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Post by Mark on Aug 10, 2021 18:16:32 GMT -5
I’ve received Volume 2 yesterday and I’ve been able to skim through the restorations. What a surprise to hear the complete Pups Is Pups theme. I never knew the music existed that plays over the MGM lion. The opening theme does sound different in Teacher’s Pet and Love Business, though. Did anyone else notice this? Other than that, the restorations are wonderful and the sound quality on everything so far will mean I have no reason to keep the old Cabin Fever transfers nor the Blackhawk Films versions. Everything we really need is pretty much in the ClassicFlix Blu-ray’s.
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Post by Mark on Jun 6, 2021 12:04:25 GMT -5
I watched it all the other day. The work done on these is impressive! I was nervous because I tend to be very nit picky. In fact, I did notice in Bear Shooters that the Jackie’s first line with Chubby as he was bringing the box of food is missing. A short like this one has been so choppy on most prints and it would take a combination of multiple prints to make it fully complete. I’m surprised they dropped the ball on that one. But I think this is the only thing I’ve noticed so far, and it’s really pretty minor. Another thing I noticed is that one or two shorts, I feel like there really should have been the MGM lion in the beginning, but was not included in the bluray. Again, couldn’t they combine footage to make them complete? Or maybe the way they are here is really exactly how the originals are since they’re from nitrate negatives. Maybe what’s seen on the old Cabin Fever set were not accurate.
The picture and even the sound is clearer than ever before. I don’t think they can get any better. Even the opening theme has been fixed on some of these, like Lazy Days and A Tough Winter.
I can’t wait to get all the other volumes.
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Post by Mark on May 26, 2021 13:38:33 GMT -5
Hey everyone! The forum has been unfortunately dry lately. So let's talk about the ClassicFlix restoration bluray series! Email notifications have been going out since yesterday that their pre-orders are being mailed out. Has anyone received their copy of Volume 1 yet? If and when you do, discuss it here! My copy is still in en route, and I'm excited. I wonder if the bogus Good Old Days/That Old Gang of Mine opening score has been removed from the shorts that aren't supposed to have any score, like Lazy Days and Boxing Gloves.
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Post by Mark on May 26, 2021 13:32:43 GMT -5
Done!
I didn't disable registration yet, but I will if it continues. I've banned the bot's account.
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Post by Mark on Dec 4, 2020 5:57:25 GMT -5
Classic flix has provided a brief update that they are moving forward for volume 1, which is to include the first 11 shorts. They’re expecting more details to follow soon.
So looks like we’re getting half of what they originally planned, down from 22.
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Post by Mark on Oct 29, 2020 13:23:11 GMT -5
It's heartbreaking that they weren't able to raise all the funds and will surely put in doubt any future releases of Our Gang restorations if they can't even raise the funds for this one. I really had my heart set on a complete restoration of the entire series. On the bright side, CF did say they plan to restore all 80 shorts with or without campaign funds. They just might take longer to get done, and have to raise the prices on the first volume. I’m ok with raising the prices a bit if that would help get the job done. I’m crossing my fingers.
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Post by Mark on Oct 29, 2020 6:36:57 GMT -5
Did anyone else notice that at least a couple of the pledges have disappeared within the last few days? Odd. I noticed too. Someone posted about it on another forum and CF said there was an error that needed correcting.
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Post by Mark on Oct 28, 2020 12:20:28 GMT -5
With two days left, they won’t be able to get another $45K before the fundraiser ends. From what I gather, 1). All money donated will be returned if the goal is not met, and 2). ClassicFlix says they have plans to still make this work even if the fundraiser doesn’t succeed. They’ll have to put other projects on hold to get this set done.
I guess 385 backers is still impressive considering we’ve been in a pandemic all year. Also, never heard of indiegogo, as opposed to Kickstarter. Maybe some were hesitant using indiegogo . I would think the upcoming release would be well received enough to get the rest of the 80 shorts done.
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Post by Mark on Oct 21, 2020 20:37:09 GMT -5
They're struggling to even get to $30K. They're going to need to extend the campaign AND post this everywhere to spread more word to just get closer to $70K.
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Post by Mark on Oct 19, 2020 21:17:21 GMT -5
I’ve posted this in a couple of Laurel and Hardy Facebook groups. I don’t think this has been posted in any of them. I’m sure there are quite a few Gang fans there that may contribute.
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Post by Mark on Jul 30, 2020 20:03:10 GMT -5
Rest in peace, Muggsy!
Who are the Gangers that are still alive now? All I can think of off hand is Robert Blake.
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Post by Mark on Feb 16, 2020 5:53:33 GMT -5
You got it!
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Post by Mark on Feb 16, 2020 5:50:34 GMT -5
I’ve missed a few things since my last login. I’ve deleted the original post and banned the member. I didn’t even have to read it. I remember this person very well.
Honestly, for a nearly 20 year old chat forum in the age of social media sites, it’s actually more active than I would have thought by this point, thanks to you awesome Rascals fans! Low activity isn’t necessarily why I haven’t logged in lately. Just life has been a little busy the past couple of months.
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Post by Mark on Aug 26, 2019 8:45:31 GMT -5
*high sign*
I wanted to let everyone know that I'm temporarily disabling registration due to the nonsense spam posts lately. I will turn registrations back on a little later when I think the bots have crawled back into their caves. It's the bunk, I say!
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Post by Mark on Jun 1, 2019 10:21:22 GMT -5
I wonder if The Big Show and Sundown will have the original titles, if all of these are original camera negatives.
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