Criterion Blu-ray debut delayed until November
by Richard Lawler 
posted Sep 1st 2008 at 6:22PM
Criterion's firmed up its release plans, backing off the initial October projections and announcing the first five flicks to get the C stamped on their Blu-ray case. Included are three classics already out on Criterion DVD due November 18 - The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Third Man and The Last Emperor. The following week Bottle Rocket and Chungking Express hit day and date with their DVD counterparts, all for the promised MSRP of $39.95 (tagged $31.96 in the Criterion store.) Original aspect ratios, BD-50 dual layer discs and the company's usual care and attention to detail, of course, are part of the package, the only question is whether you can wait one more long month.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
crawdad62 @ Sep 1st 2008 8:49PM
Looking so forward to "The Third Man." I'm sure regardless of the delay it'll be worth the wait considering Criterion the one involved.
DEEZNUTZ @ Sep 1st 2008 9:13PM
Take your time. Do it once, do it right.
WebDev511 @ Sep 1st 2008 9:36PM
All five titles are being held up? I could see them having issues on some titles, but all five? Anyone know who's doing their replication?
That said, I expect nothing less than perfection from Criterion. Given the fact that the LaserDiscs I have from are analog, they still look pretty damn good
Mr. E @ Sep 1st 2008 11:01PM
I'm definitely not sweating an extra month delay. If anything, it will give me a little extra time to save my pennies.
Michael @ Sep 2nd 2008 3:27AM
Does anyone else think the man in the photo looks a bit like David Bowie?
Mark @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:52AM
There might be a reason for that.
wunderhund @ Sep 2nd 2008 12:36PM
Looks more like David Jones to me.
sachin @ Sep 2nd 2008 1:21PM
david bowie played the main character in The Man Who Fell to Earth
Michael @ Sep 10th 2008 5:01PM
@Mark & sachin
Well don't I feel like a fool now. I guess I could have done a little bit of research.