A couple of titles which have been mentioned before are now confirmed for dual format (BD + DVD) releases at the end of April in the UK via Powerhouse/Indicator. Firstly, we get Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai, an enthralling film noir. And, in addition, Blake Edwards’ Experiment in Terror, which I wrote about here, makes an appearance.
The special features announced so are as follows:
The Lady from Shanghai –
• 4K restoration from the original negative
• Original mono audio
• Audio Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich
• Simon Callow on ‘The Lady from Shanghai’ (2017, tbc mins): a new filmed appreciation piece by the acclaimed actor and Welles scholar
• A Discussion with Peter Bogdanovich (2000, 21 mins): the renowned filmmaker and author talks about Welles and The Lady from Shanghai
• Original theatrical trailer
• Image gallery
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by critic Samm Deighan
• UK Blu-ray premiere
• Limited Dual Format Edition of 5,000 copies
• More TBC
Experiment in Terror –
• 2K restoration from the original negative
• Original mono audio
• Audio commentary by film critic Kim Morgan
• New and exclusive filmed interview with actor Stefanie Powers (2017, tbc mins)
• Isolated score – experience Henry Mancini’s original score
• Original theatrical trailer
• TV spots
• Image gallery
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by critic Kim Morgan
• UK Blu-ray premiere
• Limited Dual Format Edition of 3,000 copies
• More TBC
Riding the High Country 
I’ve seen neither of these but will certainly preorder Shangai. Maybe Terror too. It seems to be a great year for catalogue releases (almost a shame as I’d hoped to cut back on buying discs this year). I’ve been eyeing a few other noir too- Pickup on South Street looks interesting.
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Yes, there are plenty of interesting titles on the way. Pickup on South Street is marvelous – I wrote the film up here – and the very fine UK Blu-ray can usually be had at a good price in sales and so on. I’d also recommend Night and the City.
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I’m very much looking forward to Experiment in Terror. Although the old DVD is OK, this should be a very worthwhile upgrade for a great thriller. I’ve been very impressed with Indicator/Powerhouse based on what they’ve released so far.
I already have the US (blu) release of Lady From Shanghai, so I’ll see what the reviews say before double-dipping on that one. There’s a good chance I’ll be tempted though!
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I think the extras on both of these titles make them highly attractive, Dafydd, and pricing without any import hassles is another bonus.
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Wonderful to see these confirmed – SHANGHAI will be a double dip but I am really not complaining
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No, I imagine the extras will have played a part in your decision – the whole package looks like a good one.
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Yes, the US release (or rather, the reissue after some technical problems) looks great, but there are no extras at all, not even a trailer. looks like this one will include content from the previous US DVD as well as new stuff – yay!
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And let’s face it, this is a film that certainly justifies extra content.
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Damn straight – it would be great if they could do a proper analysis of what the original funhouse sequence would have been like, for starters!
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Oh yes! Though, frankly, I’ll take whatever is offered on this one, and I expect to like it too.
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PS and i would totally provide an audio commentary for free! But it looks like Peter Bogdanovich got there first 😉
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Surely they could stretch to two tracks.
You hear some criticism of Bogdanovich here and there but I really like listening to what he has to say, especially on pet subjects like this.
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I always get a bit annoyed at the criticism actually – he really knew the people he talks about and I think what he has to say about Welles is especially pertinent.
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Yeah, I’m with you on that. I have no issues whatsoever with the guy and am always pleased to hear what he has to say.
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I couldn’t resist and just watched SHANGHAI again – beautifully made, awesome fun!
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It’s been a while since I last looked at it but I concur. It’s excellent, a bit of mess in ways but all those ways are good.
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It is a bit of a mess, true, but actually holds up quite well even from a plot standpoint – the original novel is also worth reading by the way.
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I have that book, somewhere. One of these days I need to try to dig it out and read it.
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Really worth a look – it follows the lot of the film (sic) fairly closely until we get to Chinatown …
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I believe you, it’s just the prospect of fighting my way through the sea of boxes that still seem to surround me even now, going on for 6 months since the big move, can be a daunting prospect!
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Sorry about that chum – been there, done that, hope to never have to go through it again (no chance of that I’m sure, but …)
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A part of life, Sergio, but a pain in the just about everywhere too!
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I didn’t vote for that either!
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Glad these movies are being preserved, upgraded …. and appreciated.
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I wholeheartedly agree – the preservation, upgrading and appreciation are all interrelated and equally important. Long may it continue.
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I need to get my hands on these Colin.
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Yes, they certainly look promising.
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It’s good to hear from you. I just moved house which will no doubt account for my absence.
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I feel your pain, that’s a stressful experience. I moved both house and country back in the autumn and I’m still not sure I’ve recovered fully!
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It’s a stress, but I’m getting there helping my folks.
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Yes, hassle and upheaval but life’s all about change and movement and you just have to move and change with it.
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You said it well. I’ve posted quite a bit that I’d saved if you’re interested.
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Sure – I’ll have a browse…
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Appreciate that Colin.
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