'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (1985) July 22

[RandellG]

As an Amazon.com Exclusive 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' will be released July 22. List price of $38.98, AMZ has it for pre-order at $27.95.
IMDB Page
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EDIT: (Front Cover)

[bookcase]

Wow! Amazon.com exclusive?! I've pre-ordered

[rezpekt]

I like that new and independent distributors are joining!

[RandellG]

I've never seen it, much less heard of it. But it got good ratings, so I thought what the heck... I POed also.

[bookcase]

It still shows up in my pre-orders, but the July 22 date is no longer there. It now says "sign up to be notified when this title becomes available." What's up with this?!

[CaptainCanuck]

Originally Posted by RandellG

I've never seen it, much less heard of it. But it got good ratings, so I thought what the heck... I POed also.

You might want to rent it first on s dvd .It's not for everyone.

[RandellG]

Originally Posted by bookcase

It still shows up in my pre-orders, but the July 22 date is no longer there. It now says "sign up to be notified when this title becomes available." What's up with this?!

Don't know, it's been like that for a couple days now. I'm hoping it was only a limited quantity and I got in befor they ran out

Originally Posted by CaptainCanuck

You might want to rent it first on s dvd .It's not for everyone.

Our video stores suck, can't never get anything from them

[bookcase]

The status of this is now: Out of Print--Limited Availability.

I doubt this one ever sees the light of day.

[RandellG]

Originally Posted by bookcase

The status of this is now: Out of Print--Limited Availability.

I doubt this one ever sees the light of day.

Hummmm...... Im gonna send them a email asking about it, stay tuned.....

[RandellG]

This has to be the most amazing email I've ever recived from AMZ , they got back to me in less than 30mins after I sent the email

Most important stuff BOLDED:

We are very sorry for the delay in completing your order. I have reviewed your account and can see that this experience has been far less than positive.

We strive for convenience and efficiency at Amazon.com, but in this instance we have fallen short of our goal.

Please allow me to explain that sometimes unexpected fluctuations in supply can add time to our original availability estimate. We have learned that "Kiss of the Spider Woman (Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] (Amazon.com Exclusive)" is now back- ordered, and our supplier has not been able to let us know exactly when they expect to have more in stock.

Please rest assured that you will receive the order sooner than it is estimated.

I can assure you that we are working hard to obtain this item for you and we will ship it as soon as we are able to obtain it. This means that we will ship the item as soon as we receive it from our suppliers even if the estimated ship date has still not arrived.

I'm sorry that you were not notified sooner of this change in availability.

You won't be charged until we ship it to you. On the date of shipment, we'll send you e-mail confirming the date, contents, and method of your shipment.

We would understand if you'd prefer to cancel your order. You may cancel unshipped items through the "Your Account" page, accessible at the top of any page on our web site. To cancel your order, simply click "Cancel items or orders." After signing in with your e-mail address and password, you will be able to view your order history and cancel your order for any item that has not yet entered the shipping process.

We make a significant effort to keep abreast of prices and availabilities, but our reliance on our suppliers for information about the items they offer means that, occasionally, our database will not reflect all changes.

In addition to a wide selection of items, one of our aims at Amazon.com is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have not met that standard.

Once again, I am truly sorry that we were not able to fulfill your expectations for this level of service. I hope that you will give us another opportunity to prove the quality of our service to you.

[bookcase]

Wow. Thank you for checking, RandellG. The estimated ship date on my pre-order is July 28, so maybe this will come after all. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[RandellG]

Its now back up for pre-order
Still $27.95 (link)

and cover

[bookcase]

I notice it also no longer says "Amazon.com Exclusive." Regardless, this cover art gets me very excited!

[bookcase]

I just received an exciting email from Amazon:

We are writing about the order you placed on June 07 2008 13:09 PDT. The item(s) listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected:

"Kiss of the Spider Woman (Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] (Amazon.com Exclusive)" [Blu-ray]
Estimated arrival date: 07/26/2008

[zombieflanders]

Official press release:

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and City Lights Home Entertainment today announced that the Academy Award-winning film “Kiss of the Spider Woman“ is now available for the first time since its theatrical release as a full-length download exclusively on Amazon Unbox to rent for $2.99 for 30 days or to download to own for $9.99. Amazon Unbox (www.amazon.com/unbox) is Amazon’s digital video download service that offers over 40,000 television shows and movies that customers can watch on their PC or TiVo. “Kiss of the Spider Woman” debuted in 1985, and is based on the 1976 novel “El Beso de la Mujer Arana” by Manuel Puig.

For the first time ever on DVD, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” will be available exclusively on Amazon.com in Blu-ray and standard definition DVD starting July 22. Customers can pre-order a copy today of the standard definition DVD for $25.99 and the Blu-ray for $27.95. Additionally, the new documentary “Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman” is now available on DVD for $16.98 through Disc on Demand or on Unbox to rent for $2.99 or purchase for $9.99 exclusively at Amazon.com. Visit the “Kiss of the Spider Woman” page on Amazon at www.amazon.com/kotsw.

“Amazon customers have asked for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ for many years. By making it available in so many mediums on Amazon.com, independent film fans can rediscover a classic that has not been seen in theaters for more than 23 years and has not been available on video for more than 15 years,” said Peter Faricy, vice president of movies and music, Amazon. “The wonderful thing about producing in the new-media landscape is that we are able to bring classic films like ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ directly and instantly to customers’ living rooms via Amazon Unbox, DVD or Blu-ray.”

Sal Scamardo, president of City Lights Home Entertainment, said, “As one of the most sought after motion pictures by major studio home video distributors, City Lights is thrilled to have the opportunity to market and distribute ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ on Amazon.com. It is no accident that an award-winning feature film that changed the industry against all odds and symbolizes the pure spirit of independent filmmaking is now being made available in such a groundbreaking innovative fashion. As an emerging major independent film and video studio, we’re excited to preserve and promote that spirit and satisfy consumer demand across multiple home-entertainment platforms.”

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” was the first independent movie ever to receive the top four Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Hector Babenco. Adapted for the screen by Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Leonard Schrader and produced by David Weisman from Puig's novel set in a non-specific Latin American country, this film takes a penetrating look at the role of sex and politics under an oppressive right-wing regime. The timeless story follows the complex relationship between two distinctly different men with opposite views about life -- building with powerful emotional crescendo as they gradually come together in a stunningly transcendental conclusion. William Hurt delivered his Oscar®-winning performance in this captivating tribute to the power of film and fantasy an escape from inhumane conditions.

The release of “Kiss of the Spider Woman” on digital download is brought to customers by Amazon Digital Services Inc. in a partnership with City Lights Home Entertainment.

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