Studio Canal to support Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

dobyblue · 02-15-2007, 04:10 PM

http://www.worldinhd.com/movabletype..._canal_la.html

Looks like Studio Canal will begin releasing in both formats. They said they would look into Blu-ray in 2007 and it looks like they are gearing up to not get caught off guard when the PS3 Effect comes to town.

I would presume their releases will not be region coded. The loose translation of the site is as follows.

Quote:

It is next on May 10 which STUDIO CANAL, currently only supporting HD-DVD, will release its successful film, LEND TO ME MT HAND! This edition will be released in HD-DVD but also in Blu-ray, a first from the studio. One awaits more info on future Blu-ray titles from the studio and will keep you informed!

blitz6speed · 02-15-2007, 04:22 PM

"Some people wait a life time, for a moment like this!" - Dave Chappelle, the Chappelle show.

Deciazulado · 02-15-2007, 04:41 PM

Studio Canal launches its first BD!

It'll be this coming May 10th when Studio Canal, currently an HD DVD supporter, is going to release its hit movie, Lend Me Your Hand! This edition will come out on HD DVD format and also on BD, a first for the studio. More information about the coming BD releases from the studio is expected and we'll keep you updated!

Lend Me Your Hand

Available in 2 disc collector's edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD editions.

Chris Beveridge · 02-15-2007, 04:48 PM

*cackle*

But will they region code?

Nismobeach · 02-15-2007, 04:55 PM

Who cares if it's region coded. It's just further proof that HD-DVD is bleeding like a stuck pig.

jrchisholm · 02-15-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitz6speed

"Some people wait a life time, for a moment like this!" - Dave Chappelle, the Chappelle show.

I thought you were quoting the Kelly Clarkson song.

Zvi · 02-15-2007, 05:40 PM

So, what can we get out of that? I.e. titles that were HD DVD exclulsive and will be released by SC?

WriteSimply · 02-15-2007, 06:32 PM

Something must be lost in the translation. What is that movie anyway?

fuad

Maximus · 02-15-2007, 06:53 PM

I would imagine that this decision comes from the higher-ups that work in Vivendi SA, in a similar move to Time Warner who told Warner Bros to stop playing politics and get on with it.

Interesting fact, Vivendi SA own 20% of NBC Universal, so there could soon be pressure from within Universal to go neutral.

dobyblue · 02-15-2007, 07:50 PM

http://studiocanaldvd.com/index.php?...e&recstr=Babel

Looks like Studio Canal has Babel up for pre-order on both Blu-ray and HD DVD.

Josh · 02-15-2007, 07:58 PM

*fog horn*

I'm loving it!

ProvenFlipper · 02-15-2007, 08:11 PM

This is great news. Finally a company that is waking up and smelling the Blu-berries. Looks like they don't want to be caught with their pants down when the PS3 drops in Europe.

goodstuff · 02-15-2007, 08:15 PM

Looks like they didn't want to miss out on the party. Just Universal and Weinstein will be the ones outside by the window, looking in.

theknub · 02-15-2007, 08:23 PM

are we allowed to set up blankets and picnic baskets on the iceberg and watch? maybe have a little BBQ

LembasBread · 02-15-2007, 09:05 PM

I'm confused... I thought T2 and Stargate are Studio Canal flicks that have already been released under Lionsgate?

Knight-Errant · 02-15-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LembasBread

I'm confused... I thought T2 and Stargate are Studio Canal flicks that have already been released under Lionsgate?

Yeah.......can anyone clarify?

ProvenFlipper · 02-15-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LembasBread

I'm confused... I thought T2 and Stargate are Studio Canal flicks that have already been released under Lionsgate?

Studio Canal often owns the European distribution rights to a particular film. In the states, T2 is a Lionsgate film, in Europe, its a Studio Canal film. Until now, they have only been releasing their films on MS-DVD in Europe, and now it looks like they are going to embrace BD as well.

Knight-Errant · 02-15-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

Studio Canal often owns the European distribution rights to a particular film. In the states, T2 is a Lionsgate film, in Europe, its a Studio Canal film. Until now, they have only been releasing their films on MS-DVD in Europe, and now it looks like they are going to embrace BD as well.

Thanks PF

Deciazulado · 02-16-2007, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Something must be lost in the translation. What is that movie anyway?

What do you think is missing from the translation? The title? would Give Me Your Hand sound better?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LembasBread

I'm confused... I thought T2 and Stargate are Studio Canal flicks that have already been released under Lionsgate?

The Lions Gate Blu-ray Discs of Total Recall, Terminator 2, and First Blood say Studio Canal on their cover, Stargate says Le Studio Canal +

.

02-15-2007, 04:41 PM	#3
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7041 DVD collection:4040	Decibabel Studio Canal launches its first BD! It'll be this coming May 10th when Studio Canal, currently an HD DVD supporter, is going to release its hit movie, Lend Me Your Hand! This edition will come out on HD DVD format and also on BD, a first for the studio. More information about the coming BD releases from the studio is expected and we'll keep you updated! Lend Me Your Hand Available in 2 disc collector's edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD editions.

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02-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#2
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	"Some people wait a life time, for a moment like this!" - Dave Chappelle, the Chappelle show.

02-15-2007, 04:48 PM	#4
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	cackle But will they region code?

02-15-2007, 04:55 PM	#5
Nismobeach Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	Who cares if it's region coded. It's just further proof that HD-DVD is bleeding like a stuck pig.

02-15-2007, 05:40 PM	#7
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	So, what can we get out of that? I.e. titles that were HD DVD exclulsive and will be released by SC?

02-15-2007, 06:32 PM	#8
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Something must be lost in the translation. What is that movie anyway? fuad

02-15-2007, 06:53 PM	#9
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	I would imagine that this decision comes from the higher-ups that work in Vivendi SA, in a similar move to Time Warner who told Warner Bros to stop playing politics and get on with it. Interesting fact, Vivendi SA own 20% of NBC Universal, so there could soon be pressure from within Universal to go neutral.

02-15-2007, 07:50 PM	#10
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	http://studiocanaldvd.com/index.php?...e&recstr=Babel Looks like Studio Canal has Babel up for pre-order on both Blu-ray and HD DVD.

02-15-2007, 07:58 PM	#11
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	fog horn I'm loving it!

02-15-2007, 08:11 PM	#12
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:332 Blu-ray collection:898 Trading Score:1	This is great news. Finally a company that is waking up and smelling the Blu-berries. Looks like they don't want to be caught with their pants down when the PS3 drops in Europe.

02-15-2007, 08:15 PM	#13
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Looks like they didn't want to miss out on the party. Just Universal and Weinstein will be the ones outside by the window, looking in.

02-15-2007, 08:23 PM	#14
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	are we allowed to set up blankets and picnic baskets on the iceberg and watch? maybe have a little BBQ

02-15-2007, 09:05 PM	#15
LembasBread Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm confused... I thought T2 and Stargate are Studio Canal flicks that have already been released under Lionsgate?

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