Richard III (1955) with Laurence Olivier

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by Vakulinchuk

good to know! I want to get This Sporting Life from them also, so it's reassuring to hear good things about their input.

Regarding Network's disc of This Sporting Life, it features lossy audio and a somewhat inconsistent, if not altogether terrible video transfer (but one that does improve on the Criterion DVD). I was able to get it shipped for less than £9, though, so I'm not peeved by the disk, and have and will continue to purchase their discs as they interest me.

Regarding Network's issue of Richard III - I concur that the transfer will be similar if not identical to Criterion's due to access to the same Film Foundation restoration. I'd imagine Network's would have less extras (Criterion features an Olivier interview and a commentary), but will certainly be more affordable as well.

[CinemaScope]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

Regarding Network's issue of Richard III - I concur that the transfer will be similar if not identical to Criterion's due to access to the same Film Foundation restoration. I'd imagine Network's would have less extras (Criterion features an Olivier interview and a commentary), but will certainly be more affordable as well.

...& the Network Blu won't be region A locked like the Criterion.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

Regarding Network's disc of This Sporting Life, it features lossy audio and a somewhat inconsistent, if not altogether terrible video transfer (but one that does improve on the Criterion DVD). I was able to get it shipped for less than £9, though, so I'm not peeved by the disk, and have and will continue to purchase their discs as they interest me.

Regarding Network's issue of Richard III - I concur that the transfer will be similar if not identical to Criterion's due to access to the same Film Foundation restoration. I'd imagine Network's would have less extras (Criterion features an Olivier interview and a commentary), but will certainly be more affordable as well.

Network has it's own set of extras, and they're impressive even if they don't look anything special on paper.

SPECIAL FEATURES
[] Original Intermission Cards
[] Original Theatrical and TV Trailers
[] Extensive Image Galleries
[] The Trial of Richard III - See more at: http://networkonair.com/shop/1957-ri....5PH2y9sL.dpuf

The Trial of Richard III is a UK TV production from the 1980s and is three and a half hours long (in SD of course).

[mr young]

I did see a section of this projected in 2K a few years ago and it did look
really good.

[Vakulinchuk]

I looked for Henry V in these forums, and it seems that the region B bluray is horrible. Let's hope Richard III is done properly.

[manicsounds]

This is currently in the 3 for 20 deal on Amazon along with other Network releases? Has anyone got it? How long are the extras on the UK release (min/sec)?