Because Warner does not do anamorphic transfers for films with 1.66:1 ARs (and I think Clockwork is actually closer to 1.5:1 or so).

DJ

That is the OAR for those films. Why would they change it.

Have they offered an explanation? I really wish this disc was anamorphic.

The original "A Clockwork Orange" was barely matted.

The remastered version is exactly 1.66:1.

from the bits

Look for 4 new Stanley Kubrick SEs including 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980) and the original unrated version Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Each will include new documentaries and never-before-seen footage blessed by the Kubrick Estate (although don't look for deleted scenes - Stanley himself never wanted them released).

so there will not be a new boxset? just single releases?

From DVDexclusive

Other planned 2006 day and date HD DVD and standard DVD releases are two-disc special editions of Forbidden Planet and four Stanley Kubrick directed classics: The Shining, Clockwork Orange, 2001: Space Odyssey and an uncut version of Eyes Wide Shut.

It looks like they are single releases.

Also from the same article:

At an afternoon event highlighting its 2006 catalog slate, Warner revealed that the first such day and date release, set for June, is a two-disc special edition of John Wayne western The Searchers. Between $600,000 and $700,000 was invested in the film’s restoration.

Further films set for two-disc special editions in 2006 include What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Mutiny on the Bounty and The Maltese Falcon. New to DVD films include The Gay Divorcee, Footlight Parade, Grand Prix and Knute Rockne All American.

whole story here: http://www.dvdexclusive.com/article.asp?articleID=2693

I suppose if a fully kick-ass set came out, with extras, I would buy a new set. I may have to take out a loan to do it, but I'd pick it up.

i think there will be another set with all 4 of those two discers, plus the other films warner owns in a single disc keepcase incarnation. Lolita, barry lyndon, etc. Probably new transfers, but not much in the way of special features

Please be widescreen releases this time. Pretty please.

Never-before-seen footage not being Deleted Scenes? What would these scenes be, then?

No one said "scenes." It's probably behind the scenes footage.

You're not even gonna get that "with sugar on top". The DVD's present Kubrick's wishes and those wishes were essentially cemented when he died. His estate is VERY protective of his wishes and specifications so you'll probably see the original versions of the "Star Wars" films before you ever see Kubrick's films in different aspect ratios than they are currently available in.

They could be raw takes without edits. (Just as a for instance, Harvey Keitel and/or Jennifer Jason Leigh takes from 'Eyes Wide Shut'.)

I just saw a theatrical showing of 'Paths of Glory', and it looked like the picture was cleaner than the DVD, but the sound was *horrible* and could definitely be cleaned up (probably wouldn't need to spend too much on it).

I'm surprised they haven't done their own smaller Kubrick box, especially if they also own 'Strangelove'.

Just what I was thinking

not exactly...go back to post 82 and read on


The archives are opening conversations on this. I have a feeling, we may see both aspect ratios, and possibly some specific commentary on the merits of each.

Please be right! I can't stand this nit-picky annoying debate every time a Kubrick thread pops up!

Doesn't the re-release of 'Strangelove' disprove this?

[Mr. Burns]Excellent....[/Mr. Burns]

Sounds like a plan ... now, why would they do single releases alone? I agree with doing both, since I will pick up Eyes Wide Shut and A Clockwork Orange, but still... that's a great way to work others into buying the set if they are buying the majority.

Ain't It Cool News, in its article on the recent Warner announcements, indicated this:

"So this year, they’re putting out four new Kubrick special editions, part of a new collection, starting with 2001, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, THE SHINING, and for the first time on American DVD, the full uncensored EYES WIDE SHUT."

What I read in that is that there will actually be a new Kubrick box set, but only 2001, Clockwork Orange, The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut will have new features, and the others will likely be repackaged/remastered and put into a full box set.

I really hope this issue is cleared up at the HTF Warner chat, as I'm still holding out hope that they'll at least do something for Full Metal Jacket and Barry Lyndon (even if it's just the choice of anamorphic widescreen/full frame for FMJ and anamorphic 1.66 for Barry Lyndon and keepcases for both). While Barry Lyndon probably isn't a big seller, I would imagine that Full Metal Jacket is pretty popular (no less so than Eyes Wide Shut, I would imagine).

Obviously, the ideal would be two-disc sets for each movie (with varied aspect ratios and anamorphic where appropriate), but I at least hope for something with regards to FMJ and BL.

But then, I suppose the Blu Ray/HD-DVD version will inevitably have to be repackaged/remastered, so....

This is what really has my interest peaked... If these titles are indeed "launch" titles for HD-DVD, well, then... It looks like I might be an early adopter. 90% of my collection I won't bother to upgrade, but if (at least 4 - and I would prefer ALL) the WB Kubrick titles are coming in HD in 2006... I guess I'm in.

As for the transfers... I'm going out on a limb here but if they are indeed HD-DVD... Well, anamorphic widescreen should be a lock, no? Really looking forward to the HTF WB chat to clear some of this up.

I must say, this is the only time I have ever even remotely given a thought to adopting the new format. But really just a brain burb is all. By the way, Johnny, it's "piqued" not "peaked."

Hey man, it's my trip, I'll peak when and where I feel like it...

I'll rebuy these if the current full-frame releases stay that way. Even though I can't see The Shining looking much better than it already does.

I'm hoping they put 'Lolita' out in the original aspect ratio.