The Poseidon Adventure U.S. release announcement

[popoboy]

It's finally coming! April 3rd...but as a Walmart exclusive...Ugh! At least it's finally being released...1st day purchase for me...even though FOX assed out and gave it shoddy cover art and the Walmart nonsense! Really thought after this long wait that we would see a grand 40th anniversary release of this classic...Oh well....
See the announcement on the home page of bluray.com and also on Walmart page for pre-order.

[The Krouser]

I'm with you! I thought that it would be announced in a special breaking news flash across every television screen in the world! Well, maybe not THAT dramatic, but I did think it would get a little better sendoff. The cover art is ok, and I don't care about the Wal-Mart thing, my WM is pretty good at getting these titles. I just want a first class presentation on the picture and sound. The Towering Inferno is a great blu ray, so I have no doubt that TPA will be too!!! Happy watching on April 3!!!!

[KrugerIndustrial]

I'm sorry but what's the point of this new thread? It's already been announced and there is even a thread for The Poseidon Adventure a couple threads below not to mention the thread at the NA section.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=193462
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=194451

[popoboy]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

I'm sorry but what's the point of this new thread? It's already been announced and there is even a thread for The Poseidon Adventure a couple threads below not to mention the thread at the NA section.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=193462
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=194451

Sorry KrugerIndustrial...some of us are just very excited about this release...I know for me it's the whole reason I got a blu ray player 3 years ago...have been waiting a long time for this title...But, I guess it didn't need a new thread

[Chester Lime]

What does it matter if it is a Walmart exclusive? At least it is coming out. Hurray!!!

[popoboy]

Originally Posted by Chester Lime

What does it matter if it is a Walmart exclusive? At least it is coming out. Hurray!!!

I think with this being the films 40th Anniversary and the fact that this movie has a huge cult following made a lot of us think it would be handled better by FOX...instead it seems to be just thrown out like it's no big deal...this film made a lot of money for FOX...seems they would have given it a nice case like those on Patton or Tora, Tora, Tora...and perhaps some new features/interviews in honor of it's anniversary...

[Chester Lime]

Originally Posted by popoboy

I think with this being the films 40th Anniversary and the fact that this movie has a huge cult following made a lot of us think it would be handled better by FOX...instead it seems to be just thrown out like it's no big deal...this film made a lot of money for FOX...seems they would have given it a nice case like those on Patton or Tora, Tora, Tora...and perhaps some new features/interviews in honor of it's anniversary...

As long as the quality is excellent and it looks great on my widescreen, I don't really care. A special case would be extra fluff that brings the cost of the bluray up.

[popoboy]

Originally Posted by Chester Lime

What does it matter if it is a Walmart exclusive? At least it is coming out. Hurray!!!

Why does it matter? First of all, not sure where you live, but unlike the South (I'm originally from Texas) it is next to impossible to find a Walmart in the Los Angeles area...they have tried and tried to build stores here but the communities always keep them out (thank God) and secondly, when you do find one it's about a 20 mile drive to find it...then when you do walk in they are completely disgusting, dirty and poorly staffed and organized and RARELY do you find someone that speaks English or knows anything about any item sold in the store! Third...Good luck finding any product advertised in the store once you get there...I don't think I have ever gone into a Walmart here and found the product they are supposed to have...you ask a salesperson and they have NO idea what you're talking about...I tried at 2 different stores on multiple occasions to find the so called (blu ray exclusive) copy of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World...and eventually bought it off of Amazon (the only place to shop)....Hopefully that answers some questions and why I'm so sad that FOX has decided to bargain basement this great title...And for the record...Best Buy exclusives are no better...Good Luck ever finding the item advertised in the sale flyer on Sunday, in stock...I don't know how many times I have gone to the local Best Buy and had to get a rain check...so frustrating...I guess I will be ordering The Poseidon Adventure from the Walmart website as I refuse to walk into one of their stores (and since I have no other option...thanks FOX) and go through the frustration of it not being there...I hate Walmart...

[Pirate King]

I really want this excellent movie.. and have no problem with purchasing it at Walmart. We have four Walmarts where I live.. they are all clean, usually have good blu-ray inventory and the employees are friendly... of course, I live in Texas.

[in2video2]

Originally Posted by Pirate King

I really want this excellent movie.. and have no problem with purchasing it at Walmart. We have four Walmarts where I live.. they are all clean, usually have good blu-ray inventory and the employees are friendly... of course, I live in Texas.

I quite agree. In San Antonio the Walmart stores are well looked after and well stocked with Blu-Rays - new releases and classics as well. The Poseidon Adventure now has an official release date at last. Yeah! As for Walmart... here in Texas we expect better and get it. There are advantages to living here in Texas.

[The Krouser]

OK, let's see if they made a new transfer or used the old dvd version (special edition). How can we tell . . after the main titles and the shot of Robin climbing the stairs in the rainstorm, the teaser comes on . . At midnught, on New Year's Eve . . . there is a small hair to the top left of the screen hanging straight down. This is something that I really just noticed, so if the blu ray has this . . any thoughts. I also noticed that on the special edition dvd of The Towering Inferno, there is a projector scratch during the title The Towering Inferno, and yes, it's in the same place on the blu ray. Now I'm projecting on a pretty large screen, so these things are more easily seen. Again, any thoughts?

[popoboy]

Originally Posted by in2video2

I quite agree. In San Antonio the Walmart stores are well looked after and well stocked with Blu-Rays - new releases and classics as well. The Poseidon Adventure now has an official release date at last. Yeah! As for Walmart... here in Texas we expect better and get it. There are advantages to living here in Texas.

I know...you are quite right...I DO miss Texas for many reasons...just went back there in January to see my folks and noticed how much nicer the stores are...much cleaner and well staffed and people that work there actually talk to you and say hello...haha I think I've been jaded by living in L.A. too long!!!