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[E.T. & Elliott]

Are we dreaming?

[KK.]

So, where's BloodBoal now?
La-La-Land did just throw a massive spanner in his plans! It was
funny - but just for 3 hours.

So, next time, BloodBoal, if you think you've developed another
witty prank - you should rather shut up, right? Just remember my
words.

March 26, 2012
We regret to inform you all that La La Land will not be going through with our Hook release due to unforeseen circumstances. While I am not able to share with you who or what has caused this unfortunate situation, I will apologize to all those who believed that we could fly...we can't.

To make up for this disappointing affair, please enjoy an expansive 4CD release of James Newton Howard's score for Peter Pan!

- MV

[Augie]

With still a month to go, and probably no material from the original Peter Pan musical,
my exitement for this release is rather restrained. At least we can replace the Concorde
boot, now.

[Faleel]

With probably no material from the original Peter Pan musical, my exitement for this release is rather restrained.

I thought that that was debunked as a rumor and that there was no musical or something...

[Luke Skywalker]

oh no!!!! why do the labels always choose the worse days for release? in march 26-30 im going to be isolated on some mountains...

[Faleel]

oh no!!!! why do the labels always choose the worse days for release? in march 26-30 im going to be isolated on some mountains...

No worries! I will buy 2 copies for both of us!


(I am joking, so don't hold me to this!)

[indy4]

Woo! I haven't been this excited since Varese Sarabande released Family Plot. Thanks you, LLL!!!!!

I kinda like the OST cover more, but this one definitely better fits the film and score. As for the discage, I think we can expect 3 CDs. 2 for the score, and 1 with the OST. The ultimate treat would be if LLL took the time to record some of the songs from the musical, but I'm not expecting that.

[Trent Bennett]

Are we dreaming?

If we are, then life is a dream. (cue the Star Trek theme).


BTW I agree with Jason regarding the artwork.

I used the same artwork but wasn't sure how to make it look good.

[The_Trout]

DRY LAND HOOK IS NOT A MYTH.

I have little-to-no money and rarely (if ever) buy these specialty releases, but... yeah. I'll be F5ing their site as soon as I wake up that morning and I'll keep clicking until I can shove my money through the interwebs and down their throat.

[Faleel]

On to the Jurassics!

[Marian Schedenig]

'bout time.

[ManofDestiny]

10000 copies. The first 100000 orders will have a signed cover. Signed by MV.

[Hedji]

On to Dracula!

Fixed that for you.

[Pieter_Boelen]

ARRRRR! Avast, mateys!

[Faleel]

On to Dracula!

Fixed that for you.

Thats Varese silly!

[lonzoe]

Pass. I thought we were getting a real grail. Not this joke. Thanks for saving my wallet LLLR.




















All kidding aside I think it's fantastic this is finally getting an expanded release so the whining and moaning for it can finally come to an end. It's a great score . A masterpiece even but the diehard fans of it hurt my excitement for this after their whining for it during LLLR Black Friday release and during their Valentine's Day releases. B/c of some of you guys' impatience for Hook.

[Score_Fan]

peideuwhkdmijfigre9;do March 27th needs to be here now LOL.

This will be one hell of a long wait..


Oh; and lonzoe, go kiss some more elfman ass.

[airmanjerm]

Soooooo....this would be a bad time to drop that 100% authentic, complete and entire set of "Hook" recording sessions (in flac, of course) that I just came across, right???

[lonzoe]

peideuwhkdmijfigre9;do March 27th needs to be here now LOL.

This will be one hell of a long wait..


Oh; and lonzoe, go kiss some more elfman ass.

Why don't I kiss your Mom's instead.

[Faleel]

No personal "attacks" guys.....

Soooooo....this would be a bad time to drop that 100% authentic, complete and entire set of "Hook" recording sessions (in flac, of course) that I just came across, right???

no not at all!

[indy4]

the diehard fans of it hurt my excitement for this after their whining for it during LLLR Black Friday release and during their Valentine's Day releases. B/c of some of you guys' impatience for Hook.

What? How does a group of excited fans make you like the work less?

[Miles Prower]

Probably the same way the "OMG HUNGER GAMES, OMGGGGGGGGGGGG" I hear make me want to stay away from the series.

[lonzoe]

the diehard fans of it hurt my excitement for this after their whining for it during LLLR Black Friday release and during their Valentine's Day releases. B/c of some of you guys' impatience for Hook.

What? How does a group of excited fans make you like the work less?

I didn't say I like the Hook score less. i enjoy the score very much and think it really helped the film. And was a character into itself.I said my excitement or should I say anticipation for it isn't as big or high as it would've been if some of the complaining for it not being in theBlack Friday releases last year. Some up here were questioning why Scrooged, Fat Man and Little Boy and Die Hard are considered grails to some? And why Hook wasn't included in the sale? Then during the Valentine's Day releases some were ticked that Elfman's POTA score was the 3 disc set and not Hook. Even to the point that some didn't want to believe it when LLLR pretty much confirmed it.

Basically b/c of some users impatience for this release (when we all knew it was coming it was only a matter of time and patience) is why I'm not as excited for this as I would've been if some weren't whining about it everyday. That's why LLLR posted that on FB so people would stop moaning to them about it's release date..

[ST-321]

I am very much looking forward to this.

[nightscape94]

Awesome news.

[Joe Brausam]

I expect it to be 3 CDs....not because of alternates, but because they'll likely include the original album.

I can't wait!

[king mark]

it's gonna be 2 c.d.'s I bet

There is no reason to include the OST arrangement

[Miles Prower]

Except for contractual reasons. Have LLL/Sony ever had a release that didn't include the album arrangement in some form?

[Jason LeBlanc]

Independence Day, The Edge, Home Alone, A Certain Smile, Sleeping With The Enemy, 55 Days At Peking....

[king mark]

Well 1941 had it because the OST tracks were different recordings

[Miles Prower]

Not even mingling with unreleased tracks? Like (for example) Treks 2, 4, etc?

Well 1941 had it because the OST tracks were different recordings

I don't think so, those were original recordings. Different takes in a few spots, but it wasn't a Jaws/Fury situation.

[MrJosh]

YESSSSS!!!! This is so WIZZARD.

I am so excited to hear this score in great sound quality and complete. I really can't stand the fuzzy bass-lacking Concorde sound.

I wonder why title is "expanded" rather than "complete."

I really doubt anything from the musical would be included...probably nothing ever recorded. I'm geussing it will be two jam packed discs, no OST. Who needs it anyway?

[Jason LeBlanc]

Well 1941 had it because the OST tracks were different recordings

They most certainly are NOT! Did you not read the notes at all???

[Krang]

I will stretch the budget for this release. Excellent news.

[pixie_twinkle]

Very exciting news! Finally I can get rid of that Concorde set that I foolishly paid a bloody fortune for on e-bay.

[Jason LeBlanc]

I wonder why title is "expanded" rather than "complete."

MV made a decision a while back to NEVER title a La-La Land release as "complete" even when it is.

1941 is 100% complete and perfect and even that one says "Expanded" on the cover

[Incanus]

HOOK! HOOK! SHOW US THE HOOK!
Confirmation! Finally the concrete confirmation!

This is pure awesomeness wrapped in a thick slice of brilliance topped by pure fantastic!


And on a more serious note, I think that if there is room on Disc 2 of most LLL releases they do release the OST with the expanded (=complete) score. But if the score is so long it bridges into the 2nd disc they usually fill the rest of it with alternates and other bonus material.

[Miles Prower]

I wonder why title is "expanded" rather than "complete."

MV stopped labeling these releases 'complete'; there was endless nagging over it being a misnomer because some alternate take, clean ending or other minutia wouldn't be on there.

Generally LLL's releases are complete though (Home Alone, 1941, Batman Returns, etc.).

[indy4]

Well 1941 had it because the OST tracks were different recordings

They most certainly are NOT! Did you not read the notes at all???

Some of the overlays (i.e. clarinet solo in "Swing Swing Swing") are different takes. Maybe that doesn't count as a new recording (although technically it is a new recording for the clarinetist), but it's still a different version of the track than that on the OST. So KM's point about why the OST was a necessary addition for the expansion is still true.

[DemonStar]

My #1 most desired Williams score in complete form. So glad to see it happening!