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dx23 11-13-06 08:47 AM
Universal Cinema Classics ----> 2/6/2007
 
From dvdtimes.co.uk:

Universal Cinema Classics Wave 1 in February



Universal Studios Home Video have announced four titles as Wave 1 of a new Universal Cinema Classics line. Due on 6th February 2006 priced at $14.98 SRP each are: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Arabian Nights (1942), Going My Way (1944) and The Heiress (1949).

All titles are presented in 1.33:1 Full Frame with English DD2.0 Mono audio and optional English SDH and French subtitles. Extras include introductions and original trailers.
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=63257

Finally, Arabian Nights. This film is really great.

Cameron 11-13-06 01:33 PM
seems like a straight re-issue of all quiet on the western front...good to know Going my way is getting released stand alone....makes it easier to swallow the holiday inn SE

PatrickMcCart 11-13-06 04:18 PM
Originally Posted by Cameron
seems like a straight re-issue of all quiet on the western front...good to know Going my way is getting released stand alone....makes it easier to swallow the holiday inn SE
I don't know, Universal has been really good about upgrading films for re-issues. All Quiet is a pretty bad transfer, especially compared to the R2 disc judging from the screencaps I've seen. The current DVD only has production notes and a trailer. It's a pity it's not getting a full special edition since it's one of the finest war films, not to mention outstanding for an early sound film. However, I'll be fine with just a new transfer.

dx23 11-13-06 06:56 PM
Originally Posted by PatrickMcCart
I don't know, Universal has been really good about upgrading films for re-issues. All Quiet is a pretty bad transfer, especially compared to the R2 disc judging from the screencaps I've seen. The current DVD only has production notes and a trailer. It's a pity it's not getting a full special edition since it's one of the finest war films, not to mention outstanding for an early sound film. However, I'll be fine with just a new transfer.
Actually, Universal has been one of the worst companies when doing re-releases of films. Yeah, they did something good with To Kill a Mockingbird, Double Indemnity, The Sting and Deer Hunter, but for most of their catalog, they make huge mistakes over and over again. Take the recent 21 grams re-release, which only added a small featurette and it was basically the same as the first release. Ditto for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Dazed and Confused, The Hitckcock re-releases, and we can go on and on.

marty888 11-13-06 11:26 PM
A big :up: for <b>ARABIAN NIGHTS</b> - one of the great "fantasy" films of all time, and a Maria Montez classic.

GLENDALEFALCON 11-14-06 02:09 AM
The Heiress (1949) is one of Wyler's best films! I can't wait for that DVD.

PatrickMcCart 11-14-06 02:44 AM
Originally Posted by dx23
The Hitckcock re-releases, and we can go on and on.
Except for The Man Who Knew Too Much, all of the films had improved a/v. Especially Rear Window, Vertigo, and Psycho.

MoviePage 11-18-06 10:42 AM
Originally Posted by GLENDALEFALCON
The Heiress (1949) is one of Wyler's best films! I can't wait for that DVD.
I agree, it's a highly underappreciated movie. I was blown away when I saw it a few years ago, and that one viewing is enough to get me to buy the DVD as soon as it is released.

John Hodson 11-18-06 11:31 AM
Originally Posted by dx23
From dvdtimes.co.uk:



http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=63257

Finally, Arabian Nights. This film is really great.
Artwork now up at that link.

Originally Posted by PatrickMcCart
I don't know, Universal has been really good about upgrading films for re-issues. All Quiet is a pretty bad transfer, especially compared to the R2 disc judging from the screencaps I've seen. The current DVD only has production notes and a trailer. It's a pity it's not getting a full special edition since it's one of the finest war films, not to mention outstanding for an early sound film. However, I'll be fine with just a new transfer.
Hear, hear. For some time I dreaded Universal releases, but they've been doing some fine work recently, particularly in respect to the standard of their restorations and transfers. There have been a few grumbles round the net - some folks bizarrely saying Universal should have put out more 'high profile' titles (in what way are these not 'high profie'?) There's nothing at all wrong with re-releases providing that said transfers are of a much higher standard.

Fingers crossed; looking forward to all these.

Cameron 01-04-07 01:34 AM
well the new Holiday Inn disc seemed to be an upgrade, which gives me hope for this entire batch

dx23 02-06-07 01:22 PM
Wave 2 announced.

From dvdtimes.co.uk:
Universal Cinema Classics Wave 2 in May - Artwork added


Universal Studios Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of four titles as Wave 2 of their Universal Cinema Classics line. Due on 22nd May 2007 priced at $14.98 SRP each are: No Man of Her Own, Scarface (1932), So Proudly We Hail and Unconquered.

All titles will be digitally remastered for optimum picture quality and include an exclusive introduction by Turner Classic Movies Host Robert Osborne. The films are presented in 1.33:1 Full Frame with English DD2.0 Mono audio and optional English SDH and French subtitles. Extras include introductions and original trailers, with Scarface (1932) also boasting an alternate ending.
Cover art here:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=63923

ernestrp 02-06-07 03:37 PM
All Quiet on the Western Front from Dvdbeaver:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...tern_front.htm

Looks to be worth the 6.28 DDD is selling it for in their Universal sale.


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