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Originally Posted by cjamescook

10 years from now, all works from 1936 and earlier will be copyright-free. I wonder if that will change anything. Is there anything from 1936 or earlier of interest that currently cannot be issued on Blu-ray due to rights or clearance issues that would then be available?

What does that change? We'll still need to make a deal with the studio if we need access to the best available film elements.

I guess bootleggers can release discs transferred from worn-out collector prints?

[EVOLVIST]

In other words, there is a precedent for KL to bring something back into print, but it doesn't happen that often. Fat chance for more obscure titles.

[DukeTogo84]

Really hoping this weekend we'll find out about one of the 43 new to Blu-ray Paramount titles. Really excited to see what's in store there.

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

Really? Because inviting suggestions is something a lot of companies do. Polling paying customers to ask for feedback or things you would like to see from them next. Warner have done it, so have Sony. It’s why people post wishlists. It’s what led to Warner Bros making a fourth Dirty Harry film.

There have been several occasions the KLI has shot down some suggested title only to do an about-face. He practically laughed in the face of the guy who suggested Skullduggery, then a year or so later Kino releases it.

You can appeal to authority all you want but the KLI outright stated they got it wrong with Thunderbirds and there’s an entire (While Supplies Last) page on their website that is full of titles I’m betting they thought would have sold a lot better than they actually did. Table For Five has been on there for years at like $5 and they still can’t get rid of it.

Warner Brothers made a 4th DH film because Clint Eastwood wanted to make 1 more.

Yes, and I was right, Skullduggery is a poor performer. My boss changed his mind, he's a big Reynolds fan. I'm also a big Reynolds fan, but would've passed on Skullduggery and Impasse, another poor performer.

Yes, no one's right 100% of the time, we were wrong about the Thunderbirds films and some others, but even at that time, we felt it was a gamble and I don't think we want to gamble anymore. Table for Five, Back Roads, War Between and Harry Kellerman were acquired for low advances, all 4 had HD masters and someone at our company didn't want them to end up with a competitor, so we acquired them and even though most of us thought they were bad acquisitions, but we will not lose money on them. Two are close to selling out, the third a bit later and if needed, we'll end up purging the remaining copies of the last one.

[NeonStreetMelt]

Steele Justice and Planet Of The Vampires both were oop and are coming back.

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Leviathan is fun cheese but never in a million years would I think it would get released on UHD. I think we've entered the era of "anything is possible" now when it comes to candidates for the format. I think of the film as a low rent cousin to The Abyss. I'll have to think hard if I want to upgrade my Blu.

Again, I'm sorry, but this is why can't listen to fans. You really don't know what you're talking about. A large majority of successful Blu-ray titles will never get released on UHD, if I to guess, I would say at least two-thirds. We've said we won't release The Long Riders, Thomas Crown Affair, Witness for the Prosecution... all of them were very successful BD releases. Just like the Blu-ray market was different from the DVD one, the UHD one is different from the BD one.

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Originally Posted by beamish13

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is definitely one of my most-wanted Paramount titles. Director Ted Kotcheff is alive and well, and it’s his favourite among the many films he directed

I think it's a good DVD title that won't sell on Blu-ray.

[BarnDoor]

Kino Insider - Quick question about the sole 1985 new-to-Blu title in the MGM deal. Was this title previously released on pressed DVD, or as part of the MGM MOD line? Or perhaps both? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by donidarko

If this is the case, Paramount SHOULD replace the songs. I’m sorry, I’m a huge fan of this film and at this point I wouldn’t care that the original songs are GONE. I want to see Diane Keaton’s extraordinary performance, and appreciate all the other filmmakers contributions to this iconic film. F**k Donna Summers estate. Give them nothing.

I couldn't disagree more, and like I've said, it's not one song, the soundtrack was loaded with big name artists.

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Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Again, I'm sorry, but this is why can't listen to fans. You really don't know what you're talking about. A large majority of successful Blu-ray titles will never get released on UHD, if I to guess, I would say at least two-thirds. We've said we won't release The Long Riders, Thomas Crown Affair, Witness for the Prosecution... all of them were very successful BD releases. Just like the Blu-ray market was different from the DVD one, the UHD one is different from the BD one.

Relax. I said I may not double dip but I'm sure enough fans will. I'm not sure what it is you believe I have no knowledge of, unless you're criticizing a personal opinion

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Warner Brothers made a 4th DH film because Clint Eastwood wanted to make 1 more.

No he didn't. He was done with the series after The Enforcer.

While Never Say Never Again was in production, Warner Bros did a poll asking fans what other famous franchise character they would like to see on the big screen again and Dirty Harry was the overwhelming favourite.

Those results, combined with Eastwood's gratitude to Warner Bros for continuing to finance his more personal, less money-spinning projects in the late 70s-early 80s such as Bronco Billy and Honkytonk Man was what led to him agreeing to do another Dirty Harry film. Sudden Impact was going to be a starring vehicle for Sondra Locke that didn't involve the Dirty Harry character until that poll happened.

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Originally Posted by noirjunkie

They didn't. That was one of the Insider's lies to protect a title they weren't ready to announce.

The first time someone asked for SKULLDUGGERY, it was after we had signed the first deal and I said I doubt we would be interested.

We ended up acquiring in the second deal, so when someone asked if we had any Burt Reynolds titles, I said no, hence the lie.

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

No he didn't. He was done with the series after The Enforcer.

While Never Say Never Again was in production, Warner Bros did a poll asking fans what other famous franchise character they would like to see on the big screen again and Dirty Harry was the overwhelming favourite.

Those results, combined with Eastwood's gratitude to Warner Bros for continuing to finance his more personal, less money-spinning projects in the late 70s-early 80s such as Bronco Billy and Honkytonk Man was what led to him agreeing to do another Dirty Harry film. Sudden Impact was going to be a starring vehicle for Sondra Locke that didn't involve the Dirty Harry character until that poll happened.

So, when did you talk to Eastwood about this? I don't see anyone, including the studio telling him what to do, as we all know he did a fifth one, did WB force him to do that one too?

[cjamescook]

Originally Posted by cjamescook

10 years from now, all works from 1936 and earlier will be copyright-free. I wonder if that will change anything. Is there anything from 1936 or earlier of interest that currently cannot be issued on Blu-ray due to rights or clearance issues that would then be available?

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

What does that change? We'll still need to make a deal with the studio if we need access to the best available film elements.

I agree. This is where my knowledge is lacking: Do studios have film elements that they would be willing to license if it weren't for difficulties imposed by other rights-holders, such as for key music, owners of the underlying story, arguments over who has rights, etc.?

If this supposition is true, then my original question makes sense.

TIA.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

So, when did you talk to Eastwood about this? I don't see anyone, including the studio telling him what to do, as we all know he did a fifth one, did WB force him to do that one too?

I don't have to talk to Eastwood personally to read about it in literature related to his career, and I don't see how any of what I posted can be interpreted as anyone "telling him what to do".

He did the Dead Pool for similar reasons. Warner Bros financed his pet project Bird, so as a thank you he agreed to do another Dirty Harry movie. Bird was shot first but held back until the awards season in late 1988, the Dead Pool was shot in early '88 and released in the summer.

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Originally Posted by NeonStreetMelt

Steele Justice and Planet Of The Vampires both were oop and are coming back.

Steele Justice as a limited edition, like Busting.

Planet was reacquired and features a brand new transfer.

[The Sovereign]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

Ive been really into 70s, 80s gritty cop films lately (Dirty Harry type). Any recommendations of such films released by Kino (or any other label)? Ive picked up a few lately & have a couple of others coming in the mail like Bullitt & The Stone Killer. I got Brannigan last week also.

Lots of great ones mentioned. Here's a fun one for a late night, drive-in mood -

[BadBart]

KLI can you provide us with any update on your mention that Modern Girls may be a reissue soon?? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Kino Insider - Quick question about the sole 1985 new-to-Blu title in the MGM deal. Was this title previously released on pressed DVD, or as part of the MGM MOD line? Or perhaps both? Thanks.

It's a August release and will be announced soon, I can't say much more.

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Relax. I said I may not double dip but I'm sure enough fans will. I'm not sure what it is you believe I have no knowledge of, unless you're criticizing a personal opinion

You said: I think we've entered the era of "anything is possible" now when it comes to candidates for the format.

That's what I responded to, I don't pay attention to "double dip" comments.

Leviathan is a major acquisition.