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A New Exclusive Interview with Sony's Mike S on Classic and Genre DVD's |
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(07/01/08 2:33 PM) |
http://hkfilmnews.blogspot.com/2008/07/return-of-classics-another-exclusive.html
We talk about a ton of new subjects: Hammer Horrors Sony Film Noir Classic Toho films owned by Columbia The Stooges YOR and even more 
HK AND CULT FILM NEWS Your source for all the latest Hong Kong and Cult Films DVD News and Reviews! I actually said he was *da bomb* but my main man Dennis didn't peep me right.- Tom "Big Daddy" Weaver.
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(07/01/08 3:24 PM) |
Great interview! Looks like even more great stuff is heading our way over the next year or so. Thanks for sharing!
"I say ALL you scientists are CRACKPOTS! Nothing is going to happen..."
"Limerick of the Day" blog (I post there as "Backthrow") |
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(07/01/08 3:35 PM) |
PeteFitzgerald wrote: Thanks, I'm happy too with the wide variety of titles coming out. Mike is always a great person to interview, because of his passion for his work.
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(07/01/08 3:44 PM) |
Enjoyed it. Thank you gfanikf and Mike. And, be sure and note Mike provided an email address where we can write in and let him (and Sony) know we appreciate
(and support) the releases.
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(07/01/08 4:23 PM) |
Hey Mike--the mention of Peter Lorre reminded me: Does Sony still have rights/elements to BEAT THE DEVIL? Columbia released a VHS years ago that appeared to
be mastered from original elements. Any chance of that appearing on a Sony DVD?
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Livius1 |
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(07/01/08 5:48 PM) |
So much good stuff there - very informative.
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gfanikf |
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(07/01/08 7:00 PM) |
Livius1 wrote: Thanks
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(07/01/08 7:16 PM) |
VERY interesting. Thanks, Mike! Thanks, website guys! Aside: Mike, the reason nobody complained about Universal not putting shorts on their Hammer release is
'cause they don't have hundreds of vintage comedy 2-reelers sitting in the vaults, untouched for decades. Sony (Columbia) does! Which reminds me: for
heaven's sake, let's get THE SPIDER'S WEB and THE SPIDER RETURNS out there, eh?
www.inthebalcony.com
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(07/01/08 7:42 PM) |
Laughing Gravy-- I sent you a PM, could ya check it?
gfanikf-- great interview!
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bgart13.thelatarniaforums |
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(07/01/08 8:10 PM) |
Nobody complained about extras on the Universal Hammer set because, well, we got 8 (EIGHT!!!) Hammer films for the price of one or two! Fer cryin' out
loud, man!
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(07/02/08 12:02 PM) |
Jameson281 wrote: It's a little hazy, but we believe so. It would likely be part of a Bogart set in the future.
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Livius1 |
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(07/02/08 12:13 PM) |
Mike - any chance that some of your detective series like Boston Blackie, Lone Wolf or Crime Doctor might see the light of day?
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(07/02/08 12:52 PM) |
Glad to see the Lorre set is still on. Thanks Mike and Ian!
J. Theakston
The Central Theater, Passaic, NJ |
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JimPV |
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(07/02/08 12:57 PM) |
Terrific interview. I'm thrilled to death about the Toho stuff coming out - ! And it can't be said enough: thanks so much for your help in
getting these films out on disc, Mike. You're one of the genre fan's best friends!
Oh, and I definitely agree that the Americanized, "cut-up versions" of the Toho titles ain't needed - Besides, why would anyone want the cut-up versions? You don't see people buying ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA and then saying, "Aw, crap, I wanted the version that was 90 minutes shorter and re-edited in chronological order by some studio hack." We've been waiting years and years to see the original Japanese versions of many of these films. I don't understand anybody complaining they now want the American hack-job in addition (with the exception of some of the American co-productions). Save the bit-rate for the original film! |
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(07/02/08 4:02 PM) |
Livius1 wrote: Somewhere around here Mike mentioned a possible Lone Wolf set next year.
John
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(07/02/08 5:03 PM) |
JimPV wrote: What? I wouldn't have bought the FRANKENSTEIN DVD if it didn't have FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD...that's the way I saw it as a kiddie and this purchase is all about nostalgia for me. |
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(07/02/08 8:37 PM) |
Koukol 5 wrote: I think Mike meant more about if the only thing missing was footage chopped out by a US release like the cut Terror of Godzilla release of Terror of
MechGodzilla, not unique or differently arranged footage like in FCTW.
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Koukol 5 |
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(07/02/08 8:54 PM) |
My mistake!
Nevermind! |
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(07/03/08 6:49 AM) |
Well, I love the U.S. version of KING KONG VS GODZILLA, as this was the one I grew up with - and it's missing some of the original Japanese footage. I
really don't care... I own both versions and I love the U.S. one by far. Same thing with the U.S. WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. I love
the music better in both U.S. versions as well.
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(07/03/08 7:13 AM) |
Joe Karlosi wrote: Is the upcoming War Of The Gargantuas DVD the American or Japanese version?
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(07/03/08 10:23 AM) |
WOTG as well as Rodan will hav both versions
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