Criterion and Dual Format

[tenia]

Aren't the book reduction the answer to increased production costs for booklets and increased transportation costs ?

[felipe]

Why don't they print just the blu-ray sized booklets and put those on dvds as well? Isn't that what MOC used to do?

[Morbii]

Aren't the book reduction the answer to increased production costs for booklets and increased transportation costs ?

I thought many here blamed the dual format fiasco, at least in part. I have no special knowledge, so my statement could be wrong.

[Yaanu]

I just looked at Criterion.com, and L'eclisse is labelled as "Buy on Amazon.com". Dunno if that means anything, but it doesn't help that the third-party sellers boosted the price up to $400.

[willoneill]

I just looked at Criterion.com, and L'eclisse is labelled as "Buy on Amazon.com". Dunno if that means anything, but it doesn't help that the third-party sellers boosted the price up to $400.

It probably just means they're out of the dual format edition, and will be rereleasing it in separate blu and dvd editions.

[Omensetter]

That's my favorite film and I'm heartened that enough people would purchase it such that it would go OOP, but I suppose it's equally likely that their initial run was low or that people just like staring at Alain Delon or Monica Vitti seeking spiritual succor (they sold out of L'Avventura posters in their shop as well).

[FrauBlucher]

Red River will be leaving the world of the dual format May 29.

[criterionoop]

SCANNERS is also going to be on a Blu-ray only edition on March 28. The Criterion website has a preorder up.

[Ribs]

Rififi and Ace in the Hole are getting BD-only editions in October

[FrauBlucher]

Is there anyway of knowing if the packaging for Ace in the Hole is changing before the release?

[swo17]

Is there anyway of knowing if the packaging for Ace in the Hole is changing before the release?

I just saw it in store and the BD-only edition comes in a plastic case

[FrauBlucher]

Thanks. I’m on a mission to replace my dual format digipaks to the blu only if they are getting re-released in the plastic cases.

[jbeall]

There are some dual-formats being released in slightly thicker plastic cases. I was at B&N earlier today and noticed that Judex and two other titles I can't remember are still dual-format, but no longer digipakked.

[CSM126]

I believe Judex was a plastic case from the get-go.

[FrauBlucher]

All that Jazz will no longer be dual format as of Jan 29th. Bluray.com

[captveg]

All that Jazz will no longer be dual format as of Jan 29th. Bluray.com

It's worth noting that the Dual Format version can no longer be ordered at criterion.com, which suggests all stock has been sent to retailers.

Same goes for All That Heaven Allows, which suggests a split re-issue coming soon.

[flyonthewall2983]

I just read that Vinegar Syndrome is now only putting out Blu-rays, discontinuing DVD production. Could there ever be a chance that Criterion would make this move as well at some point?

[Boosmahn]

I just read that Vinegar Syndrome is now only putting out Blu-rays, discontinuing DVD production.

I thought that they were dropping DVD-only releases and switching over to the dual-format model?

[Yaanu]

I just read that Vinegar Syndrome is now only putting out Blu-rays, discontinuing DVD production.

I thought that they were dropping DVD-only releases and switching over to the dual-format model?

Indeed:

As we close out our 6th year, we've seen a lot of changes in what you like, dislike, buy and don't buy. As such, to adapt to those changes, we're trying something new in 2019: ALL BLU-RAY (combo packs). Yes, starting in January, every single title we release will be issued on Blu, in combo pack form with a matching DVD. So, in case there's any lingering confusion, we will no longer be doing any DVD-only releases of anything...

Personally I still think it's a shame Criterion didn't stick with Dual Format for longer than it did.

[FrauBlucher]

All that Heaven Allows dual format is no longer available on the Criterion site. BD only will available Fed 12th.

[Minkin]

It seems like one of these goes every 6 months. Probably when the initial print run finally sells out. There's probably a few that are still Dual Format due to licensing reasons, so probably won't be split / might end up Blu-Ray only (like Zatoichi). That said, I still wonder when Criterion will finally just go Blu only for everything.

Just a reminder to everyone that I still keep track of the status of Dual Formats at the FAQ Thread (and yes, I desperately need to update the digipack + booklet lists)

[371229]

I hated the dual releases and glad Criterion stopped. I din't need and extra DVD... just to throw in the garbage. I tried giving them away and no one wanted them.

[aox]

I hated the dual releases and glad Criterion stopped. I din't need and extra DVD... just to throw in the garbage. I tried giving them away and no one wanted them.

This. So happy it's over.

[domino harvey]

You are both aware the case holds both and there's no reason to discard the extra disc? Okay, great

[jedgeco]

The extra 5g of weight adds up