Code Red working on a new Madman dvd

[springjack]

Originally Posted by bruce h

Also keep in mind that screenshots on a computer monitor are different than watching a film on your tv -- especially going from an old non-anamorphic print to one enhanced for 16:9. The reason the old 4:3 Anchor Bay print looks sharper is probably due to edge enhancement and DNR, which was way overused on a lot of early DVDs.

I'll reserve final judgement until I see the disc with my own eyes. If it still looks crummy, that's when I'll start complaining.

Exactly, I said that thing before.
Also, when I made the screenshot I told everybody what software I use.
Never in my comments I said this version was crap or anything like it.
I only said it was different.
In my opinion, the blue hue does give the film a more creepy look.
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Originally Posted by CodeRedDVd

I should let you ALL talk to the MADMAN producer to make him feel misrable. Here's a man who turned down Synapse, Anchor Bay and others. It was his way, or no deal. I wish I never put out the dvd. I really didn't agree with all the terms, but THIS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR THE FILM TO COME OUT!

He didn't turn us down... we heard what kind of deal he wanted and we decided not to do the deal. We turned him down, Bill. But, you are right... it was his way or no deal. His deal wasn't something we felt was a good deal at all, so we didn't bother burdening our company with his inferior master, his ridiculous timeline for release or his amazingly short term.

I learned my lesson a long time ago... you know what they say... Sometimes the best deals are the ones you DON'T make. Sorry to hear your experience was a bad one on this title. I know how you feel.

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Trust me, Bill, we're glad you re-release the film. How many companies (beside Blue Underground) can aquire titles from Anchor Bay?

A lot of us, actually. It wasn't from Anchor Bay. The title was already out of Anchor Bay's hands and being repped for release by someone else. This happens a lot. We'll be making an announcement on a long out of print Anchor Bay title soon, too... out in LA coordinating the materials now. I'll let you know when we get it situated.

[springjack]

Originally Posted by SynapseFilms

so we didn't bother burdening our company with his inferior master

Now this is interesting...
So his master was a inferior one. Talking about HD master.

Originally Posted by SynapseFilms

We'll be making an announcement on a long out of print Anchor Bay title soon, too... out in LA coordinating the materials now. I'll let you know when we get it situated.

Title please, i?m salivating.
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[Fall Break]

Originally Posted by SynapseFilms

so we didn't bother burdening our company with his inferior master

Are you saying you saw the master and determined it was inferior?

Originally Posted by Fall Break

Are you saying you saw the master and determined it was inferior?

The master he had was a MONSTERSHD spec HD master. Having dealt with MONSTERSHD in the past, we knew the transfer was done in 1080i. That was an immediate red flag for me and we would never have used it. Unless I was allowed to retransfer the film to my proper specs, for us, the deal was immediately off the table.

[Fall Break]

Originally Posted by SynapseFilms

The master he had was a MONSTERSHD spec HD master. Having dealt with MONSTERSHD in the past, we knew the transfer was done in 1080i. That was an immediate red flag for me and we would never have used it. Unless I was allowed to retransfer the film to my proper specs, for us, the deal was immediately off the table.

Thanks for the information and the quick reply.

[Zombie Dude]

Just a quick question to throw at SynapseFilms, but why do you region lock your blurays? There was a few films such as Piranha, and Humanoids that I wanted to get but sadly I found out that they were locked. Just curious if there's a reason?

^ Those two were released by Shout Factory. Synapse has yet to do any Blu-rays.

[Marshall Crist]

Discs aren't generally region locked unless the licensor demands it. Shout! wants to sell as many discs as possible, but Corman wants to be able to cut a separate deal for overseas rights with another company, presumably.

[CultCreep]

I'm still keeping my pre-order right where its at. I love Code Red and will support them in any way I can!

Originally Posted by Zombie Dude

Just a quick question to throw at SynapseFilms, but why do you region lock your blurays? There was a few films such as Piranha, and Humanoids that I wanted to get but sadly I found out that they were locked. Just curious if there's a reason?

Yes, there is a reason. While it doesn't always apply, many licensors don't want a US licensor selling their version overseas, if they have the ability to license the film to other countries themselves.

If, say, the owner of PIRANHA licenses it to Shout Factory for the US and Canada, why would they want Shout Factory's version getting overseas if they have the ability to license the film to another company for another territory?

People who get upset about region-locked product seem to forget sometimes that just because one company has the movie out in the US doesn't mean they have the right to sell it all over the world.

[Zombie Dude]

Originally Posted by SynapseFilms

Yes, there is a reason. While it doesn't always apply, many licensors don't want a US licensor selling their version overseas, if they have the ability to license the film to other countries themselves.

If, say, the owner of PIRANHA licenses it to Shout Factory for the US and Canada, why would they want Shout Factory's version getting overseas if they have the ability to license the film to another company for another territory?

People who get upset about region-locked product seem to forget sometimes that just because one company has the movie out in the US doesn't mean they have the right to sell it all over the world.

That's fair enough. I was curious and admittedly never thought about that aspect of it. Still it's a shame as I haven't seen those releases for sale on the Aus market. Hopefully someone will pick them up.

Thanks for the info.

[Chomp]

I am reserving my judgment of CR’s Madman disc until I have it rotating in my DVD player. I think the more important issue at hand here is the fact that Code Red’s closing shop next summer…say it isn’t so!!!

My jaw completely detached from my face when I read that.

[WesReviews]

Still got this on pre-order. Will reserve judgment until I see the transfer myself, but it sounds like Bill and CR did the best they could given the time and transfer restrictions.

Yes, I too hope Code Red will stick around for a while. They've done far more good than bad, despite what some will say.