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EDITOR MFTV	No New Universal Genre Titles on DVD This Fall	Lead	[-]
May 13 08 8:00 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Talked to the rep at Universal about the possibility of more classic horror or sci-fi sets this year, and it doesn't look good. He mentioned the titles we know about (The Mummy SE, Man of a Thousand Faces, the recently released Classic Ultimate Sci-Fi 1 & 2 set and MST3000 movie), and said there could be more Night Gallery and Hitchcock in the future but nothing in the works (and that Thriller sounded interesting, but nothing planned as of now). They're already working on their 2009 schedule, and there's no exclusive Best Buy sets in the works for the year, or any other genre releases. The worst comment was that in today's market it's becoming more and more difficult to release classic films on DVDs and make a profit, especially on lesser known titles. My take, don't hold your breath for anymore of the classics from the horror vault anytime soon. They still have my list of requested titles, and they'll keep them in mind for the future. Also, no mention of upcoming BD of any of the classics (even though I asked the question). It looks like this fall will belong to Sony and Warner when it comes to classic horror on DVD. Jim Clatterbaugh Editor/Publisher MFTV www.monstersfromthevault.com
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gfanikf		#1	[-]
May 13 08 8:10 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yuck, that just sucks donkey balls. No other way to phrase it. Thanks for the Update Jim. 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.
ARGumshoe		#2	[-]
May 13 08 8:15 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Disappointing news.
Rakshasa		#3	[-]
May 13 08 9:05 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	An instinct I've been feeling lately is to pick up any genre DVDs I've been fence-sitting on while they're still on the shelves. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
thebrainfollower		#4	[-]
May 13 08 9:17 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Looks like it's time to search for some used VHS tapes.
Professor Von X		#5	[-]
May 13 08 11:01 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Welcome to the Island Of Lost... films. Ugh... Professor Von X
luisj40	Bad News!	#6	[-]
May 13 08 11:29 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Well I guess some bootleger will be getting my money this fall or what the heck earlier. Thanks for nothing Universal. Luis
thebrainfollower		#7	[-]
May 13 08 12:12 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I think it's safe to say that this fall will be it for classic genre releases. And really for 31-48 I would say only IOLS and the Uninvited remains must see films. Assuming we get Walking Dead and Beast with Five Fingers.
dhtreptow		#8	[-]
May 13 08 12:18 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	thebrainfollower wrote: I think it's safe to say that this fall will be it for classic genre releases. And really for 31-48 I would say only IOLS and the Uninvited remains must see films. Assuming we get Walking Dead and Beast with Five Fingers. Too bad MURDERS IN THE ZOO and MAD GHOUL may be orphaned as well. They may not be "name" titles, but they're better than what was served-up in the last Karloff and Best Buy box.
gfanikf		#9	[-]
May 13 08 12:35 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	dhtreptow wrote: thebrainfollower wrote: I think it's safe to say that this fall will be it for classic genre releases. And really for 31-48 I would say only IOLS and the Uninvited remains must see films. Assuming we get Walking Dead and Beast with Five Fingers. Too bad MURDERS IN THE ZOO and MAD GHOUL may be orphaned as well. They may not be "name" titles, but they're better than what was served-up in the last Karloff and Best Buy box. Does anyone have a DVD-R of a VHS/LD copy they could send me (I'll cover cost). I don't have a VHS player up here at the moment so I'm not going to hunt down the VHS tapes. 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.
Jameson281		#10	[-]
May 13 08 12:39 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	EDITOR MFTV wrote: The worst comment was that in today's market it's becoming more and more difficult to release classic films on DVDs and make a profit, especially on lesser known titles. My take, don't hold your breath for anymore of the classics from the horror vault anytime soon. I've been hearing the same sort of thing--the big retail chains simply won't carry classic titles anymore. If you can't get them into stores, there's not much point in putting them out. This is a terrible, terrible trend that threatens classic releases in ALL genres.
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bgart13.thelatarniaforums		#11	[-]
May 13 08 12:50 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Another reason for the companies to hurry up and make high quality downloads available for the classic films. Kundun Rat Terrier: 8/16/02 - 3/26/11. RIP, Ku.
dhtreptow		#12	[-]
May 13 08 1:41 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Again, my biggest worry with downloads is that companies will not only relegate obscure films to download-only, but that the slippery-slope will mean all classic films get slagged off in download only form. From what I understand, downloads are also (thus far) under performing as well. Downloads will no doubt consist of whatever state of prep studios deem necessary for TV syndication packages, so my guess is you're going to see some pretty indifferent treatments.
gfanikf		#13	[-]
May 13 08 1:52 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	dhtreptow wrote: Again, my biggest worry with downloads is that companies will not only relegate obscure films to download-only, but that the slippery-slope will mean all classic films get slagged off in download only form. From what I understand, downloads are also (thus far) under performing as well. Downloads will no doubt consist of whatever state of prep studios deem necessary for TV syndication packages, so my guess is you're going to see some pretty indifferent treatments. Yep, and kiss the chance of any decent extras or even stable medium goodbye, unless that Sony/HP venture takes off. 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.
John Peskey		#14	[-]
May 13 08 1:52 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I understood through the APE-VINE that Night Gallery Season II was coming out in October....
MarkDClark		#15	[-]
May 13 08 3:21 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	What a pisser! I was REALLY hoping for a Paramount set. Maybe Universal would consider licensing out some of that material. (Imagine a Criterion ISLAND OF LOST SOULS!)
Rakshasa		#16	[-]
May 13 08 3:34 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Jameson281 wrote: I've been hearing the same sort of thing--the big retail chains simply won't carry classic titles anymore. If you can't get them into stores, there's not much point in putting them out. This is a terrible, terrible trend that threatens classic releases in ALL genres. I order most of my DVDs online these days (I'm willing to bet that many other genre fans do the same), so even if there's no shelf space at the physical stores, they can still sell them online. At least, that's my hope! Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
TomWeaver999		#17	[-]
May 13 08 3:37 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	This is all 'cause we didn't like the Hammer pirate DVD box, isn't it???
TomWeaver999		#18	[-]
May 13 08 3:49 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I'm picturing the rumpled, down-in-the-mouth Santa from the CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T trailer of my youth: "MAD GHOUL isn't coming this year ....."
Professor Von X		#19	[-]
May 13 08 4:08 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Complete with Adam Sandler punching out the likes of Errol Flynn, Tyrone Power, Bogie, etc... through the "Magic" of CGI. Professor Von Xtremely bummed out.
GhostofChaneysLiver		#20	[-]
May 13 08 4:45 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yeah, sales of these old, worthless films that nobody wants must be terrible. I mean, look at those Universal Sci-Fi / Best Buy sets. Nobody bough them. That's why they were just giving them away on eBay for over a hundred bucks a pop. That's also why Universal looked at the those sad sale figures and decided to re-release them everywhere so they could lose even more money. Nobody wants 'em! Cromwell
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