Apparently Ran is not an April Fool's joke everyone thought it was. The announcement is back on Criterion's main page. Perhaps the joke was making us think it was a joke
I noticed that and am very happy they are doing this now. "Hoop Dreams" is another special edition that has gone with the lower MSRP that I will be picking up.
I can't wait for the Criterion Ran!!! I've been hoping and hoping for this. I sooooo hope it includes A.K. like the R2 release.
Talking about Wellspring films that need Criterion releases, you left out what I think is the most important and most needing of a Criterion: Godard's Breathless.