This list has mentioned in the past the Warner Archive. This teaser from
"Cineaste" magazine today lead me to a comparable service from Sony for
Columbia films.
I didn't see too much that I was immediately interested in (about 125 titles
right now) until I saw "Storm Center" - Bette Davis as
Sony has been working on this for some time and I believe the masters will
be of very good quality knowing the work their archivists have done over the
past decade.
Fox is also starting their own:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/homeentertainment/la-et-dvd-vintage-20101214,0,3289441.stor
Dennis, the studios have to do a good job at making available their past
considering the slate of films that seem to be on their future.
regards jhs
John H. Streepy
Media Services Supervisor
Library-Media Circulation
James E. Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 East University Way