Blu-ray release announcements - Part IV

teke184 · 05-29-09, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by musick

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news..._on_Track/2862

Those specs appear to be good news for the most part... it seems that everything from the MGM release of the film is being 'ported over as well as some new things being added, like the Live Earth performance of Stonehenge.

I wish that they would have negotiated for Criterion's extras from the long-OOP DVD release releases, but I think the only company who has been successful at doing so is Anchor Bay.

Hammer99 · 05-29-09, 12:53 PM

Just got an e-mail from Amazon, M*A*S*H got bumped up to July 14th.

WMAangel · 05-29-09, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by teke184

Those specs appear to be good news for the most part... it seems that everything from the MGM release of the film is being 'ported over as well as some new things being added, like the Live Earth performance of Stonehenge.

I don't see any mention of the deleted scenes, which would be a HUGE loss....unless they will be under the heading of "Vintage Tap Materials"?

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Originally Posted by teke184

I wish that they would have negotiated for Criterion's extras from the long-OOP DVD release releases, but I think the only company who has been successful at doing so is Anchor Bay.

I'm pretty sure a couple other companies have been able to get Criterion's extras from them other than Anchor Bay....The Rock Blu-ray (from Disney) carried over almost all of the Criterion extras....I'm pretty sure Sony licensed some former Criterion extras for one of their Monty Python DVDs (Holy Grail I think)....also, the upcoming new edition of Do The Right Thing from Universal looks like it is carrying over a lot of what was on the Criterion DVD release....

teke184 · 05-29-09, 02:01 PM

I mentioned Anchor Bay because them getting the Criterion commentary with John Carpenter for a release of Halloween was the main case I could think of, as for *years* Criterion was notorious for not licensing their extras.

They still never put such a deal in place with MGM, though, which is why none of the extras from Robocop, Silence Of The Lambs, or Sid And Nancy, amongst others, were ported over to them.

Overpar · 05-31-09, 08:23 AM

10/6/09...

Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea - Blu-ray
Our Price: $129.99
Description:
THE NATIONAL PARKS is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved for everyone. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years, chronicling the addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them.
* Directed and produced by Ken Burns
720 minutes

JimRochester · 05-31-09, 08:36 PM

I think the Civil War series by Ken Burns was one of the best documentaries ever made. Certainly a sterling addition to my collection. I wonder how that would look in HD and if that is in the works?

rexinnih · 06-01-09, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JimRochester

I think the Civil War series by Ken Burns was one of the best documentaries ever made. Certainly a sterling addition to my collection. I wonder how that would look in HD and if that is in the works?

No information to add but another one who would purchase this series if if came out.

Drexl · 06-01-09, 09:00 AM

There might be some reluctance now to release 1.33:1 material. We haven't seen much other than classic films. They may want to wait until people get more accustomed to pillarboxing.

Then again, maybe they can do like Disney did with Pinocchio and have decorative artwork. Perhaps they can put the Union and Confederate flags on each side?

Mr. Cinema · 06-02-09, 09:20 AM

Friday, Set it Off, Menance II Society on September 8

Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring three "urban titles" to Blu-ray on September 8th, including 'Friday: Deluxe Edition', 'Set It Off: Deluxe Edition', and 'Menace II Society: Deluxe Edition'. All three titles will be presented in 1080p AVC with 'Friday' receiving a newly remixed 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, and the other two receiving 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks.

blu-ray.com

Giles · 06-02-09, 09:33 AM

^ I would assume the Menace II Society bluray is the unrated cut (that was released as such on laserdisc from Criterion).

Giles · 06-02-09, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Overpar

10/6/09...

Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea - Blu-ray
Our Price: $129.99
Description:
THE NATIONAL PARKS is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved for everyone. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years, chronicling the addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them.
* Directed and produced by Ken Burns
720 minutes

it's rather odd that this isn't listed in Ken Burn's imdb listing. Anyone know if this was shot on film or HiDef?

Zen Peckinpah · 06-02-09, 05:33 PM

Will definitely grab Menace II Society especially if it's the longer cut, and Friday, cause, you know, it's Friday, ya ain't got no job, ya ain't got no money...and you ain't got shit to do!

GizmoDVD · 06-02-09, 05:44 PM

Pass on the 'urban' junk.

HumanMedia · 06-02-09, 09:01 PM

Braveheart - Sep 1

Source: releaselists.com

(Ive heard this a few times before, so take with grain of salt)

Mr. Cinema · 06-02-09, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HumanMedia

Braveheart - Sep 1

Source: releaselists.com

(Ive heard this a few times before, so take with grain of salt)

The Digital Bits has an 8/11 date as of now.

HumanMedia · 06-02-09, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

The Digital Bits has an 8/11 date as of now.

From the blurb, the confirmed Sept 1 date supersedes the tentative Aug 11 date.

Mr. Cinema · 06-02-09, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HumanMedia

From the blurb, the confirmed Sept 1 date supersedes the tentative Aug 11 date.

what blurb confirms this as coming out on 9/1?

Adam Tyner · 06-02-09, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

what blurb confirms this as coming out on 9/1?

The one at releaselists.com, although it doesn't cite a source. It just says it's a confirmed 9/1 date and that the August date's off now. I guess by the same token, I could make up a 9/15 date and say it's confirmed, but...

kk725 · 06-02-09, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HumanMedia

From the blurb, the confirmed Sept 1 date supersedes the tentative Aug 11 date.

Amazon is also listing 09/01 as the release date with $27.99 posted as their pre-order price.

Edit: Hmmm... they removed the listing.

Mr. Cinema · 06-03-09, 09:55 AM

Is it time for a new thread?

GizmoDVD · 06-03-09, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Is it time for a new thread?

Sounds like someone just volunteered

Doctorossi · 06-03-09, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Is it time for a new thread?

Why?

Mr. Cinema · 06-03-09, 10:20 AM

Once the posts go past 1000, it's supposed to be closed. And this one is up to 56 pages.

GizmoDVD · 06-03-09, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Once the posts go past 1000, it's supposed to be closed. And this one is up to 56 pages.

I think the new servers can handle threads past 1000 posts...but probably a good idea.

Adam Tyner · 06-03-09, 11:39 AM

Done. I also kicked this one off with the most recent posts from the last thread.

05-29-09, 12:53 PM	#2
Hammer99 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,760	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Just got an e-mail from Amazon, MAS*H got bumped up to July 14th. __________________ My Collection: DVD Profiler Blu-ray

05-29-09, 02:01 PM	#4
teke184 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Baton Rouge, LA USA Posts: 817	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III I mentioned Anchor Bay because them getting the Criterion commentary with John Carpenter for a release of Halloween was the main case I could think of, as for years Criterion was notorious for not licensing their extras. They still never put such a deal in place with MGM, though, which is why none of the extras from Robocop, Silence Of The Lambs, or Sid And Nancy, amongst others, were ported over to them.

05-31-09, 08:23 AM	#5
Overpar DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,057	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III 10/6/09... Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea - Blu-ray Our Price: $129.99 Description: THE NATIONAL PARKS is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved for everyone. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years, chronicling the addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them. * Directed and produced by Ken Burns 720 minutes __________________ My Home Theater

05-31-09, 08:36 PM	#6
JimRochester DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Rochester, NY. USA Posts: 8,301	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III I think the Civil War series by Ken Burns was one of the best documentaries ever made. Certainly a sterling addition to my collection. I wonder how that would look in HD and if that is in the works? __________________ Pan58" Plasma,Pioneer vsx91, SONY s350, Toshiba A35, Def-Tech speakers supercube sub. Most wanted BD: Armgeddon/BeutyBeast/BevHillsCop/BigRed1/BTTF/Bugsy/DieHard4(R)/Gettysburg/GrossPoint/Honeymoon Vegas/JurassicPark/LionKing/MemphisBelle/Midway/Mohicans/MusicMan/PH(R)/PT&A/Raiders/SoundMusic/Stripes/Sleepless/StarWars/SPR/3King/TinCup/Tombstone/Tora/TrueLies/USMarsh/WhileUSleeping.

06-01-09, 09:00 AM	#8
Drexl DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 10,369	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III There might be some reluctance now to release 1.33:1 material. We haven't seen much other than classic films. They may want to wait until people get more accustomed to pillarboxing. Then again, maybe they can do like Disney did with Pinocchio and have decorative artwork. Perhaps they can put the Union and Confederate flags on each side?

06-02-09, 09:20 AM	#9
Mr. Cinema Guest Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 11,950	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Friday, Set it Off, Menance II Society on September 8 Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring three "urban titles" to Blu-ray on September 8th, including 'Friday: Deluxe Edition', 'Set It Off: Deluxe Edition', and 'Menace II Society: Deluxe Edition'. All three titles will be presented in 1080p AVC with 'Friday' receiving a newly remixed 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, and the other two receiving 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks. blu-ray.com Last edited by Mr. Cinema; 06-02-09 at 09:22 AM.

06-02-09, 09:33 AM	#10
Giles DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 24,643	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III ^ I would assume the Menace II Society bluray is the unrated cut (that was released as such on laserdisc from Criterion). __________________ 2009 Film List / Unrated-Alternate-Director's Cuts: DVD (updates) / Concert Diary / My DVD collection / 3rd Annual Academy Award Movie Challenge '09 / Summer Sci-Fi Challenge '09 / Criterion Challenge 2009 Horror Film Challenge

06-02-09, 05:33 PM	#12
Zen Peckinpah DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,683	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Will definitely grab Menace II Society especially if it's the longer cut, and Friday, cause, you know, it's Friday, ya ain't got no job, ya ain't got no money...and you ain't got shit to do! __________________ "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said suck my dick. I don't give a fuck, whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say? I said, 'Yes.' He said, 'do you get paid?' I said, 'Yes.' He said well tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up! The Jello puddin'-eating motherfucker!"

06-02-09, 05:44 PM	#13
GizmoDVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern CA Posts: 21,240	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Pass on the 'urban' junk. __________________ HD DVD = XA1, A30 / 351 Discs Blu-ray = LG BD390 / 263 Discs (As of 9/13/09) XBL: SharpWoodenStke

06-02-09, 09:01 PM	#14
HumanMedia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 241	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Braveheart - Sep 1 Source: releaselists.com (Ive heard this a few times before, so take with grain of salt)

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Mr. Cinema Guest Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 11,950	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Is it time for a new thread?

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Mr. Cinema Guest Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 11,950	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part III Once the posts go past 1000, it's supposed to be closed. And this one is up to 56 pages.

06-03-09, 11:39 AM	#25
Adam Tyner DVD Talk Reviewer/ Moderator Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Greenville, South Cackalack Posts: 12,995	Re: Blu-ray release announcements - Part IV Done. I also kicked this one off with the most recent posts from the last thread. __________________ "When you're in your twenties, you wonder what everyone's thinking of you. When you're in your thirties, you don't care what people think of you. And when you reach your forties, you find out no one was ever thinking of you in the first place." -Patton Oswalt