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Post by LORRY on Dec 11, 2006 15:29:29 GMT
HELLO
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY DVD/VHS OF A 1970S SERIES CALLED THE WOMAN IN BLACK THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN AIRED ON ITV. IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS WHERE I CAN GET THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! email: lorry.powles@endemoluk.com
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Post by hartley967 on Dec 11, 2006 15:45:21 GMT
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Post by emitron on Dec 11, 2006 15:57:38 GMT
I've got the official VHS of that. It can't be that rare, just never released on DVD.
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Dec 11, 2006 17:26:25 GMT
As I recall, 'The Woman in Black' had a UK video release, initially (only?) as a WHSmith exclusive. There was a US DVD release, though apparently the transfer wasn't great. Both releases are long OOP. It must be quite a sought-after item, as bootleg copies seem to be plentiful. I read that an official re-release is unlikely, owing to rights problems. I don't know if this is down to original author Susan Hill or the Nigel Kneale estate.
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Post by emitron on Dec 11, 2006 18:17:57 GMT
As I recall, 'The Woman in Black' had a UK video release, initially (only?) as a WHSmith exclusive. There was a US DVD release, though apparently the transfer wasn't great. Both releases are long OOP. It must be quite a sought-after item, as bootleg copies seem to be plentiful. I read that an official re-release is unlikely, owing to rights problems. I don't know if this is down to original author Susan Hill or the Nigel Kneale estate. The copy I have isn't WH Smith, it's official though, dating from 1991/2. |
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Dec 12, 2006 17:59:49 GMT
Just checked my tape. It's a Central Video release, exclusive to WH Smith. I guess the latter had a deal with Central granting them sole retail rights for a limited period, after which the title went on general release. I hope 'Woman in Black' is reissued at some point, legal wrangles permitting.
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Post by LanceM on Dec 12, 2006 19:42:45 GMT
I just went to ebay UK to see if there were any Woman In Black DVDs, there were tons of bootlegged DVDs. There were also a few original ones too, but they are quite expensive. Hope this helps.
Lance.
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Post by Sam Harrison on Dec 20, 2006 0:33:25 GMT
weird, I saw this at the west end I think. Frightfully scary, I do hope its the same one.
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Post by Sam Harrison on Dec 20, 2006 0:34:26 GMT
second thoughts maybe not.
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Dec 20, 2006 17:18:57 GMT
weird, I saw this at the west end I think. Frightfully scary, I do hope its the same one. The TV film and stage play are both based on a novel by Susan Hill. She wrote another ghost story, 'The Mist in the Mirror'. I didn't think it lived up to 'The Woman in Black'. Not sure if it's been adapted for any other medium. |
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Post by Stuart Douglas on Dec 22, 2006 10:53:47 GMT
HELLO I AM LOOKING FOR ANY DVD/VHS OF A 1970S SERIES CALLED THE WOMAN IN BLACK THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN AIRED ON ITV. IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS WHERE I CAN GET THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! email: lorry.powles@endemoluk.com The VHS is long since deleted - it was available on the UKnova torrent site a week or two back, don't know if it's still there though. |
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Post by hartley967 on Dec 22, 2006 13:17:35 GMT
This thread keeps going,even though the originator has long gone without a thanks, response or sweet fanny adam.
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Dec 22, 2006 19:56:02 GMT
This thread keeps going,even though the originator has long gone without a thanks, response or sweet fanny adam. Maybe he messed with the wrong ghost. Or maybe he figured someone would email him if they could help. Which suggests some misunderstanding of the whole forum concept. |
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Dec 26, 2006 15:06:57 GMT
My Christmas presents included a biography of Nigel Kneale, 'Into the Unknown'. According to the author, Central TV's rights to 'The Woman in Black' had strict conditions attached. To avoid 'competing' with the stage show, it could only be screened once [possibly twice] and the video could only be on sale for a short time. As the stage production is still going strong, the TV version may not resurface for some time. Bah humbug. I'm holding on to my WH Smith tape, that's for sure.
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Post by Nick Gilbert on Jan 1, 2007 8:20:15 GMT
Lorry has an Endemol email address (Big Brother production Company). Lazy research? Clues about celeb Big Borther?
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