Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 74 - Blu-ray Forum

Bates_Motel · 05-24-2017, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanis

That would cost like $80 in Shout pricing, and there is NO way I would pay anything close to that for something that included Diary and Survival, those movies are a stain on Romero's legacy.

I agree on the trilogy tho. I like Land a lot but it isn't required.

Luckily there's more consumers out there than just what YOU want.

Trekkie313 · 05-24-2017, 09:38 PM

So glad I got the Ultimate Edition for $30 back in 2012. Then I found the Blu-ray for under $10 at FYE before it went OOP.

Stanis · 05-24-2017, 09:52 PM

That's my point, I'm just saying I think there are a lot more consumers for a 3 pack (since none of those movies have a must-own R1 release) than for the 6 pack

It would take something amazing to replace the Dawn DVD set as is, but with costs, rights and the current market I was just doubting the 6 movie's issues could be reconciled into one package and be cost effective, but that's not to say it would be impossible for a giant release. As long as stand alones are also available

cakefactory · 05-25-2017, 04:54 AM

Fortunately all of this is a moot point

Gacivory · 05-25-2017, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Fortunately all of this is a moot point

WHAT!?!?! No it's not, it's the Blu-Ray forum, nothing is a moot point!

Pecker · 05-25-2017, 08:52 AM

I don't think anyone can say anything for certain.

Whatever Rubenstein's thoughts and wants, for all we know he might get an offer tomorrow and say "f*** it, this is going nowhere and I'm losing money the longer it goes on".

oddbox83 · 05-25-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pecker

I don't think anyone can say anything for certain.

Whatever Rubenstein's thoughts and wants, for all we know he might get an offer tomorrow and say "f*** it, this is going nowhere and I'm losing money the longer it goes on".

Very much so! It would have been licensed more times and if working with someone like Arrow he may have lovely new 4K masters to flog.

Arrow IMO would be the ideal release partner for this film as they have sales presence in two markets and lots of experience in restoration and putting together definitive packages.

He's sat on the 3D thing too long, he needs to cut his losses and get it released since consumer 3D is dying (for now, anyway). It's stupid really, he's asked for so much to make it financially unviable for any licencee and now waited so long it's actual value as an asset has declined.

I believe Martin is also caught up in the same quagmire. I have Arrow's UK DVD Immortal Edition release and would have loved an HD upgrade but they were forced to let it go OOP along with Dawn.

Muyfa666 · 06-30-2017, 12:12 PM

Anyone know if the US Anchor Bay BD is available for a decent price somewhere?

eBay isn't really brimming with listings and I feel that I don't really want to pay too much for a old transfer.

50$-ish seem a bit steep to me. :-/

HD Goofnut · 06-30-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Muyfa666

Anyone know if the US Anchor Bay BD is available for a decent price somewhere?

eBay isn't really brimming with listings and I feel that I don't really want to pay too much for a old transfer.

50$-ish seem a bit steep to me. :-/

$50 is not bad considering it's been OOP for a couple years.

Muyfa666 · 06-30-2017, 12:19 PM

I guess, but for example Arrows release seem cheaper, even thou it's OOP. Oh well. Guess I'll have to settle for the IT 4K release then.

HD Goofnut · 06-30-2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Muyfa666

I guess, but for example Arrows release seem cheaper, even thou it's OOP. Oh well. Guess I'll have to settle for the IT 4K release then.

I prefer the US cut and despite its PQ shortcomings I can live with it until a proper release is done for the US. 2018 is the anniversary after all.

Carmine01 · 06-30-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I prefer the US cut and despite its PQ shortcomings I can live with it until a proper release is done for the US. 2018 is the anniversary after all.

What shortcomings are people on about regarding the Anchor Bay release of Dawn of the Dead? I think it looks amazing, tbh. I'm genuinely interested to know.

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HD Goofnut · 06-30-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmine01

What shortcomings are people on about regarding the Anchor Bay release of Dawn of the Dead? I think it looks amazing, tbh. I'm genuinely interested to know.

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It has some ghosting issues as well as some EE: http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=946...0&a=1&go=0&l=1

The UK disc has slightly better compression, but I prefer the correct AR on the AB disc.

Carmine01 · 06-30-2017, 03:00 PM

I have both releases from AB and Arrow. When I do watch Dawn, I tend to go for the AB disc over the Arrow. Despite its technical flaws, I still think the AB disc looks savage.

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Muyfa666 · 06-30-2017, 05:36 PM

I do want the AB, but not enough to splurge 50$+ :-/

Jope · 07-11-2017, 08:13 PM

Does anyone have any info on this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAWN-OF-THE-DEAD-BLU-RAY-4-DISCS-LIMITED-EDITION-ALL-CUTS-GEORGE-ROMERO-NEW-/222545417243?hash=item33d0bd941b:g:glEAAOSw8d5ZWBk z

Hrm, never mind. Found the thread for it. Not a lot of high marks...

TheOneWithThePrize · 07-11-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jope

Does anyone have any info on this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAWN-OF-THE-DEAD-BLU-RAY-4-DISCS-LIMITED-EDITION-ALL-CUTS-GEORGE-ROMERO-NEW-/222545417243?hash=item33d0bd941b:g:glEAAOSw8d5ZWBk z

Recent Italian release, also has a UHD combo release:

Mind you, there appears to have been some issue or issues with the BD as replacement discs have been shipped out:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=281619

buck135 · 07-11-2017, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jope

Does anyone have any info on this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAWN-OF-THE-DEAD-BLU-RAY-4-DISCS-LIMITED-EDITION-ALL-CUTS-GEORGE-ROMERO-NEW-/222545417243?hash=item33d0bd941b:g:glEAAOSw8d5ZWBk z

I have the six disc 4K version. The Argento cut representing the UHD disc, which is dreadful. They are currently sending out a replacement disc for the Argento blu-ray which has technical issues. This cut was restored by the company themselves. The rest of the discs are identical to the Japanese Happinet set, flaws and all. I also own the Umbrella, Arrow and Anchor Bay blu-ray's as well as many of the DVD's and all of the laserdiscs. In my opinion, the Ultimate Edition Anchor Bay DVD set is the best available option.

Jope · 07-11-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

In my opinion, the Ultimate Edition Anchor Bay DVD set is the best available option.

I do have that, along with the Anchor Bay Blu.

I guess we continue to wait...

thatguamguy · 07-11-2017, 09:01 PM

Hey, if you're in NYC, "Dawn of the Dead" is this week's midnight movie at the Landmark Sunshine theater...

introduced by Producer Richard P. Rubinstein.

Seems like a rare chance to give him shit in public for delaying Blu-ray releases of this film (and "Martin").

07-11-2017, 08:13 PM	#1476
Jope Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2015 Location:sour ground, ludlow 4K collection:432 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:2	Does anyone have any info on this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAWN-OF-THE-DEAD-BLU-RAY-4-DISCS-LIMITED-EDITION-ALL-CUTS-GEORGE-ROMERO-NEW-/222545417243?hash=item33d0bd941b:g:glEAAOSw8d5ZWBk z Hrm, never mind. Found the thread for it. Not a lot of high marks... Last edited by Jope; 07-11-2017 at 08:22 PM.

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Stanis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:23	That's my point, I'm just saying I think there are a lot more consumers for a 3 pack (since none of those movies have a must-own R1 release) than for the 6 pack It would take something amazing to replace the Dawn DVD set as is, but with costs, rights and the current market I was just doubting the 6 movie's issues could be reconciled into one package and be cost effective, but that's not to say it would be impossible for a giant release. As long as stand alones are also available

05-25-2017, 04:54 AM	#1464
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05-25-2017, 08:52 AM	#1466
Pecker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Yorkshire	I don't think anyone can say anything for certain. Whatever Rubenstein's thoughts and wants, for all we know he might get an offer tomorrow and say "f** it, this is going nowhere and I'm losing money the longer it goes on"*.

06-30-2017, 12:12 PM	#1468
Muyfa666 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sweden 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:881 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:5	Anyone know if the US Anchor Bay BD is available for a decent price somewhere? eBay isn't really brimming with listings and I feel that I don't really want to pay too much for a old transfer. 50$-ish seem a bit steep to me. :-/

06-30-2017, 12:19 PM	#1470
Muyfa666 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sweden 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:881 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:5	I guess, but for example Arrows release seem cheaper, even thou it's OOP. Oh well. Guess I'll have to settle for the IT 4K release then.

06-30-2017, 03:00 PM	#1474
Carmine01 Active Member Member since:May 2015	I have both releases from AB and Arrow. When I do watch Dawn, I tend to go for the AB disc over the Arrow. Despite its technical flaws, I still think the AB disc looks savage. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

06-30-2017, 05:36 PM	#1475
Muyfa666 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sweden 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:881 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:5	I do want the AB, but not enough to splurge 50$+ :-/

07-11-2017, 09:01 PM	#1480
thatguamguy Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2016 Trading Score:4	Hey, if you're in NYC, "Dawn of the Dead" is this week's midnight movie at the Landmark Sunshine theater... introduced by Producer Richard P. Rubinstein. Seems like a rare chance to give him shit in public for delaying Blu-ray releases of this film (and "Martin").

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