The BFG - September 10th 2012

[DaveSimonH]

The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant) - 10th Sep 2012

[Show spoiler]

HMV, Amazon, play.com, SainsburysEntertainment

[Show spoiler]My only worry with this release is if FremantleMedia have decided to crop the original aspect ratio of 1.33:1 (according to imdb at least) down to 1.78:1, like their The World at War blu-ray release.
I'm going to email them and ask.

EDIT: Apparently the original apsect ratio was 16:9, "directly from Brian Cosgrove."

[gavinh2008]

I sorta remember seeing this when I was younger but can barely remember anything that happened in the film. Loved Roald Dahl's books and I think I remember I liked this film so I'll pick it up

[Gum Ball Paul]

Absolutely loved this film as a kid. I generally don't buy kids films anymore but I might make an exception for this.

[Sinthetic]

David Jason does the voice. Enough said.

[blu_sharpy]

Loved this when I was younger. Definite pick-up.

[DaveSimonH]

I received a reply to my email today, stating that 16:9 is the original ratio;

Thank you for your email.

The BFG was originally created in 16:9 as it was intended for theatrical release. However, for whatever reasons, it was never shown in Cinemas, and had to be cropped down to 4:3 for the television broadcast as 16:9 screens were not in production at that time. This information has come directly from Brian Cosgrove.

The 4:3 release is not actually the ‘original’ format so the DVD will be produced in 16:9 and we have done nothing more than restore from the original prints.

I hope this answers your query

Says DVD above but my question was about the blu-ray release.

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[DaveSimonH]

Just a quick update, I emailed Jennie Cosgrove () and she confirmed what FremantleMedia said to be true.
Now I'm really looking forward to this release, seeing it for the first time in its original aspect ratio of 16:9

[disrember]

If only we can get the "witches" released as well, that two was filmed in (1.85:1) format but only released in full frame

[beadelf]

Originally Posted by disrember

If only we can get the "witches" released as well, that two was filmed in (1.85:1) format but only released in full frame

this and the witches definatly!!!!!!

[Sinthetic]

This still hasn't been posted from HMV. Anyone had any movement on their order from any other site?

[Wes Blu-ray]

I will definetly be picking this up, watched this many times as a kid and has always been a favourite.

[raverdave2k]

What a classic, this is definately on the shopping list, agree with others The Witches would be another guaranteed buy

[sukraj]

i remember watching this when i was a kid.

[panmanthe2nd]

It's great that this is on Blu-Ray. I'll have to buy it soon!

[olympiano]

I'll rent this one for old time's sake. If it lives up to the memories, it might turn into a purchase.

[DaveSimonH]

Release day and still no movement on my HMV order, odd.

[kylemj]

Same here also from HMV. Amazon has stock so wonder why HMV haven't

[Extra-Terrestrial]

Purchased from Zavvi for £7.95

Don't mind waiting for that price!

[raverdave2k]

Originally Posted by Extra-Terrestrial

Purchased from Zavvi for £7.95

Don't mind waiting for that price!

Nice, still had a voucher floating around so got it for £7.16, even better

[DaveSimonH]

Originally Posted by raverdave2k

Nice, still had a voucher floating around so got it for £7.16, even better

Yeah, I've swapped from HMV to Zavvi.
EDIT: Though that has a "dispatch date Est: 28/09/2012"

I'm thinking HMV may now have a supply issue, read in the HMV thread someone saying they hadn't dispatched their copy of Titanic. If they can't get that one right, then they must have some issues bubbling...

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