The Official Arbelos Films Thread

[Tiberius]

Will there be posters for the theatrical release of Belladonna? If so, will they be available for purchase? If ever there is a movie begging for a gorgeous 30"x40" vertical-oriented poster, it's that one.

[Craig-Rogers]

As promised, another peek at Belladonna.





note: This is a 2K downrez from our original 4K scan. This is not a final restored image.

[Craig-Rogers]

Design hasn't been decided on yet, but yes, there should be a one-sheet available for sale for this release. We have some very exciting plans for this release.

Originally Posted by Tiberius

Will there be posters for the theatrical release of Belladonna? If so, will they be available for purchase? If ever there is a movie begging for a gorgeous 30"x40" vertical-oriented poster, it's that one.

[Craig-Rogers]

Another peek at Belladonna.





note: This is a 2K downrez from our original 4K scan. This is not a final restored image.

[drauch]

Looking amazing so far. Thanks for the updates!

[Craig-Rogers]

...and a look at our work on D.W. Griffith's 'Son's Return' from 1909.

[Craig-Rogers]

When I got to this shot today, I knew I had to share it. Wow.

Have a great weekend folks!





note: This is a 2K downrez from our original 4K scan. This is not a final restored image.

[Craig-Rogers]

Been a little while since I gave you anything nice to look at.

Belladonna of Sadness isn't your average animated film.





note: This is a 2K downrez from our original 4K scan. This is not a final restored image.

[Sinthetic]

Damn, really looking forward to watching this work of art for the first time.

Keep up the good work!

[Hubunkey]

You should do spine numbers for your releases like Criterion, Redemption, Masters of Cinema, etc. The collector in all of us would have to have the complete set then and you will make more money lol

Please have simple menus that don't have 2-3 mins of previews and disclaimers and junk. I love that I can pop in a Criterion and the menu loads and I can watch the movie instantly without having to hit the chapter skip button 6-7 times

[ravenus]

I just saw a youtube trailer for Belladonna and I found it extremely interesting, and of course gorgeous to look at, even in the worn and soft print used there. Definitely putting this in my wishlist.

[Zen_Amako]

Belladonna is one of my most anticipated releases of the year. I never thought it would be released in America, let alone on Blu-ray. I really can't wait to get my hands on this.

[Craig-Rogers]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Belladonna is one of my most anticipated releases of the year. I never thought it would be released in America, let alone on Blu-ray. I really can't wait to get my hands on this.

Spread the word! The more successful this release is, the better the odds are we'll be able to do more like it!

[UseY0ur1llusi0n]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I never thought it would be released in America, let alone on Blu-ray.

With a state of the art 4K scan no less... man would I kill to have some more classic anime get this same type of treatment.

Originally Posted by spiffnme

The more successful this release is, the better the odds are we'll be able to do more like it!

Fingers crossed!

[Craig-Rogers]

We discovered that several scenes were eliminated from the original film. All indications are that the original negative to these censored scenes was destroyed. BUT we found a 35mm print in Europe that still had the scenes intact!

While the quality isn't what you get from the original negative it holds up quite well. For anyone who has seen the film, you know how crazy it is - and that's the censored version! Now just imagine...what was cut out???

Here's a peek at the tamest of the censored material. You'll just have to buy a ticket and/or purchase the blu-ray to see it all.





note: This is a 2K downrez from a 4K scan of the European 35mm print. This is not a final restored image.

[ravenus]

^Absolutely gorgeous art. I am definitely getting a copy of this film.

[Tiberius]

Recommendation: for the Blu-ray, include both censored & uncensored cuts via seamless branching. Although even if you don't include that woefully underused feature, I would still buy the Blu-ray

[asmodeux21]

Originally Posted by Tiberius

Recommendation: for the Blu-ray, include both censored & uncensored cuts via seamless branching. Although even if you don't include that woefully underused feature, I would still buy the Blu-ray

An uncensored version is good enough for me!

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by spiffnme

We discovered that several scenes were eliminated from the original film. All indications are that the original negative to these censored scenes was destroyed. BUT we found a 35mm print in Europe that still had the scenes intact!

Between this and Criterion's upcoming release of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, it's a great year for surreal coming of age films!

[Craig-Rogers]

In the NYC area on July 10th? If so, grab yer tickets for a sneak peek screening of Belladonna of Sadness!

http://www.japansociety.org/event/be...4k-restoration