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Boomerang Not Being Released After All

post #1 of 34
8/7/08 at 6:29am
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I received the following e-mail from DVD Empire concerning the Fox Noir film "Boomerang"

We have been informed by our distributors that the item 'Boomerang' is no
longer available and will not be available at any time in the future.
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post #2 of 34
8/7/08 at 6:42am

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GRRRR!

Surely this has got something to do with the Kazan estate. East of Eden was tied up for a few years as well. Or maybe it is the estate of the guy who wrote the article?

Fox could make up for it by releasing Man on a Tightrope, but that's probably in limbo too!
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post #3 of 34
8/7/08 at 6:53am

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I don't think that Kazan had any producer involvement with BOOMERANG! Louis DeRochemont was the producer. I'd love to see MAN ON A TIGHTROPE, VIVA ZAPATA!, WILD RIVER and A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN released on dvd. If or when BOOMERANG! is ever released on dvd, it mandates an "Inside Baseball" commentary on the legal problems or implications that have dogged its video history for decades. (Maybe that is why it has been withdrawn--it would be great publicity.)
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post #4 of 34
8/7/08 at 7:26am

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What the ...? This cat-and-mouse game is really getting tiresome. After the initial release was pulled you'd think Fox would get everything absolutely ironed out and signed legally before announcing it for re-release.

I watched the movie on hulu.com. It was good and I'd like to have it on DVD. I can't understand what the apparent copyright problems could be for such an old movie. What do the current owners hope to achieve by not having it available?
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post #5 of 34
8/7/08 at 7:41am

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I hope this means INFERNO is coming out as a replacement, at least.
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post #6 of 34
8/7/08 at 9:58am

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Bummer. I guess the version I snuck off the net will have to continue to do until Fox releases it proper. no way I'm paying the inflated ebay prices.
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post #7 of 34
8/7/08 at 10:12am

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Oh, balls...
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post #8 of 34
8/7/08 at 11:21am

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Originally Posted by Russell G
Bummer. I guess the version I snuck off the net will have to continue to do until Fox releases it proper. no way I'm paying the inflated ebay prices.
The prices on eBay were bad at first but they've actually been at or under the MSRP for months now. Anyone still waiting for a copy should just find a reputable seller on eBay and buy one there.
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post #9 of 34
8/7/08 at 12:28pm
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There is currently a new copy listed for sale at Amazon Marketplace for $19.99 plus shipping if you are willing to take a chance that it is as advertised.
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post #10 of 34
8/7/08 at 2:20pm

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I can't say I'm surprised...Disappointed, of course. Gnashing of teeth of course. Tearing of hair out (what there is of that) of course. But surprised? Oh no. Just another brick in the wall of my cynicism. That's all it is...

Whining meekly, looking for the liquor
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post #11 of 34
8/7/08 at 2:41pm

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In somewhat calm recollection...or whatever...

Part of the reason (if I recall correctly) that the WB stopped doing chats is that they would get bombarded by people saying "you said so-and-so would be released in the next year or two and where is it?" I've been guilty of that myself, at least in heart if not in print.

We do live in a world where rumours and half-facts gain traction and become pseudo facts pushing up expectations. Life does seem more of a rollercoaster these days in more ways than one, with the media, people. polls or companies pulling on our emotions, trying to be the firstest with the mostest. At the end of the day, it just reinforce's one's (or least my) cynicism. Tell me what you know, not what you believe, or want.

I know, I know, a little movie, a little DVD, its not the most important thing in the world. But wasn't there a Shakespeare thing "A little thing but mine own"*

*in case you think I'm being hoity toity, I remember it from "Quiz Show"
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post #12 of 34
8/7/08 at 3:32pm

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I expected as much with all the discrepancies posted at various news sites and retailers. I already own the initial Fox pressing thanks to a kind person on this board who bought up extra copies to generously offer at face value to forum members after the first recall, so it's no personal loss to me. But I am hoping the title is replaced with something else of interest. Fox covers UA distribution package, right? How's about an official overdue release of D.O.A.?
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post #13 of 34
8/7/08 at 11:04pm

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The question is was this ever really announced for this batch? Or was it just supposition on the part of websites, and then everyone jumped on that?
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post #14 of 34
8/8/08 at 4:38am

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Well hopefully this opened up Fox Noir slot gets filled ........preferably with Cry of the City.
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post #15 of 34
8/8/08 at 5:39am

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I believe that commentaries have already been prepared for THE BRASHER DOUBLOON, THE THIRD VOICE, and VIOLENT SATURDAY. A gorgeous letterboxed print of VIOLENT SATURDAY has been playing on Fox recently.
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post #16 of 34
8/8/08 at 10:35am

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Originally Posted by BillyFeldman
The question is was this ever really announced for this batch? Or was it just supposition on the part of websites, and then everyone jumped on that?
Well, I think more than one retailer had it for preorder, so I assume it was more than supposition. Retailers don't usually list titles based on rumors.
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post #17 of 34
8/8/08 at 11:58am

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DVD Empire was the first to post the Fox announcement of the three Film Noir titles back in early summer and a little ago as 7/16/08 DVD Times posted this:

Fox Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of three Fox Film Noir titles on 2nd September 2008. Priced at $14.98 SRP each and making their R1 DVD debuts are Boomerang, Moontide and Road House. "Beautifully restored and remastered", features are detailed below…

So this was not just wishful thinking, but an actual announcement. Since I saw this thread yesterday, I have placed an order for a copy from the aborted first release.

The other two realeases "Road House" and "Moontide" are a got to have them.
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post #18 of 34
8/12/08 at 11:12pm
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However it still seems like Boomerang will be released in Canada. It is still listed on Amazon.ca with a September 2 release date

Amazon.ca: Boomerang: Elia Kazan, Dana Andrews, E.J. Ballantine, Royal Beal, Sr. Ed Begley, Wryley Birch, William Challee, Clay Clement, Lee J. Cobb, Philip Coolidge, James Dobson, Bert Freed, Richard Garrick, Walter Greaza, Helen Hatch, Taylor Holme
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post #19 of 34
8/13/08 at 3:48am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Garysb
I received the following e-mail from DVD Empire concerning the Fox Noir film "Boomerang"

We have been informed by our distributors that the item 'Boomerang' is no
longer available and will not be available at any time in the future.

This is great news for me because I shelled out $40 for one of the pulled Boomerang DVDs. Now I don't feel like I wasted my money!
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post #20 of 34
8/13/08 at 5:13am

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Sounds like I'll just order from Canada!!
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post #21 of 34
8/15/08 at 3:55pm

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My copy is ready to ship from DVD Pacific, which means DVD Empire is wrong. The title is being released.
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post #22 of 34
8/15/08 at 6:52pm

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Originally Posted by Jace_A
My copy is ready to ship from DVD Pacific, which means DVD Empire is wrong. The title is being released.
Same deal here! Looks like it is being released.
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post #23 of 34
8/15/08 at 7:45pm

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Originally Posted by Simon Howson
Looks like it is being released.
Or they're making the same mistake again and it's cancelled but still will make it to some stores' shelves.
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post #24 of 34
8/15/08 at 7:48pm

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I have a theory that the ongoing unavailability of Boomerang is a calculated move on Fox's part to generate feverish interest in their Noir line.

Yeah, I've been watching a lot of X-files lately.
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post #25 of 34
8/15/08 at 8:01pm

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Originally Posted by TravisR
Or they're making the same mistake again and it's cancelled but still will make it to some stores' shelves.
Yeah, possibly. I've sent DVDPacific an email asking them to send my shipment immediately (usually I wait for the maximum 12 items, I'm currently only at 10) because I'm worried that they may remove it if they get word from Fox that it can't be sold.
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post #26 of 34
8/15/08 at 9:08pm

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Good luck to you guys..... I'm fortunate to have my own copy from the first go-round (still in the shrink-wrap, since I'd actually rented it from Netflix shortly before acquiring my own copy and had therefore recently watched it). This ongoing yank-job from Fox is total bullshit. I really hope you guys get your copies this time around.

Funny side note: I actually got my copy right here on the HTF. Someone had an extra copy of it, and held a noir trivia contest.... which I won, so he gave it to me. I wish I could remember who that kind soul was.... if you're out there, chime in!
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post #27 of 34
8/16/08 at 2:22am

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Originally Posted by Jace_A
My copy is ready to ship from DVD Pacific, which means DVD Empire is wrong. The title is being released.

Same here; what's slightly worrying is that 'Moontide' and 'Road House' have yet to show. You would have thought they would all have come in stock together.

If this shows up with Eddie Murphy's mug on the cover, I'm going to be a tad unhappy...
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post #28 of 34
8/16/08 at 7:39am

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Mine dispatched today.
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post #29 of 34
8/16/08 at 2:05pm

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Originally Posted by John Hodson
If this shows up with Eddie Murphy's mug on the cover, I'm going to be a tad unhappy...



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post #30 of 34
8/16/08 at 7:38pm

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Originally Posted by Craig Beam
Funny side note: I actually got my copy right here on the HTF. Someone had an extra copy of it, and held a noir trivia contest.... which I won, so he gave it to me. I wish I could remember who that kind soul was.... if you're out there, chime in!

I did the contest and was happy to do it. I bought three copies at Borders and offered two copies up in the contest.

As I remember, the winners were pretty darn impressive in the contest. HTF has some knowledgeable noir fans out there.
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