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[timk1041]

I'm hoping that Universal's 1953 Tony Curtis vehicle FORBIDDEN makes it into one of the future noir sets, It's a good one with Joanne Dru and Lyle Bettger.

Maybe also Johnny Dark, Mister Cory and The Rawhide Years.

 

[RolandL]

Kino doesn’t have a deal with Sony. Paramount and Universal are a different story.

That's why I said "in the future". They did in 2022 -

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[Robert Crawford]

That's why I said "in the future". They did in 2022 -

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Frank Tarzi didn't sound optimistic about such a deal.

 

[skylark68]

Just finished up Secret of the Incas. Fun film and Heston was great. PQ was a little soft but otherwise a great transfer.

Quick question about some tv films. Who owns the rights to Gone to Texas with Sam Elliott and Alamo:13 Days of Glory with Alec Baldwin? I’d love for Kino to pick these up if possible.

 

[Capt D McMars]

Just finished up Secret of the Incas. Fun film and Heston was great. PQ was a little soft but otherwise a great transfer.

Quick question about some tv films. Who owns the rights to Gone to Texas with Sam Elliott and Alamo:13 Days of Glory with Alec Baldwin? I’d love for Kino to pick these up if possible.

Thanks Tim, was that the Imprint Edition BD?

 

[Robert Crawford]

Thanks Tim, was that the Imprint Edition BD?

I'm not trying to be snarky, but if it was the Imprint BD then why is Tim posting his positive thoughts in "Your Thoughts on Kino-Lorber Blu-rays" thread?

 

[skylark68]

Thanks Tim, was that the Imprint Edition BD?

The new Kino release. Got it on release date. Overall looks real nice but there are some soft scenes.

 

[Capt D McMars]

The new Kino release. Got it on release date. Overall looks real nice but there are some soft scenes.

I was going to wait and get the Kino release and see which edition offers a better overall version. I know the Imprint edition has it's issues as well!!

 

[Stephen_J_H]

I’ve seen portions of both (thanks @Chuck Pennington, for posting your comparison vid on YouTube) and the Imprint has registration issues. The KLSC, on the other hand, looks sharper, but the colour is muted by comparison and it is overall darker.

 

[Corn Pop]

This may not have been mentioned here so far, but per the chat with Frank Tarzi, two more Audie Murphy Collections are on the way (Volume II expected to consist of 3 1950's westerns while Volume III will have 3 1960's westerns) and two more installments of the fan favorite Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema series are in the future (one of MGM/UA noirs and one of Paramount noirs).

Also, Tarzi also mentioned the possibility of previous stand alone released noirs being repackaged and comprising future volumes in the series.

I'm absolutely curious to see what Paramount owned titles will comprise the Noir set.

I will get the Audie Murphy sets so long as the movies have Audio Commentary tracks. I feel like Audie Murphy is an underrated actor. His Western films tend to vary in quality from good to very good.

 

[Beckford]

two more installments of the fan favorite Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema series are in the future (one of MGM/UA noirs and one of Paramount noirs).

Don't know about the Paramounts but for MGM/UA how about this triple bill?
IMPACT('49) Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Helen Walker, Charles Coburn, Anna May Wong
WICKED WOMAN('53) Beverly Michaels, Richard Egan, Percy Helton
HIT AND RUN('57) Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Vince Edwards

 

[Paul Penna]

Don't know about the Paramounts but for MGM/UA how about this triple bill?
IMPACT('49) Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Helen Walker, Charles Coburn, Anna May Wong
WICKED WOMAN('53) Beverly Michaels, Richard Egan, Percy Helton
HIT AND RUN('57) Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Vince Edwards

I would love to have Impact on Blu-ray from high-quality film elements, in large part because of its extensive location photography in my home town back when I was two years old. But it was an independent production, with UA involved only in the initial theatrical distribution. FWI worth, the 2000 Image DVD came from materials owned by Wade Williams.

 

[Beckford]

I would love to have Impact on Blu-ray from high-quality film elements, in large part because of its extensive location photography in my home town back when I was two years old. But it was an independent production, with UA involved only in the initial theatrical distribution. FWI worth, the 2000 Image DVD came from materials owned by Wade Williams.

Thanks for the info. So if "Impact" is off the table, I'll substitute Mark Stevens' terrific '56 production "Time Table" (which he both directed and starred in).
A triple bill of "Wicked Woman", "Hit and Run" and "Time Table" would still make a great package for hardcore noir lovers.

 

[Darby67]

Two other suggested titles for Kino to release on DVD and Blu-ray:

Gunn (1967) from Paramount

Willy McBean and His Magic Machine (1965); I believe Universal owns the rights Via Dreamworks Animation's DreamWorks Classics subsidiary (if that information is wrong, please correct me). If Kino's release of The Daydreamer on DVD and Blu-ray sold well, Willy McBean and His Magic Machine would make a great companion release.

 

[RobertMG]

WOW 2 weeks to go! My dvd is fine for me but you blu ray fans this is a must own!

 

[Peter M Fitzgerald]

A triple bill of "Wicked Woman", "Hit and Run" and "Time Table" would still make a great package for hardcore noir lovers.

Another ideal MGM (United Artists) film noir set would be:

Canon City (1948, Eagle-Lion film that is part of the current MGM/UA catalog)
The Scarf (1951)
Vice Squad (1953)

 

[jayembee]

Two other suggested titles for Kino to release on DVD and Blu-ray:

Gunn (1967) from Paramount

Willy McBean and His Magic Machine (1965); I believe Universal owns the rights Via Dreamworks Animation's DreamWorks Classics subsidiary (if that information is wrong, please correct me). If Kino's release of The Daydreamer on DVD and Blu-ray sold well, Willy McBean and His Magic Machine would make a great companion release.

It's been said previously by one Insider or another that there are clearance issues (most likely with music) with Gunn.

 

[Darby67]

It's been said previously by one Insider or another that there are clearance issues (most likely with music) with Gunn.

Thanks for the reply, Jerry. Much appreciated.

 

[Corn Pop]

Does anyone have a guess as to the dates of the next Kino Lorber disc sale?

 

[Robert Crawford]

Does anyone have a guess as to the dates of the next Kino Lorber disc sale?

Last week in March.