The 'Burbs (1989) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

steve_dave · 04-25-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bmore007

Sweet! Was not expecting this one to make it to Blu.

It was released in the UK by Arrow and has been released by Universal in the UK, Australia, & Germany since 2014.

Starman22 · 04-26-2016, 12:30 AM

The 'Burbs is coming to Blu?

No idea coming to Blu and One day for me.

Jhouston · 04-26-2016, 12:48 AM

Finally! I still think, pound for pound, this is the greatest movie ever! My friends, family and I have must of watched this over 600 times since it was released.

martydmc12 · 04-26-2016, 12:50 AM

So is this strictly a Best Buy USA exclusive, or will it also be available at Best Buy in Canada?

StingingVelvet · 04-26-2016, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

It was released in the UK by Arrow and has been released by Universal in the UK, Australia, & Germany since 2014.

They're all region-locked to my knowledge. The Arrow definitely is. Only an extremely small number of US buyers are region-free. In short: stooooooop.

cooney · 04-26-2016, 02:38 AM

I'm obsessed with this movie. I had a very thorough 'Burbs website in the late 90s. I tracked down as much material on and collectables from the movie as I could. The Arrow release sealed the deal on me buying a region-free player. That version is a goldmine - particularly the workprint. While I don't have high expectations for this new one, I'm glad it's finally getting a US release and will keep an eye on it for any unique features - as unlikely as that is.

I realize it was a long time ago, DVD was in a long-gone golden age, and Universal has a poor catalog title track record, but the original DVD included one of the alternate endings despite the disc specs not originally including it and the screenshot of the disc menu on the back likewise excluded it. Not counting on it, but that gives me a little hope.

Plus there is still some content that hasn't been released. There's a deleted scene with a mailman that was featured in a press photo. That scene appears to be from the workprint version of the scene where Rumsfield breaks into Walter's house. I had the chance to ask Dante about it once and I think he said the actor was a comedian. There are additional variations on the ending. And there's a clip of outtakes on YouTube. I read that Arrow approached Universal about it but was denied. Maybe the fact that Arrow asked for it highlighted the fact that it exists to Universal?

Watching this clip really makes me wish more outtakes would surface. It's fascinating to watch the this from a behind-the-scenes perspective and to see the dynamics between the actors.

Well, talking about this movie means I'm probably gonna have to watch it tonight.

Sketchkid · 04-26-2016, 04:25 AM

Fantastic news! One of the best Sunday afternoon movies imo... and my God, Carrie Fisher in this movie... honestly it beats out ROTJ for me...

Nick Graham · 04-27-2016, 02:12 AM

I foresee a Shout Factory Collector's Edition in the future. May have to wait until SDCC to know if it's coming this year, though.

Nailwraps · 04-27-2016, 02:29 AM

If there will be a CE from Shout!, I say it will come out next year. It's a way of sort of being fair to Universal to release theirs first.

steve_dave · 04-27-2016, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Graham

I foresee a Shout Factory Collector's Edition in the future. May have to wait until SDCC to know if it's coming this year, though.

But if it is a Best Buy exclusive then Shout/Scream would have to wait for that window to close. Who knows when that will happen... Shout already said a few days ago, they still don't have it.

I mean this is $10 normally for Best Buy, if it goes on sale then it can be anywhere from $5 to $8. Not a bad deal for a movie and it'll convince the studio to continue supporting catalog releases on Blu-ray.

StingingVelvet · 04-27-2016, 02:59 AM

Shout have been very blunt guys, Universal wouldn't license it because they wanted to release it themselves. I don't think there's any conspiracy theory here. Now, after a couple years of their release being on the market might Universal license it THEN? Sure, maybe, but who knows? If they do who knows if Shout would even be the ones to get it? Would make sense for Arrow to bid.

If you're dying for an SE of this movie with great video and have money to burn I would go region-free and get the Arrow version. It will pay off with many other movies too. If the expense of that turns you off, hopefully this edition will hold you over.

DetroitSportsFan · 04-27-2016, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Graham

I foresee a Shout Factory Collector's Edition in the future. May have to wait until SDCC to know if it's coming this year, though.

It definitely won't happen this year. Past history says Universal wants at least a year or so without competition. Maybe next year.

TripleHBK · 04-27-2016, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

It definitely won't happen this year. Past history says Universal wants at least a year or so without competition. Maybe next year.

To the best of my knowledge The People Under the Stairs saw the quickest Collectors edition from a prior Universal release and that was right around the 11 month mark, so you are most definitely correct in stating that IF Scream Factory were to release this in a collectors edition it's unlikely to show up before April 2017.

caveboy74 · 04-27-2016, 03:42 AM

ill take it.

Monterey Jack · 04-27-2016, 03:44 AM

Can't believe people will sit out a catalog title that will be selling for $10 (if that) for the possibility of an SE a year or more down the line.

If you want a loaded SE, get the Arrow edition. If you just want the movie, buy the Universal release.

caveboy74 · 04-27-2016, 03:44 AM

I know this is off topic but does anyone want to see the 1981 movie SATURDAY THE 14TH get a bluray release?....its my favorite cheesy b-movie and i would love it on BLURAY.

OneWayFilms · 04-27-2016, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by caveboy74

I know this is off topic but does anyone want to see the 1981 movie SATURDAY THE 14TH get a bluray release?....its my favorite cheesy b-movie and i would love it on BLURAY.

Yes I would, and yes, this IS off topic.

cornbread_1788 · 04-27-2016, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfredlynch

Fckn right! This is in my top 10 of all time. It be cool if they get around to putting out The Hard Way, too.

Oh man I want this on Bluray with the featurette, the LL Kool J music video, trailer and maybe a Badham commentary.... oh and speaking of Badham.... We need Bird on a WIre on Bluray as well!!!! That 1998 non-anamorphic BluRay reeks badly of EE, heavy grain and lack of detail......

cornbread_1788 · 04-27-2016, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

Yes I would, and yes, this IS off topic.

Not exactly off topic since Richard Benjamin directed The Money Pit and starred in St14th

Blu Balls · 04-27-2016, 05:32 AM

If my local Best Buy has it in stock, I will probably pick it up. I saw it on VHS when I was a kid but, I don't remember any details.

04-26-2016, 12:30 AM	#82
Starman22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:11	The 'Burbs is coming to Blu? No idea coming to Blu and One day for me.

04-26-2016, 12:48 AM	#83
Jhouston Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:167 Blu-ray reviews:44	Finally! I still think, pound for pound, this is the greatest movie ever! My friends, family and I have must of watched this over 600 times since it was released.

04-26-2016, 12:50 AM	#84
martydmc12 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:435 DVD collection:268	So is this strictly a Best Buy USA exclusive, or will it also be available at Best Buy in Canada?

04-26-2016, 04:25 AM	#87
Sketchkid Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:201	Fantastic news! One of the best Sunday afternoon movies imo... and my God, Carrie Fisher in this movie... honestly it beats out ROTJ for me...

04-27-2016, 02:12 AM	#88
Nick Graham Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:345 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I foresee a Shout Factory Collector's Edition in the future. May have to wait until SDCC to know if it's coming this year, though.

04-27-2016, 02:29 AM	#89
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1828 Digital collection:3	If there will be a CE from Shout!, I say it will come out next year. It's a way of sort of being fair to Universal to release theirs first.

04-27-2016, 02:59 AM	#91
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	Shout have been very blunt guys, Universal wouldn't license it because they wanted to release it themselves. I don't think there's any conspiracy theory here. Now, after a couple years of their release being on the market might Universal license it THEN? Sure, maybe, but who knows? If they do who knows if Shout would even be the ones to get it? Would make sense for Arrow to bid. If you're dying for an SE of this movie with great video and have money to burn I would go region-free and get the Arrow version. It will pay off with many other movies too. If the expense of that turns you off, hopefully this edition will hold you over.

04-27-2016, 03:42 AM	#94
caveboy74 Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:new jersey 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:183 Blu-ray reviews:14	ill take it.

04-27-2016, 03:44 AM	#95
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	Can't believe people will sit out a catalog title that will be selling for $10 (if that) for the possibility of an SE a year or more down the line. If you want a loaded SE, get the Arrow edition. If you just want the movie, buy the Universal release.

04-27-2016, 05:32 AM	#100
Blu Balls Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Northern Illinois Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:73	If my local Best Buy has it in stock, I will probably pick it up. I saw it on VHS when I was a kid but, I don't remember any details.

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