Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

[FrauBlucher]

I found this in Variety. I'm not sure what this means in terms of Criterion. The timing seems confusing

DEVELOPMENT
Potboiler Productions’ producer Rachel Dargavel, Rathaus Films producer Madeleine Askwith and director Shabier Kirchner have partnered with BBC Film on the development of a feature film adaptation of Jamaican poet and writer Kei Miller’s novel “Augustown.” Novel

Author and playwright Courttia Newland is adapting the screenplay. Her previous credits include two of the “Small Axe” films, as well as several novels and theatrical productions. Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”) has boarded as executive producer, representing his company Lammas Park. He is joined by Gail Egan and Andrea Calderwood from Potboiler and Eva Yates from BBC Film.

Named one of Variety’s cinematographers to watch, Kirchner will make his feature directing debut with “Augustown,” having previously impressed with his short film “Dadli,” a Third Horizon premiere coming to the Criterion Collection in November.

[yoloswegmaster]

They meant that it's going to the Criterion Channel, not the collection.

[FrauBlucher]

That makes some sense but the article suggests it's in development yet it will premiere in Nov 2020

[yoloswegmaster]

The article is stating that the short film 'Dadli' will be premiering on the Channel in November, not the feature length debut that is still in development.

[captveg]

It just dawned on me we didn't get a Minkin roundup for Oct announcements I hope everything is OK

Same. I miss the rodeo roundup, and hope Minkin is doing alright.

[FrauBlucher]

The article is stating that the short film 'Dadli' will be premiering on the Channel in November, not the feature length debut that is still in development.

That's probably it. Poorly written

[Minkin]

Sorry folks for the hold-up, the Speculation Rodeo just happens to be coming from a different location this time (Wisconsin, for a few months). So the move just put a slight delay on things, but never fear, the Speculation Rodeo is back!

Minding the Gap - not speculated, a surprise!

Rolling Thunder Revue - Confirmed via Netflix deal

The Ascent - Eclipse upgrade, not speculated

Three by Bunuel - had some KL insider give some strong hints about the these titles in the set. Phantom of Liberty was on the Criterion Channel with a Janus logo.
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213 potential blu-ray upgrades remain (-3)

46 OOP titles remain OOP (-3)

First standalone Eclipse upgrade (previous Eclipse upgrades were via Bergman + Varda boxes + the Ozu upgrade)
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Now for this month's all-around Cowpoke, we had a close battle with two contestants getting a single guess correct. Apologies to CSM126 , but this month's winner is

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As always, you can pick up your golden lariat at the concession stand.

Again, apologies for the delay (and thank you to the people who reached out), but even if it runs behind by a few days or weeks, there'll still always be a Speculation Rodeo. Until next time, I only have eyes for you.

[Finch]

Good to have you back, minkin.

[FrauBlucher]

Minkin

Welcome back.

[captveg]

Thirded. Glad to see the roundup!

[black&huge]

holy crap. To see my username in black and huge letters.

[yoloswegmaster]

Rita, Sue and Bob Too is the latest film to open up with the Criterion Collection and Janus logos, alongside Chocolat and Xiao Wu (though it's been known that both are with Criterion).

[Esterhazy]

Regarding the anticipated release of Xiao Wu, do you think there is a chance that Xiao Wu will be released as part of a (trilogy-)set including Platform and Unknown pleasures? However, I believe no director has ever entered the collection with a set as his first release.

[yoloswegmaster]

Didn't Eisenstein receive a boxset as an entry into the collection?

[jindianajonz]

Regarding the anticipated release of Xiao Wu, do you think there is a chance that Xiao Wu will be released as part of a (trilogy-)set including Platform and Unknown pleasures? However, I believe no director has ever entered the collection with a set as his first release.

Inagaki, Eisenstein, Sjoman, Cassavettes, Wajda, Rohmer, and Demy at the very least

[yoloswegmaster]

You can add Karel Zeman as well

[swo17]

Pedro Costa

[jwd5275]

Oddly The Night of Counting the Years and The Eloquent Peasant are the first WCP films I've seen shown in the US not to have Janus or Criterion logos. Is it possible there is a rights issue or that Criterion simply passed on the films?

[yoloswegmaster]

I also forgot to mention that the W.C Fields shorts that appear on the Channel have a Cohen Media logo at the start. Could KL insider have been wrong about Criterion having the rights to most of his films?

[dwk]

I think the Kino insider was talking about the features not the shorts.

[Ribs]

Seeing as Kino distributes for Cohen now, I expect they are aware of the Cohen catalog.

[FrauBlucher]

I guess there is a chance we can get an early announcement this week for the World of WKW box. It would be a nice if it was in time for February flash sale

[smccolgan]

I guess there is a chance we can get an early announcement this week for the World of WKW box. It would be a nice if it was in time for February flash sale

any basis for that?

[black&huge]

I actually was thinking this recently that the WKW box would be a february release. Loose theory being the theme of love throughout his films coupled with valentines day. Makes sense to me but overall just a guess.

[swo17]

Would be consistent with other themed February releases like Night of the Living Dead and Silence of the Lambs