Third Window Films Discussion Thread - Page 78 - Blu-ray Forum

shadedpain4 · 02-26-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

I just received a copy of Bullet Ballet from Base.com, and was wondering if this one had a limited slipcover or they all had one? Wasn't expecting to get one, so it was a pleasant surprise!

All of my Third Window Tsukamoto releases, including Bullet Ballet, have slipcovers (except Kotoko - did that ever have one?)

Ozu Teapot · 02-26-2016, 02:44 PM

No Kotoko didn't have one. I'm not sure if the covers are limited or not.

Foggy · 02-26-2016, 02:58 PM

I don't think Love Exposure came with a slipcover upon release either.

Ste7en · 02-26-2016, 04:11 PM

It didn't. But it is not Tsukamoto.

rapta · 02-26-2016, 04:21 PM

I have a feeling the 'limited' nature of slipcovers is a more recent thing for TWF, and all copies of their earlier Blu-ray titles have slipcovers as standard. Right?

I say this because Tetsuo also has a slipcover, and I don't think I've ever seen a non-slipcover version of it. Also, in both cases the insert in the actual Amaray case has no information on the back, so surely couldn't be sold separately from a slipcover (they'd have to change the insert design and do a reprint).

Either way, pleasantly surprised! I actually prefer the slipcover artwork too.

Ozu Teapot · 02-26-2016, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapta

I have a feeling the 'limited' nature of slipcovers is a more recent thing for TWF, and all copies of their earlier Blu-ray titles have slipcovers as standard. Right?

I say this because Tetsuo also has a slipcover, and I don't think I've ever seen a non-slipcover version of it. Also, in both cases the insert in the actual Amaray case has no information on the back, so surely couldn't be sold separately from a slipcover (they'd have to change the insert design and do a reprint).

Either way, pleasantly surprised! I actually prefer the slipcover artwork too.

I think Tetsuo was the first to get a slipcover and I suspect TWF did it because they saw it more as a "big deal" of a release as it was a big cult film and came with the sequel and another early Tsukamoto film as an extra. Kotoko was released at the same time and didn't get a cover.

Since then I think they've stuck to slipcovers for their Tsukamoto releases while other releases have or haven't got covers on a case by case basis, based I guess on how much TWF consider it will add to appeal/sales.

simaya-san · 02-27-2016, 10:09 AM

Are there any news about your Lowlife Love-release?

shadedpain4 · 02-28-2016, 01:07 AM

If anyone has the Arrow Battles Without Honor And Humanity set, there is a great special feature on the Proxy War disc called "Tales Of A Bit Player" that talks a fair bit about Uzumasa Limelight. A nice surprise, and might get some people to check out the Third Window release when it comes out.

thirdwindowfilms · 02-28-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by simaya-san

Are there any news about your Lowlife Love-release?

Normal dvd/blu dual format release will be november i think. Kickstarter people will receive earlier though

Vakulinchuk · 02-28-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

Normal dvd/blu dual format release will be november i think. Kickstarter people will receive earlier though

how will the copies be signed? on the amaray or on the booklet?

thirdwindowfilms · 02-28-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vakulinchuk

how will the copies be signed? on the amaray or on the booklet?

On the sleeve as easiest way to get them to japan to get signed

Impossible · 03-02-2016, 03:12 PM

Are you guys releasing Sono's TAG?

thirdwindowfilms · 03-03-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Impossible

Are you guys releasing Sono's TAG?

Sorry, but too expensive for us!

Foggy · 03-03-2016, 04:42 PM

What about Why Don't You Play in Hell? Similar problem?

p_cqvist · 03-05-2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

What about Why Don't You Play in Hell? Similar problem?

Yeah, I think Adam has mentioned before that it has a French sales agent asking for way too much.

thirdwindowfilms · 03-05-2016, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rapta

I just received a copy of Bullet Ballet from Base.com, and was wondering if this one had a limited slipcover or they all had one? Wasn't expecting to get one, so it was a pleasant surprise!

Bullet Ballet and Tokyo Fist probably also limited. It's just too expensive to make slipcovers and nice packaging for a small company like ours, so we won't renew the slipcovers for the next set (less than 100 copies of each available)

Cinematt · 03-05-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdwindowfilms

Bullet Ballet and Tokyo Fist probably also limited. It's just too expensive to make slipcovers and nice packaging for a small company like ours, so we won't renew the slipcovers for the next set (less than 100 copies of each available)

Anything else going short on stock? I'm working my way through your catalogue so I'd rather prioritise things that might disappear!

TomN245 · 03-05-2016, 11:52 AM

Does Tetsuo still come with a slip? If so, I'll pick it up ASAP. If not I'll pick it up, but not so ASAP.

thirdwindowfilms · 03-05-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinematt

Anything else going short on stock? I'm working my way through your catalogue so I'd rather prioritise things that might disappear!

New directors from Japan set has about 75 copies before going oop. A lot of dvds are soon to go oop.

Ruined heart still about 450 before going oop

thirdwindowfilms · 03-05-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TomN245

Does Tetsuo still come with a slip? If so, I'll pick it up ASAP. If not I'll pick it up, but not so ASAP.

Tetsuo has a slip but still good amount of units available

02-26-2016, 02:44 PM	#1542
Ozu Teapot Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:419	No Kotoko didn't have one. I'm not sure if the covers are limited or not.

02-26-2016, 02:58 PM	#1543
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3613 DVD collection:47	I don't think Love Exposure came with a slipcover upon release either.

02-26-2016, 04:11 PM	#1544
Ste7en Blu-ray Baron Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:911 Blu-ray collection:7832 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	It didn't. But it is not Tsukamoto.

02-26-2016, 04:21 PM	#1545
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5441 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	I have a feeling the 'limited' nature of slipcovers is a more recent thing for TWF, and all copies of their earlier Blu-ray titles have slipcovers as standard. Right? I say this because Tetsuo also has a slipcover, and I don't think I've ever seen a non-slipcover version of it. Also, in both cases the insert in the actual Amaray case has no information on the back, so surely couldn't be sold separately from a slipcover (they'd have to change the insert design and do a reprint). Either way, pleasantly surprised! I actually prefer the slipcover artwork too.

02-27-2016, 10:09 AM	#1547
simaya-san Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Germany Blu-ray collection:301 DVD collection:23 Trading Score:2	Are there any news about your Lowlife Love-release?

02-28-2016, 01:07 AM	#1548
shadedpain4 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:2749 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:6	If anyone has the Arrow Battles Without Honor And Humanity set, there is a great special feature on the Proxy War disc called "Tales Of A Bit Player" that talks a fair bit about Uzumasa Limelight. A nice surprise, and might get some people to check out the Third Window release when it comes out.

03-02-2016, 03:12 PM	#1552
Impossible Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray reviews:3	Are you guys releasing Sono's TAG?

03-03-2016, 04:42 PM	#1554
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3613 DVD collection:47	What about Why Don't You Play in Hell? Similar problem?

03-05-2016, 11:52 AM	#1558
TomN245 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:46 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:2	Does Tetsuo still come with a slip? If so, I'll pick it up ASAP. If not I'll pick it up, but not so ASAP.

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