Paramount Catalog Titles on Blu

[dwk]

For some goddamn reason Paramount is releasing The Haunting remake as part of their Paramount Presents line.

[RitrovataBlue]

Probably an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the source material, but it’s a couple years late to the party. It’s a wretched film, so I’m sure it’ll fade back into obscurity soon.

[bamwc2]

I'm most surprised at Private Parts; I thought I remembered reading that Stern tried to have the movie put out of print a few years ago.

Really? I don't remember caring for it apart from putting Paul Giamatti on the map, but wasn't it fairly popular both with audiences and critics? You'd think he'd want something people liked associated with him

IIRC, it may have something to do with his ex-wife and/or the depiction of his prior marriage.

I've listened to his show a few times since getting SiriusXM as a gift, and his callers bring it up frequently. He still talks about it warmly.

[FrauBlucher]

It's a Wonderful Life, yet again, this time a 4k bluray. And for those of you that can't do without the color version. It's included

[tenia]

It has already been released on UHD, but the colorized version wasnt included anymore, not even just on the companion BD.

[HJackson]

This is a transparent scam to make Ted Turner double dip.

[captveg]

Titles get repackaged in steebooks all the time.

[FigrinDan]

For some goddamn reason Paramount is releasing The Haunting remake as part of their Paramount Presents line.

Probably an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the source material, but it’s a couple years late to the party. It’s a wretched film, so I’m sure it’ll fade back into obscurity soon.

Doesn't Paramount own the Robert Wise 1963 The Haunting?
A far superior film deserving of an upgrade.

[kcota17]

No it’s with Warner

[Calvin]

Altman's Popeye is up for pre-order on some retailers with a date of December 1st

[Calvin]

According to the press release, amongst other extras, the release of Popeye will include "an interview with director Robert Altman from 2014" but no word on who performed the seance.

[The Narrator Returns]

You think that's impressive, Paramount also resurrected Michael Ritchie to supervise the new restoration of The Golden Child.

[domino harvey]

Trading Places somehow escaped the blackface pandemonium and will be rereleased yet again in the new Paramount line in December

[hearthesilence]

Trading Places somehow escaped the blackface pandemonium and will be rereleased yet again in the new Paramount line in December

They can include a shaming of Dan Aykroyd as an exclusive bonus feature.

Actually, in all seriousness, if they really wanted to go the extra mile, they might as well bring it up if they record anything new with him. Just have him be upfront, yeah it's wrong but in this context in 1983, it never occurred to him and many of his peers that it could be viewed as hurtful. It's probably why it was broadly accepted in mainstream entertainment for the next few decades.

[domino harvey]

Martin and Lewis' the Stooge coming in November

[captveg]

Also in November: The Odd Couple II (1998)

[therewillbeblus]

Also in November: The Odd Couple II (1998)

So glad the minds in charge are giving us this while Starting Over sits on the shelf

[captveg]

Personally, I'm still waiting for Hud and Paper Moon. Gotta think they're possibilities for the Paramount Presents line, but who knows.

[therewillbeblus]

America hates Bogdanovich though, not even Criterion will release the solo blu of The Last Picture Show after breaking up the Lost and Found box. The Illuminati sway.

[captveg]

More 11/10/20 titles:

We're No Angels (1955)
Wonder Boys (2000)

[therewillbeblus]

Yes, two great films! Wonder Boys remains a personal favorite that was very meaningful for me during the early aughts and I've long waited for an upgrade. Hopefully this'll give more folks a chance to check out We're No Angels, since I think the members here who are fans of dry dark comedy will love it. For those interested, here's a fun back-n-forth knives and I had about it in the 50s thread.

[captveg]

Quick reminder that if ordered from Amazon these barebone MOD catalog titles are BD-Rs, but they are pressed if ordered from other retailers like Deep Discount.

[domino harvey]

More 11/10/20 titles:

We're No Angels (1955)
Wonder Boys (2000)

Fantastic news on both, especially Wonder Boys. Also, RIP me ten years ago when I paid like $50 for my OOP DVD of We're No Angels

[domino harvey]

Quick reminder that if ordered from Amazon these barebone MOD catalog titles are BD-Rs, but they are pressed if ordered from other retailers like Deep Discount.

My copy of the Two Jakes from Amazon was pressed

[Brian C]

I’ll third the enthusiasm for WONDER BOYS, easily Michael Douglas’s greatest role, and arguably Tobey Maguire’s as well. But the whole movie is pretty much perfect.