USHE Press Release: ALFRED HITCHCOCK: THE MASTERPIECE COLLECTION (1 Viewer)

[Bleddyn Williams]

I hope Mr Harris shares his opinion on the new Vertigo, should it prove to be a new transfer.

Myself, I'm interested, but only if this proves to be an updated set of discs. Very recently, those of us who enjoy anime were disappointed by the first disc of the reissue of "Cowboy Bebop" which initially promised improved video, and when it finally appeared the video was the same weak quality from the initial release.

Like many, I'm greatly anticipating the first hands-on reviews of some of these new discs.

 

[MatS]

well said Rob

 

[Rodney]

Well, I just pre-ordered this, as I only have Vertigo and Rear Window in my collection now, so this is a good purchase for me. I do agree with Rob above, however. Universal is not giving us enought information on the sets.

 

[David D H]

Well, I don't know about the video presentations, but Tom Regal and Universal's Blu-Wave company is working on the audio. I can't post the URL, but it's mentioned on a message board on Davey P's Alfred Hitchcock DVD Information site.

 

[DavePattern]

At least the US is getting press releases from Universal! We're having to guess what Universal UK is planning - at the moment it looks like they're just going to re-release all of the previous re-releases yet again (i.e. pan & scan "The Birds") :frowning:

The link to the BluWave article is:

http://www.dvdexclusive.com/graphics/DVDX-Classics.pdf

 

[Iain Quinn]

Regal’s next major project is the Universal Hitchcock titles,including The Birds, Marnie and Psycho. “Audio restoration was done on Rear Window and Vertigo years ago, but we’re looking forward to working on these titles, especially Psycho—we have the original dialog, music and effects tracks for that. We aren’t going to remix it as much as remaster it.”

At least they have right attitude, but I wonder if they will be ready for this set? Either way, an unrestored version of the proper Vertigo audio would be okay with me.

 

[Josh Simpson]

I own most of these already but like most of you I will gladly sell them off WHEN I see there are new anamorphic transfers and that everything else is satisfactory. Please do this right, Universal. This could be my most anticipated purchase of the year.

 

[Craig Beam]

Wow, we're only 16 days away! Details should start popping up any time now.... I'm very interested in the cover art for each disc, not to mention the quality of the transfers.

 

[Blair G]

This link doesn't necessarily provide much information but it may give a hint as to the artwork.

I have NONE of the discs (shame on me) but I do have the Criterion and Signature Collections so this will tie in quite nicely.

http://www.hitchcock-collection.com/

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=57539

 

[Steve Tannehill]

Promotional pictures, anyone?
















- Steve

 

[TravisR]

Nice! For some reason, I always like seeing B+W pics from color movies. It's like some weird alternate version of the movie

 

[Steve Tannehill]

I always liked that last one from Family Plot. I remember seeing it in the theater when I was a kid--from a set of lobby cards, back when lobby cards were still common.

- Steve

 

[Mark_TS]

Found a source for this @ $76 *delivered*;
Which comes to about $5.50 per film.

http://shop.famvid.com/catalog/produ...o.php?products
_id=211565&source=pricegrabber

 

[PaulP]

I had a $25 Amazon GC from Amazon.com Visa, so I'm set for 50 bucks and change

 

[David Von Pein]

How about this for some different cover art (for Psycho). I kinda like it (I guess it's better than the "Big Screaming Janet Leigh Head" cover at any rate. ) ..........

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=58596

 

[Dale MA]

I really hate that R2 Psycho artwork, it doesn't capture the film at all IMO

I hope this isn't a sign of things to come, I want original poster artwork in my R1 Hitchcock Masterpiece set.

 

[Craig Beam]

Oh, that's just crap. That probably took ten minutes to throw together. Original poster art PUH-LEASE!!!

 

[Jeff Swindoll]

So has anyone used Family Video?? Any opinions or experiences??

 

[John Gilmore]

Also, coconuts.com is offering the boxset for $74.99 after rebate. If you've never shopped there before, there is a coupon on coconuts' frontpage to get an extra 10% off plus free shipping, bringing the total to $66.49 + tax.

Link to Hitchcock boxset on Coconuts.com

Link to Coconuts new customer offer

 

[Greg Black]

That Coconuts link also says there's a $10 mail-in rebate on top of that. Good deal.