89-91 / BD 43, 69, 229 The Complete Fritz Lang Mabuse

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#26 Post by TheGodfather » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:12 pm

Have to say I don`t yet own any of the movies that`ll be in the set, so this will be a no-brainer for me. Really looking forward to this one.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#27 Post by Jean-Luc Garbo » Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:32 pm

Dr. Mabuse wrote:This Kalat grudge has been going on far too long, no reason to continue in this thread also.
What Kalat grudge is that?

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#28 Post by bearcuborg » Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:54 pm

I put my 1000 Eyes up at Amazon, and there haven't been any bites.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#29 Post by Cash Flagg » Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:20 pm

bearcuborg wrote:I put my 1000 Eyes up at Amazon, and there haven't been any bites.
Just sold my unopened copy for $45.00.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#30 Post by Andreas » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:32 am

ah, this is great. i've been thinking of some criterion-eureka combo but this solves "all my problems". just hope they can come up with a solution for the student von prag aswell...

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#32 Post by peerpee » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:35 pm

Pre-Halloween, along with PHANTOM / DIE FINANZEN DES GROßHERZOGS.

November = SOUL POWER (DVD and Blu-ray) and FOR ALL MANKIND (DVD and Blu-ray).

January = LUBITSCH BOX SET and THE BURMESE HARP

February = A NOS AMOURS. and SOUS LE SOLEIL DE SATAN.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#33 Post by Florinaldo » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:01 pm

Quite a challenge for Mr. Kalat: trying not to duplicate too much from his previous commentaries, in order to entice potential double-dippers, while not skimping on the basic information needed by those who will only get this edition.

I am eagerly awaiting more details about this, regarding prints used, possible restored footage and attractive and relevant extras.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#34 Post by HerrSchreck » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:09 pm

I'm pretty sure (though I'd humbly stand corrected if wrong) the transfer for the silent will be the same as the previous Eureka/Kino release, and the Testament will be from the master used for the CC... can't say viz the 1,000 Eyes though.

I agree about the commentaries: Kalat has already given two different commentaries for Dr Mabuse der Spieler! Three different go-rounds for a five hour film! Amazing!

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#35 Post by peerpee » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:55 pm

Schreck's on the money re: the transfers. We're using the best available source for 1,000 EYES.

Kalat's nailing the commentaries once and for all.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#36 Post by domino harvey » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:33 pm

I hope Kalat knows how much we love him

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#37 Post by HerrSchreck » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:31 pm

email him and tell him yourself. He's very approachable.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#38 Post by bamwc2 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:36 am

peerpee wrote:Still down for October, yes.

Pre-Halloween, along with PHANTOM / DIE FINANZEN DES GROßHERZOGS.

November = SOUL POWER (DVD and Blu-ray) and FOR ALL MANKIND (DVD and Blu-ray).

January = LUBITSCH BOX SET and THE BURMESE HARP

February = A NOS AMOURS. and SOUS LE SOLEIL DE SATAN.

What a schedule, Nick! Please keep them coming and I'll keep on buying.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#39 Post by broadwayrock » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:54 pm

Details from the Amazon:

SPECIAL FOUR-DISC BOX SET INCLUDING:

* Original German-language intertitles for Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler., along with newly translated English-language subtitles for each film.
* Newly recorded feature-length audio commentaries on all three movies by film-scholar and Fritz Lang expert David Kalat.
* Three video-featurettes totalling an hour-and-a-half in length on: the score of Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler.; the creation of Norbert Jacques' 'Mabuse' character; and the motifs running throughout the works.
* 2002 video interview with Wolfgang Preiss, the star of Die 1000 Augen des Dr. Mabuse.
* An alternate ending to Die 1000 Augen des Dr. Mabuse taken from the French print of the film.
* Optional English-language dub track for Die 1000 Augen des Dr. Mabuse.
* Three lengthy booklets containing a new translation of Fritz Lang's 1924 lecture on 'Sensation Culture'; an essay by critic and scholar Michel Chion on the use of sound in Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse; new writing on Die 1000 Augen des Dr. Mabuse by critic David Cairns; extracts from period interviews with Fritz Lang; an abundance of production stills, illustrations, and marketing collateral and more!

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#40 Post by Bloody Benten » Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:15 pm

Should I sell my CC Testament of Mabuse to prepare for this set?

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#41 Post by domino harvey » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:58 pm

No, because it looks like the MOC does not contain the alternate version from the second disc and Kalat's commentary will be different

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#42 Post by Der Spieler » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:49 pm

Will it be region-free? I'm contemplating the idea of selling my region 2 Eureka Gambler and my Criterion Testament to buy the box set. I'd love to see 1000 Eyes.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#43 Post by peerpee » Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:42 pm

It's region code 0.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#44 Post by HerrSchreck » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:49 am

Will Testament include the French version (i e the CC)? Question while in contemplation of dumping the CC for the upgrade.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#45 Post by peerpee » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:30 am

No - it's not included (and not listed at our website). The master was pretty bad, and we didn't think it deserved a disc to itself, as part of a large project like this where we were trying to keep the cost down as much as possible.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#46 Post by Jean-Luc Garbo » Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:27 pm

peerpee wrote:It's region code 0.
=D> Excellent! Having seen Testament recently, I'm looking forward to this release with great anticipation.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#47 Post by Der Spieler » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:52 am

Review up here: http://www.myreviewer.com/default/a1221 ... set_Review#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#48 Post by Florinaldo » Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:57 pm

The production delay was not too long since Amazon ha started to ship these.

I am particularly interested in checking how much new information David Kalat manages to bring to his all-new commentaries. Knowing myself, I bet I will end up keeping all my other editions of each films since they all have at least a little something specific to them.

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Re: 089-091 The Fritz Lang Mabuse Box

#49 Post by reaky » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:44 pm

Though the thousands of unseen Mabuse minions are downing tools from today, I have taken delivery of this treasure. Before even popping a disc into the player, I have to say Bravo, Nick and team. Gorgeous package, from box to cases to booklets. Looking forward to diving in this weekend.

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