Synapse Films
- MichaelB
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Re: InterFilmArt Entertainment
But he could just as well be talking about more stuff visible at the top and bottom, surely? I don't understand why this is an argument against 1.19:1.
- Moe Dickstein
- Joined: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:19 pm
Re: InterFilmArt Entertainment
I believe it's even more image all around but mostly top and bottom yes.MichaelB wrote:But he could just as well be talking about more stuff visible at the top and bottom, surely? I don't understand why this is an argument against 1.19:1.
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Re: Synapse Films
Either way, do we even know 110% for a fact what the Triumph of the Will AR is supposed to be?
- Matt
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Re: Synapse Films
Nobody knows anything 110%.Class316 wrote:Either way, do we even know 110% for a fact what the Triumph of the Will AR is supposed to be?
- dwk
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- dwk
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- EddieLarkin
- Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:25 am
Re: Synapse Films
Don May wrote a huge blog post last week about the production of the Demons Blu-rays, and I was so impressed reading about their efforts that I've just handed over £74 to DiabolikDVD to have both discs shipped to the U.K. (hopefully with no customs charges; when I ordered The Opening of Misty Beethoven from them they marked it down like SAE does).
I got the Arrow Blu-ray a few months ago in preperation for this eventuality (needless to say it'll be going on ebay now, sorry Arrow!) and didn't even particular enjoy the films, but I feel this sort of work needs supporting.
You never know, maybe the superior colour timing and soundtracks will improve my experience second time around. And if Synapse ever do come out with standard releases, the Steelbooks will no doubt go for a hefty sum on ebay!
I got the Arrow Blu-ray a few months ago in preperation for this eventuality (needless to say it'll be going on ebay now, sorry Arrow!) and didn't even particular enjoy the films, but I feel this sort of work needs supporting.
You never know, maybe the superior colour timing and soundtracks will improve my experience second time around. And if Synapse ever do come out with standard releases, the Steelbooks will no doubt go for a hefty sum on ebay!
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Re: Synapse Films
Synapse is releasing Suspiria.
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- dwk
- Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Re: Synapse Films
Great news. I'm sure with Don handling this, we will get the definitive Blu-ray.
- dwk
- Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Re: Synapse Films
Synapse is estimating that they'll start shipping Demons and Demons 2 on November 19th
DEMONS & DEMONS 2 Steelbook Shipping Update: We got an email from our replicator over the weekend. The discs are scheduled to be delivered to our packing facility on Friday the 8th. This means that they'll still have to inspect them all, pack them and get them ready to ship them to our offices. Once they arrive to our offices, we will be shipping them out as soon as possible. Looks like we may have them in house around the 19th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused, but at least we now have an estimated time of arrival.
- dwk
- Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Re: Synapse Films
DEMONS STEELBOOKS UPDATE: In the words of the lovely Carol Anne Freeling, "THEYYYYY'RE HEEEEEEERRRRE!" We have to inventory, and inspect and then we'll get to prepping for shipping. They will begin shipping soon, in the order in which the orders were received. BUT, it's just two of us doing the packing and shipping, so we'll work as fast as we can while still trying to accomplish other day-to-day business. Our goal is to get orders placed in May-August shipped before Thanksgiving, with orders placed in September and beyond, right after Thanksgiving. We ask that you please be patient with us while we ship these out ourselves.
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Re: Synapse Films
Why doesn't the Synapse page list Triumph of the Will as coming soon on blu ray?
- eerik
- Joined: Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:53 pm
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Re: Synapse Films
Because they haven't officially announced it.Class316 wrote:Why doesn't the Synapse page list Triumph of the Will as coming soon on blu ray?
- dwk
- Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Re: Synapse Films
Apparently I got my order in early because my Demons and Demons 2 Blu-rays arrived today.
- EddieLarkin
- Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:25 am
- dwk
- Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Re: Synapse Films
Apparently there is a rumor that Synapse is going to release Dawn of the Dead on Blu-ray in 2014 but it isn't true. However, according to a post Don May Jr. made on the Code Red facebook group, they have been talking to Richard Rubinstein about it:
"...There seems to be a rumor going around that Synapse is indeed doing a DAWN release next year. Just setting the record straight... While it IS true that we've communicated with Richard Rubinstein about the possibility, there is nothing confirmed at this time. Right now, we do not have the title, nor are we releasing a new version of DAWN on Blu for 2014. With TENEBRE, PHENOMENA, SUSPIRIA (maybe by Christmas 2014, maybe), COUNTESS DRACULA, CURTAINS and PROM NIGHT on our plate for 2014 (along with a slew of other stuff, including one title we just got, but haven't announced officially yet), even if we DID have DAWN, it wouldn't come out until 2015."
- dwk
- Joined: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Re: Synapse Films
NEW SYNAPSE FILMS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BLU/DVD!
Buy A Bag, Go Home In A Box!
Popcorn, the 1991 cult classic starring Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, Cutting Class), Malcolm Danare (Christine, Heaven Help Us), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-terrestrial, The Frighteners, The Lords of Salem) and Tom Villard (One Crazy Summer, My Girl) is coming to Special Edition Blu-ray and DVD from Synapse Films, Inc in 2014!
This release will give fans a brand-new 2K restoration of the film, taken directly from original vault materials. Supplementary materials from Michael Felsher’s Red Shirt Pictures will round out the exciting package. While the line-up of bonus materials has not yet been finalized, it will feature a retrospective documentary on the making of and legacy of Popcorn along with more extra features currently in the planning stages.
“We are thrilled to be working closely with Kristy Jett and Red Shirt Pictures to bring Popcorn out properly. We now have some amazing materials, including the original camera negative and 35mm Interpositive materials to go through, to make sure this release is the best it can be. We just got a palette of amazing stuff we have to sort through for extras, including never before seen behind-the-scenes photos, documents, vintage interview tapes and even an alternate, never used original movie poster design that I found in the bottom of a random box,” says Donald May, Jr., President of Synapse Films.
Getting Popcorn to this point started very simply with a dedicated fan, Kristy Jett of HorrorHound Magazine, launching a Facebook page with the sole purpose of gaining momentum to encourage a distributor to re-release Popcorn. A year in, she gained the support and guidance of Michael Felsher and within the next year she had secured advocacy from Don May, Jr. and Jerry Chandler of Synapse Films. In late 2013, Synapse Films was able to finally secure the rights to the film, to bring it out properly for the fans.
“Make no mistake, this would not have happened without the support and efforts of Don May, Jr. and Jerry Chandler of Synapse. Other companies inquired over the years but Don and Jerry fought alongside me for the past two years. Without them or Michael Felsher, we would not be here.” –Kristy Jett
More details will be released in the coming months, including the release date (estimated date is Halloween 2014, but this is not confirmed). In the meantime, keep up to date on developments at Popcorn’s Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/popcornmovie" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- domino harvey
- Dot Com Dom
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Re: Synapse Films
Someone could write a book tracking the contradictory stop and start label releases this thing has had in the last couple years
- EddieLarkin
- Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:25 am
Re: Synapse Films
Synapse have provided screencaps of their new transfer here (in full 2048x1152 2K resolution!). Much like Arrow, these guys have really turned themselves around over the last year.After more than three decades of absence from the home-video scene, the Canadian horror film CURTAINS is set to make its digital disc debut this summer, and we’ve got the first word on the complete specs plus the cover art.
Synapse Films issues CURTAINS on DVD and Blu-ray July 8, with a brand new 2K high-definition transfer from original vault materials (presented in 1.78:1 widescreen) and a 5.1 Surround remix (DTS-HD MA on the Blu-ray, Dolby Digital on the DVD). First released in 1983, CURTAINS was directed by “Jonathan Stryker,” a pseudonym (reflecting the movie’s troubled production) that’s also the name of its lead character played by John Vernon. Seeking just the right actress for his latest production, he invites a group of women to his remote mansion, where they’re joined by Samantha Sherwood (Samantha Eggar), who went so far as to get herself committed to an asylum to prepare for the part. Soon, a mysterious killer in an old-woman mask starts bumping off the hopefuls. The striking lineup of special features includes:
• Audio commentary by stars Lesleh Donaldson and Lynne Griffin
• Audio commentary by producer Peter R. Simpson
• Audio commentary by Eggar
• “The Ultimate Nightmare: The Making of CURTAINS” documentary including interviews with director Richard Ciupka, actresses Donaldson and Griffin, editor Michael MacLaverty, makeup FX creator Greg Cannom and composer Paul Zaza
• Theatrical trailer
Retail prices are $19.95 for the DVD, $24.95 for the Blu-ray.
- Adam X
- Joined: Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:04 am
Re: Synapse Films
What are you referring to Eddie?EddieLarkin wrote:Much like Arrow, these guys have really turned themselves around over the last year.
Synapse have always been a good, reliable label.
- EddieLarkin
- Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:25 am
Re: Synapse Films
They seemed to have a few issues when first transitioning to Blu-ray. Messed up black levels and DNR so heavy as to delete whole actors (though this is more likely a sort of DNR glitch than anything intentional). More DNR here as well. They had some excellent early discs of course, Metzger's The Image being one that comes to mind.
- Minkin
- Joined: Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:13 pm
Re: Synapse Films
Beaver on Countess Dracula
I really wish Synapse had access to all of the Hammer films - since they are consistently doing amazing work on each title. ...rather than Millennium Media's crappy ports of the Studio Canals (lossy audio, Aspect Ratio problems, dropped supplements, etc etc).
I really wish Synapse had access to all of the Hammer films - since they are consistently doing amazing work on each title. ...rather than Millennium Media's crappy ports of the Studio Canals (lossy audio, Aspect Ratio problems, dropped supplements, etc etc).
- krnash
- Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:50 pm
Re: Synapse Films
Millennium has taken their Millennium/Hammer Facebook page down completely after months of inactivity and no other Hammer blu-ray announcements. I wonder what this means, if anything.Minkin wrote:Beaver on Countess Dracula
I really wish Synapse had access to all of the Hammer films - since they are consistently doing amazing work on each title. ...rather than Millennium Media's crappy ports of the Studio Canals (lossy audio, Aspect Ratio problems, dropped supplements, etc etc).