Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 3755 - Blu-ray Forum

oubukibun · 02-09-2021, 03:12 PM

Well, to be fair, Scream has a pretty solid track record regarding stills galleries. They've never done art cards to my knowledge, but the stills galleries are usually of good to great quality. More than most companies are willing to do, frankly.

That being said: THOSE ARE F***ING AWESOME and I'd take those art cards in a millisecond.

HipsterTrash · 02-09-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The reason why King Kong (2005) is my least favorite of the Kong movies is because King Kong is not supposed to be a gorilla.
Kong is the "Great Ape." He is something that the world has never seen before.

Peter Jackson's movie just makes him out to be an unusually large silverback gorilla, and that's not right.

Also, King Kong (2005) was a long, long movie. We did not need to have a PhD thesis side story about vaudeville at the beginning, nor did we need the Heart of Darkness side plot.

I can understand the take on 05. I'm fine with the idea of a big gorilla. To me, it's an fine change that doesn't take any from the overall film. Makes it more world understanding. The thing is he's still a huge entity. That's still a wonder.

The opening is a bit of a drag but Im all in for the film. It's a perfect change of pace from Jackson's precious outing. Except he's carrying over some things (long run time being one).

It also helped I saw this when I was starting to challenge myself and watch almost any and everything. So I had seen the original film and this felt like a perfect send up and appreciation of it.

Also helped I played the game that went along with it.

BarnDoor · 02-09-2021, 05:31 PM

For those interested I thought I'd also update the list of potential Warner titles Scream might release. I've not included anything pre-1950, since I suspect Warner Archive is now the most likely outlet for these. I have included HBO titles, though I expect these are probably out of bounds. Again, if I've made any mistakes or left anything out, please let me know, this might prove a useful resource to some people:

[Show spoiler]

Also a list of some previously-released Warner titles Scream might wish to acquire for the CE treatment (if able). I haven't included anything given the UHD treatment, since I imagine they wouldn't bother (and also that WB would probably want to hang onto these titles anyway):

[Show spoiler]

HipsterTrash · 02-09-2021, 05:34 PM

If Scream ever got Salem's Lot, I hope they would at least then release A Return to Salem's Lot too.

jaws3dfan · 02-09-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

If Scream ever got Salem's Lot, I hope they would at least then release A Return to Salem's Lot too.

I second this, I love Larry Cohen films, they may be cheesy but they are a ton of fun.

MJD64 · 02-09-2021, 05:52 PM

Impressive research as always BarnDoor, though I have two suggestions for inclusion:

DEAD CALM - a terrific thriller that is disappointingly bare bones; would love to see this released as a collector's edition.

PRACTICAL MAGIC - perhaps this would be better as a Shout Select title, but I could see it happening. It's currently a bare bones co-feature with the equally bare bones THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK but, unlike that title, PRACTICAL MAGIC had supplements (including a commentary) on its DVD release that could potentially be ported over to a collector's edition Blu.

SpazeBlue · 02-09-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Also a list of some previously-released Warner titles Scream might wish to acquire for the CE treatment (if able). I haven't included anything given the UHD treatment, since I imagine they wouldn't bother (and also that WB would probably want to hang onto these titles anyway):

[Show spoiler]

Poltergeist (With actual bonus features)
Little Shop of Horrors (With deleted scenes restored into a full Director's Cut, or at least included separately)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

The Great Owl · 02-09-2021, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

For those interested I thought I'd also update the list of potential Warner titles Scream might release. I've not included anything pre-1950, since I suspect Warner Archive is now the most likely outlet for these. I have included HBO titles, though I expect these are probably out of bounds. Again, if I've made any mistakes or left anything out, please let me know, this might prove a useful resource to some people:

[Show spoiler]

Also a list of some previously-released Warner titles Scream might wish to acquire for the CE treatment (if able). I haven't included anything given the UHD treatment, since I imagine they wouldn't bother (and also that WB would probably want to hang onto these titles anyway):

[Show spoiler]

I was a huge fan of the 1975 remake of The Spiral Staircase mentioned above, the one starring Jacqueline Bisset and Christopher Plummer, when I was a kid. It used to air on HBO a lot during my childhood, and it was one of the grittier PG-rated horror offerings shown during the daytime. I'll always associate the late great Christopher Plummer with that role.

Plus, it stars Gayle Hunnicutt, and everyone on this forum knows how much I love her.

zw94 · 02-09-2021, 06:35 PM

So does Red Eye still have a chance? Maybe they'll release it the same month they're doing Deadly Friend?

redrunner97 · 02-09-2021, 08:50 PM

Cry_Wolf would be a dream too, imo. I'm honestly a little shocked it still hasn't been picked up by anyone or released by Universal directly.

tangerinewolf · 02-09-2021, 09:12 PM

I just want to say welcome back Scream Factory! I knew you weren't going belly-up. Happy to see a solid slate of tiles for May. King Kong (1976) is one of my favorites and looks to be an awesome CE.

Certainly there's a lot more possibilities, especially looking at BarnDoor's list at post #75144. And there's the possibility of a Nightmare on Elm Street box set. I think the rest of this year is going to be strong for SF.

zbinks · 02-09-2021, 11:16 PM

I think we can safely assume that Scream Factory will not be pursuing Nature of the Beast.

BarnDoor · 02-09-2021, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

I think we can safely assume that Scream Factory will not be pursuing Nature of the Beast.

Which is a shame, considering it's a damn good film. Maybe just put it out with no extras? Of course, that's if WB would even let them have it.

zbinks · 02-10-2021, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Which is a shame, considering it's a damn good film. Maybe just put it out with no extras? Of course, that's if WB would even let them have it.

If we were looking at another film that generated $35 million in domestic ticket sales, that might be a different story, but I think we're looking at a title whose sales are likely to be marginal, at best. Dealing with the inevitable "you know who" social media backlash, on a title that may struggle to break even, with or without extras, is probably a bridge too far.

Metalbeast · 02-10-2021, 02:26 AM

If Shout ever gets the chance to release HBO titles i hope they release Cast a Deadly Spell (1991), The version that you can watch on HBO on demand is heavily censored and a dated cropped print from canadian tv. I would also like to see them release Harrison Bergeron (1995) or The Final Cut (1995) if Paramount can license any of the films they got when they bought Republic Pictures.

DukeTogo84 · 02-10-2021, 03:46 AM

I really wonder how far down the well Scream/Shout will be able to go with Warner. I really hope this is a long lasting relationship and it's great that we are getting Shout Select titles that are WB films.

I fear there aren't that many Paramount titles left, but I hope I'm wrong.

kngtmat · 02-10-2021, 07:33 AM

Would like Cat's Eye with the deleted prologue.

Member-222782 · 02-10-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I really wonder how far down the well Scream/Shout will be able to go with Warner. I really hope this is a long lasting relationship and it's great that we are getting Shout Select titles that are WB films.

I fear there aren't that many Paramount titles left, but I hope I'm wrong.

If Warner really is cutting back on physical media maybe they'll be more willing to farm stuff out. Maybe the Archive line will go exclusively Golden Age and titles like TCM III will be licensed more frequently.

Alfredlynch · 02-10-2021, 12:57 PM

Speaking of Warner, I hope Warner will let Shout put out a much-needed remaster of Spies Like Us - the current version, coupled with Funny Farm, is one of the worst.

horroru · 02-10-2021, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJD64

Impressive research as always BarnDoor, though I have two suggestions for inclusion:

DEAD CALM - a terrific thriller that is disappointingly bare bones; would love to see this released as a collector's edition.

PRACTICAL MAGIC - perhaps this would be better as a Shout Select title, but I could see it happening. It's currently a bare bones co-feature with the equally bare bones THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK but, unlike that title, PRACTICAL MAGIC had supplements (including a commentary) on its DVD release that could potentially be ported over to a collector's edition Blu.

I agree MJD...but seeing you advocating for DEAD CALM and PRACTICAL MAGIC, could it be because a certain Nice Kalon actress from Down Under graces those films?

02-09-2021, 05:31 PM	#75083
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:6012 Trading Score:3	For those interested I thought I'd also update the list of potential Warner titles Scream might release. I've not included anything pre-1950, since I suspect Warner Archive is now the most likely outlet for these. I have included HBO titles, though I expect these are probably out of bounds. Again, if I've made any mistakes or left anything out, please let me know, this might prove a useful resource to some people: [Show spoiler] Also a list of some previously-released Warner titles Scream might wish to acquire for the CE treatment (if able). I haven't included anything given the UHD treatment, since I imagine they wouldn't bother (and also that WB would probably want to hang onto these titles anyway): [Show spoiler] Last edited by BarnDoor; 01-06-2023 at 11:59 AM.

02-09-2021, 03:12 PM	#75081
oubukibun Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:543 DVD collection:75 Trading Score:17	Well, to be fair, Scream has a pretty solid track record regarding stills galleries. They've never done art cards to my knowledge, but the stills galleries are usually of good to great quality. More than most companies are willing to do, frankly. That being said: THOSE ARE F***ING AWESOME and I'd take those art cards in a millisecond.

02-09-2021, 05:34 PM	#75084
HipsterTrash Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Canada 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:2978	If Scream ever got Salem's Lot, I hope they would at least then release A Return to Salem's Lot too.

02-09-2021, 05:52 PM	#75086
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Impressive research as always BarnDoor, though I have two suggestions for inclusion: DEAD CALM - a terrific thriller that is disappointingly bare bones; would love to see this released as a collector's edition. PRACTICAL MAGIC - perhaps this would be better as a Shout Select title, but I could see it happening. It's currently a bare bones co-feature with the equally bare bones THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK but, unlike that title, PRACTICAL MAGIC had supplements (including a commentary) on its DVD release that could potentially be ported over to a collector's edition Blu.

02-09-2021, 06:35 PM	#75089
zw94 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:1157 DVD collection:99 iTunes collection:5	So does Red Eye still have a chance? Maybe they'll release it the same month they're doing Deadly Friend?

02-09-2021, 08:50 PM	#75090
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	*Cry_Wolf* would be a dream too, imo. I'm honestly a little shocked it still hasn't been picked up by anyone or released by Universal directly.

02-09-2021, 09:12 PM	#75091
tangerinewolf Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Massachusetts, USA Trading Score:1	I just want to say welcome back Scream Factory! I knew you weren't going belly-up. Happy to see a solid slate of tiles for May. King Kong (1976) is one of my favorites and looks to be an awesome CE. Certainly there's a lot more possibilities, especially looking at BarnDoor's list at post #75144. And there's the possibility of a Nightmare on Elm Street box set. I think the rest of this year is going to be strong for SF.

02-09-2021, 11:16 PM	#75092
zbinks Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Illinois 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3037 DVD collection:442 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:1	I think we can safely assume that Scream Factory will not be pursuing Nature of the Beast.

02-10-2021, 02:26 AM	#75095
Metalbeast Banned Member since:Jul 2019 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:46 Prime collection:1	If Shout ever gets the chance to release HBO titles i hope they release Cast a Deadly Spell (1991), The version that you can watch on HBO on demand is heavily censored and a dated cropped print from canadian tv. I would also like to see them release Harrison Bergeron (1995) or The Final Cut (1995) if Paramount can license any of the films they got when they bought Republic Pictures.

02-10-2021, 03:46 AM	#75096
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4942 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:139	I really wonder how far down the well Scream/Shout will be able to go with Warner. I really hope this is a long lasting relationship and it's great that we are getting Shout Select titles that are WB films. I fear there aren't that many Paramount titles left, but I hope I'm wrong.

02-10-2021, 07:33 AM	#75097
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	Would like Cat's Eye with the deleted prologue.

02-10-2021, 12:57 PM	#75099
Alfredlynch Expert Member Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:79 Blu-ray collection:1085	Speaking of Warner, I hope Warner will let Shout put out a much-needed remaster of Spies Like Us - the current version, coupled with Funny Farm, is one of the worst.

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