Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 88 - Blu-ray Forum

happydood · 01-11-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dickdarlington

It's slightly better than the AB ultimate edition DVD.

I understand that it was one of AB's first Blu-rays on the market, but comparing it to where we are now in regards to Blu-ray mastering, I'd agree on the crap comment.

Yeah, I guess you're right. New transfers are great. 2007 blu-rays are a bucket of lukewarm vomit and this one talked some smack about my mama.

prkchopexpress · 01-11-2018, 01:00 AM

really surprised this hasn't been reissued.

nothing ever came of the 3D version that played as a us release?

happydood · 01-11-2018, 01:09 AM

I think it had an underwhelming response and somebody took that for it not being worthwhile to release in 2d which sucks.

cakefactory · 01-11-2018, 05:01 AM

Huh? No, he charged theaters an insane amount to show it, so barely any of them would. He's basically still trying to shop it around and get theaters to show it, meaning it only pops up here and there. It's not a lack of interest, it's a lack of interest at a price point that would make it impossible for any but specific kinds of repertory theaters to turn a profit.

The 2D is held up because he won't let the rights go for anything remotely approaching reasonable amounts. It's been hypothesized many times that this is largely because he took such a huge hit on the 3D conversion (it cost millions of dollars) that he's trying to recoup the terrible investment by trying to hold out for a huge payday that will never come. Some evidence for that would be he allowed releases before dumping his millions into that 3D conversion but has since held the film for hostage.

happydood · 01-12-2018, 04:49 AM

Ah. Sorry. Thanks for the particulars. From those folks I'd heard had seen it in 3d, the report was that it was, predictably, unnecessary. Didn't think fans were interested in a 3d conversion of this.

Rich65 · 01-12-2018, 04:55 AM

I tried the 2d to 3d setting on my 3D TV for Day of The Dead and it looked cool. But then again Day has a lot of long shots with depth so 3D would look cool. Dawn never seemed right for 3D, not saying Day should be converted but I think it would have been the more logical film for that. I'm sure it was never given a thought since was not nearly as financially successful as Dawn.

jackinbox · 01-27-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

Technically we do in the Happinet box set and Midnight Factory 4K releases. Granted both feel incomplete or problematic in one way or the other.

I just got the Midnight Factory single-disc blu-ray of the Argento cut and I'm very happy with it. Granted, it's never been a great looking film to begin with, but I'm seeing a lot of detail here that I didn't see on my Anchor Bay DVDs. For roughly $18 shipped, I'm good with this until something better comes along (if ever).

batman2000 · 01-30-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Huh? No, he charged theaters an insane amount to show it, so barely any of them would. He's basically still trying to shop it around and get theaters to show it, meaning it only pops up here and there. It's not a lack of interest, it's a lack of interest at a price point that would make it impossible for any but specific kinds of repertory theaters to turn a profit.

The 2D is held up because he won't let the rights go for anything remotely approaching reasonable amounts. It's been hypothesized many times that this is largely because he took such a huge hit on the 3D conversion (it cost millions of dollars) that he's trying to recoup the terrible investment by trying to hold out for a huge payday that will never come. Some evidence for that would be he allowed releases before dumping his millions into that 3D conversion but has since held the film for hostage.

maybe when he makes up the cost he made for it will come out on blu ray

batman2000 · 01-30-2018, 02:23 PM

anyone who goes to his q&a screenings ask why he's holding the film hostage.

bigdaddyhorse · 01-30-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by batman2000

maybe when he makes up the cost he made for it will come out on blu ray

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Originally Posted by batman2000

anyone who goes to his q&a screenings ask why he's holding the film hostage.

It seems to me he is just trying to get all his lost 3D money back up front, which no studio is going to pay.

Now if he would license for a reasonable amount, he'd get his ****ing money back from royalties! Bring that up if at a Q & A. Maybe work out a new royalty structure if need be. Then everyone could win as the fans could get a nice new transfer and a hold of the movie they want. Put out the 3D version a while later, and follow that with a box like the dvd had, no doubt he'd get his loot back. Simple answers.

100pr00f · 02-05-2018, 12:31 PM

whats the price he is asking?

This needs to be re-released or remastered in 4k or something. I need this in my life

Ianzombie · 02-05-2018, 12:38 PM

"millions"

Member-222782 · 02-05-2018, 12:45 PM

At least this isn't like the situation with The Abyss, where there is no good alternative to hold us off until the day comes it's finally re-released. Anyone who owns a copy of the excellent (and ground-breaking at the time) Anchor Bay DVD set is good to go until then. I've tried watching that ancient letterboxed DVD of The Abyss and can't make it through 20 minutes.

Alan Clarke · 02-05-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

At least this isn't like the situation with The Abyss, where there is no good alternative to hold us off until the day comes it's finally re-released. Anyone who owns a copy of the excellent (and ground-breaking at the time) Anchor Bay DVD set is good to go until then. I've tried watching that ancient letterboxed DVD of The Abyss and can't make it through 20 minutes.

Its on Netflix in HD. And it looks good.

scottish_punk · 02-07-2018, 04:18 PM

Figured I'd share this with the world, since it's one of my most prized possessions...signed by the Man himself back in 2013 at Texas Frightmare Weekend in Dallas, TX. It's priceless.

Spire · 02-07-2018, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Clarke

Its on Netflix in HD. And it looks good.

Didnt see it when I looked yesterday...

blaken123 · 02-07-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spire

Didnt see it when I looked yesterday...

I don't see it either. Not in the USA market, maybe?

Alan Clarke · 02-13-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blaken123

I don't see it either. Not in the USA market, maybe?

Netflix UK. It looks amazing even on streaming. Imagine what it'll look like with a full on restoration?

GasmaskAvenger · 02-13-2018, 04:43 PM

Until 4K remasters of the theatrical and Cannes cuts come out, the transfers on the Italian set is fine enough for me.

hanshotfirst1138 · 02-14-2018, 12:57 PM

Why haven’t we gotten a Ultimate Edition Blu-ray set like we did on DVD anyway? Rights issues, I assume?

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01-11-2018, 01:00 AM	#1742
prkchopexpress Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2016 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:1691	really surprised this hasn't been reissued. nothing ever came of the 3D version that played as a us release?

01-11-2018, 01:09 AM	#1743
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:36	I think it had an underwhelming response and somebody took that for it not being worthwhile to release in 2d which sucks.

01-11-2018, 05:01 AM	#1744
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:441 Blu-ray collection:3916 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Huh? No, he charged theaters an insane amount to show it, so barely any of them would. He's basically still trying to shop it around and get theaters to show it, meaning it only pops up here and there. It's not a lack of interest, it's a lack of interest at a price point that would make it impossible for any but specific kinds of repertory theaters to turn a profit. The 2D is held up because he won't let the rights go for anything remotely approaching reasonable amounts. It's been hypothesized many times that this is largely because he took such a huge hit on the 3D conversion (it cost millions of dollars) that he's trying to recoup the terrible investment by trying to hold out for a huge payday that will never come. Some evidence for that would be he allowed releases before dumping his millions into that 3D conversion but has since held the film for hostage.

01-12-2018, 04:49 AM	#1745
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:36	Ah. Sorry. Thanks for the particulars. From those folks I'd heard had seen it in 3d, the report was that it was, predictably, unnecessary. Didn't think fans were interested in a 3d conversion of this.

01-12-2018, 04:55 AM	#1746
Rich65 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:1551 Trading Score:3	I tried the 2d to 3d setting on my 3D TV for Day of The Dead and it looked cool. But then again Day has a lot of long shots with depth so 3D would look cool. Dawn never seemed right for 3D, not saying Day should be converted but I think it would have been the more logical film for that. I'm sure it was never given a thought since was not nearly as financially successful as Dawn.

01-30-2018, 02:23 PM	#1749
batman2000 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	anyone who goes to his q&a screenings ask why he's holding the film hostage.

02-05-2018, 12:31 PM	#1751
100pr00f Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Baltimore 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:3057 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:296	whats the price he is asking? This needs to be re-released or remastered in 4k or something. I need this in my life

02-05-2018, 12:38 PM	#1752
Ianzombie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Dublin 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:809	"millions"

02-05-2018, 12:45 PM	#1753
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	At least this isn't like the situation with The Abyss, where there is no good alternative to hold us off until the day comes it's finally re-released. Anyone who owns a copy of the excellent (and ground-breaking at the time) Anchor Bay DVD set is good to go until then. I've tried watching that ancient letterboxed DVD of The Abyss and can't make it through 20 minutes.

02-13-2018, 04:43 PM	#1759
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1112 Blu-ray collection:4986 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	Until 4K remasters of the theatrical and Cannes cuts come out, the transfers on the Italian set is fine enough for me.

02-14-2018, 12:57 PM	#1760
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Why haven’t we gotten a Ultimate Edition Blu-ray set like we did on DVD anyway? Rights issues, I assume?

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