The Truman Show (4K Blu-ray SteelBook) (Manta Lab Exclusive No.77) [Hong Kong]

[Mokum]

Release date: January 31, 2025
Purchase links: Box Set - Full Slip - Double Lenti A - Double Lenti B (Pre-order on November 22, at 8 PM - Hong Kong time)
Price: $162.97 (Box Set) - $48.99 (Full Slip - Double Lenti A - Double Lenti B)

Notes:
WEA, Exclusive Steelcase designed by Manta Lab features "Full Glossy" Finish and "Debossed Title".
Box Set: 600 Sets, Numbered 1-600. PET, Spot Glossy, Spot Matte, Spot Embossing.
Full Slip: 1000 copies, Numbered 1-1000. PET, Spot Glossy, Spot Matte, Spot Embossing.
Double Lenti A: 1000 copies, Numbered 1-1000. 2 x 3D Lenticulars, Spot Glossy, Spot Matte, Spot Embossing.
Double Lenti B: 1000 copies, Numbered 1-1000. Front - 3D Lenticular, Back - 3D+Flip Lenticular, Spot Glossy, Spot Matte, Spot Embossing.
Premiums: Booklet, Postcards, Character Cards, Envelope, Exclusive Numbering Sticker, Exclusive Release Front Sticker, Exclusive Release Lenticular Sticker, Tip On.

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

I didn't join a group buy as I expected this to be there for a while, can't believe it sold out in few minutes.

It was 100% sure OC and DLB would last a few seconds, DLA 1 or 2 minutes and FS a little more. This is a cult film. OC is great. DLA is the artwork everybody was waiting for. DLB was close behind.

 

[samdavies]

It was 100% sure OC and DLB would last a few seconds, DLA 1 or 2 minutes and FS a little more. This is a cult film. OC is great. DLA is the artwork everybody was waiting for. DLB was close behind.

Very accurate estimates there.

 

[KarlieFloss]

This is a cult film.

How? This was both a critical and financial success.

 

[Flloydo]

How? This was both a critical and financial success.

This 100% has a very niche cult following

 

[KarlieFloss]

This 100% has a very niche cult following

I don't know what that means in the context of being a "cult film."
In order to achieve "cult" status a film had to underperform somewhere during its initial release, whether it's with critics, audiences or overall box office;
and find reappraisal somewhere later on.
This excelled on all those fronts during its first run.

 

[K1SK1S]

I think with the amount of people who missed out on this title and how quick it sold out... @AstroC13 might want to strongly consider going ahead with his release after all.

 

[Flloydo]

I don't know what that means in the context of being a "cult film."
In order to achieve "cult" status a film had to underperform somewhere during its initial release, whether it's with critics, audiences or overall box office;
and find reappraisal somewhere later on.
This excelled on all those fronts during its first run.

Tell that to Titans of Cult

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

I don't know what that means in the context of being a "cult film."
In order to achieve "cult" status a film had to underperform somewhere during its initial release, whether it's with critics, audiences or overall box office;
and find reappraisal somewhere later on.
This excelled on all those fronts during its first run.

It seems you prefer to limit the term "cult film" to its primary definition. The definition "cult film" can also refer to "cult classics" and "cult blockbusters". For me and several people, The Truman Show has reach this status.

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

I think with the amount of people who missed out on this title and how quick it sold out... @AstroC13 might want to strongly consider going ahead with his release after all.

That's exactly what I thought.

@AstroC13 : would you reconsider you decision? I'm in for a OC.

 

[KarlieFloss]

It seems you prefer to limit the term "cult film" to its primary definition. The definition "cult film" can also refer to "cult classics" and "cult blockbusters". For me and several people, The Truman Show has reach this status.

"Cult blockbuster" this is all entering arbitrary territory now; I'd guesstimate every film has a subset of devoted fans/followers. By these "loose' metrics Shawshank Redemption could be considered a "cult classic" even tho it's considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time.

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

Tell that to Titans of Cult

Following TOC, all these movies are cult :
- Blade Runner
- Wonder Woman
- Mad Max Fury Road
- Ready Player One
- 2001
- Goodfellas
- V For Vendetta
- Pacific Rim
- Batman (1989)
- Space Jam
- The Goonies
- Clockwork Orange
- Casino Royale
- Halloween (2018)
- Matrix
- Watchmen
- The Thing
- Star Trek (Reboot)
- Gladiator
- John Wick
Some of these films must certainly have a cult fanbase... even if it seems unexpected.

 

[Bodhisattva]

This movie is NOT worth a MantaLab collaboration, wasted effort. EASY PASS.

 

[sbarker]

Anyone who really wants a Truman show premium has options now, yeah it's super unfortunate it fell apart at the last minute but I think it's probably time to move on and hope for an even better release from AC.

 

[samdavies]

Anyone who really wants a Truman show premium has options now, yeah it's super unfortunate it fell apart at the last minute but I think it's probably time to move on and hope for an even better release from AC.

Agreed. We both thought the same.

 

[Noodles]

This movie is NOT worth a MantaLab collaboration, wasted effort. EASY PASS.
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It sold out within seconds/minutes, so clearly wasn't a wasted effort, but ok

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

Anyone who really wants a Truman show premium has options now, yeah it's super unfortunate it fell apart at the last minute but I think it's probably time to move on and hope for an even better release from AC.

And for those who missed the Manta Lab release, the DIY method is an option.

 

[paulboland]

I don't know what that means in the context of being a "cult film."
In order to achieve "cult" status a film had to underperform somewhere during its initial release, whether it's with critics, audiences or overall box office;
and find reappraisal somewhere later on.
This excelled on all those fronts during its first run.

Lots of films that was a hit at box office when initially released are known years later as Cult Classics

To be classed as a cult film it's not solely based on if it underperformd on initial release

A cult film is simply a film that has acquired a cult following years after it's initial release regardless if that film was a box office flop or a box office hit when first released
The films involved have to have a dedicated audience that loves the film involved and most importantly gets re-watched a lot after it's initial release.

The Truman Show is one of the films that has acquired a cult following years after it's initial release and is why is listed in the list of Cult Films

 

[Hereticz]

 

[KarlieFloss]

The Truman Show is one of the films that has acquired a cult following years after it's initial release and is why is listed in the list of Cult Films

Are we sure it's a "cult following" or simply an audience that enjoys rewatching good films?

Where are these Trumanites people keep talking about?
Where do they hang out? What do they speculate about?
Or are they just folks that enjoy (re)watching good films?

 

[paulboland]

Are we sure it's a "cult following" or simply an audience that enjoys rewatching good films?

Where are these Trumanites people keep talking about?
Where do they hang out? What do they speculate about?
Or are they just folks that enjoy (re)watching good films?

The Truman Show has a cult following years after been released that is what decides if a film is going to be listed as a Cult Film

List of cult films: T - Wikipedia

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