Upcoming Non-UK Blu-ray Releases - Page 283

Pete · #**2821** 3rd September 2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Daemonia

Quite possibly, but surely MGM provided the transfer?

Probably but I don't think Second Sight have a deal with them. Not that it matters - I'm just happy we're getting good BD's of these things!

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Originally Posted by Daemonia

As for the remarks that we may wish we'd bought the TT titles, I beg to differ. As production costs of BDs comes down it will make t easier and more financially viable for companies to take a chance on niche titles. I don't doubt these films will surface on BD in other territories at some point. I just think that those who bought the TT titles secretly hope that they don't get released in other territories so that their copies retain their value and rarity.

Agreed! I'm in no rush to buy these Twilight Time releases because I know they'll resurface eventually. A bit foolish to think they wont.

Stephen@Cult Labs · #**2822** 3rd September 2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Daemonia

Quite possibly, but surely MGM provided the transfer?

As for the remarks that we may wish we'd bought the TT titles, I beg to differ. As production costs of BDs comes down it will make t easier and more financially viable for companies to take a chance on niche titles. I don't doubt these films will surface on BD in other territories at some point. I just think that those who bought the TT titles secretly hope that they don't get released in other territories so that their copies retain their value and rarity.

I don't care if my TT discs retain their value. If I did, I would've already sold Fright Night for silly money

Daemonia · #**2823** 3rd September 2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

I don't care if my TT discs retain their value. If I did, I would've already sold Fright Night for silly money

Oh I know that doesn't apply to you. I was thinking more along the lines of people on other forums who bought multiple copies and are hanging on to them to maximise their profits.

What annoys me is that Sony are advocating this limited edition nonsense. This is the same company that fought hard to win the format war and wanted Blu-ray to be the next big thing. Now they won't even release their own titles on Blu? What's that about then? They wanted us all to adopt Blu-ray over HD DVD and then they don't even support the format themselves, choosing instead to license out their catalogue titles for limited runs? That's hardly supporting the format they virtually invented, is it? It's not exactly helping them build a library of BD titles to attract custom.

the blob · #**2824** 3rd September 2012, 01:48 PM

Sony as a whole aren't doing particularly great at the moment by all accounts. They're struggling in almost every division against competition so I dare say their focus has changed in the past 6 years. The licensing makes money for little effort so I can see why it's a good move for them.

Personally, while I don't enjoy the TT model, I would rather they license titles out and films get released than sit around forever. I also prefer it to the on-demand programmes as well. Companies like Olive are probably taking some big risks with titles they're releasing on BD but I can't see Paramount releasing them honestly.

It's also not just TT who are doing the limited route. Eureka's Universal licenses are limited, although noone knows to what quantity but we've had some cracking films emerge from that.

I think the licensing model is the way forward for BD as it'll probably be the last physical home video format so studios will probably be reluctant to sell off their catalogues for long periods to retain rights for downloading.

Daemonia · #**2825** 3rd September 2012, 01:57 PM

I disagree that BD will be the last physical format. Already I notice people getting fed up with the whole digital thing - things like vinyl records are starting to sell again. I think things will go full cycle and we'll see a re-emergence of physical formats. What I do think is that the next format might move away from disc-based optical formats to something completely different altogether.

Hawkmonger · #**2826** 3rd September 2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Daemonia

I disagree that BD will be the last physical format. Already I notice people getting fed up with the whole digital thing - things like vinyl records are starting to sell again. I think things will go full cycle and we'll see a re-emergence of physical formats. What I do think is that the next format might move away from disc-based optical formats to something completely different altogether.

I for one predict a slotted, floppy disk like format for the future.
Like those little cartradges DS game's use (I forget what there called).

the blob · #**2827** 3rd September 2012, 02:11 PM

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I for one predict a slotted, floppy disk like format for the future.
Like those little cartradges DS game's use (I forget what there called).

I don't, for the simple reason that it would require an investment of millions from replicators for new machinery and systems into a market that wouldn't reap the rewards.