Why is Carriers not announced for Blu-ray??? - Blu-ray Forum

that guy steveee · 11-20-2009, 10:51 PM

Are we still living in the age of DVD? Why are companies still pushing DVD releases only.. if you are a fan of art-house cinema then it is my opinion that you are a more avid movie-goer, thus raising the probability from maybe to most likely with you owning a blu-ray player by now.. Carriers is a shining example of a film that i believe would sell better on the newer format. Assuming larger chains get only a few copies anyway, wouldn't it be smarter to market your indy film with the smaller selection? At least it'd be placed up front with the rest of the new blurays at Bestbuy rather than the bargain bin...

http://www.carriersmovie.com/

retablo · 11-20-2009, 11:41 PM

Probably because no one has heard of it, it was barely released in the U.S. on a limited run, and it probably costs more money to release titles on blu-ray — not as many replicating facilities, discs most likely cost more than sdvd.

Who is even the distributor of this thing?

Spit_Fire · 11-21-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Who is even the distributor of this thing?

It's Paramount Vantage (aka Paramount Pictures). It got a very very limited released by September but about 20 people saw it, so....

Brad1963 · 11-21-2009, 12:26 AM

Stephen King raved about this film in his Entertainment Weekly Column.

Spit_Fire · 11-21-2009, 12:37 AM

When some films are not business profit success, it makes no sense for the studio to release it on the higher most sophisticated format. Because like the above user stated, its more investment for the studio to put them out. Namely as this film was totally unrecognized, the Blu-ray release would just follow the same path. Kinda like the same thing that happened to Blindness, How To Lose Friends and Alienate People, Cheri, etc...for which got no Blu-ray release. Roughly because it had no audience and was only gone to make between 3-4 million in total sale receipts. Making the studio loose money.

RebelPrince1986 · 12-01-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by -zombie-

I saw the trailer for this awhile back and would definitely buy it on Blu-ray if it were available.

I agree.

I think the problem with this movie was that they didn't even try with it's theatrical release and now they are trying even less with the home video release.

From BD: After being dumped in theaters this past September, the Chris Pine (Star Trek) thriller Carriers is coming to rental DVD on December 8, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. A full DVD release is yet to be announced, but is expected in 4 to 6 weeks after the release.

I don't understand why they would release a rental only DVD version if they have plans to release it properly 4 to 6 weeks later. Sounds like they are just trying to spend as little money as possible on this, sending out 1 or 2 copies to rental stores. I bet when it finally does get a wide DVD release (if ever) it will be nearly impossible to find in a store and most likely overpriced everywhere else.

Icedburden · 12-01-2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by -zombie-

I saw the trailer for this awhile back and would definitely buy it on Blu-ray if it were available.

Same here. I thought it looked great but never saw it in my area.

I would buy it.

RebelPrince1986 · 01-12-2010, 09:09 PM

Finally got around to seeing this. I really liked it, it's a shame there is still no release date for Blu-ray yet :/

Icedburden · 01-14-2010, 06:30 PM

Should be getting the DVD over the weekend. I didn't realize it came out on DVD last month. So sad this movie has gone unnoticed.

OrlandoEastwood · 02-08-2010, 06:37 PM

There's a German Blu-ray coming out. I don't know if it's region locked. Hope that helps.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...-carriers.html

saginawjuggalo · 04-11-2010, 08:08 PM

I'm disappointed they haven't released this yet

Mobe1969 · 04-11-2010, 08:45 PM

There is a Dutch version on blu also.

Yeah, it makes no sense for them not to release it on Blu Ray

Leslie Dame · 02-21-2013, 11:47 AM

Probably old news but the German Blu-ray is region locked, but contains the R-Rated (Unrated?) Version. I'm happy with the German release. The movie is pretty good and looks great in HD.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 03-09-2020, 03:39 PM

Recently saw Carriers for the first time, on the old DVD. Decent thriller; I liked the post apocalyptic aspect, and it was nice to see a film like this that wasn't just another 'zombie' movie.

That being said, though it seemed obvious that the bug was completely fatal to everyone that caught this, the one person they found in the car seemed to be "alive"...so it was unclear if he died & "came back to life", or just wasn't completely dead yet.

[Show spoiler]

I wouldn't mind seeing the film on Blu - but, the PQ on the DVD was more than adequate - especially for an older DVD.

11-20-2009, 10:51 PM	#1
that guy steveee Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Why is Carriers not announced for Blu-ray??? Are we still living in the age of DVD? Why are companies still pushing DVD releases only.. if you are a fan of art-house cinema then it is my opinion that you are a more avid movie-goer, thus raising the probability from maybe to most likely with you owning a blu-ray player by now.. Carriers is a shining example of a film that i believe would sell better on the newer format. Assuming larger chains get only a few copies anyway, wouldn't it be smarter to market your indy film with the smaller selection? At least it'd be placed up front with the rest of the new blurays at Bestbuy rather than the bargain bin... http://www.carriersmovie.com/ Last edited by that guy steveee; 11-20-2009 at 10:53 PM.

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11-20-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Probably because no one has heard of it, it was barely released in the U.S. on a limited run, and it probably costs more money to release titles on blu-ray — not as many replicating facilities, discs most likely cost more than sdvd. Who is even the distributor of this thing?

11-21-2009, 12:26 AM	#4
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1670 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Stephen King raved about this film in his Entertainment Weekly Column.

11-21-2009, 12:37 AM	#5
Spit_Fire Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:255	When some films are not business profit success, it makes no sense for the studio to release it on the higher most sophisticated format. Because like the above user stated, its more investment for the studio to put them out. Namely as this film was totally unrecognized, the Blu-ray release would just follow the same path. Kinda like the same thing that happened to Blindness, How To Lose Friends and Alienate People, Cheri, etc...for which got no Blu-ray release. Roughly because it had no audience and was only gone to make between 3-4 million in total sale receipts. Making the studio loose money.

01-12-2010, 09:09 PM	#8
RebelPrince1986 Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:184 DVD collection:8 Digital collection:389 Trading Score:83	Finally got around to seeing this. I really liked it, it's a shame there is still no release date for Blu-ray yet :/

01-14-2010, 06:30 PM	#9
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	Should be getting the DVD over the weekend. I didn't realize it came out on DVD last month. So sad this movie has gone unnoticed.

02-08-2010, 06:37 PM	#10
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	There's a German Blu-ray coming out. I don't know if it's region locked. Hope that helps. https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...-carriers.html

04-11-2010, 08:08 PM	#11
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	I'm disappointed they haven't released this yet

04-11-2010, 08:45 PM	#12
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	There is a Dutch version on blu also. Yeah, it makes no sense for them not to release it on Blu Ray

02-21-2013, 11:47 AM	#13
Leslie Dame Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Germany Blu-ray collection:1003 DVD collection:1857 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Probably old news but the German Blu-ray is region locked, but contains the R-Rated (Unrated?) Version. I'm happy with the German release. The movie is pretty good and looks great in HD.

03-09-2020, 03:39 PM	#14
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Recently saw Carriers for the first time, on the old DVD. Decent thriller; I liked the post apocalyptic aspect, and it was nice to see a film like this that wasn't just another 'zombie' movie. That being said, though it seemed obvious that the bug was completely fatal to everyone that caught this, the one person they found in the car seemed to be "alive"...so it was unclear if he died & "came back to life", or just wasn't completely dead yet. [Show spoiler] I wouldn't mind seeing the film on Blu - but, the PQ on the DVD was more than adequate - especially for an older DVD.

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