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outoftimejedi · 05-12-2003, 10:59 PM

Was aynone else let down big time by this mgm set of the italian stallion. I mean, the first film was given a great treatment but what about the others. I mean, i love all the films of the series, even part 5, and they were all big hits at the box office, at least they could have created a new doc for the films, maybe a stallone comm for each film, he did direct 2 3 and 4. THere are even alot of deleted scenes floating around, the trailer for part 4 contatined a deleted scene of a board room talking about how evil drago was! I hope with the coming of rocky 6, maybe mgm was holding back a bit and give all the films the treatment they deserve!

FurryHumanBeing · 05-13-2003, 12:42 AM

I too wish MGM had put more effort into this set. But since I allready have it, I'd have to be pretty special for me to buy it if they ever released it again.

aedavela · 05-16-2003, 06:59 PM

Yeah, I was kinda disappointed with the lackluster treatment of the sequels, that's why I only bought the first Rocky for myself. I did buy the set for my brother, who really doesn't care about bonus materials and such. I really thought they would've done better for Rocky II, wasn't that nominated for the best picture Oscar?

manicsounds · 08-25-2004, 02:32 AM

Well for all you people disappointed by the old Rocky Boxset,
MGM will issue a Rocky Anthology on December 14th

davisdvd says all will be remastered in anamorphic WS from hi def,
with Dolby 5.1 mixes (Except Rocky 5 they say....)
Rocky 1 will have a new DTS mix,
and new supplements will be added, including a bonus 6th disc of "A&E's Biography: Stallone"

$62.95 retail

double dip? its what you think

Flash Ahhh · 08-25-2004, 07:28 AM

Could this then mean we could expect a Batman box and Superman box re-issues down the road? All the Batman movies got poor treatment and only the first Superman was given any attention at all.

-Flash

Notoriousaurus · 08-25-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash Ahhh

Could this then mean we could expect a Batman box and Superman box re-issues down the road? All the Batman movies got poor treatment and only the first Superman was given any attention at all.

-Flash

Well keep in mind the Rocky movies are MGM and the Superman/Batman movies are Warner. I imagine we will see a new Batman box set either when Batman Begins hits theatres or, more likely, when it hits DVD.

Midnight Cowboy · 08-25-2004, 10:05 PM

I only bought Rocky 1 and 2. Don't care for the others. Also a bit miffed that MGM is releasing this revamped box not even 2 years after the last one. I have no intentions of buying these films again, even though Rocky is one of my top 5 faves.

John Yaya · 08-25-2004, 10:51 PM

I KNEW this was coming!!!

I only got the first one, and definately want to get Rocky II .... I couldn't believe that it was non-anamorphic..... good to see a new version is coming in the near future

cxc273 · 08-26-2004, 01:11 PM

So let me get this straight ... MGM is re-releasing the movies, but in terms of special materials, there's not a heck of a lot. However, all the movies will now be in anamorphic? Is that correct? Will they release the films individually? I love all the movies except for the fifth one. In my mind, the events of the fifth movie never happened.

wdcahn · 08-26-2004, 01:19 PM

Does anyone know why #5 is the only one not getting 5.1? I know it's the least popular, but I would think that would remix it for consistencies sake at least. Is there a problem with the source material?

MrE26 · 08-26-2004, 05:40 PM

Typical. I've just bought the old boxset & now they pull this shit. Still, the only thing that interests me about this are the audio commentaries, & there's no way i'm gonna fork out for all these again just for those.

Squid Lips · 09-08-2004, 11:03 PM

I am hearing two things now:

1) the only real difference is a sixth disc.

and

2) There will be audio commentaries and other features on the other discs.

I have not sold my last box set yet so if anyone gets the real stats, let us know!

Jawsthomasj · 11-27-2004, 06:19 AM

Well, release date is soon for this one... and I am VERY mad that I traded in my old Rocky box set months ago.. I thought as we grow closer to street date for this new one that more special features would leak out...

..this is not the case. New sound, yes.. a 6th disc with only a Sly Special on it.. yes... but now I'm worried.. no special features on the first ROCKY? That means it's just the movie and a trailer! All those cool features that were on the special edition one is history!? GGGGGRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!

Now I'm gonna have to buy this new set AND find a copy of the first Rocky Special Edition DVD...

GRRRRRR

Thomas J

BubbleGumUK · 11-27-2004, 06:25 PM

DUDES...

MGM just got picked up by Sony.

Why don't y'all wait for the "Rocky Anthology" SuperBit re-issue, and then the Deluxe Edition, with all the special features reinstated?

Then you can go and buy the Blu-Ray version that Sony bought MGM for in the first place, followed by the BRX disc (with all films on one disc)!

What's BRX?

Blu-Ray Xtra...the maximum bitrate version of High Def, of course!

05-12-2003, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
outoftimejedi Actor Join Date: Mar 2003	rocky dvd box set Was aynone else let down big time by this mgm set of the italian stallion. I mean, the first film was given a great treatment but what about the others. I mean, i love all the films of the series, even part 5, and they were all big hits at the box office, at least they could have created a new doc for the films, maybe a stallone comm for each film, he did direct 2 3 and 4. THere are even alot of deleted scenes floating around, the trailer for part 4 contatined a deleted scene of a board room talking about how evil drago was! I hope with the coming of rocky 6, maybe mgm was holding back a bit and give all the films the treatment they deserve!

08-25-2004, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
manicsounds Actor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tokyo	Well for all you people disappointed by the old Rocky Boxset, MGM will issue a Rocky Anthology on December 14th davisdvd says all will be remastered in anamorphic WS from hi def, with Dolby 5.1 mixes (Except Rocky 5 they say....) Rocky 1 will have a new DTS mix, and new supplements will be added, including a bonus 6th disc of "A&E's Biography: Stallone" $62.95 retail double dip? its what you think __________________ Only 50 per page. Don't even bother looking

08-25-2004, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	Could this then mean we could expect a Batman box and Superman box re-issues down the road? All the Batman movies got poor treatment and only the first Superman was given any attention at all. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

08-25-2004, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
John Yaya Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Planet 10 aka: Long Island	I KNEW this was coming!!! I only got the first one, and definately want to get Rocky II .... I couldn't believe that it was non-anamorphic..... good to see a new version is coming in the near future __________________ My DVD List My CDs My Favorites "It was a stone groove, my man!!!"

11-27-2004, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
BubbleGumUK Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England	DUDES... MGM just got picked up by Sony. Why don't y'all wait for the "Rocky Anthology" SuperBit re-issue, and then the Deluxe Edition, with all the special features reinstated? Then you can go and buy the Blu-Ray version that Sony bought MGM for in the first place, followed by the BRX disc (with all films on one disc)! What's BRX? Blu-Ray Xtra...the maximum bitrate version of High Def, of course! __________________ Check out DVD Toons for the latest in animated discs! And catch breaking Animated-News stories here! Last edited by BubbleGumUK : 11-27-2004 at 06:29 PM.

05-13-2003, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
FurryHumanBeing Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Long Island	I too wish MGM had put more effort into this set. But since I allready have it, I'd have to be pretty special for me to buy it if they ever released it again.

05-16-2003, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
aedavela Color Me Surprised! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY	Yeah, I was kinda disappointed with the lackluster treatment of the sequels, that's why I only bought the first Rocky for myself. I did buy the set for my brother, who really doesn't care about bonus materials and such. I really thought they would've done better for Rocky II, wasn't that nominated for the best picture Oscar?

08-25-2004, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Midnight Cowboy Actor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York	I only bought Rocky 1 and 2. Don't care for the others. Also a bit miffed that MGM is releasing this revamped box not even 2 years after the last one. I have no intentions of buying these films again, even though Rocky is one of my top 5 faves.

08-26-2004, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
cxc273 Actor Join Date: Apr 2004	So let me get this straight ... MGM is re-releasing the movies, but in terms of special materials, there's not a heck of a lot. However, all the movies will now be in anamorphic? Is that correct? Will they release the films individually? I love all the movies except for the fifth one. In my mind, the events of the fifth movie never happened.

08-26-2004, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
wdcahn Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2004	Does anyone know why #5 is the only one not getting 5.1? I know it's the least popular, but I would think that would remix it for consistencies sake at least. Is there a problem with the source material?

08-26-2004, 05:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
MrE26 Actor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Newcastle, England.	Typical. I've just bought the old boxset & now they pull this shit. Still, the only thing that interests me about this are the audio commentaries, & there's no way i'm gonna fork out for all these again just for those.

09-08-2004, 11:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Squid Lips Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles CA	I am hearing two things now: 1) the only real difference is a sixth disc. and 2) There will be audio commentaries and other features on the other discs. I have not sold my last box set yet so if anyone gets the real stats, let us know!

11-27-2004, 06:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jawsthomasj Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Morrow, Georgia	Well, release date is soon for this one... and I am VERY mad that I traded in my old Rocky box set months ago.. I thought as we grow closer to street date for this new one that more special features would leak out... ..this is not the case. New sound, yes.. a 6th disc with only a Sly Special on it.. yes... but now I'm worried.. no special features on the first ROCKY? That means it's just the movie and a trailer! All those cool features that were on the special edition one is history!? GGGGGRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! Now I'm gonna have to buy this new set AND find a copy of the first Rocky Special Edition DVD... GRRRRRR Thomas J

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