It began with a tweet.
As only one of many Kurosawa fans excited by the Criterion Collection's announcement last year that they would soon release Ran on Blu-ray, I was shocked when @criterion, which I follow, suddenly sent out a tweet last April saying that the release had been scrapped. I can't remember if I was sipping liquid at the time or not, but rest assured that if I was, a legendary spit-take must have occurred.
At the time, I didn't know that the cancellation was due to the licensing of certain Criterion-released films being pulled by rights-owner StudioCanal, who are now putting these films out on Blu-ray under their own umbrella, distributed in the Us by Lionsgate home video. The first wave of this collection is made up of three celebrated classics from three different countries: Akira Kurosawa's Ran, Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt and the original The Ladykillers.
As only one of many Kurosawa fans excited by the Criterion Collection's announcement last year that they would soon release Ran on Blu-ray, I was shocked when @criterion, which I follow, suddenly sent out a tweet last April saying that the release had been scrapped. I can't remember if I was sipping liquid at the time or not, but rest assured that if I was, a legendary spit-take must have occurred.
At the time, I didn't know that the cancellation was due to the licensing of certain Criterion-released films being pulled by rights-owner StudioCanal, who are now putting these films out on Blu-ray under their own umbrella, distributed in the Us by Lionsgate home video. The first wave of this collection is made up of three celebrated classics from three different countries: Akira Kurosawa's Ran, Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt and the original The Ladykillers.
- 2/27/2010
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
It began with a tweet.
As only one of many Kurosawa fans excited by the Criterion Collection's announcement last year that they would soon release Ran on Blu-ray, I was shocked when @criterion, which I follow, suddenly sent out a tweet last April saying that the release had been scrapped. I can't remember if I was sipping liquid at the time or not, but rest assured that if I was, a legendary spit-take must have occurred.
At the time, I didn't know that the cancellation was due to the licensing of certain Criterion-released films being pulled by rights-owner StudioCanal, who are now putting these films out on Blu-ray under their own umbrella, distributed in the Us by Lionsgate home video. The first wave of this collection is made up of three celebrated classics from three different countries: Akira Kurosawa's Ran, Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt and the original The Ladykillers.
As only one of many Kurosawa fans excited by the Criterion Collection's announcement last year that they would soon release Ran on Blu-ray, I was shocked when @criterion, which I follow, suddenly sent out a tweet last April saying that the release had been scrapped. I can't remember if I was sipping liquid at the time or not, but rest assured that if I was, a legendary spit-take must have occurred.
At the time, I didn't know that the cancellation was due to the licensing of certain Criterion-released films being pulled by rights-owner StudioCanal, who are now putting these films out on Blu-ray under their own umbrella, distributed in the Us by Lionsgate home video. The first wave of this collection is made up of three celebrated classics from three different countries: Akira Kurosawa's Ran, Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt and the original The Ladykillers.
- 2/27/2010
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
Congratulations to Jamie Ellis, Christine Russell and Tim Newsome - a set is on its way to each you!
As the hi-def assault gathers momentum, Optimum Home Entertainment are releasing some bona fide classics on Blu-ray via The Studio Canal Collection. Revisiting Studio Canal's back catalogue, the 15th Feb sees a wonderfully eclectic trio released exclusively on Blu-ray for the first time. What's more, Optimum have 3 sets to give away for lucky Twitch readers in the UK.
First up is The Go-Between, based on LP Hartley's novel of the same name, starring Julie Christie, Edward Fox and Alan Bates in a magnificently English period drama, of lusty Victorians and adolescent confusion. This was probably the first film that gave me faith in movies being able to interpret novels successfully, having read the book at school and subsequently dug out the film. An in-her-prime Christie probably helped too...
Next is...
As the hi-def assault gathers momentum, Optimum Home Entertainment are releasing some bona fide classics on Blu-ray via The Studio Canal Collection. Revisiting Studio Canal's back catalogue, the 15th Feb sees a wonderfully eclectic trio released exclusively on Blu-ray for the first time. What's more, Optimum have 3 sets to give away for lucky Twitch readers in the UK.
First up is The Go-Between, based on LP Hartley's novel of the same name, starring Julie Christie, Edward Fox and Alan Bates in a magnificently English period drama, of lusty Victorians and adolescent confusion. This was probably the first film that gave me faith in movies being able to interpret novels successfully, having read the book at school and subsequently dug out the film. An in-her-prime Christie probably helped too...
Next is...
- 2/21/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Chicago – I have to admit to a bit of trepidation every time a studio outside of the widely acknowledged masters tries their hand at catalog releases but the Lionsgate/StudioCanal Blu-ray releases of “Contempt,” “The Ladykillers,” and “Ran” are spectacular. Not only do the films look amazing in HD but they’ve been given copious special features. Don’t miss them.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
What do Jean-Luc Godard’s “Contempt,” Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran,” and Alexander Mackendrick’s “The Ladykillers” have in common? Basically nothing other than loyal followings and, apparently, the same production company that allows them to be released on Blu-ray on the same day. They’re all films well worth adding to any collection of classic titles, especially in packages this lavish and lovingly produced.
Contempt was released on Blu-ray on February 16th, 2010.
Photo credit: Lionsgate Home Video
Four words - “Brigitte Bardot in HD”. For movie lovers who know their classics,...
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
What do Jean-Luc Godard’s “Contempt,” Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran,” and Alexander Mackendrick’s “The Ladykillers” have in common? Basically nothing other than loyal followings and, apparently, the same production company that allows them to be released on Blu-ray on the same day. They’re all films well worth adding to any collection of classic titles, especially in packages this lavish and lovingly produced.
Contempt was released on Blu-ray on February 16th, 2010.
Photo credit: Lionsgate Home Video
Four words - “Brigitte Bardot in HD”. For movie lovers who know their classics,...
- 2/19/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Those upset (myself included) that Criterion had to withdraw their planned Blu-ray edition of Ran due to a rights issue can cheer up as the holder of those rights was making the same plans. Lionsgate Home Entertainment in cooperation with StudioCanal are set to release Ran as well as 1955's The Ladykillers starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers and Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt (Le Mepris) on Blu-ray on February 16, 2010.
Unfortunately there isn't any box art available yet, but below are the list of features for each:
Ran 1080P High Definition Widescreen format with Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian DTS Master Audio "A.K." - the acclaimed feature-length documentary on the making of the film "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" - documentary on the director Portrait of Akira Kurosawa by Japanese cinema expert and interpreter Catherine Cado "The Samurai" - documentary on Samurai art "Art of the Samurai...
Unfortunately there isn't any box art available yet, but below are the list of features for each:
Ran 1080P High Definition Widescreen format with Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian DTS Master Audio "A.K." - the acclaimed feature-length documentary on the making of the film "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" - documentary on the director Portrait of Akira Kurosawa by Japanese cinema expert and interpreter Catherine Cado "The Samurai" - documentary on Samurai art "Art of the Samurai...
- 11/24/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.