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DAVE'S STUDIO DAY '99 by Peter M. Bracke Hosted by Dave's Video - The Laser Place (in Studio City, California), Studio Day is a chance for consumers and industry types alike to meet representatives from laserdisc and DVD supporting studios and manufacturers and talk about all things DVD. This year was the 12th Annual staging of Studio Day, and representatives from Columbia Tri-Star, Warner, Buena Vista, DreamWorks, Paramount, New Line, MGM, Artisan, Lucasfilm, THX, Image Entertainment, Pioneer, Trimark and many hardware manufacturers were all in attendance. And there was even a star appearance by Leonard Maltin, who had some great things to say about the format and also chatted with the crowd.
Like last year, instead of a panel-type discussion, it was very casual with a general commingling of the crowd with the representatives. And also just like last year, I was planning on taking pictures, but once again in no time the show was over, so I just wasn't able to! On the plus side, I got to meet many of our readers, which is always real pleasure. And, of course, the staff of Dave's Video were uniformly terrific. So, below is a general report on the event, including a breakdown of news by studio. Unfortunately, scheduled attendee Twentieth Century Fox was not able to make the event as planned. Otherwise, it was pretty packed, and in all I had a great time. I also met up with Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits again this year, and between the two of us, lots of good title information was had (a link to his report is up at the end of this one.) About Dave's Video
For those unfamiliar with Dave's Video in Studio City, it is a great place to shop for laserdisc, DVD and general electronics products, and is the longest-running disc specialty retailer in California. It is also known to many as the "shop to the stars," with many a legendary celebrity and industry figure stopping by to pick up the latest title or piece of hot equipment. It has a nice, "wide" floor plan, so it was easy to walk around, chat and shop. A cool place worth visiting if you are ever in the Los Angeles area. General Trends Without a doubt DVD has come a long way in the past year, which was immediately mirrored by the overall positive "vibe" of the event. The studios were far more open and talkative about their plans this time, and over the course of the event, a number of general trends became apparent. What was most noticeable was the across-the-board enthusiasm all the studios displayed for DVD, which was quite a change from last year, when a number of high-profile reps were tepid in their support or downright dismissive of the format. Happily, that was not the case this year! All were quite talkative, and much more open to sharing news and hearing consumer feedback. On the production and marketing ends, it was quite encouraging to hear about the across-the-board day & date with VHS support from all the studios. Also a relief was the very strong commitment to quality displayed in terms of anamorphic transfers, high-quality soundtracks, increased supplemental features and aggressive pricing. Of course, there are always controversial choices being made that may be up for debatel, but in no uncertain terms, the quality and quantity of DVD releases out now and in the coming months shows a tremendously positive growth for the format. Also exciting was what seemed to be a clear understanding that value-added features are a key selling point for DVD. Every single studio, even those previous resistant to embrace supplemental material, are now actively involved in beefing up the extras. Price points were another topic of conversation, and though they still can vary widely, especially compared to what you get in terms of the quality of each individual disc, there were encouraging signs that prices will be staying the same or be even more affordable, and not will suddenly shoot through the roof. Speaking of prices, I didn't realize it during the show, but the subject of the DeCSS encryption hack was not mentioned in any of my conversations, and there certainly was no sudden widespread panic that DVD would be dropped or that any studios or hardware manufactuers were now running scared. Also repeated in conversation after conversation was that DVDs are now being planned before a film even gets to theatres, as the lead times between the theatrical and home video windows continues to shorten. Thus, the upcoming day & date titles we'll see in the future should feature even more original programming produced during production than ever before. Also, the question of the future of DVD and rental pricing was discussed, and perhaps unsurprisingly it seems like it is inevitable that it will be introduced sometime in the future. Though this event was more of a nice preview of future studio plans and not really a marketing seminar, most representatives I broached the topic with shared the understanding that rental pricing was going simply going to start factoring into the DVD equation soon, as the format grows more and more mainstream. Lastly, the overall sense I was left with after Studio Day '99 is that DVD is going to be a boon to film fans over the coming year and beyond. Just about any title asked about was either in production, in the planning stages, or has most certainly been discussed. With DVD doing great business, there is no reason to think that at least most of your favorite films will be on DVD someday soon. In all honestly, I started to think I won't have to do the web site much longer, 'cause everything is coming out! All studios were enthusiast about their strong day & date slates, and their commitment to actually remastering and representing them in the best light possible. In all, I found the overall feeling of this year's Studio Day to be overwhelmingly positive. A Look Ahead To 2000 So, to get on with the show, following is a look at what is on the way, broken down by studio. As is always the case, there is never quite enough time to find out about everything, but there is certainly a wealth of good stuff to look forward to. Also, though there were many hardware representatives in attendance, our Tech Editor Shane was unable to attend, so I was only able to concentrate on software this time around. Well, maybe next year. And, it goes without saying that all titles discussed can see their release plans change, but this comes from the studios mouths, and should give a good taste of things to come. Anyway, off we go... New Line First stop this time was a nice chat with New Line's DVD Development folks. I suppose it goes without saying that New Line is one of the best DVD content suppliers in the business. Their Platinum Editions are always top notch, and they have more goodies planned for us in 2000. Standard New Line policy guarantees new high-definition masters and anamorphic transfers, which is always great to see. Aside from continuing day & date support for 2000 (including another THX EX disc, The Astronaut's Wife, as well as discs for the recent Trick and the upcoming Lost Souls), they will continue to do more catalog special editions. First up is the new Seven reissue, which has been pushed back to sometime this summer (probably August). Though it was originally March 28, New Line is planning to take a new perspective of the film with the supplements, so don't expect just a rehash of the Criterion edition (which was great though!). Look for a new high-definition transfer supervised by David Fincher himself, new making-of features and more (all to be announced, of course.) For you David Lynch fans, have no fear, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me is on the way. However, though rumors of a mythic "super cut" are numerous, David Lynch himself will be involved with the release, and there just isn't some big hidden director's cut being suppressed in some lab somewhere. Though no word on supplements just yet, as the disc is just being started, and look for a release no earlier than June of 2000. Speaking of cult classics, John Waters fans will really have something to anticipate with the arrival of the John Waters gift set, which will feature six discs of the Waters classics Pink Flamingoes, Hairspray, Polyester, Desperate Living, Female Trouble and the already-released Pecker. All will contain supplements of varying degrees, and don't worry, there will be a scratch n' sniff card inside. Arrival date is 4Q 2000. Another smaller film not often remember but worth discovering is 'Mother Night. Look for a new transfer and supplements on this disc sometime in the first half of 2000. Also upcoming in February is The Hidden and In The Mouth Of Madness, both of which feature commentaries and a few other extras from the laserdiscs. On a sadder note, I suppose, are three titles oft-emailed about. First, a Platinum Edition of Short Cuts is no longer on the schedule at this time, pending the involvement of the talent. Two more titles we got a lot of email about, namely the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequels, and a title that I've never heard of, All Over Me (and some really passionate emailers there are out there on this one!) are also MIA. None of these are on the way for 2000, but you never know after that... Paramount One of the studios that was slow to join the DVD bandwagon, Paramount was criticized in the early days by some for their lack of anamorphic features, supplements and pricing. But Paramount made a very strong impression as of late, by beefing up their commitment to serious restoration, increased supplements and overall value. They sent along two very personable representatives to the event, and the indications were that while Paramount will be releasing less titles a month than some other studios may be, they are spending their time wisely by taking the time to do the transfers and soundtracks right. And, their comments that they feel supplemental features are becoming a key selling point for DVD was encouraging, so look for a bit more extensive content on their coming releases. Certainly Paramount has a terrific back catalog of titles that would make great DVD releases. Let's start with the biggest email-getters here, Braveheart, The Godfather, Forrest Gump and Indiana Jones. Quite simply, all these titles have certainly been discussed, though no actual production has been started on any these discs just yet. Braveheart is hoped for this year, and progress with Mel Gibson have begun, so it sounds like will see it eventually. The other three are also dependent on the involvement of the filmmakers, so there just isn't any set plans on these discs yet, or at least that I was told. Wish there was more to say, but it will probably be a bit of a wait of these, but at least Braveheart could make it out in 2000. For you John Travolta fans, though no actual production is underway, DVDs of Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Urban Cowboy are a possibility, and Paramount generally favors release patterns that feature cross-promotion (a "Travolta Collection"?). But, these aren't on the slate yet for 2000... Beaming up to the Star Trek universe, Paramount is thankfully putting a lot of energy into doing the final three Star Trek feature films the way they deserve. Work on the transfer for Star Trek III: The Search For Spock has just begun, with a release date no sooner than May 2000. Next up will be The Wrath Of Khan in the second half of 2000, with The Motion Picture to follow. Note that Paramount is aware of the deleted footage of these films, but what actually ends up on the final disc remains to be seen. Another big email-getter is the Robert Altman epic Nashville. This one is also being looked at for release, but expect it to be a while as actual production work has not even commenced. But Paramount has some good classics on the way. Look for new anamorphic transfers of classic westerns like True Grit, El Dorado, Cheyenne and Shane, as well as other classics like A Place In The Sun and Rosemary's Baby. Perhaps not-so-classic are more Friday The 13th films, including an already-completed widescreen transfer of Part 3 (not in 3-D) for later in the year. Also are some modern favorites, including The Addams Family movies, Ordinary People, Trading Places, a trio of Beverly Hills Cop films (later in 2000) and the comedy classic Airplane. In all, over the next few months, look for day & date titles and smattering of mid-line catalog titles. It seems that Paramount will be, in general, mixing classics, big sellers, mid-line catalog titles and new stuff in equal measure throughout 2000. Columbia Next stop was with the trendsetters at Columbia, who has always have a packed slate for 2000. There is a lot coming from them (what, you're surprised?), so hopefully I wont' forget any of 'em... In addition to strong day & date support (just about every Columbia release you can think of as well as the just-licensed Dogma), perhaps the most exciting news is Columbia's eagerness to reissue some of their earlier, bare bones titles. Though the audio and video quality was always good, these early releases did lack supplements and featured perhaps the ugliest menus ever to disgrace a DVD. Anyway, they will be redoing a lot of these titles in the future, including the just-announced Jumanji, as well as a new edition of Glory, with a documentary, Morgan Freeman commentary, and more. Also discussed are early titles like The Fifth Element, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Little Women, Legends Of The Fall and In The Line Of Fire. Also, yes, Leon: Integral Version is still in the pipeline. Alas, The Mask Of Zorro special edition has been taken off the schedule, but indications are that maybe someday the project will heat up again. Speaking of special editions, there is plenty of stuff on the way. In the planning or production stages are The Prince Of Tides, two Barry Levinson favorites Avalon and The Natural, Shampoo, The Eyes Of Laura Mars (with Irvin Kershner commentary), Gandhi (with involvement from Richard Attenborough and Ben Kingsley, amongst others) and a long-awaited special edition of Tootsie. Also, Godzilla fans can look for more big green monster flicks, including some Mothra stuff and Godzilla Versus Space Godzilla (or something like that). Also, in good news, ToHo will be providing Columbia with widescreen versions this time, so take heart! These titles are all slated for sometime in 2000, but as we know, sometimes these can take a while... On the classics front, look for Columbia to continue to dig into their vast library of films. Coming are four new Frank Capra classics including Meet John Doe and You Can't Take It With You, His Girl Friday, a special edition of The Lady From Shanghai (including a Peter Bogdonavich commentary on Orsen Welles!), The Bridge On The River Kwai and, yes, Lawrence Of Arabia. However, note that on this last one, it won't be anything less than special, so how ever long it takes, it takes... Also, many have asked about the Columbia movie-only releases of previous Criterion Collection laserdiscs. As usual with these types of things, licensing and rights issues seem to be a nightmare, so hope is to see Columbia reissues of titles like Fisher King and Adventures Of Baron Munchausen someday in the future, but in any event it won't be for a while... Lastly, lest I forget, let's get to some guys named Spielberg and Lucas. Most interesting was the news that Columbia does not have the license for Lucasfilm's Willow on DVD any longer, though they did release the laserdisc (see Lucasfilm for more on this). In the Spielberg department, Men In Black (with extras) and Hook are finally approved and coming later in 2000 (no dates available yet). However, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind has just not been approved for release yet, so the wait continues on that one. (Also, for more on Spielberg, see Warner and Univesal below...) DreamWorks Always a favorite, DreamWorks continues to produce sparkling DVDs with great transfers, soundtracks and supplement features. Perhaps my only wish is that Dreamworks did own lots of other studios movies! Anyway, look for strong day & date commitment in addition to upcoming releases like The Haunting and The Love Letter, including a Signature Selection of American Beauty with commentary and the much-discussed alternate ending (I love this movie and am already salivating). Also, like most of the studios, DreamWorks gears up for the DVD often before the film hits the theaters, so look for upcoming theatrical titles like Galaxy Quest and El Dorado to be pretty great when they arrive. MGM Now boasting the largest and most diverse library of titles of any studio, MGM is putting the pedal to the metal and scheduling 10 or more titles a month for DVD release in 2000. Aside from day & date stuff like Stigmata in February (with extras) and The Thomas Crown Affair, look for quite the varied catalog slate. First off, in addition to the remaining two James Bond sets, look for a set of all five Rocky films in 4Q 2000. Yes, it is really coming, though no word on supplements or anamorphic transfers. (Note to MGM: if you don't do it right, we will send Mr. T over there to beat you up...we pity the fool who doesn't do anamorphic!) Note production is just getting underway for these, so the wait begins... A big cult favorite many have asked about has also been scheduled for 2000, David Lynch's Blue Velvet. MGM acquired this after their Warner deal, and look for a DVD in a few months following the new reissued and remastered VHS (hint: new transfer!). No word on extras yet. Two other big special editions are The Princess Bride and Escape From New York. Note that the Criterion supplements are not available for The Princess Bride, so MGM is starting from scratch to work up their own new edition. It will contain an anamorphic transfer to start, but no word yet on exact release date or supplements. Escape From New York has been set for late 2000, and will include the supplements from the Image laserdisc. Also interesting is the news from MGM that not only did they acquire such gems as This Is Spinal Tap, the RoboCop series, Silence Of The Lambs and Dances With Wolves, but they plan on putting out there own special editions once the films revert to them. Spinal Tap is set for this year, so those of you with the Criterion edition, you may have a collectible on your hands... Space fans, hug yourselves, because Spaceballs is scheduled for this year. No word on supplements or exact date, but at least it is coming. By the way, anyone out there remember that The Cotton Club disc announced by the small label Renegade Pictures? Well, MGM actually owns that title, and successfully stopped Renegade from releasing the DVD. MGM will be issuing this themselves on DVD, in association with American Zoetrope. Conversely, however, are long-asked about titles that are not coming in 2000. The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai will arrive someday, and MGM is aware of the interest. This film has a long and colorful history, but the wait will be awhile. Also, no plans anymore for any Bill & Ted movies right now. Also in the no-show department is When Harry Met Sally, which oddly is not scheduled for 2000 right now. Also, I begged for a Swamp Thing disc, which will come eventually but not in 2000 as of now (hey, I tried!) Lastly, more cool titles coming in 2000 worth special mention: Wim Wender's great Wings Of Desire, the long cut of Heaven's Gate, Poltergeist III (but not II), more Polygram reissues like Hoosiers, Platoon and At Close Range, and last but not least, Showgirls! Warner Certainly the champion of DVD and largely responsible for its birth, Warner continues to aggressively push the boundaries of the format in many ways. They certainly have stirred debate on issues such as pricing, packaging and release patterns, and have put out many great special editions. And, their support of anamorphic has been very strong as of late, and overall their 2000 slate should be robust and varied. First off, let me just say that the two very nice Warner reps who attended the event brought along a brand-spanking new disc of The Shawshank Redemption. Yes, it does exist, it does look beautiful, and it will be out December 21! I have to admit, it was very funny when they put the disc on and all of a sudden everyone turns to stare with their mouths agape. "Oh my god, it's really real!." Well, I suppose Superman should start things off. I was very curious about this one, given all the reports of the DVD recently. Indeed, discussions have begun on these titles. However, there are some issues regarding these titles, namely the extensive restoration work needed and the participation of the filmmakers including director Richard Donner. However, though it is all in the planning stages, according to Warner, actual production hasn't really begun on Superman, and there is also the status of the troubled Superman Lives remake, which could affect marketing decisions for any Superman DVDs. So, a release in 2000 just may or may not happen. Speaking of superheroes, the topic of a Batman special edition came up, and though there have been discussions on this, that's all there is, discussion. And a superhero of a different sort, Pee Wee Herman, is still awaiting his DVD. Pee-Wee's Big Adventure remains in limbo, pending involvement of the talent and filmmakers. Another big request title is the Lethal Weapon films, especially the extended cuts available on VHS. Good news here, as a Lethal Weapon box set of all our films is scheduled for June 2000. They will feature these cuts, though exact extras and price is forthcoming. Cool. More big news is Spielberg. Some of you may remember Amblin indicated recently that more Spielberg titles would be on the way, though details and exact titles have been slim. However, Warner related that Spielberg has indeed given his approval for some titles, including The Goonies (yes, really), for which a new transfer is being done as we speak. There are also a couple more Amblin titles approved, though they are keeping them under wraps for now. Hmmmm. I did put in a plug for special editions of Gremlins 1 & 2 and Twister, though no plans are currently underway that I was told. Also, expect a newly remastered version of The Color Purple (in general Amblin and Spielberg are taking more of an active role in the release of their DVDs, thankfully!). In the "ugh, sigh, whatever" department, we must tackle the topic of the late Stanley Kubrick. Though no set date is yet set for Eyes Wide Shut, per Stanley Kubrick's express instruction, it will be full frame only. (I know, I know, you don't have to say it, I'm thinking the same thing.) And in regards to any re-releases of discs from the much-maligned The Kubrick Collection, Warner is pursing talks with the Kubrick estate to eventually remaster the films when possible. I would certainly like to see this myself... Speaking of remasters, many have wondered when we might see some dual-layer reissues of some early Warner "flipper" discs. The only one mentioned was GoodFellas, which should arrive in 2000 but no set date. I also asked special edition versions of titles like Caddyshack and The Road Warrior, which have extra features on the VHS versions but not the current DVDs. Right now, the Warner plan is to concentrate on new releases and catalog titles not yet out there (except for a select few, like the Lethal Weapon box). So, the wait continues on those... And, alas, no definitive word on Babylon 5 still. It is "under consideration," as is the use of any widescreen transfers. Sigh... Lastly, on the classics front, look for Warner to begin issuing many of the classic MGM musicals they recently acquired starting in 1Q 2000. Also, many asked about A Star Is Born, which though essentially completed is being held up due to some tech problems, should be out in the first half of 2000 (hopefully!). Buena Vista Perhaps the biggest surprise of the day was the impressive showing of Buena Vista. Certainly it is no secret that they have often come under fire for just about every aspect of their DVDs, including quality, features, price and even title selection. Worse, they recently took quite a bit of heat over their first 9 classic Disney animated titles. But, in stark contrast to their tentative appearance at last year's Studio Day, this time I was genuinely excited by what I heard. I had the chance to talk to three Buena Vista representatives, including their new Director of DVD Programming. Though like many late supporters of the DVD format, Buena Vista did not have its own extensive DVD department, but that has all recently changed with this new internal expansion. They are very aware of consumer reaction to their output and the press they have received, and will be making a strong effort to support anamorphic, special edition content and day & date releases. Already we have seen changes; for example, the announcement of the Tarzan special edition along with the movie-only release was not unintentional. Though as always a bit short on title specifics, some very positive news was delivered. The first topic was the issue of transfers, and the anamorphic transfer of A Bug's Life and Shakespeare in Love is just the beginning. Though many titles upcoming over the next several months will still be non-anamorphic, I was told that we will no longer be seeing dated old transfers being used in the future. They are making a concentrated effort to deliver a solid visual presentation on future releases, including anamorphic support. Also intriguing was the hint to expect "a number of special editions that will surprise people" in the future. A Bug's Life and Tarzan are just the start, I was told, and were not isolated incidents. I'm sure you can figure out what this is alluding to. Also, it is in the works to "revisit" some older titles that lacked the supplemental features of the laserdisc, though no release dates and titles are available right now, as the new Disney DVD department is just getting going. In terms of their animated titles, in addition to the core group of 26 non-moratorium titles coming over the next two years and the ten Platinum Series titles, Disney indicated they have heard the feedback in regards to price, and future animated title pricing has not yet been decided upon. Clearly, recent critical reaction and the less-than-stellar sales numbers for the animated classics released so far has been heard. . For me, though there was a lack of specific title announcements aside from the catalog live-action titles below, I really got the sense from the positive reactions I received from the Disney representatives, their new DVD department and the stated plans to better the quality of their transfers and supplements. In all, it gives me real hope that real change is occurring at Buena Vista, and that consumers like you, web sites like this and the general media can really make a difference. In terms of titles, I asked about two of the biggest request titles here, Dick Tracy and Roger Rabbit. There are no plans for any special edition of Dick Tracy, and it is not even currently on the schedule at all for the first half of 2000. As for Roger Rabbit, due to the arrangement with Amblin (Buena Vista just licenses the title), the extra supplements from the laserdisc, including the short subjects, were not available for the DVD release. But, I related the desire from readers for these discs, so let's hope maybe someday. Another major request title, DVDs are "inevitable" of both Toy Story and Toy Story 2, exact release dates simply are not yet set. However, Disney was quite clear that they will be supporting day & date with VHS releases on all future DVD titles, so we can certainly expect a Toy Story 2 DVD to go along with the VHS. A Toy Story special edition will come, and I'd guess with the Toy Story 2 DVD, but I've learned never to make any assumptions in this business! (Note: Miramax did not attend, so no information was available about their titles...) Lucasfilm Ah, poor Lucasfilm. I wonder what question they and very nice reps from THX got asked about the most, huh? Well, I won't even bother with Star Wars. The answer was a pretty definitive "no." The Phantom Menace will be out in late March/early April, but it is just VHS only according to all involved. As for Indiana Jones, as George Lucas said, it is coming, but then we know how long that could take. Trust me, it has never been harder to get any solid information from any studio as it is from Lucasfilm on all these films. So, I'm stayin' clear of predicting any hard release dates for these! However,a brief note on Willow. Columbia no longer has the licensing rights to this, and believe it or not Lucasfilm doesn't know who does, either. So, perhaps some lucky studio will pick up the rights to this and put it out, as it certainly is much-loved by many and would surely sell very well... Pioneer I had a nice little chat with the friendly Pioneer rep, to get an update on what will ever come of all those great Pioneer Special Edition laserdiscs, such as Basic Instinct, The Frighteners and Bob Roberts, to name a few. As is usually the case, it is a licensing situation where the owner of the film in question needs to work with Pioneer on relicensing the materials and re-releasing it on DVD. Thankfully, some of these special editions have made it on DVD, such as Rambling Rose and Universal's recent Liar Liar. However, according to Pioneer, titles like The Frighteners and Bob Roberts have no real momentum going behind them, though Artisan is apparently working on possibly releasing Basic Instinct and The Doors sometime in the future. But when is anybody's guess... Universal Unfortunately, the main representative due from Universal canceled at the last moment and did not attend. However, some few brief bits of release information did show up anyway. Some exciting upcoming releases showcase Universal's strong commitment to producing feature-laden special editions. There is a wide range of cool titles in the works, including the continuing Classic Monster releases (such as The Invisible Man and Creature From The Black Lagoon), expect more Hitchcock, too. In addition to Rear Window (which is due sometime in mid-2000), look for that special edition of The Birds with a new documentary, as well as Marnie. Two cool titles include both the Martin Scorcese remake and the original Cape Fear, both of which will feature extras (and be sold separately). Also, a few more tidbits on the Conan The Barbarian special edition, which will feature a first-ever audio commentary appearance by Arnold Schwarznegger as well as John Milius, and a documentary. Also nearly completion are special editions of Play Misty For Me and the long-in-coming Out Of Africa, the latter of which will include a documentary featuring Sydney Pollack and Meryl Streep, amongst others. And, like all the other studios, Universal has a strong day & date commitment, with production on titles like For Love Of The Game, End Of Days and The Hurricane already underway... Last but certainly not least, the Spielberg titles indicated by Amblin recently seem to finally be coming to pass, including Casper, Duel, a special edition of Jaws, as well as the director's well-honored Schindler's List... Artisan and Twentieth Century Fox Alas, Twentieth Century Fox could not make it at the last minute, and I was just not able to get to Artisan during the course of the event (my, how time flies). Oops, er, doh! So until next year... I'm sure I've forgotten many details and titles in this report. Also, I will be updating the site with some of the title information here and other bits I gleaned but cannot yet reveal. Check the site for all the updates! So, in all, a great day for me, and I would just like to say thanks to Dave's Video for staging this event, their great staff including Linda, Hobie and Keith, Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits (check out his report for more info...we tried to form a tag team to get as much juicy stuff as we could!), and of course all the studio representatives who took the time to come down and chat with the masses. And, most of all, thanks to all of you who read this. Hope you enjoyed it. |
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