Frank Tarzi On Kino Lorber in 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Frank Tarzi, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Developer at Kino Lorber, returns to Cereal At Midnight for an EXCLUSIVE look at what's coming from Kino on 2024! Frank talks 4Ks, improved releases, Columbo, breaking announcements, and so much more!
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I really like this guy. Please have Frank Tarzi back on as many times as possible! I did not know that he was connected with Olive but it makes sense because Olive was great, especially their premium limited releases they did toward the end.
Kino's pricing is so consumer friendly, especially during their quarterly sales, I usually blind buy many without feeling guilty. Plus, they offer so many titles from different decades and genres, anyone can find films to enjoy.
Agree 100%
I appreciate you asking about Columbo, Heath, and I understand Frank's position. If there's a legal situation that means he can't talk about it, then that's where we are for the moment. But I do still think we deserve to know the truth about one of the biggest screw-ups in recent physical media history. Because someone DID screw up here.
I think it's interesting that you frame it that way, that it has to be someone's fault, rather than an unfortunate side effect of the ongoing legal battle over Columbo. Google Columbo and 2023 and you'll see a little bit of what's going on with the series. I don't know how it all ties together, and we probably never will, but sometimes things happen and it's not anyone's fault.
Wonderful interview Heath. For me Kino Lorber is now doing just as good job for film fans as even Criterion! Really appreciated the openness of Frank who clearly loves movies and respects us fans. I buy as much as I can afford.
Kino has more interesting releases in a month than Criterion releases in a year. And Kino includes audio commentary tracks more often than Criterion. I subscribe to the Criterion channel but I buy my physical discs from Kino.
I guess that depends upon a person's taste in movies. We live in great times for a film fans.@@iakona23
Heath, thank you for all you do. Your interviews with Frank as so entertaining and thought provoking. Frank, that you for all you do supporting physical media and saving these important films. Also, Thank you for releasing them at a very reasonable price. By the way, 4k's are special but having at least a bluray of a film is always appreciated. Thank you!
Really happy to hear that cult classic 90's and 00's comedies are coming to 4k. And Fletch has a shot too if the blus sell well!
I appreciate kinos approach to art on their covers.
Glad to see Frank on again. Always amazing. Can't believe you passed up the chance to ask him about Lorna's ultra loose slip, though 😂
Heath! Another amazing interview with awesome content. I really enjoyed this interview with Frank. Kino is rocking right now and it sounds like there is no slowing down. You can tell Frank has a real passion for film and film history. I wish all of the “why no 4k?” people would listen to this interview, there is so much that goes into those decisions. This interview illustrates those challenges and decisions. GREAT STUFF! Thank you!
Best news for me is the Audie Murphy sets that are coming.
Ditto!
Excited for the “Shane” 4K. That should be a pretty decent upgrade from my VHS copy. 😅
Thanks Heath for a great interview as always. Kino is one of my favorite labels for release of older catalogue titles.
The Straight Talk Express returns! Always great. Dropping the Columbo features was a big disappointment. Looking forward to Kino's massive 2024 line-up. Random question: Why do movies ever get put out on disc without the trailer? I assume the trailer is always available with the movie. Just lazy oversight? I really like watching the trailer when I watch a movie, and it's annoying when the old DVD has it, but the Blu-ray or 4K doesn't.
Hey Frank love Kino and have a shelf full of discs ..I just wish you had a license for us over in the UK...costs a lot to import ..but they are worth it....and i am still waiting for my favourite movie to appear on 4K Amadeus...
Someone tell Frank Tarzi thank you for the Audie Murphy box sets and I don’t mind whether some of the films are not HD or not the right aspect ratio as long as an audio commentary track and subtitles are included with each film in the box set. I will buy a physical disc version of a movie if it includes subtitles and audio commentary track.
Any news on Kino's release of Bad Lieutenant? I believe Frank first mentioned that release when he was on back in February and there has been no news (that I've seen) since.
Thanks so much for this, Heath. What a GREAT interview and done by someone who knows what questions to ask. Thanks so much.
I'm probably going to start getting Kino Lorber blu-rays next year.
Will be happy to get the 4Ks of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956) and "High Noon" (1952) when released. "The Boogens" ((1981) in January.
Great interview and cool video Heath!👉🙂👈
I wonder if Columbo could ever get a 4K UHD box set release with all of the commentaries and special features if and when the undisclosed legal issues are resolved?
Nah, that ship sailed. Enjoy the Blu-rays, I don't think there will be anything else. Not for the next ten years, at least.
@@CerealAtMidnight ok, thank you for the reply.
I would like to see Danger Route 1967 commercially released on any format.
Amazing interview
Another fantastic interview. I am looking at my budget to see about adding the Kino Film Collection to my Amazon Prime. Streamers like that can often be the best advertisement; can't say how often I have purchased the disc because I loved the movie on the streamer, and, likewise, how often I have saved the money b/c the film didn't end up appealing to me.
A question was brought up about the Susan Hart collection. I had read that there was trouble with Shout Factory with those; what I read was that litigation was involved. Does anyone know if there is any truth to that? B/C that would go a long way to explaining the absence of these movies on anything other than bootlegs.
The only problem I have with Kino is they need to wait on their announcements until they are more concrete with release info.
Heath wasn't even allowed to finish a question. Lol
Another outstanding interview with Frank! He always delivers and I really appreciate his openness and sharing his insight of the business side. I really hope Kino is able to acquire and put out THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1940) in 4K Dolby vision at some point. Thank you, Heath, for continuing to do what you do!
Frank is so interesting to listen to. He should start a Kino podcast talking about the process of releasing film and film history.
Thanks again for hosting these conversations Heath. They are valuable and necessary for the world of film and TV.
so grateful for what kino does for us, I will forever be grateful for incredible work on Outer Limits and Night Gallery. Those are wonderful collections. And gotta thank them for what they did for W.C. Fields. I grabbed all of them and very grateful and looking forward to what they bring us in the future. AND THANK YOU FOR SHANE!
I wish Kino would upen up their site to worldwide (even though they region lock the blurays)... They run some great sales. I don't fully understand the announcing movie releases so farrrrr out in advance that they often do, they just open themselfs up way more to the comments that frank is talking about (when it this coming out, you announced it a year+ ago etc).
Totally agree,they say this movie didn’t sell as well because…Well how about going Worldwide instead of paying exorbitant prices on Amazon for such titles. I have a multi region player but it’s those inflated prices. I get I’m from Australia so there is the conversion rate.What I find frustrating is these companies have great sales on and Amazon will never pass those prices on…It’s a head scratcher…
Another Tarzi interview? He'll yes. Great work that is much appreciated Heath!
Thank you Frank and Kino for all the great releases! Great job Heath on the interview
I like Tarzi. He's honest
Love to hear what he has to say
Once again Heath thanks for bringing back Frank Tarzi !! It’s always great to hear from him and having the two of you discussing the ins and outs of how the business and art side of home video works .
It’s often difficult for us as fans to ask “why is my favorite film not coming into print or not going to 4K”, when we only see the end result and not both how sales do , or how the costs of production play the roles they do in what comes out , when it comes out and in what format.
My hope is that he has a long successful run at Kino ! He’s clearly the guiding force (or one of the guiding forces) at Kino.
I can’t believe all the great titles they’ve put out this year and look forward to 2024 !!
Please bring Frank back next year !!
I’ve already got my preorder in for Columbo !!! I can’t wait . Even without the bonus features , the remastering (and alternate shorter cut of Etude in Black ??) will be worth it . I’ve loved the job done on Night Gallery - night and day over the initial dvd release . The extra wait will be worth it .
As you’ve noted several times over the past year - we’re living in the golden age for home video . Im stunned at what is coming to blu ray and 4K.
Thanks again for the interview / discussion and topics !!
Awesome conversation. I’m definitely into the Kino Cult line. Ilsa for sure, the Franco movies
I didn't know Invasion OCN was in such shape, much more ambitious project now. The announcement of Shane coming to 4k is exciting that's a beautiful film
I would buy The Waterboy 4K version in a heart beat!
ALRIGHT MADE MY DAY AUDIE MURPHY VOL 4 AND 5 AND MORE!!!
Another great interview! Thanks so much Heath! Lots of nuggets and good stuff in this one :)
Very excited for this, love me some Kino
Severin have released Peter Cushings Tendre Dracula. I would like to see Peter Cushings lost films.
Next time around can you press him on why so many Kino 4Ks dont have the original audio that was on their prior releases? So many keep having downmixes of the new surround tracks rather than what they had before. This isnt just on Kino, seeing it a lot from Shout as well.
Thank you so much for this interview, it's what keeps your channel heads above the rest out there.
I wish Kino would put out The Adventures of Ford Fairlane 1990
What a pity about Columbo! :(
Sands of Iwo Jima needs a complete restoration. With all due respect, the Olive release was terrible. The Republic DVD is a better viewing experience.
So cool he takes the time to come on. His honesty is very refreshing. I have been hitting the Kino sales pretty hard!
Can’t wait for High Noon 4k. Love that movie.
Can you ask Frank if Kino might release Frankie and Johnny 1991 on blu-ray or 4K? Thanks
I like Tarzi and I think we had similar upbringings and even in the same neighborhoods, but I’m not a fan of all the new IMPROVED rereleases on Blu or double dips. It makes me feel like a sucker for supporting the first release. What’s my incentive to buy early with KINO anymore?
can you maybe ask if you do another podcast with him. is there any plans for opening up international shipping?
If we had all taken this approach of "I won't watch it unless it's presented in the best possible format" when we were growing up, none of us would've ever discovered these shows in the first place...
I was wondering why Run Silent Run Deep was getting re-released on blu ray. I wasn’t planning on getting the new one as I was happy with the original version.
Thanks for the great videos, Heath! Please keep these long form interviews going, they are incredibly interesting and entertaining.
Shane 4k 😍😍😍😍
This was a great episode. Thanks for doing it
Kino lorber is my favorite label
I'm so excited for the release of the Illsa films.
I'm hoping Frank puts out the B Universal fims of the late 30s and 40s like the Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan/Donald O' Connor and Andrew's Sisters stuff. I would be over the moon for those!
Another great interview (thanks to you and Frank both) and I was happy to hear you ask about the French stuff especially since I know that’s not really in your wheelhouse. I just had Kino’s “French Noir Collection” arrive in the mail today so I’ll be ready for more as soon as Kino can get around to them. Cheers!
Educational interview from Frank. Would be cool if you’ll have interviews with someone from Arrow or Vinegar Syndrome.
Arrow won't do it (I've tried) but I did talk to Fran Simeoni, who used to work at Arrow and now runs Radiance.
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@@CerealAtMidnightThat’s too bad about Arrow. I’ll be sure to check out the Simeoni video.
Uncle Buck on 4K before Fletch? Of course. It feels like a John Hughes film and it's John Candy. The Fletch theme is pretty great though. I think it's the guy that did Axel F, the Beverly Hills Cop theme, Harold Faltermeyer.
AHHHHHHHHHHHH Quiet Man 4K rights weren't allowed to be bought by Kino? Frank you've broken my heart. I hope you and the team try again next time you speak with that group for a licensing deal.
I loved the latest interview with Frank Tarzi. He's doing The Lord's work. Shane on 4K? Audie v4 and v5? Yes please.
Would love to see more French Noir sets.
Heath you did not ask some important questions like… when is I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF and I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN and IT CONQUERED THE WORLD and INVASION OF THE SAUCER-MEN coming out on blu ray or 4K these titles must be released by one of these studios like kino cult or film masters. The studios has to get it together before these classics are lost. Even Frank said b sci fi and horror classics make money. THINK ABOUT IT. these titles were never on DVD. only on VHS 40 years ago and that’s pretty lame. These studios keep re-hashing the same titles. Ask them what’s going with these titles.
We know what's going on with those B movies. They're being held hostage by Susan Hart and the estate of Wade Williams. Do you honestly think nobody has asked for them? Everyone in the industry has been asking for them for 25 years or more.
Have a heart, Susan Hart!@@CerealAtMidnight
Thanks for arranging this interview with Frank Tarzi, Heath. If you have a future interview, I’d like to see if you can ask Frank: 1) What is the process by which Kino Lorber goes through to get legal and budgetary approval for commentary and other extras for their releases like the ones that originally got green-lit for Columbo? 2) In general, what are the possible challenges that can arise during the final stages of the process to include extras within their releases? 3) Was there no way to release SOME of the extra content for Columbo or was it an absolute “All or Nothing” scenario? 4) What lessons learned from the Columbo release has Kino Lorber taken to help them avoid similar situations in the future?
Kino needs to do 4k steelbooks. Especially the dollars trilogy
Thanks!
Thanks, Kyle!
The attention kino gives to their releases can't do nothing but respect that