The Twilight Time News and Info Thread (2 Viewers)

[Camps]

I didn't know that Duvall and Brando had worked together before The Godfather.

I want to say about 20 years ago, one of the New York tabloids had an article about Robert Duvall and his then-wife or girlfriend entering the NBC building, I believe, to participate in a tango contest (Duvall's famously a tango enthusiast) in the Rainbow Room. Building or restaurant employees were picketing out front; Duvall and companion passed the picket line. One of the union demonstrators yelled something to the effect of "Marlon Brando wouldn't like what you're doing!" To which an apparently slightly inebriated Duvall cheerily replied, "Marlon Brando is an a__hole!"

 

[BRAD1963]

I pre-ordered Two for the Road (a film I have wanted since Blu-ray was launched), Comes a Horseman and Stanley & Iris.

 

[Dick]

Yeah, I was on the SA site at 3:59 p.m. and got THE MAD MAGICIAN. I am not sure why I feared it would be an instant sell-out, seeing as how 3D is a niche format...there may still be copies left in a month. But at least I got it, as well as TWO FOR THE ROAD. Now for the interminable wait for these to be belatedly shipped to me.

 

[Joel Arndt]

Yes, and the MSRP for Comes a Horseman has been reduced to $22.95 since the transfer isn't quite up to T/T's strict standards yet still worthy of a release (according to their e-mail sent today). This company is a class act.

 

[aPhil]

Yeah, I was on the SA site at 3:59 p.m. and got THE MAD MAGICIAN. I am not sure why I feared it would be an instant sell-out, seeing as how 3D is a niche format...there may still be copies left in a month. But at least I got it, as well as TWO FOR THE ROAD. Now for the interminable wait for these to be belatedly shipped to me.

I share (with you) the irrational fear that "The Mad Magician" plus "Spooks" & "Pardon My Backfire" could sell out, and I also want it in my hands as soon as possible --
Perhaps I'm as mad as the character Vincent Price portrays, or maybe I'm just as nutty as 3 certain people in the short films.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Yeah, I was on the SA site at 3:59 p.m. and got THE MAD MAGICIAN. I am not sure why I feared it would be an instant sell-out

I don't think TT has ever had an instant sellout in the way, say, a rock concert will sell out less than five minutes after going onsale. (Hopefully that streak will continue - I'm very happy when a TT title sells out after its release, but I hope it takes at least until street date so people have a chance to order.

 

[Robin9]

I don't think TT has ever had an instant sellout in the way, say, a rock concert will sell out less than five minutes after going onsale. (Hopefully that streak will continue - I'm very happy when a TT title sells out after its release, but I hope it takes at least until street date so people have a chance to order.

Some of their horror titles sold out within 24 hours.

 

[BRAD1963]

Some of their horror titles sold out within 24 hours.

I believe that Christine was the only title to sell-out that quickly.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Some of their horror titles sold out within 24 hours.

Right, but like I said, that's not "rock concert" fast... that's not fast in the sense of "It sold out while I was still dialing the phone to order" or "it sold out before I could even enter my credit card info on the order page." Yes, 24 hours is fast, but it's still manageable if you know it's coming out.

I just hope that TT doesn't end up having sellouts in the manner I described above; I'd hate to miss out because my web browser loaded a fraction of a second slower than the other guy's. If I don't buy the disc after a day, a week, a month, or a year, that's on me, but if I'm there at the onsale time I sincerely hope to get a copy. So far, people who have done that haven't been burned.

 

[Bob Cashill]

It's been years since TT has one of those fast sell-outs. That said it has one less copy of THE MAD MAGICIAN to sell...

 

[dana martin]

strike one more from that stack, Mad Magician / Stooges 3D instant purchase, Also Two for the Road, will be picking up some more off the "whish list" on payday

 

[Vintage Horror]

Add someone else that ordered THE MAD MAGICIAN at 3:59 pm

 

[Race Bannon]

I pre-ordered Two for the Road (a film I have wanted since Blu-ray was launched), .

I'm considering a blind buy, as I usually scarf all Audrey Hepburn. Does anyone want to take a shot at persuading me?

The two commentary tracks (Director Donen plus a new one by Redman and Kirgo are a strong point in favor).

 

[Joel Arndt]

Jay, it appears that what you've written would be as persuasive as anything anyone else could tell you. Just sayin'.

I'm considering a blind buy, as I usually scarf all Audrey Hepburn. Does anyone want to take a shot at persuading me?

The two commentary tracks (Director Donen plus a new one by Redman and Kirgo are a strong point in favor).

 

[RolandL]

Add someone else that ordered THE MAD MAGICIAN at 3:59 pm

Number 1 right now but that's probably expected. I know Miss Sadie Thompson was number one for many weeks but it did not sell out.

 

[Dick]

I believe that Christine was the only title to sell-out that quickly.

I believe I was preparing to get the re-do of FRIGHT NIGHT and it was gone within hours. As Dennis Miller says, I could be wrong.

 

[Race Bannon]

I believe I was preparing to get the re-do of FRIGHT NIGHT and it was gone within hours. As Dennis Miller says, I could be wrong.

I bought Thunderbolt and Lightfoot by pre-order and it seemed to be gone upon release. That one stands out in my memory as a possible day one sellout.

 

[Randy Korstick]

Most of the 80's horror titles TT has released sold out quickly: Christine, Fright Night, The Blob.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Mad Magician sells out soon when you add 3D and the two 3 Stooges shorts also in 3D.

 

[Kyrsten Brad]

I'm in for The Mad Magician and for Kyrsten, she'd love Comes A Horseman (as long as the horse doesn't die, I've never seen it).

 

[Quatermass II]

I ordered Mad Magician, Barefoot Contessa, 3 Worlds Of Gulliver and U-Turn (in the earlier SAE sale), via my pal in NY. Looking forward to Edge Of Eternity, next month. Also have Bad Day At Black Rock from Warner Archive and 23 Paces To Baker Street from Kino on pre-order, so my Christmas will be in February this year, when they all finally arrive!