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#3167462 3-Dec-2023 14:50

Apparently Universal underestimated the demand for their recent 4K Ultra HD release of Oppenheimer. Collector's in the US and Europe are fuming that both the Standard and SteelBook releases are sold out everywhere. Reportedly, Universal have got their disc presses working 24/7 to "replenish" the unexpected demand for the title. Ebay scalpers have been asking up to US$200 for the SteelBook Edition.

A quote from the film's director Christopher Nolan;

“If you buy a 4K UHD, you buy a Blu-ray it’s on your shelf, it’s yours. No company is going to break into your house and take it from you and repossess it. It’s yours, and you own it. That’s never really the case with any form of digital distribution.”

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#3168056 4-Dec-2023 17:02

Oppenheimer was a special experience for us (IMAX experience) so we pre-ordered two copies - one each from JB AU and JB NZ. This was to mitigate the risk, should one become damaged in transit.

JB AU and NZ have delivered damaged steelbooks to us in the past (it’s very rare, however).

Thankfully, they both arrived in as-new condition : )

We don’t mind owning two and we aren’t “scalpers” looking to rip someone off. We used this strategy with the Top Gun 2 steelbook also.

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#3168096 4-Dec-2023 18:53

I also bought the Oppenheimer SteelBook from JBNZ. I wasn’t expecting it to have the title debossed. The debossing was a nice touch and just added to a good package.

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#3168197 4-Dec-2023 22:44

Talk to Me (2023) has been pushed back from December 6th to December 20th.

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#3168329 5-Dec-2023 14:00

Scanavo's SteelBooks; some collector's will pay anything to get them, others are not interested and don't know what the fuss is about. I was one of the collector's who would pay (almost) anything to secure a Limited Edition SteelBook. I still collect them, but I stay away from the boutique SteelBook producers and sellers who issue very Limited Editions and charge a King's ransom for them. I have to admit, these SteelBooks are Premium products and generally have exclusive artwork, embossed/debossed and glossy finishes.

A Chinese group calling themselves Blufans were (I think) the first SteelBook only group aimed at collector's. Over the years they have produced some stunning products and they are probably the number one Limited Edition SteelBook producers in the world. I have their very first film with a metal case. I say metal case because that's exactly what it was. Blufans started by issuing Chinese made Viva Metal Box (VMB) cases which were excellent. Made from stronger metal than SteelBooks and differing mainly by their spines. I have eighteen of the VMB's (mainly Disney) and I was unhappy that they were discontinued due to Scanavo's lawsuit against them.

Other groups began to surface, looking to make a killing from the SteelBook phenomena that was building amongst collector's. Manta Lab (Hong Kong) and Film Arena (Czech Republic) are just two of several groups that now exist. Manta Lab are becoming the preferred issuer, because they are easier to access compared to Blufans which are almost exclusively available through group buys at Blu-ray.com. All of the SteelBooks are manufactured by Scanavo who originated in 1991 and have offices in Europe, North America and Hong Kong.

I believe that SteelBooks will become the norm rather than the exception for physical media distribution; Some Studios are already favouring SteelBook releases by having both a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray included, while Standard releases only have the 4K disc included.

What got me posting this item on SteelBooks, is that Blufans next three releases under the grand name of Blufans Premium (BP), are Disney/Marvel films, but no discs will be included. Collector's are expected to pay for the SteelBook then buy the Standard Edition release to insert the discs inside 😒 The three titles in Wave One are BP1 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, BP2 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and BP3 - Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Lucky collector's who can actually access this Group Buy on Blu-ray.com, can expect to pay US$180 for the One-Click sets for each SteelBook, which includes: the Double Sided Lenticular Edition, Single Sided Lenticular Edition and Full Slip Edition. Each Edition includes the SteelBook plus fancy slipcases and a Photo Book and Movie Art Cards. So you are buying three identical SteelBooks just to get some fancy slipcovers, a Photo Book and Movie Art Cards and they are fighting over them 😁

The Double Sided Lenticular Edition is also available individually for US$70, which seems to be the way to go for most collector's. Release date is January 24th and they have Sold Out!. These collector's I class as hard core SteelBook collector's as opposed to Movie collector's with SteelBook packaging. Each to their own, I say.

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#3168368 5-Dec-2023 14:49

Blufans Premium Collection SteelBooks - Wave One.

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#3168797 6-Dec-2023 11:59

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY: Ultimate Collector's Edition (2023) has now been released and is available from Amazon US [US$29.96] and Amazon UK [£24.99] the A/V presentation is, apparently, demo worthy.

TITANIC (1997) has also been released in the US and is available from Amazon US [US$42.99] with a reportedly amazing upgrade from previous releases. Titanic will also be available from Amazon UK on December 18th [£24.99] and will differ from the US release by including a Blu-ray disc of the film. Americans get a Digital Code instead.

Both of these titles qualify for free shipping to NZ from Amazon US when spending US$49 or more.

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#3169081 6-Dec-2023 22:57

Welcome to the Weekly NEW ZEALAND 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule for Thursday December 07th

Things are really quiet at the moment. I think we've got all of 2023's titles on the schedule, there may be one or two to come before Christmas, but I can't think of any. Talk To Me has been pushed back to December 20th. The second time that it has been re-scheduled. This means that there are no new releases this week except for Reservoir Dogs: Special Edition available from Mighty Ape today (Thursday). Next week sees The Equalizer 3, The Nun II, The Fugitive and The Color Purple becoming available just in time for Christmas. The first two will also have a SteelBook Edition.

Click on the post# links for the individual release information (artwork, specs, etc.) where available. Just click on the link and it should take you to the correct post. Then click on the back arrow to return to the schedule.

Individual film artwork and specs will be posted as soon as ALL info is available

Release dates are subject to change.

New Releases will be displayed for one week after release date.

Prices quoted from JB Hi-Fi New Zealand (JB) and Mighty Ape NZ (MA) are in NZ Dollars.

New Release:

Reservoir Dogs: Special Edition (1992) [MA - $54.99]

December 13th:

The Equalizer 3 (2023) [JB - $34.98] [MA - $40.00] #3148375

The Equalizer 3 (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3145786

The Color Purple (1985) JB - $29.98] #3159428

The Fugitive: 30th Anniversary Edition (1993) [JB - $29.98] #3159423

The Nun II (2023) [JB - $49.98] #3159571

The Nun II (2023) SteelBook [JB - $56.98] #3159572

December 20th:

Blue Beetle (2023) [JB - $49.98] #3159405

Blue Beetle (2023) SteelBook [JB - $56.98] #3159407

Expend4bles (2023) [JB - $49.98] #3159441

The Expendables: Explosive 4-Film Collection (2010 - 2023) [JB - $61.98] #3162380

Talk to Me (2023) [JB - $41.98] #3117754

January 18th:

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022) Lenticular Edition [JB - $47.98] #3166079

The Mist: Special Edition (2007) [JB - $51.98] #3166076

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#3169392 7-Dec-2023 17:27

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INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY: Ultimate Collector's Edition (2023) has now been released and is available from Amazon US [US$29.96] and Amazon UK [£24.99] the A/V presentation is, apparently, demo worthy.

TITANIC (1997) has also been released in the US and is available from Amazon US [US$42.99] with a reportedly amazing upgrade from previous releases. Titanic will also be available from Amazon UK on December 18th [£24.99] and will differ from the US release by including a Blu-ray disc of the film. Americans get a Digital Code instead.

Both of these titles qualify for free shipping to NZ from Amazon US when spending US$49 or more.

Amazon AU now have the Indiana Jones release in both Standard (AU$56.60) and SteelBook [AU71.74] Editions. Shipping from Amazon UK. Spend AU59.00 to get free shipping.

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#3169907 9-Dec-2023 11:01

I have mentioned Shout Factory in another post, but I thought that I would start to include some or all of their and Kino Lorber 4K releases for our users who don't mind importing films that we are unlikely to get on 4K in the Australasian market.

Shout Factory are an American Boutique label, specializing in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD catalogue titles. They have an online store, but they only ship to USA and Canada. However, Amazon US stock most of their titles and some are available on Amazon AU occasionally.

Their latest pending release is The Man in the Iron Mask: Collector's Edition (1998) starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu and Gabriel Byrne. Available from Amazon US [US$29.99] which is US$6.00 cheaper than Shout Factory are asking. Amazon AU may also have it later as they don't usually take pre-orders.

THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1998) Collector's Edition • Release Date: December 29th

4K Ultra HD (Region Free) & Blu-ray (Region A Locked)

Louis XIII, King of France, had a son, Louis, who succeeded his father to the throne. But, known to very few, the heir had a twin brother, Philippe, hidden away after birth and forced to languish in prison, his identity unknown behind an iron mask. His brother, now grown and King Louis XIV, proved to be both corrupt and a tyrant. Louis sends Athos' son, Raoul off to certain death in war, so that he could have his woman for himself. Athos, together with two of the other Musketeers, Porthos and Aramis, swear revenge. Only D'Artagnan remains loyal to the crown, but will he join his former compatriots to free Philippe from prison, kill the king, and put Philippe on the throne in his place?

Bonus Features for UHD/Blu-ray

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

NEW 4K Transfer From the Original Camera Negative
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Randall Wallace

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
Audio Commentary with Randall Wallace
Interview With Producer Paul Hitchcock
Interview With Production Designer Anthony Pratt
“Myth And The Musketeers” Featurette
“Director’s Take” Featurette
“Alternate Mask Prototypes” Featurette
Original Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
Theatrical Trailer

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#3169939 9-Dec-2023 11:57

I have mentioned Kino Lorber in another post, but I thought that I would start to include some or all of their 4K releases for our users who don't mind importing films that we are unlikely to get on 4K in the Australasian market.

Kino Lorber are an American Boutique label, specializing in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD catalogue titles. They have an online store, but they only ship to the USA. However, Amazon US stock most of their titles and some are available on Amazon AU occasionally.

Their latest pending release is Face/Off (1997) starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. Available from Amazon US [US$26.99]. Amazon AU may also have it later as they don't usually take pre-orders.

FACE/OFF (1997) • Release Date: December 12th

4K Ultra HD (Region Free) & Blu-ray (Region A Locked)

Icons of cool John Travolta and Nicolas Cage let the bullets fly in this mind-blowing, face-swapping action epic. FBI agent Sean Archer (Travolta) knows how to stop elusive terrorist Castor Troy (Cage). He’ll become him. Archer undergoes a futuristic surgery and has Troy’s face mapped onto his, then infiltrates the terrorist’s world to discover his deadly secrets. But as much as Archer looks and acts like Troy, he doesn’t really know him. He never figures Troy will retaliate and force doctors to transform him into Archer. Now the agent faces a shattering nightmare: his archrival is living with his family. The Travolta/Cage star-power comes on strong and so does the excitement in this roaring thrill machine of a movie from master action director John Woo. So buckle up. It’s going to be a furious fight.

Product Extras :

DISC 1 (4KUHD):

Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
Audio Commentary by Director John Woo and Writers Mike Werb and Michael Colleary
NEW Audio Commentary by Action Film Historians Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
Audio Commentary by Writers Mike Werb and Michael Colleary
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Stereo
Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Optional English Subtitles

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
Audio Commentary by Director John Woo and Writers Mike Werb and Michael Colleary
NEW Audio Commentary by Action Film Historians Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
Audio Commentary by Writers Mike Werb and Michael Colleary
7 Deleted Scenes (8:26) – with Optional Audio Commentary by Director John Woo and Writers Mike Werb and Michael Colleary
The Light and the Dark: The Making of Face/Off Documentary (64:20)
John Woo: A Life in Pictures – Featurette (26:03)
Theatrical Trailer (2:08)
DTS-HD Master Audio5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Stereo
Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
Optional English Subtitles

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#3169945 9-Dec-2023 12:08

As stated above; Amazon US usually have Shout Factory and Kino Lorber releases available to import. I have found that if I add the titles that I would like to import to an import wish list and ... wait, I can pick them up at a reasonable price from Amazon US or Amazon AU at a later date. I have just bought Ronin (Kino Lorber) and The Magnificent Seven (1960, Shout Factory) from Amazon AU in their Black Friday sale for less than half the original release price.

Just something to think about. 🤔

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#3169949 9-Dec-2023 12:23

As a matter of interest (or not), there's a 4K of Love Actually out at Amazon US, and other outlets presumably. I read a review and 'grain management' and 'hideous' are used in the same sentence. Might be worth bearing in mind...

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Love-Actually-4K-Blu-ray/348642/#Review

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#3169955 9-Dec-2023 12:39

Grain is a highly debated subject among movie lovers. The new James Cameron 4K releases have, apparently had some sort of new (Cameronised) grain management applied to them. Old school fans are doing their level best to find fault, others are claiming that the films look amazing. I guess we'll have to wait until we can have a look ourselves, but I reckon that I'll be with the "others".

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#3169958 9-Dec-2023 12:48

Apparently my copies of Dial of Destiny and Titanic are coming on Tuesday, so I'll be able to have a look, but I'm far from a connoisseur...

I also wonder what the Titanic critics would be saying if this 4K version actually was the original version.

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