Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That would help but the problem relates to basic mathematics:
Demand > 3,000. Thus, of course people are going to complain about missing out. I does not matter how early TT announces the pre-order date as that does not change the equation. I'll get mine as I am interested in this title...many will miss out. It is coming out in Blu-Ray so I am happy for that.

I hope to get one, and will be waiting at 4:00pm when it goes live, the limits will mean I have a better chance of getting one.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by JoeDeM

I hope to get one, and will be waiting at 4:00pm when it goes live, the limits will mean I have a better chance of getting one.

There's never been a case of people missing out if they are ready to order when the pre-order comes live. Christine has been the fastest sellout and it took a few hours. However, the limits are a good idea, specially for this title.

[Page14]

I'm currently switching back and forth between TCM's current showing of Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twilight Time's bluray. No comparison! TCM's showing looks to me to be softer and over-saturated with color. I wonder what their source is.

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by dsman71

TT said early 2015

Thanks, that would be great.

Originally Posted by Sinbad75

Great transfer on FMITM too! I'm with you on more Harryhausen! A great transfer is out there for "Three Worlds of Gulliver" which TT has access too also. If we can get TT to push Fox for "One Million Years BC" and then Warner Bros. to get moving on "Beast From 20,000 Fathoms," "Valley of Gwangi" and "Mighty Joe Young" we will have all of the master's feature films!!

I hope we get the chance to have the remaining Harryhausen movies on Blu-ray. I still can't believe "The Beast of Hollow Mountain" is coming this month on blu beating "The Valley of Gwangi".

[neoz]

I'm still hoping TT gets this as well.

Birdman of Alcatraz

[Arkadin]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Thanks, that would be great.


I hope we get the chance to have the remaining Harryhausen movies on Blu-ray. I still can't believe "The Beast of Hollow Mountain" is coming this month on blu beating "The Valley of Gwangi".

I can't find any info indicating Harryhausen was involved on "Beast of Hollow Mountain" although it apparently was the first widescreen color film involving stop motion effects.

[RalphoR]

Harryhausen wasn't involved with "The Beast of Hollow Mountain" but both movies are based on the same Willis O'Brien script. I figured a movie like "Beast" could never have a chance to make it to blu but "The Valley of Gwangi" movie powered by Harryhausen would be a no-brainer. The wait is still on. I really worry Warner isn't interested in bringing "Gwangi" and "The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms" to Blu-ray.

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by Page14

I'm currently switching back and forth between TCM's current showing of Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twilight Time's bluray. No comparison! TCM's showing looks to me to be softer and over-saturated with color. I wonder what their source is.

I had a chance to watch a bit of it as well and totally agree. I wonder if the print they used was even an HD one? I didn't look closely to check.

[neoz]

Originally Posted by JoeDeM

Christine was a total feeding frenzy, and limits were put in place too late, hopefully there will be limits from the start.

I personally think the limit should be 1 per household/mailing address but that is just me. Maybe 2 at the most but there would never be a way to enforce something that like.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by neoz

I personally think the limit should be 1 per household/mailing address but that is just me. Maybe 2 at the most but there would never be a way to enforce something that like.

Well they do that eventually but of course all you need is another account, address and email address.

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Well they do that eventually but of course all you need is another account, address and email address.

True, there are always ways to circumvent limits, never underestimate the power of greed.

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That would help but the problem relates to basic mathematics:
Demand > 3,000. Thus, of course people are going to complain about missing out. I does not matter how early TT announces the pre-order date as that does not change the equation. I'll get mine as I am interested in this title...many will miss out. It is coming out in Blu-Ray so I am happy for that.

True, but a smaller limit will at least make sure more people that are actually buying the movie get it. Christine had a limit of 10 until they were down to 500 left, so there was probably a good chunk of people that bought a few copies of that movie to sell later on down the line.

[jstxanothrxstory]

Forgot to mention, but I asked them a few days ago if they'll continue to sell titles that aren't sold out once the 3-year window is reached, and this was their response:
That will most likely be determined on a case-by-case basis.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

Forgot to mention, but I asked them a few days ago if they'll continue to sell titles that aren't sold out once the 3-year window is reached, and this was their response:
That will most likely be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Why wouldn't they sell titles that haven't sold out?

[EddieLarkin]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Why wouldn't they sell titles that haven't sold out?

Apparently their deal with Sony requires them to destroy any excess stock once the 3 years pass. It may be different with Fox and MGM, hence "case-by-case basis".

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Apparently their deal with Sony requires them to destroy any excess stock once the 3 years pass. It may be different with Fox and MGM, hence "case-by-case basis".

Wow I had no idea. So technically you could own a SUPER limited edition. Like it could actually end up being as 1000 to 2000 actually sold and the rest destroyed. Also after it not selling out no studio is going to release it wide.

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Apparently their deal with Sony requires them to destroy any excess stock once the 3 years pass. It may be different with Fox and MGM, hence "case-by-case basis".

Well it might be a good investment to purchase a few copies of those titles a month or two before the three years is up.

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Wow I had no idea. So technically you could own a SUPER limited edition. Like it could actually end up being as 1000 to 2000 actually sold and the rest destroyed. Also after it not selling out no studio is going to release it wide.

More than likly they will just offer a promo, like they did with the unsold DVD's, spend $100 get an expiring title for free.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Apparently their deal with Sony requires them to destroy any excess stock once the 3 years pass. It may be different with Fox and MGM, hence "case-by-case basis".

Seems kind of silly. I mean if Sony decides they want to release the title in question themselves, then fine. But if not, why insist they be destroyed? It's not like Sony are releasing much in the way of catalog titles these days anyway.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Seems kind of silly. I mean if Sony decides they want to release the title in question themselves, then fine. But if not, why insist they be destroyed? It's not like Sony are releasing much in the way of catalog titles these days anyway.

Even if they don't want to release it themselves, they can still license the title out to someone else.