Ducktales in Australia (R4) - Updated with pics/review

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 5:35 pm

My Ducktales was due to ship today, but I got an email informing me:

"Title has been pulled from release by distributor."

This doesn't really surprise me, given it was never on the BVHE site in the first place.

A shame though. This could mean bad things for the overseas releases too (unless they are already out).

Jens · Post by **Jens** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 4:43 am

They are already advertising the dvd on the United Kingdom site and I got word from Buena Vista here that the dvd will not receive much attention anyway, they will just release it without any information given to the press.

2099net · Post by **2099net** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 4:49 am

So why bother to release it? They should at least do a semi-decent press release and send it out.

I dunno. BVHEUK - run by muppets.

Jens · Post by **Jens** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 4:58 am

Well the press agency here wasn't asked to do this, so they only told me what they know... Normally they announce every dvd with a press release and ads on TV and others. Now Buena Vista said they don't need any of that and would like to just release it

Not sure how people will know that the dvd is out then, but hey

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 7:19 am

Jens wrote:Now Buena Vista said they don't need any of that and would like to just release it Not sure how people will know that the dvd is out then, but hey

It is all part of their secret plan to not sell ANYTHING. That's my theory, anyways.

BVHE are doing that constantly here - releasing DVDs on the market at certain locations ('Fables' and 'Everybody Loves...', exclusive at K-Mart and Target repsectively), and not actually mentioning this to anyone. I literally stumbled across the 'Everybody Loves...' titles on an ill-placed cardboard stand (facing the opposite direction to customers I might add) in a K-Mart.

It seems retailers are the only ones who were told about Ducktales here, but they have since cancelled their orders. It will be interesting to see if other retailers keep their listings (it is still on EzyDVD, for example).

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 10:44 pm

I hope it only gets delayed but not cancel because Ducktales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp is one of my favorite Disney film when I was young it was also one of my favorite television show.

mikovich · Post by **mikovich** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 1:16 pm

Its out here in Denmark, I'm not sure if any danish retailers ship to other countries, but perhaps u could make some sort of agreement with a nice Dane...

I myself have bought a few DVDs from Australia before, and region 2 and 4 is basically the same thing. Both pal.
Hope this helps... I could do some futher research if U want me to...

Found this...

http://www.dvdoo.com/dvdoo/film.asp?Command=12262

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 5:50 pm

Ok, a fellow DVDBits writer told me they contacted BVHE and were told
"This is an account specific title, so we don't have any copies available" (to paraphrase).

He was baffled, as was I for a time.
But we assume that means it is only going to be available in certain shops (K-Mart & Target are likely).

EzyDVD have now also removed their listing.

Disney Guru · Post by **Disney Guru** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 6:14 pm

I am also very sad about this news. I have always loved Duck Tales they were always so sweet and pure. Who can't love Uncle Scrooge, Hewey, Duey, and Louey. What a great little show they should release the whole show on Disney DVD. And release the Ducktales Movie on DVD to.

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:43 pm

Disney Guru wrote:I am also very sad about this news. I have always loved Duck Tales they were always so sweet and pure. Who can't love Uncle Scrooge, Hewey, Duey, and Louey. What a great little show they should release the whole show on Disney DVD. And release the Ducktales Movie on DVD to.

I wouldn't be too upset - this is just the Australian release. And it seems it is coming out, just not as a general release DVD.

As far as I know, the UK and European releases are still going ahead with a wider release. Amazon UK is selling Ducktales, for example. And as mikovich said, there is a Danish copy available...

Still, it is a shame this isn't getting a broad release in Australia, as there will be people who simply wont be able to get it.

Joe Carioca · Post by **Joe Carioca** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:08 pm

This DVD was released today here in Brasil!

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:15 pm

Update to the whole saga:

It WILL be available now - July 21, exclusive to Target stores.

Phew.

deathie mouse · Post by **deathie mouse** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:12 pm

it's on! it's off! it's on again! it's nowhere to be found!
it's widescreen. it's full frame!
it's out of print!

sometimes I think Disney video is run by the Marques de Sade

Joe Carioca · Post by **Joe Carioca** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 5:27 pm

I bought the Brazilian edition of the movie this past Saturday. Even though it is virtually extrasless, it was great watching the movie in so good shape. The picture quality was much better than I had antecipated, and the Dolby Surround track, though no DD5.1, suits the film (at least we can hear the catchy theme song with good quality).

A pity the only extra is a boring game (that I didn't even have the patience to go through) I'm sure including an episode from the series would cost much less.

By the way, it has passed to my mind... Could Disney be delaying this release in the US because of the stereotyped Arabian character, Dijon?

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:48 am

I have confirmation from a fellow DVDBIts writer that Ducktales IS available in Target Stores across Australia NOW, and...

... it is in 1.66:1 (16x9) widescreen.

Again, only a crappy game to accompany it, but it DOES exist. I should pick one up on Saturday.

Disney Guru · Post by **Disney Guru** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:21 am

I wish they would release the Ducktales series on DVD.I have 4 Episodes on a VHS i bought from a Rental Store that was going out of business. Please Disney release Ducktales on DVD.

Joe Carioca · Post by **Joe Carioca** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:26 am

Loomis, have you already received your "Extreme Sports Fun" DVD? If so, could you give us a quick review?

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:53 pm

Joe Carioca wrote:Loomis, have you already received your "Extreme Sports Fun" DVD? If so, could you give us a quick review?

Ah yes - meant to update.

It turns out that the retailer sent out a "DVD has shipped" e-mail prematurely, so in fact the DVD will probably not arrive until sometime early in August (when it was MEANT to come out).

Sorry for the confusion, but rest assured it will be reviewed when it comes in.

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:03 am

Here is some cover art for Ducktales The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp.

If that doesn't appear here is a direct link to the photo.
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v34 ... tclean.jpg

Also, for interest sake, here is the cover with the "Exclusive to Target" sticker on it.
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v34 ... ssmall.jpg

Not sure why you'd want to look at it, but it is exclusive to Target stores in Australia.[/img]

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:26 pm

Here is a review for the disc I posted on DVDBits:

http://www.dvdbits.com/reviews.asp?id=2190

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