The Dogs of War (1980) (Remastered) coming from Scorpion - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 11-12-2020, 10:04 PM

Scorpion Releasing is proud to present the New 2020 2k release of the cult war film The Dogs of War, starring Christopher Walken and Tom Berenger. Directed by John Irvin (Ghost Story), the film features a small band of mercenary soldiers that are hired to overthrow the President of an African country in order for a British tycoon to gain access to a platinum deposit. The film also features such talented actors as Colin Blakely (Equus), JoBeth Williams (Poltergeist), and Ed O'Neil (Married with Children). This Blu-ray release will feature a new scan of the Interpositive, trailers, and cast and crew interviews including Co-Stars Paul Freeman and Maggie Scott, Co-Writer George Malko, First Assistant Director Anthony Waye, Production Designer Peter Mullins and Costume Designer Emma Porteous.

willo007 · 11-12-2020, 10:32 PM

I wonder if it will include both cuts of the film.

Savage_Blu · 11-12-2020, 11:29 PM

Must be distributed by Ronin Flix....Scorpions FB states that the first 1500 copies come with a slip cover.

DR Herbert West · 11-12-2020, 11:49 PM

Nice!

Midnight Max · 11-30-2020, 08:44 PM

This is listed as Sold Out over at Ronin Flix...

DaveyJoe · 11-30-2020, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Max

This is listed as Sold Out over at Ronin Flix...

Because it's coming soon, not available yet.

wicky_J · 11-30-2020, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight Max

This is listed as Sold Out over at Ronin Flix...

Available: 12/01/2020

Guydowood · 11-30-2020, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by willo007

I wonder if it will include both cuts of the film.

It does.

agentalbert · 12-02-2020, 07:28 PM

Not sure I'll buy this. I've seen it a number of times (maybe 3) and each time I always left with the impression that it should have been better.

JesseMovieMan · 12-03-2020, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by agentalbert

Not sure I'll buy this. I've seen it a number of times (maybe 3) and each time I always left with the impression that it should have been better.

The poster has always intrigued me but never heard any strong opinions on the film itself. Don't know if I can muster the strength to blind buy.

Eschenpod · 12-03-2020, 11:50 PM

Ordered, along with L.A. Bounty.

agentalbert · 12-04-2020, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseMovieMan

The poster has always intrigued me but never heard any strong opinions on the film itself. Don't know if I can muster the strength to blind buy.

I would not blind buy. I get drawn to the movie, as I remember seeing the Frederick Forsyhth novel on my dad's bookshelf as a kid and it always intrigued me. But I just don't think the movie is any great shakes.

SeanJoyce · 12-04-2020, 07:53 PM

Yeah The Dogs of War kind of...sucks. Reportedly it was the victim of copious post-production cutting, and you can sense a better movie struggling to come out of what is left.

Monterey Jack · 12-04-2020, 07:57 PM

Happy with my Twilight Time disc.

Leonard Maltin · 02-19-2021, 09:37 PM

Does anyone have caps? Want to know if this looks better than the TT.

PRO-630HD · 08-12-2021, 06:16 PM

I actually think it looks pretty good. I received the Scorpion disc a few days ago. I think the color timing is vastly improved compared to the Twilight Time release. The release is a new 2K scan of the I.P. The older release may have been from the O.C.N as it looks a tad sharper.

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...155565&i=9&l=0

Wtdk · 07-17-2022, 07:52 PM

It’s a marked improvement and Scorpion has d)me a great job with this release.

Burt Lancaster · 03-08-2023, 05:29 AM

The scorpion scan looks more modern and healthy, but I can't tell if it has black crush or just a result of an IP and the first release had a dated scan of the negative. Hmm.

mikezilla2 · 03-14-2024, 01:46 AM

Wondering how long it will take till we see a 4K release ?

Deutschmann · 09-07-2024, 04:55 AM

I'm a little late to the party, but I thought I should point out that the new Scorpion release has a teal push, which can be seen by comparing screencaps.

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...166376&i=0&l=0

I don't like it. Greys are now steel blue. Seems revisionist to me, so I say stick with the Twilight Time release.

11-12-2020, 10:04 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The Dogs of War (1980) (Remastered) coming from Scorpion Scorpion Releasing is proud to present the New 2020 2k release of the cult war film The Dogs of War, starring Christopher Walken and Tom Berenger. Directed by John Irvin (Ghost Story), the film features a small band of mercenary soldiers that are hired to overthrow the President of an African country in order for a British tycoon to gain access to a platinum deposit. The film also features such talented actors as Colin Blakely (Equus), JoBeth Williams (Poltergeist), and Ed O'Neil (Married with Children). This Blu-ray release will feature a new scan of the Interpositive, trailers, and cast and crew interviews including Co-Stars Paul Freeman and Maggie Scott, Co-Writer George Malko, First Assistant Director Anthony Waye, Production Designer Peter Mullins and Costume Designer Emma Porteous.

11-12-2020, 10:32 PM	#2
willo007 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:1213 Blu-ray collection:6477 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:176 Trading Score:217	I wonder if it will include both cuts of the film.

11-12-2020, 11:29 PM	#3
Savage_Blu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2020 Location:Monster Island 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:1835 DVD collection:162 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:5	Must be distributed by Ronin Flix....Scorpions FB states that the first 1500 copies come with a slip cover.

11-12-2020, 11:49 PM	#4
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Nice!

11-30-2020, 08:44 PM	#5
Midnight Max Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:South Texas 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:2528	This is listed as Sold Out over at Ronin Flix...

12-02-2020, 07:28 PM	#9
agentalbert Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:2233 DVD collection:356 Digital collection:402 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:90	Not sure I'll buy this. I've seen it a number of times (maybe 3) and each time I always left with the impression that it should have been better.

12-03-2020, 11:50 PM	#11
Eschenpod Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2019 Location:South Florida Trading Score:4	Ordered, along with L.A. Bounty.

12-04-2020, 07:53 PM	#13
SeanJoyce Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014	Yeah The Dogs of War kind of...sucks. Reportedly it was the victim of copious post-production cutting, and you can sense a better movie struggling to come out of what is left.

12-04-2020, 07:57 PM	#14
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Happy with my Twilight Time disc.

02-19-2021, 09:37 PM	#15
Leonard Maltin Banned Member since:Feb 2021	Does anyone have caps? Want to know if this looks better than the TT.

08-12-2021, 06:16 PM	#16
PRO-630HD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I actually think it looks pretty good. I received the Scorpion disc a few days ago. I think the color timing is vastly improved compared to the Twilight Time release. The release is a new 2K scan of the I.P. The older release may have been from the O.C.N as it looks a tad sharper. https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...155565&i=9&l=0

07-17-2022, 07:52 PM	#17
Wtdk Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Northern california Blu-ray reviews: 32	It’s a marked improvement and Scorpion has d)me a great job with this release.

03-08-2023, 05:29 AM	#18
Burt Lancaster Banned Member since:Jul 2016 Location:MN, USA 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:426 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 13	The scorpion scan looks more modern and healthy, but I can't tell if it has black crush or just a result of an IP and the first release had a dated scan of the negative. Hmm.

03-14-2024, 01:46 AM	#19
mikezilla2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:505 Blu-ray collection:2165	Wondering how long it will take till we see a 4K release ?

09-07-2024, 04:55 AM	#20
Deutschmann Active Member Member since:Nov 2023	I'm a little late to the party, but I thought I should point out that the new Scorpion release has a teal push, which can be seen by comparing screencaps. https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...166376&i=0&l=0 I don't like it. Greys are now steel blue. Seems revisionist to me, so I say stick with the Twilight Time release.

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