Optimum / Studio Canal Thread

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

My XTRO DVD arrived today.
Extras unfortunately only include the trailer.
Running time is 83 mins and is 1;85;1 aspect ratio.

I expect the transfer as usual pic-quality-wise will be gallus.

[Splatterdragon73]

Nice cover, shame about the extras.

I think i'll be avoiding this release (unless it's a complete print) and stick with Film 2000's equivalent. One of the company's better DVDs by a long chalk imo.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by reaper72

My XTRO DVD arrived today.
Extras unfortunately only include the trailer.
Running time is 83 mins and is 1;85;1 aspect ratio.

I expect the transfer as usual pic-quality-wise will be gallus.

Is it a NTSC/PAL transfer like the Film 2000 disc?

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Stated as PAL Loops.....

[Vampix]

Originally Posted by reaper72

My XTRO DVD arrived today.
Extras unfortunately only include the trailer.
Running time is 83 mins and is 1;85;1 aspect ratio.

I expect the transfer as usual pic-quality-wise will be gallus.

Can you tell us whether the print of Xtro on the Optimum DVD features the scenes of dialogue that were missing from the Image Entertainment R1 disc, reaper?

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

When I watch it,I'll let you know mate.No probs.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

What scenes are you referring to?
I never had the R1 disc.I've only ever had the Film2000 disc,the RED EDITION and double disc ed from Germany.....

[vincenzo]

There were 3 shots missing (or reduced) in the UK/US DVD prints and only available on the German Marketing Films DVD.....

1. A brief shot of Anna Wing rushing to the door after the bell rings (saying "I'm coming, I'm coming") which opens to reveal the mother of all Action Men.
2. As Rachel & Sam visit the house she enters first and says "Someone's been here" before opening the window to remove the smell of gas.
3. A rather silly scene where Joe (the photographer) talks to the budgie at his studio.

The old video versions featured all of the above.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

I'll check them out Vince.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by reaper72

Stated as PAL Loops.....

So did the Film 2000 disc and it was just a lousy NTSC/PAL transfer. I'd be very suprised if Optimum paid for a new transfer.

Just noticed Optimum are going to release a widescreen version of The Howling 2.