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Here's the last chance for potential backers to pledge and help with the restoration of Jack and the Beanstalk. That extra pledge will give us that extra zip! If you know anyone that would like to be part of this exciting project and see their name... (Read More)

This campaign has done very well and thanks to your incredible support and generosity, I've been able to secure some additional bonus extras. The first one that I can announce is VERY exciting! When production wrapped on their first movie on... (Read More)

Thanks to your generosity and overwhelming support for this project, I've been able to locate and secure some incredibly rare bonus material for this release. The first one will be announced tomorrow... There are still eight frames available of the... (Read More)

We're in the final few days of the campaign.  If we can get 26 more backers and reach 600, I have a special surprise announcement. Now is not the time to sit down, Please share this project and let potential backers know they have only a few more... (Read More)

We are now in the final five days of the campaign. Here is a complete list of bonus extras that will be included on the July 2021 ClassicFlix Blu-ray and DVD release of Jack and the Beanstalk.  4K scan of the surviving 35mm color camera negative... (Read More)

After the initial release by Warner Bros in April 1952, Jack and the Beanstalk remained a popular film in theatres, playing many kiddie matinees and drive-ins.  The worldwide rights were acquired by Sterling Television in December 1959 and RKO Radio... (Read More)

Thanks to your incredible support and generosity, we are restoring the 1954 TV sketch with a cameo by Glenn Strange as the Frankenstein Monster which is very fitting for this project.  The boots worn by Buddy Baer in Jack and the Beanstalk were also... (Read More)

Thanks to your outstanding support and generosity, the Abbott and Costello 1954 kinescope with Glenn Strange as the Frankenstein Monster and Ben Chapman as the Creature from the Black Lagoon will be preserved and included on this release.  Thank you... (Read More)

Jack and the Beanstalk was inspired by Lou's two year old daughter, Chris. While reading the classic story to her, Lou felt the timeless tale would make a delightful vehicle for Abbott and Costello's many young fans.  Generations have now grown up... (Read More)

For those who have our AFRICA SCREAMS restoration from ClassicFlix, you've seen our work with restoring Bud and Lou's classic Rubdown sketch from live television. We were able to take a flat, murky 16mm kinescope and replicate how it originally... (Read More)

I've got one more stretch goal which I will announce tomorrow. If you're a fan of the classic Universal monsters, you're going to love this one! Here's a terrific candid taken on the set of Bud with his longtime stunt double, Joe La Cava. You'll see... (Read More)

It's not often that you restore a 70 year old movie and have input from anyone that actually worked on the production.  I am VERY pleased to announce that actor David Stollery is on board! David was named Child Actor of the Year at the age of seven... (Read More)

I was hoping to make a special announcement today but I'm waiting for one essential component that should be here this weekend so please standby. Until then, here's a coloring contest from the original 1952 publicity campaign.  (Read More)

I have just found one additional 35mm SuperCinecolor frame which I've added as a new $200 Reward Level. This collectible film cell features Lou with Buddy Baer.  This new pledge will get you both the frame of Bud and Lou shown in the campaign story... (Read More)

There's a great deal of inaccurate information online about the Cinecolor process.  Film historian and Cinecolor expert Jack Theakston will separate opinion from fact and present the truth about this complicated color process in a special bonus... (Read More)

One of the extra bonus segments on this release will cover the 15 city tour that Bud and Lou made to promote Jack and the Beanstalk.  Joining them on this promotional junket were Sid Fields and Bobby Barber. You'll see rare footage with the great... (Read More)

I am delighted to announce another very special bonus feature for this release. Film Score Restorationist Ray Faiola will be providing a look at the musical score to JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, including the songs by Bob Russell and Lester Lee and the... (Read More)

Fantastic, our third stretch goal is locked-in and the Abbott and Costello Trailer Rarities will now be included on the disc. Thank you so much for your VERY generous support! There will be several image galleries on the disc including original 1952... (Read More)

If we can get pledges for just three more copies of the Jack and the Beanstalk Blu-ray and bring the campaign total to $21,327, the rare original 1940 trailer for One Night in the Tropics - with the text overlays - will be included on the disc!  (Read More)

I've gotten some inquiries on the 35mm frames that backers will receive for any pledge over $100.00. These collectible film cells will be sent in a 3mil polyester sleeve for 35mm slides. They are Archival sleeves and will help to protect these... (Read More)

For our third stretch goal, we have a reel treat in store for Abbott and Costello fans and collectors.  There are fifteen rare trailers from their Universal features that are not officially available on Blu-ray or DVD. In fact, the complete box set... (Read More)

Abbott and Costello fans and collectors are going to absolutely LOVE the next exciting stretch goal that we have waiting in the wings. It will be announced on Friday! There were a number of scenes that were photographed for the film but didn't make... (Read More)

Another Bonus Feature on our ClassicFlix Blu-ray/DVD release of Jack and the Beanstalk will be a photo gallery with several incredibly rare Kodachrome slides. These were taken on the set with Lou, Buddy Baer and Dorothy Ford prior to the start of... (Read More)

You are incredible. Your generosity has enabled us to pass Stretch Goal #2 and the Abbott and Costello children's record will be restored and part of this release. Thank you! The response to this campaign has been overwhelming and while there are... (Read More)

You are absolutely amazing, the first stretch goal to scan the surviving 35mm camera negative footage was met VERY quickly. Thank you! The campaign is currently at $16,173 and the second stretch goal is for an additional $750. If raised, those funds... (Read More)

Sometime in the 1960's, the original 35mm Eastman color camera negative for Jack and the Beanstalk was cut up into small sections to be used as fill leader. In 1980, I found and rescued the last surviving pieces of this precious master element. This... (Read More)

This is incredible, we have met our goal of $7500 in just over two hours. Absolutely fantastic and thank YOU very much for your enthusiasm and support. Jack and the Beanstalk will now be restored and available on Blu-ray and DVD from ClassicFlix by... (Read More)

Meanwhile, our friend Bob Furmanek of the 3-D Film Archive has just launched a new Kickstarter to fund the restoration of Abbott and Costello’s first color feature film, Jack and the Beanstalk (1952), in anticipation of its 70th anniversary. The restoration will be done from archival 35 mm SuperCinecolor positive print elements, as the original camera negative no longer survives. If successful, there will be a deluxe region-free Blu-ray release of this film from ClassicFlix in July 2021. (Read More)