What's left, unreleased on 4k, that you would pay $50 to own on day one? (1 Viewer)

[Alan Tully]

With the average Warner Archive release now costing around $30 imported into the UK, $50 for a 4K doesn't seem so outrageous.

 

[mskaye]

I normally never purchase new 4k releases priced at $50 to own on its first week of release.

However, I put some thought into exactly what has yet to be released to the format, and if it were, would be worth buying at that price on day one.

The only title that came to mind for me, was ALL THAT JAZZ (1979). If Criterion were to reissue that film as a 4k release (which is highly possible), I would probably ante up $50 to own it on release day.

So, I was wondering if there were some unreleased titles that some of you would pay top price for, out of the gate, undiscounted.

Please be realistic with your answers. For example, the original untouched STAR WARS films will probably never see the light of day nor will SONG OF THE SOUTH. These always seem to be the standard "go-to" answers, but realistically, those releases will not happen.

The Wild Bunch.

 

[Konstantinos]

With the average Warner Archive release now costing around $30 imported into the UK, $50 for a 4K doesn't seem so outrageous.

Yeah, buying blu-rays/4Ks is way more expensive for us international customers than US citizens.
We can't take advantage of sales like Criterion sales, Kino sales, Shout sales or exclusive releases..

 

[Wayne Klein]

The Last Samurai. Hell, even a decent looking blu-ray would be a welcome upgrade.

I haven’t watched my Blu-ray in a while but it definitely needs an upgrade for a 4K. As I recall, lots of DNR.

 

[Wayne Klein]

I normally never purchase new 4k releases priced at $50 to own on its first week of release.

However, I put some thought into exactly what has yet to be released to the format, and if it were, would be worth buying at that price on day one.

The only title that came to mind for me, was ALL THAT JAZZ (1979). If Criterion were to reissue that film as a 4k release (which is highly possible), I would probably ante up $50 to own it on release day.

So, I was wondering if there were some unreleased titles that some of you would pay top price for, out of the gate, undiscounted.

Please be realistic with your answers. For example, the original untouched STAR WARS films will probably never see the light of day nor will SONG OF THE SOUTH. These always seem to be the standard "go-to" answers, but realistically, those releases will not happen.

I’d add a Harryhausen boxed set though the Blu-rays do look pretty good. Especially if they included the Sinbad trilogy in one set. Three films are a bargain. I realize it kind of violates the original posting though as it mentions one movie.

 

[Thomas T]

I thought - and still think - my answer in Post 2 was realistic. I mentioned a title owned by Disney who seem to be in such financial difficulties that a palace revolution is probable which might instigate a fresh approach to finding additional revenue streams. I mentioned a semi-forgotten Clark Gable/Lana Turner movie owned by Warner. As The Man I Love has now received a 4K transfer, it's not unrealistic to imagine that Betrayed with it's wonderful north European light conjured up by Freddie Young might also be given the 4K treatment.

But a 4K scan for a blu ray disc is not the same as a 4k UHD disc. I stand to be corrected but I believe Ronald was specifically referring to a 4k UHD release of All That Jazz, not a blu ray from a 4K scan. And if Warners is releasing a 4k UHD release of The Man I Love, I give you my word that I'll send a $100 check to your favorite charity!

 

[Dick]

The Wild Bunch

Absolutely!

 

[Dick]

There is not a title in existance I would pay $50 for

Fully restored GREED on a 4-disc set?

 

[Dick]

If The Lion in Winter got an improved scan.

I think that's all.

In the "Epic" department, I would also add BECKET.

 

[Dick]

The Wild Bunch.

YES!

 

[Sam Posten]

Fully restored GREED on a 4-disc set?

Never heard of it

 

[Ethan Riley]

Star Wars 1977

 

[Robert Crawford]

Never heard of it

Star Wars 1977

SMH.

 

[mskaye]

Fully restored GREED on a 4-disc set?

Do you mean the one with all the still photos? The complete Greed as EvS envisioned it is gone forever. There was no original version like Lang's Metropolis that was ever released. Let's be realistic. But I'd like a bu ray of the release print with some nice bonuses as well as one of Vidor's The Crowd while we are it. Those two and Broken Blossoms are probably the three most famous (and visually stunning) acclaimed silents that are not out on blu ray. All three are on the National Film Registry list but not on blu ray.

 

[Ethan Riley]

SMH.

Don't care. That's my only answer.

 

[mskaye]

Don't care. That's my only answer.

You and the guy who wants the uncut Greed will both be saving 50 dollars.

 

[Dick]

Never heard of it

Just a tongue-in-cheek moment.

 

[pinknik]

Howzabout $30 each for Pink Floyd Live in Pompeii and The Wall?

Much like my other physical media hobby, record collecting, it is tiring / alarming to see the prices creep up again and again. Take 'er easy, there, industry.

 

[Keith Cobby]

Genesis When in Rome (2007), not even a blu ray so far. David Gilmour Live at Pompeii (2017).

 

[cineMANIAC]

There are several factors that would need to go into my decision before I make this purchase. For starters, the purchase depends on the studio/label. If it's a major studio release, chances are I will probably wait for a sale because studios are highly inconsistent with their restorations. I also hate how they plaster their titles with tons of useless info on their covers. On the bright side, studio release are rarely priced at $50 or above so there's that.

Boutique label releases are an entirely different animal. I have routinely paid $50 and more for a boutique release, some for presentation alone. Boutiques know how to please collectors and many of us are suckers for nice packaging and physical extras like books and posters. I spent close to $300 for 4 Australian releases a couple of months ago and they are 100% worth it to me.

To answer the OP, I would gladly fork over fifty bucks day one for a 4K of the Extended cut of Waterworld