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Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 2:30 pm
by Lowry_Sam
Sex and drugs and poisoned champagne: 90 years on, we can finally see Joan Crawford’s wildest film
An article in The Guardian on how
Letty Lynton upset censors and ran into rights issues over the source material.
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 4:26 pm
by Stefan Andersson
George Feltenstein on The Extras podcast re: Letty Lynton:
"of course we are preparing the film for Blu-ray. And probably on another episode of The Extras, in not that long a period of time, we'll be able to talk about when it's coming out. /.../ it is a uh a 4K scan off our best preservation elements. This is one of the hundreds of MGM nitrate negatives that burnt in that fire in 1978, but happily MGM did make preservation elements, and that's what we're working from. I've seen it, and it looks terrific, and it sounds amazing for a film from 1932."
See post 12,371 here:
https://www.hometheaterforum.com/commun ... 2/page-619
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 5:51 pm
by domino harvey
“Of course”? Since when is any WA title a given, especially since they have magnificently avoided releasing at least two thirds of the stuff they put out on pressed DVDs, much less the DVD-R Archive titles and even much less titles they haven’t released at all
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 6:13 pm
by yoloswegmaster
jt938 wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 6:12 pm
domino harvey wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 6:10 pm
They’re… still announcing titles. Now
George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey on UHD including new bonus interviews with Scorsese, Nolan, and Del Toro
That's a random choice for a 4k lol, it has less than 1,000 ratings on IMDB.
What's even odder about this is that this is was picked up by
Janus a while back. Either the theatrical and home video rights were separate or WB licensed this from Janus. Either way, truly an odd choice for a 4K release over all the other titles that they have released.
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 6:04 pm
by Stefan Andersson
Film reviewers and industry professionals have had a Zoom meeting with George Feltenstein.
Relevant quotes from Ronald Epstein, who participated in the meeting:
"someone had asked why Warner Archive titles lack a wealth of extras. George responded that this all falls into budgetary considerations. Another person asked why older commentary tracks are not ported over to new releases, and George responded that up until recently, there was no preservation of the material in the way that they are being done now. /.../ the Archive program continues to be quite successful, with revenue up 60% over last year. 125 titles have been signed off for future release"
"/Feltenstein´s/ mission is to continue making sure that every Blu-ray release lives up to its standards of being pristine. /.../ with a smile, he noted that he reads the feedback and realizes he can't make everyone happy. When collectors complain there weren't enough movies from a particular era released, the archive listened and released more titles only to find another group of collectors complaining their favorite era wasn't represented. George doubled down that they are trying their best to please everyone and that choices are being made based on the condition of the film elements and restoration costs."
Source: post 12,390 here:
https://www.hometheaterforum.com/commun ... 2/page-620
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 6:11 pm
by Stefan Andersson
The Bugs Bunny short “Lumber Jack-Rabbit” (1953) has received a "3D restoration by Warner Bros. Discovery in collaboration with The Film Foundation.":
https://filmfestival.tcm.com/programs/f ... from-home/
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 9:23 pm
by domino harvey
Stefan Andersson wrote: Fri May 01, 2026 6:04 pm
Film reviewers and industry professionals have had a Zoom meeting with George Feltenstein.
Relevant quotes from Ronald Epstein, who participated in the meeting:
"someone had asked why Warner Archive titles lack a wealth of extras. George responded that this all falls into budgetary considerations. Another person asked why older commentary tracks are not ported over to new releases, and George responded that up until recently, there was no preservation of the material in the way that they are being done now. /.../ the Archive program continues to be quite successful, with revenue up 60% over last year. 125 titles have been signed off for future release"
"/Feltenstein´s/ mission is to continue making sure that every Blu-ray release lives up to its standards of being pristine. /.../ with a smile, he noted that he reads the feedback and realizes he can't make everyone happy. When collectors complain there weren't enough movies from a particular era released, the archive listened and released more titles only to find another group of collectors complaining their favorite era wasn't represented. George doubled down that they are trying their best to please everyone and that choices are being made based on the condition of the film elements and restoration costs."
Source: post 12,390 here:
https://www.hometheaterforum.com/commun ... 2/page-620
Did anyone bother to ask why they keep prioritizing movies no one wants over movies everyone wants?
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 01, 2026 11:27 pm
by yoloswegmaster
Apparently the BD release is dated for June 30
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Sat May 02, 2026 1:44 am
by Lowry_Sam
Yes, The Extras podcast went into some detail about it, though George Feltstein said he could've gone on for much longer about it.
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Sat May 02, 2026 9:20 pm
by therewillbeblus
I just discovered A Little Romance, a charming romantic youth pic with a young Diane Lane and Laurence Olivier stealing scenes as a quirky old man the couple befriends. Thelonious Bernard is fantastic as the French love interest of Lane, and gives the film an exciting twist of attitude that disrupts the humdrum qualities of the rom-com genre. It's no Jeremy, but it's probably the film that's come closest to being as authentic, funny, and warm. Recommended
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 4:43 pm
by FrauBlucher
Today is a good chance titles get announced. Let’s Go John Ford
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 8:17 pm
by therewillbeblus
Pretty Maids All in a Row
DASTARDLY AND MUTTLEY IN THEIR FLYING MACHINES :The Complete Series (1969-70)
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 8:41 pm
by yoloswegmaster
Also releasing:
THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO (1944)
START THE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME (1970)
COME LIVE WITH ME (1941)
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:08 pm
by domino harvey
yoloswegmaster wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 8:41 pm
THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO (1944)
Would rather see Command Decision and Air Force from that box, to put it mildly
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:12 pm
by domino harvey
Surprised this didn’t go to Arrow or any other boutique. I think this is another movie QT’s been talking up lately. It’s a one joke movie and I’m not convinced that there’s more than a prurient lust behind many fans’ admiration of it, because it’s a bad taste Playboy party joke told over and over and yet some people really want it to be a subversive satire to explain away its discomforting ideology
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:20 pm
by yoloswegmaster
Also releasing NIGHT AND DAY (1946)
Still no official announcement of Letty Lynton yet
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:36 pm
by therewillbeblus
Strange Cargo
Rose Marie
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:39 pm
by domino harvey
The Ann Blyth one I hope
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:40 pm
by therewillbeblus
Nope
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:42 pm
by therewillbeblus
yoloswegmaster wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 9:20 pm
Still no official announcement of Letty Lynton yet
This just in
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 9:55 pm
by domino harvey
Man they just can’t do anything right
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 10:14 pm
by therewillbeblus
Well at least they announced Last Summer
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 10:32 pm
by FrauBlucher
FrauBlucher wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 4:43 pm
Today is a good chance titles get announced.
FrauBlucher wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 4:43 pmLet’s Go John Ford
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 10:36 pm
by Criterion Nitrile
Re: Warner Brothers Archive Collection Blu-rays
Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 2:49 pm
by Criterion Nitrile
COMING TO BLU-RAY FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION ON JUNE 30th!
NEW 2026 1080pHD MASTERS FROM 4K SCANS OF BEST PRESERVATION ELEMENTS
LETTY LYNTON
MSRP $24.98
BD-50
Running Time: 84 Minutes
B&W
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio Specs: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
SUBTITLES: ENGLISH SDH
Special Features: Feature length documentary: IRVING THALBERG: PRINCE OF HOLLYWOOD; Audio-only Joan Crawford radio appearances: GOOD NEWS of 1938 (5/19/1938); LUX RADIO THEATER-A DOLL’S HOUSE (6/6/1938); GOOD NEWS of 1939 (10/20/1938); THE SILVER THEATER-THE TRAIN RIDE (5/7/1939); GULF SCREEN GUILD THEATER-NONE SHALL PART US (10/15/1939)
