Here's a new article from the Abbott and Costello Fan Club: 'Africa Screams' Blu-ray is a roaring success | Abbott & Costello Fan Club
Fantastic, Davosco! Please share your thoughts when you've had a chance to check it out. If anyone else is interested in this special limited edition, it's selling fast so don't hesitate!
Thanks Bob. Unfortunately that site's another one of those frustratingly US-only ones, and there appears to be no way that I can order from and deliver to Canada. (I will use their contact form to see if there's a workaround.) I'll make a note to check for other sources, new and used, in future and hopefully I can snag a copy. Jeff ps. I'm a big A&C fan and have copies of all of their movies. I bought a copy of your book when it first came out. It's a terrific, informative, and highly entertaining read!
Thanks very much, Jeff! Here's an eBay link: Africa Screams (Blu-ray) - 4K RESTORATION Special Limited Edition 851968007484 | eBay
And thank you Bob. Just placed the eBay order - should get the disc some time in October. Jeff ps. I long ago swore off buying more physical media (lack of space!) but for this one I gladly made an exception!
Fantastic, thank you SO much Jeff! The reviews have been very positive and I hope that you enjoy our restoration.
Today is Bud Abbott's birthday and I want to announce a very exciting project. Production began on July 9, 1951 at the Hal Roach Studios on Bud and Lou's first color feature film. To commemorate the 70th anniversary, I am thrilled to announce a deluxe 70th anniversary restoration of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK! You will once again have an opportunity to help us with certain aspects of this restoration and more details will be announced very soon. We've already begun work on scanning 35mm archival materials, including the only surviving 35mm color camera negative footage! This deluxe Blu-ray and DVD will be released next summer by ClassicFlix and will be loaded with outstanding bonus features. We already have A&C expert Ron Palumbo on board to provide another fascinating commentary track. Rest assured, this will truly be THE definitive restoration of the first color Abbott and Costello film. Fear nothing; if you liked our work on AFRICA SCREAMS, you're going to love our restoration of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK!
The Kickstarter campaign is now live. Please share! Help Restore Abbott and Costello's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK!
Wonderful, thank you very much Jeff. Check out today's update for the first stretch goal. We only need to sell 15 additional copies of the Blu-ray to make it happen!
Check out today's update for our third stretch goal: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO TRAILER RARITIES. We need to sell 35 additional copies of the Blu-ray in order to reach this goal. Please share the campaign!
October 30, 1940 - Eighty years ago! If we can sell just three more Blu-ray's, the extremely rare original 1940 trailer for TROPICS - with the text overlays - will be included on the BEANSTALK disc!
Exciting news on the JACK AND THE BEANSTALK restoration: actor David Stollery will be sharing his memories of working with Bud and Lou! Check out today's update for more information: Update 16: Exciting News! · Help Restore Abbott and Costello's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK! There's less than two weeks to go on the campaign. If you want to be part of the project and see your name on-screen in the Restoration credits, please make a pledge now!
Help us preserve and restore this priceless live TV footage of Bud and Lou. Please check out today's update on the campaign for more information! Update 18: Final Stretch Goal · Help Restore Abbott and Costello's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK!
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK was inspired by Lou's two year old daughter, Chris Costello. While reading the classic story to her, Lou felt the timeless tale would make a delightful vehicle for Abbott and Costello's many young fans. Generations have now grown up enjoying this classic film and we are SO happy that you are helping us to restore and preserve it for future generations. Please continue to share the news about this campaign so that more people will have an opportunity to contribute and see their name on-screen in the Restoration credits. Thank you!