The Criterion Collection

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by retablo

Lionsgate releases most the Studio Canal Collection titles... at least the first few waves. Mulholland Drive is wave 3. It is very possible that it's included in Lionsgate's US plans, although not confirmed.

"Going from recent history with previous Studio Canal titles, most of these will be released in the UK by Optimum Home Entertainment around the same time, and possibly even in the US by Lionsgate a few months later. " https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3963

Lionsgate can only distribute films they own rights for. First two waves contain 12 films, Lionsgate only distributes three of them. It's far from "most of the titles".

[jacobsever]

Even if bpm made some Criterion covers, I wouldn't be able to download them.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Lionsgate can only distribute films they own rights for. First two waves contain 12 films, Lionsgate only distributes three of them. It's far from "most of the titles".

I'm just quoting the article from blu-ray.com. But your snarky attitude is duly noted.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by StriderPrime09

Questions:

Has anyone purchased 8 1/2 on Blu-Ray yet? If so, is it worth upgrading from the SDVD (which I own)? Also, are the special features the same or different?

I would say it's definitely worth the upgrade. Also, all of the DVD features are ported over, plus an extra featurette on the original ending is also included. It runs about 52 minutes, I think.

CC

[QuasidodoJr]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I completely agree, McCrutchy... Miss Binoche in 1080p is always a welcome addition.... and there's certainly not enough, yet.

CC

Add me to that agreement, as well. The English Patient and Chocolat would be fabulous on blu.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

Add me to that agreement, as well. The English Patient and Chocolat would be fabulous on blu.

+1. I'd also love to see Blue (in addition to the other 2 of Kieslowski's Colors trilogy). Absolutely love her in that.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

Add me to that agreement, as well. The English Patient and Chocolat would be fabulous on blu.

The English Patient? Really?!?

[captveg]

I just had the following exchange on criterionforum.org:

Me: "With Kinowelt releasing these on Blu-ray in April/May, could US versions from Criterion be far behind? Or were they outbid by another company for US distribution?"

Jeff: "Criterion did indeed win the U.S. distribution rights. The films are owned by the Chaplin estate, managed by Mk2, and distributed in different territories by the highest bidder. I believe Criterion will want to do some additional restoration of their own, so their discs may still be a way down the line."

[Rhymes]

After searching a couple days i finally picked up 81/2. This was a blind buy for me as are most of my criterion purchases. I must say this film was quite good but i found myself confused at times. I never knew when he was dreaming or was it real or a part of his film inside this film. Definitely going to need to watch this a couple of times to get the full scope of it. This hasn't been my favourite criterion thus far, id have to give that to the wages of fear or gomorrah, but its a wonderful film to add to my growing collection of masterpieces.

[TTC1984]

So any word yet if Criterion is going to (or legally can) release Spartacus?

[captveg]

Originally Posted by TTC1984

So any word yet if Criterion is going to (or legally can) release Spartacus?

No word. Legality is dependent on licensing from Universal. Since Universal released Spartacus on HD-DVD, they may eventually choose to keep it for themselves for Blu-ray, just like Do the Right Thing and Fear and Lothing in Las Vegas.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by captveg

I just had the following exchange on criterionforum.org:

Me: "With Kinowelt releasing these on Blu-ray in April/May, could US versions from Criterion be far behind? Or were they outbid by another company for US distribution?"

Jeff: "Criterion did indeed win the U.S. distribution rights. The films are owned by the Chaplin estate, managed by Mk2, and distributed in different territories by the highest bidder. I believe Criterion will want to do some additional restoration of their own, so their discs may still be a way down the line."

This is really great news. I'll be interested to see if the First National Shorts make it to blu.
Wonder if New Line will put out any of the Harold Lloyd films on blu?

[captveg]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

This is really great news. I'll be interested to see if the First National Shorts make it to blu.
Wonder if New Line will put out any of the Harold Lloyd films on blu?

Warner probably isn't looking to put out the Lloyd films quite yet. They probably need to revisit the New Line/Lloyd Estate deal and re-up to do so.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by captveg

No word. Legality is dependent on licensing from Universal. Since Universal released Spartacus on HD-DVD, they may eventually choose to keep it for themselves for Blu-ray, just like Do the Right Thing and Fear and Lothing in Las Vegas.

I guess a positive would be that Universal released a bare bones Brazil, Fear and Loathing, Last Temptation of Christ and Spartacus on standard DVD and let Criterion release special deluxe editions of those tittles, so while as a Universal Fear and Loathing is on it way etc, I wouldn't discount at Spartacus, but one notable exception that UNIVERSAL did release was DO THE RIGHT THING which correct me if I am wrong carried over the special features of the Criterion release as a UNIVERSAL only title.

So I guess it can go both ways I guess it depends on the powers that be.


The one thing I will note and please a SIDE NOTE was that MGM/UA which who knows will own the United Artist MGM titles that WB's does NOT own... well suffice to say the FUGITIVE KIND was on of the old, bargain bin eventual releases of MGM's and now CRITERION is able to license the title. Not sure how but it very cool, only downside is NO BD HD release so far.

Makes you wonder about former MGM/UA release on Laserdisc that were never carried over to DVD due to distribution. then again who knows with those title last I heard MGM/UA was trying to auction them off, Who won? Has it been determined?

[kndy]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Makes you wonder about former MGM/UA release on Laserdisc that were never carried over to DVD due to distribution. then again who knows with those title last I heard MGM/UA was trying to auction them off, Who won? Has it been determined?

I always thought that Turner owns the MGM/UA releases...MGM/UA/TRISTAR is owned by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment...

[Q?]

Are any of CC releases even region free?

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by Q!

Are any of CC releases even region free?

taken from criterion's FAQs - "We only publish DVDs for the North American market, and our DVDs and Blu-ray discs are encoded region 1."

[Q?]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

taken from criterion's FAQs - "We only publish DVDs for the North American market, and our DVDs and Blu-ray discs are encoded region 1."

Thanks but this sucks monumentally!

[captveg]

Originally Posted by kndy

I always thought that Turner owns the MGM/UA releases...MGM/UA/TRISTAR is owned by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment...

Warner (via Turner) owns all MGM films made through 1986.

The post-1986 MGM films and UA catalog are owned by MGM. Currently they have a deal with Fox to distribute that catalog. The catalog is apparently up for sale, and Fox is the most likely purchaser. Someone at criterionforum.org noted that the press release for The Fugitive Kind had a Fox logo and not an MGM logo, which might suggest that the MGM/UA catalog that MGM still owns may indeed by sold to Fox soon.

Sony has a minor stake in MGM, but aside from a brief video distribution deal (2005-2006) they currently do not have any home video rights.

[rocks off]

I know Criterion were criticized for releasing Benjamin Button, but now they've gone too far...