Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

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James Stock
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8276 Post by James Stock »

HardNight'sDay wrote: Wed Sep 09, 2026 7:46 pm
crimlaw wrote: Wed Sep 09, 2026 6:35 pm Will Spielberg ever enter the collection?
I assumed Criterion will tried to go after A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
Coming from Paramount.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=404234
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Mr.DarjeelingLimited
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8277 Post by Mr.DarjeelingLimited »

2 different people I know have found the Kpop Demon Hunters UHD in person at B&N for $35. Big slip up on B&N’s part or odd luck coincidence? This was in Philly.
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dwk
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8278 Post by dwk »

Mr.DarjeelingLimited wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 9:07 pm 2 different people I know have found the Kpop Demon Hunters UHD in person at B&N for $35. Big slip up on B&N’s part or odd luck coincidence? This was in Philly.
Did they let them buy it? Criterion has let B&N sell stuff early in the past, but it usually was only a week or 2 before release date.
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Mr.DarjeelingLimited
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8279 Post by Mr.DarjeelingLimited »

dwk wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 11:42 pm
Mr.DarjeelingLimited wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 9:07 pm 2 different people I know have found the Kpop Demon Hunters UHD in person at B&N for $35. Big slip up on B&N’s part or odd luck coincidence? This was in Philly.
Did they let them buy it? Criterion has let B&N sell stuff early in the past, but it usually was only a week or 2 before release date.
One of them bought it, the other just made the observation.
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dwk
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8280 Post by dwk »

I'm pretty sure B&N's system locks out early purchases, so it might be an exclusive early release deal.
MovieBuff647
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8281 Post by MovieBuff647 »

Mr.DarjeelingLimited wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 9:07 pm 2 different people I know have found the Kpop Demon Hunters UHD in person at B&N for $35. Big slip up on B&N’s part or odd luck coincidence? This was in Philly.
This must mean the release was fully completed and units were produced months ago, which makes sense as the master was licensed from Netflix and it was public knowledge Criterion had it.
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Finch
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8282 Post by Finch »

James Flower at Arrow said in his last interview that the discs are usually ready three months prior to release, so the same likely applies to Criterion and everyone else too.
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dwk
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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

#8283 Post by dwk »

The discs being pressed three months out isn't really a shocker, but them being packaged and at a B&N three months early is. Unless they have an early release deal with Criterion.
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