Warner Bros 2010 partial Blu-ray catalog slate revealed

[fceurich39]

no EXORCIST Blu-ray release date yet Kinda worried but then again not too much as it will come this halloween i think that was confirmed months back hopefully

1/26 - FAME (1980 original)

2/02 - GONE WITH THE WIND (single disc ed.)

2/02 - THE MUSIC MAN

2/02 - MYSTIC RIVER

2/16 - GOODFELLAS: 20th Anniversary Edition

2/23 - ANALYZE THIS / ANALYZE THAT

2/23 - DIRTY HARRY / MAGNUM FORCE

2/23 - GRUMPY OLD MEN / GRUMPIER OLD MEN

2/23 - MISS CONGENIALITY / MISS CONGENIALITY 2

2/23 - PRESUMED INNOCENT / FRANTIC

3/02 - CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981)

3/02 - THE NEVERENDING STORY

4/06 - LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (theatrical versions)

4/06 - LORD OF THE RINGS Animated (1978)

4/06 - A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

4/06 - POSEIDON

5/04 - DOCTOR ZHIVAGO

6/08 - THE GETAWAY (1972) / THE GETAWAY (1994)

8/03 - DEEP BLUE SEA

8/10 - ACE VENTURE: PET DETECTIVE / ACE VENTURE: WHEN NATURE CALLS

8/10 - NATIONAL LAMPOON'S EUROPEAN VACATION

8/10 - WHAT'S UP, DOC?

9/07 - FORBIDDEN PLANET

9/07 - LOST IN SPACE

9/07 - MARS ATTACKS!

9/07 - THX 1138: Director's Cut

10/05 - THE MALTESE FALCON

10/05 - THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE

10/12 - THREE KINGS

11/02 - THE GOONIES: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition (also a DVD release)

11/16 - BEN-HUR

11/16 - BEN-HUR Ultimate Collector's Edition

11/16 - MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (1935 original)

here is the link http://www.dvdtown.com/news/warner-to-release-several-classics-on-blu-ray-in-2010/7343

[X-human]

Probably:
3/02 - CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981)
9/07 - FORBIDDEN PLANET
9/07 - MARS ATTACKS!

Maybe:
10/05 - THE MALTESE FALCON
10/05 - THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE

Finally, confirmation on Forbidden Planet! I just watched Robby the Robot last night on Lost in Space too.

[Grim]

I still don't own Mars Attacks so this will be a great time to finally get it. And THX will look awesome on blu I suspect.

[dave13]

i've been looking for forbidden planet on dvd recently. glad i didn't find it, now. will definitely pick it up when it comes out on blu

[satans-sadists]

Definitely:

2/16 - GOODFELLAS: 20th Anniversary Edition
3/02 - CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981)
9/07 - MARS ATTACKS!

Maybe:

2/23 - DIRTY HARRY / MAGNUM FORCE (love both movies, but I do already have the Ultimate Edition dvd set)

4/06 - A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (might wait for a box set)

[Reverenddave]

Can't wait for Deep Blue Sea. Fun movie. Hope it looks good in HD.

[Matt89]

Definitely gonna grab GoodFellas, The Goonies (FINALLY they fucking announced it!), Forbidden Planet, The Maltese Falcon and Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Might pick up The Neverending Story as well.

But where is A Star is Born? Thought that was supposed to come out in 2010 as well.

But what I REALLY REALLY REALLYYYY want to know is what the fuck is happening with the blu-ray of Taxi Driver that Sony delayed last year? It was supposed to come out a year ago, then they delayed it. It's a year later and STILL no word on wtf is happening with that goddamn movie.

~Matt

[ReelFear]

I'll pick up NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. and THX-1138 for sure.

[SickNick89]

Nightmare and Goonies

[Mutilated Prey]

Wow, probably nothing for me here. Maybe Nightmare on Elm.

[fceurich39]

Nightmare on Elm Street for sure and also the Exorcist if that comes out i think the HD transfer of both versions is finished

[2D4EVER]

The Neverending Story is my priority. Already pre-ordered on Amazon. It's a probably on NOES, Clash, Three Kings, and Goonies.

[Katatonia]

I've already had these titles on pre-order at Amazon for a while now:

Clash of the Titans
The NeverEnding Story
A Nightmare on Elm Street

I'll also definitely be buying:

European Vaction ...but where the hell is the original Vacation?!?
Goodfellas
The Goonies

[HellRazor]

Goodfellas for sure.

Lord of the Rings (Animated) - Probably.

Lord of the Rings trilogy (Theatrical versions) - definately not unless the price is REAL sweet for all 3. They already double dicked me on the DVD versions, I don't need to do it again for the Blus. I'll hold out for the extended cuts.

[SaxCatz]

I already pre-ordered NoES.
Not worried about a box set as I have the great DVD box set and don't care about any of the other entries (except for, possibly, Dream Warriors and New Nightmare) enough to rebuy.
I'll be purchasing the LotR trilogy- but not without animosity. I really would prefer to just purchase the extended version on Blu instead of double-dipping, but it looks now as though it is going to be another two years till we see the extended versions on Blu and I'm not willing to wait that long.

[SaxCatz]

I'll hold out for the extended cuts.
Don't hold your breath...
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4088
...we'd miss you!

[HellRazor]

Don't hold your breath...
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4088
...we'd miss you!

I've already got them all (both the theatrical and the extended versions on DVD). While these will no doubt look stunning on Blu, I just can't see re-buying 3 movies I already own, and then re-buy them all yet again a year later (for a total of 4 purchases per film). I can live with my DVDs until the inevitable extended cut releases on Blu.

This is just another big greedy money grab just like the first time they pulled this shit and I'm not going to support it. Fuck 'em, hope the Blu sales of the theatrical version tank.

The sad thing is, IT'S OUR OWN FAULT. Obviously this tactic worked for them last time.

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/no-lotr1.jpg

http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/12/14/lord-of-the-rings-blu-ray-trilogy-on-track-for-april-release/

[dave13]

i dont understand why people bought the theatrical versions at all. we all knew, before even the first one was released, that an extended version was coming. those are all i've ever owned. i waited for the dvd, and i can wait for the blu ray. it'll be worth it.

[Katatonia]

i dont understand why people bought the theatrical versions at all. we all knew, before even the first one was released, that an extended version was coming. those are all i've ever owned. i waited for the dvd, and i can wait for the blu ray. it'll be worth it.

Same here, I never bothered with the Theatrical DVD's either. I'll wait for the Extended Blu-rays.

[Hellbilly]

Definitely, since I never got around buying the DVDs:

European Vacation
What's Up, Doc?
The Goonies

Maybe:

A Nightmare on Elm Street
Deep Blue Sea
Mars Attacks!

[spawningblue]

Most Definitely!

Goonies
Neverending Story
Mystic River
Goodfellas
Clash of the Titans
Nightmare on Elm Street (If I decide to not wait for a box set)
Forbidden Planet
Maltese Falcon
Ben Hur Ultimate Set

Will Pick Up When Cheap

Lord of the Rings Animated and Trilogy
Doctor Zhivago
Getaway Double Feature
Deep Blue Sea
Ace Ventura Double Feature
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Mars Attacks!
THX 1138
Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Three Kings

[Harry Warden]

Will pick up:

Nightmare on Elm St.
Mystic River
Deep Blue Sea

[othervoice1]

Ben-Hur and Nightmare on Elm Street I shall be picking up.

[Shannafey]

I've already got them all (both the theatrical and the extended versions on DVD). While these will no doubt look stunning on Blu, I just can't see re-buying 3 movies I already own, and then re-buy them all yet again a year later (for a total of 4 purchases per film). I can live with my DVDs until the inevitable extended cut releases on Blu.

This is just another big greedy money grab just like the first time they pulled this shit and I'm not going to support it. Fuck 'em, hope the Blu sales of the theatrical version tank.

The sad thing is, IT'S OUR OWN FAULT. Obviously this tactic worked for them last time.

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/no-lotr1.jpg

http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/12/14/lord-of-the-rings-blu-ray-trilogy-on-track-for-april-release/


The difference with the DVDs is they didn't have the extended cuts edited yet, so they put out the theatrical cuts and then released the extended cuts later. On top of that, they told us they were doing it, so it wasn't as much a money grab. This time it is, since most anyone who wants to buy the Blu Ray, will want to buy the extended cuts. I hope they don't make a cent on the theatrical cuts!!

[othervoice1]

Totally agree- no reason that blu-ray shouldnt have BOTH cuts on the initial release.

[blu]

Definitely buying these:

2/23 - ANALYZE THIS / ANALYZE THAT
2/23 - GRUMPY OLD MEN / GRUMPIER OLD MEN
8/10 - ACE VENTURE: PET DETECTIVE / ACE VENTURE: WHEN NATURE CALLS

Will wait for the EE versions of this:

4/06 - LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy (theatrical versions)

[Katatonia]

Well, the Goodfellas 20th Anniversary Blu-ray (http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare5/goodfellas.htm) is hardly any upgrade from the old Blu-ray...unless you count the previously released (but new to this) "Public Enemies" feature and digibook packaging.

The same exact transfer and encode was used that was on the old Blu-ray, and Warner didn't bother to upgrade the lossy audio either. I'm getting very skeptical about Warner's Blu-ray "reissues". They rarely ever try to improve on them from their previous incarnation. The same thing happened with the Christmas Vacation "Ultimate Edition" Blu-ray set. That one BADLY needed an upgrade from a paltry Dolby Digital 2.0 track at 192kbps which was no different than the old DVD editions.

On the other hand they are releasing a double feature Blu-ray of Spies Like Us & Funny Farm (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/products/funny-farm-spies-like-us-double-feature-blu-ray/reviews#1382), for the first time ever presented in widescreen and lossless audio. Apparently this is a Canadian exclusive release from Warner, due 2/23. No USA release date has yet been set.