hoDS/NoDS DVD Release?

[KMR]

I just saw that, Gothick, and headed over to this board to see if there was any more information or clarification (since this seems to be the most informative and authoritative DS site that I can find on the interwebs...)

How depressing.  I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that WB is planning on a double-dip for NODS and will bring out the restored version next year.  Or maybe they just really screwed up on the press release...

[David]

was the NODS restoration completed? You can't release what doesn't exist.
I'd prefer to have both versions of course.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

This is beyond awful news if true. And this is the first I've learned about it. Where has the actual WB Press Release been posted?

[jimbo]

This is where many on FB have found the release. http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/322117/whv-press-release-house-of-dark-shadows-and-night-of-dark-shadows-blu-ray

[madscntst]

Oy.  I'm very sorry to hear this, also.  Still hoping for the best...

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Well, this could be grasping at straws, but it does say: "Note: All enhanced content/special features listed above is subject to change." So, it may not really be the theatrical GP version of NoDS that ultimately gets released.

Though one thing we can be sure of, at some point Darren will surface and he will tell us what's really going on...

[Gothick]

It says on the Classic Horror Film Fans board that Darren has confirmed on Mobius that the NoDS release is the unrestored cut.  In fact the same one that was prepared for TV broadcast a few years ago--2006 I think? So, if you DVD-Red the movies at any point since then, you pretty much have what they're selling.

G.

[Cousin_Barnabas]

Wow...  I am stunned.  I have one thing to say to Warner Bros., and it's not appropriate for a public forum.  So I will try to clean it up:  First, you slap fans in the face with your approval of some of the new film's screenplay, then your handling of the new film's marketing, and now this - the final straw.  I think all most of us wanted was to see Darren's magnificent work, and that is why we enthusiastically went along with everything you have done.  But now... 

Just sell the rights to these films to MPI after you release them.  At least they would do the right thing. 

[Mysterious Benefactor]

It says on the Classic Horror Film Fans board that Darren has confirmed on Mobius that the NoDS release is the unrestored cut.

Well, if that really is true, then it's hardly a time to "rejoice" as the press release would have us do. It's more like a time to weep/grieve! 

[Darren Gross]

...and hold onto your laserdisc, as those have TV spots for each film (the NODS one has a couple shots from cut scenes in it), something the new DVD & Blu-rays won't.

[ClaudeNorth]

This doesn't mean that we won't see the restored version in the future.  My understanding is that there is still a great deal of work to be done on the restoration and, if that's the case, it's understandable that Warners would want to get the two original films out to tie in with the 2012 DVD release rather than waiting for the completion of the restoration.

Also, I think it's a good sign that Warners is releasing HODS and NODS on DVD and BluRay rather than through their MOD Archives program.  That indicates that they feel that there is a significant market for both films.  It wouldn't surprise me if Warners is testing the waters with these releases, to see if there is sufficient interest for them to pursue the restoration and release of NODS.

[Cousin_Barnabas]

Whatever standard they may have for NoDS selling is obviously too high, if they still consider the new film a flop, after raking in as much money as it has.  This is pretty devastating to fans of NoDS. 

[Mysterious Benefactor]

In fact the same one that was prepared for TV broadcast a few years ago--2006 I think?

I've never seen that version. Is it at least Widescreen and not a Pan & Scan version?

[Darren Gross]

Yes, it will be 1.85:1 not pan and scan.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Well, then at least we can be thankful for small favors...