Dan Average

Nope:

The fact that Letters wasn't up for Best Foreign Language Film is a dead giveaway (if it was up for Best Picture it logically should've been up for the other category as well, unless it simply wasn't eligible).

Jah-Wren Ryel

Regarding Rikidozan, I think it is not an animation. I can't tell for sure from the web-pages I've found, but I believe it is this film:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435931/
http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_Rikidozan.php

Which is definitely not animated.

pro-bassoonist

update:

RUN LOLA RUN- Set for January 2008 release.

DAS BOOT- Set for February 2008 release.

Ciao,
Pro-B

Harry Lime

Very Nice! is Das Boot gonna be the original uncut version?

Josh Z

The Best Foreign Language Film category requires nominees to be officially submitted by the country of origin, limiting the nominees to one possibility per country. The Best Picture category does not have any such limits.

So, therefore, even though the Academy may have considered Letters from Iwo Jima one of the best pictures of the year, that doesn't mean that the country of origin (in this case the U.S) necessarily also submitted it for the Foreign Language category.

In any case, it's a moot point in light of the other rule that the Foreign Language submission can't be a U.S. production.

matome

Ooh, Das Boot should be an awesome BD to be sure. Where did you see this?

pro-bassoonist

Contacted Paidgeek.

Harry Lime: I assume so.

Pro-B

matome

Ah, thanks.

The Bus

pro-b: having never seen Lola Rennt in theatres I've never seen a film print. How would you rate the current US DVD release?

Also, are you listing only Region 1/A titles?

pro-bassoonist

Hello Bus:

The current disc is not bad at all, I actually watched it a few days ago on my BR, but I do believe there is plenty to be improved (the animation sequences for example don't seem that convincing to me). I think the big advantages with the upcoming BR release will be:

sound- this film has a very strong soundtrack (the German R2 DVD carried a DTS the R1 did not)

color- you want to talk about strong use of color, this film has it all. I think there is a very good reason why Sony is going after it.

Also, I maybe too picky but there is plenty of edge-enhancement on the R1 for my taste.

To your second question, I am listing all releases, regardless of region.

This being said, I am still hoping that Miramax surprise us with the Colors Trilogy sooner rather than later.

Pro-B

Adam Tyner

Amazon.co.uk has The Seventh Seal for pre-order for £11.98 -- around 60% off. Just pre-ordered mine.

pro-bassoonist

per The Times:

Update (08/08/2007) - Tartan have rescheduled their debut Blu-ray Disc titles, with all titles effectively pushed back a month. We've also added full Oldboy disc specs.

Pro-B

bunkaroo

They played Lola Rennt on HDnet in January, and while it was nicer than the DVD, it wasn't night and day or anything like that.

I'm hoping a BD release would be even better, and lossless should kick as with the soundtrack the film has.

Arpeggi

Just ordered mine. Under $30 shipped to California.

pro-bassoonist

update:



Pro-B

pro-bassoonist

update:

TAXI 4 (France) 11/14

Pro-B

Gerry P.

An HD transfer should be a big improvement over the ugly Weinstein DVD.

Supermallet

Jeez, they're up to Taxi 4 in France now?

pro-bassoonist

updated:

Prête-moi ta main (France-Studio Canal) TBA
Les Bronzes (France-Studio Canal) TBA

Pro-B

Harry Lime

glad to see you're still keeping this thread up-to-date The work you put into this thread is greatly appreciated

splattii2

Thanks Pro-B. I may actually have a reason now to open the PS3 that was given to me a few months ago.

pro-bassoonist

Harry Lime and Splattii2:

I am definitely keeping this thread updated (indefinitely). Yet, I only post here when there are updates to be added.

Thanks
Pro-B

pro-bassoonist

update;

Icelandic director Sturla Gunnarsson's Beowulf & Grendel is set to be released on 11/26 in the UK (pic is a joined Canada/Island/UK production). Spoken languages: Icelandic, English, Latin.

Official site:
http://www.beowulf-movie.com/

Synopsis:

Adapted from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, Beowulf, Beowulf And Grendal is a medieval adventure that tells the blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel.

Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster. The monster, Grendel, is not a creature of mythic powers, but one of flesh and blood - immense flesh and raging blood, driven by a vengeance from being wronged, while Beowulf, a victorious soldier in his own right, has become increasingly troubled by the hero-myth rising up around his exploits. Beowulf's willingness to kill on behalf of Hrothgar wavers when it becomes clear that the King is more responsible for the troll's rampages than was first apparent. As a soldier, Beowulf is unaccustomed to hesitating. His relationship with the mesmerizing witch, Selma, creates deeper confusion. Swinging his sword at a great, stinking beast is no longer such a simple act. Beowulf is a man caught between sides in this great shift, his simple code transforming and falling apart before his eyes. Building toward an inevitable and terrible battle, this is a tale where vengeance, loyalty and mercy powerfully entwine.

Pro-B

BambooLounge

Just a quick question, Pro-B...Blu-ray is region locked so I cannot play any of these other region releases on an American bought PS3 correct? Thanks

redbill

yes & no. BD does have region coding, but many of the discs that have been released internationally aren't actually locked. If there's one you want, you can probably find a review somewhere that will tell you if its locked or not...