UPDATE: In our original posting, we indicated these DVDs could be shipped internationally. This was due to the fact that the Warner Archive site provides information about shipments outside the USA. However, some very fine print has been drawn to our attention that says DVDs can only be shipped to US addresses. Apparently, other merchandise offered on the site, such as clothing and toys, can be shipped to international addresses.Â
By Lee Pfeiffer
If you've ever wondered why some of your favorite movies have never been released on home video, the answer might be that studios don't feel certain titles merit the investment to produce a traditional DVD edition. Shelf space in stores is becoming increasingly tight and the cost of manufacturing each title is often prohibitively expensive. Thus, many movies languish in studio vaults, much to the frustration of fans. Now Warner Brothers Home Video has answered the prayers of movie lovers by launching an innovative service that allows consumers to order on-demand editions of their favorite films. You simply order the film you want (at $19.95 per title) and it will ship to you in two business days. Each film has been beautifully mastered in its original aspect ratio and is shipped in a standard DVD case with graphics from the film - exactly like those you find in retail shops. None of the titles available at the Warner Archive is available through any other commercial outlet. Among the gems you'll find on the site:
- Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
- Darby's Rangers
- A Distant Trumpet
- The D.I.
- I Was an American Spy
- Edison the Man
- Captain Nemo and the Underwater City
- Countdown
- Mr. Lucky
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois
- Crescendo
- The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
- and many other classic and cult films
You can also opt to purchase each film for download on your computer. For U.S orders over $60, shipping is free. Hats off to Warner Brothers for being the first major studio to make this service available. If a long revered Hollywood tradition holds true, look for every other major studio in town to follow their lead. Now if we can only get those
Girl From U.N.C.L.E. episodes in the Warners pipeline! To order
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