Red Dawn ('84) October 9, 2012 release - Blu-ray Forum

rickah88 · 07-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Red Dawn Blu-ray

Mods feel free to move this to the Wish List if necessary!

Couldn't find an existing Red Dawn thread, so I figured I'd start one.
Well the remake is due in theaters this November, and now UK has the original up for preorder, AND it's been OTA HD for quite some time.
With all that, I can't help but feel encouraged that we will be getting a US annoucement soon!

2012 remake via IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234719/

UK BD due Nov 5th:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Red-Dawn-Blu-ray/50203/

HD Goofnut · 07-12-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickah88

Mods feel free to move this to the Wish List if necessary!

Couldn't find an existing Red Dawn thread, so I figured I'd start one.
Well the remake is due in theaters this November, and now UK has the original up for preorder, AND it's been OTA HD for quite some time.
With all that, I can't help but feel encouraged that we will be getting a US annoucement soon!

2012 remake via IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234719/

UK BD due Nov 5th:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Red-Dawn-Blu-ray/50203/

I hope it's coming. It had a release date in 2007 and then it was postponed indefinitely because of the remake.

Guydowood · 07-12-2012, 01:14 PM

Makes since to see the original released prior to the remake. I'm curious how good/bad the new version will be since it was actually filmed 3 yrs ago and shelved.........

Akijama · 07-12-2012, 01:29 PM

Nice job MGM.They are on a roll lately

Of course it's coming in the US as well.Fox love to announce stuff elsewhere before it lands US date.

Riddler The Slag · 07-12-2012, 02:41 PM

WOLVERINES!!!

This will be a welcome addition to my collection! Ah 80's nostalgia!

Fanboyz · 07-12-2012, 03:01 PM

just don't be upset if it's a 5year old Mpeg2 transfer.
I won't, because I love America.

HD Goofnut · 07-12-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fanboyz

just don't be upset if it's a 5year old Mpeg2 transfer.
I won't, because I love America.

I wouldn't think that would be the case since Fox is handling MGM's catalog titles at this point.

critterdvd · 07-12-2012, 05:19 PM

I would love it if this comes out!

Although despite the now uber-famous cast I'm starting to get scared that the remake might be a VOD release and not a wide theatrical release (they havn't even set a date or bothered to produce a trailer and November is only 4 months away) - and that might hinder the blu chances...

Guydowood · 07-12-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critterdvd

I would love it if this comes out!

Although despite the now uber-famous cast I'm starting to get scared that the remake might be a VOD release and not a wide theatrical release (they havn't even set a date or bothered to produce a trailer and November is only 4 months away) - and that might hinder the blu chances...

well considering Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson's current popularity and a new date of 11/21...it may get the theatrical treatment. Or VOD and a quick blu release wouldn't be so bad either. Gibson did it with Get the Gringo....

FelixFlankin · 07-12-2012, 06:07 PM

Fingers crossed. I love this movie.

jrsl76 · 07-12-2012, 06:13 PM

I'll buy this, but the DVD is for me like my Down By Law DVD, I have to keep it due to the fact that it's signed.

The Down By Law was signed by Jarmusch back in 2004 or so at a screening. The Red Dawn is signed by C. Thomas Howell when I worked on a TV show with him about 4 years ago. He signed it Wolverines! and his name.

rickah88 · 07-12-2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critterdvd

I would love it if this comes out!

Although despite the now uber-famous cast I'm starting to get scared that the remake might be a VOD release and not a wide theatrical release (they havn't even set a date or bothered to produce a trailer and November is only 4 months away) - and that might hinder the blu chances...

Hemsworth is pretty huge right now, so I can't see this not doing a theatrical run. Couple that with the fact that it's the remake of an 80's classic, and I think you've got a pretty good box office. Also the November release date should set far enough away from the big summer films, that it shouldn't have too much competition.

Hey, whatever helps get this thing released, ON blu-ray, IN the states!

Deciazulado · 08-02-2012, 12:51 PM

Red Dawn Blu-ray

lilant2248 · 08-02-2012, 01:25 PM

singhcr · 08-02-2012, 02:02 PM

I'm pretty sure this will be the same 2007 era film scan on a BD-25 with the MPEG-2 codec. On the plus side, the early Fox/MGM releases are free of DNR and look pretty good overall, even if they're a bit soft. I've seen the MPEG-2 HDTV broadcast of this movie and it looked very film-like with intact grain, and a decent amount of detail. I am assuming they will use the same scan, so overall I think people will enjoy it.

Slicker1 · 08-02-2012, 02:34 PM

WOLVERINES!!!

West E · 08-02-2012, 03:36 PM

first day purchase. finally.

Talyn · 08-02-2012, 03:55 PM

Mine! I'd loved this as a kid!

a clockwork orange · 08-02-2012, 03:58 PM

About time!! day one for sure!!

bunkz323 · 08-02-2012, 04:01 PM

I wonder if this release will have the Movie cash tickets they give out on certain release, like 10$ to see the new one in nov.

Hopefully when the next best buy U&S starts hopefully in Oct this could be 4.99

07-12-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
rickah88 Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD Blu-ray collection:1059 DVD collection:177 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:49	Red Dawn ('84) October 9, 2012 release Red Dawn Blu-ray Mods feel free to move this to the Wish List if necessary! Couldn't find an existing Red Dawn thread, so I figured I'd start one. Well the remake is due in theaters this November, and now UK has the original up for preorder, AND it's been OTA HD for quite some time. With all that, I can't help but feel encouraged that we will be getting a US annoucement soon! 2012 remake via IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234719/ UK BD due Nov 5th: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Red-Dawn-Blu-ray/50203/ Last edited by Deciazulado; 08-02-2012 at 12:52 PM.

07-12-2012, 01:29 PM	#4
Akijama Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Europe	Nice job MGM.They are on a roll latelyOf course it's coming in the US as well.Fox love to announce stuff elsewhere before it lands US date. The Pink Panther Collection (movies & cartoons) coming to Blu-ray in 2013! The King of Comedy (Martin Scorsese) coming to Blu-ray October 29th! Twin Peaks Series heading to Blu

07-12-2012, 02:41 PM	#5
Riddler The Slag Power Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:309 DVD collection:46 PS3 collection:11	WOLVERINES!!! This will be a welcome addition to my collection! Ah 80's nostalgia! Flixter Reviews: http://www.flixster.com/user/799166450/ratings/ Amazon Wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/CNPJIHJL5TCL

07-12-2012, 06:13 PM	#11
jrsl76 Power Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:978 DVD collection:533 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:23	I'll buy this, but the DVD is for me like my Down By Law DVD, I have to keep it due to the fact that it's signed. The Down By Law was signed by Jarmusch back in 2004 or so at a screening. The Red Dawn is signed by C. Thomas Howell when I worked on a TV show with him about 4 years ago. He signed it Wolverines! and his name. My Criterion Collection Please help me acquire these UK slips (in Mint condition): Cross Of Iron, Rasputin The Mad Monk, The Devil Rides Out

08-02-2012, 12:51 PM	#13
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:2268 DVD collection:2328 PS3 collection:5	Pre-order Red Dawn Blu-ray

07-12-2012, 01:14 PM	#3
Guydowood Special Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Watching a Movie! Blu-ray collection:1288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:1230 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:31	Makes since to see the original released prior to the remake. I'm curious how good/bad the new version will be since it was actually filmed 3 yrs ago and shelved.........

07-12-2012, 03:01 PM	#6
Fanboyz Suspended Member since:Feb 2010 Location:St. Paul Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2013 PS3 collection:17 Trading Score:1	just don't be upset if it's a 5year old Mpeg2 transfer. I won't, because I love America.

07-12-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
critterdvd Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Windy Valley, CA Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:500 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would love it if this comes out! Although despite the now uber-famous cast I'm starting to get scared that the remake might be a VOD release and not a wide theatrical release (they havn't even set a date or bothered to produce a trailer and November is only 4 months away) - and that might hinder the blu chances...

07-12-2012, 06:07 PM	#10
FelixFlankin Member Member since:Feb 2012 Blu-ray collection:343	Fingers crossed. I love this movie.

08-02-2012, 01:25 PM	#14
lilant2248 Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:893 DVD collection:389 PS3 collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1

08-02-2012, 02:02 PM	#15
singhcr Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	I'm pretty sure this will be the same 2007 era film scan on a BD-25 with the MPEG-2 codec. On the plus side, the early Fox/MGM releases are free of DNR and look pretty good overall, even if they're a bit soft. I've seen the MPEG-2 HDTV broadcast of this movie and it looked very film-like with intact grain, and a decent amount of detail. I am assuming they will use the same scan, so overall I think people will enjoy it.

08-02-2012, 02:34 PM	#16
Slicker1 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	WOLVERINES!!! Slicker1 Main System Panasonic, Pioneer Elite & Def Tech's Was hoping a BRF member would help me with an invite to, IPtorrents and or TorrentLeech in PM. Thanks in advance, Slicker

08-02-2012, 03:36 PM	#17
West E Power Member Member since:Jul 2011	first day purchase. finally.

08-02-2012, 03:55 PM	#18
Talyn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2011 Location:SteelBook Asylum Blu-ray collection:325 PS3 collection:31 Trading Score:3	Mine! I'd loved this as a kid! "Don't be stupid, this is way more entertaining than Hollywood's ever gonna be!" - Revy, Black Lagoon "I'd buy that for a dollar!" - TV Show Host, Robocop What really happened to Farscape!

08-02-2012, 03:58 PM	#19
a clockwork orange Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 DVD collection:16 PS3 collection:36	About time!! day one for sure!!

08-02-2012, 04:01 PM	#20
bunkz323 Special Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:South Central Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:280 PS3 collection:7 Trading Score:12	I wonder if this release will have the Movie cash tickets they give out on certain release, like 10$ to see the new one in nov. Hopefully when the next best buy U&S starts hopefully in Oct this could be 4.99

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode