Howard Hawks on Blu-ray

[Acer2010]

Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Because WAC has the home video license for all Goldwyn titles and released the DVD of it. And if it was PD, every lousy PD company would release their own version of it. Why would you think this particular title is in the public domain?

I’m just curious, that’s all. Besides, BALL OF FIRE deserves to be given a great restoration for a possible Blu-ray release from WAC.

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by Acer2010

I’m just curious, that’s all. Besides, BALL OF FIRE deserves to be given a great restoration for a possible Blu-ray release from WAC.

Agreed. I think since they only have the licenses for a time period, and don't outright own the Goldwyn titles, they don't want to spend money on restoring them. Since the initial wave of their Goldwyn Blu-ray released (Best Years, Miniver, Hans C.A., Bishop's Wife, etc...), they've only released one more title in recent years, and that was Dodsworth—and that was because the Film Foundation did a major restoration on that one.

[bonehica]

From Kino Lorber

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Coming March 8th!

Man’s Favorite Sport? (1964)

• NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Michael Schlesinger with Select Remarks by Co-Star Paula Prentiss and Actor/Director Richard Benjamin
• Theatrical Trailer
• Optional English Subtitles

Color 120 Minutes 1.85:1 Not Rated
From legendary Hollywood director Howard Hawks (Rio Bravo, El Dorado), Man’s Favorite Sport? is a hilarious fish-out-of-water tale in the screwball style of Hawks’ classic Bringing Up Baby. Rock Hudson (Come September, Blindfold) is Roger Willoughby, happily employed as one of the world’s great angling experts. Unfortunately, even his own boss doesn’t know that Roger has never been fishing in his life. So when press agent Abigail Page (Paula Prentiss, What’s New Pussycat?, The Black Marble) arranges for Roger to participate in her resort’s upcoming fishing tournament, he’s thrown into a panic. At the resort, he and Abby commence a crash course to turn him into a genuine outdoorsman—only to have their plan riotously upset by a surprise visit from Roger’s fiancée. With a sparkling score by composer Henry Mancini (The Pink Panther), Man’s Favorite Sport? is a comedy classic you’ll fall for hook, line and sinker!

[dommie]

TCM is running The Big Sky today. a Blu would be very nice.

[CinemaScope]

Originally Posted by dommie

TCM is running The Big Sky today. a Blu would be very nice.

Yup, a magical western, it's on all my WAC wish lists. I think the trouble has been the last of a decent film element (I don't think Warner has ever released it on DVD), so it'll be interesting what the transfer on TCM looks like.

[dommie]

Originally Posted by CinemaScope

Yup, a magical western, it's on all my WAC wish lists. I think the trouble has been the last of a decent film element (I don't think Warner has ever released it on DVD), so it'll be interesting what the transfer on TCM looks like.

Yes, the film is sorely in need of restoration. And you are correct in that Warner has never released the film on DVD. In fact, there has never been a domestic US release on DVD. There are some cheesy international DVD's around but from what I have heard, they are not worth it as those version are in such bad shape.

[HuggyBear73]

Sure hope we get .. Ball of Fire ..one day.

Warner Archive put it out on MOD no too long ago.

[Areyakiddin]

Land of The Pharaohs confirmed to have gotten a remaster for Blu-ray.

Perusing the entire 24/7 lineup of April’s programming devoted to WB’s first 100 years, TCM (a very smart and valuable cable channel that actually came about when Ted Turner bought up much of the MGM classic library in order to get his hands on his favorite Gone With The Wind among other assets) has assembled what I would call as pure and varied a collection of genuine Warner cinematic achievements as possible even if it is, out of necessity, really only a drop in the bucket of those 100 years.

Additionally throughout April, TCM will premiere the restorations and remasters of ten iconic Warner Bros. films with introductions from some major filmmakers and film experts as part of the network’s multi-year partnership with The Film Foundation, which is committed to funding education and restoration of classic films. Those particular titles being shown on TCM are as follows with several of these films also available for streaming in the Classics Curated by TCM hub on sister streamer HBO Max:

East of Eden (1955) – a 4k restoration introduced by filmmakers Wes Anderson and Joanna Hogg
Rio Bravo (1959) – a 4k restoration introduced by filmmaker Martin Scorsese (and as previously reported on Deadline getting its World Premiere on Opening Night of the TCM Classic Film Festival April 13)
Land Of The Pharaohs (1955) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Martin Scorsese
A Lion Is In The Streets (1953) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Daphne Dentz and Robyn Sklaren from the Warner Bros. Discovery Library
Rachel, Rachel (1968) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by filmmaker and actor Ethan Hawke
Safe In Hell (1931) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by filmmaker Alexander Payne
Storm Warning (1951) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Martin Scorsese
The Strawberry Blonde (1941) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Wes Anderson
Helen Of Troy (1956) – a Blu-ray HD remaster
One Way Passage (1932) – a Blu-ray HD remaster

“Warner Bros.’ history is TCM history. Where would this network be without films like Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, or A Star Is Born? We are thrilled to be honoring the studio that has given us so many iconic films since 1923,” said Pola Changnon, general manager of TCM. “In addition to this wide swath of films, we are programming a tapestry of trailers, archival interviews and more that will further highlight the studio’s legacy, so much of which can’t be found anywhere but on TCM.”

Programming throughout the month will be organized thematically and showcase the breadth of the studio’s films from classic to current, with categories including “Warner Joins a Gang,” “Warner Goes to School,” “Warner Raises a Family,” “Warner Turns to Crime,” and more. TCM premieres will include documentaries such as Jack L. Warner (1993), TCM Originals like Jet Jockeys In Love: The Making Of Chain Lightning, and iconic films like Full Metal Jacket (1987), plus Best Picture Oscar Winners Million Dollar Baby (2004), and Argo (2012).

Thanks to whiteberry for posting this in the Warner Archive thread.

[CinemaBlu]

Originally Posted by Areyakiddin

Land of The Pharaohs confirmed to have gotten a remaster for Blu-ray.


Thanks to whiteberry for posting this in the Warner Archive thread.

Nice! I've been wanting this one.

[bonehica]

Has it been almost 2 years since a legit new-to-blu release of a Hawk's film? I don't know if I should be ecstatic for this announcement or appalled it has taken so long.