Black Christmas (2006) TVA vs Vivendi version - Blu-ray Forum

Mason_the_Monstahhh · 07-19-2011, 01:00 AM

Apparently, for Canada, there are two 'editions' of the 2006 remake. One released in 2008 by TVA Films and one released last year by Vivendi Visual Entertainment. Does anyone know if these two differ in anyway besides the company name? I know that the TVA version is 1080i and the Vivendi version is 1080p but is that the only difference? Is the Vivendi version even out yet? It says on here that it is but I dunno. Does anyone know if is? If so, which one is better to get.

Please and thank you

notsoboo · 09-10-2011, 11:30 PM

Unfortunately, the Vivendi version never ended up being released. There was no official notification of this, it just never came out the day it was scheduled for.

Me-Hostage · 09-16-2011, 12:19 AM

Can anyone share details on this release from TVA Films (the one released in Canada)? I think I am one of the few that enjoyed the remake - granted I have never seen the original to compare it to. Might give the original a try though.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 09-16-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DLBeLL1984

Can anyone share details on this release from TVA Films (the one released in Canada)? I think I am one of the few that enjoyed the remake - granted I have never seen the original to compare it to. Might give the original a try though.

No, I liked the remake too. and would like to see a Blu Ray release of it.

Me-Hostage · 09-17-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Micheal Bay Fan

No, I liked the remake too. and would like to see a Blu Ray release of it.

I might end up importing the Canadian release next month. I would like to see at least one review for the BD, but might just get it with my fingers crossed.

jsvg00 · 10-04-2011, 06:05 AM

You might want to check out the info on cinemasquid.com. It also has a link to a comprehensive Blu-Ray review from dvdbeaver.com which includes 1080p screenshots. Hope this helps. Its the TVA version btw.

Tony5523 · 12-05-2011, 11:13 PM

Anyone know where i can land this for cheap? Cant seem to find it for under 20$ anywhere.

Me-Hostage · 01-03-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony5523

Anyone know where i can land this for cheap? Cant seem to find it for under 20$ anywhere.

I got mine for around $25 last week from Amazon.ca. Should be getting it this week.

I held off for a month or so to see if the price on Amazon would drop, but it never did...

28BlusLater · 01-03-2012, 09:33 PM

I didn't hear many good things about this release. I suppose I will wait for a proper US release. I know that it won't be available for quite some time in America as this film, along with many others by this studio, are in limbo. I'm in no rush for this movie, but I would like to purchase it once it receives a release with at least some aggressive audio.

wormsinfested · 10-17-2013, 08:06 AM

Why is this so hard to get on blu-ray? And no re-releases? There is no region b release (I think?) out there. I also want this, been missing in my collection for way to long now, and I will never in a million years buy the dvd.

zbinks · 10-17-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wormsinfested

why is this so hard to get on blu-ray? And no re-releases? There is no region b release (i think?) out there. I also want this, been missing in my collection for way to long now, and i will never in a million years buy the dvd.

Still available.

cropsy · 10-17-2013, 01:54 PM

I bought this a few months back but waiting till around Christmas to watch it. Always liked this movie, it may sound daft but its got a cosy Christmassy feel to it i really enjoy, as well as loads of hot women too

Blu Myers · 12-23-2013, 12:05 PM

Watched this last night. It really had a lot of potential but unfortunately it has the most annoying and ridiculous killer ever. I of course am referring to

[Show spoiler]

. What the hell was Glen Morgan thinking?

The original is such a classic though.

cropsy · 12-19-2014, 04:11 PM

Just rewatched this again. I know it gets alot of hate but i really enjoy it, shame it hasn't been given a better release.

rocknblues81 · 12-25-2017, 04:25 AM

Just saw this... Man does it suck. The pacing at the end is just terrible, and the script is mostly crap. The whole Billy and his family thing and how all of that plays out is just laughable. It seems like the kind of trashy thing that Rob Zombie would come up with. Although it is actually worse than what Rob came up with for his Halloween remake. A movie that I bashed endlessly in the Halloween thread.

Yes, I finally found a remake that annoys me more than the Halloween remake. As many issues as the Halloween remake has I do have to say that it is better paced than this remake. The backstory is not as laughable even if it is more cliche than what we get in this remake.

Granted, the kills here are pretty good and the movie actually does have a really good look to it. It actually does have a more Christmas feel than the original, but these three strong points can't make up for what is a terrible movie otherwise. I actually felt bad for the cast here. Honestly, it doesn't shock me that the director went into hiding after this failure.

07-19-2011, 01:00 AM	#1
Mason_the_Monstahhh Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray collection:232 Blu-ray reviews:7	Black Christmas (2006) TVA vs Vivendi version Apparently, for Canada, there are two 'editions' of the 2006 remake. One released in 2008 by TVA Films and one released last year by Vivendi Visual Entertainment. Does anyone know if these two differ in anyway besides the company name? I know that the TVA version is 1080i and the Vivendi version is 1080p but is that the only difference? Is the Vivendi version even out yet? It says on here that it is but I dunno. Does anyone know if is? If so, which one is better to get. Please and thank you

12-23-2013, 12:05 PM	#13
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	Watched this last night. It really had a lot of potential but unfortunately it has the most annoying and ridiculous killer ever. I of course am referring to [Show spoiler]Agnes . What the hell was Glen Morgan thinking? The original is such a classic though.

12-25-2017, 04:25 AM	#15
rocknblues81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Shithole USA 4K collection:396 Blu-ray collection:2583 DVD collection:521 Digital collection:474 Trading Score:47	Just saw this... Man does it suck. The pacing at the end is just terrible, and the script is mostly crap. The whole Billy and his family thing and how all of that plays out is just laughable. It seems like the kind of trashy thing that Rob Zombie would come up with. Although it is actually worse than what Rob came up with for his Halloween remake. A movie that I bashed endlessly in the Halloween thread. Yes, I finally found a remake that annoys me more than the Halloween remake. As many issues as the Halloween remake has I do have to say that it is better paced than this remake. The backstory is not as laughable even if it is more cliche than what we get in this remake. Granted, the kills here are pretty good and the movie actually does have a really good look to it. It actually does have a more Christmas feel than the original, but these three strong points can't make up for what is a terrible movie otherwise. I actually felt bad for the cast here. Honestly, it doesn't shock me that the director went into hiding after this failure. Last edited by rocknblues81; 12-25-2017 at 04:34 AM.

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09-10-2011, 11:30 PM	#2
notsoboo Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:137 Trading Score:4	Unfortunately, the Vivendi version never ended up being released. There was no official notification of this, it just never came out the day it was scheduled for.

09-16-2011, 12:19 AM	#3
Me-Hostage Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Missouri 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:2588 iTunes collection:3 Trading Score:226	Can anyone share details on this release from TVA Films (the one released in Canada)? I think I am one of the few that enjoyed the remake - granted I have never seen the original to compare it to. Might give the original a try though.

10-04-2011, 06:05 AM	#6
jsvg00 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray reviews:1	You might want to check out the info on cinemasquid.com. It also has a link to a comprehensive Blu-Ray review from dvdbeaver.com which includes 1080p screenshots. Hope this helps. Its the TVA version btw.

12-05-2011, 11:13 PM	#7
Tony5523 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2010 Location:IL 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:1748 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:170	Anyone know where i can land this for cheap? Cant seem to find it for under 20$ anywhere.

01-03-2012, 09:33 PM	#9
28BlusLater Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:341 Blu-ray reviews:4	I didn't hear many good things about this release. I suppose I will wait for a proper US release. I know that it won't be available for quite some time in America as this film, along with many others by this studio, are in limbo. I'm in no rush for this movie, but I would like to purchase it once it receives a release with at least some aggressive audio.

10-17-2013, 08:06 AM	#10
wormsinfested Member Member since:Jun 2013	Why is this so hard to get on blu-ray? And no re-releases? There is no region b release (I think?) out there. I also want this, been missing in my collection for way to long now, and I will never in a million years buy the dvd.

10-17-2013, 01:54 PM	#12
cropsy Power Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Manchester, Uk Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:1	I bought this a few months back but waiting till around Christmas to watch it. Always liked this movie, it may sound daft but its got a cosy Christmassy feel to it i really enjoy, as well as loads of hot women too

12-19-2014, 04:11 PM	#14
cropsy Power Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Manchester, Uk Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:1	Just rewatched this again. I know it gets alot of hate but i really enjoy it, shame it hasn't been given a better release.

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