Warner Archive Collection (UK) - Blu-ray Forum

rapta · 01-23-2023, 03:50 PM

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The Warner Archive Collection brings rare and hard-to-find classic motion pictures and television to DVD and Blu-ray from the unparalleled library of Warner Bros. Entertainment, spanning more than 100 years of cinema history, with a particular emphasis on the high-quality restorations and remasters on Blu-ray disc.

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chip75 · 01-23-2023, 04:05 PM

It's good news that we're finally getting the Archive officially. But a lot of folks will be waiting for the first multi-buy offer.

Hopefully the Premium Collection continues with other studios as well.

CouncilSpectre · 01-23-2023, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

It's good news that we're finally getting the Archive officially. But a lot of folks will be waiting for the first multi-buy offer.

Hopefully the Premium Collection continues with other studios as well.

Judging by how quiet things have gotten for the past good few months I think we're probably seeing the PC in its death throes tbh. WBs were undoubtedly the cornerstone of the catalogue and with them and Paramount seemingly bailing it really only leaves Sony and Universal, and there's a good number of boutiques mining their libraries already.

You'd like to think that WBs have been eyeing the HMV/PC venture and seeing how well it's performed and won't change the formula too much, ie regular sales, low RRPs etc.

rapta · 01-23-2023, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

It's good news that we're finally getting the Archive officially. But a lot of folks will be waiting for the first multi-buy offer.

Hopefully the Premium Collection continues with other studios as well.

Yeah, I will be tempted by the odd title but personally was happy paying £7.50 a title. Think I'll be happier if they're at least a tenner (or less) at some point. I'm sure HMV will have offers still, as will Warner Bros/TheEntertainmentStore and other retailers too. If anything this basically strips away all the tat and also makes these available from more places, as well as less restriction to the kind of titles we were seeing at HMV (they were likely hand-picked by at least a few people, whereas WB will be choosing what they put out here).

Not sure PC will continue at this rate, with Paramount seemingly pulling out as well as they've reissued their last batch of PC titles as regular releases. I'm sure Universal will do the same with the few they did for the collection, and not sure MGM were really in it...that only leaves Sony to be honest, and most of their library will be licensed to the likes of Indicator, Arrow and Eureka, if not released themselves.

CouncilSpectre · 01-23-2023, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rapta

If anything this basically strips away all the tat

The one thing I will miss is the clear cases. Presumably they won't use the slim blue cases in the UK market, so it'll be the standard-sized amarays. Wish they'd go slimline and use the clear ones that Network use, they're very nice, best of both worlds.

MifuneFan · 01-23-2023, 04:20 PM

This is very nice news. I saw Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House rated on BBFC, and was wondering if it was getting some sort of BD release. A bit strange that they don't appear to be branded like the US releases (which some will probably prefer anyway)

BarnDoor · 01-23-2023, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

This is very nice news. I saw Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House rated on BBFC, and was wondering if it was getting some sort of BD release. A bit strange that they don't appear to be branded like the US releases (which some will probably prefer anyway)

I'm not bothered about the front branding, but the spines at least look the same as the US releases, so for the sake of consistency (for those of us who've imported a fair few WA titles down the years) it'd be great if they used slim cases.

grahams76 · 01-23-2023, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I'm not bothered about the front branding, but the spines at least look the same as the US releases, so for the sake of consistency (for those of us who've imported a fair few WA titles down the years) it'd be great if they used slim cases.

Yes, the images look identical to the US releases apart from the branding. I imagine they'll use the thicker UK cases though, but who knows.

Bringing out as many new US releases as possible near simultaneously here is my wish otherwise I'll just carry on importing most likely.

MechaGodzilla · 01-23-2023, 04:41 PM

Marvelous news! Being able to import some of these from the UK rather than the US will make things a little less expensive in the long run, which I welcome.

FantasticMrFox · 01-23-2023, 04:50 PM

I really like the HMV Premium Collection, but being from Germany, the ones I got (around 20) are only from visiting the UK or from eBay. And I happily paid full price since there was never a sale when I was around. Importing from the US got very expensive because of the VAT threshold, so this is really amazing news! I love the original cover art and of course the always great transfers. There's plenty movies I newly discovered with the WB Archive, and a lot I re-watch often. Can't wait to get them now from the UK

CelestialAgent · 01-23-2023, 04:52 PM

Warner Archive were operating in the UK a decade ago, but as a DVD-R line.

trobrianders · 01-23-2023, 04:54 PM

I'd like to see what others have already imported. Mind sharing a list?

Here's mine. Naturally I won't mind if Warner take their time releasing these here.
(Bold traded in for PC)

42nd Street
Baby Doll
Brewster Mccloud
Cabaret
Dance of the Vampires
Far From The Madding Crowd
Father of The Bride
Fearless
Gypsy
Jezebel
Libeled Lady
Love in the Afternoon
Pat and Mike
Penelope
Pete Kelly's Blues
That's Entertainment Vol.1-3
The Accidental Tourist
The Americanization Of Emily
The Hudsucker Proxy
The Shop Around the Corner
To Have and Have Not
Waterloo Bridge
Without Love

rapta · 01-23-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

I'm not bothered about the front branding, but the spines at least look the same as the US releases, so for the sake of consistency (for those of us who've imported a fair few WA titles down the years) it'd be great if they used slim cases.

Yeah, quite liked the little WA logo but not torn up about them ditching it for the UK releases. More interested if they do use slim cases or not...hopefully they do, as I actually prefer them (obviously take up far less room).

Noticed on the email from Warner Bros themselves that they describe these as exclusive from them, so guessing we won't see these in-store at HMV/Fopp. Interesting, guess there's now a reason to order from them!

FantasticMrFox · 01-23-2023, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

I'd like to see what others have already imported. Mind sharing a list?

Since the German VAT threshold I sadly imported less and less. The Wishlist is large. These are the ones I got (some German titles included at the end of the row..):

CompleteCount · 01-23-2023, 05:25 PM

Bugger - it was only last year that I bought a pressed-clone of Night Shift from Spain.

ste71 · 01-23-2023, 05:27 PM

Ooh hope we get 'The Fearless Vampire Killers'.....

CouncilSpectre · 01-23-2023, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by trobrianders

I'd like to see what others have already imported. Mind sharing a list?

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I've upgraded the bolded ones to PC versions

navydavey · 01-23-2023, 05:40 PM

Good news, hopefully they release new titles simultaniously with the US.

ste71 · 01-23-2023, 05:47 PM

I would think that there would be no problem with 'rights' as most (if not all) of these titles are owned by Warners world-wide or least North America and Europe?

trobrianders · 01-23-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

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I've upgraded the bolded ones to PC versions

Nice! There are only three I needed to trade in for PC.

There are a number on your list that are on my radar and I'll still be happy to import. I won't wait.

Dinner at Eight
Footlight Parade
Lullaby of Broadway
Operation Crossbow
Stage Fright
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

01-23-2023, 04:54 PM	#12
trobrianders Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:326 Blu-ray collection:4013 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:27	I'd like to see what others have already imported. Mind sharing a list? Here's mine. Naturally I won't mind if Warner take their time releasing these here. (Bold traded in for PC) 42nd Street Baby Doll Brewster Mccloud Cabaret Dance of the Vampires Far From The Madding Crowd Father of The Bride Fearless Gypsy Jezebel Libeled Lady Love in the Afternoon Pat and Mike Penelope Pete Kelly's Blues That's Entertainment Vol.1-3 The Accidental Tourist The Americanization Of Emily The Hudsucker Proxy The Shop Around the Corner To Have and Have Not Waterloo Bridge Without Love Last edited by trobrianders; 01-23-2023 at 06:07 PM.

01-23-2023, 05:25 PM	#15
CompleteCount Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2017 Location:Elles Belles, Costa Plonka Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:1	Bugger - it was only last year that I bought a pressed-clone of Night Shift from Spain. Last edited by CompleteCount; 01-23-2023 at 09:17 PM.

01-23-2023, 04:05 PM	#2
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:229 Trading Score:9	It's good news that we're finally getting the Archive officially. But a lot of folks will be waiting for the first multi-buy offer. Hopefully the Premium Collection continues with other studios as well.

01-23-2023, 04:20 PM	#6
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	This is very nice news. I saw Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House rated on BBFC, and was wondering if it was getting some sort of BD release. A bit strange that they don't appear to be branded like the US releases (which some will probably prefer anyway)

01-23-2023, 04:41 PM	#9
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	Marvelous news! Being able to import some of these from the UK rather than the US will make things a little less expensive in the long run, which I welcome.

01-23-2023, 04:50 PM	#10
FantasticMrFox Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Schwarzwald 4K collection:301 Blu-ray collection:3435 DVD collection:17 iTunes collection:21 Trading Score:2	I really like the HMV Premium Collection, but being from Germany, the ones I got (around 20) are only from visiting the UK or from eBay. And I happily paid full price since there was never a sale when I was around. Importing from the US got very expensive because of the VAT threshold, so this is really amazing news! I love the original cover art and of course the always great transfers. There's plenty movies I newly discovered with the WB Archive, and a lot I re-watch often. Can't wait to get them now from the UK

01-23-2023, 04:52 PM	#11
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2170 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Warner Archive were operating in the UK a decade ago, but as a DVD-R line.

01-23-2023, 05:27 PM	#16
ste71 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Wales, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	Ooh hope we get 'The Fearless Vampire Killers'.....

01-23-2023, 05:40 PM	#18
navydavey Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Essex, UK	Good news, hopefully they release new titles simultaniously with the US.

01-23-2023, 05:47 PM	#19
ste71 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Wales, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	I would think that there would be no problem with 'rights' as most (if not all) of these titles are owned by Warners world-wide or least North America and Europe?

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