FANTASTIC CLASSICS series from Anolis Entertainment - Blu-ray Forum

Ivo Scheloske · 02-02-2020, 10:14 AM

Most of you will very likely know our label due to our Hammer releases. But these are not the only classic films in our LineUp. About 2 years ago we set up another series that would be divided into decades (currently we released films from the 60s, the 70s & the 80s). Most of the previous releases are basically similar to internatonal releases:

- Forbidden World
- Willard
- Ben
- Satan Bug
- Silent Night, Deadly Night 1

But the latest release and the upcoming one might actually be of interest for people from outside Germany:

In Fall last year we released Michael Reeves’ THE SORCERERS

And the main reason aside from the film itself why this edition is noteworthy is the documentary that Dima Ballin produced for us. Planned as 30-minute featurette covering solely Reeves’ second film, THE MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION OF MICHAEL REEVES quickly became a feature length documentary about the life of … well, Michael Reeves.

The outcome is IMHO so stunning that Dima and I opted to submit it to festivals around the world. And sure enough the documentary was having its world premiere at last years Frightfest. And went on to play at several other festivals before it was released by us as the bonus element for THE SORCERERS.

So this might definetly be worth checking out!

Ivo Scheloske · 02-02-2020, 10:16 AM

Up next is Hajime Satô’s THE TERROR BENEATH THE SEA (aka. WATER CYBORG).

To my knowledge this movie never had any HD release anywhere in the world. We were able to get a completely new 35mm print from Japan and create our own HD master. As with lots of Japanese classic genre movies, an alternate version was created for the US release. Our disc includes both the Japanese theatrical version (German & Japanese audio only) and the US theatrical cut (German & English audio). While some scenes unique to the US release had to upscaled, the majority of the film can be enjoyed in beautiful HD.

The relase will hit the stores on the 28th February 2020 and can be pre-ordered from next week on.

Ivo Scheloske · 02-27-2020, 05:13 PM

In my initial Post for THE TERROR BENEATH THE SEA (aka. WATER CYBORG) I already pointed out that we created a new transfer.

And judging by the screenshots (already compressed jpgs) I’d say it is looking pretty good. Wouldn’t you agree?

Gorgon · 02-27-2020, 05:37 PM

^^ Considering the no doubt less than perfect source materials Ivo, I think it looks GREAT!

John_Drake · 02-28-2020, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

In my initial Post for THE TERROR BENEATH THE SEA (aka. WATER CYBORG) I already pointed out that we created a new transfer.

And judging by the screenshots (already compressed jpgs) I’d say it is looking pretty good. Wouldn’t you agree?

What is the aspect ratio?

Ivo Scheloske · 03-11-2020, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Drake

What is the aspect ratio?

Sorry, just saw your question now. The AR is 1:1,37.

John_Drake · 03-11-2020, 12:27 PM

Thanks for that.

I ordered this (cover B) but am curious for any insight into why the new Toei print wasn't OAR (2.35:1)?

Toei's DVD (2004) was and even Dark Sky's DVD was 1.85 so there would appear to be versions in Japanese and English available.

Ivo Scheloske · 03-15-2020, 10:19 AM

We have scheduled our next entry in the Fantastic Classic series for a release: Roger Corman’s TALES OF TERROR.

Exclusively for this edition Dima Ballin from Diabolique Films produced the documentary THE TALE OF MR. CORMAN AND MR. POE. And with a running time of over 50 min. it is a treasure trove of information, especially as the man himself Roger Corman provides lots of details and anecdotes.

Here are the specs:

Packaging: Mediabook

Order-No. MB A: 37116
Order-No. MB B: 37117

EAN-Code MB Cover A: 4041036371166
EAN-Code MB Cover B: 4041036371173

Aspect Ratio: High Definition Widescreen (16:9 2,35:1) 1920x1080p
Sound: German DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono / English DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono
Untertitel: German (removeable)
Länge: 89 min. (24fps)

Bonus:

Commentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Dr. Gerd Naumann (German audio only) / Commentary by Uwe Sommerlad and Volker Kronz (German audio only)/ Documentary „The Tale of Mr. Corman and Mr. Poe“ / US theatrical trailer / German & British advertising flyer / British Press flyer / Filmprograms / Picturegallery /

Incl. 36-page booklet written by Uwe Sommerlad und Lars Dreyer-Winkelmann

Street date is the 9th April 2020. Pre-order will be possible sometime during next week.

Gorgon · 03-15-2020, 08:17 PM

^^ Looks excellent!
I'll definitely need to pick this up!

John_Drake · 03-16-2020, 08:47 PM

Hi Ivo Scheloske

When you post here about the technical merits of your releases, it's only natural to expect questions.

Had my post had been negative or provocative that might be one thing. If you don't have an answer, fine, that's easy enough to communicate.

But sites like this are exactly your target demographic and intentionally ignoring an honest enquiry is a piss-poor strategy and won't much endear you to the limited niche who buys your product.

Ivo Scheloske · 03-16-2020, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Drake

Hi Ivo Scheloske

When you post here about the technical merits of your releases, it's only natural to expect questions.

Hi John,

sorry for not getting back to you earlier. I'm still waiting for feedback from our technical department.

But where did you find the info that the OAR is 1:2,35? Because even IMDB lists it as 1:1,33.

In regards to the soundtrack we do have a second version on the disc, which is the US cut and it has english sound. As I don't own neither the US DVD nor the japanese one, I can't tell you if they somehow cropped the picture and if Dark Sky managed to synch the english sound completele to the japanese version. I highly doubt it due to the different scenes used for both versions.

John_Drake · 03-17-2020, 01:51 AM

Hi Ivo Scheloske

Thanks for your response.

Both the Japanese Movie Database and The Motion Picture Producer's Association of Japan (Eirin) each indicate the film was released in Cinemascope (シネマスコープ), which was 2.35:1

http://www.jmdb.ne.jp/1966/cp002560.htm
http://db.eiren.org/contents/03000009571.html

In 2004 and again in 2012, Toei released the DVD in Japan. I've since sold my disc and have no way of verifying it, but Amazon.co.jp lists the earlier disc as being 2.35:1 and the newer one as 1.33:1.

I checked the DarkSky disc and despite their claims of being 1.85:1 on the box, it is in fact taken from a 1.33:1 AR print which they further matted into faux widescreen (see below). Perhaps the only circulating prints available are Academy ratio, I don't know.

That's why I was interested when you mentioned working from a new print and hoped it was a remaster in OAR. When I noticed that Amazon.de stated yours as being 1.33:1, I wanted to confirm with you.

The captures you posted look far better than the DarkSky DVD, as I would have expected. I've included a few captures from the DVD for comparison below. Although they aren't exact matches, yours shows a bit more information on all sides and better color.

Can you speak a bit more about the print Toei loaned you?

Cheers in advance

From the DarkSky DVD

Ingojira · 03-27-2020, 02:55 PM

Hi John,
about the aspect ratio of TERROR BENEATH THE SEA, it was surely not shot in 2.35:1 or 1:1,85. It was originally planned to be a three-part story on american TV, but was released there some years later as a feature film. Co-Producer William Ross stated in Stuart Galbraith´s book MONSTERS ARE ATTACKING TOKYO: "It was filmed at Toei´s TV division in standard 35mm format." I own a german 35mm print which is clearly 1.33 or 1.1.37:1. So that is the correct aspect ratio (allthough the german distributor invented the word "Wide Vision" for the advertising of this standard format movie). I hope this helps. :-). The german 35mm trailer is standard format, too.

Best wishes,
Ingojira

sa5150 · 08-29-2023, 12:25 PM

Ivo , How can I buy "The Giant Leeches" bluray ? Is it out of print ?

Ivo Scheloske · 08-29-2023, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa5150

Ivo , How can I buy "The Giant Leeches" bluray ? Is it out of print ?

The Collector's Edition is OOP. But we will be releasing a film-only BD in the near future.

sa5150 · 08-29-2023, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

The Collector's Edition is OOP. But we will be releasing a film-only BD in the near future.

That's great news , Thanks !

FantasticMrFox · 10-01-2023, 09:03 PM

Two Harryhausen flicks. Release is October 27.

DIE BESTIE AUS DEM WELTENRAUM / 20 Million Miles to Earth

Quote:

Image format: High Definition Widescreen (16:9 1.79:1) 1920x1080p – color & black and white
Sound format: German/English DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono / English DTS HD-MA 5.1
Subtitles: German (can be hidden)
Length: 83 min. (24fps)

Bonus: Alternative color version / audio commentary with Dr. Rolf Giesen / Audio commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett and Arnold Kunert / Memories of “20 Million Miles To Earth” / David Schecter about Mischa Bakaleinikoff / Tim Burton about Ray Harryhausen / “Trailers From Hell” with Sam Hamm / Image gallery

Incl. 28-page booklet written by Dr. Rolf Giesen

FLIEGENDE UNTERTASSEN GREIFEN AN / Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Quote:

Image format: High Definition Widescreen (16:9 1.79:1) 1920x1080p – color & black and white
Sound format: German/English DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono / English DTS HD-MA 5.1
Subtitles: German (can be hidden)
Length: 84 min. (24fps)

Bonus: Alternative color version / audio commentary with Dr. Rolf Giesen / Audio commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Arnold Kunert, Jeffrey Okun and Ken Ralston / Memories of "Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers" / Interview with Joan Taylor / Hollywood's Black List and Bernard Gordon / Original title sequence / US theatrical trailer / German theatrical trailer / " Trailers From Hell” with Joe Dante / picture gallery / original advertising materials - presented by Arnold Kunert

Incl. 28-page booklet written by Dr. Rolf Giesen

(translated with Google)

sa5150 · 11-04-2023, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

The Collector's Edition is OOP. But we will be releasing a film-only BD in the near future.

Giant Leeches

Please let us know when this is announced so I don't miss it . Hopefully from Wicked Vison . They seem to be really good with Anolis . Orbit from USA is great too .

Ivo Scheloske · 11-04-2023, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa5150

Giant Leeches

Please let us know when this is announced so I don't miss it . Hopefully from Wicked Vison . They seem to be really good with Anolis . Orbit from USA is great too .

The film only version is not limited. So, you don't have to worry about missing out.

sa5150 · 11-05-2023, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

The film only version is not limited. So, you don't have to worry about missing out.

Great , Do you know when it will be coming out ?

02-02-2020, 10:14 AM	#1
Ivo Scheloske Active Member Member since:Aug 2014	FANTASTIC CLASSICS series from Anolis Entertainment Most of you will very likely know our label due to our Hammer releases. But these are not the only classic films in our LineUp. About 2 years ago we set up another series that would be divided into decades (currently we released films from the 60s, the 70s & the 80s). Most of the previous releases are basically similar to internatonal releases: - Forbidden World - Willard - Ben - Satan Bug - Silent Night, Deadly Night 1 But the latest release and the upcoming one might actually be of interest for people from outside Germany: In Fall last year we released Michael Reeves’ THE SORCERERS And the main reason aside from the film itself why this edition is noteworthy is the documentary that Dima Ballin produced for us. Planned as 30-minute featurette covering solely Reeves’ second film, THE MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION OF MICHAEL REEVES quickly became a feature length documentary about the life of … well, Michael Reeves. The outcome is IMHO so stunning that Dima and I opted to submit it to festivals around the world. And sure enough the documentary was having its world premiere at last years Frightfest. And went on to play at several other festivals before it was released by us as the bonus element for THE SORCERERS. So this might definetly be worth checking out!

03-27-2020, 02:55 PM	#13
Ingojira New Member Member since:Mar 2020	Hi John, about the aspect ratio of TERROR BENEATH THE SEA, it was surely not shot in 2.35:1 or 1:1,85. It was originally planned to be a three-part story on american TV, but was released there some years later as a feature film. Co-Producer William Ross stated in Stuart Galbraith´s book MONSTERS ARE ATTACKING TOKYO: "It was filmed at Toei´s TV division in standard 35mm format." I own a german 35mm print which is clearly 1.33 or 1.1.37:1. So that is the correct aspect ratio (allthough the german distributor invented the word "Wide Vision" for the advertising of this standard format movie). I hope this helps. :-). The german 35mm trailer is standard format, too. Best wishes, Ingojira Last edited by Ingojira; 03-27-2020 at 03:03 PM.

02-02-2020, 10:16 AM	#2
Ivo Scheloske Active Member Member since:Aug 2014	Up next is Hajime Satô’s THE TERROR BENEATH THE SEA (aka. WATER CYBORG). To my knowledge this movie never had any HD release anywhere in the world. We were able to get a completely new 35mm print from Japan and create our own HD master. As with lots of Japanese classic genre movies, an alternate version was created for the US release. Our disc includes both the Japanese theatrical version (German & Japanese audio only) and the US theatrical cut (German & English audio). While some scenes unique to the US release had to upscaled, the majority of the film can be enjoyed in beautiful HD. The relase will hit the stores on the 28th February 2020 and can be pre-ordered from next week on.

02-27-2020, 05:13 PM	#3
Ivo Scheloske Active Member Member since:Aug 2014	In my initial Post for THE TERROR BENEATH THE SEA (aka. WATER CYBORG) I already pointed out that we created a new transfer. And judging by the screenshots (already compressed jpgs) I’d say it is looking pretty good. Wouldn’t you agree?

02-27-2020, 05:37 PM	#4
Gorgon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 Location:Great White North Trading Score:32	^^ Considering the no doubt less than perfect source materials Ivo, I think it looks GREAT!

03-11-2020, 12:27 PM	#7
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Thanks for that. I ordered this (cover B) but am curious for any insight into why the new Toei print wasn't OAR (2.35:1)? Toei's DVD (2004) was and even Dark Sky's DVD was 1.85 so there would appear to be versions in Japanese and English available.

03-15-2020, 10:19 AM	#8
Ivo Scheloske Active Member Member since:Aug 2014	We have scheduled our next entry in the Fantastic Classic series for a release: Roger Corman’s TALES OF TERROR. Exclusively for this edition Dima Ballin from Diabolique Films produced the documentary THE TALE OF MR. CORMAN AND MR. POE. And with a running time of over 50 min. it is a treasure trove of information, especially as the man himself Roger Corman provides lots of details and anecdotes. Here are the specs: Packaging: Mediabook Order-No. MB A: 37116 Order-No. MB B: 37117 EAN-Code MB Cover A: 4041036371166 EAN-Code MB Cover B: 4041036371173 Aspect Ratio: High Definition Widescreen (16:9 2,35:1) 1920x1080p Sound: German DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono / English DTS HD-MA 2.0 Mono Untertitel: German (removeable) Länge: 89 min. (24fps) Bonus: Commentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Dr. Gerd Naumann (German audio only) / Commentary by Uwe Sommerlad and Volker Kronz (German audio only)/ Documentary „The Tale of Mr. Corman and Mr. Poe“ / US theatrical trailer / German & British advertising flyer / British Press flyer / Filmprograms / Picturegallery / Incl. 36-page booklet written by Uwe Sommerlad und Lars Dreyer-Winkelmann Street date is the 9th April 2020. Pre-order will be possible sometime during next week.

03-15-2020, 08:17 PM	#9
Gorgon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 Location:Great White North Trading Score:32	^^ Looks excellent! I'll definitely need to pick this up!

03-16-2020, 08:47 PM	#10
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Hi Ivo Scheloske When you post here about the technical merits of your releases, it's only natural to expect questions. Had my post had been negative or provocative that might be one thing. If you don't have an answer, fine, that's easy enough to communicate. But sites like this are exactly your target demographic and intentionally ignoring an honest enquiry is a piss-poor strategy and won't much endear you to the limited niche who buys your product.

03-17-2020, 01:51 AM	#12
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Hi Ivo Scheloske Thanks for your response. Both the Japanese Movie Database and The Motion Picture Producer's Association of Japan (Eirin) each indicate the film was released in Cinemascope (シネマスコープ), which was 2.35:1 http://www.jmdb.ne.jp/1966/cp002560.htm http://db.eiren.org/contents/03000009571.html In 2004 and again in 2012, Toei released the DVD in Japan. I've since sold my disc and have no way of verifying it, but Amazon.co.jp lists the earlier disc as being 2.35:1 and the newer one as 1.33:1. I checked the DarkSky disc and despite their claims of being 1.85:1 on the box, it is in fact taken from a 1.33:1 AR print which they further matted into faux widescreen (see below). Perhaps the only circulating prints available are Academy ratio, I don't know. That's why I was interested when you mentioned working from a new print and hoped it was a remaster in OAR. When I noticed that Amazon.de stated yours as being 1.33:1, I wanted to confirm with you. The captures you posted look far better than the DarkSky DVD, as I would have expected. I've included a few captures from the DVD for comparison below. Although they aren't exact matches, yours shows a bit more information on all sides and better color. Can you speak a bit more about the print Toei loaned you? Cheers in advance From the DarkSky DVD

08-29-2023, 12:25 PM	#14
sa5150 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Chicago IL 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:869 DVD collection:330 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:40	Ivo , How can I buy "The Giant Leeches" bluray ? Is it out of print ?

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