The Blue Max (1966) (Limited Edition) - SOLD OUT

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by mcfddj74

With all these classic films getting such a short window, I feel the pain for the fans of each of these releases. Sony/Twlight time's business model is really freaking stupid with limiting the number to 3000. With some titles selling out in less than a day.

But I would totally be in the same boat if universal did the same with 2 of my most wanted upgrades.

1. Streets of Fire
2. Howard the Duck (Yes I'm serious)

Howard the Duck is available from Germany and has a decent transfer. The problem is that it's region B locked.

[Akijama]

Pre-order date: Wednesday, January 22nd 2014

[McCrutchy]

I'm surprised this hasn't gained more interest in the past few weeks, since it is from a new scan from Fox.

As usual with TT, my wallet will cry a river of tears, but I will be ordering this tomorrow, because I am very excited to see the new scan. And also because of Ursula Andress.

And I rarely mention this, but the icing on the cake will be the Isolated Score from none other than Jerry Goldsmith, and the newly recorded audio commentary ain't bad either.

I only wish every TT release could have this much potential...then I'd be happy to buy them all.

[HD Goofnut]

Is there a reason why this and Thunderbolt & Lightfoot have not gone live yet?

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Is there a reason why this and Thunderbolt & Lightfoot have not gone live yet?

they don't go live till 4pm EST (basically another 2 hours 38 minutes)

[HD Goofnut]

Wonder why such an odd time?

[Akijama]

Extras + inside booklet cover:

Isolated Score Track #1 (The Complete Score) / Isolated Score Track #2 (Alternate Music) with an Audio Commentary by Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman / Original Theatrical Trailer

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Wonder why such an odd time?

it's end of business day for them. they usually open the orders at that time for most releases. that way they don't have to answer phone calls till after the initial rush is over

[klauswhereareyou]

Never seen this before...is it any good? Interested because it's a World War I movie, and there aren't many of those. Plus I'm a fan of studio war movies made in the 1960's.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Never seen this before...is it any good? Interested because it's a World War I movie, and there aren't many of those. Plus I'm a fan of studio war movies made in the 1960's.

Yes. Also, the dogfights are real just like with Battle of Britain. However, unlike Battle of Britain the rest of the film is actually good.

[klauswhereareyou]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yes. Also, the dogfights are real just like with Battle of Britain. However, unlike Battle of Britain the rest of the film is actually good.

Thanks. I'm thinking about getting this (especially since it's from a new scan), just didn't know if the movie itself was any good.

[Akijama]

Pre-orders are live:

http://www3.screenarchives.com/title...BLUE-MAX-1966/

[Roy_Batty]

Just ordered my copy!

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yes. Also, the dogfights are real just like with Battle of Britain. However, unlike Battle of Britain the rest of the film is actually good.

I agree, it's a great film, I haven't seem it in a long time, really looking forward to seeing it again.

[hansolo]

Off topic.

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Originally Posted by mcfddj74

With all these classic films getting such a short window, I feel the pain for the fans of each of these releases. Sony/Twlight time's business model is really freaking stupid with limiting the number to 3000. With some titles selling out in less than a day.

But I would totally be in the same boat if universal did the same with 2 of my most wanted upgrades.

1. Streets of Fire
2. Howard the Duck (Yes I'm serious)

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Howard the Duck is available from Germany and has a decent transfer. The problem is that it's region B locked.

As is Streets of Fire. Also from Germany and from same company. It's confirmed region free.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...treets+of+fire

There is also UK release. Apparently region B only.

[bluknight1]

I can't wait to hear Jerry Goldsmith's score in luscious DTS-HD MA. The alternate score would also make for a fascinating. I was initially wary of replacing my DVD copy of The Blue Max due to the increasing number of Twilight Time titles I'm interested in getting, but it seems as though this one will be worth the money.

[UseY0ur1llusi0n]

Originally Posted by hansolo

Off topic.

[Show spoiler]


As is Streets of Fire. Also from Germany and from same company. It's confirmed region free.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...treets+of+fire

There is also UK release. Apparently region B only.

Yeah not sure why he wouldn't import the Ger Streets of Fire lol

[Tom Monahan]

Originally Posted by HotRats

As long as its better than the German blu I'll buy it

Is there something wrong with the German release?

[HotRats]

Originally Posted by Tom Monahan

Is there something wrong with the German release?

Too bright and washed out http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ID=494#auswahl

[f451]

Originally Posted by bluknight1

I can't wait to hear Jerry Goldsmith's score in luscious DTS-HD MA. The alternate score would also make for a fascinating. I was initially wary of replacing my DVD copy of The Blue Max due to the increasing number of Twilight Time titles I'm interested in getting, but it seems as though this one will be worth the money.

Jerry Goldsmith's score is a classic! The Varese release was the first CD I bought in the early 80s. It is fantastic! In its initial release, I vividly recall being in awe of it as the main titles unrolled -- it was (and is) most impressive.

I don't understand why Fox doesn't make this title (and the oop TT "Journey to the Center of the Earth") a digibook release. The price would certainly be more affordable. That being said, this is great (if somber) film and I'm looking forward to its Blu-ray release.