The Fifth Element: Essentials Repackage - November 16, 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

Farid · 09-14-2010, 07:14 PM

Set for release November 16, 2010.

Since they're gonna re-issue Spider-Man with special features, could they re-issue The Fifth Element with all those nice special features from the DVD? I hope so!

Evra · 09-14-2010, 07:26 PM

Thank goodness I held out until now

bhampton · 09-14-2010, 07:27 PM

Fans of The Fifth Element that still don't own it... I'm impressed.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 09-14-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Fans of The Fifth Element that still don't own it... I'm impressed.

I would upgrade it myself because i have the shotty original copy and i did not even know Sony offered a trade in for it for the longest time. By the time i did find out i was all ready to send it off but never got around to it. I am one of those people that forgets to send away for rebates and thats free money so it's easy to forget about a Blu ray. If it's the right price and has special features then im in.

bhampton · 09-14-2010, 07:46 PM

Oh,

I sent in for TFE, I sent in for the newer Starship Troopers and the remastered Gladiator and maybe others I can't even remember currently.

Top Dollar · 09-14-2010, 07:48 PM

I have the special edition bonus features dvd disc to go with the remastered blu-ray that I store in a 2 disc blu ray case. I'm fine.

zombeaner · 09-14-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farid

Set for release November 16, 2010.

Since they're gonna re-issue Spider-Man with special features, could they re-issue The Fifth Element with all those nice special features from the DVD? I hope so!

I just kept disc 2 from my DVD.

Beard Esquire · 09-14-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Dollar

I have the special edition bonus features dvd disc to go with the remastered blu-ray that I store in a 2 disc blu ray case. I'm fine.

I did the same thing with most of my DVDs; Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas is another. Bought 2 disc cases from U.S. Plastic, arrived in 3 days.

zombeaner · 09-14-2010, 08:54 PM

Yup, did the same with Babel, The Host, etc...

Alpha · 09-14-2010, 09:37 PM

Nice. I actually have both the original and remastered release. Almost identical until you actually watch it!

Dragon Lee · 09-14-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Fans of The Fifth Element that still don't own it... I'm impressed.

Im one of those ppl! Ive been meaning to snatch it up but I keep holding out becuz its always on TV.

HumanMedia · 09-14-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farid

Set for release November 16, 2010.

Since they're gonna re-issue Spider-Man with special features, could they re-issue The Fifth Element with all those nice special features from the DVD? I hope so!

Fifth Element should have at least everything from the Dvd. Especially since a recent Australian release has a whole bunch of special features. Exactly what they are I still haven't found out yet...

Marcus Wright · 09-15-2010, 01:13 AM

Any word in what type of packaging will it come?

willbfree · 09-15-2010, 02:31 AM

The branding of it, calling it "Essentials", makes it sound like a bare-bones budget reissue. As in "only the essentials".

But if they DO make a special edition, I hope they remember that the US 2-DVD Ultimate Edition left out the special effects' team commentary track from the UK 2-DVD special edition. Maybe it was boring or something. But I'd still like a complete BluRay that includes everything.

willbfree · 09-15-2010, 02:37 AM

Or, you know what else would be nice?

Digitize the coffee-table book that Luc Besson wrote about the making of The Fifth Element.

I'm lucky enough to have a copy of it, but I could only afford the version that was in French. The English version ebays for well over $150. High-def is sharp enough that they could just display the entire book. The pages are square, so a gatefold view of 2 pages at a time would actually work just fine. It they still have the source files, a high-res pdf of the book layout, this would be relatively easy to do.

HumanMedia · 09-15-2010, 12:09 PM

While we are dreaming of Fifth Element extras, if they could include all the extras from the French and German releases (not on the USA release) plus the sublime European 6.1 audio track. It doesn't just add a channel it's a completely different and better audio mix with smoother and more layered sound.

I finally found a list of the Australian extras in this review:
http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews...ws.asp?ID=9371

And in the comments at the bottom it refers to a great sounding German release!
http://www.michaeldvd.com.au../Submi...o/Comments.asp

Omg this looks like it - and it has a 6.1 track!!
http://www.amazon.de/fünfte-Element-...4552877&sr=1-1

Kryptonic · 09-15-2010, 01:10 PM

Are any of those versions region free?

ReSe2k · 09-15-2010, 03:38 PM

the german disc is region free.

alljaym · 09-15-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willbueche

The branding of it, calling it "Essentials", makes it sound like a bare-bones budget reissue. As in "only the essentials".

The current blu-ray is already barebones, so that wouldn't make much sense.

FREYMAX 3D · 09-15-2010, 03:53 PM

Can you guys enlighten me on the Region A Blu for TFE? Was the original BD release flawed in some way (PQ or AQ?) that Sony had an exchange program for it? If so, is there a way I can tell which copy I have - I bought a used BD of TFE from a local seller so I don't know when/where it was originally purchased... Also, is this new Essentials package just added bonus features, or is the video/audio being remastered as well? I watch absolutely NONE of the extra features on any BD/DVD, so only PQ/AQ is my concern... Thx!

09-14-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
Farid Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:142	The Fifth Element: Essentials Repackage - November 16, 2010 Set for release November 16, 2010. Since they're gonna re-issue Spider-Man with special features, could they re-issue The Fifth Element with all those nice special features from the DVD? I hope so!

09-14-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
Evra Power Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- PS3 collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	Thank goodness I held out until now Setup: Sony 32'' LCD, Sony Playstation 3, Sony BDV-E800W 5.1 Wireless Blu-ray Home Theater system. My budding movie-review blog. Do provide comments that would help me improve.

09-14-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:1010 DVD collection:38 PS3 collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:5	Fans of The Fifth Element that still don't own it... I'm impressed. Blu Rays are Forever

09-14-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
bhampton Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:1010 DVD collection:38 PS3 collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:5	Oh, I sent in for TFE, I sent in for the newer Starship Troopers and the remastered Gladiator and maybe others I can't even remember currently. Blu Rays are Forever

09-14-2010, 09:37 PM	#10
Alpha Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Island Trading Score:44	Nice. I actually have both the original and remastered release. Almost identical until you actually watch it! ~ King of Slips ~ - Proud Owner of the #1 Rarest Slip - [:] Inglourious Basterds Target Exclusive [:] http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9017/picture2846.jpg - Proud Owner of the Top 5 Rarest Slips - [:] Bram Stoker's Dracula \| Casino Royale \| Crank \| SAW III \| Beetlejuice [:] http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2559/picture2847.jpg

09-14-2010, 07:48 PM	#6
Top Dollar Active Member Member since:Apr 2010 Trading Score:1	I have the special edition bonus features dvd disc to go with the remastered blu-ray that I store in a 2 disc blu ray case. I'm fine.

09-14-2010, 08:54 PM	#9
zombeaner Special Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Dallas/Richardson, TX Blu-ray collection:1573 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Yup, did the same with Babel, The Host, etc...

09-15-2010, 01:13 AM	#13
Marcus Wright Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2010 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:143 PS3 collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:23	Any word in what type of packaging will it come? Zero will win, whatever you do.

09-15-2010, 02:31 AM	#14
willbfree Special Member Member since:Jul 2008	The branding of it, calling it "Essentials", makes it sound like a bare-bones budget reissue. As in "only the essentials". But if they DO make a special edition, I hope they remember that the US 2-DVD Ultimate Edition left out the special effects' team commentary track from the UK 2-DVD special edition. Maybe it was boring or something. But I'd still like a complete BluRay that includes everything.

09-15-2010, 02:37 AM	#15
willbfree Special Member Member since:Jul 2008	Or, you know what else would be nice? Digitize the coffee-table book that Luc Besson wrote about the making of The Fifth Element. I'm lucky enough to have a copy of it, but I could only afford the version that was in French. The English version ebays for well over $150. High-def is sharp enough that they could just display the entire book. The pages are square, so a gatefold view of 2 pages at a time would actually work just fine. It they still have the source files, a high-res pdf of the book layout, this would be relatively easy to do.

09-15-2010, 12:09 PM	#16
HumanMedia Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	While we are dreaming of Fifth Element extras, if they could include all the extras from the French and German releases (not on the USA release) plus the sublime European 6.1 audio track. It doesn't just add a channel it's a completely different and better audio mix with smoother and more layered sound. I finally found a list of the Australian extras in this review: http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews...ws.asp?ID=9371 And in the comments at the bottom it refers to a great sounding German release! http://www.michaeldvd.com.au../Submi...o/Comments.asp Omg this looks like it - and it has a 6.1 track!! http://www.amazon.de/fünfte-Element-...4552877&sr=1-1 Last edited by HumanMedia; 09-15-2010 at 12:16 PM.

09-15-2010, 01:10 PM	#17
Kryptonic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009	Are any of those versions region free?

09-15-2010, 03:38 PM	#18
ReSe2k Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Germany Blu-ray collection:284 DVD collection:5 PS3 collection:9	the german disc is region free.

09-15-2010, 03:53 PM	#20
FREYMAX 3D Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Amish Country - Lancaster County, PA Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:434 Trading Score:3	Can you guys enlighten me on the Region A Blu for TFE? Was the original BD release flawed in some way (PQ or AQ?) that Sony had an exchange program for it? If so, is there a way I can tell which copy I have - I bought a used BD of TFE from a local seller so I don't know when/where it was originally purchased... Also, is this new Essentials package just added bonus features, or is the video/audio being remastered as well? I watch absolutely NONE of the extra features on any BD/DVD, so only PQ/AQ is my concern... Thx! Web Link: The FREYMAX 3D Projection Theater Troy Frey Projection: Epson HC 5010 3D projector, RichVision 120" RF motorized screen Video: Oppo BDP-93, Pioneer Elite DV-46av Audio: Denon Professional DN-500AV processor, Behringer MX882 (x2) Amps: Carver Premier 705av, QSC MX2000a, QSC PL218, Mackie M-1400i Speakers: Cerwin Vega 380SE Mains, Infinity SM152 Rears, Def Tech CLR2000 Center LFE: Nuonic ATAK 15", Peavey Dual 18", 3 Clark TST209 Transducers (Seat Shakers) in Sofa .

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