Whats up with Sony/Columbia?

[Drewza89]

I don't usually like to post "when is this title coming out" threads, but I felt this one was worthwhile. I know that there are a ton of great movies coming out from different studios this year, but the only "big" one coming from Sony by the end of the year is Ghostbusters. What happened to Sony's promise of 100 new Blu-rays by the end of the year? Don't even bother if it's going to be crap like Half Past Dead and Maximum Risk.

What about some quality titles like A League of Their Own, As Good As It Gets, Bugsy, Chaplin, Glory, Groundhog Day, The Mask of Zorro, One False Move, Silverado, or Stand By Me? How about some cult favorites like Cliffhanger, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Used Cars, or U-Turn? Maybe some horror like The Blob (1988), John Carpenter's Vampires, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or Night of the Living Dead (1990). Why isn't Air Force One scheduled (especially with the upcoming presidential elections)? The Sci-fi channel just came out with Anaconda 3, so why hasn't Sony released the original Anaconda yet? David Fincher's Benjamin Button is coming out this year, so why not release Panic Room to coincide?

I don't want to sound like a whiner, but Sony/Columbia/Tristar needs to put out some better titles.

[PowellPressburger]

I agree, you would think they would want to better titles out there. Titles like Taxi Driver won't be out till 2009, some titles beg for a blu ray release.. Marie Antoinette would be great in 1080p.

There are so many more titles but it is too early in the morning to jump in.

Warner Bros certainly leads the pack with catalog title releases, such as Body Heat and Risky Business show they aren't afraid to release some early 80's titles, yet with releases like Speed Racer they drop the ball with DOLBY TRUE audio.

Sony was supposed to be a leader now it just feels like lately they are just taking their time.

[hc666]

Originally Posted by Drewza89

I don't usually like to post "when is this title coming out" threads, but I felt this one was worthwhile. I know that there are a ton of great movies coming out from different studios this year, but the only "big" one coming from Sony by the end of the year is Ghostbusters. What happened to Sony's promise of 100 new Blu-rays by the end of the year? Don't even bother if it's going to be crap like Half Past Dead and Maximum Risk.

What about some quality titles like A League of Their Own, As Good As It Gets, Bugsy, Chaplin, Glory, Groundhog Day, The Mask of Zorro, One False Move, Silverado, or Stand By Me? How about some cult favorites like Cliffhanger, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Used Cars, or U-Turn? Maybe some horror like The Blob (1988), John Carpenter's Vampires, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or Night of the Living Dead (1990). Why isn't Air Force One scheduled (especially with the upcoming presidential elections)? The Sci-fi channel just came out with Anaconda 3, so why hasn't Sony released the original Anaconda yet? David Fincher's Benjamin Button is coming out this year, so why not release Panic Room to coincide?

I don't want to sound like a whiner, but Sony/Columbia/Tristar needs to put out some better titles.

Nice, the Blob(1988), I would buy that one in a second on blu!!!

[Dubstar]

I swear... alot of these flicks have debuted in HiDef over on HDNet Movies and then.... it's a waiting game.... come on Sony, let's pick up the pace here, it's not like HDM is going anywhere.

[diamondfoxxx]

+1 for U Turn.

[PowellPressburger]

Robert Richardson's cinematography would look awseom on BLU - U-TURN!

[upswiseass]

I thought I was the only one who wanted Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Would also like to see the Blob.

[Diablo829]

Originally Posted by Drewza89

I don't usually like to post "when is this title coming out" threads, but I felt this one was worthwhile. I know that there are a ton of great movies coming out from different studios this year, but the only "big" one coming from Sony by the end of the year is Ghostbusters. What happened to Sony's promise of 100 new Blu-rays by the end of the year? Don't even bother if it's going to be crap like Half Past Dead and Maximum Risk.

What about some quality titles like A League of Their Own, As Good As It Gets, Bugsy, Chaplin, Glory, Groundhog Day, The Mask of Zorro, One False Move, Silverado, or Stand By Me? How about some cult favorites like Cliffhanger, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Used Cars, or U-Turn? Maybe some horror like The Blob (1988), John Carpenter's Vampires, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or Night of the Living Dead (1990). Why isn't Air Force One scheduled (especially with the upcoming presidential elections)? The Sci-fi channel just came out with Anaconda 3, so why hasn't Sony released the original Anaconda yet? David Fincher's Benjamin Button is coming out this year, so why not release Panic Room to coincide?

I don't want to sound like a whiner, but Sony/Columbia/Tristar needs to put out some better titles.

As for Chaplin, I can't understand why there's no Blu-Ray, espeically when they're releasing a special 15th Anniversary DVD on 10/14!

[TheForce8686]

Originally Posted by Drewza89

I don't usually like to post "when is this title coming out" threads, but I felt this one was worthwhile. I know that there are a ton of great movies coming out from different studios this year, but the only "big" one coming from Sony by the end of the year is Ghostbusters. What happened to Sony's promise of 100 new Blu-rays by the end of the year? Don't even bother if it's going to be crap like Half Past Dead and Maximum Risk.

What about some quality titles like A League of Their Own, As Good As It Gets, Bugsy, Chaplin, Glory, Groundhog Day, The Mask of Zorro, One False Move, Silverado, or Stand By Me? How about some cult favorites like Cliffhanger, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Used Cars, or U-Turn? Maybe some horror like The Blob (1988), John Carpenter's Vampires, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or Night of the Living Dead (1990). Why isn't Air Force One scheduled (especially with the upcoming presidential elections)? The Sci-fi channel just came out with Anaconda 3, so why hasn't Sony released the original Anaconda yet? David Fincher's Benjamin Button is coming out this year, so why not release Panic Room to coincide?

I don't want to sound like a whiner, but Sony/Columbia/Tristar needs to put out some better titles.

They wont waste their time with movies like those because Zohan will sell almost as many copies as your whole list combined.

[Spitfrnd]

Originally Posted by TheForce8686

They wont waste their time with movies like those because Zohan will sell almost as many copies as your whole list combined.

Well that would be a triumph of stupidity over quality.

[davcole]

I'm hoping we'll see soon releases of:

MASK OF ZORRO
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
CLIFFHANGER
BUGSY
DESPERADO

[OrlandoEastwood]

Godzilla was announced two years for an October 2007 release and it keeps getting bumped back.

[wnicholas76]

+1 for Starman!

[andyman1970]

Originally Posted by Drewza89

I don't usually like to post "when is this title coming out" threads, but I felt this one was worthwhile. I know that there are a ton of great movies coming out from different studios this year, but the only "big" one coming from Sony by the end of the year is Ghostbusters. What happened to Sony's promise of 100 new Blu-rays by the end of the year? Don't even bother if it's going to be crap like Half Past Dead and Maximum Risk.

What about some quality titles like A League of Their Own, As Good As It Gets, Bugsy, Chaplin, Glory, Groundhog Day, The Mask of Zorro, One False Move, Silverado, or Stand By Me? How about some cult favorites like Cliffhanger, The Quick and the Dead, Starman, Used Cars, or U-Turn? Maybe some horror like The Blob (1988), John Carpenter's Vampires, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or Night of the Living Dead (1990). Why isn't Air Force One scheduled (especially with the upcoming presidential elections)? The Sci-fi channel just came out with Anaconda 3, so why hasn't Sony released the original Anaconda yet? David Fincher's Benjamin Button is coming out this year, so why not release Panic Room to coincide?

I don't want to sound like a whiner, but Sony/Columbia/Tristar needs to put out some better titles.

Actually, Air Force One is available as an import from UK. As for Night of the Living Dead I would prefer George Romero's 1958 version. Groundhog Day I have seen so many times I don't think I could sit through it again and the rest, well, I'll pass.