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The Wicker Man pre order up:

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-wicker ... 93623.html

Seems its only the theatrical version (unless the specs change):

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-wicker ... 93623.html
Maybe the DC will be included in SD?
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Don't think the specs have been announced yet http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10850 if you want the steelbook i'd pre-order now, Zavvi's recent Roger Rabbit steelbook sold out quickly and is now going for upwards of £30 already.
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Thanks - ordered, though I'll be very surprised if its actually limited to 3000 as I read.
Theres no way the DC will look good in HD as it sadly only survives on 1" tape :(
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Arrow are releasing Dressed to Kill on 29/07/13.

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the feature
-Optional original uncompressed Mono 2.0 Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround Sound
-Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
-Symphony of Fear: Producer George Litto discusses his working relationship with Brian De Palma
-Dressed in White: Star Angie Dickinson on her role in the film
-Dressed in Purple: Star Nancy Allen discusses her role in the film
-Lessons in Filmmaking: Actor Keith Gordon discusses Dressed to Kill
-The Making of a Thriller – A documentary on the making of Dressed to Kill featuring writer-director Brian De Palma, George Litto, stars Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, Dennis Franz and more!
-Unrated, R-Rated, and TV-Rated Comparison Featurette
-Slashing Dressed to Kill – Brian De Palma and stars Nancy Allen and Keith Gordon discuss the changes that had to be made to avoid an X-rating
-Original Theatrical Gallery
-Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanel Marsh
-Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic and author Maitland McDonagh, illustrated with original archive stills and promotional material

http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?c ... _id=768&v=
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Cool, I recently got the French BD, doh :D
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Looks to be the same as the French release except for this addition: "The Making of a Thriller – A documentary on the making of Dressed to Kill featuring writer-director Brian De Palma, George Litto, stars Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, Dennis Franz and more!"

Arrow are VERY hit 'n' miss so I wouldn't rush out to pre-order an 'upgrade'.
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Wasnt The Making of a Thriller also on the R1 SE?
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grim_tales wrote:Wasnt The Making of a Thriller also on the R1 SE?
I believe so. Doubt it's something I'd bother to watch again though.
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Even the cover art used by Arrow looks like Hitchcock :D
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I seem to recall Grim asking about this:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghostbust ... ray/69723/
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Cheers Mark :D I didnt know if it would work on 'normal' HD TV's and BD players but it sounds like its worth an upgrade! :)
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I don't get it tho. Won't it be from the same master as the last Blu-Ray?
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Some posts on the forum are saying the transfer is taken from a scan used last year for cinema re-release I think.
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Van Damme's Sudden Death coming to Germany in July

http://www.zehnachtzig.de/2013/05/06/un ... -ray-disc/
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saltysam wrote:Van Damme's Sudden Death
Please don't start your sentences like that. For a second there I thought we lost Van Damage.
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saltysam wrote:Van Damme's Sudden Death coming to Germany in July

http://www.zehnachtzig.de/2013/05/06/un ... -ray-disc/
Decent actioner plays like DIE HARD in a hockey arena. Plenty action, though the stunt doubling is very poor. Don't think I'd bother to import this one. Might wait for a local release.
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looking at the varied subtitle options i imagine it'll be released all over europe eventually.
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Hard Target coming to BD in Australia http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/hard-t ... dp/6141464
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Hope its the longer European cut. Definite upgrade if so :)
Thanks Sam.
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Would love to own this on Blu.
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mentions 20th Anniversary in the listing so hopefully it'll be something special.
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saltysam wrote:mentions 20th Anniversary in the listing so hopefully it'll be something special.
Hope so... but can't honestly see Universal bothering. I'll just be happy if it's the NC-17 version.
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Enter the Dragon 40th Anniversary (UK) up for pre order. No extra goodies like the USA edition.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Enter-Dragon-An ... the+dragon
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Does anyone really need some stickers and a map?
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Nope.
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