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Topic: Replacement prints/reels
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Brad Miller
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Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-17-1999 05:43 AM
Lucasfilm's TAP program is excellent and will ALWAYS come through for you on replacement reels/prints!!! Unfortunately, only certain selected films are covered in their program. If you don't see the "TAP" quality assurance tag at the end of the credits, you've got to call your booker.Unfortunately, too many managers are afraid of calling in a replacement for fear they will get charged. I requested 6 out of 9 reels be replaced on an Eyes Wide Shut print. Warner did one up on that for me and sent me an entire new print...from the Rank lab in Europe (which I love) and on FUJI stock (yet another solid plus over the original Kodak print from the Technicolor lab)! Not a single lab splice in there either! Granted, I haven't had a problem with a Warner print for years, but after their demonstration today concerning their desire for quality presentations, I couldn't be more impressed with that studio! Two thumbs WAAAAAAAY up for Warner Brothers!! Unfortunately I cannot say the same for other studios. Universal has been particularly bad to me in the past when it comes to replacement reels. They always make a big stink about it and give a exert a strong stench of disapproval. The other problem you may run into other than managers is an uncaring booker. If he doesn't care about your presentation, you're pretty much stuck! If anyone has that problem let me know and I'll send Guido to your service.
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