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Posted: **Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:47 am**

Well i think i can tell you what's happening so far, absolutly naff all.
as you probably have read in my other post there was no planned cinema release etc. Well i have just got an email from the second largest chain in the UK and this is what it says

" I have spoken to our marketing and film buying department, they have sent me a copy of the release projections for all films in the coming months. Unfortunately Blade Runner does not appear to be one of the films that will be showing.

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news on this occasion, I hope you are able to find it and get to see it back on the big screen.

Kind Regards

Paul "
I called Scott Free again and they confirmed that Ridley Scott has no plans for any promo in the UK.
Warner Bros London refuse to even talk to me about it so i am going to go to their office next week to find out why they are so negative.

I look in envy on all the great things that have happened in the US and feel really fed up that British fans are seen not to be worth bothering about.
Warner Bros can't loose though, i will be buying everything i can lay my hands on, and don't they just know it. Why bother putting yourslf out and spending a few quid on advertising and merchandising if you don't have to.

Posted: **Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:09 am**

In Future Noir there is a story that the film's distribution rights were owned by Fox in England. It was part of the reason that they had issues getting the workprint into Warner's hands for LA screenings. I am not sure it is still true or not, but it may be part of the issue that Warners still may not have the Distribution rights there even if Fox doesn't. Do the current DVD's in England have the WB logo now or the Fox logo? You are also almost as far away from Venice as most of us are from NYC or LA. I also heard in one of the Charlie DeLazerika interviews that if the premiers do well enough, a broader release may be considered. If it sells out like the workprint did in 1990-91, I think we could have lightning strike twice as they say. It would be up to the 'average' fans for this to happen though.

Posted: **Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:32 am**

Do the current DVD's in England have the WB logo now or the Fox log

Hi ridlynoir

Every Format of video i have that is from the UK has the WB logo on it.
STOP PRESS
Wile i was writing this WB finaly got back to me, perhaps it was my planned meeting in London next week, i think they did not want me there. They said "We must remain tight lipped at the moment for certain legal reasons but there will be a lot happening"

Yippee

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:22 am**

Go figure, All the American versions have Nelson and Embassy on them?

Glad to hear there is at least some news. Keep us informed if you can.

Andy

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:37 am**

ridleynoir wrote:Go figure, All the American versions have Nelson and Embassy on them?

Glad to hear there is at least some news. Keep us informed if you can.

Andy

I thought Embassy was only on the old tapes...my DVDs are Warner.

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:03 am**

That is right, I meant so specify Tapes and Laser Discs.

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:24 pm**

The original 1982 movie was distributed by Columbia EMI Warner here in the UK, i do have a 10th Anniversary VHS that was distributed by New Line Home Video and Columbia Tristar.

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:39 pm**

You are also almost as far away from Venice as most of us are from NYC or LA.

I have just decided, i am going to Venice. Ridley Scott is going to be at the Premier and with a bit of luck so will i. Tickets are not available to pre book but are available the day before if you stand and queue. I just hope they will let ordinary punters in to see it. Hope it's not in Italian!!

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:13 pm**

ridleyville wrote:The original 1982 movie was distributed by Columbia EMI Warner here in the UK, i do have a 10th Anniversary VHS that was distributed by New Line Home Video and Columbia Tristar.

Wow, New Line? That's one logo I would have never expected to see associated with Blade Runner.

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:36 pm**

Super efforts on your part Ridleyville!

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:23 pm**

Thanks Kipple

I will be taking my Camera so i will post any decent pics i get.

Posted: **Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:03 pm**

ridleyville wrote:Thanks Kipple

I will be taking my Camera so i will post any decent pics i get.

Take pen and paper too.

Thanks man!

Posted: **Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:48 pm**

geeze, embassy home video has not been avail here in the UK since.. er, the birth of VHS ??

im not going to Venice or Burbank or San Diego (for any sneak preview) but i can confirm to Scott Free, that Hove (actually) is that place im hiding out, and can do a review and get it on BZ within the hour.

just seems nobody is listening.

:evil:

Posted: **Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:13 am**

nails6365 wrote:geeze, embassy home video has not been avail here in the UK since.. er, the birth of VHS ??

im not going to Venice or Burbank or San Diego (for any sneak preview) but i can confirm to Scott Free, that Hove (actually) is that place im hiding out, and can do a review and get it on BZ within the hour.

just seems nobody is listening.

Whose "nobody"? Or am I missing something again?

Posted: **Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:16 am**

deleted wrote:
nails6365 wrote:geeze, embassy home video has not been avail here in the UK since.. er, the birth of VHS ??

im not going to Venice or Burbank or San Diego (for any sneak preview) but i can confirm to Scott Free, that Hove (actually) is that place im hiding out, and can do a review and get it on BZ within the hour.

just seems nobody is listening.

Whose "nobody"? Or am I missing something again?

Yup!

You're missing something...again.

:lol:

Nails6365 is referring to those at Scott Free.

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