Disney blankets the industry with WOODS screeners in the last 48 hours.

I can't speak for SAG or the DGA, but at first we were told (WGA, my union) that to see this film, we'd have to attend screenings. We were strongly advised that we should see it on the big screen, with lush sound. Screeners were not part of the mix. And in the last 48 hours, everyone in the industry received a screener. Either Disney changed its mind late, or the plan was always to withhold early and then reward late. Last year, for example, we got SAVING MR. BANKS fairly early.

Just interesting to note. Musicals are notoriously absent from Writers Guilt nominations. But who knows? We're all watching now. And our big Christmas go-to has been circumvented.

I'm thinking of holding off, and saving mine, and seeing it big. Anyone have strong feelings about that?

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I saw the original production a dozen times and I think the film is great. It perfectly captures the qualities that make the musical so special.

If anything I think that people unfamiliar with the show won't fully appreciate it with a single viewing.

I know I'm going to really like it.

Those screener DVD's have been out for over a week. People don't want to copy or distribute them for fear of the wrath of the mouse.

I will be amazed if the screener doesn't leak. They always do.