Sesame Street: Follow that Bird (US - DVD R1)
Warner Home Video sends over details on a new 25th Anniversary Edition
Title: Sesame Street: Follow that Bird (IMDb)
Starring: N/A (Various)
Released: 12th May 2009
SRP: $19.97
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced a 25th Anniversary edition of Sesame Street: Follow that Bird for the 12th May. Retail will be around $19.97. Extras will include a new interview with Caroll Spinney who performs Big Bird, a Jump to a Song feature, a Singalong, and DVD-ROM Enhanced features ("Downloadable Colouring Sheets", "Theatrical Trailer"). Artwork is attached:
Quote: Follow that bird Big Bird, of course for an imaginative, magical treat starring the cast of TVs Sesame Street in their first movie. Jim Hensons beloved characters Kermit, Oscar, Bert, Ernie and Cookie Monster plus other Sesame Street regulars join Big Bird in a big-hearted, cross-country adventure. A meddling social worker sends poor Big Bird off to live with a feathered foster family in Illinois. But try as he might, he doesnt fit in and runs away to return to Sesame Street. Can his old friends find him before he runs “afowl” of trouble en route? Be on the lookout and be there for big entertainment from guest stars Chevy Chase, John Candy, Sandra Bernhard, Waylon Jennings and more.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: N/A (Various)
Released: 12th May 2009
SRP: $19.97
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced a 25th Anniversary edition of Sesame Street: Follow that Bird for the 12th May. Retail will be around $19.97. Extras will include a new interview with Caroll Spinney who performs Big Bird, a Jump to a Song feature, a Singalong, and DVD-ROM Enhanced features ("Downloadable Colouring Sheets", "Theatrical Trailer"). Artwork is attached:
Synopsis
Quote: Follow that bird Big Bird, of course for an imaginative, magical treat starring the cast of TVs Sesame Street in their first movie. Jim Hensons beloved characters Kermit, Oscar, Bert, Ernie and Cookie Monster plus other Sesame Street regulars join Big Bird in a big-hearted, cross-country adventure. A meddling social worker sends poor Big Bird off to live with a feathered foster family in Illinois. But try as he might, he doesnt fit in and runs away to return to Sesame Street. Can his old friends find him before he runs “afowl” of trouble en route? Be on the lookout and be there for big entertainment from guest stars Chevy Chase, John Candy, Sandra Bernhard, Waylon Jennings and more.
News by Tom Woodward
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CZuck83
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Didn't this come out already? I've seen it in stores.
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I don't even remember this movie. Still waiting for Pink Panther 2 to come out. Where is that?
I concur with CZuck. I could swear I've seen this already at a Wal-Mart.
I never seen this, but Oh Boy ELMO's in it?!
Street wrote: I never seen this, but Oh Boy Elmo's in it?!
That's why I know Ive seen this DVD already... cause Elmo is in it for all of a second, and not even named, Elmo became a main and recognizable character a few YEARS later, so why the hell is he on the DVD box? its obviously just a marketing ploy to get kids to want to see it, who wouldn't care otherwise... It's sad that Big Bird isn't a marketable character anymore... I was trying to track down a BB doll recently and could not find anything in an actual store, just a thousand Elmo's and a few Cookie Monsters.
That's why I know Ive seen this DVD already... cause Elmo is in it for all of a second, and not even named, Elmo became a main and recognizable character a few YEARS later, so why the hell is he on the DVD box? its obviously just a marketing ploy to get kids to want to see it, who wouldn't care otherwise... It's sad that Big Bird isn't a marketable character anymore... I was trying to track down a BB doll recently and could not find anything in an actual store, just a thousand Elmo's and a few Cookie Monsters.
This movie was shot in Alliston Ontario Canada.. and the barn is still there!
This already came out a couple of weeks ago.
Wow. So Deluxe. I have the original release on DVD, but it's in foolscreen, so I may chuck it in favor of this one if I find it for 10 bucks somewhere.
what a generic cover.....it makes it seem like some c**ppy little release for the sesame street series, not a theatrical movie. in fact, i'm willing to bet thats just promotional art for the show and has nothing to do with the movie.
how hard would it have been to use the poster.
all that aside, a girl i used to date once bought me the VHS of this years ago as an easter present after i had mentioned liking it as a kid like once.....girls really do remember everything, god bless em.
how hard would it have been to use the poster.
all that aside, a girl i used to date once bought me the VHS of this years ago as an easter present after i had mentioned liking it as a kid like once.....girls really do remember everything, god bless em.
This came out in March. I saw it at my local target and you can buy it on Amazon
Yeah, I've had this since it's release date of March 24. What gives?
Awesome, I don't have to wait! This is a classic.
I actually saw this a few years ago, which was the first time since I was a little tyke, and I have to say, only thing funny about this was the John Candy/Chevy Chase cameo. Everything else just didn't appeal to me, even on a nostalgic level. And for a 'deluxe' set, the features seem kind of - hmmm...but like WB's release of Poltergeist and Beetlejuice, WB knows how to drop the ball on decent releases.
CZuck83 wrote: Street wrote: I never seen this, but Oh Boy Elmo's in it?!
That's why I know Ive seen this DVD already... cause Elmo is in it for all of a second, and not even named, Elmo became a main and recognizable character a few YEARS later, so why the hell is he on the DVD box? its obviously just a marketing ploy to get kids to want to see it, who wouldn't care otherwise... It's sad that Big Bird isn't a marketable character anymore... I was trying to track down a BB doll recently and could not find anything in an actual store, just a thousand Elmo's and a few Cookie Monsters.
Although I watched the show all the time when i was a child, I don't remember elmo in around the time this film was made.
That's why I know Ive seen this DVD already... cause Elmo is in it for all of a second, and not even named, Elmo became a main and recognizable character a few YEARS later, so why the hell is he on the DVD box? its obviously just a marketing ploy to get kids to want to see it, who wouldn't care otherwise... It's sad that Big Bird isn't a marketable character anymore... I was trying to track down a BB doll recently and could not find anything in an actual store, just a thousand Elmo's and a few Cookie Monsters.
Although I watched the show all the time when i was a child, I don't remember elmo in around the time this film was made.
This movie is a staple of my childhood. I can't remember how many times we used to rent this from the video store. I still hum "Aint No Road Too Long" on a frequent occasion. I had the fullscreen version, but sold it. I'll probably pick this up.
The Muppet that became Elmo was on Sesame Street since the early '70s, although only as a very minor character. He was originally known as "Baby Monster," and was performed by various Muppeteers. He acquired the name "Elmo" in the 1980-1981 season. He IS in "Follow That Bird" (1985), but again, only in the background. (Blink and you'll miss him.) About that time Kevin Clash was assigned the character (essentially at random). Writer David Korr saw potential and began to use him more regularly. Thus, the Elmo kids know and love was born.
So to paraphrase... yeah, Elmo predates "Follow That Bird" by quite a bit, and was technically in the movie. But to put him on the cover (AND the rear cover!) is disingenuous marketing, plain and simple. I understand they want to move product, and they think this will help... but it does feel like a bit of an insult, doesn't it? Bert and Ernie had a HUGE role in the film, but apparently they're completely dispensable compared to the little red guy.
Incidentally, the previous fullscreen DVD isn't just a simple pan-n-scan version. It's an "open matte" transfer, meaning that while they cropped the sides they also opened up the frame vertically. And since the filmmakers almost certainly would have kept future TV airings of the film in mind when shooting, I don't RECALL any distracting boom mikes or the like. I only bring this up for the sake of accuracy ... having watched both versions, it's clear (to me, anyway) that the widescreen ratio is BY FAR better composed, and the preferred way to view the film.
So to paraphrase... yeah, Elmo predates "Follow That Bird" by quite a bit, and was technically in the movie. But to put him on the cover (AND the rear cover!) is disingenuous marketing, plain and simple. I understand they want to move product, and they think this will help... but it does feel like a bit of an insult, doesn't it? Bert and Ernie had a HUGE role in the film, but apparently they're completely dispensable compared to the little red guy.
Incidentally, the previous fullscreen DVD isn't just a simple pan-n-scan version. It's an "open matte" transfer, meaning that while they cropped the sides they also opened up the frame vertically. And since the filmmakers almost certainly would have kept future TV airings of the film in mind when shooting, I don't RECALL any distracting boom mikes or the like. I only bring this up for the sake of accuracy ... having watched both versions, it's clear (to me, anyway) that the widescreen ratio is BY FAR better composed, and the preferred way to view the film.
Admonisher wrote: The Muppet that became Elmo was on Sesame Street since the early '70s, although only as a very minor character. He was originally known as "Baby Monster," and was performed by various Muppeteers. He acquired the name "Elmo" in the 1980-1981 season. He IS in "Follow That Bird" (1985), but again, only in the background. (Blink and you'll miss him.) About that time Kevin Clash was assigned the character (essentially at random). Writer David Korr saw potential and began to use him more regularly. Thus, the Elmo kids know and love was born.
So to paraphrase... yeah, Elmo predates "Follow That Bird" by quite a bit, and was technically in the movie. But to put him on the cover (AND the rear cover!) is disingenuous marketing, plain and simple. I understand they want to move product, and they think this will help... but it does feel like a bit of an insult, doesn't it? Bert and Ernie had a HUGE role in the film, but apparently they're completely dispensable compared to the little red guy.
Incidentally, the previous fullscreen DVD isn't just a simple pan-n-scan version. It's an "open matte" transfer, meaning that while they cropped the sides they also opened up the frame vertically. And since the filmmakers almost certainly would have kept future TV airings of the film in mind when shooting, I don't RECALL any distracting boom mikes or the like. I only bring this up for the sake of accuracy ... having watched both versions, it's clear (to me, anyway) that the widescreen ratio is BY FAR better composed, and the preferred way to view the film.
Thanks for the history. Like i said I watched it all the time when i was a kid but of course I remember very very little of it these days. But while I can probably remember a good portion of the Sesame Street gang, I honestly can't remember elmo or "baby monster" at all.
But Cookie Monster was always the best imo. Big Bird's still like in my top three though.
So to paraphrase... yeah, Elmo predates "Follow That Bird" by quite a bit, and was technically in the movie. But to put him on the cover (AND the rear cover!) is disingenuous marketing, plain and simple. I understand they want to move product, and they think this will help... but it does feel like a bit of an insult, doesn't it? Bert and Ernie had a HUGE role in the film, but apparently they're completely dispensable compared to the little red guy.
Incidentally, the previous fullscreen DVD isn't just a simple pan-n-scan version. It's an "open matte" transfer, meaning that while they cropped the sides they also opened up the frame vertically. And since the filmmakers almost certainly would have kept future TV airings of the film in mind when shooting, I don't RECALL any distracting boom mikes or the like. I only bring this up for the sake of accuracy ... having watched both versions, it's clear (to me, anyway) that the widescreen ratio is BY FAR better composed, and the preferred way to view the film.
Thanks for the history. Like i said I watched it all the time when i was a kid but of course I remember very very little of it these days. But while I can probably remember a good portion of the Sesame Street gang, I honestly can't remember elmo or "baby monster" at all.
But Cookie Monster was always the best imo. Big Bird's still like in my top three though.
CZuck83 wrote: Street wrote: I never seen this, but Oh Boy Elmo's in it?!
That's why I know Ive seen this DVD already... cause Elmo is in it for all of a second, and not even named, Elmo became a main and recognizable character a few YEARS later, so why the hell is he on the DVD box? its obviously just a marketing ploy to get kids to want to see it, who wouldn't care otherwise... It's sad that Big Bird isn't a marketable character anymore... I was trying to track down a BB doll recently and could not find anything in an actual store, just a thousand Elmo's and a few Cookie Monsters.
Ugh...ever since that whole "Tickle Me Elmo" thing, he became the first muppet *ahem* Sesame Street character I truly hate. Totally overrated. I remember seeing a later Sesame Street episode and noticed, not just how much has changed since I grew up with it, but the amount of Elmo appearances. Should've renamed it the "Elmo show".
I feel sad for Big Bird. I think that scene when he's locked up in the cage will have a bigger impact on me now than back when I was a kid. Barkley the Dog is also an underrated character now. I miss Barkley. I miss the old Sesame Street. I definitely don't want my future children to grow up with the new Sesame Street. I'm actually gonna show them the old episodes that I grew up with because they were great and can never be replaced.
That's why I know Ive seen this DVD already... cause Elmo is in it for all of a second, and not even named, Elmo became a main and recognizable character a few YEARS later, so why the hell is he on the DVD box? its obviously just a marketing ploy to get kids to want to see it, who wouldn't care otherwise... It's sad that Big Bird isn't a marketable character anymore... I was trying to track down a BB doll recently and could not find anything in an actual store, just a thousand Elmo's and a few Cookie Monsters.
Ugh...ever since that whole "Tickle Me Elmo" thing, he became the first muppet *ahem* Sesame Street character I truly hate. Totally overrated. I remember seeing a later Sesame Street episode and noticed, not just how much has changed since I grew up with it, but the amount of Elmo appearances. Should've renamed it the "Elmo show".
I feel sad for Big Bird. I think that scene when he's locked up in the cage will have a bigger impact on me now than back when I was a kid. Barkley the Dog is also an underrated character now. I miss Barkley. I miss the old Sesame Street. I definitely don't want my future children to grow up with the new Sesame Street. I'm actually gonna show them the old episodes that I grew up with because they were great and can never be replaced.
Funny cover! :D
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