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Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:21 am**

Flanger-Hanger wrote:Is everyone sure that 1.85:1 is really the aspect ratio? I saw clips of the movie on TV, and the movie in theaters and I could have sworn it was 2.35:1.

Edit: IMDB says it's 2.35:1, so somethings not right here!

Hairspray could've been shot in a similar way that A Prairie Home Companion was -- the theatrical exhibition was partly masked off for a 2.35:1 presentation and then the DVD presentation showed more information at the top and bottom when it was unmasked to it's 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It seems complicated, but it could be possible.

Or it's just an error on New Line's part. On Lionsgate's DVD of Crash, it erroneously lists the aspect ratio at 1.85:1 when actually it was 2.35:1.

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:21 pm**

Disney-Fan wrote:Do you think they'll include the footage of Nikky receiving the news about the part? I think that might have been one of the best behind-the-scenes peaks I've ever gotten. It was really touching and I'm hoping we'll see it on the DVD.

I was hoping the same thing too. I remember seeing it on Entertainment Tonight and Oprah. It's a great clip and should be on the DVD. Sadly, the press release doesn't mention anything about it.

Disneykid wrote:* All-new Musical Number, “I Can Wait”

So does anyone know if this will be a deleted scene on its own or will it be integrated into the film? I'm hoping for the latter.

And I'm in agreement with others that I prefer the single-disc cover art over the 2-disc. Maybe I'll have to buy both!

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:48 pm**

I doubt very much it will be integrated in the film. Though "Hairspray" was all about integration, so you never know...

Posted: **Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:23 pm**

Whhooohooo!!! I can't wait to have this in my little grubby hands. I am so getting the 2-Disc edition! I've seen it 3 times in theatres now and will certainly go for a 4th time since it's still playing here in Germany.
Is anyone going to get the gift-set? I would love to have the bag, but that locker is just so unnecessary in my opinion.

Posted: **Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:40 pm**

A couple more news about the Hairspray single-disc R1 release. At DVD Empire, they posted up the back art for it, and the official specs are:

- 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX and 2.0 stereo surround
- English & Spanish subtitles
- Sneak peek at New Line's upcoming The Golden Compass, which arrives in theaters December 7th (only special feature on there, apparently)

So it will be in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio after all, and not the 1.85:1 ratio as erroneously reported.

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:57 pm**

apparantly "I Can Wait" is on the second disc with the other deleted scenes

the official hairspray blog said that the day of the DVD release there was also a special edition soundtrack

This deluxe, 2-disc, enhanced “Collector’s Edition” of the Gold certified soundtrack is loaded with special content, such as the entire existing soundtrack plus exclusive demos, unreleased songs from the movie, video karaoke of the most popular songs, lyrics, collectable cards of the film’s stars, a commemorative sticker pack, an online Hairspray game, wallpaper, and video documentaries, including “Zac Efron Becomes Link Larkin”. The packaging itself is significantly upgraded resulting in a must-have limited edition collectible set for Hairspray fans everywhere.*

it also said that there was going to be guest stars!!!

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:58 pm**

Thanks for the news,Milo! I'm SO buying!

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:45 am**

Dang it!!! Why couldn't I wait to buy the soundtrack. I want that new deluxe limited special extended platinum ultimate edition!

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:33 pm**

azul017 wrote:A couple more news about the Hairspray single-disc R1 release. At DVD Empire, they posted up the back art for it, and the official specs are:

- 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX and 2.0 stereo surround
- English & Spanish subtitles
- Sneak peek at New Line's upcoming The Golden Compass, which arrives in theaters December 7th (only special feature on there, apparently)

So it will be in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio after all, and not the 1.85:1 ratio as erroneously reported.

Thanks for the info. I no longer have to worry.

Posted: **Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:22 pm**

So Nikki Blonsky is getting ready to perform "You Can't Stop the Beat" during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22. I'll definitely be DVRing this!

And less than 2 weeks until the DVD is released!!!

Posted: **Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:26 pm**

please post it on youtube!!!
i won't be in the US for thanksgiving.

by the way these are the bonus materieal on the special edition soundtrack:

DISC 2

EXTRAS FROM THE FILM

1. “I CAN WAIT” - Nikki Blonsky
2. “BREAKOUT” - Chester Gregory
3. “BOINK-BOINK” - Arthur Adams
4. “TROUBLE ON THE LINE” - Corey Reynolds
5. “MR. PINKY’S THEME”

OUTTAKES AND ALTERNATE RECORDINGS:

6. “MRS. VON TUSSLE SAYS” - Pattie Darcy and Marc Shaiman
7. “SAVE YOUR APPLAUSE ‘TIL THE END” - Christine Ebersole
8. “TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME” - Jenifer Lewis
9. “TIMELESS TO ME” - Nathan Lane
10.”IT AIN’T OVER TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS” - Keala Settle
11. “IT DOESNT GET BETTER THAN THIS” - Marc Shaiman

KARAOKE INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS

12. “LADIES’ CHOICE”
13. “WELCOME TO THE 60’s”
14. “RUN AND TELL THAT”
15. “YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT”
16. “COME SO FAR (GOT SO FAR TO GO)”

The Enhanced CD includes exclusive video karaoke; video documentaries “Run and Tell That” and “Zac Efron becomes Link Larkin”; plus the “You Can’t Stop The Beat” music video!

The 2-Disc Hairspray Soundtrack and Hairspray DVD’s hit stores November 20! Only 22 Days away!

quote from the official blog[/i]

Posted: **Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:41 am**

AWFUL
DIRE
VILE

words I'd describe Hairspray 2007. It shits on the original's legacy.

Posted: **Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:23 pm**

i really beg to differ...
characters are way better and i love the music.

Posted: **Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:05 am**

Alice wrote:AWFUL
DIRE
VILE

words I'd describe Hairspray 2007. It shits on the original's legacy.

Have you seen it Alice? It's the feelgood movie of the year! It's pretty good.

-James

Posted: **Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:35 pm**

rs_milo_whatever wrote:i really beg to differ...
characters are way better and i love the music.

I did not like ONE of the "new and improved" characters. they made them so PC, Edna was not a wimp and Tracy didn't take shit from Amber. Penny was beyond useless, I couldn't believe it. The music made me want to cry at how awful it was.

James wrote: Have you seen it Alice? It's the feelgood movie of the year! It's pretty good.
-James

Yes I did. It was absoluetly vile. I actually made me depressed. The original was far more amazing. I can't believe John Waters approved and liked it. That girl is NO Ricki Lake and JT is NO Divine!

Posted: **Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:47 pm**

Alice wrote:Yes I did. It was absoluetly vile. I actually made me depressed. The original was far more amazing. I can't believe John Waters approved and liked it. That girl is NO Ricki Lake and JT is NO Divine!

Well that's why Harvey Fierstein is a better Edna than JT. I didn't much care for the softening of Edna for the film where as in the stage show she wouldn't take any crap from Velma, but, hey, that's a translation for you. Anyhow, read John Waters' thoughts on the musical / movie and you can see why he likes it easily enough.

Posted: **Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:38 am**

Alice wrote: Yes I did. It was absoluetly vile. I actually made me depressed. The original was far more amazing. I can't believe John Waters approved and liked it. That girl is NO Ricki Lake and JT is NO Divine!

Ive seen the original hairspray, I have the dvd, it was ok, but-
-I didnt feel for tracy at all
-the wig bomb? Musical Velma>Original Velma
Im sorry, I just don't get how it is better? The musical has great songs+great laughs+a great cast.

Posted: **Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:23 pm**

I'd love to pick this up the first day, but I probably won't since I have been spending way too much money lately. But, it will definitely be on my Christmas list and I will hope to get it then. This was definitely one o the years best films - can't wait to get it.

Posted: **Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:08 pm**

Someday... wrote:
Alice wrote: Yes I did. It was absoluetly vile. I actually made me depressed. The original was far more amazing. I can't believe John Waters approved and liked it. That girl is NO Ricki Lake and JT is NO Divine!
Ive seen the original hairspray, I have the dvd, it was ok, but-
-I didnt feel for tracy at all
-the wig bomb? Musical Velma>Original Velma
Im sorry, I just don't get how it is better? The musical has great songs+great laughs+a great cast.

Since when are we supposed to "feel" for her? You're supposed to cheer her on and root for her! She's not some tragic character, she's a take charge kinda gal.

The Wig Bomb scene alone kicks the musical's ass. Original Velma played amazingly by Deboarh Harry > Musical Velma played lacklusterly and corpse like by Michelle Pffeifer.

The musical was lackluster at best, way too happy, the songs gave me a headache and was NOT FUNNY AT ALL. It was pathetic. The only time I laughed was during the Black parade thing which was beyond overdramatic w/Queen Latifah crying

. Also I could care less about this new cast, the original will always be the only one.

It boggles my mind how anyone could like it.

Posted: **Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:57 pm**

Alice wrote:Also I could care less about this new cast.

So you do care, after all...

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