Twilight Time Discussion Thread - Page 19 - Blu-ray Forum

Clark Kent · 02-29-2012, 06:03 PM

Twilight Time should try to pry away Double Indemnity from Universal. That's the type of movie where it's commercial enough to turn a profit on a Blu-ray but not enough for a larger studio to be interested.

HD Goofnut · 02-29-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

I wouldn't necessarily think it is impossible, with the TT business model. I can even imagine Criterion trying to get the rights to those, at least for the blu-ray editions.

Sony might want to retain the "more famous" Capra for itself, but with the lesser-known stuff, I think licensing is a definite possibility.

I'm also in agreement with the poster who suggested the original 1950's "Death of a Salesman". I don't remember that movie ever having been released in any home video format that I know of.

I'd rather have the 1985 Dustin Hoffman version.

Lemmy Lugosi · 02-29-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

It's right here.

Good one, ROCK!

lefty23 · 02-29-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Twilight Time should try to pry away Double Indemnity from Universal. That's the type of movie where it's commercial enough to turn a profit on a Blu-ray but not enough for a larger studio to be interested.

Double Indemnity is rumored to be released September 4th this year. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...niversal+slate

which means we won't have to pay $35 for it!

Deciazulado · 02-29-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

this repetitive discussion is just going to get played out in every TT topic and isn't really fair for the people that want to actually, properly want to discuss the release and not economics. Someone should start a 'State of the Industry' thread or something.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=190182

BluBonnet · 02-29-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'd rather have the 1985 Dustin Hoffman version.

It would be even better if BOTH versions were available!

Banned User · 02-29-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lefty23

Double Indemnity is rumored to be released September 4th this year. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...niversal+slate

which means we won't have to pay $35 for it!

And it won't be bare bones either

Of course it won't be as good a release as http://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Indem...0555571&sr=8-2

benbess · 02-29-2012, 11:26 PM

Hooray--we're up in the sticky area! Thanks.

It looks like there are going to be a lot of high profile titles, as well as some more obscure treasures, that will be released through Twilight Time in the coming year. I'm looking forward to it...

hootowls · 02-29-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Twilight Time should try to pry away Double Indemnity from Universal. That's the type of movie where it's commercial enough to turn a profit on a Blu-ray but not enough for a larger studio to be interested.

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Originally Posted by Banned User

And it won't be bare bones either

Of course it won't be as good a release as http://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Indem...0555571&sr=8-2

Should show up here soon as a pre-order, both steel and regular.

Pirate King · 03-01-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yami

It's a pity that you can't create a poll on their Facebook page. That would be a pretty good indicator of the titles that people would most like to see.

I'm hoping they release some Preminger, they've said they're fans so that's a good sign. Laura? Advise & Consent?

You mentioned Preminger.. How about Exodus, and The Cardinal.

HD Goofnut · 03-01-2012, 02:00 PM

I have to be honest. If Krull is passed onto TT I would pay $40 for it.

ROclockCK · 03-01-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have to be honest. If Krull is passed onto TT I would pay $40 for it.

Being a Columbia production, it's no doubt 'on the table'. The only question is when. Have you suggested it via their FB wall? I know they are tracking those requests.

benbess · 03-01-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have to be honest. If Krull is passed onto TT I would pay $40 for it.

Is that movie any good? I was curious about it way back in the early 80s, but it got such bad reviews I skipped it. It was a pretty big budget production as I recall. Is that a Columbia movie?

HD Goofnut · 03-01-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by benbess

Is that movie any good? I was curious about it way back in the early 80s, but it got such bad reviews I skipped it. It was a pretty big budget production as I recall. Is that a Columbia movie?

YES, it's easily the best fantasy film ever made after the LOTR trilogy. . It paved the way for other sci-fi and fantasy films in the last 25 years. On top of that it easily has one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard. The sad part is that Peter Yates just recently died and I was hoping he'd get to approve his film for BD.

HD Goofnut · 03-01-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Being a Columbia production, it's no doubt 'on the table'. The only question is when. Have you suggested it via their FB wall? I know they are tracking those requests.

I think may need to do that. The DVD looks mediocre (still have it) and is not quite framed right.

PeterTHX · 03-01-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

YES, it's easily the best fantasy film ever made after the LOTR trilogy. . It paved the way for other sci-fi and fantasy films in the last 25 years. On top of that it easily has one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard. The sad part is that Peter Yates just recently died and I was hoping he'd get to approve his film for BD.

I'd have to strongly disagree on that one. Krull is a mess, the movie is choppy and a lot of it just doesn't plain make sense. It bombed with both critics and audiences and arguably set the genre back that had been gaining momentum with movies like Conan and Dragonslayer.

HD Goofnut · 03-01-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

I'd have to strongly disagree on that one. Krull is a mess, the movie is choppy and a lot of it just doesn't plain make sense. It bombed with both critics and audiences and arguably set the genre back that had been gaining momentum with movies like Conan and Dragonslayer.

I wasn't confused by any of the plot. That's why we have opinions.

P@t_Mtl · 03-01-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have to be honest. If Krull is passed onto TT I would pay $40 for it.

Me and you both. I don't care what other's say about this movie, I enjoy it and since the day I first saw it in theater's back in 83. It's fun, some action, cheesie special effects

and with actors that were just starting. How can't you not like Liam Nesson in there or Robbie Coltrane

HD Goofnut · 03-01-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Me and you both. I don't care what other's say about this movie, I enjoy it and since the day I first saw it in theater's back in 83. It's fun, some action, cheesie special effects

and with actors that were just starting. How can't you not like Liam Nesson in there or Robbie Coltrane

+1.

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"Your actions give you weight, my friend. "

P@t_Mtl · 03-01-2012, 04:17 PM

There are quite a number of movies I could see fitting in with TT release style. Movies that are mostly "cult following" and would not sell in great numbers in a general release. Krull being one of them. A lot of the cheesie scifi/fantasy movies from the 80's fit. It's not like they were HUGE sellers on DVD anyway.

02-29-2012, 06:03 PM	#361
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Twilight Time should try to pry away Double Indemnity from Universal. That's the type of movie where it's commercial enough to turn a profit on a Blu-ray but not enough for a larger studio to be interested. Last edited by Clark Kent; 02-29-2012 at 07:18 PM.

02-29-2012, 11:26 PM	#368
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	Hooray--we're up in the sticky area! Thanks. It looks like there are going to be a lot of high profile titles, as well as some more obscure treasures, that will be released through Twilight Time in the coming year. I'm looking forward to it...

03-01-2012, 02:00 PM	#371
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2372 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I have to be honest. If Krull is passed onto TT I would pay $40 for it.

03-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#380
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	There are quite a number of movies I could see fitting in with TT release style. Movies that are mostly "cult following" and would not sell in great numbers in a general release. Krull being one of them. A lot of the cheesie scifi/fantasy movies from the 80's fit. It's not like they were HUGE sellers on DVD anyway.

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