Yes and this re-release has NOTHING to do with that "hassle" and EVERYTHING to do with making more money from the same films. Jaws has also had a re-release this year and also I see a "new" Star Wars boxset on the shelves this Christmas. Are they released because "fans are demanding it"?
I'm glad you're happy to have your correctly framed DVRAB, my original boxset is also correctly framed and I didn't pay any extra money or have to give "hassle" to Universal!