Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Well, that's your basic bombshell*!

* Although one of our posters (whom, moi?) is guilty of predicting 4 or 5 of them would be gone by years end.

I've been putting off ordering mysterious island but I think it might be time to finally order it

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

I've been putting off ordering mysterious island but I think it might be time to finally order it

Oh yeah. When that "less than 500" notice went up for Fright Night, the rest were gone in...what...like 2 days?

This is the 'Net after all. Even that casual heads-up from Mr. Redman could cause a run...

[HorrorBlu]

Being one of the last to order these titles from Twilight Time sounds like a pretty risky move. Especially reading the As Good As It Gets thread, where someone has already mentioned receiving a case with no disc (so apparently there's not even 3,000 discs) and another receiving a damaged case. And that's only from blu-ray.com users in the first 750 sales. If for some reason you do receive a damaged copy and it sells out, I imagine you're SOL.

They also mentioned customer service was extremely rude to them over the phone.

Personally, I just can't see supporting this business model. I'll keep my eyes out for an HD TV airing of the Night Of The Living Dead remake and DVR it. Hopefully that can last me the next three years.

[jrsl76]

I was the one with the damaged cover. Ed from SAE has been in touch and is sending me a new mint cover. He responded very quickly.

[Novecento]

Originally Posted by Sinbad75

So, still wondering when "Major Dundee" will be announced. Understand it has been delayed to allow for some restoration work by Sony/Columbia (a VERY good thing!), but still thought the target release was for this Fall.

That's the one I'm waiting for too . But any delay to make the product better is a good delay in my opinion

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

I've been putting off ordering mysterious island but I think it might be time to finally order it

Same here. I just placed my order.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Oh yeah. When that "less than 500" notice went up for Fright Night, the rest were gone in...what...like 2 days?

This is the 'Net after all. Even that casual heads-up from Mr. Redman could cause a run...

I predict "As Good As It Gets" is going to be a fast sell, once Twilight starts selling it on Amazon.

[Akijama]

From FB:

Someone : "Is Twilight Time going to release THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS (1972)?"

TT reply

On the schedule for 2013...

Now,i had never heard of this movie before,but after a little Googling around,i'm now officially excited and i'm certainly looking forward to it

Btw,that's one weird ass movie title

[hootowls]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Oh yeah. When that "less than 500" notice went up for Fright Night, the rest were gone in...what...like 2 days?

This is the 'Net after all. Even that casual heads-up from Mr. Redman could cause a run...

Remember, they had 100 signed copies a gave one away free with a $100 purchase at the end of Fright Night's run. Still, it will be interesting to see what happens for each title that reaches that 500 count threshold.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by hootowls

Remember, they had 100 signed copies a gave one away free with a $100 purchase at the end of Fright Night's run. Still, it will be interesting to see what happens for each title that reaches that 500 count threshold.

The thing is, this Blu-ray series (and the label itself) are still so new, and their mix of titles and genres has been so eclectic, it's anyone's guess what will happen next. There's no rulebook for any of this.

It's interesting though that Mysterious Island and Journey to the Center of the Earth are simultaneously hitting the "500 left" milestone. That just reinforces an impression from the buy lists posted on these boards that the release of the latter reignited sales of the former. As this collection expands, we could see a lot more of that. For example, if they release another classic Noir, watch The Big Heat bounce back. Another Novak title would bump up Pal Joey, Picnic, and Bell, Book, and Candle...etc., etc.

[hudakj]

Speaking of Mysterious Island, that was one gorgeous blu-ray. Did anyone else notice that it looked much sharper and cleaner than any of the other Ray Harryhausen blu-rays from the 50s or 60s Sony had previously released? Did Sony improve their HD remastering techniques, or were those other films' HD transfers from lesser quality elements/stock?

[Tns49]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

The thing is, this Blu-ray series (and the label itself) are still so new, and their mix of titles and genres has been so eclectic, it's anyone's guess what will happen next. There's no rulebook for any of this.

It's interesting though that Mysterious Island and Journey to the Center of the Earth are simultaneously hitting the "500 left" milestone. That just reinforces an impression from the buy lists posted on these boards that the release of the latter reignited sales of the former. As this collection expands, we could see a lot more of that. For example, if they release another classic Noir, watch The Big Heat bounce back. Another Novak title would bump up Pal Joey, Picnic, and Bell, Book, and Candle...etc., etc.

Agree. When I saw Bell, book and Candle was coming up, I also decided to order Picnic and Pal Joey.

[Brad1107]

So now they've said at least 6 are expected to sell out before the end of the year, what do you think they are? (Besides Journey and Mysterious Island of course).

I haven't purchased any since the first four (Egyptian, Rapture, Fright Night, Mysterious Island) and am planning a huge purchase this Friday.

I eventually want them all and can afford about 10 this time. So which 10 should I get to make sure I don't miss out on any? Journey obviously since they're giving us the 500 or less warning. I think The Big Heat and As Good as it Gets are probably good sellers so far too. Any predictions for the other three that will sell out by years end?

[Rory]

Originally Posted by Twilight Time

Sorry to disagree with you here, Rory, but I feel I must correct this for the record: The Flim-Flam Man (ironically one of our best-selling titles) is a fully hi-def transfer--nothing non-anamorphic or up-converted about it. Now, you may not like the transfer which is your perogative, and I would agree that we chose to put it out as a standard DVD and not Blu-ray because it wouldn't look the best in that format, but it still is a more than acceptable first-time DVD release. Along with Fate is the Hunter and Stagecoach (which looks swell), these are the standard DVD titles that are disappearing quickly, so anyone on the fence about them should start to move....also, as an fyi, this Friday at SAE, the "less than 500 remaining" warning will be posted for Mysterious Island and Journey to the Center of the Earth. The fact that Fright Night is the only sold-out title is not going to last long, with at least six more projected to be out of print by year's end.

Thanks all, for the continued support.

best,

Nick Redman

Why do I always seem to illicit responses from Nick Redman himself? I wasn't aware my opinions carried such weight. Are you stalking me, Redman?

Anyway, you're right about FLIM FLAM MAN. I just put it on again and it's not at all as bad as my first impression. I initially watched it on my 46" plasma and was less than impressed. I thought it looked soft and that I detected some "combing." But watching some of it just now on my 37" LCD, it looks fine. Everybody get THE FLIM FLAM MAN!

Just as some of the transfers TT has won't cut it as Blu-rays, I guess some of the TT DVDs won't cut it with me as "good enough for the plasma."

By the way, I bought FATE IS THE HUNTER when TT released it -- but I have yet to watch it! However, that's only because I saw a 16X9 HD transfer of the movie on satellite within the last two years that was, although cropped, quite nice. I don't understand, if it's in fact the case, that there's not an HD master of FATE that's good enough for Blu-ray.

I also have to say a big THANK YOU! to Mr. Redman and all those involved in TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Ka Shen's Journey. Ever since I first saw the 2004 DVD of THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG, I'd been interested in the career of Nancy Kwan. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN is the desired extra to that bare-bones release of WONG that I'm really grateful now exists -- only why wasn't it put out as a Blu-ray?

And, boy, would I really like a Blu-ray of THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG. Who's doing the Paramount films, Olive Films? I really wish TT had it. (Olive Films doesn't do isolated scores.)

Meanwhile, TT, let's get back to the older Fox stuff, please.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by Brad1107

So now they've said at least 6 are expected to sell out before the end of the year, what do you think they are? (Besides Journey and Mysterious Island of course).

Redman might be including DVDs in that estimate Brad1107. He did mention that supplies of Fate is the Hunter and Stagecoach are dwindling fast.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by Rory

I also have to say a big THANK YOU! to Mr. Redman and all those involved in TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Ka Shen's Journey. Ever since I first saw the 2004 DVD of THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG, I'd been interested in the career of Nancy Kwan. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN is the desired extra to that bare-bones release of WONG that I'm really grateful now exists -- only why wasn't it put out as a Blu-ray?

Big "Ditto" Rory. Unfortunately, my recent post about my TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Ka Shen's Journey was lost during the board crash. It's a terrific biography, even if you aren't a Nancy Kwan fan (or don't think you are). Considering my previous so-so familiarity with this actress and her work, I was shocked how nearly 2 hours just breezed by. Too bad it's DVD-only, but the production on it is strong, so not such a big deal.

[Brad1107]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Redman might be including DVDs in that estimate Brad1107. He did mention that supplies of Fate is the Hunter and Stagecoach are dwindling fast.

Good point

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by Brad1107

So now they've said at least 6 are expected to sell out before the end of the year, what do you think they are? (Besides Journey and Mysterious Island of course).

AGAIG
The Big Heat
Demetrius and the Gladiators
The Egyptian

[Mykol Gantt]

Just ordered Mysterious Island. Been putting it off, but didn't want to miss out this one.

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by Mykol Gantt

Just ordered Mysterious Island. Been putting it off, but didn't want to miss out this one.

Ditto