Black Sunday (1977) - February 24, 2021 - Imprint Films

[DawnShadow]

A WORLDWIDE FIRST ON BLU-RAY!
Black Sunday is the powerful story of a Black September terrorist group attempting to blow up a Goodyear blimp hovering over the Super Bowl stadium with 80,000 people and the president of the United States in attendance.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray
NEW audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince (2020)
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Optional English subtitles
Theatrical Trailer
Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies
This is a pre-order title and will be dispatched in the week leading up to its February 24th release date. Special features and artwork subject to change.

Imprint No 34

Pre-order : https://viavision.com.au/shop/black-sunday-1977/

[McCrutchy]

Finally!

[Mobe1969]

That's that first novel from Thomas Harris isn't it (Silence of the Lambs).

[SteelPen]

Region free? Thanks

[DawnShadow]

Originally Posted by SteelPen

Region free? Thanks

All the other Imprint releases have been, so it's a pretty good chance.

[James Luckard]

Stunning news!!!

One of my top ten favorite films of all time!!!

[SteelPen]

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

All the other Imprint releases have been, so it's a pretty good chance.

Thanks. I contacted Viavision and they didn't say, it's region free, but said it will play on my player. (They asked, my location: Florida USA)

[Show spoiler]

[PT Ryan]

Already have this on iTunes (amusingly, it has the artwork of Mario Bava’s Black Sunday), but will definitely get this release.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by PT Ryan

Already have this on iTunes (amusingly, it has the artwork of Mario Bava’s Black Sunday), but will definitely get this release.

How does the iTunes version look? I'm not expecting much from this transfer.

[Eschenpod]

Day one.

[SillyG]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

How does the iTunes version look? I'm not expecting much from this transfer.

I expect Imprint's release will be using the same master as whatever is currently making the rounds on streaming (including iTunes) and broadcast, with the Blu-ray affording higher video bitrate and lossless audio. This should apply to any Imprint release that is said to be a "1080p presentation" as opposed to a new 2K/4K scan.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by SillyG

I expect Imprint's release will be using the same master as whatever is currently making the rounds on streaming (including iTunes) and broadcast, with the Blu-ray affording higher video bitrate and lossless audio. This should apply to any Imprint release that is said to be a "1080p presentation" as opposed to a new 2K/4K scan.

I know, that's why I'm asking how's the Itunes transfer.

[FrankV]

Dolby Digital audio?

[PT Ryan]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

I know, that's why I'm asking how's the Itunes transfer.

I've only watched the first few minutes so far. Looked and sounded fine to me, but your mileage may vary.

[rip63]

Originally Posted by FrankV

Dolby Digital audio?

Their promo specs always say that and it never turns out to be the case... It's Australia.

[James Luckard]

Oh no, I just saw online that the noted film historian Stephen Prince, who did the commentary for this disc, passed away on Dec 30.

https://www.reddit.com/r/criterion/c...who_gave_many/

[SteelPen]

Just received my shipping notification.

[Eschenpod]

Pre-ordered from Deep Discount during their Presidents Day sale.

[blurayagent]

Any reason why amazon seems to have trouble getting stock of Imprint titles, and when they do, like Black Sunday, $10 more than Jbhifi for it at $39.95.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08PJWK...v_ov_lig_dp_it

[DawnShadow]

I've noticed they've been deliberately selling the Imprints for a higher price because they know they aren't getting any more stock in... it's been the case with every wave - they eventually price match if they still have copies.