Heavy Metal (1981) Blu-ray - 1/25/11

Katatonia · 11-16-2010, 01:43 AM

I'm definitely excited about this. It sounds like all of the old DVD special features won't be ported over, but who knows.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5451

Quote:

Sony Pictures has announced that on January 25, 2011, it will release the 1981 animated movie Heavy Metal. This anthology film is based on stories from the science fiction/fantasy comics magazine of the same title (itself an adaptation of the French magazine Métal Hurlant). It features animated segments based on work by various writers and artists, including Dan O'Bannon, Richard Corben, Juan Giménez and Bernie Wrightson.

Special features include:

Documentary: Imagining Heavy Metal
Deleted scenes

Shannafey · 11-16-2010, 01:58 AM

This is one of my top 5 favorite films of all time, but that being said, it really has to be a top notch transfer for me to even care about upgrading. I have Universal HD on my cable and when they ran the film, my DVD looked better. If it is the same transfer as Universal and no new extras, I won't even bother. I remember how excited I was when it finally came out on VHS, then even more so when the DVD came out. More than anything, I was excited about the soundtrack on CD and I still have the vinyl as well!!

scott71670 · 11-16-2010, 02:27 AM

I remember going by myself to see this when I was 9 (being dropped off) in 1979 and having this be one of the major reasons I fell in love with the movies... I think this may be my first blu-ray.

Shlockjock81 · 11-16-2010, 02:39 AM

*prepares his cheesing harness*. Can't wait.

crikan · 11-16-2010, 02:58 PM

It appears a little light on features. I have the VHS and DVD already so I'll upgrade only if the transfer gets very positive reviews.

Dobby · 11-17-2010, 12:02 PM

I don't like Sony and they're crap DVD ports over sub standerd shit to BLU. Lately though WB has been pulling that shit allot. BLU RAY is starting to become a shit gimmic. I love this movie also I have a framed poster of it too.

crikan · 11-17-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dobby

I don't like Sony and they're crap DVD ports over sub standerd shit to BLU. Lately though WB has been pulling that shit allot. BLU RAY is starting to become a shit gimmic. I love this movie also I have a framed poster of it too.

Are you saying that you don't like the transfers or the selection?

jcannon · 11-17-2010, 10:51 PM

Always wanted to pick up the DVD, so I'm in.

Nailwraps · 12-06-2010, 03:46 PM

Sad news; the Blu-Ray has been cancelled:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5575

"Three weeks ago (see Blu-ray.com, November 15), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment had announced Heavy Metal for Blu-ray release on January 25, 2011. Now the studio has unceremoniously pulled this cult animated movie from its schedule. No reason is given for this cancellation, and no new release date is available.

A couple months ago, another Sony catalog title, Big Daddy, was also announced and later pulled from the schedule, only to resurface later as a Best Buy exclusive (see Blu-ray.com, October 11). At the moment there is no information as to whether that will happen or not with Heavy Metal as well."

buck135 · 12-06-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Sad news; the Blu-Ray has been cancelled:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5575

"Three weeks ago (see Blu-ray.com, November 15), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment had announced Heavy Metal for Blu-ray release on January 25, 2011. Now the studio has unceremoniously pulled this cult animated movie from its schedule. No reason is given for this cancellation, and no new release date is available.

A couple months ago, another Sony catalog title, Big Daddy, was also announced and later pulled from the schedule, only to resurface later as a Best Buy exclusive (see Blu-ray.com, October 11). At the moment there is no information as to whether that will happen or not with Heavy Metal as well."

Well, that blows. I was looking forward to this.

Damage · 12-06-2010, 08:31 PM

The DVD is one of my favourites from my collection. The feature length storyboard rough cut is one of the coolest features I've seen.

Katatonia · 12-07-2010, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Sad news; the Blu-Ray has been cancelled:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5575

"Three weeks ago (see Blu-ray.com, November 15), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment had announced Heavy Metal for Blu-ray release on January 25, 2011. Now the studio has unceremoniously pulled this cult animated movie from its schedule. No reason is given for this cancellation, and no new release date is available.

A couple months ago, another Sony catalog title, Big Daddy, was also announced and later pulled from the schedule, only to resurface later as a Best Buy exclusive (see Blu-ray.com, October 11). At the moment there is no information as to whether that will happen or not with Heavy Metal as well."

Well that's lame! Hopefully it will still be rescheduled as a future Blu-ray release.

Katatonia · 01-20-2011, 03:03 PM

It will now be a Best Buy exclusive on February 1st:

Heavy Metal (Best Buy Exclusive)

You can pre-order it to pick up in store.

scott71670 · 01-20-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm glad it is coming out and all (when I heard it was cancelled I thought- oh, music rights issues again), and the price is great, but what I am really concerned about is if the staff at best buy will be able to find those 2 sopies that land at each store!

Dobby · 01-20-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scott71670

I'm glad it is coming out and all (when I heard it was cancelled I thought- oh, music rights issues again), and the price is great, but what I am really concerned about is if the staff at best buy will be able to find those 2 sopies that land at each store!

Yeah they're inventory stocking is the worse!

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Damage Mirror Mirror Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Take off to the Great White North, eh? Posts: 2,577	The DVD is one of my favourites from my collection. The feature length storyboard rough cut is one of the coolest features I've seen. __________________ "May I point out that I had an opportunity to observe your counterparts here quite closely. They were brutal, savage, unprincipled, uncivilized, treacherous -- in every way, splendid examples of homo sapiens, the very flower of humanity. I found them quite refreshing." My DVD List and Movie Tracker... Like you care!

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11-16-2010, 01:58 AM	#2
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,372	This is one of my top 5 favorite films of all time, but that being said, it really has to be a top notch transfer for me to even care about upgrading. I have Universal HD on my cable and when they ran the film, my DVD looked better. If it is the same transfer as Universal and no new extras, I won't even bother. I remember how excited I was when it finally came out on VHS, then even more so when the DVD came out. More than anything, I was excited about the soundtrack on CD and I still have the vinyl as well!!

11-16-2010, 02:27 AM	#3
scott71670 Stalker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 460	I remember going by myself to see this when I was 9 (being dropped off) in 1979 and having this be one of the major reasons I fell in love with the movies... I think this may be my first blu-ray.

11-16-2010, 02:58 PM	#5
crikan HackMaster Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,165	It appears a little light on features. I have the VHS and DVD already so I'll upgrade only if the transfer gets very positive reviews.

11-17-2010, 12:02 PM	#6
Dobby i get alot of headaches Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Posts: 1,899	I don't like Sony and they're crap DVD ports over sub standerd shit to BLU. Lately though WB has been pulling that shit allot. BLU RAY is starting to become a shit gimmic. I love this movie also I have a framed poster of it too.

11-17-2010, 10:51 PM	#8
jcannon Screamy Bopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	Always wanted to pick up the DVD, so I'm in.

12-06-2010, 03:46 PM	#9
Nailwraps HackMaster Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,840	Sad news; the Blu-Ray has been cancelled: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5575 "Three weeks ago (see Blu-ray.com, November 15), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment had announced Heavy Metal for Blu-ray release on January 25, 2011. Now the studio has unceremoniously pulled this cult animated movie from its schedule. No reason is given for this cancellation, and no new release date is available. A couple months ago, another Sony catalog title, Big Daddy, was also announced and later pulled from the schedule, only to resurface later as a Best Buy exclusive (see Blu-ray.com, October 11). At the moment there is no information as to whether that will happen or not with Heavy Metal as well."

01-20-2011, 03:16 PM	#14
scott71670 Stalker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 460	I'm glad it is coming out and all (when I heard it was cancelled I thought- oh, music rights issues again), and the price is great, but what I am really concerned about is if the staff at best buy will be able to find those 2 sopies that land at each store!