Does anybody know when Paramount will release this film on DVD?
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Frotte_Ma_Beat — 16 years ago(July 21, 2009 02:42 PM)
There are lots of reasons movies don't make it to DVD, often legal reasons, but the MPAA has nothing to do with it. Notice that NEARLY ALL commercially successful films have come out on DVD because it was worth it for the companies and individuals who hold the rights to work it out.
Firstborn, on the other hand, was a box office flop, even though it was a pretty good movie, and it only did so-so on VHS back in the day. The same is true for other halfway decent films (before DVD) like Mischief, Airborne, Rad, Joshua Then and Now, Stick, and countless not-so-good movies. That's why movie buffs still have VHS players.
The only mainstream censorship going on in country is governed by Buck Almighty.
And someone needs to learn how to use the word 'whom' correctly or just use 'who' for everything like everyone else. -
sistermorphine71 — 16 years ago(January 31, 2010 11:50 AM)
"That's why movie buffs still have VHS players."
How true. Until EVERYTHING comes on dvd I'm keeping mine. I just bought an old vhs version of this on amazon, and though it was great to see this movie again it definitely needs a quality dvd release. -
duster1979 — 16 years ago(March 10, 2010 02:38 PM)
My VCR IS a VHS player, as are most VCRs today. The REAL hard-core collectors have Beta players as well. And don't forget Laser Disc players!
Maybe the unfortunate passing of Corey Haim will generate enough interest to get this movie released on DVD. -
Ozymandias-King-of-Kings — 16 years ago(March 13, 2010 06:29 PM)
"That's why movie buffs still have VHS players."
Golden words.
Before the internet most people knew jack about movies, movie buffs stood out a mile. I can still recall when it was an aberration to have a movie review guide or more than one or two films soundtracks. People as a whole tend to be 'passive' consumers, and only a minority are 'active'. The internet has changed all that. Now everyone feels like they're an active consumer even though they're still passive. When I talk to people now, if they don't have a VHS or Videos still as part of their collections, I know I'm talking to a 'passive' (at least, it's one of the criteria). -
stickley85 — 14 years ago(April 18, 2011 08:58 PM)
Stick got good reviews from critics and it opened up #1 at the box office.Why is a movie like First Born not on dvd or even Stick (which is available now from Warner Bros.Archives selections),and movies like Ghoulies 4 or Leprechaun 4,5,6 or even crap like Jaws The Revenge on dvd?
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mistygracie — 15 years ago(July 11, 2010 05:39 PM)
I also agree with the recent tragic death of Corey Haim, and with Robert Downey JR, & Sarah Jessica Parker now as big time stars, this movie should generate alot of interest. I decided to watch it mainly for Corey, who was soo adorable & great young actor even at this young age.
Rest Peacefully Sweet Corey
Corey Haim (1971-2010) -
Jessexxxy — 15 years ago(September 24, 2010 07:09 AM)
They've been showing it on Showtime in Sept 2010. It's how I remembered the film when Corey Haim was really young. I had totally forgot about it until its airing.
Your best bet would be to DVDR it.
I was able to download it from warez.bb, it's full screen VHS copy. I think people should be allowed to download it untill it gets an official release hopefully in widescreen -
rickwj324 — 15 years ago(November 07, 2010 12:48 PM)
It's on The Movie Channel HD today and again next week. I'm capturing it in 1080i and will dump it to a blu-ray disc. I just hope it's truly an HD broadcast. I'll find out tonight when I get home. A shame this isn't on dvd/blu already. I saw this in the theatres as a kid and had the VHS back in the day.
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edwoodca — 13 years ago(July 22, 2012 10:41 PM)
On DVD: Jul 31, 2012 per Rotten Tomatoes
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/firstborn_1984/
Sweet!!!
I LOVE the part where he tells off his teacher. Best I can recall:
"The real world? In the real world, you're a grown man competing with a bunch of 14 year olds. In my book, that makes you a lightweight."