Signal One Entertainment thread

[samdvd1]

No idea who these guys are, but they seem to be a new outfit that have secured a few good titles for upcoming release including Hidden Agenda, River's Edge, and most importantly, Mr. Majestyk.

Anyone know anything about these guys?

[IanSchultz23]

Ya I'm really interested too, does anybody have a contact for them? Interested in reviewing those titles so.

[the blob]

Good line-up. Other than those mentioned, On The Beach, The Little Girl Who Lives down The Lane, The Trip, The Last Embrace… I've been putting off On The Beach and Mr Majestyk so here's hoping they're at least a match for the other releases. Already have the Kino Last Embrace.

[huntauk]

Certainly an interesting and good variety of selects for their 1st batch of releases. All the best to hopefully another welcome addition to the UK boutique scene.

I'll pick up River's Edge and Mr Majestyk on release. Interested in The Little Girl Who lives Down The Lane - 1st I've heard of this one. Not sure about The Last Embrace, maybe pick it up later down the line.

[mattyl149]

If they just put out MGM titles I'd be happy as there's loads that they could put out. I wanted the Kino releases, but as far as I'm aware they're all region locked. These probably won't have any extras as the original MGM DVDs usually only had a trailer and sometimes a commentary track as well. There were some MGM Special Edition DVDs, so hopefully if some of these come out, they carry the special features over

There are MGM titles that other labels like Eureka, Second Run and Arrow won't put out

[moviegeek1992]

http://www.signaloneentertainment.com/

This might be their website.

[spearce8]

Originally Posted by mattyl149

There are MGM titles that other labels like Eureka, Second Run and Arrow won't put out

'Eye of the Needle' for one, been wanting that for ages.

[OceanBlue]

Very interested in this new UK label, and a promising first batch of Blu-ray titles. Going to keep my expectations low-ish, in case something goes wrong with the transfer and audio, and with the possibility of extras on each title.

Do not mind at all if they release just titles from the MGM library.

[BarnDoor]

Doc is an interesting choice. Shout have that in the US so I doubt we'll be seeing a Blu released there anytime soon.

[OceanBlue]

I'm wondering when (or if) the Blu-ray titles from Signal One Entertainment are going to come down in price. Is it normal for the pre-order prices to stay around the same they were a couple of weeks ago?

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

I'm wondering when (or if) the Blu-ray titles from Signal One Entertainment are going to come down in price. Is it normal for the pre-order prices to stay around the same they were a couple of weeks ago?

Prices are more reasonable but still high at Zavvi who want £15.99 for some of these titles. Not listed by HMV yet.

It will be a pity if the follow the Studio Canal policy of sky high prices for back catalogue titles as it's not going to help them take off as a new distributor in the UK market. They need to be follow the model of some of the other small niche players and pricing in the £10 to £12 range. Any more and they need to justify the extra in newly produced bonus features or their own restorations like Arrow or Eureka.

[the blob]

On The Beach is down to £14 at Amazon and River's Edge a more respectable £12.50. Bearing in mind they also have some of the DVD's at over £24 I'm guessing the pricing is yet to settle for these.

HMV have On The Beach at an earth-shattering £19.99!

http://store.hmv.com/film-tv/blu-ray/on-the-beach

I agree they need to come into line with other labels of a similar ilk. They'll be regurgitating MGM transfers it looks and judging by the reviews of Mr Majestyk for instance, that's certainly not a £15+ transfer.

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by the blob

I agree they need to come into line with other labels of a similar ilk. They'll be regurgitating MGM transfers it looks and judging by the reviews of Mr Majestyk for instance, that's certainly not a £15+ transfer.

Taking mediocre off the shelf masters without doing any extra work to them, and not making any new extras, these look as if they should be no more than £10.

[the blob]

Right then, I'm going to give this lot a chance. The specs for On The Beach according to Amazon are pretty impressive. Hopefully the PQ/AQ is up to scratch!

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

- High Definition transfer
- Audio commentary written by On the Beach expert Dr. Philip Davey
- Making On the Beach (1959): rare 8mm amateur footage
- Donna Anderson Interview (2015): the actress discusses her time working with the cast and crew of On the Beach
- Stanley Kramer's photo album (image gallery, optional captions)
- Original lobby cards (image gallery)
- Original theatrical trailer

[Blu-ray specs]:

1959, 134 minutes, 1.66:1, black & white, 1080p, 24fps, BD50, English HoH subtitles

Some original poster art too:

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[the blob]

THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE

SPECIAL FEATURES

- High Definition transfer
- Audio commentary by DVD Delirium's Nathaniel Thompson and Tim Greer
- Original theatrical trailer

1976, 92 minutes, 1.85:1, colour, 1080p, 24fps, BD50, English HoH subtitles

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[the blob]

MR MAJESTYK

No cover yet but another decent feature set...

SPECIAL FEATURES

- High Definition transfer
- Audio commentary with Bronson and Fleischer expert Paul Talbot, author of Bronson's Loose!: The Making of the Death Wish Films
- The Guardian Interview with Richard Fleischer (1981, audio only): archival recording of the acclaimed director discussing his career in film-making
- The Guardian Interview with Richard Fleischer (1994): the director returns to the NFT to speak further about his work in the cinema
- Original theatrical trailer

1974, 104 minutes, 1.85:1, colour, 1080p, 24fps, BD50, English HoH subtitles

[the blob]

THE RIVER'S EDGE

SPECIAL FEATURES


- High Definition transfer
- Audio commentary with director Tim Hunter
- Across the Edge: The Making of River's Edge (2012, 25 mins)
- Original trailer

Blu-ray specs:1986, 100 minutes, 1.85:1 (OAR), colour, 1080p, 24fps, English HoH subtitles

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[Ste7en]

That River's Edge cover is dymotastic

Some essential purchases in that lot!

[BarnDoor]

Pretty damn impressive so far (particularly the subs), but the proof of course will be in the pudding. I'll happily sell my Kino Mr Majestyk and pick up that one if the transfer is no worse.

[IanSchultz23]

Anybody have a contact email for somebody at Signal One?