I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND on DVD Today!

I know Brian Wilson's SMILE is probably the most popular release, but has anyone picked up the new DVD release of this fun movie?

 

I bought it at Best Buy for $14.99 at lunch time today. So far I've watched about 40 minutes of the film listening to the commentary track. I've had this on LD since it was first released. It is a favorite of mine.

As Ringo Klaus said. "I KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BEATLES!"

 

What's the viewing ratio, 2.35:1 or 1.85:1? I've only ever seen it 'formatted to fit my TV screen'.

 

It's 1.85:1.

Link to my review: http://www.dvdmg.com/iwannaholdyourhand.shtml

 

Thanks Colin.

I think I'll be picking this one up...

 

I didn't even know this was coming out on DVD.

I'll definitely be picking this one up!!

 

Excellent! I've been waiting for this! another must have...

 

Wasn't a SE of BACKBEAT supposed to come out too?

 

Yes. I have both of these DVDs pre-ordered at amazon. The IWHYH DVD is listed as "Shipping Soon". Backbeat not shiped yet. $13.99 each, free shipping (on orders over $25).

 

This is a great movie. I like the fact that they used all original Beatles music unlike that American Dreams episode where all the kids are (supposedly) singing along with a Beatles record till you realize there's no record playing and the girl finally gets her Capitol Beatles single. Surprise! It's an istrumental cover!

Tim

 

Thanks for the info!

 

I've got a copy coming from Amazon, too, along with the book on Paul McCartney's tour.

 

Haven't received Backbeat yet. Amazon has Backbeat "delivery estimate: October 6, 2004 - October 7, 2004", but the item page shows no availability. Don't know what happened to the DVD release, but the order is still there.
Possibly delayed, hope it's not cancelled.

 

Any word on this one? I ordered it 2 weeks ago but .

 

Nothing yet. They haven't cancelled my order yet, but the item page doesn't have a release date either.

 

Amazon.ca has it listed as available and released on September 28, 2004. Anyone know what is "Special" about this edition? The original DVD version I have had commentary, deleted scenes, etc.

 

From thedigitalbits.com:

"Newly announced for 1/25/05 from Universal are an October Sky: Special Edition (SRP $14.98 - anamorphic widescreen with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 audio) and the delayed Backbeat: Special Edition (SRP $19.98)"

Looks like I'll have to wait.