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If you do have the commentary (which is not 1h but more 20min if I recall well), then you also have the widescreen format version. But I still don't understand why people can't get that : full screen CUTS the original image of the films, so that you won't be able to see many parts of the original picture with full screen / span and scan. (almost 1/3 of the picture!!) So, no, sorry, it really matters. Not even mentionning that widescreen is the future format for ALL the TV sets. (high definition formats are only widescreen)

I singed, But I'd like to post a link to The Petition at other forums I go to, I'll give You credit of course.

To be clear :
- The european (and other non-US countries) DVD has got : widescreen picture (a bit of the original image is cut at the bottom, though), and the little documentary about the true story. (mainly)
- The US DVD has : pan & scan picture (original picture resized to fit full screen), and useless extras with only a DVD game which is totally uninteresting.

Yes, definetely a better cover and DVD special features for sure.

I'd sign.

Message: I recently watched the DVD of The Secret of NIMH, and noticed a lot of scratches and blurry sections in the transfer. Are there any plans whatsoever to have the film restored in any way? I loved it as a child and hope that it doesn't deteriorate any more than it apparently has.
Reply: David, Thank you for writing. Actually, we just completed a re-mastering of the film for a new DVD which will be coming out next year. If all goes according to the marketing plan, it will feature an HDTV 16X9 version, a 1:1.85 letterbox version and a full screen version. It will have all the minutia, including negative dirt and scratches removed. We are doing a producer/director's commentary and on camera interviews for the "extras" in about two weeks. When we know the release date of , we will post it on the homepage of this site. Right now, we believe it will be in March or April. The new master looks beautiful! MGM/UA is releasing it thru 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Regards.

Speaking of Special Edition dvds, there will be a new SE dvd release for...

Secret of NIMH !!

Read this :



http://animated-news.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2095

Now, I swear that if Universal refuses to make a SE DVD for Balto, I'll make a trip to California and kill them

Hello,

This is steet from Balto Source. You're receiving this email because you're registered on my site.

And if you're registered on my site, then this probably means you like Balto.

Recently, we have started a new petition in order to get Universal to release a Special Edition DVD of the original Balto. I think you will all pretty much agree on the fact that the current DVD release does not give any justice to this wonderful film.

For example, where are the good extras such as commentaries, deleted scenes, etc...?

It would also help going back to the root of the franchise, and making many people to discover the film.

The petition link is :

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/328925814

Signing the petition will only take you one minute. Of course, this is free and doesn't commit you to anything!

Also, if you sign the petition, don't forget to spread the word! Be active, send emails to your friend, talk about it on your blog, on forums, etc... the more signatures we get, the more chance we have to convince Universal!

If you have any question, just ask me by replying this message.

Bye

Tell me if there are mistakes

I hope you do not mind Steet that I reworded a few short phrases so they fit better, some of the words were just a little out of place.

I did a drawing of Balto to help the awareness of this petition.
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/460 ... n%3Ascraps I hop I am allowed to link here as you can tell this is my first post Embarassed (please go easy on me) I love Balto and think the special DVD would be great I have a copy of Balto in widescreen on DVD but it's a German bootleg... UGH[/img]