Kino Lorber Studio Classics

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

In that recent Q&A Arrow said they didn't have any Poliziotteschi forthcoming, so it might be Code Red or Scorpion. Not sure who else it could be, as I really don't see Blue Underground upgrading.

I could see them releasing it, but hopefully it will include the Italian audio, as it's pretty hit or miss from both labels when it comes to that.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming June 11th on DVD and Blu-ray!

The Girl Most Likely To... (1973) with optional English subtitles
• Brand New 2K Restoration
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Author Amanda Reyes and Film Historian/Author Kier-La Janisse

Color 74 Minutes 1.33:1 Not Rated
Stockard Channing (Grease) is Miriam Knight, an “ugly duckling” college girl who is mistreated by everyone, including her bubble-headed roommate and the callous campus jock. But after an accident causes her to undergo reconstructive surgery, Miriam emerges from behind the bandages a ravishing beauty. It’s payback time when she uses her new attractiveness to exact revenge on all those who wronged her. Ed Asner (TV’s Lou Grant) plays the police inspector who’s hot on the trail of the femme fatale. A dark comedy written by comedy legend Joan Rivers (Rabbit Test) and directed by TV veteran Lee Philips (On the Right Track), The Girl Most Likely to... will leave you in stitches. The strong supporting cast includes Jim Backus (TV’s Gilligan’s Island), Joe Flynn (The Strongest Man in the World), Chuck McCann (C.H.O.M.P.S.), Fred Grandy (TV’s The Love Boat), Larry Wilcox (TV’s CHiPs) and Reb Brown (Uncommon Valor).

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[BarnDoor]

Kino Insider - are the following with StudioCanal?

The Antichrist (1974)
Cat and Mouse (1974)
Callan (1974)

[T. Warren Scollan]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Coming June 11th on DVD and Blu-ray!

The Girl Most Likely To... (1973) with optional English subtitles
• Brand New 2K Restoration
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Author Amanda Reyes and Film Historian/Author Kier-La Janisse

Color 74 Minutes 1.33:1 Not Rated
Stockard Channing (Grease) is Miriam Knight, an “ugly duckling” college girl who is mistreated by everyone, including her bubble-headed roommate and the callous campus jock. But after an accident causes her to undergo reconstructive surgery, Miriam emerges from behind the bandages a ravishing beauty. It’s payback time when she uses her new attractiveness to exact revenge on all those who wronged her. Ed Asner (TV’s Lou Grant) plays the police inspector who’s hot on the trail of the femme fatale. A dark comedy written by comedy legend Joan Rivers (Rabbit Test) and directed by TV veteran Lee Philips (On the Right Track), The Girl Most Likely to... will leave you in stitches. The strong supporting cast includes Jim Backus (TV’s Gilligan’s Island), Joe Flynn (The Strongest Man in the World), Chuck McCann (C.H.O.M.P.S.), Fred Grandy (TV’s The Love Boat), Larry Wilcox (TV’s CHiPs) and Reb Brown (Uncommon Valor).

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1.33:1!! What the h*ll??

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

These name/film pairing sometimes crack me up. Yes, of course, when I hear the name "Roddy McDowall" I obviously think of Lord Love a Duck! Planet of the Apes? Never heard of it. Fright Night? Fright what?

Lord Love a Duck is his most iconic STARRING role. And most of the audience interested in Midnight Lace would be more interested in Lord Love a Duck over the two you mentioned. Charlton Heston was the lead in a Planet, Roddy was in Monkey make-up and he received an "AND" billing in his supporting role in Fright Night.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by T. Warren Scollan

1.33:1!! What the h*ll??

1970s TV movie is what the h*ll!

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by dragon53

KINO LORBER INSIDER:

Is there a chance you will release THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN IN THEIR FLYING MACHINES since the Twilight Time version is sold out?

No plans at this time.

[GeoffOliver]

That film sounds a lot like the Netflix series Insatiable. Also, it's interesting to see Stockard Channing looking much more age appropriate to play a student than she did seven years later in Grease.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by edmoney

Is this because of the blowback that you received regarding your "Theatrical Cut" on Blu-ray? Despite the issues that some of the purists had with the accuracy of that cut, I believe that your attempt at reconstructing the Theatrical Cut is still preferred by most viewers over the Extended Cut. I personally would prefer your Theatrical Cut.

No, it's not because of the blowback, we don't allow a few individuals to sway us one way or another. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Blu-ray is our number 1 selling Blu-ray of all time, so those individuals who were trying to sabotage our release, were not successful. The reason is the additional cost, we have not made a final decision, so we may still release the theatrical cut and yes, it's the better version of the film.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Kino Insider - are the following with StudioCanal?

The Antichrist (1974)
Cat and Mouse (1974)
Callan (1974)

We have one of them, but due to a reason we cannot share with the fans, it won't be out till late 2020.

[yoloswegmaster420]

Since there is a new restoration of 'Our Hospitality' premiering next month, are you thinking about re-releasing it on blu?

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

No, it's not because of the blowback, we don't allow a few individuals to sway us one way or another. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Blu-ray is our number 1 selling Blu-ray of all time, so those individuals who were trying to sabotage our release, were not successful. The reason is the additional cost, we have not made a final decision, so we may still release the theatrical cut and yes, it's the better version of the film.

#1, huh? Interesting. Can you share a top 10 to pique my (and probably others’) curiosity?

[Jlouisbarrett]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

No, it's not because of the blowback, we don't allow a few individuals to sway us one way or another. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Blu-ray is our number 1 selling Blu-ray of all time, so those individuals who were trying to sabotage our release, were not successful. The reason is the additional cost, we have not made a final decision, so we may still release the theatrical cut and yes, it's the better version of the film.

If it is indeed Kino’s #1 selling release of all time, I’d be absolutely shocked if they decide against reissuing it on UHD.

[crikan]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

No, it's not because of the blowback, we don't allow a few individuals to sway us one way or another. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Blu-ray is our number 1 selling Blu-ray of all time, so those individuals who were trying to sabotage our release, were not successful. The reason is the additional cost, we have not made a final decision, so we may still release the theatrical cut and yes, it's the better version of the film.

Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

#1, huh? Interesting. Can you share a top 10 to pique my (and probably others’) curiosity?

Clearly #2 is

Steele Justice Music Video Fire With Fire By Hot Pursuit - YouTube

[crikan]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

The "potential" Blu-ray set would be the same three disc as they currently appear in the market in a slipcase. But we have not decided if we'll do this or not.

New scans for the 2 restored titles would put us in financial hole we won't ever come out of, so zero chance of that.

We are doing some 4KUHD tests to see how these Techniscope films will look on UHD, if they pass or test and the sales for Hannibal are good, we may look into going back and re-color A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to match the color grading of For a Few Dollars More. The plan would be to release a 4 Disc set, three films on three 4KUHD discs and one Blu-ray disc porting over all the extras for the three films. We would only include one cut of TGTB&TU, not sure which one it'll be, most likely the extended cut.

Love the Dollars films and the only thing that would have me purchase them yet again are UHD releases. I'd prefer the Theatrical Cut of TGTBATU but its my least favorite of the three so the longer cut wouldn't be a deal breaker on a UHD set.

[Richard--W]

William Holden was born to play Bumper Morgan, a Los Angeles street cop of the old
school facing retirement in the low-key procedural docudrama The Blue Knight
(NBC-TV 11 November 1973). Morgan navigates the streets with all its crime easier
than he does the office with its bureaucracy. He struggles harder in social occasions
than in the course of his duty. The city and the smog are characters, too. Never
over-dramatized but deeply felt and performed with hardboiled empathy, this epic,
eventful mini-series is 240 minutes of impeccable storytelling and cinematic
craftmanship. KL's 2K scan of the 35mm negative is absolutely perfect.

I keep wishing KL will rescue Rich Man Poor Man from obscurity next.

[yhzmr]

Originally Posted by Richard--W

William Holden was born to play Bumper Morgan, a Los Angeles street cop of the old
school facing retirement in the low-key procedural docudrama The Blue Knight
(NBC-TV 11 November 1973). Morgan navigates the streets with all its crime easier
than he does the office with its bureaucracy. He struggles harder in social occasions
than in the course of his duty. The city and the smog are characters, too. Never
over-dramatized but deeply felt and performed with hardboiled empathy, this epic,
eventful mini-series is 240 minutes of impeccable storytelling and cinematic
craftmanship. KL's 2K scan of the 35mm negative is absolutely perfect.

I keep wishing KL will rescue Rich Man Poor Man from obscurity next.

I thought Warner Archives was the one who released The Blue Knight.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by yhzmr

I thought Warner Archives was the one who released The Blue Knight.

You'd be correct.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by richard--w

[Show spoiler]william holden was born to play bumper morgan, a los angeles street cop of the old
school facing retirement in the low-key procedural docudrama the blue knight
(nbc-tv 11 november 1973). Morgan navigates the streets with all its crime easier
than he does the office with its bureaucracy. He struggles harder in social occasions
than in the course of his duty. The city and the smog are characters, too. Never
over-dramatized but deeply felt and performed with hardboiled empathy, this epic,
eventful mini-series is 240 minutes of impeccable storytelling and cinematic
craftmanship. Kl's 2k scan of the 35mm negative is absolutely perfect.

I keep wishing kl will rescue rich man poor man from obscurity next.

wac.

[Egbert Souse]

If Kino has to go with one cut or the other for the UHD of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, I don't think many would object to the theatrical cut getting the 4K disc while the extended stays regular Blu.

Though, is seamless branching even possible on UHD? I only have a dozen titles so far and the only one with an alternate cut is Deadpool 2, which is on a separate disc for both Blu and UHD.