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- FilmFanSea
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I dunno, though -- the NW Film Forum does sometimes get things right before the DVD release -- for example, they're showing Save The Green Planet in August, and two weeks later, it comes out on DVD (Also Koch Lorber, I think). Speaking of which, I am so excited that's coming out -- it's one of the best films I've ever seen. I am basically going to force everyone who hasn't seen it that I know to go down to the Film Forum when it plays.
I don't know about Los Olividados (which I'm also excited for, especially since I just missed the Film Forum's screening....), but hopefully it'll be sooner than that! But if not, Fall's not too far off, I suppose.
I don't know about Los Olividados (which I'm also excited for, especially since I just missed the Film Forum's screening....), but hopefully it'll be sooner than that! But if not, Fall's not too far off, I suppose.
- FilmFanSea
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Also, FWIW, I didn't find the Koch Lorber "restored" print of Los Olvidados that played at Seattle's Northwest Film Forum to be any significant improvement over the Films sans Frontières DVD release. For those that own the latter, I would definitely wait for the eventual DVD Beaver comparison before "upgrading" to the Koch Lorber.
- The Fanciful Norwegian
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Regarding Los Olvidados: I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere (apologies if that's the case), but according ot the June 27-July 10 issue of "Variety," there's a legal battle over the rights to the film between Films Sans Frontieres and Televisa. Televisa is claiming they own the exclusive worldwide rights filed a lawsuit against the company in April. Koch Lorber (whose re-release was licensed from FSF) and the Film Forum were also named. Koch apparently decided that Televisa's claim was sound and settled out of court (the article says they still plan to release the film on DVD, licensed from Televisa instead of FSF). So if you're worried how the Koch DVD will turn out, now might be a good time to grab the FSF release.
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What's the source on this? If this information's solid, I'll be a very happy man.Ashirg wrote:Teorema is coming from Koch or Koch Lorber on October 4th...
Of course, I'd be even happier if someone stole the Water Bearer Pasolini releases away by force and actually gave them some decent treatment but that's another story.
- FilmFanSea
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There appears to be a new entry in the category of Most Outrageous Double-Dips, courtesy of Koch Lorber. DVD Planet
lists a 3-disc Collector's Edition of La Dolce vita selling for--get ready--EIGHTY bucks.
No specs yet but, at that price, it better come with a lock of Anita Ekberg's hair and an authenticated vial of water taken from the Trevi Fountain and blessed by Pope Benedict XVI himself.
lists a 3-disc Collector's Edition of La Dolce vita selling for--get ready--EIGHTY bucks.
No specs yet but, at that price, it better come with a lock of Anita Ekberg's hair and an authenticated vial of water taken from the Trevi Fountain and blessed by Pope Benedict XVI himself.
- Rufus T. Firefly
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- Fletch F. Fletch
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From DavisDVD:
Acclaimed Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier's 1994 supernatural mini-series The Kingdom: Series One is coming to Region 1 DVD from Koch Releasing. The complete five hour series - the basis for Stephen King's Stateside remake "Kingdom Hospital" - will be presented in 1.33:1 fullscreen and Danish Dolby Digital Stereo with English subtitles. Bonus materials will include an audio commentary with Lars Von Trier, behind-the-scenes footage, TV spots directed by Von Trier and a trailer. Look for The Kingdom to street on November 8th with a retail price of $34.98.
- Kristoffer4
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Taken from HTF:
Specs for La Dolce vita SE 3 disc:
DVD Empire has the artwork and the extras with November 8 release date:
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Features:
40 Page collector's booklet with essay by Italian cinema and Fellini expert, Peter Bondanella. Includes rare behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of La Dolce Vita
Five 5'' x 7'' Collectible Photographs
11'' x 7'' Collectible Poster
Disc 1
Commentary by noted critic and film historian Richard Schickel
Introduction by acclaimed director Alexander Payne
Disc 2
Fellini TV - Collection of Never-Before-Seen Fellini Shorts
Remembering the Sweet Life - Interviews with Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg
Cinecitta: The House Of Fellini - Musical montage of Fellini's beloved studio
Fellini, Roma and Cinecitta - Interview with Fellini
Extensive Photo Gallery
Restoration Demo
Biographies
Filmographies
Disc 3
Documentary on La Dolce Vita composer Nino Rota
Interview with Anita Ekberg (2004)
Interview with Federico Fellini from France TV (1960)
Marcello Mastroianni speaking about La Dolce Vita on France TV (1960)
Discussion with Fellini's closest friend and colleague, Rinadlo Gelend, on La Dolce Vita themes
Footage with the last surviving La Dolce Vita screenwriter, Tullio Pinelli.
Audio:
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital 5.1
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital Stereo
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles:
English, Spanish
Specs for La Dolce vita SE 3 disc:
DVD Empire has the artwork and the extras with November 8 release date:
Quote:
Features:
40 Page collector's booklet with essay by Italian cinema and Fellini expert, Peter Bondanella. Includes rare behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of La Dolce Vita
Five 5'' x 7'' Collectible Photographs
11'' x 7'' Collectible Poster
Disc 1
Commentary by noted critic and film historian Richard Schickel
Introduction by acclaimed director Alexander Payne
Disc 2
Fellini TV - Collection of Never-Before-Seen Fellini Shorts
Remembering the Sweet Life - Interviews with Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg
Cinecitta: The House Of Fellini - Musical montage of Fellini's beloved studio
Fellini, Roma and Cinecitta - Interview with Fellini
Extensive Photo Gallery
Restoration Demo
Biographies
Filmographies
Disc 3
Documentary on La Dolce Vita composer Nino Rota
Interview with Anita Ekberg (2004)
Interview with Federico Fellini from France TV (1960)
Marcello Mastroianni speaking about La Dolce Vita on France TV (1960)
Discussion with Fellini's closest friend and colleague, Rinadlo Gelend, on La Dolce Vita themes
Footage with the last surviving La Dolce Vita screenwriter, Tullio Pinelli.
Audio:
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital 5.1
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital Stereo
ITALIAN: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles:
English, Spanish
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- Lino
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Tim Hinsley, VP of Acquisitions and Development at Koch Lorber, and the producer of the company's original 2-disc release of La Dolce vita, as well as the upcoming $80 3-disc Deluxe Collector's Edition, has begun posting again at the DVD Talk Forum. He has faced a very hostile crowd as he tries to justify the exorbitant price of the new release and deflect criticisms of the prior release (yellow subs, "banding" of the picture). Some highlights:
1. Subtitles: "On the subtitles, we have given you the option of either white or yellow (because some people actually like the yellow)."
2. Extras: "A lot of the materials added were to placate some of the fans that thought that the first set was not La Dolce centric enough, including interviews with Rinaldo Geland and Tullio Pinelli, period interviews with Fellini and Mastroianni, a new [19-minute] Anita Ekberg interview and an exhaustive essay by Peter Bondanella. The Rota doc is amazing [it is a new Italian production---not the same documentary that appears on the CC's 8½]."
3. The Price: "The MSRP is where it is because of the packaging, which is extensive and the additonal third disc of bonus features ... There is a 11X17 poster, 5 limited edition photos and a 60 page book, as well as a new 3 disc digi and a gold leaf case. We are really triyng to make this a collectable piece and a great gift for the cinema fan." "We realize that a lot of you will not buy this again (we, of course, hope that some of you do), but we hope that we will be able to garner new fans to this wonderful film and that some that have already bought it will give it out as gifts during the holiday season."
4. The Transfer: "We did re-open the disc to make some small changes, but we believe the restoration that we have already done is the best version of the film on the market (I can't stand the film dirt and synch issues on the Medusa version)" and "Regarding the banding, we have not made any significant changes to the master. I explained on the original forum that the banding issues were inherent to the master we were using and that we have done our best to get rid of it. We do feel, and many people agree, that ours is much clearer and crisper, with better hues and lighting definition. But that is a matter of opinion."
4. Upcoming from Koch Lorber: "[Los] Olvidados is on hold for the moment while the various rights holders work out their issues. We still have the rights but are holding off.
2006 (since I think you are all aware of the remaining 2005 releases of Riget and Teorema), is highlighted by [Visconti's] Ludwig, [the Taviani Brothers'] Kaos and [Alain Corneau's] Tous Les Matins du Monde."
1. Subtitles: "On the subtitles, we have given you the option of either white or yellow (because some people actually like the yellow)."
2. Extras: "A lot of the materials added were to placate some of the fans that thought that the first set was not La Dolce centric enough, including interviews with Rinaldo Geland and Tullio Pinelli, period interviews with Fellini and Mastroianni, a new [19-minute] Anita Ekberg interview and an exhaustive essay by Peter Bondanella. The Rota doc is amazing [it is a new Italian production---not the same documentary that appears on the CC's 8½]."
3. The Price: "The MSRP is where it is because of the packaging, which is extensive and the additonal third disc of bonus features ... There is a 11X17 poster, 5 limited edition photos and a 60 page book, as well as a new 3 disc digi and a gold leaf case. We are really triyng to make this a collectable piece and a great gift for the cinema fan." "We realize that a lot of you will not buy this again (we, of course, hope that some of you do), but we hope that we will be able to garner new fans to this wonderful film and that some that have already bought it will give it out as gifts during the holiday season."
4. The Transfer: "We did re-open the disc to make some small changes, but we believe the restoration that we have already done is the best version of the film on the market (I can't stand the film dirt and synch issues on the Medusa version)" and "Regarding the banding, we have not made any significant changes to the master. I explained on the original forum that the banding issues were inherent to the master we were using and that we have done our best to get rid of it. We do feel, and many people agree, that ours is much clearer and crisper, with better hues and lighting definition. But that is a matter of opinion."
4. Upcoming from Koch Lorber: "[Los] Olvidados is on hold for the moment while the various rights holders work out their issues. We still have the rights but are holding off.
2006 (since I think you are all aware of the remaining 2005 releases of Riget and Teorema), is highlighted by [Visconti's] Ludwig, [the Taviani Brothers'] Kaos and [Alain Corneau's] Tous Les Matins du Monde."
- Lino
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Thanks for posting this info, FilmFanSea! I thank perhaps the crowd over there is being a little unduly hostile, though Lord knows Koch Lorber sometimes deserves it. That $80 price tag seems extraordinarily high -- especially in comparison to Criterion's 3-discers, which run only $50.FilmFanSea wrote:Tim Hinsley . . . has faced a very hostile crowd as he tries to justify the exorbitant price of the new release and deflect criticisms of the prior release (yellow subs, "banding" of the picture).
But what does Hinsley and his colleagues expect when they've just unleashed what I'm told is a very disappointing release of the Lina Wertmuller Collection? I know that only two of those films are anamorphic, which is enough of a disappointment in 2005, but has anybody actually picked this one up? I can't find a single review online (apart from Amazon). I'm not even sure if the non-anamorphic releases are in the correct AR.
- Gordon
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Ludwig? Awesome. As long as it's the uncut 245-minute version.
There is an excellent German DVD, but it doesn't have English subs.
Outrageous film; I'm so glad I'll finally be able to own it.
Kino's La Dolce Vita double-dip is a bit short-sighted, or even
cynical. Yella' subs on a bw film are one of my pet hates.
Teorema hasn't aged well, in my eyes. But I'm glad that it's
coming to DVD.
There is an excellent German DVD, but it doesn't have English subs.
Outrageous film; I'm so glad I'll finally be able to own it.
Kino's La Dolce Vita double-dip is a bit short-sighted, or even
cynical. Yella' subs on a bw film are one of my pet hates.
Teorema hasn't aged well, in my eyes. But I'm glad that it's
coming to DVD.
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