Casablanca Coming To Blu-ray December 2nd

ryoohki · 08-19-2008, 12:47 AM

Yet, if they didn't released this boxset on Blu-ray, (DVD Only for example) you'll have a thread on people complaining about it...

Happy Forums just don't exist

(Sarcasm here...)

Morphine · 08-19-2008, 01:33 AM

Looks very nice, will buy for sure

neo_reloaded · 08-19-2008, 01:50 AM

If ever a film deserved a classy boxset, it would be Casablanca. Looking forward to this greatly.

Mr. Cinema · 08-19-2008, 01:55 AM

HD DVD fans were able to pay $20 for Casablanca. But BD fans must pay $40+ to own it? That is bullshit.

theprophecy247 · 08-19-2008, 02:16 AM

a classic making its way over to blu

aaaa6344 · 08-19-2008, 03:35 AM

i agree that this is a way of getting more money out of blu owners now that there is no format war, just like only making available the ultimate matrix box set (heck they probably put up 2 hd-dvd versions cuz they knew they were gonna lose). they know there is a higher probability of us buying it (even if it retails for more than twice as much) than of us just not getting it.

Charles3669 · 08-19-2008, 03:41 AM

Looks pretty spiffy.

bluskies · 08-19-2008, 04:28 AM

I'm definitely getting it.

Geonosis · 08-19-2008, 04:42 AM

Never seen the movie but will watch this classic upon release. I do wish they also offered a standalone edition. I know that box is DVD size, I prefer BD sized boxes like Ocean's.

swifty7 · 08-19-2008, 06:12 AM

I'm suprised they never did that for 2001.

Canada · 08-19-2008, 07:02 AM

I hate releases that don't come in snappable cases I don't have any on Blu Ray but I hate the packaging for my Se7en collecters edition on DVD. Maybe it just me but I am anal about dust on any optical media, so I like cases that have an audioable snap.

Tchotchke · 08-19-2008, 02:26 PM

You know, I don't mind the paper-based additions like the postcards, letters, or a nice booklet, but I fail to see who wants a "Casablanca" passport holder or luggage tag. Collectors will never use them, and they have no real use.

I have the HD DVD disc only version. I wish they had simply offered the blu in a similar fashion.

kpkelley · 08-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Looks like I need to order more cases from sleeve city. I am running out of these things all too quickly with these stupid boxsets. I may look through them once, but they end up just sitting in storage while my disc is moved to a nice clean case.

Teazle · 08-19-2008, 03:17 PM

(In case Warner is reading this.)

Blu-ray is supposed to be compact, like the "Compact Disc" whose form factor it matches exactly. Bloated packaging, however pretty, negates this advantage. It's not just a cost issue ($64.99 msrp!?!). For some a chunky box will be a turn-off almost irrespective of price.

Title is a must-buy for me, so I'll wait for Casablanca to arrive in a space-efficient cover.

GoBlu08 · 08-19-2008, 04:06 PM

Im not waiting at all. I think the collectors set is great because its a classic. So as someone who appreciates film history this can't get any better. Will have day one.

mystiksuicide · 08-19-2008, 04:18 PM

Fantastic treatment to a fantastic movie. Thank you Warner!

nycomet · 08-19-2008, 04:24 PM

Hopefully Warner will do a similar collector's box for The Wizard of Oz.

GoBlu08 · 08-19-2008, 04:46 PM

I agree with Wizard of Oz. If they don't do a box at least digibook.

ranma · 08-19-2008, 05:11 PM

Casablanca is already on pre-order on WB's store for $50($37.5+tax if you apply coupon and other stuff get free shipping requirement).

The Big Blue · 08-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Love Casablanca but don't want this bloated funky-box nonsense. Will wait.

08-19-2008, 12:47 AM	#41 (permalink)
ryoohki Blu-ray Guru Join Date: May 2007 Trading Score: (5) Collection: (5) HT Gallery: (6)	Yet, if they didn't released this boxset on Blu-ray, (DVD Only for example) you'll have a thread on people complaining about it... Happy Forums just don't exist (Sarcasm here...) __________________ Material : Denon 3808ci, 2xParadigm Monitor 9 v5, 1xCC390, 2xADP390, 2xADP190, Panasonic AE3000 96hz 1080p, 106' screen, Samsung BDP-2550 01/04/08 - A day to remember, the day we won! My Blu-Ray movies = http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/ryoohki360

08-19-2008, 01:33 AM	#42 (permalink)
Morphine Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY, US Steelbooks™: 100+ Trading Score: (15) Collection: (249) HT Gallery: (0)	Looks very nice, will buy for sure __________________ PSN: Morphine16 http://ps3trophycard.com/profile/morphine16 http://twitter.com/Morphine16 Proud Member of Task Force 141 The Only Easy Day... Was Yesterday Last edited by Morphine; 08-19-2008 at 01:35 AM.

08-19-2008, 01:55 AM	#44 (permalink)
Mr. Cinema Special Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	HD DVD fans were able to pay $20 for Casablanca. But BD fans must pay $40+ to own it? That is bullshit. __________________ MY HDNA Samsung 40" LCD 1080p (LN40A550) Sony BDP-S360 Sony STR-DG820

08-19-2008, 02:16 AM	#45 (permalink)
theprophecy247 Special Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shadow Moses Islands Trading Score: (0) Collection: (38) HT Gallery: (0)	a classic making its way over to blu __________________ Panasonic 42' Viera TH-42PZ700U (room) Mitsubishi WD-65733 (Family Room) 40 GB PS3 50 BD's Slider: Goose who's butt did you kiss to get in here anyway? Goose: Well, the list is long, but distinguished. Slider: Yeah, well so is my Johnson.

08-19-2008, 07:02 AM	#51 (permalink)
Canada Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (125) HT Gallery: (6)	I hate releases that don't come in snappable cases I don't have any on Blu Ray but I hate the packaging for my Se7en collecters edition on DVD. Maybe it just me but I am anal about dust on any optical media, so I like cases that have an audioable snap. __________________ Sidney Crosby + Jerome Iginla + Roberto Louongo = Hockey Gold= "Oh Canada" Fronts PSB T1's http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/...Alpha-T1-Tower Center C1 http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/...lpha-C1-Center Rears Alpha B1's http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/...pha-B1-Monitor Subwoofer http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/...es-1-Subwoofer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSqL9ygBCckMost Anticipated of 2010

08-19-2008, 01:50 AM	#43 (permalink)
neo_reloaded Special Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Trading Score: (20) Collection: (383) HT Gallery: (0)	If ever a film deserved a classy boxset, it would be Casablanca. Looking forward to this greatly.

08-19-2008, 03:35 AM	#46 (permalink)
aaaa6344 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	i agree that this is a way of getting more money out of blu owners now that there is no format war, just like only making available the ultimate matrix box set (heck they probably put up 2 hd-dvd versions cuz they knew they were gonna lose). they know there is a higher probability of us buying it (even if it retails for more than twice as much) than of us just not getting it.

08-19-2008, 03:41 AM	#47 (permalink)
Charles3669 Power Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Looks pretty spiffy.

08-19-2008, 04:28 AM	#48 (permalink)
bluskies Expert Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	I'm definitely getting it.

08-19-2008, 04:42 AM	#49 (permalink)
Geonosis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, NY Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Never seen the movie but will watch this classic upon release. I do wish they also offered a standalone edition. I know that box is DVD size, I prefer BD sized boxes like Ocean's.

08-19-2008, 06:12 AM	#50 (permalink)
swifty7 Expert Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Trading Score: (3) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	I'm suprised they never did that for 2001.

08-19-2008, 02:26 PM	#52 (permalink)
Tchotchke Active Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	You know, I don't mind the paper-based additions like the postcards, letters, or a nice booklet, but I fail to see who wants a "Casablanca" passport holder or luggage tag. Collectors will never use them, and they have no real use. I have the HD DVD disc only version. I wish they had simply offered the blu in a similar fashion.

08-19-2008, 02:32 PM	#53 (permalink)
kpkelley Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Framingham, MA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (638) HT Gallery: (0)	Looks like I need to order more cases from sleeve city. I am running out of these things all too quickly with these stupid boxsets. I may look through them once, but they end up just sitting in storage while my disc is moved to a nice clean case.

08-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#54 (permalink)
Teazle Special Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	(In case Warner is reading this.) Blu-ray is supposed to be compact, like the "Compact Disc" whose form factor it matches exactly. Bloated packaging, however pretty, negates this advantage. It's not just a cost issue ($64.99 msrp!?!). For some a chunky box will be a turn-off almost irrespective of price. Title is a must-buy for me, so I'll wait for Casablanca to arrive in a space-efficient cover. __________________ Want Blu music? Agitate here: http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-music-high-quality-music/58923-bd-audio-agitators-thread.html

08-19-2008, 04:06 PM	#55 (permalink)
GoBlu08 Power Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Trading Score: (0) Collection: (120) HT Gallery: (0)	Im not waiting at all. I think the collectors set is great because its a classic. So as someone who appreciates film history this can't get any better. Will have day one.

08-19-2008, 04:18 PM	#56 (permalink)
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami Trading Score: (0) Collection: (210) HT Gallery: (0)	Fantastic treatment to a fantastic movie. Thank you Warner! __________________ Blu-Blood Suicidegirl Pioneer Elite BDP-94HD (Living Room) Panasonic DMP-BD10 (Bedroom) PS3 60g (Game Room) Christmas Addition :D HD DVD - Never got into that bad habit!

08-19-2008, 04:24 PM	#57 (permalink)
nycomet Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY, Blu-ray Steelbooks™: 154, including T2 Version 2 Japan, Favorite food: Pizza Trading Score: (105) Collection: (584) HT Gallery: (6)	Hopefully Warner will do a similar collector's box for The Wizard of Oz.

08-19-2008, 04:46 PM	#58 (permalink)
GoBlu08 Power Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Trading Score: (0) Collection: (120) HT Gallery: (0)	I agree with Wizard of Oz. If they don't do a box at least digibook.

08-19-2008, 05:11 PM	#59 (permalink)
ranma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (8) HT Gallery: (0)	Casablanca is already on pre-order on WB's store for $50($37.5+tax if you apply coupon and other stuff get free shipping requirement).

08-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#60 (permalink)
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (74) HT Gallery: (0)	Love Casablanca but don't want this bloated funky-box nonsense. Will wait.

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