Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Gold Anniversary Edition)(Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[apsmith21]

Release: 25th May 2015
Purchase: Zavvi.com
Price: £17.99
Notes: Zavvi's celebrating their second anniversary of steelbook releases!
As part of that celebration, they have created a new edition of Roger Rabbit, the steelbook that started it all.
The front will have "new embossing" not featured on the original, and debossing on the back. More details to come, on sale this Friday!

 

[BluSteel2012]

@BluSteel2012 - Not actualy pointless, or simply a cash in - it is actually a brand new remaster. I wrote about it before, the info came from The Hut's website.

What??

No its not. It's the same old disc in a different steelbook designed for sucker....er...I mean people who missed the first one!!

 

[JackRegan]

Its not a brand new remaster, on zavvis website the 25th anniversary blu Ray amaray says the exact same thing that you posted from the huts website which is also the same thing the gold edition says.

"On Blu-ray for the first time ever, this digitally remastered edition of Who Framed Roger Rabbit practically jumps off the screen with its brilliant picture, rich sound - and dangerous curves"

It appeared on The Hut's website first, then appeared on Zavvi's site, yes. And yes, I agree it does say it.

But they cannot possibly advertise it as a brand new remaster if it isn't; the legal ramifications of such folly are not even worth contemplating.

If you believe it isn't then take it up with them - not me; that goes for you too Blusteel2012!

In other words,don't shoot the messenger pal!

 

[avenger85]

Does anyone know if the inside artwork is identical to the original release?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Flloydo]

Does anyone know if the inside artwork is identical to the original release?
Thanks in advance.

It is but fitted more correctly and you can see more of Roger. The inside art is the best thing because you can see more

 

[BluSteel2012]

that goes for you too Blusteel2012!

In other words,don't shoot the messenger pal!

They just copied and pasted the text from the original steelbook listing.

I assumed most people knew that.

The fact it says 'first time on Blu ray' was a dead giveaway!!!

This is zavvi we're talking about. False information in a description of an item is only a minor offence in comparison to the rest of what they get away with.

 

[JackRegan]

They just copied and pasted the text from the original steelbook listing.

I assumed most people knew that.

The fact it says 'first time on Blu ray' was a dead giveaway!!!

This is zavvi we're talking about. False information in a description of an item is only a minor offence in comparison to the rest of what they get away with.

Are you looking for a fight? Cause brother you came to the wrong shop!

What is says is first time on blu-ray and goes on the say newly remastered all in one sentence. - I hand not read the original steelbook lisitng, nor that for the amaray - I had no reason to)
Now I'm afraid not everyone is equipped with esp, or x-ray vision or whatever it is that makes you so bloody perfect!

Now drop it, or take it up with them, as I said previously.


Edited for clarity.

 

[Sigill]

Ok guys can we keep it friendly. Until we found out more info it can't be confirmed what exactly this edition is. Sometimes there are errors in listings, can we try and be civil to each other. Thanks.

 

[blu-steel]

So is the disc inside different from the earlier release?

 

[levi]

yes, the description is one that was used for the general release of the 25th anniversary of roger rabbit. the exact same description can be found here on amazon for the bog standard amaray case of the 25th anniversary for roger rabbit released in march 2013

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AO686MY/?tag=hidefnin-20

so no, its no different from last time. same disc, just a different colour case.

 

[nkb32]

Whats the new embossing that wasnt featured on the first steelbook? Looks like the exact same embossing to me.

 

[Wreck]

 

[jimmyv]

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If there was no original everybody would be absolutely LOVING this. As a stand alone steel this is super nice. Gold front with that awesome back cover and nice embossing and glossy finish.

However, there is an original, and it is bloody fantastic in it's own right. Personally I think the red is more striking and fits with the back cover much better. The original is better, but this new gold one is by no means a lame steelbook. It's just that... well, it's just not necessary. It really is a cash grab and I think a lot of people are not excited about that truth because the steelbook market works best when limited editions remain limited.

This is so insanely similar to the red one that it just doesn't feel like a properly warranted release. For that reason, I cancelled my order of this before it shipped as I already have the red one.

 

[George Pearce]

If there was no original everybody would be absolutely LOVING this.

I Don't love it.............Gaudy and Tasteless,belongs round the neck of a Bling Bling KIng

 

[jimmyv]

I Don't love it.............Gaudy and Tasteless,belongs round the neck of a Bling Bling KIng

everyone's got their own opinion, and you're entitled to yours. but honestly... gaudy? tasteless? belongs round the neck of...? I don't understand.

this is Who Framed Roger Rabbit. the artwork is appropriate. it's a nice looking steelbook. what on earth have we come to expect of blu ray packaging.

 

[lgans316]

So is the disc inside remastered or not?

 

[popeye]

So is the disc inside remastered or not?

The disc is the 2013 disc, so i think its the same as the other red steelbook release.

 

[snooloui]

I think this is a decent, cheaper alternative to the original edition but this was never going to top it. The original edition wasn't chosen as the best Steelbook of 2013 for no reason.

 

[lgans316]

The disc is the 2013 disc, so i think its the same as the other red steelbook release.

If that's the case then it both Studio and Zavvi have deceived their customers by putting the old disc.

 

[George Pearce]

everyone's got their own opinion, and you're entitled to yours. but honestly... gaudy? tasteless? belongs round the neck of...? I don't understand.

this is Who Framed Roger Rabbit. the artwork is appropriate. it's a nice looking steelbook. what on earth have we come to expect of blu ray packaging.

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Yep,Gaudy and Tasteless....................just my opinion

 

[George Pearce]

A very emotive thread