No Widescreen of Full Metal Jacket?


As far as I know, Full Metal Jacket has never been released in a Widescreen format [Fullscreen pan & scan only].

I've never seen a Widescreen version on either Laser Disc, or any DVD version, even the special collectors edition.

Does anyone know why? Does it have to do to Kubrick's heirs? This doesnt make sense though, as I believe that the DVD versions were released before his death.

So what's the deal on seeing this great film as it should be seen, in the true theater aspect ratio?
fatparrot

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Zar, Doctor Strangelove has been released on Widescreen Laser Disc. Twins has been released on a special HD Japanese pressing also on Laser Disc [you don't want to know the price for this collectible]!