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The Return of Hammer Films Studio
I noticed this advertised on the Woman in Black bluray. When did Hammer start back up? Any more details? I tried to do a search but couldn't find anything about their rebirth.
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A few years ago. They have produced Wake Wood, The Woman In Black and Let Me In. I believe there were a couple of others too but I can't recall off hand.
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Could be a good thing.
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Originally Posted by SethDLH
(Post 11242881)
A few years ago. They have produced Wake Wood, The Woman In Black and Let Me In. I believe there were a couple of others too but I can't recall off hand.
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Originally Posted by JOE29
(Post 11243478)
Maybe they can do something with their past releases, like release them all in bluray, that would be something.
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Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11243490)
They are, in the UK.
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Originally Posted by JOE29
(Post 11243820)
That doesn't help me here.
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Blu-ray.com reviews of Plague of the Zombies and The Reptile
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Every few months they say they have a Blu-ray distributor for their new transfers in Region A, but nothing has been announced and there are few rumors as to what company did get the license in America. It's definitely not Shout Factory.
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I have no idea why the announcement is taking so long, could the distributor be Synapse?
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Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11243873)
Invest in a region-free player, you'll be glad you did.
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From the Hammer restoration blog:
The world premiere of our restored THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN will take place at the CATH/DMU Hammer event in Leicester on Saturday 14th July, preceded by Mark Gatiss in conversation with Jonathan Rigby...For the first time in many years, the film will be screened in its original aspect ratio of 1.37:1 aka “Academy”. The film will also include the “eyeball” scene — restored from a reel of a print housed at the BFI then integrated into the main restoration, which was scanned from a Warner Bros. I/P — though not the “head in acid bath” scene, which despite our best efforts appears no longer to exist...For those of you who can’t make it, we hope to announce the UK Blu-ray release date at the event (we’ll tweet it immediately after announcing). |
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Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11288909)
From the Hammer restoration blog:
The world premiere of our restored THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN will take place at the CATH/DMU Hammer event in Leicester on Saturday 14th July, preceded by Mark Gatiss in conversation with Jonathan Rigby...For the first time in many years, the film will be screened in its original aspect ratio of 1.37:1 aka “Academy”. The film will also include the “eyeball” scene — restored from a reel of a print housed at the BFI then integrated into the main restoration, which was scanned from a Warner Bros. I/P — though not the “head in acid bath” scene, which despite our best efforts appears no longer to exist...For those of you who can’t make it, we hope to announce the UK Blu-ray release date at the event (we’ll tweet it immediately after announcing). |
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Originally Posted by Strevlac
(Post 11289175)
That's gotta be wrong.
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From the same blog:
We also always thought the film was intended for 1.66:1 exhibition till we reviewed the entire film (4k open gate scan of I/P) open matte in a screening room. It is crystal clear, upon viewing, that the film was intended to be screened at 1.37:1. The framing is perfectly composed throughout at full frame and there are zero production artefacts in the frame at any point. |
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Wow. It's really troubling that the people "restoring" these films could be so ignorant of these aspect ratio and presentation matters. The film was made in 1957 for crying out loud. 35mm and spherical lenses...it was projected matted at 1:66 in Europe and 1:85 in the US. I don't care how good they think it looks unmatted.
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ok. Sooooooo was it shot w/ that intention or just later framed differently later? History on this film?
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Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC
(Post 11290493)
ok. Sooooooo was it shot w/ that intention or just later framed differently later? History on this film?
Every time this comes up people who should know better act like there is some unique situation going on. There isn't. |
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interesting. time to study up.
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As long as they offer both versions, I won't care.
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Via Twitter, they announced that Dracula (1958) will be released early next year, and that Richard Matheson was interviewed for the documentary to be included with Devil Rides Out.
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From here:
Hammer, Icon Film Distribution and Lionsgate are proud to present Terence Fisher's Gothic classic The Curse of Frankenstein fully restored in High Definition and for the first time in its original Academy ratio of 1.37:1. Available 15th October in the UK & Ireland on 3-disc Double Play, the pack includes 1 x Blu-ray and 2 x DVD packed full of brand new content. Featuring new documentaries and bonus extras, and including the infamous "eyeball" scene, which was originally banned but has now been fully restored. Single BD50: HD Main Feature – Never before released “Academy” ratio 1.37:1 – 83 mins – DTS MA 2.0 HD The Curse of Frankenstein (1.66:1 version) – alternate aspect ratio – 83mins – DTS MA 2.0 New audio commentary with Marcus Hearn & Jonathan Rigby Frankenstein Reborn: The Making of a Hammer Classic (new & exclusive) Life With Sir (new & exclusive Peter Cushing documentary) Four Sided Triangle (bonus feature film) 80 mins Tales of Frankenstein (bonus TV pilot) 25 mins The Tale of Tales of Frankenstein (new & exclusive Ted Newsom documentary) World Of Hammer: The Curse of Frankenstein 25 mins Stills show English HOH subtitles for Main Feature Double DVD: DISC #1: Main Feature – Never before released “Academy” ratio 1.37:1 – 83 mins – DD 2.0 – English HOH subtitles The Curse of Frankenstein (1.66:1 version) – alternate aspect ratio – 83mins - DD 2.0 New audio commentary with Marcus Hearn & Jonathan Rigby DISC #2: Frankenstein Reborn: The Making of a Hammer Classic (new & exclusive) Life With Sir (new & exclusive Peter Cushing documentary) Four Sided Triangle (bonus feature film) 80 mins Tales of Frankenstein (bonus TV pilot) 25 mins The Tale of Tales of Frankenstein (new & exclusive Ted Newsom documentary) World Of Hammer: The Curse of Frankenstein 25 mins Stills show PDF Original shooting script PDF all-new booklet “The Creator’s Spark: Hammer’s Frankenstein Begins” with text by Hammer archivist Robert J. E. Simpson |
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Well, I'm region free, so I can grab it.
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Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11298622)
Via Twitter, they announced that Dracula (1958) will be released early next year, and that Richard Matheson was interviewed for the documentary to be included with Devil Rides Out.
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Originally Posted by JOE29
(Post 11308904)
Do you mean The Horror of Dracula?
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Not going to lie; over the years, I've seen all the Hammer Dracula movies and, perhaps aside from the loopy Hammer/Shaw Bros. mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, not a single one has done much for me.
On the other hand, I've seen all the Hammer Frankenstein films and loved each of them; The Curse of Frankenstein is my favorite entry in the series, so I cannot wait for this disc to get released. |
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
(Post 11309447)
Not going to lie; over the years, I've seen all the Hammer Dracula movies and, perhaps aside from the loopy Hammer/Shaw Bros. mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, not a single one has done much for me.
On the other hand, I've seen all the Hammer Frankenstein films and loved each of them; The Curse of Frankenstein is my favorite entry in the series, so I cannot wait for this disc to get released. My absolute favorite Hammer flicks are some of the more obscure ones like Paranoiac and The Pirates of Blood River. Universal and Sony both put out some great Hammer sets on DVD that would be great to see in HD. |
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Originally Posted by Strevlac
(Post 11327308)
My absolute favorite Hammer flicks are some of the more obscure ones like Paranoiac and The Pirates of Blood River.
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Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11327370)
There's a nice-looking region-free disc of Paranoiac available from Eureka.
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Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 11327892)
Hammer better get an American distributor soon. I'm starting to believe the supposed American releases are vaporware.
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I would love nothing more than for Synapse to gain distribution rights for more titles over here
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Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11328277)
That's what I'm beginning to think too. We've got a little over two months until October and we still haven't heard any major announcements. The only Hammer titles we've gotten on BD in North America so far were Vampire Circus and Twins of Evil, right?
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For U.S. releases, there's also The Man Who Could Cheat Death, on a double-bill with Amicus' The Skull.
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Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11328277)
That's what I'm beginning to think too. We've got a little over two months until October and we still haven't heard any major announcements. The only Hammer titles we've gotten on BD in North America so far were Vampire Circus and Twins of Evil, right?
That could push American releases back another year or more. |
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I thought Lionsgate sat on basically their entire catalog? If they're the distributors, good luck!
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Originally Posted by Hammer Restoration Blog
So here, finally, is a mini-update, specifically about the extras on the forthcoming StudioCanal UK release of THE MUMMY’S SHROUD.
Along with StudioCanal (and, in part, driven by clear passion for trailers from the fans!) we’ve assembled a great 15 min. trailer reel as an extra for this release, comprising: THE MUMMY’S SHROUD US theatrical trailer unrestored THE MUMMY’S SHROUD US theatrical trailer fully restored RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK / THE REPTILE double-bill US theatrical trailer unrestored THE DEVIL’S BRIDE US TV spot (b&w) unrestored THE DEVIL’S BRIDE US theatrical trailer unrestored THE DEVIL’S BRIDE US theatrical trailer fully restored The October 22nd release also features: Remembering David Buck (an original short documentary about one of the stars of THE MUMMY’S SHROUD) The Beat Goes On: The Making of THE MUMMY’S SHROUD (an original 22 min. documentary) and a 6 min. photo gallery! |
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Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 11328727)
The only other possibility I can think of is the mystery American distributor (heavily rumored to be Lionsgate at the moment) is waiting for the main Hollywood studios like Warner to release their classic Hammer BDs, to piggyback on the marketing effort.
That could push American releases back another year or more. |
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To summarize, here is a complete list of all released and announced Hammer Blu-rays:
UK, Region B: The Curse of Frankenstein (10/15) Dracula: Prince of Darkness The Devil Rides Out (10/22) The Mummy's Shroud (10/22) The Plague of the Zombies Quatermass and the Pit Rasputin, the Mad Monk (10/22) The Reptile UK, Region free: Paranoiac US: Let Me In The Man Who Could Cheat Death The Resident Twins of Evil Vampire Circus Wake Wood The Woman in Black Australia, Region B: The Vampire Lovers Confirmed future releases without release dates: UK: Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell The Mummy Slave Girls The Vengeance of She The Witches The Viking Queen US: Countess Dracula Hands of the Ripper The Hammer restoration team originally confirmed remastering "over thirty" films. |
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