Omg!!! Paramount Fu*@!ng Sucks!!!

[Paul0889]

I’m really sick and tired of Paramount. THEY SUCK!!! You might have heard the news of the upcoming Special Edition of Friday The 13th with all its gore and a new documentary. Well, Warner Bros. is releasing it only overseas. They contacted Paramount and a spokesperson said they have no plans at ALL to release any of the Friday The 13th films uncut. While some people have a region free DVD player, others will find this news bad!

[satan x]

While I have a multi region player, the only friday news I want to here is that a box set of movies 1-8 ala ANOES is on the way, alas it seems as far off as ever.:cry:

[John]

You might have heard the news of the upcoming Special Edition of Friday The 13th with all its gore and a new documentary. Well, Warner Bros. is releasing it only overseas.

I haven't heard of this. Where did you read it? Post a link so we can all see.

[zombi3]

Originally posted by Paul0889
I’m really sick and tired of Paramount. THEY SUCK!!!

They certainly do, Paul. They certainly do. :fire: But that is already a known fact.

[S-10]

www.dvdfile.com reports the R2 Special Edition.

[Cujo108]

Does this surprise you? It doesn't surprise me a fucking bit. Paramount has always treated their horror releases quite awfully, and my guess is that the damn assholes always will. They are one of my least favorite studios by far!

[zombi3]

What do you mean? All their releases have such great special features, like those super-cool interactive menus! And it's really nice of them to explain everything on their dvd covers for those of us with shit for brains: "The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are normal."

:fuck: Paramount.

[Eddie Quist]

Originally posted by zombi3
What do you mean? All their releases have such great special features, like those super-cool interactive menus! And it's really nice of them to explain everything on their dvd covers for those of us with shit for brains: "The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are normal."

Lol.....That made me laugh.:lol:

:fire: Paramount

[Reverenddave]

Originally posted by S-10
www.dvdfile.com reports the R2 Special Edition.

Anything you read at DVDFile.com needs to be taken with a grain of salt. They're infamous for stirring up trouble on internet message boards with their inaccurate "news".

Anyone remember last year (post 9/11) when DVDFile reported that the upcoming "Escape From New York" Special Edition DVD would feature a new cut that had removed/CGI-altered all scenes with the World Trade Center.

Here's what they posted:

"The upcoming reedit, which was done without Carpenter's involvement, changes the circumstances of the U.S. President arrival in the now prison once known as New York City. A new conversation between Rehme (Tom Atkins) with a US General has been dubbed in, explaining that Air Force One has experienced mechanical failure and is off course, complete with CGI'd mouth movements! After suggesting the president use the emergency shuffle, the President (Donald Pleasance) climbs aboard with the briefcase handcuffed to his wrist as in the original film. But a new digital shot has been added of the shuttle falling down to the New York streets, with the original shot of the plane striking the skyscraper now excised."

Or all the havoc they caused by reporting that HEAVENLY CREATURES would be Fullscreen only? See this thread:

Heavenly Creatures... bend over for the mouse (http://www.horrordvds.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6861)

[onebyone]

I so hate Paramont and their crap releases of the Friday the 13th movies. There is so much that could be put into the movies and they give us crap. :fire:

[zombi3]

Don't forget that Paramount is also the reason that we still don't have region 1 Intruder dvd. :fire:

[evilbaby]

Originally posted by Reverenddave
Anything you read at DVDFile.com needs to be taken with a grain of salt. They're infamous for stirring up trouble on internet message boards with their inaccurate "news".

Anyone remember last year (post 9/11) when DVDFile reported that the upcoming "Escape From New York" Special Edition DVD would feature a new cut that had removed/CGI-altered all scenes with the World Trade Center.

Here's what they posted:

"The upcoming reedit, which was done without Carpenter's involvement, changes the circumstances of the U.S. President arrival in the now prison once known as New York City. A new conversation between Rehme (Tom Atkins) with a US General has been dubbed in, explaining that Air Force One has experienced mechanical failure and is off course, complete with CGI'd mouth movements! After suggesting the president use the emergency shuffle, the President (Donald Pleasance) climbs aboard with the briefcase handcuffed to his wrist as in the original film. But a new digital shot has been added of the shuttle falling down to the New York streets, with the original shot of the plane striking the skyscraper now excised."

Or all the havoc they caused by reporting that HEAVENLY CREATURES would be Fullscreen only? See this thread:

Heavenly Creatures... bend over for the mouse (http://www.horrordvds.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6861)

To be fair, DVDfile didn't start that EFNY story and *many* other web sites reported it as well. DVDfile is one of the most accurate and dependable R1 sources anywhere with tons of in-depth reviews and *daily* news updates. It's my fav site for a reason.

[betterdan]

Horrordvds is not your favorite sight? Get a rope!

[hell ya!]

Paramount DVDs may not have extras but they have great picture quality and isn't thats what its all about. Extras are nice but they are just "extras."

[zombi3]

Originally posted by hell ya!
Paramount DVDs may not have extras but they have great picture quality and isn't thats what its all about. Extras are nice but they are just "extras."

Fine, then they should charge $6 for their dvds like Diamond.

[shift]

Well looks like I will be getting this one. All must have a regionfree dvd player they are the shizNit!!!

Pal to NTSC convert kicks ass also. Love my Daewoo!!

[Shannafey]

I waited for the Star Trek films, and Paramount is now releasing the special editions. I waited for the Friday films for the very same reason.

[MISFITZ]

Originally posted by zombi3
Fine, then they should charge $6 for their dvds like Diamond.


I soooooo agree with that. Or even $9 - $11

I'm not one who whines if there are no 'extras', i'm mostly in it for the movie. But when they are charging as much as they are for this series on DVD, then it doesn't make sense and i gotta take a stance.

Which roughly means, i lose cuz i hafta watch my VHS tapes. :cry:

[Dave]

Originally posted by Shannafey
I waited for the Star Trek films, and Paramount is now releasing the special editions. I waited for the Friday films for the very same reason.

Perhaps they will get SE releases. Paramount has told me in the past that it was under consideration. They've been very hush hush about it for the past year.

[hell ya!]

Originally posted by zombi3
Fine, then they should charge $6 for their dvds like Diamond. Uhhhh Diamond DVDs don't have good transfers

[zombi3]

Originally posted by hell ya!
Uhhhh Diamond DVDs don't have good transfers

Well what do you want for six bucks? ;)

[hell ya!]

so then why would paramount charge $6 for DVDs when they have great picture quality, I don't understand:confused:


:banana: :banana:

[zombi3]

Originally posted by hell ya!
so then why would paramount charge $6 for DVDs when they have great picture quality, I don't understand:confused:

You're right. Maybe they should charge $7. :p

[hell ya!]

ummm ok then:confused: :confused: :confused: :banana: :banana:

[shift]

Originally posted by hell ya!
Uhhhh Diamond DVDs don't have good transfers

huh,,, if you think Diamond does not make good transfers take a look at goodtimes... they suck also.

[Paul0889]

Alright I must admit that while most Paramount DVD's, and pretty much all of them, have great transfers and audio, the extras and price suck. Hell, they've even neglected to put on a trailer recently. And the price, almost $30 for an extra less DVD is outrageous. And they really need to start listening to the fans. If they aren’t interested in releasing all the Friday The 13th films uncut or whatever, they need to at least sell the rights to Anchor Bay or New Line whom I'm sure would be glad to do a special edition box set on the series.

[rhett]

Paramount is running out of catalogue titles...it is only a matter of time before they come back to the well for another batch of SE reissues. But hey, at least all of the films in the series are out in OAR...

[TheShape]

There is a live chat this month with Martin Blythe of Paramount Home Video over at Home Theater Forum. It will be a good occasion to ask about this.

[KillerCannabis]

Oh well, this figures. Sure :maybe: Paramount gives us some good transfers, but these are DVDs we're talking about. I expect SOME special features. Especially by a major studio that has the $$ to dig up worthy supplements. I think the bottom line is that Paramount doesnt give two shits about horror OR its fans. Its a damn shame, but a truth that has been all-too-evident as of late.

[Evil Disco Guy]

Well if it is true I will be picking it up for sure. I've held off buying any of the Friday The 13th DVDs so far but I've been wanting to import the R1 DVD of the first film for some time. Looks like I made the right choice not to.

[evileye]

Any rumored street dates on this import?

[Shannafey]

I was listening to Howard Stern this morning, and he was talking about his film, Private Parts. He offered to buy the rights to the film, so he could release it with all the extras they have on file, ie: making of docs, extra scenes, etc., but Paramount said no.

[JW77]

And, oddly enough, the only Paramount DVD I own (out of a collection of around 300 DVDs) is exactly ONE.

Apocalypse Now (original version).

I'll pick up Rosemary's Baby eventually.

[zombi3]

It's amazing how many times you'll see "Paramount sucks" or "I hate Paramount" or "Paramount must die" or "Fuck Paramount" (you get the idea). Amazing!

Oh yeah, :fuck: Paramount!

[Fart Lighter]

the shame about that is that Paramount still doesn't care, despite all the endless negative coverage. THere's some real idiots running that company.

[Midnight Buddha]

www.r2-dvd.org is the place were i read of this, great place for picking up news on r2 dvd stuff, it also has it`s own discussion forum.

[Midnight Buddha]

Check out this post for info


www.r2-dvd.org/messageboard.jsp?id=1628

[rhett]

From DVDfile:
And for our UK readers, or those Region-free enabled, more news on that overseas Friday the 13th special edition due this fall from Warner Home Video. In addition to the new documentary "Return to Crystal Lake," the DVD will also feature an audio commentary by director Sean Cunningham, stars Adrienne King and Betsy Palmer, composer Harry Manfredini and more. The disc will feature the international cut of the film (a few seconds bloodier than the R-rated domestic release) but as of presstime, will not be released in the U.S. by Paramount Home Entertainment. Perhaps someday Paramount will wake up and smell the bloody machete and give Mrs. Voorhees her due? Stay tuned...
A commentary with Adrienne King(!) that is too good to be true. With a DVD this good, you can guarantee Paramount will never touch it! :fire:

[Dave]

Cool news. Everyone should have a region free PAL-capable player. Paramount releasing it here is a non-issue for me. The only advantage to that would be native NTSC (not really an issue given my JVC does superb PAL-NTSC conversion, including retaining the proper 16x9 image) and it would be a bit cheaper. I toyed with getting the uncut laserdisc, but there's no way I'm paying $100+ for a P&S LD with Japanese subtitles in the picture that was released in the 80s, just for a few extra seconds of gore!!!!

[Alan Smithee]

I keep hoping Paramount do what MGM did and pull their heads out of their asses, listen to the fans, and offer discs with more extras and lower prices. I don't think it'll happen though.

[Nemesis]

can someone clarify this for me.. as far as i know PAL is slightly better picture quality than NTSC anyway... cant remember the exact reasons but i read an article about it once...

but then again dont think it would matter for you guys in the US coz your tv would only end up converting it to NTSC anyway so you wouldnt get the slightly better picture quality that PAL supposedly gives

[Latency]

Originally posted by hell ya!
Paramount DVDs may not have extras but they have great picture quality and isn't thats what its all about. Extras are nice but they are just "extras."

Exactly! Thanks Paramount for releasing all of the movies to DVD. Thanks for giving them kick ass widescreen transfers. Thanks for the awesome AV editing, this is the best the series will ever look. Oh well, no extras, cry me a river. We have all of the Friday films on DVD. these are the same cuts we all remember seeing as kids (those of us born in the 70's/80's). Sure paramount is evil, but really, who cares what they do from here on in with the friday series. If they do something, great, if not, oh well. I am a proud owner of 1-10 (yes, i know new line did the last two). Yet another Friday thread that bitches about Paramount. Guess we should just expect these every week or so. :)

No offense to anyone that replied to this thread or started it. It's great news about the uncut R2, but it's just been a rough morning and I need my daily rant to get through with the day :).

[hell ya!]

Originally posted by Latency
Exactly! Thanks Paramount for releasing all of the movies to DVD. Thanks for giving them kick ass widescreen transfers. Thanks for the awesome AV editing, this is the best the series will ever look. Oh well, no extras, cry me a river. We have all of the Friday films on DVD. these are the same cuts we all remember seeing as kids (those of us born in the 70's/80's). Sure paramount is evil, but really, who cares what they do from here on in with the friday series. If they do something, great, if not, oh well.


My thoughts exactly:banana:

[wago70]

I'd have to seriously disagree. DVD is an interactive medium and studios like Paramount giving us bare-bones catalog releases with large fan-bases are simply treating this new technology as simple VHS.
It's very disappointing. Extras are important to those of us who really care about certain films. I don't give a rats ass about the making of CROSSROADS or CASTAWAY, but I'd love to see extras on the FRIDAY THE 13TH films and non-horror films in their vaults.
Those are films that have grown on many of us viewers and really warrant some sort of dues.
True, Paramount offers some great anamorphic treatments and great prints - but this is not VHS, folks! Give us a little something to make us fork over our pinched pennies!

[Latency]

wogo70 - I like your point. For a straight AV Transfer and no extras they make it really hard for people to shell out $30 CND for the DVD's. For the DVD's Paramount has been putting out they should be asking around the $15-$20 price range. I know here in Edmonton, parts 1-4 are $24.99 CND anywhere you go. Parts 5-8 are $30.99 and 9-10 $25.99.

[Andrew]

Notice 9-10 are cheaper, but JGTH is uncut and has a commentary and JX has a commentary, 5.1 mix, documentary, etc. It's insane. If the director's were forgotten bums or something I'd understand, but when you have people like Beuchler (sp? - director of 7) approaching the studio with an uncut print and the desire to provide materials and do interviews/commentaries, how can you not be pissed off?

[JW77]

Originally posted by AndrewBBD
If the director's were forgotten bums or something I'd understand, but when you have people like Beuchler (sp? - director of 7) approaching the studio with an uncut print and the desire to provide materials and do interviews/commentaries, how can you not be pissed off?

Oh that's nothing compared to the other shit Paramount has pulled.

When they released "Private Parts," Howard Stern wanted to do a special edition. Howard approached theme about it, he wanted to do a commentary and include extra material like deleted scenes, and Paramount turned him down.

Howard-fucking-Stern, and they turned him down.

That's the kind of mentality Paramount has toward DVD.

[Andrew]

I was just using that as an example, I know there's tons of shit Paramount has fucked up on. However, that's not to say they're the only company, even AB has had their fair share of faults...

[Wez4555]

paramount is shitty plan and simple. its great the dvds look good but the barebones discs are way too much money. MGM makes good looking barebones dvds and they are only $10 in most places. if MGM can do it, why can't paramount? oh yeah i forgot they're dumbasses. :lol: silly me.

[chrishicks]

maybe we shouldn't complain about the lack of features on Paramount discs- think about how much they would charge if there were some. Their prices are already insane compared to most companies today. All I have to say to Paramount is this::fuck:

Don't get me wrong, the Friday films look great but an English soundtrack is not a spec. feature.:rolleyes:

[Wez4555]

i wouldnt mind paying $30 for each dvd if it was uncut and looked good and had a ton (or a good amount) of extras.

[chrishicks]

Originally posted by Wez4555
i wouldnt mind paying $30 for each dvd if it was uncut and looked good and had a ton (or a good amount) of extras.

hell, we pay almost that much for these releases without any features. If they added some we would prob. have to pay 60.00 a disc.

[hell ya!]

As long as Paramount has great transfers than i won't complain.....too much ;)

[slasherfan]

Originally posted by zombi3
What do you mean? All their releases have such great special features, like those super-cool interactive menus! And it's really nice of them to explain everything on their dvd covers for those of us with shit for brains: "The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are normal."


Before Paramount came along I had to send my TV and DVD player off to be fixed every week because I thought those black bars where a BAD sign! Thank you for clearing that up Paramount!!!