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Member-222782 · 10-25-2022, 02:38 PM

Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Currently $17.55 for the new Blu-ray vs. $36.49 for the 4K. A nearly $20 difference. Maybe the 4K disc is gold plated

MifuneFan · 10-25-2022, 02:40 PM

The BD price is almost certainly a price mistake of some kind. Some sort of flub where their algorithm are matching the wrong product or something.

Abdrewes · 10-25-2022, 02:47 PM

Reminds me of the Feb 2012 pre-orders. What were those? $16?

ShellOilJunior · 10-25-2022, 03:06 PM

The Before Trilogy was priced at $39.99 the moment it went on Amazon. Great deal back in 2016. There were also several BN pricing errors on eBay several years ago where boxed sets like Zatoichi were going for ridiculous discounts.

jshaide · 10-25-2022, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CRASHLANDING

Almost jumped at this as well, before I remembered that I would want the 4K version.

No 4K for me so I bit.

belcherman · 10-25-2022, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshaide

No 4K for me so I bit.

Me, too. I was planning on picking it up in the next flash sale. Now I don't have to.

GenPion · 10-25-2022, 04:15 PM

If the layoffs have anything at all to do with Wall-E, I'm not happy with Criterion licensing it.

GenPion · 10-25-2022, 04:18 PM

The bigger issue is Criterion is focusing too much on streaming now and on selling beach towels (i.e. Criterion should focus on doing what it does best). (Though I suspect Wall-E was expensive to license.)

koberulz · 10-25-2022, 06:11 PM

You're the guy that advised Kodak not to get distracted by digital cameras, aren't you?

Abdrewes · 10-25-2022, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenPion

If the layoffs have anything at all to do with Wall-E, I'm not happy with Criterion licensing it.

The severance package comes with hoverchairs and doordash gift cards, so don't feel bad for them.

SpiritMeAway · 10-25-2022, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenPion

The bigger issue is Criterion is focusing too much on streaming now and on selling beach towels (i.e. Criterion should focus on doing what it does best). (Though I suspect Wall-E was expensive to license.)

Yes, when faced with the choice between beach towels and keeping 20% of their employees, they picked beach towels. You figured it out.

jw007 · 10-25-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

He did take a broom and some bleach from their janitor's closet too.

I never responded to a Banned member until ... just now!

DukeTogo84 · 10-25-2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I never responded to a Banned member until ... just now!

Hmm. Wonder what happened.

Nocheduro · 10-26-2022, 02:45 AM

I keep seeing posts stating that 40 or 50 dollars is too much for a release. It seems many don’t realize that they never go for the full list price? Non-sale Blu-rays are 31.96 and UHDs are 39.96

Egbert Souse · 10-26-2022, 03:05 AM

For those interested, here's a breakdown on what Criterion extras are kept or omitted on the UHDs of It Happened One Night and The Last Picture Show, included in Sony's Columbia Classics Vol. 3 UHD set.

It Happened One Night:
- Only omits the silent short film, Frank Capra's American Dream (included with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington on Blu and UHD), and 1982 AFI tribute
- Adds Frank Capra Jr. commentary (from 2000 DVD), advertising artwork gallery, radio adaptation, and You Can't Run Away From It (50s remake in HD)

The Last Picture Show:
- Only retains the 2009 Peter Bogdanovich commentary, A Look Back making-of documentary, location footage, and trailers
- Missing the 1991 laserdisc commentary, Picture This featurette, screen tests, 2009 Q&A, and Truffaut interview
- Adds new 14 min Bogdanovich tribute, vintage production featurette, 1971 theatrical cut (separate UHD disc)

dbhl3000 · 10-26-2022, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

The BD price is almost certainly a price mistake of some kind. Some sort of flub where their algorithm are matching the wrong product or something.

The algorithm in my head said to jump on it. Especially with free shipping.

Crow T. Robot · 10-26-2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhl3000

The algorithm in my head said to jump on it. Especially with free shipping.

Zero plans for 4K

Seemed like a good deal to bite on

Saw it the theater when it came out

....and besides Brazil and Fisher King needed company on the shelf.

Steve

NeoNical · 10-26-2022, 11:32 PM

Amazon also mistakenly priced Bottle Rocket for $12 2-3 years ago. I didn't hesitate on getting it and the price went back to its previous price after 20 minutes

Mike0284 · 10-27-2022, 03:04 AM

dbhl3000 · 10-27-2022, 06:07 PM

I guess no Barnes & Noble 50% off Criterion sale starting tomorrow.
I think some word would have leaked out by now.
Let's hope that one starts Monday 10/31 or Fri. 11/4.

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10-25-2022, 02:38 PM	#216141
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Currently $17.55 for the new Blu-ray vs. $36.49 for the 4K. A nearly $20 difference. Maybe the 4K disc is gold plated

10-25-2022, 02:40 PM	#216142
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The BD price is almost certainly a price mistake of some kind. Some sort of flub where their algorithm are matching the wrong product or something.

10-25-2022, 02:47 PM	#216143
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Reminds me of the Feb 2012 pre-orders. What were those? $16?

10-25-2022, 03:06 PM	#216144
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	The Before Trilogy was priced at $39.99 the moment it went on Amazon. Great deal back in 2016. There were also several BN pricing errors on eBay several years ago where boxed sets like Zatoichi were going for ridiculous discounts.

10-25-2022, 04:15 PM	#216147
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	If the layoffs have anything at all to do with Wall-E, I'm not happy with Criterion licensing it.

10-25-2022, 04:18 PM	#216148
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	The bigger issue is Criterion is focusing too much on streaming now and on selling beach towels (i.e. Criterion should focus on doing what it does best). (Though I suspect Wall-E was expensive to license.)

10-25-2022, 06:11 PM	#216149
koberulz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:2229 DVD collection:532 Trading Score:17	You're the guy that advised Kodak not to get distracted by digital cameras, aren't you?

10-26-2022, 02:45 AM	#216154
Nocheduro Senior Member Member since:Sep 2014	I keep seeing posts stating that 40 or 50 dollars is too much for a release. It seems many don’t realize that they never go for the full list price? Non-sale Blu-rays are 31.96 and UHDs are 39.96

10-26-2022, 03:05 AM	#216155
Egbert Souse Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Northern Virginia Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:1870 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:3	For those interested, here's a breakdown on what Criterion extras are kept or omitted on the UHDs of It Happened One Night and The Last Picture Show, included in Sony's Columbia Classics Vol. 3 UHD set. It Happened One Night: - Only omits the silent short film, Frank Capra's American Dream (included with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington on Blu and UHD), and 1982 AFI tribute - Adds Frank Capra Jr. commentary (from 2000 DVD), advertising artwork gallery, radio adaptation, and You Can't Run Away From It (50s remake in HD) The Last Picture Show: - Only retains the 2009 Peter Bogdanovich commentary, A Look Back making-of documentary, location footage, and trailers - Missing the 1991 laserdisc commentary, Picture This featurette, screen tests, 2009 Q&A, and Truffaut interview - Adds new 14 min Bogdanovich tribute, vintage production featurette, 1971 theatrical cut (separate UHD disc)

10-26-2022, 11:32 PM	#216158
NeoNical Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2018 Blu-ray collection:3 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 26	Amazon also mistakenly priced Bottle Rocket for $12 2-3 years ago. I didn't hesitate on getting it and the price went back to its previous price after 20 minutes

10-27-2022, 06:07 PM	#216160
dbhl3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Los Angeles, USA Trading Score:4	I guess no Barnes & Noble 50% off Criterion sale starting tomorrow. I think some word would have leaked out by now. Let's hope that one starts Monday 10/31 or Fri. 11/4.

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