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Brutalizer79 · 01-26-2019, 01:34 AM

Cool, and they got Martin as well. Figures, since I decided to pick up the Japanese disc not too long ago, lol. O'well, I'll probably still nab these up depending on the extras.

If they got these two, wonder if they got or are looking into getting the Night Flier as well. Rubenstein owns that one too if I'm not mistaken.

happydood · 01-26-2019, 01:59 AM

Like any self-respecting horror fan, Dawn is a favorite and I'll happily bid the serviceable AB blu a fond farewell for being there till the real thing came along. But I'm REALLY excited for Martin because I haven't seen it since on a friend's copy in 2000 maybe?

MTRodaba2468 · 01-26-2019, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutalizer79

Cool, and they got Martin as well. Figures, since I decided to pick up the Japanese disc not too long ago, lol. O'well, I'll probably still nab these up depending on the extras.

Yeah I just got the Japanese Blu-Ray for Martin too.

I'll still get both of these based on Second Sight's track record alone...

OgamiittoMcJ · 02-08-2019, 11:37 AM

from UK thread

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Originally Posted by postmodel

Per Facebook:

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GEORGE A ROMERO’S DAWN OF THE DEAD is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK and will feature ’Theatrical’, ‘Cannes’ and ‘Argento’ cuts!! We will also be releasing on standard Blu-ray together with our Blu-ray release of MARTIN. Many thanks to producer Richard P Rubinstein for allowing us access to the original elements, which includes the original camera negative for Dawn and dupe negative for Martin. New 4K scans are underway at Final Frame in New York which will be followed by grading and extensive restoration supervised by DP Michael Gornick. It will then be over to David Mackenzie at Fidelity in Motion for mastering and encoding. Currently slated for a late summer release, more news to follow….

https://www.facebook.com/15469550466...0322620102167/

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=371

joltman · 02-08-2019, 12:14 PM

Has Second Sight done their own transfers before, and if so how were they?

Member-222782 · 02-08-2019, 12:28 PM

So Rubinstein has some sort of grudge against US home video labels or something that he refuses to let someone in the States release this? Or did Second Sight actually pay the guy the 6 figure fee to license the film? I'm very confused here.

DR Herbert West · 02-08-2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OgamiittoMcJ

from UK thread

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=371

Well done Second Sight!

Monterey Jack · 02-08-2019, 01:08 PM

If this news doesn't inspire a spate of region-free player sales, I don't know what will.

GasmaskAvenger · 02-08-2019, 01:08 PM

Didn't they say 4K UHD too? That format is Region Free anyway.

DR Herbert West · 02-08-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

Didn't they say 4K UHD too? That format is Region Free anyway.

I think this will cause a spike in 4k player sales.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-08-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

So Rubinstein has some sort of grudge against US home video labels or something that he refuses to let someone in the States release this? Or did Second Sight actually pay the guy the 6 figure fee to license the film? I'm very confused here.

Or a US label has it, but they’re dragging their feet about annoucing it because they’re waiting for approval on artwork and a Bub action figure?

Ruined · 02-08-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

Didn't they say 4K UHD too? That format is Region Free anyway.

Where do I preorder??

Geoff D · 02-08-2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Or a US label has it, but they’re dragging their feet about annoucing it because they’re waiting for approval on artwork and a Bub action figure?

yeah, I still think we haven't heard the last of this on the US side of things. It may well have taken a joint UK-US venture between labels to come up with enough cash to sate the Rubinstein.

BluProofie · 02-08-2019, 01:20 PM

Damn, I’m definitely imorting, even if the BD discs aren’t Region Free. I still have my Anchor Bay disc which has some good extras anyway.

Member-222782 · 02-08-2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Or a US label has it, but they’re dragging their feet about annoucing it because they’re waiting for approval on artwork and a Bub action figure?

I keep forgetting that UHD is a region-free format so some of the stigma about having to import a region-locked release is removed. I thought there were rumors that Well Go USA was releasing the film in the States but nothing has been said in a LONG time. And Well Go isn't exactly on fire.

El_Fez · 02-08-2019, 01:40 PM

I can only assume that Second Sight knows where Rubinstein buried the bodies and/or has incriminating phone recordings?

DetroitSportsFan · 02-08-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

I thought there were rumors that Well Go USA was releasing the film in the States but nothing has been said in a LONG time. And Well Go isn't exactly on fire.

I think those rumors were just jokes, because Well Go was just such an out-of-the-blue label to land the Phantasm films.

Geoff D · 02-08-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

I keep forgetting that UHD is a region-free format so some of the stigma about having to import a region-locked release is removed. I thought there were rumors that Well Go USA was releasing the film in the States but nothing has been said in a LONG time. And Well Go isn't exactly on fire.

Some people are still crazy like that though, region free or not, as they won't import a 'Murican film from no goddamn Limeys!

klauswhereareyou · 02-08-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

If this news doesn't inspire a spate of region-free player sales, I don't know what will.

I'd get one if they were easier to come by and not really expensive.

Monterey Jack · 02-08-2019, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I'd get one if they were easier to come by and not really expensive.

I spent $150 on mine. And how much do you spend on movies in an average week? I'm sure there are plenty of people here who can steer you towards a good-quality one for less than what I paid for mine.

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01-26-2019, 01:34 AM	#2481
Brutalizer79 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Northeast Ohio 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:2746 DVD collection:803	Cool, and they got Martin as well. Figures, since I decided to pick up the Japanese disc not too long ago, lol. O'well, I'll probably still nab these up depending on the extras. If they got these two, wonder if they got or are looking into getting the Night Flier as well. Rubenstein owns that one too if I'm not mistaken.

01-26-2019, 01:59 AM	#2482
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:36	Like any self-respecting horror fan, Dawn is a favorite and I'll happily bid the serviceable AB blu a fond farewell for being there till the real thing came along. But I'm REALLY excited for Martin because I haven't seen it since on a friend's copy in 2000 maybe?

02-08-2019, 12:14 PM	#2485
joltman Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:521 Blu-ray collection:2758 DVD collection:612 Trading Score:1	Has Second Sight done their own transfers before, and if so how were they?

02-08-2019, 12:28 PM	#2486
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	So Rubinstein has some sort of grudge against US home video labels or something that he refuses to let someone in the States release this? Or did Second Sight actually pay the guy the 6 figure fee to license the film? I'm very confused here.

02-08-2019, 01:08 PM	#2488
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	If this news doesn't inspire a spate of region-free player sales, I don't know what will.

02-08-2019, 01:08 PM	#2489
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1112 Blu-ray collection:4985 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	Didn't they say 4K UHD too? That format is Region Free anyway.

02-08-2019, 01:20 PM	#2494
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:837 Blu-ray collection:2277 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	Damn, I’m definitely imorting, even if the BD discs aren’t Region Free. I still have my Anchor Bay disc which has some good extras anyway.

02-08-2019, 01:40 PM	#2496
El_Fez Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Funkytown 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:405 Trading Score:9	I can only assume that Second Sight knows where Rubinstein buried the bodies and/or has incriminating phone recordings?

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