Keep Watching the Skies! 1950s Sci-Fi and Horror on Blu-ray - Page 12 - Blu-ray Forum

davidsal · 02-22-2016, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

For those who enjoy reading books on Kindle, there is currently an excellent discounted price on the greatest book ever written about science fiction films (and the namesake of this thread):

http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Watching-Skies-American-Science-ebook/dp/B018RGBCH8/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Thanks, I was on the fence because of the price. Now I can pull the trigger. Seems like the definitive guide for 50's scifi.

50sscifi · 02-22-2016, 04:53 PM

[QUOTE=Professor Echo;11895400]For those who enjoy reading books on Kindle, there is currently an excellent discounted price on the greatest book ever written about science fiction films (and the namesake of this thread):
<<<>>>

Thanks for this info! I have the original book release in both the 2-volume hard cover and paperback versions, plus this new revised hard cover edition. I've also checked amazon a few times in the past for a kindle version but to no avail. Thanks to your post I already purchased it and the help is much appreciated.

RalphoR · 02-23-2016, 10:18 PM

Well, I'm not going to throw in the towel just yet on The Thing From Another World. Cat People is still scheduled for release on 2/26 so maybe there's just a delay for whatever reason.

50sscifi · 02-27-2016, 07:54 PM

Amazon Japan finally did an official notification sent to me by email:

Dear Customer: We have learned that there has been a delay with some of the item (s) in your order indicated above.
When your order is shipped you will receive an e-mail message confirming the date, contents and method of shipment.

Or the Japanese translation using google:
Delayed delivery of ordered product, we apologize for that would for the inconvenience to our customers.
Currently, since the delivery date of your order has not been determined, we continue to adjust. Delivery date is fixed as soon as we'll let you know by E-mail. By any chance, if it turns out that there is no prospect of the stock, I am sorry, there is also that I am allowed to unavoidably cancel your order.

Usual chaotic wording but it's easy enough to figure out:
Don't call us, we'll call you....sigh....

RalphoR · 02-28-2016, 02:31 AM

At least it sounds like it's just delayed. However, I hope that it's not a permanent situation

Ron Zoso · 02-28-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphoR

Well, I'm not going to throw in the towel just yet on The Thing From Another World. Cat People is still scheduled for release on 2/26 so maybe there's just a delay for whatever reason.

Along with I Walked with a Zombie on 2/26.

WaverBoy · 02-28-2016, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon53

Two Japanese sci fi movies, RODAN and THE MYSTERIANS, are in Blu-ray, but they haven't been released in the US.

These releases aren't English-friendly though.

NoirFan · 03-04-2016, 03:19 AM

A little catch-up:

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Originally Posted by MisterLime

Coming June 14th on Blu-ray!

The Magnetic Monster (1953)
• Brand New 2016 HD Master!
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Derek Botello
• Sci-Fi Trailer Gallery

R!S!P! review of Anolis disc of Night/Curse of the Demon

Site review of Gog

Site review of The Black Sleep

Site review of Donovan's Brain

Adam Tyner on Donovan's Brain:

Quote:

Nancy Reagan versus a disembodied, telepathic, murderous brain -- sold!

NoirFan · 03-04-2016, 06:22 PM

The RSP review of Demon makes no mention of what the other film posters on the remaining sides of the box set are (besides the already-visible Giant Claw and War of the Satellites), but an earlier prototype of the box displayed The Hideous Sun Demon on one side, so that may (or may not) be one of the remaining two (or three, if there is art on the bottom) panels. Once my set arrives from Germany I can post the titles/images, unless of course someone else receives their set and does so in the meantime.

RalphoR · 03-04-2016, 08:31 PM

I'm very interested in The Giant Claw so would like to hear your thoughts when it arrives. Do you know the eta? Thanks!

cakefactory · 03-04-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphoR

I'm very interested in The Giant Claw so would like to hear your thoughts when it arrives. Do you know the eta? Thanks!

The "set" is just the first film and the box with space for the others that will be released, Giant Claw isn't even officially announced yet I don't think. Same deal as what happened with the Gamera trilogy on DVD several years ago.

iaf6 · 03-09-2016, 11:28 PM

Just received notice from Amazon Japan that the new release date for the previously postponed The Thing from Another World Blu-ray is now March 31, 2016. Hope this date sticks! Also hope the quality is decent.

RalphoR · 03-10-2016, 02:57 AM

As long as it's better than the existing dvd I'll be happy. The only part that's iffy is the extended material. I hope we get the extended cut.

Member-320773 · 03-10-2016, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoirFan

The RSP review of Demon makes no mention of what the other film posters on the remaining sides of the box set are (besides the already-visible Giant Claw and War of the Satellites), but an earlier prototype of the box displayed [B]The Hideous Sun Demon[/

If you're talking about this early box design, I think the still to the right is from THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE.

Member-320773 · 03-10-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by David Lee Parks

If you're talking about this early box design, I think the still to the right is from THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE.

Here.

cakefactory · 03-10-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Lee Parks

If you're talking about this early box design, I think the still to the right is from THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE.

We were talking about the one embedded on page 10. This picture you attached is of the opposite side. And yeah, that's definitely the alligator people. What was the source on this pic?

dougotte · 03-10-2016, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

For those who enjoy reading books on Kindle, there is currently an excellent discounted price on the greatest book ever written about science fiction films (and the namesake of this thread):

http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Watching-Skies-American-Science-ebook/dp/B018RGBCH8/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Thanks for the tip. I downloaded and just started reading it. Although I won't be reading the details for every movie, it's a very well-written book, similar to Universal Horrors.

Member-320773 · 03-10-2016, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cakefactory

What was the source on this pic?

http://www.wicked-vision.com/wbb2/th...threadid=15580

Anolis has an official subforum there. So it's direct from the source.

NoirFan · 03-10-2016, 07:46 PM

My error, I had misremembered the image. According to the above-linked thread, the next title will be War of the Satellites, although it will be DVD-only. Ivo, do you know if there will there be English subtitles for the commentary track this time?

NoirFan · 03-12-2016, 05:35 PM

Gog is down to $16.50 on Amazon and Curse of the Faceless Man is $14.56.

Regarding the apparent delay of It Came from Outer Space:

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Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

VERY good things are happening. Be patient...

02-22-2016, 04:53 PM	#222
50sscifi Active Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:California	Cool!!!! [QUOTE=Professor Echo;11895400]For those who enjoy reading books on Kindle, there is currently an excellent discounted price on the greatest book ever written about science fiction films (and the namesake of this thread): <<<>>> Thanks for this info! I have the original book release in both the 2-volume hard cover and paperback versions, plus this new revised hard cover edition. I've also checked amazon a few times in the past for a kindle version but to no avail. Thanks to your post I already purchased it and the help is much appreciated.

02-27-2016, 07:54 PM	#224
50sscifi Active Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:California	My Thing from Another World preorder... Amazon Japan finally did an official notification sent to me by email: Dear Customer: We have learned that there has been a delay with some of the item (s) in your order indicated above. When your order is shipped you will receive an e-mail message confirming the date, contents and method of shipment. Or the Japanese translation using google: Delayed delivery of ordered product, we apologize for that would for the inconvenience to our customers. Currently, since the delivery date of your order has not been determined, we continue to adjust. Delivery date is fixed as soon as we'll let you know by E-mail. By any chance, if it turns out that there is no prospect of the stock, I am sorry, there is also that I am allowed to unavoidably cancel your order. Usual chaotic wording but it's easy enough to figure out: Don't call us, we'll call you....sigh....

02-23-2016, 10:18 PM	#223
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	Well, I'm not going to throw in the towel just yet on The Thing From Another World. Cat People is still scheduled for release on 2/26 so maybe there's just a delay for whatever reason.

02-28-2016, 02:31 AM	#225
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	At least it sounds like it's just delayed. However, I hope that it's not a permanent situation

03-04-2016, 06:22 PM	#229
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	The RSP review of Demon makes no mention of what the other film posters on the remaining sides of the box set are (besides the already-visible Giant Claw and War of the Satellites), but an earlier prototype of the box displayed The Hideous Sun Demon on one side, so that may (or may not) be one of the remaining two (or three, if there is art on the bottom) panels. Once my set arrives from Germany I can post the titles/images, unless of course someone else receives their set and does so in the meantime.

03-04-2016, 08:31 PM	#230
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	I'm very interested in The Giant Claw so would like to hear your thoughts when it arrives. Do you know the eta? Thanks!

03-09-2016, 11:28 PM	#232
iaf6 Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Canada 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1993 DVD collection:110	Just received notice from Amazon Japan that the new release date for the previously postponed The Thing from Another World Blu-ray is now March 31, 2016. Hope this date sticks! Also hope the quality is decent.

03-10-2016, 02:57 AM	#233
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	As long as it's better than the existing dvd I'll be happy. The only part that's iffy is the extended material. I hope we get the extended cut.

03-10-2016, 07:46 PM	#239
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	My error, I had misremembered the image. According to the above-linked thread, the next title will be War of the Satellites, although it will be DVD-only. Ivo, do you know if there will there be English subtitles for the commentary track this time?

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