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Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on August 19, 2007, 06:47 AM:

I got to watch my new print of Derann's The Mummy over the weekend and like people said - it's a gorgeous print. Of all the Hammer features I would say this one's the best as far as sharpness and richness of color... but there is one little problem. My reel four has a strange squiggly marking that rolls from the top to the bottom of the screen. It looks like a lab mark or something. I can't imagine all the prints have this because it's pretty annoying especially when there is black in the image you really see it. It's a real bummer but I think I should send this reel back to Gary for a replacement. Has anyone had a similiar problem with a new Derann print?

---Ooops I just realized this is in the wrong section of the board but I can't move it...

[ August 19, 2007, 02:28 PM: Message edited by: Brian Hendel ]

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on August 19, 2007, 08:20 AM:

Sounds odd - certainly not on all prints. Hopefully you can get it replaced so long as it isn't negative damage.

Posted by Larry Arpin (Member # 744) on August 19, 2007, 11:59 AM:

If the mark is white, yellow, or brown this is negative. Black a positive. White is usually cell scratches and can be removed with scratch removal, if there is a company that does that now. Here in the Los Angeles area a company called Durafilm went out of business a long time ago as far as I know.

Posted by Andrew Wilson (Member # 538) on August 19, 2007, 11:59 AM:

Brian,mine is the same.It must have been a lab fault.Andy.

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on August 19, 2007, 02:15 PM:

Does a lab fault mean they can correct it by striking a new print? It's just a bummer that it's through my favorite part of the movie...

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on August 19, 2007, 03:38 PM:

Brian, if this is so annoying and noticable it's a shame that no one who knows that this defect is on the print didn't inform you of it when you were asking questions here before you bought it [Confused]

I know just how you feel, and I too would be very annoyed with it [Frown]

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on August 19, 2007, 04:14 PM:

It sounds like the marks are not on all the prints. It's hit or miss.

If I had bought it used at a good price I would be able to ignore it... but buying a new print from Derann I really didn't expect it. I notice in their catalogue they alert you when there are negative issues (7th Voyage of Sinbad, etc) but there's no warning with The Mummy. And why couldn't it be reel one?! Reel four is when the action really gets going!

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on August 20, 2007, 07:12 AM:

Brian,

I would have a word with Derann and send it back. Derann are very good and would sort it out. Rest assured. [Smile]

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on August 20, 2007, 07:12 PM:

The prints I've seen or heard about - that don't have this fault - would have been produced soon after it was released. It would be helpful to know when Andrew got his. If it's exactly the same fault, that makes negative damage seem very likely, so I'm surprised by the lack of warning from Derann.

Posted by Andrew Wilson (Member # 538) on August 21, 2007, 02:35 AM:

It was two years ago i got my print of THE MUMMY.Andy.

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on August 21, 2007, 12:38 PM:

I'm still waiting to hear back from Gary at Derann. He hasn't answered my emails yet from the weekend so I'm assuming he's checking with the lab. I bet it's something that's on all the prints because of negative damage so I'm not quite sure what to do about it.

Posted by Andrew Wilson (Member # 538) on October 02, 2007, 03:23 PM:

Well Brian,What's the latest news on your print?.Andy.

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on October 02, 2007, 07:10 PM:

Just got another message from Gary at Derann. He said the guys at the lab were on vacation for a couple weeks so there was a delay. He screened the reel and noticed the problem. He just isn't sure if it's a printing problem or a permanent negative defect... sooo... the wait goes on. I'll post an update when I find out more.

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on October 03, 2007, 08:17 PM:

Quick Update: Gary sent another email. The lab is cleaning the negative of The Mummy Reel #4 and will try to print it again to see if the problem is corrected. I guess I won't get it in time for my Halloween show... Oh well, it will be worth it in the end if the strange rolling lines go away. Stay tuned...

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on September 11, 2012, 07:19 PM:

Hi Brian, I know this is an old thread,but there is a copy of "The Mummy" on ebay now.For what it's worth,I bought a copy on it's
release and there are no marks.

Posted by Flavio Stabile (Member # 357) on September 12, 2012, 04:38 AM:

Hi Hugh,

can you please post the link or simply the auction no?

Thanks
Flavio

Posted by Gary Crawford (Member # 67) on September 12, 2012, 06:32 AM:

no marks on my print, either.

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on September 12, 2012, 06:47 AM:

Hello Flavio, the number of the item is 221122677361 has 4 days
to run and is described as good condition.Sorry I haven't
acheived the techno skills to do the one click magic.

Posted by Oemer Yalinkilic (Member # 86) on September 13, 2012, 02:59 PM:

link

Posted by Flavio Stabile (Member # 357) on September 13, 2012, 03:28 PM:

Thnks Hugh and Oemer!

The photos are really impressive in my opinion and I'm very tempted to bid... [Smile]

Not really happy with the fact it is provided on one 2400 foot reel... [Eek!]

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on September 13, 2012, 03:42 PM:

Flavio,he who hesitates is lost,Carpe Deum,seize the day.If you
aren't completely sure,put in a silly bid,you might just get it.It's
too good a film to ignore, and God alone knows when one will
crop up again.

Posted by David Baker (Member # 3259) on September 13, 2012, 05:22 PM:

I bought my copy 3 years ago and it is beautiful ! No lines and color is just marvelous ! One of the BEST Hammer films !

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