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Title: Lion King Region 3
Post by: firewired on Sep 23, 2003 at 11:13 AM
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Viva Home Video will be releasing the highly anticipated Region 1 version of The Lion King: Special Platinum Edition (2-disc) in early October. Watch this space for details.

DISC ONE:
• NEW! 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
• Widescreen (1.66:1) presented in Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio
– Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions
• THX – Certified
• Film Digitally Restored and Remastered
• French Language Track
• 2 Versions Of The Film:
– Original Theatrical Release
– Extended Edition with the newly-animated song "The Morning Report" from the Broadway show
• 3 Deleted Scenes (Bug Football, Hakuna Matata and Warthog Rhapsody)
• The Making Of "Morning Report"
• Music Videos:
– "Hakuna Matata"
– "Circle Of Life" Music Video Performed by the Disney Channel "Circle of Stars"
– "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" Performed by Sir Elton John
• The Lion King Personality Profile Game
• Timon's Grab-A-Grub Game
• Rafiki's Three Gourd Monty
• Pumbaa's Sound Sensations
• Audio Commentary
• Sing Along Track

DISC TWO:
• Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari: Bring a Theme-Park Ride into your Living Room in 5.1 Surround Sound
• Landmark Songwriting
• Orchestral Color
• Scoring Emotion
• Music: African Influence
• Audio Sequel
• Full Circle
• Stage Musical Origins
• Screen to Stage
• Musical Texture
• Setting The Stage
• Leaps of Fantasy
• Disney & Animals
• Origins
• Production Research Trip
• Art: African Influence
• Reflections
• Storyboard Process
• Production Design
• Character Design
• Computer Animation
• Film Character Design Galleries
• Story Origins
• Timeless Themes
• The Story Comes To Life
• Multi-Language Reel
• Storyboard-To-Film Comparison
• The Animal Kingdom
• International Release
• Sound Design
• Film Character Design Galleries
• Stage Musical Publicity Gallery
• Elephant Graveyard Gallery
• Pride Rock Gallery
• Pride Lands Gallery
• Jungle Flora Gallery
• Rafiki's Tree Gallery
• Background Layer Assembly Galleries
• EFX Animation Galleries
And Much More
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: L O R D on Sep 23, 2003 at 12:15 PM
Wow, this is great news. Hope we have promo tie ups again.

 :D ;D :) ;)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: daigoro on Sep 23, 2003 at 12:29 PM
that's great although the giftset seems tempting.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: tonius on Sep 23, 2003 at 01:09 PM
You mean they will not produce a Region 3 for this DVD? They would import the Region 1? That's great!!!! Because their production of Disney DVDs are unacceptable. Look what they did to Sleeping Beauty. So, should i cancel my orders at online stores since we will have it here? Please advise. Thanks.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: firewired on Sep 23, 2003 at 02:04 PM
Just to clarify, R3 Disney DVDs are produced by Buena Vista in Singapore. Viva is just the Philippine distributor so they have no control over what version is released in Asia.

But to answer your question, yes, the R1 version will definitely be available locally, though in limited quantities.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: tonius on Sep 23, 2003 at 02:13 PM
thanks firewired. Saan pwede mag pre-order nito, since limited pala ang copies nito?
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: firewired on Sep 23, 2003 at 02:20 PM
We're working on it. Keep your fingers crossed...
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: galahad on Sep 23, 2003 at 02:39 PM
Ok. ito a... Another dvd from my list. ;D
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: ThePatriot on Sep 23, 2003 at 03:03 PM
wow! this is good news! mga magkano kaya? thanks ...  :)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: boybi on Sep 23, 2003 at 03:13 PM
ito ba ang ire-release dito?

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Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on Sep 23, 2003 at 03:21 PM
that's the gift set boybi... i dunno kung magbebenta rin sila ng gift set, but for now i guess it is safe to assume na yung 2-disc dvd pa lang muna ibebenta nila.  :D
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: diver on Sep 23, 2003 at 03:38 PM
I want this too , sana matuloy yung promo :)

I only want the 2 disc set though

Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: d_hunter on Sep 23, 2003 at 04:01 PM
sana they'll release the gift set too para di na order online.   :)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: ThePatriot on Sep 23, 2003 at 06:23 PM
sana they'll release the gift set too para di na order online.   :)

i agree brod and sana affordable yung price ...  :)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: THX1138 on Sep 23, 2003 at 06:42 PM
Wow i now will have a DVD companion to one of my all time favorite laserdisc sets....

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I was able to buy this giftset five years ago from Magna for P900.00
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: firewired on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:14 PM
wow! this is good news! mga magkano kaya? thanks ...  :)

No official price yet, but this 2-disc set will probably be in the same range as LOTR Two Towers which retailed for P1,200.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: scorpion24 on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:15 PM
How come they are releasing R1 DVD? Can it be R3?
Pwede na ba to? Di ba the Philippines is on R3? Please
clarify???? ;D
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: firewired on Sep 23, 2003 at 07:26 PM
I guess when the VRB allowed the entry of the R1 version of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring last year, it set a precedent. We'll probably be seeing more of these legitimate "exceptions" in the future. As long as they're priced to sell, I think the consumers will be the big winners in the end.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: Tarush on Sep 23, 2003 at 11:56 PM
Ang saya saya!
Have they also come out with special ed dvds of other disney classics like Aladdin and Little Mermaid?
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Sep 24, 2003 at 12:53 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

Wow.  Good news talaga.  I hope the pre-order promo pushes thru!

 ;)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on Sep 24, 2003 at 04:29 AM
I guess when the VRB allowed the entry of the R1 version of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring last year, it set a precedent. We'll probably be seeing more of these legitimate "exceptions" in the future. As long as they're priced to sell, I think the consumers will be the big winners in the end.

a bit OT: i know this will break all the geographical rules about region coding, pero... sana kasi sinama na lang tayo sa region 1 in the first place...  ::)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: himura on Sep 24, 2003 at 04:30 PM
Check out DVDFile's review of the Lion King Platinum Edition here (http://dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/lionking.html).
Title: Lion King Platinum R1: Preorder starts tomorrow
Post by: firewired on Sep 25, 2003 at 01:39 PM
We'll begin accepting preorders for the Lion King: Platinum Edition Region 1 release starting tomorrow. Retail is Php1,200. There are only a limited number of copies available so you may want to place your orders early.

Giveaway is an LK cap and a chance to win a couple of R3 Buena Vista DVDs which is exclusive to PinoyDVD preorders.

Details tomorrow.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: d_hunter on Sep 25, 2003 at 01:50 PM
hi...will they be importing the Gift Set too?  or yung 2 disc lang...thnks!
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: tonius on Sep 26, 2003 at 08:04 AM
the Platinum edition of Aladdin will be released October next year, and Little Mermaid I think will be released in 2006.
Title: Re:Lion King Platinum R1: Preorder starts tomorrow
Post by: galahad on Sep 26, 2003 at 04:18 PM
We'll begin accepting preorders for the Lion King: Platinum Edition Region 1 release starting tomorrow. Retail is Php1,200. There are only a limited number of copies available so you may want to place your orders early.

Giveaway is an LK cap and a chance to win a couple of R3 Buena Vista DVDs which is exclusive to PinoyDVD preorders.

Details tomorrow.

ahhhhhh!!!!!..... baka magka-ubosan na naman....  
 ;D
Title: Re:Lion King Platinum R1: Preorder starts tomorrow
Post by: boybi on Sep 26, 2003 at 07:57 PM
We'll begin accepting preorders for the Lion King: Platinum Edition Region 1 release starting tomorrow. Retail is Php1,200. There are only a limited number of copies available so you may want to place your orders early.

Giveaway is an LK cap and a chance to win a couple of R3 Buena Vista DVDs which is exclusive to PinoyDVD preorders.

Details tomorrow.

wala pang details?
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: firewired on Sep 26, 2003 at 08:43 PM
Still waiting for a go signal from Viva. The Buena Vista team is still in Cebu for a sales conference.

I'll probably hear from them tomorrow.
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: jojitv on Sep 27, 2003 at 08:52 PM
Quote
We'll begin accepting preorders for the Lion King: Platinum Edition Region 1 release starting tomorrow. Retail is Php1,200. There are only a limited number of copies available so you may want to place your orders early.

Giveaway is an LK cap and a chance to win a couple of R3 Buena Vista DVDs which is exclusive to PinoyDVD preorders.

Details tomorrow.

Please PM details on how to order.

Thanks,

JojitV
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: ESi on Sep 28, 2003 at 12:57 AM
Hey Dave,

Long time no post. But this is too tempting to pass off. Count me in. I need two copies, one for me and pioneer...if it ever pushes through. Any news on the LOTR: the 2 towers extended set, being released locally just like the 1st? If ever i want one of those too. Thanks and more power! :D
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: AVDude on Sep 28, 2003 at 11:17 AM
Still waiting for a go signal from Viva. The Buena Vista team is still in Cebu for a sales conference.

I'll probably hear from them tomorrow.

 any news?  will they come out w/ the gift set? :)
Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: d_hunter on Sep 28, 2003 at 05:01 PM
will they come out w/ the gift set? :)

same question... ???
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Sep 29, 2003 at 08:21 AM
No plans to come out with the gift set unfortunately. Bringing in R1 releases is a bit of a gamble for Viva right now so they're limiting the variants that they're importing.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Sep 29, 2003 at 08:47 AM

Uhmmm, i want to preorder but the link isn't working for the preorder eh ... napaaga yata ako ng click  ;D



Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Sep 29, 2003 at 08:52 AM
Sorry people, still confirming with Viva on the 2 Buena Vista titles that are being raffled off as part of the pre-order promo. Details will be up in a couple of hours.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Sep 29, 2003 at 09:39 AM
Banner is now clickable so send in your preorders guys! Promo ends on Friday since Lion King's worldwide  release date is October 7, Tuesday next week.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: L O R D on Sep 29, 2003 at 10:11 AM
Thanks firewired.

It has been a long wait. Its finally here.   :) ;) :D ;D 8) :P
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: wrAth on Sep 29, 2003 at 10:21 AM
any pics of the cap?  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Sep 29, 2003 at 01:01 PM
Are we going to be informed if we were able to get into the first 200 to preorder ? Thanks
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: d_hunter on Sep 29, 2003 at 03:53 PM
sayang wala yung gift set.   :(  mas ok sana kung di na order online..  :P
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: L O R D on Sep 30, 2003 at 08:17 AM
Hi,


Has anyone received confirmation of their pre-orders for
lion king dvd.? AKo, hindi pa rin.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Sep 30, 2003 at 09:35 AM
Just got my confirmation a few minutes ago...  :D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: patupup on Sep 30, 2003 at 09:42 AM
Just got my confirmation a few minutes ago...  :D ;D ;D
same here,  and with confirmation that I'll be getting a free cap!   :D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: siriusblack on Sep 30, 2003 at 09:50 AM
 ;D got mine a minute ago... salamat pala kay patupup for the heads up on this promo.

wala pa bang picture yung free LK cap ?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Sep 30, 2003 at 10:04 AM
Sorry, no picture of the cap although Viva showed me a sample. Looked like a typical black cap with Lion King advertising on it. I'm not a cap person though, so maybe I'm not doing it justice.  :)

All confirmations have been sent out this morning, but the next batch will be emailed by tonight. As some of you have already noticed, there's a bit of delay in keeping up with the pre-orders. Looks like we really have to invest in an online shopping cart system.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Sep 30, 2003 at 10:13 AM
Looks like we really have to invest in an online shopping cart system.

thats a good idea!  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Compaq on Sep 30, 2003 at 10:24 AM
Got my confirmation... with free cap :)

Oct   7  Lion King w/ Free Cap
Oct 10  Matrix Reloaded w/ Free Wallet
Oct 14  Charlie's Angels w/ Free Motorbike Toy
Oct 28  Terminator 3 w/ Free Action Figure Set

Wheew... Meron pa ba.....  ;D

Cheers!!!
Compaq
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: L O R D on Sep 30, 2003 at 11:55 AM
Yes, Got the confirmation na rin and with free cap.

Thanks. ;D

Title: Re:Lion King SE R1: Coming Soon
Post by: Rnold on Sep 30, 2003 at 01:08 PM
Ang saya saya!
Have they also come out with special ed dvds of other disney classics like Aladdin and Little Mermaid?

After the release of 'The Lion King' on October 7, 2003, here are the other release dates of the Platinum Collection titles: January 1, 2004 IMAX release and subsequent DVD release of 'Aladdin'. Then the Platinum Editions take a two-year vacation to the jungle with 'Bambi' in 2005 and the reissue of 'The Jungle Book' in 2006. 'Cinderella' arrives in 2007, followed by the eagerly anticipated DVD return of 'The Little Mermaid' in 2008. And then the collection rounds out by going to the dogs with 'Lady and The Tramp' in 2009 and '101 Dalmatians' in 2010.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: kawboy on Sep 30, 2003 at 05:30 PM
Got my confirmation... with free cap :)

Oct   7  Lion King w/ Free Cap
Oct 10  Matrix Reloaded w/ Free Wallet
Oct 14  Charlie's Angels w/ Free Motorbike Toy
Oct 28  Terminator 3 w/ Free Action Figure Set

Wheew... Meron pa ba.....  ;D

Cheers!!!
Compaq

Bro, wala ka atang pinalagpas a.  ;D
pre-orders are very tempting indeed. :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: viper on Oct 01, 2003 at 01:43 PM
Got my confirmation... with free cap :)

Oct   7  Lion King w/ Free Cap
Oct 10  Matrix Reloaded w/ Free Wallet
Oct 14  Charlie's Angels w/ Free Motorbike Toy
Oct 28  Terminator 3 w/ Free Action Figure Set

Wheew... Meron pa ba.....  ;D

Cheers!!!
Compaq

I never liked Lion King. Only let my kids watch it. But the free cap was too much to let go  ;D ;D ;D

Same schedule for me to visit my favorite Astro branch at North EDSA. That's 3 tuesdays and a friday this month. Sigurado ko, hindi lang yung apat ang mabibli ko!
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Gideon on Oct 01, 2003 at 11:07 PM
Bakit kaya cap lang ang free, is it imported? Otherwise I'll just buy the DVD on the stores myself even w/o cap. :( :( :( :( ???
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 02, 2003 at 06:52 AM
I'm not sure if the cap is imported.

You are still buying from a store for all intents and purposes, namely Astrovision or AstroPlus. In this case, we're taking reservations for them. You still have to physically go to a selected branch, pick-up your copy and pay for it. By preordering online, (1) you get a free Disney Lion King cap; (2) you're automatically entered to win one of two Ultimate X DVDs; and (3) you are assured of a Region 1 DVD before supply runs out, since Viva is bringing in only a limited number of R1 Lion King DVDs. The rest are Region 3.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: dulber32 on Oct 03, 2003 at 09:45 PM
Just sent my pre order
Sana makahabol before the dead line.
Have just started collecting DVDs.
Hindi pa kumpleto home theater ko, eh.

Still need to shop for a good TV. Haaay!

Keep the promos coming!  Thank you

Just received my confirmation for the pre-order
and cap. Nice, very nice!  Thank you.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 06, 2003 at 03:11 PM
Anyone here na nakakuha na today? Available na ba sa astro para dun sa nagpa-reserve?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: tiger on Oct 06, 2003 at 03:26 PM
passed by Astro this lunch . . . tomorrow pa daw talaga delivery . . ;D

di kasi makapag-hintay ;D ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: kawboy on Oct 06, 2003 at 04:51 PM
just read the mail....   ???
so sad... can't believe that even a company as big as Viva still encounters problems with customs.  >:(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: JhunDV on Oct 06, 2003 at 05:07 PM
read the email, too.

lagot ako sa kids ko cause they're expecting it tomorrow na.  :( :-\
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 06, 2003 at 05:28 PM
same here... received the email already.  :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 06, 2003 at 08:54 PM
I was called to an impromptu meeting in Viva today and they explained what happened. The R1 sets arrived last week and have been stuck in a warehouse ever since. The strange thing is, customs allowed the R3 sets  through without a problem. Apparently, the officials in charge were actually aware of the difference in value between the 2 versions. "Mainit sa mata yung packaging" was how the the R1 release was described.

The good news (sort of) is that the Amaray-cased R3 sets will be in stores by tomorrow. Retail is the usual P750. I saw them today but couldn't tell from the labels if the features were intact. If you can't wait, you may want to consider this release as an alternative purchase.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: eriol on Oct 06, 2003 at 09:45 PM

The good news (sort of) is that the Amaray-cased R3 sets will be in stores by tomorrow. Retail is the usual P750. I saw them today but couldn't tell from the labels if the features were intact. If you can't wait, you may want to consider this release as an alternative purchase.

I don't think that the R3 will have the same features as the R1. From what I remember, Buena Vista distributes the same version for most of Asia, and they usually take out most of the documentaries, galleries and featurettes from the R1 release. What they leave in is just the games.  :(

At least, that's what I noticed from the R3 Snow White and Beauty and the Beast DVDs...
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: RDyENT on Oct 06, 2003 at 10:04 PM
I was called to an impromptu meeting in Viva today and they explained what happened. The R1 sets arrived last week and have been stuck in a warehouse ever since. The strange thing is, customs allowed the R3 sets  through without a problem. Apparently, the officials in charge were actually aware of the difference in value between the 2 versions. "Mainit sa mata yung packaging" was how the  the R1 release was described.



So we'll just have to wait for further updates before trooping to Astrovision? ??? I heard there's also a kiddie cap for early buyers tomorrow.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Oct 06, 2003 at 10:25 PM
I don't think that the R3 will have the same features as the R1. From what I remember, Buena Vista distributes the same version for most of Asia, and they usually take out most of the documentaries, galleries and featurettes from the R1 release. What they leave in is just the games.  :(

At least, that's what I noticed from the R3 Snow White and Beauty and the Beast DVDs...

Not really, utena. Not for those two titles, at least. Komikero posted the differences between the two versions of Snow White here (http://www.geocities.com/headlesschicken/snow.html). The only feature that seems to be missing is the disc two guided tour.

Same for Beauty and the Beast. In this thread (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=6622), firewired lists all the features of the R3, and they're almost identical to the R1.

But your observation is true for Sleeping Beauty. The R3 lacks most of the features of the R1. But then again, there's Pinocchio, where the R1 lacks most of the features of the R3... but those features kind of suck, anyway.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: eriol on Oct 07, 2003 at 02:18 AM
Oops, I stand corrected then. I was basing that off of the list of festures at the back of the DVDs, which you must admit aren't really that comprehensive.  :o
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: L O R D on Oct 07, 2003 at 11:50 AM
Hi,

Who won the free dvd raffle for the pre-order promo?

Hope we can get the Lion King R1 dvd by Friday.


Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 07, 2003 at 11:58 AM
The raffle DVD will be mailed to the winner. We'll announce the winner on the same day that Lion King is released, then mail it off.
Title: Lion King Region 3
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 07, 2003 at 12:45 PM
The Region 3 version of Lion King is out for Php750. Here are the specs from the back:

Disc 1:
Languages: Orig 5.1 Dolby, Home Theater 5.1 Dolby, Thai, Mand, Cantonese
Subtitles: English, Thai, Chinese, Simple Chinese, Bahas
DVD 9 Dual Layer Single Sided, Widescreen

Disc 2:
Languages: English, Mandarin, Korean
Subtitles: English, Mandarin, Korean
DVD 9 Dual Layer Single Sided, Full Screen

BONUS FEATURES

DISC ONE:
-Two versions of the Film
-Disney's Enhanced Home Theater Mix
-Audio Commentary (Don Hahn, Roger Allenrs, Rob Menkoff)
-Grasslands
-Tree Of Life
-Jung
-Elephant Graveyard

DISC TWO
-Timon and Pumbaa's Virtual Safari
-Story Journey
-Film "
-Stage "
-Music "
-Animal "
-Non-journey Elements

It also comes with a cap. It's black, it's a bit tight for my noggin. The front has a colored Young Simba looking mischievous with the words "I Can't Wait..." next to him. The back says "To Be King!" The Right part of the cap has a barely readable "The Lion King 2-Disc Special Edition" Logo, with text next to it going "Own it ON ORIGINAL Video & Disney DVD".

The image of Simba isn't anything to write home about. It uses three or four simple flat colors and isn't rendered very well. Hopefully, this isn't the cap that'll be bundled with the R1.

More to come!
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 07, 2003 at 12:49 PM
Decided to check out the Region 3 version of Lion King. Posted my initial findings here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=16696)
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 07, 2003 at 01:03 PM
Intertior contains: 2 DVDs, one insert with chapter index, and an ad for Disney on Ice.

DISC ONE:

Theatrical and Special Edition versions are intact. Kinda strange, there's no way of picking which version to watch except by going to the languages section. Widescreen is intact :)

As far as the bonuses go, here's what I found inside:

TREE OF LIFE
- "Circle of Life" Video with Disney Stars
- Sing-Along Track

GRASSLANDS
- Making of "Morning Report"
- Personality Profile Game

JUNGLE
- Grab-A-Grub
- Sound Sensations

ELEPHANT GRAVEYARD (Deleted Scenes)
- Bug Football
- Hakuna Matata
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight

DISC TWO PREVIEW

DISC TWO

It's hard to put everything down here, because a lot of the features overlap in sections. And, trust me, there are a LOT of them here. I'll just give the gist of the disc.

There are two main sections, the journey elements and non-journey elements. The journey elements include STORY, FILM, STAGE, MUSIC, ANIMALS, and the VIRTUAL SAFARI. Clicking on one will bring you to a list of featurettes that can be watched either individually, or as a complete "journey" - except for the VIRTUAL SAFARI, which is basically an interactive tour/game with Timon and Pumbaa as guides.

In the non-Journey elements, you choose among a bunch of continents, and are shown several features (most of them, i believe, can be found in the journey), including galleries.

It's a bit of a mess. With all these features overlapping you can't tell if you've missed one or not. Still, there seems to be a lot to check out.

Please note, I haven't seen the DVDs in their entirety. I'm just basing my findings on the menus, and what little I've seen already. I cannot give assurance that everything I put down here is intact. So far so good, though.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: teemto on Oct 07, 2003 at 02:35 PM
hmmm... sounds pretty close... sana we have a nicer cap... :>
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: mission-x on Oct 07, 2003 at 03:16 PM
OKs na yan libre naman.  Beggars cant be choosers.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 08, 2003 at 10:07 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

Going for P750.  ;)
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 08, 2003 at 04:09 PM
;D ;D ;D

Going for P750.  ;)

Oops! Thanks Morpheous. I've updated my post above
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: tofi on Oct 08, 2003 at 05:37 PM

Hope we can get the R1 version on Friday for a nice weekend!
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: viper on Oct 08, 2003 at 10:44 PM
I was called to an impromptu meeting in Viva today and they explained what happened. The R1 sets arrived last week and have been stuck in a warehouse ever since. The strange thing is, customs allowed the R3 sets  through without a problem. Apparently, the officials in charge were actually aware of the difference in value between the 2 versions. "Mainit sa mata yung packaging" was how the the R1 release was described.

The good news (sort of) is that the Amaray-cased R3 sets will be in stores by tomorrow. Retail is the usual P750. I saw them today but couldn't tell from the labels if the features were intact. If you can't wait, you may want to consider this release as an alternative purchase.

Viva should have brought in the R1s first, had it released by customs and release it to the market. Then after a few weeks, bring in the cheaper version para walang point of comparison yung mga mukhang PPPP sa customs.  >:(  >:(  >:(

Naging peligroso tuloy yung Finding Nemo later this year!  :( :( :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 08, 2003 at 11:33 PM

Any news on the R1 version of Lion King that's being held by customs ? May pagasa pa ba yon ? Grabe pa naman customs when they are hot on a shipment, pahihirapan ka talaga at hahanapan ng butas  >:( so that they can make things harder for you and then force you to make "lagay" para lang malabas yung shipment !

I am not complaining but merely asking if meron new update.  I do understand that sometimes things like these happen  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 09, 2003 at 10:13 PM
Bad news guys. Got another update from Viva. Looks like the Customs issue is far from resolved. Best estimate they can give me is next Thursday. Arrgh. Mukhang iniipit talaga.

They were very apologetic. I got the impression that the whole debacle was stressing them out, so I told them to just send me updates over the next several days.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 09, 2003 at 10:28 PM
Yikes grabe talaga :-[

Is there a difference ba between the R1 & R3 version ?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: daigoro on Oct 09, 2003 at 10:48 PM
the difference between the r3 and r1 lion king is mainly in the packaging. the r1 comes in a cardboard slipcase like the beauty and the beast r1 & die another day r1. the features are pretty much the same.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: silhouette on Oct 10, 2003 at 08:58 AM
naman, naman!!!  grrr!!!!!!!
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:17 AM
firewired : Is it okay lang ba for me to get nalang the R3 version or is it against the rule to back out of the R1 because of this bulilyaso with customs ?

Anything will do for me kaya lang kasi i want to get na my copy before i end up having nothing if this thing with customs worstens.

Yan customs is one part of gov't na mahirap ayusin, daming kurakot dyan eh  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:21 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

diver - hirap talaga mamili.  Pricing difference din kasi but the R1 looks really really great with it's packaging.  Maiisip mo tuloy, kung yung great packaging for the R1 is enough reason for you not to save the P450 bucks that you save if you buy the R3.  ;)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:43 AM
M°RpHeÖuS : Ganyan exactly yung iniisip ko.  Lumalabas na worth 450 yung cardboard slipcase nung Lion King - is it worth it?

Pero kung gagastos ka na rin lang and you will have to live with your Lion King DVD for a long time why not add 450 para totally satisfied ka na sa product and also if you have the Beauty and the Beast R1 with the same cardboard slipcase it would look really nice kung ganun rin yung Lion King and the other Platinum series that will come out later.  Yun yung consideration ko gusto ko pareho sila ng Beaty and the Beast ko.  ;D

Snow White did not came with the same cardboard slipcase right? Sayang.  :-[
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:47 AM
Its fine with me kung ma-delay for another week as long as makarating sa akin yung dvd...  ???
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:55 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

Mr. Big Boy - sakto!!  Okey na reason yung naisip mo ha!  Thanks.  I guess I rather wait na lang for the R1  ;)
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: gaol on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:29 PM
I got the R3 version with bonus cap last Tuesday ( I forgot about the R1 promo here, and when I saw the R3 version at Astro, I thought this was the same as the promo, well, anyway...)

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this. At the end of the additional song "Morning Report" in the Special Edition version,  there's a second or two where the voice/sound goes out (and you can see that the characters are supposed to be saying some thing). I suspect this is where the transition from the inserted scene into the original film happens.

Anyone else with this problem?

GAOL
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 10, 2003 at 01:31 PM
You're under no obligation to keep your R1 preorder if you'd rather shift to the R3 version. PinoyDVD merely facilitates these promos for distributors and retailers like Astrovision. Just let us know in advance if you'd rather pull out your reservation.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Jett on Oct 10, 2003 at 02:01 PM
firewired, which Astrovision branch can the R1 preorders be claimed? I've been thinking of preording but I can only get it from the Glorietta branch.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 10, 2003 at 02:13 PM
bro, any astro branch will do as long as you specify it along with your order.  :)

I will claim my preordered dvd at glorietta.   ;)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: silhouette on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:03 PM
guys,

i'm just not sure how true, but as per the counter person in glorietta (who happens to be the CP before at mega) i can already pick up the R1 tomorrow.  
will drop by astro glo tomorrow to get my copy.  sana meron na nga.

btw, got my matrix @ P100 off due to SMART promo.  wawieee!!!!!

silhouette
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 10, 2003 at 09:35 PM
I got the R3 version with bonus cap last Tuesday ( I forgot about the R1 promo here, and when I saw the R3 version at Astro, I thought this was the same as the promo, well, anyway...)

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this. At the end of the additional song "Morning Report" in the Special Edition version,  there's a second or two where the voice/sound goes out (and you can see that the characters are supposed to be saying some thing). I suspect this is where the transition from the inserted scene into the original film happens.

Anyone else with this problem?

GAOL


Yup, got it in my r3 version, too. Even in the theatrical version. Plays a lot like a layer change. Wonder if the R1 has that hiccup, too.

UPDATE: Searched the net, and found this (http://www.totaldvd.net/cgi-bin/dvdreviews.php?reviewid=9980) site, saying the DVD's layer change is at that very spot. Says it's seamless, though, so maybe the R1 has a better transition.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Oct 11, 2003 at 09:50 AM
Yup, got it in my r3 version, too. Even in the theatrical version. Plays a lot like a layer change. Wonder if the R1 has that hiccup, too.

UPDATE: Searched the net, and found this (http://www.totaldvd.net/cgi-bin/dvdreviews.php?reviewid=9980) site, saying the DVD's layer change is at that very spot. Says it's seamless, though, so maybe the R1 has a better transition.

On my R1, there's a slight pause immediately after the song, when Zazu lands on the ground, before Mufasa says "That's very good" and the groundhog pops up from the ground. No apparently missing sound/dialogue from the change.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: CrUzSACK on Oct 11, 2003 at 12:02 PM
Ditto. Oh, ours is R1 too.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: Gideon on Oct 11, 2003 at 03:44 PM
Got the R3 too.  The features are almost same as the R1, so I'd go for the R3.  Ever wonder what kind of cap the P1200 R1 copy will look like?

I got the R3 version with bonus cap last Tuesday ( I forgot about the R1 promo here, and when I saw the R3 version at Astro, I thought this was the same as the promo, well, anyway...)

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this. At the end of the additional song "Morning Report" in the Special Edition version,  there's a second or two where the voice/sound goes out (and you can see that the characters are supposed to be saying some thing). I suspect this is where the transition from the inserted scene into the original film happens.

Anyone else with this problem?

GAOL

Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Geoffrey on Oct 11, 2003 at 04:43 PM
guys,

i'm just not sure how true, but as per the counter person in glorietta (who happens to be the CP before at mega) i can already pick up the R1 tomorrow.  
will drop by astro glo tomorrow to get my copy.  sana meron na nga.

btw, got my matrix @ P100 off due to SMART promo.  wawieee!!!!!

silhouette

Hi Silhouette,

Were you able to get your R1 copy? Available na ba for pick-up sa Astro?

Geoffrey
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Great Buys on Oct 13, 2003 at 06:58 AM
I got my R3 copy at Video City SM Centerpoint. P750 lang with free cap pa.

Takbo na kayo, baka maubos.  8)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 13, 2003 at 10:13 AM
guys,

i'm just not sure how true, but as per the counter person in glorietta (who happens to be the CP before at mega) i can already pick up the R1 tomorrow.  
will drop by astro glo tomorrow to get my copy.  sana meron na nga.

btw, got my matrix @ P100 off due to SMART promo.  wawieee!!!!!

silhouette

silhouette, where you able to pick up the dvd at astro glorietta? I could go there na kung available na.  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 14, 2003 at 01:55 PM
just passed by this lunch at Astro Glo, and they said wla  pa yung pre-orders....  :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: silhouette on Oct 15, 2003 at 09:27 AM
Sorry for the late reply guys.   Sad to say wala pa rin.  My kid is already waiting for it.  

I'm still waiting,  sana dumating na before the week ends...

silhouette
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: ryu on Oct 15, 2003 at 12:21 PM
Went to ATC to buy R3 lion King for my friend. Ubos..
Last weekend lang madami.

Hmmm.
Talagang mabili ito ah.  :)
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: galahad on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:01 PM
Went to ATC to buy R3 lion King for my friend. Ubos..
Last weekend lang madami.

Hmmm.
Talagang mabili ito ah.  :)

meron pa sa Astro Glo... saw it yesterday.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Geoffrey on Oct 15, 2003 at 01:21 PM

I went yesterday to Astro-Megamall and it looks like they are not sure kung kailan marerelease yung R1. No definite date pa raw sabi nung taga-astro :'(

Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 15, 2003 at 07:39 PM
Got official word from Viva that tomorrow's release is in jeopardy. This time it's a VRB problem regarding the importation of R1 titles. Apparently, Viva's local license only allows for R3 imports hence they're not allowed to sell R1 titles. Something like that. They're holding off on a committed delivery date until they can fix everything. Hopefully that doesn't take too long.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: mongaddi on Oct 15, 2003 at 07:52 PM
so besides the languages, ano ang main difference between the R1? thanks!
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: MultipleAngles on Oct 15, 2003 at 09:25 PM
You can try other retailers, too. I saw some in Landmark's audio department.

One feature I didn't find in the R3 is the Making Of featurette of the new "Circle of Life" music video. Unless you're a fan of Disney's newest stars, it's no big loss.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 16, 2003 at 09:54 AM
thanks sire firewired. i was asking the people from astro and they cant tell also when the dvds would arrive.  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: lmwl on Oct 16, 2003 at 01:17 PM
oi, tulong naman....

nag-email ako ng preorder para dito sa lion king two days ago (October 14), at about 10:15 pm pero hanggang ngaun wala pa rin akong natatanggap na confirmation.  Umabot pa kaya dun sa deadline ung preorder ko?

thanks,

lmwl
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 16, 2003 at 01:24 PM
what i know is last Oct. 3 lang yung pre-order. that is what was stated on my confirmation email.

you may want to email bro firewired to confirm this.   :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: lmwl on Oct 16, 2003 at 01:52 PM
what i know is last Oct. 3 lang yung pre-order. that is what was stated on my confirmation email.

you may want to email bro firewired to confirm this.   :)

ganun ba? sabi kasi dun sa thread na Lion King Region 1: Preorder Promo (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=29;action=display;threadid=16466) 'Promo ends October 14, at 12 Midnight' tsaka 'No pre-orders will be accepted after October 14'....so, baka na-extend na....
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: temmy on Oct 16, 2003 at 02:55 PM
Is there a possibility that this release would not push through?  ???
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: hubes on Oct 16, 2003 at 03:22 PM
I saw in SM City branch of Video City this morning Lion King R3 selling 900. Di ba 750 lang dati?  >:(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Geoffrey on Oct 16, 2003 at 03:27 PM
Got official word from Viva that tomorrow's release is in jeopardy. This time it's a VRB problem regarding the importation of R1 titles. Apparently, Viva's local license only allows for R3 imports hence they're not allowed to sell R1 titles. Something like that. They're holding off on a committed delivery date until they can fix everything. Hopefully that doesn't take too long.

Ito talaga problema ng gobyerno madaming red tape, kung hindi sa customs, sa VRB na naman. No wonder mas mabilis ang bentahan ng mga Abus kaysa legitimate DVD distributors >:(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Gideon on Oct 17, 2003 at 12:53 PM
I saw in SM City branch of Video City this morning Lion King R3 selling 900. Di ba 750 lang dati?  >:(

P750 lang, may kasama pang cap kung early bird.  P900 would be highway robbery.  But I have checked at video outlets at Megamall and I can't find DVD copies.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Rnold on Oct 20, 2003 at 04:08 PM
hi, any update on when the R1's will be available sa Astrovision?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: silhouette on Oct 21, 2003 at 08:46 AM
i'm still waiting...
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Baluts on Oct 21, 2003 at 11:53 PM
medyo matagal na to. bakit hindi nalang tyo diretsohin kung magkakaron pa o hindi? marami kasi ang nadidisapoint.  >:(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 22, 2003 at 06:09 AM
As per update from Viva, they are still committed to delivering Lion King R1 before end of October. No specific date was given though, so your guess is as good as mine.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 22, 2003 at 10:57 AM
It's really disapointing, nakakawala na ng gana.  >:(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 22, 2003 at 02:00 PM
Just got a text from the Buena Vista head in Viva -- Lion King R1 was finally released by Customs and the VRB yesterday. Viva will definitely be able to start delivering to retail outlets. I'm trying to get a date as to when copies will be available in Astro so standby for updates.  
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: cowboy x on Oct 22, 2003 at 03:24 PM
My mistake. forgot to put the word "not" allowed to sell R1 titles. again, how was Viva able to "convince" Customs and the VRB to allow it to sell R1 titles?  ???
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 22, 2003 at 05:40 PM
finally!!!  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 23, 2003 at 05:09 PM
finally!!!  ;D

Hirap umasa ulit.  Hope the DVD would finally be release this time.

Dapat nasa stores na ngayon diba?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 23, 2003 at 05:46 PM
No word yet on the delivery schedule. I'm still waiting for a call from Viva.
Title: Re:Lion King Region 3
Post by: teemto on Oct 24, 2003 at 04:54 PM
High praises for Viva all-round for this stunning R3 release.. I just found my copy... actually, a friend found it for me... at Cinderella of all places! This is a great R3 package, with a cool 2-disc amaray case and inserts to go with it! I'm very impressed... More value than R1, definitely! Hope we can expect more like this from Viva... esp. with Finding Nemo just around the corner...
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 24, 2003 at 07:44 PM
Just got another update from Viva. The DVDs are now "safely" in their warehouse. Deliveries should start after the weekend.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 24, 2003 at 10:14 PM
    Dapat may additional give away yung mga nag-pre order nitong R1 kahit man lang poster for waiting and standing by their orders kahit na di naka-tupad Viva sa commitment nila.

 ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mrs. T on Oct 25, 2003 at 03:12 AM
   Dapat may additional give away yung mga nag-pre order nitong R1 kahit man lang poster for waiting and standing by their orders kahit na di naka-tupad Viva sa commitment nila.

 ;D

Or maybe a small rebate or even a coupon for your next purchase...
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: pioneer on Oct 26, 2003 at 02:51 PM
ATTENTION !!!

The DVD is already available na. I got mine na sa Astrovision SM City North EDSA.  8)

Teka, papano na yun raffle?  ???
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 26, 2003 at 03:04 PM
Yes, we can now proceed with the raffle. The only thing we will require from the 2 winners as per Viva's instructions is proof that they've paid for the Lion King R1 DVD. We'll contact the winners directly, ask them to fax in their invoice, then make the announcements here in PinoyDVD.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Steel on Oct 27, 2003 at 08:26 AM
This still comes with a cap, right?  Cause in my rush to pay for my copy, I forgot to ask for my cap.

Also, is the cap of the R1 same with that of the R3?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: pioneer on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:46 AM
This still comes with a cap, right?  Cause in my rush to pay for my copy, I forgot to ask for my cap.

Also, is the cap of the R1 same with that of the R3?
Yup, it's tha same. Me cap yang kasama dude.  8)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Rnold on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:48 AM
available na ba yun r1 in all astrovision branches? i checked last saturday afternoon, la pa daw eh :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: patupup on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:55 AM
available na ba yun r1 in all astrovision branches? i checked last saturday afternoon, la pa daw eh :(
just called Astro Robinsons Place Ermita to confirm my order.  They said the R1 DVD is already there, pero wala pa ung cap.  Kasi di pa raw dini-deliver sa kanila ng VIVA.

mukhang mas maaga ko pa makukuha ung T3... :(  Hopefully sure na ung tomorrow, together with the T3 action figures..  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 27, 2003 at 12:18 PM
     How about sa Megamall branch? Available na kaya yung R1 and yung cap?  Anybody knows?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: mk on Oct 27, 2003 at 12:48 PM
Same question here? Astro Glorieta, meron na kaya anyone?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: odl on Oct 27, 2003 at 12:52 PM
Got my copy already from AstroPlus Podium plus the cap.
Can't wait to go home and watch it with my son.  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Steel on Oct 27, 2003 at 12:54 PM
Yup, it's tha same. Me cap yang kasama dude.  8)

Thanks for the info pioneer and patupup.  I'll go back for my cap this weekend.  Sayang din yun.   ;)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: daigoro on Oct 27, 2003 at 10:54 PM
got mine also sans cap. astro people claimed that it was only for the r3. please confirm
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:00 PM

Naku ha, they said it will come with a cap so they owe you a cap daigoro so make them singgil.

Di ba in the email notification it says there na it comes with a cap  :)

Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: pioneer on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:38 PM
got mine also sans cap. astro people claimed that it was only for the r3. please confirm
I got my R1 dvd WITH A CAP at Astro SM North EDSA. Pareho kami ni esi. 8)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: siriusblack on Oct 28, 2003 at 07:49 AM
also got my R1 with the free cap, ASTRO SM Manila naman.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Steel on Oct 28, 2003 at 09:06 AM
Further clarification please.  Caps for the R1 are available only for the first 200 placed preorders, right?  So this means that not everyone who purchases the R1 is supposed to get a free cap?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 28, 2003 at 10:33 AM
Based on the preorders, everyone should still be able to claim a cap. Am meeting with Viva again later so I'll clarify the matter. As far as I know though, there's enough for everyone.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 28, 2003 at 10:50 AM
hmm.... ill wait na lang for further notice to get my dvd.

anyone who already got their pre orders at astro glo?
 :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: JhunDV on Oct 28, 2003 at 10:55 AM
just called Astro Glorietta, they said R1 Lion King is now available with the cap.  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: patupup on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:04 AM
just called ASTROVISION Rob Place Ermita, and said baka raw next week pa ung cap.

Masama pa nito, pati ung T3 action figures, wala rin daw!  >:(

Kakainis!!!  This branch really s__ks! :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: pioneer on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:20 AM
Don't worry much sa cap. It's not that spectacular naman.  8)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:21 AM
just called ASTROVISION Rob Place Ermita, and said baka raw next week pa ung cap.

Masama pa nito, pati ung T3 action figures, wala rin daw!  >:(

Kakainis!!!  This branch really s__ks! :(


    Sobra na yan!  Gross inefficiency na talaga yan, sobrang delay na nga yung Lion King R1 pre-order na delay pa rin yung cap?  Don't tell me na hold rin sa customs at VRB yung cap.  Wow galing naman talaga!

     Pioneer it's not about the cap naman eh, yung nakakainis yung nag-commit sila tapos lagi ganyan di lang ito yung case na ganito sa mga promos nila.

 ;D >:( ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:22 AM
thanks a lot bro JhunDV! seems I have to get my copies na...  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: patupup on Oct 28, 2003 at 11:26 AM
Don't worry much sa cap. It's not that spectacular naman.  8)
hi sir pioneer! long time no hear!  :D

yup, you're right,  ganito rin sabi ni siriusblack..
kaso naiinis ako kasi plano ko once lang ako pupunta dun to get everything (including T3 w/ action fig)...  Kaso parang bitin na bitin na ako, knowing na ung ibang branch ng ASTRO, meron na... parang napag iwanan ng panahon itong Rob place branch e!  :'(

anyway, nice to hear from you again! keep in touch bro!  :D

Thanks!  ;)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: JhunDV on Oct 28, 2003 at 12:40 PM
thanks a lot bro JhunDV! seems I have to get my copies na...  :)

You're welcome, bro. galahad.  :)

Got my own copy na kaya lang yung T3 wala pa yung toys kaya di ko muna kinuha. Sabi raw ng Magna to-follow within this week.  :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: av_phile on Oct 28, 2003 at 12:57 PM
Just got the R1 Lion King from Astro last Sunday.  No more caps. :(

Previously got R1 LOTR 1 & 2.  Is this a trend or just a fluke?  R1s with VRB seal?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:23 PM
Was able to get my copy of Lion King R1 today with the cap pero WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA bat ganoon , the cap that came with the R3 was embroidered yung design ito parang sticker na pinalancha... the design is just like those shirts that you buy with designs that you can't iron otherwise didikit sa iron.

Actually, the girl said walang kasamang cap yung Lion King R1 unlike the R3 so I showed her my preorder email and after she read the email she showed me a cap na lion king pero nde daw kasama yun ng disc talaga  pero since nakalagay sa email that it goes with a cap ... eh di she gave me one :)  But I told her if iba yung cap for the R1, I'll return the cap that she gave me and have it changed with the rightful cap that goes with the R1 and she said sure ma'am :)

To all those who got caps, ganon din ba the design of your cap... parang sticker thing lang or is it embroidered ?

Thanks

Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:31 PM
sis diver, san branch mo kinuha yung pre order mo?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: pioneer on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:32 PM
To all those who got caps, ganon din ba the design of your cap... parang sticker thing lang or is it embroidered ?

Thanks
Yup, low quality yun dating. O well....pinoy nga. Imagine mas maganda yun cap daw nung R3 e mas mura yun. What a rip-off as far as the cap is concerned. :P
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 28, 2003 at 02:36 PM
sis diver, san branch mo kinuha yung pre order mo?

Sa ever reliable at super babait na staff na Astrovision ATC :)

Kaya doon sa mga hindi pa kumukha ng Lion King nila better get your copies na kasi baka maubusan pa kayo ng caps and BRING your preorder emails para bigger chances of getting your caps.

Good Luck !!
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Gideon on Oct 28, 2003 at 03:43 PM
Was able to get my copy of Lion King R1 today with the cap pero WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA bat ganoon , the cap that came with the R3 was embroidered yung design ito parang sticker na pinalancha... the design is just like those shirts that you buy with designs that you can't iron otherwise didikit sa iron.

Actually, the girl said walang kasamang cap yung Lion King R1 unlike the R3 so I showed her my preorder email and after she read the email she showed me a cap na lion king pero nde daw kasama yun ng disc talaga  pero since nakalagay sa email that it goes with a cap ... eh di she gave me one :)  But I told her if iba yung cap for the R1, I'll return the cap that she gave me and have it changed with the rightful cap that goes with the R1 and she said sure ma'am :)

To all those who got caps, ganon din ba the design of your cap... parang sticker thing lang or is it embroidered ?

Thanks



Yup, ganun din ang quality ng cap ng R3 na copy.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Gideon on Oct 28, 2003 at 03:45 PM
I have seen the R1 DVD copy.  Halos parehas lang pala ng special features.  

Ang pinagka-iba lang halos ay yung box at matinding sound DTS and THX.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:14 PM
I saw the R1 and R3 caps. They're very similar, but the R3 version looks cheaper and has that, smooth nylon finish that's common to giveaway caps. The R1 cap looks better because it's made out of sturdy, cotton material.

Images aren't embroidered on both caps.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Stoned Wall on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:16 PM
Got my copy in Astro Plus (Podium) with free cap. I agree the cap quality sucks but still, its a freebie, so don't really expect that much.

Based on experience, Astro Plus is more knowledgeable about promos, updated and very accommodating compared to their sister branch in Megamall.  Hope the people from Astro takes this as a constructive criticism to improve on their service.  Peace man!  8)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:22 PM
    Just came from Megamall to get my Lion King copy.  Incase you haven't seen it yet the AstroVision branch in Megamall is now AstroPlus.  In fairness, I always get my pre-orders from this branch and very accommodating sila and in the contrary yung Podium branch nga ang mabagal service maybe because it's much bigger and relatively undermanned.

Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:29 PM
I saw the R1 and R3 caps. They're very similar, but the R3 version looks cheaper and has that, smooth nylon finish that's common to giveaway caps. The R1 cap looks better because it's made out of sturdy, cotton material.

Images aren't embroidered on both caps.

At least medyo consolation na pala yung cap na nakuha ko kasi it's not the smooth nylon looking finish that you mentioned.

Thanks for the info :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: av_phile on Oct 29, 2003 at 09:02 AM
Has anyone noted the difference between the 5.1 audio mix and the Enhanced Home Theater mix of the Lion King?  I haven't thorougly explored this yet but cursory A B comparison revealed there is more rear bass, volume and detail in the Enhanced HT mix than the standard 5.1 mix.  
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: galahad on Oct 29, 2003 at 01:37 PM
Got na my order at Astro Glo..  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: voj on Oct 29, 2003 at 05:30 PM
I claimed my Lion King R1 (with the cap) at Astroplus Podium.  Does that mean I'm included already in the raffle? Or do I have to do something?


voj
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Oct 30, 2003 at 07:50 AM
Yes, everyone who preordered is included in the raffle. Each one is assigned a unique entry number. Winners will be contacted via e-mail/PM/cellphone and be asked for proof of purchase. Once that's settled, we'll make the official announcements.

FYI, we're using random.org (http://www.random.org) to select the winners.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: wcvmorasa on Nov 01, 2003 at 01:50 PM
I have a problem with my LK R1.. seems that at the chapter change after the Morning Report it goes back to the menu.  ??? Even when I just fast forward, it still does this. anyone else has this same problem?

/0328H
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: MultipleAngles on Nov 02, 2003 at 10:02 AM
I have a problem with my LK R1.. seems that at the chapter change after the Morning Report it goes back to the menu.  ??? Even when I just fast forward, it still does this. anyone else has this same problem?

/0328H

The one I bought seems to work fine. When you say chapter change, do you mean after the scene or after the song? The layer change of the DVD happens right after the song, so there might be something wrong physically with the disc.

Have you tried:
1) Playing the theatrical version?
2) Playing the DVD on another player?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: pioneer on Nov 03, 2003 at 10:56 AM
I have a problem with my LK R1.. seems that at the chapter change after the Morning Report it goes back to the menu.  ??? Even when I just fast forward, it still does this. anyone else has this same problem?

/0328H
Yun sa akin on that same part, it stops for 1 second tapos tumutuloy. Yun picture nun ay yun nakahiga yun ibon pagkatapos siyang banggain ni simba...right? My friend also had the same problem.  :(
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Nov 03, 2003 at 11:25 AM
A possible explanation:

If you play the extended cut of the film, The disc detours to a separate chapter at the start of the "Morning Report" musical number. It's possible that this segment is on a separate layer. After the number, the disc automatically returns to the main film causing certain players to pause while it "seeks" out the original branching point.

On newer players, this delay is probably less noticeable.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Steel on Nov 03, 2003 at 02:57 PM
I finally got my cap!  Yay!!!  Aside from the print, the cap is of good quality.   ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: wcvmorasa on Nov 05, 2003 at 09:02 AM
The one I bought seems to work fine. When you say chapter change, do you mean after the scene or after the song? The layer change of the DVD happens right after the song, so there might be something wrong physically with the disc.

Have you tried:
1) Playing the theatrical version?
2) Playing the DVD on another player?

There's a theatrical Version? on the same disc? dang.. Ibetter start checking these things.. just in case, how do I get to the original theatrical version, thanks :D

I tried it with other a sony player and seems to pause a little bit right right after the morning report song and before the ground hog comes in and says his lines..

Thanks for the heads up.

/0329H
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: downtown on Nov 05, 2003 at 07:25 PM
when are the winners for the raffle going to be announced?
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Nov 05, 2003 at 09:41 PM
We waited a bit to give people who preordered time to pick-up their copies. The winners have already been selected. We'll make the announcements tomorrow morning.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Nov 06, 2003 at 10:31 AM
First winner is posted here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=29;action=display;threadid=16466;start=new;boardseen=1). We're still waiting for confirmation from our second winner.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: diver on Nov 06, 2003 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations Steel !!!! Swerte swerte ah  :) Balato naman dyan o  ;D

Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Nov 06, 2003 at 12:39 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

Congrats Steel for winning the DVD!!!  ;)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: firewired on Nov 06, 2003 at 01:58 PM
Our second winner just checked in. Congratulations jimmylr!
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Nov 06, 2003 at 02:26 PM
Congratulations to both of you Steel and JimmyJr!!!  Lucky lucky guys!

From what branch did you guys got your Lion King DVDs?

 ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Steel on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:22 AM
Thank you!  Thank you!  ;D

I'd like to thank my parents, for taking me to my first movie and thus ensuring my addiction to film forever...   ;D  Haha!  This feels just like the academy awards.   ;D

Thanks Diver, Morph and Mr. Big Boy for the greets!   ;D

Oh, Mr. Big Boy, I got my copy at Astro ATC.   ;)

Congratulations also to jimmylr!   :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: jimmylr on Nov 07, 2003 at 09:57 AM
I can't believe it! Actually, When I received the phone call of Firewired, I thought that it was just a joke. Everything was unexpected. Whoa! So much of the drama.  ;D ;D

First I wanna thank random.org  (http://random.org)for choosing me, also VIVA, the Pinoydvd, especially Firewired and and my co awardee este other winner Steel. ;)

BTW lastly before I forget.... also to Mr. Big Boy.

I got my copy at AstroPlus-The Podium

Whew. :D ;D :D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: Mr. Big Boy on Nov 07, 2003 at 12:16 PM
     Hi, guys you forgot to share your award to us, your co-nominees who are also as deserving.

     I would also like to thank the Academy na rin kahit di ako pinili.

 ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: av_phile on Nov 25, 2003 at 09:35 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed this R1 Platinum edition, one of the few.  The soundtrack is gorgeous, especially the special home theater mix, the surrounds are very active.  Looks like they mastered those channels with greater range like DTS, even on DD,  as you can feel the bass from behind.  A great showcase DVD.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: sweetam on Dec 22, 2003 at 11:14 AM
Just bought one last saturday from the Video City Stall (inside Glorietta, near QP), I asked for a discount and guess what, they gave me a 5% discount plus an ice age gift pack (bonnet, t-shirt and pillow).  ;D
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: ThePatriot on Dec 23, 2003 at 07:40 AM
Just bought one last saturday from the Video City Stall (inside Glorietta, near QP), I asked for a discount and guess what, they gave me a 5% discount plus an ice age gift pack (bonnet, t-shirt and pillow).  ;D

whoa! nice deal! congrats brod sweetam ...  :)
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: drojan on Dec 27, 2003 at 06:22 PM
would anyone know if they are still selling this anywhere around the southside of metro manila like alabang town center, festival, etc..?

i finally have money to buy but i couldnt find it anywhere na.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: L O R D on Dec 27, 2003 at 09:36 PM
would anyone know if they are still selling this anywhere around the southside of metro manila like alabang town center, festival, etc..?

i finally have money to buy but i couldnt find it anywhere na.

Hi bro,

I just saw a couple of copies at VIdeo City SM SOuthmall.
Good luck.
Title: Re:Sponsored: Lion King Platinum Region 1
Post by: drojan on Dec 28, 2003 at 03:00 PM
thanx man! ill go check it out  :)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: techdude on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:34 PM
This has been re-released locally. Surprised since this is one of the titles that Disney has returned to the vault and not scheduled for release for a few more years...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: juanch on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:10 PM
This has been re-released locally. Surprised since this is one of the titles that Disney has returned to the vault and not scheduled for release for a few more years...

OM! How much sir?
I gotta have this
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: DVD_Freak on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Is it possible that Viva has its own master copy and have the resources to print copies at will?
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM
No, Viva does not press Disney and Fox titles locally. Those discs are imported, the jackets are local, though.

When Disney titles go "on moratorium," that usually just refers to their distribution in the United States. Pinocchio was long on moratorium already (since its 2000 "Gold Edition" R1 release) when it was released on R2 and R3 in a Lowry-remastered "Special Edition" in 2003.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: techdude on Nov 14, 2008 at 01:27 AM
OM! How much sir?
I gotta have this
299.  Also re-issued - Lion King 1 1/2 (relabeled as 3) and Lion King 2: Simba's Pride.  Also 299 each.   And in a boxset for all three -1200 pesos.

When Disney titles go "on moratorium," that usually just refers to their distribution in the United States. Pinocchio was long on moratorium already (since its 2000 "Gold Edition" R1 release) when it was released on R2 and R3 in a Lowry-remastered "Special Edition" in 2003.
But most of the times, it's global.  And you wouldn't expect it to be reissued in a third-world country like ours.  Or maybe, it is because we are a third-world country that Disney didn't enforce it...or was it issued without Disney knowing it...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: r_Y_@_n on Nov 14, 2008 at 01:45 AM
is this a double disc as well, same as the R1 platinum edition? i've been looking for a copy of this for the longest time. i'd prefer the R1 version but this would do.  :D  any feedback will be greatly appreciated. TIA!  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: techdude on Nov 14, 2008 at 02:06 AM
is this a double disc as well, same as the R1 platinum edition? i've been looking for a copy of this for the longest time. i'd prefer the R1 version but this would do.  :D  any feedback will be greatly appreciated. TIA!  ;)
Yes, it's two-discs.  At that price and given that it's OOP virtually everywhere except the Philippines, it's a steal...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: r_Y_@_n on Nov 14, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Yes, it's two-discs.  At that price and given that it's OOP virtually everywhere except the Philippines, it's a steal...

thanks for the reply sir!   ;)  will definitely get a copy this weekend. does it have a slipcase as well? just hoping...  :-[

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: techdude on Nov 14, 2008 at 11:37 AM
thanks for the reply sir!   ;)  will definitely get a copy this weekend. does it have a slipcase as well? just hoping...  :-[

 :D :D :D
None, unless you opt for the boxset trilogy where you are paying 303 pesos for the cardboard box alone. (1,200 - 897).
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Moks007 on Nov 14, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Wow these I wanna get for sure :)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Aberforth777 on Nov 14, 2008 at 01:13 PM
finally, tagal ko na naghahanap nito :D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 14, 2008 at 07:06 PM
sayang I should have visited my suking Video Store had I known mayron na nito, di bale bukas bili ako  ;D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 14, 2008 at 11:02 PM
But most of the times, it's global.  And you wouldn't expect it to be reissued in a third-world country like ours.  Or maybe, it is because we are a third-world country that Disney didn't enforce it...or was it issued without Disney knowing it...

If they still import their discs, there's no way the parent company doesn't know about it. Unless they've started pressing Disney discs locally?

Firewired, any official word from Viva if they're already pressing any Fox/Disney titles locally?

But yeah, you really don't expect to see a "special" title that's out of print in the States to be available here. I remembered Pinocchio since I was looking to order it online, and saw it was on moratorium. I was so surprised to see the "special edition" on sale here a few months after I tried to buy the R1, and to see that the R3 had new features not available on the out-of-print R1 release.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: r_Y_@_n on Nov 15, 2008 at 04:51 AM
None, unless you opt for the boxset trilogy where you are paying 303 pesos for the cardboard box alone. (1,200 - 897).

thanks sir! i'd keep away from the trilogy since i already have R1 lion king 1 1/2. wont spend that much either for a cardboard box.  :D

by the way, its quite weird, saw these titles at astro SM bicutan and its priced at P350@...  ???
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: juanch on Nov 15, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Went all around Glorietta, Greenbelt, Landmark, SM Makati yesterday.

And I couldn't find it anywhere!!!  :'( Only the box set was available.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: techdude on Nov 15, 2008 at 11:28 AM
If they still import their discs, there's no way the parent company doesn't know about it. Unless they've started pressing Disney discs locally?
That would depend on whether their copyright agreement with Disney is a per title basis or per piece basis.  If it's a per title basis, then Viva could replicate these with their foreign disc replicator partner without Disney knowing about this.  But if it's a per disc basis then Viva will have to report the number sold and Disney will know, unless they report it as a lumpsum... 

BTW, the disc look imported, similar to previous R3 Disney titles with the Disney logo in the inner rim...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 15, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Went to Trinoma (Astro, Odyssey & Landmark) did not see this title  :(
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Ashburndaride on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:35 AM
I've seen 3 copies of Lion King (single) at a Viva Booth near Glorietta cinemas, Priced at Php450 Buy 1 Take 1 ;)

Happy Hunting!
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:40 AM
BTW, the disc look imported, similar to previous R3 Disney titles with the Disney logo in the inner rim...

With the scarcity of this in stores, my current guess is: it's leftover stock of the old release they found in their warehouse. Could've been repackaged if there's anything new different about the packaging from the old release.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM
was able to get a copy yesterday sa Astro MOA. have likewise seen Disney titles put in a box set (toy story, garfield and the likes)  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: r_Y_@_n on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:41 AM
as mentioned by sir ashburndaride, there are copies of this including lion king 2 and 3 at the viva booth near the glorietta 4 cinemas. its priced P450, buy 1 take 1. so, its just coming out as P225@. so, this is really a steal for an OOP title.  :o  just bought lion king 1 and 2 last saturday.  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Ashburndaride on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:20 AM
This title seems available everywhere right now , Spotted some at Astro SM Manila & San Lazaro Priced Php 299 ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:08 AM
till now wala pa din stocks sa astro mega and podium!!! huhuhu...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:41 PM
This title seems available everywhere right now , Spotted some at Astro SM Manila & San Lazaro Priced Php 299 ;)

wow  ::) got mine last sunday lang at Astro Moa for Php 350  :( ok na din considering matagal ko na hinahanap itong movie na ito  ;D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: devlin_waugh on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:34 PM
the hunt is over!

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/jsbcortez/IMG_4765.jpg)

but I'm betting this title will flood the racks again once Viva gets wind of the demand that this title is generating lately...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: r_Y_@_n on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:49 AM
the hunt is over!

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/jsbcortez/IMG_4765.jpg)

but I'm betting this title will flood the racks again once Viva gets wind of the demand that this title is generating lately...

congratulations sir! glad you were able to get your copy already.  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:36 AM
congrats sir!!! hope to get one too very soon!   :D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: lovetowatch on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
hello sir vtec3 & devlin_waugh, ask ko lng about the packaging, i mean is there any single page DVD guide inside, or (as usual) wla nanaman like the r3 jungle book? :-\

by the way, i dropped by kanina sa glorieta 4 viva booth near the cinema,dun sa parang food court, but yung trilogy lng yung available,i was looking sana for the single movie lang eh :-\.... or mali yung napuntahan ko? hehehe :D  if ever saan po b sa glorieta?
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: devlin_waugh on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I got the Beauty and the Beast at Glorietta, the Lion King I got at SM San Lazaro and no it doesn't have an insert inside...
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: lovetowatch on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:40 PM
ah ok po thanks.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: r_Y_@_n on Nov 20, 2008 at 02:18 AM
hello sir vtec3 & devlin_waugh, ask ko lng about the packaging, i mean is there any single page DVD guide inside, or (as usual) wla nanaman like the r3 jungle book? :-\

by the way, i dropped by kanina sa glorieta 4 viva booth near the cinema,dun sa parang food court, but yung trilogy lng yung available,i was looking sana for the single movie lang eh :-\.... or mali yung napuntahan ko? hehehe :D  if ever saan po b sa glorieta?

i think you went to the booth at the glorietta food choices sir. the booth that i was able to buy the lion king dvd (not the boxset) was at the floor of the cinema itself. its the same floor as wendys and starbucks. the viva booth is at the right side of the movie ticket counter. HTH!  ;) goodluck!  :D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:29 AM
hello sir vtec3 & devlin_waugh, ask ko lng about the packaging, i mean is there any single page DVD guide inside, or (as usual) wla nanaman like the r3 jungle book? :-\

by the way, i dropped by kanina sa glorieta 4 viva booth near the cinema,dun sa parang food court, but yung trilogy lng yung available,i was looking sana for the single movie lang eh :-\.... or mali yung napuntahan ko? hehehe :D  if ever saan po b sa glorieta?

nothing inside the case just the two disc  :( happy part is that finally was able to buy one after the longest time, sad part is bought it at 350 compared to other members at 299 and some even lower  :(

likewise watched the first few minutes of the movie and i am not so happy with the PQ  :(
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: juanch on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:02 AM
^ why what's wrong with the PQ
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 20, 2008 at 01:50 PM
^^ same question here.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 20, 2008 at 04:45 PM
^ why what's wrong with the PQ

^^ same question here.

for me it is not as sharp as the other Disney titles (Toy Story, Monster Inc, etc.)  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: lovetowatch on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I just got mine today at SM San Lazaro @ Php299.
I went to astro there, but ung box set lang yung available so far.
I asked the cashier,for the individual title, she said it'll be eventually available probably next week.
I was about to exit the mall when i remembered may record bar nga pala sa department store.
There i found the Lion i've been hunting since 2005! hahahaha :D
nakatago at the back of other titles, mukang it's the last copy nga eh, but the
Simba's Pride and LK 3 are both available individually though.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:58 PM
for me it is not as sharp as the other Disney titles (Toy Story, Monster Inc, etc.)  ;)

You really should not expect Disney's hand-drawn animation titles to have picture qualtiy as sharp as the digitally-animated Pixar features.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: pepsimaxnosugar on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Pics of the boxset:

Front:
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto102.jpg)

Back:
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto103.jpg)

The DVDs:
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto104.jpg)

The Lion King:
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto105.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto106.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto107.jpg)

Discs 1 and 2 are both Dual Layer


The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/pepsimaxnosugar/mxmoto110.jpg)

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Dual Layer Disc


The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata
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Disc 1 - Dual Layer
Disc 2 - Single Layer
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
for me it is not as sharp as the other Disney titles (Toy Story, Monster Inc, etc.)  ;)


ganun ba. hope i can get a copy narin.
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 21, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I just got mine today at SM San Lazaro @ Php299.
I went to astro there, but ung box set lang yung available so far.
I asked the cashier,for the individual title, she said it'll be eventually available probably next week.
I was about to exit the mall when i remembered may record bar nga pala sa department store.
There i found the Lion i've been hunting since 2005! hahahaha :D
nakatago at the back of other titles, mukang it's the last copy nga eh, but the
Simba's Pride and LK 3 are both available individually though.


congrats bro. swerte!  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: vtec3 on Nov 22, 2008 at 12:37 PM

ganun ba. hope i can get a copy narin.

antay antay lang, i am sure you will be able to get one soon  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 22, 2008 at 03:30 PM
antay antay lang, i am sure you will be able to get one soon  ;)

Thanks bro.  ;)
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: juanch on Nov 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Finally acquired!!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: Fat Makoy on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:13 AM
congrats bro. still keeping my fingers crossed!  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Lion King Region 3
Post by: hilikus_kiko on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:51 PM
finally got a copy too!  :)