Toisaalta vaikka Lionsgaten USA-BD-kiekko saattaa olla aluelukittu niin voihan se olla Lionsgate julkaisulla enemmän varaa bittien kanssa (varsinkin jos vähemmän audio kieliä) tai ties vaikka olisi ihan oma enkoodaus verrattuna Studio Canalin EU-kiekkoon. Ps. On se ihanaa vaikka olen aluerajoittamaton että Ultra HD levyissä ei ole mitään aluekoodeja
Saksalainen Nameless Media, joka mm. jätti Lionsgaten luotsaaman Vestron Video -julkaisun, kuvanlaadultaan heikon Waxwork:in nuolemaan haavojaan, on ilmeisesti aikeissa julkaista TCM-saagan heikoimman lenkin The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre aka Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation - Uusi sukupolvi (1994) Special Edition Blu-ray:na, josta oletettavasti tulee löytymään myös joidenkin epätoivoisesti vuosien saatossa ruinaama, reilut 5 minuuttia pidempi Extended Version, mikä tosin ei tuo minkäänlaista parannusta sisältöön, terveisin nimimerkillä leffan Japani LaserDisc:in formaatin suosion aallonharjalla omistanut. Tuo lienee samalla myös ensimmäinen virallinen HD-resoluution painos muutoin umpisurkeasta leffasta. Syy devarin päivittämiseksi lienee useimmilla enemmän myötähäpeä kuin aito tunneside itse elokuvaan. En ole koskaan ymmärtänyt mikä helvetti sai Kim Henkelin työntämään kätensä tuohon paskaan? Mies kuitenkin toimi hetki sitten edesmenneen ohjaajalegenda Tobe Hooperin loistavan alkuperäisfilmauksen tarinan ja käsikirjoituksen vastaavana sekä elokuvan osatuottajana. Ainoaksi ohjaustyöksi jäänyt "TCM 4" osoittanee kiistatta myös sen, että mies tuli järkiinsä dybyyttityrimisensä jälkiliukkailla. Ja tässä yhteydessä on taas hyväksyttyä kirota, että mikä vittu kestää LEATHERFACE: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III kanssa!?
Vuotaneen ennakkotiedon valossa vaikuttaisi siltä, että kauhufanien paljon odottama ohjaaja Ken Hughes'n viimeiseksi jäänyt elokuva Night School - Kauhun varjo (1981) saanee vihdoin arvoisensa Blu-ray-julkaisun lokakuussa Warner Archive Collection toimesta.
"British label Second Sight has announced that its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Harry Bromley Davenport's cult film Xtro (1982) will arrive in early 2018. The label has also confirmed that it has accessed a new raw scan that will be used during the remastering of the film, which is supported by producer Mark Forstater."
U.S. label Severin Films has dated and detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Robert Fuest's film The Devil's Rain (1975), starring Ernest Borgnine, Eddie Albert, Ida Lupino, William Shatner, and Keenan Wynn. The release will be available for purchase on October 31. Also included with this announcement is a brand new trailer for the new restoration of the film, which the label has provided. Synopsis: "A bunch of Satanists in the American rural landscape have terrible powers which enable them to melt their victims. However one of the children of an earlier victim vows to destroy them. Patriarch Steve Preston goes missing and worried mom Emma (Ida Lupino) sends eldest son Mark (William Shatner) in search of his father. Suddenly, a dying, eyeless Steve returns and demands that the family: "Give Corbis what belongs to him!" before dissolving into a gelatinous meltdown. Corbis (Ernest Borgnine) is a Satanic priest hell-bent on recovering a valuable book listing the names of those who sold their souls to the devil... a book that resides with the Preston family. Mark refuses to hand it over and puts up a brave fight, only to wind up an unwilling sacrifice. Occult expert, Dr. Richards (Eddie Albert) and Mark's younger brother Tom (Tom Skerritt) plot to free the Prestons and destroy The Devil's Rain, a bottle containing the souls of those already damned. The battle rages as the elixir is released and a bloody rain of devilry and malevolence is loosed upon a screaming, melting world." Special Features: - Audio Commentary With Director Robert Fuest - Confessions Of Tom - Interview With Actor Tom Skerritt - The Devil's Makeup - Interview With Special FX Artist Tom Burman - 1975 Archive Interview With Actor William Shatner - First Stop Durango - Interview With Script Supervisor Ana Maria Quintana - Consulting with the Devil - A Conversation with the High Priest & High Priestess of the Church of Satan - Hail Satan! - Interview With Anton LaVey Biographer Blanche Barton - Filmmaker / Horror Collector Daniel Roebuck On The Devil's Rain - On Set Polaroid Gallery Of Script Supervisor Ana Maria Quintana - Radio Spots - Theatrical Trailer - TV Spots - Poster/Still Gallery U.S. label Blue Underground has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Bob Clark's thriller Deathdream a.k.a. Dead of Night (1974), starring John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Richard Backus, Henderson Forsythe, and Anya Ormsby. The release will be available for purchase on November 28. Synopsis: "In this shattering variation on "The Monkey's Paw," grief-stricken suburban parents (Academy Award® nominees John Marley of The Godfather and Lynn Carlin of Faces) refuse to accept the news that their son Andy (Richard Backus) has been killed in Vietnam. But when Andy returns home soon after, something may be horribly wrong: Andy is alive and well… or is he?" Produced and directed by Bob Clark (Black Christmas) and written by Alan Ormsby (Deranged), Deathdream was one of the very first films to confront the domestic ravages of the Vietnam War. More than forty years later, it remains one of the most chilling horror films of all time.Deathdream was released under several different titles, including Dead of Night, The Night Walk and The Night Andy Came Home, and marked the grisly debut of gore effects legend Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead). Blue Underground is proud to present this acclaimed zombie shocker in a new 2K restoration from the 35mm negative in its most complete version ever, along with original and brand-new Extras exclusive to this release. Special Features and Technical Specs: - NEW 2K RESTORATION of the film from the 35mm original camera negative - NEW A Recollection With Star Anya Liffey and Writer/Make-Up Artist Alan Ormsby - NEW Notes For A Homecoming - Interview with Composer Carl Zittrer - NEW Flying Down To Brooksville - Interview with Production Manager John 'Bud' Cardos - NEW Expanded Still Galleries - NEW Alan Ormsby Student Film - Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark - Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Make-Up Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby - Tom Savini: The Early Years - Deathdreaming - Interview with Star Richard Backus - Alternate Opening Titles - Theatrical Trailer - Collectable Booklet with new essay by critic Travis Crawford (First Pressing Only!) EXCLUSIVE LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION includes Blu-ray, DVD, bonus collectable booklet, reversible "Dead of Night" artwork, and special packaging - Video Specs: Widescreen 1.85:1 - Blu-ray Audio Specs: English: DTS-HD Mono - DVD Audio Specs: English: Dolby Digital Mono - Optional Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish - REGION-FREE
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - EXTENDED CUT & SPECIAL EDITION 2-FILM COLLECTION (1978,2000) Run Time 188 Minutes-EXTENDED CUT (NEW 2017 1080p HD MASTER) 151 Minutes-SPECIAL EDITION Subtitles Spanish, French, English SDH DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 – English (EXTENDED CUT) DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1 - English, DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND 5.1 - French, DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND 5.1 - Spanish ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 2.40:1, 16 X 9 LETTERBOX COLOR 2-BD 50 Special Features (on Superman The Special Edition Disc): Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz; 3 Documentaries Taking Flight: The Development of Superman, Making Superman: Filming the Legend and The Magic Behind the Cape; Screen Tests; Restored Scenes; Additional Scenes; Additional Music Cues; Music-Only Track Decades before blockbuster Extended Cuts were common, Superman proved a true “Man of Tomorrow.” Superman: The Movie received an ahead-of-its-time makeover for its television premiere – nearly 40 more minutes of story, creating a two-night television event. Audiences had already been swept off their feet by Christopher Reeve’s Last Son of Krypton, and now there was more to enjoy. Unseen in decades, this version is paired here with Richard Donner’s definitive vision of his film, the Special Edition Director’s Cut (2000), to create a supersized celebration of Metropolis’ favorite son that preserves the director’s intent while feeding superfan demands. Toivottavasti Superman II saisi myös Extended Cut julkaisun! Superman (1978) ei ole omia suosikkejani, mutta 188minuutin leikkaus leffasta kiinnostaa silti. Kunpa Universal tekisi saman Waterworld elokuvalle, Tv-Cut+"väkivalta" ymn. Needful Things (1993) Extended Cut olisi myös mielenkiintoista nähdä.
Hieno juttu ja onhan tuo Warner Archive Collection täynnä muitakin mielenkiintoisia julkaisuja. Mutta.. Kyllä tuo Superman ansaitsisi UHD-julkaisun. Enää ei viitsi katsella 1080P kuvaa filmille kuvatuista elokuvista. Aika monta kertaa on tämäkin vuosien varrella tullut ostettua aina uudelleen. Nyt jätän suosiolla väliin.
No mitä itte oon dvdcomparesta kattonu aikaisempien Warner Archive Collection-julkaisujen speksejä, niin ovat kaikki region free, eiköhän siis tämäkin. Pitänee hommata ainakin Hidden ja tuo Superman ja pari Bogartia ja Hitchcockiakin on harkinnassa.
Tänne myös The Hidden. Luulisi pian tulevan myyntiin esim. Amazoniin, kun pari viikkoa julkaisuun. Vielä kun The Hitcher (1986), Superstition (1982), The Changeling (1980) saisivat blu-ray julkaisut, olisin erittäin tyytyväinen
Carrie/Arrow/Region B In 1974, Stephen King published his first novel, the story of Carrie White, a troubled young girl, bullied by her peers and daughter to a fanatical fundamentalist mother, who discovers she has telekinetic powers. In 1976, it became the first of his works to be adapted for the big screen and, to this day, remains one of the very best. Carrie marked Brian De Palma s arrival as a major director, following smaller cult films such as Sisters, Phantom of the Paradise and Obsession, and provided a key early role for Sissy Spacek (Badlands), one that would earn her a Best Actress nomination at the Academy Awards. Piper Laurie would also pick up a nomination, for Best Supporting Actress, as Carrie s mother, while future stars such as Amy Irving, John Travolta and Nancy Allen were give their first major parts in a big-screen production. Restored in 4K from the original negative, this collector s edition provides the definitive release of a horror classic. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS 4K restoration from the original negative High Definition (1080p) presentation DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio and uncompressed 1.0 mono soundtracks Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Commentary by Lee Gambin, author of Nope, Nothing Wrong Here: The Making of Cujo, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Cultographies: Ms. 45 and Devil s Advocates: Suspiria, recorded exclusively for this release Brand-new visual essay comparing the various versions and adaptations of Carrie across the years Acting Carrie, archive featurette containing interviews with director Brian De Palma, actors Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt and others More Acting Carrie, additional interviews with the cast of the film Visualising Carrie: From Words to Images, archive featurette containing interviews with De Palma, writer Lawrence D. Cohen, editor Paul Hirsch and art director Jack Fisk Singing Carrie: Carrie the Musical, archive featurette on the stage musical adaptation of King s novel Writing Carrie, an interview with writer Lawrence D. Cohen Shooting Carrie, an interview with cinematographer Mario Tosi Cutting Carrie, an interview with editor Paul Hirsch Casting Carrie, an interview with casting director Harriet B. Helberg Bucket of Blood, an interview with composer Pino Donaggio Horror s Hallowed Grounds, a look back at the locations of Carrie Gallery Trailer TV spots Radio spots Carrie trailer reel Reversible sleeve featuring the original poster and newly commissioned artwork Limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing on the film by Neil Mitchell, author of Devil s Advocates: Carrie, and numerous reprints and interviews
Onneksi en tullut päivitettyä Carrien ekaa versiota, muuten ei taas uudestaan jaksaisi päivittää Arrowiin mikä nyt varmaan edessä Arrowiin luottaen.
Tätä on odotettu, voi herran perse. Blu-ray:n julkistusajankohta sijoittunee aikaisintaan vuodenvaihteen tietämille. See the Bodily Fluids of Takashi Miike’s ‘Ichi the Killer’ in 4K! "It was announced today that not only did Well Go USA Entertainment acquire North American rights for the all-new 4K restoration but that it’s a director’s cut!" Itävaltalainen NSM Records julkaisee 27.10. kolmella eri kansikuvavaihtoehdolla rajoitetun painosmäärän (kutakin 333 kpl.) alkuperäisklassikko Death Wish - Väkivallan vihollinen (1974). Hyvällä tuurilla tämä antanee potentiaalisen vastikkeen oikeudet Warnerilta Paramountille siirtyneelle jenkkijulkaisu(i)lle. Olettaen, että esim. bittivirta on maksimoitu, ja myös konkreettisesti hyödynnetty, mahdollista uutta värimäärittelyä tahi muitakaan muotoseikkoja sivuuttamatta. Tosin noin suppea painosmäärä viittaa selkeästi samaan kuin niin monen muunkin NSM -julkaisun kohdalla: vanhan masterin uudelleenkierrätykseen houkuttelevampaa paketointia hyödyntäen.
Yksi aikansa arvostetuimmista ja ylistetyimmistä uudelleenfilmauksista saa rinnakkaisjulkaisun, kun nyttemin jo loppuunmyyty ja riistohintainen Warner Bros. Digibook -painos (standardijulkaisu toki yhä saatavilla) William Friedkin ohjaamasta "pelon palkasta" ilmestyy jälleen Blu-ray:na. Liekkö luvassa teknisesti mitään kehitystä tuohon Warner'n vastaavaan, varsin salonkikelpoiseen sisarjulkaisuun, kun edes ennakkojulkistuksen yhteydessä ei ole mainintaa mahdollisesta masteroinnista. Toivottavasti tuossa ei ole taas menty sieltä mistä aita on matalin. British label Entertainment One has officially announced that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of director William Friedkin's film Sorcerer (1977) with a new Collector's Edition. The release will be available for purchase on November 6th. Synopsis: "Exiled from their home nations, four strangers from separate corners of the earth agree to undertake a dangerous mission to transport unstable dynamite through the dense jungle of South America in order to earn their passage home. When the slightest bump in the road could equal instant death, the real question is not whether these men will survive this nerve-shredding ordeal but who will they have become if they return at all?" After the success of The French Connection and The Exorcist, William Friedkin began work on his biggest project to date. Seizing the moment, he embarked on an ambitious and lengthy shoot in the dense jungles of the Dominican Republic and like Werner Herzog with Fitzcoraldo and Francis Ford Coppola on Apocalypse Now, Friedkin battled the elements, came face-to-face with nature and emerged victorious. Now, 40 years since its release, Sorcerer is regarded by critics and filmmakers alike as a true lost cinematic masterpiece - a feat of filmmaking that encapsulates the revolutionary artistry of 1970s American cinema that is a triumph to behold. Special Features and Technical Specs: - Sorcerers - A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn (74 minutes) - The Mystery of Fate - A letter from director William Friedkin - Newly commissioned artwork to celebrate the 40th Anniversary - Reversible sleeve containing the newly commissioned and original theatrical artwork