When are MGM going to start releasing catalogue titles again! - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

Mr Kite · 11-16-2014, 10:01 PM

Wow little or no interest in this, and we call our selves film fans?

Markgway · 11-16-2014, 10:46 PM

There was a thread about The Alamo's deterioration posted some months back. I'm guessing that's why there's little new outrage. It's always sad when studios don't care and films are just left to rot and die.

That said, I figured John Wayne was still very popular and would justify the cost of a full restoration. Obviously, MGM disagree.

recS-12 · 11-16-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray neo

for mgm, i would like to see the following titles released. I don't care who releases them, just somebody.

needful things
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107665/?ref_=nv_sr_1

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UseY0ur1llusi0n · 11-17-2014, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

Wow little or no interest in this, and we call our selves film fans?

It's old news. The Alamo is dead. The stickied thread over at HTF has come to a hault as well. There is nothing we can do now. Robert Harris tried, and MGM refused. End of story.

RIP. A damn shame.

Brian81 · 11-17-2014, 03:31 PM

So what are the best versions available on home video for The Alamo? Since it looks like it won't be restored...

I notice that there's a placeholder for a release on this site, but it's empty.

So the original negs are trash...would MGM ever release this on BD using secondary elements?

I understand from a film preservation standpoint (what you guys are referring to), this film is apparently fukked.

Mr Kite · 11-17-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian81

So what are the best versions available on home video for The Alamo? Since it looks like it won't be restored...

I notice that there's a placeholder for a release on this site, but it's empty.

So the original negs are trash...would MGM ever release this on BD using secondary elements?

I understand from a film preservation standpoint (what you guys are referring to), this film is apparently fukked.

The original elements are still workable a believe, but for how much longer nobody knows.

Mr Kite · 11-17-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by UseY0ur1llusi0n

It's old news. The Alamo is dead. The stickied thread over at HTF has come to a hault as well. There is nothing we can do now. Robert Harris tried, and MGM refused. End of story.

RIP. A damn shame.

Very defeatist attitude if you don't mind me saying.

Oscar Rothman · 11-17-2014, 03:37 PM

A plenty of MGM catalogue is being released through various labels. I don't get the complaints

I'm more worried about the studios such as Warner

Dragun · 11-17-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

Because it could make them look bad to have outside forces come in. At least that's what they think according to Robert Harris.. Kind of like thinking they look weak

It's a shame that they're blocking the efforts of willing outsiders to restore the film out of corporate political interests. They'd rather let the film rot than to risk looking bad by letting outsiders handle it. If MGM did whatever they could to get the film restored, ultimately they'd have a good reputation.

CinemaScope · 11-17-2014, 03:45 PM

I hope The Vikings 1958 will get a release next year. Twilight Time or MGM themselves, I hope not Kino, because then it'll be region A locked. I think the really trashed bits of The Alamo are the scenes for the original roadshow version that were cut out, & that I've never seen as I saw the film on general release, & to be honest, I'm not that bothered about them. I hope something happens on this great movie next year.

Musicguy · 11-17-2014, 03:50 PM

When ever some one posts they are not interested in some thing fans of a film are interested in should really not comment on these threads. It's insulting to the film's fans and the thread - plus if you're not interested why are you reading them to begin with???

timcat4843 · 11-17-2014, 04:42 PM

Still waiting impatiently for you, MGM, to release one of my favorite gangster films.

The_Big_Viking · 11-17-2014, 05:39 PM

I'm waiting on a release of Mississippi Burning. I don't know why there hasn't been a release yet

Sodslaw · 11-22-2014, 08:27 PM

Saying this makes me feel old but The Sure Thing will be 30 years old next year,this needs to be out already

Guydowood · 11-22-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodslaw

Saying this makes me feel old but The Sure Thing will be 30 years old next year,this needs to be out already

well, when we measure the anniversary's of our favorite movies from when they got released. I feel the age as well my friend.....

theater dreamer · 02-06-2015, 10:09 PM

Add me to the list of people who would love to buy some of the Blu Ray movies that MGM have not yet released.

Hey MGM execs, I know you guys check these boards. I've got $50 in my pocket for a Blu Ray copy of Eight Men Out. Make it happen, please.

captveg · 02-06-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Add me to the list of people who would love to buy some of the Blu Ray movies that MGM have not yet released.

Hey MGM execs, I know you guys check these boards. I've got $50 in my pocket for a Blu Ray copy of Eight Men Out. Make it happen, please.

At this point, between all the companies sub-licensing from them (Kino, Olive, Twilight Time, Shout Factory, Criterion) it's really a matter of when rather than if, IMO.

theater dreamer · 02-20-2015, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by captveg

At this point, between all the companies sub-licensing from them (Kino, Olive, Twilight Time, Shout Factory, Criterion) it's really a matter of when rather than if, IMO.

Interesting. I must admit, I know very little about Blu Ray distribution, it seems. I've seen a few company names listed. I didn't know there were that many. I guess I just need to be patient.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-20-2015, 12:50 PM

Lots of MGM titles have been announced recently.... just not by MGM.

Blu MacReady · 02-20-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Lots of MGM titles have been announced recently.... just not by MGM.

Yeah I think Kino have a few due soonish, one off my wish list 52 pick up.

02-06-2015, 10:09 PM	#116
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2403 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Sign me up... Add me to the list of people who would love to buy some of the Blu Ray movies that MGM have not yet released. Hey MGM execs, I know you guys check these boards. I've got $50 in my pocket for a Blu Ray copy of Eight Men Out. Make it happen, please.

11-16-2014, 10:01 PM	#101
Mr Kite Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:367 Trading Score:5	Wow little or no interest in this, and we call our selves film fans?

11-16-2014, 10:46 PM	#102
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	There was a thread about The Alamo's deterioration posted some months back. I'm guessing that's why there's little new outrage. It's always sad when studios don't care and films are just left to rot and die. That said, I figured John Wayne was still very popular and would justify the cost of a full restoration. Obviously, MGM disagree.

11-17-2014, 03:31 PM	#105
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	So what are the best versions available on home video for The Alamo? Since it looks like it won't be restored... I notice that there's a placeholder for a release on this site, but it's empty. So the original negs are trash...would MGM ever release this on BD using secondary elements? I understand from a film preservation standpoint (what you guys are referring to), this film is apparently fukked.

11-17-2014, 03:37 PM	#108
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	A plenty of MGM catalogue is being released through various labels. I don't get the complaints I'm more worried about the studios such as Warner

11-17-2014, 03:45 PM	#110
CinemaScope Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2011 Location:London	I hope The Vikings 1958 will get a release next year. Twilight Time or MGM themselves, I hope not Kino, because then it'll be region A locked. I think the really trashed bits of The Alamo are the scenes for the original roadshow version that were cut out, & that I've never seen as I saw the film on general release, & to be honest, I'm not that bothered about them. I hope something happens on this great movie next year.

11-17-2014, 03:50 PM	#111
Musicguy Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:640 DVD collection:148	When ever some one posts they are not interested in some thing fans of a film are interested in should really not comment on these threads. It's insulting to the film's fans and the thread - plus if you're not interested why are you reading them to begin with???

11-17-2014, 04:42 PM	#112
timcat4843 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Location:Youngstown, Ohio 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:635 Blu-ray reviews:6	Still waiting impatiently for you, MGM, to release one of my favorite gangster films.

11-17-2014, 05:39 PM	#113
The_Big_Viking Active Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:MN,USA 4K collection:185 Blu-ray collection:1791 DVD collection:291 Trading Score:5	I'm waiting on a release of Mississippi Burning. I don't know why there hasn't been a release yet

11-22-2014, 08:27 PM	#114
Sodslaw Special Member Member since:Jun 2012	Saying this makes me feel old but The Sure Thing will be 30 years old next year,this needs to be out already

02-20-2015, 12:50 PM	#119
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Lots of MGM titles have been announced recently.... just not by MGM.

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