Ready Player One (4K+2D and 3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBooks) (Manta Lab Exclusive No.17) [Hong Kong]

[IRON MAN]

Release date: September 10, 2018
Purchase links: Full Slip (4K + 2D) - Double Lenti (3D + 2D) - Single Lenti (3D + 2D) - One Click (Pre-order on August 3 at 8 PM Hong Kong time, GMT+8) Check your local timing HERE
Price: $48.99 (Full Slip 4K+2D or Double Lenti 3D+2D) - $47.99 (Single Lenti 3D+2D) - $155.97 (One Click)
Notes: The one click box is like a matchbox. There's an outer cover and an inner container.
Print run is 2800 units for both Domestic and International, Full Slip 900 - Single Lenti 900 - Double Lenti 1000 - One Click 500.
Group buy: hosted by Aniv One Click - Double Lenti - Full Slip - Single Lenti

Spoiler

Goodies
- Slips: Full sized Booklet, Character Cards, Post Cards, Exclusive Numbering Sticker, Exclusive Release Sticker, Exclusive Lenticular Sticker, Envelope,

Effects
- Full Slip: Spot Holofoil, Spot Matte, Spot Glossy, Scratch Resistance Coating + Embossing
- Lenticular Full Slip: Super Clear 3D Lenticular + High Quality Holofoil Paper Slip + Spot Glossy + Embossing
- Double Lenticular Full Slip: 2 x Super Clear 3D Lenticular + High Quality Paper Slip + Spot Glossy + Spot Matte + Embossing
- One Click Box: Featuring Yuji Kaida's Illustrations + High Quality Box + Spot Matte + Spot Glossy + Spot Holofoil + Embossing

 

[Flloydo]

I’m not sure how much these directors really have to say about these editions. Of course there are occasions where they do get involved when they run competitions to design artworks but with all the individual releases can you really see them sitting there saying I like this but I don’t like that. I would imagine it’s a marketing team who have set rules of what can and can’t be used. I know it does happen though as @Wreck said Tarantino liked a Steelbook he saw and wanted to keep it I believe.

PA have had director approved steels, like you say Tarantino has too I think.
I’m pretty sure there’s more we don’t know about. Same with actors

 

[Sigill]

PA have had director approved steels, like you say Tarantino has too I think.
I’m pretty sure there’s more we don’t know about. Same with actors

Yeah I know PA do that a lot. I’m just thinking with the amount of Marvel and Disney Steels coming out I can’t see someone sitting there looking at them all! I’m thinking it’s more the marketing team that decide what gets the go ahead. I could be wrong though and it would be nice if they did have a say in these artworks.

 

[Noodles]

Is that true???? Was he afraid it would outshine the film? I can't imagine how he is happy with the WWA artwork if true.

It’s odd

Thought he’d be all over that. Same with a Atari style slip. But then Spielberg does re release a lot of films so maybe he waits to use stuff down the line

It was mentioned by Jan on Facebook a while back. Just found his comment again and I wasn't quite right before... it wasn't Spielberg himself, but his team.

Jan: "Here I took the liberty of showing you the visuals concept that were not approved by the team around Mr. Spielberg. Not always get lucky, but we fought for it "

Spoiler: The artwork

 

[DMD4k]

It would be interesting to read what "Spielberg's team" think about the alternate WWA steel lol Crême de la crême.

 

[Sigill]

It was mentioned by Jan on Facebook a while back. Just found his comment again and I wasn't quite right before... it wasn't Spielberg himself, but his team.

Jan: "Here I took the liberty of showing you the visuals concept that were not approved by the team around Mr. Spielberg. Not always get lucky, but we fought for it "

Spoiler: The artwork

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Thanks Nick, I imagine that’s how it happens the majority of the time. The team will look at these artworks rather than the Director/ Actor themselves. It is always nice when it is Director approved like PA’s releases are though.

 

[rj531]

Thanks Nick, I imagine that’s how it happens the majority of the time. The team will look at these artworks rather than the Director/ Actor themselves. It is always nice when it is Director approved like PA’s releases are though.

most of PA's titles are indie and art house films, so probably the directors are more opened to ideas unlike the blockbuster directors..

 

[Sigill]

most of PA's titles are indie and art house films, so probably the directors are more opened to ideas unlike the blockbuster directors..

Yeah with the bigger films I’m guessing it’s a lot harder to get approval. As the directors become more mainstream they are less likely to take time up approving artworks.

 

[RMA]

I really like the SteelBook and the Full Slip should be great, but this movie calls for a lenti and I don't care for either edition. I didn't love the film, so I'm on the fence on this release. I might just buy lenti magnets.

 

[RMA]

Yes

Manta mentioned to me that they had other ideas for slips and extra video game components but due to it being a Spielberg & Warner film it was much harder to get it all approved (which is a shame but we all know how this approval process works now) and they also had a idea for a Atari related themes (possibly a slip but again due to approval)

Disappointing. This release calls for a high gloss and brighter SteelBook. I'm leaning towards passing and getting a 3D Blu-ray.

 

[BluSteel2012]

I didn't think Spielberg would have that power over Fallen Kingdom when he didn't even direct it.......?

 

[tonovember]

I didn't think Spielberg would have that power over Fallen Kingdom when he didn't even direct it.......?

he's an executive producer, which I'd argue has even more power with licensing/products than a director would have.

 

[BluSteel2012]

he's an executive producer, which I'd argue has even more power with licensing/products than a director would have.

So you're telling me say, the Weinsteins would have more control over Tarantinos films than himself?

 

[tonovember]

So you're telling me say, the Weinsteins would have more control over Tarantinos films than himself?

yes, if it's about licensing/product issues. The people who call the shots would be the licensing team in the Weinstein company, and from the licensing team, the chain of command goes all the way up to the executive producers.
I'm not talking about the production/filming of the movie, I'm talking about licensing. Unless Tarantino was a producer of his own films as well, he would not have as much say as an executive producer in licensing issues.

 

[BluSteel2012]

yes, if it's about licensing/product issues. The people who call the shots would be the licensing team in the Weinstein company, and from the licensing team, the chain of command goes all the way up to the executive producers.
I'm not talking about the production/filming of the movie, I'm talking about licensing. Unless Tarantino was a producer of his own films as well, he would not have as much say as an executive producer in licensing issues.

Thanks for explaining that. I never realised how it worked before. I guess I never gave it much thought...

 

[AlienKing]

@AlienKing @bloodsnake007 Photos are up my Dories

Lol Thanks Judge
What's your fave? Mines double lenti.

 

[IRON MAN]

Lol Thanks Judge
What's your fave? Mines double lenti.

Mine's the One Click

 

[AlienKing]

Mine's the One Click

Ah, should've guessed. I guess you wanna be the very best like no one ever was...

 

[tommyh84]

 

[tommyh84]

And for those who cant see the above

 

[tommyh84]

Confirmed debossing on the title