Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

moviebuffed · 11-15-2012, 03:06 PM

+1 on someone earlier mentioning "Sleuth" from 1972. That film is deliciously cunning and such a fun ride with twists and turns and excellent acting. It looks like Caine and Olivier are having so much fun doing this film. Just checked my DVD of this, it's one of those annoying flipper discs from waaaay back in the day, would love to see an upgrade.

SethRex · 11-15-2012, 03:09 PM

I'll be willing to try out Hudsucker Proxy...God it's been so long since I saw it but I think I remember liking it. And maybe I'll bite for The Legend of Billie Jean when that hits. I was planning on buying it anyway on DVD.

donidarko · 11-15-2012, 03:15 PM

I think this is fantastic news. Let's be realistic here.

First: WB stated these would be pressed discs which is not a burn off.

Second: and most importantly....these are back catalog titles. Do you really think it makes any economical sense to release these movies any other way? How many copies of say, DEATHTRAP, FEARLESS, DEMON SEED, LOOKER do you think would sell in this day and age?

We would never see these on BLU so I am thrilled with this announcement.

Ill_Be_Back · 11-15-2012, 03:20 PM

Great News!

erlinmeyer · 11-15-2012, 03:23 PM

first 2 are available to order now at $19.95 each, free shipping, in a "Blue BD Case"

Deathtrap Blu-ray

Gypsy Blu-ray

debating on ordering both, or just get Gypsy

NoirFan · 11-15-2012, 03:30 PM

Relieved that the discs will have free shipping - does WB change tax?

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-15-2012, 03:32 PM

Michael Collins, hopefully with a director's cut or at least deleted scenes.

HD Goofnut · 11-15-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wormraper

great, more burned BD's like they did with DVD. basically it's paying for a bootleg in my opinion. same limited lifespan that all burned media goes through. I pay for pressed media for a reason.

+1 although my BD-R media has played back so far.

HD Goofnut · 11-15-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Will these be new HD transfers or just the DVD transfers dropped onto BD format?

Just to clarify. Most DVDs received 2K masters, which are technically already HD. I hope that these releases receive new masters in their native resolution, i.e. 4K, 6K, or 8K.

HyperRealist · 11-15-2012, 03:37 PM

Deathtrap Blu-ray

Gypsy Blu-ray

Mr. Movie Fan · 11-15-2012, 03:45 PM

they had better be pressed, the had better be...

MifuneFan · 11-15-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

I hate to log on and see such depressing news.

Warner joins the list of companies losing faith in Blu-ray. We'll be seeing catalogue titles moved to high priced MOD available only online.

It's a bad day.

You're looking at it entirely wrong. They're not losing faith in anything. They're releasing more niche titles in a way that doesn't cost them as much as a wider release. You're thinking that if MOD didn't exist, these would be released widely, but that's not true, they likely would have never been released at all. This is good news, this allows titles that you'd never expect to see the light of day have a chance now. I wish every studio had a MOD for their deep catalogs.

Whirlygig · 11-15-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentOrange

The wording makes it sound like an initial batch will be proper blu-rays (replicated), and then after that "limited" batch sells out as more orders come-in new ones will be created on demand (BD-R).

I don't know how you derived that interpretation.

drak b · 11-15-2012, 04:02 PM

For those who still have $10 off $30 Insider coupons, this is a great chance to use one. I had almost forgotten about mine.

Rhoq · 11-15-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

I don't know how you derived that interpretation.

Replicated = factory pressed/stamped disc

Duplicated = burned to blank media

If these were BD-Rs, the press release would have not mentioned that these discs will be replicated. Instead they would have said these were strictly MOD (manufactured-on-demand/burned).

This announcement sounds more like they are taking the Twilight Time approach with the Warner Archive Blu-ray releases and will only have a limited number of discs manufactured.

MifuneFan · 11-15-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drak b

For those who still have $10 off $30 Insider coupons, this is a great chance to use one. I had almost forgotten about mine.

Have you tried it yet? Mine hasn't worked on anything, and I know others in a similar situation

cjamescook · 11-15-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wormraper

great, more burned BD's like they did with DVD. basically it's paying for a bootleg in my opinion. same limited lifespan that all burned media goes through. I pay for pressed media for a reason.

Perhaps they can start using m-disc for burning (http://www.m-disc.com)

Whirlygig · 11-15-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhoq

Replicated = factory pressed/stamped disc

Duplicated = burned to blank media

If these were BD-Rs, the press release would have not mentioned that these discs will be replicated. Instead they would have said these were strictly MOD (manufactured-on-demand/burned).

I'm with you. What I don't understand is how AgentOrange decided the word "fulfilled" ---> "subsequent batches will be MOD".

Anyway, I ordered Gypsy. I wonder, though, how I will tell if it was MOD or not. It's easy to tell with DVDs but I've never seen a BD-R before.

captveg · 11-15-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhoq

This announcement sounds more like they are taking the Twilight Time approach with the Warner Archive Blu-ray releases and will only have a limited number of discs manufactured.

Exactly. Though unlike TT Warner is likely to simply order another batch if they sell out. No reason to not to since it's not a licensing deal for a specific # over a specific # of years (the 3000 copies/3 years for TT).

meremortal · 11-15-2012, 04:10 PM

If these are indeed not just BD-Rs, then I'll keep my eyes peeled for these.

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11-15-2012, 03:06 PM	#41
moviebuffed Active Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Columbus Ohio 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:708 DVD collection:80 Trading Score:166	+1 on someone earlier mentioning "Sleuth" from 1972. That film is deliciously cunning and such a fun ride with twists and turns and excellent acting. It looks like Caine and Olivier are having so much fun doing this film. Just checked my DVD of this, it's one of those annoying flipper discs from waaaay back in the day, would love to see an upgrade.

11-15-2012, 03:09 PM	#42
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:84 MA collection:59 Digital collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:126	I'll be willing to try out Hudsucker Proxy...God it's been so long since I saw it but I think I remember liking it. And maybe I'll bite for The Legend of Billie Jean when that hits. I was planning on buying it anyway on DVD.

11-15-2012, 03:15 PM	#43
donidarko Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Provincetown, MA 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:903 DVD collection:112 Digital collection:93 Prime collection:75	I think this is fantastic news. Let's be realistic here. First: WB stated these would be pressed discs which is not a burn off. Second: and most importantly....these are back catalog titles. Do you really think it makes any economical sense to release these movies any other way? How many copies of say, DEATHTRAP, FEARLESS, DEMON SEED, LOOKER do you think would sell in this day and age? We would never see these on BLU so I am thrilled with this announcement.

11-15-2012, 03:20 PM	#44
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland 4K collection:221 Blu-ray collection:2601 Trading Score:34	Great News!

11-15-2012, 03:23 PM	#45
erlinmeyer Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:523 Blu-ray collection:4868 DVD collection:437 MA collection:915 Digital collection:1273 iTunes collection:1405 iTunes music:686 Prime collection:1095 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:11	first 2 are available to order now at $19.95 each, free shipping, in a "Blue BD Case" Deathtrap Blu-ray Gypsy Blu-ray debating on ordering both, or just get Gypsy

11-15-2012, 03:30 PM	#46
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Relieved that the discs will have free shipping - does WB change tax?

11-15-2012, 03:32 PM	#47
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87	Michael Collins, hopefully with a director's cut or at least deleted scenes.

11-15-2012, 03:37 PM	#50
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	Deathtrap Blu-ray Gypsy Blu-ray

11-15-2012, 03:45 PM	#51
Mr. Movie Fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:St. Paul Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:6123 DVD collection:266 Trading Score:1	they had better be pressed, the had better be...

11-15-2012, 04:02 PM	#54
drak b Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:The Great Northwest 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:3141 Trading Score:2	For those who still have $10 off $30 Insider coupons, this is a great chance to use one. I had almost forgotten about mine.

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