The Abyss and True Lies - ETA Unknown - Blu-ray Forum

kemcha · 03-15-2012, 11:20 PM

This may have become overlooked with all of the recent news releases but it looks like 20th Century Fox is definitely planning to bring James Cameron's The Abyss and True Lies to Blu-ray and that it could be tied into a promotion for next year (2013).

Digital Bits.com is reporting that some of their industry sources are reporting that they have something planned for 2013. Two of my favorite films finally coming to Blu-ray. It's reported by Bill Hunt, over at The Digital Bits.

This is great news.

Source: http://digitalbits.com/#031312

Look toward the end of the entry for this news.

Wally Q · 03-15-2012, 11:24 PM

True Lies is my personal favorite Cameron film so I'm looking forward that. Guaranteed Day 1!

Cortiz · 03-15-2012, 11:27 PM

Here's hoping that Cameron doesn't drown before he releases these awesome movies

depooter · 03-15-2012, 11:27 PM

yeah...yeah. They keep saying this every year...I'm not holding my breath....

kemcha · 03-15-2012, 11:28 PM

No doubt. I was browsing through The Digital Bits.com site and I couldn't believe this little news gem was overlooked by everyone. While no release date is firm yet, the news that 20th Century Fox is definitely planning something for the releases of both of these films for 2013 is a big kudo for movie fans.

While True Lies is a bit cheesy, it's still one of my favorite films. But, I'm also psyched about The Abyss. This film has always been one of my favorite sci-fi films. It ranks right up there with Contact as being closer to actual first contact with an alien race. I can't wait for these releases.

Deviation · 03-15-2012, 11:42 PM

True Lies was never even released on anamorphic DVD over here. Man, I can't *wait* for that one to come out on Blu.

kemcha · 03-15-2012, 11:43 PM

I'll be counting down the days. Didn't we have just as long a wait for Jaws and Jurassic Park?

rdodolak · 03-15-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deviation

True Lies was never even released on anamorphic DVD over here. Man, I can't *wait* for that one to come out on Blu.

Was the Abyss ever released in anamorphic on DVD?

kemcha · 03-15-2012, 11:51 PM

I don't think so. There were many different releases of The Abyss but none of them were anamorphic.

blufellas · 03-15-2012, 11:53 PM

I want both of them. Really want to see True Lies, last time was over 10 years ago.

Trekkie313 · 03-15-2012, 11:54 PM

The Abyss better get an extensive "making-of" feature showing off Steve Johnson's awesome F/X work!

besi · 03-15-2012, 11:56 PM

anything from Cameron.I hope its true !

True Lies is one of my favorite.

solarrdadd · 03-15-2012, 11:57 PM

i'll get both day one, but the question is will they get top notch restoration/mastering for both the A&V? what about the extras?

i am expecting great things from both of these movies, let's hope the studio doesn't go cheap on them.

kemcha · 03-16-2012, 12:02 AM

I don't know. Fox Home Video isn't consistant. They have a history on flip flopping on what releases they want to remaster. Some are pretty decent while others leave a lot to be desired.

42041 · 03-16-2012, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

i'll get both day one, but the question is will they get top notch restoration/mastering for both the A&V? what about the extras?

I think I read on HTF or somewhere that James Cameron is personally involved in preparing these two releases, my money's on brand new transfers.

SammymeBlu · 03-16-2012, 12:05 AM

It would be nice to finally see a "Extended Version" of True Lies and here's hoping the release of the Abyss is the "extended edition" released when this finally comes out as well

kemcha · 03-16-2012, 12:15 AM

I remember buying the "special edition" DVD release, the last version that was available and it was an extended version, longer, as well.

However, according to Bill Hunt, Cameron is unusually busy right now so it's going to take him time to get around to these releases. But, with 20th Century Fox motivated to release these two films, we could see a release by Christmas 2013.

SK408 · 03-16-2012, 12:59 AM

Juuuump Dahdee will catch you!

solarrdadd · 03-16-2012, 01:03 AM

"a pair of lips that could suck start a leaf blower"

my man, Bill Paxton; true lies, day one!

retablo · 03-16-2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42041

I think I read on HTF or somewhere that James Cameron is personally involved in preparing these two releases, my money's on brand new transfers.

Which may be the holdup on The Abyss.. the longer director's cut was not prepared in HD, so all those effects would have to be re-done.

03-15-2012, 11:20 PM	#1
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	The Abyss and True Lies - ETA Unknown This may have become overlooked with all of the recent news releases but it looks like 20th Century Fox is definitely planning to bring James Cameron's The Abyss and True Lies to Blu-ray and that it could be tied into a promotion for next year (2013). Digital Bits.com is reporting that some of their industry sources are reporting that they have something planned for 2013. Two of my favorite films finally coming to Blu-ray. It's reported by Bill Hunt, over at The Digital Bits. This is great news. Source: http://digitalbits.com/#031312 Look toward the end of the entry for this news.

03-15-2012, 11:24 PM	#2
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2004 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	True Lies is my personal favorite Cameron film so I'm looking forward that. Guaranteed Day 1!

03-15-2012, 11:27 PM	#3
Cortiz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Out there, past them trees Trading Score:489	Here's hoping that Cameron doesn't drown before he releases these awesome movies

03-15-2012, 11:27 PM	#4
depooter Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:466 Blu-ray collection:1166 Trading Score:633	yeah...yeah. They keep saying this every year...I'm not holding my breath....

03-15-2012, 11:28 PM	#5
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	No doubt. I was browsing through The Digital Bits.com site and I couldn't believe this little news gem was overlooked by everyone. While no release date is firm yet, the news that 20th Century Fox is definitely planning something for the releases of both of these films for 2013 is a big kudo for movie fans. While True Lies is a bit cheesy, it's still one of my favorite films. But, I'm also psyched about The Abyss. This film has always been one of my favorite sci-fi films. It ranks right up there with Contact as being closer to actual first contact with an alien race. I can't wait for these releases.

03-15-2012, 11:42 PM	#6
Deviation Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009	True Lies was never even released on anamorphic DVD over here. Man, I can't wait for that one to come out on Blu.

03-15-2012, 11:43 PM	#7
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I'll be counting down the days. Didn't we have just as long a wait for Jaws and Jurassic Park?

03-15-2012, 11:51 PM	#9
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I don't think so. There were many different releases of The Abyss but none of them were anamorphic.

03-15-2012, 11:53 PM	#10
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:312 Blu-ray collection:4096 DVD collection:49	I want both of them. Really want to see True Lies, last time was over 10 years ago.

03-15-2012, 11:54 PM	#11
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	The Abyss better get an extensive "making-of" feature showing off Steve Johnson's awesome F/X work!

03-15-2012, 11:56 PM	#12
besi Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:SIN CITY Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:77	anything from Cameron.I hope its true ! True Lies is one of my favorite.

03-15-2012, 11:57 PM	#13
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	i'll get both day one, but the question is will they get top notch restoration/mastering for both the A&V? what about the extras? i am expecting great things from both of these movies, let's hope the studio doesn't go cheap on them.

03-16-2012, 12:02 AM	#14
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I don't know. Fox Home Video isn't consistant. They have a history on flip flopping on what releases they want to remaster. Some are pretty decent while others leave a lot to be desired.

03-16-2012, 12:05 AM	#16
SammymeBlu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Location:(The Heartland) Des Moines, IA 4K collection:1333 Blu-ray collection:9423 DVD collection:324	It would be nice to finally see a "Extended Version" of True Lies and here's hoping the release of the Abyss is the "extended edition" released when this finally comes out as well

03-16-2012, 12:15 AM	#17
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I remember buying the "special edition" DVD release, the last version that was available and it was an extended version, longer, as well. However, according to Bill Hunt, Cameron is unusually busy right now so it's going to take him time to get around to these releases. But, with 20th Century Fox motivated to release these two films, we could see a release by Christmas 2013.

03-16-2012, 12:59 AM	#18
SK408 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:361	Juuuump Dahdee will catch you!

03-16-2012, 01:03 AM	#19
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	"a pair of lips that could suck start a leaf blower" my man, Bill Paxton; true lies, day one!

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