Fun City Editions

[jah13]

That would be a dream, but it’s with WB.

Originally Posted by 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.

[A Tortured Duckling]

Originally Posted by Surge92

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.

This is why I ordered too, albeit at 73 copies. I am glsd it's selling well, though. After what I've seen first hand (I Start Counting) and heard from others, I feel like FCE is more than deserving of all the love and support we can give them. I can't wait for their next titles to release.

It helps that I am a total sucker for the 80s sounds and aesthetic, and well designed slipcovers.

In case anyone else wants a copy of the L.E. but missed it at VinSyn, Grindhouse Video still has stock.

[jah13]

Your support is appreciated more than you know. Hope you enjoy the discs.

Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

This is why I ordered too, albeit at 73 copies. I am glsd it's selling well, though. After what I've seen first hand (I Start Counting) and heard from others, I feel like FCE is more than deserving of all the love and support we can give them. I can't wait for their next titles to release.

It helps that I am a total sucker for the 80s sounds and aesthetic, and well designed slipcovers.

In case anyone else wants a copy of the L.E. but missed it at VinSyn, Grindhouse Video still has stock.

[LordJameson]

I watched Alphabet City last night and highly enjoyed it! This film is oozing with ambiance, colors, and attitude! The soundtrack is INCREDIBLE!! The interview with Vincent Spano has some great stories about the production. I love this disc, great job FCE!

Does anyone know if the soundtrack was ever released on its own?

[jah13]

Glad you enjoyed the film and our disc so much!

Unfortunately, the announced soundtrack LP never happened. None of the amazing music by Nile Rodgers has ever been officially released outside of the film.

Originally Posted by LordJameson

I watched Alphabet City last night and highly enjoyed it! This film is oozing with ambiance, colors, and attitude! The soundtrack is INCREDIBLE!! The interview with Vincent Spano has some great stories about the production. I love this disc, great job FCE!

Does anyone know if the soundtrack was ever released on its own?

[willo007]

Any way we get a peak at the art cover for “Smile”, and what the special features will be . Since is being released next month.

Pretty please.

[LordJameson]

Originally Posted by jah13

Glad you enjoyed the film and our disc so much!

Unfortunately, the announced soundtrack LP never happened. None of the amazing music by Nile Rodgers has ever been officially released outside of the film.

Based on some brief research last night, I had a feeling that was the case. Truly a bummer! Hopefully Mr. Rodgers can get it out there for us to enjoy some day. At least we can hear it on this blu-ray!

[SpaceBlackKnight]

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.

Who?

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by 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.

Who knows what will happen, since the bigger companies are moving more towards SVOD. However, I suspect in order to financially stay afloat they will be completely cutting or reducing their home video units, which could mean the doors for licencing deals will open up further.

[gbm82]

Originally Posted by 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.

Looks like Arrow just announced it... According to posts in their thread at least.

[jah13]

Ah, OK, the news is out. Yes, I'm sure their edition will be great.

Originally Posted by gbm82

Looks like Arrow just announced it... According to posts in their thread at least.

[jah13]

Yes, all makes sense. We’ll see. WB, as we know, has essentially shuttered Warner Archive, at least where full-time staff is concerned. Then again, we see studios like Par revamping and relaunching their packaged media, probably not unrelated to COVID.

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Who knows what will happen, since the bigger companies are moving more towards SVOD. However, I suspect in order to financially stay afloat they will be completely cutting or reducing their home video units, which could mean the doors for licencing deals will open up further.

[repulsed]

Originally Posted by gbm82

Looks like Arrow just announced it... According to posts in their thread at least.

UK only... for now anyway. There is a listing on here fair a US edition though that may not mean much.

I wonder if this will be like Elvira where they released it in the UK and then about 18 months later they released it in the US. Really don't like that as I have to decide to buy the UK edition now or wait for the domestic release that may not even happen. I'm region free but I prefer to have the US edition.

To get back on topic all Fun City releases as far as the eye can see are day one purchases. That's an easy decision

[jah13]

Wow! Do you mind if I hold you to this?

Originally Posted by repulsed

To get back on topic all Fun City releases as far as the eye can see are day one purchases. That's an easy decision

[repulsed]

Originally Posted by jah13

Wow! Do you mind if I hold you to this?

Not in the slightest. Try and stop me and I'll buy two of each

If only I knew people that liked film. I'd make them buy all of them too. Instead, I just try to randomly bug strangers on the internet to get them. Haha

[Jobla]

The Arrow release of OVER THE EDGE is UK only, as of now. So, perhaps some other label has it in the US. Perhaps:

Warner Archives?
Criterion?
Shout Factory?
Fun City?

[jah13]

I'd love to be able to say, "Yeah, you got us."

Originally Posted by Jobla

The Arrow release of OVER THE EDGE is UK only, as of now. So, perhaps some other label has it in the US. Perhaps:

Warner Archives?
Criterion?
Shout Factory?
Fun City?

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by jah13

Yes, all makes sense. We’ll see. WB, as we know, has essentially shuttered Warner Archive, at least where full-time staff is concerned. Then again, we see studios like Par revamping and relaunching their packaged media, probably not unrelated to COVID.

Unlike Warners, Paramount didn't go through major management changes (as of yet) with the CBS/Viacom merger. Their management were reluctant to release any more back catalog output on BD (due to perceived poor sales from the 2011-2014 flashbacks) until they saw the sales numbers Criterion and Shout were generating with the recent big licence pickups.

[jah13]

Yeah, I don't have any inside information on Paramount's thought process; sounds like you do. I only know that Blu sales have generally been healthy / healthier during this strange year when people have been forced to do more home viewing.

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Unlike Warners, Paramount didn't go through major management changes (as of yet) with the CBS/Viacom merger. Their management were reluctant to release any more back catalog output on BD (due to perceived poor sales from the 2011-2014 flashbacks) until they saw the sales numbers Criterion and Shout were generating with the recent big licence pickups.

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Jobla

The Arrow release of OVER THE EDGE is UK only, as of now. So, perhaps some other label has it in the US.

Warner only has US rights to Over The Edge (a pickup by Orion during the joint venture with Warner Bros), while overseas distribution went through different companies. Currently, international rights are split between MGM (who owns the rest of the Orion catalog and name) and what remains of the films producers. Since Arrow hasn't had an active MGM deal in a while, I suspect the producers themselves control UK rights and that's where they got their licence from. I imagine ether Shout, Criterion, or WA will put out their own US release and restoration in the future.