Kino-Lorber Insider Announcement Thread (Read Guidelines Post #3) (24 Viewers)

[revgen]

But does Warner own it? I thought Rafter Romance was originally released on dvd via TCM, either alone or in a set that included Stingaree, a title that Kino is releasing shortly.

Yes. Warner does own it. Hence why it was released by TCM.

Stingaree is a PD title. That's why it's being released by Kino Lorber on Blu-Ray. I'd prefer it if Warner released it on Blu-Ray instead since I believe they have access to better film elements, but as I've mentioned above, they've not been very forthcoming with blu-ray releases of pre-code films and early talkies.

 

[ajabrams]

Rafter Romance and Stingaree were both part of a group of RKO films whose rights were acquired by Merian C. Cooper in the 1940's as part of a settlement deal with the studio. Turner Entertainment acquired them for theatrical , video, and television showings on TCM in 2007. It would take someone more well-informed than myself to figure out who controls the rights now (Turner Entertainment was bought by TIME Warner and supposedly WB distributes their films) -- however Kino is indeed issuing a Blu-ray of Stingaree -- so perhaps there are more BD's from this group of films coming from them.

 

[revgen]

Rafter Romance and Stingaree were both part of a group of RKO films whose rights were acquired by Merian C. Cooper in the 1940's as part of a settlement deal with the studio. Turner Entertainment acquired them for theatrical , video, and television showings on TCM in 2007. It would take someone more well-informed than myself to figure out who controls the rights now (Turner Entertainment was bought by TIME Warner and supposedly WB distributes their films) -- however Kino is indeed issuing a Blu-ray of Stingaree -- so perhaps there are more BD's from this group of films coming from them.

According to Kino Lorber Insider, Stingaree, in particular, is a PD title. LINK

You may be right about Rafter Romance not belonging to TCM anymore.

 

[Astairefan]

Yes. Warner does own it. Hence why it was released by TCM.

Stingaree is a PD title. That's why it's being released by Kino Lorber on Blu-Ray. I'd prefer it if Warner released it on Blu-Ray instead since I believe they have access to better film elements, but as I've mentioned above, they've not been very forthcoming with blu-ray releases of pre-code films and early talkies.

Just because it came out via TCM (especially as an exclusive release for their website) does not mean Warner owns it. TCM released the Universal-owned Remember The Night on both dvd and blu, as well as the Sony-owned Only Angels Have Wings (before it went OOP and Criterion picked it up) and The Lady From Shanghai.

According to Kino Lorber Insider, Stingaree, in particular, is a PD title. LINK

You may be right about Rafter Romance not belonging to TCM anymore.

My whole reason for asking here was to find out whether there was any hope for the movie. Back when Stingaree was announced, the Kino representative mentioned they had a few more RKO pre-codes (obviously not owned by Warner), and I was hoping, since Rafter Romance was owned by Merian C. Cooper along with Stingaree, that maybe there was a chance for the movie.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray May 15th in a two-disc set from Kino Classics - in a new 4K Restoration!

Andrei Tarkovsky's final film:
THE SACRIFICE (1986)

"You may find yourself moved as you have never been moved before." - Andrew Sarris, THE VILLAGE VOICE

SPECIAL FEATURES:
*Booklet with excerpts from Tarkovsky's diaries and an essay by film scholar Robert Bird

Disc 1
*Feature audio commentary by Layla Alexander-Garrett, Tarkovsky's translator on the set of THE SACRIFICE

*Trailer

Disc 2
*DIRECTED BY ANDREI TARKOVSKY, a documentary on the making of THE SACRIFICE (102 minutes)

*Interview with Michal Leszczylowski, editor of THE SACRIFICE and director of DIRECTED BY ANDREI TARKOVSKY (32 minutes)

 

[aPhil]

While he has the older Blu-ray, my 25-year-old son is making sure that he gets this new restored Blu-ray of "The Sacrifice".
I hope this kind of restoration will come for Tarkovsky's "The Mirror"

 

[ajabrams]

According to Kino Lorber Insider, Stingaree, in particular, is a PD title. LINK

"Warner does control most of the RKO library, some RKO titles are no longer with them and some are PD, like the ones we've acquired from Lobster films, Stingaree, Deluge, etc."
Not to belabor a point, but to me, this statement implies that Stingaree is either no longer with RKO , and might or might not be PD. It was certainly out of circulation for a long time before Turner acquired that Cooper package.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming May 8th!
First Time on DVD and Blu-ray!

Special Delivery (1976)
• Brand New HD Master from a 4K Scan of the Original 35mm Negative by Paramount Pictures Archives
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Reversible BD Art

From Paul Wendkos, the director of The Mephisto Waltz, Cannon for Cordoba and Guns of the Magnificent Seven comes this stylish heist film starring badass Bo Svenson (Walking Tall Part II, Breaking Point) and the beautiful Cybill Shepherd (Taxi Driver, Once Upon a Crime). A gang of thieves plan a daring bank robbery, making their escape across the rooftops of Los Angeles buildings. The police are quickly called in and only one of the robbers, Murdock (Svenson), makes a clean getaway. Unfortunately, in order to do so, he is forced to dump the stolen cash into a mailbox, which he then finds is locked until midnight, forcing him to wait until the mailman makes his late-night pickup. As he waits, he discovers that his hiding place has been observed by several other people, all of whom want a share of the loot. The stellar cast includes Tom Atkins (Halloween III: Season of the Witch), Sorrel Booke (Bank Shot), Gerrit Graham (Beware! The Blob), Michael C. Gwynn (Harry in Your Pocket), Jeff Goldblum (The Fly), Vic Tayback (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot), Robert Ito (Dimension 5), Kim Richards (Tuff Turf), Deidre Hall (TV’s Days of Our Lives), Ed Peck (Bullitt) and John Quade (Every Which Way But Loose).

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming May 8th!
First Time on DVD and Blu-ray!

Seven (1979)
• Interview with Arlene Sidaris
• Audio commentary by Steve Mitchell, producer-director of King Cohen, and film historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompsonn
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Reversible Blu-ray Art

A cartel of seven crime bosses unionize and plan to take over the state of Hawaii. Government intelligence agent Drew Sevano (William Smith, Any Which Way You Can) is hired to “handle” the situation however he sees fit. Drew enlists seven old friends to help, creating Sevano’s Seven – the Playmate (Susan Kiger, H.O.T.S.), the Black-Belt (Ed Parker, Revenge of the Pink Panther), the Dragster (Christopher Joy, Big Time), the Cowboy (Guich Koock, North Dallas Forty), the Comic (Art Metrano, Police Academy 2), the Professor (Richard LePore, Stacey!) and the Indian (Barbara Leigh, Junior Bonner). Sevano’s Seven – death is their way of life. This cult classic was co-written, co-produced and directed by Andy Sidaris (Malibu Express, Hard Ticket to Hawaii) and co-starred Martin Kove (Steele Justice) and Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s).

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming May 8th on DVD and Blu-ray!
Blu-ray - $19.95
DVD - $11.95

Feast of July (1995) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by director Christopher Menaul and associate producer Jane Cussons
• Original Theatrical Trailer

A compelling tale of passion's dark secrets - critics applauded Feast of July as one of the best films of the year! A mysterious young beauty, Bella Ford (Embeth Davidtz, Army of Darkness), searches hopelessly for the lover who betrayed her. Weary and alone, she is offered shelter by the Wainwright family, who help her find new hope... and whose three handsome sons battle for her affections. But just as she is ready to begin her new life, her former lover unexpectedly reappears to haunt her with the secrets – of their past. From Merchant Ivory Productions, the award-winning creators of Howards End and The Remains of the Day – Feast of July is passionate and powerful entertainment. Directed by TV veteran Christopher Menaul (Prime Suspect) and co-starring Ben Chaplin (The Thin Red Line).

Roommates (1995)
• Audio Commentary by Star D.B. Sweeney
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Television and screen legend Peter Falk (The In-Laws, TV’s Columbo) gives a truly unforgettable performance in this heartwarming, highly acclaimed comedy hit. Evicted from his home, gruff-but-lovable old Rocky (Falk) goes to live with his grandson Michael (D.B. Sweeney, No Man’s Land) in his cramped one-room apartment. The hilarious multi-generation gap creates the most outrageous pair of roommates since The Odd Couple. And when Michael brings home a new girlfriend (Julianne Moore, Far from Heaven) – things really heat up. Directed by the great Peter Yates (Bullitt, Robbery, Eleni, The Friends of Eddie Coyle) and co-starring award-winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist, The Cemetery Club) – Roommates is an entertaining treat you're sure to love.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming May 15th!
First Time on DVD and Blu-ray!
Blu-ray - $24.95
DVD - $14.95

HOW DO I LOVE THEE? (1970) Color 109 Minutes 1.78:1 Rated GP
Tom Waltz (Rick Lenz, Cactus Flower) is flying to France to see his hospitalized father (Jackie Gleason, Papa’s Delicate Condition). While aboard the jet, Tom recalls many scenes from his past. Specifically, the time his father generously donated a $10,000 gift to Tom’s philosophy department from money he won through a poetry contest. The winning poem was given to him by artist named Lena (Shelley Winters, Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?) with whom he has an unconsummated affair – not knowing the poem was actually the sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Michael Gordon (Pillow Talk) directed this comedy of regrets and errors based on a book by Peter De Vries (Pete ‘n’ Tillie) and co-starring screen legend Maureen O’Hara (Miracle on 34th Street) as Tom’s mom and beautiful Rosemary Forsyth (What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?) as his wife.

MASTERMIND (1976) Color 86 Minutes 1.78:1 Rated G
Bumbling Asian detective, Inspector Hoku Ichihara (the great Zero Mostel, The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), who has delusions that he’s a great Samurai warrior, is assigned to protect an experimental robot in this spoof of Charlie Chan mysteries. Alex March (Paper Lion, The Big Bounce) directed this hilarious comedy in the tradition of the Inspector Clouseau films. The strong supporting cast includes Bradford Dillman (Compulsion), Keiko Kishi (The Yakuza), Jules Munshin (On the Town), Furankî Sakai (Mothra), Sorrell Booke (TV’s The Dukes of Hazzard) and Phil Leeds (History of the World: Part I).

 

[Thomas T]

Never seen How Do I Love Thee but with a cast consisting of Jackie Gleason, Maureen O'Hara , Shelley Winters and the underrated Rosemary Forsyth, I've always wanted to. Now I can. Thanks, Kino!

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming May 15th on DVD and Blu-ray!
Brand New HD Master from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Nitrate Original Negative & Nitrate Finegrain by Paramount Pictures Archives!

A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) with optional English subtitles

Screen legends Jean Arthur (The More the Merrier, A Foreign Affair) and John Wayne (Rio Bravo, Brannigan) co-star in this romantic comedy western directed by Hollywood veteran William A. Seiter (You Were Never Lovelier). Finding men had never been a problem for city girl Molly Truesdale (Arthur); finding the right man is another matter. And women have never been a problem for cowboy bachelor Duke Hudkins (Wayne), until they want to marry him. If it's true that opposites attract, these two are obviously made for each other. When Molly sets out from New York on a cross-country bus tour, she just wants to see America. But her plans take an unexpected turn out West, when she collides (literally!) with Duke while he's competing at the rodeo. He assumes she's just another pretty gal who'll fall into his arms, but she's a lady who won't be roped easily by a brawling, rough-and-ready cowboy. Jean Arthur shows the spunk that made her one of the biggest stars of Hollywood's Golden Era, and John Wayne is at his most charming when he falls for her against his better judgment. Charles Winninger (Nothing Sacred), Grant Withers (Trigger, Jr.) and comedy legend Phil Silvers (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) co-star in this truly classic romantic comedy.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming May 15th on DVD and Blu-ray!
Blu-ray - $19.95
DVD - $11.95

The Crew (2000)
• Audio Commentary by director Michael Dinner
• 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Audio
• Original Theatrical Trailer

GoodFellas meets Grumpy Old Men! Loaded with laughs, The Crew features screen legends Burt Reynolds (Gator, Malone) and Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, The Goodbye Girl) in a sidesplitting story about a set of golden-year ex-gangsters fighting to protect their last piece of turf. Back in the days when mobsters were larger than life, none lived bigger than Bobby (Dreyfuss), Joey "Bats" (Reynolds), Mike "The Brick" (Dan Hedaya, Blood Simple) and Tony "The Mouth" (Seymour Cassel, Rushmore). But now well into retirement, the old crew find themselves suddenly facing eviction from their run-down Miami Beach hotel – The Raj Mahal. That's when they decide there's only one thing left to do – turn back the clock and pull one last "hit" in order to save their home. Michael Dinner (Hot to Trot) directed this hilarious action-comedy written by Barry Fanaro (Kingpin). The stellar cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix), Jennifer Tilly (Bride of Chucky), Lainie Kazan (My Favorite Year), Jeremy Piven (TV’s Entourage) and Casey Siemaszko (Young Guns).

A Pyromaniac's Love Story (1995)
• Audio Commentary by director Joshua Brand, moderated by filmmaker Heather Buckley
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Everyone's falling in love with the wrong person in this hilariously hot all-star romantic comedy – A Pyromaniac's Love Story! Heartthrob William Baldwin (Backdraft) stars as the outrageous Garet, who tries to win the love of his sweetheart Stephanie (sexy Erika Eleniak, Under Siege) with a blazing crime of passion... but she's got the hots for Sergio (John Leguizamo, John Wick), who's carrying a big torch for a hot-tempered waitress named Hattie (beautiful Sadie Frost, Love, Honor and Obey)! Mixed-up romantic signals and comic confusion abound until the smoke finally clears... and everyone involved can realize their burning desires. The top-notch cast includes Michael Lerner (Barton Fink), Joan Plowright (Enchanted April), Mike Starr (Dumb and Dumber) and Armin Mueller-Stahl (Eastern Promises). Directed by veteran television writer Joshua Brand (TV’s The Americans, St. Elsewhere and Northern Exposure).

 

[ahollis]

Damn, what a day of annocements. I’ll have to sit down later tonight to comprehend all of them. Conradulations Kino.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Coming May 15th on DVD and Blu-ray!
Brand New HD Master from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Nitrate Original Negative & Nitrate Finegrain by Paramount Pictures Archives!

A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) with optional English subtitles

Screen legends Jean Arthur (The More the Merrier, A Foreign Affair) and John Wayne (Rio Bravo, Brannigan) co-star in this romantic comedy western directed by Hollywood veteran William A. Seiter (You Were Never Lovelier). Finding men had never been a problem for city girl Molly Truesdale (Arthur); finding the right man is another matter. And women have never been a problem for cowboy bachelor Duke Hudkins (Wayne), until they want to marry him. If it's true that opposites attract, these two are obviously made for each other. When Molly sets out from New York on a cross-country bus tour, she just wants to see America. But her plans take an unexpected turn out West, when she collides (literally!) with Duke while he's competing at the rodeo. He assumes she's just another pretty gal who'll fall into his arms, but she's a lady who won't be roped easily by a brawling, rough-and-ready cowboy. Jean Arthur shows the spunk that made her one of the biggest stars of Hollywood's Golden Era, and John Wayne is at his most charming when he falls for her against his better judgment. Charles Winninger (Nothing Sacred), Grant Withers (Trigger, Jr.) and comedy legend Phil Silvers (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) co-star in this truly classic romantic comedy.

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Finally able to see this film with a good video presentation.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

4/3 Celtic Pride | The 6th Man | My Father the Hero | Two Much/Miami Rhapsody (Banderas Double Bill) 4/10 The Psychopath (4K) | Deceived | Bad Company (1995) | Consenting Adults | Manhandled | Stage Struck | Luther 4/17 Trigger, Jr. (4K) | Singing Guns (4K) | Camp Nowhere | Straight Talk 4/24 The Maze (4K) 3-D | A Woman's Devotion | Ruby Gentry | The Boneyard (Code Red) | The Holy Mountain (1926) | Caravan to Vaccares (Scorpion) | The DogFather (17 Cartoons) | MisterJaw (34 Cartoons) 5/1 Big Business | Mafia! | Blaze | Play it to the Bone | The Violent Professionals (Code Red) | The Half-Breed/The Good Bad Man (Fairbanks/Dwann Double Bill) | King Hu's Legend of the Mountain (4K) 5/8 Special Delivery (4K) | Seven (1979) | Feast of July | Roommates 5/15 A Lady Takes a Chance (4K) | Mastermind | How Do I Love Thee? | TheCrew | A Pyromaniac's Love Story | The Sacrifice (4K Special Edition) 5/22 A Fistful of Dollars (4K Restoration) 5/29 The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (4K) 6/5 Under Capricorn (4K) | Woman in the Window | A Strange Adventure (4K) | Mario Bava's Four Times That Night (2K) 6/12 The Big Country (60th Anniversary Special Edition) 6/19 Spetters (4K) | Jack the Giant Killer (Both Cuts) | Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (2K) | The Maids (2K) | Bill Gunn's Personal Problems (DVD only) 6/26 The Martian Chronicles | Pink Panther Cartoons (Volume 2) | The Return | The Banishment

Coming Soon:
Big Trouble | The Bigamist (4K) | A Bill of Divorcement (1932) (4K) | The Day After | The Farmer's Daughter (4K) | For a Few Dollars More (New 4K Restoration) | Gone to Earth / The Wild Heart | The Grissom Gang (4K) | Irma La Douce (4K) | The Killing of Sister George (4K) | Kundun | The Last Command (4K) | The Legend of Hillbilly John | Lisbon (4K) | A Man Alone (4K) | Miracles | The Night Stalker (4K) | The Night Strangler (4K) | Old Ironsides (2K) | The Outer Limits (Seasons 2) | Pink Panther Cartoons Volumes 3-6 | Sangaree (4K/2K) 3-D | The Spiral Staircase (4K) | Trapeze | Trilogy of Terror (4K) | What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice (4K)

 

[TheSteig]

Great update but I will say The Spiral Staircase is the the big TBD coming soon title The other big one for me is Trilogy of Terror (hope the DVD extras will get ported over)

 

[aPhil]

Great to see a date for "Jack the Giant Killer"

 

[aPhil]

I'd never heard of it either.....

http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/naturama.htm

I'll be ordering "Lisbon" for the cast and the curiosity.

From the article, Naturama looks like a lot of ballyhoo about simply attaching an anamorphic in front of another lens -- Seems sort of like when I put that Pentax 3D Mirror over my old Nikon lenses on a still camera in order to get two images, only in Naturama's case to get the anamorphic squeeze.

Am I reading that right ?