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Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on April 25, 2005, 12:49 PM:
It would seem that we are about to have a new Feature released by Derann. I believe that the title is Master and Commander which I have to say is a really great film, full of action all the way. If the DVD is anything to go by the film has some very moody photgraphy. I think that it will, like most of Derann's recent releases be in scope and stereo sound.
I have to say that it's a great move on their behalf and should hopefully show that there is still life in super 8 especially as its Super 8's 40th birthday this year.
I for one am glad to hear that a recent movie is being released on super 8 and will look forward to a copy in my collection. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
It had better be a good-un Duncan ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Kev.
Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 25, 2005, 12:50 PM:
Kev,
Already have it on DVD
Tony
Posted by Tim Christian (Member # 48) on April 25, 2005, 12:53 PM:
Tony, you should be ashamed of yourself!
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on April 25, 2005, 12:55 PM:
It's true!
I got a package from Derann the other day and there was a flyer inside announcing the release on one side and that they will be selling hot-join material for making replacement projector belts on the other.
It sounds like a spectacular film!
Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on April 25, 2005, 12:57 PM:
The trouble is Tony keeps trying to play these DVD's on his GS!!! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
As I said before it should be a great release. Now all they need is our support. Come on chaps.
John, if your reading this, are we going to have a clip I wonder at the BFCC?
Kev
Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 25, 2005, 01:05 PM:
Tim
I am deeply deeply ashamed and to such an extent that I do promise to synch pulse the 8mm film when it arrives
Duncan it better be damned good!
Now what about Gladiator- for goodness sake, how many more times must I ASK NICELY ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on April 25, 2005, 01:23 PM:
I envy everyone who gets a copy of this, especialy from the first run. This movie will be nothing short of spectacular on the big home widescreen. I'm sure a clip at the BFCC will add to the sales. Xtra to.
BTW,
No one talk about trying to lace up DVD for the sound, i think Super 8 is great as it is, We do not wish to mimin DVD hear,
Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 25, 2005, 01:30 PM:
Bloody 'ell! They've picked a right corker there for the 40th anniversary of Super 8. "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" is quite simply the best film in a very long time. You can be damned sure we'll do our very best to get this in at the BFCC. On reading this news I can confirm my order has gone in already.
Assuming it arrives in time how about we just scrap the usual 8 shows at the BFCC and just run Master and Commander three or four times?
I can't quite believe it... of all the films I would have wanted on Super 8 over the last few years this is the one. I think I'll celebrate with a long, cool glass of Thermofilm and clean the GS in preparation.
Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on April 25, 2005, 01:38 PM:
Marvellous news!
My order has been placed already.
Super 8, there's life in the old dog yet
Mike
Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 25, 2005, 01:50 PM:
You see Mr O'Reilly
The Lightwater 6000 strike again
Be afraid, Be very afraid!
Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on April 25, 2005, 01:54 PM:
Excellent point by Tom about getting one of the first run prints. I've placed my order. Thank you Derann!
Doug
Posted by Craig Hamilton (Member # 258) on April 25, 2005, 02:37 PM:
Kev, excellent news about Master & Commander. However, do you not think that they are jeopardising sales by releasing a full feature in scope only. Not all collectors have the full benefits of a good scope setup. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
Craig
Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on April 25, 2005, 03:11 PM:
A damm good excuse to fork out a little Xtra on scope lens then my old mucker
Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on April 25, 2005, 03:14 PM:
Regarding Craig's point, apart from two or three trailers, I think the last film to be available in both scope and flat versions was 'Raise The Titanic', which is probably an indication that it has not been financially viable to do this for a very long time.
Also, considering how many prints would have to be sold to cover the cost of producing a negative for a film this length nowadays, it makes me wonder if a suitable negative has come to light.
Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on April 25, 2005, 03:24 PM:
I think it's more of a case of giving the hobby a bit more of a kickstart after all these years. Lets face it Derann and CHC have been dipping their feet in to the release side of things with various shorts for a while now and I know a number of people keep telling Derann that we want more than a few shorts. It looks like they are now coming up with the goods so from our point of view we need to support them where we can to help keep the hobby and releases alive.
Kev.
Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on April 25, 2005, 05:15 PM:
Wonderful news!!! I don't know if I will be able to justify buying a copy, with the dollar 48 cents on the pound (thank you very much president Bush!! ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
), but I will give it a damn good shot if the price is reasonable. Long live super 8!
Posted by John Cook (Member # 203) on April 25, 2005, 06:16 PM:
I couldn't find mention of it on Deranns website. Is it listed yet?
Thanks, John
Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 26, 2005, 02:18 AM:
I doubt it's listed yet John as the prints aren't available yet and they have to pay a web master to update their site.
With regards to a flat print being released, not a chance. This was only ever printed anamorphic on 35mm so that's it. A 16mm reduction has probably been done that would be a masked widescreen but I doubt very much that would be pan and scan therefore nothing from which to make a flat negative.
Shouldn't be long now before our brand spanking new prints arrive of this wonderful film. Imagine, a modern film that has a beginning, a middle and an end. And actually has characters you care about.
Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on April 26, 2005, 05:33 AM:
Wow, What a film to be out on super 8.
I have to aggree with Johns sentiments on this superb title.
Very rare now to get a film with such depth and great acting and chararcters and atmosphere and even then still plenty of action and interest and fine shots.
It really is a special film in my mind and you can re-watch it again and again and it just gets better.
If anyone hasn`t seen it, it really is superb in all respects and a film that leaves you with a warm " I really enjoyed that" feeling at the end.
Amazing that Derann are releasing this they simply couldn`t have picked a better one.
Best Mark.
PS the music is very nice too.
Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 26, 2005, 04:13 PM:
Mark
I have to disagree. Gladiator, that's the one
Posted by Chris Quinn (Member # 129) on April 26, 2005, 04:56 PM:
It's great to have those who said there would never be another super 8 feature release, SILENCED.
Great stuff for super 8mm.
Chris.
Posted by Alan Gouger (Member # 31) on April 26, 2005, 05:30 PM:
This is good news.
I agree with Paul for US chaps this will be one exspensive title. Not a matter of affording it but justifiying the cost. I would like to do more in the hobby but pricing in the states for anything super8 is getting crazy to the point we have to think twice about buying a cartoon. We might be able to afford a super 3mm version though
Glad to see the hobby marching forward
Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on April 26, 2005, 06:22 PM:
Yes Alan,
Bush and his cronies are always expounding about how great their economic plan (tax cuts for the wealthy)is working, maybe somebody should ask him if he has purchased a super 8 feature from Derann recently!
Posted by Alan Gouger (Member # 31) on April 26, 2005, 08:10 PM:
Paul
I hope things do make a turn for the better. I hope our UK friends understand our lack of supporting the hobby but it cost us almost twice the money for a title at the moment. $700 and up per title takes the fun out of the hobby. Haven't lost interest just lying low for awhile.
It really is great to see this blockbuster make it to Super 8mm, Great job Derann.
Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 27, 2005, 12:41 AM:
Chris
Good Point that you make, to them all...they know who they are there I did it again and again
Posted by Uwe Brengel (Member # 286) on April 27, 2005, 06:55 AM:
Hello from Germany,
I think we should support Derann and take this new release. I've placed my order today.
I'm so glad about this upcoming new feature. Thank you Derann!
U. Brengel
editor "Movie"
http://www.lumiereev.de
Posted by Ralf Hoff (Member # 36) on April 27, 2005, 08:06 AM:
Hello,
I am also from Germany. Nice to see Derann back on the super 8 full feature market. I also placed an order for this title to keep the hobby alive.
Ralf
Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 27, 2005, 10:50 AM:
Well done boys. Let's hope there are about 30 or 40 others out there prepared to make the investment.
Posted by Uwe Brengel (Member # 286) on April 27, 2005, 01:45 PM:
Every Super 8 fan should act one's part and buy this new release. Myself I'm no fan of the current cut downs. They only are small appetizers. So I hope for further feature releases from Derann. I think that "Master and Commander" is a very good choice, for collectors who like modern films and also for those who choose classics (because it has a little working of films like "The Bounty"). So let us hope for more orders so it will be economically justifiable for Derann.
Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on April 27, 2005, 10:11 PM:
I have a dumb question.
Just where have all of you people heard about this new release? Derann's own website doesn't mention Master & Commander anywhere. So if they're not even advertising it yet, how do you order it? And how much will it cost?
How do you guys KNOW all of this stuff? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on April 28, 2005, 01:39 AM:
Jan
The power of the force, feel the force
A cryptic clue, the answers under your feet!
Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 28, 2005, 02:34 AM:
A couple of collectors have had leaflets through with other new feature purchases. I believe the cost is only £350. Wonderful. Think I'll take two copies!!!
Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on April 28, 2005, 07:23 PM:
Leaflets. Oh. Um. Okay, then. (Still think Derann ought to bother updating their website to let online visitors know about the news - it can only be good for their business!) ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
Now if only it were $350 instead of £350, I'd be happy to reserve a copy as well... don't hold it against me
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