Correct, this film is NOT public domain and 3DFA has no involvement whatsoever.
We could’ve put this out a decade ago from superior material but we are waiting to work from optimal elements, including at least one side of original camera negative. The standard def scans utilized on this release...
The stereo cinematography is comparable to the major studio productions at the time.
After multiple sellout shows across the country with large and receptive audiences, plus a review like this, how can a truly bad film be so much fun...
Here's a sneak preview of the wonderful new artwork created for our official 70th anniversary ROBOT MONSTER 3-D Blu-ray release by the brilliant artist, Stewart McKissick.
Look for the full reveal - with both the artwork and our distributor announcement - very soon!
There hasn't been total silence. They are considering our request but things take time with the amount of red tape that one typically encounters at an international archive. Plus many staffers are still working remotely.
I would never delay a project for years. We have a back-up plan and RM...
It was not filmed in 3D and Legend may have done a conversion, I'm not sure.
Here's a complete list of the Golden Age 3D features, shorts and cartoons:
http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/golden-age-3-d
Excellent point, Greg.
You'll be hearing the original 3-channel magnetic stereophonic sound for WINGS OF THE HAWK for the first time anywhere since 1953.
This is not a recreation of a lost track. you'll hear what was actually recorded on-set with multiple microphones...
Realistically, I can imagine the wonders of A*P*E benefitting from some low-end bass treatment but DYNASTY?
Would the various decapitations be accompanied with gut-wrenching rumble?!
I know the legendary A*P*E had some kind of bass-enforced audio mix on certain international prints but have never heard this about DYNASTY. I'm not saying it didn't happen but I'm not aware.
The existing 35mm elements on DYNASTY are in VERY poor condition with severe color fading and baked-in...
I'm not sure that's accurate, it was certainly not released in Sensurround domestically.
We are including the original 4-channel Quadrophonic sound prepared for the 1977 US release. The magnetic tracks are badly deteriorated with advanced vinegar syndrome but we've been able to transfer them...
Thank you very much, John. It took 2-1/2 years to get this one finished and the entire team is very proud of this release. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!
In my humble opinion, every 3-D collection should have Miss Sadie Thompson, Kiss Me Kate, Cease Fire, The Maze, Dial M for Murder, Gun Fury and Jivaro.
They're all top-notch, high quality Golden Age productions.
I’m just curious, which of the 50 golden age 3-D features would you classify as “schlock?”
Here’s a handy checklist. http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/golden-age-3-d