Mario Bava

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Nearly all of Kino's Bava releases are going OOP because they couldn't come to an agreement with the licensor. Sounds like it wasn't a legal issue, as it was with Arrow, so hopefully someone else will pony up and re-release these.

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Kim Newman mentioned that he recorded a commentary for The Whip And The Body, speculation is that 88 Films will be reissuing it sooner rather than later.

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DVD Beaver has a nice A/B comparison up between the older Kino Blu-ray release of Planet Of The Vampires and the new reissue.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-r...es_blu-ray.htm

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I hope Arrow or someone else in Europe released a Uhd edition of the Italian version soon.

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Coming from 88 Films 3/27/23, from a new restoration.

"Seduction, sadism and sexual obsession – The Whip and the Body is one of the greatest films of legendary director Mario Bava (Hatchet for the Honeymoon; Black Sunday). The equally legendary Christopher Lee (everything from Dracula to The Lord of the Rings) plays Kurt Menliff. He's the black sheep of his family, banished for his wicked, wicked ways. But now he's home, and keen to resume his sadomasochistic affair with his brother's wife Nevenka (Daliah Lavi). So keen, in fact, that not even his untimely death cannot put a stop to his violent lust... A delirious journey into troubled souls, this is arguably the greatest film Bava ever made – and now it's looking better than ever, gorgeously restored from newly discovered film elements. 88 Films are proud to present Bava's masterpiece, finally resplendent in all its gothic splendour."

https://amzn.to/3fdOUbw

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Diabolik pre-order page has the details on extras, etc.

https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/...-ray-region-b/

SPECIAL FEATURES

Limited edition – 3000 Units Only
Includes Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork From Sam Gilbey
40-page perfect-bound book featuring new writings on the film by Rachael Nisbet, Marta Oliehoek-Samitowska & Francesco Massaccesi
A3 Fold-out Poster featuring the new artwork and the French poster
New 4K Scan and 2K Restoration from archive print materials
2.0 English LPCM Mono
2.0 Italian LPCM Mono with newly-translated English Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Critics Kim Newman and Sean Hogan
Audio Commentary with Italian Cinema Experts Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
The Gothic and the Fantastic – An Interview with Lamberto Bava
Working with Bava – An Interview with Sergio Martino
Whipping the Body – An Interview with Ernesto Gastaldi
German Trailer
Italian Trailer
French Trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original Italian poster
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 27/03/23
Region Code: B
Audio: LPCM Dual-Mono
Picture: 1080p HD 1.85:1
Runtime: 87 mins approx
Language: English / Italian
Subtitles: English

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Not Ultra-HD? This is a tougher upgrade to justify. Two separate commentaries? Do people actually listen to them? I prefer the interviews and documentaries.

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From FB:

Please, check out our website to pre-order Mario Bava's spaghetti-western masterpiece The Road to Fort Alamo.

The limited edition Blu-Ray version includes:

- The Road to Fort Alamo digitally-restored in 4K definition.
- English and Italian language versions with subtitles.
- Two exclusive interviews.
- Commentary track.
- Original trailer.
- Premium slipcover designed by Dario Viotti.

Available at www.malombrafilms.com

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Arrow reissuing Blood & Black Lace from a new 4k transfer in the UK come September.

https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/b...ition-blu-ray/

SIX MODELS. SIX VICTIMS FOR A CRAZED MASKED KILLER.

The Christian Haute Couture fashion house is a home to models… and backstabbing… and blackmail… and drug deals… and MURDER.

Having established a template for the giallo with The Girl Who Knew Too Much, Mario Bava set about cementing its rules with Blood and Black Lace. In doing so, he created one of the most influential films ever made – an Italian classic that would spearhead the giallo genre, provide a prototype for the slasher movie, and have a huge effect on filmmakers as diverse as Dario Argento and Martin Scorsese.

Newly restored from the original camera negative and presented here in its original uncut form, this new release allows fans to see Blood and Black Lace afresh and offers newcomers the ideal introduction to a major piece of cult filmmaking.

Product Features

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks
Optional English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack
Audio commentary by Mario Bava’s biographer Tim Lucas
Psycho Analysis – a documentary on Blood and Black Lace and the origins of the giallo genre featuring interviews with directors Dario Argento (Suspiria) and Lamberto Bava (Demons), screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi (All the Colours of the Dark), critics Roberto Curti and Steve Della Casa, and crime novelists Sandrone Dazieri and Carlo Lucarelli
An appreciation by Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani, the creative duo behind Amer and The Strange Colour of Your Body’s Tears
Gender and Giallo – a visual essay by Michael Mackenzie exploring the giallo’s relationship with the social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s
Blood and Bava – a panel discussion on Mario Bava featuring Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava and Steve Della Casa, recorded at the 2014 Courmayeur Film Festival
The Sinister Image: Cameron Mitchell – an episode of David Del Valle’s television series, devoted to the star of Blood and Black Lace and presented in full
The alternative US opening titles, sourced from Joe Dante’s private print
Original theatrical trailer
Image galleries
Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady
Limited edition 60-page perfect bound book featuring writing on the film by Howard Hughes, Alan Jones and David Del Valle, plus new writing by Rachael Nisbet and Kat Ellinger
Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady
Six double-sided collector’s postcards

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There's also a UHD version.

https://www.arrowfilms.com/4k/blood-...dition-4k-uhd/

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks
Optional English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack
Audio commentary by Mario Bava’s biographer Tim Lucas
Psycho Analysis – a documentary on Blood and Black Lace and the origins of the giallo genre featuring interviews with directors Dario Argento (Suspiria) and Lamberto Bava (Demons), screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi (All the Colours of the Dark), critics Roberto Curti and Steve Della Casa, and crime novelists Sandrone Dazieri and Carlo Lucarelli
An appreciation by Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani, the creative duo behind Amer and The Strange Colour of Your Body’s Tears
Gender and Giallo – a visual essay by Michael Mackenzie exploring the giallo’s relationship with the social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s
Blood and Bava – a panel discussion on Mario Bava featuring Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava and Steve Della Casa, recorded at the 2014 Courmayeur Film Festival
The Sinister Image: Cameron Mitchell – an episode of David Del Valle’s television series, devoted to the star of Blood and Black Lace and presented in full
The alternative US opening titles, sourced from Joe Dante’s private print
Original theatrical trailer
Image galleries
Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
Limited edition 60-page perfect bound book featuring writing on the film by Howard Hughes, Alan Jones and David Del Valle, plus new writing by Rachael Nisbet and Kat Ellinger
Fold-out double-sided poster featuring two original artwork options
Six double-sided collector’s postcards

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Coming October 24th on Blu-ray!

BLACK SABBATH (1963) 60th Anniversary
• Audio Commentary by Novelist and Critic Tim Lucas
• Theatrical Trailer
• Newly Encoded: Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles

Directed by Mario Bava (Black Sunday).

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Hopefully they fixed the color timing on this. The B region Arrow rendering was far superior to Kino's last pass at it.

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I was on the fence about upgrading to the Blood and Black Lace UHD, but it looks fantastic. The HDR does wonders for this right from the opening. I just want Plaion to make the Planet of the Vampires UHD more widely available as I haven't been able to get that at a sensible price yet.

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From bluray.com...

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If I'm not mistaken, Black Sunday has appeared on Shout Factory's streaming service...so I assume they landed that portion of the Bava titles.

I was right the following Bava titles are on Shout's streaming service:
A Bay of Blood
Black Sunday
Black Sabbath (Italian Language)
Kill Baby Kill
Lisa and the Devil
The Evil Eye
Baron Blood
Five Dolls for an August Moon
Kidnapped
Roy Colt & Winchester Jack