A Man Called Flintstone: back on DVD Schedule

[Leviathan]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Flintstones-The-Man-Called-Flintstone/10265

Daws Butler Jr. mentioned a while back that a rights squabble with Louis Prima's estate was the main cause of the DVD cancellation. So either that's been cleared or the relevant Prima material is getting snipped.

Plus, Hey There, It's Yogi Bear is also being released on DVD. They could've concievably come up with better cover art, though.

[Brandon Panther]

"HOLY CRAP!" - Frank Barone.

[MF TOON]

Plus, Hey There, It's Yogi Bear is also being released on DVD. They could've concievably come up with better cover art, though.

This is GREAT news and I am really looking forward to picking it up!

It's really the only other H-B theatrical feature that I've wanted to see released on DVD and the last true classic of the studio's "golden age" TV output from their original character series. With the fab Flintstones artwork, I agree it's a shame that WHV didn't fall back on the original marketing...

http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/259234.1020.A.jpg

Would have made such a cooler looking cover than that ugly photoshopped Yogi face!

[Bugsy-Kun]

That's a exciting new! That's since a while i don't see Man Called Flintstone on TV. I enjoyed it before and that's was one of my top requested movies for DVD. I miss this movie, that's changed to the spin-off Flintstones features we seen this last 10 years animated or not. ;)

[Leviathan]

One other thing I don't get. If Warner has a strict "no-dates" policy, how can the Man Called Flintstone cover advertise a 1966 date? Quite an Oversight.

[speedy fast]

Although I don't own any of the Flinstones or Yogi Bear DVDs, I see this as good news, and am excited.

Since the two films were originally released by Columbia, and now Warner Bros. is releasing it, I just want to know, did Hanna-Barberra buy the distirbution rights from Columbia, or did Turner or Warner get the rights?

[TheBlueHombre]

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!!!!

Yabba Dabba Doo!!!!!!!!!!

Fetch me a pic-a-nic basket!!!!!!!!!!!

I purchased "The Man Called Flintstone" on DVD when it came out in Canada in 2005, but . . .

. . . I can't believe that they are releasing "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!!!" This is funtastic. Popeye Volume 3 was #1 on my Christmas wish list until I saw this today. I let out a big gasp and my wife called out, "Are you okay? Are you having a heart attack?" She rolled her eyes when she heard what the real news was.

[MarkTheShark]

Although I don't own any of the Flinstones or Yogi Bear DVDs, I see this as good news, and am excited.

Since the two films were originally released by Columbia, and now Warner Bros. is releasing it, I just want to know, did Hanna-Barberra buy the distirbution rights from Columbia, or did Turner or Warner get the rights?

Interesting question. As I recall, The Man Called Flintstone was released through Hanna-Barbera Home Video on VHS in the late 1980s. The original opening studio logo (I'm told, I've never seen it) had Wilma as the Columbia torch lady...I wouldn't expect that to make the cut for the DVD. :( (I'm also told that when this film was first shown in theatres, sometimes it was preceded by a Three Stooges short with Shemp or maybe Joe Besser.)

Hey There, It's Yogi Bear was out on VHS in the 1980s too, but it was released through Paramount Home Video, if I recall correctly -- which is weird, since Columbia originally released it. Clips from the film were used in the opening title sequence of the revised Yogi Bear Show syndicated opening in 1988-1990, though no scenes from the film were used in the show itself. The VHS had some odd name listed as the copyright owner (I think -- again, this was 20 years ago) but I don't remember what it was.

Anyone who is interested in these characters should make it a point to pick up the Huckleberry Hound and Yogi Bear DVD sets by the way, if you haven't done so already!

[Barb Herholzer]

Interesting question. As I recall, The Man Called Flintstone was released through Hanna-Barbera Home Video on VHS in the late 1980s. The original opening studio logo (I'm told, I've never seen it) had Wilma as the Columbia torch lady...I wouldn't expect that to make the cut for the DVD. :( (I'm also told that when this film was first shown in theatres, sometimes it was preceded by a Three Stooges short with Shemp or maybe Joe Besser.)

Hey There, It's Yogi Bear was out on VHS in the 1980s too, but it was released through Paramount Home Video, if I recall correctly -- which is weird, since Columbia originally released it. Clips from the film were used in the opening title sequence of the revised Yogi Bear Show syndicated opening in 1988-1990, though no scenes from the film were used in the show itself. The VHS had some odd name listed as the copyright owner (I think -- again, this was 20 years ago) but I don't remember what it was.

Anyone who is interested in these characters should make it a point to pick up the Huckleberry Hound and Yogi Bear DVD sets by the way, if you haven't done so already!

I've got the VHS (though not in front of me) and I think it was released through Playhouse home video, which is Paramount. I'll most likely get the DVD when it comes out. Any news on extras?

[speedy fast]

I've got the VHS (though not in front of me) and I think it was released through Playhouse home video, which is Paramount. I'll most likely get the DVD when it comes out. Any news on extras?

I read at Wikipedia (which means this info may or may not be accurate) that Playhouse Video was the children's division of CBS/ Fox Home Video, and at the time CBS/ Fox had the video rights to movies owned by Columbia and Tri-Star.

[Studio Toledo]

I read at Wikipedia (which means this info may or may not be accurate) that Playhouse Video was the children's division of CBS/ Fox Home Video, and at the time CBS/ Fox had the video rights to movies owned by Columbia and Tri-Star.
That video (Hey There, It's Yogi Bear) was released by Paramount Home Video, but the film itself was re-released theatrically by Clubhouse Pictures (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HlW5FlcN3A), a division of Atlantic Releasing Corporation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Releasing_Corporation) that was formed in the mid 80's with the intent of releaseing childrens/family-oriented films. I remember seeing ads for that movie when it saw a re-release around '86 but I never went to it.

[Daws Butler Jr.]

I hope they came to a deal with the Prima estate and haven't decided to cut the number instead. Maybe "TV Shows on DVD" can check with their sources to make sure it's uncut.

[Brandon Panther]

I hope they came to a deal with the Prima estate and haven't decided to cut the number instead. Maybe "TV Shows on DVD" can check with their sources to make sure it's uncut.
The Prima estate seems to be one of those organizations that just "don't give a crap" about the fans. Even though Disney usually kept their end of the bargin in paying royalties, they still utimatly made Disney remove reruns of TaleSpin and Jungle Cubs years ago on Toon Disney. They also wouldn't let the character Louie be used for the Jungle Book sequel (not that it would have made the film any better).

[TheBlueHombre]

Is there any way to find out if there will be any bonus features on these discs?

[speedy fast]

Earl Kress once posted on his blog that there were a number of special features he wanted to include on the last season box set for The Flinstones, since they were made after the show ended its run, but forgot about by the time production on that set was made. I wonder if there's any way those features could be included on this set.

[Studio Toledo]

Earl Kress once posted on his blog that there were a number of special features he wanted to include on the last season box set for The Flinstones, since they were made after the show ended its run, but forgot about by the time production on that set was made. I wonder if there's any way those features could be included on this set.
Oh, like this (http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/68368/detail/)? :p

[speedy fast]

Oh, like this (http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/68368/detail/)? :p

Yes, that's one of the things mentioned (though he questioend whetehr Warner would have allowed it if he'd remembered), as well as some of the earleist commercials for Fruity Pebbles.

[Studio Toledo]

Yes, that's one of the things mentioned (though he questioend whetehr Warner would have allowed it if he'd remembered), as well as some of the earleist commercials for Fruity Pebbles.
That film alone would've worked since I couldn't help but notice how Wilma and Betty had the same colored dresses they wore in the movie, though perhaps it was a re-use of the same color model cels they used for the purpose, but that was one of those things that came to my mind. But yeah, it would be a toughie for WB to think about. It's a nice historic piece on one hand while giving noobs weird impressions on the other. The film itself was only ever shown to a small group of people due to it's promotional purposes, and as such, only ever became known to the public through word-of-mouth and eventual videotaped copies thanks to someone's effort in preserving a 16mm print of it (though it would be neat to see one that wasn't so reddish due to age). The film served it's purpose well despite how it may seen somewhat silly and/or non-PC by today's standards, but then, I'm probably putting too much praise for something I had to came across sooner or later. Still rather cool to see though!

[Matthew Hunter]

I remember seeing both of these ("Flintstone" and "Yogi") on TV years ago, when CN ran them. I was surprised by how BORING they were. I don't remember too much about the Yogi movie (Probably because there wasn't much to remember) and the Flintstone thing struck me as an overlong episode of the show, and a pretty unoriginal parody. Come on, 1960's James Bond/spy movies? That's the oldest trick in the book! I'd even go so far as to say...it's stone-age!

[TheBlueHombre]

I remember seeing both of these ("Flintstone" and "Yogi") on TV years ago, when CN ran them. I was surprised by how BORING they were. I don't remember too much about the Yogi movie (Probably because there wasn't much to remember) and the Flintstone thing struck me as an overlong episode of the show, and a pretty unoriginal parody. Come on, 1960's James Bond/spy movies? That's the oldest trick in the book! I'd even go so far as to say...it's stone-age!
I have always found Hey There, It's Yogi Bear to be the best theatrical movie Hanna-Barbera ever released. The whole movie is a lot of fun and it still holds up well today.

[zavkram]

Interesting question. As I recall, The Man Called Flintstone was released through Hanna-Barbera Home Video on VHS in the late 1980s. The original opening studio logo (I'm told, I've never seen it) had Wilma as the Columbia torch lady...I wouldn't expect that to make the cut for the DVD. :(

If it's true, that would be interesting to see. I'm also curious as to how Time-Warner acquired the rights to this property. Maybe Hanna-Barbera eventually did get the rights back from Columbia Pictures.

Slightly OT, but does anyone know if Hanna-Barbera did the animation at the beginning of the feature film Cat Ballou, starring Jane Fonda? During the opening titles to that film, the Torch Lady on the Columbia Pictures logo morphs into an animated Cat Ballou, who raises her six-shooters into the air and starts blasting away!

[Studio Toledo]

If it's true, that would be interesting to see. I'm also curious as to how Time-Warner acquired the rights to this property. Maybe Hanna-Barbera eventually did get the rights back from Columbia Pictures.
I would think so too if it gave them the ability to have HTIYB re-released theatrically in the mid 80's or release TMCF on VHS and TV in subsequent years. Course given the circumstances, I think Turner/TimeWarner might have Heidi's Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6iwL2rVccA) under their wing (wouldn't mind a DVD of that).

By the way, here's screengrabs from both films of things in the opening sequences of interest to show off here from their early VHS releases. Several for Hey There, It's Yogi Bear that I haven't seen in later airings on Cartoon Network/Boomerang, as well as Man Call Flintstone's Columbia Pictures logo.

[Daws Butler Jr.]

It's too bad that Wilma Columbia logo gets cut off. It's one of the funniest gags in the whole movie. Of course, I'm not a big fan of the spy-spoof storyline, especially since they had already done several as episodes of the TV series.

[Studio Toledo]

It's too bad that Wilma Columbia logo gets cut off. It's one of the funniest gags in the whole movie
It was a nice way to start off that film. I noticed from a DVD-ripped AVI I found once from the Canadian release just what they did to those first 10 seconds, substituting footage from elsewhere in the film to pad off the time before "A Hanna-Barbera Production" shows up.

Of course, I'm not a big fan of the spy-spoof storyline, especially since they had already done several as episodes of the TV series.
True, it felt like an episode extended with songs added to distract attention where needed. But yeah, we should be grateful we'll getting these movies released at all, despite how we want to view 'em in the manner close to their original integrity.

[JPox]

I remember seeing "A Man Called Flintstone" being screened in a small town theater way back in the late 80's, wouldn't mind having it on DVD. I missed the small Canadian release a few years ago.
I haven't seen "Hey There it's Yogi Bear" in it's entirety, is it a good film to have in my collection?
Could there be a chance now for a DVD release of "Flintstones on the Rock"? I haven't seen it, but from what I've read and the few images I've come across, it's seems hilarious.

[Studio Toledo]

I remember seeing "A Man Called Flintstone" being screened in a small town theater way back in the late 80's, wouldn't mind having it on DVD. I missed the small Canadian release a few years ago.
I haven't seen "Hey There it's Yogi Bear" in it's entirety, is it a good film to have in my collection?
It's an OK film. Having seen it as a young'un, I was taken more by how much animation they put in it outside the TV cartoons I was familiar with.

Could there be a chance now for a DVD release of "Flintstones on the Rock"? I haven't seen it, but from what I've read and the few images I've come across, it's seems hilarious.
It was pretty interesting and quite a loving tribute I felt. Someone once posted the entire thing on YouTube but it's gone now, I bothered saving the mp4's though when I had the chance.

[LooneyLover81]

The story on the Screen Gems-era Hanna-Barbera programming goes thus (1957-66):

Taft Broadcasting bought out H-B in 1966, at which point the last Screen Gems-backed H-B production, Alice in Rexall-Land was broadcast on ABC. As part of the deal, Taft had given a 10-year-or-so extension to Screen Gems/Columbia Pictures TV for syndication rights to the 1957-66 era H-B cartoons; and thus such spinoffs of character-driven shorts released in the early '70s (Pebbles and Bamm Bamm, Yogi's Gang) were initially produced by the Taft-owned H-B for SG/Columbia.

It was not until the summer of 1982, ironically at the same time Columbia Pictures and its associated subsidiaries were to be bought out by the Atlanta-based soft-drink giant Coca-Cola ("Coke"), that Hanna-Barbera had regained the rights to their 1957-66 library. Thus all the SG and Columbia logos disappeared from future reruns of these programs. H-B also celebrated its 25th anniversary as a full-fledged animation studio that year.

[MarkTheShark]

The story on the Screen Gems-era Hanna-Barbera programming goes thus (1957-66):

Taft Broadcasting bought out H-B in 1966, at which point the last Screen Gems-backed H-B production, Alice in Rexall-Land was broadcast on ABC. As part of the deal, Taft had given a 10-year-or-so extension to Screen Gems/Columbia Pictures TV for syndication rights to the 1957-66 era H-B cartoons; and thus such spinoffs of character-driven shorts released in the early '70s (Pebbles and Bamm Bamm, Yogi's Gang) were initially produced by the Taft-owned H-B for SG/Columbia.

It was not until the summer of 1982, ironically at the same time Columbia Pictures and its associated subsidiaries were to be bought out by the Atlanta-based soft-drink giant Coca-Cola ("Coke"), that Hanna-Barbera had regained the rights to their 1957-66 library. Thus all the SG and Columbia logos disappeared from future reruns of these programs. H-B also celebrated its 25th anniversary as a full-fledged animation studio that year.

Thanks for the info...this has always confused me. Fred Flintstone And Friends (a syndicated package recycling segments of Pebbles And Bamm-Bamm, The Flintstone Comedy Hour, Yogi's Gang, Jeannie, Goober And The Ghost Chasers, and The Partridge Family cartoon) was syndicated in 1977 and ran in Chicago with a Columbia Pictures Television logo at the end. (Apart from having the Partridge kids appear a couple times, how does Goober fit into that?)

I remember having some 8mm "home movie" titles, which pictured The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Ruff And Reddy and Top Cat as other titles available (through Columbia Pictures). These date from the 1960s. I don't recall Top Cat ever showing up in syndication in Chicago until 1983, and by then, it was being distributed by Worldvision. By 1982, Worldvision Home Video had already released a couple Top Cat episodes on Beta and VHS. But at the same time, Worldvision was not handling Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Magilla Gorilla, Peter Potamus, etc. (yet.) I seem to recall The Flintstones and The Jetsons being distributed by The Program Exchange (which handles most of the Jay Ward/TTV shows as well as H-B's Space Kidettes and Young Samson to this day) and if I'm not mistaken, when the Scooby-Doo shows were first syndicated in the early 1980s, the bulk of them were packaged together by some distributor (not Columbia and not Worldvision) but the ones under the Scooby And Scrappy-Doo title were in a separate package handled by Worldvision. (Unfortunately, I can't remember whose name I did see at the end of those shows...it may have even been The Program Exchange for that matter...this is back in the early 1980s. Of course, Worldvision eventually inherited most or all of these shows by the end of the 1980s.)

Some answers lead to more questions...

[LooneyLover81]

Thanks for the info...this has always confused me. Fred Flintstone And Friends (a syndicated package recycling segments of Pebbles And Bamm-Bamm, The Flintstone Comedy Hour, Yogi's Gang, Jeannie, Goober And The Ghost Chasers, and The Partridge Family cartoon) was syndicated in 1977 and ran in Chicago with a Columbia Pictures Television logo at the end. (Apart from having the Partridge kids appear a couple times, how does Goober fit into that?)

I remember having some 8mm "home movie" titles, which pictured The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Ruff And Reddy and Top Cat as other titles available (through Columbia Pictures). These date from the 1960s. I don't recall Top Cat ever showing up in syndication in Chicago until 1983, and by then, it was being distributed by Worldvision. By 1982, Worldvision Home Video had already released a couple Top Cat episodes on Beta and VHS. But at the same time, Worldvision was not handling Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Magilla Gorilla, Peter Potamus, etc. (yet.) I seem to recall The Flintstones and The Jetsons being distributed by The Program Exchange (which handles most of the Jay Ward/TTV shows as well as H-B's Space Kidettes and Young Samson to this day) and if I'm not mistaken, when the Scooby-Doo shows were first syndicated in the early 1980s, the bulk of them were packaged together by some distributor (not Columbia and not Worldvision) but the ones under the Scooby And Scrappy-Doo title were in a separate package handled by Worldvision. (Unfortunately, I can't remember whose name I did see at the end of those shows...it may have even been The Program Exchange for that matter...this is back in the early 1980s. Of course, Worldvision eventually inherited most or all of these shows by the end of the 1980s.)

Some answers lead to more questions...

The Program Exchange (then DFS Program Exchange) had distributed The Jetsons and Jonny Quest (very briefly post-1983) as well as the early Scooby backlog (the 1969-79 seasons, except for 1977's Scooby's Laff-a-Lympics) until 1983-84, then Worldvision took over distribution of these until Ted Turner bought H-B in late 1990 and incorporated it into his company.