Criterion Blu-ray titles! (1 Viewer)

[larryKR]

I will get THIEF and RIFIFI in January.Can anyone tell me if Criterion still has the rights to Melville's LE SAMOURAI? I have the dvd but sure would like it on BD.

 

[Moe Dickstein]

They do, but the French BD of it is a DNR mess. Criterion rejected those elements for a Blu so it will have to be redone before they release anything.

 

[JoHud]

Can anyone tell me if Criterion still has the rights to Melville's LE SAMOURAI? I have the dvd but sure would like it on BD.

I believe so. It was one of their last DVD-only releases and is still being sold through their website. Hopefully it does happen as I'm a big admirer of this film.

They do, but the French BD of it is a DNR mess. Criterion rejected those elements for a Blu so it will have to be redone before they release anything.

Thanks, that's certainly a good reason for its delay on blu-ray. If they get to do an in-house HD transfer in the near future, needless to say I'll be very pleased.

 

[larryKR]

Thanks Moe Dickstein and JoHud for the replies.

 

[Moe Dickstein]

Newsletter clue for Harold Lloyd's "The Freshman"

 

[Brandon Conway]

Newsletter clue for Harold Lloyd's "The Freshman"

Here it is for those who don't get the newsletter:

Looking forward to it.

 

[Moe Dickstein]

Image out, Sony in..."Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Criterion Nov. 4 said they have signed a multi-year distribution and administrative deal. Under terms of the agreement, Sony will handle distribution, replication, inventory management, shipping and accounts receivable for Criterion.David Bishop, president of SPHE, said Criterion’s 30-year legacy of delivering important classic and contemporary films into the home entertainment market is buttressed by the exacting standards each Blu-ray Disc and DVD release must meet.“This is why SPHE is honored that Criterion has chosen to partner with us to ensure its future legacy by duplicating and efficiently distributing products equal to the high standards it demands,” Bishop said.The Criterion Collection features more than 150 movies. Each film is presented uncut, in its original aspect ratio, as its filmmaker intended it to be seen. Criterion uses state-of-the-art telecine equipment and select colorists during the film-to-video digital transfer, according to CEO Jonathan Turell.Whenever possible, Criterion works with the original directors and cinematographers to ensure that the look of the releases does justice to their intentions.Turell said Criterion’s bonus material enables viewers to appreciate the films in context, through audio commentaries by filmmakers and scholars, restored director’s cuts, deleted scenes, documentaries, shooting scripts, early shorts and storyboards.“We’re proud to release many great films from Sony’s library in Criterion and very much look forward to continuing our long relationship,” Turell said. “We think they are an ideal partner as we look forward to expanding our direct relationships with our key customers.”

 

[TonyD]

For poeple like me tell us what this means and why it make a difference

 

[Moe Dickstein]

Doesn't mean anything really. Just interesting to those who follow the business end of things. That's why he Jan Amazon preorders were delayed

 

[dana martin]

I hope that distribution deal only leads to one positive sooner, I hope a matter of life and death shows quicker, because of this.

 

[Ruz-El]

February is up, and it looks like a good month!

Jules & Jim

Blue Is The Warmest Colour

Foreign Correspondent

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Breathless

King of the Hill

Tess

 

[Ruz-El]

I thought we'd see "Life Aquatic" before "Fantastic Mr. fox", but I'm still in for it. "King of the Hill" is a HUGE surprise and a must buy for me. One of Soderbergs greatest films.

I'm also in for "Tess", "Blue" and "Foreign Correspondent", Feb is another expensive Criterion month for me!

 

[Brandon Conway]

Just so everyone knows - Blue Is the Warmest Color is barebones and will have a feature-laden release at a future time, while Breathless is simply a dual-format repackaging of the previous separate DVD and Blu-ray releases.

 

[Ruz-El]

Woah, "The Underneath" by Soderberg is thrown in as a bonus on "King of the Hill"! I love you Criterion Collection!

 

[Ruz-El]

Just so everyone knows - Blue Is the Warmest Color is barebones and will have a feature-laden release at a future time, while Breathless is simply a dual-format repackaging of the previous separate DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Good to know on "Blue", I might hold off then and save some cash.

 

[TonyD]

Meh, good month for me since I wont spend money for a change.Whats the word on March

 

[Moe Dickstein]

Tony - Foreign Correspondent!

 

[Ruz-El]

Tony - Foreign Correspondent

and King of the Hill! And Mr. Fox! C'mon Tony! COME ONE!

 

[battlebeast]

Criterion, I could kiss you!

Not only did they Announce Nashville and IAMMMMW, but this month we get NOT ONE but TWO BEST PICTURE NOMINEES!

Foreign Correspondant and Tess!

I'm so happy I could cry!!!

Three months in a row, Criterion has made me jump for joy!

YAY!!

I would have bought Blue Is, but being barebones, (Why???) I won't.

 

[Brandon Conway]

I would have bought Blue Is, but being barebones, (Why???) I won't.

My guess is that IFC wants them to have it out before Oscar season. I imagine the special features version will show up by mid-Summer or so.