In the UK, it should be noted. Criterion is likely to release it in the US eventually.Originally Posted by Brian Borst
Eureka will release Fritz Lang's M in February.
It's swings and roundabouts really. There have been many classic films released in the U.S. which have still not arrived in the U.K. such as The Robe, Patton, The Third Man, Gigi, An American in Paris, Battle of the Bulge, Repulsion, Becket, The Sand Pebbles, A Passage to India, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Diary of Anne Frank, South Pacific, Dr, Strangelove etc. etc.Originally Posted by Worth
The UK is really putting North America to shame when it comes to classic releases. Glad I bought that region-free player.
No. Actually most studios announce titles only less than 3 months in advance.Originally Posted by Greg_M
Considering most Video companies announce titles 5- 6 months in advance (Which would bring us to May 2010) this is pretty slim pickings.
I think this only applies to new theatrical releasesOriginally Posted by blimey
No. Actually most studios announce titles only less than 3 months in advance.
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TCM is having a first classic film festival in Hollywood in April 2009. Opening night features " A Star Is Born". There is no mention that they found more footage so I assume they didn't though it says newly restored. I also would assume the blu ray will come out shortly thereafter. At $400 for the cheapest pass , the film festival is not cheap. They don't even guarantee you will get into all screenings.Originally Posted by John Hodson
Back in February High-def Digest spoke to George Feltenstein:
"...And Warner has plenty of those on tap. In addition to the Astaire-Rogers canon in 2010, Feltenstein said the 1954 'A Star Is Born' with Judy Garland, currently being remastered in 6K resolution, will also see a 2010 release, and 'Citizen Kane' will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a Blu-ray bow in 2011. Other titles in the pipeline include the 1959 'Ben-Hur,' which was already remastered in 1080p, but is being redone because, Feltenstein says, many viewers were displeased with the standard DVD transfer. 'Singin' in the Rain,' previously mastered in 1080i in 2001 is unsuitable for Blu-ray in its present form, so it's gone back to square one for a "profusely expensive" 1080p makeover..."
DVD Review is now saying November 2010 for Ben Hur, and it looks like a big box of, ah, stuff as is becoming the custom: "Painstakingly restored and prepared for high definition, the release will arrive in a wonderful gift set with all the bells and whistles you can hope for. Though no exact details have been announced at this time, we are already excited to see this cinematic landmark one year from now.".
Technically there hasn't been a press release yet, so until then the February release is tentative.Originally Posted by Ethan Riley
I can't believe all of you forgot Dumbo...