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Hope that 15 minute documentary is as good I was hoping. Don't know how much greatness can be squeezed in 15 mins though.

I found it to be incredible, unfortunately some more Clinton coverage, but shows them doing about 8 songs, including Connection with both Mick & Keith singing, Shine A Light, Back of My Hand, T Dice, Wild Horses with no vocals but Mick doing the song on harmonica, Factory Girl and Keith doing his POC song. Absolutely stunning.

Thanks for the review!

Yeah I am excited about that Wild Horses instrumental. What I heard during the end credits made me want to actually SEE the footage! Can't wait!

I just bought my copy today here in Canada. It has a Behind-the-scenes featurette in it but the DVD is not advertised as a special edition.

Here is the current listing on the Best Buy site:



Shine a Light - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
SKU: 8871599
Format: DVD
RatingG-13
Release Date: 7/29/2008

Store Pickup: Available at most stores List Price: $29.98

Our Price: $19.99



Shine a Light - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
SKU: 8905848
Format: Blu-ray Disc
RatingG-13
Release Date: 7/29/2008

List Price: $39.99

Our Price: $29.99



Shine A Light Exclusive
SKU: 8928798
Format: DVD
Release Date: 7/29/2008

Backordered: Usually leaves our warehouse within 1-2 weeks

Store Pickup: Available at most stores List Price: $19.99

Our Price: $13.99

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I bought mine in Holyoke, Massachusetts and it was $13.99 - the bonus featurette is worth that alone, parts of 10 songs, absolutely unreal. Maybe it was an in-store special as my advertisement also had it for $19.99.

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Just picked mine up at Best Buy - the only thing that was exclusive was the price $13.99 - that's a steal.

The only thing at the price of $13.99 was the 17 song CD .

I just got back from Best Buy and the DVD was $19.99 plus 5 % sales tax . It's Special Features include , 4 bonus performances not shown in theaters . Undercover , Paint It Black , Little T&A and I'm Free . And a behind the scenes featurette .




Hers their online advertisement .

[www.bestbuy.com]

LSTNT . Wow . I'm in Worcester , MA and their price was as I stated . That just doesn't seem right that the same company would sell the same product at a 1/3 discount within the same state . I called Best Buy and bitched but I can't get no satisfaction .



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Awesome!awesome!did I say awesome.And at 13.99 it's the Stones value of the decade.

Coming Down Again

I really like this, how this person said it here:

Christina Aguilera seems forced trying to sing

That is BRILLIANT! Here is the whole thing - a pretty good review I think:

[www.bigpicturebigsound.com]

That is bizarre. The sticker on the package said $25.99,there was a yellow sticky below the dvd's in the new release section that said Shine A Light DVD $13.99. When I brought it to the checkout line it scanned at $19.99, I told the cashier about the sticky, walked her over to show her and she overrode the price and gave me the $13.99 price. Maybe it was just my day.

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I bought mine in Holyoke, Massachusetts and it was $13.99 - the bonus featurette is worth that alone, parts of 10 songs, absolutely unreal. Maybe it was an in-store special as my advertisement also had it for $19.99.

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Just picked mine up at Best Buy - the only thing that was exclusive was the price $13.99 - that's a steal.

The only thing at the price of $13.99 was the 17 song CD .

I just got back from Best Buy and the DVD was $19.99 plus 5 % sales tax . It's Special Features include , 4 bonus performances not shown in theaters . Undercover , Paint It Black , Little T&A and I'm Free . And a behind the scenes featurette .




Hers their online advertisement .

[www.bestbuy.com]

LSTNT . Wow . I'm in Worcester , MA and their price was as I stated . That just doesn't seem right that the same company would sell the same product at a 1/3 discount within the same state . I called Best Buy and bitched but I can't get no satisfaction .

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LSTNT


How about sending me a scan of your receipt ?

email is danholo9593@charter.net

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Is it out in Europe at all?

Couldn't find a release date anywhere so I ordered it from Amazon USA. Got an e-amil this morning confiorming shippement (to France)

Release date for Europe is 24-10-2008:

[www.amazon.de]

Two questions :

1 - I thought that American DVD can't be read in Europe, is that true? If it is, I'll have to wait till October 29 (i think) for the European release.

2 - Is there content's different between the "Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3" and the "Shine A Light Exclusive" Editions ?

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Sorry for my english ; I'm a french little boy (but I like it)

boston2006
Sorry I do not have a scanner, but you can see on this site and on Shidoobee that the price should have been $13.99. [shidoobeewithstonesdoug.yuku.com]

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How about sending me a scan of your receipt ?

email is [email protected]

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Two questions :

1 - I thought that American DVD can't be read in Europe, is that true? If it is, I'll have to wait till October 29 (i think) for the European release.

That is true unless you have a CODE FREE DVD-player.

When will Shine A Light in Germany?

I just looked at the inner liner of the new DVD. It advertises a limited edition USB Deluxe Version but this would only be for the soundtrack.

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Two questions :

1 - I thought that American DVD can't be read in Europe, is that true? If it is, I'll have to wait till October 29 (i think) for the European release.

2 - Is there content's different between the "Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3" and the "Shine A Light Exclusive" Editions ?

just go to google:

put the name of your dvd player and add: region free.. you'll get tips to switch your player to region free (legally and free)

Walmart's price for the DVD is $18.86. I'll be getting it tonight.

I live in Japan and Amazon.com in America shipped out SAL about 36 hours ago, before it was actually released for trad retailers there.

Re: Shine A Light DVD/Blu-Ray Trailer.
Posted by: Beelyboy ()
Date: July 17, 2008 03:38


from counterpunch.org Bastille Day edition 7-14-08
cool thread JKF; here's the first 'print' review i've seen in the states so far:
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Stones Paint It Black
By PHYLLIS POLLACK

Even if you have already seen Shine A Light in a theater, there is an upcoming DVD/Blu-ray package slated for release that is still worthy of buying. So you think you’ve seen the Light? Think again.

When Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Stones concert documentary Shine A Light was released on April 4, its theatrical run in both Imax and conventional theaters was limited to a select number of theaters due to its documentary format. Therefore, countless fans still have not yet seen this critically acclaimed film, documenting performances from the largest grossing concert tour of all time. However, they will finally be able to do so when Shine A Light is released on DVD/Blu-ray on July 29.

Because I had seen Shine A Light prior to its theatrical release, and had written reviews on it, in addition to the fact I had both attended and written extensively about the Rolling Stones press conference that was held in New York for the film, and I had interviewed the Rolling Stones on the red carpet (which was actually black) at the NY premiere, I wanted to go full circle, and review what is in the DVD package, aside from what is included in it that was seen in its theatrical release. Therefore, the focus here will be on the package’s added features, because I have already reviewed the theatrical release it contains.

Already having this DVD/Blu-ray package, it is apparent that its Special Features create a sequel to the theatrical release. Parts of the Featurette leave you thinking, “Don’t stop” when they end, and a few of them could segue into new films of their own.

The entirety of Shine A Light is the predominate feature included in the retail package that is slated for release by Paramount Home Entertainment. Filmed at the shows that were held at New York’s Beacon Theatre from the Bigger Bang shows on October 29 and November 1, 2006, with direction from Scorsese, whose numerous credits include No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, Kundun, The Departed, Casino, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull, several award–winning cinematographers captured the band on stage, including Robert Richardson (The Aviator), Robert Elswit (There Will Be Blood), Andrew Lesnie (Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship Of the Rings), John Toll (Legends Of the Fall), Ellen Kuras (Summer of Sam), Stuart Dryburgh (The Piano), and Declan Quinn (Leaving Las Vegas).

The DVD is widescreen enhanced, and features Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, plus subtitles in English, French and Spanish. The Blu-ray offers 1080p high definition, English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD and English 5.1 DTS Master Audio and English, English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles. This will mark the first time a Stones concert film has been released in High Def on Blu-ray.

In addition to the film Shine A Light, there are also four bonus songs in HD, performed in their entirety, starting with “Paint It, Black.” While the credits on the disc do not include a comma in the song’s title, I have a penchant for including one here, as its original release that topped both the British and American charts in 1966 contained one. At one point during the song’s performance, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is seen kneeling, with one knee one the stage, as he plays guitar. The way in which Richards emotes during his playing is as singular, and as expressive as Chuck Berry doing his duck walk. No one does Chuck better than Chuck, and as we have seen for over forty years, no one does Keith Richards better than Richards, whether it is when he is playing or when he is not.

The band’s rendition of Richards’ “Little T&A” is also among the full live performance bonus tracks, not seen in the theatrically released film. “Tits and ass with soul,” “The little bitch got soul,” he sings, with an added kick that comes from a short vamp, courtesy of Stones bassist Darryl Jones. This is one of the tracks in which more footage is seen of backup singers Bernard Fowler, Lisa Fischer and Blondie Chaplin. The rest of the musicians in band are also intermittently seen throughout the added features.

The third bonus performance, “I’m Free,” witnesses Jagger dancing on stage, as the rest of the band plays. With keyboardist Chuck Leavell counting, “One, two,” the band breaks into the fourth bonus track, “Undercover Of The Night,” on which Jagger plays his Fender Telecaster.

The Supplemental Featurette section features additional newsreel footage that was not included in the theatrical version of the film. It continues to show a parade of hopelessly inept, pathetic interviews the band is subjected to doing on a constant basis. The ironies are glaringly obvious (at least to some of us), but these moments still manage to provide great entertainment due to their utter stupidity.

Here is one such exchange from 1973:

Interviewer: “There’s in England, kind of an underground talk about people that are expected to die soon.”

Richards: “I’m on the list.”

Interviewer: “You have taken the number one position on the list on there.”

Richards (irritated, barely concealing his contempt): “Great. Okay, I’ll let you know.”

Stupid questions still plague the band to this day, and it dawns on the viewer that an entire film could be made, consisting entirely of stupid questions people ask the Stones, and how they respond.

The Featurette also includes guitarist Ronnie Wood, stating that Eric Clapton had told him, “I could have had your job.” Woody notes that he responded to Clapton by saying, “But Eric, you’ve got to live with them. You’ve got to be able to live with these people.”

There is ample footage of Mick Jagger. As a result, we revisit some of his many incarnations, reflecting numerous trends and fashions from various periods of the band’s career.

Drummer Charlie Watts says he’s happier at home than on the road, and he has a discussion with Scorsese about wardrobe.

Blues legend Buddy Guy discusses his first having met the Stones at Chess Studios in Chicago, when he was recording “My Time After A While.” Guy recalls, “I am like, ‘who is that?” Guy goes on to explain how it came about that he began answering to the name “@#$%&.” This is another segue, a prefect vignette, where an entire new film could begin.

There is also rehearsal footage of “Wild Horses,” featuring Jagger on harp, and rehearsal footage of “Factory Girl.”

There is more of President Clinton with the Secret Service, from the October 29 show, ending his “birthday celebration,” although he was born on August 19. He describes his having been given the opportunity to hold a fundraiser there as one of his birthday presents. Reference is also made to the seating provisions for his sixty guests who will be attending the show.

In part of the DVD’s main feature, Shine A Light, Richards is seen wearing a red and silver pirate pin, a skull with crossed swords. It was a gift to him for his performance in Pirates Of the Caribbean: At World’s End. It is seen on his long black jacket as he performs “You Got The Silver.” As it turns out, in the Supplemental Featurette, there is a scene, presumably during a break of some sort, where Richards is alone on stage, engaged in his thoughts, and playing guitar. What he was playing sounded familiar. After an immediate second listen, I realized it was “Only Found Out Yesterday,” the same song Richards plays in Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End, in his role of Captain Teague.

The words from the song’s title, “Only found out yesterday,” are also lyrics heard in his heartfelt track “Thru And Thru,” from the Voodoo Lounge album. There is also part of the melody line that is reminiscent of that song, as well.

What is the connection with the line “Only Found Out Yesterday?” Well, there’s an interview question that no one has asked yet.
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Phyllis Pollack lives in Los Angeles where she is a publicist and music journalist.
[www.counterpunch.org]

Got it from BEST BUY for $19.99 (Sticker said $25.99 or something) NOT BLU-RAY. Has Special Features (but I have a feeling they all have these) -

4 Bonus Performances: UNDERCOVER/PAINT IT BLACK/LITTLE T&A/I'M FREE

BEHIND - THE - SCENES FEATURETTE

WIDESCREEN VERSION

I bet the Amazon one I get tomorrow will be EXACTLY the same and cost about $11 or $!3 or something (can't remember) This is TYPICAL BEST BUY "Dazed and Confusion" behavior - Super Young, Dopey, High School kids high on some stolen prescription meds from mom and dads bathroom cabinet not able to work the price sticker machine properly - wait till they have to master "The Vacuum Cleaner" - gonna need weeks of private lessons.......Amazon is the way to go but you have to wait an extra day....WHAT TO DO ????

Oh man...


I live in the U.K., and HMV over here have the DVD release date as 10th November... Can you believe this shit??!! Why such a delay...??

_____________________________________________________

What's your favourite flavour?...........Cherry Red!!

I received the dvd few minutes later. I will watch the dvd this night.
:-)

Is there any reasonable reason for this release date chaos ?
The movie started almost the same day,same with the soundtrack-and now ?

Why not releasing the DVD officially in Europe in early 2013,after the Stones 50th
anniversary tour ???

Would make as much sense as this delay disaster....

I´m disappointed,yes I am !

nice weather



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Third question :

3 - The European release is set for Oct 29, I don't mistake ?

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Sorry for my english ; I'm a french little boy (but I like it)

Can anyone confirm the Blue Ray is indeed Region A only? I heard Blue Rays frequently don't have a region block even though the packaging might say so.

Currently vacationing in the US, so I'm going to get the Blue Ray anyhow. But it would be nice to be able to play it directly on a European player instead having to rip it with some Sly tool and split it into 2 to burn it on 2 Blue Ray single layer recordables.

Thanks,
--Sabo

Helter wrote:

I bet the Amazon one I get tomorrow will be EXACTLY the same and cost about $11 or $!3 or something (can't remember)

This is TYPICAL BEST BUY "Dazed and Confusion" behavior - Super Young, Dopey, High School kids high on some stolen prescription meds from mom and dads bathroom cabinet not able to work the price sticker machine properly - .......Amazon is the way to go but you have to wait an extra day....WHAT TO DO ????


plexi wrote:
well, on their web site, Best Buy did say "Store Pickup: Available at most stores List Price: $19.99

Our Price: $13.99"

notice "most stores"


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I just got the DVD for 8.99.

Best Buy Exclusive price 13.99 less a $5 certificate/coupon.


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Lisa looks great. Bonus features have some fantastic stuff, the origin of Mick's intro of Buddy @#$%& Guy, is discovered in a great peek of the Stones listening to Buddy talk about Muddy Waters. Undercover and I'm Free were my favorites from the Bonus tracks. Can't wait to watch the main movie again, think I'll do it tonight.

Dont panic if its not out in europe yet,you can turn your dvd player into region free just type in region free dvd player into your web browser and you get loads of web sites showing you how to make your dvd player region free,it takes a few mins to do.Using your remote control typing in 6 digit number for you model. ive done mine.
if it works for you i will be expecting sexual favours.

OK. I have it now, but I'm gonna wait until Friday night to watch it. My copy has no booklet or insert of any sort. That seems a bit odd.