The brand spankin’ new INGMAR BERGMAN COLLECTION, and more specifically the Special Edition versions of HOUR OF THE WOLF and SHAME contained therein, have been recalled by MGM Home Entertainment.There is an apparent problem with the Aspect Ratio on these two films, which were released yesterday as seperate discs and 2 of the 5 discs in the Collection Box Set. Read on for all of the details from the Lion’s mouth and find out when the corrected versions will be released, and how to replace the discs you may have already purchased. From the official MGM Press Release:”It has come to our attention that the transfers utilized for the release of Ingmar Bergman’s Hour of the Wolf Special Edition DVD and Shame Special Edition DVD are not representative of the intended theatrical presentation. In order to provide customers with the best quality product available, we are recalling the product at retail and will be releasing both films in a 1:37:1 aspect ratio on April 20, 2004. The Ingmar Bergman DVD Collection will also be available on that date. MGM Home Entertainment always strives to provide the highest standard of product and customer care. For additional information or comments, please contact our customer service at 877/646-4968.”
