Phantom Of The Opera DVD Release: 5/3

Johnny Stew · #1 05-02-2005, 05:13 PM

Ok, I realize I'm the big Phantom dork here (accent on "big dork"), but I thought at least a few others might be interested to know that the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom Of The Opera is being released on DVD tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3rd).

The DVD will be available in three editions... 1-disc full-screen and widescreen editions, and a 2-disc edition with a lengthy documentary on the history of Phantom, from page to screen, three "making of the movie" featurettes, a deleted scene (featuring a new song), theatrical trailers, and at least one Easter Egg.

I'm kind of bummed, because other regions are also getting the four music videos released in the late '80s to promote the original London cast album, as well as several other bonus features not included on the Region 1 special edition.
Oh well.

Some good news to offset that though, is the fact that, as of May 1st (and per Box Office Mojo), the film has earned $153,927,647 worldwide, and $51,193,556 domestically (putting it at #8 on the list of highest grossing movie musicals, 1974-present).

ontheEdgeof17 · #2 05-02-2005, 05:18 PM

The big screen did wonders for this play.

It was one of my favorite movies from this past winter. I was in awe of the visuals throughout the whole thing. I think Minnie Driver roasted goats, though.

But she is not in it enough to ruin the movie.

<3

hayley · #3 05-02-2005, 05:20 PM

Stewy, did you ever see the movie in the theaters, or were you waiting for the DVD?

Also, I shall use the occasion of this thread to post these:

ontheEdgeof17 · #4 05-02-2005, 05:22 PM

Hayley....

You're my new best friend.

By far.

hayley · #5 05-02-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Hayley....

You're my new best friend.

By far.

*takes a bow*

I get annoyed with the movie because I'd totally pick the Phantom. Smoldering, psychotic sex gods always beat whiny little pusses for me.

Johnny Stew · #6 05-02-2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

Stewy, did you ever see the movie in the theaters, or were you waiting for the DVD?

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see it in the theatre (Batman in 1989 still holds the record as the last movie I've seen in a theatre!

), so I've been VERY anxiously waiting for the DVD.

Thanks a million for those pics of Gerry... especially that second pic where he looks all sexy and beefy. *growls*
There's "hot," and then there's Gerard Butler, who's in a class all by himself.

A few to add....

(Have I mentioned I have a thing for guys' underarms?....)

Johnny Stew · #7 05-02-2005, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

Smoldering, psychotic sex gods always beat whiny little pusses for me.

Then how did I slip through?

dissention · #8 05-02-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see it in the theatre (Batman in 1989 still holds the record as the last movie I've seen in a theatre!

)

I would positively die if I couldn't go to the movies for 16 years, love.

Seriously.

I saw it last week and didn't think it was too bad. I'm glad I saw it on DVD, I don't think I would have enjoyed it much in the theatre. Emmy Rossum is beautiful and has a great voice.

xxxmx · #9 05-03-2005, 07:24 AM

haven't seen the movie, but was ob.ses.sed with the musical. i mean obsessed to a level that is even scarier than my obsession with the Mac. the soundtrack lived in my stereo. i know i'm not alone in this, but i could perform the entire thing... every part, every word. it got to the point where i didn't need to have it playing, i could do the whole thing without prompts. oh, and i was eight.

personally, i think i would have preferred the leads to switch - michael with rebecca, sarah with colm. the vocals would be more complimentary IMO.

i'll buy the dvd after i get back from vegas...

DownOnRodeo · #10 05-03-2005, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by xxxmx

i know i'm not alone in this, but i could perform the entire thing... every part, every word. it got to the point where i didn't need to have it playing, i could do the whole thing without prompts. oh, and i was eight.

Same here! Even now I can quote some of the random libretto.

I didn't bother with this movie because I loved the Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman recording too much. Seeing it live in Sydney was a different story - while I didn't care for the lead voices, it was just so exciting to be there live. It ran for a couple of years or so in this theatre in Sydney, so they did up the entire theatre like the old opera, so from the moment you walked in the front doors you were at the actual opera house, with extravagant chandeliers and ballustrades etc.

"Lot 666 then, a chandelier in pieces..."

Dark Angel · #11 05-03-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Ok, I realize I'm the big Phantom dork here (accent on "big dork"), but I thought at least a few others might be interested to know that the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom Of The Opera is being released on DVD tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3rd).

The DVD will be available in three editions... 1-disc full-screen and widescreen editions, and a 2-disc edition with a lengthy documentary on the history of Phantom, from page to screen, three "making of the movie" featurettes, a deleted scene (featuring a new song), theatrical trailers, and at least one Easter Egg.

Yay! Another POTO fan.

I am so getting this tonight. This is definitely a must-have for me. Next comes the Barbie and Ken set of dolls as The Phantom and Christne.

Dark Angel · #12 05-03-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

Stewy, did you ever see the movie in the theaters, or were you waiting for the DVD?

Also, I shall use the occasion of this thread to post these:

Yum!
Haley...thank you!

In the meantime, I'm still pissed that he was here in St. Louis for the opening of his new film, and I missed him.

Dark Angel · #13 05-03-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

I get annoyed with the movie because I'd totally pick the Phantom. Smoldering, psychotic sex gods always beat whiny little pusses for me.

I would have definitely picked the Phantom. How she could even stand Rauol is beyond me.

Dark Angel · #14 05-03-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxmx

haven't seen the movie, but was ob.ses.sed with the musical. i mean obsessed to a level that is even scarier than my obsession with the Mac. the soundtrack lived in my stereo. i know i'm not alone in this, but i could perform the entire thing... every part, every word. it got to the point where i didn't need to have it playing, i could do the whole thing without prompts. oh, and i was eight.

This sounds strangely familiar. I would listen to the soundtrack every night. I knew all the songs and lines...I wasn't eight though.

Now, my daughter, who's four, is seriously addicted to the soudtrack from the film version. She has to have it playing every night at bedtime, and already knows almost all the songs, and will walk around the house singing them. Between Phantom and the Star Wars films, she totally obsessed...and I still am.

hayley · #15 05-03-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Then how did I slip through?

Thanks particularly for this one...

God, he's hot.