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JohnCarpenterLives · 03-13-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguamguy

I'm really intrigued by the "more news on Martin" part. Is it possible they found a longer pre-release cut or something like that?

Romero did have a more sex-filled 3hr cut....

dwk · 03-13-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

With Severin producing some of the special features, do you think there is a chance that they might have the US rights to the film?

No. I doubt if they could afford the license and Severin quite often produces extras for other labels.

ElGranBluchadore · 03-13-2020, 04:30 PM

Day. Effin'. One.

theEXORCIST · 03-13-2020, 04:41 PM

Why such big bulky packaging

ElGranBluchadore · 03-13-2020, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Why such big bulky packaging

So it will look good next to my Arrow "George Romero Between Night and Dawn" box.

thatguamguy · 03-13-2020, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

Romero did have a more sex-filled 3hr cut....

I know that I have read things where people claim Romero did a longer cut that he preferred, but producers made him cut it down. I'm not sure what the source is on the claim, and my understanding is that it's considered "lost". But I'm really drawing a blank at what sort of news about "Martin" would warrant a separate announcement, a pre-release cut is the only thing I can think of. I don't think it's very likely, but they've really piqued my curiosity (and I was already ready to buy it).

rickah88 · 03-13-2020, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Why such big bulky packaging

You always have the option to take the discs out, place them in an envelope and presto: shelf space saved.
Then as a bonus you could easily sell the packaging to recoup some costs.

JohnCarpenterLives · 03-13-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguamguy

I know that I have read things where people claim Romero did a longer cut that he preferred, but producers made him cut it down. I'm not sure what the source is on the claim, and my understanding is that it's considered "lost". But I'm really drawing a blank at what sort of news about "Martin" would warrant a separate announcement, a pre-release cut is the only thing I can think of. I don't think it's very likely, but they've really piqued my curiosity (and I was already ready to buy it).

Romero is the source, and he does not know where it is. As far as he was concerned it is lost.

The George A. Romero Foundation did successfully get his lost film The Amusement Park put together, and in a condition fit for exhibition. Expect a release announcement for that sometime this year (hopefully).

TomSteffler · 03-13-2020, 06:25 PM

How is Second Sight with pre-order cancelations? If a US release is announced.

epicfilmguys · 03-13-2020, 06:57 PM

Severin confirmed on their facebook a few minutes ago via the comments section, that they will not be in any way, connected to or doing a US version of these releases. It's a bummer for sure but fortunately the 4K will be region free.

Ruemorgue10 · 03-13-2020, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Okay dammit, this may be the release that gets me to finally buy a region-free player.

BladeRunner2007 · 03-13-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

Okay dammit, this may be the release that gets me to finally buy a region-free player.

It's long overdue.

DukeTogo84 · 03-13-2020, 07:49 PM

So my question is, if Rubenstein wanted a million dollars for the rights, would it be worth it? It seems like this is going to sell like hot cakes, so you would think that in the long run, a label would make their money back and then some.

BladeRunner2007 · 03-13-2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

So my question is, if Rubenstein wanted a million dollars for the rights, would it be worth it? It seems like this is going to sell like hot cakes, so you would think that in the long run, a label would make their money back and then some.

I'm sure he wanted more than a million dollars.

dwk · 03-13-2020, 08:03 PM

I dont think it is a matter of money. A company supposedly met his asking price and he walked away on the day the contracts were to be signed.

klauswhereareyou · 03-13-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguamguy

I'm really intrigued by the "more news on Martin" part. Is it possible they found a longer pre-release cut or something like that?

Maybe it's a cut where the cold cream doesn't magically disappear from his first victim's face at the start of the film.

DukeTogo84 · 03-13-2020, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dwk

I dont think it is a matter of money. A company supposedly met his asking price and he walked away on the day the contracts were to be signed.

Weird. I wonder what Second Sight was able to do to convince him.

dwk · 03-13-2020, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Weird. I wonder what Second Sight was able to do to convince him.

Yeah, that is the million dollar question.

Member-222782 · 03-13-2020, 08:54 PM

Eh, it doesn't look like it'll be much bigger than Indicator's box sets. And if it will be, that's fine - this film needs a spectacular release like this. I love the minimalist art. Reminds me of the old Anchor Bay set

thatguamguy · 03-13-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

The George A. Romero Foundation did successfully get his lost film The Amusement Park put together, and in a condition fit for exhibition. Expect a release announcement for that sometime this year (hopefully).

I remember reading about that, it kinda sounded more like a bonus feature (to me) than a standalone, but I would buy it in whatever way they try to sell it. Maybe that's what's going on the "Martin" disc?

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epicfilmguys Active Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Herndon, VA	Severin confirmed on their facebook a few minutes ago via the comments section, that they will not be in any way, connected to or doing a US version of these releases. It's a bummer for sure but fortunately the 4K will be region free.

03-13-2020, 07:49 PM	#2873
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4939 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:139	So my question is, if Rubenstein wanted a million dollars for the rights, would it be worth it? It seems like this is going to sell like hot cakes, so you would think that in the long run, a label would make their money back and then some.

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dwk Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010	I dont think it is a matter of money. A company supposedly met his asking price and he walked away on the day the contracts were to be signed.

03-13-2020, 08:54 PM	#2879
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Eh, it doesn't look like it'll be much bigger than Indicator's box sets. And if it will be, that's fine - this film needs a spectacular release like this. I love the minimalist art. Reminds me of the old Anchor Bay set

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