Got my Soundstage DVD today - Page 2

Steviefan49 · #16 08-31-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jwd

I've emailed them and told them if there is no additional footage on the dvd they are shipping, to cancel my order. I'm not going to pay $25 for the PBS copy and then have to pay another $20 for the bonus tracks on the one that is released when it gets mass marketed. I don't think I'll ever order anything else from PBS again.

You know I can't say I blame you at all. My boyfriend and I both remembered PBS saying at the end of the Soundstage special to order "now" and this will INCLUDE "extra footage".. I'm going to watch my free taped copy, and listen for what they said again. That is TOTAL false advertising on PBS's part if this is what they are doing, and that just sucks! We definitely need to call them on this one!

jwd · #17 08-31-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Steviefan49

You know I can't say I blame you at all. My boyfriend and I both remembered PBS saying at the end of the Soundstage special to order "now" and this will INCLUDE "extra footage".. I'm going to watch my free taped copy, and listen for what they said again. That is TOTAL false advertising on PBS's part if this is what they are doing, and that just sucks! We definitely need to call them on this one!

Arlene, I know for a fact that they advertised this dvd to have bonus material, which apparently it does not. They definitely should be called on it. It's not good business practice to do this. It would be considered by many to be false advertising. Not honorable at all. From the delayed shipping, to duping the public on what is on the dvd, they have handled this completely wrong.

vivfox · #18 08-31-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steviefan49

PBS said the end of the Soundstage special to order "now" and this will INCLUDE "extra footage".. I'm going to watch my free taped copy, and listen for what they said again. That is TOTAL false advertising on PBS's part.

This information could probably get you a free copy from PBS if you push the issue with a supervisor.

Richard B · #19 08-31-2008, 11:37 AM

I just visited Stevie Nicks Info website and there are screen shot of the front and back cover.

Am I seeing a MasterCard logo on the cover and back cover? God, that's tacky.

GoldDustOrphan · #20 08-31-2008, 12:48 PM

Could someone that received the DVD let me know what companies are branded on the lower back cover?

I couldn't tell if the package artwork featured a Warner Home Video logo - or one of its subsidiairies.

It's very possible that the delays have to do with manufacturing, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if DVDs purchased from PBS - in what appeared to be very slim cases, unlike standard Soundstage releases - are the result of an expedited, limited run just for it's fund-raising period (i.e. done on the cheap and struck from broadcast master. The eventual retail release may feature the promised extras. I'll reserve comment until I see more detail on packaging.

Warner Home Direct still does not have buying information for retailers or media. whvdirect.com

It's all guess work at this point. Still, PBS should be alerted that it falsely advertised the product. Misleading donors doesn't sit well with those watching the bottom line.

GoldDustOrphan · #21 08-31-2008, 01:02 PM

Here's where to start:

Soundstage Home Video
(800) 237-1100

WTTW National Productions
Contacts:
Station Relations & DVD Screener
Regina Eisenberg
R Eisenberg Presents, Inc.
[email protected]
510.550.1706

Publicity & PR:
Shaunese Teamer
WTTW National Productions
[email protected]
773-509-5441

Maria C. Malta PFA (Paul Freundlich Associates)
[email protected]
212-334-6116

Viewer Questions & Comments:
Soundstage
[email protected]

There's no rep for Warner, that's why think this batch of Stevie DVDs is a short production run for PBS' benefit. Well, I hope.

Most effective way to correspond is to wait until Wednesday. With Monday a holiday, publicist typically have very full email boxes on Tuesday following a holiday. They will ignore all but the most immediate issues. Wednesday, they'll notice it and possibly address it.

dcl1964 · #22 08-31-2008, 01:21 PM

This is just like the Sheryl Crow DVD I ordered from PBS and when it went on sale at Amazon a year later it came with extra songs.

MacMan · #23 08-31-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dcl1964

This is just like the Sheryl Crow DVD I ordered from PBS and when it went on sale at Amazon a year later it came with extra songs.

See... I don't mind that. I don't mind buying the two versions...as long I know there will be the added bonuses to the mass marketed verion. Doesn't excuse PBS from what they initially promoted though.

michelej1 · #24 08-31-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MacMan

Here's a screen shot - with the running order of the tracks. Cool pics too!

Oh, I didn't expect new cover pictures. I thought there would just be the 2 that were used on the PBS website. These new ones are nice to have. Although, I would say she looks a little bat-like.

Michele

Steviefan49 · #25 08-31-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jwd

Arlene, I know for a fact that they advertised this dvd to have bonus material, which apparently it does not. They definitely should be called on it. It's not good business practice to do this. It would be considered by many to be false advertising. Not honorable at all. From the delayed shipping, to duping the public on what is on the dvd, they have handled this completely wrong.

Yes, they should be called on it! Plus, wasn't it a little more than was Amazon was charging "BECAUSE" of the extra footage, supposedly?? WOW

Steviefan49 · #26 08-31-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vivfox

This information could probably get you a free copy from PBS if you push the issue with a supervisor.

Hey Viv..

Yeah, but you know what? Being that I ordered mine from Amazon, and I'm hearing what everyone is saying.. I'm not sure I'd even want anything from PBS.. I 'm really sorta bummed out that PBS would do this, you know?

Steviefan49 · #27 08-31-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldDustOrphan

Here's where to start:

Soundstage Home Video
(800) 237-1100

WTTW National Productions
Contacts:
Station Relations & DVD Screener
Regina Eisenberg
R Eisenberg Presents, Inc.
[email protected]
510.550.1706

Publicity & PR:
Shaunese Teamer
WTTW National Productions
[email protected]
773-509-5441

Maria C. Malta PFA (Paul Freundlich Associates)
[email protected]
212-334-6116

Viewer Questions & Comments:
Soundstage
[email protected]

There's no rep for Warner, that's why think this batch of Stevie DVDs is a short production run for PBS' benefit. Well, I hope.

Most effective way to correspond is to wait until Wednesday. With Monday a holiday, publicist typically have very full email boxes on Tuesday following a holiday. They will ignore all but the most immediate issues. Wednesday, they'll notice it and possibly address it.

Boy.. this is GREAT info! Thanks SOOO much for gathering it all up for us! And yes, I agree that waiting until after the Holiday is a great idea... That way, we can all make our point, and they will have some time to get other stuff out of the way. Thanks SO much again!!

estranged4life · #28 08-31-2008, 05:09 PM

No extra material, makes me glad I just burnt the broadcast to DVD and avoided spending $$$ on something that WAS promised to contain 'extra material'

I'll be surprised IF the compact disc even makes it to the store shelves.

dcl1964 · #29 08-31-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MacMan

See... I don't mind that. I don't mind buying the two versions...as long I know there will be the added bonuses to the mass marketed verion. Doesn't excuse PBS from what they initially promoted though.

Why should we be forced to buy more than one version to get everything? I consider it a waste of money and a bad way to treat the fans.

MacMan · #30 08-31-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dcl1964

Why should we be forced to buy more than one version to get everything? I consider it a waste of money and a bad way to treat the fans.

Yes, it's a rotten way to tread the fans, given the fact that it was advertised as having bonus footage. But who knows if this thing will ever see the light of day through conventional channels - with bonus footage... So I say grab it while you can. A year from now when we are on our 10th date pushed back - PBS may not be selling any longer. If it does see the light of day... Great!