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Wooden Lens · 04-26-2016, 09:31 PM

Something tells me Criterion's new deal with FilmStruck might be something that opens Criterion's library to more and more films with various studios. Warner especially. Looking forward to seeing what else they might aquire that will be delivered via FilmStruck and potentially in their Bluray Library.

starman15317 · 04-26-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wooden Lens

Something tells me Criterion's new deal with FilmStruck might be something that opens Criterion's library to more and more films with various studios. Warner especially. Looking forward to seeing what else they might aquire that will be delivered via FilmStruck and potentially in their Bluray Library.

My thoughts exactly. I'm sure that this has been the gateway to letting Criterion release WB titles.

Joe Dalek · 04-26-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

They essentially say the same thing twice by saying the selection will be constantly revolving, and always changing. I'd love for them to offer 1,100+ films, but I'm not sure that will be the case.

It's important to remember that this will be a two-tier platform.

The standard service will offer a curated selection of films, which will change regularly.

The premium service will include a Criterion channel and will "offer continual access to [their] library of more than 1,100 films, along with their special features" (Peter Becker's words).

So it's really not that different from the free weekly offerings on Hulu and the larger Criterion channel on Hulu+.

myka22 · 04-26-2016, 10:52 PM

The new streaming service sounds good to me, but my main worry is cost. Hulu Plus is only $7.99 a month. This new service has the Criterion Channel as a premium add-on in addition to the base price of FilmStruck. This could very well work out to something like $15 to $20 a month.

MifuneFan · 04-26-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

It's important to remember that this will be a two-tier platform.

The standard service will offer a curated selection of films, which will change regularly.

The premium service will include a Criterion channel and will "offer continual access to [their] library of more than 1,100 films, along with their special features" (Peter Becker's words).

So it's really not that different from the free weekly offerings on Hulu and the larger Criterion channel on Hulu+.

Ah, I see. I didn't know any Criterion titles would be offered without the Criterion add-on service. Thanks

ckt · 04-27-2016, 12:24 AM

Does anyone know, or assume, that this will be 1080p streaming? As far as I know, all HD titles on Hulu stream at 720p. While the HD Criterion titles look decent enough to enjoy exploring the wide library, it would be nice to see them in better resolution.

Regarding cost, I might pay $15 — if it was all 1080p.

theater dreamer · 04-27-2016, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CPinheiro

To be honest I'd be sad if they released anything before The Tenant. I mean, it seems like an obvious release to me

(and there was also a rumor about this one based on the 2013 newsletter. Or did it turn out to be something else?)

I haven't seen The Tenant. Maybe they could release that immediately after The Pianist.

Edward J Grug III · 04-27-2016, 03:42 AM

Sorry if this has been posted and I missed it: https://willmckinley.wordpress.com/2...aming-service/

Criterion ending partnership with Hulu! Launching service with TCM. Hope I can access this in Australia somehow! :O

CPinheiro · 04-27-2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I haven't seen The Tenant. Maybe they could release that immediately after The Pianist.

If you like Repulsion/Rosemary's Baby there's a good chance you would like The Tenant too. I wonder why it has never been released on Blu Ray, its his best movie IMO. Dark and funny at the same time. :P

Speaking of The Pianist, has it ever been put out on Blu Ray in the U.S? I thought such things happened only in my country (actually it seems like BD is slowly dying around here, but thats a different topic...)

AaronJ · 04-27-2016, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CPinheiro

If you like Repulsion/Rosemary's Baby there's a good chance you would like The Tenant too. I wonder why it has never been released on Blu Ray, its his best movie IMO. Dark and funny at the same time. :P

Actually, as much as I like The Tenant (though it has been a while since I've seen it), I've always thought that Repulsion is his best film.

But then, Catherine Deneuve has my number, so ...

pedromvu · 04-27-2016, 04:38 AM

I believe someone already mentioned he received the Code Unknown replacement disc, I just received mine and FYI it does say second pressing on the disc, so everyone need to check their disc in case it doesn't say that.

Also along with it I received a replacement plastic case which unfortunately was also crushed

, guess I need to buy the scanavo cases directly from that website someone posted some time ago, Criterion needs to improve their packaging materials.

mja345 · 04-27-2016, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pedromvu

I believe someone already mentioned he received the Code Unknown replacement disc, I just received mine and FYI it does say second pressing on the disc, so everyone need to check their disc in case it doesn't say that.

Also along with it I received a replacement plastic case which unfortunately was also crushed

, guess I need to buy the scanavo cases directly from that website someone posted some time ago, Criterion needs to improve their packaging materials.

Casetopia is definitely the place to go to pick up the Scanavo cases. You can also pick up the two and three disc Scanavo cases there. It's much cheaper than Criterion's website.

WonderWeasel · 04-27-2016, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

Sorry if this has been posted and I missed it: https://willmckinley.wordpress.com/2...aming-service/

Criterion ending partnership with Hulu! Launching service with TCM. Hope I can access this in Australia somehow! :O

I'd bet you could do it with a VPN. I've heard of people in Canada using one to get Netflix up there.

AaronJ · 04-27-2016, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mja345

Casetopia is definitely the place to go to pick up the Scanavo cases. You can also pick up the two and three disc Scanavo cases there. It's much cheaper than Criterion's website.

Am I the only one on this site that really loves DigiBooks and DigiPaks? Sometimes it really seems like it.

Edward J Grug III · 04-27-2016, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Am I the only one on this site that really loves DigiBooks and DigiPaks? Sometimes it really seems like it.

No, there are many people with the wrong opinion on this site ;D

mja345 · 04-27-2016, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Am I the only one on this site that really loves DigiBooks and DigiPaks? Sometimes it really seems like it.

I love Digipaks as well.

AaronJ · 04-27-2016, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

No, there are many people with the wrong opinion on this site ;D

I hate you.

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Originally Posted by mja345

I love Digipaks as well.

Thank goodness. Feeling alone sucks.

AaronJ · 04-27-2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mdawg1972

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This sucks, first Moonrise now this.

Please cease and desist on the digipaks Criterion!

See what I mean?

jw007 · 04-27-2016, 05:50 AM

Digipacks are a religion for some people. We must not alienate those of the Digipack religion. Personally, I'm all about plastic, but not a digipack hater either.

AaronJ · 04-27-2016, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Digipacks are a religion for some people. We must not alienate those of the Digipack religion. Personally, I'm all about plastic, but not a digipack hater either.

See, to me, I look at something like Breathless or Persona and I think: "This is just freakin' beautiful."

When I see a regular plastic case, it just looks like every other BD I own.

04-27-2016, 04:38 AM	#148111
pedromvu Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Mexico 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:35 MA collection:8 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:12 Trading Score:52	I believe someone already mentioned he received the Code Unknown replacement disc, I just received mine and FYI it does say second pressing on the disc, so everyone need to check their disc in case it doesn't say that. Also along with it I received a replacement plastic case which unfortunately was also crushed , guess I need to buy the scanavo cases directly from that website someone posted some time ago, Criterion needs to improve their packaging materials. Last edited by pedromvu; 04-27-2016 at 04:48 AM.

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04-26-2016, 09:31 PM	#148101
Wooden Lens Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:801 Blu-ray collection:13317 DVD collection:138 Digital collection:21146 iTunes collection:12962 Trading Score:769	Something tells me Criterion's new deal with FilmStruck might be something that opens Criterion's library to more and more films with various studios. Warner especially. Looking forward to seeing what else they might aquire that will be delivered via FilmStruck and potentially in their Bluray Library.

04-26-2016, 10:52 PM	#148104
myka22 Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:56	The new streaming service sounds good to me, but my main worry is cost. Hulu Plus is only $7.99 a month. This new service has the Criterion Channel as a premium add-on in addition to the base price of FilmStruck. This could very well work out to something like $15 to $20 a month.

04-27-2016, 12:24 AM	#148106
ckt Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:McMurdo Trading Score:39	Does anyone know, or assume, that this will be 1080p streaming? As far as I know, all HD titles on Hulu stream at 720p. While the HD Criterion titles look decent enough to enjoy exploring the wide library, it would be nice to see them in better resolution. Regarding cost, I might pay $15 — if it was all 1080p.

04-27-2016, 03:42 AM	#148108
Edward J Grug III Power Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1110	Sorry if this has been posted and I missed it: https://willmckinley.wordpress.com/2...aming-service/ Criterion ending partnership with Hulu! Launching service with TCM. Hope I can access this in Australia somehow! :O

04-27-2016, 05:50 AM	#148119
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Digipacks are a religion for some people. We must not alienate those of the Digipack religion. Personally, I'm all about plastic, but not a digipack hater either.

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