The Black Phone (4K+2D SteelBook) (Collector's Edition) [UK]

[samdavies]

Release date: December 2, 2024
Purchase links: Amazon UK - Zavvi - HMV
Price: £44.99
Notes: Limited to 2500

 

[samdavies]

So I hope 'licensing model' means some 'boutique' labels like Eureka and Arrow will be able to make at least amaray+booklet+slip editions...

The licencing model here AFAIK means elevation sales are going to handle their distribution in the UK (same as lionsgate, sony, disney etc..), rather than it being in house/with WB.

If it's anything like Sony or Disney, it'll mean books are closed for sub licensing. It's unclear how that will effect Universal's longstanding relationship with Arrow.

 

[samdavies]

Anyone tried the 4k from this yet? Does it have dolby vision?

 

[Flloydo]

Unfortunately Universal UK are moving to a licensing model from start 2025, so I won't be around to continue to build these.
I don't know exactly what they're planning to do but currently it doesn't look as though they will continue these UK led projects.
It's a real shame as I've absolutely loved working on them and trying to give the collectors something to be excited about.
It also doesn't mean they'll be no product, the LA based team will have some things coming through, some notable big anniversaries next year but I'm sure you'll be able to figure them out.

Hopefully you've enjoyed all the UK led editions we've fought so hard to build, we've really tried to get a more diverse range of titles out there (not just the same old heavy hitters) & build them to the highest spec possible.
Obviously there's no way we can compete with some of the boutique labels and their China based production pricing and different regs, so we've had to do it slightly differently & done as much as we could.

I hadn’t seen this post when I asked you the same question in the Soho thread yesterday. That’s a real shame. There’s been a few I’ve skipped due to not liking the film or edition but overall for most of them they just got better and better. Some of the editions this year are my favourite for the year and better than some premiums so thanks for that. Gutting to hear these may not continue and I’m also sorry to hear that comes to an end for you

Cheers for some awesome sets

 

[Bob L'Eponge]

I hadn’t seen this post when I asked you the same question in the Soho thread yesterday. That’s a real shame. There’s been a few I’ve skipped due to not liking the film or edition but overall for most of them they just got better and better. Some of the editions this year are my favourite for the year and better than some premiums so thanks for that. Gutting to hear these may not continue and I’m also sorry to hear that comes to an end for you

Cheers for some awesome sets

That's really kind of you to say.