Fun City Editions

[jah13]

We’re not solely a physical release company.

It’s not just CDs....we haven’t released any films on DVD, either.

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

That's ironic from a physical release company. It's like saying you won't be doing Blu-rays but the movie will be available on the usual streaming services.

[jmilo61]

Originally Posted by jah13

Definitely, and in the same way millennials and zoomers have embraced defunct analog formats like VHS, as well as laserdiscs, Beta and CEDs to a lesser degree, they’ve also revived audio cassette tapes. Whether it’s to listen to, watch, display on their shelves or on social media, or all of the above, there is definitely a place for all of these formats.

As for CDs, we won’t be doing those, but the tracks will be on the digital music streaming services.

Will there be a digital download included with the vinyl? I have no real use or desire for CD's these days. Vinyl with a digital download is my personal preference.

When I'm home I like to play records and I use my phone when I'm out and about.

Any CD I buy these days immediately gets ripped to FLAC/MP3 and the CD is guaranteed to never get touched again, I'm better off to just buy a download than a CD.

I'll buy the vinyl regardless, I've bought tons that don't include downloads. Just putting it out there that if a download can reasonably be included, it would be appreciated by some.

[Bradsdadg]

Is Jeremy slated for a Feb 23rd release or back to March 2nd? Just want to know what to expect

[jstxanothrxstory]

Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Is Jeremy slated for a Feb 23rd release or back to March 2nd? Just want to know what to expect

The VS website says Ships around release date of March 2nd.

My guess is that March 2 is the "official" release date, but if they get them before then, they'll ship out early.

[jstxanothrxstory]

And for anyone who hasn't picked it up yet, Alphabet City's slip is down to 67!

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

The cassette revival thing I have never understood, I went from vinyl to CD and back to a combination of both.

I can. Growing up in the 80s, none of the kids I knew bought vinyl. Our dads had records, but we bought all our music on cassettes and a big part of it was because you could record certain songs on to mix tapes, lend them to each other to get songs you wanted on to your own tapes, record them alongside songs you recorded from the radio, plus they were portable and you could play them outside on your boombox, or in the car.

Now I personally have no interest in collecting cassettes, but considering how much stuff from our era has been brought back for nostalgia reasons, I can easily see why cassettes would be popular too. CDs didn't really start to take off where I was until about 1990.

[BarnDoor]

Do we know if it's Smile or Rancho Deluxe that's next on the agenda? I believe 'springtime' was mentioned for Walking the Edge, so perhaps we might see a release coincide with VS' Halfway to Black Friday sale?

[jah13]

There have been COVID-related delays on both JEREMY and SMILE, unfortunately. JEREMY was delayed a month and now the same has happened for SMILE. SMILE will now be shipping via VS in April and everywhere else in May. RANCHO DELUXE and WALKING THE EDGE will follow.

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Do we know if it's Smile or Rancho Deluxe that's next on the agenda? I believe 'springtime' was mentioned for Walking the Edge, so perhaps we might see a release coincide with VS' Halfway to Black Friday sale?

[willo007]

Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

And for anyone who hasn't picked it up yet, Alphabet City's slip is down to 67!

60 now.

[bergman864]

Your COVID related delays are terrible. I bet they're frustrating on a business and personal level.

Hopefully there are no more major delays. The excellent work you do along with the films you choose has me very excited to see what else you bring to Blu-ray.

[jah13]

Thanks, man. We'll get there. Eventually.

Originally Posted by bergman864

Your COVID related delays are terrible. I bet they're frustrating on a business and personal level.

Hopefully there are no more major delays. The excellent work you do along with the films you choose has me very excited to see what else you bring to Blu-ray.

[Mister VistaVision]

Originally Posted by jah13

SMILE will now be shipping via VS in April and everywhere else in May.

Do you think SMILE will be on the VS site to pre-order by the end of March?

[jah13]

I'd be hopeful of that. Need to confirm with VS.

Originally Posted by Mister VistaVision

Do you think SMILE will be on the VS site to pre-order by the end of March?

[SpaceBlackKnight]

JAH13, would Fun City consider doing other studio deals in the future? Universal seems to be the only other one that licences out just about anything and allows new transfers by third parties. Sony hasn't done new deals with anyone and don't allow labels to do their own scans/transfers.

I believe Paramount and 20th Century Disney have closed off licencing deals for the time being, while Warner sometimes licences out select titles to Criterion and Shout Factory. Lionsgate still aren't open to any mass licencing deals (aside a few to Criterion like Amores Perros), though that could change depending on how COVID affects their release output and overall debt.

[jah13]

Certainly. You've got a pretty good lay of the land with regards to studios and licensing at the moment. Hopefully there will be more FCE releases of studio titles before too long.

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

JAH13, would Fun City consider doing other studio deals in the future? Universal seems to be the only other one that licences out just about anything and allows new transfers by third parties. Sony hasn't done new deals with anyone and don't allow labels to do their own scans/transfers.

I believe Paramount and 20th Century Disney have closed off licencing deals for the time being, while Warner sometimes licences out select titles to Criterion and Shout Factory. Lionsgate still aren't open to any mass licencing deals (aside a few to Criterion like Amores Perros), though that could change depending on how COVID affects their release output and overall debt.

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

JAH13, would Fun City consider doing other studio deals in the future? Universal seems to be the only other one that licences out just about anything and allows new transfers by third parties. Sony hasn't done new deals with anyone and don't allow labels to do their own scans/transfers.

I believe Paramount and 20th Century Disney have closed off licencing deals for the time being, while Warner sometimes licences out select titles to Criterion and Shout Factory. Lionsgate still aren't open to any mass licencing deals (aside a few to Criterion like Amores Perros), though that could change depending on how COVID affects their release output and overall debt.

They’ve done one or two with Severin but they seem to impose restrictions that would discourage most labels. It helps to know someone who works there too apparently.

[A Tortured Duckling]

I finally put the order in for Alphabet City at VinSyn. Looking forward to being slapped in the face with 80s Synthwave and neon. That slipcover is so damn sexy, too.

[beamish13]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

They’ve done one or two with Severin but they seem to impose restrictions that would discourage most labels. It helps to know someone who works there too apparently.

What Lionsgate properties do you think would be compatible with Fun City?
I wish they could tackle great titles like Metroland, Last Night, 8 1/2 Women, and The Rules of Attraction. They own a lot of great pre-90's films at this point, too, I believe.

[bergman864]

I'd love it if you guys could get your hands on Over the Edge.

Though I think Arrow may be releasing it later this year. If not, take a look.

[Surge92]

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

I finally put the order in for Alphabet City at VinSyn. Looking forward to being slapped in the face with 80s Synthwave and neon. That slipcover is so damn sexy, too.

I ordered one of the last copies, too. There were only 8 left. It was a blind buy for me, but FOMO kicked in. Fans have been saying it's a good movie, though.