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Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:24 pm**

^^^ Check your PM's

One question about the Looney Toon's set, (haven't been researching the release as much as I wan't too). Are the episodes being released, per character, chrongologically?, or randomly? I'm assuming chronologically, but you never know...

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:36 pm**

The last two discs release famous first cartoons for the main characters. The first two release "best ofs". It would be a very boring collection if released chronologically. Although there is a 4 disc and 2 disc set, the 2 disc set is included in the 4 disc set.

Confusing I know

By the way Bugs Bunny is included in 139+ cartoons! That's 3 4 disc sets alone!

I'm entering the characters in reverse chronological order into my database, and it's getting more and more time consuming as hardly any characters reoccur from short to short (apart from Inki and Bosko of course). I would take a number of releases before any recognisable characters would be included in chrological sets.

Note: the LD only released Best of collections, but were highly praised - and these discs look better!

Personally I would favor a reverse chronological release order - but most people don't like the 60's shorts (I on the other hand rather like them, especially Cool Cat!) The 'poor quality' 60's cartoons would be released quickly is reverse chronological sets were released.

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:40 pm**

^^^

Oh all right.. However, it bothers me not (well, not much), for as long as I am getting them, I can trash the gay VCD's from Iran...

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:15 am**

Here's the Space Jam specs:

1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen and 1.33:1 Full Screen transfers
English, French and Spanish DD5.1 Surround
English, French and Spanish subtitles
Featurette – Jammin’ with Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan
An hour of new-to-DVD shorts, including Another Froggy Evening, Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers, Night of the Living Duck, The Duxorcist and Bugs vs. Daffy Battle of the Music Video Stars!
Music videos including Seal’s “Fly Like an Eagle” and Monstars’ anthem “Hit ‘Em High.”
Looney Tunes: Back in Action sneak peak
Trailer

DVD-Rom Features:
Fully playable, multi-level Flash mini-game inspired by the Looney Tunes: Back in Action video game
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Looney Tunes: Back in Action video game

Not really a 2 disc set - it could easily fit on one, but they insist on having Full and Widescreen versions!

I don't know how long this is: Featurette – Jammin’ with Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan but we could do with a 1 hour plus "making of" - covering everything from the animation, the effects, to the selection of characters and perhaps even pointing out some of the background detail and characters on certain shots. Or how about a retrospective of Looney Tunes from the 30's to the 90's?

These shorts:
Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers, Night of the Living Duck, The Duxorcist
are from the 1980's. Not classic Looney Tunes. Not sure what this short is: Bugs vs. Daffy Battle of the Music Video Stars but it sounds like 'fluff'

Looking forward to Another Froggy Evening even though this is another 80's short. Quite what it has to do with Space Jam when Michigan J. Frog is only in the film for a few brief seconds I don't know.

I'm somewhat disappointed. Again they've aimed it at kids and filled it with promotions- Music Videos, Computer Games and Upcoming films. Why should we pay for promotions? Should they not be paying us?

Odd when the Looney Tunes sets are almost certainly aimed at adults, and a lot of care and attention has gone into making them.

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2003 11:24 am**

Kinda disappointing, yeah. And the Music-Only and Commentary tracks are gone? What's up with that?! I wonder if "including" means that R. Kelly's video (no, not THAT video - "I Believe I Can Fly") will still be here.

This is one I'll solely update because I own the DVD in P&S and I loathe P&S. Seems like one to get from Columbia House for cheap at some point.

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:19 pm**

Luke wrote:Kinda disappointing, yeah. And the Music-Only and Commentary tracks are gone? What's up with that?! I wonder if "including" means that R. Kelly's video (no, not THAT video - "I Believe I Can Fly") will still be here.

This is one I'll solely update because I own the DVD in P&S and I loathe P&S. Seems like one to get from Columbia House for cheap at some point.

i hear your pain that's how i got my P&S dvds but most of them are gone cause i hate looking at them!

i just hope they put more than just that on that DVD or else im not even bothering

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:56 pm**

heres the cover art for the looney tunes golden collection

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 3:26 pm**

^ Dissapointing.

The original black and gold box set concept looked a lot more elegant.

I even preferred the tin container to that.

Are you sure that's final? Where was it announced?

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 3:41 pm**

jabroni76 wrote:^^^ Check your PM's

One question about the Looney Toon's set, (haven't been researching the release as much as I wan't too). Are the episodes being released, per character, chrongologically?, or randomly? I'm assuming chronologically, but you never know...

I spoke to Jerry Beck concerning this the other day and he assured me that it would be his dream to be able to compile all of the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melody shorts into chronological sets beginning with the earliest black & white cartoons to the most recently dated, however Warner Brothers unfortunately does not see a market for this. They are under the impression that these sort of releases do not have much appeal to an adult demography and so the sales of this first set will determine the direction that future installments of these releases will take. This first set is unfortunately not archived or themed as it is more or less a random grouping of more recognizable titled shorts, and the reason for this is basically that those are the cartoons that were made available through restoration. Mr. Beck had a list of shorts to chose from, of which he did not compile, however on the next volume, he assured me that he was able to chose from a more varied and eclectic compilation of shorts. He has also promissed me that he would love to include many rarities and obscure titles as opposed to the more mainstream and obvious picks, however that will be planned in time, again depending on the sales of this first series. That said, there is still some great content on these discs and I am gratefull that Warner Bros is finally deciding to releases theses long-overdue sets! We can only hope that the sales do well and eventually we get every single cartoon released to DVD, preferably in the same context as the laserdiscs, if not in chronological form.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:31 pm**

On the DVDtoons it explains that there is more than one release of Looney Tunes on DVD this October. I know I've seen the cover art for all of them before, but I was wondering if there are any cartoons that overlap on each release. I would hate to buy more than one and find that most of the shorts on both sets are identical.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:50 pm**

There are two releases - Golden & Premiere.

Premiere is a 2 disc set.

Golden is a 4 disc set which features 2 of the Premiere discs as well as 2 more.

I have also been told that there is a possibility for more than one annual release of future installments.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 5:34 pm**

STASHONE wrote:^ Dissapointing.

The original black and gold box set concept looked a lot more elegant.

I even preferred the tin container to that.

Are you sure that's final? Where was it announced?

it was anonoced on the digital bits and igndvd

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 6:33 pm**

2099net wrote:Note: the LD only released Best of collections, but were highly praised - and these discs look better!

They were at least sorted by directors, characters, etc. These have no connecting theme. The laser discs were compiled in a more efficient format than these discs.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 6:42 pm**

heres the official press release from dvdtoons.com

On October 28, Warner Home Video (WHV) invites audiences of all ages to take part in the ultimate animated experience with an all-new collection of "Looney Tunes" classic cartoons, available on digitally re-mastered DVDs and packed with special features. From the crown jewel boxed set "The Looney Tunes Golden Collection" and the double-disc "The Looney Tunes Premiere Collection," to short films with contemporary twists such as "Looney Tunes Reality Check!" and "Looney Tunes Stranger than Fiction!," to a two-disc special edition of "Space Jam," there is something for every "Looney Tunes" fan in this momentous home video event.

WHV offers the ultimate collector "The Looney Tunes Golden Collection," a four-DVD boxed set containing 56 restored, remastered, uncut shorts. "The Best of Bugs," "The Best of Daffy and Porky" and two discs of classic shorts feature an all-star collection of "Looney Tunes" treasured characters in some of their most memorable appearances. Loaded with special features, the DVD boxed set is available for $64.92 SRP.

For the more nostalgic, light collector, WHV presents favorite characters Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, Elmer Fudd and more in "The Looney Tunes Premiere Collection," available for $26.99 SRP on DVD.

WHV provides fans with a look at the classic characters in pop culture situations with two all-new compilations of shorts: "Looney Tunes Reality Check!" and "Looney Tunes Stranger Than Fiction!." "Looney Tunes Reality Check!" includes spoofs on hit reality shows such as "Survivor," "Judge Judy," "Junkyard Wars," "Fear Factor" and "Iron Chef." "Looney Tunes Stranger Than Fiction!" spoofs mysterious phenomena such as the Loch Ness Monster and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as movie classics like "Planet of the Apes." Both releases are packed with special features including an exclusive Electronic Arts (EA) mini-game provided on DVD-ROM only, and are available for $19.98 SRP on DVD and $14.94 SRP on VHS.

Fans will score big with "Space Jam: Two-Disc Special Edition," a new widescreen DVD version of the $225 million box office hit "Space Jam." Loaded with special features, the DVD is available for $26.99 SRP.

"LOONEY" PROMOTIONAL OFFERS

Consumers will go "looney" over special promotional offers, including a Free Child's Movie Pass to see the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" movie, a $6.50 value, available in all new "Looney Tunes" DVD and VHS titles, merchandisers, and advertising releasing this October. In addition, exclusive-to-WHV mini-games, inspired by the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game, will be included on DVD-ROM as part of the "Looney Tunes Reality Check!" and "Looney Tunes Stranger Than Fiction!" DVDs. WHV and Coinstar will offer a $5 rebate by mail offer good towards the purchase of any "Looney Tunes" home video release when $5 in coins is exchanged at Coinstar booths nationally. All promotion details are subject to change.

SYNOPSES

"The Looney Tunes Golden Collection"

This collection sparkles with one unforgettable, landmark animated marvel after another. There's Bugs Bunny in such classics as "Hair-Raising Hare" and "Rabbit of Seville." Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner racing the cartoon immortality in "Fast and Furryous." And Daffy Duck in such glorious spoofs as "Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century" and "The Scarlet Pumpernickel."

DVD special features include:

-- Introductions by animation experts and actors.

-- Commentaries by film historians, Michael Barrier and Jerry Beck, filmmaker Greg Ford and actor, Stan Freberg.

-- Music only programs.

-- Behind the Tunes -- Featurettes paying tribute to the characters and the creators.

-- Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of Looney Tunes.

-- From the Vaults -- Never-before-seen recording sessions, pencil tests, bridging sequences and cartoons.

-- "How to draw your favorite Looney Tunes" featurette.

"The Looney Tunes Premiere Collection"

In the two special edition discs of "The Looney Tunes Premiere Collection," each specially selected short has been restored and re-mastered to its original laughter-inducing glory! There's Bugs Bunny's monstrously merry encounter with the tennis-shoe clad creature of "Hair-Raising Hare." Oscar(R)-winning animated gems, scenery-chewing Tasmanian Devils and much more!

DVD bonus features include:

-- Fully playable, multi-level Flash mini-game inspired by the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

-- Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

-- "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" sneak peak.

"Looney Tunes Reality Check!"

In this hilarity-jam-packed volume: Porky and Tweety give you the score and more in "Sports Blab." Granny makes Sylvester, Daffy and Yosemite Sam cry uncle in "Tear Factor." Then, Bugs, Porky, Daffy, Taz and the rest of the gang are outcast, outclassed and out-to-lunch in a kooky quest to become the lone survivor in the spectacular zany "Toon Marooned"! And there's more wackiness on the schedule with reality show send-ups from "Aluminum Chef" to "Judge Granny"!

DVD special features include:

-- "Toon Marooned" outtakes.

-- "Toon Marooned" interviews with Porky and Taz.

-- Spots such as "Judge Granny" and "Toon Marooned."

-- Trailers from family favorites including "Tom and Jerry Favorites," "Mucha Lucha!" and "Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico."

-- "Commercials Done Looney" motion menus.

DVD-ROM special features include:

-- Exclusive Mini-Game -- fully playable, multi-level Flash mini-game inspired by the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

-- Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

"Looney Tunes Stranger Than Fiction!"

In this eerily-entertaining volume: Porky and Yosemite Sam go creature-hunting and end up in a "Loch Ness Mess." Daffy hosts a preposterous paranormal TV show featuring everything from the fearsome "Mexican goat-sucker" to crazy crop circles and a Shakespeare-spouting Taz! Then, Porky and Daffy land on the very odd Planet of the Taz -- and discover some even stranger sequel-planets!

DVD special features include:

-- "Toon Marooned" outtakes.

-- "Toon Marooned" interviews with Porky and Taz.

-- Webisodes Spots including "Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained," "Twick or Tweety," "Royal Mallard" and "Planet of the Taz."

-- Trailers from family favorites including "Tom and Jerry Favorites," "Mucha Lucha!" and "Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico."

-- "Commercials Done Looney" motion menus.

DVD-ROM special features include:

-- Exclusive Mini-Game -- fully playable, multi-level Flash mini-game inspired by the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

-- Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

"Space Jam: Two-Disc Special Edition"

His Airness and His Hareness -- what a team! Michael Jordan slams, Bugs Bunny jams and a cavalcade of Looney Tunes and NBA stars hoop it up in the rim-rattlin', roundball romp: "Space Jam."

DVD special features include:

-- New Michael Jordan Featurette -- "Jammin' with Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan."

-- An hour of new-to-DVD cartoons, including "Another Froggy Evening," "Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers," "Night of the Living Duck," "The Duxorcist" and "Bugs vs. Daffy Battle of the Music Video Stars"!

-- Music videos including Seal's "Fly Like an Eagle" and Monstars' anthem "Hit 'Em High."

-- "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" sneak peak.

-- Commentary by Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and their director Joe Pytka.

DVD-ROM special features include:

-- Fully playable, multi-level Flash mini-game inspired by the "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" video game.

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Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:46 pm**

JUUUUUST to make sure and let me get this straight; Looney Tunes Golden Collection INCLUDES the same content as the Premier Collection, so there is absolutely no need to get Premier if I get gold. [The reason I'm checking is because these caroons are almost as much a part of my childhood as Disney, so I don't wanna miss out on the original shorts].
Thanks Guys.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:56 pm**

Sulley wrote:JUUUUUST to make sure and let me get this straight; Looney Tunes Golden Collection INCLUDES the same content as the Premier Collection, so there is absolutely no need to get Premier if I get gold. [The reason I'm checking is because these caroons are almost as much a part of my childhood as Disney, so I don't wanna miss out on the original shorts].
Thanks Guys.

Yes, that would be correct. No need to buy both!

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2003 10:28 pm**

THANKS SO MUCH! Definitely putting that on my Christmas List!

This site really does have the most friendly orientation, and I am proud to say I've been a part of it for so long and don't plan to stop anytime soon!

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2003 10:20 am**

^^^

WooHoo.. we are so friendly here. And I do have to agree on that account!

Most everybody, minus a few people, are really nice, and giving...

Hopefully, this place will stay this way...

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2003 11:32 am**

Care to give any details on those "few people"?????

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2003 11:54 am**

I'm so glad to hear that Jerry wanted a wider range of shorts on these sets (and hopes to include some on the next set) because I do feel there are a few too many 1950's shorts.

2099net, how can you like those shorts from 1964 onwards? I think some of them are alright (Daffy's Diner being one) but many are just dull, lifeless and are a waste of time and money.
On a completely different note, for your Looney Tunes website why not just use the plot synopsis from Jerry Becks Looney tunes book, it would be much quiker than writting your own.