Big Night (1996) Tony Shaloub and Stanley Tucci - Blu-ray Forum

smirnoffski · 08-22-2018, 10:22 PM

It is surprising that this film has not had a Blu-Ray release yet given the quality of the film, the talent involved, and it being somewhat of an indie hit upon release in 1996.

Moreover, I recall the DVD release having atrocious picture quality and may have even been non-anamorphic.

It being a niche Sony (Columbia Tri-Star) title, I can see this potentially ending up with Twilight Time.

Anybody have any inklings on this?

Strapped4Cash · 08-23-2018, 12:46 AM

No, but I'd love to see it released!

zw94 · 08-23-2018, 04:19 AM

DVD is OOP and I had to import the region-free version from Korea. I have been begging for this film on Blu-ray for years. It's highly unlikely, though.

wonkavision · 08-24-2018, 03:45 PM

Love this film and also wish it hits blu-ray. My DVD is tired.

FragnitoM · 11-30-2019, 07:27 PM

Featured on the criterion channel right now. been waiting and waiting for a bluray

Bates_Motel · 11-30-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FragnitoM

Featured on the criterion channel right now. been waiting and waiting for a bluray

It’s been on Amazon Prime in HD for a while now

brainofj72 · 12-17-2019, 04:20 PM

Watched this on Prime last night and loved it. Current HD master is horrible, though - this is in dire need of a remastering. Criterion? Kino? Twilight Time? Sony? Anyone?

haworthl · 12-28-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brainofj72

Watched this on Prime last night and loved it. Current HD master is horrible, though - this is in dire need of a remastering. Criterion? Kino? Twilight Time? Sony? Anyone?

Jon Mulvaney at Criterion replied to my email to say there was no immediate plans for a physical release but directed me to its availability on the Criterion Channel. Badly want this also.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 01-07-2020, 04:59 PM

BN is an excellent '90's indy film. Really like the 1950's NJ shore setting; and, as a huge foodie - the restaurant storyline was especially interesting.

Definitely agree this needs a Blu upgrade, pronto. The PQ on the existing DVD print is crap. The only good thing I can say about this is that it is Anamorphic.

zw94 · 01-08-2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by haworthl

Jon Mulvaney at Criterion replied to my email to say there was no immediate plans for a physical release but directed me to its availability on the Criterion Channel. Badly want this also.

Is there anyway we can band together and request this title? It would make a great release, even if it's barebones. It sounds like they have the physical rights as well, yes?

coachmcniff · 10-08-2020, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zw94

Is there anyway we can band together and request this title? It would make a great release, even if it's barebones. It sounds like they have the physical rights as well, yes?

Was just coming here myself to see if anyone knew where the home distro rights lie? Sounds like Criterion would have first dibs.

zw94 · 10-09-2020, 07:54 PM

Criterion got it from Sony... I think. I've requested it in the Sony polls and I email Criterion my wishlist every so often... like they give a crap.

DawnShadow · 01-21-2021, 01:16 AM

Coming April 7 from Umbrella Entertainment in Australia:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=336218

08-22-2018, 10:22 PM	#1
smirnoffski Member Member since:Aug 2012 Trading Score:1	Big Night (1996) Tony Shaloub and Stanley Tucci It is surprising that this film has not had a Blu-Ray release yet given the quality of the film, the talent involved, and it being somewhat of an indie hit upon release in 1996. Moreover, I recall the DVD release having atrocious picture quality and may have even been non-anamorphic. It being a niche Sony (Columbia Tri-Star) title, I can see this potentially ending up with Twilight Time. Anybody have any inklings on this?

01-07-2020, 04:59 PM	#9
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	BN is an excellent '90's indy film. Really like the 1950's NJ shore setting; and, as a huge foodie - the restaurant storyline was especially interesting. Definitely agree this needs a Blu upgrade, pronto. The PQ on the existing DVD print is crap. The only good thing I can say about this is that it is Anamorphic. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 01-23-2020 at 12:01 PM.

08-23-2018, 12:46 AM	#2
Strapped4Cash Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Los Angeles-ish, CA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1151 DVD collection:2941 iTunes collection:10 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:177	No, but I'd love to see it released!

08-23-2018, 04:19 AM	#3
zw94 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:1157 DVD collection:99 iTunes collection:5	DVD is OOP and I had to import the region-free version from Korea. I have been begging for this film on Blu-ray for years. It's highly unlikely, though.

08-24-2018, 03:45 PM	#4
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1537 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Love this film and also wish it hits blu-ray. My DVD is tired.

11-30-2019, 07:27 PM	#5
FragnitoM Power Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Washington, DC 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:3	Featured on the criterion channel right now. been waiting and waiting for a bluray

12-17-2019, 04:20 PM	#7
brainofj72 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:1030 Blu-ray collection:3605 DVD collection:817 Digital collection:150 iTunes collection:140 Trading Score:152	Watched this on Prime last night and loved it. Current HD master is horrible, though - this is in dire need of a remastering. Criterion? Kino? Twilight Time? Sony? Anyone?

10-09-2020, 07:54 PM	#12
zw94 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:1157 DVD collection:99 iTunes collection:5	Criterion got it from Sony... I think. I've requested it in the Sony polls and I email Criterion my wishlist every so often... like they give a crap.

01-21-2021, 01:16 AM	#13
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	Coming April 7 from Umbrella Entertainment in Australia: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=336218

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