The List of Adrian Messenger (1963)

[CinemaScope]

I thought when the gypsy gives the boy a horse that it was really Frank Sinatra, but I could be wrong, I really don't mind either way, it's a fun film & I've liked it for years. George C. Scott gives an almost pantomime performance as the amateur sleuth.

[John Earls Umbrella]

I always thought Tony Curtis as well as Douglas and Mitchum were the only ones in disguise during the film. The others are clearly played by other actors.

[jimqk]

Ordered this and a few other things from Amazon over the weekend. While I'll be getting the other things delivered tomorrow, I won't be getting The List of Adrian Messenger. Amazon doesn't have any copies to send yet.

[CinemaScope]

Originally Posted by jimqk

Ordered this and a few other things from Amazon over the weekend. While I'll be getting the other things delivered tomorrow, I won't be getting The List of Adrian Messenger. Amazon doesn't have any copies to send yet.

Yup, none of the new Universal catalogue releases in stock anywhere I've looked, even though they put the release date back, it looks like they're still not quite ready.

[jimqk]

Originally Posted by CinemaScope

Yup, none of the new Universal catalogue releases in stock anywhere I've looked, even though they put the release date back, it looks like they're still not quite ready.

I wonder what's going on?

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by CinemaScope

Yup, none of the new Universal catalogue releases in stock anywhere I've looked, even though they put the release date back, it looks like they're still not quite ready.

I just ordered The Thrill of it All from Best Buy.com for delivery by Friday the 20th. The Egg & I, The Skulls, The List of Adrian Messenger and Something New are listed as Sold Out.

[jimqk]

Maybe we have to wait until they make them because they're MODs? Was hoping to have this for the weekend.

[Brad1963]

The batch from the beginning of the year (The Paper, Fletch Lives etc.) also had a delay in shipping from Amazon on street date.

[jimqk]

Looks like my weekend plan to watch this will have to be modified. Still nothing.

Received a delivery update from Amazon. It states it will be delivered sometime between May 2 and May 15.

[Jobla]

I received an email update from Amazon tonight, estimating that delivery of this title will occur between May 2nd and May 14th.

[Brad1963]

This group of Universal titles are now shipping out of Best Buy.com. My copy of The Thrill of it All is shipping today for Monday delivery.

[McCrutchy]

BDInfo scan:

First of all, for the benefit of people like me who obsess over this, I can confirm the disc is pressed.

An English SDH subtitle track is provided for the main feature only.

There is no main menu, only a pop-up menu that works with the remote.

There are no extras/trailer(s).

                                                                                                                Total   Video                                             
Title                                                           Codec   Length  Movie Size      Disc Size       Bitrate Bitrate Main Audio Track                          Secondary Audio Track
-----                                                           ------  ------- --------------  --------------  ------- ------- ------------------                        ---------------------
00000.MPLS                                                      AVC     1:38:05 28,491,841,536  28,627,303,040  38.73   34.77   DTS-HD Master 2.0 2005Kbps (48kHz/24-bit)

DISC INFO:

Disc Title:     The List Of Adrian Messenger
Disc Size:      28,627,303,040 bytes
Protection:     AACS
BD-Java:        No
BDInfo:         0.5.8

PLAYLIST REPORT:

Name:                   00000.MPLS
Length:                 1:38:05.170 (h:m:s.ms)
Size:                   28,491,841,536 bytes
Total Bitrate:          38.73 Mbps

VIDEO:

Codec                   Bitrate             Description     
-----                   -------             -----------     
MPEG-4 AVC Video        34767 kbps          1080p / 23.976 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1

AUDIO:

Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description     
-----                           --------        -------         -----------     
DTS-HD Master Audio             English         2005 kbps       2.0 / 48 kHz / 2005 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)

SUBTITLES:

Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description     
-----                           --------        -------         -----------     
Presentation Graphics           English         44.774 kbps                     

FILES:

Name            Time In         Length          Size            Total Bitrate   
----            -------         ------          ----            -------------   
00000.M2TS      0:00:00.000     1:38:05.170     28,491,841,536  38,730          

CHAPTERS:

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STREAM DIAGNOSTICS:

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00000.M2TS      4608 (0x1200)   0x90            PGS             eng (English)           5885.088                45                      32,938,159      189,125

[jimqk]

So it looks like you got yours. Amazon states mine won't be ready for shipment until April 30 or May 1.

Glad to see it has subtitles. I have family members with hearing problems.

[jimqk]

My Amazon account now indicates that I'll be receiving this tomorrow. The problem is it hasn't even shipped yet. Did anybody get this yet?

[Jobla]

I have this on order from Amazon, but there is no indication that Amazon has received it. I have not received any updates from Amazon regarding this title.

[CinemaScope]

Mine arived in the UK yesterday (from Wow, I ordered just before it went on backorder, I'm thinking Universal didn't send that many copies out, maybe they were suprised by the demand). I had a quick zip throught it, it looks fine, nothing fantastic, but it'll do. The pressed DVD that Universal released in the UK looked very nice & I'd think Universal used the same master, it's great to have this quirky film on Blu-ray.

[jimqk]

My account now says "expected today," but it never shipped.

Edit: Now it says May 9.

[Jobla]

It's a mystery to me!

I'll hope to see my copy arrive around May 9th, although I've received no communication from Amazon regarding ADRIAN.

[jimqk]

Looks like this emotional roller coaster is coming to an end. Amazon now states I'll be receiving it Monday.

EDIT: Just received shipping notification. It states I will receive it Friday.

[Jobla]

Amazon just charged me today for ADRIAN. I'm expected to receive my copy this Sunday, via Amazon's own delivery service.