Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 54 - Blu-ray Forum

Seymour · 09-13-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Another possibility is the Vestron catalog. Movies like CHOPPING MALL fit Scream Factory criteria quite well (70's and 80's) - there's a lot of untapped stuff in that library. Something was said last year about Lionsgate's rights to some of those titles expiring "soon", so...

Just in the last few months, LG released an '8 movie pack' titled Horror Collection on dvd. The titles included are Chopping Mall, Slaughter High, The Unholy, Waxwork, etc. This would seem to indicate that LG still holds the rights.

AKORIS · 09-13-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostwhowalks

Oh god yes!

The Corman/Poe films are a must for blu-ray! Please make it happen!

those would be towards the top of my want list!!

Nailwraps · 09-13-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachguy

I don't know who owns Sleepaway Camp 1 or if MGM owns that too now?

Universal owns Sleepaway Camp and MGM also has the rights to the 3rd one.

Member-222782 · 09-13-2012, 02:39 PM

I agree that it "seems to indicate they still have the rights". But that release also smacks of a last-ditch attempt to squeeze a little more cash out of a group of titles they may be losing the rights to. We'll find out on Friday

Nailwraps · 09-13-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Drinkinstein

Not that I understand why you want a DVD version so bad when the blu-ray is so great but you can always buy the Canadian release from alliance. It's the same as lionsgates except it comes with a DVD version and a gorgeous slipcover, not a lick of French anywhere on the packaging and it's dirt cheap!

No, I meant a 2-Disc DVD version of the 25th AE. It's because that awesome release is on Blu but not on DVD and would be enough to throw away all my other EDII DVD releases (less you're a completist). I have the US Blu-ray but think it's unfair that a DVD version of it wasn't released (the Lionsgate DVD was only a port of the BOTD edition).

Frightener22 · 09-13-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fanboyz

Matinee

I wish... I actually asked Shout Factory if they had plans for Blu-ray editions in the works for "Matinee", "The 'burbs" and "The Wizard" since there all Universal titles. Unfortunately, they told me that none of them were in the works. All those films are up Shout's alley and they would do them justice on Blu-ray.

cmac · 09-13-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaiShuryou

I don't know who owns the rights in the US (it's Universal in the UK), but it would be awesome if 'Candyman' would be part of the 2013 line.

BTW, finally got my H2 & H3 copies and I'm so in love with them.
Thank you so much Cliff, can't wait for Terror Train and Funhouse.

Any idea when we might hear the first Phantasm 2 news?

Sony has the rights to the first film. MGM has the second film, I believe.

You're welcome... glad you like them.

It will be awhile before news on PHANTASM II will be released.

HorrorBlu · 09-13-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

Kinds wish Lionsgate would get off their ass and release the Ginger Snaps trilogy. Best werewolf movie in since the '80s ended.

This would be great! The first film never even received a widescreen release in the US. Which is a shame, because there is a stacked Canadian DVD out there, so there are extra features / deleted scenes available.

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Originally Posted by cine74

Another possibility is the Vestron catalog. Movies like CHOPPING MALL fit Scream Factory criteria quite well (70's and 80's) - there's a lot of untapped stuff in that library. Something was said last year about Lionsgate's rights to some of those titles expiring "soon", so...

This would be amazing as well! Chopping Mall is one of my favorites. Another one that has never received a widescreen release. It would go well with their Corman library too.

BluPat · 09-13-2012, 05:31 PM

I would love to get a Blu-ray release of 'Killer Fish' (1979) starring Lee Majors and Karen Black. I have no idea who owns that now.

Frightener22 · 09-13-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac

Sony has the rights to the first film. MGM has the second film, I believe.

You're welcome... glad you like them.

It will be awhile before news on PHANTASM II will be released.

Yup, MGM does in fact have the second one. Artisan previously released the third one. Not sure if they still own it though.

The more time we don't hear about "Phantasm II" just tells us your cooking up something very special for this one. Can't wait to see what you guys officially do with the flick. Cliff, how pleased do you think most fans will be with tomorrow's announcement? Can't wait to hear about it!

returnofthemack · 09-13-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by abintra

Not to speak for Fanboyz but TT did mention it on their FB page I believe.

Re: the licensing deal. And apologies for not knowing if or how many times this has already been discussed. Was it mentioned that it is mostly for horror type titles or might include a wider variety?

I wasn't sure if this thread has combined any discussion, if it included non-horror titles or not, since Shout! has also recently released other licensed titles, or if the discussion taking place in the Scream Factory thread meant it includes all or mostly horror/thriller type titles only.

i hope TT isnt getting christine. 35 dollars is way too much for a blu ray. i would much rather get a bunch of extras and pay 10-15 dollars less for my favorite killer car movie.

Seymour · 09-13-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachguy

MGM owns Sleepaway Camp 2 now! At least that's what the Comcast On-Demand HD Print said that I rented.

So, this is an easy release now that it already exists in HD. Consider that.

I don't know who owns Sleepaway Camp 1 or if MGM owns that too now?

So, I'll put in a vote for the Sleepaway Camp trilogy. I would settle for part 2 as it's my favorite on by far... Part 3 is very weak and sleaze city. I might buy part 1 and would definitely buy part 2 on release day.

I was actually checking out MGM's official website, and they show Sleepaway Camp 2 and 3 as titles in their horror section. There's some others that are pretty interesting, as well--Creature (1985), Night of the Demons (1988), Witchboard (1987). The site also shows Phantasm (1979), which is really strange. Maybe they have VOD rights, or something...

lcummins · 09-13-2012, 06:05 PM

One movie I'd like to see someone, anyone, release is Tarantula (1955). Universal finally released it in their Vault Series, but it is a DVD-R and I just can't bring myself to purchase it. I remember watching this back in the 60's and it scared me big time as a kid! I think it may be one of the reasons I have a slight phobia about spiders!

Arlington · 09-13-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour

I was actually checking out MGM's official website, and they show Sleepaway Camp 2 and 3 as titles in their horror section. There's some others that are pretty interesting, as well--Creature (1985), Night of the Demons (1988), Witchboard (1987). The site also shows Phantasm (1979), which is really strange. Maybe they have VOD rights, or something...

"Creature" will hopefully see the light of day before too long...

http://dvdnewsflash.wordpress.com/

(scroll down a tad)

Disallowed · 09-13-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour

The site also shows Phantasm (1979), which is really strange.

Not really. Phantasm was part of the Avco Embassy library. I nearly bought the MGM DVD before Anchor Bay announced their own release.

They also had Phantasm IV for a while.

I'm just gonna guess the new licensing deal has something to do with Lionsgate and not MGM.

Ill_Be_Back · 09-13-2012, 06:52 PM

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Check in with us tomorrow where we'll actually announce TWO titles that are a part of our new deal.

The only hints we'll give: Both are from the 80s. One has been released before (but not before in widescreen) and the other has never been out on DVD before.

Scream factory announcement... Maybe the one not in widescreen could be Fright night Part II? Just a guess?

jaws3dfan · 09-13-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BluPat

I would love to get a Blu-ray release of 'Killer Fish' (1979) starring Lee Majors and Karen Black. I have no idea who owns that now.

I second that and will also add THE LAST CHASE starring Lee Majors

Seymour · 09-13-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Disallowed

I'm just gonna guess the new licensing deal has something to do with Lionsgate and not MGM.

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

Scream factory announcement... Maybe the one not in widescreen could be Fright night Part II? Just a guess?

Holy shit, maybe it is Lionsgate. The part about the one title only receiving a full screen dvd really throws a wrench in my MGM guess--since I can only think of one horror title from the '80s that MGM released as a full screen dvd (I, Madman). But LG has put out a boatload of full screen dvds!

therock666 · 09-13-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

Scream factory announcement... Maybe the one not in widescreen could be Fright night Part II? Just a guess?

hope so but i doubt it i think i read somewhere they didnt know who has the rights to the film???

jaws3dfan · 09-13-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by therock666

hope so but i doubt it i think i read somewhere they didnt know who has the rights to the film???

The best way to figure out who owns the rights to a film is to release it on DVD or BluRay and wait for the letter from a lawyer. Works everytime

09-13-2012, 02:39 PM	#1064
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I agree that it "seems to indicate they still have the rights". But that release also smacks of a last-ditch attempt to squeeze a little more cash out of a group of titles they may be losing the rights to. We'll find out on Friday

09-13-2012, 05:31 PM	#1069
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	I would love to get a Blu-ray release of 'Killer Fish' (1979) starring Lee Majors and Karen Black. I have no idea who owns that now.

09-13-2012, 06:05 PM	#1073
lcummins Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:KY 4K collection:446 Blu-ray collection:5314 DVD collection:1529 iTunes collection:119 Prime collection:10 Trading Score:32	One movie I'd like to see someone, anyone, release is Tarantula (1955). Universal finally released it in their Vault Series, but it is a DVD-R and I just can't bring myself to purchase it. I remember watching this back in the 60's and it scared me big time as a kid! I think it may be one of the reasons I have a slight phobia about spiders!

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