06-01-2005, 06:53 PM
Title: Ghostbusters
Starring: Bill Murray
Released: 2nd August 2005
SRP: $19.94
Further Details
Columbia has kindly sent over artwork for the new Ghostbusters Giftset which includes both of the popular films. Each will feature newly remastered video (although the first film will be presented in full screen only!), along with a collectible scrapbook created especially for this edition, audio commentary with Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis and Joe Medjuck, three featurettes, deleted scenes, multi-angle features, storyboards and two ectoplasmic episodes from the hilarious 1988 animated television series Slimer and the Real Ghostbusters. Audio will be provided by English Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. You'll be able to own this one in shops from the 2nd August this year, priced at around $19.94
Ghostbusters [update]
It seems that the back cover art I posted a few days ago for the upcoming Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Gift Set caused quite a stir among readers and fans. Specifically, if you look closely in the spec grid at the bottom of the packaging it looks like one of the features is listed as being "1.33:1 Fullscreen." Well, I did some digging around and called Sony to find out what this was all about. Strap in, kids. The first Ghostbusters film is being presented fullscreen only. Yes, you read that right. The sequel is anamorphic, but the original is pan & scan.
For the life of me, I can't seem to wrap my head around this decision. The press release states that the films feature new transfers - so why is one of Sony's crown jewels being short shrifted with a fullscreen-only presentation? Beats me. The person I talked to didn't have any explanation either other than to give me the customer care line. So maybe we should all call that number and let them know what a terrible decision they've made. I, for one, was going to buy the Gift Set. But now, no way.
I know a lot of people are going to be upset about this, so I urge you to be calm and respectful when calling Sony. The phone numbers I was given are 310-244-4000 and 1-800-860-2878. I called the "800" number and the phone tree doesn't seem to lead to any customer complaint option, so you might want to try the first number instead. You can also email them with your thoughts at <!-- e --><a href="mailto
phe_customer_service@spe.sony.com">sphe_customer_service@spe.sony.com</a><!-- e -->. Remember, there's a better chance of fixing this mistake if we all act like civilized people.
Starring: Bill Murray
Released: 2nd August 2005
SRP: $19.94
Further Details
Columbia has kindly sent over artwork for the new Ghostbusters Giftset which includes both of the popular films. Each will feature newly remastered video (although the first film will be presented in full screen only!), along with a collectible scrapbook created especially for this edition, audio commentary with Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis and Joe Medjuck, three featurettes, deleted scenes, multi-angle features, storyboards and two ectoplasmic episodes from the hilarious 1988 animated television series Slimer and the Real Ghostbusters. Audio will be provided by English Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. You'll be able to own this one in shops from the 2nd August this year, priced at around $19.94
Ghostbusters [update]
It seems that the back cover art I posted a few days ago for the upcoming Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Gift Set caused quite a stir among readers and fans. Specifically, if you look closely in the spec grid at the bottom of the packaging it looks like one of the features is listed as being "1.33:1 Fullscreen." Well, I did some digging around and called Sony to find out what this was all about. Strap in, kids. The first Ghostbusters film is being presented fullscreen only. Yes, you read that right. The sequel is anamorphic, but the original is pan & scan.
For the life of me, I can't seem to wrap my head around this decision. The press release states that the films feature new transfers - so why is one of Sony's crown jewels being short shrifted with a fullscreen-only presentation? Beats me. The person I talked to didn't have any explanation either other than to give me the customer care line. So maybe we should all call that number and let them know what a terrible decision they've made. I, for one, was going to buy the Gift Set. But now, no way.
I know a lot of people are going to be upset about this, so I urge you to be calm and respectful when calling Sony. The phone numbers I was given are 310-244-4000 and 1-800-860-2878. I called the "800" number and the phone tree doesn't seem to lead to any customer complaint option, so you might want to try the first number instead. You can also email them with your thoughts at <!-- e --><a href="mailto
phe_customer_service@spe.sony.com">sphe_customer_service@spe.sony.com</a><!-- e -->. Remember, there's a better chance of fixing this mistake if we all act like civilized people.
Saludos 
Rodo
Naucalpan,Estado de Mexico
Rodo
Naucalpan,Estado de Mexico