Criterion Collection: Re-Release INLAND EMPIRE !

The singular cinematic experience of INLAND EMPIRE passed like a ship in the night. Perhaps David Lynch's most dense and uncompromised work of cinema, it barely got released in theatres, and the official Region 1 DVD release is now out of print. With the advance of streaming media, the sad decline of the Art House movie theatre, and the critical success of Twin Peaks: The Return, perhaps INLAND EMPIRE can find a new audience.

We would like to see a physical re-release of the DVD -- it will be fine just with a re-release because the movie was created in the old DV format which is 480i Standard Definition -- with deluxe packaging. Perhaps a third disk of extras, including the documentaries Lynch(One) and David Lynch: The Art Life could be added to the package.

A new BD full box set of all of David Lynch's films is being released in Region B by Studio Canal towards the end of 2019. The country of origin is Germany, but it will be available all over Europe. 

This would be a tremendous opportunity for the Criterion Collection to put out a rarely seen film that is the closest thing to David Lynch's pure vision than he ever reached before or since. The Criterion Collection is our target because it's the best option for Region 1 and/or Region A. They have always treated Lynch's work with the utmost respect.

Yes, we want to see a limited theatrical release, but the physical media and streaming re-release would be the more important route to getting this back before North American eyeballs.

Update #54 years ago
The petition has kind of stalled, so please circulate it!

The Kino Lorber Lost Highway release was apparently NOT approved by David Lynch, who has cast a critical eye on the release. Fan reports of the Shout Select Wild At Heart release speak of a lackluster release as well. Apparently the only way to get a proper Lynch release is through Criterion Collection. So Criterion Collection is our target at this point.
Update #44 years ago
No need for that petition now on Lost Highway. KL Studio Classics is re-releasing Lost Highway in June as a BD release. Hoping also streaming rights will follow. Now INLAND EMPIRE is the only Lynch film that is currently unavailable. Keep circulating the petition! Thanks dudes!

Update #35 years ago
This petition is still up, the task still remains. IE is still not available in streaming, nor is it available on Polycarbonate disc. (DVD/BD/4KUltra) Still want to see either Shout Select or Criterion pick this up. Please keep circulating the petition! Dziękuję bardzo!
Update #25 years ago
Still trying to make this happen. Please spread this around.
Update #15 years ago
Please keep spreading word about this petition! And I totally agree with the people also looking for Lost Highway as well...Lost Highway deserves a new transfer for BD and perhaps even 4K Ultra BD considering it's on film. Should I start a similar petition for Lost Highway? You tell me. Thanks, everyone! Michelle "Ms. Geek" Klein-Hass
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