Fritz The Cat / The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat from Scorpion Releasing - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 03-19-2021, 07:14 PM

Scorpion Releasing and Kino Lorber have teamed up again to bring the masses the 1972 cult classic, politically charged, adult animation black comedy Fritz the Cat. Featuring the directorial debut of Ralph Bakshi (Wizards, The Lord of the Rings, Fire and Ice), the film revolves around a college student cat named Fritz (created by the iconic Robert Crumb) and a cast of other quirky*characters engaging in sex, drugs, and other profane debauchery. Fritz the Cat makes it's Blu-ray debut later this year. Stay tuned for more updates by following us and Kino Lorber!

Fritz the Cat Blu-ray

The folks at Scorpion Releasing and Kino Lorber aren't done with Fritz the Cat just yet as both companies are proud to also present the Blu-ray debut of the 1974 sequel to the original film, The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat. Fritz is now a family man and trapped in domestic hell, but that doesn't stop him from sparking up a joint and dreaming about the adventures he could have with each of his 9 lives. The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat is coming soon, so stay tuned for more updates by following us and Kino Lorber!

The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat Blu-ray

postmodel · 03-19-2021, 07:40 PM

Yes!! I cannot emphasize how excited I am for Fritz the Cat, or any Bakshi in general, to hit Blu-ray.

Akijama · 03-19-2021, 07:51 PM

The sequel is also coming from Scorpion.

The folks at Scorpion Releasing and Kino Lorber aren't done with Fritz the Cat just yet as both companies are proud to also present the Blu-ray debut of the 1974 sequel to the original film, The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat. Fritz is now a family man and trapped in domestic hell, but that doesn't stop him from sparking up a joint and dreaming about the adventures he could have with each of his 9 lives. The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat is coming soon, so stay tuned for more updates by following us and Kino Lorber!

#ScorpionReleasing #TheNineLivesofFritztheCat #FritztheCat

RadRen · 03-19-2021, 08:03 PM

Nice! I was wondering why this historically significant film hadn't hit Blu-ray yet.

Tylerfan · 03-19-2021, 09:40 PM

Can't wait

akaun6899 · 03-19-2021, 10:07 PM

The animation releases Kino and Scorpion are doing this year (these, The Daydreamer, KL’s Jetsons: The Movie Blu-ray) are all on my radar (well, besides Jetsons since I pre-ordered it and received it when it came out lol).

bigshot · 03-19-2021, 10:39 PM

Fritz, yes! 9 Lives, no. Not the same thing at all.

Jay H. · 03-19-2021, 10:47 PM

Fritz the Cat...the movie that made creator R. Crumb so mad, he violently killed off Fritz in a subsequent comic book.

beamish13 · 03-19-2021, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay H.

Fritz the Cat...the movie that made creator R. Crumb so mad, he violently killed off Fritz in a subsequent comic book.

Well, part of the issue was that his first wife sold the film rights to the character behind his back.The first 30ish minutes are verbatim from his work.

dkelly26666 · 03-19-2021, 11:12 PM

I love these films. Can't wait to buy them on blu ray.

Maikeru64 · 03-20-2021, 12:17 AM

Finally! At last, I’m looking forward for Fritz the Cat on Blu-ray, except for The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat, that one is not as great as the first one. I am curious on why they couldn’t release both films as a double pack. Would have been nicer, to get a great adult animation film and one not so good and compare and such lol. Regardless, I think I’m going to enjoy this summer, as long as the video quality is great on Fritz, I hope.

PonyoBellanote · 03-20-2021, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Maikeru64

Finally! At last, I’m looking forward for Fritz the Cat on Blu-ray, except for The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat, that one is not as great as the first one. I am curious on why they couldn’t release both films as a double pack. Would have been nicer, to get a great adult animation film and one not so good and compare and such lol. Regardless, I think I’m going to enjoy this summer, as long as the video quality is great on Fritz, I hope.

Specially, they did it for those that hate the second one and don't want to own it. Fair deal.

Chaz05 · 03-20-2021, 12:32 AM

Awesome! I used to have these on DVD but don’t remember what happened to them.

Maikeru64 · 03-20-2021, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyoBellanote

Specially, they did it for those that hate the second one and don't want to own it. Fair deal.

“Fair deal”, I guess, smart ass.

PonyoBellanote · 03-20-2021, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Maikeru64

“Fair deal”, I guess, smart ass.

I don't understand your reply. How am I being a smart ass? I haven't seen the sequel, I'm not shitting on it. I'm just saying it seems to be disliked, most people seem to like the first one only, so why make it a pack if some just want to get the first?

Daveismyhero · 03-20-2021, 02:22 AM

I love the animation from this timeframe, so I may grab this as a total blind buy.

Maikeru64 · 03-20-2021, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyoBellanote

I don't understand your reply. How am I being a smart ass? I haven't seen the sequel, I'm not shitting on it. I'm just saying it seems to be disliked, most people seem to like the first one only, so why make it a pack if some just want to get the first?

I wasn't making a big deal about that there should be a double combo of both films. I only said that as a side comment, and then I believe you misinterpreted my response and in turn I took your comment as a jab to me. Look, as someone who did watch both films, the second one is crap. Though I was only making my statement neutral because there are fans that like the second film as well, or even more, I don't know lol. I don't like the second film, only the first, so I am glad they're releasing both films separately, so you have those that can enjoy the first film, and then the others who like the second. Rather not make this as a bashing of the second, since one's opinions do matter.

Dragon78 · 03-20-2021, 10:58 AM

Wizards will always be my favorite work of Bakshi, I will get this one eventually. Didn't know they did a sequel to Fritz the Cat.

Thebunk · 03-20-2021, 12:12 PM

So as someone who has seen neither film (but remember seeing clips in the 80s), I was wondering why the sequel is disliked?

Dubstar · 03-20-2021, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Thebunk

So as someone who has seen neither film (but remember seeing clips in the 80s), I was wondering why the sequel is disliked?

it's 'R' rated

03-19-2021, 07:14 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Fritz The Cat / The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat from Scorpion Releasing Scorpion Releasing and Kino Lorber have teamed up again to bring the masses the 1972 cult classic, politically charged, adult animation black comedy Fritz the Cat. Featuring the directorial debut of Ralph Bakshi (Wizards, The Lord of the Rings, Fire and Ice), the film revolves around a college student cat named Fritz (created by the iconic Robert Crumb) and a cast of other quirkycharacters engaging in sex, drugs, and other profane debauchery. Fritz the Cat makes it's Blu-ray debut later this year. Stay tuned for more updates by following us and Kino Lorber! Fritz the Cat Blu-ray* The folks at Scorpion Releasing and Kino Lorber aren't done with Fritz the Cat just yet as both companies are proud to also present the Blu-ray debut of the 1974 sequel to the original film, The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat. Fritz is now a family man and trapped in domestic hell, but that doesn't stop him from sparking up a joint and dreaming about the adventures he could have with each of his 9 lives. The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat is coming soon, so stay tuned for more updates by following us and Kino Lorber! The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat Blu-ray Last edited by Deciazulado; 12-22-2021 at 07:35 PM.

03-19-2021, 07:40 PM	#2
postmodel Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:1034 Blu-ray collection:3019 DVD collection:90 MA collection:1 Trading Score:15	Yes!! I cannot emphasize how excited I am for Fritz the Cat, or any Bakshi in general, to hit Blu-ray.

03-19-2021, 07:51 PM	#3
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The sequel is also coming from Scorpion. The folks at Scorpion Releasing and Kino Lorber aren't done with Fritz the Cat just yet as both companies are proud to also present the Blu-ray debut of the 1974 sequel to the original film, The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat. Fritz is now a family man and trapped in domestic hell, but that doesn't stop him from sparking up a joint and dreaming about the adventures he could have with each of his 9 lives. The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat is coming soon, so stay tuned for more updates by following us and Kino Lorber! #ScorpionReleasing #TheNineLivesofFritztheCat #FritztheCat

03-19-2021, 08:03 PM	#4
RadRen Active Member Member since:Sep 2019 Blu-ray collection:10	Nice! I was wondering why this historically significant film hadn't hit Blu-ray yet.

03-19-2021, 09:40 PM	#5
Tylerfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Somewhere in Canada 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:322 DVD collection:274 Digital collection:11 iTunes collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:2	Can't wait

03-19-2021, 10:07 PM	#6
akaun6899 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:984 DVD collection:411	The animation releases Kino and Scorpion are doing this year (these, The Daydreamer, KL’s Jetsons: The Movie Blu-ray) are all on my radar (well, besides Jetsons since I pre-ordered it and received it when it came out lol).

03-19-2021, 10:39 PM	#7
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	Fritz, yes! 9 Lives, no. Not the same thing at all.

03-19-2021, 10:47 PM	#8
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	Fritz the Cat...the movie that made creator R. Crumb so mad, he violently killed off Fritz in a subsequent comic book.

03-19-2021, 11:12 PM	#10
dkelly26666 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012	I love these films. Can't wait to buy them on blu ray.

03-20-2021, 12:17 AM	#11
Maikeru64 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2013 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:1094 DVD collection:1	Finally! At last, I’m looking forward for Fritz the Cat on Blu-ray, except for The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat, that one is not as great as the first one. I am curious on why they couldn’t release both films as a double pack. Would have been nicer, to get a great adult animation film and one not so good and compare and such lol. Regardless, I think I’m going to enjoy this summer, as long as the video quality is great on Fritz, I hope.

03-20-2021, 12:32 AM	#13
Chaz05 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:3050 DVD collection:832 Digital collection:2495 Trading Score:36	Awesome! I used to have these on DVD but don’t remember what happened to them.

03-20-2021, 02:22 AM	#16
Daveismyhero Senior Member Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Osceola, IN 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:277 DVD collection:1	I love the animation from this timeframe, so I may grab this as a total blind buy.

03-20-2021, 10:58 AM	#18
Dragon78 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2019	Wizards will always be my favorite work of Bakshi, I will get this one eventually. Didn't know they did a sequel to Fritz the Cat.

03-20-2021, 12:12 PM	#19
Thebunk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:115 Trading Score:5	So as someone who has seen neither film (but remember seeing clips in the 80s), I was wondering why the sequel is disliked?

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