Warner Bros. Latest DVD Report

[Jon]

Another round of WB's DVD Report (on what's planned, what's possible, what's uncertain, etc.)--


http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Site-Ne...WHV-Chat/10539

[Jester]

Whose Line and Superheroes!!

HOORAY!!

[Drtooth]

# < PaulMiller > Is there any plans for Pac Man, The Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Hour, Paw Paws, or Yogi Bear's First Christmas getting a DVD release?
# < WHV > We are looking at all of these, and hope to have news for you in 2009.

I could see Plastic Man being released at some point to coincide with The Brave and the Bold, as he makes an appearance. But other than the famous name, waht's the call for the Pac-Man series?

For example, Animaniacs - Volume 4 was asked about 4 times, but obviously the studio reps present at the chat were unable to provide any details as to why there are currently "no plans" for it. Based on feedback today, I see that it's difficult for people to understand why the studio would avoid answering such a question, but here we chalk it up to behind-the-scenes reasons that we're simply not privy to...and that making the reasons public could actually jeopardize the release's chances of ever happening.

So, we're getting screwed out of it, and they can't even tell anyone why! Yay!

And the sales of the regular Tiny Toon Adventures sets (the first one is in stores now) will not only decide whether the related movies and specials get released, but also whether Warner moves forward with releases of similar programming like Taz-Mania and Histeria.

Let's hope that goes well. I mean, Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries is out, It'd be nice to see Taz-Mania and Duck Dodgers eventually.

The vast majority of unreleased properties at any studio would fall into this category, and sometimes the description is appropriate for an entire range of shows, rather than a particular title. "B&W Television shows of the 1950's-1960s" "Being evalutated." "the Cartoon Network library (including Cow & Chicken, Dexter's Lab, Johnny Bravo, Captain Planet and/or more releases of Foster's Home or Ed, Edd n' Eddy)? "Being evaluated." More Hanna Barbera releases (additional ones in several cases) along the lines of Richie Rich, Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Snorks or Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home? "Being evaluated."

Is that Industry-ish for "ain't gonna happen?"

. Another Fox-owned program asked about in the chat was the classic Adam West version of Batman. To make things easy, here's what was asked and answered:
• < RonEpstein > Warner, let me step in one sec...Who do we have to push to get the original Batman TV series out? It is the #1 requested TV show for release and neither Fox nor WB or DC can agree on release terms. Do you have any influence over its release?
• < WHV > We'd like to see it, too ... BAM! However, the issue exists apart from WHV. BIFF! Warner Home Video has no rights to the series.
• < Gina > Who has the rigths to put the 1966 Batman Tv Series on DVD?
• < WHV > Fox.
Hopefully everyone reading this will help spread that word: the home video division of Warner has no part in the hold-up to a DVD release of Batman. We've seen this said over and over again, mainly because WHV's a sister company to DC Comics, and frustrated fans feel that there HAS to be a connection. Here the studio has explained, publicly, that this isn't the case.

So wait... the Warner Brothers crap isn't true and FOX COULD HAVE RELEASED IT ALL ALONG?!?!?!?!?!?!

[Jon]

Yeah. As usual, some good news and some bad news.

Interesting (and I'm glad) they're planning Zeta Project. But also miffed that Animaniacs last Set is getting shelved. Then, it's nice to see the prospect of Taz-Mania and Histeria. Along with some other stuff in the report.

[Spike Spiegel]

The zeta project!!

WOOOOO!

If they'd just release "Static Shock" in its entirety now, then all of the DCAU in its entirety would be on DVD...

[gobo]

Originally Posted by Roger Smith

The zeta project!!

WOOOOO!

If they'd just release "Static Shock" in its entirety now, then all of the DCAU in its entirety would be on DVD...

Wouldn't that be awesome? ^_^ My fingers are crossed.

What is 'Histeria' though?

Originally Posted by Drtooth

Is that Industry-ish for "ain't gonna happen?"

In as much as Australia has season sets of Dexter's Lab, Johnny Bravo, and Powerpuff Girls that we haven't yet seen here, it shouldn't be too many more years before they decide to play catch-up.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by gobo

What is 'Histeria' though?

A Kids WB cartoon telling about historical people, places, etc. with a humorus tone. Having a cast of it's own characters who would interact with the historical people, and stuff like that.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by gobo

In as much as Australia has season sets of Dexter's Lab, Johnny Bravo, and Powerpuff Girls that we haven't yet seen here, it shouldn't be too many more years before they decide to play catch-up.

We got one PPG set... and since it didn't sell a million copies on the second of its release, they've shelved the rest. I'm P.O'd, myself... Dexter and PPG BUILT the network's original cartoon line up. They're still the most popular of the group. At least we're getting Chowder... but in (Ugh) Volumes of 5 episodes...

A Kids WB cartoon telling about historical people, places, etc. with a humorus tone. Having a cast of it's own characters who would interact with the historical people, and stuff like that.

It was the best thing to come out of the crappy TV E/I FCC requirement. it had the same team of writers behind it as Animaniacs. In fact, it's a common misconception that it was a "Steven Speilberg" series, when in fact it wasn't... nor was it even distributed by Amblin.

[gobo]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

We got one PPG set... and since it didn't sell a million copies on the second of its release, they've shelved the rest. I'm P.O'd, myself... Dexter and PPG BUILT the network's original cartoon line up. They're still the most popular of the group. At least we're getting Chowder... but in (Ugh) Volumes of 5 episodes...

O_O This was unexpected...


EDIT: More details here...

[Jon]

^ I just saw that, and came to post.. ah well, great news anyway.

Complete Series of Powerpuff Girls for the 10th Anniversary! Woo-hoo!!

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by Jon

^ I just saw that, and came to post.. ah well, great news anyway.

Complete Series of Powerpuff Girls for the 10th Anniversary! Woo-hoo!!

WOW! I almost crapped a brick! Cartoon Network doing something RESPONSIBLE and favoring fans? Talk about the unthinkable. Now if we can only get Dexter, Johnny Bravo, and YES... even Cow and Chicken, we'll satiate all the classic CN fans...

though I still want them to release that KND film on DVD....