Popeye the Sailor: Volume 1 (1933-1938) 7/31

[pablo]

Amazing!!!!!

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/popeye-the-sailor.html

http://www.dvdactive.com/images/news/screenshot/2007/4/popeyethesailorr1art2.jpg

[Leviathan]

WOW! Warner Home Video gives a cartoon DVD collection a nice Looking cover for the first time in recent memory. I love the "vintage look"

[nickramer]

Nice Cover, but look at that price for a 4 disc set!:eek: That's at least 10-15 dollers more than any of the Looney Tunes sets.

[Jon Cooke]

Nice Cover, but look at that price for a 4 disc set!:eek: That's at least 10-15 dollers more than any of the Looney Tunes sets.

Don't worry, $64.98 is also the suggested retail price for the Looney Tunes sets. I am sure you will find most places selling it in the $45 price range... just like the LT sets.

[Shemp]

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/showthread.php?t=254649

Home Theater Forum has the package art for "Popeye Volume 1 (1933 - 1938)," due from Warner Home Video, 7/31.

[Harukuro]

I love the "vintage look"

Ditto.:cool: I'm really looking forward to this DVD now. I might not buy it right away but it's definitely one of my "Things to get for 2007" list.:) :sailor:

[trondmm]

Ditto.:cool: I'm really looking forward to this DVD now. I might not buy it right away but it's definitely one of my "Things to get for 2007" list.:) :sailor:


It's been on my "must buy"-list for a while. Unfortunately, I'll probably have to wait a bit. Since I don't live in the US, I have to pay pretty steep import fees for anything more expensive than $30. So to spread the fixed fee across more items, I'll wait until I have other expensive items I want to buy.

Didn't WB promise two Popeye sets this year? If so, I'll probably buy both of them together with LTGC5 in November.

[Thad]

Wow! I can't wait for this set! I had a 16mm print of the restored Sinbad pass through my hands and I literally lost it over how beautiful it looked (luckily it didn't get on the print). It will be nice to have it on DVD.

As usual, the low point will be the John K commentaries.

[Leviathan]

As usual, the low point will be the John K commentaries.But Since Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, and Friz Freleng never had anything to do with Popeye, we at least wont have to worry about the usual "[insert director here] GOOD!! [insert second director here] BAD!!" (unless he decides to drag Disney into the mix).

On another note, I hope that WHV will make a featurette on the restoration on the Popeyes, since this DVD set will make the first time that a classic Paramount cartoons series has ever been issued on home video with the Paramount logos reinstated

[Sean Gaffney]

This looks incredibly awesome. 60 restored Popeyes, uncut, with tons of extras a la Golden Collection? Bring it on!

[dandu]

Oh man this sure will be awesome! I mean come on quit griping about the price, restored Popeye cartoons are really something, compared to these hard to find bootlegs and redrawns we have been sticking to...I wonder what kind of job they will do on the color specials?!

[Lee Glover]

Jerry gives a little more info on his Cartoon Brew website:

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/classic/popeye-dvd

Unfortunately, I'll probably have to wait a bit. Since I don't live in the US, I have to pay pretty steep import fees for anything more expensive than $30. So to spread the fixed fee across more items, I'll wait until I have other expensive items I want to buy.

Myself being a "foreigner", I can undertand your viewpoint. I got the LGTC#4 set via a UK importation service (thereby avoiding a very hefty import free - normally around £10!), so I may have to go the same route.

But I certainly cannot wait to have this DVD set in my hands, so I may consider ordering it near the release date. :sailor:

[AcmeCoyote]

I can only hope that this will be the final cover art and that it is not changed at the last minute.
Remember when we were shown a half-way decent cover for the Looney Tunes Golden Collection, then it was changed to hideous out-of-spec clipart?
Regardless, I am excited about the Popeye set. Bring it on!

[Larry T]

This is the DVD release of the year. If you're a true cartoon fan, you'll buy it even at the suggested retail price.... it's well worth it for the Fleischer Popeyes.

[Jack G.]

Looking at this art: http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/popeyeblad2.jpg it would appear Popeye's debut with Betty is included.

Glad to see this finally coming together.:sailor:

[Steve Stanch]

The extras on this set should be pretty great! ;)

[Acme]

I am getting this, Woody, Donald, and Oswald.

[Bugsy-Kun]

That's sound very exciting. Finally all Popeye in a real true collection!! :p

[J. J. Hunsecker]

The cover art looks great! I wish the Looney Tunes sets would look this good.

As usual, the low point will be the John K commentaries.
John K really doesn't know much about Popeye. They should've gotten someone like Bob Jaques (animation director on the original Ren & Stimpy) to do the commetaries instead. He's a true Popeye fanatic and knows who animated which scenes.

[J. B. Warner]

Man, between this, LTGC5, and the Walter Lantz set, this is gonna be a rough year on my wallet.

[Cartman]

Man, between this, LTGC5, and the Walter Lantz set, this is gonna be a rough year on my wallet.
Well if it isn't a limited set, then you don't have to buy it in the same year. I still see LTGC Vol 1 in stock at many stores. In fact my local Barnes and Noble still has a copy of Mickey Mouse in B&W Volume 2 and that was released FOUR years ago.:eek:

[Debbie]

I can only hope that this will be the final cover art and that it is not changed at the last minute.
Remember when we were shown a half-way decent cover for the Looney Tunes Golden Collection, then it was changed to hideous out-of-spec clipart?
Regardless, I am excited about the Popeye set. Bring it on!

This looks like it was clip-art provided by King Features Syndicate, as the image of Popeye has shown up in a lot of more modern Popeye liscenced items. KFS may be calling the shots in terms of box art here, as they own the Popeye characters, so WB may not be able to create their own box art. I like the black/white/orange look of the art (which is remniscient of old one-sheet posters for the early Popeye films).

[MF TOON]

I think I just fainted.



I don't think I've ever been this excited for a DVD realese in, well... EVER!


And for once, the packaging on one of Warners animated properties does the product justice! According to the promo sheet, it's actually receiving some decent promotion! Halleluja!




"This Compilation is Intended for the Adult Collector And May Not be Suitable for Children" :sailor:

[cpdavison]

Will... to... live... slowly... returning...

Must... sell... plasma...

[Gordan]

I'm so excited, I'm almost crying...I never thought I would live to see this day...I have no words to express my happiness...

I thought this set was going to include cartoons from 1933 to 1936. In fact, they go all the way to 1938. That means, we will probably see Goonland on this set + all the best Mercer Popeyes...

As for the cover art, this is, indeed, clip-art provided by King Features Syndicate. I have seen these chracter designs/poses on numerous products, including spinach cans, t-shirts, magnets, even underwear...But, they are truly Fleischeresque and that's amazing...In any case, that's the least important thing...What's important is the cartoons, which are going to look mind-blowing...

[Jeff]

Well! I'm very happy now! Gonna be a loooong summer ;)

[JPox]

Well blows me down!
Personally, I haven't seen that many Fleischer Popeyes, but I will be picking this up.
The only cartoons I've seen are "Popeye meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves", "Popeye meets Sinbad the Sailor" and the one where Popeye dances with Betty Boop.
It is going to be an expensive year...:)

[greenfront]

I thought this set was going to include cartoons from 1933 to 1936. In fact, they go all the way to 1938. That means, we will probably see Goonland on this set + all the best Mercer Popeyes...



I did a little research and from what I could gather the first 60 cartoons stop during 1938 and do not encompass the whole year, and unfortunately stop a few toons before Goonland. Oh well, waiting 'til Christmas for it (and Natural Thing To Do) won't be too bad.

[Mac]

Wow! I can't wait for this! I can't believe how cool the cover art looks – this is maybe the first time I've seen a cover for a mainstream cartoon release which actually tries to reflect the spirit, fun and era of the character and films contained within. The ad on Cartoon Brew where Popeye is popping right out the cover looks even better. But of course the really exciting thing is owning 60 restored cartoons with over 5 hours of bonus materials!

[bj_wanlund]

Ow. This will be an extremely expensive year, what with Popeye, Droopy, Woody Woodpecker, Donald, Oswald, and Disneyland. Plus I STILL haven't gotten LTGC v4 (ouch again). Talk about EXPENSIVE!!!

BJ

[Gordan]

We have finally updated our Fleischer Popeye Tribute website. This will further spread the news about this magnificent release :sailor: :

http://www.fleischerpopeye.com

[pablo]

DVD trailer: http://mfile3.akamai.com/26419/asf/screenplay1.download.akamai.com/26417/streaming/310/e31098_wmp_700.asx?eclipid=e31098&bitrateid=214&vendorid=235&affiliateId=

[ohmahaaha]

DVD trailer: http://mfile3.akamai.com/26419/asf/screenplay1.download.akamai.com/26417/streaming/310/e31098_wmp_700.asx?eclipid=e31098&bitrateid=214&vendorid=235&affiliateId=
Thanks, Pablo! Great trailer!! This is going to be an AWESOME set!!

[Leviathan]

I got kicked off my Internet for nearly an hour trying to get to watch Pablo's video. Is it on Youtube or anywhere?

[Gordan]

I got kicked off my Internet for nearly an hour trying to get to watch Pablo's video. Is it on Youtube or anywhere?

I have a lot of trouble playing it too...I looked for it on YouTube...No luck.

[Eugene the Jeep]

We have finally updated our Fleischer Popeye Tribute website. This will further spread the news about this magnificent release :sailor: :

http://www.fleischerpopeye.comnice!

[Harukuro]

Love the trailer!! (Thanks Pablo for posting it:D ) Now I'll be sure to get this!!

[MF TOON]

DVD trailer: http://mfile3.akamai.com/26419/asf/screenplay1.download.akamai.com/26417/streaming/310/e31098_wmp_700.asx?eclipid=e31098&bitrateid=214&vendorid=235&affiliateId=


Oh Wow!


Like I said, I've never been this excited for any DVD release, ever!

I don't think I can wait four more months!

[pablo]

Anyone having problems playing that trailer, try copying the link and pasting it into Windows Media Player (use the Open URL window). Or use this direct link: mms://a488.v264192.c26419.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/488/26419/v0001/screenplay1.download.akamai.com/26417/streaming/310/e31098_wmp_700.asf

[Leviathan]

Didn't Work. I was kicked offline again.

[Bugsy-Kun]

I really love the trailer. Those Gems sound very exciting and entertaining!

[Barb Herholzer]

Like everybody else, I'm very excited about this set. I love the artwork (why can't all WHV artwork look so good?), and I'm impressed with the marketing plan. Too bad they couldn't do similar tie-ins with Kellogg's for Huck and Yogi, but that's another matter.

I'm almost jealous of the people who haven't seen any of these cartoons before. They're in for quite a treat! :sailor:

[Popeye!]

WOW!:sailor: I thought it was going to be around 70 dollars. I can't wait until July!!!! too bad its after my birthday:(. I have some popeye films from those years to watch while i wait ;)

[Kyle G.]

Trailer is up on Dailymotion... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1nzb1_popeye-vol-1-dvd-promo

[bj_wanlund]

Thank you for uploading it to Dailymotion.

BJ

[gabriel_katikos]

WHV has done excellent cover art for the set; I love the vintage look of it!

Plus, the set will even have Popeye's debut with Betty Boop! :betty: :sailor:

The shorts will also be restored, remastered, and unedited! And ALL of the original Paramount titles will be restored?! WHOA!! :) :D :D

I can't wait to get this set! I've been dying to see a better copy of "I'm in the Army Now" for ages! :sailor: :sailor: :sailor:

[Vdubdavid]

Every time I read another bulletin about this set, my smile gets wider and wider! I can't wait!!

[Bobby Bickert]

DVD trailer: http://mfile3.akamai.com/26419/asf/screenplay1.download.akamai.com/26417/streaming/310/e31098_wmp_700.asx?eclipid=e31098&bitrateid=214&vendorid=235&affiliateId=

I noticed that the clips from "Morning Noon and Nightclub" still have those lines on the far right. Hopefully the reason is that they used an unrestored print for this trailer; the clips from the Sindbad two-reeler definitely aren't from the restored version.

[Thad]

I noticed that the clips from "Morning Noon and Nightclub" still have those lines on the far right. Hopefully the reason is that they used an unrestored print for this trailer; the clips from the Sindbad two-reeler definitely aren't from the restored version.

For ads and menus, the studios usually take footage from the unrestored cartoons. Which is why ads for the third Golden Collection used footage from the Korean-version of "Porky Pig's Feat".

TK

[Bugsmer]

Do you suppose they actually managed to locate the original title cards, or that they faked them? Were the original negatives tampered with by AAP?

[Leviathan]

Do you suppose they actually managed to locate the original title cards, or that they faked them? Were the original negatives tampered with by AAP?

Accoridng to Jerry Beck (and the Animation Show) none of the opening titles were faked (apparently they restored a unique NRA-Paramount logo to one of the earlier cartoons.... i'm guessing Paramount was against gun control even back then)


On the upcoming Warner Bros. Popeye dvd, the cartoons have NOT been artificially restored (as had been done on Cartoon Network's THE POPEYE SHOW, or the example you cite of Mechanical Monsters). You will be seeing the authentic opening and closing logos on each cartoon.

[merc]

Accoridng to Jerry Beck (and the Animation Show) none of the opening titles were faked (apparently they restored a unique NRA-Paramount logo to one of the earlier cartoons.... i'm guessing Paramount was against gun control even back then)

NRA stood for the National Recovery Act. It was aimed at the recovery of the country from the depression and had nothing to do with guns.

[Leviathan]

NRA stood for the National Recovery Act. It was aimed at the recovery of the country from the depression and had nothing to do with guns.

I know that. I was just making a funny with NRA and the organization that the acronym is most commonly associated with today.

[UncleLina]

does anyone know if all three two reelers will be avialable? Only Sinbad The Sailor was advertised.
The black and White cartoons look better than ever, no dodgy colorisations here. :sailor:

[Bugsmer]

Accoridng to Jerry Beck (and the Animation Show) none of the opening titles were faked (apparently they restored a unique NRA-Paramount logo to one of the earlier cartoons.... i'm guessing Paramount was against gun control even back then)

Thanks, Leviathan. I thought they did a great job on The Popeye Show. The title cards on these DVDs must look even better.

[Gordan]

does anyone know if all three two reelers will be avialable? Only Sinbad The Sailor was advertised. :sailor:


POPEYE THE SAILOR MEETS SINDBAD THE SAILOR and POPEYE THE SAILOR MEETS ALI BABA'S FORTY THIEVES are supposed to be included in the first volume.

[merc]

I know that. I was just making a funny with NRA and the organization that the acronym is most commonly associated with today.

I figured you did. I see post by lots of people who don't know the history of such things and did not want them to get the wrong idea.

Besides, I couldn't resist using my aimed reference.

Also, it has been mentioned that the first set will have the first two Popeye two-reelers and the second set will have the other. I am looking forward to getting these with restored color. The ones I have are in pink and white.

[Sean Gaffney]

By the way, though there's still not an Amazon link per se, they do have this page:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P296AS/002-6088125-0891214

Where you can sign up for them to email you when pre-orders are available. It even has the box art up.

I haven't found one for Woody yet...

[ohmahaaha]

By the way, though there's still not an Amazon link per se, they do have this page:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P296AS/002-6088125-0891214

Where you can sign up for them to email you when pre-orders are available. It even has the box art up.

I haven't found one for Woody yet...
Wonder what the hold up is? Barnes & Noble have had it up for pre-order for at least a couple of weeks.

[pablo]

Where is this cheapest?

[Eugene the Jeep]

This (http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7425098&style=movie&BAB=M) is the cheapest I've seen so far (incidentally, the site has the best price I've seen on the Woody Woodpecker set, as well).

[merc]

Try this one. (Includes shipping.) This is usually the cheapest place I find and I have always gotten good service.

[cpdavison]

Looks like our friends at deepdiscount.com (http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=13112336) will be offereing it for $43.71, with "free shipping!".

In the mean time, they're offering the THUNDERBEAN Popeye collection (http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5786002#) for a measly $6.05, also with "free shipping!"

Craig D.

[pablo]

Maybe this will get into their 20% sale window. Here's hoping.

[Sean Gaffney]

Amazon now has Popeye for sale at 30% off. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=B000P296AS/theunofficlooneyA/ (I'm pretty sure this is the link that let's you support GAC as you order).

[Ray Pointer]

Wow! I can't wait for this set! I had a 16mm print of the restored Sinbad pass through my hands and I literally lost it over how beautiful it looked (luckily it didn't get on the print). It will be nice to have it on DVD.

As usual, the low point will be the John K commentaries.

Interestingly, I was contacted on November 10th by Leslie Cabarga with an indication that the producers of the POPEYE set would be interested in interviewing me. I was ill at the time, and have only been recoving over the past month. The last word was I was to be contacted in late January, but I never was. I suppose John K seemed more "exciting" than someone who probably knows more about Fleischer Studios than the people already
interviewed, if you will pardon my frankness. :sailor:

[Bugsmer]

Interestingly, I was contacted on November 10th by Leslie Cabarga with an indication that the producers of the POPEYE set would be interested in interviewing me. I was ill at the time, and have only been recoving over the past month. The last word was I was to be contacted in late January, but I never was. I suppose John K seemed more "exciting" than someone who probably knows more about Fleischer Studios than the people already
interviewed, if you will pardon my frankness. :sailor:

That's too bad, Ray. You should let Ms. Cabarga know that you'll be available for the next volume. I would love to hear you recount the history of Popeye.

[Jon Cooke]

Bonus material for the Popeye set has been announced!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7282

:sailor:

[Gordan]

Bonus material for the Popeye set has been announced!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7282

:sailor:

WoW! Three documentaries on Popeye and Fleischer Studios (I wonder whether Mark Langer is involved with Max Fleischer and the New York Style). I did not expect the bonus shorts Raggedy Ann and Rageddy Andy, Poor Cinderella, and Superman. I am particularly happy to see Raggedy Ann..., a neglected Fleischer gem, released on DVD. Behind the toons featurettes + commentaries on Popeye cartoons...This sounds too good to be true...Someone pinch me!!!

[Duck Dodgers]

Terrific!
I'm glad we'll have the "Behind the Tune...", I mean, "Behind the Toons" documentaries here too!;)

So what does this mean? "Poor Cinderella" and "Raggedy Ann and Andy" are owned by WB (I know "Superman" is owned by WB) and the have been restored or they are just good prints of PD domain put here as goodies?

[Bugsmer]

This is indeed great news. I think it's delightful that they've decided to include three other Fleischer cartoons, so we can see the differences in styles and production. Three excellent choices. The rest of the extras will certainly be worth waiting for by themselves. Until July!

[Leviathan]

So what does this mean? "Poor Cinderella" and "Raggedy Ann and Andy" are owned by WB (I know "Superman" is owned by WB) and the have been restored or they are just good prints of PD domain put here as goodies?

They own the Supermans.

Poor Cinderella is in the PD (But as Ray will tell you, there's various legal strings attached to Paramount's PD cartoons such as Music Rights and other stuff). Raggedy Ann is most definitely NOT in the Public Domain, and it's [part of the Republic/Lion's Gate black hole--- er,I mean library.

So it looks like WB and Republic apparently somehow managed to hammer out a deal to get Raggedy and Poor Cinderella (and maybe others) on this set. That's phenomenal in and of itself.

[Sean Gaffney]

Great news, though Jerry says on the other forums that the list is not quite correct, and he'll try to get us a corrected version. (The Popular Science short should be on Volume 2, for example).

[Eugene the Jeep]

Jerry Beck (http://www.animationshow.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=3288&view=findpost&p=29462) says that there are only going to be silent cartoons as bonus features.

[grim_tales]

I might get this - its expensive though.
I sort of remember Popeye when I was young (there was a Stay Tooned episode with Tony Robinson about Popeye). That was good.

[Madison Carter]

Got a review set in today, and while I can't go into detail until I've posted it, I have to say I'm very, very impressed.

[ohmahaaha]

I might get this - its expensive though.

Not really .... it is the same price that you can usually get Looney Tunes Golden Collection for, and from the sound of the recently announced bonus features, it is every bit as fully loaded as LTGC (if not more). For 4 discs, prelisted price is @ $11 per disc ... sounds pretty damn good to me!

[Dave Mackey]

That's too bad, Ray. You should let Ms. Cabarga know that you'll be available for the next volume. I would love to hear you recount the history of Popeye.

That would be Mr. Cabarga. Leslie Cabarga has always been, to my knowledge, male.

[Jaime_Weinman]

WB has put up two clips from the special features: the first one is here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvCWPdOZF2k), and the second one is here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv_vpxWCZZM).

[Bugsmer]

That would be Mr. Cabarga. Leslie Cabarga has always been, to my knowledge, male.

Sorry, Dave (and you, Mr. Cabarga, if you're reading). Thanks for pointing that out.

[Popeye!]

Nice Cover, but look at that price for a 4 disc set!:eek: That's at least 10-15 dollers more than any of the Looney Tunes sets.

But well worth the money. (I payed only $45 for me... my copy)