The Ring ~ March 20 Review - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

neo_reloaded · 02-24-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yukito

T__T Still crying that so far only America is getting a release. I too started my Blu-ray craze to see the day this title would come out. Hopefully the Paramount release will be region free.
(Just a side question, why is it Paramount releasing a DreamWorks title anyway?)

Paramount had a partnership with DreamWorks when this film was initially released. Since then DreamWorks has made a new partnership with Buena Vista and new films will be distributed through them, but their existing films from their Paramount days remain with Paramount as their distributor.

Mr. Thomsen · 02-24-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yukito

(Just a side question, why is it Paramount releasing a DreamWorks title anyway?)

Dreamworks sold off the controlling interests in their older productions to a couple of investors, and Viacom which is the parent company of Paramount bought the interests in 2010. Viacom therefore now controls the rights to all Dreamworks titles released up till september 2005, among them 'The Ring'.

jtu128 · 02-24-2012, 04:19 PM

Will this be like the other Paramont titles released exclusively at Best Buy, ala Naked Gun, Airplane, Anchorman Deluxe Edition, ect... ?

ghostsofjoy · 02-24-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jtu128

Will this be like the other Paramont titles released exclusively at Best Buy, ala Naked Gun, Airplane, Anchorman Deluxe Edition, ect... ?

More than likely. Hopefully this bodes well for a (lenticular) slip.

horizonline · 02-24-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jtu128

Will this be like the other Paramont titles released exclusively at Best Buy, ala Naked Gun, Airplane, Anchorman Deluxe Edition, ect... ?

I think that the same persons that decided this was an exclusive were deciding on whether or not use a lenticular cover like the DVD had. I don't think they wanted it a limited edition, because it was a big title for the Studio. I like the Region 2 DVD cover, and I wished that they would have used that for the SE DVD instead of the lenticular one. I don't feel that it fits with the tone.

Filmmaker · 02-24-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

Paramount had a partnership with DreamWorks when this film was initially released. Since then DreamWorks has made a new partnership with Buena Vista and new films will be distributed through them, but their existing films from their Paramount days remain with Paramount as their distributor.

Not strictly accurate. This movie was initially distributed in theatres and on home video by Universal; the subsequent home video arrangement with Paramount must have allowed for the Dreamworks titles over the last several years (e.g. WAR OF THE WORLDS, MINORITY REPORT) to be moved from Universal's hands to Paramount's.

mattster · 02-24-2012, 05:07 PM

FINALLY! Maybe we'll get The Haunting and What Lies Beneath soon too.

Viiincent · 02-24-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

I hated it because I loved the first so much and it just couldn't compare. I thought it was unintentionally funny rather than scary. Now the first was quite creepy. Man I have fond memories of seeing that one in theaters. So much fun.

I couldn't have said it better myself lol.
And a big YES to that lenticular slipcover!! I really hope they do it! (They did it for Airplane, I mean... There's a bigger crowd awaiting The Ring than there was for Airplane.

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Originally Posted by USiT

sukraj · 02-24-2012, 05:41 PM

The Ring is an awesome film.

Seymour · 02-24-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmmaker

Not strictly accurate. This movie was initially distributed in theatres and on home video by Universal; the subsequent home video arrangement with Paramount must have allowed for the Dreamworks titles over the last several years (e.g. WAR OF THE WORLDS, MINORITY REPORT) to be moved from Universal's hands to Paramount's.

Yeah, as it was already mentioned--Paramount now owns the DreamWorks library up until 9/05. That's why we've seen Paramount put out titles like The Peacemaker, Minority Report, Anchorman, Collateral, and The Island on blu-ray. Luckily, they also control The Ring Two, so it remains a possibility that it will get a BD release. (Hopefully, they also get around to The Time Machine and Red Eye.

)

Edit: Oh yeah, and you just know Paramount is going to change the cover art, most likely to something heinously photoshopped.

insomniac013 · 02-24-2012, 06:39 PM

This is one of my favorite horror movies! Hopefully this release gets the treatment it deserves!

phoenixandrew · 02-24-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Just a heads up, anyone looking to import Ringu from Japan, from what I read it doesn't appear to be English friendly (no dub or subtitles)

Thanks for the tip.

DarknessBDJM · 02-24-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Just a heads up, anyone looking to import Ringu from Japan, from what I read it doesn't appear to be English friendly (no dub or subtitles)

All the info is preliminary, there's no actual info save for it being released, though the same company has released several titles with English subs, but either way I can just add subs from a file via PC.

re-animator136 · 02-25-2012, 01:52 AM

YES!!! I can't wait to hear a new HD Audio Track for this film. I seriously wish Hans Zimmer would do more horror films - his music here is simply genius. + This movie is genuinely creepy without completely relying on jump scares. Can't wait.

Forever Knight · 02-25-2012, 07:41 AM

I can't find it for this on ebay. I hope someone here is able to grab a bunch and sell them to us members here in Canada.

K i r a · 02-25-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Forever Knight

I can't find shit for this on ebay. I hope someone here is able to grab a bunch and sell them to us members here in Canada.

It hasn't come out yet. It comes out March 20th.

wonkavision · 02-25-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mattster

FINALLY! Maybe we'll get The Haunting and What Lies Beneath soon too.

I am embarrassed to admit, but I look to see if What Lies Beneath is available (or announced) almost weekly. I freaking love this film.

Ben_UK · 02-25-2012, 05:11 PM

I might have to ask my mate who lives in Canada to pick this up and sent it over the river for me then if its an in-store exclusive. Do Canada have Best Buy's?

tylerdurden10 · 02-25-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Forever Knight

I can't find it for this on ebay. I hope someone here is able to grab a bunch and sell them to us members here in Canada.

I'll be willing to pick up copies for some Canadian buds, when the movie comes out shoot me a PM

Forever Knight · 02-25-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by veritas

It hasn't come out yet. It comes out March 20th.

For the Americans, nothing for Canada as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

I'll be willing to pick up copies for some Canadian buds, when the movie comes out shoot me a PM

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02-24-2012, 04:19 PM	#103
jtu128 Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:190 PS3 collection:14	Will this be like the other Paramont titles released exclusively at Best Buy, ala Naked Gun, Airplane, Anchorman Deluxe Edition, ect... ?

02-24-2012, 05:07 PM	#107
mattster Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:377	FINALLY! Maybe we'll get The Haunting and What Lies Beneath soon too.

02-24-2012, 05:41 PM	#109
sukraj Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:125	The Ring is an awesome film.

02-24-2012, 06:39 PM	#111
insomniac013 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Gravity Falls Blu-ray collection:533 DVD collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	This is one of my favorite horror movies! Hopefully this release gets the treatment it deserves!

02-25-2012, 01:52 AM	#114
re-animator136 New Member Member since:Nov 2010	YES!!! I can't wait to hear a new HD Audio Track for this film. I seriously wish Hans Zimmer would do more horror films - his music here is simply genius. + This movie is genuinely creepy without completely relying on jump scares. Can't wait.

02-25-2012, 05:11 PM	#118
Ben_UK Senior Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Birmingham, UK Blu-ray collection:167 Blu-ray reviews:4	I might have to ask my mate who lives in Canada to pick this up and sent it over the river for me then if its an in-store exclusive. Do Canada have Best Buy's?