The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
11-14-09, 01:14 PM
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The guy only has like 6 movies and 4 of them under the Criterion banner. I really don't know about Criterion BD sales figures, but I'd think one of the three Wes Anderson films I mentioned would move some units. Tennebaums an Rushmore were pretty popular Criterion DVDs back in the day.
11-14-09, 01:40 PM
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re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
The guy only has like 6 movies and 4 of them under the Criterion banner. I really don't know about Criterion BD sales figures, but I'd think one of the three Wes Anderson films I mentioned would move some units. Tennebaums an Rushmore were pretty popular Criterion DVDs back in the day.
11-14-09, 02:22 PM
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Yeah but haven't we had this argument for years? They need the modern films to stay in the black, so to speak and release the niche films.
11-14-09, 03:06 PM
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11-14-09, 03:08 PM
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but Wes is essential to criterion... at least his first three, and perhaps life aquatic for its scope
I re-watched his movies recently to prepare for fox, they are extremely rich, heartfelt, and witty... I feel the same way after watching his stuff as I do after watching something by Truffaut,
Plus he influenced this entire decade, every indie movie is one anderson rip-off after another, and they aren't nearly as fresh. I wouldn't put him in the same category as Bay
I re-watched his movies recently to prepare for fox, they are extremely rich, heartfelt, and witty... I feel the same way after watching his stuff as I do after watching something by Truffaut,
Plus he influenced this entire decade, every indie movie is one anderson rip-off after another, and they aren't nearly as fresh. I wouldn't put him in the same category as Bay
11-14-09, 03:19 PM
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I don't deny they will move some units, I never contested that. If Criterion put out more Michael Bay movies, they would move some units as well. I was just agreeing with NoirFan, that I would like Criterion to stay away from the mainstream contemporary films & stick with the lesser known niche market.
11-14-09, 03:22 PM
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Ain't that the truth. The first 20 minutes of Brothers Bloom, I was thinking "This is a Wes Anderson rip off!" No wonder he wanted to try something different like Mr Fox.
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11-14-09, 05:01 PM
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Also just remember that in comparison to Criterion Laserdiscs, only a small percentage of the DVD catalog are more mainstream films
11-19-09, 05:55 AM
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11-20-09, 08:35 PM
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11-21-09, 12:17 PM
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12-04-09, 08:56 AM
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Regarding the replacement cases, this was posted by a user over on blu-ray.com...
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Actually I just e-mailed them yesterday and got a response. They apparently have all the replacement cases in-stock now... except for Bottle Rocket. The representative told me I can make my payment for that now as well and they would ship out all the cases when Bottle Rocket goes in stock.
Also, there is a discount on the cases now: $5 for the first two, and $2.50 for any additional cases (previously it was $5 for per case no matter what).
Also, there is a discount on the cases now: $5 for the first two, and $2.50 for any additional cases (previously it was $5 for per case no matter what).
12-04-09, 09:03 AM
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this may have been answered before but did Criterion lose the blu-ray rights to 'Contempt'? It appears that both 'Contempt' and 'Ran' are coming out next year from Lionsgate (which struck a US home video deal with StudioCanal)
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/foru...th-2010-titles
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/foru...th-2010-titles
12-04-09, 08:51 PM
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12-10-09, 07:22 PM
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For those interested in the blu-ray replacement cases, this is Criterion's latest response to me...
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Hi Chris,
Thanks for your email! I'd be happy to provide you with information regarding the Blu-ray case replacements!
We are offering replacement cases for the following titles:
THE THIRD MAN
THE LAST EMPEROR
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
BOTTLE ROCKET
CHUNGKING EXPRESS
THE 400 BLOWS
THE LAST METRO
EL NORTE
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD
Please note that we are temporarily out of stock on all cases and expect more to arrive next week. The cost for the replacement cases is $5 per case; this includes the cost of shipping. For multiple cases we offer a discount of $10 for the first two and $2.50 for each additional case beyond that (so, for instance, $12.50 for three cases).
To order the cases, simply make a payment to the email address [email protected] through PayPal, providing your mailing address and item(s) needed in the message field, and we'll send out the materials!
I hope this information is helpful! Please let me know if you have any more questions and thank you for supporting Criterion!
Best,
Jon Mulvaney
Thanks for your email! I'd be happy to provide you with information regarding the Blu-ray case replacements!
We are offering replacement cases for the following titles:
THE THIRD MAN
THE LAST EMPEROR
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
BOTTLE ROCKET
CHUNGKING EXPRESS
THE 400 BLOWS
THE LAST METRO
EL NORTE
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD
Please note that we are temporarily out of stock on all cases and expect more to arrive next week. The cost for the replacement cases is $5 per case; this includes the cost of shipping. For multiple cases we offer a discount of $10 for the first two and $2.50 for each additional case beyond that (so, for instance, $12.50 for three cases).
To order the cases, simply make a payment to the email address [email protected] through PayPal, providing your mailing address and item(s) needed in the message field, and we'll send out the materials!
I hope this information is helpful! Please let me know if you have any more questions and thank you for supporting Criterion!
Best,
Jon Mulvaney
12-13-09, 08:46 AM
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I'm a bit confused on Mulvaney's math. How is 2 cases for $10 a discount? Also, this conflicting info had been posted last week on the Blu-ray.com forum--
Actually I just e-mailed them yesterday and got a response. They apparently have all the replacement cases in-stock now... except for Bottle Rocket. The representative told me I can make my payment for that now as well and they would ship out all the cases when Bottle Rocket goes in stock.
Also, there is a discount on the cases now: $5 for the first two, and $2.50 for any additional cases (previously it was $5 for per case no matter what).
Also, there is a discount on the cases now: $5 for the first two, and $2.50 for any additional cases (previously it was $5 for per case no matter what).
12-13-09, 08:54 AM
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The pricing used to be $5/per. The pricing is now $5 for each of the first two, $2.50 thereafter. If you just get two, there is no discount -- but Mulvaney never claims there is.
12-13-09, 03:55 PM
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For multiple cases we offer a discount of $10 for the first two.....
12-14-09, 01:32 PM
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http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1330
As for other Kurosawa plans, we had hoped to celebrate the actual centenary, in March, with a Blu-ray edition of Seven Samurai, but weeks of additional restoration have turned into months—yes, it looks really amazing—and the release won’t be until later in 2010. Instead, on March 23, we’ll be releasing Kurosawa’s Yojimbo and Sanjuro. They look great, too. A last word about AK 100: if you haven’t had a chance to pick up, feel, and look at this beautiful, linen-bound box, you should. The design is great, and the book inside is wonderful. There are many iconic stills from the movies that you’ll certainly recognize, but what’s especially neat is that Kurosawa himself appears in many of the images, just outside the framing with which you’re familiar. It’s fascinating to see where he placed himself in the process.