DVD Release of the '57 and '64 Famous Five Serials

[George@Kirrin]

I hope you all saw the fliers at the EB day for those who attended.

I collected on and am proud to say I've placed my order by phone and am the first person to order the set; Five on a Treasure Island and Five have a Mystery to Solve

Whether that makes me passionate or obsessed I've yet to determine, but please, everyone, show your support for the BFI who've set about releasing the films, and Norman Wright who's played a big part in it, get your copy ordered and let's make it a success!!!

Only a few months till launch in Sept!

[Julie2owlsdene]

I meant to pick up and flyer and forget

Can we order the DVD's through the Society, or do we have to have a flyer? Help! How can I get the DVD's now?

[Eddie Muir]

I meant to pick up and flyer and forget

Can we order the DVD's through the Society, or do we have to have a flyer? Help! How can I get the DVD's now?

I have a spare flyer, Julie. I'll post it to you.

I sent off my order for both DVDs yesterday.

[Wayne Pyer]

Pretty please, can anyone get a flyer for me too. I was unable to attend the day and desperately want to buy these also.

[Julie2owlsdene]

That's kind of you Eddie. Zoe is also posting me a flyer over, so if two arrive at Owl's Dene, I'll keep one back for someone else who is in dire need of a flyer.

[Moonraker]

That's kind of you Eddie. Zoe is also posting me a flyer over, so if two arrive at Owl's Dene, I'll keep one back for someone else who is in dire need of a flyer.

Couldn't they be photo-copied?

[Katharine]

I've probably missed something somewhere, but could someone please explain this to me. Or is it something only something available to those who attended on Saturday? Apologies if there is a link or something which has already mentioned it. I have looked this time - honest

[Eddie Muir]

The British Film Institute are issuing two Famous Five films on DVD on 13th September, Katharine: Five on a Treasure Island from 1957 and Five Have a Mystery to Solve from 1964. These can be obtained directly from the BFI at a special price if you pre-order them. It's probably best to phone them for further details. Their telephone number is 0207 957 4767 - quote EBF1 and ask for Trevona Thomson.

The flyer tells us that both DVDs come with lavish, detailed, fully illustrated booklets containing newly commissioned articles by renowned Enid Blyton expert Norman Wright.

Regarding the flyers:

Couldn't they be photo-copied?

Yes, I'm sure photo-copied flyers would be accepted for orders, Nigel.

[George@Kirrin]

Eddie - Mine's in the post to Julie, perhaps you an send one to Wayne.

It's all just so exciting

[Lucky Star]

I shall photocopy my order form tomorrow and send off. This is a great opportunity to own these two films and Norman Wright and the BFI are to be congratulated for the work and struggle they must have put in to make the release possible.

[Eddie Muir]

Eddie - Mine's in the post to Julie, perhaps you can send one to Wayne.

It's all just so exciting

I've already posted my spare flyer to Julie, Zoe but if Wayne telephones the BFI at the number I've given in my earlier post, I'm sure they'll be able to either send him an order form/flyer or take his order on the phone.

I'm really looking forward to getting my DVDs in September. I agree it's all so exciting! Great stuff!

[Katharine]

[quote="Eddie Muir"]The British Film Institute are issuing two Famous Five films on DVD on 13th September, Katharine: Five on a Treasure Island from 1957 and Five Have a Mystery to Solve from 1964. These can be obtained directly from the BFI at a special price if you pre-order them. It's probably best to phone them for further details. Their telephone number is 0207 957 4767 - quote EBF1 and ask for Trevona Thomson.

The flyer tells us that both DVDs come with lavish, detailed, fully illustrated booklets containing newly commissioned articles by renowned Enid Blyton expert Norman Wright.

Thank you for that. I've just had a quick look on their web site and couldn't find any info, so I'll try to contact them tomorrow. I don't think I've ever seen the films, but imagine they will be a 'must have' for any collector.

[Tony Summerfield]

You have rather jumped the gun on this, it is a pity nobody bothered to check with me first! I have well over a hundred flyers and I was going to post something on the website about it, but I am waiting for an email that I am getting from the BFI tomorrow. These aren't being released until September, so it might be best to wait another day or two!

[Katharine]

Thanks Tony, I'll wait and read what you have to say before I do anything else. As I wasn't there on Saturday I was afraid I might miss out on a great opportunity as I hadn't got one of the flyers mentioned. I'll know who to ask another time.

[Dick Kirrin]

I'd like a copy of both films, too. But I think I'll wait for some time till I order them. The offer is valid till September after all. A year to remember, albeit an expensive one, for all fans of Blyton works in moving pictures.

Cheers

Dick Kirrin