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Does anyone know if and when there will be a Hercules special edition DVD? All of the films of the 90's have had special editions except for Hercules and Hunchback and I was wondering if there are any plans to release them.
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A Hunchback SE was rumored and even had a cover appear - and disappear - on Amazon.com.
I would not be surprised if these two get some kind of SE treatment, especially Hunchback, which had one of the last big LaserDisc box set treatments and has a bunch of material ready to roll on any 2-disc SE.
Hercules is still seen as a bit of a flop, for whatever reason. But with Ron and John back at the Studio and Disney pumping out the last of their product in the anticipation of BluRay, I wouldn't be surprised if it was revisited. It at least needs an anamorphic transfer!
I would not be surprised if these two get some kind of SE treatment, especially Hunchback, which had one of the last big LaserDisc box set treatments and has a bunch of material ready to roll on any 2-disc SE.
Hercules is still seen as a bit of a flop, for whatever reason. But with Ron and John back at the Studio and Disney pumping out the last of their product in the anticipation of BluRay, I wouldn't be surprised if it was revisited. It at least needs an anamorphic transfer!
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I'm sorry this post is a little delayed, but if you're a fan of Hercules and want to learn out about how it was made, I'd completely recommend this book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... 54-8084644
I found this in a cheapy book shop a few years ago, and it's pretty good as an insight into the history of animation (when I first got it, I wouldn't stop reading it over and over again for months). But, what's really good is that it contains a huge segment (I mean 50 pages if not more) on the making of Hercules, which is rather indepth. It's definetely worth getting if you love the film, even if it's a copy off Amazon Marketplace.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... 54-8084644
I found this in a cheapy book shop a few years ago, and it's pretty good as an insight into the history of animation (when I first got it, I wouldn't stop reading it over and over again for months). But, what's really good is that it contains a huge segment (I mean 50 pages if not more) on the making of Hercules, which is rather indepth. It's definetely worth getting if you love the film, even if it's a copy off Amazon Marketplace.
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Yeah, this was an annual re-print. I believe the first one was Beauty And The Beast, after which there was an Aladdin one (also well worth picking up). I THINK they missed Lion King (but started the Art Of... books with that one) and then did this Hercules version, which is the one I have too.
Mine has a lenticular cover...yours come with that Wonder? If not, it might have been a limited first pressing deal. Still worth getting though - good recommend!
Mine has a lenticular cover...yours come with that Wonder? If not, it might have been a limited first pressing deal. Still worth getting though - good recommend!
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Yes, it did.Ben wrote:Mine has a lenticular cover...yours come with that Wonder? If not, it might have been a limited first pressing deal. Still worth getting though - good recommend!
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