ROBOCOP BD Yanked from release. - Blu-ray Forum

BTBuck1 · 08-11-2006, 08:53 PM

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just a little Blu-ray-related FYI: Sony has informed us that because the distribution of MGM titles has moved to 20th Century Fox, they'll no longer be releasing the Blu-ray Disc version of RoboCop. It's been pulled from their schedule. Look for it to be rescheduled for release by Fox later this year, once Fox officially announces their first Blu-ray Disc releases.

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Psiweaver · 08-11-2006, 09:35 PM

That may be a good thing imo.

BTBuck1 · 08-11-2006, 10:14 PM

QUOTED FROM THE MANROOM:

Robocop pulled from Sony Blu-ray Disc schedule
August 11, 2006

I've just confirmed with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment that the Blu-ray Disc version of 'Robocop,' initially slated for June and then pushed back to August 15, has been removed from Sony's release schedule entirely.
If you recall, publishing rights for MGM titles recently shifted from Sony to Twentieth Century Fox. This move affected the new version of 'A Fish Called Wanda,' but to date, had not affected any Blu-ray Disc titles. Now it has, and you can expect 'Robocop' to appear either in or shortly after the first wave of Fox Blu-ray Disc films arrives later this year. Ironically, I was planning on publishing my 'Robocop' Blu-ray Disc review Monday morning. Per Sony's request, this review has been permanently shelved. Fear not; those notes won't go to waste. If this rescheduling turns into something more, however unlikely, you can bet there will be comparisons between the Sony and Fox versions when the time comes.

Psiweaver · 08-11-2006, 11:21 PM

I can't wait for that comparison. Lets hope fox spanks the sony version.

theknub · 08-11-2006, 11:23 PM

just out of curiosity, robocop wasn't actually released was it? if im correct on that, how is it that so many people know so much about it?

BTBuck1 · 08-11-2006, 11:41 PM

Apprently some review copies made it to the press.

Which further leads me to believe, how could it get to a production peice, and not get released (unless something else is a factor) <--Bad reviews maybe?

We'll see.

Applefiend · 08-12-2006, 01:54 AM

Good news, definately. And a chance for me to use the phrase "double dip" in a sentence.

Fingers crossed Fox get a good print together this time round.

theknub · 08-12-2006, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian@BBY

Apprently some review copies made it to the press.

Which further leads me to believe, how could it get to a production peice, and not get released (unless something else is a factor) <--Bad reviews maybe?

We'll see.

that works. there were just so many people ready to crucify sony for a project that didn't even make it to shelves.

zombie · 08-12-2006, 06:05 AM

Well what do you know our first OOP (out of print) HD title! This disc may end up being worth a few bucks on eBay once the word gets out. I remember RoboCop Criterion DVD fetching more than MSRP at one point.

BTBuck1 · 08-12-2006, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nyg

Well what do you know our first OOP (out of print) HD title! This disc may end up being worth a few bucks on eBay once the word gets out. I remember RoboCop Criterion DVD fetching more than MSRP at one point.

Well the only people who ever got it were a handful of reviewers.
It was never sold at retail (We never even had it on order, but it is in our system still-with no release date)

Dr Kain · 08-12-2006, 06:19 AM

Wait, I could have sworn I just saw Robocop at work yesterday.

BTBuck1 · 08-12-2006, 06:19 AM

where is work?

Dr Kain · 08-12-2006, 02:09 PM

Best Buy.

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08-11-2006, 09:35 PM	#2
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	That may be a good thing imo.

08-11-2006, 10:14 PM	#3
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	*QUOTED FROM THE MANROOM:* Robocop pulled from Sony Blu-ray Disc schedule August 11, 2006 I've just confirmed with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment that the Blu-ray Disc version of 'Robocop,' initially slated for June and then pushed back to August 15, has been removed from Sony's release schedule entirely. If you recall, publishing rights for MGM titles recently shifted from Sony to Twentieth Century Fox. This move affected the new version of 'A Fish Called Wanda,' but to date, had not affected any Blu-ray Disc titles. Now it has, and you can expect 'Robocop' to appear either in or shortly after the first wave of Fox Blu-ray Disc films arrives later this year. Ironically, I was planning on publishing my 'Robocop' Blu-ray Disc review Monday morning. Per Sony's request, this review has been permanently shelved. Fear not; those notes won't go to waste. If this rescheduling turns into something more, however unlikely, you can bet there will be comparisons between the Sony and Fox versions when the time comes.

08-11-2006, 11:21 PM	#4
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	I can't wait for that comparison. Lets hope fox spanks the sony version.

08-11-2006, 11:23 PM	#5
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	just out of curiosity, robocop wasn't actually released was it? if im correct on that, how is it that so many people know so much about it?

08-11-2006, 11:41 PM	#6
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	Apprently some review copies made it to the press. Which further leads me to believe, how could it get to a production peice, and not get released (unless something else is a factor) <--Bad reviews maybe? We'll see.

08-12-2006, 01:54 AM	#7
Applefiend Active Member Member since:Jul 2006	Good news, definately. And a chance for me to use the phrase "double dip" in a sentence. Fingers crossed Fox get a good print together this time round.

08-12-2006, 06:05 AM	#9
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:865	Well what do you know our first OOP (out of print) HD title! This disc may end up being worth a few bucks on eBay once the word gets out. I remember RoboCop Criterion DVD fetching more than MSRP at one point.

08-12-2006, 06:19 AM	#11
Dr Kain Banned Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Denver CO	Wait, I could have sworn I just saw Robocop at work yesterday.

08-12-2006, 02:09 PM	#13
Dr Kain Banned Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Denver CO	Best Buy.

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