Casablanca coming 12/2...but not cheap!

Rachael Bellomy · 08-11-08, 11:09 PM

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

egrady · 08-12-08, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidHir

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

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

gwsat · 08-12-08, 03:32 PM

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.

shadowrage · 08-19-08, 04:42 PM

I totally forgot the bits posted pictures of all of Warner's new 'Ultimate' boxes.

bplewis24 · 08-19-08, 05:42 PM

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

paul? · 08-19-08, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dad1153

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.

cnikirk · 08-19-08, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by paul?

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.

Eternal_Sunshine · 09-01-08, 09:03 AM

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

Rutgar · 09-01-08, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cnikirk

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.

Ruined · 09-01-08, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Black

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?

eapleitez · 09-01-08, 12:00 PM

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.

joerod · 09-01-08, 12:57 PM

Definitely be passing....

av.pallino · 09-01-08, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JBlacklow

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?

gwsat · 09-01-08, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eapleitez

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.

bplewis24 · 09-01-08, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by paul?

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

Foxarwing42 · 09-01-08, 11:11 PM

Thank you HD DVD! I love being format neutral!

Rachael Bellomy · 09-02-08, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxarwing42

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!

b_scott · 09-04-08, 01:03 PM

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.

paku · 09-04-08, 01:55 PM

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

ShagMan · 09-04-08, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by briansemerick

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.

rickyricardo · 09-04-08, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by briansemerick

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...

b_scott · 09-04-08, 02:14 PM

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

gwsat · 09-04-08, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by briansemerick

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.

Rachael Bellomy · 09-05-08, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ShagMan

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.

Big J · 09-05-08, 07:36 AM

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

tiger_qc · 09-05-08, 04:59 PM

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!

RDarrylR · 09-05-08, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger_qc

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?

allargon · 09-05-08, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RDarrylR

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?

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.

Buckeye911 · 09-05-08, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger_qc

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.

Art Sonneborn · 09-05-08, 05:56 PM

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

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