Valmont (1989) coming from Kino

[Akijama]

Coming Soon on DVD and Blu-ray!

Valmont (1989) Starring Colin Firth, Annette Bening, Meg Tilly, Fairuza Balk, Jeffrey Jones, Henry Thomas and Ian McNiece - Directed by Milos Forman

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Valmont Official Trailer #1 - Colin Firth Movie (1989) HD - YouTube

[javi92]

Was wondering if the French release was going to have forced subs, but now that doesn't matter.

[Wernski]

I hope they pull together some extras for this.

[wonkavision]

Anyone hear of a release date yet?

[wonkavision]

In case anyone cares, this website states Summer 2017, a recent post by Kino Insider states 2018 now.

[thatguamguy]

Bad new, per Mister Lime in the Kino thread:

We decided to cancel the release of Valmont. We could've released the very good MGM HD master, but couldn't get access to the new 4K restoration done by Pathé, who's asking price was ridiculous. We had interviewed the film's producer and were working on other extras.

[Oscar Rothman]

Originally Posted by thatguamguy

Bad new, per Mister Lime in the Kino thread:

Very good MGM master is stil better than nothing.

[javi92]

So, I'm guessing the French disc does have forced subs for the English track? Anyone confirm?

[BlueCotton]

Well, I was ecstatic reading the start of this thread, then a big disappointment of course to hear it's been canceled. One of my favorite films. I'm sorry to learn that they ran into such a roadblock with its release.

[Wernski]

Bummer.

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Very good MGM master is stil better than nothing.

I agree. It makes no sense and they had already created some extras. After releasing all those blu-rays using MGM's old HD masters created for MGM HD, they're now not good enough?! And I highly doubt their upcoming Woman In Red blu-ray is a 4K restoration...it's probably the old MGM HD master that's been around forever. This is the dumbest decision in the blu-ray business since Mill Creek went back to using MPEG2.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

I agree. It makes no sense and they had already created some extras. After releasing all those blu-rays using MGM's old HD masters created for MGM HD, they're now not good enough?! And I highly doubt their upcoming Woman In Red blu-ray is a 4K restoration...it's probably the old MGM HD master that's been around forever. This is the dumbest decision in the blu-ray business since Mill Creek went back to using MPEG2.

The difference is, there isn't a new 4K restoration of that film out there. So releasing an old, outdated master would benefit no one, because then everyone would complain it wasn't the new remaster.

[Nissen]

Originally Posted by javi92

So, I'm guessing the French disc does have forced subs for the English track? Anyone confirm?

Unfortunately the French disc has forced subs. I took a chance and took a hit.

[StephenFS]

Very disappointed to learn of this. Re: the French release, can one get English subtitles for the deaf, forced or otherwise?

[Cremildo]

Watched this for the first time last night, after years of stupidly thumbing my nose at it because I'm a fan of Frears' version, and I couldn't have been more surprised and pleased. Here's hope some other label will acquire the rights and release the movie sooner rather than later, even if it's that "very good MGM HD master".

[DMRI2006]

A couple of notes on the Pathe French Blu-Ray with the 4K transfer:

1. It is region free

2. If you own an Oppo, the forced French subtitles can be completely moved off the screen because Pathe used a smaller font than usual.

[Cobalt Blu]

Just an FYI. I just received the Region B Italian edition BD. It has the Pathe remastered in 4K. DTS-HD MA 5.1 English with no forced subtitles. PQ is excellent, an easy 4.5/5. AQ is also excellent but being a dialogue-heavy costume drama, the surrounds don't get a lot of activity other than some scenes of carriages racing past. Packaging also comes in a snazzy gold case with some rather racy cover art. Zero special features.

[beamish13]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Watched this for the first time last night, after years of stupidly thumbing my nose at it because I'm a fan of Frears' version, and I couldn't have been more surprised and pleased. Here's hope some other label will acquire the rights and release the movie sooner rather than later, even if it's that "very good MGM HD master".

If it’s the same master that airs on MGM HD, it is cut by 3 minutes.

[Jorvic]

Originally Posted by Cobalt Blu

Just an FYI. I just received the Region B Italian edition BD. It has the Pathe remastered in 4K. DTS-HD MA 5.1 English with no forced subtitles. PQ is excellent, an easy 4.5/5. AQ is also excellent but being a dialogue-heavy costume drama, the surrounds don't get a lot of activity other than some scenes of carriages racing past. Packaging also comes in a snazzy gold case with some rather racy cover art. Zero special features.

I also imported the Italian Blu-ray and as you say, it comes with a snazzy gold case. No forced subtitles and the picture quality is excellent. Had been after this title for a while.

[whiteberry]

Re-announced by Kino:

Coming Soon!
Brand New 2K Master!

Valmont (1989) Starring Annette Benning, Colin Firth, Meg Tilly, Fairuza Balk, Jeffrey Jones & Henry Thomas – Shot by Miroslav Ondrícek (Ragtime, Silkwood, F/X) – Screenplay Co-Written by Jean-Claude Carrière (The Outside Man, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The Unbearable Lightness of Being) – Co-Written & Directed by Milos Forman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Amadeus, Man on the Moon).

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