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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
I haven’t heard anything from OrbitDVD about my Hard Boiled preorder. The preorder is closed/sold out on their site, but I’m not sure when it went to that status. Hopefully I ordered early enough that I’ll get my copy.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by flansered
(Post 14663729)
I think slipcovers are guaranteed for the first 3 months of a titles release, but that's it. I read somewhere that the collector's edition Blu-ray of Creepshow still comes with the thick slip box but I'm not going to order a second copy to find out for sure. But I wouldn't bet on future pressings of Hard Boiled or The Killer to include the booklets or slip boxes.
Sounds like that Shout guy (in the social media post) left some stuff in the hopper, so I guess we’ll see if it actually materializes once the transition to Gruv is finalized. Doesn’t seem like we’re going to get much concrete information from Oaktree/Shout anytime soon. I’ve had a pre-order for HARD BOILED in at Amazon since maybe a week or two before all this speculation started floating around. Originally I figured I could cancel it if a more reasonable deal came along somewhere else. Now I suspect I’ll have to pony up regardless, just to be safe. Haven’t preordered the BETTER TOMORROW or KILLER releases yet, but it’s tempting just in case. |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Assuming they stick to the usual pattern, Shout should be announcing their January slate on Monday. Maybe they’ll say more (or, um, anything) then.
But yeah, there’s clearly at least some stuff on the way, and Shout has already said they have a new loyalty program on the way, so they haven’t given up the ghost quite yet. It sure is puzzling why they won’t just come out and do the whole “reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated” thing, especially since they still seem to be active on social media. |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by Mondo Kane
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Instead of going for boxsets (I would have finally gone for Universal Horror Vol 1 if it were, at least, 10 bucks cheaper) I just went for singular releases that I've neglected for far too long:
JC's Prince of Darkness Demon Knight Black Christmas Phantom of the Paradise Dracula, Prince of Darkness Scream For Help (I had no idea they had this. Such a fun one!!!) |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
I made an order on 10/21 and received the package within a few days. That was early on before the rumors and speculation really took hold. I imagine they are getting absolutely hammered with orders the last few days.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Worst case scenario if I'm unable to get Hard Boiled, or the remaining ones from SF, I will wait until the Arrow releases.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
I'm glad I jumped on Krampus - LE steelbook for $17.99 while it was still on Amazon.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
(Post 14663799)
Assuming they stick to the usual pattern, Shout should be announcing their January slate on Monday. Maybe they’ll say more (or, um, anything) then.
I am also expecting any of their older dvd releases to quietly go out of print, except for maybe the Ghibli GKids titles. |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by Brian T
(Post 14663713)
Seems like most of their stuff just runs out of slipcovers eventually but the disc content and basic cases remain the same, so maybe they intend to have case-only ‘standard’ versions in the long run, but it’s hard to confidently guess about anything with announcements like that HARD BOILED ‘shortage’. Perhaps they genuinely underestimated the demand for that one (which really seems unlikely) and the rest will be fine? Who knows.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by cinemaman
(Post 14663873)
Fascinating. I am ok not getting a slip, though I would like a booklet if it is something that is truly worth reading. I do know that in the UK, Arrow has started to release these films and clearly mark their sets "Limited Edition", though I do not know if that is the typical uber-LE set that is followed by a SE later. As you say, who knows anything until all these releases are out and the dust settles.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by cinemaman
(Post 14663873)
Fascinating. I am ok not getting a slip, though I would like a booklet if it is something that is truly worth reading. I do know that in the UK, Arrow has started to release these films and clearly mark their sets "Limited Edition", though I do not know if that is the typical uber-LE set that is followed by a SE later. As you say, who knows anything until all these releases are out and the dust settles.
I'd be surprised if Hard Boiled doesn't follow the same pattern. I suppose it's possible Arrow produces an even more elaborate special edition, but I'd be stunned if whatever they put out is worse than Shout. Edit to add: The other difference is Shout is dual format and Arrow does separate releases. |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by rocket1312
(Post 14663882)
The Arrow release of City on Fire (the only Golden Princess title they've announced so far) has everything the Shout disc has plus a few more extras, a booklet and updated subtitles. It's a limited edition, but that just means the eventual standard release won't have the slip case or the booklet.
I'd be surprised if Hard Boiled doesn't follow the same pattern. I suppose it's possible Arrow produces an even more elaborate special edition, but I'd be stunned if whatever they put out is worse than Shout. Edit to add: The other difference is Shout is dual format and Arrow does separate releases. |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Originally Posted by Why So Blu?
(Post 14663866)
Worst case scenario if I'm unable to get Hard Boiled, or the remaining ones from SF, I will wait until the Arrow releases.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
:sad: OrbitDVD got shorted on Hard Boiled too. I got this email today:
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
^ Wow. Nothing like Shout stoking the uncertainty as Adam mentioned a few posts back by doing nothing to address any of this crap. You’d almost think they’re not planning to be around much longer. Further to that Orbit post, I’ve been wondering the last few days why Amazon seems to be the only place still offering HARD BOILED for sale. I won’t at all be surprised if a lot of pre-orders – which have probably only increased there in the last week or so – will end up canceled. Even Amazon Canada pulled it a while back, which caught my eye at the time but I figured it was just some temporary glitch before all this weirdness started shaking out. I guess there’s some relief that Arrow will get around to it (and I probably would’ve bought both, knowing my bad HK habit) but Blu-ray folks without region-free players might not be happy
Kinda thinking I might pick up Shout’s CHINESE GHOST STORY set sooner than later. At least it’s on the street, so to speak, but who knows if more will be produced as quantities start to decline. Even if everything works out in the long run, they definitely could have handled this better and eliminated all the rampant speculation.
Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
(Post 14663799)
It sure is puzzling why they won’t just come out and do the whole “reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated” thing, especially since they still seem to be active on social media.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Atomic Movie Store is saying there’s another shipment en route that’s coming no later than 11/4 to complete their preorders.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
My copy of Hard Boiled shipped from Amazon. And I only ordered it about a week ago.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Still waiting on my order to be shipped....
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
My Hard Boiled pre-order has not shipped yet, and I am wondering if I will get a delayed or cancelled email.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
^ The retailer reactions to this confusion have been interesting. As ‘kefrank’ noted above, Orbit just outright canceled many HARD BOILED pre-orders while supposedly ‘getting to the bottom of the issue’ (why not wait?), while Diabolik acknowledged they were shorted by nearly 75% of their expectations (Adam posted an update from them last week) but seem to have at least kept everyone’s orders active for the time being. Amazon has had the title available at their pre-order price the entire time. Presumably that netted a lot of FOMO orders that will be to their benefit when (and if?) Shout produces enough supply for the demand.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
It's official, Shout is shutting down their own retail site
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
It’s official:
GRUV Welcomes Shout! Factory We’re excited to announce that Shout! Factory is now officially available at GRUV.com While ShoutFactory.com has discontinued its standalone site, the fun continues on GRUV! We’ve built a dedicated Shout! Factory hub where you’ll discover fresh releases, exclusive promotions, and handpicked collections—all in one convenient location. Shout! Factory provides some of the most exciting entertainment on 4K UHD, Steelbooks, Blu-ray and DVD, offering both Movie and TV fans thousands of amazing titles with new releases, exclusive versions & limited editions being released all the time. Explore the best of Shout! Factory collections, Scream Factory, Hong Kong Cinema Classics, Studio Ghibli, Shout Select, and much more, all available at GRUV – and now with Free Standard Shipping on all Shout! Factory orders, all day, every day… Got a question? The GRUV customer service team is here to help, don’t hesitate to reach out anytime. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...276294792.jpeg |
Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
I would bet some money that they free shipping on "ANY" order doesn't last too long. They will have to at least raise it to a minimum eventually or they will lose a ton of money with what shipping costs now.
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
At least part of their January slate:
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Re: The One and Only Shout! Studios (and Scream Factory!) Blu-ray Thread
Those sleeve designs at least repurpose original posters . . . to a degree (with what looks like some heavy Photoshop twiddling). But they also look a bit chintzy to these eyes. The BITH design seems to be a mashup of older items. Not overly keen, but I’ll get them regardless, and then Arrow’s as well. :lol: I’m assuming these will have slips like the previous releases, unless Shout’s dropping those?
Some likely source materials: Spoiler:
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