Sony releases two Luc Besson movies...

Grubert · 09-22-2008, 10:19 AM

...but none of them is Leon: the Professional!

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=68967

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of 3 catalogue titles on 2nd December 2008. Priced at $28.95 SRP each are Luc Besson’s La Femme Nikita and Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. Also released is Stranger than Fiction, labelled as a new Special Edition and available the same day as the new Will Ferrell film Step Brothers.

diamondfoxxx · 09-22-2008, 11:27 AM

Thanks for that! Awesome! La Femme Nikita is a must buy for me.

bhampton · 09-22-2008, 11:43 AM

Great.

I was half tempted to spin my DVD of the Messenger yesterday and I'm always wanting to watch La Femme Nikita but I guess those two will be heading out to sell back today.

-Brian

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-22-2008, 11:56 AM

Damn it... when are they going to bring 'Leon: The Professional' to Blu-ray?!?!?!

DigitalfreakNYC · 09-22-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Damn it... when are they going to bring 'Leon: The Professional' to Blu-ray?!?!?!

Exactly. That's the one we all care about.

saginawjuggalo · 09-22-2008, 12:08 PM

I just noticed the double dip of 'Stranger Than Fiction' than ran into this thread. I really wish studios would stop wasting time double dipping and release new to Blu-ray releases instead ... If studios can't get it done right the first time around, it shouldn't be on Blu-ray... IMO

JonD7 · 09-22-2008, 12:23 PM

When I saw the thread title I screamed "YES!!!!" when I realised it wasn't the Professional "ah, ah damnit!" hahaha

jd213 · 09-22-2008, 12:30 PM

Leon is coming out Oct 24 in Germany, hopefully it'll be region free:

http://www.amazon.de/dp/B001CQFNHQ/

One Kinowelt release on http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b is region coded (Jumper, which is a Fox movie so no big surprise there), two others are region free.

davcole · 09-22-2008, 12:45 PM

It is interesting that Nikita comes out before Leon.

Blaumann · 09-22-2008, 12:47 PM

good news, definitely interested in Nikita.

dobyblue · 09-22-2008, 12:59 PM

I will look forward to both of those, but I'm really hoping we get The Big Blue soon - it's an incredible movie screaming for a Blu-ray release.

Fantastic score by Eric Serra also.

KingLeerUK · 09-22-2008, 03:08 PM

As much as I like Leon: The Professional, my #1 Besson film to have on Blu-ray would be The Big Blue. The visuals, colour palette, locations and scope of the film just scream for hi-def treatment.

Sadly, we probably won't get The Big Blue on... the big blu, for some time since it isn't a hugely popular and action-packed film like La Femme Nikita, Fifth Element or Leon. The DVD version of The Big Blue is one of the most impressive SD films you can pickup. The opening scenes in the Mediterranean (looks like Greek islands?) make you feel like you are THERE.

alexakajeff · 09-22-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Damn it... when are they going to bring 'Leon: The Professional' to Blu-ray?!?!?!

I knowwww

I really want it as well..

jkwest · 09-22-2008, 06:12 PM

I will take all of Mr. Besson's films...bring em.

ambientcafe · 09-22-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLeerUK

my #1 Besson film to have on Blu-ray would be The Big Blue. The visuals, colour palette, locations and scope of the film just scream for hi-def treatment.

Sadly, we probably won't get The Big Blue on... the big blu, for some time since it isn't a hugely popular and action-packed film like La Femme Nikita, Fifth Element or Leon. The DVD version of The Big Blue is one of the most impressive SD films you can pickup. The opening scenes in the Mediterranean (looks like Greek islands?) make you feel like you are THERE.

+1....I also love Eric Serra's music scores, which Besson collaborates with on virtually everyone one of his films. Will definitely pick up 'Nikita', which I've already owned on p&s Laserdisc and anamorphic dvd.

Seretur · 09-22-2008, 08:26 PM

I'm actually interested in both of those, pending decent specs.

The Messenger is as interesting as any Joan of Arc movie, if you approach it from the theological perspective. Or a historical one. So many filmmakers made the story of a poor saint wrongfully condemned to death by the Inquisition -- but Besson actually dared to ask how this same poor saint could have lead thousands of men into bloody battles. This is just one aspect of his take on things that none of the critics cared for at the time, or since. And once film critics cease to be intellectually curious, we get -- well, we get what we have these days.

Nikita (I believe that La Femme is a purely US addition to the title) is an excellent genre piece, of course. This is the film where Besson ceased to make films that are merely pretty to look at. Of course, he has since recanted, which probably accounts for his deliberately low-IQ output of this decade.

A pity, really. But I'll get both of these to show my support for a smarter, more challenging Besson. And knowing it's Sony, I'll enjoy them thoroughly.

Mobe1969 · 09-22-2008, 08:51 PM

The professional is available in either France of Germany, I can't remember which. I stumbled across it on the weekend.

Edit: Germany
http://www.amazon.de/L%C3%A9on-Profi...2116674&sr=1-3

09-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Champion Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Trading Score: (4) Collection: (310) HT Gallery: (0)	Damn it... when are they going to bring 'Leon: The Professional' to Blu-ray?!?!?! __________________ HT EQUIPMENT: Sony Bravia KDL-52W3000, Onkyo 805, B&W M-1s & AS-2 Sub, 60GB PS3, Toshiba HD-A2 PS3 COLLECTION: Uncharted 1 & 2, Orange Box, Stuntman Ignition, NHL 09, Resistance, Tiger Woods 07, LAIR, UT III, MGS4, Assassin's Creed 1 & 2, Rock Band 1 & 2 & AC/DC & Beatles & LEGO, LittleBigPlanet, MK vs DC, Mirror's Edge, Lost: Via Domus, Warhawk, Ghostbusters, RagDoll Kung-fu, Magic Ball, Batman: AA, Star Wars: FU.

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saginawjuggalo Special Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saginaw, MI Trading Score: (0) Collection: (345) HT Gallery: (0)	I just noticed the double dip of 'Stranger Than Fiction' than ran into this thread. I really wish studios would stop wasting time double dipping and release new to Blu-ray releases instead ... If studios can't get it done right the first time around, it shouldn't be on Blu-ray... IMO __________________ My Blu-ray Statistics Calibrated 1080P Sanyo PLV-Z2000 w/Atdec mount, Custom 103" screen, Panasonic TH-50PX60U w/swivel mount, Emotiva UMC-1 processor, Emotiva LPA-1 7ch amp, 7.1 B&W 4th-gen 600 series, Paradigm Servo-15 V2, Sony Motorstorm 80GB PS3 (RIP POS YLOD), Samsung BD-P1590, Toshiba HD-A1 (HD DVD/DVD), Dish-Network VIP622 HD DVR, Huge outdoor antenna, Silent PC for FLAC playback, Pioneer DV-575A (SACD/DVD-Audio), APC H15 & UPS battery backup w/voltage regulator.

09-22-2008, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
JonD7 Special Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cali Trading Score: (0) Collection: (55) HT Gallery: (0)	When I saw the thread title I screamed "YES!!!!" when I realised it wasn't the Professional "ah, ah damnit!" hahaha __________________ setup: 40" Sony XBR4 PS3 320GB(originally 60GB) with 500GB external PSN: JD777 been Blu since January 12th of '07

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dobyblue Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilead Trading Score: (0) Collection: (136) HT Gallery: (0)	I will look forward to both of those, but I'm really hoping we get The Big Blue soon - it's an incredible movie screaming for a Blu-ray release. Fantastic score by Eric Serra also. __________________ Would you buy the Beatles remasters on Blu-ray? Vote - http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...d.php?t=193649

09-22-2008, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
KingLeerUK Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (41) HT Gallery: (0)	As much as I like Leon: The Professional, my #1 Besson film to have on Blu-ray would be The Big Blue. The visuals, colour palette, locations and scope of the film just scream for hi-def treatment. Sadly, we probably won't get The Big Blue on... the big blu, for some time since it isn't a hugely popular and action-packed film like La Femme Nikita, Fifth Element or Leon. The DVD version of The Big Blue is one of the most impressive SD films you can pickup. The opening scenes in the Mediterranean (looks like Greek islands?) make you feel like you are THERE. __________________ But in my own way, I am King. Hail to the King, baby. Proud member of the "I Watch Supplements" club. Studios, stop giving us gimped up catalogue releases!

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diamondfoxxx Power Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sri Lanka Trading Score: (0) Collection: (41) HT Gallery: (0)	Thanks for that! Awesome! La Femme Nikita is a must buy for me.

09-22-2008, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
bhampton Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Trading Score: (3) Collection: (275) HT Gallery: (8)	Great. I was half tempted to spin my DVD of the Messenger yesterday and I'm always wanting to watch La Femme Nikita but I guess those two will be heading out to sell back today. -Brian

09-22-2008, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
jd213 Expert Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: less than 10 minutes from Akihabara Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Leon is coming out Oct 24 in Germany, hopefully it'll be region free: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B001CQFNHQ/ One Kinowelt release on http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b is region coded (Jumper, which is a Fox movie so no big surprise there), two others are region free.

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davcole Special Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Trading Score: (6) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	It is interesting that Nikita comes out before Leon.

09-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blaumann Expert Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: verge of breakdown Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	good news, definitely interested in Nikita.

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jkwest Off-Topic King Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Trading Score: (20) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	I will take all of Mr. Besson's films...bring em. __________________ “There’s no sense in beating a dead horse…unless it’s one of those zombie horses. You can’t beat them enough.” — Stephen Colbert

09-22-2008, 08:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
Seretur Special Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: An Island in the Adriatic Trading Score: (1) Collection: (160) HT Gallery: (0)	I'm actually interested in both of those, pending decent specs. The Messenger is as interesting as any Joan of Arc movie, if you approach it from the theological perspective. Or a historical one. So many filmmakers made the story of a poor saint wrongfully condemned to death by the Inquisition -- but Besson actually dared to ask how this same poor saint could have lead thousands of men into bloody battles. This is just one aspect of his take on things that none of the critics cared for at the time, or since. And once film critics cease to be intellectually curious, we get -- well, we get what we have these days. Nikita (I believe that La Femme is a purely US addition to the title) is an excellent genre piece, of course. This is the film where Besson ceased to make films that are merely pretty to look at. Of course, he has since recanted, which probably accounts for his deliberately low-IQ output of this decade. A pity, really. But I'll get both of these to show my support for a smarter, more challenging Besson. And knowing it's Sony, I'll enjoy them thoroughly.

09-22-2008, 08:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mobe1969 Special Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	The professional is available in either France of Germany, I can't remember which. I stumbled across it on the weekend. Edit: Germany http://www.amazon.de/L%C3%A9on-Profi...2116674&sr=1-3

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