Blu-ray release announcements - Part II
06-12-08, 07:47 PM
#478
Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
I'd say it's for any release someone in the U.S. would have to import or buy imported, regardless of the origin of the film itself.
Ive been thinking about this awhile as well, and my vote goes for the opposite - that is if its a USA film in hidef it should be listed here, regardless of where it is sourced from.
Lets stop thinking myopically to the US shoreline and think more about the actual title. Whats the difference of ordering "Sweeney Todd" from Amazon USA or UK? - nothing apart from a few days delivery time. (lets ignore that its not available in the USA at the moment)
However foreign films in different languages have a much larger difference than an American film ordered from a different store.
And then there is the Standard Def vs Hidef differences. I wade through the "International DVD Talk" trying to figure out whats hidef and whats not. Something isnt right here.
I propose we have either:
For titles released in the USA vs Internationally:
USA HD Talk
International HD Talk
USA DVD Talk
International DVD Talk
or alternatively, for USA films released anywhere vs international films released anywhere:
USA Films in HD
International Films in HD
USA Films on DVD
International Films on DVD
This could clarify things either way and make it more understandable to those readers who are themselves outside of the USA also. What do people think?
Last edited by HumanMedia; 06-12-08 at 07:56 PM.
06-13-08, 09:24 AM
#480
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Originally Posted by abrg923
Is it really necessary to post GIANT images?
At least throw them in a spoiler tag.
At least throw them in a spoiler tag.
06-13-08, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Overpar
I didn't know that was a problem. I enjoy looking at the cover art at the best possible resolution available. I apologize if you have dial-up.
06-13-08, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by fitprod
Unfortunately, it very likely that Lionsgate does not have the original soundtrack. It is very probable that when they acquired and edited the film for US release they only created a dubbed soundtrack.
Hopefully I wrong, but that seems to be the way it works with these titles. (See multiple Dimension/Miramax titles)
fitprod
Hopefully I wrong, but that seems to be the way it works with these titles. (See multiple Dimension/Miramax titles)
fitprod
No original language soundtrack = no sale.
06-16-08, 08:33 AM
#486
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LA Confidential is coming to Blu-ray. 
Burbank, Calif., June 16, 2008 – Everything is suspect, everyone is for sale and nothing is what it seems. Word on the street is that on September 23, Warner Home Video will revisit 1950s Hollywood with New Regency’s intense film noir L.A. Confidential, to be digitally remastered and released as a Standard Definition Two-Disc Special Edition ($20.97 SRP) and single disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def ($28.99 SRP).
Kevin Spacey (American Beauty, The Usual Suspects), Russell Crowe, (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind), Guy Pearce (Memento, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Kim Basinger (Batman, I Dreamed of Africa) and Danny DeVito (Batman Returns, Erin Brockovich) star in L.A. Confidential which was directed by Curtis Hanson and based on James Ellroy’s “L.A. Quartet” series of novels. Nominated for seven Academy Awards,® including Best Picture and Best Director, the film won two Oscars® (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Ms. Basinger). The evocative and sordid tale of Hollywood back in the day, about three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist, is rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor. Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert called the film “seductive and beautiful, cynical and twisted -- one of the best films of the year.”
Special Features
Disc 1
Commentary by Andrew Sarris
Music Only Track
Trailers and TV Spots
Showest
Nite Owl Action
Hollywood
Theatrical Trailer
Soundtrack Promo
Disc 2
Whatever You Desire: Making L.A. Confidential
Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of L.A. Confidential
A True Ensemble: The Cast of L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential: From Book to Screen
Off the Record
Photo Pitch
The L.A. of L.A. Confidential Hollywood Center Motel
Formosa Café
Sid Hudgen's Office
Victory Motel
Bidwell's Office
Nick's Liquor
Lynn Bracken's House
Frolic's Room
Pierce Patchett's House
Movie Premiere Pot Bust
Mrs. Leffert's House
Nite Owl Café
Navarette's Hole-up
Fitch House
City Hall
L.A. Confidential [2000 TV Pilot]
L.A. Confidential Two-Disc Special Edition
Street Date: September 23, 2008
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def
$28.99 SRP
Run Time: 138 Minutes; Rated R
16X9; Widescreen; Color
Kevin Spacey (American Beauty, The Usual Suspects), Russell Crowe, (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind), Guy Pearce (Memento, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Kim Basinger (Batman, I Dreamed of Africa) and Danny DeVito (Batman Returns, Erin Brockovich) star in L.A. Confidential which was directed by Curtis Hanson and based on James Ellroy’s “L.A. Quartet” series of novels. Nominated for seven Academy Awards,® including Best Picture and Best Director, the film won two Oscars® (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Ms. Basinger). The evocative and sordid tale of Hollywood back in the day, about three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist, is rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor. Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert called the film “seductive and beautiful, cynical and twisted -- one of the best films of the year.”
Special Features
Disc 1
Commentary by Andrew Sarris
Music Only Track
Trailers and TV Spots
Showest
Nite Owl Action
Hollywood
Theatrical Trailer
Soundtrack Promo
Disc 2
Whatever You Desire: Making L.A. Confidential
Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of L.A. Confidential
A True Ensemble: The Cast of L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential: From Book to Screen
Off the Record
Photo Pitch
The L.A. of L.A. Confidential Hollywood Center Motel
Formosa Café
Sid Hudgen's Office
Victory Motel
Bidwell's Office
Nick's Liquor
Lynn Bracken's House
Frolic's Room
Pierce Patchett's House
Movie Premiere Pot Bust
Mrs. Leffert's House
Nite Owl Café
Navarette's Hole-up
Fitch House
City Hall
L.A. Confidential [2000 TV Pilot]
L.A. Confidential Two-Disc Special Edition
Street Date: September 23, 2008
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def
$28.99 SRP
Run Time: 138 Minutes; Rated R
16X9; Widescreen; Color
06-16-08, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt
LA Confidential is coming to Blu-ray.
It better have lossless audio.
06-16-08, 09:40 AM
#489
USA BD releases
"Felon" (2008) and "CJ7" - August 12
"End of Days", "Miami Vice" and "U-571" - August 26
Source: http://www.releaselists.com/
"Felon" (2008) and "CJ7" - August 12
"End of Days", "Miami Vice" and "U-571" - August 26
Source: http://www.releaselists.com/
06-16-08, 09:47 AM
#490
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Originally Posted by HumanMedia
USA BD releases
"Felon" (2008) and "CJ7" - August 12
"End of Days", "Miami Vice" and "U-571" - August 26
Source: http://www.releaselists.com/
"Felon" (2008) and "CJ7" - August 12
"End of Days", "Miami Vice" and "U-571" - August 26
Source: http://www.releaselists.com/
06-16-08, 10:27 AM
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Sounds like L.A. Confidential is not a digi-book, which is somewhat surprising (and I'm sure makes the digi-book haters happy).
06-16-08, 10:33 AM
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I love how instead of releasing new titles Universal instead is just re-releasing all of its previous HD DVD stuff. I guess we will be losing out on the 100 Universal titles we would have gotten this year and maybe another 30-40 from Paramount (catalog, not day and dates).
06-16-08, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
I love how instead of releasing new titles Universal instead is just re-releasing all of its previous HD DVD stuff. I guess we will be losing out on the 100 Universal titles we would have gotten this year and maybe another 30-40 from Paramount (catalog, not day and dates).
06-16-08, 10:42 AM
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LOL - I doubt very much we would have gotten 30-40 catalog from Paramount under any circumstances. That would be 3 a month or so. They're lucky if they get 3 a quarter out.
I'm happy with re-releases like the Mummy films getting "souped up" even if it means less over all releases in the short term. You also have to imagine Universal means to put DTS-HD MA on all these as they said it would become their standard. Maybe that takes some time too.
I'm happy with re-releases like the Mummy films getting "souped up" even if it means less over all releases in the short term. You also have to imagine Universal means to put DTS-HD MA on all these as they said it would become their standard. Maybe that takes some time too.
06-16-08, 10:51 AM
#496
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
I love how instead of releasing new titles Universal instead is just re-releasing all of its previous HD DVD stuff. I guess we will be losing out on the 100 Universal titles we would have gotten this year and maybe another 30-40 from Paramount (catalog, not day and dates).
06-16-08, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
You'd be extremely naive if you didn't expect that they'd do this. There are alot of people who never owned HD DVD. Keep that in mind.
06-16-08, 11:02 AM
#498
Universal Studios Home Video have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of three catalogue titles on 26th August 2008. This `action' wave comprises of End of Days, Miami Vice and U-571. Retail is $29.98 SRP each or you can buy them together as an Action Starter Pack priced at $59.98 SRP.
End of Days
* BD-25 Single Layer Disc
* 1080P Widescreen
* English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
* French and Spanish 5.1 DTS Surround
* English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
* Feature Commentary with Director Peter Hyams
Miami Vice - The disc features the 120-minute Director's Version of the film. Features include:
* BD-50 Dual Layer Disc
* 1080P Widescreen
* English and French 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
* English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
* Picture In Picture - Share PIP Stream; GPS - Share PIP Stream; Tech Specs; Cast Bios; Production Photographs (Share PIP Stream)
* Miami Vice Undercover
* Miami & Beyond: Shooting On Location
* Visualizing Miami Vice
* Behind the Scenes Featurettes
* Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Michael Mann
U-571
* BD-25 Single Layer Disc
* 1080P Widescreen
* English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
* French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus
* English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
* Picture In Picture
* Feature Commentary with Director Jonathan Mostow
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=68041
End of Days
* BD-25 Single Layer Disc
* 1080P Widescreen
* English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
* French and Spanish 5.1 DTS Surround
* English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
* Feature Commentary with Director Peter Hyams
Miami Vice - The disc features the 120-minute Director's Version of the film. Features include:
* BD-50 Dual Layer Disc
* 1080P Widescreen
* English and French 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
* English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
* Picture In Picture - Share PIP Stream; GPS - Share PIP Stream; Tech Specs; Cast Bios; Production Photographs (Share PIP Stream)
* Miami Vice Undercover
* Miami & Beyond: Shooting On Location
* Visualizing Miami Vice
* Behind the Scenes Featurettes
* Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Michael Mann
U-571
* BD-25 Single Layer Disc
* 1080P Widescreen
* English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
* French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus
* English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
* Picture In Picture
* Feature Commentary with Director Jonathan Mostow
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=68041
06-16-08, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
No, I expected them to re-release those titles as well as new catalog titles at the same time. So far that has not happened.
06-16-08, 12:19 PM
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http://www.releaselists.com/BLURAYNorthAmerica.html
I noticed some interesting titles/dates they have added recently. Isn't this site accurate most of the time?
-The Godfather Trilogy 9/23
-Ghostbusters 1 & 2 10/21
Also for October
-Batman 1-4
-Cold Mountain
-Constantine
-Indy 4 (I've also heard November)
-The Matrix Trilogy 11/18
Also in November
-Planet of the Apes 1-5
I noticed some interesting titles/dates they have added recently. Isn't this site accurate most of the time?
-The Godfather Trilogy 9/23
-Ghostbusters 1 & 2 10/21
Also for October
-Batman 1-4
-Cold Mountain
-Constantine
-Indy 4 (I've also heard November)
-The Matrix Trilogy 11/18
Also in November
-Planet of the Apes 1-5
