International Via Vision Entertainment announces new premium Blu-ray label IMPRINT (6 Viewers)

[Capt D McMars]

All Imprint discs are region free anyway.

agreed, but the world is not always so kind. With a MRP your sanity is assurred.

 

[haineshisway]

There is no hope for Barabbas with this transfer.

 

[Dick]

With a multi regional BD player you can buy what you want, from who ever you want anywhere in the world...it does set you free!!

Thanks, Capt...I am well aware of that, and already own two region-free players plus scores of Region B discs to play on them. What you say is true, of course, but my comment was only to suggest that having Imprint release titles released in the U.S. would save us rather draconian postal charges and take less time to reach us.

 

[borisfw]

I've bought pretty much all my Imprint titles from Deep Discount. With sales it's usually an ok price plus free shipping.

 

[dstrong]

I hope they decide to do more Complete Series Blu Ray releases.

 

[Tom St Jones]

I hope they decide to do more Complete Series Blu Ray releases.

Considering that KL has delivered Blu rays of a number of short--lived series as well as a handfujl of George Peppard films, I'm hopeful BANACEK will be in the offing at some point.
I would also love to see THE LAW & HARRY McGRAW ("Murder She Wrote" spin-off starring Jerry Orbach)

 

[Konstantinos]

July releases:

Directed By Jim Sheridan: Four Irish Films (1989-1997)​

1989 My Left Foot
1990 The Field
1993 In the Name Of the Father
1997 The Boxer

The Music of Chance (1993)​

The Beast (1988)​

Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead (1993)​

Nobody’s Fool (1995)​

Whore (1991)​

https://viavision.com.au/shop/category/imprint-films/

 

[cineMANIAC]

Thanks, Capt...I am well aware of that, and already own two region-free players plus scores of Region B discs to play on them. What you say is true, of course, but my comment was only to suggest that having Imprint release titles released in the U.S. would save us rather draconian postal charges and take less time to reach us.

Deep Discount, ImportCDs and, to a lesser extent, Diabolik DVD, sell Imprint titles in the US. There's really no need to import all the way from Australia. I've stocked up on quite a few and, yes, they're worth the extra bit you pay for these.

I buy these because a good number of the films aren't available in the US for some Godforsaken reason and because of the packaging. I would love for these to be proper remasters - maybe someday Imprint will be afforded the opportunity to perform restorations - or at least be in the position to insist on remasters. For now, these are hard to pass up.

 

[Tom St Jones]

Sorry my last post was meant for a different thread but couldn't figure out how to delete it

 

[BobO'Link]

Sorry my last post was meant for a different thread but couldn't figure out how to delete it

Once posted only a moderator can delete it. Best you can do is edit the post, clear the text putting in a "Oops" type comment (a post can't be empty), and save it.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

 

[Winston T. Boogie]

I really love this batch of films. The Music of Chance I felt was a forgotten picture. I saw it in the cinema and really loved it. Cool twisty mystery that I have not seen in many years and I don't think ever appeared on DVD. This is a huge surprise.

 

[Capt D McMars]

I really love this batch of films. The Music of Chance I felt was a forgotten picture. I saw it in the cinema and really loved it. Cool twisty mystery that I have not seen in many years and I don't think ever appeared on DVD. This is a huge surprise.

Great cast and a fun script...I don't think I ever saw this one!! Thanks PB, I'm all in!!!

 

[JPCinema]

I just purchased THE WICKER MAN for $93 from Deep Discount.

 

[Capt D McMars]

Great cast and a fun script...I don't think I ever saw this one!! Thanks PB, I'm all in!!!

just popped on it, it has a July drop date...looking forward to watchin it!!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Coming from Imprint on August 31:


The World of Suzie Wong
Golden Boy (1939)
Storm Center
Secret of the Incas
I am the Law
The Scarlet Hour
On the Beach
Film Noir Collection: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)/No Man of Her Own (1950)/The Turning Point (1952)/The Desperate Hours (1955)

 

[Robert Crawford]

Kino just reached a new agreement with Paramount for 71 titles, so hopefully many of those August titles that are Paramount movies will be release here in the States by Kino which would be much cheaper for many of us.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Essential Film Noir Volume 3

LIMITED 4 DISC HARDBOX EDITION WITH UNIQUE ARTWORK ON THE FIRST 1000 COPIES!
Essential Film Noir Collection 3 includes four more acclaimed and much sought after classics including The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), No Man Of Her Own (1950), The Turning Point (1952) & The Desperate Hours (1955).

Limited 4 Disc Hardbox edition with unique artwork on the first 1000 copies.

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) – Imprint Collection #148​

In 1928, young heiress Martha Ivers fails to run off with friend Sam Masterson, and is involved in fatal events. Years later, Sam returns to find Martha the power behind Iverstown and married to “good boy” Walter O’Neil, now district attorney. At first, Sam is more interested in displaced blonde Toni Marachek than in his boyhood friends; but they draw him into a convoluted web of plotting and cross-purposes.

This Film Noir classic is superbly directed by Lewis Milestone with an outstanding performance by Kirk Douglas in his film debut.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray
• NEW Audio commentary by noir expert and Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode
• Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line – 50min documentary
• Introduction with Kirk Douglas & Alan Rode
• NEW Video Essay on Barbara Stanwyck by Kat Ellinger
• NEW Video Interview on Barbara Stanwyck by Alan Rode
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English subtitles

No Man Of Her Own (1950) – Imprint Collection #149​

A woman is torn between a comfortable lie and the painful truth in this classic Film Noir. Screen legend Barbara Stanwyck assumes another woman’s identity after surviving a train accident in this haunting drama based on a Cornell Woolrich (under the pseudonym, William Irish) novel, I Married a Dead Man. Eventually her past catches up to her when her crooked ex-lover (Lyle Bettger) arrives in town, demanding money to keep her true identity a secret.

Beautifully photographed by legendary cinematography by Daniel L. Fapp (The Big Clock). Directed by Mitchell Leisen (Midnight).

Premiere Blu-ray release worldwide.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray
• NEW Audio Commentary with Film Historian Drew Casper
• No Man of Her Own – The Screen Directors Playhouse Radio Drama Starring Barbara Stanwyck and Lyle Bettgar
• NEW Interview with writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw
• NEW Video Essay on Mitchell Leisen by Kat Ellinger
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH subtitles

The Turning Point (1952) – Imprint Collection #150 ​

Prosecutor John Conroy (Edmond O’Brien) is determined to bring down organized crime in his Midwestern town. He looks to his father, Matt (Tom Tully), a police officer, for help, but Matt refuses. John’s childhood friend Jerry McKibbon (William Holden), an investigative reporter, senses something fishy.

Premier Blu-ray release worldwide.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray
• NEW Audio commentary by noir expert and Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode
• NEW Interview with writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH subtitles

The Desperate Hours (1955) – Imprint Collection #151​

Director William Wyler’s suspense classic marks the only time cinema giants Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March worked together. And the result is everything you’d expect: taut, terrifying and terrific. Bogart plays an escaped con who has nothing to lose. March is a suburban Everyman who has everything to lose, as his family is held hostage by Bogart. As the desperate hours tick by, the two men square off in a battle of wills and cunning that tightens into an unforgettable, fear-drenched finale.

Premiere Blu-ray release worldwide.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray
• NEW Audio commentary with Film Historian Kevin Lyons
• NEW Interview with writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH subtitles

 

[Robert Crawford]

The World of Suzie Wong (1962)

Limited 2 Disc Hard box edition with unique artwork on the first 1000 copies.

Special Features and Technical Specs:​

Disc One: The World of Suzie Wong

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray
• NEW Audio commentary by film historians Lee Pfeiffer and Paul Scrabo
• NEW Video Essay on the lasting fashion influence by cinema fashion historian Elissa Rose
• To Whom it May Concern: Ka Shen’s Journey – Brian Jamison’s Feature documentary on the life Journey of Asian star Nancy Kwan
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English subtitles

Disc Two: Hollywood Chinese

• Hollywood Chinese – Arthur Dong’s Feature documentary on the Chinese influence on Hollywood
• The Curse of Quon Gwon – Silent Film (1917)
• Imagining The Curse of Quon Gwon: A Visit with Daughters of Violet Wong
• Flower Drum Song News Premiere Footage
• Early Silent Clips
• Early Soundie Clips
• Interviews & Dialogues with Ang Lee, Joan Chen, Nancy Kwan & More
• Aspect Ratio TBC
• Audio English TBC

 

[Robert Crawford]

Golden Boy (1939)

Starring William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou & Lee J. Cobb.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray from a new 2K scan
• NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Drew Casper
• Cresta Blanca Hollywood Players Radio Drama – Golden Boy featuring John Garfield
• The Jack Benny Radio Show – Golden Boy with Barbara Stanwyck
• NEW Interview with writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English subtitles
• Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1000 copies with unique artwork