The Criterion Collection

[CinemaBlu]

I'd never even heard of Becker until he died. I feel like I'm in the second half of Ikiru now.

[PowellPressburger]

I know I own some classic laserdiscs that feature Becker's name I'm sure of it. Even if you never heard of his name like many at Criterion they are they slaving for films for us.

[Banned User]

For what's its worth this was posted on reddit. Though i cannot find the actual interview or anything to substantiate it, .

About Tales of Hoffman

"Thelma Schoonmaker, who was involved in the restoration, said in a Q&A that Criterion was a massive part of the restoration as well. She all but confirmed it would be released by Criterion themselves, but since this seems to be a special 1-title arrangement, don't expect much collaboration between Criterion and Studio Canal beyond this."

**EDIT** The Film Foundation site states this about the restoration:
"Tales of Hoffmann" has been digitally restored by the Film Foundation and the BFI National Archive in association with Studiocanal. Scorsese, Schoonmaker and Ned Price, vice president of mastering for Warner Bros. technical operations, supervised the restoration work, which was completed by Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging. - See more at: http://www.film-foundation.org/tales....YIyQSuLa.dpuf

I went ahead and ordered the UK release. Was hoping for a Criterion announcement. This will by far be release of the year for me. Big Powell and Pressburger fan and all impressions I read say its the most beautiful technicolor restoration they have seen. Could not find the actual interview where a Criterion Bluray release was announced by Schoonmaker. However considering how Tati was handled it is not unheard of for Studiocanal to allow Criterion Region A distribution rights. I can't imagine how such a big movie this could not get a Region A release by someone.

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by Banned User

For what's its worth this was posted on reddit. Though i cannot find the actual interview or anything to substantiate it, .

About Tales of Hoffman

"Thelma Schoonmaker, who was involved in the restoration, said in a Q&A that Criterion was a massive part of the restoration as well. She all but confirmed it would be released by Criterion themselves, but since this seems to be a special 1-title arrangement, don't expect much collaboration between Criterion and Studio Canal beyond this."

I think this may be an old quote, or at least an elaboration of an old quote. There was also the Tati instance, which was a StudioCanal workaround. There may be potential for loopholes, but probably nothing like The Third Man.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I wouldn't mind more Alfred Hitchcock. Especially the titles left over from the MGM DVD set. Including The Paradine Case, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, and more. Does Warner Brothers still have their Hitchcock titles? I know Criterion released a Blu-ray for Foreign Correspondent.

Foreign Correspondent excepted, Warner still owns everything from their Alfred Hitchcock Signature Collection DVD box, i.e. Strangers on a Train, Dial M for Murder, Suspicion, The Wrong Man, Stage Fright, I Confess, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and North by Northwest.

Foreign Correspondent was part of a catalog of United Artists titles currently owned by Westchester Films. Warner had the rights to that catalog -- which also included the currently-licensed-to-Criterion Red River -- at the time they did that box set, but I think Shout Factory or someone like that now has that catalog (except for the ones that Criterion managed to get).

The Paradine Case is a Selznick title that has in previous times been part the catalog that ABC Films acquired, and is now owned by Disney. It had been released on DVD by Anchor Bay as part of that catalog along with Rebecca, Notorious, and Spellbound, and I have no idea why it wasn't included in the Hitchcock Blu-ray set of those films that MGM released. Criterion didn't release it, either, during the short period when they released those other three on DVD.

[Polaroid]

Getting late :/

[CinemaBlu]

Originally Posted by Banned User

For what's its worth this was posted on reddit. Though i cannot find the actual interview or anything to substantiate it, .

About Tales of Hoffman

"Thelma Schoonmaker, who was involved in the restoration, said in a Q&A that Criterion was a massive part of the restoration as well. She all but confirmed it would be released by Criterion themselves, but since this seems to be a special 1-title arrangement, don't expect much collaboration between Criterion and Studio Canal beyond this."

That's GREAT news! I was hoping the new restoration would be released in the US.

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Getting late :/

It would not surprise me if we do not get announcements today.

That said, Criterion just favorited a tweet of mine from earlier about Mr. Becker, so at least someone is behind the social media keyboard.

[CriterionBlues]

They also just tweeted Bergman a few minutes ago. Maybe this is a sign of a Bergman upgrade, which might be a fitting tribute to Mr. Becker.

[CinemaBlu]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

They also just tweeted Bergman a few minutes ago. Maybe this is a sign of a Bergman upgrade, which might be a fitting tribute to Mr. Becker.

I'm predicting The Virgin Spring.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

I'm predicting The Virgin Spring.

Thats what I was thinking, but no changes yet to that page on Criterion.com

EDIT:

The Virgin Spring has this on the description:

New cover by Eric Skillman

?? Is that new?

[jw007]

Maybe the announcements will be super late today in accordance with "After Hours".

[musick]

Originally Posted by jw007

Maybe the announcements will be super late today in accordance with "After Hours".

I like your thinking

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by jw007

Maybe the announcements will be super late today in accordance with "After Hours".

I like the way you think! That said, Criterion announcements are almost always "After Hours."

This and the Bergman would make for a fantastic finish.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I like the way you think! That said, Criterion announcements are almost always "After Hours."

This and the Bergman would make for a fantastic finish.

That and Malick's The New World (for an almost-"new year")!

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by jw007

Maybe the announcements will be super late today in accordance with "After Hours".

Good thinking, hope it comes true.

[Polaroid]

Debating whether to go to bed lol >.> not sure if they are doing tonight lol

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Debating whether to go to bed lol >.> not sure if they are doing tonight lol

Hang in there young man...this is the final month of 2015...they can't end with a whimper.

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by jw007

Hang in there young man...this is the final month of 2015...they can't end with a whimper.

I bet they will though, for me in any case.

[jmclick]

So I am correct in thinking this might be a trademark violation?

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