Fun City Editions

[jah13]

Re: KENNY int'l rights, he didn't say. You may be right, since that Japanese KENNY Blu doesn't have Fox branding on it, from what I understand.

Didn't discuss JIM, but my gut says it's still with Uni.

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Very interesting! Did he say if he has international rights like he does with Phantasm II (I don't think Fox released Kenny overseas originally and went with smaller outfits).

Does Don own Jim the World's Greatest or is that still with Universal? If the latter, I'm sure Universal would consider a licencing deal with you guys and VS (They still have a ton of titles left and many would be good fits for the lines).

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by jah13

You may be right, since that Japanese KENNY Blu doesn't have Fox branding on it, from what I understand.

A company called Toho-Towa were the ones who handled distribution of Kenny and Co in Japan (called Boys Boys). The JPN BD was put out by a firm called Happinet, but used a HD transfer seemingly supplied by Fox and opens with their logo.

[nitin]

Is a film like Tomorrow (1972) something that Fun City might consider releasing? If so, are the rights likely to be available?

[jah13]

This has already been released on Blu here. It's not an unbreakable rule, but we really strive to have Blu-ray premieres.

Originally Posted by nitin

Is a film like Tomorrow (1972) something that Fun City might consider releasing? If so, are the rights likely to be available?

[brainofj72]

VS is selling FCE shelf dividers now!

Deluxe: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...39432136458282

Standard: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...39432142290986

Just grabbed one myself.

[jah13]

Yes, they are pretty, aren't they? I forgot those were coming until I check the site this afternoon.

Originally Posted by brainofj72

VS is selling FCE shelf dividers now!

Deluxe: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...39432136458282

Standard: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...39432142290986

Just grabbed one myself.

[nitin]

Originally Posted by jah13

This has already been released on Blu here. It's not an unbreakable rule, but we really strive to have Blu-ray premieres.

Thanks, that’s understandable. Tomorrow seems to be OOP though which is why I had asked but understand the rationale.

[jah13]

Yeah, in the event that a previous Blu-ray iteration could be exponentially improved upon and it's deemed a major enough title, that's a place for that rule to be broken.

Originally Posted by nitin

Thanks, that’s understandable. Tomorrow seems to be OOP though which is why I had asked but understand the rationale.

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by nitin

Thanks, that’s understandable. Tomorrow seems to be OOP though which is why I had asked but understand the rationale.

Tomorrow (1972) was part of the Castle Hill/Westchester Films catalog that ended up with Shout Factory. Since Shout seems to be licencing out the more obscure/lesser titles they own, I suspect ether Criterion, Cohen, or Scorpion/Code Red/Kino will take a shot at it.

[beamish13]

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Tomorrow (1972) was part of the Castle Hill/Westchester Films catalog that ended up with Shout Factory. Since Shout seems to be licencing out the more obscure/lesser titles they own, I suspect ether Criterion, Cohen, or Scorpion/Code Red/Kino will take a shot at it.

Given that Kino has released Horton Foote’s The Trip to Bountiful, I wouldn’t be surprised if they went for this.

[shadowofdreams]

Is there a specific type of film or underlying ethos you look for when deciding on FCE titles? So far my impression is a focus on quality material with a thoughtful and open filmmaking style often in the indie vein, though perhaps more because of that funding style being more open to that type of filmmaking style.

[jah13]

The budget level of a film is really not a consideration. Whether it's indie vs. studio is only a consideration in relation to what is available or unavailable to us for license.

I go back to the mission statement on our website:

Taking its name from the ironic moniker for late 1960s and '70s New York, Fun City Editions is a new boutique label focused on reissues of maverick repertory cinema and music that can best be described as works that exist "outside of their time." Spanning an array of genres, artists and countries, but with a unifying focus on forgotten and overlooked treasures, each Fun City release, be it a Blu-ray or vinyl LP, will present new restorations and comprehensive extras which contextualize and illuminate the artistic and historic value of the piece.

We try to follow those parameters when considering the films and film sources that are available to us.

Originally Posted by shadowofdreams

Is there a specific type of film or underlying ethos you look for when deciding on FCE titles? So far my impression is a focus on quality material with a thoughtful and open filmmaking style often in the indie vein, though perhaps more because of that funding style being more open to that type of filmmaking style.

[RadicalThrasher]

@jah13, not sure if this has been asked before, and I'm pretty sure I already know the answer.....but what about Night of the Juggler? A possibility or no chance?

[jah13]

It’s a white whale that many labels would love to get and have tried for. The rights holder is not a traditional film company, but a much larger multinational corporation, and my understanding from those who have gotten a toe in the door, is that film sub-licensing is way too small potatoes for them to bother with.

Originally Posted by RadicalThrasher

@jah13, not sure if this has been asked before, and I'm pretty sure I already know the answer.....but what about Night of the Juggler? A possibility or no chance?

[RadicalThrasher]

Originally Posted by jah13

It’s a white whale that many labels would love to get and have tried for. The rights holder is not a traditional film company, but a much larger multinational corporation, and my understanding from those who have gotten a toe in the door, is that film sub-licensing is way too small potatoes for them to bother with.

Damn shame. Appreciate the response though.

[defile959]

My big box of VS goodies arrived yesterday, and strangely enough I've been digging into the partner label discs first. Really digging Walking the Edge. I love that Fun City is bringing a number of different types of films to the table, including many that I ordinarily wouldn't have been exposed to.

Edit: The more I hear of it, the more the score to Walking the Edge grabs me... If this got released on LP, I would grab it immediately. If you get the chance, check out the interview with Jay Chattaway about scoring the film. You'll be surprised where he's broadcasting from.

[jstxanothrxstory]

I finally got around to watching Alphabet City last night. I had a feeling I'd enjoy it since the trailer interested me and it was getting positive reviews from a variety of people on here, but it didn't disappear. It just had such a cool 'vibe' to it.

Can't wait to check out I Start Counting tonight... Also loving that the FCE releases feature original theatrical artwork on the reverse cover. I've flipped them over so they compliment the slipcovers nicely.

[jstxanothrxstory]

@jah13, Apologies if you've gotten this a lot. But I was wondering since you have some releases utilizing 4K masters, are there any plans to do UHD releases in the future, or is FCE just sticking to BR only?

[jah13]

Unfortunately, Jay doesn't know where the tapes for his WALKING THE EDGE score ended up; same goes for VIGILANTE.

Originally Posted by defile959

My big box of VS goodies arrived yesterday, and strangely enough I've been digging into the partner label discs first. Really digging Walking the Edge. I love that Fun City is bringing a number of different types of films to the table, including many that I ordinarily wouldn't have been exposed to.

Edit: The more I hear of it, the more the score to Walking the Edge grabs me... If this got released on LP, I would grab it immediately. If you get the chance, check out the interview with Jay Chattaway about scoring the film. You'll be surprised where he's broadcasting from.

[jah13]

UHD discs could be a thing for us, yes. Obviously, it depends on the film and on the source elements and restoration workflow.

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

@jah13, Apologies if you've gotten this a lot. But I was wondering since you have some releases utilizing 4K masters, are there any plans to do UHD releases in the future, or is FCE just sticking to BR only?