Annie (1982) - October 02,2012

[Akijama]

Annie Blu-ray

The 1982 film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Annie” directed by John Huston and starring Aileen Quinn is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 2nd via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment according to an early alert to retailers. The film co-starred Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters, Tim Curry, Ann Reinking and Geoffrey Holder. Tech specs for the release include full 1080p Hi-Def video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The title is already available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon with an affordable $10.49 price tag. Below you’ll find a list of bonus materials set to be included on the release.

Special features:

Sing-Along with Annie! [ Blu-ray EXCLUSIVE ]
My Hollywood Adventure with Aileen Quinn
Original Trailers and TV Spots Theatrical Trailer
Trailers and TV Spots Behind the Scenes Teaser Trailer
Trailers and TV Spots TV Spot (60 Seconds)
Trailers and TV Spots TV Spot #2
Trailers and TV Spots TV Spot #3
Musical Performance of “It’s The Hard-Knock Life” by Play!

[Arkadin]

more John Huston on blu ftw!

[HandyDandy]

"LEAPIN' LIZARDS"..

Great movie def will add this to my collection day one.

[DonRSD]

only bummer is NO itunes digital copy

[Akijama]

It's interesting to see that Sony,after licensing SO many great classics and other popular movies to various labels,decided to take it upon themselves to release/distribute mediocre movie (judging from the overall Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB score) such as this.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Akijama

It's interesting to see that Sony,after licensing SO many great classics and other popular movies to various labels,decided to take it upon themselves to release/distribute mediocre movie (judging from the overall Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB score) such as this.

The Broadway revival opens in October. Makes complete sense.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by Akijama

It's interesting to see that Sony,after licensing SO many great classics and other popular movies to various labels,decided to take it upon themselves to release/distribute mediocre movie (judging from the overall Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB score) such as this.

Very misleading Akijama. A few years ago, the original out of print Columbia/TriStar/Sony DVD release would have set you back over $60 bucks on eBay, and sellers were routinely getting that much and more for it. Sony re-released it full screen only, and even that DVD sold. The film certainly has its fans...

But in the larger sense you're right, of all the classic Columbia catalogue titles Sony has suddenly decided are worth doing themselves rather than licensing to Twilight Time, Image, or Mill Creek, it does seem a tad strange.

[StoogeFan1118]

My Mom loves Annie so I will be picking this up for her. While I am not a big fan of musicals I do not mind this one will be good to finally see the film in widescreen

[rafaelsalguero]

wow I want this for a christmas present to my girlfriend

[JenM]

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid. And yes, I know how different it is from the stage musical (which I'm looking forward to seeing on Broadway this fall), but I still love this movie. Just watched the DVD again a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I can't wait to get this on blu.

[mzupeman]

Watching this now, and it looks and sounds great.

[GxyExpress999]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Watching this now, and it looks and sounds great.

Thanks for a heads up.

[MJW]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Watching this now, and it looks and sounds great.

How did you get it a week early? I'm really looking forward to seeing this one next week!

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by rafaelsalguero

do you know if this will come with a slipcover?

It does not.

[BluAtreyu]

Great review - cant wait to get mine next Tuesday. As for the changes made to the move, I grew up on ANNE both on stage and the move so I love both equally, though I see them as two different beasts. In my opinion, Annie the Movie has one song leg up on the show: the hilarious and wonderfully performed "Sign" with Carol and Albert. "NYC" is my favorite song in the show and I miss it every time I watch the move, but "Sign" more than makes up for it for me.

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by BluAtreyu

Great review - cant wait to get mine next Tuesday. As for the changes made to the move, I grew up on ANNE both on stage and the move so I love both equally, though I see them as two different beasts. In my opinion, Annie the Movie has one song leg up on the show: the hilarious and wonderfully performed "Sign" with Carol and Albert. "NYC" is my favorite song in the show and I miss it every time I watch the move, but "Sign" more than makes up for it for me.

I didn't grow up with the film, so that might have something to do with it.

[worldchmps]

It's weird to think about all the scenes in and around the mansion were filmed at my college, Monmouth University. They used the mansion for, well, the mansion. It's amazing the way they turned a building full of offices into the mansion you see. I was only about 3 years old when the movie came out so it wasn't my college at the time, but I hope they have some behind the scenes stuff about filming there. The actress who played Annie is an adjunct instructor in the theater department at the school now. When she came back, she said it was like coming back to the set since that's how she remembered it.

[GxyExpress999]

Annie - Blu-Ray Review

[ZoetMB]

Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

Annie - Blu-Ray Review

Different strokes for different folks, but I remember when this film first came out, at least one reviewer said, "If you want to punish your kids for Christmas, take them to see Annie...."

[DaBargainHunta]

Originally Posted by ZoetMB

Different strokes for different folks, but I remember when this film first came out, at least one reviewer said, "If you want to punish your kids for Christmas, take them to see Annie...."

With all due respect, this is a completely pointless post. It sounds as if you haven't even seen the movie yourself. Anyone in this thread either has seen the movie and loves it, or is at least considering a blind buy. Both camps probably entered this thread to get information on the PQ/AQ, which thankfully seems up to snuff.

I can even accept someone who has seen the movie and dislikes it. If that's the case, I don't know why they'd click on this thread - but at least they'd be providing an educated, informed opinion based on firsthand knowledge of the material. You seem to bring nothing of the sort to the table.

I got my copy today and I'm excited to watch it. Major childhood favorite!