http://thehdroom.com/news/Warner_Announces_Casablanca_Coming_to_Blu-ray_in_December/3263

Warner Home Video has announced the latest previously HD DVD exclusive coming to Blu-ray Disc is Casablanca, scheduled for an Ultimate Collector's Edition update on December 2.

The two-disc set is packaged in an "intricate laser-cut Moroccan design" box and loaded with goodies such as reproductions of executive memos and props, a branded passport holder, luggage tag, photo book and mail-in offer for a movie poster. The memos and props include the following:


Memo from Hal Wallis that Casablanca is the new title
Memo from Wallis to Jack Warner strongly urging casting of Bogart over
Letter from Publicity head Charles Einfeld to publicist Marty Weiser to "sell" Bogart as a romantic lead
Victor Laszlo's "letter of transit"
Over seven hours of supplemental features are packed onto the disc as outlined below.


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
1993 documentary: Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
We expect the technical specs to be identical to the previously released HD DVD which were a widescreen 1.37:1 1080p transfer and Dolby Digital Plus 1.0 audio.

Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition on Blu-ray will carry an SRP of $64.99. Check back regularly for pre-order information and high-res cover/box art.

:mad: I had this on HD DVD and was planning on getting the Blu-Ray (since I exchanged my earlier version), but there's NO WAY I'm paying $50 for it!

Good news but if there is no standard Blu-ray release I likely will not buy it.

Another HD DVD keeper! Thanks Warner!

Yes +1, when the time it comes out on BD it will be a
2 year anniversary since i owned Casablanca on HD ...

Warner cannot be bothered to re-encode (or sometimes even encode) their films for optimal quality on Blu-ray, but apparently they do have time to come up with all this ludicrous fluff.

I'm not paying $35 extra for unnecessary trinkets.

Put me down for the box set. Casablanca is one of my favorites, and it's nice to see it get the lavish box set it deserves, rather than the run-of-the-mill single disc release. Also, $50 is the suggested retail, but you know Amazon and other places will have it for much cheaper.

Glad I kept my HD DVD as well. I'm buying only new titles on Blu. Keeping all my existing HD DVDs unless there's a real good upgrade on the BD.

The HDDVD is worth it for the HD Looney Tunes cartoons. I haven't popped in my HDDVD Casablanca yet but the ones on Robin Hood are amazing quality.

already have the DVD with alot of the bonus features and have the HD-DVD as well.

This isn't BD's 'fault', it's the other way around. Casablanca was released before on HD-DVD, marketed toward a general audience, and it completely and utterly failed to sell. What Warner is doing now, quite cleverly, is to target the hardcore film fans and collectors instead. The film isn't going to sell to casual consumers anyway. It's a win-win situation - the film is made available to those who really care about it, they also get lots of cool swag to go with it, and Warner hopefully turns a profit and will be able to release other classics as time goes by (NPI). The only ones who are somewhat screwed are those who would be marginally interested in buying the movie - but they will probably have a chance to pick up a downpriced reissue in a few months.

A very likely summary of what is going on.

Warner cannot be bothered to re-encode (or sometimes even encode) their films for optimal quality on Blu-ray, but apparently they do have time to come up with all this ludicrous fluff.

I'm not paying $35 extra for unnecessary trinkets.

But this film looked great on HD DVD. I don't think you can improve on it much.

I want that passport thing.:)

works for me. My HD-DVD still go for $20+ on ebay, much more than I payed for them. If Warner could just get a TrueHD copy of Superman Returns I would only have about 5 Uni titles to get rid of.

I saw Casablanca for the first time in HD. I was surprised it was good as people said it was. And I love collecting stuff. I'm in.

It's too bad Warner doesn't put that effort from making trinkets into getting us 24bit audio tracks, or lossless period.

Definitely too rich for my blood... shame they couldn't release a standalone release like they did for HD-DVD... that was an EXCELLENT quality release too.

Come-on WHV, do like you did for Blade Runner, just give us the 5 discs in a case!

I'm irritated by Warner not offering standard issues on some of their "catch-up" titles. It's either "Ultimate Collector's Edition" or nothing with them, and for those of us who never bought into HD DVD, that makes the decision somewhat easy: not buying it.

Brandon

But this film looked great on HD DVD. I don't think you can improve on it much.
Maybe not, but I was speaking in a more general sense, as this seems to have become a bit of a trend with Warner. They've been coming up with all these special editions and packages with related and unrelated bonuses, while somewhat neglecting the actual films.

I just feel that they've got it backwards, you should worry about extras after you've made sure the film is presented in the best possible way. And only releasing a $65 edition is just plain evil (though I also believe they will have to announce a regular edition at some point.)

But WHY won't you buy it? Because it's overpriced--and part of that reason is because of choices people like you arbitrarily made a choice to buy into the BD hype machine.
What does that even mean???:confused:

It had more studio support and Warner picked it. And now we get Transformers with TrueHD. And who has the keys to this 'hype machine'?

The reason is closer to this
"The film isn't going to sell to casual consumers anyway. It's a win-win situation - the film is made available to those who really care about it, they also get lots of cool swag to go with it, and Warner hopefully turns a profit and will be able to release other classics as time goes by "
+1 to that.

Am I hallucinating or some posts are disappearing?

^ Catastrophic data base crash, an announcement is on the front page.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1054910

I already have Casablanca on HD DVD, no need to double dip if a BD is released.

No, it's because someone wanted to threadcrap and rehash a battle that ended 8 months ago.

MSRP of $64.99! Geezee. If prices keep climbing - soon we'll be back to Laserdisc's high prices!

MSRP of $64.99! Geezee. If prices keep climbing - soon we'll be back to Laserdisc's high prices!Keep in mind, this is for an "Ultimate Collector's Edition" and therefore an exception, not the rule. Warner has publicly committed to lowering BD prices, especially on catalog titles, by Q4 at the latest.

Am I hallucinating or some posts are disappearing?No

I have the DVD, the HD-DVD and I'll buy this edition too. What can I say? I'm a huge Casablanca fan.

Am I hallucinating or some posts are disappearing?

Posts are being deleted because of the bickering and insults. If it continues, infractions will be issued.

Keep in mind, this is for an "Ultimate Collector's Edition" and therefore an exception, not the rule. Warner has publicly committed to lowering BD prices, especially on catalog titles, by Q4 at the latest.

No, they have not. They will offer incentives on older BD catalog titles to retail stores - its up to them (Retail stores) to mark down prices of, once again, older catalog titles.

Warner is already planning several of these BD giftsets. You want '300' like HD DVD had with the PiP? You gotta buy the ultimate set! I'll enjoy my $5 HD DVD copy Warner.

Keep in mind, this is for an "Ultimate Collector's Edition" and therefore an exception, not the rule. Warner has publicly committed to lowering BD prices, especially on catalog titles, by Q4 at the latest.

So, where's the lower-priced Casablanca?

These trinket-filled "editions" are worthless to me -- I don't want all of that crap. I want the movie.

I guess I will keep my HD DVD for a while longer.

It is one thing to offer a "normal" version and an "ultimate" version as it offers consumers a choice...it is an entirely different matter when they only offer the higher-priced set. :(

Glad I kept my HD DVD as well. I'm buying only new titles on Blu. Keeping all my existing HD DVDs unless there's a real good upgrade on the BD.

This has been my strategy as well. I'm sure glad I didn't sell my HD DVD collection with Blu-Ray announcements like this.

Find yourself a Fry's and get it for $10 on HD DVD. I did while I was in Vegas last week.

Looks like the HD-DVD version of "Casablanca" will remain a desired item for purple high-def aficionados for some time to come. I know I'm keeping mine! :)

Too bad they aren't offering a movie-only version.

I'm not buying the set unless it comes with action figurs and a vintage German staff car to drive 'em around in. ;)

Too bad they aren't offering a movie-only version.

They will, just as soon as the loaded version stops selling.

If BB carries it, I will watch the BD version. Otherwise, given the price of the BD version, I'll just make do with my old DVD.

I totally forgot the bits posted pictures of all of Warner's new 'Ultimate' boxes.
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/casablancauceopen.jpg

I also didn't realize the BD version of this box set is priced $5.00 higher MSRP than the DVD version until I saw the Bits' article. At least DVD owners have the option of buying the movie only version instead.

Brandon

Looks like the HD-DVD version of "Casablanca" will remain a desired item for purple high-def aficionados for some time to come. I know I'm keeping mine! :)

I am quite happy with my HD DVD version. I love the movie, but I must agree with a few others here that the blu-ray is approaching Laserdisc pricing--territory I can't really afford to enter.

I am quite happy with my HD DVD version. I love the movie, but I must agree with a few others here that the blu-ray is approaching Laserdisc pricing--territory I can't really afford to enter.

Since I already own it on HD DVD I won't buy it again, and I agree that it's a high price, but that box set is really nice looking.

Good news...

1. Casablanca has just been announced for Germany for November 7th... and there will be both the Ultimate Collector's Edition as well as a "regular" BD release, the latter one without the memorabilia and without the Jack Warner documentary. I think it's a given that the US will get the "regular" release as well.

http://www.cinefacts.de/news/news.php?newsid=13358

2. The Amazon pre-order price for the UCE is down to a very reasonable (IMO) $ 41,95...

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/click.php?id=746&tid=012

Since I already own it on HD DVD I won't buy it again, and I agree that it's a high price, but that box set is really nice looking.


My local Fry's still has HD-DVD copies for $9.00.

Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition on Blu-ray will carry an SRP of $64.99. Check back regularly for pre-order information and high-res cover/box art.

LOL, is this part of Warner's low-priced-catalogs strategy?

In my younger days, I used to get real excited about the extra plastic fluff that comes in these types of super duper editions. Now I know that they just take up space and very unnecessary. Just gimme the movie and the bonus features on the disc, please.


Glad I already have this on HD DVD.

Definitely be passing....

No, it's because someone wanted to threadcrap and rehash a battle that ended 8 months ago.

It is creditable that Warner is going out of their way to create this special packaging. What is uniquely created for the Blu Ray version?

In my younger days, I used to get real excited about the extra plastic fluff that comes in these types of super duper editions. Now I know that they just take up space and very unnecessary. Just gimme the movie and the bonus features on the disc, please.
I agree that the importance of special features is overblown, especially those on a separate disk. I have also come to realize that many, if not most, of the special features on Blu-ray disks are not even in HD. Yawn.

I am quite happy with my HD DVD version. I love the movie, but I must agree with a few others here that the blu-ray is approaching Laserdisc pricing--territory I can't really afford to enter.

That would put DVD at laser disc pricing as well, since it's $5.00 cheaper MSRP.

Brandon

Thank you HD DVD! I love being format neutral!

Thank you HD DVD! I love being format neutral!


What's there to be neutral about at this point? ;) Format inclusive, perhaps....?

I have the HD-DVD too....no need to double down!

are pre-1953 movies really something we need in HD? are there borders or something? I can't see the resolution being better enough to warrant a re-purchase on something that old, unless it was a complete restoration. even then though, the 4X3 would distract me from any minor improvements anyway.

The notion that films wouldn't benefit from HD simply because they're in 4:3 is ludicrous.

are pre-1953 movies really something we need in HD? are there borders or something? I can't see the resolution being better enough to warrant a re-purchase on something that old, unless it was a complete restoration. even then though, the 4X3 would distract me from any minor improvements anyway.

Casablanca (on HD-DVD) was one of the best looking movies in my 400+ title HD-software catalog.

are pre-1953 movies really something we need in HD? are there borders or something? I can't see the resolution being better enough to warrant a re-purchase on something that old, unless it was a complete restoration. even then though, the 4X3 would distract me from any minor improvements anyway.

You obviously don't have as much knowledge about film as you think you do...

i don't think i do. i'm just expressing my opinion. i'll take a look at them and compare though.

are pre-1953 movies really something we need in HD? are there borders or something? I can't see the resolution being better enough to warrant a re-purchase on something that old, unless it was a complete restoration. even then though, the 4X3 would distract me from any minor improvements anyway.
I tend not to watch much 4:3 stuff anymore, either. Nevertheless, film is film so I would expect that the remastering of the original film to 1080p would add a lot to one's enjoyment of one of the great films of all time. That said, I suspect that I will stick with my DVD copy of the movie and just rent the BD version when it becomes available.

Casablanca (on HD-DVD) was one of the best looking movies in my 400+ title HD-software catalog.

Absolutemente! Si!

The colour beats the hell out of the DVD's or LD's. There's alot of shades of grey between black and white.

$50 for the BD? I don't think so. I'll pick up the HD DVD cheap instead.
J

I paid $6.99 for the HD-DVD version back when peoples laugh at me for buying a dead format, look who's laughing now!

I paid $6.99 for the HD-DVD version back when peoples laugh at me for buying a dead format, look who's laughing now!

I don't think HD-DVD's will play in a Blu-ray player so I'm not sure why all the discussion about them? :confused:

I don't think HD-DVD's will play in a Blu-ray player so I'm not sure why all the discussion about them? :confused:

There are at least 3 models of Blu-Ray players that play HD DVD's. (I own one.) This is Warner. The chances of this being a different encode than the HD DVD are slim to none. However, I do agree that this is the Blu-Ray software forum. Hopefully, Warner will release it as a standard catalog later.

I paid $6.99 for the HD-DVD version back when peoples laugh at me for buying a dead format, look who's laughing now!

Uh Dude, I hate to break it to you but they're still laughing at us.

I think if you don't already own the HDDVD that this is one all should have in a collection. A beautiful transfer indicative of what things can look like if there is care involved.

Art

I don't think HD-DVD's will play in a Blu-ray player so I'm not sure why all the discussion about them? :confused:

Well I brought it up because there are still a lot of HD-DVD copies of Casablanca available for cheap. And many people here have both formats. And the title is coming out on Blu-ray for a lot of money. And I doubt that there is much participation these days over in the HD-DVD forums.

Did I leave anything out? ;)

I just received a HD DVD copy yesterday for $5.00. I think I'll be very happy keeping it.

OK I admit it. We were stupid for buying BD rather than HD DVD. If you are now satisfied with your superiority can we get back to the BD release?

OK I admit it. We were stupid for buying BD rather than HD DVD. If you are now satisfied with your superiority can we get back to the BD release?

Someone must have forget to take their Xanax.

I've never seen this movie before, and was considering buying it on BR, but I will NOT pay anything beyond $15-20 for it.

I've never seen this movie before, and was considering buying it on BR, but I will NOT pay anything beyond $15-20 for it.

Then don't buy Warner's ultra super duper exclusive ultimate collector's editions of movies and box sets.

Brandon

you've never seen Casablanca? that's like being a gamer and saying you've never played Super Mario Brothers on NES. rent it! :)

you've never seen Casablanca? that's like being a gamer and saying you've never played Super Mario Brothers on NES. rent it! :)

I first saw Casablanca about 5 years ago. One thing that struck me when I was viewing it, was all of the cliché's throughout the film. But then I had to remind myself that this film was where all of those cliché's came from!

you've never seen Casablanca? that's like being a gamer and saying you've never played Super Mario Brothers on NES. rent it! :)
Amen! Even after more than 65 years Casablanca is still one of the very best movies ever made.

This movie is awesome on HD-DVD!!
For those of you wondering, rent it. I guarantee you will be buying it on Blu once you have seen how splendid this transfer is!!

I first saw Casablanca about 5 years ago. One thing that struck me when I was viewing it, was all of the cliché's throughout the film. But then I had to remind myself that this film was where all of those cliché's came from!

Interesting take on it. I have seen Casablanca so many times over so many years that I wonder what it would be like for some one seeing it for the first time. I have a friend who thinks any thing older that 3 years old just isn't worth watching at all. To him Casablanca would be a complete waste of time. To me it is a really good movie.

I wasn't alive when it was made but I do have an easy time putting it into it's historical time frame and the events at that time. Others like my friend who can not do that, might not get it at all. I do find it interesting to see different peoples reactions to it though.

my girlfriend won't watch old black and white movies. really, she isn't interested in much before 1995 that she hasn't seen before. which is kind of sad.

my girlfriend won't watch old black and white movies. really, she isn't interested in much before 1995 that she hasn't seen before. which is kind of sad.


Considering how many incredible movies are in black & white, that is sad.

Time for a new girlfriend!:D;)

One of my nephews used to say, " I don't watch B & W". I got him to watch Dr. Strangelove and he's loosened up some. I'll have to ask him if he's seen Casablanca.

Both of my kids will watch black and white movies as long as they are interesting. Since there are so many that I like and watch, they grew up on them. They are now 11 and 14. Casablanca is in my top ten of all time favorites, but this pricing is too much. Hopefully, they come out with a single disc version or I might wait till I can buy a used version. I have it on HD DVD so it is not an absolute must buy for me. I still have a few hd dvd discs that I would like to replace eventually. Maybe this will be 50% off someday. Then I would likely buy.

Well I brought it up because there are still a lot of HD-DVD copies of Casablanca available for cheap. And many people here have both formats. And the title is coming out on Blu-ray for a lot of money. And I doubt that there is much participation these days over in the HD-DVD forums.

Did I leave anything out? ;)
You seem to be confused. This is the Blu-ray software forum, not the HD-DVD software forum. You belong here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=152).

You seem to be confused. This is the Blu-ray software forum, not the HD-DVD software forum. You belong here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=152).

Nope. I'm not confused at all. This may be the Blu-ray forum. But the thread is about Casablanca in HD, and how expensive the BD is. I was only pointing out a less expensive alternative for those with the capability and interest. It's strictly happenstance that the less expensive alternative is on HD-DVD. There are many here that, like me, have both BD and HD-DVD playback capabilities.

BTW, the Format War is over, so I don't know why this is such a big deal to you and a few others.

Nope. I'm not confused at all. This may be the Blu-ray forum. But the thread is about Casablanca in HD, and how expensive the BD is. I was only pointing out a less expensive alternative for those with the capability and interest. It's strictly happenstance that the less expensive alternative is on HD-DVD. There are many here that, like me, have both BD and HD-DVD playback capabilities.

BTW, the Format War is over, so I don't know why this is such a big deal to you and a few others.
I agree. I don't have an HD DVD player but was interested to learn that Casablanca can be had on HD DVD and that the new BD version will be dramatically more expensive.

Finally, why do so many folks never understand what a bad idea it is to criticize the topicality of the posts of others? We have moderators for that, don't we? :)

Casablanca might be $5 now but it wasn't when they were trying to make a going concern of HD-DVD. But I agree that there is a dedicated forum for discussion of HD-DVD media. The fact that no one is there should not be a green light to got trash on BD in the dedicated BD threads.

Casablanca might be $5 now but it wasn't when they were trying to make a going concern of HD-DVD. But I agree that there is a dedicated forum for discussion of HD-DVD media. The fact that no one is there should not be a green light to got trash on BD in the dedicated BD threads.
Give us a break. Rutgar did not trash BD, in fact he said, correctly, "the format war is over," so why all the defensiveness on this issue? Hell, guys, we won! :)

Casablanca might be $5 now but it wasn't when they were trying to make a going concern of HD-DVD. But I agree that there is a dedicated forum for discussion of HD-DVD media. The fact that no one is there should not be a green light to got trash on BD in the dedicated BD threads.

I don't see anybody trashing Blu-Ray in this thread...I do see people suggesting alternatives to this ridiculously-priced set by Warner. I personally haven't bought an HD DVD since WB dropped the format, but I am considering re-purchasing this title due to Warner's short-sightedness. As others have mentioned, the format war no longer exists so there's certainly no need to try to start something that isn't there. Most folks on this forum do own both formats, and I, for one, appreciate suggestions that can save me money! :)

Casablanca might be $5 now but it wasn't when they were trying to make a going concern of HD-DVD. But I agree that there is a dedicated forum for discussion of HD-DVD media. The fact that no one is there should not be a green light to got trash on BD in the dedicated BD threads.

I got my HD DVD copy included with my five free about a year ago.:) I'm definitely not planning to double dip.

In case you missed it, this was entered by the moderators in the description for this forum.

This area covers Blu-ray software. If you are not here for Blu-ray, move on.

You can read it back up here.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/

In case you missed it, this was entered by the moderators in the description for this forum.



You can read it back up here.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/

I think everyone here has or is interested in blu ray. The format war is OVER. No need to feel threatened just because someone mentions Casablanca on HD DVD.

I think everyone here has or is interested in blu ray. The format war is OVER. No need to feel threatened just because someone mentions Casablanca on HD DVD.
Go on over to the Transformers comparison thread and clue them in, please.

I think everyone here has or is interested in blu ray. The format war is OVER.

I don't feel threatened I feel insulted. When some one drops in and says every one who bought a Blu-ray player is stupid what reaction do you expect.

I don't feel threatened I feel insulted. When some one drops in and says every one who bought a Blu-ray player is stupid what reaction do you expect.
Please reproduce in full the post that made you "feel insulted," then you can see what others think. Count on it.

Another HD DVD keeper! Thanks Warner!

Yeah, I have to agree with you there. Maybe they will release a standard version soon.

I don't feel threatened I feel insulted. When some one drops in and says every one who bought a Blu-ray player is stupid what reaction do you expect.

What's insulting is that you are claiming that someone said "every one who bought a Blu-ray player is stupid" when no one on here has said no such thing. Get over yourself. Don't act like a crybaby. :rolleyes:

Yeah, I have to agree with you there. Maybe they will release a standard version soon.

I doubt it will be "soon", but hopefully within the next year. I can hold out until then.

What's insulting is that you are claiming that someone said "every one who bought a Blu-ray player is stupid" when no one on here has said no such thing. Get over yourself. Don't act like a crybaby. :rolleyes:

Actually there were one or two people saying that very thing, but the mods deleted the posts.

Brandon

Hopefully we'll see more and more classics on Blu-ray.

I may be wavering on purchasing this Blu-ray set if there is no standard version release day in sight come release day.

What's insulting is that you are claiming that someone said "every one who bought a Blu-ray player is stupid" when no one on here has said no such thing. Get over yourself. Don't act like a crybaby. :rolleyes:

Actually there were one or two people saying that very thing, but the mods deleted the posts.
Good for the Mods! They acted so quickly, I never saw the offending posts. Why, at this late date, there is still such hostility to Blu-ray puzzles me because it is now the only game in town. It's also pretty damn good. :)

It was released yesterday, any reviews? :)

It was released yesterday, any reviews? :)

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/923/casablanca_uce.html

It is now $42 at amazon also.

It was released yesterday, any reviews? :)

excellent. looks really good.

Is the Carrotblanca cartoon in HD (it was in SD on the HD-DVD)?

Hopefully we'll see more and more classics on Blu-ray.

I may be wavering on purchasing this Blu-ray set if there is no standard version release day in sight come release day.

The Third Man is another great B&W movie that is being released on the Dec 16th, I have ordered this and can't wait to watch that one.

wow, lucky I kept my HD DVD

the pricing is outrageous

wow, lucky I kept my HD DVD

the pricing is outrageous

The HD DVD isn't the super duper galactic collector's edition release.

Brandon

wow, lucky I kept my HD DVD

the pricing is outrageous

to be fair it's NOT just a disc...

Included in this very special edition of Hollywood's most unforgettable classic is a bonus disc of the featurette "Jack Warner: The Last Mogul" - a rare glimpse into the public and private life of one of the most respected names in the entertainment industry. This giftset also includes the following beautiful bonus collectibles: 48-Page Photo Book, 10 One-Sheet Reproduction Cards, Archival Correspondence, and Exclusive Passport Holder and Luggage Tag.

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http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1269/cassiedp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And it's $5 more than the DVD edition.

Brandon

If anyone wants all of the packaging (box, inserts, etc.), I'm selling everything but the two discs and the digipak that holds them for $10 plus $5 shipping. PM me if you're interested.

The movie looks great.

-Reagan

The standalone movie is coming out on 9/15/09 according to DVDEmpire..

The standalone movie is coming out on 9/15/09 according to DVDEmpire..

Just a friendly bump because I have a question. The 1-disc edition supposedly came out on Tuesday, 9/15. Even Blu-ray.com still has that date. Since it's now 9/17, it should've came out already. So, maybe I'm going nuts or something, but I don't see this up at Amazon. I only see the expensive Collector's Edition. Anyone see the 1-disc edition at Amazon.com? If so, can you please link me? Maybe I'm losing my mind or something because this is very unusual for Amazon to omit this.

Just a friendly bump because I have a question. The 1-disc edition supposedly came out on Tuesday, 9/15. Even Blu-ray.com still has that date. Since it's now 9/17, it should've came out already. So, maybe I'm going nuts or something, but I don't see this up at Amazon. I only see the expensive Collector's Edition. Anyone see the 1-disc edition at Amazon.com? If so, can you please link me? Maybe I'm losing my mind or something because this is very unusual for Amazon to omit this.

It's out. I already have the collector's edition but I did see it tuesday at my local HMV when I bought Wolverine (and the new, excellent album from Muse...:)) I have no idea why it's not yet available directly fromamazon (http://www.amazon.com/CASABLANCA/dp/B000Q6GX8Q/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1253195246&sr=8-9).

I have no idea why it's not yet available directly fromamazon (http://www.amazon.com/CASABLANCA/dp/B000Q6GX8Q/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1253195246&sr=8-9).

Oh good. It's not just me then. It's strange why Amazon didn't list it. Usually they list things before an official announcement is made, like what they did with "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone With The Wind." The only reason I can think of is that Amazon wants people to buy the Collector's Edition instead.

Is HMV still around, BTW? Practically every store here in NYC has closed.

HMV still around, BTW? Practically every store here in NYC has closed.

Yes, there are still several stores in MTL...

I ordered the 1 disc version of Casablanca from Amazon.ca a few weeks ago. It is still in my queue as it will be sent along with Pierrot le Fou that has a street date of Sept 22. (I have opted for the free delivery). I usually wait after street date before ordering from Amazon.ca as Arch...ault (local Montréal store that has been around for decades) often has them cheaper and I can take advantage of the 10% 60 plus discount every Monday.

Amazon.ca has a one-day sale of the Collector's boxset for $27.95 today.

http://www.amazon.ca/Casablanca-Blu-ray/dp/B001EL6EH2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1253264687&sr=1-1

I bit the bullet and ordered on their one day sale. The single disc one is $22, so for the extra $5 I'd rather have the collector's set.

Non-UCE version of Casablanca coming February 2:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=71758

Looks like a reissue with different packaging to me. All of those BDs are already out, including the non-UCE Casablanca (though Amazon stubbornly refuses to list it). DVD Times is incorrect.

Just watched the Blu for the first time on my 100 inch screen and I noticed a lot of halo like EE effects....

^ My HD DVD version looks great, I may have to get the BD from Netflix so I can compare.