, we welcome difference of opinion here, but dude, you are SOOOOOO wrong!

Like Dehrian said, it is better for Pete to go with what the studio says than his own opinions or rumors. Even when someone says something in an interview, that can change when it comes right down to actually making the product.

Furthermore, it is RESPONSIBLE journalism Pete is practicing by not jumping the gun. If you look back over the months, Pete's record is a lot better[edited by adminstrator]


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[Taxi]

Now Rock... Play nice.

T42

[Rock]

HAHA!

Just defending our fearless leader.

And, Tax-man, The Rock kept it civil, so know your role and shut your mouth!


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I agree with Alcatraz. . .Peter's reporting over the couple of years I've been following him has been very, very good. Don't bash him.
Second, I must disagree with the Rock. The Rumour Mill over at the bits is THE RUMOUR MILL and Mr. Hunt has made that point time and time again. And a lot of the things in the mill have churned out some information that was later confirmed. . .and conversely, sometimes not. The point is that one doesn't have to bash another very good site in order to make a point about this site. They are different, and, I think, equally worthy of a visit.

so can anyone check with fox what will happen do this dvd.Fight club is without a doubt the best film this year,and "Rock" one thing the digital bits interview was very good so don`t say things like the 'bits and their
the-assistant-janitor-at-the-production-facility-can-confirm-it style. It makes you look stupid! read it instead!

[Rock]

Hey, The Rock never said the 'bits isn't any good at all. In fact, he can enjoy reading it from time to time. The thing is, the rumor mill gets everybody hyped up. Plus, in The Rock's experience, it seems as though (from a journalistic point of view) it can be irresponsible. The Rock sticks to that point.

(Also, The Rock was not thinking of the aforementioned interview when making the "janitor" statement. He was thinking of The Rock's personal, over-a-period-of-time experience.)

Anyway, yes, The Rock doesn't need to "bash" the 'bits (although The Rock thought of it more as critiquing, or constructive criticism). It is a decent little site, so no biggy. And, Pete's record stands for itself, sans any comparisons to other sites. (Though, in all honesty, David started the comparisons stuff! :Þ) Nuff said!


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Howdy

Ahhhh, time to weigh in, eh? You all seem to get what I'm a tryin' to do....if it doesn't say anamorphic, I'm gonna leave it alone! The problem with Fox is that they just haven't really listed anamorphic on some of their titles that are. I'm sure Fight Club will be anamorphic, but strangely in the last release list, only Butch Cassidy actually said anamorphic while all hte others didn't!

So, I talked to 'em the other day about The Abyss and ID4, and both those are not anamorphic...guess I'll have to (sigh) call again to find out for sure what is up with Fight Club. You/d think it would be anamorphic since it is a new film,but then something like Lake Placid, which comes out in January, is not anamorphic.

Go figure!

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Peter M. Bracke
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Guys, I'm sorry, but reporting something as non-anamorphic just because it doesn't specifically say it is, is wrong. He should just say he doesn't know if he doesn't know.

[Rock]

But, dude, all titles are non-anamorphic unless otherwise stated! It's not like he is giving false info. A title is either anamorphic or not. Unless the studio says yes, then you have to report it as a non-anamorphic disc.

If you do not see that (seemingly) common-sense reasoning, then we'll just have to agree to disagree.

Thanks for weighing in, Pete.


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[Taxi]

Considering the studio involved, assuming the title will be anamorphic is wrong.

Taxi
DDS#42

great on all the views on this title,for one thing I really do belive that fox will release it as anamorpic.The bits guy seems also to KNOW it.If fox don`t change their mind at the last minute. Lets hope Fincher puts his foot down then,because he is involved with the dvd

[clortho]

David-

You can't assume a thing like anamorphic, or any feature on a dvd for that matter. Unfortunately, the same source Peter has for his information is sometimes the same source that puts out incorrect or incomplete information. To automatically assume anamorphic would be wrong (especially since its Fox). An example would be a radio interview Matt Stone and Trey Parker did about South Park: BBU. They stated that the original 'south park' Spirit of Christmas they did would be on the disk. It ultimately was not. To report it in an official news channel/site that it was would have been irresponsible, misleading, and not good reporting. Hence no assumption about anamorphic on Fight Club.

Clortho

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Hello

Well, looking back at my Fight Club post, I did say it "apparently will not be anamorphic". Hence, I think i was clear that the info leans towards it not being anamorphic, but that I was not sure.

If all the other titles on the sheet just said widescreen, I would have said anything, but because the anamorphic transfer for Butch Cassidy was clearly highlighted, it is a bit odd Fight Club would not say anamorphic if it was.

But, again, as it is listed inteh database, it is still TBA for Fight Club and anamorphic. With all respect to Mr. McKean, I think I did a fair job of reporting what information I received and letting people know but still relating that nothing was certain.


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Peter M. Bracke
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Couldn't agree more, Satan. Set the record straight and rest this case.

Yeah, I don't know what the big deal is. Give me a break. Anamorphic, Non-Anamorphic... it's coming out and Peter did a good job reporting it.

Ignore the roody-poo jabronis who come on The Peoples' Board and talk smack.

`Carl

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[Taxi]

Uh oh. I hope The Rock doesn't see that.

T42

What is the big deal dvd jedi? Funny name for a person who don`t think anamorpchic is importent. it is the most importent dvd release next year,for a lot of us,and for us with widescreen tv`s it is a MUST to have this wounderful film in ANAMORPHIC.Just look at the picture quality on fox`s thin red line on a good widescreen tv,and you will then see why this is so importent to us

Any word from fox yet about this issue? anbody!

Um, where is this interview?

Here is the link,read it. It is 2 pages lonf and alot is said about fight club in it. http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/jerkytreats.html

R2, I never said that I don't care if a DVD is anamorphic or not. Of course I prefer that it is.

I was merely defending "Satan"'s report.

Out,


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