I actually made a difference at Disney today!

[MickeyMouseboy]

ok. Flight of the Navigator is a fave of mine too. It was on the Hallmark channel the other night.

Ariel - bless you cotton socks for working while I'm asleep.

what time is it down under?

[Loomis]

Ariel - bless you cotton socks for working while I'm asleep.

what time is it down under?

It's only 5:12pm at the moment, and I'm at work .
But Ariel's work will be done while I'm asleep, so I stand by my blessing her cotton socks

[MickeyMouseboy]

what time is it down under?

It's only 5:12pm at the moment, and I'm at work .
But Ariel's work will be done while I'm asleep, so I stand by my blessing her cotton socks

dang 5:12pm! it's 2:23 AM here!

[Luke]

Great news on all regards. Good work, Ariel!

[poco]

:blesses Ariel's socks:

-Almost Rev. Poco Dearest

[Captain Hook]

Ariel, PLEASE speak to him about OAR, even if they have to have different releases so we can have the widescreen version...

Also, you can mention to him that I really would like them to release "Treasure of Mattacumbe"... okay, so I'm a little selfish, but it IS my favorite movie!

[Ariel]

I'd like to take just a moment to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with me. I was very glad to hear that inserts will now be included in all future BVHE dvds. I know that cutting out inserts cuts down on production costs, but it just left the case looking empty. Another option I know I mentioned to you the other day was using a clear amaray case rather than black. Then if you print the cover art on both sides you can view directly through the clear case. Such as the recent release of Adaptation. Of course I couldn't actually find a picture of that imparticular case.
http://www.rivierapublishing.co.uk/acat ... CASES.html
http://www.mediacases.com/POP50031big.jpg

I was also very pleased that you actually listened to my suggestions regarding the Lion King Giftset issue I also called about. I am really happy that you are changing it. I know so many other people that were upset about not getting lithographs with the gift set preorder. It was so nice to actually 'be heard' if you know what I mean.

Another issue I forgot to mention on the phone the other day was OAR. I recently bought a widescreen HDTV just so that I can view my movies in their Original Aspect Ratio. There are so many recent releases from Disney that have only been released in 'fullframe' or pan'n scan. It is so disheartening to see movies I love distorted from their OAR. The following is a list of Disney movies that have ONLY been released in P&S. Some of these, such as Operation Dumbo Drop & Blank Check were released in OAR in Region 2 & 4 dvd's, but only P&S in Region 1. Why is this? I find it so very odd. Anyway, my point is that more & more people are buying Widescreen TV's and are aware of the cropping that occurs. Even Blockbuster is making a point to stock Widescreen DVD's whenever possible.
http://www.widescreen.org/examples/lord ... ndex.shtml
I am sure you've seen side by side comparisons before, but I always refer to this one. It is so apparent that the P&S version is missing almost half the intended film.

PAN&SCAN-ONLY DVDS
Pan&Scan-only DVDs include:
- Operation Dumbo Drop (2.35:1 OAR) (16:9 widescreen in Region 2 ) UK, Netherlands, Norway, Italy and Region 4 - Italy)
- Tom and Huck (2.35:1 OAR)
- Return to Snowy River (2.35:1 OAR)
- Snowball Express
- Savage Sam
- Man of the House
- Heavyweights
- First Kid
- A Kid in King Arthur's Court
- Blank Check (non-anamorphic widescreen in Region 2 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21> - UK, Italy and Region 4 - Australia)
- Gus
- The Moon Spinners
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
- The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- The Muppet Treasure Island (16:9 widescreen <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21>, but edited for Region 2 UK, Netherlands)
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (16:9 widescreen in Region 2 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21>)
- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (16:9 widescreen in Region 2 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21>)
- Babes in Toyland
- White Fang (16:9 widescreen in Region 2 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21> and Region 4 - Australia)
- Snow Dogs (16:9 widescreen in Region 2 - UK, Germany, and Region 4 - Australia)
- Max Keeble's Big Move (16:9 widescreen in Region 4 - Australia)
- The Country Bears (16:9 Widescreen in Region 2 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21> and Region 4)
- Cheetah
- The Journey of Natty Gann (2.35:1 OAR)
- Blackbeard's Ghost
- Air Bud
- Air Bud: Golden Receiver
- A Goofy Movie (non-anamorphic widescreen in Region 2 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... tedisne-21> and Region 4 - Australia)
- George of the Jungle
- Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
info taken from http://ultimatedisney.com/panandscan.html

End rant on OAR.

Just one more quick question. Are there plans for the following three movies to be released on DVD any time soon?
Song of the South
So Dear to my Heart
Flight of the Navigator
These movies have such a following that they would sell wonderfully. Especially SOTS, as I'm sure you know.

If you have any questions for me, an average avid dvd collector & watcher, I would be more than happier to oblige.

I am a huge Disney fan and an avid DVD collector. My kids (4 & 2) can't wait for Finding Nemo to come out & neither can Mom.

Thank you,
Ariel

http://ultimatedisney.com
http://www.widescreen.org/index.shtml
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/index.php

[Captain Hook]

Yeah Ariel! You go girlfriend!

[poco]

Would love to hear the response from this. Hopefully they will hear us! thanks for doing this Ariel!

[Captain Hook]

I hope that it will do us some good. I'm crossing my fingers... Poco, would you like to offer a prayer in our behalf?

[indianajdp]

Another issue I forgot to mention on the phone the other day was OAR.

PAN&SCAN-ONLY DVDS
Pan&Scan-only DVDs include:

- Snow Dogs (16:9 widescreen in Region 2 - UK, Germany, and Region 4 - Australia)

YES!!!
A champion for the plight of Snow Dogs fans everywhere!!
Even my Avatar is not OAR

Sorry folks, but Ariel is now my favorite UD.com member

[poco]

Prayer:

Oh Most High, we pray to you today that you will hear all our petitions concering a love of our life. Guide the minds and hearts of the Disney Company. May they be generous with their offerings to us their customers. May You bless them and keep them and open their minds to creativity. Amen

[poco]

HOpe that helps.

[Loomis]

YES!!!
A champion for the plight of Snow Dogs fans everywhere!!
Even my Avatar is not OAR

Sorry folks, but Ariel is now my favorite UD.com member

I was just thinking - Should I go and finally buy Snow Dogs tonight?
Is this an omen that I should?
The local video store is having an ex-rental sale, and Snow Dogs is like half-price...
Ok, I will do it!

So much for my budget this week

Oh, and as much as I want to be everyone's favorite UD.com member, I am willing to concede to Ariel.
Bless your cotton socks once more

[jesus_brer]

ariel, i really hope they some good news on song of the south!!!! that would just make head swim

[Joe Carioca]

That is really nice Ariel!! Good work!!

[poco]

I hope Disney listens or this may happen in the long run, especially if they decide to quit 2d

[poco]

Drat, I can't get smiles to work anymore...can't get image to pop up even when I use [img] /[img]

[indianajdp]

Drat, I can't get smiles to work anymore...can't get image to pop up even when I use [img] /[img]

It needs to be

[Captain Hook]

Thanks Poco. I hope that Disney will listen for once (or twice, they did hear us about the inserts).