Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (Collector's Ed.) on November 16th - Blu-ray Forum

Drewza89 · 08-14-2010, 10:15 AM

You may laugh, but Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol is by far my favorite adaptation of the story. I typically cringe when characters start singing an animated movie, but I love all of the songs in this one. This is a true animated classic.

Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol Blu-ray
Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol Blu-ray Review

P@t_Mtl · 08-14-2010, 11:13 AM

I haven't seen this particular one in a long long time. They used to have it on TV every Christmas here but I don't think it's been on since the 80's. Would be fun to see it again.

EricJ · 08-14-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

Unfortunately, Classic Media is releasing this. They're the one's behind the underwhelming Gojira blu-ray. Even though my expectations are not high, I'll be more than happy to replace my old, scratched up DVD for the right price.

They're also behind the Rudolph/Frosty set coming out the same month, so I'll have to check reviews before doing a lot of shopping this fall.
They seem to be jumping into Blu-ray this year with all their holiday tentpoles, but they only have one track record to go by on quality....Until I hear different, I won't expect a bowl of razzleberry dressing.

doctorD · 08-14-2010, 05:53 PM

One of my favorites growing up.

spidy · 08-15-2010, 02:44 AM

The Allister Sim version is my favorite live action of Christmas Carol and Mr Magoo is my favorite animated version as well. If the reviews are good on this one I might bite.

GregBlu5 · 10-09-2010, 09:32 AM

"Winter was Warm" is a classic love is over song.

The DVD was so remarkably more colorful than the laserdisc version (a surprise, to me). So I am hoping the Blu-ray will be even better.

Drewza89 · 10-29-2010, 12:40 AM

The review is up on this site. I am so happy to see that it looks fantastic since I was expecting the worst.

DiscoDan · 10-29-2010, 12:45 AM

I don't think I've ever seen this! I'll have to check it out.

Though Mickey's Christmas Carol is the best animated Dickens adaptation

spidy · 10-29-2010, 01:24 AM

The review sounds as good as razleberry dressing! I'll be picking this one up!

knifethrower · 10-29-2010, 06:10 AM

What the heck is going on in this screengrab, the transfer on the disc is 1080p correct? Whats with the interlace?

McCrutchy · 10-29-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by knifethrower

What the heck is going on in this screengrab, the transfer on the disc is 1080p correct? Whats with the interlace?

That isn't interlacing. In this case, it actually looks like an unintentional shadow effect from the increase in the sharpness and resolution of the animation, but at worst, it could be haloing.

knifethrower · 10-29-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

That isn't interlacing. In this case, it actually looks like an unintentional shadow effect from the increase in the sharpness and resolution of the animation, but at worst, it could be haloing.

I'll take your word for it, when I ran it through the Photoshop deinterlace filter (eliminating odd fields and interpolating for the new fields) it came out looking "normal" but that might be a coincidence that just works for that particular frame. Just curious what was going on there.

hidef al · 11-22-2010, 03:24 AM

I bought my copy at Fry's over the weekend. I haven't watched it yet. I'll probably wait when it gets closer to Christmas.

spidy · 11-24-2010, 12:37 AM

No love for this movie. Not in stores locally. I probably won't see a discount on this one and wanted to use my $5 BB RZ certificate on this but I guess they won't be carrying this in store.

Mikezilla3k · 10-19-2019, 11:34 PM

Universal is re-releasing the special on November 5th.

Nailwraps · 11-25-2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

Universal is re-releasing the special on November 5th.

So anyone got this yet because I'm wondering if its worth the investment. I see from the Blu-ray.com listing the audio is 2.0 so...original Mono?

What can anyone tell me about this version?

moviebuff75 · 11-25-2019, 05:51 PM

That scene was cut before the show aired. The only alterations from the original broadcast:
1. The opening originally had sponsor TIMEX flashing on some buildings, before a pan over to the main title. The main title now recycles to cover the missing shot.
2. Marley's shadow flying over Magoo's head was added for the 2nd airing on NBC. (1963)
3. There was an animated TIMEX bumper at the end of the show.
3. Two of the closing title cards were reshot for the 2nd NBC broadcast, to add additional credit to a couple of people. (1963)

kedavis · 12-03-2019, 11:52 PM

I bought this not realizing I already had it in a collection of Christmas movies. This edition has subtitles but no extras or commentaries, and the audio & video quality looks the same as the copy in the collection. Runtime is the same too. I'll sell or give away my extra copy.

Nailwraps · 12-04-2019, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kedavis

I bought this not realizing I already had it in a collection of Christmas movies. This edition has subtitles but no extras or commentaries, and the audio & video quality looks the same as the copy in the collection. Runtime is the same too. I'll sell or give away my extra copy.

Is the audio 5.1 or 2.0 Mono?

kedavis · 12-04-2019, 12:09 AM

I checked it again. It only had one audio option. ENG DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono. My receiver says DTS: Neural X on playback.

08-14-2010, 10:15 AM	#1
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (Collector's Ed.) on November 16th You may laugh, but Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol is by far my favorite adaptation of the story. I typically cringe when characters start singing an animated movie, but I love all of the songs in this one. This is a true animated classic. Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol Blu-ray Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 12-30-2010 at 03:59 AM.

11-22-2010, 03:24 AM	#13
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 bought my copy at Fry's over the weekend. I haven't watched it yet. I'll probably wait when it gets closer to Christmas. Last edited by hidef al; 11-22-2010 at 03:42 AM.

12-04-2019, 12:09 AM	#20
kedavis Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:San Diego 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1320 DVD collection:62 MA collection:1 Digital collection:5 iTunes collection:60 Prime collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	I checked it again. It only had one audio option. ENG DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono. My receiver says DTS: Neural X on playback. Last edited by kedavis; 12-04-2019 at 12:33 AM. Reason: correction

08-14-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I haven't seen this particular one in a long long time. They used to have it on TV every Christmas here but I don't think it's been on since the 80's. Would be fun to see it again.

08-14-2010, 05:53 PM	#4
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	One of my favorites growing up.

08-15-2010, 02:44 AM	#5
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	The Allister Sim version is my favorite live action of Christmas Carol and Mr Magoo is my favorite animated version as well. If the reviews are good on this one I might bite.

10-09-2010, 09:32 AM	#6
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	"Winter was Warm" is a classic love is over song. The DVD was so remarkably more colorful than the laserdisc version (a surprise, to me). So I am hoping the Blu-ray will be even better.

10-29-2010, 12:40 AM	#7
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	The review is up on this site. I am so happy to see that it looks fantastic since I was expecting the worst.

10-29-2010, 12:45 AM	#8
DiscoDan Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:2	I don't think I've ever seen this! I'll have to check it out. Though Mickey's Christmas Carol is the best animated Dickens adaptation

10-29-2010, 01:24 AM	#9
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	The review sounds as good as razleberry dressing! I'll be picking this one up!

10-29-2010, 06:10 AM	#10
knifethrower Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:603 Trading Score:10	What the heck is going on in this screengrab, the transfer on the disc is 1080p correct? Whats with the interlace?

11-24-2010, 12:37 AM	#14
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	No love for this movie. Not in stores locally. I probably won't see a discount on this one and wanted to use my $5 BB RZ certificate on this but I guess they won't be carrying this in store.

10-19-2019, 11:34 PM	#15
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	Universal is re-releasing the special on November 5th.

11-25-2019, 05:51 PM	#17
moviebuff75 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1499 DVD collection:14	That scene was cut before the show aired. The only alterations from the original broadcast: 1. The opening originally had sponsor TIMEX flashing on some buildings, before a pan over to the main title. The main title now recycles to cover the missing shot. 2. Marley's shadow flying over Magoo's head was added for the 2nd airing on NBC. (1963) 3. There was an animated TIMEX bumper at the end of the show. 3. Two of the closing title cards were reshot for the 2nd NBC broadcast, to add additional credit to a couple of people. (1963)

12-03-2019, 11:52 PM	#18
kedavis Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:San Diego 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1320 DVD collection:62 MA collection:1 Digital collection:5 iTunes collection:60 Prime collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	I bought this not realizing I already had it in a collection of Christmas movies. This edition has subtitles but no extras or commentaries, and the audio & video quality looks the same as the copy in the collection. Runtime is the same too. I'll sell or give away my extra copy.

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