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P@t_Mtl · 07-21-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I suppose I could search.... but for a second player, what are some affordable options for region free players?

Or get the DVD at $19....I might have to do this, can't afford a multi region player right now.

horseflesh · 07-21-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

Well never say never - but yes, as of now Criterion does not have the rights to Contempt and there will not be a Blu-ray release.

Optimum are releasing Contempt on the same day as Ran:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mepris-Blu-r...8200066&sr=1-1

They'll both most likely be region-coded though.

Deadset · 07-21-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I suppose I could search.... but for a second player, what are some affordable options for region free players?

If you are talking about region free DVD players, I have one. I have a few region B dvd's. I think I picked it up for about $50 refurbished. It has component connections. I'll check my amazon history, think I got it from there.

edit: here is the one I got well over 3 years ago, still works great.

benricci · 07-21-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I suppose I could search.... but for a second player, what are some affordable options for region free players?

I've heard decent things about the Momitsu region-free blu-ray players. I know the guy from DVDBeaver.com uses one for his international reviews:

http://www.hkflix.com/hardware/xq/as...qx/details.htm
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/FILM/hardwa...su_bdp-899.htm

It's a little pricey, as you can see. About $350.

I've also heard rumors of a region-free Oppo blu-ray deck coming next year...

neo_reloaded · 07-21-2009, 09:59 PM

The Oppo BDP-83, currently available can be easily modded to region free. There is a no-solder hardware option, as well as a firmware option - both have been confirmed to work, with no reported adverse side effects. Optimum's Fall slate is enough to make me SERIOUSLY consider buying one of these.

Moviefan1203 · 07-21-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I suppose I could search.... but for a second player, what are some affordable options for region free players?

I bought myself a Region B Blu-ray player to go along with my Region A. I got it for a very reasonable price on eBay, and it was a purchase that has definitely been well worth it. I recommend it for everyone who doesn't want to pay the price of a region free player.

cosomotion · 07-22-2009, 07:12 AM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button dropped to $19.99 on Amazon, for anyone who hasn't picked it up yet.

QuasidodoJr · 07-22-2009, 08:49 AM

Now that I have it completely paid for, waiting for Repulsion's release date to come and for it to show up from Amazon is making me go crazy.

At least the only thing that got raped was my wallet.

Oh - and someone might want to do another update on the Amazon Criterion sale. A few more have gone back up.

El Norte - $24.99
Last Year at Marienbad - $25.99
The Seventh Seal - $24.99
The Wages of Fear - $23.99

Beta Man · 07-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Your Wallet hasn't been raped yet...... Amazon won't charge you until the item ships...... so your wallet is just laying in wait

MovingPictureObsess · 07-22-2009, 03:30 PM

So I couldn't take it anymore. I needed my Ran fix and picked it up. Great! Movie. Greater than I remembered it to be having seen it 10 years ago. I recomend a must purchase since it is out of print.

Criterion you're killing me. How can you lose the rights to Nights of Cabiria than Ran and Contempt. I can't take the suspense and the anxiety of losing Blu titles because of rights issues. Oh The Horror!!!

Please put Good Buger out on Blu now before it becomes too hard to get the rights. They say Criterion Goodbuger will have special packaging with the DVDs inside a Bun Housing

P@t_Mtl · 07-22-2009, 03:58 PM

I was wondering, for movies that Criterion lose the rights too, what happen to them then? How do they get release?

AnimeOnBlu · 07-22-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I was wondering, for movies that Criterion lose the rights too, what happen to them then? How do they get release?

I assume that either:
(1) the original owners or licensees can choose to release it
(2) it just stays in limbo and never gets released, or
(3) another company secures the rights and releases it.

Apronikoff · 07-22-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I was wondering, for movies that Criterion lose the rights too, what happen to them then? How do they get release?

Yeah, as I understand, Criterion licenses the rights from the film's studios or right-holders...and apparently the length of those licenses varies. There were Criterion DVD releases of both Robocop and Silence of the Lambs that are both long out of print and now replaced by new releases from the current rights holders.

Variable · 07-22-2009, 10:03 PM

I did free shipping from amazon and it looks like I'll be waiting until mid august to receive my blu criterions.

worth it because hey fres hipping AND I won't be charged for a while.

edit - it seems 4 have shipped because I just got charged. wooo.

QuasidodoJr · 07-22-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Variable

I did free shipping from amazon and it looks like I'll be waiting until mid august to receive my blu criterions.

worth it because hey fres hipping AND I won't be charged for a while.

edit - it seems 4 have shipped because I just got charged. wooo.

Yeah. I never pay attention to the estimated ship date. I just got the e-mail today for my order of The Wages of Fear and In the Realm of the Senses being shipped, when the original estimated ship date was around August 10th.

retablo · 07-22-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

Optimum are releasing Contempt on the same day as Ran:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mepris-Blu-r...8200066&sr=1-1

They'll both most likely be region-coded though.

The new Highlander blu-ray from Optimum is region A and B.

PowellPressburger · 07-23-2009, 02:42 PM

i don't like thinking too much that because Criterion can release a few films from a studio that they generelly no longer get films from say MGM or WB's but they were able to get Bottle Rocket from Sony and now I noticed on the back cover of REPULSION see link for image http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/597 that Repulsion contains the SONY PICTURES studio logo on the back cover.

I wonder and I can only hope... but Criterion has a great relationship with Martin Scorsese, could we finally see a cool special edition for TAXI DRIVER from Criterion so we can finally get the long OOP commentary track that was featured on the old LaserDisc release. Could this be a reason behind the loss of the Taxi Driver release date that was rumored then pulled?

Don't like to get hopes up but.... maybe they could release the Passenger with Nicholson from SONY.. that is total Criterion territory.

pro-bassoonist · 07-23-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I wonder and I can only hope... but Criterion has a great relationship with Martin Scorsese, could we finally see a cool special edition for TAXI DRIVER from Criterion so we can finally get the long OOP commentary track that was featured on the old LaserDisc release. Could this be a reason behind the loss of the Taxi Driver release date that was rumored then pulled?

Very quickly, no!

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Don't like to get hopes up but.... maybe they could release the Passenger with Nicholson from SONY.. that is total Criterion territory.

Expect another Antonioni film.

Pro-B

benricci · 07-23-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Expect another Antonioni film.

Blowup?

McCrutchy · 07-23-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Blowup?

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

...and fix the cropping of Vanessa...

07-22-2009, 08:49 AM	#1728
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:614 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:267	Now that I have it completely paid for, waiting for Repulsion's release date to come and for it to show up from Amazon is making me go crazy. At least the only thing that got raped was my wallet. Oh - and someone might want to do another update on the Amazon Criterion sale. A few more have gone back up. El Norte - $24.99 Last Year at Marienbad - $25.99 The Seventh Seal - $24.99 The Wages of Fear - $23.99 Last edited by QuasidodoJr; 07-22-2009 at 09:51 AM.

07-22-2009, 10:03 PM	#1734
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I did free shipping from amazon and it looks like I'll be waiting until mid august to receive my blu criterions. worth it because hey fres hipping AND I won't be charged for a while. edit - it seems 4 have shipped because I just got charged. wooo. Last edited by Variable; 07-22-2009 at 10:43 PM.

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neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	The Oppo BDP-83, currently available can be easily modded to region free. There is a no-solder hardware option, as well as a firmware option - both have been confirmed to work, with no reported adverse side effects. Optimum's Fall slate is enough to make me SERIOUSLY consider buying one of these.

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Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Your Wallet hasn't been raped yet...... Amazon won't charge you until the item ships...... so your wallet is just laying in wait

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MovingPictureObsess Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Northeast US Blu-ray collection:137 DVD collection:10	So I couldn't take it anymore. I needed my Ran fix and picked it up. Great! Movie. Greater than I remembered it to be having seen it 10 years ago. I recomend a must purchase since it is out of print. Criterion you're killing me. How can you lose the rights to Nights of Cabiria than Ran and Contempt. I can't take the suspense and the anxiety of losing Blu titles because of rights issues. Oh The Horror!!! Please put Good Buger out on Blu now before it becomes too hard to get the rights. They say Criterion Goodbuger will have special packaging with the DVDs inside a Bun Housing

07-22-2009, 03:58 PM	#1731
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I was wondering, for movies that Criterion lose the rights too, what happen to them then? How do they get release?

07-23-2009, 02:42 PM	#1737
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	i don't like thinking too much that because Criterion can release a few films from a studio that they generelly no longer get films from say MGM or WB's but they were able to get Bottle Rocket from Sony and now I noticed on the back cover of REPULSION see link for image http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/597 that Repulsion contains the SONY PICTURES studio logo on the back cover. I wonder and I can only hope... but Criterion has a great relationship with Martin Scorsese, could we finally see a cool special edition for TAXI DRIVER from Criterion so we can finally get the long OOP commentary track that was featured on the old LaserDisc release. Could this be a reason behind the loss of the Taxi Driver release date that was rumored then pulled? Don't like to get hopes up but.... maybe they could release the Passenger with Nicholson from SONY.. that is total Criterion territory.

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