New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
05-07-15, 02:19 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
I sold my CC DVD (!) last year for around $120, planned on buying the SC BD. Now that this has been announced, I'll just wait for the new BD.
05-07-15, 04:58 PM
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05-07-15, 05:06 PM
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05-09-15, 04:46 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
CC Blu looks good enough to me. Do I want the best presentation of a film that I can get? Sure I do, but I'm not rich to be constantly upgrading every movie in my library whenever a new version comes out. Where do you draw the line?
05-09-15, 06:58 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
When you can flip an older version for 10x what the new one will cost, I think it's easy to know which side of the line that falls on.
05-09-15, 10:32 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
In more relevant news, Amazon UK has a listing for 2 upcoming releases. There's a single disc BD and limited edition 4 disc combo pack. No details on the contents yet, but my gut tells me that 1 of those 4 discs is probably a soundtrack, but that's just a guess.
4 disc
4 disc
The Third Man has been beautifully restored in 4K for the first time, showcasing the genius of this celebrated British noir, voted the ‘The greatest British film of all time’ by a British Film Institute poll.
Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton, Citizen Kane ), a naïve writer of pulp westerns, arrives in Vienna to meet his old friend Harry Lime (the incomparable Orson Welles) nut finds that Lime has apparently been killed in a suspicious accident. Martins, too curious for his own good, hears contradictory stories about the circumstances of Lime's death and as witnesses disappear he finds himself chased by unknown assailants. Complicating matters are the sardonic Major Calloway (Trevor Howard, Brief Encounter), head of the British forces, and Lime’s stage actress mistress, Anna Schmidt (Alida Valli). Will Martin’s curiosity lead him to discover things about his old friend that he’d rather not know?
Brilliantly scripted by Graham Greene and set to Anton Karas’ evocative zither score, this justly celebrated classic is further enhanced by Robert Karasker’s Academy Award winning cinematography and Orson Welles in one of his most iconic screen roles.
DISC 1 [DVD]
Feature
Audio Commentary
Famous Fan Featurette
Restoring the Third Man
Interview & Zither Performance by Cornelia Mayer
Guardian Interview Cotton (audio)
Guardian Interview Greene (audio)
Joseph Cotton’s Alternative Opening (Audio)
DISC 2 [DVD]
Shadowing The Third Man
Dangerous Edge
Third Man on Radio (Audio)
Trailer
DISC 3 [Blu-ray]
Feature
Audio Commentary
Famous Fan Featurette
Restoring the Third Man
Interview & Zither Performance by Cornelia Mayer
Guardian Interview Cotton (audio)
Guardian Interview Greene (audio)
Joseph Cotton’s Alternative Opening (Audio)
Shadowing The Third Man
Dangerous Edge
Third Man on Radio (Audio)
Trailer
DISC 4 Soundtrack – Music by Anton Karas, Zither Music performed by Gertrud Huber
01 Big Ben (London Films)
02 The Harry Lime Theme
03 Dialogue - "It's a shame"
04 The Café Mozart Waltz
05 Main Title / Harry's False Funeral
06 Dialogue - "Heard of Harry Lime?"
07 Holly Encounters Anna / Meeting The Conspirators
08 Dialogue - "The third man"
09 Holly Is Accused Of Homicide
10 Dialogue - "This isn't Santa Fe"
11 Holly Brings Flowers
12 Holly Runs After Harry's Shadow
13 Dialogue - "Holly, what fools we are"
14 Trap To Catch Harry
15 Dialogue - "The Cuckoo Clock"
16 Anna Walks Away / End Title - The Harry Lime Theme
17 Visions of Vienna
18 Danube Dreams
19 The Harry Lime Theme (Orchestral version)
20 The Café Mozart Waltz (Orchestral version)
Music performed by Gertrud Huber [zither] except tracks 19 and 20 performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Also includes, booklet, art cards and poster
Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton, Citizen Kane ), a naïve writer of pulp westerns, arrives in Vienna to meet his old friend Harry Lime (the incomparable Orson Welles) nut finds that Lime has apparently been killed in a suspicious accident. Martins, too curious for his own good, hears contradictory stories about the circumstances of Lime's death and as witnesses disappear he finds himself chased by unknown assailants. Complicating matters are the sardonic Major Calloway (Trevor Howard, Brief Encounter), head of the British forces, and Lime’s stage actress mistress, Anna Schmidt (Alida Valli). Will Martin’s curiosity lead him to discover things about his old friend that he’d rather not know?
Brilliantly scripted by Graham Greene and set to Anton Karas’ evocative zither score, this justly celebrated classic is further enhanced by Robert Karasker’s Academy Award winning cinematography and Orson Welles in one of his most iconic screen roles.
DISC 1 [DVD]
Feature
Audio Commentary
Famous Fan Featurette
Restoring the Third Man
Interview & Zither Performance by Cornelia Mayer
Guardian Interview Cotton (audio)
Guardian Interview Greene (audio)
Joseph Cotton’s Alternative Opening (Audio)
DISC 2 [DVD]
Shadowing The Third Man
Dangerous Edge
Third Man on Radio (Audio)
Trailer
DISC 3 [Blu-ray]
Feature
Audio Commentary
Famous Fan Featurette
Restoring the Third Man
Interview & Zither Performance by Cornelia Mayer
Guardian Interview Cotton (audio)
Guardian Interview Greene (audio)
Joseph Cotton’s Alternative Opening (Audio)
Shadowing The Third Man
Dangerous Edge
Third Man on Radio (Audio)
Trailer
DISC 4 Soundtrack – Music by Anton Karas, Zither Music performed by Gertrud Huber
01 Big Ben (London Films)
02 The Harry Lime Theme
03 Dialogue - "It's a shame"
04 The Café Mozart Waltz
05 Main Title / Harry's False Funeral
06 Dialogue - "Heard of Harry Lime?"
07 Holly Encounters Anna / Meeting The Conspirators
08 Dialogue - "The third man"
09 Holly Is Accused Of Homicide
10 Dialogue - "This isn't Santa Fe"
11 Holly Brings Flowers
12 Holly Runs After Harry's Shadow
13 Dialogue - "Holly, what fools we are"
14 Trap To Catch Harry
15 Dialogue - "The Cuckoo Clock"
16 Anna Walks Away / End Title - The Harry Lime Theme
17 Visions of Vienna
18 Danube Dreams
19 The Harry Lime Theme (Orchestral version)
20 The Café Mozart Waltz (Orchestral version)
Music performed by Gertrud Huber [zither] except tracks 19 and 20 performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Also includes, booklet, art cards and poster
05-09-15, 11:28 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
Ugh. 2 DVDs? I'm fine w/ the CD, though I don't care for it.
Though... the transfer is the most important.
Though... the transfer is the most important.
05-09-15, 11:48 PM
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So missing some of the Criterion extras? The big question is the transfer then. I'm skeptical, but I want this to be good so as to avoid the big $ of the old Criterion disc 
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I assume it'll come to the U.S. after the U.K., or is it an exclusive over there? I'm region free, but I'd rather get my own region if I can.
.I assume it'll come to the U.S. after the U.K., or is it an exclusive over there? I'm region free, but I'd rather get my own region if I can.
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05-10-15, 01:00 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
It'll probably be like their Wicker Man release. The UK version had way more extras and the soundtrack while the U.S. disc was whimpy in comparison. Still, I would pick up the domestic release if/when it happens.
05-10-15, 02:52 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
do we know anymore about a US Blu release bc this French version sounds fantastic and i am very tempted?
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Th...130550/#Review
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Th...130550/#Review
07-21-15, 12:59 PM
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do we know anymore about a US Blu release bc this French version sounds fantastic and i am very tempted?
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Th...130550/#Review
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Th...130550/#Review
07-21-15, 02:23 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
do we know anymore about a US Blu release bc this French version sounds fantastic and i am very tempted?
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Th...130550/#Review
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Th...130550/#Review
[Looks at byline on review.]
Never mind.
07-21-15, 03:24 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
Here's a comparison between the new 4k from the German release and the Criterion.
http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...mage=0#auswahl
Based on the screencaps, it looks like the grayscale is balanced a little better on the Studio Canal (Criterion has a tendency to up the contrast on older b/w films) and there's less sharpening. Without actually seeing the BD in person, this appears to be an upgrade over the Criterion, but probably not enough of one for me to double dip. For anyone who missed out on the Criterion, this looks like a no-brainer.
http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...mage=0#auswahl
Based on the screencaps, it looks like the grayscale is balanced a little better on the Studio Canal (Criterion has a tendency to up the contrast on older b/w films) and there's less sharpening. Without actually seeing the BD in person, this appears to be an upgrade over the Criterion, but probably not enough of one for me to double dip. For anyone who missed out on the Criterion, this looks like a no-brainer.
07-21-15, 10:20 PM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
I was about to pull the trigger on the UK edition but apparently the disc isn't confirmed to be region free like its French counterpart. On the back of the French package it states that it's Region B, but that didn't seem to be the case but I hope it's confirmed soon so I can buy my Collector's Edition Set.
07-22-15, 10:50 AM
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Re: New Third Man 4k at Cannes - theatrical release and blu-rays to follow
I rolled the dice and parted with my CC Blu-ray when this was announced. Just got shipping notice on this from Amazon.uk 
07-22-15, 10:56 AM
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Yeah I bought it too. Did you get the single disc or 4 disc version? There wasn't much of a price difference between the two and I wanted to get the soundtrack. I love the music!
07-22-15, 08:05 PM
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