Criterion Breakaway Group? (1 Viewer)

[Ian_H]

What was the name of that new company that was going to start releasing DVDs? They were made up of people (I think) from Criterion. They have a website I just don't remember the URL.

-Ian

 

[Gunnar Syren]

I think you're refering to Plexifilm.

 

[David Lambert]

Wow. A Criterion breakaway group? I look forward to seeing what sort of stuff THEY bring to bear on the market!

 

[Ian_H]

Yep that's what I was looking for.

Thanks!!

--Ian

 

[Scott-C]

Does anyone know any more about Plexifilm, in terms of their goals for DVD releases? (i.e. more content, better picture quality, etc.). I guess it's always good to see more competition (and options) in the DVD market!

 

[Sam Graves]

According to the Plexifilm site, their initial catalog will be announced the week of December 15. Since the 15th is a Saturday, I guess we will see the list next Monday. Looking forward to it.

 

[KrisM]

If you look at the web-site it says the titles will be announced on tuesday the 18th.

KrisM

 

[Dave Barth]

Oh great, the day I'm in the air flying to the west coast.
Man, between snapper cases and the timing of the announcement, this hobby's gonna kill me
Seriously though, I cannot help but view this as a good thing for fans of the genres of film likely to be released by this collection of former Criterion employees

 

[Sam Graves]

If you look at the web-site it says the titles will be announced on tuesday the 18th.

The site was updated this morning and again this afternoon to reflect the December 18 date.

 

[Marc Colella]

There are plenty of 90's independant films that I would love to see Plexifilm release.

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

Or 70s and 80s films. I can think of a number of Canadian films that need a DVD releas, and probably will have a hard time finding their way out without a label like this.

 

[SteveGon]

Is it too early to start pestering them to release The Ninth Configuration on dvd?

 

[Jon Robertson]

It already has a R2 special edition in the UK, with Blatty commentary, a documentary and eight deleted scenes.

It's only mono and is non-anamorphic 2.35:1, but it's still worth it.

Perhaps Plexifilm can improve on the technical aspects of the disc, while keeping the supplements? One can dream...

 

[Marc Colella]

I can think of a number of Canadian films that need a DVD release

Definetely.
Although I'd love for one to be Exotica, I really doubt that Miramax would license it out.
I would be extatic to see Last Night get the Plexifilm treatment.