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Originally Posted by Josh Z (Post 12870438)

I'm not saying that authoritatively based on any inside knowledge. However, it doesn't look to me like a deliberately applied blue tint - more like other color layers have faded, leaving the blue overemphasized. The bleached flesh tones remind me of what faces look like on my projector if I turn the green and red controls way down.

Generally, when a colorist adds a blue or teal tint intentionally, those colors will look more saturated than what I see in that trailer.

Given the post in the Arrow Video blog about the film elements for these movies being in poor shape, I'm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt that this is the best they could do with them.

That was what I was looking for. Thanks for answering the question.

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I've never seen blue color fading. Seen my share of reddish/pink tint fading though. A good tell for color fading is fade outs. When a source material is damaged with color fading it will get worse when a scene fades out. Faded color makes a film brighter, as the scene begins to fade there is a brief flicker of it getting brighter before going black.

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November Title Announcements:

The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf (UK Release) (BD/DVD)
To Live and Die in L.A. (UK Release) (BD/DVD)
C.H.U.D. (US Release) (BD/DVD)
The Initiation (US & UK Release) (BD/DVD)
The Driller Killer (US & UK Release) (BD/DVD)

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Interesting.

Wonder who will have the better release of To Live And Die In LA or Howling 2?

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Originally Posted by Spiderbite (Post 12872515)

Interesting.

Wonder who will have the better release of To Live And Die In LA or Howling 2?

On their FB page, Arrow mentions (in terms of P/Q):

To Live and Die In L.A.
Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative supervised and approved by director William Friedkin

The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf
Brand new digital transfer

If Shout/Scream & Arrow are working with the same elements, I always go with Arrow.

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Arrow will be handling the UK release of Tales of Halloween

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=19700

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Donnie Darko and Guyver got announced today. I don't have the artwork. Donnie Darko is getting remastered in 4K?

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Looking forward to the re-pressing of Hell Comes To Frogtown!

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...05&oe=588323FE

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Originally Posted by Why So Blu? (Post 12894696)

Donnie Darko and Guyver got announced today. I don't have the artwork. Donnie Darko is getting remastered in 4K?

According to the Press Release it is. Looks like the 4K Restoration will be done exclusively for that release.

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Directors cut for Darko?

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Originally Posted by OldBoy (Post 12894928)

Directors cut for Darko?

Taken from that other forum:

Brand new 4K restorations of both the Theatrical Cut and the Director s Cut from the original camera negatives produced by Arrow Films exclusively for this release, supervised and approved by director Richard Kelly and cinematographer Steven Poster
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of both cuts
Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD on the Blu-ray)
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Audio commentary by writer-director Richard Kelly and actor Jake Gyllenhaal on the Theatrical Cut
Audio commentary by Kelly, producer Sean McKittrick and actors Drew Barrymore, Jena Malone, Beth Grant, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Katharine Ross and James Duval on the Theatrical Cut
Audio commentary by Kelly and filmmaker Kevin Smith on the Director s Cut
Brand-new interviews with Richard Kelly and others
The Goodbye Place, Kelly s 1996 short film, which anticipates some of the themes and ideas of his feature films
The Donnie Darko Production Diary, an archival documentary charting the film s production with optional commentary by cinematographer Steven Poster
Twenty deleted and alternate scenes with optional commentary by Kelly
Archive interviews with Kelly, actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, James Duval, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holmes Osborne, Noah Wyle and Katharine Ross, producers Sean McKittrick, Nancy Juvonen, Hunt Lowry and Casey La Scala, and cinematographer Steven Poster
Three archive featurettes: They Made Me Do It, They Made Me Do It Too and #1 Fan: A Darkomentary
Storyboard comparisons
B-roll footage
Cunning Visions infomercials
Music video: Mad World by Gary Jules
Galleries
Trailers
TV spots
Exclusive collector s book containing new writing by Nathan Rabin, Anton Bitel and Jamie Graham, an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly, introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal and contemporary coverage, illustrated with original stills and promotional materials
Limited edition packaging featuring new artwork by Candice Tripp

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Wow! That sounds mint.

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Any specs for C.H.U.D.?

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How is Arrow usually on movies they have as exclusives in regards to transfers? Big fan of Pulse & would love to finally see it clearly and not blurry

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Originally Posted by Rypro 525 (Post 12895085)

How is Arrow usually on movies they have as exclusives in regards to transfers? Big fan of Pulse & would love to finally see it clearly and not blurry

Arrow Video always give a sporting effort in securing the best elements and striking new transfers. I wouldn't call all of their own transfers perfect, but they get it right more often than not.

I wouldn't worry.

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Originally Posted by asianxcore (Post 12894846)

Looking forward to the re-pressing of Hell Comes To Frogtown!

Easily one of my more prized Blu-rays. While it hurts the resale value, I am glad more people will be able to pick it up. It's a great set.

http://doblu.com/2014/02/15/hell-com...lu-ray-review/

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Some interesting new titles from Arrow.

Here's the extras for The Guyver

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NEW UK TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Guyver Dual Format Blu-ray & DVD
Mark Hamill and the team behind horror classic Re-animator join forces for this live-action adaptation of Yoshiki Takaya’s celebrated manga series!
Pre-order your copy direct here: http://bit.ly/2cIrWo6
PART HUMAN. PART ALIEN. PURE SUPERPOWER.
Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and the team behind horror classic Re-animator join forces for this electrifying live-action adaptation of Yoshiki Takaya’s celebrated manga series!
Having been smuggled out of the mysterious Chronos Corporation by one of its researchers, a bio-weapon known as the “Guyver” unit – which transforms its holder into a lethal super-being – ends up in the hands of Sean, a young martial arts student. Sean soon finds himself in the sights of the Chronos Corporation and its mutant henchmen, who’ll stop at nothing to retrieve the weapon.
Produced by Brian Yuzna (Society, Bride of Re-animator) and co-directed by special-effects masters Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, The Guyver is an FX-laden extravaganza featuring a plethora of familiar genre faces such as Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes) and David Gale (Re-animator).
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:
•Brand new digital transfer of the Director’s Cut
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
•Original uncompressed audio
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Brand new interview with producer Brian Yuzna
•Trailer
•Image Gallery
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nick Percival
•Limited Edition O-card
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film

I remember seeing The Guyver back in the early 90's. I recall it was a direct to video release and was quite cheesy, but fun. Really surprised to see it get a big release on BD.

Brian T. mentioned that Arrow's UK site usually has a sale around November. I'll look into maybe getting a few things then.

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Damn I was very excited when I saw PULSE is getting a release, only to have my hopes crashed down when I see it's the 2004 film, as opposed to the wonderful film entitled PULSE from 1988.

Arrow should consider that one. Who doesn't love electricity going crazy?

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Originally Posted by Why So Blu? (Post 12894696)

Donnie Darko is getting remastered in 4K?

One thing to keep in mind with Donnie Darko is that Richard Kelly made a dumb decision to shoot the entire movie on film stock intended for extreme low-light photography. Even the daylight scenes are shot that way. Doing so made the picture very soft and killed the contrast. He said at the time that he felt it made the movie look "dreamy" or something.

A new 4k scan may help somewhat, but the movie's photography will always have issues.

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One of the first reviews of Arrow's release of The Hills Have Eyes!

http://mondo-digital.com/hillseyes.html

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Arrow just tweeted they'll be announcing "some exciting Clive Barker related news" for U.S. fans some time this week.

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Originally Posted by Brian T (Post 12915557)

Arrow just tweeted they'll be announcing "some exciting Clive Barker related news" for U.S. fans some time this week.

The Hellraiser Scarlet Box Set is coming to the States in Mid-December! :)

December 13th! Their FB page said Pre-Order links should go live next week!

Spoiler:

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Cool news but I already bought the UK version. Looks like I now have an extra one to sell. This gold backer thing is really paying off.

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:rock: Looks like I still need the Anchor Bay DVDs for the exclusive extras, but I'm definitely getting this. I wonder what's the rights situation with Part III. I bet Lionsgate lost the rights because I doubt they would license it out to Arrow and for cheap either.

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Originally Posted by Ringmaster (Post 12917059)

I still have my Lament Configuration Box Set (BD/DVD) that Anchor Bay released, so having that and purchasing this upcoming release will make me really happy.