I got an email from VCI listing a new dvd version of Buck Rogers coming out November 3. Special features will include the 1933 Buck short and a documentary on Buster Crabbe.
"This is very moving... in that it makes me want to MOVE out of the theater." Tom Servo
I noticed that this new release seems to be on 2 discs instead of one, did VCI do any restoration work or anything?
shareThey said they did. But we probably won't know until it comes out. Some extras are announced including an early 1933 Buck short and a featurette on the serial. I hope it looks at least as good as their Green Hornet discs anyway.
I have VCI's earlier release (haven't had a chance to watch it yet though) -- I'm especially interested this new release because of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair short as it's a nice bit of history.
I've heard good things about VCI's recent releases of the Green Hornet serials -- they're definitely on my home video short list.
I've also heard about this release and have been checking out Amazon.com to see if anyone bought it and then reviewed it. There are now two reviews: both raving about the fine restoration and transfer onto the two discs. It all sounds excellent and I guess I'll be getting this edition, as well!
shareThis site has a review-http://atomic-pulp.blogspot.com/2009/11/bucks-back-baby.html The guy says it looks great and the extras are also good.
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I did just get the new 70th anniversary DVD. I already have the previous edition. The difference in quality between this new edition and the past is like night and day - literally! The transfer shows the serial in crisp black and white - it looks as if it was filmed yesterday! All of the details are present and crystal clear. The sound is also cleaned up and crisp and fresh. The serial was tops as it is in any version. This new 70th anniversary edition is perfect and you can watch it all without being distracted by issues with sound and video quality. the extras on the second disc are also top-notch. The first two radio episodes of the show, an overview of Buck Rogers from print to film to TV, Buster Crabbe giving his thoughts on the serial are all great to see and hear. There is also a 1935 video incarnation of Buck Rogers, a short, and it also is great. Video quality on that, while not as perfect as the transfer on the serial, is still quite quite good. Dr Huer even looks like the Doc of the newspaper strip. All and all, the 70th anniversary edition is top notch.
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