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Blu Manchu · 01-03-2016, 01:36 PM

Woody Allen's latest, Irrational Man, is not getting a UK Blu-ray release. Only 5 of the movies that he directed have been released on Blu-ray in the UK, which is a joke. Time to import again!

Le Grande Blu · 01-03-2016, 01:38 PM

It's great though,that every Adam Sandler film gets a Blu ray release. Praise the lord!

MadManWithaBox · 01-03-2016, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreakfastClub211

Are you sure Me and Earl isn't getting released? Cause Zavvi has (Or had, I haven't checked in a few days) a listing for it

Amazon has only a DVD listed for it, but zavvi does indeed have a blu ray listing for it.

Pizzamorg · 01-03-2016, 05:22 PM

Yup.

Other than from boutique labels, these days it seems I only get new horror movies on DVD, it's ass.

Harwin123 · 01-04-2016, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadManWithaBox

Amazon has only a DVD listed for it, but zavvi does indeed have a blu ray listing for it.

and yet HMV only has a listing for DVD??? What is going on?

Pizzamorg · 01-04-2016, 08:20 PM

I've got a preorder for that BD in with Zavvi, and given their atrocious customer service I'm kinda concerned they'll just send me a DVD and hope I won't notice. But then if they do turn out to be the only people who sell the BD in the UK I know they'll be really hard to come by once released and wouldn't want to miss out by cancelling my preorder.

Foggy · 01-04-2016, 11:49 PM

Also just gonna say, if we're still not having films released on Blu-Ray now, it doesn't bode well for Ultra Blu-Ray, if only the tent pole releases get pushed for it.

McCrutchy · 01-05-2016, 10:12 AM

I've said this before, but really, the UK market would be nothing without companies like Arrow, BFI and Eureka. I don't know what exactly happened over there several years ago with the price of DVDs going so low, but basically, the result is that the commoners are all too happy to save a few quid and buy the DVD. And by this point, the behavior is really quite embarrassing, because in 2016, if you want to own brand new films in particular, you should be wanting to own them on Blu-ray not DVD. The only place where things seem worse for Blu-ray is Australia, because other than Madman and Umbrella, they seem to lack the strong foundation that the UK boutique labels have built up here. However, I would hope that things will finally take a turn for the better, as 4K (hopefully) drives more consumers to at least consider Blu-ray over DVD.

Many of the films mentioned here are either receiving region free releases elsewhere, or receiving Region B releases in Germany, which is Europe's largest Blu-ray market, and many of these discs, particularly ones from Fox and Sony, are authored to sell in the UK, with HoH subs and even audio description, depending on the language package offered.

So, my advice to you all is to import whatever you want. Don't buy local DVDs just because they are a small bit cheaper than, say, a German BD. At least you're helping the Blu-ray format somewhere, even if you can't support it locally with a domestic release.

Huseyin · 01-05-2016, 10:19 AM

This has been going on forever with Asian cinema.

Blu Manchu · 01-05-2016, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huseyin

This has been going on forever with Asian cinema.

Tell me about it. So many never even made it to DVD over here

kuro_sawa · 01-05-2016, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Manchu

Woody Allen's latest, Irrational Man, is not getting a UK Blu-ray release. Only 5 of the movies that he directed have been released on Blu-ray in the UK, which is a joke. Time to import again!

The worst part about that is that Twilight Time has all but 4 of the current U.S. Allen blus. Importing them will cost you a pretty penny at $35 each.

BreakfastClub211 · 01-11-2016, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

I've got a preorder for that BD in with Zavvi, and given their atrocious customer service I'm kinda concerned they'll just send me a DVD and hope I won't notice. But then if they do turn out to be the only people who sell the BD in the UK I know they'll be really hard to come by once released and wouldn't want to miss out by cancelling my preorder.

Did you get a Blu-Ray copy?

Pizzamorg · 01-11-2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreakfastClub211

Did you get a Blu-Ray copy?

Its not out yet, is it?

Foggy · 01-11-2016, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Its not out yet, is it?

Came out today apparently.

MadManWithaBox · 01-12-2016, 09:51 AM

Irrational man isn't get a blu ray release, what the hell

Foggy · 01-12-2016, 01:00 PM

99 Homes is losing out on a release as well.

Like this is getting really sad now.

Harwin123 · 01-13-2016, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy

99 Homes is losing out on a release as well.

Like this is getting really sad now.

Nooo!

Gosh darn it i missed that in cinema's and was really looking forward to watching that on Blu.

Grenseal · 01-13-2016, 12:57 PM

Had to import a Blu Ray of LET US PREY from Australia.

JoeBath1994 · 01-13-2016, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy

99 Homes is losing out on a release as well.

Like this is getting really sad now.

Still looks available buddy- http://www.amazon.co.uk/99-Homes-Blu...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Foggy · 01-13-2016, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBath1994

Still looks available buddy- http://www.amazon.co.uk/99-Homes-Blu...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Brill. I couldn't seem to find it yesterday.

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01-03-2016, 01:36 PM	#21
Blu Manchu Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:London 4K collection:157 Blu-ray collection:1647 DVD collection:116 Prime collection:13	Woody Allen's latest, Irrational Man, is not getting a UK Blu-ray release. Only 5 of the movies that he directed have been released on Blu-ray in the UK, which is a joke. Time to import again!

01-03-2016, 01:38 PM	#22
Le Grande Blu Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:1	It's great though,that every Adam Sandler film gets a Blu ray release. Praise the lord!

01-03-2016, 05:22 PM	#24
Pizzamorg Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:102	Yup. Other than from boutique labels, these days it seems I only get new horror movies on DVD, it's ass.

01-04-2016, 08:20 PM	#26
Pizzamorg Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:102	I've got a preorder for that BD in with Zavvi, and given their atrocious customer service I'm kinda concerned they'll just send me a DVD and hope I won't notice. But then if they do turn out to be the only people who sell the BD in the UK I know they'll be really hard to come by once released and wouldn't want to miss out by cancelling my preorder.

01-04-2016, 11:49 PM	#27
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:2918 DVD collection:47	Also just gonna say, if we're still not having films released on Blu-Ray now, it doesn't bode well for Ultra Blu-Ray, if only the tent pole releases get pushed for it.

01-05-2016, 10:12 AM	#28
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:747 Blu-ray collection:5378 DVD collection:214 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I've said this before, but really, the UK market would be nothing without companies like Arrow, BFI and Eureka. I don't know what exactly happened over there several years ago with the price of DVDs going so low, but basically, the result is that the commoners are all too happy to save a few quid and buy the DVD. And by this point, the behavior is really quite embarrassing, because in 2016, if you want to own brand new films in particular, you should be wanting to own them on Blu-ray not DVD. The only place where things seem worse for Blu-ray is Australia, because other than Madman and Umbrella, they seem to lack the strong foundation that the UK boutique labels have built up here. However, I would hope that things will finally take a turn for the better, as 4K (hopefully) drives more consumers to at least consider Blu-ray over DVD. Many of the films mentioned here are either receiving region free releases elsewhere, or receiving Region B releases in Germany, which is Europe's largest Blu-ray market, and many of these discs, particularly ones from Fox and Sony, are authored to sell in the UK, with HoH subs and even audio description, depending on the language package offered. So, my advice to you all is to import whatever you want. Don't buy local DVDs just because they are a small bit cheaper than, say, a German BD. At least you're helping the Blu-ray format somewhere, even if you can't support it locally with a domestic release.

01-05-2016, 10:19 AM	#29
Huseyin Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 Location:London, UK 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1196 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:3	This has been going on forever with Asian cinema.

01-12-2016, 09:51 AM	#35
MadManWithaBox Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Dublin, Ireland, or Birkenhead UK. 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Irrational man isn't get a blu ray release, what the hell

01-12-2016, 01:00 PM	#36
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:2918 DVD collection:47	99 Homes is losing out on a release as well. Like this is getting really sad now.

01-13-2016, 12:57 PM	#38
Grenseal Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:3409 DVD collection:2396 Digital collection:2 Prime collection:5	Had to import a Blu Ray of LET US PREY from Australia.

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