Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

I would imagine volume 2 will have Foxy Brown. Sheba is a huge step down from Coffy and Foxy but Pam is always great to look at.

I believe Foxy Brown received a 4K restoration some time ago. I would think that's the kind of title likely to be on Volume 1, which makes me wonder if Criterion has it.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by ganora

This catalog.

http://www.cedarinvco.com/

That is it. Thanks, I couldn't remember who Shout got them from.

[Röckzilla]

Feels just like yesterday that a good number of boutique labels claimed "blaxploitation films don't sell well enough for blu-ray releases"...

...And now we have a multi-film blaxploitation 4K UHD box set, volume number one, on the horizon.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Beastmaster had a perfect release from VS. Any word on Beastmaster II? Been hoping for that one.

Yes, it was more a warning that people should pick it up before the rights lapse.

[MifuneFan]

Blaxploitation Classics now up at SF. All films will have Dolby Vision / HDR. Nearly every film has a legacy commentary track, and there's a brand new documentary included (albeit part one, with further parts in the future set(s)).

https://shoutfactory.com/products/bl...classics-vol-1

Bonus Features for UHD/Blu-ray

DISC ONE: ACROSS 110TH STREET (1972 - 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

DISC TWO: ACROSS 110TH STREET (1972 - BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• NEW It's Where The Action Is The Blaxploitation Films Of A.I.P., Part One – An In-Depth Documentary Featuring New And Archival Interviews With Film Critic And Author Odie Henderson, Film Producer and Son Of AIP Film Producer Samuel Z. Arkoff - Lou Arkoff, Afrocentric Film Scholar Dr. Michelle B. Taylor, Author And Film Historian Chris Poggiali, Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson, “Coffy” Director Jack Hill, And Post-Production Supervisor at AIP James L. Honore
• Trailer

DISC THREE: BLACK CAESAR (1973 - 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen

DISC FOUR: BLACK CAESAR (1973 - BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen
• Trailer

DISC FIVE: HELL UP IN HARLEM (1973 - 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen

DISC SIX: HELL UP IN HARLEM (1973 - BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Larry Cohen
• Trailer

DISC SEVEN: COFFY (1973 - 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Jack Hill

DISC EIGHT: COFFY (1973 - BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Interview With Director Jack Hill
• Interview With Actor Pam Grier
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Jack Hill
• Trailer

DISC NINE: SHEBA, BABY (1975 - 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Screenwriter David Sheldon

DISC TEN: SHEBA, BABY (1975 - BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Interview With Screenwriter David Sheldon
• Audio Commentary With Screenwriter David Sheldon
• Trailer

DISC ELEVEN: TRUCK TURNER (1974 - 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Director Jonathan Kaplan

DISC TWELVE: TRUCK TURNER (1974 - BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan/Restoration From The Original Camera Negative
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• Audio Commentary With Director Jonathan Kaplan
• Trailer

[Cheddar Goblin]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I believe Foxy Brown received a 4K restoration some time ago. I would think that's the kind of title likely to be on Volume 1, which makes me wonder if Criterion has it.

I think if they if they put them both Foxy Brown and Coffy in volume one a lot of people would check out after that. Splitting them up forces more casual fans to get more than one set.

[Bradsdadg]

Fade to Black has my attention. Will wait to hear how it looks compared to the blu. It's a great film though

[javy]

Scent of a Woman is a nice announcement.

[Resident Evil Labs]

Fade To Black is a great underrated movie

[DukeTogo84]

If I didn't have most of those films in the Blaxploitation set, I'd pick that up in a heartbeat, but pretty content with the ones I already have. Truck Turner and Across 110TH Street are fantastic.

[DukeTogo84]

Well knew there were no HK films coming this month, but really hoping we get those Jet Li films in June.

[Resident Evil Labs]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Well knew there were no HK films coming this month, but really hoping we get those Jet Li films in June.

I would love a Black Mask/Black Mask 2 4k set. Fun goofy superhero fun

[dwk]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Blaxploitation Classics now up at SF. All films will have Dolby Vision / HDR. Nearly every film has a legacy commentary track, and there's a brand new documentary included (albeit part one, with further parts in the future set(s)).

• It's Where The Action Is The Blaxploitation Films Of A.I.P., Part One

Pretty much confirms that Vol.2 will also be made up of AIP titles licensed from MGM.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Resident Evil Labs

I would love a Black Mask/Black Mask 2 4k set. Fun goofy superhero fun

Black Mask is with Eureka in the US which they released in April of last year I believe. Not sure if you have that one.

[CountYorgaRules]

Originally Posted by dwk

Pretty much confirms that Vol.2 will also be made up of AIP titles licensed from MGM.

It would be nice to finally get SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF in an HD format.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by CountYorgaRules

It would be nice to finally get SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF in an HD format.

If that's in the second set, I'll buy that in two seconds flat even if all the other films are ones I already own.

[Wtdk]

I’d love for Shout to get an agreement to do the Hammer films they released in 4K (and license it for the last Hammer Frankenstein film “Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell” using the longer cut and better source from the UK. Some of these won’t have a huge upgrade because of the way the films were shot and the film stock, etc. but some would definitely benefit. Would love also to see some of the AIP films (though it appears they lost the license for many of these to Kino).

[Thomas Veil]

A missed opportunity for Shout on the Blaxploitation set. That artwork on a poster isn't exactly a great selling point to buy directly; they should have had a package with a Pam Grier doll (like the Tom Atkins one) or a pimp hat with a feather in it.

[NeonStreetMelt]

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Fade to Black has my attention. Will wait to hear how it looks compared to the blu. It's a great film though

The VS release was a 4k scan and restoration and if they couldn't get the original negative I don't expect Shout to have either. Minimal uptick in PQ at best, and VS did great art and extras, I see no need to buy this.

Originally Posted by critterdvd

Was not expecting Shout! To take this from vinegar syndrome!

Films aren't "taken", rights lapse and new contracts can be signed. However 4k rights are separate from blu ray rights and VS continues to sell Fade To Black and it has yet to be moved to the going OOP section.

[dylrichard02]

I hope they do Dead Again since they're able to do What Lies Beneath. Both got their BD releases thrown together pretty cheaply by Paramount around the same time.

In for Fade to Black also, never got around to the VS Blu, but have been tempted many times by it.