The Returned (Canal+) - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 10-31-2013, 06:42 AM

NEWS/TRAILER
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=12104

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Chicago-based independent U.S. distributors Music Box Films have acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the French supernatural mini-series Les Revenants a.k.a The Returned (2012) from Zodiak Rights. The distributors plan to have the show on DVD and Blu-ray in January 2014.

The Canal + eight-part series follows closely a group of people who arrive in a small mountain village to reclaim their homes but come to realize that they might have been dead for years.

The cast of The Returned includes Anne Consigny, Frédéric Pierrot, Clotilde Hesme, Jean-François Sivadier, Guillaume Gouix, and Céline Sallette.

The soundtrack for the series was created by Scottish ambient rockers Mogwai.

Following the announcement Music Box Films' William Schopf said: "The Returned epitomizes the very best of the crop of outstanding international television productions finding its way onto U.S. screens. We couldn't be more excited about working with Zodiak to introduce this extraordinary series to American audiences."

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rybev · 10-31-2013, 07:21 AM

An excellent series.
Very very eerie and odd. Great music.

Buzz201 · 10-31-2013, 09:21 AM

Really enjoyed this when it aired on Channel 4 in the UK. It's really atmospheric and nice. Can't wait for series 2 next year...

It only came out on DVD in the UK, so it's nice to see it's getting a blu-ray release somewhere. Hopefully they won't have re-edited it or altered the subtitles too much.

logboy · 10-31-2013, 09:48 AM

probably better off watching this without adverts, if you can. the uk broadcast cut away just as the music comes in. mind you, music is used a lot. but that's okay - it's mogwai.

Pooch · 10-31-2013, 02:05 PM

HI,

Fantastic news that this is coming-out on Blu-Ray, but why is the USA getting a Blu-Ray release, when neither the UK, or even France - the show's own home nation - didn't get one?!

Pooch

TJS_Blu · 10-31-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pooch

HI,

Fantastic news that this is coming-out on Blu-Ray, but why is the USA getting a Blu-Ray release, when neither the UK, or even France - the show's own home nation - didn't get one?!

Pooch

France

Buzz201 · 11-01-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

France

The original French release was months ago and DVD only (as was Universal's British release). Sadly for us Brits (and maybe some Americans - although it didn't start airing until yesterday in the US, which would explain the British invasion of the thread...), it doesn't have English subs, so unless you speak competent French it's not really an option.

Pooch · 11-01-2013, 12:52 PM

Hi,

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Originally Posted by Buzz201

The original French release was months ago and DVD only (as was Universal's British release).

Buzz is correct. Although both France and the UK both had HD screenings on TV, both countries only had a DVD release. Hence, why many fans of the show complained to Canal Plus as to why they could watch it in HD, but could only purchase an SD version.

So, the fact that the USA and France are now getting an HD release, is definitely great news, it does seem odd, that this wasn't done in the first place, in the show's home country. Did Canal Plus think that people wouldn't want to own the same HD version they watched on TV? Was it not cost-effective for them to release the show in HD on Blu-Ray?

Universal in the UK certainly don't tend to release many TV shows onto Blu-Ray, so for UK fans, we kind of expected them not to release it in HD over here.

I'll certainly obtain the US version, but I hope it will contain properly translated subtitles, and not the hideously toned-down UK English Subtitles, that removed several instances of medium-to-strong bad language, and couldn't even correctly translate the show's name. (LES REVENANTS actually translates to THE UNDEAD, or THE LIVING DEAD, but was renamed to THE RETURNED so as not to cause "issues" with THE WALKING DEAD zombie horror TV show.)

Pooch

Buzz201 · 11-01-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pooch

Hi,

I'll certainly obtain the US version, but I hope it will contain properly translated subtitles, and not the hideously toned-down UK English Subtitles, that removed several instances of medium-to-strong bad language, and couldn't even correctly translate the show's name. (LES REVENANTS actually translates to THE UNDEAD, or THE LIVING DEAD, but was renamed to THE RETURNED so as not to cause "issues" with THE WALKING DEAD zombie horror TV show.)

Pooch

I think that stems back to the BBC asking the translators of The Killing to tone down the amount of strong language. Apparently whoever was translating took many moderate terms and translated them as stronger language. After some complaints (probably from the Daily Mail or one it's readers) the BBC asked them to tone it down a bit. Perhaps the distributors (Zodiak Media), assuming BBC Four were their only chance of selling it, toned down the translation in advance.

I think The Returned is an international retitle rather than something Channel 4 did specifically for the UK, as C4 had some professional break bumpers with that title (and they normally just use a clip of opening titles or the 4 logo with the shows title next to it).

RipleyLV426 · 11-03-2013, 01:21 AM

Episode 1 for FREE on itunes

I don't get Sundance sadly, so I guess I'll have to wait for the blu release in Jan.

RipleyLV426 · 11-11-2013, 02:27 PM

Only $19.99 at Family video.com!!! Think I'll preorder (they do charge you immediately though, which sux, but I've emailed when I wanted to cancel something and they take care of the credit within 5 days)

MrTwoArms · 02-11-2014, 06:51 PM

I just got this in the mail. The blu-ray is in dvd-sized packaging. I'm not going to be able to fit this on my shelf with the rest of my television series on blu. I guess I'll have to find a different home for it.

Corner Camping Noob · 02-11-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTwoArms

I just got this in the mail. The blu-ray is in dvd-sized packaging. I'm not going to be able to fit this on my shelf with the rest of my television series on blu. I guess I'll have to find a different home for it.

Try the custom cover art thread, maybe those guys will be able to help you out.

MrTwoArms · 02-11-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Corner Camping Noob

Try the custom cover art thread, maybe those guys will be able to help you out.

Thanks, I'll check that out. I'm in middle of rearranging my collection right now, so I may be able to make something work. BTW, everything about the packaging is really well done. It's just a bit too tall.

dorothyv · 02-14-2014, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MrTwoArms

I just got this in the mail. The blu-ray is in dvd-sized packaging. I'm not going to be able to fit this on my shelf with the rest of my television series on blu. I guess I'll have to find a different home for it.

That's so odd. Is it plastic or cardboard (digipak) packaging?

MrTwoArms · 02-14-2014, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dorothyv

That's so odd. Is it plastic or cardboard (digipak) packaging?

It comes in a slipbox and is one of those tri-fold books (not sure what they're called exactly). I'll take some pictures for you.

Here you go...the first 2 pics are just comparing the size to a regular blu-ray.

[Show spoiler]

GxyExpress999 · 02-16-2014, 12:57 AM

Yeah it's G1 size.

[Show spoiler]

dorothyv · 02-16-2014, 01:18 AM

Thanks for the pics (both of you)!

That is actually a really nice looking digipak. (I usually much prefer plastic cases). Shame about the size, though.

GP Legend · 05-26-2014, 04:42 PM

Is the US tv show Resurrection based on this show?

Scottie · 05-26-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GP Legend

Is the US tv show Resurrection based on this show?

Yes

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10-31-2013, 07:21 AM	#2
rybev Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	An excellent series. Very very eerie and odd. Great music.

10-31-2013, 09:21 AM	#3
Buzz201 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray collection:486 DVD collection:48	Really enjoyed this when it aired on Channel 4 in the UK. It's really atmospheric and nice. Can't wait for series 2 next year... It only came out on DVD in the UK, so it's nice to see it's getting a blu-ray release somewhere. Hopefully they won't have re-edited it or altered the subtitles too much.

10-31-2013, 09:48 AM	#4
logboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:UK	probably better off watching this without adverts, if you can. the uk broadcast cut away just as the music comes in. mind you, music is used a lot. but that's okay - it's mogwai.

10-31-2013, 02:05 PM	#5
Pooch Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:United Kingdom	HI, Fantastic news that this is coming-out on Blu-Ray, but why is the USA getting a Blu-Ray release, when neither the UK, or even France - the show's own home nation - didn't get one?! Pooch

11-03-2013, 01:21 AM	#10
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	Episode 1 for FREE on itunes I don't get Sundance sadly, so I guess I'll have to wait for the blu release in Jan.

11-11-2013, 02:27 PM	#11
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	Only $19.99 at Family video.com!!! Think I'll preorder (they do charge you immediately though, which sux, but I've emailed when I wanted to cancel something and they take care of the credit within 5 days)

02-11-2014, 06:51 PM	#12
MrTwoArms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:4172 Trading Score:1329	I just got this in the mail. The blu-ray is in dvd-sized packaging. I'm not going to be able to fit this on my shelf with the rest of my television series on blu. I guess I'll have to find a different home for it.

02-16-2014, 12:57 AM	#17
GxyExpress999 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:US of A Home Theater Gallery:7	Yeah it's G1 size. [Show spoiler]

02-16-2014, 01:18 AM	#18
dorothyv Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Trading Score:93	Thanks for the pics (both of you)! That is actually a really nice looking digipak. (I usually much prefer plastic cases). Shame about the size, though.

05-26-2014, 04:42 PM	#19
GP Legend Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:BC, Canada 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:275 DVD collection:53 Trading Score:11	Is the US tv show Resurrection based on this show?

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