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horseflesh
08-02-2002, 22:02
Does anyone have any information on a possible/rumoured release of this under-rated masterpiece, on any region???
I'm sure I read about 18 months ago that something was in the pipeline, but nothing has happened since........

Horseflesh
Shingster
08-02-2002, 22:42
I hope there's a release in the pipeline as i love this film, easily one of Scorcese's finest hour n halves.
William Shatners Wig
09-02-2002, 10:06
This is another movie that I am eagerly awaiting to be released on DVD. It IS Scorsese's finest hour for me! A genuine classic.
Panavision
09-02-2002, 10:55
I want it badly!
horseflesh
09-02-2002, 11:21
arguably De Niro's finest hour.....................
TimJBart
09-02-2002, 11:33
what is this film and why have i never heard of it?!
Arch Stanton
09-02-2002, 11:42
Originally posted by TimJBart
what is this film and why have i never heard of it?!


:eek:



The King of Comedy (http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0085794) is a film so good even Sandra Bernard couldn't ruin it.
Dave Lawrence
10-02-2002, 22:11
Originally posted by horseflesh
Does anyone have any information on a possible/rumoured release of this under-rated masterpiece, on any region???
I'm sure I read about 18 months ago that something was in the pipeline, but nothing has happened since........

Horseflesh

In the book that accompanied Momentum's R2 release of Angel Heart, The King of Comedy was listed as a future Director's Chair release from them. Still no sign of it though, along with the also-listed The Cotton Club, Jacob's Ladder, Chaplin, The Producers and The Sure Thing.
DeadKenny
16-02-2002, 15:39
From here (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=News&id=2797)...

May 14th in R1:

King of Comedy will be presented in 1:85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen with an English DD2.0 Stereo Soundtrack and a French Mono track. Extras include an Audio Commentary from Director Martin Scorcese, a documentary, photo gallery and Theatrical Trailers.

:clap: :clap: :clap:
Joe Pasquale
16-02-2002, 15:43
Great news! :) Never seen this, but always wanted to and holded off going for the VHS... Worth the wait hopefully.
Yonathan Gal
16-02-2002, 17:50
saw this just before xmas and was amazed. like Taxi Driver but toned down and o swearing/violence... a truly wesome masterpiece: 10/10.... Incredible! One of my fav films now... Can't wait for the dvd :):)
horseflesh
16-02-2002, 21:08
obviously now I'm VERY happy....................
patrick_barry
08-06-2002, 00:47
Originally posted by DeadKenny
From here (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=News&id=2797)...

May 14th in R1:

King of Comedy will be presented in 1:85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen with an English DD2.0 Stereo Soundtrack and a French Mono track. Extras include an Audio Commentary from Director Martin Scorcese, a documentary, photo gallery and Theatrical Trailers.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Did this get released on May 14 as planned? I can't find it for sale on any sites (not through want of trying!!)

Really hope it did finally get a release at long last.
Thomasd
08-06-2002, 00:55
Originally posted by patrick_barry


Did this get released on May 14 as planned? I can't find it for sale on any sites (not through want of trying!!)

Really hope it did finally get a release at long last.

It didnt. I would have it if so. Never saw it on any pre order site. :(
Mario Gauci
08-06-2002, 12:46
This is one of my favorite Scorsese/De Niro collaborations: I remember the first time I watched this film, it felt somewhat over-the-top (a bit like Sidney Lumet’s NETWORK, in fact) but I have since grown to love it. Of course, Jerry Lewis was never better and the film itself, in my opinion, is one of the last great films: in the last 20 years cinema as an entertainment/art form has deteriorated steadily, and very few films today are worth watching more than once!

In any case, here’s the last word, until now, on this project as stated by Fox executive Peter Staddon himself in another online Forum:

“We've been working on this release for months now, and have all the additional material ready and finished, with the exception of the commentary tracks. We are still trying to get all involved together for the recording but some current film projects keep getting in our way.

May 14th is not happening, but when it is released it will be done properly.”
Yonathan Gal
08-06-2002, 17:46
Sounds promising. I'd rather wait and know I'm getting a decent dvd rather than them release it rushed and not as good as it could have been...
Panavision
08-06-2002, 17:56
FOX said they are getting some more work done it, maybe a commentary from Marty???

I was surprised this picture gets average reviews, Pupkin is a terrific character!!!!!!!!!!!:notworthy
jonathan.e
20-09-2002, 09:14
Finally:


The unsung Martin Scorsese classic The King of Comedy arrives on 12/17, just in time for the theatrical premiere of the most highly-anticipated Scorsese flick in years, Gangs of New York. The King of Comedy is presented for the first time in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, with English, French and Spanish mono tracks, plus a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, a still gallery and the trailer. This one will set you back a mere $19.95.

Looks like the commentary has been dropped :(
Uridium
20-09-2002, 09:59
Cool. A great film that I've been waiting for on DVD for a long time....
tanc
20-09-2002, 10:01
shame about the commentary :/

classic film though, glad it's getting a release :)
jimto
20-09-2002, 10:56
i know that the proposed Warners boxset has been constantly delayed by Marty's seemingly never-endign tweaking of 'Gangs', so Fox probably just got ****** off with waiting and decided to release it anyway, which i think is a shame personally:|
DeadKenny
20-09-2002, 10:59
Originally posted by jonathan.e
Finally:


The unsung Martin Scorsese classic The King of Comedy arrives on 12/17, just in time for the theatrical premiere of the most highly-anticipated Scorsese flick in years, Gangs of New York. The King of Comedy is presented for the first time in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, with English, French and Spanish mono tracks, plus a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, a still gallery and the trailer. This one will set you back a mere $19.95.

Looks like the commentary has been dropped :(

And the extras don't sound too great. I bet the extras are only a few minutes long. 'Featurette' is always a bad sign.

All sounds very dissapointing after the high hopes they raised.
Uridium
20-09-2002, 11:04
Yeh, the extras could be dodgy but at least there are some there and really, having such a good film on DVD at last is the main thing surely. Particularly as it's likely to be a really cheap purchase.
jimto
20-09-2002, 12:25
Originally posted by Uridium
Yeh, the extras could be dodgy but at least there are some there and really, having such a good film on DVD at last is the main thing surely. Particularly as it's likely to be a really cheap purchase.

NO!

i'd happily pay £50 for this with a Marty commentary. we shouldn't be satisfied with JUST having the film on dvd, it should be the best it can be!
Ben_Isaacs
20-09-2002, 14:51
Originally posted by Arch Stanton
The King of Comedy is a film so good even Sandra Bernard couldn't ruin it.

:clap:
Damn straight!
Yonathan Gal
20-09-2002, 16:36
it truly is an incredible, incredible film, 10/10 all the way for me, in my top 20 films, will be getting this!! Shame about extras and commentary though...