Blu-ray release announcements - Part II
08-11-08, 09:44 AM
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Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition - December 2
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition' to Blu-ray on December 2nd, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. No technical specs for this two-disc set have been announced at this time, so it is unknown if this title will get a boost over its previous HD DVD release.
The discs will come in a specially prepared box that features an intricate laser-cut Moroccan design. Inside the box will include collectibles such as reproductions of executive memos and props, a branded passport holder, luggage tag, photo book and mail-in offer for a movie poster.
Extras for this release include:
Disc 1
Behind the Story
Introduction by Lauren Bacall
Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
Commentary by film historian/author Rudy Behlmer
1988 TCM special: Bacall on Bogart [Laurel Bacall's candid and moving reminiscences about her husband's life and career]
You Must Remember This: A Tribute to Casablanca [Bacall hosts this spellbinding backstage tour]
As Time Goes By: The Children Remember [Stephen Bogart and Pia Lindstrom remember their parents, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman]
Production history gallery
Additional Footage
Deleted scenes
Outtakes
Who Holds Tomorrow? Premiere episode from the 1955 Warner Bros. Presents series, starring Charles McGraw
1995 WB Cartoon: Carrotblanca
Audio
Scoring Stage Sessions
Knock on Wood Alternate Version, Wilson with Piano
As Time Goes By Part One Alternate Take, Wilson with Piano
As Time Goes By Part One Film Version, Wilson with Piano
Rick Sees Ilsa Instrumental Medley
As Time Goes By Part Two Alternate Take, Wilson with Piano
As Time Goes By Part Two Film Version, Wilson with Piano
At La Belle Aurore Instrumental Medley
Dat's What Noah Done Outtake, Wilson with Piano
April 26,1943 Screen Guild Players Radio Broadcast
Trailers
Theatrical trailer
1992 re-release trailer
Disc 2
1993 documentary: Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
Source: Blu-ray.com
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition' to Blu-ray on December 2nd, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. No technical specs for this two-disc set have been announced at this time, so it is unknown if this title will get a boost over its previous HD DVD release.
The discs will come in a specially prepared box that features an intricate laser-cut Moroccan design. Inside the box will include collectibles such as reproductions of executive memos and props, a branded passport holder, luggage tag, photo book and mail-in offer for a movie poster.
Extras for this release include:
Disc 1
Behind the Story
Introduction by Lauren Bacall
Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
Commentary by film historian/author Rudy Behlmer
1988 TCM special: Bacall on Bogart [Laurel Bacall's candid and moving reminiscences about her husband's life and career]
You Must Remember This: A Tribute to Casablanca [Bacall hosts this spellbinding backstage tour]
As Time Goes By: The Children Remember [Stephen Bogart and Pia Lindstrom remember their parents, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman]
Production history gallery
Additional Footage
Deleted scenes
Outtakes
Who Holds Tomorrow? Premiere episode from the 1955 Warner Bros. Presents series, starring Charles McGraw
1995 WB Cartoon: Carrotblanca
Audio
Scoring Stage Sessions
Knock on Wood Alternate Version, Wilson with Piano
As Time Goes By Part One Alternate Take, Wilson with Piano
As Time Goes By Part One Film Version, Wilson with Piano
Rick Sees Ilsa Instrumental Medley
As Time Goes By Part Two Alternate Take, Wilson with Piano
As Time Goes By Part Two Film Version, Wilson with Piano
At La Belle Aurore Instrumental Medley
Dat's What Noah Done Outtake, Wilson with Piano
April 26,1943 Screen Guild Players Radio Broadcast
Trailers
Theatrical trailer
1992 re-release trailer
Disc 2
1993 documentary: Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
Source: Blu-ray.com
08-11-08, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Now I'm glad I resisted the $10 HD DVD - I'll definitely be picking up the BD Casablanca.
08-11-08, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bookcase3
Are you willing to pay $64.99 SRP? That's what's being reported in the Hi Def Digest forums.
I would expect this to be no more than $40 at Amazon, and I also wouldn't be surprised to see a single-disc release for the standard catalog list price a la Batman Begins and its two releases.
Either way, IMO it's important to show support for classic on a new format.
08-11-08, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
The discs will come in a specially prepared box that features an intricate laser-cut Moroccan design.
well ew la-di-da
lol this crap is hilarious, glad I have the HD
08-11-08, 12:52 PM
#1034
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As always, I have to wonder if it were the other way around, would we be hearing about how the BD dropped the really cool packaging the HD DVD had?
Sure it's a superfluous marketing ploy, but if brings attention to the Blu-Ray release there's no harm IMO.
Sure it's a superfluous marketing ploy, but if brings attention to the Blu-Ray release there's no harm IMO.
08-11-08, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Sure it's a superfluous marketing ploy, but if brings attention to the Blu-Ray release there's no harm IMO.
I don't know if I'll drop the cash for it, but I have to admit it looks pretty sweet:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articl...ncauceopen.jpg
08-11-08, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Seeing that box, I can't imagine there wouldn't be a single-disc or non-box set version of the BD like with Batman Begins, but we'll see.
08-11-08, 03:34 PM
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Personally, Im glad they are releasing collector's editions with a Bluray option. This is one of my top 10 favorites and I watch it at least once a year. So, its a buy for me.
08-11-08, 06:18 PM
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Pass. You guys can keep the crap that will do nothing but rot on my shelves. I'm so done with these fancy packagings that contain stuff I will never use or look at more then once.
08-11-08, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Pass. You guys can keep the crap that will do nothing but rot on my shelves. I'm so done with these fancy packagings that contain stuff I will never use or look at more then once.
08-11-08, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Seeing that box, I can't imagine there wouldn't be a single-disc or non-box set version of the BD like with Batman Begins, but we'll see.
Like with "A Christmas Story" which is released as an Ultimate Collectors Edition and a standard edition on the same day.
Personally I love Casablanca and hate non-standard packaging. Give me a standard edition anyday.
08-11-08, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tonymontana313
But it's Casablanca!
08-11-08, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Yeah, but its not a film I enjoy that much to warrant any additional $40 for stuff I'll never look at. If its a film I love (Gremlins for instance) I'd splurge, but as-is Ive never looked at anything that Forbideen Planet tin came with or Blade Runner.
08-11-08, 09:18 PM
#1045
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Originally Posted by HumanMedia
Like with "A Christmas Story" which is released as an Ultimate Collectors Edition and a standard edition on the same day.
08-11-08, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
YIf its a film I love (Gremlins for instance) I'd splurge, but as-is Ive never looked at anything that Forbideen Planet tin came with or Blade Runner.
08-12-08, 02:26 PM
#1048
Elf - October 28
New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have announced that they will bring the Will Ferrell holiday classic 'Elf' to Blu-ray on October 28th. Coming on a BD-25, video for this release will be presented as 1.85:1 1080p VC-1. No audio spec has been announced at this time, but it will most likely be a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Extras for this release include:
Digital Copy
Elf Focus Points
Audio commentary with Will Ferrell and Director Jon Favreau
Elf Karaoke
Buddy's Adventure Game
Source: blu-ray.com
Audio could be TrueHD, depending on how long this disc was in development.
New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have announced that they will bring the Will Ferrell holiday classic 'Elf' to Blu-ray on October 28th. Coming on a BD-25, video for this release will be presented as 1.85:1 1080p VC-1. No audio spec has been announced at this time, but it will most likely be a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Extras for this release include:
Digital Copy
Elf Focus Points
Audio commentary with Will Ferrell and Director Jon Favreau
Elf Karaoke
Buddy's Adventure Game
Source: blu-ray.com
Audio could be TrueHD, depending on how long this disc was in development.
08-12-08, 02:28 PM
#1049
Fred Claus - November 25
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Christmas comedy 'Fred Claus' to Blu-ray on November 25th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The film, which stars Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti, will utilize 2.40:1 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack.
The release will also include an exclusive bonus disc of "Fred Claus: Race to Save Christmas".
Extras for this release include:
Commentary by director David Dobkin
Over 25-minutes of additional scenes
Vince and Paul's Fireside Chats: The stars interview each other
"Ludacrismis" Music Video (HD)
Pause for Claus: Elves Tell All – Chief Elf Willie's Inside Scoop on the Clauses and North Pole Life (HD)
Sibling Rivalry – Vince Vaughn, Stephen Baldwin, Roger Clinton and Frank Stallone (HD)
Meet the other Claus – Behind the Scenes of This Winter Wonderland (HD)
Source: blu-ray.com
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Christmas comedy 'Fred Claus' to Blu-ray on November 25th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The film, which stars Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti, will utilize 2.40:1 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack.
The release will also include an exclusive bonus disc of "Fred Claus: Race to Save Christmas".
Extras for this release include:
Commentary by director David Dobkin
Over 25-minutes of additional scenes
Vince and Paul's Fireside Chats: The stars interview each other
"Ludacrismis" Music Video (HD)
Pause for Claus: Elves Tell All – Chief Elf Willie's Inside Scoop on the Clauses and North Pole Life (HD)
Sibling Rivalry – Vince Vaughn, Stephen Baldwin, Roger Clinton and Frank Stallone (HD)
Meet the other Claus – Behind the Scenes of This Winter Wonderland (HD)
Source: blu-ray.com
08-12-08, 02:34 PM
#1050
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
I'm pretty happy with the current standard Blu-Ray of A Christmas Story - I think the the transfer looks great for a film of its vintage and style. I'd only double dip on this one for some compelling new extras.