The Facts of Life (1961) Coming to Blu-Ray March 31st 2015

[Shane91 127]

Great News!

 

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Facts-of-Life-Blu-ray/122398/

[HarryCarter 1,264]

Excellent! Great choice for Lucy's Blu Ray film debut.

[FreddieMertz 124]

Super duper! I hope we get some bonus features!

[C L A U D E 2,006]

Absolutely terrific news.  Was afraid it was the tv series at first.  One of her best films coming out on Blu Ray, never ends with Lucy, does it?

[Mister Hepburn 90]

I've been miserably sick with the flu this week, but this has perked me up! This has always been one of my very favorite Lucy movies and I'm thrilled it'll be seeing a Blu-Ray release after being woefully ignored on DVD.

[Desiluforever 54]

Yay!! Hopefully there are more movies to come too!

[Luvsbway 2,311]

I think I'll be picking this up.

[Irene Kampen Tripp 284]

Count me in too!

[C L A U D E 2,006]

I've been miserably sick with the flu this week, but this has perked me up! This has always been one of my very favorite Lucy movies and I'm thrilled it'll be seeing a Blu-Ray release after being woefully ignored on DVD.

Yeah, kinda weird isn't it?  No DVD but now on Blu Ray.

[HarryCarter 1,264]

The Facts of Life was released on DVD as part of a Bob Hope box set. There was never a standalone release.

 

There have been tons of strange movies from this period released on Blu Ray recently and I couldn't believe that not a single Lucy film was not available on this format.

[JoeySoCal 1,056]

The Facts of Life was released on DVD as part of a Bob Hope box set. There was never a standalone release.

 

There have been tons of strange movies from this period released on Blu Ray recently and I couldn't believe that not a single Lucy film was not available on this format.

And yet out of curiousity's sake, I'd LOVE to know what the "process" is of who, when and especially HOW the "suits" or whomever sit around to decide and come up with what titles should (deserve?) / shouldn't be released, particularly in this most recent medium.  I would have thought perhaps a slightly more "accessible" -- and yes, a COLOR title -- like "Trailer" or "Yours Mine and Ours" -- heck, even "Mame" -- would have come before this one.  Again, just...curious.  I say let's get 'em all out!  I'd certainly LOVE a Blu-Ray box of all her "biggest" titles -- much like the old fantastic VHS RKO collection from years back to find it's way out...and the sooner the better!

[C L A U D E 2,006]

And yet out of curiousity's sake, I'd LOVE to know what the "process" is of who, when and especially HOW the "suits" or whomever sit around to decide and come up with what titles should (deserve?) / shouldn't be released, particularly in this most recent medium.  I would have thought perhaps a slightly more "accessible" title like "Trailer" or "Yours Mine and Ours" -- heck, even "Mame" -- would have come before this one.  Again, just...curious.  I say let's get 'em all out! Would certainly LOVE a Blu-Ray box of all her "biggest" titles -- much like the fantastic VHS RKO collection from years back to find it's way out!

The film was nominated for Oscars, maybe that's ONE reason it's being released on Blu Ray, maybe another is it's not your standard Lucy movie.  It's not been overplayed, maybe not too many people know about it whereas the ones you mention they've seen many times.  

[Shane91 127]

It's being released by Olive Films, which is not mainstream, they are one of the boutique labels like Criterion, Kino, Masters of Cinema, and Twilight Time, so I do not think the oscars had anything to do with it. nor would there be any input from the "Suits" because the good people that run company's like this are film buffs themselves, and their releases are catered towards the collectors market. just take a look at some of their other releases and see for yourself:

 

http://store.olivefilms.com/products_new.php?osCsid=srs8128bgjh4h7ep0850u4nj85

[Shane91 127]

Heres the cover:

 

[Brock 3,454]

Ugh. This was the one instance I was hoping a DVD would not use the original poster art.

[FreddieMertz 124]

God, just look at Lucy's face. I hope somebody starts a letter writing campaign or whatever it was that got TLS Season 2 cover art changed.

[JoeySoCal 1,056]

It's being released by Olive Films, which is not mainstream, they are one of the boutique labels like Criterion, Kino, Masters of Cinema, and Twilight Time, so I do not think the oscars had anything to do with it. nor would there be any input from the "Suits" because the good people that run company's like this are film buffs themselves, and their releases are catered towards the collectors market. just take a look at some of their other releases and see for yourself:

 

http://store.olivefilms.com/products_new.php?osCsid=srs8128bgjh4h7ep0850u4nj85

Aww, thanks Shane now it makes more sense! I just assumed it was the original studio (Paramount?) releasing and didn't dig any further, just grateful that it's coming out, and still it is curious it never saw a (stand-alone) DVD release but now this, hooray!

And I get where the Boss is coming from but more often than not, I do like when they use the original poster art -- particularly on "classic" titles -- it gives it a bit more of an I dunno, "vintage" feel despite holding the most current/modern day technology available in your hand -- kind of a neat juxtaposition, IMHO!

[Mister Hepburn 90]

Just noticed on their site they'll also be releasing this on DVD, just a heads up for those who do not have a Blu-Ray player.

[Brock 3,454]

The German poster art would have been more attractive.

 

[C L A U D E 2,006]

It's being released by Olive Films, which is not mainstream, they are one of the boutique labels like Criterion, Kino, Masters of Cinema, and Twilight Time, so I do not think the oscars had anything to do with it. nor would there be any input from the "Suits" because the good people that run company's like this are film buffs themselves, and their releases are catered towards the collectors market. just take a look at some of their other releases and see for yourself:

 

http://store.olivefilms.com/products_new.php?osCsid=srs8128bgjh4h7ep0850u4nj85

I meant that the Oscars brought the film a little prestige, it is not your average low brow Lucille Ball movie.

[Annaleigh 298]

Yes! Favorite film making it to Blu Ray! No more Beta Max!

[C L A U D E 2,006]

Yes! Favorite film making it to Blu Ray! No more Beta Max!

How ya been Ann, and love your new avatars, just beautiful!

[Lucille Ball fan 42]

I wonder if the disc will include any extras such as the movie trailer?

[HarryCarter 1,264]

I wonder if the disc will include any extras such as the movie trailer?

It would be great if they could include Lucy's segment on The Garry Moore Show where she showed outtakes from the film.

[Luvsbway 2,311]

That would be great. I love the one where they are kissing on the boat and she keeps cracking up.