john wayne was my favorite motion picture star of all time , when are we going to see "the high and the mighty" ? this classic needs to be seen by this generation ive looked everwhere and is nowhere to be found .been told there is a copyright dispute between the family and warner bros, for heavens they shoud get together and make this available to the movie audiences of today. will it ever be shown again or does anyone know of a showing in the near future? is there any way of contacting the family and letting them know how the public feels about this. it would make a marvalous DVD. any ways thats how i feel.

Regarding some of John Waynes movies that are not available to the public yet it is wrongly claimed that this is because of legal problems. A member of Johns family was once asked about this and the reply was "less is more if you do not give the public what they want they will want it even more" I dont understand this reasoning at all if this is what they think they need to do to keep interest in John Wayne alive they are wrong as people do and will always want to see John Wayne on the screen!!!

Megg854,

There is a conflict with ownership rights, and it is between Warner Brothers, and Batjac productions (Duke's production company). There has been a twist this month with the Death of Michael Wayne (Duke's eldest son who ran Batjac), and the announcement of Melinda (Duke's youngest daughter from his first marriage) taking over as president of Batjac productions. So, who knows where we are right now with the dispute. Batjac doesn't have the equipment to produce these films into DVD format, and Warner is not letting this go. It's been going on for over 25 years.

If you find copies of "The High & The Mighty" they are not good quaility, and should be look at with caution. The other movie, "Island In The Sky" is also in dispute.

Michael's death was a shock to me, and he was working specifically on this. Melinda taking over with delay any result for a while, so I don't expect any release date this year for either film.

Hondo :huh:

Check out this link:

http://www.forbes.com/2002/08/16/0816wayne_print.html

It is August 2002 Forbes Magazine article "Earnings From the Crypt
The Lost Films Of John Wayne".

That is an interesting article from Forbes mag. The word from Batjac productions (or Wayne Enterprises) is Warner is trying to get exclusive distribution rights and profits from Mighty & Island. Forbes didn't mention that, and I wonder if they even knew of this before writing the article.

Quoting from the article: "Wayne's son Michael controls his father's work and image via Wayne Enterprises on behalf of his six siblings. And in what has always been a bit of a Hollywood mystery, he's never permitted the release of these prints."

This makes it like the family is holding out for no particular reason, because they don't get anything anyway since the profits go toward the John Wayne Cancer Institute which I heard was true. There's more to that story than what they reported. Very interesting though. I've got to find the site concerning the conflict. I seem to have it missing at this time, but I will continue to search.

Later,
Hondo :huh:

P.S. Article was written on 8/16/2002, months before Michael Wayne passed away.

Alot of us have been waiting for these two movies to be put out on VHS or DVD

Brian
Tulalip Wa

Thought I would show you this as I was searching for another rare movie. The website is "The Video Den Collection, RareVideo.com. This is their copy of The High and the Mighty. You might check it out.The High and the Mighty (http://www.rarevideo.com/moreinfo.asp?ID=26469)

Island in the Sky (http://www.rarevideo.com/moreinfo.asp?ID=26470)
Bad thing is, they are a bit pricey, around 60 bucks. These aren't supposed to be copies of copies, but originals. Thought you'd like to check out the website RareVideo.com (http://www.rarevideo.com/). B)

Thank you very much for the info

Brian
Tulalip Wa

I just found these on E-Bay....

The High and the Mighty is bidding at $36
Island in the sky is bidding at $20

I don't know why the companies don't remaster these and mass produce...If they brought back Hellfighters, why not these films?

GSP

I'd like to warn you (from experience), that what is sold on eBay are usually copies of copies, cranked out cheaply. I bought "Island in the Sky" and it was a recording of another. Paid about 45$ for it. I have also found DVDs sold the same way at online auctions.

My posting here was that maybe these were original (commercial) videos, with higher quality (at the time) recording.

As the story goes, Batjac and Warner are fighting for rights of these two movies. I've yet found anything to support this, but one never knows. It is only my feeling that within 5 years these two movie will make their appearance on DVD, digitally remastered. Let's just hope Warner does the job and not Artistan, as they usually do a bad job of it. <_<

does anyone know whether High & Mighty will ever be released on video? Is there anything which can be done?

Thanks

The High and the Mighty has been released on video about 20-25 years ago, but the tapes are very hard to find. Right now it's just a wait and see deal. There isn't much we can do. I have thought about starting an electronic petition to send the the studios. I don't know how much it would help, but at least they would know how we feel about the release of the movie. :(

snickersf,

:D

First of all welcome to the board. This is the best way for true John Wayne fans come together and share their thoughts, insights, and stories. You've come to a great place. :lol:


:huh:
Your question is ever, and I can only answer, I hope not. There have been rumours of a release of this movie sometime later this year or next, but after checking today, with a source, no announcement has been made. We can only wait and see if they will.

<_<

If you happen to find anything on ebay or any other auction or private sale, be aware that you will probably purchase a duplicate of a bad recording of this movie. There has been no leagally prerecorded copy released in over 20 years. If you find a DVD version, it has been copied, and the quality is not going to be good. Like the rest of us, you'll have to wait for an announcement of this release.

:unsure:

Leonard Maltin (Film Critic) has said that The High And The Mighty is the most requested movie for a release in any video format. I'm sure that he would love for this movie to be released just so he can stop answering the same question, that many others have also asked.

:(
SORRY that I couldn't give you an answer you wanted to hear. I hope that it will be out soon, myself. I bet it will be the top seller for a long time when it is released.

Take care and be patient.

Cheer, Hondo B)

Baron,
I ordered Island in the Sky from RareVidio.com. and it arrived today in the mail. I am quite pleased with the video :D If they still have The High and the Mighty on thursday I will order that one too. ;)

Monique ;)

Monique,

I am glad the movies are good copies. I always try to provide reputable link to those looking for John Wayne movies. I also try to warn people to becareful, especially of online auctions. As for your case, I'm glad you got a great deal. These are wonderful movies that I would like to see restored on put in DVD formate. Congradulations! :)

" . . . a bit pricey . . . " you say . . .

I was happy to learn that, according to Rarevideo.com, the movie Lady from Louisiana is worth $150!! :o I am happy about that because I got mine from a rummage sale for $1 - yee haw!

With the exception of The High and the Mighty and Island in the Sky, I would have to say that their prices might be summed up by that saying from P.T. Barnum . . . .

In my collecting, I've learned that it's good to not be in too much of a hurry, it'll all come around in due time, at a good price. (But if I had the bucks, I might be right there in line, next to Monique :) .)

:rolleyes:

Chester

:P :P :P :P :P
Ok I'm a happy girl I got that copy from Rarevidio.com

Now I have good VHS Videos of both "The High and the Mighty" and "Island in the Sky" :rolleyes:

Monique ;)

Does anyone know if they will release the "High and The Mighty"...on dvd...would love to see that ..saw it one time when i was a little kid but can't find it anywhere

There are a few legal problems with that movie along with "Island in the Sky" but hopefully they will be sorted out soon and us John Wayne fans and movies fans in general can enjoy these two highly rated movies.

B)

jimshorts1969,

Here are links to three other threads on this message board, that address the issues related to The High and the Mighty -


http://www.dukewayne.com/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=286

http://www.dukewayne.com/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=298

http://www.dukewayne.com/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=21


Chester

With all the rumors going around about the soon to be released classics The High and the Mighty & Island in the Sky I was wondering If anyone has any ideas about what features the DVD will include. I would love to have some cool interviews with surviving cast & crewmembers included on the disk. If anyone has any suggestions of things they would like to see we could make a list and pass them on to the company making the disk.

It never hurts to try. :D

Duke the Dog

cajtab

Welcome to the board! We are always glad to have new faces here.
In regarding "The High and the Mighty", what rumours are you talking about? I have found nothing sofar, but if you know anything what's the scuttlebut? Where have you heard these rumors?

Also, I would like for you to join in my petition to let Warner Bros. know how we feel. Here is the link for you, Warner Bros. Message Board (http://boards.warnerbros.com/web/index.jsp). Click on the link Warner Home Video Club, then look for the topic, We Request "The High and the Mighty" on DVD. As of this posting, we have 12 replies. Pretty good so far.

cajtab,

Welcome to this board, and the greatest information on a message board about our hero, and the greatest actor, John Wayne.

There have been many rumors concerning those two movies, but there has been no official announcement from Batjac Productions, or Warner Brothers on any release date or even production of these two movies. Many of us have been glued to these places, and other sources with no positive results. Believe me, if there is any stir of The High and the Mighty and/or Island in the Sky , we'd be all over this board on this announcement.

I've heard the same rumors or something to the effect, but until I see an announcement from some of my reliable sources, they are only rumors. The listings for Christmas releases are coming in, and are almost full for the season, and nothing from the two. I also heard that it would be early 2004, but we'll see, not many release announcements for 2004, yet.

As for you question concerning the DVD extras, I'd like to see documentaries on the making of the movies, commentaries with any surviving member of the cast and crew recollecting the making of the movie, DELETED SCENES (for you, Robbie ;) ), Cast/Crew bio's.

See you soon, and keep on posting questions, we'll answer in our best efforts.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Baron & Hondo,

Thanks for the encouraging words. If you have not heard the rumors, then you might not be talking to the right people. ;) What I can say is the negative for HM is damaged and it will take about a year to fully restore it frame by frame. IS is in much better shape. What would be really helpful is a full discussion of what extras should be included in the DVD. Do people think it should be a 1, 2 or more disk set for each film. Do we want both letterbox & pan and scan? How about photo galleries of the production?

I love the idea of a documentary about the making of the films. That would be a great feature!

Any other suggestions anyone?

Lets get what we want!

Duke the Dog

cajtab
I am wondering about the people you've heard from about THATM. The last time it was shown was on HBO in the mid 80's. I guess everyone but me missed it. It was fully restored, in widescreen version. I had a copy of it for a while until my vcr destroyed it (that's why I gladly went to DVD). Now I only have the pan and scan, HBO version. Yuck! The widescreen version was of high quality that would be perfect for the DVD format. It's more of a matter of when they will decide to do it.

As for extras, I know a few of the actors are still alive as of this posting.

actor/character

Laraine Day/ Lydia Rice
Jan Sterling/ Sally McKee
Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales/Gonzales
William Campbell/Hobie Wheeler
Joy Kim/Dorothy Chen (she was also in "Blood Alley") She was Susu.
Karen Sharpe/Nell Buck
Doe Avedon/Miss Spalding

That's all who is left alive including director, writer, and music composer.
As for extra scenes, it would be nice if anything was left to put on the DVD. A photo gallery would be very nice. As for pan/scan or Widescreen? Your kidding right? ;) I've seen it in widescreen, anything less and you would be wasting your time and money, trust me! You can't even begin to enjoy the movie unless it's widescreen!

Looking to buy a copy of High and the Mighty. Anybody know where to find it.

Cajtab

Welcome to the board.

I also have not heard of any date for this movie.

What I would like to see is the full movie restored and to a high quality for its DVD release.

A documenatary on the making of the movie.
As Mike righty pointed out deleted scenes would be superb.

Just one techincal question that I would like to ask what is the difference between letterbox & pan and scan and widescreen. I am not overly sure of the meanings of any of these types except widescreen and I was wondering if someone could please explain it for me. I am sorry if this question may sound stupid or trivial.

Thanks.

:agent:

Robbie, I was taught that the only stupid questions are the ones that go unasked. I was wondering about the difference also, but you asked first. Anyone care to explain this to us? I am always willing to learn! :D Dukefan1

nyjwaynefan,

Welcome to the Board!! Where in NY are you from? My wife is a former NY'er, from Long Island. ;)

According to Monique (and we haven't seen her for awhile), it is available (for a mighty hefty price, I might add) at RareVideo.com.

Good luck!

Chester

i have to go along with robbie and duke please explain the difference

cheers smokey

Pan and scan vs. widescreen. I'm not an expert, but essentially pan & scan is the version that cuts off some of the image to make it fit a standard TV screen. I am not a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies (never seen them, not interested in seeing them) but I recently saw this website that does a good job of showing the difference.

http://www.widescreen.org/examples/lord_ri...hip/index.shtml (http://www.widescreen.org/examples/lord_rings_fellowship/index.shtml)

Jen, you are right! There is a big difference between pan/scan and widescreen. I prefer widescreen because that is what you see at the movies. The TV industry is moving away from the little square box that we have all grown up with, they are going to try to make all TVs widescreen (and High Definition or HDTV). They are also working on a way to film TV shows widescreen also.

Pan/scan is when a movie is edited for television by cutting the ends off of the movie so that the whole picture fills up the screen. There are some people who prefer this version. But when you see a widescreen movie, you get the WHOLE movie as it was shown at the theaters.

On a note, the widescreen type of film began in the 50's on a regular basis, to bring in movie customers. The film industry had to fight for veiwers who were staying home watching the new thing, television. That's why older movies like "Operation Pacific" are not widescreen.

As for the difference between letterbox and widescreen, they are the same thing. When movies started being shown in their original version (widescreen) on the television, tv called them letterbox. That term is more or less outdated now.

Thanks for the explanation. I had bought The Searchers and it gives you the choice of watching the movie in Standard or in Widescreen . The standard plays like it was formatted to fit the tv screen, but when I watched the widescreen version, it wasn't letterbox. What they did was compress the image so that it fit on the screen. Made everyone look tall and thin. I didn't like it that way. When buying a DVD, is there any way of telling which Wide screen version you are going to get. I was disappointed with the way they did it. I don't mind letterbox. I find I don't even notice the black bars after I get into the movie. Dukefan1

baron

just a quick one is hdtv is that digital just to clarify as we are going ditial down under

thanks

cheers smokey

smokey

It really means that the picture will be of higher resolution, or sharper images. I belive more pixels per line. Therefore it can handle digital images clearer. With the prices coming down, it will be more affordable.
Basically, if you had a HDTV the same size as a movie theater screen (and they do have one, but its not for commercial sale!), with your widescreen DVD movie, say "The Searchers", when you would watch the DVD it would look the same as if you watched the original movie when it came out but much more clearer.

If you click this link, Motorola Website (http://broadband.motorola.com/hdtv/gettingtechnical.html), it will give you a bit better idea of what HDTV is about. It's not too technical.

Hope this helps! :blink:

thanks baron it helped out

cheers smokey

I hear that the plan is THATM DVD should be out some time in 2004.

Mostly restored and looking great!

Just thought you all would want to know.

Duke the Dog

Hi all. I am hoping that someone can tell me what the status is regarding the release of The High and the Mighty and Islands in the Sky onto DVD. The aviation community has been waiting DECADES for their release to home theater. Even Ernie Gann's widow, who is my friend, would like to know.

cajtab,

Where did you get our information? Haven't heard anything, so what is your source?

Cheers, Hondo B)

The following is quoted from the Barry Caine column in the October 11, 2004, Oakland (CA) Tribune:

In the past year I've had more than a dozen missives from readers asking where they can get a copy of John Wayne's 1954 airplane-in-danger melodrama "The High And The Mighty".

Each time, the answer has been that Wayne's estate owns the file and has not released it on video.

All of that changed recently when Batjac Productions, the late actor's production company, signed with Paramount Home Entertainment and its TV distribution outlets to release many Wayne classics from the 50s and 60s, beginning in the spring.

Among the titles: A newly restored version of "The High And The Mighty" and the 1953 plane crash saga "Island In The Sky". Wayne's classy 1953 western "Hondo" is also scheduled to make its DVD debut next year.

Brian,

Could you get a web address to the article you mentioned. Did they mention about a specific date of release? Would love to read it, and you can go to The High & The Mighty (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=1247) to read about our posts about this topic. Read mostly from the last page about the announcement.

Cheers B)

I could get a link for the article but The Oakland Tribune charges to view their archives. Since I quoted the entire text in my posting, the link would be useless.

Brian

Thanks Brian, I appreciate you getting back to us. We are always interested in articles of today about Duke, and I was hoping that there was a free site to view. Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers B)

Originally posted by baron von Rassilon@Jul 13 2003, 06:43 PM
The High and the Mighty has been released on video about 20-25 years ago, but the tapes are very hard to find. Right now it's just a wait and see deal. There isn't much we can do. I have thought about starting an electronic petition to send the the studios. I don't know how much it would help, but at least they would know how we feel about the release of the movie.* :(
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:D Hello there can you tell me the storyline for the high and the mighty.I am trying to trace a movie that i swear i saw john wayne in but have drawn a blank mabey you can help .The plot is a gunfight is staged and they sell tickets.The end is they share the spoils as they duped the people.Any help here would be great.

smiles
mary :rolleyes:

I can't wait for this to be released! There are precious few John Wayne films that I have never seen, and this is definitely one of them.

Hi Mary

Welcome to the John Wayne Message Board. I hope you enjoy it and keep posting.

The film you want has been discussed on another thread It is called a Gunfight and stars Johnny Cash and Kirk Douglas. I think thats the one you want.

The High and The Mighty is one of two aircraft disater pictures made in the early 1950s that have set the standard for nearly every aircraft disaster film ever made
Zero Hour starring Dana Andrews and Sterling Hayden was the other.

John Wayne is Dan Roman co-pilot to Robert Stack, he has overcome a personal tragedy to continue flying. The film actually covers a routine flight from Honolulu to San Francisco and tells the story of the flight and involves the storylines of the passengers.
On the flight they encounter trouble and it is touch and go whether they have enough fuel to get to the airport. Without spoiling it I'll stop there

It is a talking picture rather than an action picture and in certain quarters questions have been raised as to whether the film will be a bit of an anti climax and a disappointment when it eventually comes out, a bit like waiting for the magician to pull the rabbit out of the hat and finding its only made of paper and doesn't match the expectation.

Personally I have a copy that is not watchable because of its quality but wouldn't part with it even if and when the new one is released

However the theme music is good, its in colour and it has a brilliant cast, so whatever the critics, and there are some, say, bring it on and the quicker the better.


Regards

Arthur

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mary,

We, too, would like to welcome you to the John Wayne Message Board! Certainly you have found a friendly, knowledgeable bunch of folks here. We hope you'll hang out and get to know us better, and give us the same opportunity.

What came mind when first reading your post was that perhaps the movie you are looking for might be among the Duke's "B" pictures done during the thirties, but we'd be more inclined to go with Arthur's suggestion. The little bit of plot you offer isn't enough to ring a bell for us, but Arthur knows a lot, and has several excellent books at his disposal as well.

As far as The High and the Mighty goes, one of the attractions for some is the "all star cast." Seeing John Wayne in a role that is not military or Western is a nice change of pace as well. And the music . . . ah, the theme music you've probably heard before, but just didn't know where it was from.

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Arthur; I also have two old VHS tapes of the "High and the Mighty" and they are not to good but when I made Copy on my New Fangled Machine it turned out much better and is Watch-able. "Mary", Great name, if you go to THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY (http://www.wyntoontrip.com/PATSTACY4A.html) it will tell a story on the DUKE that he would do on a Airliners until He and Pat had a NEAR-MISS in Arizona and then He did not do it anymore!!! Chilibill :cowboy:

Hi -

No latest news on this. Just a recollection. I taped a broadcast of "The High and The Mighty" off either HBO or Showtime back in the early eighties (really - somehow the pay cable guys showed the movie off and on for a couple of months - where the provinence came from, I do not know.
Anyway, the tape has deteriorated over the years - the last time I watched it was at least 12 to 14 years ago and the picture was already fuzzy and grainy. It was, needless to say, very hard to watch and I haven't viewed it since. :wacko: Not even sure where it is at this point!
I'll jump for a DVD if it comes on the market! :rolleyes:

Regards - Jay :)

aeronautic1,

We would like to welcome you to the John Wayne Message Board.

I don't know if anybody else had this experience, but when I clicked on Kevin's link, I got an error message. However, I think the latest any of us knows about these two films can read about here - THATM and IITS (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=1247&st=30).

You can bet that as that news becomes fresher, it will be updated in the thread referenced above, and there will be major celebrating :chickawow: :gora: :gossip: .

Chester :newyear:

aeronautic1; Welcome to the DUKE Web Site! Does the name "aeronautic1 mean that you are into Aviation? Chilibill :cowboy:

Hi everyone

I was just wanting to refresh my knowledge on this subject. Did the John Wayne family for reasons unknown take these movies out of circulation along with Mclintock and Hondo. If so what other footage of the Duke have they taken out of circulation, I know they recently released material of the Duke of camera in the Big Trail which was very interesting.

:agent:

I'm not sure why The High and the Mighty and Island in the Sky have not been released....but somewhere I am sure money and publicity comes into the picture. Judging by the threads in this site alone, I am preparing for a long line or a back order whenever these films do make it to market. Having never seen either film, and with both now more than fifty years old, I can wait if I have too and look forward to seeing a "new" film starring John Wayne.

Roger.

I saw an item in the Sunday newspaper yesterday that Paramount Home Entertainment has acquired the rights to "The High and the Mighty." The word given in the item said the movie would be released sometime later this year - no date given. I am not holding my breath, as a lot of announcements of this kind don't seem to pan out.

Regards - Jay <_<

Jay,

What newspaper was that in? And who reported the article? I'm interested in this because of the credibility of the report. Not disputing you. Every time I hear this, I want to see the sources. The majority of these reportings are usually not true upon research, and just doing my part to check out everything.

The date of May 2005 was reported, but nothing confirmed. There is an announcement of McQ, Blood Alley, The Train Robbers, Tall In The Saddle & The Sea Chase coming May 3. That might be the John Wayne announcement that they were talking about.

Funny how these movies are coming out when they talked about The High & The Mighty, Island in the Sky, Hondo & McLintock!

Well see. <_<


Cheers B)

Hi Hondo -

That item was in the San Antonio Express, Sunday, Feb. 6th issue. No provenance was given (UP or AP or whatever), which is why I'm dubious as well.

Cheers - Jay ^_^

There's been too much smoke rising from "Island In The Sky" and "High And The Mighty" for there not to be a wee bit of fire somewhere. Be patient, folks, they're coming. I'd almost bet on it.

http://www.coolcollecting.com/albums/album107/aac.sized.jpgHey Hondo!
I understand you want some credibility with the announcements of releases. I found a few that I tried to supply links to on the other topics. I, for one , am getting frustrated with the news of the release on "THATM" on DVD. I found sources that said of such release, but nothing more. I am getting frustrated with it. I still can't find anything out on the Paramount website.
http://www.coolcollecting.com/albums/album107/aaa.sized.jpg

With the release of "McQ" and several other movies, they had pictures of the DVD covers (which I have provided). With this I feel these movies are a definite release.
Also, I have provided a link to the website for anyone to check out! Coolcollecting.com (http://www.coolcollecting.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=235)

Anyway, here goes! :stunned:


http://www.coolcollecting.com/albums/album107/aab.sized.jpg
Also check todays release news on the DVD Price Search.com. They are announcing these releases too!
http://www.coolcollecting.com/albums/album107/aad.sized.jpg
http://www.coolcollecting.com/albums/album107/aae.sized.jpg

Baron,

I can understand, and the releases that are coming out in May are from Warner Home Entertainment.

Cheers B)

Any word on these films being released SEPERATELY? or will they all just be released as one big box set?

-IHW

Originally posted by InHarmsWay@Feb 9 2005, 08:32 AM
Any word on these films being released SEPERATELY? or will they all just be released as one big box set?

-IHW
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On Amazon they're listed separately for sale. But they're about $3. more per disc if you buy them separately.

I have found these movies for pre sale at DVD Empire. The SRP is about $14.95 each, but DVD Empire has them for $10.95 each. Thats a great buy for new movies! I would also check out DVD Planet and a few others for great bargins.

Originally posted by baron von Rassilon@Feb 10 2005, 04:42 PM
I have found these movies for pre sale at DVD Empire. The SRP is about $14.95 each, but DVD Empire has them for $10.95 each. Thats a great buy for new movies! I would also check out DVD Planet and a few others for great bargins.
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Baron,
Amazon has the boxed set available for a pre-order price of $35., or $7. per disc.

People, People, People Yeeee HAAAAA!!! (Always like doing that, its just like Chill Wills in McClintock)

Anyways here is the latest info to come from The Digital Bits website:

New special collector's editions of Islands in the Sky and The High & the Mighty should arrive on disc in June, and you can expect a new collector's edition of the classic War of the Worlds this summer as well (timed to take advantage of the hype over Steven Spielberg's forthcoming remake).



Looks like its going to happen this year!!

I know Hondo, lets not get to excited but hey, its just another step in the right direction!

Originally posted by SXViper@Feb 10 2005, 11:44 PM
People, People, People Yeeee HAAAAA!!! (Always like doing that, its just like Chill Wills in McClintock)

Anyways here is the latest info to come from The Digital Bits website:

New special collector's editions of Islands in the Sky and The High & the Mighty should arrive on disc in June, and you can expect a new collector's edition of the classic War of the Worlds this summer as well (timed to take advantage of the hype over Steven Spielberg's forthcoming remake).



Looks like its going to happen this year!!

I know Hondo, lets not get to excited but hey, its just another step in the right direction!
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Like I said, Viper, where there's so much smoke, there's bound to be a little fire.

If The High and the Mighty and Island in the Sky DO come out in June, I suspect alot of people will be jumping up and down, myself included. I will truly be treated to two John Wayne films I have never seen before. :jump:

Roger.

I just pre-ordered the new JW box set from Amazon for $34.94. 5 JW movies that I haven't seen yet for $35? That's a great deal! Warner Brothers has been doing a FANTASTIC job over the last couple of years with their DVD releases of classic titles, and I expect no less with these.

I've been wanting The Train Robbers, McQ, Blood Alley and Tall in the Saddle for a while now, and The Sea Chase looks pretty interesting as well - so this looks like a great set!

DAMN!!! May is 3 months away! I wish this release was set for March, but at least I know it's coming....

This is going to be a GREAT year for JW DVD releases!

I just watched The Sea Chase again the other night, from my VHS collection. I enjoy the storylines and look forward to it on DVD.

Roger.

May isnt that far off when you think about it,it will be a great way for me to relax when i come home from work (work experience) and finally i will be done of college.I look very forward to this.

Does anyone have an exact day?or did i miss it?.

-IHW

Does anyone have an exact day?or did i miss it?.


Exact day for the new JW box set is May 3rd.

As far as The High and The Mighty, there is no release date. Just a June time frame for release. As I find out more I will let everybody know.

I have read in a dutch moviemagazine that the High and the mighty is coming on DVD here in Holland.
I have never seen the movie, I have read some reviews but they dont persuade me to buy the movie is The High and the Mighty worth buying?


cya Danny (JWfan)

I guess that depends on the question: Are you a John Wayne fan or not? Seeing your handle, I'd say: Pick it up, pilgrim.

JWfan, as a Fan of the Duke this is a must have Film. The story is about a Burned out Air Line Pilot , but as most of the times in His Films, Duke ends up as the Hero. And the Music in the Film is Great.

The Duke would always Whistle or Hum the Music when he was in a Aircraft or Happy, then on one visit to his Ranch in Arizona in a private Aircraft, an other private Aircraft almost Hit them, and from that time on He Did Not Whistle or Hum the music from "The High and the Mighty" in a Aircraft any more!!! :D

Chilibill :cowboy:

It's also the Tiomkin melody which is played when he comes down the stairs to his very last public appearence at the Oscars 1979.

Danny,

What was the magazine and did they mention a date? We are hearing this over here, but we have no confirm date and no outlet with any kind of announcement of release.

I'm just wondering if this could be a global hoax.

Cheers B)

Hi

If it is is a very unkind one. The year is moving towards the middle and still nothing offical. The powers that be must appreaciate the importance of this picture. Or are they waiting to build up the tension to a point where suddenly they'll explode it on the scene.

Who knows.

Regards

Arthur

hi hondo,

there is no exact date but It could also be released in may or much later because the shops it self sell the movie much later than it says in the magazine, also here in Holland they dont sell alot old classics I dont know why.
But when it will be released I propably gonna buy it.

cya Danny

Danny,

Keep your fingers crossed. You might get yours before we do. I just wish the info was more accurate. And maybe it is for you.

Cheers B)

JWFan, heck if it comes out I just might order it. I can rip the DVD and re-encode it to work in region 1 or make it region 0 which will work on all DVD players. Keep us informed of any updates.

If The High and the Mighty does make it to DVD there in Holland, you'll be well ahead of the States. I would buy it in an instant, even though it and Island in the Sky are two of his movies I have never seen. The rumor mills are certainly swirling over this one it seems, so given the great interest in the picture and the money to be made, you would think one day it will be out in DVD.

Roger.

when I know a accurate date of the release I will tell.

cya Danny

um ... uh ... I've never seen The High and The Mighty (where's the embarrassed smilie when ya really need one).

I thought John Wayne couldn't whistle(relating to a different thread) or did I pick this up wrong.

:agent:

Robbie, He was not to good at it but he did Whistle when He was happy! :D Bill :cowboy:

Robbie and Dragn;

You might like to read the story that Pat Stacy told about Duke and Her trip to London in July 1974 when Duke did Brannigan and on their trip home had Whistled the song from "The High and the Mighty." :huh: You can go to DUKE'S WHISTLE (http://www.wyntoontrip.com/PATSTACY4A.html)

Bill :cowboy:

FYI, John Wayne didn't do the whistling in The High and the Mighty. That credit goes to Muzzy Marcellino, who was a whistler who dubbed for John Wayne.

Chester :newyear:

It seems that maybe this time it is for real about the DVD release of THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY and ISLAND IN THE SKY. These releases have been announced for August 2, 2005. See the following page for more info:
http://www.jwaynefan.com/hymytyspec.html

The info about the DVDs special features come from Paramounts own website.


Paul

Thanks for the information and the link. My birthday is in September maybe with enough hints I will get both.

Looks like Amazon will let you buy BOTH of these now, for a combined total of $24.50 and they will ship them when they arrive in August. GSP

Paul,

Thanks for the links - great reading!

The special features listed sound GREAT! And such reasonable prices, too.

We have pre-ordered from our local video store. The prices he gave me were within twenty-five cents of the Amazon prices, and I'm happy to give a local businessman the sale.

I'm surprised Deep Discount DVD doesn't have them available for pre-order (at least they didn't as of five minutes before posting this . . . ;) ).

Chester :newyear:

Originally posted by chester7777@May 18 2005, 09:33 AM
I'm surprised Deep Discount DVD doesn't have them available for pre-order (at least they didn't as of five minutes before posting this . . .* ;) ).


Deep Discount DVD now has these 2 movies up for pre-order. If you don't mind waiting a few days after it's released, you can get them both for only $22.95...that's some bargin!

You guys have got it made, pre-ordering these films,
all we can do is sit and wait, and hope they eventually arrive over here!

Originally posted by ethanedwards@May 26 2005, 09:51 PM
You guys have got it made, pre-ordering these films,
all we can do is sit and wait, and hope they eventually arrive over here!
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I don't agree. It really depends on how bad you want them. If you don't have a multi region DVD player you might be able to make it a multi region player at a very low price. Even if you don't want to do that the most selling multi region DVD player on Amazon cost under 20£. That's the price of one DVD if you buy it at full price. It's probably a piece of junk at that price, but I still bet it will do the job for you if you just want to watch the occasional American release that you can't get in Europe.

Besides, I have been searching different shops and there really aren't many John Wayne movies available in region 1 that you can't get in region 2. I think there are just as many released in region 2 which aren't released in region 1.

Regards
Popol Vuh

There are ways around the region encoding without having to buy a new dvd player. It would require a computer, some free software from the web, and a DVD burner. But it can be done. B)

This is very good news.

The two movies sound very good and an interstinf departure for the screen cowboy.

I am also impressed with the extras on the DVD as well as the unusually proffesional DVD cover for a John Wayne movie.

:agent:

Thanks, both of you,
but it's such a hassle, as you know,
I have DVD Shrink and burner,
it can take a long time
just to burn a disc just for the kids!!
but my point is, it would be much
nicer, if I could just buy the real thing,
as and when it's released!

Originally posted by ethanedwards@May 27 2005, 10:49 AM
Thanks, both of you,
but it's such a hassle, as you know,
I have DVD Shrink and burner,
it can take a long time
just to burn a disc just for the kids!!
but my point is, it would be much
nicer, if I could just buy the real thing,
as and when it's released!
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Just to clearify, the DVD player I was talking about is a stand alone one, so you would be ready after plugging it to the TV. I have been making a copy of a few of my DVD's lately and have used Dvddecrypter (http://www.dvddecrypter.com/). It is a free download and they have a great forum. Still if you have to shrink the the DVD you still have to use DVD Shrink.

The problem with using a computer to make copies is that a lot of movies are to big to fit on a single layer DVD so you either need a double layer DVD which are still expensive, or you have to use Shrink which will lead to a loss of quality.

Since I live in Norway I order almost all my DVD's from other countries. Most of them from the UK, but it really doesn't matter if I have to order them from the US. Since the prices of DVD players have fallen so much I don't see this as a problem at all. The money spent on the movies makes the price of the DVD player pretty insignificant anyway.

Regards
Popol Vuh

Popol Vuh,
Thanks, for the info,
and regards to you also.

I have used DVD shrink and I have no problems with quality. Sometimes you have to re-author and get rid of all the extras to make the compression less. I have found that anything 75% or higher and you will not notice any problems with artifacting, and I have a 55 inch TV. So if there is going to be problems with quality, it will show up on a big screen TV compared to a 30 inch or smaller.

As far as it taking too long for ripping and burning movies, I can do a movie in about 20 minutes. So I am not sure what you have going on with your computer. I do know that if your system can handle it you need to get a Ultra DMA(UDMA) cable and check your transfer modes to make sure you are running at UDMA instead of PIO mode. The UDMA cable is an 80 pin cable instead of the 40 pin cable that hooks up to your drives. The mode settings are in your control panel/system/device manager/hardware/IDE controller port. After opening the IDE ports then right click on your primary and secondary options, click properties, then go to the advanced tab and change the transfer modes if they are set to PIO.

I have only had 1 problem with burning dvd's and that was solved because I had a bad power supply. I think these drives need all the power they can get so I put in a 600 watt power supply.

I'd like to say something about The High & The Mighty better known as THATM. This is a classic movie from John Wayne, and I think it's a good movie. But when this movie does come out in August, for those who have not seen this movie yet, I don't want you to be disappointed with it from all the talk here at the message board. This movie is not as great as The Searchers, The Quiet Man, or True Grit (in my opinion).

So if you are looking at this movie to be the all time greatest John Wayne movie, I hope you are not disappointed. I've seen this movie on VHS recorded from a late night movie years ago (this movie I have is very grainy and discolored), and though I liked it, I wouldn't rank it his top 10 movie.

I haven't even seen Island in the Sky. I can't comment on that movie except from what I read from the reviews and from the bio of Duke. I am excited about the releases of these two movies, and look forward to purchasing them for my collection and able to see them.

Others please comment and disagree with me if you like. I am stating my opinion and didn't want to mislead anyone who has not seen the movies yet.

Cheers B)

For me it is the opportunity to see two of John Wayne's films for the very first time that I am looking forward to. My father remembers seeing The High and the Mighty back in 1954, and to me that is quite something to remember details of a film from a half century ago. I have found over the many years I have been watching his films and listening on varying reviews that there are many of his works that different people rank in different order. I know I won't be disappointed, because I will get to see a film of his I have never seen before, but heard plenty of talk about, and that alone makes the release of these films special.

Roger.

We have had the privilege of seeing both of these titles, not great quality, but watchable. As Hondo says, these movies are not the greatest, but we thought they were good movies - engaging plot lines, interesting cast.

As erscolo stated, the Duke's movies garner different responses from different people - what one person considers a classic, another person thinks stinks - you know how it is.

Personally, I look forward to adding these films to my DVD collection, and I believe there are supposed to be some excellent special features available. Definitely a worthy part of anyone's Duke movie collection, IMO.

Chester :newyear:

Hi

It is interesting that Hondo has made these comments they repeat what I said some time ago.

In IMDB some time ago when looking at The High and the Mighty, some person absolutely slated the film as being one of the worst airplane films of all time, he said it was rubbish and dated.

While this person is entitled to his opinion, and if he must, share it with others I think he is missing the point.

As I said in a previous post the High and the Mighty and the Dana Andrews film Zero Hour set the standard of all the resulting air disaster movies that followed. I agree that the film is very wordy I also, like Hondo expressed caution in not bumming the film up to be the greatest ever made in case people were diasappointed after waiting for so long for it to appear. It is eminently watchable but wouldn't make the top ten or possibly even the top twenty of the Dukes best pictures but again that is my opinion.

Island in the Sky is a Black and White adventure and while not outstanding it is a reasonably good John Wayne picture, the story is good the cast performs well, the fact that the film is made in black and white adds to the visual effect. And in general it works.

I would put both films on a par, and if I were compilling a league table they would be about mid way, not champions, but certainly far from relegation material.

But again that is only my opinion. All I would say is that we have waited a long time just let's hold our nerve for the few months, or in the case of the UK, a few years more until the two films finally surface.


Regards

Arthur

Hondo,

It's true that these two films do not rank in the top 10 of his best. However, THATM is a very well made film, that just gets better and better on repeated viewings. John Wayne almost plays against type, in a very understated role as Dan Roman. The film is more of an ensemble piece, with stories developing for a good dozen characters. The only fans who will be disappointed, are the ones looking for a typical Duke action movie.

As for Island In The Sky, it's eminently watchable, but certainly not one of my favorites. The over-all tone of the film is rather sad and bleak. I don't want say it's a bad film, as it's not.....just not one I can watch again and again (like say, The Sons Of Katie Elder or True Grit).

Good post Hondo...

Duke, make a poor film, never!!!
I start at the very earliest,that I have
and watch everyone, right the way through,
to The Shootist, and you guessed it, when I've done
that, I start all over again!!
Does anyone else, do that ??

Originally posted by ethanedwards@May 29 2005, 06:58 AM
Duke, make a poor film, never!!!
I start at the very earliest,that I have
and watch everyone, right the way through,
to The Shootist, and you guessed it, when I've done
that, I start all over again!!
Does anyone else, do that ??
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Wow...do you really watch Duke's films in chronological order? I must say, that's quite an undertaking. I've done that a few times with the original 79 episodes of Star Trek, but that's a little easier, since they are all of a similar theme. Not sure I could do that with Duke's movies, as when the time came to watch 'Reunion In France' or 'Without Reservations', I'd surely want to spend the next 90 minutes with something better.

But kudos to you for doing it!

Falc,
I agree, with you, on that point
it is hard, to "plod" through one or two of them,
I do it that way, because it is quite,
fascinating to watch Duke develop,
from young man, to mature man.
It's like watching, one long soap-opera!!!

I've never seen either of these movies, and while I'm not expecting great movies, I am expecting them to be good or very good. I'm expecting them to be entertaining.

I am really looking forward to being able to watch both of these for the first time! (As my John Wayne DVD collection continues to grow...)

That's the point I'm trying to get across B5Erik. I don't want to make something out of this and get disappointed when I get it. When Star Wars came out in 1977 (or whatever), I didn't see the movie until a year later, and I heard so much about it that when I did see it, I was disappointed because of all the hype. I know that I should have seen it sooner, but I didn't. I want to get that point across with these two movies, and I look forward to seeing them and adding them to my John Wayne collection.

Keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

Cheers B)

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@May 29 2005, 05:48 PM
That's the point I'm trying to get across B5Erik.* I don't want to make something out of this and get disappointed when I get it.* When Star Wars came out in 1977 (or whatever), I didn't see the movie until a year later, and I heard so much about it that when I did see it, I was disappointed because of all the hype.* I know that I should have seen it sooner, but I didn't.* I want to get that point across with these two movies, and I look forward to seeing them and adding them to my John Wayne collection.

Keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

Cheers* B)
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"High and the Mighty" is not a bad film. Not great, mind you, but not bad. "Island in the Sky" is definitely not one of John's better efforts.

For me, the expectations are so high because I had never heard or or seen either of these 2 movies until I came to this board. So for me its like getting 2 "new" Duke movies released in 2005. :jump: :jump:

But, I am not really expecting to be wowed, just entertained. Good post Hondo. :)

Hi everyone.

I'm looking forward to seeing both movies, like a lot of you, I have never seen them, and that is going to be the best part. To sit and watch Duke in not one, but two "NEW MOVIES."


You don't get to say that to often.

Emmanuel. :jump:

................................

I'll try one of those black beers....THE QUIET MAN.

hi all

i have to say that i havent had the delight ;) in seeing either of these movies but i will wait to add them to my collection and watching them for the first time. but like arthur i will have to wait for a few more years before they come down under but paitence is a wirtue so they say all good things come to those who wait :D

cheers smokey

my focus is also not so much on how good these films are, but rather the excitement that here are two "new" Duke movies that are just released. This kind of thing really won't happen the rest of my life. This is it. (Unless they start making new movies with a John Wayne impersonator or a computer generated Duke). Not likely. This summer is it.

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

Hi you might want to go the below site and read it. "The High and the Mighty" and "Island in the Sky" will be released through AMC. I hope!!!!!!


http://www.rainbow-media.com/rainbow/media...jsp?nodeid=4611 (http://www.rainbow-media.com/rainbow/media/release_release.jsp?nodeid=4611)

Now that looks great here. I read the article, and not only are they showing the movies ditigally fully restored but showing the extras that will be included in the DVD when out in August. I can't help but to say that I bet my bottom dollar (which isn't much) that nothing will be edited out in these premieres.

AMC seems to be enjoying record viewings throughout the industry.

Cheers B)

An airplane with 22 passengers aboard runs into danger en route to San Francisco. 180 minutes- 1954, Video

Sun Jul 17 08:00P on American Movie Classics
Mon Jul 18 01:30A on American Movie Classics
Thu Jul 28 08:00P on American Movie Classics
Fri Jul 29 02:15P on American Movie Classics
Sat Jul 30 12:30P on American Movie Classics
Sun Jul 31 08:00A on American Movie Classics


The High and the Mighty will be on AMC, schedule above:

Originally posted by Chisum@Jun 30 2005, 05:43 PM
An airplane with 22 passengers aboard runs into danger en route to San Francisco. 180 minutes- 1954, Video
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I'm assuming that is 180 minutes with commercials? IMDb lists a run time of 147 minutes. Or does AMC run commercials? We don't have cable, so don't know.

Thanks!

Chester :newyear:

Here is the John Wayne World Premiere Movie weekend of July 16-18, on American Movie Classic. I wanted to print up a schedule of the weekend for your viewing. This is really exciting and I am looking forward to seeing these movies. I hope you are ready. It's only two weeks ahead.

Saturday, July 16, 2005 (all times eastern daylight time)
6:15 AM Angel and the Badman (100 min)
8:15 AM The Dark Command (94 min)
10:15 AM The War Wagon (111 min)
12:30 PM True Grit (128 min)
3:00 PM Rio Grande (105 min)
5:00 PM Rio Bravo (141 min)
8:00 PM Island in the Sky (109 min)
10:15 PM North to Alaska (120 min)

Sunday, July 17, 2005
12:45 AM True Grit (128 min)
3:15 AM Rio Grande (105 min)
5:15 AM Jet Pilot (113 min)
7:45 AM Rio Bravo (141 min)
10:45 AM North to Alaska (120 min)
1: 15 PM Sands of Iwo Jima (100 min)
3:15 PM The Quiet Man (153 min)
5:45 PM Island in the Sky (109 min)
8:00 PM The High and the Mighty (147 min)
11:00 PM Hellfighters (121 min)

Monday, July 18, 2005
1:30 AM The High and the Mighty (147 min)
4:30 AM Flying Tigers (101 min)

You can get a complete TV schedule of John Wayne movies for the month of July by going to John Wayne's TV Schedule (http://www.tv-now.com/stars/jwayne.html). You might see a movie on the schedule that might interest you. This is the listing on cable TV, and the networks. This does not include local TV listings.

I also see that Pittsburgh is coming to AMC on July 22, 2005 at 8:30 am eastern time. I'll be at work but I do have this movie on VHS. Wish this would come out on DVD. It's a good one to have.

Cheers B)

Sweet!! I'll be home that weekend ;-)

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jul 2 2005, 07:26 PM
Saturday, July 16, 2005 (all times eastern daylight time)
6:15 AM* Angel and the Badman (100 min)
8:15 AM* The Dark Command (94 min)
10:15 AM* The War Wagon (111 min)
12:30 PM* True Grit (128 min)
3:00 PM* Rio Grande (105 min)
5:00 PM* Rio Bravo (141 min)
8:00 PM* Island in the Sky (109 min)
10:15 PM* North to Alaska (120 min)

Sunday, July 17, 2005
12:45 AM* True Grit (128 min)
3:15 AM* Rio Grande (105 min)
5:15 AM* Jet Pilot (113 min)
7:45 AM* Rio Bravo (141 min)
10:45 AM* North to Alaska (120 min)
1: 15 PM* Sands of Iwo Jima (100 min)
3:15 PM* The Quiet Man (153 min)
5:45 PM* Island in the Sky (109 min)
8:00 PM* The High and the Mighty (147 min)
11:00 PM* Hellfighters (121 min)

Monday, July 18, 2005
1:30 AM* The High and the Mighty (147 min)
4:30 AM* Flying Tigers (101 min)
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Hm-m-m-m-m-m, a satellite dish is looking more and more enticing . . . :rolleyes: .

Hondo, thanks for taking the time to post all that!

Chester :newyear:

What does digitally remastering a movie actually mean?

:agent:

Originally posted by Robbie@Jul 3 2005, 07:40 PM
What does digitally remastering a movie actually mean?

:agent:
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Isn't it strange how some words are used often and you think you know what they mean until someone asks for a definition?

I went here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remaster).

At least it gives you some basics.

Regards
Popol Vuh

Hello Hondo,

Thanks for the scheduling information. I'll definitely be watching!!

Linda

Popol Vuh,

Thanks for that information on digital remastering. I've been hearing that phrase for years (first on some Little Rascals videos that we've had for years), and never actually thought about what it meant. Your link certainly helps to understand the process better.

My understanding has been that, prior to digitizing, analog was In electronics, a continuous voltage signal that could be converted into either sound or video. Whereas digital is a stream of + or -- didgits that can be converted into either sound or video. The advantage being the digital method can compress more data in a smaller package that will reproduce with a much cleaner image. So that is the direction we are heading.

Chester :newyear:

My site ( http://www.jwaynefan.com ) has partnered with Paramount Home Entertainment to offer a contest with Paramount supplying the DVDs.

Part of the contest is trivia and there will also be copies awarded in a random blind drawing. Check it out.

http://www.jwaynefan.com/hymytyquiz.html


Paul

Thanks for the link I found it very entertaining and let me know how much I did not know and had to look up. :)

Thanks Capnralls, I headed on over and put my "2 cents" in!!! :headbonk: :dead: :lol:

I wanted to update something about The High And The Mighty. According to Amazon.com their sales ranking for the week has The High & The Mighty at #6 on their sales. I think that's pretty good for a movie that hasn't been seen for over 20 years, and over 50 years old. :o

Go get 'em Duke! :P

Cheers B)

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jul 9 2005, 04:34 PM
I wanted to update something about The High And The Mighty.* According to Amazon.com their sales ranking for the week has The High & The Mighty at #6 on their sales.18820
Hondo,

Does Deep Discount DVD (you know, that place with the free shipping ;) !) have sales rankings like Amazon?

Chester :newyear:

Chester,

I looked it up at DeepDiscountDVD and they didn't have them listed in the top 20. Maybe they will soon. I plan to preorder pretty soon. I am riding the storm out, and hopefully not have to spend any money before I order.

Cheers B)

As Did I, Challenging survey. :stunned:

Thanks, Capnralls, for the opportunity ;) ! We took advantage of it, and of course hope we win the contest. Pretty challenging questions, but with the help of Fred Landesman's book and IMDb, we think we did pretty well.

Chester :newyear:

capnralls,

Thanks for the contest. I filled out my trival and hope to win that DVD. I knew all the answers but one. I think I would have gotton it, but I made sure.

Cheers B)

Hi again, thanks for the screensaver/wallpaper. I chose the Rio Bravo sequence. What did everyone else choose?

-IHW

AMC will be airing Island in the Sky this Saturday, July 16, at 7 pm (ct).
The High and the Mighty airs Sunday, July 18, at 7. AMC is having a John Wayne weekend airing a slew of his films and reminicences of costars. It's a shame they'll be chopped up by commercial but I'm looking forward to seeing them.

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jul 2 2005, 09:26 PM
Here is the John Wayne World Premiere Movie weekend of July 16-18, on American Movie Classic.* I wanted to print up a schedule of the weekend for your viewing.* This is really exciting and I am looking forward to seeing these movies.* I hope you are ready.

Saturday, July 16, 2005 (all times eastern daylight time)
6:15 AM* Angel and the Badman (100 min)
8:15 AM* The Dark Command (94 min)
10:15 AM* The War Wagon (111 min)
12:30 PM* True Grit (128 min)
3:00 PM* Rio Grande (105 min)
5:00 PM* Rio Bravo (141 min)
8:00 PM* Island in the Sky (109 min)
10:15 PM* North to Alaska (120 min)

Sunday, July 17, 2005
12:45 AM* True Grit (128 min)
3:15 AM* Rio Grande (105 min)
5:15 AM* Jet Pilot (113 min)
7:45 AM* Rio Bravo (141 min)
10:45 AM* North to Alaska (120 min)
1: 15 PM* Sands of Iwo Jima (100 min)
3:15 PM* The Quiet Man (153 min)
5:45 PM* Island in the Sky (109 min)
8:00 PM* The High and the Mighty (147 min)
11:00 PM* Hellfighters (121 min)

Monday, July 18, 2005
1:30 AM* The High and the Mighty (147 min)
4:30 AM* Flying Tigers (101 min)

You can get a complete TV schedule of John Wayne movies for the month of July by going to John Wayne's TV Schedule (http://www.tv-now.com/stars/jwayne.html).* You might see a movie on the schedule that might interest you.* This is the listing on cable TV, and the networks.* This does not include local TV listings.
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This is for may2, who was interested in the movie weekend coming up in 5 days. This is coming up soon. Get the VCR's ready for the recording, and hope to hear from you after the premieres.

Cheers B)

may2,

I just wanted to inform you that you can go to AMC's John Wayne Movie Schedule (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=2086) and see the listings of the weekend.

Cheers B)

Didn't do so well, so I guess I'll try again. Thought I knew more about the questions that I did.

Cheers B)

I'm happy to report that we got five out of five questions correct, and are in the running to receive the tie-breaker question. (theme from Jeopardy playing in the background . . . :jump: )

Chester :newyear:

Hi

I only got two right I think offollow Hondo's lead and give it a bit more concentration.

Regards

Arthur

I know where i'll be those two evenings... In front of the tube watching The Duke. I have my soda pop ready and now to figure out what to have for supper whils watching those movies?

I think Sat night is going to be Pizza night. Sunday night hmmmmmm, I guess take out from somewhere.

The only comments i'll make are that I can't wait to see both movies. It has been so long since I last saw at least one of them (and then I cannot remember which) that I have no clear memory of them except that maybe I did see the one where The Duke was in snow.

Hi Carl -
Eat dinner early, then load up on popcorn!
Cheers - Jay :D

I made 5 out of 5 as well. So I guess I am waiting for the bonus question as well.

Good luck all........

I just finished my quiz this time, and I think I have it all right this time. I'll get an e-mail on my results. The one on the epidemic got me, and I had to look that one up. A little tricky because there are two movies that deal with epicdemics. I didn't know the one I picked wasn't the only one. :blink:

Cheers B)

I checked with Amazon.com's ranking of the to sellers, and The High & The Mighty is number 4. And that movie isn't due out until 3 weeks. You can see the results at top sellers (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/new-for-you/top-sellers/-/dvd/130/ref=pd_ts_tb_f/103-2334827-4084623). This changes every hour, so it might not be #4 when you access the link.

If you see July/August Best Sellers (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/2F10WAKW8UQ2P/ref=amb_center-1_227893_3/103-2334827-4084623), you will see The High & The Mighty at #2, just behind Million Dollar Baby, which won best picture in the latest Academy Awards. Not bad for a movie over 50 years old.


You can also get the John Wayne Collection (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009XLDY0/ref=amb_cob_dh_10222301/103-2334827-4084623) which is a 10 disc collection for $94.42. You do the math and that's $9.44 a piece. A very good deal.

Cheers B)

Hi Jay, that I definately will ;-)) I still have not settled what to snack on for Sunday's primier.

YEE HAW!!!

Got all the answers right this time. Now to wait for the bonus question at the end of the month. Hope others will go and get their name in the jar for the prize.

Cheers B)

I knew three of them, but had to look two up.

TRK, I suggest a good snack would be a can(s) of pepsi, a bar of some sort and to add to that maybe kettle corn?pretzels or some chips and dip!.

Those are my favorites when its movie time, that or i'll bake some cookies :wacko:.

-IHW

Hi IHW, Chips and Dip sounds good. Some large Frito's with Ranch Dip. To make it a bit healthier, I think i'll eat some slices of Cucumber to go with it. :D As for drink, I switched from pepsi to coca cola about 25 yrs ago ;-)) but I wish I had some Frosties Rootbeet to drink instead. That was the best Rootbeer I have ever had. :D

A blurb (http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20050715-091513-3911r.htm) about the two movies.

Sort of watched Angel & the Badman, but had to go to work. Did see The War Wagon, and True Grit is getting started. What a great weekend! Thanks Stumpy for blurb, it was good.

Can't wait to see Island in the Sky. I haven't seen that one yet.

Cheers B)

Hi Stumpy, thanks from me to about that story. I now realize which one I saw and which one I have not. I have not seen the one that's playing tonight so I am eagerly awaiting it. Shame on AMC for not playing it uninterrupted w/ commercials. I just bet that half of the commercials will be from that annoying geico insurance company. :angry:

I have now officially seen Island in the Sky, and it was different. I'm going to sit down and think about this and see it again. It was a different side of Duke that I've never seen. Had a lot of religion in him. I think I like it, but I want to see it again.

I know how disappointed you are with the commercials, and I also feel the same way, but at least I saw the movie, and enjoyed it. I have seen The High & The Mighty once before, and I plan to see it tomorrow evening. I also seen True Grit, and Rio Bravo.

I think I died and went to heaven. John Wayne heaven. :angel1:

See you tomorrow! What a weekend!

Oh, North to Alaska is now playing, this is a hoot of a movie.

Cheers B)

Island in the sky I enjoyed it anything with the Duke I am anxious to see, A pint of Jack and a few Guiness later that was the best Damm movie I ever saw!
Anxiously awaiting The High and The Mighty tomorrow :cowboy:

Thanks, Stumpy, for that link. Very interesting reading!

I guess one reason it's a little quiet on the board is that all the fans state-side are parked in front of the tube, watching John Wayne movies around the clock on AMC :D .

We'll just have to wait until our DVDs arrive, in a couple of weeks, and watch both movies, uninterrupted by commercials :P .

We "settled" for watching Tall in the Saddle, for the umpteenth time, with a friend who had not seen it before. I just never get tired of that movie - I love :wub: Gabby Hayes' character :lol: !

Chester :newyear:

Originally posted by chester7777@Jul 17 2005, 01:06 AM
Thanks, Stumpy, for that link.* Very interesting reading!

I thought the second page, which explained the reason for the long delay in releasing THATM, was especially interesting. Wonder if that's also the problem with "Ft. Apache"?

Thanks for the link Stumpy. You keep hearing about this water damage thing with these older films. Why wouldn't these people that put these old classics in a vault ensure they are using water tight/fire proof containers, ect.....

Viper,

I guess when they put these things away they assume that they are water proof, but you have to remember that these vaults are in California, and California is know for its many many earthquakes. Even the best of vaults in more than 50 years can't stand for all those earthquakes. I myself would have put the films in New Mexico. Why, New Mexico is known as a state with very little rain, and I haven't heard of any earthquakes there. But why don't they have better preserve those films?

Just watched Rio Bravo, and North to Alaska has started. Seen both of them last night, but you can never get too much Duke!

Cheers B)

hi stumpy

ft apache is out on dvd well it is for me did see somewhere that it was for you as well hope that you can get a copy soon

cheers smokey

Originally posted by smokey@Jul 17 2005, 10:49 AM
ft apache is out on dvd well it is for me did see somewhere that it was for you as well hope that you can get a copy soon


It's not yet available on commercially-recorded DVD in Region 1, Smokey. However, Bill was kind enough to burn and mail me a disc copy a few months ago.

Stumpy I picked up Fort Apache off from EBay for about $8, shipping and all. Its a chinese version but it is very watchable.

Originally posted by SXViper@Jul 17 2005, 01:48 PM
Stumpy I picked up Fort Apache off from EBay for about $8, shipping and all. Its a chinese version but it is very watchable.
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I just can't understand why you can obtain commercially-recorded copies of "Fort Apache" everywhere in the world except the country in which it originated. To me, that doesn't make much sense at all.

Stumpy,

I don't have the answer as to why Fort Apache is not released. I recall an earlier thread as to why not all the Duke's movies are not out. If you noticed 5 to 7 John Wayne movies are released on DVD every year. I am sure it is a marketing tool for the distributor to let out so many movies per year. It would be easy to just let all the movies out and let the consumer buy. But if you flood the market with all movies on DVD, the industry would loose money. I can't buy all the John Wayne movies if they released them all right now. I don't have that kind of money, and most of us couldn't either. So, we'd have to choose, and more than likely, the less popular ones would get left out. Maybe you can afford to buy all his movies at once, but you'd probably the almost 5% who could.

Think of it this way, Stumpy. Bill Gates gets out a version of Windows every so often. It is a little better and better in each new version. He'd like all of the computer users buy every version, and he even let you get an update at a lower cost. You have the option to buy or not. There are some who buy every version. I don't but I do update from time to time because my version becomes obsolete. You know what I'm talking about. He's become rich from this marketing plan. I bet he has the perfect version that does everything, but he will not pass it to the general consumer. He wants the money.

Anyway, if you haven't got it by now, it's about the money. The demand goes very high, and so does the price. That's the reason why Fort Apache, 3 Godfathers, and many of the other Duke movies are not out. Mind you I don't agree with this tactic, but that is why we have the gas prices, the movie tickets, the automobile, and even the medicine we take the way it is today. We or they are not interested in people, they are interested in making as much money as they can and you are paying for it. So am I!

If there was no money in making Fort Apache, it would be out. I bet that's why it is in Europe, and other parts of the world.

There's more to it than that, and I don't understand myself how it is figured, but there is a plan to release it sometime, but when is anyone's guess.

Cheers B)

That may be part of it, Hondo, but I'd bet money that's not the only reason it hasn't been released in Region 1. I'm sure the Duke's survivors know how much his adoring public wants that movie and they'd probably release ir if they owned the rights. There may not be a good copy to remaster; the ownership may be embroiled in legal maneuverings, or whatever, but I don't think money is the only, or even the main, reason.

Stumpy

You hit the nail right on the head about the M-U-N-E-Y!!! :headbonk: The cost of making Duke's films was a Long time ago and maybe cost a Million or Two. To make a Duke Film today would be about $100,000,000. :fear2:

But with these Films all they have to do is RAKE IN THE MONEY! :jump: Even after all these Years the people that were not even Alive when these Films were made want to see them. :) That should tell You something about what the Duke's Films mean to the public!!! :jump:

Chilibill :cowboy:

hi stumpy

the copies that i have are approved copies it has all that stuff on the front about copywrite and such it has about 20 different lanugages to choose from to watch including arabic. it also has the companies logo in the beginning we also have the 3 godfathers approved copies. maybe they released them in other regions to see how they went then they will release them state side soon once they have made enough dough.

well heres hoping that they come out soon for you all

cheers smokey

Stumpy,

Turner Entertainment owns the rights to Fort Apache & 3 Godfathers. As far as I know the John Wayne Estate has never had the rights to those movies, and it was before Batjac Productions. I am almost 100% sure that Turner would never sell the rights to any body's estate, including the John Wayne estate. So, if you want to contact any one about Fort Apache, you might go to Turner Entertainment for you answer to that. They are solely in control of that. I am sure that the family is not perusing that. They have enough to do right now with what they have.

Cheers B)

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jul 18 2005, 05:06 PM
Stumpy,

Turner Entertainment owns the rights to Fort Apache & 3 Godfathers.* As far as I know the John Wayne Estate has never had the rights to those movies, and it was before Batjac Productions.* I am almost 100% sure that Turner would never sell the rights to any body's estate, including the John Wayne estate.* So, if you want to contact any one about Fort Apache, you might go to Turner Entertainment for you answer to that.* They are solely in control of that.* I am sure that the family is not perusing that.* They have enough to do right now with what they have.

Cheers* B)
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Well, if that jerk Ted Turner owns the rights, we may never get authorized DVD copies. Or if they ever do release them it'll probably be long after I'm dead and gone. I've written TCM before requesting DVDs of certain films and was ignored.

I have a question for the aviators:

the movie kept referring to the fuel in gallons, but I have always heard it mentioned in
pounds.. Was this an error?


-ncb

Nathan

In the early days of Aviation before Jet Aircraft we used the term Gallons of Fuel, and then later with Jet Aircraft we used the term of Pounds of Fuel, because a Jet used so much more Fuel Per. Hour. :fear2:

In both of the Duke's Films that were shown last week-end they used the term Gallons, and that was correct for that time in aviation. ;)

I have many Hours in both of these types of Aircraft and both of them ,the C-47 Skytrain and the DC-6 had Fuel Gages that used Gallons. :D

Later in the Jet age we used Pounds of Fuel per. Hour. Jet Fuel is about 7.5 Lbs. to 8 Lbs. per. Gallon, and Aviation Fuel 100 to 120 Octane is about 6.5 Lbs. per. Gallon. :blink:

The people that did the Aviation Scenes in the Cock-Pits of both Aircraft as to the way you would fly the Aircraft, did a good job as to the way they did The Props and Throttle Controls and the Gear and Flaps Controls!!! :D

Chilibill :cowboy:

Chilibill,

Thanks so much for the answer! That cleared that up wonderfully. I've only been in the commercial planes and so don't know much about flying. I had the urge to fly when I was a youngster, but the military wouldn't let me fly because I failed the color test (all those dots!)

I had watched The High and the Mighty when I was very young, and this was the first time I had ever seen Island in the Sky. Both films were real treats. Thanks again.

-ncb

What an impact on last weekends movies on AMC. The High & The Mighty is ranked #1 on the seller list and Island in the Sky #5 on Amazon.com. That says a lot about John Wayne fans out there.


Go Get 'Em Duke!!! :P

By the way, a 10 pack of Duke movies are being release on July 26. Go to John Wayne DVD Collection (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009XLDY0/dvdtalk/103-2334827-4084623).

Cheers B)

That box sex looks to have some great movies in it, will be counting down the days until its release.

-IHW

Originally posted by InHarmsWay@Jul 19 2005, 09:15 PM
That box sex . . . 19243
Hey, where do you get one of these?? :jump:

Chester :newyear:

Originally posted by InHarmsWay@Jul 19 2005, 11:15 PM
That box sex ...
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Boy - these topics can turn on a dime sometimes -
Cheers - Jay :jump: :jump:

This 10 pact is a special from Amazon.com. I don't think anybody else is doing this special. If you think about it, you are getting these movies for $(.44 a piece. My problem is I already have 9 of the 10. So, it doesn't do my any good to purchase it. But I wanted to pass this along to you, and I don't know how long it will be out. So you might want to act on that ASAP.

Cheers B)

Originally posted by chester7777@Jul 20 2005, 12:15 AM
Hey, where do you get one of these?? :jump:

Chester :newyear:
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Hahahaha,!! :D ,my VERY bad I really had'nt noticed that little error!.

-IHW

That's what I like about this board, IHW - we can laugh at ourselves :lol: and don't need to be self-conscious about being here.
Cheers - Jay :D

I just checked the Amazon site and The High and The Mighty is #2 and Island in The Sky is #12. Quite impressive for films made more than 50 years ago.

Roger.

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jul 2 2005, 10:26 PM
Here is the John Wayne World Premiere Movie weekend of July 16-18, on American Movie Classic.* I wanted to print up a schedule of the weekend for your viewing.* This is really exciting and I am looking forward to seeing these movies.* I hope you are ready.* It's only two weeks ahead.

Saturday, July 16, 2005 (all times eastern daylight time)
6:15 AM* Angel and the Badman (100 min)
8:15 AM* The Dark Command (94 min)
10:15 AM* The War Wagon (111 min)
12:30 PM* True Grit (128 min)
3:00 PM* Rio Grande (105 min)
5:00 PM* Rio Bravo (141 min)
8:00 PM* Island in the Sky (109 min)
10:15 PM* North to Alaska (120 min)

Sunday, July 17, 2005
12:45 AM* True Grit (128 min)
3:15 AM* Rio Grande (105 min)
5:15 AM* Jet Pilot (113 min)
7:45 AM* Rio Bravo (141 min)
10:45 AM* North to Alaska (120 min)
1: 15 PM* Sands of Iwo Jima (100 min)
3:15 PM* The Quiet Man (153 min)
5:45 PM* Island in the Sky (109 min)
8:00 PM* The High and the Mighty (147 min)
11:00 PM* Hellfighters (121 min)

Monday, July 18, 2005
1:30 AM* The High and the Mighty (147 min)
4:30 AM* Flying Tigers (101 min)

You can get a complete TV schedule of John Wayne movies for the month of July by going to John Wayne's TV Schedule (http://www.tv-now.com/stars/jwayne.html).* You might see a movie on the schedule that might interest you.* This is the listing on cable TV, and the networks.* This does not include local TV listings.

I also see that Pittsburgh is coming to AMC on July 22, 2005 at 8:30 am eastern time.* I'll be at work but I do have this movie on VHS.* Wish this would come out on DVD.* It's a good one to have.

Cheers* B)
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I Wanted to tape Pittsburgh on amc I hit PM instead of Am in my VCR. Grrrrrrr!!!!

I Wanted to tape Pittsburgh on amc I hit PM instead of Am in my VCR. Grrrrrrr!!!!


Time to upgrade to DVR? You can fast forward through commercials and the quality is much better.

I just received an e-mail from DeepDiscountDVD that The High & The Mighty and Island in the Sky is on its way as of this afternoon. I should have my copies by the weekend. :D

And I will see the great John Wayne movies as my own! :lol:

Cheers B)

Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jul 26 2005, 05:13 PM
And I will see the great John Wayne movies as my own!* :lol:

Almost orgasmic, ain't it, Hondo? ;)

You're not just whistling Dixie, Stumpy! :P

Cheers B)

Well, we probably won't have quite as much fun as Hondo and Stumpy, but we are expecting our DVDs SOON. We ordered them from our local video store, for a price competitive with Deep Discount DVD. Of course they won't be delivered to our door step, but we like to give the local businessman a little bit of business every now and then.

Chester :newyear:

wow..I had thought that they wouldn't be released until Aug 2! I was just going to place my order today. GSP

just placed my order with deepdiscountDVD. Was a total of $22.92 including shipping. That would be terrific if we got them before the weekend. GSP

I just received an e-mail from DeepDiscountDVD that The High & The Mighty and Island in the Sky is on its way as of this afternoon. I should have my copies by the weekend.*


I just got an e-mail from them saying that they don't have them yet...and that my order is a pre-order. Do you have a relative or something at deepdiscountdvd.com?

Not sure GSP, but I did get a confirmation that my order has been shipped. I bet that is the standard e-mail, and they get it in the order of placed orders. But I bet you will get it soon; very soon!

Tell us when you get the confirmation.

I am too excited about that.

By the way, I just did get my copy of Warlock today. It was ordered on June 24th. So, sometimes things get out of wack. Of course I did get my order on June 29th, but it was the wrong Warlock, so I sent it back and they didn't get it yet or when I talked to them last Thursday. But they sent it to me anyway.

The price you pay for multiple same titiles. :angry:

Cheers B)

I will let you know when I get my shipping confirmation...I AM STOKED!

It doesn't really matter if the movies were the best or the worst. What matters is that the fans of John Wayne have over the years gone after the powers to be, to have the movies released again. I don't think that you will find a time in the past where through the sheer power of fans two movies have been re-released.

What is also important is that many fans are now able to take two films off their fan lists that were not obtainable.

I have also contacted our local movie theater. They have been looking for ways to increase attendance. I suggested that they start having John Wayne matinee's. This would start in October when we start getting the return of the snow birds (retirees leaving the snow areas). The theater is quite interested and considering the project. It is going to be quite a treat to be able to go to a movie and see John Wayne once again on the big screen.

We thought you would like to know...* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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The item(s) listed below shipped today.

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That is the message that I have been waiting for from deepdiscountDVD.com

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :D :D :D :D

Now that's service GSP! You might get it sooner than you think. I'm still waiting! :fear: This is not fear, it's waiting, and waiting and waiting. ;)

Cheers B)

hi guys

when these movies come out down under you can bet your last dollar that we will be paying anything up to and including the A$40 mark so will have to start saving now so that i can get them for myself.

boy do you lot have it easy get them first and get to watch them first while the rest of us have to wait and you get them real cheep to boot

hope you get them soon then you will no longer be on tender hooks waiting and pestering the postie for them :D

hooroo smokey

Unbelievable!!! I was just listening to the radio...and an ad came on for The High and the Mighty and Island in the sky.

It gave me chills just to listen to it. It was a regular sounding Movie ad, just like you here when a new film is hitting the big screen, only it was for the DVD release. They played clips from each film and talked about John Wayne like he is a current star like Mel Gibson.

Has anyone else heard this radio ad?

GSP

Hello General I have not heard the add but having collected all but 3 of his feature films and most of the rest years ago I am sure glad to get access to these last 2. Now if only they will release I married a woman I will be a happy camper. cheers kilo 6^

They sure repeat[The High & The Mighty and Island in the Sky enough times on AMC!!!!!!!

Harold,

I noticed that myself. I guess when you have a great one you get it out as much as possible. :rolleyes:

I know that the schedule is out in advance by a few months, but when these two movies debut on July 16 and 17, it was one of the highest audience viewing on AMC in their history. They know how to pick a winner. If they only left out the commercials, but it still did well. ^_^

From what I've heard the movies are selling like hot cakes in preorders all over the country. This was one of the most (to date) requested movie (THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY) for release. And I don't think it is from this message board (though it might have a lot of people involved). :D

Now we need to get this out all over the world, right Arthur, Smokey, and EthanEdwards? ;)

Cheers B)

so did anyone else hear the radio ads for these releases?

Originally posted by General Sterling Price@Jul 30 2005, 02:18 PM
so did anyone else hear the radio ads for these releases?19725
We didn't hear any radio ads for either movie. What type of radio station did you hear them on? We mostly listen to talk/news radio.

Chester :newyear:

General,

I heard the radio ad while listening to Rush Limbaugh. It was pretty cool to hear.

Hey,

I'll bet having a digital copy of that radio ad would be pretty neat. If one was listening to a radio show "on line" there must be a way of copying it on your computer, then replaying it later, like you do with music.

Anyone out there know how?

Chester :newyear:

Originally posted by chester7777@Jul 31 2005, 08:58

Anyone out there know how?




I'll bet PV knows how.

Sorry Stumpy! You lost this bet. :lol: I bet Google will know though.

This recording streaming audio (http://radio.about.com/cs/recordingstreams/ht/RecordStreams.htm) looks promising. Sorry, but I have never tried this sort of stuff.

Regards
Popol Vuh

General,

I heard the radio ad while listening to Rush Limbaugh. It was pretty cool to hear.

That is the same place I heard the ad for these movies. The ad was done by Paramount itself. It was a real treat to hear. I cannot think of any other Duke Wayne DVD release that got a radio ad for it.

GSP

Have you heard the story that John Wayne loved to whistle the theme to the High and the Mighty, especially when he was taking a commercial flight. He would board the aircraft whistling the tune and thought it quite funny to watch the reaction of those around him. That is until one day the flight had quite a bit of unexpected turbulance. It wasn't quite as funny then.

Chisum,

From what I've heard from a lot of sources, Duke could not whistle. When the movie, The High And The Mighty was made he had a whistle double doing that tune. The John Wayne reference book is one source, as for several books about Duke.

Cheers B)

I would guess John Wayne could whistle as well as the average Joe, but you are right, Hondo, there was a "professional" whistler who did the whistling for THATM, Muzzy Marcellino. The story you refer to, Chisum, was one shared by Pat Stacy in her book (that's why I think he could whistle, just not well enough for film).

Chester :newyear:

The Duke could whistle, I heard Him a few times in the 1970s but not as good as he did in "The High and the Mighty" that was done by a Pro. :huh:

The story Chisum that you talked about is true, but Duke and Pat Stacy said that they were coming in for a landing down in Southern Arizona at Stanfield where one of His ranches was located and almost had a MID-AIR, and Duke said they were so close that He could see the Pilot in the other aircraft as he went by with his Mouth Wide Open!!! :fear2:

After that Duke said that He only Whistled that Tune on the Ground, and Pat had a big Laugh on that one, because before He would like to Whistle the Tune on Commercial Aircraft to Rattle the other people on the Aircraft !!! :lol:

One thing about Duke is that He did not Mind Poking Fun at Himself. :jump:

Chilibill :cowboy:

hi hondo

arthur and ethan will get these movies before me after a while i expect we will be able to get copies of these movies from china but i think i will wait for the proper ones snd not waste my money on what could be black market copies. fingers crossed that they will come out soon

hooroo smokey

I just heard the radio ad again. I wish there was a way for all of you to hear it. It is awesome!!!

I get chills each time I hear this radio ad. Was just on again, and they end the ad with narrator saying: "Re-define your DVD collection with the man who defined 'movie-star'"

Its just amazing to me to hear these ads knowing that I have never before heard such an ad feature John Wayne, and I probably never will again after this ad runs its course.

GSP

The flyer from Critics Choice Video I received over the weekend features the DVD jacket of "The High and the Mighty" and the blurb "The most requested movie ever!" Seems the Duke's star has not diminished over the years.
Cheers - Jay :D :D :D

I HEARD THE ADD AS WELL. IT MADE ME VERY HAPPY. IT JUST SHOWS ONCE AGAIN HOW DUKE IS THE ONLY DEAD ACTOR ALWAYS SHOWING UP ON TOP 10 LISTS.

More (http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2005-08-01-dvd-john-wayne_x.htm) about the two films.

AUGUST 2ND IS HERE!!! Today is the Day we have long waited for!!!

Stumpy,

You are often a man of few words - and GREAT links!

That story was wonderful. Here are some quotes that stood out in my mind -

Wayne's enduring clout extends to the small screen. Mighty and Island got their TV debuts July 16 and 17 on the American Movie Classics network. Mighty drew 3.3 million viewers, Island 3 million, making them the best-rated films in the network's 20-year history. With Mighty and Island, five of the network's 10 best-rated movies are Wayne's, says AMC's Tom Halleen.

Young audiences helped. According to AMC, roughly 600,000 viewers ages 18 to 49 tuned in to the films, a 43% increase over the network's average.

Five of the network's 10 best rated movies are Wayne's!! See? It's not just on our message board - look at those numbers!

"He draws audiences from every decade," Halleen says. "There's no icon like him."

We knew that already, didn't we? :wub:

Gretchen Wayne led a full-fledged rescue effort for Mighty. She found copies of the lost reels, had water damage repaired and had both movies digitally restored. "That's how Michael would have wanted it, and that's how his father would have wanted it," she says. "They loved movies and believed if you were going to do one, to do it right."

THANK YOU, Gretchen!! The Wayne family has got to be lovin' life right now!

Thanks again, Stumpy, for that link!

Mrs. C :angel1:

6:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time

I'm listening to radio on the computer right now - and the entertainment story is all about The High and the Mighty!!

Wow!! I think I know how it felt when you guys heard the ad you have been talking about (I will be listening to Rush Limbaugh later today, hoping to hear it :D ).

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

11:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time

OK, I listened to Rush Limbaugh and I heard the ad!! Yee Haw!!

Mrs. C :angel1:

Yes, please listen to Rush Limbaugh today, if you have not heard this ad yet...not sure how long they will run it, but being that today is the release date, it may not be for long. I have not been able to find the audio clip of the ad anywhere on the web. SO THIS IS IT!! We may never again hear such a radio ad of a John Wayne movie release!!!

GSP

just heard the ad during the Neal Boortz radio show.

The quote from Island in the Sky they used for the radio ad is vintage Duke: "anything...mind you...anything can happen up here Murray."

I am hopeful that my DVDs will arrive in the mail today.

GSP

I just came back from Circuit City, and nabbed the last two copies they had of 'Island In The Sky' and 'The High And The Mighty'...okay, now I'm psyched!

Hondo Duke Lane, Did you ever get your order from DeepDiscountDVD.com ?

I was really disappointed that it didn't come in the mail today. And the DVDs were shipped last week.

GSP

...its easy to identify the radio ad...it starts: "Hollywood's greatest action hero..."

Who else could it be?

GSP

How eerie is this? On the day that High and the Mighty and Island in the Sky are released on DVD, there has been an airline disaster in Toronto. :o

GSP

Later...

Now I hear that there were no casualties...maybe Duke was watching out for them. ;)

High and Mighty is currently No. 4 seller on amazon.com, and Island is No. 7. However, when you filter by Action/Adventure DVDs, they are No. 1 and No. 2 :D

GSP

OK...I have finally heard the radio ad for these films enough times to get down the exact wording. Here it is for those of you who were not able to hear the ad. The quotes are John Wayne clips from the films, and everything else is the voice of the Narrator:
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Hollywood's greatest action hero is now on DVD.

"420 ready for takeoff."

John Wayne in two of his most memorable films.
The academy award winning The High and the Mighty

"I like the way you said that."

and the epic story of aviation and survival, Island in the Sky

"Anything...mind you...anything can happen out here Murray"

Both films are now on Special Edition DVD.
Re-define your DVD collection with the man who defined the term "movie-star"
And look for more John Wayne films available from Paramount home entertainment.

Originally posted by General Sterling Price@Aug 4 2005, 12:03 PM
Re-define your DVD collection with the man who defined the term "movie-star."
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GSP,

Thank you for taking the time to do that.

The line quoted above is my favorite from that ad - it says it all :D - but for the life of me, I couldn't remember exactly how it went - I just really liked it each time I heard it.

Mrs. C :angel1:

I am still waiting to get my copies in the mail...and am hoping that they arrive today for the weekend.

Things have been kind of quiet here this week considering all the buildup over the last two years waiting for these films.

Maybe everyone is just too busy watching them.

GSP :D

I hold in my hands the DVDs!!!!!!

They arrived in the mail today. This will be a great weekend of watching these. Now I will shut up on this thread and come back after watching them.

GSP
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We decided to watch Island in the Sky first. I have to say I was not disappointed. This was a good solid film. Some have tried to lower expectations, but I have to say I really enjoyed it, and look forward to seeing it again. Duke did a superb job, and really was into his role. That scene where the planes fly away not seeing them, and he runs toward the camera...without saying a word the look on his face said a dozen things. Excellent acting. That was quite a moment. All in all, this film was a winner...now I cannot wait until the High and Mighty...probably watch it tomorrow night. GSP

I just saw a very good Video clip on "FOX MAGAZINE" and Mike Wayne's Wife talking about the New D.V.D "The High and The Mighty" and they really gave it a Great Push as one of the Great Classic Films of the Last Century and John Wayne at His Best and Duke being the Number One Film Star of the Last Century! It about Time!!! :rolleyes:

Chilibill :cowboy:

Originally posted by General Sterling Price@Aug 5 2005, 08:43 PM
That scene where the planes fly away not seeing them, and he runs toward the camera...without saying a word the look on his face said a dozen things.
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No kidding . . . that scene stands out in my mind. First happiness - then as the planes keep going, it registers on his face that the guys in the planes didn't see them - then shock, fear, and panic - sheer terror!

One of the things I particularly enjoyed about The High and the Mighty (which we watched two nights ago) was the way most of the cast were introduced, as they came to the check-in counter. I have to say I enjoyed the movie immensely, and will watch it again soon. I appreciated Leonard Maltin's introductory comments. It was interesting to my teenagers to watch the airport procedures. They couldn't figure why the passengers had to state their place and year of birth, and deal with customs, until I pointed out that the story took place 5 years before Hawaii became a state.

Ah . . . an educational moment a homeschool mother loves :wub: !

Mrs. C :angel1:

Hi Mrs. C....

So you guys homeschool? We are planning to start homeschooling this fall.

Have a great day!

GSP

I have received my DVD copies of "The High and the Mighty" and "Island in the Sky" today - had come in the mail before I got home for lunch. I had also ordered "Hatari" and "Donovan's Reef" at the same time. So it looks like there will be some "John Wayne" hours coming up later this week!
From what has been posted by members who have already received their copies, I don't sense any disappointments from anybody, so the wait for these to become available was somewhat worth it. (I know Hondo was not going to BELIEVE until the word became official! :blink: )
Cheers - Jay :D

Jay, you will enjoy Island in the Sky. I had my expectations lowered, and was quite pleasantly surprised how good it was. (Here I go raising your expectations!) But I was absolutely stunned by the effectiveness of Wayne's acting--especially the scene where he runs toward the camera with the planes flying away. The look on his face was perhaps one of the greatest moments of acting skill in his career. You will see what I mean. GSP

Hi Guys

things work slower this side of the pond.
I won't be getting my hands on my DVD's
until the 18th or some time there after.
But having read the above posts it has only
wetted my appetite.

Waiting can be hell.

Emmanuel

Hello All
I have not got copies of the new releases yet it's almost like christmas you want to get into it but anticipation is a large part of the fun. I'm thinking to have a party around it and watch them both back to back. Trouble with that plan is if anyone speaks during the movie I might have to do something rash. Better to keep it in the family perhaps. Do these releases have subtitles ? My father is 86 and he is not hearing 100% even with hearing aids. He is definitely going to be invited to watch them with us. It's nice that we will be able to do this while he is still living. Kilo

Has anyone else had problems with THATM disc? I finally got around to playing mine last evening and it kept stopping at points during the playing. Don't know if it's my player or the disc, though I tried other discs in the player and they worked fine. May have to send it back to DDDVD for a replacement.

Stumpy...we have yet to watch our THATM, but when we watched our Island in the Sky, it kept popping and skipping, and even blue-screened a couple of times. Didn't know if it was the disc, I know its not my player which is like new. How did yours play?

Another complaint I have about the THATM disc is all the extraneous crap it has at the beginning. All the JW movie commercials and the Maltin interview. I could care less about that stuff and wish they'd left it off the disc. Also, I haven't yet figured out a way to skip the garbage and get right to the movie. Apparently it doesn't do any good to hit fast forward or next chapter to skip that stuff. Any suggestions?

This morning I'm playing the disc on a different DVD player (my Lite-On DVD recorder/player) and so far, it's playing without stopping at intervals.

We have watched both our movies without any problems.

I know what you mean, Stumpy, about the stuff at the beginning. While it was kind of fun and interesting the first time, the next time I wanted to watch something, I didn't want to see the whole intro again. I haven't tried putting it in, to see if I can skip that stuff (and feeling a little too lazy right this minute to do it :rolleyes: ). My experience with other DVDs is that previews can be skipped.

Kind of along those same lines -

Our 17 year old son works at a local movie theater, and one of the perks of the job is that the whole family gets into the movies free :jump: . I'm not a big movie-goer generally (not willing to part with my $$$ for most of the garbage out there), but have taken advantage of this perk to take my younger kids to the movies. We have seen Madagascar, March of the Penguins, Sky High, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If I see one more preview for Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, I think I'll scream :fear2: . I would dearly love a remote to skip that one!

Mrs. C :angel1:

Originally posted by General Sterling Price@Aug 10 2005, 07:24 AM
Stumpy...we have yet to watch our THATM, but when we watched our Island in the Sky, it kept popping and skipping, and even blue-screened a couple of times. Didn't know if it was the disc, I know its not my player which is like new. How did yours play?
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I haven't watched IITS yet, GSP. May watch it tomorrow.

Originally posted by Stumpy@Aug 10 2005, 04:04 AM
Has anyone else had problems with THATM disc?* I finally got around to playing mine last evening and it kept stopping at points during the playing. Don't know if it's my player or the disc, though I tried other discs in the player and they worked fine.* May have to send it back to DDDVD for a replacement.
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Hi Stumpy -
I occasionally have trouble with skipping or freeze frame pictures. It usually turns out to be that old devil dust. I find that gently wiping the active side of the DVD (from the center outward - do not wipe in a circular motion - at least that seems to be the informed info) with a soft cloth does the trick. A few weeks ago, several DVDs kept acting up. I would clean them and other parts of the movies would get spasms. I finally gently wiped out the DVD tray and that seemed to solve the problem.
These little specks are so small that you can't see them, but they cause havoc with the sophistication of the DVD operation. See if that helps.
Cheers - Jay :)

Originally posted by Jay J. Foraker@Aug 10 2005, 12:26 PM
Hi Stumpy -
I occasionally have trouble with skipping or freeze frame pictures.* It usually turns out to be that old devil dust.* I find that gently wiping the active side of the DVD (from the center outward - do not wipe in a circular motion - at least that seems to be the informed info) with a soft cloth does the trick.* A few weeks ago, several DVDs kept acting up.* I would clean them and other parts of the movies would get spasms.* I finally gently wiped out the DVD tray and that seemed to solve the problem.
These little specks are so small that you can't see them, but they cause havoc with the sophistication of the DVD operation.* See if that helps.
Cheers - Jay* :)
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Thanks for the info, Jay, I'll keep it in mind. But if dust was the culprit, you'd think it would also have affected the playing of the other discs (I have a Toshiba 5-disc carousel player) and it didn't.

Hi All,

I found a way to avoid the intro at the beginning. All you have to do is go to the menu option to jump ahead to begin playing at a particular track. Then when they give you the choices of which track to play, just pick the first track.

GSP