Topic: MGM Class action lawsuit.

[Sirgod]

Hey guys, according to http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/01/28/0235245&tid=97&tid=123&tid=1

Posted by CowboyNeal on Friday January 28, @08:10AM
from the loss-of-picture-quality dept.
MrFreak writes "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." Update: 01/28 19:44 GMT by M: The above is not correct. A comment does a reasonable job of explaining; see the Aspect Ratio FAQ for background. The movies themselves have not been cut twice; they've been cut once, because they were originally formatted for television.

However, a Rebate is available For any of the movies you might own. The list is here...

http://mgmdvdsettlement.com/eligible.pdf

Please note It's a .PDF format and will need Adobe to read. However for each DVD you own, It's $7.10 back in your pocket.

Stephen

[IndyShark]

Stefen, I think you have to exchange the movie to get the money. Does that mean I get a new DVD and $7.10 or just the money?

[Sirgod]

Stefen, I think you have to exchange the movie to get the money. Does that mean I get a new DVD and $7.10 or just the money?

I'll have to Double check on that Bro.  My understanding is that you exchange the DVD, + get the money back. 

Where's J'inn when you need his expert <snicker> advice.

Stephen