Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 183 - Blu-ray Forum

BladeRunner2007 · 07-05-2021, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Every aspect, from packaging to artwork to extras to transers, is as good as we're likely to ever get for this classic, and getting it for $95 was a steal. Just the three CDs alone probably add up to half the worth of the entire set, as a soundtrack junkie.

If Scream Factory or Arrow ever release it in the U.S., they'd have to put out something really spectacular in terms of extras to get me to double dip.

Amen. I also really love the official novelization and the giant hardcover booklet/dissertation!

bigdaddyhorse · 07-05-2021, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Every aspect, from packaging to artwork to extras to transers, is as good as we're likely to ever get for this classic, and getting it for $95 was a steal. Just the three CDs alone probably add up to half the worth of the entire set, as a soundtrack junkie.

If Scream Factory or Arrow ever release it in the U.S., they'd have to put out something really spectacular in terms of extras to get me to double dip.

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

Amen. I also really love the official novelization and the giant hardcover booklet/dissertation!

Even though I don't care much for soundtracks, I knew I would be kicking myself if I let the LE pass. So i was smart and did not this time.

It is a beautiful package. Still need to get to those books though.

I see no good reason for anyone who is 4K ready and a fan to not get at least the standard version. The films look amazing and who knows if they will ever come back to their home in the US. I guess if not being able to watch the extras would bug someone that much.. that could be a reason not to import. Other than that, y'all missing out.

omahajon · 07-05-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I’m going to wait a while to see if it ends up getting a US release before I import the UK 4K set. I just find it hard to believe Rubinstein would leave money on the table by not letting it be released here.

I bought the Dawn 4K from second Sight at OrbitDVD. $44? Shipped the next day.

Marv Inc. · 07-13-2021, 09:22 AM

I was listening to an interview with Scream Factory earlier and one of the question was.
Are there films you tried to get but just couldn't?

Cliff said they spent months, probably longer than they shot the film for(his words) to put together a deal and they just couldn't make it work.
And in that time Second Sight have released an excellent set which alot of people will have imported so it probably wouldn't be worth them releasing it now anyway.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-13-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

I was listening to an interview with Scream Factory earlier and one of the question was.
Are there films you tried to get but just couldn't?

Cliff said they spent months, probably longer than they shot the film for(his words) to put together a deal and they just couldn't make it work.
And in that time Second Sight have released an excellent set which alot of people will have imported so it probably wouldn't be worth them releasing it now anyway.

I so wanna know the details of the Second Sight deal.

Marv Inc. · 07-13-2021, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

I so wanna know the details of the Second Sight deal.

Me too because earlier in the interview he said Scream/Shout are quite a big company now and have a lot of $$$$ to make offers to license films compared to smaller labels.

Maybe it was the British charm that got SS the deal or maybe he wanted less money for overseas's who knows.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-13-2021, 12:51 PM

The artwork for both the novelization and the gigantic booklet from Second Sight are gorgeous. I could easily imagine a similar artwork for the movie, if Scream had aquired the rights.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-13-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

Me too because earlier in the interview he said Scream/Shout are quite a big company now and have a lot of $$$$ to make offers to license films compared to smaller labels.

Maybe it was the British charm that got SS the deal or maybe he wanted less money for overseas's who knows.

I highly doubt that. It must have been millions they offered Rubenstein. But I wonder how such a small studio like Second Sight was able to afford that

Rayjg · 07-13-2021, 01:07 PM

Now that 88 Films has crossed the pond, this titles seems perfect for the debut of Second Sight USA. Maybe they could work their magic again. It doesn't look like anybody here wants to touch it now anyway.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-25-2021, 06:09 PM

Just added this odd curiosity called the "Complete Cut " to my Dawn of the Dead collection. It's from Austria. It runs 156 min. and presumably combines all the footage from all 3 official cuts. German and English audio. I'll probably never watch this as it's basically just a fan edit, very similar to the Extended Mall Hours Cut. But as a huge DOTD fan and collector of this movie, I somehow felt the need to own this version of the film lol.

DukeTogo84 · 07-25-2021, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

Now that 88 Films has crossed the pond, this titles seems perfect for the debut of Second Sight USA. Maybe they could work their magic again. It doesn't look like anybody here wants to touch it now anyway.

I would love it if Second Sight expanded here. At this point there is so much bad blood with Rubenstein, that labels simply don't want to work with him.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-25-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I would love it if Second Sight expanded here. At this point there is so much bad blood with Rubenstein, that labels simply don't want to work with him.

I don't know if Rubenstein is just a stubborn a-hole, who is difficult to work with, or if he's just greedy af. But somehow Second Sight made a deal with him. No other studio/label was able to do that, and they have been trying for more than 10 years.

DukeTogo84 · 07-25-2021, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

I don't know if Rubenstein is just a stubborn a-hole, who is difficult to work with, or if he's just greedy af. But somehow Second Sight made a deal with him. No other studio/label was able to do that, and they have been trying for more than 10 years.

Yeah, I truly would love to hear what in the world happened behind closed doors that they were able to make a deal work. What were they able to do that no one else could.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-25-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Yeah, I truly would love to hear what in the world happened behind closed doors that they were able to make a deal work. What were they able to do that no one else could.

I highly doubt it was all about money. I mean, Second Sight is a relatively small company. They couldn't afford millions to licence it, could they?

scififan73 · 07-25-2021, 08:04 PM

[QUOTE=BladeRunner2007;19159160]I don't know if Rubenstein is just a stubborn a-hole, who is difficult to work with, or if he's just greedy af.

Perhaps a little from column A, a little from column B.

hungrywives · 07-25-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

I don't know if Rubenstein is just a stubborn a-hole, who is difficult to work with, or if he's just greedy af. But somehow Second Sight made a deal with him. No other studio/label was able to do that, and they have been trying for more than 10 years.

He may not be legally allowed to release it in North America. He might have partnered with somebody on the 3D version that stipulated that he can't license it without hitting a certain amount. It seems like I heard something like that a few years. Or I could be delusional and just making this all up.

Rayjg · 07-26-2021, 02:06 AM

Cliff from Shout summed up the situation pretty well in a recent podcast for the U.S. No label here is going to pay him what he wants especially now that the exceptional Second Sight release is floating around here.

DukeTogo84 · 07-26-2021, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

Cliff from Shout summed up the situation pretty well in a recent podcast for the U.S. No label here is going to pay him what he wants especially now that the exceptional Second Sight release is floating around here.

What podcast? Would like to listen to that.

hungrywives · 07-26-2021, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

Cliff from Shout summed up the situation pretty well in a recent podcast for the U.S. No label here is going to pay him what he wants especially now that the exceptional Second Sight release is floating around here.

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

What podcast? Would like to listen to that.

Me too! Please don't say Deadpit... Please don't say Deadpit...

asianxcore · 07-26-2021, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by omahajon

I bought the Dawn 4K from second Sight at OrbitDVD. $44? Shipped the next day.

I've never ordered from OrbitDVD.

How is their packaging?

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07-13-2021, 09:22 AM	#3644
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	I was listening to an interview with Scream Factory earlier and one of the question was. Are there films you tried to get but just couldn't? Cliff said they spent months, probably longer than they shot the film for(his words) to put together a deal and they just couldn't make it work. And in that time Second Sight have released an excellent set which alot of people will have imported so it probably wouldn't be worth them releasing it now anyway.

07-13-2021, 12:51 PM	#3647
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	The artwork for both the novelization and the gigantic booklet from Second Sight are gorgeous. I could easily imagine a similar artwork for the movie, if Scream had aquired the rights.

07-13-2021, 01:07 PM	#3649
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Now that 88 Films has crossed the pond, this titles seems perfect for the debut of Second Sight USA. Maybe they could work their magic again. It doesn't look like anybody here wants to touch it now anyway.

07-25-2021, 06:09 PM	#3650
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	Just added this odd curiosity called the "Complete Cut " to my Dawn of the Dead collection. It's from Austria. It runs 156 min. and presumably combines all the footage from all 3 official cuts. German and English audio. I'll probably never watch this as it's basically just a fan edit, very similar to the Extended Mall Hours Cut. But as a huge DOTD fan and collector of this movie, I somehow felt the need to own this version of the film lol.

07-25-2021, 08:04 PM	#3655
scififan73 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:windsor,ontario canada	[QUOTE=BladeRunner2007;19159160]I don't know if Rubenstein is just a stubborn a-hole, who is difficult to work with, or if he's just greedy af. Perhaps a little from column A, a little from column B.

07-26-2021, 02:06 AM	#3657
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Cliff from Shout summed up the situation pretty well in a recent podcast for the U.S. No label here is going to pay him what he wants especially now that the exceptional Second Sight release is floating around here.

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