The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986) - September 27th

[Leonidas King]

The Adventures of Milo and Otis Blu-ray

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases the family driven film this September.
No mention of special features at the moment.
But expect to be a Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD).

[blufiend]

Oh man, I used to love this movie. I even had a cat named Milo when I was growing up. Had to do a quick wiki search to refresh my memory and found out it was originally a Japanese movie, interesting. Needless to say I will be getting this and will wait to have a nostalgia trip the next time my sister visits.

[Leonidas King]

I'm REALLY hoping for Sony to finally announce Matilda!
It's a great 90's family film they still need to release with its proper 2.35:1 Widescreen ratio.

[blufiend]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

I'm REALLY hoping for Sony to finally announce Matilda!
It's a great 90's family film they still need to release with its proper 2.35:1 Widescreen ratio.

Ha, I remember that one too. I am picturing Danny DeVito using some goop to glue car parts on, lol.

[svenge]

I wish that Sony would release "Koneko Monogatari" (the original Japanese film that "Milo and Otis" was created from) as well. I've seen it (subbed of course) and it's a completely different experience.

[PowellPressburger]

Really hoping this means SONY will release Little Women before the holiday season.

Also would be nice to see two other Full Frame DVD releases like Troop Beverly Hill$ and The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking released to blu in WIDESCREEN 16:9

[The Theory]

Oh man! Milo and Otis is the best. Epic narration. Insta-buy!

[DVDFreaker]

Wow, I never thought it would get released on Blu-Ray! I remember enjoying the movie when I was a kid, I am going to pick it up!

[EricJ]

Haven't seen it in a while, but, um...I don't remember ALL those Babe-esque farm animals being in it.

[The Theory]

Originally Posted by EricJ

Haven't seen it in a while, but, um...I don't remember ALL those Babe-esque farm animals being in it.

They're in it... but most of them only in the very beginning and very end. And, uh, that picture is kinda idealized.

[HD Goofnut]

One of my favorite films when I was a child. I'll grab it when it hits $10.

[tylergfoster]

Liked this movie as a kid, but...oof, can't watch it anymore. Heard some terrible things about the making of the film...

[kashif]

Originally Posted by droidguy1119

Heard some terrible things about the making of the film...

and whats that? I am curious?

[Tom Hiddleston]

All I remember about Milo and Otis is that I HATED it. It depressed the crap out of me when I was a kid. It was my Grandfather's favorite movie though, so I may see it again.

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by kashif

and whats that? I am curious?

Animal cruelty allegations "When the film was first released, several Australian animal rights organizations raised allegations of animal cruelty during filming and called for a boycott. The Sunday Mail reported at the time that Animal Liberation Queensland founder Jacqui Kent alleged the killing of more than 20 kittens during production and added that she was disturbed by reports from Europe which alleged other animals had been injured, as in one case where a producer allegedly had broken a cat's paw to make it appear unsteady on its feet. Kent said her organization had a number of complaints from people who had seen the film and were concerned that it could not have been made without cruelty. The Tasmanian and Victorian branches of the RSPCA also alleged abuses.

The film was reported to have the approval of the American Humane Society, despite not having their officers present during filming.

The American Humane Association attempted to investigate cruelty rumors through "contacts in Europe who normally have information on movies throughout the world." While noting that the contacts had also heard the allegations, they were unable to verify them. The organization also reported, "we have tried through humane people in Japan, and through another Japanese producers to determine if these rumors are true, but everything has led to a dead end." However, the same report noted that several Japanese Humane Societies allowed their names to be used in connection with the film and that the film "shows no animals being injured or harmed."

It would sooo not suprise me if this is true. The elephant in the movie Water for Elephants was abused.

[DiscoDan]

OMG! This is a big one on my wishlist. Day 1 for sure, omg.. GIMME!

[kashif]

Originally Posted by Fenris

Animal cruelty allegations "When the film was first released, several Australian animal rights organizations raised allegations of animal cruelty during filming and called for a boycott. The Sunday Mail reported at the time that Animal Liberation Queensland founder Jacqui Kent alleged the killing of more than 20 kittens during production and added that she was disturbed by reports from Europe which alleged other animals had been injured, as in one case where a producer allegedly had broken a cat's paw to make it appear unsteady on its feet. Kent said her organization had a number of complaints from people who had seen the film and were concerned that it could not have been made without cruelty. The Tasmanian and Victorian branches of the RSPCA also alleged abuses.

The film was reported to have the approval of the American Humane Society, despite not having their officers present during filming.

The American Humane Association attempted to investigate cruelty rumors through "contacts in Europe who normally have information on movies throughout the world." While noting that the contacts had also heard the allegations, they were unable to verify them. The organization also reported, "we have tried through humane people in Japan, and through another Japanese producers to determine if these rumors are true, but everything has led to a dead end." However, the same report noted that several Japanese Humane Societies allowed their names to be used in connection with the film and that the film "shows no animals being injured or harmed."

It would sooo not suprise me if this is true. The elephant in the movie Water for Elephants was abused.

Thanks for the reply, its bad to hear it but maybe they are just rumors! as nothing is proved so far! I would like to see the making of this film if they add this in the extras hopefully!

[horizonline]

Originally Posted by kashif

Thanks for the reply, its bad to hear it but maybe they are just rumors! as nothing is proved so far! I would like to see the making of this film if they add this in the extras hopefully!

Yeh that's a lie. That rumor was started on a message board by some kid.

[The Mad Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

I'm REALLY hoping for Sony to finally announce Matilda!
It's a great 90's family film they still need to release with its proper 2.35:1 Widescreen ratio.

Oh, man, I've been itching for both that movie and Annie on the format for years now since their most recent DVDs are in fullscreen. In fact, I've never even seen Annie in widescreen, though I was lucky enough to catch Matilda in widesceen

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. The differences are tremendous. Maybe with WB releasing both Willy Wonka and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the format later this year, Sony will want to do a bit of cross promotion with Matilda. One can only hope.

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Also would be nice to see...The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking released to blu in WIDESCREEN 16:9

That film is a major guilty pleasure for me, and I would scoop up a BD release of it in a heartbeat.

[manicsounds]

Won't consider it unless it has the Japanese version.