Arrow & Terry Gilliam Need Your Help. - Blu-ray Forum

Mr Kite · 11-26-2013, 08:20 PM

Arrow Films are embarking on an ambitious project to reclaim Walerian Borowczyk as one of the great names in world cinema. They plan on releasing a box set including 5 of his feature films and 14 of his short films next spring. Plans at the moment are to include all of this in HD, apart from one feature, Goto, Island of Love which is currently only available in SD. But with your help, a new restoration can be undertaken and we can get Goto in HD as well:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...2/restore-goto

Terry Gilliam, heavily influenced by Walerian Borowczyk, is backing the project. Pledges start at as little as £1, though £20 will get you a copy of the single Goto, Island of Love Blu-ray, whilst £60 will get you the 4 disc Blu-ray, 7 disc DVD box set itself (plus £3 for non-UK delivery). For those interested in such things, James White will be handling the restoration work and David Mackenzie the Encoding.

For those with little to no interest in the films themselves, or those who are not region B capable, a donation towards the restoration of film classics in general may be something you'd like to consider. I'm sure most here would like to see future Kickstarter style projects to help get unknown or under appreciated classics the recognition they deserve.

Originally posted by Eddie Larkin on HTF.

rapta · 11-26-2013, 09:33 PM

When I get paid I actually might pledge £20 - I wasn't going to because I wasn't familiar with the filmmaker or films, but then again there was a point in my life when I wasn't familiar with Jan Svankmajer, Jiri Trnka, the Brothers Quay, or personal heroes of mine like Len Lye (particularly), Norman McLaren or Stan Brakhage. As much as I'd like to see any of their work restored, if anyone's a hero of Gilliam's then they deserve the respect and their films should be restored. The short bits they showed look great.

Mr Kite · 11-26-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

When I get paid I actually might pledge £20 - I wasn't going to because I wasn't familiar with the filmmaker or films, but then again there was a point in my life when I wasn't familiar with Jan Svankmajer, Jiri Trnka, the Brothers Quay, or personal heroes of mine like Len Lye (particularly), Norman McLaren or Stan Brakhage. As much as I'd like to see any of their work restored, if anyone's a hero of Gilliam's then they deserve the respect and their films should be restored. The short bits they showed look great.

Well said sir. It would I hope be great if more projects like this were to follow, even if we have never seen or heard of the films being put forward it helps with the restoration of film that might otherwise never be given this opportunity.

EddieLarkin · 11-26-2013, 09:59 PM

You can pledge now if you like. No one is charged anything until the Kickstarter ends on January 11th, even if they surpass their goal before then.

Though if you think this might be something you'd buy eventually, you might want to consider a £60 pledge so you get a free copy of the boxset. It'll be more expensive than that on general release.

Mr Kite · 11-27-2013, 05:48 AM

Anyone gonna give it a go?

dylan32 · 11-27-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

Anyone gonna give it a go?

Already pledged. £60 is a no-brainer for me. I would buy the set anyway, even though I'm unfamiliar with the directors early works. Having lavish restorations of obscure work is the reason I buy disks.

dylan32 · 11-27-2013, 07:40 AM

Also, a note to those sharing on their social networks...

I shared this on facebook using the kickstarter share link. The link it creates for iOS devices is actually a link to the app store to download the kickstarter app, rather than a link to the GOTO Restoration page! Really low IMO.

Who the hell needs an app to browse kickstarter, and what right do they have to intercept a link to a campaign (which is paying them money) to self advertise!

CastrosfriendChe · 11-27-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

You can pledge now if you like. No one is charged anything until the Kickstarter ends on January 11th, even if they surpass their goal before then.

I like the sound of that.

dylan32 · 11-27-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

I can't comment on the second bit, but the Kickstarter app is actually pretty handy - I check the totals regularly on my iPhone, and it saves a fair amount of faff.

If you are running a kickstarter campaign, then yes, the app would be very handy. But if your just interested in backing a single campaign, or just want to read about it via a facebook link, then no.

People who discover the project via a shared facebook link will click on the link, and then cancel as soon as the app store opens, and never follow up. I would go as far as considering it spam.

Mr Kite · 11-27-2013, 01:36 PM

loads of views here but not many donating.

Judex · 11-27-2013, 01:39 PM

45 days left, there's still plenty of time for people to donate.

malcy30 · 11-27-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

loads of views here but not many donating.

I pledged my £60 for the boxset some time ago. Looking forward to this and hope its a success

Mr Kite · 11-27-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by malcy30

I pledged my £60 for the boxset some time ago. Looking forward to this and hope its a success

Nice one.

gitsurfer · 11-27-2013, 02:34 PM

I'm already in for £60. Nice to see this getting a thread, though.

Come on lads, chip in!

Mr Kite · 11-27-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Judex

45 days left, there's still plenty of time for people to donate.

As Eddie said you can pledge your donation now but no money will be taken until January.

josuv22 · 11-27-2013, 04:29 PM

also in for 60

Mr Kite · 11-27-2013, 05:43 PM

It would be great if it could break the 17K barrier by tomorrow.

Come on guys "645" views and only a handful of much appreciated pledges????? Surely times are not that hard.

dylan32 · 11-28-2013, 08:28 AM

Over £16k now...

Judex · 11-28-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

As Eddie said you can pledge your donation now but no money will be taken until January.

I'm well aware of that, but again. There's still plenty of time for people to decide. There's no need to start panicking over it just yet.

Mr Kite · 11-28-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Judex

I'm well aware of that, but again. There's still plenty of time for people to decide. There's no need to start panicking over it just yet.

I don't think anyone is panicking,just reiterating the way this works.

11-26-2013, 08:20 PM	#1
Mr Kite Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:367 Trading Score:5	Arrow & Terry Gilliam Need Your Help. Arrow Films are embarking on an ambitious project to reclaim Walerian Borowczyk as one of the great names in world cinema. They plan on releasing a box set including 5 of his feature films and 14 of his short films next spring. Plans at the moment are to include all of this in HD, apart from one feature, Goto, Island of Love which is currently only available in SD. But with your help, a new restoration can be undertaken and we can get Goto in HD as well: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...2/restore-goto Terry Gilliam, heavily influenced by Walerian Borowczyk, is backing the project. Pledges start at as little as £1, though £20 will get you a copy of the single Goto, Island of Love Blu-ray, whilst £60 will get you the 4 disc Blu-ray, 7 disc DVD box set itself (plus £3 for non-UK delivery). For those interested in such things, James White will be handling the restoration work and David Mackenzie the Encoding. For those with little to no interest in the films themselves, or those who are not region B capable, a donation towards the restoration of film classics in general may be something you'd like to consider. I'm sure most here would like to see future Kickstarter style projects to help get unknown or under appreciated classics the recognition they deserve. Originally posted by Eddie Larkin on HTF. Last edited by Mr Kite; 11-26-2013 at 08:26 PM.

11-27-2013, 05:43 PM	#17
Mr Kite Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:367 Trading Score:5	It would be great if it could break the 17K barrier by tomorrow. Come on guys "645" views and only a handful of much appreciated pledges????? Surely times are not that hard. Last edited by Mr Kite; 11-27-2013 at 08:14 PM.

11-26-2013, 09:33 PM	#2
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5432 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	When I get paid I actually might pledge £20 - I wasn't going to because I wasn't familiar with the filmmaker or films, but then again there was a point in my life when I wasn't familiar with Jan Svankmajer, Jiri Trnka, the Brothers Quay, or personal heroes of mine like Len Lye (particularly), Norman McLaren or Stan Brakhage. As much as I'd like to see any of their work restored, if anyone's a hero of Gilliam's then they deserve the respect and their films should be restored. The short bits they showed look great.

11-26-2013, 09:59 PM	#4
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:659 Blu-ray collection:4699 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	You can pledge now if you like. No one is charged anything until the Kickstarter ends on January 11th, even if they surpass their goal before then. Though if you think this might be something you'd buy eventually, you might want to consider a £60 pledge so you get a free copy of the boxset. It'll be more expensive than that on general release.

11-27-2013, 05:48 AM	#5
Mr Kite Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:367 Trading Score:5	Anyone gonna give it a go?

11-27-2013, 07:40 AM	#7
dylan32 Active Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Cardiff	Also, a note to those sharing on their social networks... I shared this on facebook using the kickstarter share link. The link it creates for iOS devices is actually a link to the app store to download the kickstarter app, rather than a link to the GOTO Restoration page! Really low IMO. Who the hell needs an app to browse kickstarter, and what right do they have to intercept a link to a campaign (which is paying them money) to self advertise!

11-27-2013, 01:36 PM	#10
Mr Kite Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:367 Trading Score:5	loads of views here but not many donating.

11-27-2013, 01:39 PM	#11
Judex Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Leeds, England 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:1281	45 days left, there's still plenty of time for people to donate.

11-27-2013, 02:34 PM	#14
gitsurfer Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:245 Trading Score:1	I'm already in for £60. Nice to see this getting a thread, though. Come on lads, chip in!

11-27-2013, 04:29 PM	#16
josuv22 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:128 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:21	also in for 60

11-28-2013, 08:28 AM	#18
dylan32 Active Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Cardiff	Over £16k now...

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