Kino Lorber Studio Classics

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

But it will be past the three year mark.

I know, but it's interesting that Kino would pick up a film that Twilight Time basically couldn't give away at $10. Don't get me wrong, I think Inherit the Wind is a great film with great performances by Spencer Tracy and especially Fredric March, and I'm glad that it will be getting a wider distribution. As much as people criticize Twilight Time's limited edition model, I think their limited distribution model is hurting them more.

Kudos to Kino for bringing these films to the masses.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by belcherman

I know, but it's interesting that Kino would pick up a film that Twilight Time basically couldn't give away at $10. Don't get me wrong, I think Inherit the Wind is a great film with great performances by Spencer Tracy and especially Fredric March, and I'm glad that it will be getting a wider distribution. As much as people criticize Twilight Time's limited edition model, I think their limited distribution model is hurting them more.

Kudos to Kino for bringing these films to the masses.

Do you mean the limited quantity that Olive has just decided to set for their signature editions? How much more of a wider distribution do you think Kino titles get? I yet to see any Kino titles at a Best Buy, Walmart, Target or any of the mainstream retailers. I do see them at Barnes and Nobel but never on sale. Basically, to purchase Kino titles you have to purchase them online, as you do with Twilight Time and Olive. You cannot even say the pricing is an issue because Twilight Time has had sales throughout the year at competitive pricing.

Honestly, this topic is getting way too old. I really think this needs to stop being an issue. Just appreciate what ALL the labels are doing as physical media is fading away.

[MisterLime]

Coming December 12th on Blu-ray!
Two Classics starring The Duke!

Legend of the Lost (1957) with optional English subtitles
• Trailers for Legend of the Lost, Brannigan, Boy on a Dolphin, Five Miles to Midnight, 23 Paces to Baker Street, Rawhide and Cast a Giant Shadow

Brannigan (1975) with optional English subtitles
• Audio commentary by Steve Mitchell, producer-director of King Cohen, and film historian Nathaniel Thompson
• Trailers for Brannigan, Legend of the Lost, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and The Laughing Policeman

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[MisterLime]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

At one point, MisterLime told me that Kino does not have The Earthling.

That film is one of my “Holy Grail” titles that I'd like to see released on Blu-ray someday.

No we don't.

[MisterLime]

Originally Posted by Jaymole

Sorry, that is what I meant, that they issued the cut version and not that TT cut it themselves.

They issued the U.S. cut, not the cut version. The same version that played in U.S. theaters, was released on VHS and DVD by Fox in the U.S. and on Blu-ray by TT.

[SeanJoyce]

I have a positive feeling y'all at Kino are going to come through strong for me r.e. The Driver, MisterLime

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

Do you mean the limited quantity that Olive has just decided to set for their signature editions? How much more of a wider distribution do you think Kino titles get? I yet to see any Kino titles at a Best Buy, Walmart, Target or any of the mainstream retailers. I do see them at Barnes and Nobel but never on sale. Basically, to purchase Kino titles you have to purchase them online, as you do with Twilight Time and Olive. You cannot even say the pricing is an issue because Twilight Time has had sales throughout the year at competitive pricing.

Honestly, this topic is getting way too old. I really think this needs to stop being an issue. Just appreciate what ALL the labels are doing as physical media is fading away.

You know, I don't want this to devolve into a discussion of other companies' business practices either. That has already been hashed to death in other forums. The point I really wanted to make is that I'm glad a company like Kino will be putting out these titles, and that they'll be available through on-line stores that people have actually heard of, such as Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, etc.

[Matt89]

MisterLime, any chance you guys will release The Egyptian? The Twilight Time release has been OOP forever.

~Matt

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by belcherman

You know, I don't want this to devolve into a discussion of other companies' business practices either. That has already been hashed to death in other forums. The point I really wanted to make is that I'm glad a company like Kino will be putting out these titles, and that they'll be available through on-line stores that people have actually heard of, such as Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, etc.

My final thoughts and then I will leave it alone.

What difference does it make where the product is purchased from when it essentially is being purchased online regardless? We are talking about the same process. These titles are being marketed for the collectors who know that they will never be able to walk into a Best Buy and find them in a dump bin.

Also, I’m pretty sure Inherit the Wind is nearly sold out with TT. I could understand Kino picking up the option to have it in their catalog.

[FrancisP]

I just watched Witchcraft on FXM the other day. It was a fairly good movie. Shame that Kino ran into problems on this.

[BluPat]

Originally Posted by Matt89

MisterLime, any chance you guys will release The Egyptian? The Twilight Time release has been OOP forever.

~Matt

Great question! I've been wanting this too because of the beautiful Gene Tierney.

[MovieBuffBeth]

If I order Nosferatu straight from Kino, will it come with the slip box?

[MisterLime]

Coming December 19th on Blu-ray!
Two Classics starring Burt Lancaster!

Valdez is Coming (1971) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Jim Hemphill
• Trailers for Valdez is Coming, The Scalphunters, Billy Two Hats, Monte Walsh, The White Buffalo, Barquero

The Kentuckian (1955) with optional English subtitles
• Trailers for The Kentuckian, Run Silent Run Deep, Separate Tables, The Devil's Disciple, The Unforgiven, Elmer Gantry, A Child is Waiting, The Train, The Scalphunters, Valdez is Coming

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[MisterLime]

Originally Posted by Matt89

MisterLime, any chance you guys will release The Egyptian? The Twilight Time release has been OOP forever.

~Matt

Brannigan, Judgment and Inherit are the last three titles previously released by TT that we have. I'm not saying we won't pickup others in the future, but at this time we have no plans of picking up others. All three of these were special circumstances.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by MovieBuffBeth

If I order Nosferatu straight from Kino, will it come with the slip box?

Wondering the same about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Metropolis.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by MisterLime

Coming December 19th on Blu-ray!
Two Classics starring Burt Lancaster!

Valdez is Coming (1971) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Jim Hemphill
• Trailers for Valdez is Coming, The Scalphunters, Billy Two Hats, Monte Walsh, The White Buffalo, Barquero

The Kentuckian (1955) with optional English subtitles
• Trailers for The Kentuckian, Run Silent Run Deep, Separate Tables, The Devil's Disciple, The Unforgiven, Elmer Gantry, A Child is Waiting, The Train, The Scalphunters, Valdez is Coming

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Cool announcement, but it looks like someone got lazy in the poster production department when it came to Burt Lancaster westerns of 1971:

[MisterLime]

Originally Posted by MovieBuffBeth

If I order Nosferatu straight from Kino, will it come with the slip box?

Originally Posted by redrunner97

Wondering the same about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Metropolis.

Yes.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Cinema74

MisterLime, would Kino be interested in picking up The Earthling (1980, FilmWays) or Florida Straits (1986, MGM)? I may have asked this a couple of years ago but I don't remember your reply.

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

At one point, MisterLime told me that Kino does not have The Earthling.

That film is one of my “Holy Grail” titles that I'd like to see released on Blu-ray someday.

Originally Posted by MisterLime

No we don't.

Just kidding. Keep up the great work, MisterLime!

Besides, the best Kino Lorber titles are the surprises.

[MisterLime]

Coming December 5th on DVD and Blu-ray!
Jean Gabin as George Simenon's Inspector Maigret!

Maigret Sets a Trap (1958) aka Inspector Maigret
• Includes trailer for both films

Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case (1959)
• Includes trailer for both films

[MifuneFan]

Love the artwork on those. I'm not familar with Maigret, but I enjoy stuff like Poirot, Midsomer Murders, and other "inspector" stuff like it, so I think I'll enjoy these too. Plus, I've enjoyed everything I've seen with Gabin.