Which Blu-ray announcement of 2020 surprised you the most? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

bergman864 · 12-02-2020, 04:07 PM

I wanted to limit this to one but that's impossible.

jjlikesonions · 12-02-2020, 06:38 PM

Solid Metal Nightmares (Shinya Tsukamoto box set)
Still Life (Jia Zhangke)
Crash (D. Cronenberg)
Ghost in the Shell (1995) 4K
Flowers of Shanghai (Hou Hsiao-Hsien)

goodstuff · 12-02-2020, 06:47 PM

Gmamalis6 · 12-02-2020, 07:41 PM

Trading Places (4K Remaster), Friday the 13th Deluxe Edition Collection, Terror in the Aisles, Ghost (4K Remaster), Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy.

albertbj · 12-02-2020, 08:27 PM

I suppose this one hasn't technically had a formal "announcement" yet, but Arrow revealing their plans to (eventually) release David Lynch's Dune was a pleasant surprise.

Was also a bit surprised to see Buck Rogers get a stateside release. Same for The War of the Worlds (1953).

I think Amazon Women on the Moon and Kino announcing they're putting out Spaceballs in 4K next year were the biggest surprises of 2020 for me, though.

Of course, the least surprising non-announcements continue to be True Lies and The Abyss.

Edit: I stand corrected. The theatrical version of the Buck Rogers pilot getting an HD upgrade as part of its US release was the year's single biggest surprise. Didn't see that one coming at all.

Buscemi · 12-02-2020, 08:47 PM

Mulan, for it being a Disney+ title that got the stealthiest of physical releases. Meanwhile, The Personal History of David Copperfield was digital only despite getting a wide theatrical release.

Tylerfan · 12-02-2020, 08:56 PM

The Eva set that's coming out in 2021 definitely.

traths · 12-02-2020, 09:01 PM

Because I can't believe it actually happened.

lilant2248 · 12-02-2020, 09:22 PM

Blood Games

dr. wai · 12-02-2020, 10:00 PM

CinemaScope · 12-02-2020, 10:55 PM

Not that it'll be known this side of the pond (& hardly known in the UK), but a 1959 British WW2 POW mass escape film, Danger Within, it's been a favourite of mine for years, & it's never had any home theatre releases, & just a battered old print on TV every now & again. It's just been released on DVD & Blu-ray by the UK company, Network. Now that was a nice surprise.

DocMario90 · 12-02-2020, 11:16 PM

Definitely would have to be this:

Paramount's catalog releases were also surprising as well (whether they be part of the Paramount Presents line or not), since they literally came out of nowhere.

Partyslammer · 12-03-2020, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willieconway

My only wishlist title for years and it went straight to UHD!

LOL! I never saw that graphic before. Reduced to that small size, it looks like she's sharting out some impressively colorful debris.

castor · 12-03-2020, 02:09 AM

willieconway · 12-03-2020, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partyslammer

LOL! I never saw that graphic before. Reduced to that small size, it looks like she's sharting out some impressively colorful debris.

Yeah, it's great. The artist clearly understood the satirical aspect of the movie. For me the artist who did the cover for Criterion's release completely missed the point.

Chie Satonaka · 12-03-2020, 04:20 AM

Easily Curse of Frankenstein. Not only does the restoration look beautiful, but it being a 2 disc release with new bonus featurettes and a commentary made me super happy.

brainofj72 · 12-03-2020, 05:07 AM

This year has been full of fantastic and unexpected releases, but the one that surprised me the most has to be:

I’ve loved this movie since I was a teenager and at this point I never thought I’d see the day it got a BD. Still can’t believe it’s finally happened.

The Batman Professor · 12-03-2020, 05:10 AM

CRUEL JAWS and FADE TO BLACK

Midway30 · 12-03-2020, 06:13 AM

Selena and Twins

bigshot · 12-03-2020, 07:07 AM

Day of the Locust in Australia. That has been on my wishlist forever.

12-02-2020, 08:27 PM	#45
albertbj Senior Member Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:416	I suppose this one hasn't technically had a formal "announcement" yet, but Arrow revealing their plans to (eventually) release David Lynch's Dune was a pleasant surprise. Was also a bit surprised to see Buck Rogers get a stateside release. Same for The War of the Worlds (1953). I think Amazon Women on the Moon and Kino announcing they're putting out Spaceballs in 4K next year were the biggest surprises of 2020 for me, though. Of course, the least surprising non-announcements continue to be True Lies and The Abyss. Edit: I stand corrected. The theatrical version of the Buck Rogers pilot getting an HD upgrade as part of its US release was the year's single biggest surprise. Didn't see that one coming at all. Last edited by albertbj; 12-02-2020 at 08:35 PM.

12-02-2020, 04:07 PM	#41
bergman864 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:505 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:15	I wanted to limit this to one but that's impossible.

12-02-2020, 06:38 PM	#42
jjlikesonions Senior Member Member since:Dec 2019 Location:Placentia 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:27 MA collection:71 Digital collection:128 iTunes collection:89 Prime collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	Solid Metal Nightmares (Shinya Tsukamoto box set) Still Life (Jia Zhangke) Crash (D. Cronenberg) Ghost in the Shell (1995) 4K Flowers of Shanghai (Hou Hsiao-Hsien)

12-02-2020, 06:47 PM	#43
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6

12-02-2020, 07:41 PM	#44
Gmamalis6 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Greece. Blu-ray reviews: 47	Trading Places (4K Remaster), Friday the 13th Deluxe Edition Collection, Terror in the Aisles, Ghost (4K Remaster), Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy.

12-02-2020, 08:47 PM	#46
Buscemi Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:3841	Mulan, for it being a Disney+ title that got the stealthiest of physical releases. Meanwhile, The Personal History of David Copperfield was digital only despite getting a wide theatrical release.

12-02-2020, 08:56 PM	#47
Tylerfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Somewhere in Canada 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:322 DVD collection:274 Digital collection:11 iTunes collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:2	The Eva set that's coming out in 2021 definitely.

12-02-2020, 09:01 PM	#48
traths Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:1040 DVD collection:53 Trading Score:2	Because I can't believe it actually happened.

12-02-2020, 09:22 PM	#49
lilant2248 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Chicago 4K collection:548 Blu-ray collection:2637 DVD collection:734 Blu-ray reviews:1	Blood Games

12-02-2020, 10:00 PM	#50
dr. wai Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Wouldn't you like to know 4K collection:631 Blu-ray collection:4829 DVD collection:3412 MA collection:698 Digital collection:966 iTunes collection:694 Prime collection:544 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:8

12-02-2020, 10:55 PM	#51
CinemaScope Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2011 Location:London	Not that it'll be known this side of the pond (& hardly known in the UK), but a 1959 British WW2 POW mass escape film, Danger Within, it's been a favourite of mine for years, & it's never had any home theatre releases, & just a battered old print on TV every now & again. It's just been released on DVD & Blu-ray by the UK company, Network. Now that was a nice surprise.

12-02-2020, 11:16 PM	#52
DocMario90 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2017 Location:Metropolis, NY 4K collection:114 Blu-ray collection:333 DVD collection:155	Definitely would have to be this: Paramount's catalog releases were also surprising as well (whether they be part of the Paramount Presents line or not), since they literally came out of nowhere.

12-03-2020, 02:09 AM	#54
castor Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Texas 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:617 DVD collection:94

12-03-2020, 04:20 AM	#56
Chie Satonaka Special Member Member since:Apr 2020	Easily Curse of Frankenstein. Not only does the restoration look beautiful, but it being a 2 disc release with new bonus featurettes and a commentary made me super happy.

12-03-2020, 05:07 AM	#57
brainofj72 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:1030 Blu-ray collection:3604 DVD collection:817 Digital collection:150 iTunes collection:140 Trading Score:152	This year has been full of fantastic and unexpected releases, but the one that surprised me the most has to be: I’ve loved this movie since I was a teenager and at this point I never thought I’d see the day it got a BD. Still can’t believe it’s finally happened.

12-03-2020, 05:10 AM	#58
The Batman Professor Special Member Member since:Jul 2016 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:1502 DVD collection:1306 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	CRUEL JAWS and FADE TO BLACK

12-03-2020, 06:13 AM	#59
Midway30 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2016 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:300 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:76	Selena and Twins

12-03-2020, 07:07 AM	#60
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	Day of the Locust in Australia. That has been on my wishlist forever.

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