The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray - 12/13/11

monorail91 · Post by **monorail91** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:15 am

Wow that's cool to hear! I always hear what a great movie it is, now I have no excuse to NOT see it.

Super Aurora · Post by **Super Aurora** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:25 pm

reyquila wrote:
TheSequelOfDisney wrote:

Personally, I've never seen it so I probably won't pick it up.

He's not Ash Ketchum like you are. Give him a break.

Spottedfeather · Post by **Spottedfeather** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:36 pm

Hopefully, this means that they're put out Three Musketeers on blu-ray, too. Another classic that I'd love to have on blu.

Heartless · Post by **Heartless** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:26 pm

Super Aurora wrote:
reyquila wrote:
He's not Ash Ketchum like you are. Give him a break.

Looking forward to this! I was kinda surprised to see this on the front page.

reyquila · Post by **reyquila** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:37 pm

Super Aurora wrote:
reyquila wrote:
He's not Ash Ketchum like you are. Give him a break.

disneyboy20022 · Post by **disneyboy20022** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:54 pm

Super Aurora wrote:
reyquila wrote:
He's not Ash Ketchum like you are. Give him a break.

Thanks for that....I haven't had that good of a laugh in a mont since dealing with this mysterious belly pain....having pain and being depressed can make one feel....well...crap

Jackoleen · Post by **Jackoleen** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:15 am

Dear Disney Enthusiasts,

XXX!

reyquila · Post by **reyquila** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:20 am

Jackoleen wrote:Dear Disney Enthusiasts,

I have never seen "The Rocketeer", but the idea of a 1930s-set story excites me! I LOVE historically era-specific movies!

I am glad that the movie will be released, but I hope that it's ALSO available on DVD, because not ALL of us can afford Blu-Ray players, or the replacement of our DVDs.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

It was released on DVD on August 17, 1999, so it's has been available for only 12 years!

ajmrowland · Post by **ajmrowland** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:52 am

TheSequelOfDisney wrote:^ Wait, so John Locke/Smoke Monster/Man in Black and Grandpa from Little Miss Sunshine is in this film? Maybe I should see it!

okay, now im *really* interested.

and jennifer was already in Labrynth so i wouldnt call this her introduction.

buffalobill · Post by **buffalobill** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:57 am

ajmrowland wrote:
TheSequelOfDisney wrote:^ Wait, so John Locke/Smoke Monster/Man in Black and Grandpa from Little Miss Sunshine is in this film? Maybe I should see it!
okay, now im *really* interested.

and jennifer was already in Labrynth so i wouldnt call this her introduction.

Not only was she in Labyrinth (in which she was superb) according to IMDB she'd been in 9 movies before The Rocketeer.

TheSequelOfDisney · Post by **TheSequelOfDisney** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:28 pm

The Rocketeer is just ending on SyFy HD. If I knew about it, I would've DVR'd it. It looks really really good in high definition, so I think everyone will be happy with the picture quality.

Spottedfeather · Post by **Spottedfeather** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:51 pm

Jackoleen wrote:Dear Disney Enthusiasts,

I have never seen "The Rocketeer", but the idea of a 1930s-set story excites me! I LOVE historically era-specific movies!

I am glad that the movie will be released, but I hope that it's ALSO available on DVD, because not ALL of us can afford Blu-Ray players, or the replacement of our DVDs.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

Blu-ray players aren't really all that expensive anymore. The last one we bought was only 80 dollars. Sure, you can't update it through the internet, but it's played every movie we have so far. The last dvd player we bought was only 30 dollars. And you don't have to replace your dvds. I would only do so if the blu-ray had features that the dvd didn't have or if the dvd wasn't anamorphic. Upscaled dvds can look quite good.

ajmrowland · Post by **ajmrowland** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:23 am

Heartless wrote:
Super Aurora wrote: He's not Ash Ketchum like you are. Give him a break.

Looking forward to this! I was kinda surprised to see this on the front page.

actually, rey an ash couldn't be more different. rey has 'em all and ash can barely keep more than ten at a time.

milojthatch · Post by **milojthatch** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:23 am

reyquila wrote:
Jackoleen wrote:Dear Disney Enthusiasts,

I have never seen "The Rocketeer", but the idea of a 1930s-set story excites me! I LOVE historically era-specific movies!

I am glad that the movie will be released, but I hope that it's ALSO available on DVD, because not ALL of us can afford Blu-Ray players, or the replacement of our DVDs.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

It was released on DVD on August 17, 1999, so it's has been available for only 12 years!

In fact I saw the old DVD just yesterday at Best Buy! Still, it would be nice for an updated DVD none the less.

Super Aurora · Post by **Super Aurora** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:33 am

ajmrowland wrote:
actually, rey an ash couldn't be more different. rey has 'em all and ash can barely keep more than ten at a time.

Ok Red then. You happy now?

Escapay · Post by **Escapay** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:42 pm

An open letter to Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment:

To whom it may concern,

I was THRILLED to learn that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment would be releasing "The Rocketeer" on Blu-Ray on December 13, 2011. It is one of my all-time favorite films, and one that I knew I would buy on Day One of its release.

However, when word came out that the Blu-Ray disc would contain NO special features, my thrill at buying this film lessened slightly.

"The Rocketeer" is an endearing classic, and one that deserves a full Special Edition treatment, with bonus features such as commentary, retrospective documentary, photo galleries, trailers, and deleted scenes. I was completely dismayed and disheartened to learn that NONE of those features will be on the upcoming Blu-Ray. I most likely will no longer purchase "The Rocketeer" on the day of its release, as the quality of the product is now less than I expected. Rather, I will wait for the disc to go on sale below $15 (whenever that may be) instead of immediately pay the suggested retail price for what is essentially a movie-only Blu-Ray disc.

It's a decision I'd rather not make, and I'm hoping that between now and December, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will re-evaluate the release plans for "The Rocketeer" and decide to include bonus features. Even if this means delaying the release to include bonus features such as a director's commentary and a new making-of documentary (along with any archival material I will list below), it will definitely be worth the wait, and would certainly make me consider buying this film on its release day once again.

Just as an example, here are some excellent archival material that exists within your company's archives that can be included:

-20th Anniversary Screening Q&A Session - when D23 screened "The Rocketeer" at El Capitan this past June (the 21st), they held a Q&A session after the film, in which director Kevin Smith fielded questions to director Joe Johnston, star Bill Campbell, writers Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo, artist William Stout and make-up guru Rick Baker. If this event was recorded, it would make for an excellent inclusion on the Blu-Ray disc.

-The theatrical trailer - this was already included in the Laserdisc and DVD. A remastered version (in HD) would make for an excellent inclusion, as it not only provides historical context for the marketing of the film, but is a no-brainer for inclusion on any home media release.

-"The Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air" - this is a television special that aired on June 19, 1991 before the film's theatrical release. It was never included on Laserdisc or DVD, sadly. Like the trailer, it makes for a great contemporary piece that is related to the film's original release. I remember watching this when I was six years old and getting really excited for the film. It would be wonderful to see it again.

-Electronic Press Kit Interviews - if the above documentary cannot be used, then surely the interviews done for the special could be included, either on their own or re-edited into a brand-new making-of feature.

-"Meet Me Down at the El Capitan" - when the film premiered on June 21, 1991, there was a lot of celebration at the El Capitan, including a song-and-dance number, "Meet Me Down at the El Capitan." I've never seen it before, but I'm fairly certain it will exist somewhere in your vast archives.

-Photo & Poster Galleries - this is rather self-explanatory, as hundreds of photos and posters must exist in the archives. There was a HUGE marketing bonanza for the film when it came out. In addition, it is always exciting to see how the film was marketed in its time, both domestically and internationally.

-"The Rocketeer" Topps Trading Cards - there were 121 total cards in this collection, as well as 11 stickers. I used to have several from when I was a child, but sadly lost them through the years. Seeing them again in high-definition scans on a Blu-Ray disc would be wonderful.

If any of these suggestions are ultimately included when "The Rocketeer" is released to Blu-Ray, I will be a very satisfied customer who will buy the disc on its release date, and definitely would recommend purchase of the Blu-Ray to my friends.

Albert Gutierrez

For anyone else who would like to contact WDSHE regarding this Blu-Ray release, you can contact them in three ways:

Phone:
1-800-723-4763
Monday: 9:30-7:30 Central Time
Tuesday-Friday: 9:30-6:30 Central Time

E-Mail:
contactus@disneystudioshelp.com

Web:
http://www.disneystudioshelp.com/Contact_Us.html

Albert
(who came back to make this his second-to-last UD post. As the dolphins would say, "So long, and thanks for all the fish.")

Dr Frankenollie · Post by **Dr Frankenollie** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:58 pm

The famous Escapay, you're back (although evidently for only a brief amount of time seeing as you said that was your second to last post)! I never really spoke to you very much, but I'm still relatively new.

jerome · Post by **jerome** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:25 am

According to http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents, there will be any extras on the disc.

Disney has officially confirmed the Blu-ray release of The Rocketeer on 12/13 (SRP $26.50). Sadly, it appears that there will be NO extras on the disc - it's movie-only.

Flanger-Hanger · Post by **Flanger-Hanger** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:14 pm

I would be severely disapointed if nothing is included, newley produced or otherwise. They could at least include the trailer and the half-hour TV promotional from the film's original release.

ajmrowland · Post by **ajmrowland** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:58 pm

Super Aurora wrote:
ajmrowland wrote:
actually, rey an ash couldn't be more different. rey has 'em all and ash can barely keep more than ten at a time.
Ok Red then. You happy now?

so you got the reference?

and i just knew they would screw us over on something

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