Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
04-30-11, 11:58 PM
#1
DVD Talk Reviewer
Thread Starter
Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
In a piece that just ran in the NY Times (here), it's claimed that Universal will be releasing all of its Marx Brothers comedies on Blu-Ray on June 7th:
Since Universal has not already officially announced these titles, and at least one of the other dates in the piece has changed since it was written (Criterion's Cul-de-Sac will not be out in July), it's possible the discs won't actually arrive on the 7th, but I imagine some level of fact-checking went into this piece, so expect to see them within the next few months.
Originally Posted by The New York Times
On June 7 the Marx Brothers’ campaign to destroy any semblance of sanity of order reaches Blu-ray, as their early comedies — The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Duck Soup, Monkey Business and Horse Feathers — are released. And you can’t get them unless you say “swordfish” (see Horse Feathers).
05-01-11, 05:11 PM
#8
DVD Talk Reviewer
Thread Starter
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
Ryan Gallagher of Criterion Cast has theorized that the NY Times meant that single-disc DVDs were being released on the 7th, which are listed on Universal's site. That'd be a pretty disappointing mistake, but maybe their error will show Universal the interest level on Blu-Ray releases.
05-01-11, 05:45 PM
#9
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
I would expect Warner to release theirs first. They are the ones to frequently release classics on BD. I was surpised when the article said the Universal ones.
05-01-11, 10:30 PM
#10
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
Ryan Gallagher of Criterion Cast has theorized that the NY Times meant that single-disc DVDs were being released on the 7th, which are listed on Universal's site. That'd be a pretty disappointing mistake, but maybe their error will show Universal the interest level on Blu-Ray releases.
Even though I know I'd buy them anyways just to get Marx Brothers on Blu, I have no true interest in the MGMs.
05-02-11, 03:49 AM
#11
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 2,609
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
I'd LOVE to see the MGM titles on BD as well (Night at the Opera and A Day At The Races), but I'm hoping this is all true, as I am very close to biting on the UK DVD set....
05-02-11, 09:57 AM
#12
DVD Talk Reviewer
Thread Starter
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Colle...4348201&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Colle...4348216&sr=1-2
05-02-11, 05:36 PM
#14
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
05-03-11, 04:16 PM
#15
DVD Talk Reviewer
Thread Starter
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
Phew!
Originally Posted by The Digital Bits
Universal has yet to announce this, but industry sources confirm the release is in the works.
05-03-11, 09:32 PM
#17
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
Horse Feathers is a mess... I can't believe they would release the version they have on BD... unless they finally found a better print.
05-05-11, 02:53 PM
#18
New Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fairfield, CT
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Universal Marx Brothers Comedies >> 6/7/2011 (?)
I know where you're coming from, but other than the edits the existing film is clean and crisp. "Cocoanuts" is the real headache, some of it looks quite good while other parts look like a fifth-generation print that has been stored in gravel.
