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» Hong Kong Fanatic: Intro to Widescreen - Images showing various aspect ratios, demonstrating letterbox, pan-and-scan, and open-matte formats, explaining anamorphic DVDs, and comparing standard and widescreen TVs.

» In 70 mm - Newsletter about 70mm cinemas, films, history and technology.

» The Letterbox and Widescreen Advocacy Page - Organization defending the visions and intentions of filmmakers. Aspect ratio explanations, examples comparing images of widescreen and pan-and-scan versions of many films, sound and video clips, and commentary.

» Letterbox Format Explanation - Images demonstrating the various formats in which movies are displayed.

» Ryanwright.com - Flash animation demonstrating the pan-and-scan and letterbox processes.

» The Swedish Widescreen Pages - History of different widescreen formats and disadvantages of pan-and-scan.

» Widescreen Advocate - Information resource for those wishing to participate in a grassroots education effort. Flyers, brochures, petitions, and list of DVDs not in original aspect ratio.

» Widescreen Information Page - Movie screenshots illustrating the benefits of viewing films in their original aspect ratios.

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