lzcutter Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I loved this documentary when it was first broadcast back in the 1990s. An in-depth, engrossing look at the history of MGM studios and MGM films narrated by Patrick Stewart. I understand that this wonderful documentary that was originally produced in the 1990s has been restored and Warners Brothers is just waiting for the right time to release it on DVD. Has anyone heard if 2008 might be the year that this wonderful documentary finally comes to DVD? Who else remembers this awesome documentary? Is there any chance that TCM could air it later this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory1965 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I remember it well, and fondly. In case you're not aware, there's a companion coffee-table book that went along with this series. Very beautifully done. You may try to seek this out to hold you over while you wait to see a re-broadcast of the documentary. I'm sure it's out of print now, but surely available used somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molo14 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I also enjoyed the documentary. I recorded it when TCM broadcast it a few years ago but I can't find part 2 and thats always driven me crazy. A friend of mind who works at Powell books in Portland sent me a used copy of the companion book for my birthday a while back. It's filled with wonderful photographs. It's definitely out of print but I'm not sure what it goes for used these days. I'm glad that a DVD release is planned for the future. I'll certainly buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimpunkrock Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I read somewhere that is was going to be a special feature on a huge MGM retrospective box set. I cannot remember where I read it though, but it is coming out on DVD in one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzcutter Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 KPR, There is a section of the documentary being featured on the Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly box set that is coming out later this winter. But it is not the entire three part documentary. TCMProgrammr, Any chance that TCM is going to broadcast this magnificent documentary in our future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Not to be a nit-picker, but I believe the actual title is MGM: When the Lion Roars. http://imdb.com/title/tt0205658/ And yes, it's about time WHV releases it on DVD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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