Charles Hoyt
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Originally Posted by Jack Theakston
Is Sony putting this out? Looking forward to new anamorphic transfers.
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Originally Posted by Jim_K
SRP $59.99 .
A bit pricier then their recent Hammer sets (which are an insane deal) but after discounts it'll come down to less than $10 per movie which is my SD DVD spending limit. |
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Originally Posted by Simon Howson
It sounds like they've put a lot of work into preserving these films, so I think a slightly higher price that usual is acceptable.
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Originally Posted by Billy Batson
They put a lot of work into the Hammer set, the films look fantastic. The thing is, it's nice to get really cheap DVDs (& we've all got used to that), but if it all gets too cheap then it's not worth it to the studios to put in any work into the releases.
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Originally Posted by Simon Howson
Yeah it's a catch 22 scenario.
Personally I wish they committed say 10% of the price to future preservation, and made you aware of that on the cover somewhere. The crazy thing is when SPHE eventually release their classic DVDs in Australia they are often 50% less than the U.S. prices. They essentially give their expensive restorations away when they release them here. |
Charles Hoyt
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Originally Posted by Charles H
Go to "What's New on DVD" on Movies Unlimited and then look under the "Western" genre.
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Originally Posted by Simon Howson
Personally I wish they committed say 10% of the price to future preservation, and made you aware of that on the cover somewhere.
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) care where the proceeds were going? I sincerely doubt it."I was born when she kissed me. I died when she left me. I lived a few weeks while she loved me."
My 25 most wanted DVDs: Chilly Scenes Of Winter (1979); The Dead (1987); The African Queen (1951); Johnny Guitar (1954); The Sterile Cuckoo (1969); The Friends Of Eddie Coyle (1973); The Rain People (196...
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Originally Posted by Dave B Ferris
I was hoping Ron might post a press release this morning; however, as we continue to anticipate the official press release, at least the box set has been confirmed for November 4th in the daily post at The Digital Bits (12:45 PM).
--- Quote --- First up, Sony has set Good Times: The Complete Series (17 discs), Newsradio: The Complete Series (12 discs), Sanford and Son: The Complete Series (17 discs) and The Berenstain Bears: Christmas Tree for release on 10/28, followed by This Christmas (DVD and Blu-ray), When Did You Last See Your Father, Moscow Zero, Termination Point, I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Series (20 discs), an Awakenings/The Fisher King/The Survivors 3-pack and a Budd Boetticher box set (5 discs - includes The Tall T., Decision at Sundown, Buchanan Rides Alone, Ride Lonesome and Comanche Station) all on 11/4. |
Film Foundation, Sony Partner to Release Classic Films on DVD Author: THOMAS K. ARNOLD tarnold@questex.com Posted: August 25, 2008 Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation has partnered with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to bring a variety of classic films to DVD. Films will be released under the “Collector’s Choice” banner and include restored and remastered transfers of previously unreleased titles from the Sony catalog. Hollywood talent will contribute commentaries and introductions in films that have inspired their own work. The first release will be The Films of Budd Boetticher, a boxed set of five Westerns that will arrive in stores Nov. 4. The set includes The Tall T, Decision at Sundown, Buchanan Rides Alone, Ride Lonesome and Comanche Station, all released theatrically between 1957 and 1960, and will feature introductions and commentary from a trio of Oscar-winning directors inspired by Boetticher’s work: Scorsese, Clint Eastwood and Taylor Hackford. “We have an incredible treasure trove of films in our catalog, and this partnership with The Film Foundation helps us to create a unique, collectible package for classic cinema fans so they, too, can own a piece of Hollywood’s film legacy,” said Lexine Wong, senior EVP of worldwide marketing for Sony. Sony Pictures and The Film Foundation will continue their alliance with several upcoming DVD sets, including a Michael Powell double feature as well as Rita Hayworth, Frank Capra, William Castle and film noir collections. |
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Originally Posted by Mark VH
Clearly then you have not seen the Home Media Retailing story linked on the HTF front page:
THAT's the connection I seemed to be missing. I knew Scorsese was recording a commentary track for the A Matter of Life and Death DVD - easily my most highly anticipated yet-to-be-released film - but this is beyond my wildest expectations. Oh please oh please let it come out before Christmas. Regardless, can I get a woohoo? |
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Originally Posted by Mark VH
Clearly then you have not seen the Home Media Retailing story linked on the HTF front page:
THAT's the connection I seemed to be missing. I knew Scorsese was recording a commentary track for the A Matter of Life and Death DVD - easily my most highly anticipated yet-to-be-released film - but this is beyond my wildest expectations. Oh please oh please let it come out before Christmas. Regardless, can I get a woohoo? |
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Originally Posted by John Hodson
Now up for pre-order at Amazon; with a bit of luck, this might even dip below the customs limit come DD's back end 20% off sale...
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Originally Posted by Simon Howson
What is your customs limit? I think mine is AUD$250, which is currently about 115 pounds.
In the ten years I've bought DVDs from the U.S. I've never had to pay any customs fees or taxes. If I made an order that was over AUD$250, then I think I would have to pay 10% GST. |
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Originally Posted by John Hodson
Our limit in the UK is £18 (AUD$36-ish). I hate customs fees, almost as much as the Royal Mail 'handling fee' they make you pay should your item be nabbed and held to ransom...
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Originally Posted by Jim_K
The Amazon US price for this is $35.99 (about $7 a film) quite a bit lower then I expected which is great news.
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