Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[iap738]

Originally Posted by bgart13

the two kolchak tv movies would be awesome to have on bd!

Indeed they would! I'm still kicking myself for losing my DVD double feature, which has since gone out of print.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by kong73

Friday announcement ?

It seems you missed it, so here it is:
** EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT**

For the next couple of months on Fridays we'll reveal a title planned for a future release which is part of a new licensing deal we struck. The first out of the crate are...TERRORVISION (1986) and THE NEST (1988)

The highly-requested TERRORVISION has never been on DVD format before and THE NEST has never been released in a widescreen presentation. That will all change soon. :-)

Check back with us next Fri for another release scoop. And keep checking back with us regularly for more release specific details on TV and THE NEST.

[kong73]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

It seems you missed it, so here it is:
** EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT**

For the next couple of months on Fridays we'll reveal a title planned for a future release which is part of a new licensing deal we struck. The first out of the crate are...TERRORVISION (1986) and THE NEST (1988)

The highly-requested TERRORVISION has never been on DVD format before and THE NEST has never been released in a widescreen presentation. That will all change soon. :-)

Check back with us next Fri for another release scoop. And keep checking back with us regularly for more release specific details on TV and THE NEST.

I did miss that.

[Brett C]

Originally Posted by iap738

Indeed they would! I'm still kicking myself for losing my DVD double feature, which has since gone out of print.

I still have both the Anchor Bay and MGM DVDs of these films.
A BD release would be awesome! The Night Stalker is one of my personal favorites.

[cmac]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Cliff, sorry to sound like a broken record, but I need to know if the United Artists DePatie-Freleng cartoons (Tijuana Toads, Blue Racer, etc.) are also part of the deal.

Nope

[Nailwraps]

Darn! And I was hoping to finally see Tijuajna Toads on DVD.

[beckmen]

Ooh, TerrorVision is on Netflix. I might have to check that out, now. It's been languishing in my queue for a few months now...

[mcfddj74]

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJGo2rvfSuA

[mcfddj74]

My wish list :


Streets of Fire


With original poster art on the cover

That's it, I'm done. Thank you shout factory

[Drewza89]

Terrorvision! That's one of the most surreal movies ever. And it has Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite as the douchebag punk-rock boyfriend. Never thought I'd see this one on blu-ray.

MIRACLE MILE is at the top of my wishlist. The DVD looks like crap and it's P&S/Fullscreen.

[*PREACHER*]

Originally Posted by beckmen

Ooh, TerrorVision is on Netflix. I might have to check that out, now. It's been languishing in my queue for a few months now...

Thanks for that!

The Video Dead is also on Netflix!

[GoCubsGo]

Originally Posted by zbinks

The various DVD releases that are available for Trancers would indicate that it's part of the Full Moon catalog, not MGM.

http://www.amazon.com/Trancers-Definitive-Collection-VARIOUS/dp/B000K6L9CM/ref=sr_1_5?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1347690111&sr=1-5&keywords=trancers

http://www.amazon.com/Trancers-Classic-Trilogy-Tim-Thomerson/dp/B003YCL0Y6/ref=sr_1_3?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1347690111&sr=1-3&keywords=trancers

http://www.amazon.com/Trancers-Ultimate-Collection-Tim-Thomerson/dp/B005B0QYTU/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1347690111&sr=1-1&keywords=trancers

I'm aware of those, but each one simply ports over an old laser-disc transfer. And of the new Full Moon line of Blu-Rays, only the sequels from Trancers (Full Moon productions) are in the works. I know Wiki isn't a rock solid source, but as far as who owns the original film masters/negatives to most of the Empire catalog, it is MGM.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_...ional_Pictures

Also from looking at that list it appears that TerrorVision (I hadn't heard of it) is in fact an Empire Pictures title so perhaps the chances of finally getting a good widescreen (and HD!) transfer of Trancers are decent.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo

I'm aware of those, but each one simply ports over an old laser-disc transfer. And of the new Full Moon line of Blu-Rays, only the sequels from Trancers (Full Moon productions) are in the works. I know Wiki isn't a rock solid source, but as far as who owns the original film masters/negatives to most of the Empire catalog, it is MGM.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_...ional_Pictures

Also from looking at that list it appears that TerrorVision (I hadn't heard of it) is in fact an Empire Pictures title so perhaps the chances of finally getting a good widescreen (and HD!) transfer of Trancers are decent.

Laserdisc transfer or not, those releases probably wouldn't exist if MGM is the rights holder to the film. MGM does hold most of the Empire Pictures library, but there are exceptions such as Creepozoids (Lakeshore Entertainment), Eliminators (apparently 20th Century Fox) and Re-Animator (appears to be owned independently by Re-Animator, Inc.).

[Frightener22]

The Empire Pictures catalog have a very interesting selection. Is "Ghost Town" and "Cellar Dweller" or still wrapped up with Charles Band?

Edit: Well, according to Wikipedia (obviously not the go to place for accurate information):

"To this day, the film has never been released on a region 1 DVD and as of February 26, 2010, MGM has no current plans to release the film onto DVD".

If that's the case, I can see Scream Factory rolling this title out in one of their DVD double or triple bills. Of course, it'd be ideal to see it hit Blu-ray... I mean c'mon the director of "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood" and the writer / creator of "Child's Play". How can you go wrong?

[Nailwraps]

Cliff, another non-horror request I have is The Adventures of The American Rabbit. I'm not a fan of this film but a friend of mine on Facebook is and I think it would make him happy if made a new edition with a remastered widescreen transfer. Is there any animated films included in the MGM deal?

[gpn]

As long as we're all making MGM requests , here are mine...

At the Earth's Core
Black Sabbath
Blood on Satan's Claw
Burn Witch Burn
Countess Dracula
Crimson Cult
Dr. Phibes movies
The Ghoul
Kolchak movies
Land that Time Forgot
Life Force
Planet of the Vampires
Quatermass Xperiment
Vampire Lovers
Witchfinder General

[cmac]

I thank you for all the requests but the titles have already been picked.

[HorrorBlu]

Is it Friday yet?

Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

Thanks for that!

The Video Dead is also on Netflix!

So is Blood Games, another underrated gem that MGM owns.

[Adcatalano]

Just finished TerrorVision. Never heard of it before yesterday. It was.. Something else. Frankenhooker meets Night of the Comet type vibe. Enjoyable for a fun cheesy and wacky time, but not sure if id buy. Def not at $19.99. Would probably grab for $9.99

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by cmac

I thank you for all the requests but the titles have already been picked.

Really looking forward to see what each Friday holds for us, Cliff! It's been said time and time again but we really appreciate your hard work and dedication to giving these films the treatment we've all desired. Have you already selected next Friday's announcement? Will we be hearing about more than one film again? Thanks in advance!