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[Scottishguy]

I should also make reference to The Women In Black video quality. It was filmed in 16mm and, as is expected, this doesn't yield a constant about of image detail.

What seems to be the focus from viewing and reading the restoration notes. Is to remove damage and dirt, and give maximum consitiency to video levels for the most stable and accurate high definition image possible. I conclude this is meticulously achieved, mataining solid image consistency that remains firmly rooted in it's made for broadcasting origins. But now made fit for modern television presentation.

My film viewing setup can be described as bread and butter living room. A C8 65", soundbar and UB820. So i don't know how this will fair on a projected HT setup, I don't know. Would be interesting to hear someone from that background give their thoughts.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Far superior to that very much forced effort with the Potter guy. What with the camera in that adaption hard focusing on anything someone might find a modicum of creepy in. Bollocks.

No the 1989 TV version has real atmosphere, tension and psychology. One of those flicks that uses it's limitation to bring out innovation. It's similar I'd say to The Wicker Man where on the surface everything seems prosaic, staid, an unnerving normality, that slowly unravels.

Definitely an experience. A fine hidden gem.

Absolutely. So superior to the film. So happy this is in my collection.

[mattyl149]

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Have got Network's DVD release of Slayground. I know since then its had a release in the States, but if Network were going to do their own release, hopefully it gets a new scan and master. Had hoped Handgun would get an upgrade to Blu-ray.

Was hoping a label in the States would do a release of Assault, as apparently the version on Network's Blu-ray release is cut by four minutes.

Likely going to get Station Six-Sahara, unless a States release is announced with exclusive extras (giving me a good dilemna), and the upcoming release of Who Done It?

I wasn't aware Assault was cut. Do you happen to know what was cut?

This is what I was aware of:

Assault has been newly scanned from the original 35mm camera negative

And the couple of reviews I'd read didn't mention any cuts

[alexrinse]

I've got the French DVD of Weird Mob, but not cracked it open yet, any one seen this disc?

Thanks for the heads up about Espionage!

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by mattyl149

I wasn't aware Assault was cut. Do you happen to know what was cut?

This is what I was aware of:

Assault has been newly scanned from the original 35mm camera negative

And the couple of reviews I'd read didn't mention any cuts

I've done a post search in the UK & Ireland sub-forum, because I knew the post was there. I've put the film's title in bold in the first quoted post, and in the third quoted post, have left in the part of the post which is about the film:

Originally Posted by TheBigVitus

My login issue sorted itself out eventually. But wait, there's more. Apparently the difference in shipping between six items and seven items is huge! Under £8 for the former and £40 for the latter! I suspect it has to do with the weight of The Prisoner box that I want to get but still.

So the question is, what should I axe between these unfortunate contenders?

Who Killed Teddy Bear?
Death Line
Assault
Capricorn One
Hawk The Slayer
Unearthly Stranger

What sucks is that I really want to see them all, plus more.

Originally Posted by Aclea

Assault is a bit naff, though it has one scene that will appeal to anyone who hates David Essex, while Teddy Bear is a cut version.

Originally Posted by TheBigVitus

I've heard of this. 4 minutes cut, right? But those aren't available on any bluray release(?) so it's either this or nothing since I don't buy dvd's anymore.

[BarnDoor]

OceanBlue - I think the user TheBigVitus was referring to Who Killed Teddy Bear, elaborating on what Aclea said. You can read details of the missing footage here:

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=47908

I'm not aware of Assault being cut.

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I see Network are offering Konga and Catacombs in HD on Prime, so two titles for October perhaps? The latter already has a US release, but Catacombs would be a world premiere.

Slayground may be another possibility.

It’s pretty easy to see what titles should be coming to Blu-ray, I assume anything with an HD transfer is on the cards.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I see Network are offering Konga and Catacombs in HD on Prime, so two titles for October perhaps? The latter already has a US release, but Catacombs would be a world premiere..

I think you mean the former NOT the lastter otherwise how would the latter be a BD world Premier.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

I think you mean the former NOT the lastter otherwise how would the latter be a BD world Premier.

Oops, good spot.

[justwannaboogie]

Just watched my copy of The Flying Deuces and experienced severe skipping/freezing during the final airplane scene. Totally ruined the movie, had anyone else had this issue?

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

OceanBlue - I think the user TheBigVitus was referring to Who Killed Teddy Bear, elaborating on what Aclea said. You can read details of the missing footage here:

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=47908

I'm not aware of Assault being cut.

BarnDoor, thanks for clearing up that query I had (and for providing the DVD Compare link for Who Killed Teddy Bear?). I had got confused (easily done, it happens sometimes), thinking it was Assault which had four minutes of cuts.

Whether a States label are interested in acquiring Assault for a Blu-ray release (with some exclusive extras included), I don't know (ideally, Vinegar Syndrome, as they apparently did a very good release of Beware My Brethren).

[MillyD]

Originally Posted by justwannaboogie

Just watched my copy of The Flying Deuces and experienced severe skipping/freezing during the final airplane scene. Totally ruined the movie, had anyone else had this issue?

It was completely fine for me, with my xbox one S. I often had issues with my old LG blu-ray player because firmware not uptodate.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by justwannaboogie

Just watched my copy of The Flying Deuces and experienced severe skipping/freezing during the final airplane scene. Totally ruined the movie, had anyone else had this issue?

I actually watched this about a month ago, and it played perfectly.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

I should also make reference to The Women In Black video quality. It was filmed in 16mm and, as is expected, this doesn't yield a constant about of image detail.

What seems to be the focus from viewing and reading the restoration notes. Is to remove damage and dirt, and give maximum consitiency to video levels for the most stable and accurate high definition image possible. I conclude this is meticulously achieved, mataining solid image consistency that remains firmly rooted in it's made for broadcasting origins. But now made fit for modern television presentation.

My film viewing setup can be described as bread and butter living room. A C8 65", soundbar and UB820. So i don't know how this will fair on a projected HT setup, I don't know. Would be interesting to hear someone from that background give their thoughts.

I will watch it on the projector some time in the next month.

[BobRusk]

30% off sale on at Network. Includes Sweeney!, Sweeney 2, League of Gentlemen, Ipcress File etc.

[BarnDoor]

Methinks Network have made a massive error. There's a 30% off comedy sale, but I doubt it's intended to stretch to everything - and certainly not pre-orders!

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I was going to order this, but the aspect ratio is listed as 1.78:1, so I need to have it confirmed that they've not cropped the vintage 1.33:1 footage for these new episodes.

I was finally able to get some kind of confirmation that the 4:3 footage in Further Out of Town is in its original aspect ratio. This video clip from Network on Facebook would seem to confirm that:

https://www.facebook.com/networkdist...1676662045098/

For some reason, this clip has not been uploaded to Network's product listing or YouTube channel, so I only found it via a Google search yesterday. Therefore, I then ordered this along with Not Now, Comrade, which, upon closer inspection, I should have pre-ordered immediately.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Methinks Network have made a massive error. There's a 30% off comedy sale, but I doubt it's intended to stretch to everything - and certainly not pre-orders!

Nice spot. Just ordered Seance on a Wet Afternoon, Station Six-Sahara, and The Mind Benders.

[BigNickUK]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Methinks Network have made a massive error. There's a 30% off comedy sale, but I doubt it's intended to stretch to everything - and certainly not pre-orders!

Ordered all the September releases £8 each. Hopefully they wont cancel the orders

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by mattyl149

I wasn't aware Assault was cut. Do you happen to know what was cut?

This is what I was aware of:

Assault has been newly scanned from the original 35mm camera negative

And the couple of reviews I'd read didn't mention any cuts

According to DVDcompare:

Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Network - No Cuts - The BBFC cut for an 'X' has been restored since the DVD release:
R6 - Remove the shot of the last dirty pictures examined by Mrs Banford which shows a woman, her knees raised and legs apart exposing her crotch (91:12)