The Designated Victim
 

Any word on the print for this one? Will it be the same as the NEW DVD or will it be from different materials?

I take it that you don't know then.

I tell you what I do know - I need to get better at getting round all these threads! Used to be just a couple for me to check back in the old days...

We're still looking into materials for all the up-coming titles and trying to work what'll work best. The problem with these rare films is a lack of decent materials which is why they tend to remain... rare!

The question is :- should I sell my NEW disc in anticipation?

Well if I said yes that would be dishonest as we're still collating materials - I don't know what NEW had access to and what we'll get but since we kicked off and spurred on by you guys on the forums we're trying to hit a decent quality standard on every title so I'd imagine our version will be just dandy. VHS+! ;)

Hey kids! Our trailer for The Designated Victim is up on the front page.

Here's the direct link:

http://www.shameless-films.com/2008/...ictim-trailer/

:popcorn:

Excellent Almar...:cool:Now give us the cover mate.....:woot:

I really liked DESIGNATED VICTIM; was a lot better than I had been lead to believe. Milian and Clementi and superb.

Looking good!

Never seen this one, but I've heard good things about it. Consider it bought!

SHAM015 - The Designated Victim
 

Here's where to give us your feedback and thoughts on The Designated Victim.

DVD due for release on 28th July 2008.

I mentioned this elsewhere, but I'm a fan of this flick. It's a superior thriller in the vein of Hitchcock's classic, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN with stand out performances from Milian and Clementi. The picture quality on the German New Entertainment World disc leaves a lot to be desired, so I'm really anticipating this release.

Do you know what the source print/length is going to be for this yet?

Can't wait for the inevitable supercool artwork .....I don't worry about pic and sound quality on shameless discs anymore Almar...always know they'll be top notch....;):cool:

Welly well well....Almar you crafty bugger....

Is that officially the cover art?

No that's an old mock-up we made for trade purposes - I should have the real deal for you soon enough.

What's the latest on Victim then? Is it coming in July or is it been pushed back?

A classic example here where the fans start knowing more than the people running the label. It's uncanny but kinda cool people care. Designated Victim is going to get pushed back to August but that's our line in the sand for it. Why? Again - all your faults! A lot of rare films are rare as we've discussed before either because the rights are lost or in dispute and/or because the materials require so much work.

Well with The Designated Victim we decided you good people would not be happy enough with what we'd be able to provide so we've undertaken our most extensive process yet to give you all something special. More details on that and the changing schedule tomorrow!

And here's some more info on what we've been doing with Designated Victim...

In the labs in Rome:

For the film we've had a new audio track created from the optical negative which we've also had cleaned plus a new English title telecine-ed from negative with colour correction. We've also done the same for the trailer.

In London:

Added to that our editor has been going through the different versions of the film trying to piece together the most correct edit possible from the best materials. As he goes along he's also restoring frame-by-frame. Here's a key example:

Before :(

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...ame-before.jpg

and after :)

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...rame-after.jpg


Next up for you some sleeves for y'all to have a look at.

Good good good...........:cool:

You know, I've been looking at these grabs on and off all day and couldn't see any difference until just now! :blush:

Just spotted the whitish flare (possibly a hole?) on the top grab has been removed.

Fantastic effort being made with this title.

Will be well worth the wait :woot:

The Designated Victim has been passed uncut ( rated 15 ) by the BBFC :)

Yeah this is not one that's overtly violent - just rather cool! The DVD will still end up being an 18 due to the trailer content.

Don't want a 15 breaking up the spinelist now,do we?

Well yeah - I'd find that kinda annoying really...

That screenshot's looking mighty fine.

I'm not particularly bothered about it being a 15 - I'm just looking forward to seeing the film :)

When you consider the likes of Saw etc are now where the 18 rated material is at, I imagine a number of the early 70s Gialli would be rated 15 these days.

Much rather have it this way than in the bad old days when James Ferman pretty much rated every Euro horror title as an 18. And then cut it as well. The twat.

King Twat .......:D

May he rest in peace.........

Bring on the Victim!!

This the new artwork Almar?-That's the latest from Amazon-where do they get these from????????

Shameless Fan Edition? :confused:

That pulled from our gallery?:confused:

What's this Fact Track or have I missed something?! :popcorn: Optional Italian and English soundtrack-brilliant!

Nothing ? haha. Are these features going to be regulars or are they just one-offs for Designated Victim?

Not trying to be coy here - we are trying to pull of various things for this release but confirmation that they've worked or not is very slow in coming - currently hair is being torn out at the authoring house. Soon as I know more I'll pass it on!

Excellent! Thought I might have missed something as several bits and bobs are being listed at Play.com...! It sounds fantastic and I hope they make it to the DVD.

Yeah cross fingers for us eh? I feel sick at the thought of it not working out.

Is there a confirmed release date for this yet? Amazon have got it listed for 29th of September along with 'Strip nude for your Killer' and 'Oasis of Fear'. Surely not 3 releases in one month, do you think were made of money Almar? :jest: ;)
Really looking forward to all 3 of these, it'd be great to get them all at once and have a Shameless triple bill. :woot: