The Witches (1990) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

CrazyBlu-RayFan · 07-17-2019, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

I don't think WAC do extras.

WAC doesn't make new extras, but if the DVD release had extras, they'll do their best in bringing them on the Blu-ray.

CiaoV99 · 07-17-2019, 03:17 AM

Was hoping for some special features but I'll take what I can get.
Also, I still can't stand watching the scene when Luke discovers his parents didn't come home....

TravisTylerBlack · 07-17-2019, 04:21 AM

ABOUT. BlOODY. TIME.

Whew, thought we’d all be stuck with the current so-so streaming copy but thankfully good sense has prevailed.

Now if only this release included the original cut of the film that was screened for test audiences! Personally I prefer the current, more upbeat ending but would still love to see the one that remained true to the book’s more somber resolution.

Was lucky enough to attend a screening of this last Winter with Angelica Houston in person. She gave lengthy discussion of the film beforehand and told some amusing anecdotes surrounding children across the world being terrified of her for years & years after its release.

silverlakephil · 07-17-2019, 04:37 AM

One of my favorites finally!

UpsetSmiley · 07-17-2019, 05:00 AM

This news has made my day, thank you Warner thank you! *bows*

horroru · 07-17-2019, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyBlu-RayFan

WAC doesn't make new extras, but if the DVD release had extras, they'll do their best in bringing them on the Blu-ray.

Exactly, hopfully the DVD extras will be included, but either way just happy to have this in HD!

BluCollector13 · 07-17-2019, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by horroru

Exactly, hopfully the DVD extras will be included, but either way just happy to have this in HD!

That's the problem: the original set had NO features whatsoever.

shinobipopcorn · 07-17-2019, 05:35 AM

This was Jim Henson's last movie. It deserves more love than this, but at least it's finally going to be in high definition.

ryanmj1993 · 07-17-2019, 11:39 AM

Finally!!!

Agent Kay · 07-17-2019, 11:50 AM

Amazing news, in for this day one.

There have never been extras and the UK version is cut

Marv Inc. · 07-17-2019, 12:38 PM

"Director Nicholas Roeg later edited out scenes he thought he would be too scary for children after seeing his young son's reaction to the original cut"

Shame WB cant dg them out.

horroru · 07-17-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BluCollector13

That's the problem: the original set had NO features whatsoever.

Ah I could have sworn there was at least a featurette on the original DVD that had interviews with the kids - I sold mine off a long time ago though in anticipation of a blu ray which never materialized...until now.

nathanashby · 07-17-2019, 02:11 PM

Is there a pre-order link anywhere? I don't see it on Amazon yet.

GasmaskAvenger · 07-17-2019, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinobipopcorn

This was Jim Henson's last movie.

Technically wasn't Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the last film Henson worked on?

msb1428 · 07-17-2019, 02:16 PM

Just a quick question is this a MOD title or is this an actual pressed disc??

Jlouisbarrett · 07-17-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by msb1428

Just a quick question is this a MOD title or is this an actual pressed disc??

It’s a Manufacture-On-Demand (MOD) pressed disc. The “MOD” designation doesn’t indicate the disc format.

wonkavision · 07-17-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by horroru

Ah I could have sworn there was at least a featurette on the original DVD that had interviews with the kids - I sold mine off a long time ago though in anticipation of a blu ray which never materialized...until now.

No, the DVD is bare bones. Oddly, I have seen a featurette but can not remember where and when.

Vilya · 07-17-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

No, the DVD is bare bones. Oddly, I have seen a featurette but can not remember where and when.

The DVD has zero extra features, but it does brag about having "interactive menus" on the back cover of its snapcase.

I am extremely happy to see this movie get a blu-ray release. It is a must have for me.

bigbadwoppet · 07-17-2019, 03:46 PM

Some WAC BD's have included the trailer when the original dvd didn't. When that is the case, the trailer is not advertised as a special feature on the press release, nor on the back cover. Being that this was a Warner theatrical release and not inherited from another catalogue, they shouldn't have problems digging that out at least.

gazza1975 · 07-17-2019, 03:53 PM

All i can say is its about bloomin' time ! This was one of my top 5 most wanted blu-rays - the others are the standard most wanted - the abyss , panic room , true lies and another WAC title im not sure will be released - Who's That Girl but i live in hope
hope the transfer is better than the amazon rip too !

07-17-2019, 03:17 AM	#42
CiaoV99 Active Member Member since:Aug 2015 Location:US 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:771	Was hoping for some special features but I'll take what I can get. Also, I still can't stand watching the scene when Luke discovers his parents didn't come home....

07-17-2019, 04:21 AM	#43
TravisTylerBlack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:508 Blu-ray collection:3301	ABOUT. BlOODY. TIME. Whew, thought we’d all be stuck with the current so-so streaming copy but thankfully good sense has prevailed. Now if only this release included the original cut of the film that was screened for test audiences! Personally I prefer the current, more upbeat ending but would still love to see the one that remained true to the book’s more somber resolution. Was lucky enough to attend a screening of this last Winter with Angelica Houston in person. She gave lengthy discussion of the film beforehand and told some amusing anecdotes surrounding children across the world being terrified of her for years & years after its release.

07-17-2019, 04:37 AM	#44
silverlakephil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:The Bay Area 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:2292 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:18	One of my favorites finally!

07-17-2019, 05:00 AM	#45
UpsetSmiley Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:UK Trading Score:6	This news has made my day, thank you Warner thank you! bows

07-17-2019, 05:35 AM	#48
shinobipopcorn Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2017 Location:Cow Country Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:304 MA collection:266 Digital collection:303 iTunes collection:238 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:6	This was Jim Henson's last movie. It deserves more love than this, but at least it's finally going to be in high definition.

07-17-2019, 11:39 AM	#49
ryanmj1993 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:1678 DVD collection:19	Finally!!!

07-17-2019, 11:50 AM	#50
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	Amazing news, in for this day one. There have never been extras and the UK version is cut

07-17-2019, 12:38 PM	#51
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	"Director Nicholas Roeg later edited out scenes he thought he would be too scary for children after seeing his young son's reaction to the original cut" Shame WB cant dg them out.

07-17-2019, 02:11 PM	#53
nathanashby Senior Member Member since:Jul 2014 Trading Score:1	Is there a pre-order link anywhere? I don't see it on Amazon yet.

07-17-2019, 02:16 PM	#55
msb1428 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:499 DVD collection:737 Digital collection:11	Just a quick question is this a MOD title or is this an actual pressed disc??

07-17-2019, 03:46 PM	#59
bigbadwoppet Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Blu-ray reviews:1	Some WAC BD's have included the trailer when the original dvd didn't. When that is the case, the trailer is not advertised as a special feature on the press release, nor on the back cover. Being that this was a Warner theatrical release and not inherited from another catalogue, they shouldn't have problems digging that out at least.

07-17-2019, 03:53 PM	#60
gazza1975 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 10	All i can say is its about bloomin' time ! This was one of my top 5 most wanted blu-rays - the others are the standard most wanted - the abyss , panic room , true lies and another WAC title im not sure will be released - Who's That Girl but i live in hope hope the transfer is better than the amazon rip too !

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