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Song of the South was a film that used to be screened reasonably often in the UK, usually around the time of school holidays (it also was widely available on VHS over here during the 90s). The last BBC broadcast was in 2006, however, and it hasn't been screened since. The general rule in the UK concerning TV film rights was that a network would purchase the rights to show a film three times, with the natural possibility to renew the license. The 2006 showing was the last of the three that the BBC had purchased, and was made after Iger put his strengthened block on the film. The remastered print may have been created with a DVD release in mind, but I can't say anything for sure. Needless to say, I believe that its level of quality was probably comparable a Gold Collection release, so it wouldn't really make the grade in today's HD environment.Little Red Henski wrote:Why does Disney air Song of the South on TV in other counties but will not release it on DVD in other countries? I know they broadcast a nice remastered print in the UK a couple of years ago.
http://www.songofthesouth.net/news/2012 ... in-france/Rumor: Song of the South DVD Release in France?
Posted on March 31, 2012 by hemingray
Before I start, let me remind everyone that tomorrow is April 1st (April Fool’s Day). As is almost always the case, there is at least one obligatory “rumor” out there regarding Song of the South that pops up around this time. That being said…
According to the French Disney fan site Les Grands Classiques, Disney France has obtained exclusive permission from The Walt Disney Company to release Song of the South on DVD. They, in turn, reference this site. Without going into too much detail (Google Translate can only do so much), the site claims that it will be released exclusively in France beginning April 16, 2012 by international retail chain Fnac, and features a foreword by French actor Omar Sy.
So, is this a legitimate rumor or an early April Fool’s Day present? Well, as always, time will tell. I think you know which one I’m betting on.
Now, about that special Blu-Ray release of Song of the South featuring a commentary by Strom Thurmond… you can read that one over at campusbasement.com.
Thanks to Bobby and Marc for the news reports!
Oh I didn't, hence the "grain of salt" comment. I do feel however if this film gets released in the next few years, it won't be in the US. So a release in a country like France stands a very realistic chance if any place were going to get it.Sotiris wrote:It's an April Fools. Don't forget the time difference between France and the U.S.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Disney make their discs, blu-ray at least, region free ?littlefuzzy wrote:Assuming the disc would play on a Region 1 NTSC player.Sotiris wrote:Or people from the U.S could easily import the film, which is perfectly legal.
Normally these days that is the case (for Blu-rays, not DVD's), however I don't think it is always the case. They could be jerks about it and release it in another country region locked.Spottedfeather wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Disney make their discs, blu-ray at least, region free ?littlefuzzy wrote: Assuming the disc would play on a Region 1 NTSC player.
I fully agree, but doubt even that will happen. At the 2011 sock holders meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, when the "Song of the South" question came up, that was when Iger basically made his position very clear that he doesn't want it released at all and that he basically sees not releasing it as doing the moral right thing. When the person then asked if it could be released via something like the DMC, he complete squashed that possibility. I don't personally feel the film could even get released while he is CEO, at least not in the US if it did.Mickeyfan1990 wrote:Like a said, this film is a perfect candidate for a D23 exclusive for both formats. That's gonna be the only way.
Please let us know how it 'plays out'carolinakid wrote:Just received my bootleg copy from mayancastledvd.net. I'm anxious to watch it tonight. Does anyone else own a bootleg Song of the South? How's the quality?
Seriously! Disney Legal sent me an automated messages letting me know they would look into it, but they won't let me know how it goes. Basically, I just got the run around. The author of the article won't respond to my e-mails, and the museum never picks up their phone and has not responded to my messages.SWillie! wrote:You're very right that the left hand doesn't always know what the right hand is doing. In such a massive company, communication is very difficult.