The Big lebowski: CE - 10.18.05

Patrick Mirza · 07-07-05, 03:23 AM

Universal Studios has just announced The Big Lebowski: Collector's Edition for release on October 18th.

The only info for now is separate anamorphic widescreen and fullscreen editions and a retail of $19.98. A Gift Set will be available as well for $49.98.

chileorgullo · 07-07-05, 03:34 AM

is the original OOP?

Patrick Mirza · 07-07-05, 03:49 AM

Not as far as I can tell. It's still listed on Universal's site.

But at $19.98, I would imagine this new edition will replace the old one permanently.

DrGerbil · 07-07-05, 04:08 AM

A 'The Dude Abides' Commentary would be most appreciated.

Dr. Calamari · 07-07-05, 05:34 AM

Finally! Nothing bad to say about the original release, but it's about time this one got the CE treatment. This has always been my favorite Coen Bros. film...definitely have to double-dip when it comes out.

Count de Monet · 07-07-05, 07:23 AM

I adore THE BIG LEBOWSKI but I'll only get this if the picture and sound quality is improved. I've heard about the kind of extras that will be included and I'm not at all impressed. Sounds like Universal is pulling another fast one, rushing out and fluffing up what could have been an Essential DVD. This aggression will not stand, man.

steebo777 · 07-07-05, 07:26 AM

Far out man. Far f**king out.

I am so all over this, especially that gift set (even though I have no clue what's in it, I don't care).

Grizzly · 07-07-05, 07:50 AM

gift set......!!!!!

i gotta have that.

i already have 2 releases of this film, yet this is the easiest double, well triple-dip i've ever done.

Skoobooz · 07-07-05, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count de Monet

I adore THE BIG LEBOWSKI but I'll only get this if the picture and sound quality is improved. I've heard about the kind of extras that will be included and I'm not at all impressed. Sounds like Universal is pulling another fast one, rushing out and fluffing up what could have been an Essential DVD. This aggression will not stand, man.

Nothing has been announced yet, outside of a mention recently that there would be a featurette about Lebowski Fest. Although it is Universal, I'd say we should at least give them a chance to announce the specs before getting mad at them.

dealer · 07-07-05, 08:16 AM

Maybe the gift set comes with a white russian

or a rug

or both

steebo777 · 07-07-05, 08:30 AM

That rug really tied the gift set together, did it not?

rexinnih · 07-07-05, 08:34 AM

I will abide.

Save Ferris · 07-07-05, 08:48 AM

Shut the fuck up steebo, you're out of your element!!!

Big Worms · 07-07-05, 08:48 AM

Hmmm....gift set sounds interesting.

Cameron · 07-07-05, 08:51 AM

sold off my copy months ago in anticipation....just hope it doesn't come with a eagles cd...cmon man i hate the f#$@king eagles

gorgo99 · 07-07-05, 09:03 AM

I'll be interested to see what the extras are... the original looks/sounds excellent already, but it's a favorite around here, always room for more!

Count de Monet · 07-07-05, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skoobooz

Nothing has been announced yet, outside of a mention recently that there would be a featurette about Lebowski Fest. Although it is Universal, I'd say we should at least give them a chance to announce the specs before getting mad at them.

I know there's been no announcement yet. I have my information from another trusted source.

bhauge · 07-07-05, 10:22 AM

I'll bet Pat and Jaime of Santa Barbara are kicking themselves that they ordered the current version from Amazon.com instead of waiting for the CE. However, it probably helped that Jeff Bridges delivered it personally

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/14104351/

Geofferson · 07-07-05, 10:35 AM

Awesome news.

Save Ferris · 07-07-05, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhauge

I'll bet Pat and Jaime of Santa Barbara are kicking themselves that they ordered the current version from Amazon.com instead of waiting for the CE. However, it probably helped that Jeff Bridges delivered it personally

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/14104351/

Those people are way too underwelmed.

Gee sorry for intruding on your happy vanilla day, you undeserving yuppies.

dvd_luver · 07-07-05, 11:32 AM

Go figure, I now have to cough up $50 bucks on a nice gift set, the dude abides man, the dude abides. Awesome, awesome, awesome news man.

Should make for a very nice gift set and hopefully everything will be perfect. As for the current dvd of "The Big Lebowski" that will probably go out of print, but I hope Universal is not using those transfers on that dvd (WS and FS) and adding on all the extras and what not and fooling us all.

dvd_luver · 07-07-05, 11:43 AM

The current Big Lebowski dvd has WS and FS versions on a dual layer disc. The dvd was originally in print through Polygram video and than Universal released it as most Polygram video dvds were taken over by their company. I must say, there has not been any specs released as of yet, but what concerns me is Universal using what is already a very solid, clean transfer. I think the current transfer is good enough for them to use, so that is of concern. It's still early, but this is one of my favorite films ever, so I hope it get's the royal treatment and we get a new transfer, making the current dvd a collectors item.

DVD Josh · 07-07-05, 12:16 PM

Before anyone goes crazy over Universal, remember that the Coen brothers aren't huge fans of extras, and that's probably why even this CE is a little bare-boned.

Mondo Kane · 07-07-05, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorgo99

the original looks/sounds excellent already,

Plus it's got the greatest description ever!

canaryfarmer · 07-07-05, 12:42 PM

And Tara Reid even looks attractive!

07-07-05, 03:23 AM	#1
Patrick Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 372	The Big lebowski: CE - 10.18.05 Universal Studios has just announced The Big Lebowski: Collector's Edition for release on October 18th. The only info for now is separate anamorphic widescreen and fullscreen editions and a retail of $19.98. A Gift Set will be available as well for $49.98.

07-07-05, 04:08 AM	#4
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07-07-05, 07:26 AM	#7
steebo777 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Berkley, MI Posts: 5,622	Far out man. Far f**king out. I am so all over this, especially that gift set (even though I have no clue what's in it, I don't care). __________________ Welcome to the Gazeebo Googleplex Home Theater \| A Fistfull of Discs \| MINItron Owns All PSN tag: steebo777

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steebo777 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Berkley, MI Posts: 5,622	That rug really tied the gift set together, did it not? __________________ Welcome to the Gazeebo Googleplex Home Theater \| A Fistfull of Discs \| MINItron Owns All PSN tag: steebo777

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rexinnih DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Relocated to Bot-Hell Posts: 8,667	I will abide. __________________ On the outside lookin in, and it's funny.

07-07-05, 03:34 AM	#2
chileorgullo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 687	is the original OOP?

07-07-05, 03:49 AM	#3
Patrick Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 372	Not as far as I can tell. It's still listed on Universal's site. But at $19.98, I would imagine this new edition will replace the old one permanently.

07-07-05, 05:34 AM	#5
Dr. Calamari Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: palookaville Posts: 384	Finally! Nothing bad to say about the original release, but it's about time this one got the CE treatment. This has always been my favorite Coen Bros. film...definitely have to double-dip when it comes out.

07-07-05, 07:23 AM	#6
Count de Monet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 341	I adore THE BIG LEBOWSKI but I'll only get this if the picture and sound quality is improved. I've heard about the kind of extras that will be included and I'm not at all impressed. Sounds like Universal is pulling another fast one, rushing out and fluffing up what could have been an Essential DVD. This aggression will not stand, man.

07-07-05, 07:50 AM	#8
Grizzly DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,170	gift set......!!!!! i gotta have that. i already have 2 releases of this film, yet this is the easiest double, well triple-dip i've ever done.

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dealer Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 187	Maybe the gift set comes with a white russian or a rug or both

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07-07-05, 09:03 AM	#16
gorgo99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 541	I'll be interested to see what the extras are... the original looks/sounds excellent already, but it's a favorite around here, always room for more!

07-07-05, 10:22 AM	#18
bhauge DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 1,371	I'll bet Pat and Jaime of Santa Barbara are kicking themselves that they ordered the current version from Amazon.com instead of waiting for the CE. However, it probably helped that Jeff Bridges delivered it personally http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/14104351/

07-07-05, 10:35 AM	#19
Geofferson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: TechNoir Posts: 36,457	Awesome news.

07-07-05, 11:32 AM	#21
dvd_luver DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United States Posts: 1,482	Go figure, I now have to cough up $50 bucks on a nice gift set, the dude abides man, the dude abides. Awesome, awesome, awesome news man. Should make for a very nice gift set and hopefully everything will be perfect. As for the current dvd of "The Big Lebowski" that will probably go out of print, but I hope Universal is not using those transfers on that dvd (WS and FS) and adding on all the extras and what not and fooling us all.

07-07-05, 11:43 AM	#22
dvd_luver DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United States Posts: 1,482	The current Big Lebowski dvd has WS and FS versions on a dual layer disc. The dvd was originally in print through Polygram video and than Universal released it as most Polygram video dvds were taken over by their company. I must say, there has not been any specs released as of yet, but what concerns me is Universal using what is already a very solid, clean transfer. I think the current transfer is good enough for them to use, so that is of concern. It's still early, but this is one of my favorite films ever, so I hope it get's the royal treatment and we get a new transfer, making the current dvd a collectors item.

07-07-05, 12:16 PM	#23
DVD Josh DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: In My Own Little World Posts: 19,355	Before anyone goes crazy over Universal, remember that the Coen brothers aren't huge fans of extras, and that's probably why even this CE is a little bare-boned. __________________ *DVDTALK GOLD TRADER* http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/cwrujosh

07-07-05, 12:42 PM	#25
canaryfarmer DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 1,600	And Tara Reid even looks attractive!