We're still having theatrical films not getting Blu-ray releases! - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

McCrutchy · 06-29-2016, 08:34 PM

It's often tempting to blame BBFC fees, but then you realize that they paid to have most or all of the content classified on DVD, anyway, so, that can't be it.

At this point, I can only assume that it has something to do with the value of Sterling, and with majors needing to pay for manufacturing of UK editions outside of the country, before having to effectively import them into the market. I guess Australia either does its own manufacturing, and/or benefits from its proximity to Asia and Japan.

rapta · 06-29-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilJames

As Soda's name has been invoked here, I hope no-one minds if I re-post something I posted on another forum some time ago when someone similarly asked why we didn't release certain titles on Blu-Ray. Hopefully some of you may find this constructive and enlightening:

Thanks for posting this James. I reckon you at Soda have picked the right titles for Blu-ray release more often than not. Still a little disappointed Jauja didn't get one - even through your Film+Art range - but will still get the DVD at some point, since it's the only option for UK collectors. Eternally grateful about Kumiko though, as it was hands-down my favourite film of 2015.

You've chosen some great titles this year to release on Blu-ray so far - I will be picking up The Forbidden Room, Rams, Disorder, Louder Than Bombs and Remainder at some point (and still need to get Phoenix from last year) - but I wonder if you'll consider some back catalogue stuff? Either stuff you've already licensed for DVD, or something clearly missing from UK distribution (like the Jarmusch, Reichardt and Marker sets you released).

MadManWithaBox · 06-30-2016, 09:31 PM

Tango Whiskey Foxtrot didn't even get a cinema release here, you guys are lucky.

DavidGallow · 07-03-2016, 07:07 AM

Chi-Raq is my big "When is that coming out?" title. Spike Lee, Sam Jackson, John Cusack....you'd think it would have "name" value enough to merit release.

Foggy · 11-12-2016, 09:37 PM

What do you guys think the chances of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Under the Shadow coming out on Blu from Vertigo are like?

Grimmy11 · 11-12-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

What do you guys think the chances of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Under the Shadow coming out on Blu from Vertigo are like?

I would have thought Hunt for the Wilderpeople would have been up for pre order on places like Amazon by now. That fact that it's not is making me doubtful it'll happen

I'm also disappointed that Demolition with Jake Gyllenhaal seems to only have been released on a region locked US blu ray and nowhere else.

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Rixx · 11-12-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

What do you guys think the chances of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Under the Shadow coming out on Blu from Vertigo are like?

Not much, looks like i'll be importing Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

UltraMario9 · 11-12-2016, 10:41 PM

Still can't believe Dog Soldiers (A British Production) only has a crappy DVD release here while the US are treated to a Collector's Edition by SF. Poor transfer or not, it's ridiculous.

Harwin123 · 11-13-2016, 08:37 AM

Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Under The Shadow
Cafe Society
Swiss Army Man

These titles I'm really worried won't get a Blu Release in the UK which is a shame as they are all probably in my top 10 of the year so far...

Just another reason to pick up a region free player I suppose...

Blu MacReady · 11-13-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UltraMario9

Still can't believe Dog Soldiers (A British Production) only has a crappy DVD release here while the US are treated to a Collector's Edition by SF. Poor transfer or not, it's ridiculous.

We have American productions not released in America.

Aunt Peg · 11-13-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Harwin123

Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Under The Shadow
Cafe Society
Swiss Army Man

These titles I'm really worried won't get a Blu Release in the UK which is a shame as they are all probably in my top 10 of the year so far...

Just another reason to pick up a region free player I suppose...

If it any consolation you can get Region B Blu Rays of Hunt for the Wilderpeople & Swiss Army Man from Australia.

However, Cafe Society & Under the Shadow will be DVD only in Oz.

Foggy · 11-13-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Harwin123

Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Under The Shadow
Cafe Society
Swiss Army Man

These titles I'm really worried won't get a Blu Release in the UK which is a shame as they are all probably in my top 10 of the year so far...

Just another reason to pick up a region free player I suppose...

Forgot about Swiss Army Man, but stuff like Blue Ruin, Green Room and The Lobster which were distributed by Picturehouse managed to find a good disc distributer so I'm hopeful for that.

WiggyWig · 11-14-2016, 01:29 AM

Theres a bunch of films id like to get on bluray. Even if they aren't necessarily big blockbusters, they are still what id call rather well known films by the big name actors in them and they have a fan base.

Films like Medicine Man, Forever Young, George of the Jungle and Loaded Weapon. Relegated to DVD only, shameful

Harwin123 · 01-12-2017, 04:26 PM

It's starting to look like we might not be getting any form of Blu-Ray/DVD release for 'Swiss Army Man'. This breaks my heart a little as this was my favorite film of last year and it sucks that the U.K is getting left behind on some great titles.

samdaman94 · 01-12-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Harwin123

It's starting to look like we might not be getting any form of Blu-Ray/DVD release for 'Swiss Army Man'. This breaks my heart a little as this was my favorite film of last year and it sucks that the U.K is getting left behind on some great titles.

It's happening a lot, it's ridiculous.
Demolition was one of my favourite films of last year and there is still no UK release in sight. I shall be importing from Canada, since a friendly user on the Canada board confirmed it was region free.

the blob · 01-20-2017, 09:19 AM

I thought maybe The Wailing would just be a bit late over here but no, DVD only this month. Shocking for possibly the best film I saw last year. It's even being contemplated by Scott Free for a US remake.

Aunt Peg · 01-20-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by the blob

I thought maybe The Wailing would just be a bit late over here but no, DVD only this month. Shocking for possibly the best film I saw last year. It's even being contemplated by Scott Free for a US remake.

The US Blu Ray release from Well Spring is Region Free. It's a beauty too!

jono3000 · 01-20-2017, 10:33 AM

No sign of a Blu-ray for The Edge Of Seventeen, will have to import the US release.

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Gerby · 01-20-2017, 11:08 AM

Looks like one of my favourite films of 2016 Krisha is only getting a dvd release in the uk (at least on amazon there is only a pre order for a dvd). Hope it gets a US blu ray release.

ParisTexan · 01-20-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jono3000

No sign of a Blu-ray for The Edge Of Seventeen, will have to import the US release.

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I adored this film. What the hell is happening?

11-14-2016, 01:29 AM	#73
WiggyWig Senior Member Member since:Aug 2015 Location:England	Theres a bunch of films id like to get on bluray. Even if they aren't necessarily big blockbusters, they are still what id call rather well known films by the big name actors in them and they have a fan base. Films like Medicine Man, Forever Young, George of the Jungle and Loaded Weapon. Relegated to DVD only, shameful Last edited by WiggyWig; 11-14-2016 at 01:34 AM.

06-29-2016, 08:34 PM	#61
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	It's often tempting to blame BBFC fees, but then you realize that they paid to have most or all of the content classified on DVD, anyway, so, that can't be it. At this point, I can only assume that it has something to do with the value of Sterling, and with majors needing to pay for manufacturing of UK editions outside of the country, before having to effectively import them into the market. I guess Australia either does its own manufacturing, and/or benefits from its proximity to Asia and Japan.

06-30-2016, 09:31 PM	#63
MadManWithaBox Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Dublin, Ireland, or Birkenhead UK. 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Tango Whiskey Foxtrot didn't even get a cinema release here, you guys are lucky.

07-03-2016, 07:07 AM	#64
DavidGallow Expert Member Member since:Feb 2016	Chi-Raq is my big "When is that coming out?" title. Spike Lee, Sam Jackson, John Cusack....you'd think it would have "name" value enough to merit release.

11-12-2016, 09:37 PM	#65
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	What do you guys think the chances of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Under the Shadow coming out on Blu from Vertigo are like?

11-12-2016, 10:41 PM	#68
UltraMario9 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:United Kingdom	Still can't believe Dog Soldiers (A British Production) only has a crappy DVD release here while the US are treated to a Collector's Edition by SF. Poor transfer or not, it's ridiculous.

11-13-2016, 08:37 AM	#69
Harwin123 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015 Location:London 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1974 DVD collection:1664 Digital collection:165 iTunes collection:207 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hunt For The Wilderpeople Under The Shadow Cafe Society Swiss Army Man These titles I'm really worried won't get a Blu Release in the UK which is a shame as they are all probably in my top 10 of the year so far... Just another reason to pick up a region free player I suppose...

01-12-2017, 04:26 PM	#74
Harwin123 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015 Location:London 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1974 DVD collection:1664 Digital collection:165 iTunes collection:207 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's starting to look like we might not be getting any form of Blu-Ray/DVD release for 'Swiss Army Man'. This breaks my heart a little as this was my favorite film of last year and it sucks that the U.K is getting left behind on some great titles.

01-20-2017, 09:19 AM	#76
the blob Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	I thought maybe The Wailing would just be a bit late over here but no, DVD only this month. Shocking for possibly the best film I saw last year. It's even being contemplated by Scott Free for a US remake.

01-20-2017, 10:33 AM	#78
jono3000 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Trading Score:5	No sign of a Blu-ray for The Edge Of Seventeen, will have to import the US release. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

01-20-2017, 11:08 AM	#79
Gerby Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Yorkshire, UK Blu-ray collection:-	Looks like one of my favourite films of 2016 Krisha is only getting a dvd release in the uk (at least on amazon there is only a pre order for a dvd). Hope it gets a US blu ray release.

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