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post #31 of 69
5/8/09 at 6:02pm

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It gets even better when they keep some features and drop others, thus making the completist need to keep EVERYTHING. I try to document this stuff in my reviews because it can drive you to distraction...
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post #32 of 69
5/8/09 at 8:42pm

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If a reference quality version of "The Fog" was released this year, I would be happy. I think This John Carpenter/Debra Hill film is better than Halloween.
Gorgeous 2:35 aspect ratio, perfect music, and great cast make this one hell of a horror movie.
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post #33 of 69
5/8/09 at 8:54pm

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Originally Posted by Tim-H.
In contrast, EFNY was so scratched and full of pops & jumps it was exactly like Grindhouse was trying to be. Which was pretty fun, too (except for the few poor souls who'd never seen it before).
MGM-HD has shown both EFNY and EFLA in the past year and as I recall they both looked pretty good.

Hmmm. I'm quite suspicious of that UK They Live Blu-Ray. Even if it was code free I have no idea of the quality of the print, if it's lossless, etc, etc.
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post #34 of 69
5/9/09 at 7:55am

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Yeah, it was just an old print of EFNY. I'm sure a proper Blu-ray release would look awesome.
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post #35 of 69
5/9/09 at 9:44am

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Originally Posted by Eric F
Hmmm. I'm quite suspicious of that UK They Live Blu-Ray. Even if it was code free I have no idea of the quality of the print, if it's lossless, etc, etc.

They axed that release, probably after having seen how badly ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK turned out.
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post #36 of 69
5/9/09 at 6:25pm

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The buy it link looks live....
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post #37 of 69
5/12/09 at 6:27am

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Screenshot comparison of the German / International "The Fog" Blu-ray from Kinowelt / StudioCanal and the German "2-DVD Special Edition" from Kinowelt
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post #38 of 69
5/26/09 at 7:56am

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Originally Posted by Eric F
Hmmm. I'm quite suspicious of that UK They Live Blu-Ray. Even if it was code free I have no idea of the quality of the print, if it's lossless, etc, etc.

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Originally Posted by Sam Posten
The buy it link looks live....

Well, I decided to try to purchase this through Amazon UK, and after waiting a couple of weeks this was the reply I received today:

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Dear Customer,

Greetings from Amazon.co.uk.

We regret to report that the release of the following item has been cancelled:

Roddy Piper, et al "They Live [Blu-ray] [1988]"

This item has now been cancelled from your order #203-6527852-1694725 and we can confirm that you have not been charged for it.

We are no longer able to offer this item for sale. Our supplier has informed us that this item has been discontinued and is no longer available.

Please accept our apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience caused.

This is what I expected most likely confirming what Mike wrote below:

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Originally Posted by Mike_Richardson
They axed that release, probably after having seen how badly ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK turned out.
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post #39 of 69
5/26/09 at 10:33am

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Bummer. Thanks for the heads up!
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post #40 of 69
5/26/09 at 11:24am

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Anyone know if this will play on a region 1 PS3?
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post #41 of 69
5/27/09 at 4:50am

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Anyone know if this will play on a region 1 PS3?
The "Fog" BD is region code free so there should be no problem.
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post #42 of 69
5/27/09 at 7:37am

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Originally Posted by Mike_Richardson
They axed that release, probably after having seen how badly ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK turned out.

They got as far as sending out review discs, because I've got one!
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post #43 of 69
5/27/09 at 8:09am

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They got as far as sending out review discs, because I've got one!

Did you review it? I tried looking on your site for one, but I couldn't find it.
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post #44 of 69
5/27/09 at 11:04am

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Originally Posted by ChristianLiemke
The "Fog" BD is region code free so there should be no problem.
Thanks. I'm picking it up.
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post #45 of 69
5/28/09 at 8:09am

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Originally Posted by Paul Arnette
Did you review it? I tried looking on your site for one, but I couldn't find it.

I didn't write one. It was sent for me to review for a magazine. By the time of my deadline, it had been pulled from the schedule.
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post #46 of 69
6/3/09 at 11:10pm

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After doing an exhaustive search for a legitimate review of "The Fog" I decided to order it last week(Shame on you highdefdigest, you review the Dutch import of The Neverending Story but skip a UK release of The Fog). I received my copy today.

I am very, very pleased. For a 1979 film, this blu release does more than shine.
It gives me faith in future releases of John Carpenter films.
Compared to the MGM special edition, the blu-ray disc is a godsend. Colors pop, details I never noticed are now easy to spot.
The sound is crisp, and clear.
The depth you get on the Blu-Ray version is truly astounding in some scenes. Almost feels 3-D.

This studio Canal release has none of the special features of the MGM release unfortunately. Believe me, to have a picture this good, it's not a big deal.
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post #47 of 69
6/4/09 at 5:38pm

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Digitalbits just reported in the Rumor Mill --Escape From LA on Blu for 9/15.

Hope it has extras!

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#060409
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post #48 of 69
6/5/09 at 12:41pm
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I doubt "LA" will have any features at all but hey, least it'll be high def right?
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post #49 of 69
6/6/09 at 5:05am

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Originally Posted by Matt Butler
Digitalbits just reported in the Rumor Mill --Escape From LA on Blu for 9/15.

Hope it has extras!

The Digital Bits Rumor Mill - Current Posts

Bout time we got an anamorphic release of LA. I can't wait!
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post #50 of 69
6/6/09 at 10:10am

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Escape from LA finally! It would be nice if the current R1 distributors of Escape from New York (Fox maybe?) would coordinate and put it out around the same time.
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post #51 of 69
6/6/09 at 11:14am

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Originally Posted by Alex cosmo
Escape from LA finally! It would be nice if the current R1 distributors of Escape from New York (Fox maybe?) would coordinate and put it out around the same time.


The Digital Bits reported in december last year in the rumor mill to look out for Escape From New York on blu-ray this year.I don't know if it's still on MGM's schedule.
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post #52 of 69
6/18/09 at 10:42am
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Man I got excited for half a minute when Universal announced their Carpenter box set this fall then realized it was just a re-release of the previous standard DVD box set.
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post #53 of 69
7/13/09 at 5:08am
There's a screenshot comparison of the German "Big Trouble in Little China" Blu-ray and the US Special Edition DVD at caps-a-holic.
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post #54 of 69
8/5/09 at 10:49am
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Sadly Paramount has scuttled the BD release for "Escape from LA" next month with no new date announced nor any reason given as to why it has been delayed. One can HOPE they are going to add extras but I'm doubting it.
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post #55 of 69
8/5/09 at 11:30am
Copy and pasted from my post in another thread but here's the differences between the Big Trouble In Little China Blu-ray and DVD:

-Oddly, the Blu-ray uses a shortened version of Trailer B. On the Blu-ray it runs approximately 1:00 and on the DVD it runs approximately 1:30.

-The TV commercials and most of the text based stuff (the production notes, the American Cinematographer and Cinefex articles, the cast and crew filmographies and the DVD production credits) are dropped for the Blu-ray. What's weird is that the TV spots are listed as special features on the back of the case so I wonder if they're hidden as an easter egg (although the listing could just as easily be a misprint).

-On the plus side, the Blu-ray has two NEW features: an isolated score in DTS 5.1 and a still gallery with more than 250 pictures.
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post #56 of 69
8/5/09 at 11:45am
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Sadly Paramount has scuttled the BD release for "Escape from LA" next month with no new date announced nor any reason given as to why it has been delayed. One can HOPE they are going to add extras but I'm doubting it.
They can't cancel or delay something they never announced.
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post #57 of 69
8/5/09 at 3:03pm
Didn't Optimum release a BD of THEY LIVE? September 22nd of 2008 was the release. It's Region B, might not know if the case says that and the disc might be region-free, so possibly best to import for those who do from Amazon.co.uk
Here's a review:
http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/they-live2.html

I don't even know if it's DNR'd or the transfer has a light grain structure. Been awhile since I've seen this film though.
Already own THE THING on HDDVD and read the Blu-ray was given a touch of DNR. Is it single or dual layered and does it contain lossless audio?
Can't wait for MGM to release a feature laden with lossless audio, BD-50 with ZERO DNR/EE damn great film retaining grain structure for Escape from New York.
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post #58 of 69
8/6/09 at 10:56am
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Originally Posted by Jesse Blacklow View Post

They can't cancel or delay something they never announced.
 
Um, yes they did in fact announce it along with several other titles like "48 Hours."

Here's the mention of it's release being pulled:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3098

and here's the original announcement:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2904

You're welcome.
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post #59 of 69
8/6/09 at 11:28am
Yeah, that's a bummer about LA.  I was REALLY looking forward to getting that on BD since the SD is absolutely horrible by today's standards.

What are the chances that Paramount will give us a Russell/Carpenter commentary track?  I could listen to those guys shoot the shit all day.
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post #60 of 69
8/6/09 at 11:48am
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Didn't Optimum release a BD of THEY LIVE?

That release was canceled at the last minute, though I believe a few review copies did slip through.
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