Howard the Duck FINALLY comes to DVD 3/10/09

fceurich39 · 12-04-2008, 10:54 PM

It really isn't horror but wow didn't see this one coming at all 3/10/2009 with universal releasing this and Waterworld extended edition on DVD maybe hopefully Phantasm II will be on its way to region 1 dvd also.

On the one hand, Howard the Duck is not really horror related. On the other hand, the movie does have the cigar-chomping duck man waging war with a body-snatching alien called the Dark Overlord that eventually manifests itself in the form of a humongous insectoid bent on world domination. Ah, who cares one way or another? Howard the Duck is finally coming to DVD.

Universal has confirmed a special edition DVD release of the notorious yet strangely beloved, George Lucas produced, 1986 box office bomb Howard the Duck for March 10, 2009. Digitally remastered and featuring new 5.1 surround sound, no DVD artwork just yet but the extras have been confirmed. This disc is going to be fairly loaded for a DVD retailed for around $14.99.

"A Look Back at Howard the Duck"
"Releasing the Duck"
News Featurette
"The Stunts of Howard the Duck"
"The Special Effects of Howard the Duck"
"The Music of Howard the Duck"
Teaser Trailers
Winner of multiple Razzie Awards, hailed as one of the worst films of 1986 by Siskel & Ebert, and a rather costly financial catastrophe at the box office, Howard the Duck has garnered a cult following. Maybe it's the absurdity of the very premise. Maybe it's the hot duck-on-Lea Thompson action. Maybe it's Tim Robbins overacting to the hilt. Whatever the reason be, a DVD release has been greatly anticipated by many for years now. The wait is finally over.

Loved the movie as a little kid. Haven’t seen it again in nearly 20 years. Be curious to see it again through the scrutiny of adult eyes.

Mark your calendars, folks. Howard the Duck on DVD: 3/10/2009

http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/fi...duck-comes-dvd

12-04-2008, 11:12 PM

Sold!

jcannon · 12-04-2008, 11:18 PM

I'd buy that for a dollar!

KR~! · 12-04-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

this one coming at all 3/10/2009 with universal releasing this and Waterworld extended edition on DVD maybe hopefully Phantasm II will be on its way to region 1 dvd also.

geesh, Phantasm II wasn't that bad.

Workshed · 12-04-2008, 11:56 PM

I think I may be ready for a second viewing.

satans-sadists · 12-04-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Workshed

I think I may be ready for a second viewing.

I've seen it once and that was plenty for me.

fceurich39 · 12-05-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KR~!

geesh, Phantasm II wasn't that bad.

i don't mean the movie being bad i mean maybe seeing a dvd release howard the duck and waterworld extended edition are 2 of the 3 universal films i have been wanting on region 1 dvd for a long time

Katatonia · 12-05-2008, 12:31 AM

Sweet! I'm up for this one. I never messed with any of the imports, as the HD2DVD satisfied me until this one came about.

12-05-2008, 12:52 AM

Excellent. Even if taken completely seriously, the film is far better than any of the remakes, sequels and prequels that constitute the "21st century movie industry", at least now.

bigdaddyhorse · 12-05-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Sweet! I'm up for this one. I never messed with any of the imports, as the HD2DVD satisfied me until this one came about.

That HD2DVD confirmed that I'll probably never want to watch this movie again.

Maybe I'll check it out from the library for the extras, but probably not.

12-16-2008, 04:03 AM

Sounds great, i can't wait. The film is a guilty pleasure of mine!

01-12-2009, 02:31 AM

The film isn't so bad nowadays as it use to long time ago, now the films by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer like "Epic Movie", "Disaster Movie", "Date Movie" and "Meet The Spartans" including Uwe Boll's movies like "House of the Dead" and "Alone in The Dark" are ten times worse then this movie.

At least this movie now has a campy sort of cult fun much like "Showgirls".

MorallySound · 12-05-2008, 02:07 AM

Fuck yes! Best news of the month so far! I never thought I'd see the day that this officially came to DVD, but here it is, and it will be mine. I've always had a soft spot for this movie, tons of fun and the soundtrack is awesome. I've even got the OST on vinyl.

Sold!

fceurich39 · 12-05-2008, 03:00 AM

i have a feeling walmart won't be able to keep up with the demand in stores when the dvd comes out on 3/10/09 just like when the monster squad dvd was selling out everywhere i remember reading somewhere a crowd of people stole the dvds off the truck

indiephantom · 12-12-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fceurich39

i have a feeling walmart won't be able to keep up with the demand in stores when the dvd comes out on 3/10/09 just like when the monster squad dvd was selling out everywhere i remember reading somewhere a crowd of people stole the dvds off the truck

but this film is better than Monster Squad, right?

12-04-2008, 10:54 PM	#1
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,661	Howard the Duck FINALLY comes to DVD 3/10/09 It really isn't horror but wow didn't see this one coming at all 3/10/2009 with universal releasing this and Waterworld extended edition on DVD maybe hopefully Phantasm II will be on its way to region 1 dvd also. On the one hand, Howard the Duck is not really horror related. On the other hand, the movie does have the cigar-chomping duck man waging war with a body-snatching alien called the Dark Overlord that eventually manifests itself in the form of a humongous insectoid bent on world domination. Ah, who cares one way or another? Howard the Duck is finally coming to DVD. Universal has confirmed a special edition DVD release of the notorious yet strangely beloved, George Lucas produced, 1986 box office bomb Howard the Duck for March 10, 2009. Digitally remastered and featuring new 5.1 surround sound, no DVD artwork just yet but the extras have been confirmed. This disc is going to be fairly loaded for a DVD retailed for around $14.99. "A Look Back at Howard the Duck" "Releasing the Duck" News Featurette "The Stunts of Howard the Duck" "The Special Effects of Howard the Duck" "The Music of Howard the Duck" Teaser Trailers Winner of multiple Razzie Awards, hailed as one of the worst films of 1986 by Siskel & Ebert, and a rather costly financial catastrophe at the box office, Howard the Duck has garnered a cult following. Maybe it's the absurdity of the very premise. Maybe it's the hot duck-on-Lea Thompson action. Maybe it's Tim Robbins overacting to the hilt. Whatever the reason be, a DVD release has been greatly anticipated by many for years now. The wait is finally over. Loved the movie as a little kid. Haven’t seen it again in nearly 20 years. Be curious to see it again through the scrutiny of adult eyes. Mark your calendars, folks. Howard the Duck on DVD: 3/10/2009 http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/fi...duck-comes-dvd

12-04-2008, 11:56 PM	#5
Workshed Hear Our Satan Prayer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,791	I think I may be ready for a second viewing. __________________ *Films watched in: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

12-05-2008, 12:31 AM	#8
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 16,003	Sweet! I'm up for this one. I never messed with any of the imports, as the HD2DVD satisfied me until this one came about. __________________ "Through unlit corridors of purest oblivion. Submerged in a sea of darkness without end. To feel nothing...hear nothing...for a thousand eternities." - Evoken - Quietus DVD Profiler Collection

12-05-2008, 02:07 AM	#13
MorallySound There is no magic. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 5,879	Fuck yes! Best news of the month so far! I never thought I'd see the day that this officially came to DVD, but here it is, and it will be mine. I've always had a soft spot for this movie, tons of fun and the soundtrack is awesome. I've even got the OST on vinyl. Sold! __________________ "Things only seem to be magic. There is no real magic. There's no real magic ever." - Martin Bad Monster Films \| Mantis in Black Lace \| Vimeo \| Letterboxd \| Tumblr \| Twitter \| Reel to Reel \| Oh, the Horror! \| DVD Aficionado

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12-04-2008, 11:18 PM	#3
jcannon Screamy Bopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	I'd buy that for a dollar!

12-05-2008, 12:52 AM	#9
MrVess Guest Posts: n/a	Excellent. Even if taken completely seriously, the film is far better than any of the remakes, sequels and prequels that constitute the "21st century movie industry", at least now.

12-16-2008, 04:03 AM	#11
WrongTurnLover Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds great, i can't wait. The film is a guilty pleasure of mine!

01-12-2009, 02:31 AM	#12
WrongTurnLover Guest Posts: n/a	The film isn't so bad nowadays as it use to long time ago, now the films by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer like "Epic Movie", "Disaster Movie", "Date Movie" and "Meet The Spartans" including Uwe Boll's movies like "House of the Dead" and "Alone in The Dark" are ten times worse then this movie. At least this movie now has a campy sort of cult fun much like "Showgirls".

12-05-2008, 03:00 AM	#14
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,661	i have a feeling walmart won't be able to keep up with the demand in stores when the dvd comes out on 3/10/09 just like when the monster squad dvd was selling out everywhere i remember reading somewhere a crowd of people stole the dvds off the truck