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CHALLENGE 37 Being the Picky Premium Procurer that I am, there weren't many purchases for me in 2023. However, I did have my favorites, which are pretty much in line with others who have posted already. Just means we're all in good company. My favorite 2023 Premium Releases are: #3 - The Shawshank Redemption (UHD Club) #2 - Star Wars Episodes IV, V, VI (Creator Era Fullslips) #1 - LOTR Trilogy (UHD Club)

These were a nice surprise! I love these little extras that just make these releases that much more special and exclusive.

I'll have to get this one and then hunt down the first three! They all look so good...some of the best editions out there for these films.

YAY! Challenges are back again. These are always fun to do, so thanks for starting them up again @extantsrevenge. CHALLENGE 36 - "A YEAR IN REVIEW" Three of my favs this year were all streaming originals which received physical releases. All the proof I need that physical media is still alive and thriving. 1. Prey 2. The Mandalorian Season 1 3. The Mandalorian Season 2

Correct. My comment was referring specifically just to the extra film cuts, which I believe are the same for both the prior edition and this new 4K. Apologies for not being more clear!

There is an existing 1080p Blu-Ray Collector's Edition digipak for Avatar, and this just appears to be the same thing, but in 4K. I own that one, and I believe that also has 4 discs. The extended cuts were also included in that previous CE digipak, so if you wanted to order just the steelbook edition without double-dipping, you wouldn't be missing out on those extra cuts. So long as you already own the older edition. But it does appear that the Steelbook will not be including the extended cuts, which is a real bummer.

Drooling has commenced! This looks fantastic.

And NOW I'm happy to have a steelbook to put inside my new CE slip!

There is a steelbook for The Creator, but I believe it's a French release only at the moment. Somebody was asking about this same topic over on Reddit or the FB steelbook group, and that person was saying nobody in the US took the option for a steelbook release. At least not yet, so one may still be coming. All the standard releases have been announced and I believe are already up for preorder.

Quite possibly! Although their announcement did say sometime early next year (end Q1, maybe?), so maybe there will be a few more exclusives we can land. What I'm really hoping for is a huge blowout sale for their remaining physical media stock. Something similar to what they did when they liquidated all their Disney steels a few years back.

Awwww...but that's all I wanted!

From everything I've been reading since the announcement, it DOES in fact appear to be a licensing issue. MGM holds the rights to the first film, while Universal holds the rights for the rest of the films. Either Arrow couldn't secure a licensing deal at all for the first film, or a deal wasn't done in time. So the first film will indeed be 1080p bluray. Some people believe it's a typo, but it isnt.

Damn...that's even worse. Thought from the picture that steelbook looked a little bloated lol.

Are all four films/discs in that single steelbook? Really hate when they do that!

They have already announced that this will be exclusive to Walmart or Walmart.com, and pre-orders are expected to go live around 9/18.

I'm in! Such a sexy, gorgeous edition; perfect for this release.

Yeah, I've been noticing that a ton of these "Walmart exclusives" have been only for the standard 1080 blu-ray. And Best Buy always gets the exclusive 4K releases. Seems we always have to double-dip if we want both the 4k and cool artwork. Which is also totally fine if the movie is right lol. Think I'll be picking up this one as well!

I have considered that, and if the cover artwork was different on both editions, I definitely would just pick up them both. But I see no reason for both when the only difference is the color scheme. But my ego still can't get past the "Arrow Store Exclusive" status...😂

I'm so conflicted with this release. I want the "Arrow Store Exclusive" status just because, but I don't like the fact they chose to go with exactly the same color scheme and design as Tremors 1. Maybe they were thinking continuity, but for me personally, that would just confuse me looking at them on the shelf side by side. I actually prefer the green Limited Edition slipcase..but it's not "exclusive" lol.

Such a beautiful edition! Waiting...somewhat...patiently for mine lol.

Well said, @Casiusco! If more people and businesses operated like this, the world would be a MUCH better place. And to add to everybody else's well-wishes, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with Raro. When I missed out on the Nightmare on Elm Street GB, I tried to purchase directly from Raro. And since you have to email them for shipments outside of Italy, I went through a little bit of what you experienced as far as getting the cold shoulder and no response from them. They never responded to anything I sent them. Bu then I heard about the less-than-stellar quality of the edition, and I didn't feel so bad 😂 Sincerely hope you get everything squared away with them!

An excellent suggestion, but doesn't sound like the wife is a fan of Hobbits or the movies themselves lol. I suppose you could suggest a fivesome...why should it be either/or? 😂

I'm busting up over here because Trash Day for me is, in fact, today!