Hey Good Lookin’ By Ralph Bakshi Should be Released on DVD Special Edition Format

To:  Warner Bros./Time Warner Film Production Division / Current Owner of Hey Good Lookin' Film Rights

This petition is in regards to the long awaited release of Ralph Bakshi’s Hey Good Lookin’ on DVD special edition.

There are many fine Ralph Bakshi films on DVD format now, Fritz the Cat, American Pop, Lord of the Rings, and most recently Wizards. These films have been accepted widely by the consumer market. A new generation is poised to fall head over heals for Ralph Bakshi’s animation.

It is up to the person in control of the rights to Hey Good Lookin’, Mr. Bakshi’s tribute to the 50’s, to give the public what it wants. We the undersigned would greatly appreciate the release of a special edition DVD of Hey Good Lookin’.

Mr. Bakshi’s irreverent combination of passion, politics and religion has led to some of the most meaningful animation of our day. He has a knack for combining the skills of each of the talented artists he employs in his drive to produce a film with meaning for him personally. This talent shines brightly in Hey Good Lookin’, which is the story of Vinnie, a member of the gang The Stompers, and his friend Crazy, who gets Vinnie into more trouble than a youth should ever face. For Mr. Bakshi it truly portrays his view of Brooklyn in the early 50’s (well… with a few exagerations).

This film has captured the hearts of all who view it, with an appreciation of animation.
The film and its’ soundtrack help create an ambiance which stays with its’ viewers.
As proof of this fact the soundtrack for Hey Good Lookin’ is going to be released soon, thanks to Vinnie from the Bakshi Message Board and John Madara, who produced the soundtrack for Hey Good Lookin’.
As discussed here on the Bakshi Message Board: http://ralphbakshi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=456

There is definite demand for the film and the nostalgia it sparks in those who lived during the 50’s. Also new viewers identify with the youthful exuberance of the film, which remains timeless.

Please consider the things presented here and review the film. You’ll see that it deserves a DVD special edition release. Please make that happen.

Thank You.

Related Ralph Bakshi Message Board Quotes (www.ralphbakshi.com/forum):

Question: “Are the original live action/animated scenes for Hey Good Lookin' (that you were refused from leaving in the movie) still around somewhere? Considering a future DVD release of this film, I'd love to see them included.” – Spazzadder on the Ralph Bakshi Board

Answer: “Yes they are around - there is a finished print somewhere - I have no idea what condition it is in.” – Ralph B on the Ralph Bakshi Board

“I'd like for Hey Good Lookin' to be on DVD so I can finally buy it.” – Brandon on the Ralph Bakshi Board

“I hope that when the DVD of Hey Good Lookin gets released (if ever) that it has the original footage included.” – Spazzadder

“Hey Good Lookin captured a lot of what I felt it was like growing up in Brooklyn in 52 abd '53. Vinny, This is my song to you - love Rosyln.” – Ralph B on the Ralph Bakshi Board

Hey Good Lookin’ Thread to Discuss this Petition:

http://ralphbakshi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17

Hey Good Lookin’ on IMDb.com:

http://imdb.com/title/tt0084070/

Hey Good Lookin’ on MovieTome.com:

http://movietome.com/movietome/servlet/MovieMain/movieid-58445/Hey_Good_Lookin/

Other Ralph Bakshi Related Petitions:

Coonskin/Steetfight DVD http://www.petitiononline.com/DVDcnskn/petition.html

Wizards II Production http://www.petitiononline.com/wizards2/petition.html

Cool World DVD Special Edition http://www.petitiononline.com/cwdvdse/petition.html

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

The Hey Good Lookin’ By Ralph Bakshi Should be Released on DVD Special Edition Format Petition to Warner Bros./Time Warner Film Production Division / Current Owner of Hey Good Lookin' Film Rights was created by Ralph Bakshi Fan Organization and written by Jeramy Bray aka Brother Rabbit on the Bakshi Board (wedadopest@hotmail.com).  This petition is hosted here at www.PetitionOnline.com as a public service. There is no endorsement of this petition, express or implied, by Artifice, Inc. or our sponsors. For technical support please use our simple Petition Help form.

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