Tombstone -- May 4th
 

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4106

I felt it was bigger news than Armageddon.

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I've yet to fully see this film. I've seen the shit out of Wyatt Earp and like that cuz that's what I grew up with. The scenes I did see of Tombstone never really pulled me into it but..it was just short scenes that I did see. No matter what Kurt Russell has never done wrong by me....except for declining The Expendables

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When initially released, I also preferred Wyatt Earp (I thought Costner could do no wrong at the time). I'm not exactly sure what it was, but about 10 yrs ago I tried and just couldn't get thru Earp. It's been all Tombstone since!

I will miss the DVD DC packaging - one of the best imo.

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Oh? What was great about it?

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Similar to Fight Club, a high quality fold-out digipak. Great design inside and out.

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Ah...cool.

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For movies with better DVD packaging than the BD, I just switch the discs. I know the hright difference will bother some, but I don't mind.

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Very good movie. Looking forward to seeing this in high-def.

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I just watched this on DVD last week. Not sure if i'll upgrade right away, but glad it's coming.

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Nope, Armageddon is much bigger news.

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Well, seeing as how I have Tombstone on DVD, and never cared to own Armageddon, we'll have to agree to disagree. -ptth-

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Was Tombstone 16x9 on dvd? Because Armageddon never was.

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I agree - I saw Armageddon in the theater, and don't remember thinking it was all that great. I've never seen it since.

Tombstone however is a classic. I've never seen Wyatt Earp to compare, but Kilmer is great in this movie.

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You mean anamorphic?

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The "Vista Series" DVD was anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio). However, it's one of the most disgustingly Edge Enhanced transfers ever.

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Another reason I may have to upgrade.

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Got rid of mine ages ago in anticipation of the BR release. I have Wyatt Earp also but I think Tombstone is the better movie.

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Heehee.

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Armageddon is one of the worst films ever made in my opinion. To each his own I guess. I hope they involve Kurt Russell. I read an article that he really directed it and has hours of footage literally in his garage. He says he plans on revisting this one day. He said every character had a story arc and they were all filmed. This is why it was such a troubled productions other than fight for locations and costumes with Wyatt Earp.

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This news makes my day...Tombstone is one of my favorite movies..Great news indeed

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The bits strongly suggests this wont be the Director's Cut.

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I'm gonna be pissed if Disney botches the Tombstone release.

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damn that's a horrible Minority Report cover for the Blu on that link.

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Has Disney yet botched a BD release? I'm actually asking if they have or not. Not that I can recall. The Rock had a pretty good release.

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Gangs of NY

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That is one. Any others? I guess you could say their overall record is good. So chances are good we'll get a worthwhile BD for Tombstone.

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Almost a good thing. Doesn't sound like they called Russell. Maybe they're waiting for an anniversary to give it an all-new Blu treatment, with the DC.

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Eh? I'd rather they do it right the first time, but all well. Probably not a dealbreaker for me, but slightly disappointed....at least it's reasonably priced.

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Well, if the indication is that they're doing it wrong (not having the DC), better that they're doing it wrong in a non-definitive way. If we were getting, say, the DC but none of the extras, that would seem like a worse scenario to me.

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You had me until your last 5 words.

I, for one, am not remotely happy that we're not getting the DC and most of the extras because it will ONLY be just under $20 on its release date.

They should get it right and still be able to deliver it to us for that price.

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Amazon says this and Armageddon come out April 27th.

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I'll buy this if everything from the DC DVD is ported over. I love this movie. The bar scene with Russell and Billy Bob owns.

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Agreed.
Some many awesome scenes in this film. I would also add that the cast is great, so many names in it.

NO ONE says goddammit like Kurt.

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Without all of the stuff from the DVD SE this just became a big pass.

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I'm not at all happy this is happening, but to pass or not is still such a difficult decision.

I, personally, don't care what anyone says about upconverted dvds, I think a good HD transfer is simply in another stratosphere as a viewing experience.

I also don't really think they'll be re-visiting this title in many, many years if ever. Where is The Usual Suspects or ID4 or many other examples of crappy releases that still had great pic and audio quality.

I'd like to protest, but they have me by the balls. The DC is better, but I'd rather enjoy this very good movie in HD for many years than sit on my SD. It just sucks that they can't get this stuff right. It really knocks down my excitement about the format, because Tombstone was in my top 20 out of my 600+ dvds that I wanted in HD, they finally announce it, I initially am thrilled, and now knowing it almost certainly will be the theatrical cut with little in the way of extras is totally deflating.

Now if the PQ isn't at least a 4 (maybe 3.5), then I will pass and hope for a UK release that is better and region free.

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This is my question, because I am STILL WAITING for the apparently completed special edition that MGM cooked up.

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Ok, being the one that's never fully seen the film. Was the DC ever released and was it a better film for it?

Cuz I totally assumed the SE was just the theatrical w/ the special features.

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DC additions:

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sooo...it seems it added some stuff that it did benefit from. Hrm....ok...i'm conflicted now about buying it.