Arrow Video / Arrow Academy USA Discussion Thread

[sonicyogurt]

Originally Posted by ianungstad

Can anyone check the info on the US itunes page? Curious.

Porky's doesn't show up for me in iTunes or VUDU in the U.S., and it's "currently unavailable" on Prime Video.

I do see it for sale/rent on Google Play and YouTube. The former doesn't list a studio; the latter just says "Under The Milky Way TVOD"

[ianungstad]

A UK only Child's Play release is certainly possible. The only argument I would make against it is that Arrow hasn't released a big MGM title in the US or UK in a long time. Their current deal seems to be focused on these more "minor" former Shout! titles.

The Porky's films are independent Canadian films. If Fox let the rights lapse and they are with this TVA Films it would seem the more likely candidate to me. It was already an Arrow release (OOP) and they have supplements created. TVA Films aren't going to release anything themselves and look to license them to another label for physical media.

It's really between these two, IMO.

[BarnDoor]

I posted this in the UK thread, but since we're discussing it here also here's my thoughts.

Somewhat curious that Altered States has 'arriving soon', whereas the others have 'coming soon'. Does this mean anything? I recall rumours that Altered States was with Criterion, but I can't recall the source. Is a Warner deal for Arrow out of the question? Arrow have dealt with them before, even on a limited basis. In terms of specific arrangements, obviously Ken Russell is no longer with us so it would be a bit different to Alice Sweet Alice and Cruising, where the intervention of the director was key.

Child's Play is probably the obvious one, but at the same time a little unexpected given SF have done the first 3 and most probably have more of the series coming. Arrow has tended to avoid doing studio 4K UHDs of titles released by another boutique stateside. Also, the Chucky series is pretty big (7 films, plus the remake). A 4K UHD set sounds very expensive if they intend to do them all.

Your Porky's speculation is interesting ianungstad. If that is no longer with Fox it's definitely possible.

Finally, remember this? In the end we got everything, so maybe it's possible we're getting several of these (I think only The Omen can be firmly ruled out).

[Worship.my.wreck]

If it's a UK release of Child's play, i'll probably pick that up, despite having the SF releases. I'm a sucker for the Child's Play franchise, at least the first 4 movies. And if it gets a nice rigid slipcase, it would be hard to pass up on.

[guccipunkstar]

Altered States needs a definitive release so that’d be cool

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Somewhat curious that Altered States has 'arriving soon', whereas the others have 'coming soon'. Does this mean anything?

Tbh I reckon purely because it gives them the opportunity to use the distinctive 'A' from the Altered States title. Otherwise peeps might not've recognised it.

My guess is that either we're getting a UK-only Chucky set OR Arrow have pulled a total chad move and managed to acquire all four titles, which would be crazy exciting as it could open the floodgates for more boutique-obtained WB and Disney/Fox titles over here.

[ianungstad]

I think a boxset is unlikely. If they do anything it will probably be just the first film. While it's been done before (with Chucky even!) multi studio boxsets don't happen very often. The first is MGM with the rest being Universal.

Altered States would be the one that would excite me the most but I'm not really expecting it.

Also what's with all the Porky's hate in the UK thread? It's a legit good movie.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Tbh I reckon purely because it gives them the opportunity to use the distinctive 'A' from the Altered States title. Otherwise peeps might not've recognised it.

Thing is though, if you feel you have to do that (and I suspect you may be right), why even do Altered States at all? The other three are instantly recognizable in terms of the poster font (and I think it's fair to say the films/franchises themselves are better known, as much as I love Altered States), so Altered States does strike me as the odd one out, which makes me think it's somehow got a shot. We'll see.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Thing is though, if you feel you have to do that (and I suspect you may be right), why even do Altered States at all? The other three are instantly recognizable in terms of the poster font (and I think it's fair to say the films/franchises themselves are better known, as much as I love Altered States), so Altered States does strike me as the odd one out, which makes me think it's somehow got a shot. We'll see.

An Arrow release of Altered States would make me soft and milky.

[TripleHBK]

Maybe Arrow has plans to release a 4k edition of Child's Play (2019)...

[BleachD]

I just ran into someone on eBay selling a Giallo Essentials: Blue Box Set which seems to include: The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion, Death Walks on High Heels, and Death Walks at Midnight. All previously released films by Arrow Video. When did this get announced? I can't find any reference to it anywhere besides this eBay listing. Is this a weird case of someone selling a set pre-release/announcement or is this some sort of weird fan-made bootleg?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115752853822

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by BleachD

I just ran into someone on eBay selling a Giallo Essentials: Blue Box Set which seems to include: The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion, Death Walks on High Heels, and Death Walks at Midnight. All previously released films by Arrow Video. When did this get announced? I can't find any reference to it anywhere besides this eBay listing. Is this a weird case of someone selling a set pre-release/announcement or is this some sort of weird fan-made bootleg?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115752853822

The weirdest part is, the copyright and details on the underside are completely correct.

Whilst I can’t find any record of it existing elsewhere, if it is a bootleg it’s the most competently made bootleg I’ve ever seen

[Alexcap]

arrow have released porky's on blue ray in the uk so if it is then it might be a UK only release

[Telstar]

Any updates on that Coffin Joe set? Waiting for it to finally materialize is getting really frustrating.

[ianungstad]

Originally Posted by sonicyogurt

Porky's doesn't show up for me in iTunes or VUDU in the U.S., and it's "currently unavailable" on Prime Video.

I do see it for sale/rent on Google Play and YouTube. The former doesn't list a studio; the latter just says "Under The Milky Way TVOD"

Yeah, I don't think Fox has the Porky's films anymore. I looked up Under the Milky Way and their website states : Under The Milky Way distributes and markets feature films on more than 50 VoD Platforms around the world including iTunes

They seem to distribute independent films/content. I don't see these streaming on Prime Video UK either.

Seems likely the rights reverted back to the producer.

[Animatic33]

Originally Posted by BleachD

I just ran into someone on eBay selling a Giallo Essentials: Blue Box Set which seems to include: The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion, Death Walks on High Heels, and Death Walks at Midnight. All previously released films by Arrow Video. When did this get announced? I can't find any reference to it anywhere besides this eBay listing. Is this a weird case of someone selling a set pre-release/announcement or is this some sort of weird fan-made bootleg?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115752853822

This product has just shown up recently during the Arrow Easter sale up here in Canada. Legit product probably done specifically for April sale as a surprise. Release date is listed as April 25th.

[MifuneFan]

still just a bunch of re-releases sadly. Here are the details

Giallo Essentials (Blue)

https://www.arrowvideo.com/blu-ray/g.../14536291.html

2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives for The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion and Death Walks on High Heels
2K restoration from an original 35mm internegative for Death Walks at Midnight
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of each film
Original Italian and English front and end titles
Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks
Optional English subtitles for the Italian soundtracks
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracks
Rigid box packaging with newly designed artwork by Gilles Vranckx in a windowed Giallo Essentials Collection slipcover
Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil and Gilles Vranckx

Disc One: The Forbidden Photos Of A Lady Above Suspicion

Audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine
Private Pictures, a documentary featuring interviews with actress Nieves Navarro, director Luciano Ercoli and writer Ernesto Gastaldi
The Forbidden Soundtrack of the Big Three, an appreciation of the music of Forbidden Photos and 70s Italian cult cinema by musician and soundtrack collector Lovely Jon
The Forbidden Lady, a Q&A with actress Dagmar Lassander at the 2016 Festival of Fantastic Films
Original Italian and English theatrical trailers
Image gallery

Disc Two: Death Walks On High Heels

Audio commentary by film critic Tim Lucas
Introduction to the film by screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi
From Spain with Love, featurette with director Luciano Ercoli and actress Nieves Navarro, interviewed at their home in Barcelona
Master of Giallo, screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi on Death Walks on High Heels and how to write a successful giallo
Death Walks to the Beat, a career-spanning interview with High Heels composer Stelvio Cipriani
Original Italian and English trailers

Disc Three: Death Walks At Midnight

Audio commentary by film critic Tim Lucas
Introduction to the film by screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi
Extended TV version of the feature
Crime Does Pay, screenwriter Gastaldi reflects on his career in the crime film-writing business, including a look at Death Walks at Midnight
Desperately Seeking Susan, visual essay by Michael Mackenzie exploring the distinctive giallo collaborations between director Luciano Ercoli and star Nieves Navarro

[deadheadbill]

Arrow's Easter Carnage sale starts today.

[McWestern]

I like the look of these Giallo Essentials boxes unfortunately I already have most of these as single releases. I'd be cool if Arrow could just sell the box like Vinegar Syndrome has done with the Rudy Ray Moore and Taboo boxes.

[MrGarmonbozia]

Originally Posted by deadheadbill

Arrow's Easter Carnage sale starts today.

Thanks for the tip-off.
Managed to snag both Shawscope sets (admittedly blind buys) for $300 Canadian (including shipping/tax) which, at $150 a set, is about as low as I've seen 'em here.