Kino Lorber Studio Classics

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Kino Insider - you've mentioned having 1 last 'maybe' 70s title in the MGM deal. Is this still at the maybe status, or is it confirmed now?

No 70s title.

One 1950s
Three 1960s
Three 1980s

That's it for this deal.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

No 70s title.

One 1950s
Three 1960s
Three 1980s

That's it for this deal.

Are you including The Whistleblower with those 80s titles by any chance?

[jonali]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Stick may be released late this year.

CA next year.

Which of these will come out before the end of the year, if one may ask?

The Groundstar Conspiracy
Heartbeeps
Konga
The Day of the Dolphin
Dr. Cyclops
Iceman
Britannia Hospital
She

[Rzzzz]

Hey KLI, I know John Wayne's The Alamo wasn't part of your current MGM deal but would it be possible if you did another deal with MGM? I read Robert Harris' article about the roadshow version being beyond repair but I would be happy just to get the Dvd version on blu. Or should I just give up hope on that, due to the state of the surviving prints ?

[Jobla]

Recent telecasts of THE ALAMO (1960) on TCM have shown some improved color. At least for the "standard" version.

I do fear that the roadshow version is lost. It used to play on TCM occasionally, but more recent telecasts have been the better color but shorter cut of the film.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Are you including The Whistleblower with those 80s titles by any chance?

We've never confirmed THE WHISTLE BLOWER. Yes, THE WHISTLE BLOWER is one of the 80s titles.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by jonali

Which of these will come out before the end of the year, if one may ask?

The Groundstar Conspiracy
Heartbeeps
Konga
The Day of the Dolphin
Dr. Cyclops
Iceman
Britannia Hospital
She

Most of these will most likely be out in 2020. A few may come out in 2019.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

Hey KLI, I know John Wayne's The Alamo wasn't part of your current MGM deal but would it be possible if you did another deal with MGM? I read Robert Harris' article about the roadshow version being beyond repair but I would be happy just to get the Dvd version on blu. Or should I just give up hope on that, due to the state of the surviving prints ?

We've tried to acquire the film, but so far, no luck.

The Roadshow version is not beyond repair. Just a very expensive repair job.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

We've tried to acquire the film, but so far, no luck.

The Roadshow version is not beyond repair. Just a very expensive repair job.

The latter is refreshing news. From everything, I read led me to believe it was beyond repair so this gives me hope.

[cloudnine]

I really hope there will be announcements of new titles on Saturday and Sunday, like the last few weeks as it's gonna be so hot here this weekend I'll be staying inside.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

We've tried to acquire the film, but so far, no luck.

The Roadshow version is not beyond repair. Just a very expensive repair job.

In theory, would Kino be willing to take on that expensive repair job?

I guess what I'm asking is, if Kino were to acquire it, would you settle for just the theatrical version, or want to include the Roadshow version in some capacity? At one point I mentioned perhaps constructing some kind of composite using the HD theatrical master and the best available source(s) for the Roadshow cut (SD inserts from the laserdisc?), but I've no idea how feasible that is (and I appreciate there will be a fairly drastic drop in quality during the Roadshow scenes).

[BPW2016]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Kino Insider - you've mentioned having 1 last 'maybe' 70s title in the MGM deal. Is this still at the maybe status, or is it confirmed now?

...and is it The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes? With a new audio commentary by...

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by bpw2016

...and is it the private life of sherlock holmes? With a new audio commentary by...

[Richard--W]

Originally Posted by jdw89

What are the best film noir's of Kino? I need to prep for the sale.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/essential_f...on_blu-ray.htm

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film-noir_essential.htm

[captainsolo]

Originally Posted by Jobla

Recent telecasts of THE ALAMO (1960) on TCM have shown some improved color. At least for the "standard" version.

I do fear that the roadshow version is lost. It used to play on TCM occasionally, but more recent telecasts have been the better color but shorter cut of the film.

I would bet that it's the DVD master of the short version and previously they would have run the Laserdisc master of the Roadshow version, much as TCM used to always show the Laserdisc exclusive long cut of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World prior to the Criterion BD release.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

In theory, would Kino be willing to take on that expensive repair job?

I guess what I'm asking is, if Kino were to acquire it, would you settle for just the theatrical version, or want to include the Roadshow version in some capacity? At one point I mentioned perhaps constructing some kind of composite using the HD theatrical master and the best available source(s) for the Roadshow cut (SD inserts from the laserdisc?), but I've no idea how feasible that is (and I appreciate there will be a fairly drastic drop in quality during the Roadshow scenes).

Originally Posted by captainsolo

I would bet that it's the DVD master of the short version and previously they would have run the Laserdisc master of the Roadshow version, much as TCM used to always show the Laserdisc exclusive long cut of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World prior to the Criterion BD release.

People who weren't big fans of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World weren't too happy about the quality of the Criterion roadshow version even though they gave plenty of warning. I LOVED it. If Kino could pull off something like that with The Alamo with both versions even if one is lesser quality, I think that would be a huge seller. Here's hoping Kino can work some more of that "magic" in their next potential deal.....

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

People who weren't big fans of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World weren't too happy about the quality of the Criterion roadshow version even though they gave plenty of warning. I LOVED it.

I've always wanted to check out the Roadshow cut, even with the less-than-optimal elements, but I love the "general" cut a lot that I have never really bothered upgrading my MGM Blu.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I've always wanted to check out the Roadshow cut, even with the less-than-optimal elements, but I love the "general" cut a lot that I have never really bothered upgrading my MGM Blu.

The general cut is by far the best. Everything that was cut made the film better in my opinion (just like Apocalypse Now) . If you have the MGM blu with all the extras your in good shape. I love the film so much I just have to have everything (including the MGM blu)...

[BPW2016]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

No...not the theatrical version that Kino has had out for years...

[4xblu]

KLI, according to their listings on streaming site Hoopla, Kino Lorber is the supplier of Joanna Hogg’s “Unrelated,” “Archipelago,” and “Exhibition.” Considering the critical acclaim accorded Hogg’s latest, “The Souvenir,” are there any plans for releasing her earlier work on Blu-ray, either as a set or as standalone releases?

Also: Johnnie To’s “Election” and “Triad Election” are listed, respectively, on Kanopy and Hoopla as being from Kino Lorber. Any Blu-ray plans for these, and if so, would they be from newer masters than the Hong Kong discs? Thanks!