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Dick 01-17-12 04:59 PM
Re: James Bond Update
 
I just checked Amazon UK to find the blu box is no longer up for pre-sale. They must have realized their error and pulled it before they had to give away more of them at the ridiculous price of 79 pounds sterling + a mere 3 for shipping (about $116.00 U.S. the day I calculated). I am quite sure in the description it did say Region: B/2. In any case, those of us lucky enough to have gotten this set before they yanked it should perhaps hold on to it until the last possible minute to cancel. At $5.28 per title, it would even be cost effective to purchase an inexpensive region-free Blu-ray player.

LPMA 01-17-12 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Dick (Post 11079924)
I just checked Amazon UK to find the blu box is no longer up for pre-sale. They must have realized their error and pulled it before they had to give away more of them at the ridiculous price of 79 pounds sterling + a mere 3 for shipping (about $116.00 U.S. the day I calculated). I am quite sure in the description it did say Region: B/2. In any case, those of us lucky enough to have gotten this set before they yanked it should perhaps hold on to it until the last possible minute to cancel. At $5.28 per title, it would even be cost effective to purchase an inexpensive region-free Blu-ray player.
Their listings almost always have region B/2 written, even in the case of region-free releases. There's still a chance it might end up region-free.

dillkid 01-18-12 02:16 AM
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This is great news that they are finally putting out the ones I don't own, but I hope they sell them individually. Otherwise I will have to go to the bother to sell the ones I already have and lose money :(

Shannon Nutt 01-18-12 02:46 PM
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Everyone think it's safe to assume that the Blu-rays of the already-released Bonds will be the same in this boxed set?

I'm dreading getting rid of my current discs only to find out half the bonus features have been removed or (worse) the transfers aren't as good.

Doctorossi 01-18-12 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt (Post 11081007)
Everyone think it's safe to assume that the Blu-rays of the already-released Bonds will be the same in this boxed set?
I think it's very likely that the discs will be made from the same pressing masters, but whether or not that's the case, I can pretty much guarantee you that the transfers will be the same.

Brian T 01-18-12 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dick (Post 11079924)
I just checked Amazon UK to find the blu box is no longer up for pre-sale.
I've been checking that listing for days and never saw it disappear. Still there, at around £78 after VAT.

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LPMA 01-19-12 09:00 AM
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For a few hours it was a "sign up to be notified" listing.

Josh Z 01-20-12 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RobLutter (Post 11073128)
I'm fairly confident that because this is going to be a HUGE release and the same distributor in the US and UK that it'll be region-free. FAIRLY confident.
The previous Bond Blu-rays were locked to each territory, despite being distributed by Fox worldwide. Fox is a region coding happy studio.

Also, the UK Blu-rays of some of the early Bond titles did not contain the original mono soundtracks, which are present on the North American editions.

RobLutter 01-20-12 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z (Post 11083229)
The previous Bond Blu-rays were locked to each territory, despite being distributed by Fox worldwide. Fox is a region coding happy studio.

Also, the UK Blu-rays of some of the early Bond titles did not contain the original mono soundtracks, which are present on the North American editions.
FAIRLY confident. lol.

The real question is if these are new discs or a repackaging. But we wont know that for a while.

NoirFan 02-03-12 08:16 AM
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Those who haven't ordered the set yet should check their Gold Box today - it showed up in mine for $189.99.

E Unit 02-03-12 08:36 AM
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^^ Not for me. But In Time is in my Gold Box for $18.99. Oh joy....score.....

fumanstan 02-03-12 10:42 AM
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I thought Gold Box's were always completely dependent on your account and browsing history.

NoirFan 02-03-12 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by fumanstan (Post 11101324)
I thought Gold Box's were always completely dependent on your account and browsing history.
Yes, but in the past I've noticed that pre-releases often appear initially in Gold Boxes on the same day for several people.

Shannon Nutt 02-06-12 11:51 AM
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I was able to get about $60 for my Bond Blu-rays trading them in to Amazon (some were still in shrink wrap, so I was able to use the "new" option on many of them)...not great, but not bad considering they're all selling for under $10 these days.

davidh777 02-06-12 12:11 PM
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I went to a concert of Bond music the other day and thought of this thread. :lol: I think I have only five of the BDs so far but will hold off on further purchases till I see how this set shakes out.

PopcornTreeCt 02-12-12 02:02 PM
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So, what are the chances that these will be re-released individually? And at the same time, match up (though no deal breaker) with the previous Bond releases?

Gizmo 02-12-12 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fumanstan (Post 11101324)
I thought Gold Box's were always completely dependent on your account and browsing history.
Dependent upon what you've recently purchased.

Shannon Nutt 02-13-12 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt (Post 11112641)
So, what are the chances that these will be re-released individually? And at the same time, match up (though no deal breaker) with the previous Bond releases?
I'm sure they will be...but probably not until at least a year after the boxed set...or around the time SKYFALL comes to Blu-ray.

As for packaging, that's anyone's guess.

dvd-4-life 02-13-12 06:57 AM
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Whats the US release date for the remaining Bonds in the boxset?

PopcornTreeCt 02-13-12 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt (Post 11113300)
I'm sure they will be...but probably not until at least a year after the boxed set...or around the time SKYFALL comes to Blu-ray.

As for packaging, that's anyone's guess.
Cool. I can wait.

Shannon Nutt 02-15-12 06:38 AM
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Slightly off-topic, but if anyone missed the BAFTAs, here's a look at the great opening number:

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E Unit 05-21-12 08:40 AM
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From comingsoon.net. New material for the new set.

Spoiler:
DISC TWENTY THREE – Bonus Material

o NEW – The World of Bond – the 007 films have a look, style and attitude that is signature Bond. From the cars, to the women, to the villains and even the music, Bond films stand apart. The World of Bond takes the viewer through the best of five decades worth of classic James Bond in one thrilling montage. The World of Bond showcases the fascinating and entertaining interplay among unforgettable moments of danger, seduction, adventure and a dash of that distinguished humor that fans have cherished from the beginning up until now. To add to the experience, The World of Bond featurette will also offer a Pop-Up Trivia option to challenge even the sharpest of fans with little known facts and interesting trivia from the Bond Universe.

o NEW – Being Bond – there’s only one James Bond – but he’s proven too much for only one actor to play the role. In the franchise’s 50-year run, six distinguished actors have taken on the part and secured a spot in cinematic history. Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig each reflect on the impact and importance of taking on such a famous role. With this piece, gain insight into what each actor brought to the character and discover how they shaped the world’s most timeless secret agent.

o SKYFALL Videoblogs – behind-the-scenes look at the making of SKYFALL from the cast and crew

· DISC ONE— Dr. No (Over 3 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Terence Young and cast and crew

o 6 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC TWO— From Russia With Love (Over 3 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Terence Young and cast and crew

o 2 Featurettes

o Animated Storyboard Sequence

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC THREE—Goldfinger (Over 5 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Guy Hamilton

o Commentary with the cast and crew

o 3 Featurettes

o Original Screen Tests with Theodore Bikel and Tito Vandis

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Original Publicity Featurette

o Original Radio Interviews With Sean Connery

o Photo Galleries

· DISC FOUR—Thunderball (Over 6 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Terence Young

o Commentary with Editor Peter Hunt and Screenwriter John Hopkins

o 4 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC FIVE—You Only Live Twice (Over 4 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Lewis Gilbert and cast and crew

o 4 Featurettes

o Animated Storyboard Sequence

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC SIX—On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (Over 4 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Peter Hunt and cast and crew

o 4 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC SEVEN—Diamonds Are Forever (Over 4 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Guy Hamilton and cast and crew

o 3 Featurettes

o Deleted Scenes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

· DISC EIGHT—Live and Let Die (Over 7 hours of content)

o Commentaries with Director Guy Hamilton, Roger Moore and Tom Mankiewicz

o 3 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC NINE—The Man with the Golden Gun (Over 5 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Guy Hamilton and the cast and crew

o Commentary with Roger Moore

o 2 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC TEN—The Spy Who Loved Me (Over 5 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Lewis Gilbert and cast and crew

o Commentary with Roger Moore

o 3 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

· DISC ELEVEN—Moonraker (Over 5 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Lewis Gilbert and cast and crew

o Commentary with Roger Moore

o 4 Featurettes

o Original Theatrical Trailer

o Photo Gallery

· DISC TWELVE—For Your Eyes Only (Over 7 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director John Glen and the cast and crew

o Commentary with Roger Moore

o Commentary with Producer Michael G. Wilson and crew

o 4 Featurettes

o Animated Storyboard Sequences for Snowmobile Chase & Underwater

o Music Video performed by Sheena Easton

o Deleted Scenes and Expanded Angles

o Original Theatrical Trailer, TV and radio spots

o Photo Galleries

· DISC THIRTEEN—Octopussy (Over 6 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director John Glen

o Commentary with Roger Moore

o 4 Featurettes

o Original Screen Tests with James Brolin

o "All Time High" Music Video

o Original Theatrical Trailers

· DISC FOURTEEN—A View to a Kill (Over 6 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director John Glen and the cast and crew

o Commentary with Roger Moore

o 4 Featurettes

o A View to a Kill Music Video performed by Duran Duran

o Original Theatrical Trailers and TV spots

· DISC FIFTEEN—The Living Daylights (Over 5 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director John Glen and cast and crew

o 3 Featurettes

o Deleted scenes with introductions from Director John Glen

o The Living Daylights Music Video performed by A-Ha

o Original Theatrical Trailers

· DISC SIXTEEN—Licence to Kill (Over 6 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director John Glen and cast

o Commentary with Producer Michael G. Wilson and crew

o 3 Featurettes

o Licence to Kill Music Video performed by Gladys Knight

o “If You Asked Me To” Music Video Performed by Patti LaBelle

o Opening Titles Sequence

o Original Theatrical Trailers

o Photo Galleries

· DISC SEVENTEEN—GoldenEye (Over 5 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson

o 8 Featurettes

o Deleted scenes

o GoldenEye Music Video performed by Tina Turner

· DISC EIGHTEEN—Tomorrow Never Dies (Over 9 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Roger Spottiswoode and Dan Petrie, Jr.

o Commentary with Vic Armstrong and Producer Michael G. Wilson

o 2 Featurettes

o Interview with Composer David Arnold

o Deleted and Extended Scenes with introduction from Director Roger Spottiswoode

o Tomorrow Never Dies Music Video performed by Sheryl Crow

o The James Bond Theme (Moby's Re-Version)

· DISC NINETEEN—The World Is Not Enough (Over 6 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Michael Apted

o Commentary with Peter Lamont, David Arnold and Vic Armstrong

o 4 Featurettes

o Opening Titles Sequence

o The World Is Not Enough Music Video performed by Garbage

o Deleted, Extended and Alternate Scene

o Original Theatrical Trailer

o Photo Galleries

· DISC TWENTY—Die Another Day (Over 8 hours of content)

o Commentary with Director Lee Tamahori and Producer Michael G. Wilson

o Commentary with Pierce Brosnan and Rosamund Pike

o 5 Featurettes

o MI6 Datastream Trivia Track with Branching Video

o Opening Titles Sequence

o Photo Galleries

· DISC TWENTY ONE—Casino Royale (Over 1 hour of content)

o Becoming Bond

o James Bond: For Real

o Chris Cornell Music Video

· DISC TWENTY TWO—Quantum of Solace (Over 1 hour of content)

o 2 Featurettes

o "Another Way to Die" Music Video

o Original Theatrical Trailers

ScissorPuppy 05-21-12 09:05 AM
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Wow, so the special features that were created for a special edition of QOS are NOT a part of this set? WTF? Mark Forester confirmed he had recorded a commentary track for the film and that a more loaded disc would be out at some point.

Some more points.
1. I wonder if the discs debuting on Blu are going to have the "Inside" documentaries recreated in HD like the other films have.

2. I really wish they would have done new "Inside" documentaries for the Brosnan era. Enough time has passed to do a proper retrospective look back with new interviews. Hopefully a narration by Macnee before it's too late (he's getting up there at 90).

3. EON spend some money and get Connery, Lazenby, Dalton and Brosnan do commentary on their films. Seriously? If they are up for it, Let them have their say. Every year that passes is a lost opportunity. How much longer do you expect some of these guys to keep on living? Brosnan is the youngest and will be 60 next year, Connery is 81!

bluetoast 05-21-12 09:49 AM
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Once again, fuck them for screwing over those of us who bought the previous sets without continuing them.

Solid Snake 05-21-12 09:51 AM
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I'd love to hear Connery on his films for sure.

E Unit 05-21-12 10:02 AM
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Hell, I'd settle for individual documentaries on each of the Bonds to talk about their time spent on these films. Of course, Lazenby would probably be just a featurrette.

Disc-Flipper 05-21-12 10:50 AM
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I hope the upcoming box set has the movies in individual cases.

Robert 05-21-12 11:15 AM
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Looks like I'll be keeping my 2 disc <b>Casino Royale</b>

I'm sure <b>Goldeneye</b> will remain horribly misframed like the 2 disc DVD. :(

MTRodaba2468 05-21-12 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert (Post 11241016)
Looks like I'll be keeping my 2 disc <b>Casino Royale</b>

I'm sure <b>Goldeneye</b> will remain horribly misframed like the 2 disc DVD. :(
Likewise on Casino Royale.

IIRC, though, the Blu-Rays that were released did fix issues that were on the 2-Disc DVDs, so it wouldn't surprise me if they did fix the misframing...

critterdvd 05-21-12 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468 (Post 11241036)
Likewise on Casino Royale.

IIRC, though, the Blu-Rays that were released did fix issues that were on the 2-Disc DVDs, so it wouldn't surprise me if they did fix the misframing...
This just doesn't make any sense to include the lackluster special features for the final two films and then have a brand new disc of bonus content. Wasn't the purpose of this box to be the definitive collection?

Doctorossi 05-21-12 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by critterdvd (Post 11241102)
This just doesn't make any sense to include the lackluster special features for the final two films and then have a brand new disc of bonus content. Wasn't the purpose of this box to be the definitive collection?
Even if they'd done it right, it would only be "definitive" until Skyfall comes out, anyway.

E Unit 05-21-12 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 11241115)
Even if they'd done it right, it would only be "definitive" until Skyfall comes out, anyway.
Unless the set has a spot already planned so we can fit Skyfall in. But even then, the next Bond will end the "definitive" moniker.

RobLutter 05-21-12 12:40 PM
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Ordered this for £78 shipped from Amazon UK... completely happy.

Shannon Nutt 05-21-12 02:10 PM
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Yeah, it's really odd that they wouldn't include everything from that Casino Royale special edition. I sold mine already, but I can live without those extras. Maybe much of the footage has been incorporated in the new bonus materials? Who knows.

DJariya 05-21-12 02:15 PM
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WTF with Casino Royale? Aren't those the extras from the 1st edition?

Shannon Nutt 05-21-12 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 11241339)
WTF with Casino Royale? Aren't those the extras from the 1st edition?
Yes, that's the single-disc first release. I guess we can assume all the transfers are the same too (minus the new-to-Blu-ray ones, of course).

yoshimi 05-21-12 02:29 PM
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I guess I will just wait for the Bond At 51 box set in 2013 that includes all of the extras for Casino Royale.

Spiderbite 05-21-12 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt (Post 11241326)
Yeah, it's really odd that they wouldn't include everything from that Casino Royale special edition. I sold mine already, but I can live without those extras. Maybe much of the footage has been incorporated in the new bonus materials? Who knows.
Same here. I already sold my copy as well. I tend to always say I want the extras but then never actually get around to watching them (on almost every movie I own). I'll live.

Mr. Cinema 05-21-12 03:23 PM
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I'm holding onto my Casino Royale 2-disc. Not just for the extras, but the sound mix as well. I always thought the PCM audio from the original 1-disc release was a little muddled with the dialogue. The TrueHD track that was mixed on the 2-disc set always sounded better to me, particularly the dialogue. Definitely was more clear and full. I'm guessing they'll be provided a DTS mix for this new release.

Ignohippo 05-21-12 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bluetoast (Post 11240901)
Once again, fuck them for screwing over those of us who bought the previous sets without continuing them.
^ This.


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