Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 347 - Blu-ray Forum

Brett C · 03-20-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

So what are the 'legal issues' involved? I'm not too familiar with the backstory - is it than Barbeau didn't/doesn't want her nude scene in the film?

From what I remember, a woman purchased the original DVD from I think Circuit City for her kids and they got an eyeful or two!

She apparently raised an uproar with MGM and the disc was recalled.

Maybe legal does not want a repeat of this headache.

NoirFan · 03-20-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett C

Maybe legal does not want a repeat of this headache.

Although I can't imagine that would be an issue in 2013. Scream releases aren't usually sold in stores anyway, and it's not like someone would mistakenly rent the film thinking it was a family friendly PG film, as video stores don't really exist anymore.

Brett C · 03-20-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Although I can't imagine that would be an issue in 2013. Scream releases aren't usually sold in stores anyway, and it's not like someone would mistakenly rent the film thinking it was a family friendly PG film, as video stores don't really exist anymore.

I agree with all your points, but who knows. The original DVD was out for a few years before that mess so I would not imagine it would be because of Adrienne Barbeau.

Metallix87 · 03-20-2013, 12:18 AM

Hopefully one day we get a Collector's Edition with the Unrated version of the film on Blu-Ray.

For now, though, this is definitely appreciated!

grrrarg · 03-20-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by crs

I was surprised to receive From Beyond today. I thought it wasn't out before the 26th?

I'm guessing NOT from importcds? They seem to be having trouble getting stock by release day, at least for Shout and Olive releases (for example, Timerider came out today and they don't have stock yet thus my preorder has not shipped, and I'm still waiting on my Olive pre-orders that were released Feb 26th...).

NoirFan · 03-20-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by grrrarg

I'm guessing NOT from importcds? They seem to be having trouble getting stock by release day, at least for Shout and Olive releases (for example, Timerider came out today and they don't have stock yet thus my preorder has not shipped, and I'm still waiting on my Olive pre-orders that were released Feb 26th...).

And what's most frustrating is that Import CDs were known for getting pre-orders to customers before release date, until someone (apparently) complained about Halloween II and III going out early.

rdodolak · 03-20-2013, 12:50 AM

Is it possible ImportCDs is being penalized for continuing to ship orders early?

cropsy · 03-20-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

Is it possible ImportCDs is being penalized for continuing to ship orders early?

They shipped my orders of The Nest,Ticks and NOTD 2 a week early,hoping for the same with From Beyond(though it will have to be soon).

Really chuffed with the Swamp thing announcement,Ive got the unrated dvd so will just stick that in the sf blu when it comes.

Hubunkey · 03-20-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett C

I agree with all your points, but who knows. The original DVD was out for a few years before that mess so I would not imagine it would be because of Adrienne Barbeau.

Maybe DC doesn't want the International Version in the US or maybe MGM doesn't have the US rights to the Inernational Version?

Momma · 03-20-2013, 01:45 AM

I remember my nephew worked for DC, and now works for Warner Bros, and he mentioned that Warner was discussing making a new version of it, and that were debating with MGM about some rights issues.

I think this is a separate problem though, as i cant see why this would have any actual effect on it.

redrunner97 · 03-20-2013, 01:56 AM

I missed the part where they said that it was not going to do it as a Collector's Edition.

Either way this is a great chunk of news! Cant wait to see what the next title they announce is...

Scream Factory ROCKS!! and I cant wait to pick up SWAMP THING on BD!!!!

AND THE OTHER NEWS:

This obviously means they havent revealed ALL of their MGM lineup!... YET!

Drewza89 · 03-20-2013, 02:17 AM

I'm completely ignorant on this issue, but why can't MGM just get Swamp Thing re-rated or release it as "uncut?"

Does a different studio own the international cut?

Kap6289 · 03-20-2013, 02:19 AM

If I could just get Witchboard, Night of the Demons, and Fright Night Part II from ScreamFactory I will die a happy man

And Carrie from The Criterion Collection

I know, that's pushing it. Lol.

NoirFan · 03-20-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cropsy

They shipped my orders of The Nest,Ticks and NOTD 2 a week early,hoping for the same with From Beyond(though it will have to be soon).

They now ship titles a week before release date, meaning one usually receives them on release date, or sometimes a day after, but they used to ship two weeks or so before release date, so you'd receive them a week early.

NoirFan · 03-20-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnaholic89

If I could just get Witchboard, Night of the Demons, and Fright Night Part II from ScreamFactory I will die a happy man

The first two are now with MGM, so I'd say it's likely that they will represent (along with one or maybe two others) MGM's October horror slate for this year. If not, I'm sure Scream would try hard to acquire them.

tonylopez · 03-20-2013, 02:29 AM

Excellent to hear about SWAMP THING. I wish it would be a Collector's Edition but totally happy with the fact that its just coming out on blu at all. Hopefully there will be some nice extras on the disc. Yeah, we would all like the unrated cut but I grew up with the PG version so I'm happy. I wonder if they could get by with putting the excised footage as a bonus feature?

Kap6289 · 03-20-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

The first two are now with MGM, so I'd say it's likely that they will represent (along with one or maybe two others) MGM's October horror slate for this year. If not, I'm sure Scream would try hard to acquire them.

I really would be incredibly happy if that came to be. I know they're both cheesy and stupid, but I think they're so much fun! They're two of my all-time favorite horror movies! ScreamFactory would do them justice, I just know it!

Drewza89 · 03-20-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tonylopez

I wonder if they could get by with putting the excised footage as a bonus feature?

That would be a nice consolation prize (especially in HD).

Brett C · 03-20-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

I'm completely ignorant on this issue, but why can't MGM just get Swamp Thing re-rated or release it as "uncut?"

Does a different studio own the international cut?

It was an Avco Embassy production so it is with MGM in the states. I know Warner Bros controls the rights in some european territories. MGM has it in the UK though.

NoirFan · 03-20-2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnaholic89

I really would be incredibly happy if that came to be. I know they're both cheesy and stupid, but I think they're so much fun! They're two of my all-time favorite horror movies! ScreamFactory would do them justice, I just know it!

I've already ranted about NOTD's irredeemable awfulness, so I won't rehash it, but Witchboard, though certainly silly, is enjoyable trash. I'd certainly upgrade from my HDTV broadcast copy.

03-20-2013, 12:18 AM	#6924
Metallix87 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:1790 Trading Score:3	Hopefully one day we get a Collector's Edition with the Unrated version of the film on Blu-Ray. For now, though, this is definitely appreciated!

03-20-2013, 12:50 AM	#6927
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	Is it possible ImportCDs is being penalized for continuing to ship orders early?

03-20-2013, 01:45 AM	#6930
Momma Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1	I remember my nephew worked for DC, and now works for Warner Bros, and he mentioned that Warner was discussing making a new version of it, and that were debating with MGM about some rights issues. I think this is a separate problem though, as i cant see why this would have any actual effect on it.

03-20-2013, 01:56 AM	#6931
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I missed the part where they said that it was not going to do it as a Collector's Edition. Either way this is a great chunk of news! Cant wait to see what the next title they announce is... Scream Factory ROCKS!! and I cant wait to pick up SWAMP THING on BD!!!! AND THE OTHER NEWS: This obviously means they havent revealed ALL of their MGM lineup!... YET!

03-20-2013, 02:17 AM	#6932
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I'm completely ignorant on this issue, but why can't MGM just get Swamp Thing re-rated or release it as "uncut?" Does a different studio own the international cut?

03-20-2013, 02:19 AM	#6933
Kap6289 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Ohio 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:1533 DVD collection:179 Trading Score:3	If I could just get Witchboard, Night of the Demons, and Fright Night Part II from ScreamFactory I will die a happy man And Carrie from The Criterion Collection I know, that's pushing it. Lol.

03-20-2013, 02:29 AM	#6936
tonylopez Special Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:California 4K collection:792 Blu-ray collection:1764 DVD collection:23	Excellent to hear about SWAMP THING. I wish it would be a Collector's Edition but totally happy with the fact that its just coming out on blu at all. Hopefully there will be some nice extras on the disc. Yeah, we would all like the unrated cut but I grew up with the PG version so I'm happy. I wonder if they could get by with putting the excised footage as a bonus feature?

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