Cinevolve Jumps into Blu-ray

[PeterB]

A newcomer named Cinevolve Studios has jumped into DVD earlier this year, and has now announced its first two Blu-ray titles:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/holi...dcarolers.html
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/line.html

Holiday Favorites with the Wonderland Carolers features 33 holiday tunes, and retails for $22.95. Street date is October 19.

The Line is an Australian cop thriller, and debuts November 25. MSRP is $29.95.

No tech specs yet, but as Cinevolve says it is aiming to release affordable Blu-rays, I suspect we won't see a ton of extras.

[cnat]

Someone needs to tell these morons 29.95 is not a cheap price for a no name title no gives a rats ass about.

[allfilm]

Hey there. Thanks for the great mention of our upcoming Blu-ray titles under our "CineBlu Collection".

Another title we have coming out in the 4th quarter is the Blu-ray version of the indie favorite "The F Word", which was a Tribeca Film Festival selection and released with IFC.

We are putting out a lower-cost SD DVD "2008 Election Year Edition" (SRP $14.95) and the Blu-ray at $22.95 on October 21st.

Thanks again for supporting us as we enter into the realm of Blu-ray. As a self-professed geek, I couldn't wait to get our new company on board with the new format. Stay tuned for more announcements and details.

I'm always open to feedback on what people are looking for in their Blu-ray titles as well, so feel free to write me.

All the best,
Arik Treston
Co-Founder/CEO
Cinevolve Studios

[allfilm]

Someone needs to tell these morons 29.95 is not a cheap price for a no name title no gives a rats ass about.

Compared to many studio's titles coming out at $39.95, having an SRP of $29.95 on that title, which is an acclaimed Australian film, is a good start. Many of our other Blu-rays are going to range anywhere from $14.95 to $22.95, with some being in the mid-to-high $20's.

Before you attack us too much, take into account that we are a new indie distribution company that is working to support the new format well ahead of many other distributors, even though it's a costly venture for any small company to get involved with.

Thanks for the creative feedback though.

Arik Treston
Cinevolve Studios

[cnat]

My apologies. Thanks for posting. I wish more studios would. Good Luck with the new venture!!!!!

[BLU HD DEFENDER]

that was great, any ways iam looking forward to picking up the line. as i have heard some great things about it.

Compared to many studio's titles coming out at $39.95, having an SRP of $29.95 on that title, which is an acclaimed Australian film, is a good start. Many of our other Blu-rays are going to range anywhere from $14.95 to $22.95, with some being in the mid-to-high $20's.

Before you attack us too much, take into account that we are a new indie distribution company that is working to support the new format well ahead of many other distributors, even though it's a costly venture for any small company to get involved with.

Thanks for the creative feedback though.

Arik Treston
Cinevolve Studios

[bellybongo]

THE LINE (2007) seem obscure, only 8 people have rated it on IMDB. Sounds like risky business releasing it on Blu-ray, but the best of luck to you.

[CaptainCanuck]

Glad they decided to put out the unrated version of that Caroling disc.The rated version left out the orgies.

[hi-def-fanboy]

Compared to many studio's titles coming out at $39.95, having an SRP of $29.95 on that title, which is an acclaimed Australian film, is a good start. Many of our other Blu-rays are going to range anywhere from $14.95 to $22.95, with some being in the mid-to-high $20's.

Before you attack us too much, take into account that we are a new indie distribution company that is working to support the new format well ahead of many other distributors, even though it's a costly venture for any small company to get involved with.

Thanks for the creative feedback though.

Arik Treston
Cinevolve Studios

Will these also be released here in Australia. If so when? Thanks for going Blu!!

[allfilm]

Will these also be released here in Australia. If so when? Thanks for going Blu!!

You are quite welcome! We are thrilled! It's a bit tough for us smaller indies to enter Blu-ray (and our margins are almost gone), but I want to be able to release High-Def from the get-go and not wait until everyone else jumps on.

As for the Line in Australia, I don't know if it will be Blu. We don't have Australian/New Zealand rights on it, but I'll check with the director and post back to you. It's a great film and an interesting take on the good cop/bad cop genre.

All my best!
Arik


ETA: As for our other films being on Blu-ray in Australia, unfortunately it will depend on the foreign rights of each title and its eventual distribution in Australia, so it's a bit early to know unfortunately.

[project-blu]

i've never heard of any of these titles, but the fact a rep from the company is discussing it, and is openly a rep, hey, good job. customer relations, right there.

[allfilm]

i've never heard of any of these titles, but the fact a rep from the company is discussing it, and is openly a rep, hey, good job. customer relations, right there.

Thanks for the comment! Our company is very focused on being a filmmaker-friendly environment and as cutting-edge as we can be for an indie. We believe in transparency with our filmmakers, since most of us are filmmakers as well as indie distribution vets. With that in mind, we believe in staying honest and open about our business, so you'll see more of me here and it's not just to shill our product, but I'm a true lover of technology, especially HD, so it's a natural fit.

Best,
Arik

[raunchy]

I have to admit cnat's comment was especially humorous due to the circumstances

[RandellG]

[Ashamed Pegasus]

I believe this is the actual cover art... So who wants to be the ginnie pig and buy this so we can get a review?...