Black Dynamite (2/16) - Another amazing Sony title gets the distribution Shaft - Blu-ray Forum

Arsenio · 02-15-2010, 10:58 PM

Remember last month when Moon came out and nobody could find it in-store anywhere? Most Best Buys only got 2 copies, if they got any at all, and you couldn't find it at Target or Wal-Mart either. Basically Amazon was your only option.

Well tomorrow Black Dynamite comes out - hands down one of the most hilarious movies of 2009. It got a very limited theatrical release from Sony, much like Moon, despite overwhelming critical praise and very positive feedback from audiences.

Except this time Best Buy won't even be carrying the title at all. Nor will Target or Wal-Mart. You may have luck at Barnes and Noble or Fry's, but 90% of people will have to buy this movie from Amazon if they want to own it.

What gives, Sony? Why are you denying the general public some of your amazing lesser-known titles?

Black Dynamite Blu-ray Review

tylerdurden10 · 02-15-2010, 11:08 PM

well at least Amazon will have it, I'm sure they will have a good price on it. I haven't seen it yet but I've been looking forward to it for quite some time now

csdot · 02-15-2010, 11:13 PM

one of the funniest movies ive seen in YEARS. already have it ordered, one movie i dont mind paying a little extra for day one. i had to have it asap

Clark Kent · 02-15-2010, 11:18 PM

Retail stores are shrinking stocks of niche titles for basically all forms of media. Visit your local Best Buy or Walmart, and check out the limited breadth of cds and dvds they carry. Any titles below a certain threshold in sales potential are being completely ignored by the major retailers. The situation is only going to get worse as physical media declines in popularity. Amazon is the solution to the problem.

Arsenio · 02-15-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Retail stores are shrinking stocks of niche titles for basically all forms of media.

Best Buy will be carrying all the new releases from the Criterion Collection and Studio Canal Collection tomorrow. You're trying to tell me that Black Dynamite, a release from a major studio (Sony), is more of a niche title than Hunger, Revanche, Lola Montes, Ran, The Ladykillers, and Contempt?

Best Buy is also getting Coco Before Chanel, which is another very limited release title from Sony.

Arsenio · 02-15-2010, 11:25 PM

I stand corrected, I just checked Bestbuy.com and it says they won't be getting Coco Before Chanel, even though it said they would last week.

jacobsever · 02-17-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arsenio

Best Buy will be carrying all the new releases from the Criterion Collection and Studio Canal Collection tomorrow. You're trying to tell me that Black Dynamite, a release from a major studio (Sony), is more of a niche title than Hunger, Revanche, Lola Montes, Ran, The Ladykillers, and Contempt?

Best Buy is also getting Coco Before Chanel, which is another very limited release title from Sony.

Actually, my Best Buy didn't have any of the new Criterin blu's.

Lopan · 02-15-2010, 11:17 PM

I will Netflix this before deciding on purchase.

Lepidopterous · 02-15-2010, 11:18 PM

I almost canceled my AMZ preorder to use RZ certificates on this. It already shipped today so I couldn't cancel anymore but now I'm glad I didn't. Thanks for the heads up... no wonder it wasn't in the BB weekly ad.

nathanp · 02-16-2010, 02:58 AM

I'll have my copy from Amazon by Friday, I'm really looking forward to seeing it, looks cool.

Minimejer05 · 02-16-2010, 03:17 AM

Such an awesome movie. Can't believe its getting denied a spot on the shelf.

Koda · 02-16-2010, 03:56 AM

I keep hearing great things about this... contemplating a blind buy, but I don't know. I'm right on the fence.

YodasFootPowder · 02-16-2010, 08:15 AM

From all the word of mouth and reviews I went ahead and ordered this a little while ago. It'll be here on Thursday. I'm pretty psyched!

ascendedcobra · 02-16-2010, 12:13 PM

I just saw this at walmarts tonight. I was going to get it but it was $25 so I will wait. Walmarts has really been pushing bluray lately. There were a few 8,10 and combo blus. I even picked up close encounters for $15.

TokyoLee · 02-17-2010, 02:03 AM

I been wondering about this film,I think ill rent and not blind buy just in case

amarster · 02-28-2010, 08:58 PM

I've seen it mentioned in other threads and heard from my brother about Black Dynamite.
I have yet to see a thread soley about this film so I thought to start one.
This movie is absolutely awesome and I feel it is soon to be considered a cult classic.
Your thoughts? If you haven't seen it yet go rent it or just blind buy it like I did, you won't regret it!

amarster · 02-28-2010, 09:06 PM

oh, i searched for it but didn't find it

DetroitSportsFan · 02-28-2010, 09:17 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...ion-shaft.html

amarster · 02-28-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...ion-shaft.html

yup, and I couldn't have put it better than that

I'm glad Sony picked it up during development, awesome blu-ray too

Sponge-worthy · 03-20-2010, 09:41 AM

"Stick with me baby...and I'll have you farting through silk."

02-15-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
Arsenio Banned Member since:Feb 2010	Black Dynamite (2/16) - Another amazing Sony title gets the distribution Shaft Remember last month when Moon came out and nobody could find it in-store anywhere? Most Best Buys only got 2 copies, if they got any at all, and you couldn't find it at Target or Wal-Mart either. Basically Amazon was your only option. Well tomorrow Black Dynamite comes out - hands down one of the most hilarious movies of 2009. It got a very limited theatrical release from Sony, much like Moon, despite overwhelming critical praise and very positive feedback from audiences. Except this time Best Buy won't even be carrying the title at all. Nor will Target or Wal-Mart. You may have luck at Barnes and Noble or Fry's, but 90% of people will have to buy this movie from Amazon if they want to own it. What gives, Sony? Why are you denying the general public some of your amazing lesser-known titles? Black Dynamite Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 02-16-2010 at 02:07 PM.

02-28-2010, 08:58 PM	#16
amarster Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:704 Blu-ray reviews:1	Black Dynamite - A must seen film! I've seen it mentioned in other threads and heard from my brother about Black Dynamite. I have yet to see a thread soley about this film so I thought to start one. This movie is absolutely awesome and I feel it is soon to be considered a cult classic. Your thoughts? If you haven't seen it yet go rent it or just blind buy it like I did, you won't regret it! Last edited by amarster; 02-28-2010 at 09:03 PM.

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Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Retail stores are shrinking stocks of niche titles for basically all forms of media. Visit your local Best Buy or Walmart, and check out the limited breadth of cds and dvds they carry. Any titles below a certain threshold in sales potential are being completely ignored by the major retailers. The situation is only going to get worse as physical media declines in popularity. Amazon is the solution to the problem.

02-15-2010, 11:25 PM	#6
Arsenio Banned Member since:Feb 2010	I stand corrected, I just checked Bestbuy.com and it says they won't be getting Coco Before Chanel, even though it said they would last week.

02-15-2010, 11:17 PM	#8
Lopan Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Planet Earth Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:694 DVD collection:22 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I will Netflix this before deciding on purchase.

02-15-2010, 11:18 PM	#9
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	I almost canceled my AMZ preorder to use RZ certificates on this. It already shipped today so I couldn't cancel anymore but now I'm glad I didn't. Thanks for the heads up... no wonder it wasn't in the BB weekly ad.

02-16-2010, 02:58 AM	#10
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	I'll have my copy from Amazon by Friday, I'm really looking forward to seeing it, looks cool.

02-16-2010, 03:17 AM	#11
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Such an awesome movie. Can't believe its getting denied a spot on the shelf.

02-16-2010, 03:56 AM	#12
Koda Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:314 Blu-ray collection:1508 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:44	I keep hearing great things about this... contemplating a blind buy, but I don't know. I'm right on the fence.

02-16-2010, 08:15 AM	#13
YodasFootPowder Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:154 Blu-ray collection:565 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:3	From all the word of mouth and reviews I went ahead and ordered this a little while ago. It'll be here on Thursday. I'm pretty psyched!

02-16-2010, 12:13 PM	#14
ascendedcobra Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:teh desert Blu-ray collection:146 Blu-ray reviews:12	I just saw this at walmarts tonight. I was going to get it but it was $25 so I will wait. Walmarts has really been pushing bluray lately. There were a few 8,10 and combo blus. I even picked up close encounters for $15.

02-17-2010, 02:03 AM	#15
TokyoLee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:141 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	I been wondering about this film,I think ill rent and not blind buy just in case

02-28-2010, 09:06 PM	#17
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03-20-2010, 09:41 AM	#20
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