Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[c-murph]

How often does TT give an Release Schedule and do we know when the next schedule is coming?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by c-murph

How often does TT give an Release Schedule and do we know when the next schedule is coming?

Every two months. TT will announce the November and December slate in the first week of August.

[Herry Dunston]

So I heard that Twilight Time has its own store website. What are the benefits in buying from that site instead of that from SAE?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

So I heard that Twilight Time has its own store website. What are the benefits in buying from that site instead of that from SAE?

Shipping is a bit lower for one or two titles. Also, orders should ship out faster (sooner) from Cinram than SAE. There were some growing pains with the store opening but those issues are supposed to be worked out for the next batch of preorders.

[Herry Dunston]

If I use PayPal to order, I don't have to bother signing up for the TT store? Because I don't feel comfortable having two accounts just to get TT titles.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

If I use PayPal to order, I don't have to bother signing up for the TT store? Because I don't feel comfortable having two accounts just to get TT titles.

Not sure I understand exactly what you're asking but you still need a TT site account (just like SAE) and during checkout you can choose to pay by PayPal where it directs you to the PayPal site to complete the transaction.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Herry Dunston

So I heard that Twilight Time has its own store website. What are the benefits in buying from that site instead of that from SAE?

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Shipping is a bit lower for one or two titles. Also, orders should ship out faster (sooner) from Cinram than SAE. There were some growing pains with the store opening but those issues are supposed to be worked out for the next batch of preorders.

For older releases, though, it'd probably be better to go with SAE. Most of the stock for older titles is with them. The TT site might be better for newer releases.

[rdodolak]

All good info.

Originally Posted by hariseldon

The July releases -- many got their items from SAE a few days earlier than TT though no real high volume order at either side. In theory you should get shipments quicker from Cinram, but not so this month.

According to TT this has been fixed for future preorders and what we experienced was a part of the growing pains of working out all of the bugs from the new site/Cinram partnership.

Originally Posted by hariseldon

CC orders -- SAE charges at shipment, TT/Cinram charged at order -- only 2 weeks but it still surprised me a little

Per TT this was also in error and has been fixed for the next round out preorders.

Originally Posted by jayembee

For older releases, though, it'd probably be better to go with SAE. Most of the stock for older titles is with them. The TT site might be better for newer releases.

Very true, if SAE has all remaining stock on an older release then the only option is to order from SAE or TCM.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

And that damn Abandoned Cart auto-email bit me again while I was messing around with the shipping costs I forgot to empty my cart -- is there a way to opt out of that nest of gnats.

Does that actually work for anybody particularly on this forum -- I realize for those who bought a ton of stuff on Prime Day the force might work on them, but for this crowd who tends to be a bit more tech conscious and dare I say just a bit paranoid about privacy/security do you think it helps more than it hurts? What if the Public Library sent you a letter or email telling you "We saw you looking at XXXXXX Book and really wish you had decided to check it out, From your history we really think you might like it. Can we bring it to your house tonight!"

I noticed that the reminders are a bit aggressive too. The email reminder appears to be driven by having items in the cart and visiting the site. If I visit the site again, even if I don't add anything new to my existing cart, a new email reminder will be sent.

An email to the support email address might be just the trick. I've noticed they've been very responsive and open to feedback.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Dirk Pitt

Very interesting on TT's website under GOING FAST. The Mechanic, The Firm, Two Rode Together and Wayward Bus along with Used Cars. I know Used Cars has been mentioned as lower than 400 but these other titles are surprising. I wonder what Going Fast really means on TT's website?

The Mechanic is no longer available from the Twilight Time web site so it appears SAE has all remaining copies for that title.

[anthonyls]

Has anyone seen The Little House before? Is it any good? I wonder if the color will be messed up like on their copy of Twilight Samurai?

[seagal]

Twilight announced on their facebook account that the Charles Bronson film "Ten to Midnight" will have an audio commentary.

But they say not spoken by any actors of the movie. So I guess a commentary by a film historian.

They also say that they are going to release at least four!!!! Bronson movies

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by seagal

Twilight announced on their facebook account that the Charles Bronson film "Ten to Midnight" will have an audio commentary.

But they say not spoken by any actors of the movie. So I guess a commentary by a film historian.

They also say that they are going to release at least four!!!! Bronson movies

Probably Nick Redman and Julie Kirgo like most of them.

[seagal]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Probably Nick Redman and Julie Kirgo like most of them.

I would prefer an audio commentary by actors: Andrew Stevens, Gene Davis(played the sadistic killer) and Lisa Eilbacher though

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by seagal

Twilight announced on their facebook account that the Charles Bronson film "Ten to Midnight" will have an audio commentary.

But they say not spoken by any actors of the movie. So I guess a commentary by a film historian.

They also say that they are going to release at least four!!!! Bronson movies

Sounds like four Twilight Time releases I don't have to worry about trying to get. Well, depending on who else is involved. I still need to get Kino's Breakheart Pass and Mr. Majestyk because they're written by Alistair MacLean and Elmore Leonard, respectively.

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Probably Nick Redman and Julie Kirgo like most of them.

Originally Posted by seagal

I would prefer an audio commentary by actors: Andrew Stevens, Gene Davis(played the sadistic killer) and Lisa Eilbacher though

Nick and Julie give great commentary. Quite frankly, I preferred the Redman/Kirgo/Seydor commentary on The Train to Frankenheimer's.

[film11]

I had heard that TT was going to re-release CHRISTINE. But it seems to be coming from Sony instead.

http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Blu-...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by film11

I had heard that TT was going to re-release CHRISTINE. But it seems to be coming from Sony instead.

http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Blu-...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Here's the explanation provided by TT:

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Twilight Time was kind enough to shed some like on this situation over at HTF.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topi...1#entry4267421

Interesting enough, that interview seems to have vanished from the OP.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topi...odel-and-more/

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Here's the explanation provided by TT:

I find it hard to believe that CHRISTINE was the only title that a studio wanted to buy back.

surely Sony would want to release FRIGHT NIGHT again.....

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

I find it hard to believe that CHRISTINE was the only title that a studio wanted to buy back.

surely Sony would want to release FRIGHT NIGHT again.....

They might but given that TT just re-released it's plausible that Sony may not have approached them just yet.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by seagal

Twilight announced on their facebook account that the Charles Bronson film "Ten to Midnight" will have an audio commentary.

But they say not spoken by any actors of the movie. So I guess a commentary by a film historian.

They also say that they are going to release at least four!!!! Bronson movies

yeah, it's great to have more Bronson titles but I don't particularly want to pay $35 for them

hoping some of them last for their annual sale which I bought THE MECHANIC on. I paid the full price for Hard Times and will again for 10 to Midnight.

I'm guessing KINJITE, MESSENGER OF DEATH, MURPHY'S LAW, and THE EVIL THAT MEN DO for the titles (Cannon and Columbia releases...)