The Year Without Santa Claus Oct 5th 2010 BD/DVD Warner Bros. - Blu-ray Forum

PowellPressburger · 10-01-2010, 05:22 PM

THE YEAR WITHOUT SANTA CLAUS is being released on October 5th 2010 from Warner Bros. as a Blu-Ray DVD Combo Pack Edition.

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Release page https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Y...Blu-ray/12871/

Clark Kent · 10-01-2010, 07:08 PM

Wow, I did not know this was coming out. My fond memories of it force me to watch it around every Christmas.

StoogeFan1118 · 10-01-2010, 08:35 PM

I cant wait to get this on Tuesday from Amazon it is one of my favorite Christmas Classics from Rankin Bass. I watch it a few times each Christmas season. With this and the other rankin Bass collection being released on Oct. 12th its great to finally see some rankin Bass come to blu-ray

DiscoDan · 10-01-2010, 08:36 PM

I might have to end up getting this at some point - though not on release date, I'm already buying 4 BDs on the 5th. The snow and heat misers are the best things ever!

kdo · 10-01-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by discodan

i might have to end up getting this at some point - though not on release date, the snow and heat misers are the best things ever!

+1

Rob9874 · 10-02-2010, 12:46 AM

I pre-ordered on deepdiscount for $15.

EricJ · 10-02-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscoDan

I might have to end up getting this at some point - though not on release date, I'm already buying 4 BDs on the 5th. The snow and heat misers are the best things ever!

Y'know, for all the people that "remember this special as a kid", I challenge you to find one person who remembers any OTHER scene from it?

(Insert "I'll Have a Blue Christmas" joke here.

)

Joffner1208 · 10-02-2010, 01:39 AM

I'll be picking this up as well as his other classics Rudolph, Frosty, Frosty returns, and Santa Claus is coming to town when they come out in two weeks.

DiscoDan · 10-02-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Y'know, for all the people that "remember this special as a kid", I challenge you to find one person who remembers any OTHER scene from it?

(Insert "I'll Have a Blue Christmas" joke here.

)

Haha, I was actually thinking about that. I don't remember anything else about it, and it wasn't that long ago that I last watched it.

hidef al · 10-02-2010, 01:45 AM

I can't wait to buy this next week. An all time favorite during the holiday season. Plus, it will have a slipcover.

kdo · 10-02-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Y'know, for all the people that "remember this special as a kid", I challenge you to find one person who remembers any OTHER scene from it?

(Insert "I'll Have a Blue Christmas" joke here.

)

quite true! I actually saw this about 5 years ago, and to be honest, the only thing I remember, other than the 'Misers,' was that Santa Claus was sick

. I do remember enjoying it though, and recall it being one of the better Rankin-Bass Christmas features.

dzirzow · 10-06-2010, 06:28 PM

Anyone get the movie and view it yet? This is my favorite Rankin Bass special. Not sure what the specs are: 1080p? Any enhancements or just a simple transfer from the DVD?

PowellPressburger · 10-06-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dzirzow

Anyone get the movie and view it yet? This is my favorite Rankin Bass special. Not sure what the specs are: 1080p? Any enhancements or just a simple transfer from the DVD?

Just posted the BACK COVER art at top of this page.

with specs noted. **Looks to be DD 5.1 for main feature. Other bonus shorts seem to be MONO 1.0. I kind of expected uncompressed DTS like the Charlie Brown BLU releases. It isn't a huge deal breaker for me on this type of release. It should be lossless WB's!

kdo · 10-08-2010, 09:50 PM

Review is up:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Y.../12871/#Review

Video quality looks great...I may end up having to pick this one up when the price comes down a bit.

Arkadin · 10-08-2010, 10:13 PM

can't believe the reviewer didn't remember this one.
"I'm Mr. Heat-Miser......"

seriously, this was always one of my favorites growing up, and I got the dvd last year.
I must admit it didn't hold up quite as well as I remember, but it still has some great scenes.
Rankin-Bass specials are the epitome of X-mas in my house as far as the TV specials I remember and cherish the most.
I'm really surprised this one came out before "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town"
that one is the best imo.

Fred Astaire ftw!
EDIT: I see now that SCICTT is coming out this month also.
super-PSYCHED!!

hidef al · 10-09-2010, 01:14 AM

I can't find this blu-ray anywhere. Have you guys had any luck finding it?

lobo81865 · 10-09-2010, 02:03 AM

I love Rankin & Bass stuff, but no way am I buying this one since the other features (Nestor the Long-Eared Donkey, etc.) are in SD!!

kdo · 10-09-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hidef al

I can't find this blu-ray anywhere. Have you guys had any luck finding it?

Best Buy is not stocking it in store, and I'd imagine most other places won't be either (and if they do, probably not until around or after Thanksgiving). Best bet would probably be to purchase it online at this point.

shinseiRomeo · 10-09-2010, 04:50 AM

Here's a pic I took yesterday at Sam's Club:

kdo · 10-09-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

Here's a pic I took yesterday at Sam's Club:

Wow, I'm surprised it was there! I don't have a Sam's Club membership, but now I wonder what other stores might be carrying this? All I know is that Best Buy isn't (or at least not now, maybe more stores will stock it around the holidays)...

10-01-2010, 05:22 PM	#1
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	The Year Without Santa Claus Oct 5th 2010 BD/DVD Warner Bros. THE YEAR WITHOUT SANTA CLAUS is being released on October 5th 2010 from Warner Bros. as a Blu-Ray DVD Combo Pack Edition. yearwithoutsanta.jpg santaback.jpg Release page https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Y...Blu-ray/12871/ Last edited by PowellPressburger; 10-06-2010 at 07:17 PM.

10-08-2010, 10:13 PM	#15
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	can't believe the reviewer didn't remember this one. "I'm Mr. Heat-Miser......" seriously, this was always one of my favorites growing up, and I got the dvd last year. I must admit it didn't hold up quite as well as I remember, but it still has some great scenes. Rankin-Bass specials are the epitome of X-mas in my house as far as the TV specials I remember and cherish the most. I'm really surprised this one came out before "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" that one is the best imo. Fred Astaire ftw! EDIT: I see now that SCICTT is coming out this month also. super-PSYCHED!! Last edited by Arkadin; 10-08-2010 at 10:17 PM.

10-01-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Wow, I did not know this was coming out. My fond memories of it force me to watch it around every Christmas.

10-01-2010, 08:35 PM	#3
StoogeFan1118 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Trading Score:2	I cant wait to get this on Tuesday from Amazon it is one of my favorite Christmas Classics from Rankin Bass. I watch it a few times each Christmas season. With this and the other rankin Bass collection being released on Oct. 12th its great to finally see some rankin Bass come to blu-ray

10-01-2010, 08:36 PM	#4
DiscoDan Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:2	I might have to end up getting this at some point - though not on release date, I'm already buying 4 BDs on the 5th. The snow and heat misers are the best things ever!

10-02-2010, 12:46 AM	#6
Rob9874 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:164 DVD collection:22 Digital collection:495 Trading Score:64	I pre-ordered on deepdiscount for $15.

10-02-2010, 01:39 AM	#8
Joffner1208 Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Pittsburgh pa Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:208	I'll be picking this up as well as his other classics Rudolph, Frosty, Frosty returns, and Santa Claus is coming to town when they come out in two weeks.

10-02-2010, 01:45 AM	#10
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	I can't wait to buy this next week. An all time favorite during the holiday season. Plus, it will have a slipcover.

10-06-2010, 06:28 PM	#12
dzirzow Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Anyone get the movie and view it yet? This is my favorite Rankin Bass special. Not sure what the specs are: 1080p? Any enhancements or just a simple transfer from the DVD?

10-08-2010, 09:50 PM	#14
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Realm of the Inoperative Data-Pushers Blu-ray reviews:540 Trading Score:1	Review is up: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Y.../12871/#Review Video quality looks great...I may end up having to pick this one up when the price comes down a bit.

10-09-2010, 01:14 AM	#16
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	I can't find this blu-ray anywhere. Have you guys had any luck finding it?

10-09-2010, 02:03 AM	#17
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3337 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I love Rankin & Bass stuff, but no way am I buying this one since the other features (Nestor the Long-Eared Donkey, etc.) are in SD!!

10-09-2010, 04:50 AM	#19
shinseiRomeo Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:US Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:30	Here's a pic I took yesterday at Sam's Club:

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