"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Well, it certainly isn’t looking like a vintage year so far….I’ll grant you that.

If you would like to get an idea of a slice of the internal *debates* which sometimes go on between Producers and specialists (in this instance, cinematographers) which can potentially affect the picture quality of the theatrical presentations, then you might find this amusing, esp. if you own the camera in question. It is indeed a funny business.

Warning – there is some *graphic* language but, probably no more so though than is routinely expressed on some of the more wild and wooly AV forums …
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6823505/

That was pretty funny, although I doubt Stacey will not appreciate the slandering of his Red One

I do love the Cinematographers last comment though You can read what's going on in his mind..."Do I make a stand for what's right or do I put food on my table and pay my mortgage?"

[johndoyle123]

hello penton

quick question ...

seeing as the year has been amazing so far for announcements of catalogue blu-ray titles coming sep - onwards

does sony have any surprises up its sleeve for us blu-ray fans
no titles of course

regards
jon

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

https://forum.blu-ray.com/insider-di...ml#post3564762

^
Shark, now I see what you were referring to with your one word “Kwai” in that previous post, as The Bridge on the River Kwai is a News item today on the front page.

Like I said, sorry, I don’t divulge release dates.

heh, was being somewhat cryptic, and thought I'd post in your thread given that you'd mentioned it months ago.

FWIW, it wasn't up here yet, I read it at the 'Bits and I'm still not sure what the crosslinking policies are re: BD/DVD sites. I'd assume linking to Bill would be Kosher, but I've been in trouble before.

[sharkshark]

Well, it's not like in Colombia where they get shot coming off the plane, but if this is true, I'm sad that I'm not surprised:

http://www.sportsgrid.com/media/nort...ing-world-cup/

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

Well, it's not like in Colombia where they get shot coming off the plane, but if this is true, I'm sad that I'm not surprised:

http://www.sportsgrid.com/media/nort...ing-world-cup/

Wow...and here I thought every team had pressure to win. That's absolutely crazy!

[Oliver K]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I remember you came to me when you wanted a good print of LoA to exhibit also.
You are always welcome.

Well, actually I was looking to screen an available print it and you were indeed very helpful, now if the cinema where we wanted to screen it would finally give its OK

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by ScuseMe

Hi Penton,

Are there any rumblings around about a blu-ray release of Das Boot? It's one of my all-time favorite war movies. My wife and I saw it in the theater in the early 80's and it was magnificent….except for the atrocious english dubbing

Later I purchased this movie on LD, then again on DVD, and finally had the chance to watch it properly shown in its native German with English subtitles. I'd love to have it on blu to upgrade my 1997 DVD. Unfortunately, except for a rumored German release, I've read nothing else about it.

Let’s put it this way. Don’t expect any accurate Amazon pre-order page to be listed for that particular title in the near future.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

hello penton
quick question ...
seeing as the year has been amazing so far for announcements of catalogue blu-ray titles coming sep - onwards

does sony have any surprises up its sleeve for us blu-ray fans
no titles of course

regards
jon

Sorry, no comment.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

Well, it's not like in Colombia where they get shot coming off the plane, but if this is true, I'm sad that I'm not surprised:

http://www.sportsgrid.com/media/nort...ing-world-cup/

I’m convinced you posted that link to lure me into viewing more of Larissa on the far right under “World Cup 2010 Sexiest, Strangest Moments. Thank you.

Hey, did you hear that Thierry Henri (former Arsenal star) has officially entered the twilight of his career with his move from the Spanish league?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Oliver K

Well, actually I was looking to screen an available print it and you were indeed very helpful, now if the cinema where we wanted to screen it would finally give its OK

I guess you really need to have an old school Theater like this (check near the bottom of the page, either May 23 or May 30, I get these epics all confused)….

http://www.americancinematheque.com/..._Aero_2010.htm

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by DenonCI

That was pretty funny, although I doubt Stacey will not appreciate the slandering of his Red One

I do love the Cinematographers last comment though You can read what's going on in his mind..."Do I make a stand for what's right or do I put food on my table and pay my mortgage?"

Believe me, that clip is mild in regards to the Red One. The colorist for 'Open Range' posted this one back in mid-July with an insight as to dealing with some Indie Producers….
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6807847/

Not to worry though, I’ve never known Stacey as one of the Red fanatics,...he’s always been level-headed even during the format war, so, these clips shouldn’t bother him.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Don’t expect any accurate Amazon pre-order page to be listed for that particular title in the near future.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Sorry, no comment.

Wouldn't be a surprise any longer, would it?

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I’m convinced you posted that link to lure me into viewing more of Larissa on the far right under “World Cup 2010 Sexiest, Strangest Moments. Thank you.

Hey, did you hear that Thierry Henri (former Arsenal star) has officially entered the twilight of his career with his move from the Spanish league?

Yeah, we were rumbling months ago about his move to NY. I think the Doc and I were joking about it pre-tourny.

Here, the ultimate link for you (NSFW)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/wor...lebrating.html

I'm starting to thing she might actually have real, not "DNR'd" boobs. Huh.

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

That is the weirdest emoticon ever. Kudos.

[DenonCI]

Penton,

Watched "The Damned United" last night. The first act was a little slow, but once it got going I really enjoyed it. Man, Brian Clough was one cocky SOB, but his results were pretty darn impressive.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

Yeah, we were rumbling months ago about his move to NY. I think the Doc and I were joking about it pre-tourny.

Here, the ultimate link for you (NSFW)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/wor...lebrating.html

I'm starting to thing she might actually have real, not "DNR'd" boobs. Huh.

I hope you're kidding on that one. A simple Google Image search (make sure "safe search" is off) brings up all sorts of plastic fakery...

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

I hope you're kidding on that one. A simple Google Image search (make sure "safe search" is off) brings up all sorts of plastic fakery...

I don't know what you're talking about, I tried that and all I got was this:

[madshi]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Let’s put it this way. Don’t expect any accurate Amazon pre-order page to be listed for that particular title in the near future.

According to this site:

http://www.areadvd.de/news/2010/08/0...-blu-ray-disc/

"Eurovideo plans to release "Das Boot" on Blu-Ray disc in October. The "Director’s Cut" with 208 minutes runtime is planned to come with a new HD scan, DTS-HD Master Audio sound and partly new bonus material, on 14th of October."

[Oliver K]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I guess you really need to have an old school Theater like this (check near the bottom of the page, either May 23 or May 30, I get these epics all confused)….

http://www.americancinematheque.com/..._Aero_2010.htm

Yep, that would be cool! In fact we have many nice movie theatres in Berlin but none of them are really up to showing those old school epics. As I am not really up to opening a cinema myself one can just try to push an owner or two in the right direction.