Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

It already has, at least here in Australia.

Thanks. No region-free Blu-ray player in my home, so no dice for now. It's good to know that people care enough about this particular movie so that it might see the light of day on these shores at some point, though.

[MacEachaidh]

Yeah, not sure that's region locked, though. Some Aussie releases are, but many are region-free, or at least coded for Region A and B.

[jah13]

Originally Posted by Laserguy

This list contains some titles for which MGM only owns foreign (i.e. non-US) rights.

Go Tell the Spartans is one of them. It's on the list because United Artists (now an MGM subsidiary) released it overseas. HBO owns the domestic video rights, however.

Year of the Dragon is controlled by Warners in the US, as it was a pre-1986 MGM/UA release. Again, the current MGM owns only the foreign rights.

Twilight Time might be able to release Go Tell the Spartans on blu-ray in the US, but not through a deal with MGM. They would have to deal with HBO.

Yes, good catch. I knew those were with WB and HBO respectively...the Burt conversation seemed to be stepping outside of MGM bounds, with the mention of SPARTANS and ULZANA'S.

Not a big fan of YotD, but I do think a Blu could be impressive considering its cinematographic and production design strengths.

[jah13]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Here is a list of MGM owned titles http://www.mgm.com/#/our-titles
Herek's Mr Holland's Opus

Looking at your list a little more closely, I believe the above title is a Buena Vista property in the U.S.

[Oscar Rothman]

I'd pay top dollar for a good looking Blu-ray of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

[Sinbad75]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

I really hope that TT can release more Harryhausen soon, particularly the 2 70s Sinbad films, Golden Voyage & Eye .

Thanks for joining the choir on this issue! I think Twilight Time is our best hope for more Harryhausen, owing to the success of "Mysterious Island" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth." Interesting to note that Sony/Columbia ran an on-line poll a few years back seeking input on what Harryhausen title should be next to Blu-Ray, and "Mysterious Island" won, with "Golden Voyage of Sinbad" a close second. Obviously this was passed on to TT since "Mysterious Island" became their first (and to date only) Harryhausen title. Let's hope more people voice their support for more Harryhausen releases, both here and on the TT facebook page.

First Men in the Moon
Golden Voyage of Sinbad
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Three Worlds of Gulliver

[popeflick]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

I've wanted Criterion to get Moby Dick ever since they first revealed they had gotten the rights to a few mgm titles.
It's a crime that classic isn't out on bd.

Wow. Nice call. I want Klute in the worst way but this is right up there.

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by Laserguy

This list contains some titles for which MGM only owns foreign (i.e. non-US) rights.

Go Tell the Spartans is one of them. It's on the list because United Artists (now an MGM subsidiary) released it overseas. HBO owns the domestic video rights, however.

Year of the Dragon is controlled by Warners in the US, as it was a pre-1986 MGM/UA release. Again, the current MGM owns only the foreign rights.

Twilight Time might be able to release Go Tell the Spartans on blu-ray in the US, but not through a deal with MGM. They would have to deal with HBO.

Indeed, you're right. Thx for the correction

Originally Posted by jah13

Looking at your list a little more closely, I believe the above title is a Buena Vista property in the U.S.

Yep, it's a BV/Disney title. My bad MGM is international rights owner.

[Page14]

Originally Posted by Sinbad75

Thanks for joining the choir on this issue! I think Twilight Time is our best hope for more Harryhausen, owing to the success of "Mysterious Island" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth." Interesting to note that Sony/Columbia ran an on-line poll a few years back seeking input on what Harryhausen title should be next to Blu-Ray, and "Mysterious Island" won, with "Golden Voyage of Sinbad" a close second. Obviously this was passed on to TT since "Mysterious Island" became their first (and to date only) Harryhausen title. Let's hope more people voice their support for more Harryhausen releases, both here and on the TT facebook page.

First Men in the Moon
Golden Voyage of Sinbad
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Three Worlds of Gulliver

I feel like I picked a good time to change my avatar (again).

When I was younger, I had dreams of becoming a stop-motion animator, probably mostly due to Ray Harryhausen. After making attempt after attempt to get started in the animation industry (physical model-making as well as cel animation and CGI), fate said "No way", and it never happened for me. But I still love his (Harryhausen's) films anyway. They are some of the films I grew up on ... seeing over and over again in the theaters as a youngster.

I'd like to add another film to your list, though I would buy any of the ones you listed. I'm not sure how much it's considered a Harryhausen film, although he did do the stop-motion effects for it, but I'd love to see One Million Years B.C. (the 1966 version with Raquel Welch and John Richardson) make it to bluray ... by TT or anybody else who thinks it would be profitable. (I know some of you have read that from me before, but as long as the subject came up, I couldn't resist putting it out there again. ).

[bluknight1]

Originally Posted by Page14

I feel like I picked a good time to change my avatar (again).

When I was younger, I had dreams of becoming a stop-motion animator, probably mostly due to Ray Harryhausen. After making attempt after attempt to get started in the animation industry (physical model-making as well as cel animation and CGI), fate said "No way", and it never happened for me. But I still love his (Harryhausen's) films anyway. They are some of the films I grew up on ... seeing over and over again in the theaters as a youngster.

I'd like to add another film to your list, though I would buy any of the ones you listed. I'm not sure how much it's considered a Harryhausen film, although he did do the stop-motion effects for it, but I'd love to see One Million Years B.C. (the 1966 version with Raquel Welch and John Richardson) make it to bluray ... by TT or anybody else who thinks it would be profitable. (I know some of you have read that from me before, but as long as the subject came up, I couldn't resist putting it out there again. ).

Some topics are inevitabley going to get rehashed in forums. In my opinion, that's fine. 1 Million BC seems like a prime property for Twilight Time. Considering the fact that Raquel Welch is in it, it would be a cash cow for TT. Phantom of the Paradise would also make a great money-making release. That way TT could focus on more obscure gems like Prince of Players, Untamed, and The President's Lady.

[Page14]

Originally Posted by bluknight1

Some topics are inevitabley going to get rehashed in forums. In my opinion, that's fine. 1 Million BC seems like a prime property for Twilight Time. Considering the fact that Raquel Welch is in it, it would be a cash cow for TT. Phantom of the Paradise would also make a great money-making release. That way TT could focus on more obscure gems like Prince of Players, Untamed, and The President's Lady.

A while back (6 months or so?), there were stories surfacing about Hammer Films restoring some of their older horror films for bluray. Since One Million Years B.C. is a Hammer Film, they might have the rights to it. Even though I read this thread all the time, I'm still not sure how that all works in regards to TT's chances of obtaining the rights.

EDIT: I'd like to see Phantom of the Paradise too.

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by Page14

EDIT: I'd like to see Phantom of the Paradise too.

Yeah, absolutely. I know it's out on Blu in France, but why not North America, UK or Australia by now? Way overdue.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by bluknight1

1 Million BC seems like a prime property for Twilight Time.

I think it's a bit too trashy/campy for their tastes.

[Sinbad75]

Originally Posted by Page14

I feel like I picked a good time to change my avatar (again).

When I was younger, I had dreams of becoming a stop-motion animator, probably mostly due to Ray Harryhausen. After making attempt after attempt to get started in the animation industry (physical model-making as well as cel animation and CGI), fate said "No way", and it never happened for me. But I still love his (Harryhausen's) films anyway. They are some of the films I grew up on ... seeing over and over again in the theaters as a youngster.

I'd like to add another film to your list, though I would buy any of the ones you listed. I'm not sure how much it's considered a Harryhausen film, although he did do the stop-motion effects for it, but I'd love to see One Million Years B.C. (the 1966 version with Raquel Welch and John Richardson) make it to bluray ... by TT or anybody else who thinks it would be profitable. (I know some of you have read that from me before, but as long as the subject came up, I couldn't resist putting it out there again. ).

Nice avatar! "One Million" is most certainly a Harryhausen movie, and I too would love to see it released on Blu-Ray. In my earlier post I only listed the remaining films yet to make it to Blu-Ray that Sony/Columbia controls, but since TT is also releasing 20th Century Fox films, "One Million" should be included. Let's keep repeating this message to TT at every opportunity!

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Sinbad75

Nice avatar! "One Million" is most certainly a Harryhausen movie, and I too would love to see it released on Blu-Ray. In my earlier post I only listed the remaining films yet to make it to Blu-Ray that Sony/Columbia controls, but since TT is also releasing 20th Century Fox films, "One Million" should be included. Let's keep repeating this message to TT at every opportunity!

If they do, we need the full version.

[Cinemave]

Yes, good special effects, but I like the movie for the compelling dialogue.

[CrazyHorse42]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

If they do, we need the full version.

Was "One Million..." cut in the US?

[captveg]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

I'd pay top dollar for a good looking Blu-ray of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Definitely a DVD that has had its day a long time ago.

[Mao]

While y'all are dreaming of things you'd like to see, looks like "At Long Last Love" has vanished.

Street date was originally April 9th:

"At Long Last Love (1975) Blu-ray - April 9th (NOTE: Not on the TT label, but exclusively handled by TT for Twentieth Century Fox). TT will be handling all production for this Fox title on behalf of the studio, but it will not be a limited edition."

I don't even know what that all means! Should it available at all online retailers?

And, well, where is it?

[captveg]

Originally Posted by Mao

While y'all are dreaming of things you'd like to see, looks like "At Long Last Love" has vanished.

Street date was originally April 9th:

"At Long Last Love (1975) Blu-ray - April 9th (NOTE: Not on the TT label, but exclusively handled by TT for Twentieth Century Fox). TT will be handling all production for this Fox title on behalf of the studio, but it will not be a limited edition."

I don't even know what that all means! Should it available at all online retailers?

And, well, where is it?

It's been delayed slightly by a couple weeks. The topic comes up every three pages of this thread or so.