Fun City Editions

[JasonMichael]

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

Two titles that I feel that would be perfect for the Fun City Editions line are: 'Kenny & Company' and 'Last Night at the Alamo' (1983).

jah13 if you're reading this, please pass on the message. Thanks!

I think jah13 IS Fun City Editions, so he has no one to pass the request on to.

[GeorgeAtkinsSaxon]

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

I think jah13 IS Fun City Editions, so he has no one to pass the request on to.

Ok. I'm aware he's affiliated with Fun City Editions, but I figured there were other individuals involved with the operations besides him. Either way I wanted to bring these 'wish list' items to his attention.

[gudemameshiba]

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

Two titles that I feel that would be perfect for the Fun City Editions line are: 'Kenny & Company' and 'Last Night at the Alamo' (1983).

Last Night at the Alamo might come via AGFA--they just restored it.

[Suchwas McTeague]

Jah13, I understand you may not be able to publicly specify details yet, but can you say if there will be different extras for your edition of Radio On, as opposed to the BFI disc?

[jah13]

KENNY is great. Love it. Unfortunately, it's still controlled by Fox, who are not licensing back catalog titles since the Disney takeover.

Nothing on LAST NIGHT at the moment, though I understand it's been restored recently.

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

Two titles that I feel that would be perfect for the Fun City Editions line are: 'Kenny & Company' and 'Last Night at the Alamo' (1983).

jah13 if you're reading this, please pass on the message. Thanks!

[jah13]

There will be some special features that are unique to our RADIO ON, yes.

Originally Posted by Suchwas McTeague

Jah13, I understand you may not be able to publicly specify details yet, but can you say if there will be different extras for your edition of Radio On, as opposed to the BFI disc?

[hungrywives]

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

Two titles that I feel that would be perfect for the Fun City Editions line are: 'Kenny & Company' and 'Last Night at the Alamo' (1983).

Eagle Pennell's entire filmography has been neglected for far too long... a cameo in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 doesn't count. Even if his later stuff isn't great it would be nice if it was available.

[GeorgeAtkinsSaxon]

Originally Posted by gudemameshiba

Last Night at the Alamo might come via AGFA--they just restored it.

Excellent. I never heard. Thanks for the heads up!

[GeorgeAtkinsSaxon]

Originally Posted by jah13

KENNY is great. Love it. Unfortunately, it's still controlled by Fox, who are not licensing back catalog titles since the Disney takeover.

Nothing on LAST NIGHT at the moment, though I understand it's been restored recently.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I'm a fan of the Fun City Editions line, and appreciate you bringing these unheralded films back to life.

I see that you are active on this board regularly, do you mind if I shoot you 'wish list' titles from time to time? I realize that it might get annoying constantly receiving requests, but I keep it infrequent and ask for titles that other fans may not have talked to you about in the past. Cheers.

[gudemameshiba]

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

and ask for titles that other fans may not have talked to you about in the past. Cheers.

I don't say this to discourage you from making requests—and the two you just made are great ones—but how would you know what other fans have talked to jah13 about in the past?

[tehthomas]

I streamed 'Rancho Deluxe' on Tubi the other day. Great film, looking forward to the FCE!

[GeorgeAtkinsSaxon]

Originally Posted by gudemameshiba

I don't say this to discourage you from making requests—and the two you just made are great ones—but how would you know what other fans have talked to jah13 about in the past?

Yes, good point. I just meant the odd time I send a request, it will usually be a rare film (even from a cult movie standpoint).

Of course, if jah13 says he prefers if we don't send him requests / wish list movies I will oblige. I just think he would like to know what the fans of the label are interested in.

[jah13]

Happy to take suggestions, thank you, GeorgeAtkinsSaxon. What I can or can't say about them publicly, I'm sure you can understand. The Pennell and Coscarelli films are films I'm already quite familiar with, and, yes, they have also both been previously suggested by fans. There's certainly nothing wrong with anything being reiterated, though.

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

Yes, good point. I just meant the odd time I send a request, it will usually be a rare film (even from a cult movie standpoint).

Of course, if jah13 says he prefers if we don't send him requests / wish list movies I will oblige. I just think he would like to know what the fans of the label are interested in.

[GeorgeAtkinsSaxon]

Originally Posted by jah13

Happy to take suggestions, thank you, GeorgeAtkinsSaxon. What I can or can't say about them publicly, I'm sure you can understand. The Pennell and Coscarelli films are films I'm already quite familiar with, and, yes, they have also both been previously suggested by fans. There's certainly nothing wrong with anything being reiterated, though.

Absolutely, I get it. Thanks.

I appreciate you being affable and approachable. This kind of demeanor makes it easy to support Fun City, on top of the high quality releases!

[tehthomas]

Originally Posted by GeorgeAtkinsSaxon

I appreciate you being affable and approachable. This kind of demeanor makes it easy to support Fun City, on top of the high quality releases!

I second this!

If anything, the suggestions also serve as recommendations and spur more conversation ...and gives FCE an idea of what their fanbase likes (would buy) as well.

[omahajon]

Wasn't aware of any issues when I watched Walking the Edge but kudos for the fix and the painless replacement disc forthcoming.

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by jah13

KENNY is great. Love it. Unfortunately, it's still controlled by Fox, who are not licensing back catalog titles since the Disney takeover.

Are you certain they still control all distribution rights to Kenny and Co? It's possible they only have theatrical and TV rights, as it's not on streaming anywhere and the AB DVD is long OOP. I did hear Coscarelli obtained some distribution rights (possibly video or international like with Phantasm II, not entirely sure) and was working on a new restoration.

[jah13]

Per Coscarelli, the North American rights are still with Fox / Disney.

Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Are you certain they still control all distribution rights to Kenny and Co? It's possible they only have theatrical and TV rights, as it's not on streaming anywhere and the AB DVD is long OOP. I did hear Coscarelli obtained some distribution rights (possibly video or international like with Phantasm II, not entirely sure) and was working on a new restoration.

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by jah13

Per Coscarelli, the North American rights are still with Fox / Disney.

Very interesting! Did he say if he has international rights like he does with Phantasm II (I don't think Fox released Kenny overseas originally and went with smaller outfits).

Does Don own Jim the World's Greatest or is that still with Universal? If the latter, I'm sure Universal would consider a licencing deal with you guys and VS (They still have a ton of titles left and many would be good fits for the lines).

[HorrorBlu]

Since the focus seems to be primarily the MGM catalogue, I would be into a FCE of There Goes My Baby.