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2/13/12 at 8:27am
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Originally Posted by MattH. View Post

Very wise thinking, Mr. Harris. I hope Warners is reading/listening.

I have the HD-DVD version and found it just fine, so I've never bought the previous Blu-ray releases. I'll be interested to see how this all shakes out.

I'm in the same boat as you. If the new BD is an improvement, I'll no doubt buy it (as a regular package and not w/ the kitsch) and retire the HD-DVD.

Doug
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post #452 of 458
2/15/12 at 7:07pm

Wonder if this title is too popular for a Criterion release?

Would CBS license it out?
 

Criterion has release popular classic films on DVD "Spartacus" and Laser Disc "Lawrence of Arabia" "Wizard of Oz" "West Side Story" n the past

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2/18/12 at 1:18pm
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Wonder if this title is too popular for a Criterion release?
Would CBS license it out?

 
Criterion has release popular classic films on DVD "Spartacus" and Laser Disc "Lawrence of Arabia" "Wizard of Oz" "West Side Story" n the past

I wrote to Criterion long ago; it may be they don't want to jeopardize their relationship with Viacom, the parent that owns CBS, Paramount, etc. Or they just don't reply to inquiries. I trust Mr. Harris' own attempt with his contact failed. So be it.
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5/29/12 at 3:10pm
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I wrote to Criterion long ago; it may be they don't want to jeopardize their relationship with Viacom, the parent that owns CBS, Paramount, etc. Or they just don't reply to inquiries. I trust Mr. Harris' own attempt with his contact failed. So be it.

I don't mean to quote myself but I wonder if Mr. Harris, (if there are no legal or other problematic issues) can answer:

I actually wrote Criterion (via e-mail), there was no reply, but they did a great Benjamin Button with Paramount/Viacom. They must have connections.

Could there be an end run around CBS, what do you think?

The sales of the CBS version must be below expectations. Price dropped too on Amazon.com, but I'm not interested.

No one from CBS ever answered me, no surprise. You posted you spoke to someone on an easy fix, I suspect they brushed you off.

This must be painful for you.

Hang in there!

J.
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5/29/12 at 3:13pm
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I don't mean to quote myself but I wonder if Mr. Harris, (if there are no legal or other problematic issues) can answer:
I actually wrote Criterion (via e-mail), there was no reply, but they did a great Benjamin Button with Paramount/Viacom. They must have connections.
Could be an end run around CBS, what do you think?
The sales of the CBS version must be below expectations. Price dropped too on Amazon.com, but I'm not interested.
No one from CBS ever answered me, no surprise. You posted you spoke to someone on an easy fix, I suspect they brushed you off.
This must be painful for you.
Hang in there!
J.

 

What an odd message...

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5/29/12 at 3:23pm
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What an odd message...

OOOOOOOOOOOkay!

I've no dog in this fight. I thought you took professional pride in your work and since the public can't see it now, in this format, you'd be upset. Silly me.

I'll just wait for Lawrence and write this one off! biggrin.gif
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5/30/12 at 4:12am
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Originally Posted by GMpasqua View Post

Wonder if this title is too popular for a Criterion release?
Would CBS license it out?

 
Criterion has release popular classic films on DVD "Spartacus" and Laser Disc "Lawrence of Arabia" "Wizard of Oz" "West Side Story" n the past
I don't think anything is too popular for a Criterion release. Recently they teased an upcoming release of ON THE WATERFRONT (but that's Sony and they seem to be licensing more of their Columbia catalog these days).

I'm no insider but my hunch says Paramount will not let this one slip away....
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5/30/12 at 3:42pm
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I don't think anything is too popular for a Criterion release. Recently they teased an upcoming release of ON THE WATERFRONT (but that's Sony and they seem to be licensing more of their Columbia catalog these days).

I'm no insider but my hunch says Paramount will not let this one slip away....

Rights are owned by CBS, division of Viacom; Byzantine most likely.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Fair_Lady_%28film%29#Copyright_issues
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Copyright issues

The head of CBS, William S. Paley, put up the money for the original Broadway production in exchange for the rights to the cast album (through Columbia Records). When Warner bought the film rights in February 1962 for the then-unprecedented sum of $5 million, it was agreed that the rights to the film would revert to CBS seven years after its release.[6]

The first home video release was by MGM/CBS Home Video in 1981, and was re-released by CBS/Fox Video in 1984, 1986, 1991, 1994, and 1996.

Warner owned the film's original copyright, but it was renewed by CBS due to the 1971 rights reversion. From 1998-2008, Warner Home Video handled DVD distribution to the film on behalf of CBS Home Entertainment, while CBS Television Distribution owns the television rights. The theatrical distribution rights are currently handled by Hollywood Classics on behalf of Paramount Pictures and CBS.

Criterion was acquired. See here:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bet-founder-robert-johnson-acquire-image-entertainment-acorn-306779

http://www.rljcompanies.com/contact/

One can call RLJ and ask but I suspect it's hopeless.
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