Strangers On A Train and Dial M For Murder 3D (Hitchcock) - Oct 9, 2012!!

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Yeah that Strangers on a Train Cover is the WORST COVER ART EVER!

Dial M isn't as bad except for that HUGE 3D Banner makes it looks dreadful.

I like the Dial M For Murder cover. Really stands out.

But, yes, the Strangers On A Train cover art...who came up with that?!!! Granted, the original movie poster art was lame, too...



but here was a foreign poster that was good:



or they could incorporate this picture in the cover art:

[MifuneFan]

I was fine with the placeholder images for it on amazon UK, though it's still not that great, at least it's more Hitchcock-esque




As for Dial M, I saw nothing wrong with the original cover/poster art for that. It's one of the more iconic images from Hitchcock I'd say, so it's dumb that they didn't take full advantage of it. There are so many possibilities for it, yet they went with something kind of mediocre with annoying 3D in your face. It is much much better than Strangers on a train at least

[Akijama]

Btw,this is sixth WB classic scheduled for October 9th.Go Warner!

How insane is '12 for Hitch's fans?

Alfred Hitchcock in 2012

MGM - Rebecca,Spellbound and Notorious
Universal -Saboteur,Shadow of a Doubt,Rope,Rear Window,The Trouble with Harry,The Man Who Knew Too Much,Vertigo,Psycho (re-issue),The Birds,Marnie,Torn Curtain,Topaz,Frenzy,Family Plot
WB - Dial M For Murder,Strangers On A Train
Criterion - The 39 Steps
Eureka/MoC (UK) - Lifeboat
Network (UK) - The Lodger
Paramount - To Catch a Thief

Total (so far) - 23!

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Btw,this is sixth WB classic scheduled for October 9th.Go Warner!

How insane is '12 for Hitch's fans?

Alfred Hitchcock in 2012

MGM - Rebecca,Spellbound and Notorious
Universal -Saboteur,Shadow of a Doubt,Rope,Rear Window,The Trouble with Harry,The Man Who Knew Too Much,Vertigo,Psycho (re-issue),The Birds,Marnie,Torn Curtain,Topaz,Frenzy,Family Plot
WB - Dial M For Murder,Strangers On A Train
Criterion - The 39 Steps
Eureka/MoC (UK) - Lifeboat

Total (so far) - 21!

+ already released = The Lady Vanishes & North by Northwest = 25! That's almost half of his 53 films (52 really, as his second film The Mountain Eagle is lost).

I'm really happy as I've been an early blu-ray adopter for 6 years now and finally...Hitchcock explodes on BD!

[ghostsofjoy]

The artwork for Dial M would be quite lovely... without the 3D plastered all over it. I am quite disappointed with what WB decided to do for Strangers on a Train, though. I'm just stoked the MSRP for Strangers is $19.99.

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by MikeyHitchFan

Don't forget The Lodger coming from Network U.K. + already released = The Lady Vanishes, To Catch a Thief, North by Northwest = 25! That's almost half of his 53 films (52 really, as his second film The Mountain Eagle is lost).

I'm really happy as I've been an early blu-ray adopter for 6 years now and finally...Hitchcock on BD!

Lol!I just edited post and added The Lodger

Do'h!Don't understand how i forgot to add To Catch a Thief though (thx for reminding me )

[dsman71]

Lets hope FOX gives us Lifeboat stateside soon

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Lol!I just edited post and added The Lodger

Edited mine, too! This stuff and the Bond collection..this is the best year yet for my blu-ray collection.

[synnerman]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Now if we can get the Wrong Man, Suspicion , Foreign Correspondent ..
Looks like I can soon part with my Hitchcock Box set

Foreign Correspondent is reportedly being released by Criterion (sometime in the next year).

[biglou114]

Where am I going to find the cash for all of these releases...ugg.

[Jaymole]

I am very happy...but also a little disappointed and frustrated as I was hoping Warner would release a Boxset along with their other titles.

I think they will be releasing a boxset later on...I just can't see them ignoring their other Hitchcock titles on Blu-ray....so I am not sure whether to buy or to wait.

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by Jaymole

I am very happy...but also a little disappointed and frustrated as I was hoping Warner would release a Boxset along with their other titles.

I think they will be releasing a boxset later on...I just can't see them ignoring their other Hitchcock titles on Blu-ray....so I am not sure whether to buy or to wait.

They may wait until the Universal box is out for a while to avoid competition. So, it would include:

Suspicion, Mr & Mrs Smith, Stage Fright, Strangers on a Train, I Confess, Dial M for Murder, The Wrong Man & North by Northwest. Maybe they'll do a deal to include Under Capricorn or Lifeboat or To Catch a Thief.

[Arkadin]

my dream of seeing the original DMFM in 3D on bd is coming true. I always hoped and prayed Warner would prepare some original 50's 3D releases for release on 3D blu-ray and thankfully they are doing just that.
I remember when DMFM disappeared after Warner had mentioned it was coming, and I felt at the time that 3D had to be the reason.
so happy I was right.
can't wait for these 2 titles and House of Wax also.
GREAT job Warner Brothers!!!

[TNAJason]

Originally Posted by biglou114

Where am I going to find the cash for all of these releases...ugg.

Yeah really.

[ShellOilJunior]

Perfect opportunity for Criterion to jump in and release Foreign Correspondent in October.

[vertigo12314]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

2012 - Hitchcock's year ladies and gents!

+1

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Perfect opportunity for Criterion to jump in and release Foreign Correspondent in October.

Yea man, this would make perfect sense. There will be sundry Hitchcock completionism amongst consumers.

At least, I know I'd pick it up...

[James Luckard]

As excited as I am to see these coming to BD, I think it means the chances of BDs of the other Warner Hitchcocks are almost nil now.

Suspicion, The Wrong Man, Stage Fright, I Confess and Mr & Mrs Smith are great films, but sadly don't have the wide recognition of Dial M and Strangers.

At least Foreign Correspondent made its way to Criterion, since Warner only briefly had the rights from Castle Hill.

[TNAJason]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Perfect opportunity for Criterion to jump in and release Foreign Correspondent in October.

Yeah it would be Great!(not for my wallet,but.....)


Oh and it really sucks that the MSRP is MORE for Dial M For Murder because of the 3D-BD,while Strangers On a Train has the better features but is less.

[wooble89]

Oh man September and October are going to kill me.