My Dog Tulip (2009) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Arkadin · 06-23-2011, 09:59 PM

well of course it will go down after a few months so I'm sure more than a few people will just wait it out.
still great news that it is coming out.

Tom Hiddleston · 06-23-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aurian

Sounds interesting, can you tell me a little more about the plot, didn't see it on the link.

"My Dog Tulip is an American independent animated feature film based on the 1956 memoir of the same name by J. R. Ackerley, BBC editor, novelist and memoirist. The film tells the story of Ackerley's fifteen-year relationship with his German Shepherd Queenie, who had had been renamed Tulip for the book. The film – geared toward an adult audience was adapted, directed and animated by Paul Fierlinger with backgrounds and characters painted by his wife, Sandra Fierlinger."

From wikipedia, but it's not much.

McCrutchy · 06-24-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

a New Yorker bluray *shudder* I wonder how it will look ?? even at the Amazon 30% sale price of 35 bucks - ouch!

Well, look at Kino's BDs...they are generally very good to excellent. I've yet to see a serious U.S. independent label (Blue Underground, Kino, Magnolia, Image, etc.) really botch the A/V on a BD release.

Arkadin · 08-15-2011, 12:27 PM

well 1 week out from this being released.
still shocked at the absurd msrp.
I mean a $50 msrp is just absurd imo.
I wouldn't pay that much for any single bd that was a domestic release no matter what film it was.
what is New Yorker Films thinking with this price point?
besides selling maybe 3 copies on release day.

McCrutchy · 08-15-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

well 1 week out from this being released.
still shocked at the absurd msrp.
I mean a $50 msrp is just absurd imo.
I wouldn't pay that much for any single bd that was a domestic release no matter what film it was.
what is New Yorker Films thinking with this price point?
besides selling maybe 3 copies on release day.

It's Amazon's price that's unfair--I don't care what the MSRP is, but $44.95 is way too high for one film--and I'd like to know how much leeway New Yorker was given in setting the Amazon price (if any).

McCrutchy · 08-16-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

It's Amazon's price that's unfair--I don't care what the MSRP is, but $44.95 is way too high for one film--and I'd like to know how much leeway New Yorker was given in setting the Amazon price (if any).

Of all places, CD Universe has this up for pre-order at the much more palatable $25.45 (+$2.99 S&H) right now. I did alert Amazon to it, so hopefully the price will drop accordingly there.

g.schweet · 08-16-2011, 09:31 AM

Yeah I put that price into amazon at least a week ago, but no action on the price yet. I'll probably just cancel my amazon preorder and order it on that site.

newginafets · 08-16-2011, 11:49 AM

im afraid of the price

McCrutchy · 08-18-2011, 05:44 AM

I pre-ordered with CD Universe to lock in the $28.44 price...if Amazon's changes, I will happily switch back. I REALLY want to support New Yorker--I hope the BD is technically sound, though--but I'm simply not paying $44.95 for a release sold from Amazon.com. The standard markdown should be 30%, not 10%, so the Amazon price should be about $34.99 at the most. Hopefully, they can get down to $27.99 or lower before release day.

And let me say, I'm also surprised that we don't have any cover art yet and that we don't have final specs for the BD.

McCrutchy · 08-22-2011, 05:32 AM

And the absurdity continues!

TLA is seemingly confirming that the Blu-ray is a Limited Edition. Check out the extras for the DVD:

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DVD : $26.99

Availability: Usually ships in 5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
[...]
UPC: 717119114442
ISBN: 6314224292
Catalog #: DV3239792
Studio : New Yorker Films

Languages: English (Primary)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen

Features:
* Behind-the-scenes footage
* Q&A with the Filmmakers
* Sneak peek at the filmmaker's project, Slocum
* Original theatrical trailer

and now the Blu-ray:

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Blu-ray : $40.49 (Limited Edition)

Availability: PRE-ORDER:
Available 08/23/2011
[...]
UPC: 717119114459
ISBN: 1567304974
Catalog #: DB3239793
Studio : New Yorker Films

Languages: English (Primary) , English Subtitles

Features:
* New York Review Books edition of J. R. Ackerley's memoir
* Booklet: Flipbook designed by the animators
* Featurette: Making Tulip
* Q&A with the filmmakers
* Sneak peek at Slocum
* Ebert Presents at the Movies: "Roger's Office"
* Original theatrical trailer

I wonder if the packaging will be special, since the BD includes the book?

g.schweet · 08-22-2011, 08:54 AM

Wasn't expecting the book to come with it

I guess we'll see when we get it this week (or maybe if we get it).

McCrutchy · 08-23-2011, 11:50 PM

Unsurprisingly, release day has come and everywhere is either OOS or backordered.

I hope the Blu-ray appears...

McCrutchy · 08-24-2011, 11:09 AM

I just sent an e-mail to New Yorker to investigate the matter. Stay tuned...

Arkadin · 09-01-2011, 07:11 PM

doesn't look like it got released.
maybe they realized no-one would buy it at such an absurd price.

g.schweet · 09-01-2011, 08:03 PM

The $28.44 at CD Universe isn't that bad, especially if it does come with the book like it says in the description on that one site. I really hope we get this.

I'm guessing you didn't get any news McCrutchy? I just sent an email to the "DVD" address on their website. Is that where you were emailing?

Arkadin · 09-01-2011, 10:40 PM

just call them; google New Yorker films and the site has a phone number.
there is actually not really a "site" per se; it's just a home page--that's it.
a lot easier than waiting for emails.

g.schweet · 09-01-2011, 10:50 PM

But I'm at work right now

. Didn't notice the phone number when I looked at it earlier.

Arkadin · 09-02-2011, 12:26 AM

they won't answer now anyway.

the number is right under the email address; call during the day tomorrow.

McCrutchy · 09-02-2011, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g.schweet

I'm guessing you didn't get any news McCrutchy? I just sent an email to the "DVD" address on their website. Is that where you were emailing?

Correct.

McCrutchy · 09-06-2011, 07:51 PM

I just called New Yorker. A gentleman confirmed that the BD release has been further pushed back and said that he didn't have specifics in front of him right now, but that retailers should have the new release date shortly.

He also confirmed to me that the BD will be a limited edition and include the memoir and extras not present on the DVD.

He also said the Amazon pricing is at their discretion, so unless they decide to lower it, I'll be keeping my $28.44 order with CD Universe.

We found my e-mail to them was in his Spam folder, by the way...

09-01-2011, 10:50 PM	#37
g.schweet Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:490 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:49	But I'm at work right now. Didn't notice the phone number when I looked at it earlier.

06-23-2011, 09:59 PM	#21
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well of course it will go down after a few months so I'm sure more than a few people will just wait it out. still great news that it is coming out.

08-15-2011, 12:27 PM	#24
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well 1 week out from this being released. still shocked at the absurd msrp. I mean a $50 msrp is just absurd imo. I wouldn't pay that much for any single bd that was a domestic release no matter what film it was. what is New Yorker Films thinking with this price point? besides selling maybe 3 copies on release day.

08-16-2011, 09:31 AM	#27
g.schweet Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:490 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:49	Yeah I put that price into amazon at least a week ago, but no action on the price yet. I'll probably just cancel my amazon preorder and order it on that site.

08-16-2011, 11:49 AM	#28
newginafets Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Redlands, CA 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:5579 Trading Score:223	im afraid of the price

08-18-2011, 05:44 AM	#29
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1264 Blu-ray collection:6774 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I pre-ordered with CD Universe to lock in the $28.44 price...if Amazon's changes, I will happily switch back. I REALLY want to support New Yorker--I hope the BD is technically sound, though--but I'm simply not paying $44.95 for a release sold from Amazon.com. The standard markdown should be 30%, not 10%, so the Amazon price should be about $34.99 at the most. Hopefully, they can get down to $27.99 or lower before release day. And let me say, I'm also surprised that we don't have any cover art yet and that we don't have final specs for the BD.

08-22-2011, 08:54 AM	#31
g.schweet Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:490 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:49	Wasn't expecting the book to come with it I guess we'll see when we get it this week (or maybe if we get it).

08-23-2011, 11:50 PM	#32
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1264 Blu-ray collection:6774 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Unsurprisingly, release day has come and everywhere is either OOS or backordered. I hope the Blu-ray appears...

08-24-2011, 11:09 AM	#33
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1264 Blu-ray collection:6774 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I just sent an e-mail to New Yorker to investigate the matter. Stay tuned...

09-01-2011, 07:11 PM	#34
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	doesn't look like it got released. maybe they realized no-one would buy it at such an absurd price.

09-01-2011, 08:03 PM	#35
g.schweet Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:490 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:49	The $28.44 at CD Universe isn't that bad, especially if it does come with the book like it says in the description on that one site. I really hope we get this. I'm guessing you didn't get any news McCrutchy? I just sent an email to the "DVD" address on their website. Is that where you were emailing?

09-01-2011, 10:40 PM	#36
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	just call them; google New Yorker films and the site has a phone number. there is actually not really a "site" per se; it's just a home page--that's it. a lot easier than waiting for emails.

09-02-2011, 12:26 AM	#38
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	they won't answer now anyway. the number is right under the email address; call during the day tomorrow.

09-06-2011, 07:51 PM	#40
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1264 Blu-ray collection:6774 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I just called New Yorker. A gentleman confirmed that the BD release has been further pushed back and said that he didn't have specifics in front of him right now, but that retailers should have the new release date shortly. He also confirmed to me that the BD will be a limited edition and include the memoir and extras not present on the DVD. He also said the Amazon pricing is at their discretion, so unless they decide to lower it, I'll be keeping my $28.44 order with CD Universe. We found my e-mail to them was in his Spam folder, by the way...

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