Imprint

[crimlaw]

I hope this doesn’t mean that Criterion has passed on Hud.

[CSM126]

Considering that Criterion has no business in Australia, I fail to see the connection.

[dwk]

Criterion has already done the restoration and it screened at the TCM festival two weeks ago. The real question is why is Imprint releasing the old master instead of waiting for access to the new one.

[swo17]

Three new oversized 4K editions:

Malcolm X
In the Heat of the Night
Midnight Cowboy

[ryannichols7]

really hope Criterion doesn't make us sit through all the MGM Kino bring backs before we get Midnight Cowboy, cause I'm not paying that

[bugsy_pal]

Hasn't someone else already issued Hud on blu-ray in Australia?

Yes, it was released in Australia I think in 2019, on the "Shock" label's ultra-cheap "Hollywood Gold Series". I haven't watched it in full, but I remember checking it and found it acceptable. No extras at all.

[tenia]

There is a review of the French BD here : https://www.dvdclassik.com/test/blu-ray ... lu-ray-dvd

The "original negative" that's in France ("négatif original qui était conservé en France"), is that definitely the actual OCN or a dupe negative?

FWIW, ClassFlix's restoration (per their disc's supplement) was done on a 35mm element provided by the BFI.

Track of the Cat is an amazing looking film, glad someone's upgrading that.

I read that as the actual OCN (which was stored in France).

[swo17]

Three new Shaw Bros. titles from Imprint Asia:

The Lady Hermit (already in Arrow Vol. 3)
The 14 Amazons (already in Arrow Vol. 3)
The Weird Man

[swo17]

There's a 5-year anniversary sale on, 25% off automatically on titles released through February I believe. If you spend more than $100 AUD you get a free tote bag. If you spend more than $400 AUD shipping is free.

I might also mention that while it's not on sale, Shattered Glass is down to less than 50 copies

[swo17]

Jul 30

[brundlefly]

Cutting-edge Wham-O technology! I see they've replaced the "microdium crystals" with "spice melange."

[dwk]

The Keep UHD details

There are few cult horrors as legendary as The Keep. Directed by the great Michael Mann, adapted from F. Paul Wilson’s bestselling novel, the stories behind the gargantuan production have gripped horror enthusiasts for over forty years.

Alongside the 96-minute Theatrical Cut coming to 4K UHD in Dolby Vision, Imprint Films is proud to present a deep dive into the making of The Keep, taking you behind the scenes into its fascinating and tumultuous creation with brand NEW and archival Special Features.

This strictly Limited Edition packaging features a replica Cross, as seen in the 108 crosses on the walls of The Keep, meticulously reproduced from an original cross taken from the set of the film. Cast in zinc alloy and weighing 600g, the removable cross is nestled in the front cover of a premium Hardbox, coated in spot gloss crosses and featuring foil stamping.

This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 24 x 33cm, weighing in at 3kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:

- a full-colour matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original poster;
- a reprint of the official five-issue comic series by F. Paul Wilson and Matthew Smith;
- a reproduction of the original 1983 Press Kit;
- a reproduction of the original 1983 Lobby Cards;
- a hardcover booklet, featuring 80 pages of photographs, original production material, brand NEW essays, and a reprint of a 1984 Fangoria article;
- a reprint of the First Draft Script;
- a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all four discs;
- a custom-made transparent PVC display case with anti-scratch film lamination.

We are also proud to present the worldwide debut of feature documentary A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making Of Michael Mann’s The Keep, a definitive companion piece that combines over one hundred interviews across the globe, and a treasure trove of extremely rare material.

The entrancing soundtrack to the film from pioneering electronic group Tangerine Dream is included on CD, a haunting fusion of synth and shadow.

Starring Scott Glenn, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, and Ian McKellen, The Keep is a cinematic experience like no other, and the story behind the film is amongst the wildest in the history of Hollywood.

We are only pressing this very special Limited Edition set once, available now for pre-order.

“This place was built to keep something… in.”

__________________________________________________ ___

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD
- Dolby Vision and HDR10 presentation of the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD, restored from the original 35mm negative
- NEW Audio Commentary by author Troy Howarth, and film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nathaniel Thompson
- NEW Audio Commentary by F. Paul Wilson, David Schow, and Doug Winter (previously unreleased)
- NEW Audio Commentary with cast and crew members (utilising interview audio from A World War II Fairytale archive)
- NEW Audio Commentary with documentarian Stewart Buck, art director Alan Tomkins and photographer Graham Attwood
- Theatrical Traier


Disc Two: Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation of the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
- Alternate Score
- NEW Audio Commentary by author Troy Howarth, and film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nathaniel Thompson
- NEW Audio Commentary by F. Paul Wilson, David Schow, and Doug Winter (previously unreleased)
- NEW Audio Commentary by cast and crew members (utilising interview audio from A World War II Fairytale archive)
- NEW Audio Commentary by documentarian Stewart Buck, art director Alan Tomkins and photographer Graham Attwood
- The Making Of The Keep – featurette from The Electric Theatre Show (1983)
- On the Set of The Keep – featurette from The Electric Theatre Show (1983)
- An Evil Most Ancient: The Make-up FX of The Keep – interview with prosthetics artist Nick Maley (2024)
- Something is Murdering My Men: Writing The Keep – interview with author F. Paul Wilson (2024)
- Other Sounds for Other Worlds: The Music of The Keep – interview with Tangerine Dream composer Johannes Schmoelling (2024)
- Out of the Darkness: Producing The Keep – interview with producer Gene Kirkwood (2024)
- NEW Recover The Mindset – Video Essay by Blake Howard
Picture gallery featuring NEW Never-before seen behind-the-scenes photos from the archives of Stewart Buck, Stéphane Piter, and Alex Kuciw, and NEW never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from the BFI Archives
- Alternative Ending from TV Version (standard definition)
- Theatrical Trailer
- VHS Trailer
- Radio Spot

Disc Three: Blu-ray – A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making Of Michael Mann’s The Keep
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEW Woermann: Man of War – interview with actor Jürgen Prochnow
- NEW Into the Darkness: On Location in Wales – featurette
- NEW The Mystery of The Keep – featurette
- NEW My Keep: Passion and Desires – interview with A WWII Fairy Tale co-director/producer Stéphane Piter
- Teaser Trailer

Disc Four: CD Soundtrack
- Puer Natus Est Nobis (Gloria)
- Arx Allemand
- Truth And Fiction
- The Silver Seal
- Ancient Powerplant
- Supernatural Accomplice
- The Challenger’s Arrival
- Heritage Survival
- Parallel Words
- Canzone
- Voices From A Common Land
- Wardays Sunrise
- The Night In Romania

Hardback Booklet
- NEW The Bettelheim Brutalism of Michael Mann’s The Keep – Essay by film historian Tim Pelan
- NEW Essay by film and music historian David Michael Brown on the Tangerine Dream score
- The Creature Effects Of The Keep – reprint of 1984 Fangoria magazine article by David Everitt, interviewing prosthetics artist Nick Maley
- NEW The Memories of William Grant and his Visits to The Keep – a first-hand account of visiting the set of The Keep
- NEW Never-before seen behind-the-scenes photos from the archives of Stewart Buck, Stéphane Piter, and Alex Kuciw
- NEW Never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from the BFI Archives
- Production stills
- Original rare production material, stills, and alternate artwork

[beamish14]

Must…resist…FOMO

[TechnicolorAcid]

Imprint Announcements Today:

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Hitchcock 9 (Including the first release of The Pleasure Garden restoration)

Hitchcock: The Early Years (1931 to 1935)

The Thirty Nine Steps (1978)/The Lady Vanishes (1979) Double Feature

And most importantly…
The Cinema of Powell and Pressburger Volume One (Which features the first ever Blu-Ray of forum darling, A Canterbury Tale)

[Altair]

Wow! A Canterbury Tale is major - I have wanted this on BD for years, but settled with the ITV DVD last year... I will be curious to see Imprint's source.

[Maltic]

Not too keen on getting A Canterbury Tale though, fearing it could be just an out-dated master. Plus US/UK companies would surely go for it should new restoration became available.

specs


"1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a restored high-definition transfer"

You don't say...

The usual stellar set of extras from Imprint, though. Stuart Gailbraith, Charles Barr, Ian Christie, Pamela Hutchinson, Kim Newman, etc.

[dwk]

Imprint posted that they are going to release Kill Bill 1& 2 and Jackie Brown on UHD.

[domino harvey]

TALES OF ADVENTURE - COLLECTION 7 (1924 - 1961)
This special collection continues our Tales of Adventure line, with three iterations of the beloved folklore tale, One Thousand and One Nights:

• The Thief of Bagdad (1924) - The silent picture classic starring the ‘King of Hollywood’, Douglas Fairbanks.
• The Thief of Bagdad (1940) - A three-time Academy Award-winning film from producing legend Alexander Korda.
• The Thief of Baghdad (1961) - A 60s Italian take on the classic story, starring iconic actor and bodybuilder Steve Reeves.

Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox, with brand NEW Special Features on every film!
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TALES OF ADVENTURE - COLLECTION 8 (1916 - 1971)
Travel to every corner of the globe and beyond with six films adapted from and inspired by the timeless works of Jules Verne:

• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916)
• Master of the World (1961)
• Valley of the Dragons (1961) - Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
• War-Gods of the Deep (1965)
• Jules Verne’s Rocket to the Moon (1967)
• The Light at the Edge of the World (1971)

Limited Edition 6-Disc Hardbox, packed with brand NEW and archival Special Features.

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TALES OF ADVENTURE - COLLECTION 9 (1974 - 1978)
Four British-produced adventures of fantasy and sci-fi, all starring the ‘King of the B-Movie’, Doug McClure, and all directed by Kevin Connor (Motel Hell). Uncover mysterious lands and navigate treacherous foes with these fantastical pictures:

• The Land That Time Forgot (1974)
• At the Earth’s Core (1976)
• The People That Time Forgot (1977)
• Warlords of Atlantis (1978) - Worldwide first on Blu-ray, from a brand NEW scan by Imprint Films!

Limited Edition 4-Disc Hardbox with brand NEW Special Features on every film!

[swo17]

Imprint Asia is putting out Ang Lee's first three features

[Lowry_Sam]

Imprint Asia is putting out Ang Lee's first three features

I have Wedding Banquet but not Eat Drink Man Woman, too bad they are not including that one. I was hoping for a Criterion of WB & EDMW for a while now, but might spring for this for the first 2.

[PfR73]

Eat Drink Man Woman is listed a part of the box.

[Lowry_Sam]

You’re right! I guess I looked too hastily, but I thought I saw 2 early titles I didn’t know plus Wedding Banquet. I guess I’ll pick it up now even though they are due restorations/4k editions.

[swo17]

Uh...

[Cash Flagg]

• A reprint of the script

Are they sure this is a positive selling point?

[CSM126]

The beav will love that slipcover