Death Wish II, III and IV Blu-rays - 8/11/12 - Page 5

Katatonia · 08-10-2012, 02:03 AM

I'm wondering if it's not 20th Century Fox's fault, and not technically MGM's.

They're the ones that handle the transfers/encoding (and distribution) for MGM now. It wouldn't be the first time they've screwed up an MGM release. Remember Ski School? It was labelled to have both a Widescreen and Fullscreen version on the DVD, but only had the Fullscreen.

Maybe not, but it's worth considering.

Marv Inc. · 08-11-2012, 07:57 PM

So do the discs have an special features?

ronnie21 · 08-11-2012, 10:21 PM

? yeah, theres no word on any of these yet. no reviews or nothing yet..

dickieduvet · 08-12-2012, 12:12 AM

Just the trailer

Great transfer though!!

Gonna watch DWIII tomorrow

ronnie21 · 08-12-2012, 03:16 AM

i hope the transfer for part 3 and 4 are equally good. Can't get into the cut version of II though...

Katatonia · 08-12-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnie21

? yeah, theres no word on any of these yet. no reviews or nothing yet..

Each includes the original theatrical trailer, that's it. I really wasn't expecting anything beyond that on these.

Marv Inc. · 08-12-2012, 03:20 PM

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Exact technical specifications have't been disclosed yet for the three features but some extras are promised.

When i read that in the press release my hopes went up.

WJB · 08-12-2012, 03:56 PM

I asked Michael Winner on Twitter whether he was even approached by MGM to provide interviews and/or commentary for Death Wish 2 & 3. He wasn't.

These releases seem like a terribly wasted opportunity. There are a great many fans of these films who would have paid for premium releases (including, of course, an unrated version of 2). I know I would have done.

Marv Inc. · 08-12-2012, 06:14 PM

I read somewhere before that winner is'nt intrested in doing special features for his films. Still there's nothing stopping MGM/Fox doing so without his involvment. Would have been nice for each film to have the canon promo's and an retrospective documentary.

Here's some DW II stuff on youtube.

Death Wish 2 - BBC Film 81 on location report

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ciJSdPZDr8

Death Wish 2 - BBC Film 82 - VERY BAD REVIEW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7zG...feature=fvwrel

Michael Winner - Death Wish 2 - A Very Heated Debate!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ge2Slg56FI

DW III Stuff

Charles Bronson making of Death Wish 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvZX...eature=related

James Bond stunt man engulfed in flames

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEPFZxhwOA

WJB · 08-12-2012, 09:22 PM

Wow - great links thanks Marv.

The DW2 on-location report is great! I've always been rather fond of Mr. Winner. I think behind all his bravado actually lies a genuinely funny and self-depreciating man.

Incidentally, he implied on Twitter that he "thinks" he's already recorded special features for the original Death Wish. Perhaps Paramount is planning something after all.

tropical marsh · 08-13-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katatonia

I'm wondering if it's not 20th Century Fox's fault, and not technically MGM's.

They're the ones that handle the transfers/encoding (and distribution) for MGM now. It wouldn't be the first time they've screwed up an MGM release. Remember Ski School? It was labelled to have both a Widescreen and Fullscreen version on the DVD, but only had the Fullscreen.

Maybe not, but it's worth considering.

It's true that 20th Century Fox could've botched DW II. But let's not forget the The Burning dvd, which was uncut (and an MGM release distributed by Fox).

To be honest, it doesn't matter if it was MGM or Fox. Bottom line is, somebody done fucked up.

ronnie21 · 08-13-2012, 10:24 PM

no reviews yet??? its out this week..

hots4 · 08-14-2012, 04:32 AM

those death wish 2 extra's were interesting, the heated debate one being particularly embarassing, i had forgotten how pathetic peoples views were here in the UK in the early 80's, it's this kind of sensational nonsence that caused such extensive cutting of most films released in the uk within this period.

ian · 08-14-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronnie21

no reviews yet??? its out this week..

MGM isn't always the best at getting stuff to reviewers before street date, but I got all three and will be covering them this week.

Review for Death Wish 2 is here.

The only extra is the trailer.

rxfiend · 08-14-2012, 09:48 PM

I went to several brick & mortar stores and did not find any of these Death Wish BDs. You know, once upon a time, I could go on release day and find the titles I want. Anymore, if it's not a major studio release of a new film, I'm SOL.

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08-11-2012, 10:21 PM	#63
ronnie21 HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,104	? yeah, theres no word on any of these yet. no reviews or nothing yet..

08-12-2012, 12:12 AM	#64
dickieduvet Maniac Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 691	Just the trailer Great transfer though!! Gonna watch DWIII tomorrow

08-12-2012, 03:16 AM	#65
ronnie21 HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,104	i hope the transfer for part 3 and 4 are equally good. Can't get into the cut version of II though...

08-12-2012, 03:56 PM	#68
WJB Screamy Bopper Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 32	I asked Michael Winner on Twitter whether he was even approached by MGM to provide interviews and/or commentary for Death Wish 2 & 3. He wasn't. These releases seem like a terribly wasted opportunity. There are a great many fans of these films who would have paid for premium releases (including, of course, an unrated version of 2). I know I would have done.

08-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#69
Marv Inc. Stalker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Old England Posts: 158	I read somewhere before that winner is'nt intrested in doing special features for his films. Still there's nothing stopping MGM/Fox doing so without his involvment. Would have been nice for each film to have the canon promo's and an retrospective documentary. Here's some DW II stuff on youtube. Death Wish 2 - BBC Film 81 on location report http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ciJSdPZDr8 Death Wish 2 - BBC Film 82 - VERY BAD REVIEW! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7zG...feature=fvwrel Michael Winner - Death Wish 2 - A Very Heated Debate! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ge2Slg56FI DW III Stuff Charles Bronson making of Death Wish 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvZX...eature=related James Bond stunt man engulfed in flames http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEPFZxhwOA

08-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#70
WJB Screamy Bopper Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 32	Wow - great links thanks Marv. The DW2 on-location report is great! I've always been rather fond of Mr. Winner. I think behind all his bravado actually lies a genuinely funny and self-depreciating man. Incidentally, he implied on Twitter that he "thinks" he's already recorded special features for the original Death Wish. Perhaps Paramount is planning something after all.

08-13-2012, 10:24 PM	#72
ronnie21 HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,104	no reviews yet??? its out this week..

08-14-2012, 04:32 AM	#73
hots4 Stalker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 325	those death wish 2 extra's were interesting, the heated debate one being particularly embarassing, i had forgotten how pathetic peoples views were here in the UK in the early 80's, it's this kind of sensational nonsence that caused such extensive cutting of most films released in the uk within this period.