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"PARAMOUNT PICTURES LAUNCHES NEW “PARAMOUNT PRESENTS” LABEL TO CELEBRATE FILMS FROM THE STUDIO’S EXPANSIVE LIBRARY WITH DELUXE EDITIONS

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.— March 10, 2020 – Paramount Pictures announced today that it will introduce a new “Paramount Presents” label to recognize and celebrate films from the studio’s vast and storied library. The “Paramount Presents” banner will be used for a new line of collectible Blu-ray Discs incorporating a curated selection of enduringly popular movies, as well as films that had a cultural impact upon their release. The first three films in the Blu-ray line will be the unforgettable phenomenon Fatal Attraction, which has been remastered under the supervision of director Adrian Lyne; 1958’s acclaimed Elvis Presley drama King Creole; and director Alfred Hitchcock’s intoxicating romantic thriller To Catch A Thief, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. All three titles will be available beginning April 21, 2020. Fatal Attraction will also have a limited theatrical release in 2020 (details to be announced at a later date). Additional titles scheduled to be released as part of the “Paramount Presents” Blu-ray line include newly remastered editions of Flashdance, Airplane!, and Ghost, as well as several titles arriving on Blu-ray for the first time ever, including Pretty In Pink and The Golden Child.

“Paramount’s library represents over a century of filmmaking and includes some of the greatest films in cinematic history,” said Bob Buchi, president, worldwide home media distribution, Paramount Pictures. “We look forward to opening the vault and sharing some of our most treasured films with fans under the new ‘Paramount Presents’ banner, both in theaters and in our new Blu-ray collection, which has been crafted to offer something special to casual fans, dedicated film enthusiasts, and collectors.” Designed for fans and film lovers, the new line of “Paramount Presents” Blu-ray Discs will include a diverse and eclectic array of films spanning all genres. The new collection will return each title to the spotlight with meticulously remastered releases that include brand new bonus content focused on the filmmakers. Presented in collectible packaging that includes a foldout image of the original movie poster and interior artwork featuring key movie moments, each Blu-ray in the Paramount Presents line features new interviews with filmmakers and/or celebrated film historian Leonard Maltin."

They look nice, are they u.s., u.k. or both do we know?

They are US. No BBFC certs

Not sure why Susan created a new thread for them. Could have just put them in the non-UK thread.

Bloody digipaks...:rolleyes:

Airplane,Flashdance etc have been released here countless times .....

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I had the same reaction....then swore when I saw that Pretty in Pink and The Golden Child will be part of this line.

Golden Child? I may have to reconsider......

'Fatal Attraction' is up for pre-order at Amazon US - $24.99

Release date: April 21, 2020

"Stylish and sexy, FATAL ATTRACTION, took audiences to terrifying new heights with its thrilling story of a casual encounter gone terribly awry. Newly remastered from a 4K film transfer supervised by director Adrian Lyne, this box office smash was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actress (Glenn Close)."

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Commentary by Director Adrian Lyne
• Filmmaker Focus: Adrian Lyne on Fatal Attraction
• Rehearsal Footage
• Alternate Ending with Introduction by Director Adrian Lyne
• Original Theatrical Trailer

'To Catch a Thief' is up for pre-order at Amazon US - $24.99

Release date: April 21, 2020

"Cary Grant plays John Robie, reformed jewel thief who was once known as "The Cat," in this suspenseful Alfred Hitchcock classic presented here newly remastered from a 4K film transfer. When Robie is suspected of a new rash of gem thefts in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, he must set out to clear himself. Meeting pampered heiress Frances (Grace Kelly), he sees a chance to bait the mysterious thief with her mother's (Jessie Royce Landis) fabulous jewels. His plan backfires, however, and Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape. In a spine-tingling climax, the real criminal is exposed."

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock Film Historian
• Filmmaker Focus: Leonard Maltin on To Catch a Thief
• Behind the Gates (2009): Cary Grant and Grace Kelly
• Original Theatrical Trailer

'King Creole' is up for pre-order at Amazon US - $29.99

Release date: April 21, 2020

"Elvis Presley brings a new beat to Bourbon Street in KING CREOLE; presented here newly remastered from a 4K film transfer. Directed by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca, White Christmas), Elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the French Quarter rockin’. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it looks like he’ll shake off his past and head for the top. But a mobster (Walter Matthau) and his man-trap moll (Carolyn Jones) could snare him into a life of crime."

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Filmmaker Focus: King Creole
• Play the "Songs" Directly by Selecting the Scenes

Are there any Paramount releases in the Premium Collection? Seems to me to be the most obvious outlet for equivalent UK releases.

There are - Pet Semetery is one for sure.

should have known that, i only watched it last week :lol:

CHINATOWN is another.

Is AMISTAD and MUNICH Dreamworks?

The Ten Commandments and Marathon Man as well.

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Forgot 'bout those!

They are, yes - the latter is a co-production between DW and Universal - I think it’s one of the best films of the last 20 years.

It is.:nod:

'Urban Cowboy' (1980)! - Coming to Blu-ray for the first time on June 2nd

"John Travolta is the Urban Cowboy, breakin’ hearts and bustin’ mechanical bulls in one of his most electrifying film roles. By day, Bud Davis (Travolta) toils at a Texas oil refinery; at night, he trades his hard hat for a Stetson and heads to Gilley’s, Houston’s most popular nightclub. There, he meets a pretty two-stepper named Sissy (Debra Winger) who thinks Bud is a “real cowboy.” But Bud’s got to prove it when a dangerous ex-con (Scott Glenn) schemes to rob Gilley’s and steal Sissy’s heart. Travolta and Winger make an unforgettable screen couple in this compelling, Texas-sized look at a country-western way of life. Featuring a hit soundtrack and musical appearances by Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Bonnie Raitt and The Charlie Daniels Band."

Special features include:

• Good Times With Gilley: Looking Back At Urban Cowboy
• Deleted Scenes

'War of The Worlds' (2005) - Coming to 4K UHD on May 19th

'Top Gun' - Coming to 4K UHD on May 19th

'Days Of Thunder' packaging


Looks like they might be starting to put a logo on the top left hand corner

'Flashdance' packaging

THE WARRIORS Theatrical cut please! :nod:

Yeah, seems as though they're on a Cruise Trip. not realising that the mainstream twats will already have this shit on dvd.

Cult film is the future. if you can get something out obscure that people actually want you would probably sell more units.

But then it's all hypothetical these days. :confused::confused:

I might be wrong but i suspect that classic films people have heard of sell more copies than obscure cult films.

It of course depends on price and what a new release of a film offers. I suspect these releases will last as long as HMV's VHS collection of over sized releases. As in a few months if that.

Well just shows how stupid people are, i'd rather have something new and obscure than an upscale of an upscale of a film i've already seen 20 times.

You said it. But that's the thing. If they didn't sell they wouldn't release the same shit continuously.

Yeah I'd buy that.:nod:

What other goodies do Paramount have in there vaults....hmmm I wonder....

Perhaps now that that Aussie dvd flew off the shelf.....maybe they could do an hd update...?

A decent package of WITNESS....one of the best films of the eighties.:nod:

They could easily port over the Between Two Worlds doc from the dvd which is around 50 mins.

The sound on the current bd is shite as well.

'Pretty In Pink' is up for pre-order at Amazon US - $29.99

Release date: June 16

"A newly remastered Blu-ray, from a 4K film transfer supervised by director Howard Deutch, Pretty in Pink looks prettier than ever. Teen sensations Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) and Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo’s Fire) drew rave reviews for their starring performances in this hit love story produced and written by John Hughes (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles ). Andie is a high school girl from the other side of town. Blane’s the wealthy heartthrob who asks her to the prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it’s threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. From its bittersweet story to its hip New Wave soundtrack, the film features great supporting performances from Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, James Spader and Annie Potts. "

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• FILMMAKER FOCUS: Director Howard Deutch on Pretty in Pink
• Isolated Score
• THE LOST DANCE: The Original Ending
• Original Theatrical Trailer

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'Airplane' Blu-Ray is up for pre-order at Amazon US - $29.99

Release date: June 30

"Voted “one of the 10 funniest movies ever made” by the American Film Institute, Airplane! celebrates 40 years of off-the-wall laughs. This limited edition Blu-ray steelbook features all-new special features and a remastered feature film, from a 4K film transfer supervised by the directors. Robert Hays is an ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning, Julie Hagerty as his girlfriend/stewardess/co-pilot, and a cast of all-stars including Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar... and more! Their hilarious high jinks spoof airplane disaster flicks, religious zealots, television commercials, romantic love... the list whirls by in rapid succession."

Special Features:

• Audio Commentary
• New Filmmaker Focus: Airplane!
• New Q&A with Directors

'Funeral In Berlin' Blu-Ray is up for pre-order at Amazon US - $19.99

Release date: May 26

"Michael Cane is Harry Palmer, in this classic British film now available for the first time on Blu-ray. In this thriller based on the book by Len Deighton, Colonel Stok is a Soviet intelligence officer responsible for security at the Berlin Wall. It appears he wants to defect, but the evidence is contradictory. Stok wants the British to handle his defection and enlists agent Harry Palmer to smuggle him out of East Germany. From Guy Hamilton, the acclaimed director of James Bond adventures "Goldfinger" and "Diamonds Are Forever.""

'Angela’s Ashes' (1999) - Coming to Blu-Ray on May 26th

Pre-order available from Amazon US - $19.99

"Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America"

'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' (1970) - Coming to Blu-Ray on May 26th

Pre-order available at Amazon US - $19.99

"Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of a classic, for the first time on Blu-ray. The talents of acclaimed director Vincente Minnelli (Meet Me in St. Louis, An American In Paris) and legend Barbra Streisand combine to bring this Broadway production to the screen in grand fashion. Streisand is Daisy Gamble, a kooky chain-smoker desperate to kick the habit. She finds the perfect cure in the form of Dr. Marc Chabot (Yves Montand), a psychiatrist who uses hypnosis. However, when Daisy goes into a trance, she can regress into past lives and different personalities—including "Melinda," a 19th-century English coquette. And before you can say amour, Dr. Marc has fallen in love with the enthralling, elusive Melinda... while Daisy, in turn, finds herself falling head-over-heels for the handsome hypnotist! Bob Newhart and Jack Nicholson add to the tune-filled fun in this romantic romp."

Was excited about this. Then I read that it will be a BD-R rather than a pressed disc. No sale. :(

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Yes! Was worried these new Paramount Presents releases were nasty digipaks, but fear not! [emoji23]

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