Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" on Blu in 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

cj-kent · 06-20-2008, 04:02 PM

I've just confirmed directly from Kino that a Blu-ray release of Fritz Lang's epic silent film "Metropolis" will be released on Blu-ray in 2009. Below is the email response I received from Kino.

This is exciting news as there probably isn't a more recognized silent or science fiction film than "Metropolis". I'll preorder this as soon as it's an option!

Original Email:

Yes, there is a Metropolis Blu-ray release slated for release, but it probably won’t be until 2009.

Best,
Michael

--
KINO International
333 W. 39th St. Suite 503
New York, NY 10018
212-629-6880
www.kino.com

Woody · 06-20-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj-kent

I've just confirmed directly from Kino that a Blu-ray release of Fritz Lang's epic silent film "Metropolis" will be released on Blu-ray in 2009. Below is the email response I received from Kino.

This is exciting news as there probably isn't a more recognized silent or science fiction film than "Metropolis". I'll preorder this as soon as it's an option!

Original Email:

Yes, there is a Metropolis Blu-ray release slated for release, but it probably won’t be until 2009.

Best,
Michael

--
KINO International
333 W. 39th St. Suite 503
New York, NY 10018
212-629-6880
www.kino.com

That is very cool. I have never seen it, but for those that don't know, the movie Dark City was largely based off of this film.

Josh · 06-20-2008, 04:14 PM

Holy crap! That's great news!

Though, the cynic in me says that its more likely than not going to be 2010, knowing Kino!

cj-kent · 06-20-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

Holy crap! That's great news!

Though, the cynic in me says that its more likely than not going to be 2010, knowing Kino!

Hope not! But could be.

SS316SRV · 06-20-2008, 04:21 PM

I have this film on DVD. It came in a 50 DVD pack of classic horror films. There are like 45 crap films and a few classics (Carnival of Souls, Night of the Living Dead, Little Shop of Horrors, Nosferatu, and Metropolis). For $15 it was worth it.

Riff Magnum · 06-20-2008, 04:31 PM

Deciazulado · 06-20-2008, 04:34 PM

UFA!

I wonder if Forry has a Blu-ray player

I have a great looking PAL version but would buy it immediately again on Blu-ray

erowe83 · 06-20-2008, 04:36 PM

I just hope Kino blesses us with a great transfer... Kino's transfer quality can be quite questionable at times

SS316SRV · 06-20-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

UFA!

I wonder if Forry has a Blu-ray player

I have a great looking PAL version but would buy it immediately again on Blu-ray

Deci, it is good to see you again. I know how to use spoiler tags now.

cj-kent · 06-20-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erowe83

I just hope Kino blesses us with a great transfer... Kino's transfer quality can be quite questionable at times

I'm very pleased with their dvd release. I know that they did a 2k digital transfer at the time. I can only assume that they are using this same digital master for the Blu-ray release. Since it's already done, maybe they'll actually make good and get it out in early 2009. That'd be great!

Frumious Boojum · 06-20-2008, 05:07 PM

Very good news.... I wonder, though -- what will actually wind up being the first silent film release on Blu-Ray?

The Lost World was one of the first DVDs I bought back in 1997.

PowellPressburger · 06-20-2008, 05:08 PM

I will defin. buy that. There standard DVD release looks great.

SquidPuppet · 06-20-2008, 05:38 PM

Please be true.

EricJ · 06-20-2008, 07:57 PM

I can't be the only one who's since become disillusioned to find the original slow-paced and comically workers-unite preachy, after the cool Broadway-musical fantasia of the '84 Giorgio Moroder version....

pro-bassoonist · 06-20-2008, 08:45 PM

Truly exciting news.

Pro-B

cj-kent · 06-21-2008, 01:47 AM

Apparently, I'm just ahead of the big announcement. It's official! That's an odd coincident.

reginaroadie · 06-21-2008, 04:28 AM

Wow. That is just...WOW!!! This bit of Blu-Ray news excites me more than any of the other titles announced this week. When they're taking the time to remaster and release an 81 year old movie on Blu-Ray, and ones whose original cut has been lost to the sands of time (the DVD explains the torturous history this film has had over the years), then that means the format has officially arrived.

tron3 · 08-26-2009, 03:34 AM

As I said in another thread, how long does it take to restore 25 minutes? The last quarter of 2009 is almost upon us and no release date yet.

Sussudio · 08-26-2009, 03:42 AM

this would be awesome!!!!!!!!

IntoTheVoid · 08-26-2009, 04:05 AM

Very nice.
I can't wait to get this one. This has always been a favorite of mine.

But I have to wonder how many threads we'll have after this is released by mo-mo's that are going to complain about the aspect ratio and lack of DTS-MA

06-20-2008, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
cj-kent Active Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (34) HT Gallery: (0)	Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" on Blu in 2010 I've just confirmed directly from Kino that a Blu-ray release of Fritz Lang's epic silent film "Metropolis" will be released on Blu-ray in 2009. Below is the email response I received from Kino. This is exciting news as there probably isn't a more recognized silent or science fiction film than "Metropolis". I'll preorder this as soon as it's an option! Original Email: Yes, there is a Metropolis Blu-ray release slated for release, but it probably won’t be until 2009. Best, Michael -- KINO International 333 W. 39th St. Suite 503 New York, NY 10018 212-629-6880 www.kino.com __________________ "Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this." Display: Toshiba 42RV530U - 42" LCD 1080p Blu-ray Player: Sony BDP-S301 DVD Recorder: Toshiba DR560 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner Total Blu-rays: 20 Last edited by cj-kent; 06-20-2008 at 04:09 PM. Reason: correction

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SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Trading Score: (0) Collection: (65) HT Gallery: (0)	I have this film on DVD. It came in a 50 DVD pack of classic horror films. There are like 45 crap films and a few classics (Carnival of Souls, Night of the Living Dead, Little Shop of Horrors, Nosferatu, and Metropolis). For $15 it was worth it. __________________ Reality is a commodity

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06-20-2008, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
EricJ Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jul 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	I can't be the only one who's since become disillusioned to find the original slow-paced and comically workers-unite preachy, after the cool Broadway-musical fantasia of the '84 Giorgio Moroder version....

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pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: X Trading Score: (6) Collection: (269) HT Gallery: (47)	Truly exciting news. Pro-B __________________ Cahiers du Cinema Cinémathèque Française The Studio Canal Collection

06-21-2008, 01:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
cj-kent Active Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (34) HT Gallery: (0)	Apparently, I'm just ahead of the big announcement. It's official! That's an odd coincident. __________________ "Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this." Display: Toshiba 42RV530U - 42" LCD 1080p Blu-ray Player: Sony BDP-S301 DVD Recorder: Toshiba DR560 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner Total Blu-rays: 20

06-21-2008, 04:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
reginaroadie Power Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (85) HT Gallery: (0)	Wow. That is just...WOW!!! This bit of Blu-Ray news excites me more than any of the other titles announced this week. When they're taking the time to remaster and release an 81 year old movie on Blu-Ray, and ones whose original cut has been lost to the sands of time (the DVD explains the torturous history this film has had over the years), then that means the format has officially arrived.

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tron3 Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	As I said in another thread, how long does it take to restore 25 minutes? The last quarter of 2009 is almost upon us and no release date yet. __________________ Proud founder of the blu-bloods. Use "blu-blood" in your signature and become an elite user. To be blu-blooded is commitment to the blu-ray technology. We believe other forms of HD media are inferior. Our goal is educate, support and propagate blu-ray. Creatures of Hard Media http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-technology-news/43882-we-creatures-hard-media-habit.html

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IntoTheVoid Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Very nice. I can't wait to get this one. This has always been a favorite of mine. But I have to wonder how many threads we'll have after this is released by mo-mo's that are going to complain about the aspect ratio and lack of DTS-MA

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