The Official Arrow Films 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
#676
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
And nobody can prove that Thief was supposed to have a warm look when it was first released.
#677
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#678
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Well, I'm refering to all of those already listed, as well as DON'T LOOK NOW (low bitrate encode), and their recent Cronenberg efforts of SCANNERS and THE BROOD (color revisionism / tealification).
#679
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
The Brood wasn't tealified. It just avoided the contrast boosting used in the UK edition. The Criterion looks more like film while the UK looks more digital.
#680
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Yeah, the encoding issues are probably the biggest bugaboo for me, but that's separate from the revisionism conversation. Good point on the Cronenbergs though. I said Malick, but I think I meant Cronenberg (although a couple of the Malicks have gotten criticism as well).
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If you are region-free, there's a UK release of The Human Condition on the way:
The Human Condition Trilogy Blu-ray PRE-ORDER
Format: Blu-Ray + DVD
Starring:Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Chikage Awashima
Directed by: Masaki Kobayashi
Synopsis:
“Kobayashi’s monumental film can clarify and enrich your understanding of what it is to be alive.”
(A.O. Scott, New York Times)
One of the towering masterpieces of Japanese and world cinema, this three-part war epic has rarely been seen in the UK, at least partly because of its dauntingly gargantuan nine-hour length.
Director Masaki Kobayashi (Harakiri) was attracted to Junpei Gomikawa’s source novel because he recognised himself in the character of the protagonist Kaji, a pacifist and socialist who came of age during the aggressively militaristic 1930s and 40s. Following Kaji’s career from factory worker to Japanese army private, Kobayashi unflinchingly examines the psychological toll of appallingly complex decisions made along the way, where being morally ‘right’ risks an outcome ranging from ostracism to savage beating to death.
As Kaji, Tatsuya Nakadai (Sanjuro) is in virtually every scene, providing a rock-solid emotional anchor – and a necessary one in Japan, where the film was hugely controversial for being openly critical of the nation’s conduct during WWII. But it’s this willingness to confront national taboos head-on that makes it such a lastingly powerful experience.
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
Original Japanese soundtrack (uncompressed mono on the Blu-ray)
Optional English subtitles
Introduction to the film by critic Philip Kemp
Selected-scene commentary by Philip Kemp
Theatrical trailers
Booklet with new writing on the film by David Desser
DETAILS:
RRP: £69.99 £49.99
Region: B/2
Rating: TBC
Cat No: FCD1304
Duration: 574 mins
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: Mono
Discs: 6
Colour
Format: Blu-Ray + DVD
Starring:Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Chikage Awashima
Directed by: Masaki Kobayashi
Synopsis:
“Kobayashi’s monumental film can clarify and enrich your understanding of what it is to be alive.”
(A.O. Scott, New York Times)
One of the towering masterpieces of Japanese and world cinema, this three-part war epic has rarely been seen in the UK, at least partly because of its dauntingly gargantuan nine-hour length.
Director Masaki Kobayashi (Harakiri) was attracted to Junpei Gomikawa’s source novel because he recognised himself in the character of the protagonist Kaji, a pacifist and socialist who came of age during the aggressively militaristic 1930s and 40s. Following Kaji’s career from factory worker to Japanese army private, Kobayashi unflinchingly examines the psychological toll of appallingly complex decisions made along the way, where being morally ‘right’ risks an outcome ranging from ostracism to savage beating to death.
As Kaji, Tatsuya Nakadai (Sanjuro) is in virtually every scene, providing a rock-solid emotional anchor – and a necessary one in Japan, where the film was hugely controversial for being openly critical of the nation’s conduct during WWII. But it’s this willingness to confront national taboos head-on that makes it such a lastingly powerful experience.
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
Original Japanese soundtrack (uncompressed mono on the Blu-ray)
Optional English subtitles
Introduction to the film by critic Philip Kemp
Selected-scene commentary by Philip Kemp
Theatrical trailers
Booklet with new writing on the film by David Desser
DETAILS:
RRP: £69.99 £49.99
Region: B/2
Rating: TBC
Cat No: FCD1304
Duration: 574 mins
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: Mono
Discs: 6
Colour
#684
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Oh, and Arrow's release of RABID also had color revisionism / looked very off to me. Not enough brown and too much blue / teal, and not enough contrast.
#685
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Well, THE BROOD looks very off to me, and many others. It looks like there's a murkiness to everything, not enough range in color, and too dark... SCANNERS looked similar, but worse, even more murky. Could be partly due to overly boosted past releases, but I think Criterion went too far in the other direction on it... A German release of THE BROOD is supposedly coming which will be a happy medium between the two extremes, which I'm looking at picking up the day it's released.
Oh, and Arrow's release of RABID also had color revisionism / looked very off to me. Not enough brown and too much blue / teal, and not enough contrast.
Oh, and Arrow's release of RABID also had color revisionism / looked very off to me. Not enough brown and too much blue / teal, and not enough contrast.
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
One of my absolute favorite '80s comedies. In awe that it's coming to Blu-ray (and in an honest-to-God special edition to boot!).


NEW UK/US TITLE: Return of the Killer Tomatoes (Arrow Video) Blu-ray in the US, Dual Format Blu-ray & DVD in the UK
The killer tomatoes are back! On Blu-ray in the US and Dual format in the UK
Pre-order your UK Dual Format copy here: http://bit.ly/1QvXNHM
North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!
UK Release Date: 27th June 2016
US Release Date: 28 June 2016
Region: AB
THE VEGETABLES OF DOOM!
The killer tomatoes are back! But this time around, they’re going to have to contend with late ’80s George Clooney and his wicked mullet… Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Nope, it’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes!
Ten years on from the Great Tomato War, mankind lives in fear of another uprising by the waxy red menace. Meanwhile, Professor Gangreen – played with gusto by the late, great John Astin from TV’s The Addams Family – sets out to pursue his own evil ends by creating a burgeoning army of tomato militia men (who, somewhat conveniently, look just like regular men).
Following on from the 1978 cult classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Return of the Killer Tomatoes came armed with a healthy sense of its own ridiculousness and would expand upon a franchise that now comprises four films, two TV series and a video game. So what are you waiting for? Make Return of the Killer Tomatoes one of your five-a-day now!
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
•*UK only!* High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations *UK only!*
•Original Stereo audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Brand new audio commentary with writer-director John De Bello
•Brand new interview with star Anthony Starke
•Original Theatrical Trailer
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin
•Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by critic James Oliver
The killer tomatoes are back! On Blu-ray in the US and Dual format in the UK
Pre-order your UK Dual Format copy here: http://bit.ly/1QvXNHM
North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!
UK Release Date: 27th June 2016
US Release Date: 28 June 2016
Region: AB
THE VEGETABLES OF DOOM!
The killer tomatoes are back! But this time around, they’re going to have to contend with late ’80s George Clooney and his wicked mullet… Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Nope, it’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes!
Ten years on from the Great Tomato War, mankind lives in fear of another uprising by the waxy red menace. Meanwhile, Professor Gangreen – played with gusto by the late, great John Astin from TV’s The Addams Family – sets out to pursue his own evil ends by creating a burgeoning army of tomato militia men (who, somewhat conveniently, look just like regular men).
Following on from the 1978 cult classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Return of the Killer Tomatoes came armed with a healthy sense of its own ridiculousness and would expand upon a franchise that now comprises four films, two TV series and a video game. So what are you waiting for? Make Return of the Killer Tomatoes one of your five-a-day now!
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
•*UK only!* High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations *UK only!*
•Original Stereo audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Brand new audio commentary with writer-director John De Bello
•Brand new interview with star Anthony Starke
•Original Theatrical Trailer
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin
•Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by critic James Oliver
#688
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
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Holy crap, that's amazing! I wasn't sure we'd ever see a Killer Tomatoes movie on Blu-ray, glad to see it's the best one!
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Fox would have Strike Back and Eat France, and who knows if they've licensed those out to anyone. Rhino's DVD of Attack is out of print. If I had to guess (since every release has come from a different label), the producers own the rights to that. Given DeBello's involvement with Return's extras, maybe that's a sign of things to come?
#691
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Yeah... a rare case where the sequel is better than the original. Loved it, and am glad Arrow's going to release it!
#692
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** BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR FULL SPECS & ARTWORK **
The time has come to reveal full details of our upcoming Bride of Re-Animator release. The packaging will be fully embossed, much like our Society limited edition set.
This set is limited to 5,000 copies in the US and 5,000 copies in the UK - and has almost sold out in North America!
If you've yet to pre-order yours, you can pick up the US edition here: http://amzn.to/21xigxB
And the UK edition here: http://bit.ly/1SW1F6k
DATE. MATE. RE-ANIMATE.
The success of Stuart Gordon’s hit horror-comedy Re-Animator meant that a sequel was all but inevitable. The resulting follow-up, Bride of Re-Animator – this time helmed by director Brian Yuzna (Society, Return of the Living Dead III) – would prove that there was a good deal more life (and death) left in the story of Dr Herbert West and his ghoulish exploits.
It has been eight months since the bloody massacre at Miskatonic Medical School. Unperturbed by the disastrous outcome of his previous meddling with the dead, Dr West (again played by Jeffrey Combs) continues his research into the phenomenon of re-animation; only this time, he plans to create life – starting with the heart of his young protégé Dan’s dearly deceased, Meg Halsey. Surely nothing could go wrong?
With special effects master Screaming Mad George (the man behind the infamous “shunting” sequence of Society) on hand to contribute a host of characteristically weird and wonderful creations, Bride of Re-Animator is a more than worthy successor to Stuart Gordon’s original cult classic.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED 3-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
• Brand new 2K restorations of the Unrated and R-Rated versions of the film, approved by director Brian Yuzna
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
• Original Stereo 2.0 audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-rays)
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Digipak packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
• Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth
• Re-Animator: Dawn of the Re-Animator – the official comic book prequel to the original Re-Animator
DISC 1 [BLU-RAY] & DISC 2 [DVD] – UNRATED VERSION
• Brand new 2K restoration of the Unrated version
• Brand new audio commentary with director Brian Yuzna
• Audio commentary with Brian Yuzna, star Jeffrey Combs, special effects co-ordinator Thomas Rainone and the effects team including John Buechler, Mike Deak, Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger and Screaming Mad George
• Audio commentary with stars Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott
• Brian Yuzna Remembers Bride of Re-Animator – brand new featurette in which the director looks back at the making of the first Re-Animator sequel
• Splatter Masters: The Special Effects Artists of Bride of Re-Animator – brand new FX featurette with a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Robert Kurtzman of KNB, Screaming Mad George, Tony Doublin and John Buechler
• Getting Ahead in Horror – archive making-of featurette
• Meg is Re-Animated – deleted scene with behind-the-scenes footage
• Carnival Sequence – the cast and crew discuss this excised sequence
DISC 3 [BLU-RAY] – R-RATED VERSION – LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE
• Brand new 2K restoration of the R-Rated version
• Behind-the-Scenes Reel
‘RE-ANIMATOR: DAWN OF THE RE-ANIMATOR’ – LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE
• Perfect-bound booklet containing Re-Animator: Dawn of the Re-Animator, the 1992 comic prequel to Stuart Gordon’s original Re-Animator, reprinted in its entirety
The time has come to reveal full details of our upcoming Bride of Re-Animator release. The packaging will be fully embossed, much like our Society limited edition set.
This set is limited to 5,000 copies in the US and 5,000 copies in the UK - and has almost sold out in North America!
If you've yet to pre-order yours, you can pick up the US edition here: http://amzn.to/21xigxB
And the UK edition here: http://bit.ly/1SW1F6k
DATE. MATE. RE-ANIMATE.
The success of Stuart Gordon’s hit horror-comedy Re-Animator meant that a sequel was all but inevitable. The resulting follow-up, Bride of Re-Animator – this time helmed by director Brian Yuzna (Society, Return of the Living Dead III) – would prove that there was a good deal more life (and death) left in the story of Dr Herbert West and his ghoulish exploits.
It has been eight months since the bloody massacre at Miskatonic Medical School. Unperturbed by the disastrous outcome of his previous meddling with the dead, Dr West (again played by Jeffrey Combs) continues his research into the phenomenon of re-animation; only this time, he plans to create life – starting with the heart of his young protégé Dan’s dearly deceased, Meg Halsey. Surely nothing could go wrong?
With special effects master Screaming Mad George (the man behind the infamous “shunting” sequence of Society) on hand to contribute a host of characteristically weird and wonderful creations, Bride of Re-Animator is a more than worthy successor to Stuart Gordon’s original cult classic.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED 3-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
• Brand new 2K restorations of the Unrated and R-Rated versions of the film, approved by director Brian Yuzna
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
• Original Stereo 2.0 audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-rays)
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Digipak packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
• Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth
• Re-Animator: Dawn of the Re-Animator – the official comic book prequel to the original Re-Animator
DISC 1 [BLU-RAY] & DISC 2 [DVD] – UNRATED VERSION
• Brand new 2K restoration of the Unrated version
• Brand new audio commentary with director Brian Yuzna
• Audio commentary with Brian Yuzna, star Jeffrey Combs, special effects co-ordinator Thomas Rainone and the effects team including John Buechler, Mike Deak, Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger and Screaming Mad George
• Audio commentary with stars Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott
• Brian Yuzna Remembers Bride of Re-Animator – brand new featurette in which the director looks back at the making of the first Re-Animator sequel
• Splatter Masters: The Special Effects Artists of Bride of Re-Animator – brand new FX featurette with a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Robert Kurtzman of KNB, Screaming Mad George, Tony Doublin and John Buechler
• Getting Ahead in Horror – archive making-of featurette
• Meg is Re-Animated – deleted scene with behind-the-scenes footage
• Carnival Sequence – the cast and crew discuss this excised sequence
DISC 3 [BLU-RAY] – R-RATED VERSION – LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE
• Brand new 2K restoration of the R-Rated version
• Behind-the-Scenes Reel
‘RE-ANIMATOR: DAWN OF THE RE-ANIMATOR’ – LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE
• Perfect-bound booklet containing Re-Animator: Dawn of the Re-Animator, the 1992 comic prequel to Stuart Gordon’s original Re-Animator, reprinted in its entirety
This comes out April 12th. Arrow's Facebook page claims that only 5,000 copies are being made.
It's available for pre-order for $27.99
http://www.amazon.com/Re-Animator-Di...dp/B01AGOTP6E/
Has anyone seen this movie? I think I saw the original Reanimator 25+ years ago. is this just as campy as that one? Seems like a great set.
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
it's pretty loony as i remember. i think i rented the DVD when that came out and alls i remember is more zanyness and wacky zombie stuff. it was fun, i think, and thus i feel the desire to own this...
#695
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Arrow's FB page mentioned that North America is almost sold out of their allotment of Bride of Re-Animator.
Get those pre-orders in!
Get those pre-orders in!
#696
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
I updated the Arrow Release list I posted a few pages back (for anyone interested):
RED= UK only
PURPLE= US only
GREEN= UK & US
Wake Up & Kill (11/23/15)
Battles Without Honor & Humanity (Collection) (Limited Edition) (12/7/15)
What Have You Done To Solange? (12/15/15)
Blood Rage (12/15/15)
Beyond The Valley of the Dolls/Seven Minutes (Limited Edition) (1/18/16)
Hellraiser Trilogy (1/25/16)
Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Vol 1 (1/26/16)
Five Dolls For An August Moon (2/1/16)
Sheba, Baby (2/8/16)
Pray For Death (2/16/16)
The Mutilator (2/16/16)
American Horror Project Vol. 1 (2/22/16)
Audition (2/29/16)
Audition (Steelbook Edition) (2/29/16)
Three Brothers (3/4/16)
Rage of Honor (3/15/16)
Black Mama, White Mama (3/22/16)
The Rainer Werner Fassbinder Collection (3/28/16)
Death Walks Twice: Two Films of Luciano Ercoli (3/28/16)
Your Vice Is A Locked Room.... (Standalone Release) (4/4/16)
The Black Cat (Standalone Release) (4/4/16)
The Marriage of Maria Braun (4/4/16)
The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (4/4/16)
Bride of Re-Animator (4/11/16)
Outlaw: Gangster VIP Collection (Toshio Masuda) (4/18/16)
The Stuff (4/19/16)
The Zero Boys (4/25/16)
Dillinger (4/26/16)
Hired To Kill (5/17/16)
Killer Dames: Two Gothic Chillers by Emilio P. Miraglia (5/24/16)
The Human Condition Trilogy (5/30/16)
Deep Red (Non-SE Edition) (5/30/16)
Blood Bath (5/30/16)
Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Vol. 2 (6/12/16)
Too Late For Tears (6/13/16)
Woman On The Run (6/13/16)
Suture (6/20/16)
Return of the Killer Tomatoes (6/27/16)
Three Films by Paolo & Vittorio Taviani (6/27/16)
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (6/28/16)
RED= UK only
PURPLE= US only
GREEN= UK & US
Wake Up & Kill (11/23/15)
Battles Without Honor & Humanity (Collection) (Limited Edition) (12/7/15)
What Have You Done To Solange? (12/15/15)
Blood Rage (12/15/15)
Beyond The Valley of the Dolls/Seven Minutes (Limited Edition) (1/18/16)
Hellraiser Trilogy (1/25/16)
Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Vol 1 (1/26/16)
Five Dolls For An August Moon (2/1/16)
Sheba, Baby (2/8/16)
Pray For Death (2/16/16)
The Mutilator (2/16/16)
American Horror Project Vol. 1 (2/22/16)
Audition (2/29/16)
Audition (Steelbook Edition) (2/29/16)
Three Brothers (3/4/16)
Rage of Honor (3/15/16)
Black Mama, White Mama (3/22/16)
The Rainer Werner Fassbinder Collection (3/28/16)
Death Walks Twice: Two Films of Luciano Ercoli (3/28/16)
Your Vice Is A Locked Room.... (Standalone Release) (4/4/16)
The Black Cat (Standalone Release) (4/4/16)
The Marriage of Maria Braun (4/4/16)
The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (4/4/16)
Bride of Re-Animator (4/11/16)
Outlaw: Gangster VIP Collection (Toshio Masuda) (4/18/16)
The Stuff (4/19/16)
The Zero Boys (4/25/16)
Dillinger (4/26/16)
Hired To Kill (5/17/16)
Killer Dames: Two Gothic Chillers by Emilio P. Miraglia (5/24/16)
The Human Condition Trilogy (5/30/16)
Deep Red (Non-SE Edition) (5/30/16)
Blood Bath (5/30/16)
Nikkatsu Diamond Guys: Vol. 2 (6/12/16)
Too Late For Tears (6/13/16)
Woman On The Run (6/13/16)
Suture (6/20/16)
Return of the Killer Tomatoes (6/27/16)
Three Films by Paolo & Vittorio Taviani (6/27/16)
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (6/28/16)
Last edited by asianxcore; 04-09-16 at 09:33 AM.
#697
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR.
Ordered.
Ordered.
#698
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#699
DVD Talk God
Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
I'm tempted with it being extremely limited, but I don't know if Bride of Reanimator has any future replay value aside from maybe 1 or 2 viewings. Seems like there's a lot of content for the value, but the movie itself just seems so campy and loony for a horror flick.
I know I'm going to regret it when it sells for $200 via a 3rd party seller in 2 months or so.
I know I'm going to regret it when it sells for $200 via a 3rd party seller in 2 months or so.
#700
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Re: The Official Arrow Blu-ray Thread
Here in the UK HMV are doing a 5 for £30 bluray sale. There are about 20 or so Arrow titles in that list (aswell as other more mainstream titles).
Gonna have a look in store next week.
Gonna have a look in store next week.



