Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend...August 2011 - Blu-ray Forum

Ernest Rister · 06-16-2011, 01:23 PM

Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend Blu-ray

Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend Blu-ray Review

Just saw that this obscure 80's title will be receiving some sort of Wal-Mart exclusive release in August.

I remember seeing the film when I was 13 or 14 or so, and thinking it was ok (for some reason, when I saw 1989's Arachnophobia, I was reminded of the general feel of Baby) - I'm surprised it is coming to Blu. Hopefully this means some other 80's Disney films - The Journey of Natty Gann in 2.35:1 for example - may also make their way to Blu. Natty Gann hasn't been seen in North America in its original aspect ratio for almost 30 years. It's a fine film. Natty Gann, Tex, Never Cry Wolf, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Return to Oz...bring them to Blu. Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend? On Blu? Well, if it means the door is cracking and other obscure 80's live-action Disney films are coming, so be it.

PowellPressburger · 06-16-2011, 01:31 PM

I believe this one is already released by Wal Mart this past week. Some already have copies and confirmed it is in its OAR 2.35:1 in 1080P.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-16-2011, 01:33 PM

It's a Wal-Mart exclusive, available now. Everywhere else gets it in August.

And another member posted it is 2.35:1.

kdo · 06-18-2011, 01:21 AM

This is one of those films I remember seeing at the theater (and enjoying) as a kid, but found it unbearably boring as an adult...Glad it has received hi-def treatment for those who want it, I'd imagine fans must be overjoyed...

OneWayFilms · 06-18-2011, 01:47 AM

I liked it. I thought it was cute. If the price is cheap, I'll grab it.

PowellPressburger · 06-18-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

I liked it. I thought it was cute. If the price is cheap, I'll grab it.

WalMart price is 5.00 if u can find it in store otherwise their .com site

kdo · 06-22-2011, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

WalMart price is 5.00 if u can find it in store otherwise their .com site

My local Chicagoland WM had several copies in a $5 Blu-ray bin along with some other mixed titles, including the Jim Varney "Ernest" films (also released recently by Mill Creek). And while I didn't purchase it, I can verify that "Baby" is in fact 2.35:1, as stated on the back of the cover insert.

kong73 · 06-22-2011, 06:44 PM

Say what you want about this film but i feel this is one of Jerry Goldsmiths best! and for that i could watch this movie over and over again!

DarknessBDJM · 06-23-2011, 06:02 AM

I watched this film over and over again as a kid and even recorded it onto VHS. I was a dinosaur fanatic, so a good family adventure movie about dinosaurs was a big thing for me.

Shallow_ · 06-23-2011, 09:07 PM

Have not seen this in ages. Was a repeat rental on vhs back in the early eighties. Looking forward to it.

RipleyLV426 · 06-23-2011, 09:18 PM

I remember watching it as a kid too. It's funny I got it from netflix a few months ago to reminisce and it's weird how I totally didn't remember certain parts of it (like some of the beginning, probably because I didn't understand what the scientists were talking about) Patrick McGoohan (Braveheart, The Phantom) though, I immediately remembered even before I saw it again, great actor!

I still got teary when

[Show spoiler]

Goldsmith's music always stayed with me too. It kept the film from being cheesy and gave the dinos some gravitas even when the puppeteering looked a bit stiff or wobbly. I won't be buying it, but I wonder how the transfer is.

BluPops · 06-26-2011, 02:12 PM

Us Goldsmith fans already got the limited edition CD, so who was beating down the door for Baby on blu???

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Originally Posted by kong73

Say what you want about this film but i feel this is one of Jerry Goldsmiths best! and for that i could watch this movie over and over again!

bboisvert · 06-29-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BluPops

Us Goldsmith fans already got the limited edition CD, so who was beating down the door for Baby on blu???

I don't know about beating down any doors... but I had imported the R4 DVD (for the proper aspect ratio) and I'm happy to upgrade to HD for $5.

What's the issue?

kdo · 06-30-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I swear to God...some days...

Just realized this last part of your post

...think you need to relax a little bit...there's no need to get all frustrated over the distribution rights to a movie that probably won't get a Blu release for several years, if ever...

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Originally Posted by Fenris

I'm utterly amazed that I never saw this film when I was a kid. It has a cute baby dinosaur right on the cover.

I added it to my netflix queue, but this seems like more of a nostalgic film.

I'd recommend setting an alarm clock of sorts, to wake you up after you fall asleep watching it...

Troy73 · 06-26-2011, 05:30 AM

Never seen this movie. I have heard of it and might take a chance at $5.

Blackcauldron · 06-26-2011, 06:32 AM

I also would love Natty Gann on blu-ray.... however, it looks like these titles from Mill Creek do not include any Walt Disney releases. These all look like Touchstone releases (yes, I know that Disney owns Touchstone), but do not look to include any films from their other branches. I would say that "Splash" is a good candidate for their release.

kdo · 06-27-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackcauldron

I also would love Natty Gann on blu-ray.... however, it looks like these titles from Mill Creek do not include any Walt Disney releases. These all look like Touchstone releases (yes, I know that Disney owns Touchstone), but do not look to include any films from their other branches.

Correct. If "The Journey of Natty Gann" comes out on Blu, it would be through Disney, and considering Disney's incredibly poor output of live-action titles thus far, I'd say it's highly unlikely we'll see that one anytime soon. I too enjoyed that film, though it's not one I'd probably purchase.

Ernest Rister · 06-29-2011, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo

Correct. If "The Journey of Natty Gann" comes out on Blu, it would be through Disney, and considering Disney's incredibly poor output of live-action titles thus far, I'd say it's highly unlikely we'll see that one anytime soon. I too enjoyed that film, though it's not one I'd probably purchase.

I am well aware of the distribution arms of the Walt Disney corporation, thanks. I am also well aware they've used outside distributors to release "Walt Disney Pictures" and "Walt Disney Productions" and "Touchstone" films in the past - I own several Anchor Bay DVDs of 80's Disney films. By doing the same with something as obscure as Baby, I HOPE that leads to the BRD release of OTHER obscure Disney films REGARDLESS of their intial distribution title card.

I swear to God...some days...

sskclickgeneral · 06-29-2011, 03:33 AM

it's annoying they don't have it in stores (at least where I live). guess gotta order from site

arthur214 · 12-10-2017, 02:50 PM

Looks like Kino has a re-release of Baby coming in February of 2018. The original release seems to be be there for pretty cheap still. Curious.

06-16-2011, 01:23 PM	#1
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend...August 2011 Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend Blu-ray Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend Blu-ray Review Just saw that this obscure 80's title will be receiving some sort of Wal-Mart exclusive release in August. I remember seeing the film when I was 13 or 14 or so, and thinking it was ok (for some reason, when I saw 1989's Arachnophobia, I was reminded of the general feel of Baby) - I'm surprised it is coming to Blu. Hopefully this means some other 80's Disney films - The Journey of Natty Gann in 2.35:1 for example - may also make their way to Blu. Natty Gann hasn't been seen in North America in its original aspect ratio for almost 30 years. It's a fine film. Natty Gann, Tex, Never Cry Wolf, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Return to Oz...bring them to Blu. Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend? On Blu? Well, if it means the door is cracking and other obscure 80's live-action Disney films are coming, so be it. Last edited by Deciazulado; 10-01-2011 at 01:51 PM.

06-22-2011, 06:44 PM	#8
kong73 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York City Home Theater Gallery:318 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:600 DVD collection:76	Love this film... Say what you want about this film but i feel this is one of Jerry Goldsmiths best! and for that i could watch this movie over and over again!

06-16-2011, 01:31 PM	#2
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1000 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I believe this one is already released by Wal Mart this past week. Some already have copies and confirmed it is in its OAR 2.35:1 in 1080P.

06-16-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	It's a Wal-Mart exclusive, available now. Everywhere else gets it in August. And another member posted it is 2.35:1.

06-18-2011, 01:21 AM	#4
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Realm of the Inoperative Data-Pushers Blu-ray reviews:540 Trading Score:1	This is one of those films I remember seeing at the theater (and enjoying) as a kid, but found it unbearably boring as an adult...Glad it has received hi-def treatment for those who want it, I'd imagine fans must be overjoyed...

06-18-2011, 01:47 AM	#5
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:971 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I liked it. I thought it was cute. If the price is cheap, I'll grab it.

06-23-2011, 06:02 AM	#9
DarknessBDJM Power Member Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:6	I watched this film over and over again as a kid and even recorded it onto VHS. I was a dinosaur fanatic, so a good family adventure movie about dinosaurs was a big thing for me.

06-23-2011, 09:07 PM	#10
Shallow_ Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Norway Home Theater Gallery:185 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:5120 Blu-ray reviews:25 Trading Score:21	Have not seen this in ages. Was a repeat rental on vhs back in the early eighties. Looking forward to it.

06-23-2011, 09:18 PM	#11
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	I remember watching it as a kid too. It's funny I got it from netflix a few months ago to reminisce and it's weird how I totally didn't remember certain parts of it (like some of the beginning, probably because I didn't understand what the scientists were talking about) Patrick McGoohan (Braveheart, The Phantom) though, I immediately remembered even before I saw it again, great actor! I still got teary when [Show spoiler] Goldsmith's music always stayed with me too. It kept the film from being cheesy and gave the dinos some gravitas even when the puppeteering looked a bit stiff or wobbly. I won't be buying it, but I wonder how the transfer is.

06-26-2011, 05:30 AM	#15
Troy73 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:258 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	Never seen this movie. I have heard of it and might take a chance at $5.

06-26-2011, 06:32 AM	#16
Blackcauldron Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:454 Blu-ray reviews: 13	I also would love Natty Gann on blu-ray.... however, it looks like these titles from Mill Creek do not include any Walt Disney releases. These all look like Touchstone releases (yes, I know that Disney owns Touchstone), but do not look to include any films from their other branches. I would say that "Splash" is a good candidate for their release.

06-29-2011, 03:33 AM	#19
sskclickgeneral Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Freehold, NJ Blu-ray collection:223 Trading Score:1	it's annoying they don't have it in stores (at least where I live). guess gotta order from site

12-10-2017, 02:50 PM	#20
arthur214 Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:210 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:1063	Looks like Kino has a re-release of Baby coming in February of 2018. The original release seems to be be there for pretty cheap still. Curious.

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