Maniac (1980) 4K remaster coming from Blue Underground

[Mister B Gone]

I'm very interested to learn about what are the barriers to just putting a release out like this on UHD 4k. It seems like a missed opportunity

[agenda]

Personally, I couldn't care less about UHD.

[tommynorcal]

Originally Posted by Mister B Gone

I'm very interested to learn about what are the barriers to just putting a release out like this on UHD 4k. It seems like a missed opportunity

My guess is that the discs themselves are a higher cost to replicate at this time and the buying market still is a small percentage of people who own UHD players. I just got one a while ago but unfortunately don’t see much change in PQ on my UHD tv so I’m probably going to sell it :/

[GasmaskAvenger]

Now available for pre-order on DiabolikDVD for $24.99 ($29.99 after shipping).

[Kap6289]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FQ3RPND/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by dwk

and the specs for the new Maniac Blu-ray
Release date is November 13

Awesome, it has the soundtrack with it? this will be a day one pre-order.

[SharkFinfive]

Originally Posted by Mister B Gone

I'm very interested to learn about what are the barriers to just putting a release out like this on UHD 4k. It seems like a missed opportunity

I can see the point of UHD for new movies. But for 40 year old movies shot in 16 mm for 100k, it’s pointless. How much more defined is that dead armadillo on the side of the highway in TCM really going to look.

[bkhage01]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

I’m assuming by 3D cover, they mean a lenticular slipcover? If so that’s awesome!

Yeah, Diabolik specifically calls it a "lenticular slipcover" --

"Exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition includes Blu-ray, Extras DVD, Soundtrack CD, collectable booklet, reversible sleeve, and special 3D lenticular slipcover"

https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/...ition-blu-ray/

Originally Posted by GODHOOD

Took advantage of the special price at DiabolikDVD.com which is $24.99 that price will be up for 2 days only.

Wish I had seen that. It's $27.99 now. I love Diabolik but the shipping price never gets easier to bear, particularly when I'm used to (gasp) Amazon Prime free shipping

[agenda]

Originally Posted by agenda

While the specs are great, I was just wondering if part of the bonus materials (if not all) are in dvd insted of the actual blu-ray? Although, this is combo right, and many of the archive materials now announced are the old ones that can be found from dvd. Also, there's no mention that those would be in HD. Course there's no reason why the extras can't be in blu-ray at SD.

In addition, I still haven't spot any information about the exact aspect ratio in this release (OAR 1.85:1 or 1.77:1, something else?), nor anything from the sound mix. Anyone else?

[GODHOOD]

Originally Posted by bkhage01

Wish I had seen that. It's $27.99 now. I love Diabolik but the shipping price never gets easier to bear, particularly when I'm used to (gasp) Amazon Prime free shipping

The thing about Amazon Prime is that they put it in a yellow mailer envelope and the slipcover will either be damaged or have creases. Couldn't take a chance on the lenticular slipcover so I will gladly pay the $5 shipping to be shipped in a sturdy box.

[CrowKiller]

Anyone know if the soundtrack will have Goin To The Showdown on it? I remember the old AB tin not having it.

[agenda]

Originally Posted by agenda

In addition, I still haven't spot any information about the exact aspect ratio in this release (OAR 1.85:1 or 1.77:1, something else?), nor anything from the sound mix. Anyone else?

Oh Christ, this is the second time I'm quoting myself in this thread, but I finally found full specs!

[TravelNurseRN]

How about that? Three months before release and already this 3-disc newly scanned set is cheaper than Vestron's cruddy Dagon old-transfer dumped on 1-disc set! Pre-Ordered!

[DenOfEarth]

Pre-ordered

[BladeRunner2007]

Will this include the restaurant scene?

[Bobbyjoe766]

Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

Will this include the restaurant scene?

The previous DVD and Blu-ray releases have. I still have my DVD-R dub of the LaserDisc release from 1995(?) that had it removed - at the director's request - and moved to the supplements, as a deleted scene.

[agenda]

Originally Posted by Bobbyjoe766

I still have my DVD-R dub of the LaserDisc release from 1995(?) that had it removed - at the director's request - and moved to the supplements, as a deleted scene.

Yeah, and that's the version I've allways preferred. I owned the (Elite?) LaserDisc back in the days when all the artwork(s) was glorious on the cover.

[BladeRunner2007]

They should include both versions.

[AlexIlDottore]

Originally Posted by SharkFinfive

I can see the point of UHD for new movies. But for 40 year old movies shot in 16 mm for 100k, it’s pointless. How much more defined is that dead armadillo on the side of the highway in TCM really going to look.

Not that I am expecting a UHD of this, but you've posted this cherry picked comment twice now. If you just realised that 4K isn't just about resolution, you wouldn't post these type of comments.

[mikezilla2]

When ?

i have the first Arrow video Uk BD release ........


edit: maybe im thinking of something else