Re: Kino Lorber Studio Classics Acquisitions
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:03 pm
I don’t think this is a “studio classic”. Should probably go under the regular Kino thread
I don’t think this is a “studio classic”. Should probably go under the regular Kino thread
Will it have six versions of the film though?
KLInsider…
TOUCH OF EVIL will be the first 4KUHD release by us which will NOT include the Blu-ray of the same film(s). The 4K disc will include the three cuts and extras, all on the 4K discs. The separate Blu-ray release will include all three cuts and extras on Blu-ray Discs.
They will both either be 2-disc or 3-disc sets, that decision has not been confirmed yet.
CineSavant.L.A. wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:02 pmComing July 20th on Blu-ray & DVD!
Thunderbolt (1929)
• Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton
• Trailers
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles
From Josef von Sternberg, the legendary director of The Blue Angel, Morocco, Dishonored, Shanghai Express and Blonde Venus, comes this Pre-Code proto-noir that mixes electrifying thrills with torrid romance. Condemned gangster Thunderbolt Jim Lang (George Bancroft, Old Ironsides) plots revenge on the young man (Richard Arlen, Beggars of Life) who stole his girlfriend (Fay Wray, King Kong) and landed next to him on death row. Featuring script work by Charles Furthman (Underworld) and Jules Furthman (The Big Sleep) with Hollywood greats Herman J. Mankiewicz (Citizen Kane) and Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve), Thunderbolt is an emotional drama renowned for its pioneering use of early sound technology, expressionistic visuals and bold blending of genres.
I emailed and asked and this is the response I got (the bolded line was bolded in the email)
While we do not typically disclose titles that are going out of print in advance, I can assure you that there are currently no plans for THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS to go out-of-print (OOP). That said, if there are titles you've had an eye on for your next purchases (including THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), it's always a good idea to purchase it sooner than later, since we do not announce upcoming OOP or packaging changes.
My own "don't miss it" recommendation would be Portrait of Jennie.dwk wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:33 pm Kino has added 73 titles to their going OOP sale. Included in this batch are Indiscretion of an American Wife and Gone to Earth/The Wild Heart.
One of Dwan's masterpieces is Driftwood, going for a meager $8, but now I need to find a bunch of other titles to qualify for free shipping...senseabove wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:58 pmMy own "don't miss it" recommendation would be Portrait of Jennie.dwk wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:33 pm Kino has added 73 titles to their going OOP sale. Included in this batch are Indiscretion of an American Wife and Gone to Earth/The Wild Heart.
I could definitely see them having a sale before it sells out. But if I didn't already own it I'd probably jump on it too.therewillbeblus wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:56 pmOne of Dwan's masterpieces is Driftwood, going for a meager $8, but now I need to find a bunch of other titles to qualify for free shipping...senseabove wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:58 pmMy own "don't miss it" recommendation would be Portrait of Jennie.dwk wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:33 pm Kino has added 73 titles to their going OOP sale. Included in this batch are Indiscretion of an American Wife and Gone to Earth/The Wild Heart.
Touch of Evil will now most likely be released early next year.
I've somehow never even heard of this one- sounds like it could go either way from what I've read... safe blind buy?senseabove wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:58 pm My own "don't miss it" recommendation would be Portrait of Jennie.
What makes you say that- its spiritual twist?domino harvey wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:40 pm I didn’t think much of it but I think you’d enjoy it.
KL Insider also said that the UHD was going to be be in the 1.85 aspect ratio.FrauBlucher wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:17 pm KL Insider...Touch of Evil will now most likely be released early next year.