Magic (1978) (Second Sight) - Blu-ray Forum

Dickieduvet · 12-03-2019, 03:31 PM

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March 23rd

Screenwriting for Dummies: William Goldman interview
Archive Anthony Hopkins interview
Victor Kemper: Cinematographer
Ann-Margret make-up test
Fats and Friends: a history of ventriloquism with the film's consultant
Anthony Hopkins archive radio interview
Trailer, TV Spots, Radio Spots

CrockettandTubbs · 12-03-2019, 03:38 PM

My fear of dummies will be renewed!

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See also - Dead of Night:

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Ste7en · 12-03-2019, 03:51 PM

Awesome! I love this film.

I had no idea MPI had released it on BD in the US.

I still have the DVD. Was it a 2 disc Anchor Bay in the UK? I can't remember

saltysam · 12-03-2019, 04:48 PM

i have the USA Blu.Wonder if this will be a new transfer?

SymbioticFunction · 12-03-2019, 04:57 PM

Awesome, day one purchase (I don't own a multi-region player).

paustin · 12-03-2019, 05:01 PM

I love this movie. I saw it in the theatre back in the day. I own the crappy US Bluray, hoping this is a new transfer which eventually finds it way over here.

Member-222782 · 12-03-2019, 05:04 PM

Love this movie. Hopefully they'll do one of those fancy chipboard boxes for it. Been needing an excuse to replace that generic Blu-ray

SymbioticFunction · 12-03-2019, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paustin

I love this movie. I saw it in the theatre back in the day. I own the crappy US Bluray, hoping this is a new transfer which eventually finds it way over here.

This site's review of the locked US disc awarded 4.5/5 for PQ. Is that score way off?

Desk. · 12-03-2019, 05:35 PM

Magic!

Desk

johnpaul2 · 12-03-2019, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SymbioticFunction

This site's review of the locked US disc awarded 4.5/5 for PQ. Is that score way off?

It seems quite higher than what such a pre-existing HD master should get.

CelestialAgent · 12-03-2019, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste7en

Awesome! I love this film.

I had no idea MPI had released it on BD in the US.

I still have the DVD. Was it a 2 disc Anchor Bay in the UK? I can't remember

It was 2 discs from AB yep

indisposed · 12-04-2019, 10:55 AM

About time this was released over here. I imported the U.S release around 2011, just before my multi-region player gave up the ghost.

Member-222782 · 12-04-2019, 03:44 PM

Is Second Sight still releasing titles in regular Blu-ray cases? It seems everything they've put out in the last year or so has been a box set of some kind. I'd just really love to see a nice edition for Magic.

saltysam · 12-04-2019, 04:03 PM

bit worried this is just going to be a straight port of the 2010 USA release.

Dougling · 12-04-2019, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Is Second Sight still releasing titles in regular Blu-ray cases? It seems everything they've put out in the last year or so has been a box set of some kind. I'd just really love to see a nice edition for Magic.

They still do standard releases. The Invitation just came out in normal packaging.

Dickieduvet · 12-04-2019, 05:47 PM

There are quite a few comments on Second Sight's FB page asking for this to be bumped to a Ltd Ed, it would be nice to see it with the Goldsmith score and poster etc..

OceanBlue · 12-04-2019, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

There are quite a few comments on Second Sight's FB page asking for this to be bumped to a Ltd Ed, it would be nice to see it with the Goldsmith score and poster etc..

Have asked Second Sight via Messenger about the master, and was told it's an existing master being used. Hopefully it will be a limited edition with a nice slipcase, the existing extras and what you've suggested as extras.

SymbioticFunction · 12-05-2019, 01:21 AM

I don't want a limited edition. I don't want to have to pay significantly more.

I just want the film at a fair price. If I actually really wanted a soundtrack, I'd just buy it seperately. Edit: I also find it very difficult to get too excited about a cheap foldout poster reprint.

KJones77 · 12-05-2019, 01:40 AM

Pretty obvious that this is not a limited edition nor is it in the plans.

Pre-order price of just 13.41 on Amazon and then the image they release is of it in an amaray as opposed to a alipcase. Add in the extras that make no mention of typical LE additions.

Short of a change of course, this isn't going to be getting the slipcase treatment. Based on the master comment, I would also be surprised if it is not just a port of the US release.

Member-222782 · 12-05-2019, 09:59 AM

Odd that they chose a film like Upgrade for LE treatment but a minor classic like Magic gets a recycled transfer in a regular Blu-ray. I mean, odd for a company that is trying to make a name for itself in the overcrowded boutique label market.

12-03-2019, 03:31 PM	#1
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Magic (1978) (Second Sight) 78645448_1651573968310363_4979168844816842752_o.jpg March 23rd Screenwriting for Dummies: William Goldman interview Archive Anthony Hopkins interview Victor Kemper: Cinematographer Ann-Margret make-up test Fats and Friends: a history of ventriloquism with the film's consultant Anthony Hopkins archive radio interview Trailer, TV Spots, Radio Spots Last edited by BigNickUK; 12-03-2019 at 04:19 PM.

12-03-2019, 03:38 PM	#2
CrockettandTubbs Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Er...Miami? 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:2455	My fear of dummies will be renewed! [Show spoiler] [Show spoiler] See also - Dead of Night: [Show spoiler]

12-05-2019, 01:21 AM	#18
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:986 DVD collection:120 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	I don't want a limited edition. I don't want to have to pay significantly more. I just want the film at a fair price. If I actually really wanted a soundtrack, I'd just buy it seperately. Edit: I also find it very difficult to get too excited about a cheap foldout poster reprint. Last edited by SymbioticFunction; 12-05-2019 at 01:26 AM.

12-03-2019, 03:51 PM	#3
Ste7en Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:905 Blu-ray collection:7748 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	Awesome! I love this film. I had no idea MPI had released it on BD in the US. I still have the DVD. Was it a 2 disc Anchor Bay in the UK? I can't remember

12-03-2019, 04:48 PM	#4
saltysam Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Liverpool,UK 4K collection:279 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:3	i have the USA Blu.Wonder if this will be a new transfer?

12-03-2019, 04:57 PM	#5
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:986 DVD collection:120 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	Awesome, day one purchase (I don't own a multi-region player).

12-03-2019, 05:01 PM	#6
paustin Senior Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:614 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:7	I love this movie. I saw it in the theatre back in the day. I own the crappy US Bluray, hoping this is a new transfer which eventually finds it way over here.

12-03-2019, 05:04 PM	#7
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Love this movie. Hopefully they'll do one of those fancy chipboard boxes for it. Been needing an excuse to replace that generic Blu-ray

12-03-2019, 05:35 PM	#9
Desk. Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:473 Blu-ray collection:1204	Magic! Desk

12-04-2019, 10:55 AM	#12
indisposed Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:South Wales, U.K	About time this was released over here. I imported the U.S release around 2011, just before my multi-region player gave up the ghost.

12-04-2019, 03:44 PM	#13
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Is Second Sight still releasing titles in regular Blu-ray cases? It seems everything they've put out in the last year or so has been a box set of some kind. I'd just really love to see a nice edition for Magic.

12-04-2019, 04:03 PM	#14
saltysam Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Liverpool,UK 4K collection:279 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:3	bit worried this is just going to be a straight port of the 2010 USA release.

12-04-2019, 05:47 PM	#16
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	There are quite a few comments on Second Sight's FB page asking for this to be bumped to a Ltd Ed, it would be nice to see it with the Goldsmith score and poster etc..

12-05-2019, 01:40 AM	#19
KJones77 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2018 Location:Virginia, United States 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:1164 DVD collection:5	Pretty obvious that this is not a limited edition nor is it in the plans. Pre-order price of just 13.41 on Amazon and then the image they release is of it in an amaray as opposed to a alipcase. Add in the extras that make no mention of typical LE additions. Short of a change of course, this isn't going to be getting the slipcase treatment. Based on the master comment, I would also be surprised if it is not just a port of the US release.

12-05-2019, 09:59 AM	#20
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Odd that they chose a film like Upgrade for LE treatment but a minor classic like Magic gets a recycled transfer in a regular Blu-ray. I mean, odd for a company that is trying to make a name for itself in the overcrowded boutique label market.

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