Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind on Blu-Ray
07-26-07, 03:03 AM
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Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind on Blu-Ray
http://www.reuters.com/article/filmN...35870420070726
Coming out November 13th and will have all three versions through seamless branching.
I've loved this movie ever since I saw it as a kid. I can't wait!
Coming out November 13th and will have all three versions through seamless branching.
I've loved this movie ever since I saw it as a kid. I can't wait!
07-26-07, 03:39 AM
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from USA Today:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Nov. 13
Details: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition (DVD, $40; Blu-ray Disc, $50). Includes three versions of the film: the 1977 original theatrical cut, the re-edited 1980 theatrical special edition, and Steven Spielberg's director's cut, released in 1998.
Why it's important: It's the first time a Spielberg movie has been issued on high-definition disc, and it's the first home video release of all three versions
What's new: An interview with Spielberg created especially for this release and a retrospective documentary.
Plus: Only on the 50 GB Blu-ray edition are new "storyboard-to-scene" comparisons and the original 1977 "Watch the Skies" featurette. Blu-ray, says David Bishop, president of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, "will add yet another new and thrilling dimension to this timeless film."
— Thomas K. Arnold, USA TODAY
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Nov. 13
Details: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition (DVD, $40; Blu-ray Disc, $50). Includes three versions of the film: the 1977 original theatrical cut, the re-edited 1980 theatrical special edition, and Steven Spielberg's director's cut, released in 1998.
Why it's important: It's the first time a Spielberg movie has been issued on high-definition disc, and it's the first home video release of all three versions
What's new: An interview with Spielberg created especially for this release and a retrospective documentary.
Plus: Only on the 50 GB Blu-ray edition are new "storyboard-to-scene" comparisons and the original 1977 "Watch the Skies" featurette. Blu-ray, says David Bishop, president of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, "will add yet another new and thrilling dimension to this timeless film."
— Thomas K. Arnold, USA TODAY
07-26-07, 07:44 AM
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This is fantastic news! I'm starting to think Jurassic Park is not too far behind (on HD-DVD, of course).
07-26-07, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by True_Story1011
$50!!! Jesus!!
I starting to think this format is more and more like Laser Disc in terms of cost!
I starting to think this format is more and more like Laser Disc in terms of cost!
07-26-07, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by True_Story1011
$50!!! Jesus!!
I starting to think this format is more and more like Laser Disc in terms of cost!
I starting to think this format is more and more like Laser Disc in terms of cost!
Youngsters.The Criterion CAV set (which I did own and was thrilled to be able to) contained both the 77 and 1980 cuts...in LDs own clunky form of branching.
It also had a price tag of $125.
And there weren't a dozen different dealers to choose from, all offering their own discounts and free shipping on top.
$35 retail for this (even cheaper if DD has a sale at the time) is a relative steal.
While the HDnet showing of this wasn't a revelation in terms of PQ, I'm sure this release will better it.
07-26-07, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by XavierMike
I can't wait for this one. Sweet! Any news on lossless audio?
It's Sony, so it will be guaranteed to have a lossless PCM and/or TrueHD track.
Looking forward to this.
07-26-07, 10:43 AM
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Observing as someone who's format neutral, this has the potential to be a killer app for blu-ray. Would be nice to see Universal counter with something from their Spielberg library... like say Jurassic Park?
07-26-07, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rodzm
Out of curiosity anybody know who holds the distribution rights over in Europe? It may give some indication if this will be released in HD as well
FYI, you can look this information up yourself very easily by clicking on the "Company Credits" link on the movie's IMDb page.
07-26-07, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
Sony distributes it worldwide.
FYI, you can look this information up yourself very easily by clicking on the "Company Credits" link on the movie's IMDb page.
FYI, you can look this information up yourself very easily by clicking on the "Company Credits" link on the movie's IMDb page.
07-26-07, 09:46 PM
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universal tried to release spielberg movies on hd-dvd. spielberg gave them the middle finger and said no. those are spielbergs rights and no others. it's obvious what format he likes and believes in.
07-26-07, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sinister
universal tried to release spielberg movies on hd-dvd. spielberg gave them the middle finger and said no. those are spielbergs rights and no others. it's obvious what format he likes and believes in.