Also, there was a burgeoning underground market in Laserdisc rips prior to the GOUT. Whether this was the intent or not, after the GOUT, Joe Average wasn’t interested in Laserdisc rips anymore. It became an enthusiast-only market.
Also, is it correct that there exists a 2K scan of the original restored print made in 97? we know it was scanned unaltered after they physically resorted it. is it correct to assume that file still exists somewhere?