The Punisher (1989) - September 7th, 2016. REGION FREE - Blu-ray Forum

Cevolution · 06-21-2016, 10:46 AM

Region Coding: A,B,C Confirmed

This release appears to have finally resurfaced. Rather than posting in the Enemy Mine thread where it was previously being discussed, I thought I would give this it's own thread.

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/pun...989/dp/6173369

Caustic · 06-21-2016, 08:28 PM

Will it have the workprint cut? Those extra scenes don't add much (a little exposition to support why Frank Castle was in the bad books with the mob) but I still like it for completeness sakes. I may finally ditch my Aussie VHS of it, if the new Umbrella disc has the workprint

Jerry_Dam · 07-25-2016, 09:01 AM

This new Australian edition might be the most complete PUNISHER Blu-ray (out September 7th) with two workprints AND a Dolph Lundgren interview, coming along the already existing extras (audio commentary, director's workprint, gag reel, uncut version, not sure if the Goldblatt interview is a new one or the French one) 8)
https://www.umbrellaent.com.au/movie...e-blu-ray.html

(click to enlarge)

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EXTRA FEATURES TBC:
1. THE PUNISHER (Workprint 1) feature (93 mins 32 secs)
2. THE PUNISHER (Workprint 2) feature (96 mins 41 secs)
3. THE PUNISHER (Unrated) feature (89 mins 20 secs)
4. *INTERVIEW MARK GOLDBLATT
5. *INTERVIEW WITH DOLPH LUNDGREN
6. AUDIO COMM w/ MARK GOLDBLATT
7. GAG REEL (6 mins 11 secs)

Jerry_Dam · 07-25-2016, 09:14 AM

Oops sorry, I searched but didn't find it...

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caustic

Will it have the workprint cut? Those extra scenes don't add much (a little exposition to support why Frank Castle was in the bad books with the mob) but I still like it for completeness sakes.

And the original ending showing Castle/Dolph really losing it is priceless.

Cevolution · 07-25-2016, 09:16 AM

Thanks to which ever Mod merged the threads.

LordCrumb · 07-25-2016, 09:45 AM

I'll assume that the Workprints will be quite horrendous looking, but kudos to Umbrella for including them anyway. Would like to see more Workprints of films.. I used to have a five hour one of Apocalypse Now.

Jerry_Dam · 07-25-2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

I'll assume that the Workprints will be quite horrendous looking

One of them is transferred from the director's Beta tape and is in good SD quality

compared to the first that surfaced in the 2000s:

bigrob · 07-25-2016, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry_Dam

This new Australian edition might be the most complete PUNISHER Blu-ray (out September 7th) with two workprints AND a Dolph Lundgren interview, coming along the already existing extras (audio commentary, director's workprint, gag reel, uncut version, not sure if the Goldblatt interview is a new one or the French one) 8)
https://www.umbrellaent.com.au/movie...e-blu-ray.html

(click to enlarge)

EXTRA FEATURES TBC:
1. THE PUNISHER (Workprint 1) feature (93 mins 32 secs)
2. THE PUNISHER (Workprint 2) feature (96 mins 41 secs)
3. THE PUNISHER (Unrated) feature (89 mins 20 secs)
4. *INTERVIEW MARK GOLDBLATT
5. *INTERVIEW WITH DOLPH LUNDGREN
6. AUDIO COMM w/ MARK GOLDBLATT
7. GAG REEL (6 mins 11 secs)

so if the unrated version is listed as a bonus feature? that that indicate that the HD version will be the R rated version? the specs on their page is saying 1 disc so i can't see them having R-rated and Unrated versions in HD plus two workprints in SD.

Jerry_Dam · 07-25-2016, 10:37 AM

The info is also listed To Be Confirmed so let's wait (the French edition had 3 cuts on one Blu disc but only one workprint)...

travisbickle · 07-25-2016, 10:59 PM

PLEASE be region free...

Jerry_Dam · 07-26-2016, 06:52 AM

UPDATE
The previously posted artwork will be the reverse cover - extras updated
https://www.umbrellaent.com.au/movie...e-blu-ray.html

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(1). THE PUNISHER (Unrated) feature
(2). AUDIO COMM w/ MARK GOLDBLATT (Unrated Cut)
(3). THE PUNISHER (Goldblatt Workprint)
(4). 'VIOLENCE DOWN UNDER': NEW INTERVIEW WITH MARK GOLDBLATT
(5). 'VENGEANCE IS HIS': NEW INTERVIEW WITH DOLPH LUNDGREN
(6). GAG REEL
(7). TRAILER
(8). REVERSIBLE COVER ART FEATURING NEWLY COMMISSIONED ARTWORK

ThisKid · 07-26-2016, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry_Dam

[Show spoiler]

So we only have one work-print copy now?

Cevolution · 07-27-2016, 01:05 AM

This is now up on JB's site:

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...er-the/942633/

Caustic · 07-27-2016, 08:40 PM

Bonza. I still remember being drawn to the R18 VHS tape back in the day. It was a repeat watcher for me. Still have no idea why my folks let me get

The workprint scenes on YouTube look to be decent enough quality.

dvdmike · 07-27-2016, 08:41 PM

So the SD work print from vhs?

Jerry_Dam · 07-28-2016, 06:19 AM

It's from a Beta tape (which is much better than a VHS and closer to a DVD) that the director had kept in his possession.

Of course since this is a "workprint" (a work in progress), it has not been color graded and is in the state it was when this version was telecined (transferred) from film to tape...

BerryTheMusicMan · 07-28-2016, 08:00 AM

Getting this !

Jerry_Dam · 07-29-2016, 08:56 AM

BerryTheMusicMan · 08-05-2016, 12:35 AM

Just placed my order

PuppetMasterBlu · 08-05-2016, 09:49 AM

So the unrated cut is in HD? Also does anyone know what the sound is like? I have the UK disc and it's dts-hd ma 5.1

06-21-2016, 10:46 AM	#1
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	The Punisher (1989) - September 7th, 2016. REGION FREE Region Coding: A,B,C Confirmed This release appears to have finally resurfaced. Rather than posting in the Enemy Mine thread where it was previously being discussed, I thought I would give this it's own thread. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/pun...989/dp/6173369 Last edited by LordCrumb; 11-11-2016 at 07:56 PM. Reason: Added BD and Region Status

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06-21-2016, 08:28 PM	#2
Caustic Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Melbourne 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:2067 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:3	Will it have the workprint cut? Those extra scenes don't add much (a little exposition to support why Frank Castle was in the bad books with the mob) but I still like it for completeness sakes. I may finally ditch my Aussie VHS of it, if the new Umbrella disc has the workprint

07-25-2016, 09:16 AM	#5
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	Thanks to which ever Mod merged the threads.

07-25-2016, 09:45 AM	#6
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	I'll assume that the Workprints will be quite horrendous looking, but kudos to Umbrella for including them anyway. Would like to see more Workprints of films.. I used to have a five hour one of Apocalypse Now.

07-25-2016, 10:37 AM	#9
Jerry_Dam Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013	The info is also listed To Be Confirmed so let's wait (the French edition had 3 cuts on one Blu disc but only one workprint)...

07-25-2016, 10:59 PM	#10
travisbickle Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:846 DVD collection:105 Trading Score:47	PLEASE be region free...

07-27-2016, 01:05 AM	#13
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	This is now up on JB's site: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...er-the/942633/

07-27-2016, 08:40 PM	#14
Caustic Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Melbourne 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:2067 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:3	Bonza. I still remember being drawn to the R18 VHS tape back in the day. It was a repeat watcher for me. Still have no idea why my folks let me get The workprint scenes on YouTube look to be decent enough quality.

07-27-2016, 08:41 PM	#15
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	So the SD work print from vhs?

07-28-2016, 06:19 AM	#16
Jerry_Dam Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013	It's from a Beta tape (which is much better than a VHS and closer to a DVD) that the director had kept in his possession. Of course since this is a "workprint" (a work in progress), it has not been color graded and is in the state it was when this version was telecined (transferred) from film to tape...

07-28-2016, 08:00 AM	#17
BerryTheMusicMan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1371 Blu-ray collection:6266 DVD collection:509 Digital collection:1530 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:7	Getting this !

07-29-2016, 08:56 AM	#18
Jerry_Dam Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013

08-05-2016, 12:35 AM	#19
BerryTheMusicMan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:1371 Blu-ray collection:6266 DVD collection:509 Digital collection:1530 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:7	Just placed my order

08-05-2016, 09:49 AM	#20
PuppetMasterBlu Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:437 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:235	So the unrated cut is in HD? Also does anyone know what the sound is like? I have the UK disc and it's dts-hd ma 5.1

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