The Criterion Collection

[Turnda643]

I just wish Criterion would expedite the BD release of Armaggedon.

[neo_reloaded]

Originally Posted by Turnda643

I just wish Criterion would expedite the BD release of Armaggedon.

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. If not, read this very page for information about the odds of Criterion releasing a film such as Armageddon on BD.

When it is released on BD, Armageddon will surely be put out by Disney, the studio the film actually belongs to. Last I heard, there were issues with this title as certain elements had been lost in a fire and they'd have to go back to negatives and re-transfer or some such. I'm sure it's coming sooner or later.

[KubrickFan]

Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

I don't know exactly what their individual agreements state, but I imagine distributing a major studio film has a decidedly different agreement from distributing an indie or classic film that no major studio has their claws in. For something like, say, Benjamin Button, I'm sure every facet of the Criterion release was approved by Paramount - they can't just go out and make a new version without Paramount's approval. On the same note, I doubt Universal is willing to let Criterion do whatever they want with regards to a Johnny Depp property.

Criterion only distributed Benjamin Button, they didn't work on the extras or anything. The decision to do that was made pretty late in the game and all the work was already done by David Prior and his team. It's a Criterion release in name only.

[Xerios]

Question about the Replacement blu-ray cases. I recently stated that i had purchased 5 criterion collection movies:

The Seventh Seal
The Last Emperor
Bottle Rocket
Kagemusha
Chungking Express

Today (1) of the (5) films came in: The Seventh Seal, and i must say i love the bluray case (the clear ps3 game size case). Question being the replacement cases that criterion is selling for certain movies for $5 are the cases all like these (thick clear cases) if so i would love to shell out 20 bucks for the other 4 movies to look like this, or are the replacement cases standard blu-ray cases..

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by Kyle Million

The Third Man: CC.com still showing OOP, but Amazon.com just got it back In Stock and selling for $29.95. Note that blu-ray.com show's price history with last price of $19.95 so not sure if there is going to be a price drop, but I'm not going to take any chances.

don't see that price anywhere on Amazon. you have a link?

[avstraq]

I saw that price last night. It's now OOS.

Originally Posted by jcs913

don't see that price anywhere on Amazon. you have a link?

[anomynous]

Originally Posted by Xerios

Question about the Replacement blu-ray cases. I recently stated that i had purchased 5 criterion collection movies:

The Seventh Seal
The Last Emperor
Bottle Rocket
Kagemusha
Chungking Express

Today (1) of the (5) films came in: The Seventh Seal, and i must say i love the bluray case (the clear ps3 game size case). Question being the replacement cases that criterion is selling for certain movies for $5 are the cases all like these (thick clear cases) if so i would love to shell out 20 bucks for the other 4 movies to look like this, or are the replacement cases standard blu-ray cases..

They're the clear cases

[rich_adamson]

Originally Posted by Kyle Million

The Third Man: CC.com still showing OOP, but Amazon.com just got it back In Stock and selling for $29.95. Note that blu-ray.com show's price history with last price of $19.95 so not sure if there is going to be a price drop, but I'm not going to take any chances.

Yeah, I picked up another copy of it at $29.95, as I just sold one of my other copies on these very boards for $45. This title has just skyrocketed in price in absolutely no time at all. I am interested to see if it will go to the stratospheric levels some others have reached on DVD, as many of the conditions are right.
1. It was out for only about a year.
2. The blu format was new, and not (overly) widely adopted yet
3. Its a CC.... These are some of the very same circumstances that made Salo so sought after on DVD. (released in 1997, out less than a year on a new format that wasn't yet widely adopted)
-Once more of the CC enthusiasts start adopting Bluray, the completists will stop at nothing (or any price) to fill the holes in their collection.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Xerios

Question about the Replacement blu-ray cases. I recently stated that i had purchased 5 criterion collection movies:

The Seventh Seal
The Last Emperor
Bottle Rocket
Kagemusha
Chungking Express

Today (1) of the (5) films came in: The Seventh Seal, and i must say i love the bluray case (the clear ps3 game size case). Question being the replacement cases that criterion is selling for certain movies for $5 are the cases all like these (thick clear cases) if so i would love to shell out 20 bucks for the other 4 movies to look like this, or are the replacement cases standard blu-ray cases..

Like anomynous said, the replacement cases are the standard Criterion clear case like the one that your copy of "The Seventh Seal" came in. Also, "Kagemusha" will already be in the clear case, as well, when you receive it. So, you'll only need to purchase the replacements for 3 of the 5 titles you ordered. Plus, according to what has been previously posted, if you're buying a group of cases, it's $5/case for the first two and then $2.50 for each case thereafter.

CC

[Xerios]

thanks for your answers anomynous and ccfixx

[horseflesh]

Anyone.....

Originally Posted by horseflesh

BTW, I'm wondering if someone could help me out regarding the replacement cases. Jon Mulvaney quoted me $15 PER CASE
If I was to get Criterion to send cases to someone here who's in the US, could they then forward on to me in Ireland? Obviously I would cover that shipping cost. I expect it wouldn't cost much anyway for a few empty cases (so I've no idea why they want me to pay so much).

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by horseflesh

Anyone.....

Sure, why not? PM me your info and I'll figure out how to ship them to you.

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Like anomynous said, the replacement cases are the standard Criterion clear case like the one that your copy of "The Seventh Seal" came in. Also, "Kagemusha" will already be in the clear case, as well, when you receive it. So, you'll only need to purchase the replacements for 3 of the 5 titles you ordered. Plus, according to what has been previously posted, if you're buying a group of cases, it's $5/case for the first two and then $2.50 for each case thereafter.

CC

I emailed criterion about the replacements cases but never received an answer. Do you know if you can pay via PayPal? Also, the $5 for the first two cases means $10, correct? Thanks!

[truffleshuffle83]

you can only pay by paypal

heres the portion of the email

The cost for the replacement cases is $5 per item; this includes the cost of shipping. Simply make a payment to the email address store@criterion.com through PayPal, providing your mailing address and
item(s) needed in the message field, and we'll send out the case!

[PowellPressburger]

Just Rec'd this answer from Citerion

Thanks for your email! I'd be happy to give you some more information on the Blu-ray case replacements!




We are offering replacement cases for the following titles:




THE THIRD MAN

THE LAST EMPEROR

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

BOTTLE ROCKET

CHUNGKING EXPRESS

THE 400 BLOWS

THE LAST METRO

EL NORTE

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD




Please note that we are temporarily out of stock on all cases and expect more to arrive next week. The cost for the replacement cases is $5 per case; this includes the cost of shipping. For multiple cases we offer a discount of $10 for the first two and $2.50 for each additional case beyond that (so, for instance, $12.50 for three cases).




To order the cases, simply make a payment to the email address store@criterion.com through PayPal, providing your mailing address and item(s) needed in the message field, and we'll send out the materials!




I hope this information is helpful! Please let me know if you have any more questions and thank you for supporting Criterion!




Best,




Jon Mulvaney

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Please note that we are temporarily out of stock on all cases and expect more to arrive next week. The cost for the replacement cases is $5 per case; this includes the cost of shipping. For multiple cases we offer a discount of $10 for the first two and $2.50 for each additional case beyond that (so, for instance, $12.50 for three cases).

This is the same e-mail I just received, as well. It must be the standard reply now.

CC

[PowellPressburger]

Nice to see a case for BOTTLE ROCKET on their list.

[KubrickFan]

Are those all titles with a cardboard case? I assume that those are the same amounts to be paid for someone who lives abroad?

[DigitalHoarder]

Originally Posted by jcs913

don't see that price anywhere on Amazon. you have a link?

Wow, I wake up this morning and it's 3rd party at $50. I should have picked up more, knowing how rare it is. I sure did get lucky, as I'm not sure what it was that made me search for it last night. SCOREBOARD!!! This feels great!

[PowellPressburger]

I will wait for Bottle Rocket to show up in stores in the plastic case and grab it then. Has anyone had sightings of other titles in stores yet in the plastic cases besides Third Man when it was around?