Scream Factory Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 860 - Blu-ray Forum

deadhatetheliving · 09-29-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by IdeaOfEvil

What's Liongate's problem with releasing catalog titles?

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Originally Posted by bb8977

The same as every other major company, catalogue titles just dont sell enough copies to warrant their attention anymore which is why companies like Scream factory are able to swoop in and pick up the rights.

They forgot what genre made them who they are. No all they give a shit about is stupid ass Hunger Games and and dumb ass Tyler Perry movies.

Lionsgate is slowly going dead to me.

jws · 09-29-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by IdeaOfEvil

Does anyone here know what's up with getting Warlock (1989) for a Region-A release? Sweden and (I think) Austria have good transfers for Region-B, but they're $50 imported back to the U.S.

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I just did a price check of this on Amazon.de. It's $30.53 shipped to America by itself. I already had the movie in my cart with 3 other movies. I just placed that order and the price came out to $72.26. Having an Amazon account is great for importing alot of international titles.

peterw5 · 09-29-2013, 12:40 PM

So if big studios like Lionsgate and Warners don't think it's worth their time to rerelease catalog titles on blu ray then why won't they license them out to companies like Scream Factory? I would think they would make more money licensing the titles out than they would make just sitting on them unreleased?

DetroitSportsFan · 09-29-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

They forgot what genre made them who they are. No all they give a shit about is stupid ass Hunger Games and and dumb ass Tyler Perry movies.

They care about movies that sell and make them money.

But they should definitely start licensing out their titles that they have no intention of releasing. They would be fools to just sit on their catalog and not make money off it.

Member-222782 · 09-29-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by peterw5

So if big studios like Lionsgate and Warners don't think it's worth their time to rerelease catalog titles on blu ray then why won't they license them out to companies like Scream Factory? I would think they would make more money licensing the titles out than they would make just sitting on them unreleased?

Lionsgate is an odd duck - they never seemed to be interested in anything but creating new theatrical franchises to exploit, the "Saw" films, Madea and now Twilight - just typical, by-the-numbers junk for the masses. The problem is, they're the current owners of one of the largest untapped cult film library, behind only MGM. The rights to many highly-desired titles are being held hostage by the studio and even though they dipped their toes in the water by releasing titles like THE MONSTER SQUAD and MY BLOODY VALENTINE, they never really cared for any of it. What I don't understand is their reluctance to license anything out. That's the big mystery.

demonknight · 09-29-2013, 03:07 PM

Anyone ever ask for Star 80? It is MGM.

rickah88 · 09-29-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by demonknight

Anyone ever ask for Star 80? It is MGM.

As a Scream title? Doesn't really fit, IMO.

Mary Mason · 09-29-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

They haven't released it yet because they don't have the rights anymore.

Then who does?

Christian Muth · 09-29-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mary Mason

Then who does?

The Weinstein Company picked up the rights to SUSPIRIA when the "restored" HD version was shown at Cannes in 2007, then sat on it and did nothing (apparently in anticipation of cashing in on the planned remake which never materialized). There's speculation that their license has since lapsed and another company picked it up, but as of now nothing has been officially announced.

Chris

zbinks · 09-29-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian Muth

The Weinstein Company picked up the rights to SUSPIRIA when the "restored" HD version was shown at Cannes in 2007, then sat on it and did nothing (apparently in anticipation of cashing in on the planned remake which never materialized). There's speculation that their license has since lapsed and another company picked it up, but as of now nothing has been officially announced.

Chris

I hope that license has lapsed. I so hope that license has lapsed.

Spooked · 09-29-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

I hope that license has lapsed. I so hope that license has lapsed.

+1

schwano · 09-29-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

I hope that license has lapsed. I so hope that license has lapsed.

It'll never happen, but I would pay quite handsomely for a Three Mothers Trilogy blu-ray set.

dressedtokill · 09-29-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by schwano

It'll never happen, but I would pay quite handsomely for a Three Mothers Trilogy blu-ray set.

Why? With each movie it got progressively worse....I mean especially the last one was just terrible.

Christian Muth · 09-29-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Why? With each movie it got progressively worse....I mean especially the last one was just terrible.

I disagree 110%, at least regarding INFERNO which I consider to be Argento's ultimate masterpiece and one of the best horror movies ever made.

Chris

Splatterpunk · 09-29-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by schwano

It'll never happen, but I would pay quite handsomely for a Three Mothers Trilogy blu-ray set.

Anybody know anything about this release?

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIXF-90003

dressedtokill · 09-29-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian Muth

I disagree 110%, at least regarding INFERNO which I consider to be Argento's ultimate masterpiece and one of the best horror movies ever made.

Chris

While I do like the movie as its own when you compare to Suspiria it isn't as good. Don't get me wrong I do like the movie but it just live up to the level set by the first one.

Christian Muth · 09-29-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

While I do like the movie as its own when you compare to Suspiria it isn't as good. Don't get me wrong I do like the movie but it just live up to the level set by the first one.

I respectfully disagree, and I love SUSPIRIA, too

Chris

TheMikeSchwartz · 09-29-2013, 11:12 PM

Picked up Amityville Trilogy yesterday and watched Amityville 3D first thing today. I have to say I am seriously surprised by all the negativity surrounding this movie and its BD release.

Sure it's not the greatest of the three films, but it certainly isn't worse than a lot of other b-horror films we all cherish and love.

As for the transfer, I only watched it in 3D and I thought the stereoscopic work is amazing. It's pure classic 3D entertainment. The parallax on most of the shots are so deep. It may hurt your eyes a little, but if you have passive gasses I think you're fine (which I do. I find the progressive ones give me a headache and this release would make it worse.)

There's all kinds of stuff coming out of the screen on this release. Also, I've read that the transfer was blurry. Maybe in 2D it is, but in 3D it looks great. Sure there's a bit of print damage, but it all adds to the overall experience. This release just makes me more upset about Friday the 13th 3 not getting a proper 3D BD release.

If you're going to watch this movie, don't even bother with the 2D. I found the 3D really added to my viewing pleasure. Can't wait for House of Wax now.

jdw89 · 09-30-2013, 12:48 AM

I wonder what they are announcing Tuesday? Hopefully not a sale.

frogmeat69 · 09-30-2013, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMikeSchwartz

, but if you have passive gasses I think you're fine (which I do..)

If you didn't, you might burst at the seams, lol.

09-29-2013, 12:40 PM	#17183
peterw5 Member Member since:Sep 2013	So if big studios like Lionsgate and Warners don't think it's worth their time to rerelease catalog titles on blu ray then why won't they license them out to companies like Scream Factory? I would think they would make more money licensing the titles out than they would make just sitting on them unreleased?

09-29-2013, 03:07 PM	#17186
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	Anyone ever ask for Star 80? It is MGM.

09-29-2013, 11:12 PM	#17198
TheMikeSchwartz Active Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Toronto 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:826 DVD collection:272 Trading Score:1	Picked up Amityville Trilogy yesterday and watched Amityville 3D first thing today. I have to say I am seriously surprised by all the negativity surrounding this movie and its BD release. Sure it's not the greatest of the three films, but it certainly isn't worse than a lot of other b-horror films we all cherish and love. As for the transfer, I only watched it in 3D and I thought the stereoscopic work is amazing. It's pure classic 3D entertainment. The parallax on most of the shots are so deep. It may hurt your eyes a little, but if you have passive gasses I think you're fine (which I do. I find the progressive ones give me a headache and this release would make it worse.) There's all kinds of stuff coming out of the screen on this release. Also, I've read that the transfer was blurry. Maybe in 2D it is, but in 3D it looks great. Sure there's a bit of print damage, but it all adds to the overall experience. This release just makes me more upset about Friday the 13th 3 not getting a proper 3D BD release. If you're going to watch this movie, don't even bother with the 2D. I found the 3D really added to my viewing pleasure. Can't wait for House of Wax now.

09-30-2013, 12:48 AM	#17199
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:206 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	I wonder what they are announcing Tuesday? Hopefully not a sale.

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