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Thread started 04/23/16 5:12pm

swissbeats2k

Sign O the Times in theaters??

If Purple Rain is coming back to theaters then we need SOTT in theaters ID love to see that. There has to be a way us orgers can start a petition.
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Reply #1 posted 04/23/16 8:17pm

xpertluva

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I'd actually love that. I wanted to take my girlfriend to see him live, but of course that's never going to happen. I suppose SOTT in the movies might be the next best thing.

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Reply #2 posted 04/23/16 8:19pm

UncleJam

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Thats the first thing that came to my mind when I heard PR was going to theaters. If they start showing SOTT...I'm first in line nod

Make it so, Number One...
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Reply #3 posted 04/23/16 8:20pm

weirdozmedia

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Whoa, I'd never even thought about it but seeing Sign o the Times in a theater would be an awesome experience. Hope to see this happen.

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Reply #4 posted 04/24/16 4:07am

darkroman

This would be awesome!

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I saw it in the cinema when it was first released.

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I still remember that moment.

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Magical.

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But he's gone to soon.

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Reply #5 posted 04/24/16 4:17am

darkroman

I just checked my ticket...

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SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST 1988 - THE ODEON CINEMA.

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What a day.

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What a memory.

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Tought times....

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sad sad sad sad sad

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Reply #6 posted 04/24/16 6:41am

vocalhitman

I was in japan about two years ago and Sign of the Times had a limited run in IMAX cinemas there..
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Reply #7 posted 04/27/16 5:34pm

Jackzilla

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I actually emailed a local theater that's playing Purple Rain this week about playing SOTT. Here's the response:

"Thanks for the note. I forwarded your request to the Programming department and they did look into the possibility of screening Sign O’ the Times. The found that there is no way of getting license to play the movie because it was never distributed. The only way to view the movie today is through bootlegged copies of the film, and we obviously wouldn’t be able to do that. We really appreciate the suggestion and that you took the time to write. I’m afraid that we simply can’t do it. Sorry about that!"

Is this true? How do I respond?

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Reply #8 posted 04/27/16 5:35pm

SquirrelMeat

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SOTT in the cinema was fantastic. I love to see it come back.

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Reply #9 posted 04/27/16 5:42pm

luvsexy4all

couldnt the fans get toghether and pay for theatre time and show it ourselves?

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Reply #10 posted 04/27/16 5:42pm

TrivialPursuit

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SquirrelMeat said:

SOTT in the cinema was fantastic. I love to see it come back.

I went to see it when I lived in Philadelphia. I remember standing in line (one of the only white guys there, LOL), and a dude at the door (he had either just come out, or he was the ticket taker) yelled down the line "PRINCE DIES AT THE END!" It was a momentary "AWWW MAN" until everyone else remembered it was a concert movie.

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But to see SOTT on the big screen, might be a tad better than seeing Purple Rain again.

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Reply #11 posted 04/27/16 5:44pm

ufoclub

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Jackzilla said:

I actually emailed a local theater that's playing Purple Rain this week about playing SOTT. Here's the response:

"Thanks for the note. I forwarded your request to the Programming department and they did look into the possibility of screening Sign O’ the Times. The found that there is no way of getting license to play the movie because it was never distributed. The only way to view the movie today is through bootlegged copies of the film, and we obviously wouldn’t be able to do that. We really appreciate the suggestion and that you took the time to write. I’m afraid that we simply can’t do it. Sorry about that!"

Is this true? How do I respond?

There is an official blu-ray. From a couple of countries!

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Reply #12 posted 04/27/16 6:17pm

DMSR

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swissbeats2k said:

If Purple Rain is coming back to theaters then we need SOTT in theaters ID love to see that. There has to be a way us orgers can start a petition.

biggrin biggrin biggrin

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Reply #13 posted 04/27/16 6:22pm

mrwiggles

They aight to include it on a double bill with PR.
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Reply #14 posted 04/27/16 7:00pm

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Reply #15 posted 04/27/16 7:00pm

PeteSilas

don't see why not, even though it flopped, i remember rave reviews and he was still improving in so many ways.

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Reply #16 posted 04/30/16 3:28pm

swissbeats2k

ufoclub said:



Jackzilla said:


I actually emailed a local theater that's playing Purple Rain this week about playing SOTT. Here's the response:




"Thanks for the note. I forwarded your request to the Programming department and they did look into the possibility of screening Sign O’ the Times. The found that there is no way of getting license to play the movie because it was never distributed. The only way to view the movie today is through bootlegged copies of the film, and we obviously wouldn’t be able to do that. We really appreciate the suggestion and that you took the time to write. I’m afraid that we simply can’t do it. Sorry about that!"




Is this true? How do I respond?



There is an official blu-ray. From a couple of countries!



They can use my DVD since I have it on DVD. What city E you in? I'm in L.A. but if travel anywhere in the U.S Canada to go see it.
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Reply #17 posted 04/30/16 3:32pm

UncleGrandpa

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Put both films together as a double feature and damn skippy I'll watch both for the 1,000,001th time.

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Reply #18 posted 04/30/16 4:05pm

jdcxc

Isn't there a lot of legal issues that have prevented it's distribution in the past?
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Reply #19 posted 04/30/16 4:19pm

SoulAlive

I saw it in the theatre when it came out.....I was damn near dancing in the aisles biggrin Love this film!

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Reply #20 posted 04/30/16 4:21pm

alandail

Jackzilla said:

I actually emailed a local theater that's playing Purple Rain this week about playing SOTT. Here's the response:

"Thanks for the note. I forwarded your request to the Programming department and they did look into the possibility of screening Sign O’ the Times. The found that there is no way of getting license to play the movie because it was never distributed. The only way to view the movie today is through bootlegged copies of the film, and we obviously wouldn’t be able to do that. We really appreciate the suggestion and that you took the time to write. I’m afraid that we simply can’t do it. Sorry about that!"

Is this true? How do I respond?

what do they mean it was never distributed? It was originally shown in theaters.

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Reply #21 posted 05/03/16 5:52pm

luvsexy4all

someone showed PR and GB in their loft...and invited guests....is that illegal?

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Reply #22 posted 05/03/16 6:16pm

Genesia

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I would shit twice and die.
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Reply #23 posted 05/03/16 7:48pm

friend2001

I saw this Christmas night 1987 at a fine independent theater here in Des Moines, Iowa. Theater is still there...........

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Reply #24 posted 05/03/16 7:52pm

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I seen it in a theater
But I'd like to see it again cool
Cant believe my purple psychedelic pimp slap pimp2

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I will take my place, In the great below
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Reply #25 posted 05/03/16 8:42pm

Chas

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Jackzilla said:

I actually emailed a local theater that's playing Purple Rain this week about playing SOTT. Here's the response:

"Thanks for the note. I forwarded your request to the Programming department and they did look into the possibility of screening Sign O’ the Times. The found that there is no way of getting license to play the movie because it was never distributed. The only way to view the movie today is through bootlegged copies of the film, and we obviously wouldn’t be able to do that. We really appreciate the suggestion and that you took the time to write. I’m afraid that we simply can’t do it. Sorry about that!"

Is this true? How do I respond?

Probably because it wasn't distributed by a big company like WB. I believe it was "Cineplex Odeon Films," which has since been shut down (according to https://en.wikipedia.org/...deon_Films ). I don't know the legality involved in a theater showing a DVD, since the discs explicitly say for private, not public use. I have a feeling the theaters showing PR, UTCM and GB just called up their WB distributor, or the distributor called them and offered it to them.

Just my $0.02

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Reply #26 posted 05/03/16 9:00pm

morningsong

Genesia said:

I would shit twice and die.

Wait. What? lol
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Reply #27 posted 05/03/16 9:58pm

paisleyperk

Probably because it wasn't distributed by a big company like WB. I believe it was "Cineplex Odeon Films," which has since been shut down (according to https://en.wikipedia.org/...deon_Films )




These film titles would have been acquired by another corporation, just glancing at the history, I'd say it's Universal. However, IMDB lists Paisley Park and Purple Films as producers along with Cineplex Odeon Films, which is likely the reason the film is not on DVD/Blu-Ray in the U.S.

If you found a film distributor with an actual film print, you could probably legally play it with clearance from whoever owns it. It's likely whichever corporation bought Cineplex Odeon Films doesn't even know SOTT is their property. These corporations are so huge, and it was not a big selling film, that's just how these things often go.
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Reply #28 posted 05/05/16 10:52am

AVENUEMAN

I went to see it in the theater when it was released and there were probably 15 people tops in the audience.

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Reply #29 posted 05/05/16 10:57am

OnlyNDaUsa

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I saw it Dec 87 in Houston at some theater. I was there visiting my mother. Then I saw it again at a midnight movie. I think that was Oct 1988 (after Basic and AIT in the ARMY) but it could have been april or May 88 just befor i went in.

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