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« on: November 28, 2006, 09:05:PM »
Stop! Don't leave the planet just yet...(That was a deceptive title, I agree.)

As most of you know, "The Game" is my favourite David Fincher film. A magnificent creation of heightened realism and the Hitchcockian subversive thriller.

I got into DVDs because of rumors of the Criterion Collection finally releasing it on DVD (they had it on laserdisc).

Tired of all the speculation, I decided to contact one of the Criterion's bosses, Jon Turell, who was kind enough to clear things up for me:

Quote from: Jonathan Turell, Criterion Collection
Thanks for your note.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to secure DVD rights to The Game  As you know we had it on laserdisc, but no luck so far for DVD.  We’ll keep trying.

All best,

Jonathan

As Jon noted, they are still trying, so don’t give up hope just yet.

P.S. animatedude, for once, you can post a link back to the wm forum at DVD Talk!
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2006, 09:38:PM »
lol, i will!
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2006, 11:08:PM »
Quote from: ak on November 28, 2006, 09:05:PM
As Jon noted, they are still trying, so don’t give up hope just yet.

I wish I had more fingers to keep them crossed.
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2010, 05:00:PM »
http://www.facebook.com/CriterionCollection?v=feed&story_fbid=455538845564

yeah baby!  Grin
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2010, 11:39:AM »
This development brings back memories...
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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2010, 07:15:PM »
yeah it feels like 2001 or something lol
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2010, 02:01:PM »
it's confirmed now

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/274424/the-game#post_3730178
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2010, 05:37:PM »
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The Game is coming to Blu-ray! Criterion is working on it right now. He’s been sent the first 3 reels to watch but hasn’t had the time yet to actually watch them. One of the big holdups is because Gramercy was purchased by Universal, Criterion has limited funds to work with.  Also, he doesn’t like to revisit his movies, which delays the process.
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