The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) StudioCanal - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 11-23-2014, 06:18 PM

Release date: March 23

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An adaptation of Jacques Offenbach's opera by the Archers (aka Pressburger and Powell), after their huge success of 'The Red Shoes'. The ballet follows Hoffman's tales of his love for the doll Olympia, the courtesan Giuletta and the frail diva Antonia, and of how his quest for the eternal woman was always thwarted by evil.

Amazon pre-order http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tales-Hoffma...769804&sr=1-82

Chad Plainview · 11-23-2014, 06:45 PM

Not my favourite from Powell and Pressburger, but I loved the dance sequence with Moira Shearer.

ilovenola2 · 11-23-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Release date: March 23

Amazon pre-order http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tales-Hoffma...769804&sr=1-82

I have instantly pre-ordered this release from the UK. Gorgeous Technicolor photography, glorious music by Offenbach, stunning staging by The Archers (Powell/Pressburger) -- AND Moira Sherer as well. Can't wait.

javi92 · 11-23-2014, 09:16 PM

Insta-preorder for me too. Hopefully can retire my Criterion DVD.

Dan8700 · 11-23-2014, 10:45 PM

Something like "announcement of the year".

rapta · 11-24-2014, 12:35 PM

Had a feeling they'd release this seeing as it was restored. Obviously gonna get this! Also, Network are releasing The Thief Of Bagdad in January

PowellPressburger · 11-24-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by javi92

Insta-preorder for me too. Hopefully can retire my Criterion DVD.

Hold onto the Criterion DVD for the commentary track. It is one of the best. I can't wait for this on BLU though. It is my favorite P&P film.

javi92 · 11-26-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Hold onto the Criterion DVD for the commentary track. It is one of the best. I can't wait for this on BLU though. It is my favorite P&P film.

You know, ashamed to admit, but I've not listened to the commentary. I rarely do for most titles, but will have to give it a spin on your recommendation. I do hope SC put together a nice package for this though.

PowellPressburger · 11-26-2014, 11:13 PM

It is a decent track lots of background info. Maybe not a huge amount these days with imdb etc but I bet for the old laserdisc it was insane to hear back then. I do think it holds up well.

Akijama · 01-27-2015, 02:27 PM

Restoration trailer http://www.theguardian.com/film/vide...lusive-trailer

peschi · 02-01-2015, 02:14 PM

BFI is showing this in february across the UK

http://whatson.bfi.org.ukerror.asp

Also it seems this is a restored version with the end credits sequence intact! cant wait.

Rachael1919 · 02-21-2015, 05:20 PM

This is going to be an instant purchase for me. I attended the premiere of the restoration at the London Film Festival, and it was truly spectacular - I'm going to see it at the BFI again at the weekend, and I can't wait!

It's got a really beautiful cover, too:

skyofcrack · 03-21-2015, 05:24 PM

Just got a shipping notice from Amazon. Can't wait to see this again. I haven't watched it since my Criterion laserdisc and DVD.

Patient-X · 03-23-2015, 10:57 AM

'Out for delivery'

DAT500 · 03-23-2015, 12:34 PM

Mine arrived yesterday from Amazon and I can't begin to tell you how great this blu-ray looks. Very high bitrate, beautiful transfer, absolutely stunning.

tenia · 03-23-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DAT500

Mine arrived yesterday from Amazon and I can't begin to tell you how great this blu-ray looks. Very high bitrate, beautiful transfer, absolutely stunning.

It's going to be out soon in France, so I'm more curious about the editorial differences between the releases than the restoration itself : could you tell us what are the extras and their durations ?

But the best would be to know : does the UK disc looks like it's UK-locked, or are there other languages / menus available ?

IanSchultz23 · 03-24-2015, 02:12 PM

http://cinehouseuk.blogspot.co.uk/20...mann-1951.html

Widescreenfilmguy · 03-24-2015, 03:20 PM

It appears to be Region B locked, can anyone confirm this?

Metzengerstein · 03-24-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Widescreenfilmguy

It appears to be Region B locked, can anyone confirm this?

Yes, Region B only - just received mine today. Good news for some - English HoH subtitles.

Metzengerstein · 03-24-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tenia

It's going to be out soon in France, so I'm more curious about the editorial differences between the releases than the restoration itself : could you tell us what are the extras and their durations ?

But the best would be to know : does the UK disc looks like it's UK-locked, or are there other languages / menus available ?

Just received my UK copy - English only but with HoH subtitles.
Extras: Introduction from Martin Scorsese, Stills Gallery, Interview with Thelma Schoonmaker, Trailer. Sorry no durations given.

11-23-2014, 06:45 PM	#2
Chad Plainview Senior Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:London Blu-ray collection:437	Not my favourite from Powell and Pressburger, but I loved the dance sequence with Moira Shearer.

11-23-2014, 09:16 PM	#4
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Insta-preorder for me too. Hopefully can retire my Criterion DVD.

11-23-2014, 10:45 PM	#5
Dan8700 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Rome, Italy 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:1178	Something like "announcement of the year".

11-24-2014, 12:35 PM	#6
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5430 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Had a feeling they'd release this seeing as it was restored. Obviously gonna get this! Also, Network are releasing The Thief Of Bagdad in January

11-26-2014, 11:13 PM	#9
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	It is a decent track lots of background info. Maybe not a huge amount these days with imdb etc but I bet for the old laserdisc it was insane to hear back then. I do think it holds up well.

01-27-2015, 02:27 PM	#10
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Restoration trailer http://www.theguardian.com/film/vide...lusive-trailer

02-01-2015, 02:14 PM	#11
peschi Senior Member Member since:Feb 2015	BFI is showing this in february across the UK http://whatson.bfi.org.ukerror.asp Also it seems this is a restored version with the end credits sequence intact! cant wait.

02-21-2015, 05:20 PM	#12
Rachael1919 Member Member since:Oct 2009	This is going to be an instant purchase for me. I attended the premiere of the restoration at the London Film Festival, and it was truly spectacular - I'm going to see it at the BFI again at the weekend, and I can't wait! It's got a really beautiful cover, too:

03-21-2015, 05:24 PM	#13
skyofcrack Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Isn't this where...we came in? 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1159 DVD collection:1324 Trading Score:1	Just got a shipping notice from Amazon. Can't wait to see this again. I haven't watched it since my Criterion laserdisc and DVD.

03-23-2015, 10:57 AM	#14
Patient-X Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:In the dark, near the Tannhäuser Gate 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:3340 Trading Score:9	'Out for delivery'

03-23-2015, 12:34 PM	#15
DAT500 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:19	Mine arrived yesterday from Amazon and I can't begin to tell you how great this blu-ray looks. Very high bitrate, beautiful transfer, absolutely stunning.

03-24-2015, 02:12 PM	#17
IanSchultz23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:817 Blu-ray collection:5517 DVD collection:1133 Digital collection:275 iTunes collection:22 Trading Score:1	http://cinehouseuk.blogspot.co.uk/20...mann-1951.html

03-24-2015, 03:20 PM	#18
Widescreenfilmguy Active Member Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Wolcott, CT 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:956 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:1	It appears to be Region B locked, can anyone confirm this?

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