Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) - Blu-ray Forum

iv3rdawG · 12-06-2019, 06:15 PM

Just announced that Céline Sciamma’s "Portrait of a Lady on Fire", which was just released in the U.S. today, will be coming to the Criterion Collection in 2020. Neon and Criterion announced via press release.

https://twitter.com/Brian_Tallerico/...27771854905345

Release Date: June 23, 2020

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New 4K digital master, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New conversation between director Céline Sciamma and film critic Dana Stevens
New interviews with actors Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant
Interview with cinematographer Claire Mathon from the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
Interview from 2019 with artist Hélène Delmaire on creating the paintings for the film
PLUS: An essay by film critic Ela Bittencourt

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 06:31 PM

Is there an actual press release? Not seeing anything so far. This would be huge for Criterion if they were to distribute films that Neon has the rights to

iv3rdawG · 12-06-2019, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Is there an actual press release? Not seeing anything so far. This would be huge for Criterion if they were to distribute films that Neon has the rights to

He's saying that it came from a press release: https://twitter.com/Brian_Tallerico/...30541190279168

Film Stage is also reporting on it: https://twitter.com/TheFilmStage/sta...28822968487936

Hope Criterion and/or Neon put out something.

Gacivory · 12-06-2019, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Is there an actual press release? Not seeing anything so far. This would be huge for Criterion if they were to distribute films that Neon has the rights to

No, but threads have been started for random tweets before.

Snicket · 12-06-2019, 06:36 PM

Got confirmation the announcement was e-mailed. It’s legit folks. This is huge.

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 06:37 PM

Apparently the press release was emailed, rather than something just published directly by Criterion/NEON

Snicket · 12-06-2019, 06:46 PM

We should be seeing a flood of articles about this any minute.

If this is a partnership with Neon, will this be a 4K venture? Curious what other titles are now on the table.

Edit: confirmed!!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELINcwkW...g&name=900x900

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 06:53 PM

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 07:31 PM

Something about that press release bugs me, it almost comes off as a fan-made attempt at a press release. I also just find it really strange that Criterion and/or NEON wouldn't announce this publicly. Why go through the press only? I'm not doubting that it's real, I just find it all to be a little odd.

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 07:43 PM

A tweet I sent to NEON asking them to confirm the news was hearted by Tom Quinn, who's the co-founder of NEON. So I guess you can add that to the pile of evidence, even if I still think it's all strange

Gacivory · 12-06-2019, 08:00 PM

Official Neon page on Instagram also confirmed.

Dubstar · 12-06-2019, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snicket

We should be seeing a flood of articles about this any minute.

If this is a partnership with Neon, will this be a 4K venture? Curious what other titles are now on the table.

Edit: confirmed!!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELINcwkW...g&name=900x900

please a deluxe 4K edition of 'Apollo 11' please please please

oh and a Criterion edition of 'Parasite' too !!

IXOYE1989 · 12-06-2019, 10:58 PM

Is this the first film that is getting a direct Criterion release before being released on physical media by a different company? The two most recent films I remember getting Criterion release not long after being released are Roma (coming soon in 2020) and Boyhood (released about 9 months after initial blu-ray release), with Roma being available on Netflix and being released by Criterion the first time on physical media, and Boyhood being initially released by Universal Studios.

gregmtl92 · 12-06-2019, 11:09 PM

I'm no Criterion expert but I think it's happened several times. I.E. Blue is the Warmest Color, Tiny Furniture etc..

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 11:32 PM

Also titles from Assayas like Personal Shopper

filmbuffTX · 12-06-2019, 11:39 PM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Gacivory · 12-06-2019, 11:59 PM

Carlos, Summer Hours, A Christmas Tale

GeoffOliver · 12-07-2019, 12:17 AM

This film definitely fits the classic Criterion model. Hopefully this leads to deals with other indie distributors like A24 (Midsommar would make an excellent Criterion release). If they want other Neon titles, they should consider releasing Parasite, Revenge, Beach Rats, and I, Tonya.

DjMethod · 12-07-2019, 01:07 AM

Such great news. Very deserved. And a little more validation before Oscar noms.

BenOswald · 12-07-2019, 01:15 AM

I think Certain Women was also a debut home media release. Cold War was close, there was a EU release ahead of CC.

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12-06-2019, 06:15 PM	#1
iv3rdawG Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:864 Trading Score:1	Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) Just announced that Céline Sciamma’s "Portrait of a Lady on Fire", which was just released in the U.S. today, will be coming to the Criterion Collection in 2020. Neon and Criterion announced via press release. https://twitter.com/Brian_Tallerico/...27771854905345 Release Date: June 23, 2020 DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital master, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray New conversation between director Céline Sciamma and film critic Dana Stevens New interviews with actors Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant Interview with cinematographer Claire Mathon from the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Interview from 2019 with artist Hélène Delmaire on creating the paintings for the film PLUS: An essay by film critic Ela Bittencourt Last edited by iv3rdawG; 05-17-2020 at 01:59 PM.

12-06-2019, 06:46 PM	#7
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:664 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	We should be seeing a flood of articles about this any minute. If this is a partnership with Neon, will this be a 4K venture? Curious what other titles are now on the table. Edit: confirmed!! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELINcwkW...g&name=900x900 Last edited by Snicket; 12-06-2019 at 06:51 PM.

12-06-2019, 11:59 PM	#17
Gacivory Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:1899 DVD collection:144	Carlos, Summer Hours, A Christmas Tale Last edited by Gacivory; 12-07-2019 at 12:06 AM.

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12-06-2019, 06:31 PM	#2
MifuneFan Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:737 Trading Score:66	Is there an actual press release? Not seeing anything so far. This would be huge for Criterion if they were to distribute films that Neon has the rights to

12-06-2019, 06:36 PM	#5
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:664 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	Got confirmation the announcement was e-mailed. It’s legit folks. This is huge.

12-06-2019, 06:37 PM	#6
MifuneFan Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:737 Trading Score:66	Apparently the press release was emailed, rather than something just published directly by Criterion/NEON

12-06-2019, 06:53 PM	#8
MifuneFan Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:737 Trading Score:66

12-06-2019, 07:31 PM	#9
MifuneFan Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:737 Trading Score:66	Something about that press release bugs me, it almost comes off as a fan-made attempt at a press release. I also just find it really strange that Criterion and/or NEON wouldn't announce this publicly. Why go through the press only? I'm not doubting that it's real, I just find it all to be a little odd.

12-06-2019, 07:43 PM	#10
MifuneFan Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:737 Trading Score:66	A tweet I sent to NEON asking them to confirm the news was hearted by Tom Quinn, who's the co-founder of NEON. So I guess you can add that to the pile of evidence, even if I still think it's all strange

12-06-2019, 08:00 PM	#11
Gacivory Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:1899 DVD collection:144	Official Neon page on Instagram also confirmed.

12-06-2019, 10:58 PM	#13
IXOYE1989 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Dream within a dream 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:18	Is this the first film that is getting a direct Criterion release before being released on physical media by a different company? The two most recent films I remember getting Criterion release not long after being released are Roma (coming soon in 2020) and Boyhood (released about 9 months after initial blu-ray release), with Roma being available on Netflix and being released by Criterion the first time on physical media, and Boyhood being initially released by Universal Studios.

12-06-2019, 11:09 PM	#14
gregmtl92 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Montreal Trading Score:16	I'm no Criterion expert but I think it's happened several times. I.E. Blue is the Warmest Color, Tiny Furniture etc..

12-06-2019, 11:32 PM	#15
MifuneFan Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:737 Trading Score:66	Also titles from Assayas like Personal Shopper

12-06-2019, 11:39 PM	#16
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2015 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:5249 DVD collection:1906 Digital collection:1218 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:15	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

12-07-2019, 12:17 AM	#18
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:761 DVD collection:382	This film definitely fits the classic Criterion model. Hopefully this leads to deals with other indie distributors like A24 (Midsommar would make an excellent Criterion release). If they want other Neon titles, they should consider releasing Parasite, Revenge, Beach Rats, and I, Tonya.

12-07-2019, 01:07 AM	#19
DjMethod Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Hårga Blu-ray collection:695 Trading Score:2	Such great news. Very deserved. And a little more validation before Oscar noms.

12-07-2019, 01:15 AM	#20
BenOswald Active Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:509 DVD collection:40	I think Certain Women was also a debut home media release. Cold War was close, there was a EU release ahead of CC.

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