MGM class action lawsuit: 'theatrical wide screen' DVDs

[IowaStatePhiPsi]

On /.

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/01/28/0235245

Apparently all of MGM's 'theatrical wide screen' DVD releases for the last few years have been the pan-scanned versions with the top and bottoms cut off. I checked this against my copy of CQ, and it's true. The list (PDF) of butchered movies includes almost every Woody Allen film, Silence of the Lambs, and Ghost World, just to name a few. If you own any of the eligible movies, you have until March 31 to either opt to exchange your copy for $7.10, or a new DVD from MGM, presumably in its proper aspect ratio.

[ms_gwyn]

I have to check my collection, some of the titles ring a bell


I am in shock

[James]

Those evil bastards. I am serious.

[Kevlar281]

This is why everyone needs to drop the whole full screen vs. wide screen argument. All I care about is the Original Aspect Ratio and I think DVDs should be labled with OAR or Not OAR so all this confusion can end.

[IowaStatePhiPsi]

Originally posted by Kevlar281
This is why everyone needs to drop the whole full screen vs. wide screen argument. All I care about is the Original Aspect Ratio and I think DVDs should be labled with OAR or Not OAR so all this confusion can end.

OAR is a good band

[RUgreek]

I can't believe this crap. Time to go through the collection....


RUgreek

[RUgreek]

anyone know where I can get the claim form? looked on the webpage but found everything except for how to submit the claim before march 31st.

Thanks!