The Great Escape (50th Anniversary Edition) - May 7, 2013 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 08-26-2012, 01:09 AM

Blu Titan · 08-26-2012, 01:19 AM

A must! I have a DVD that is in bad need of an upgrade. Thanks for the info.

jrsl76 · 08-26-2012, 01:20 AM

Nice!

Wish we could also get a rerelease of the Leone Dollars trilogy that looked better than the current one is supposed to. Or at least a release of Good, Bad that also has the US theatrical cut in HD.

Akijama · 08-26-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

A must! I have a DVD that is in bad need of an upgrade. Thanks for the info.

You are very welcome,Blu

Dr Strangelove · 08-26-2012, 02:12 AM

Nice!
I wonder what aspect ratio? 2.35:1 or 2.30:1?
I have 1998 edition DVD with super widescreen! - 2.69:1

Hellraiserfan · 08-26-2012, 02:15 AM

Great news! I also have the special edition DVD version but would love to have this on Blu-ray.

Nailwraps · 08-26-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Excited?

Yes. Yes I am.

HonestJohn · 08-26-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

James Finn*made this reply few hours ago to someone who asked about eventual The Great Escape BD release:

*James Finn is a PR for Fox Home Entertainment.

No surprise here,but it's a good to hear confirmation,nontheless!

Excited?

The Great Escape (1963) Original Trailer

Outstanding, another one of my favorites that disappeared in the Great Blu-ray Switchover of 2011. First in line for this one, great cast, great film, and a great escape ..... thanks for the promising info.

Villiam Hayes · 08-26-2012, 07:52 AM

I remember when I first bought this on DVD some year's ago and being amazed at the picture quality so I can't wait for this to be released on Blu-ray and hopefully to be amazed once again.

lim.davidd · 08-26-2012, 08:13 AM

Definitely double dipping on this one from my DVD collection. My DVD, in fact, was not even the Collector's Edition. Thus, it is a must have for me. One of my favorite films of all time.

Nyle · 08-26-2012, 08:19 AM

I watched this in HD on Netflix a few months ago do not a desperate purchase for me

Prim · 08-26-2012, 08:36 AM

Truly amazing film. Classic! Looking forward to this

lim.davidd · 08-26-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Prim

Truly amazing film. Classic! Looking forward to this

and a must have...specially for Norwegians, inspired by the efforts of your compatriots

Travis · 08-26-2012, 08:52 AM

Awesome News!

lemonski · 08-26-2012, 08:59 AM

Splendid!

/Blythe

gregmasciola · 08-26-2012, 09:36 AM

I can't wait! I hope they manage to give it a decent transfer.

Templar · 08-26-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

A must! I have a DVD that is in bad need of an upgrade. Thanks for the info.

+1! Such a great movie

Whitey75 · 08-26-2012, 10:34 AM

Hardly a confirmation. He might as well have said "maybe next year".

Still a move in the right direction. Can't wait if it's true.

lim.davidd · 08-26-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey75

Hardly a confirmation. He might as well have said "maybe next year".

Still a move in the right direction. Can't wait if it's true.

They should do it next year. Otherwise, heads will roll

kristoffer · 08-26-2012, 12:08 PM

I actually never seen this so I will definitely have to get this!
Is this similar in tone to "Where Eagles Dare" ?

08-26-2012, 01:19 AM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Binary Land Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:1275 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:76	A must! I have a DVD that is in bad need of an upgrade. Thanks for the info. Most anticipated release: The Hidden Fortress

08-26-2012, 01:20 AM	#3
jrsl76 Power Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:976 DVD collection:533 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:23	Nice! Wish we could also get a rerelease of the Leone Dollars trilogy that looked better than the current one is supposed to. Or at least a release of Good, Bad that also has the US theatrical cut in HD. My Criterion Collection Please help me acquire these UK slips (in Mint condition): Cross Of Iron, Rasputin The Mad Monk, The Devil Rides Out

08-26-2012, 08:19 AM	#11
Nyle Special Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:377 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	I watched this in HD on Netflix a few months ago do not a desperate purchase for me My Wanted/For Sale/Trade list Toy Story 3 DMR codes (UK) to trade

08-26-2012, 08:52 AM	#14
Travis Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:On the sofa Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:328 PS3 collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:6	Awesome News! Marantz SR6004; UD5005; CD5003 B&W DM600 S3, LCR60 S3, ASW600 Toshiba Regza 32C3000G; Sony PS3 Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5010 Elite Screens M106UWH-E24 Unwatched BDs: 37 Movies, 4 TV Seasons

08-26-2012, 09:36 AM	#16
gregmasciola Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:200 Blu-ray reviews: 10	I can't wait! I hope they manage to give it a decent transfer. "All I want is an honest week's pay for an honest day's work." Steve Martin

08-26-2012, 02:12 AM	#5
Dr Strangelove Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, California Blu-ray collection:161 DVD collection:130	Nice! I wonder what aspect ratio? 2.35:1 or 2.30:1? I have 1998 edition DVD with super widescreen! - 2.69:1

08-26-2012, 02:15 AM	#6
Hellraiserfan Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:California Blu-ray collection:304 DVD collection:178 PS3 collection:9	Great news! I also have the special edition DVD version but would love to have this on Blu-ray.

08-26-2012, 07:52 AM	#9
Villiam Hayes Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Northern Ireland Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:368 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:11	I remember when I first bought this on DVD some year's ago and being amazed at the picture quality so I can't wait for this to be released on Blu-ray and hopefully to be amazed once again.

08-26-2012, 08:13 AM	#10
lim.davidd Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Philippines Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:508	Definitely double dipping on this one from my DVD collection. My DVD, in fact, was not even the Collector's Edition. Thus, it is a must have for me. One of my favorite films of all time.

08-26-2012, 08:36 AM	#12
Prim Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Norway Blu-ray collection:278 PS3 collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Truly amazing film. Classic! Looking forward to this

08-26-2012, 08:59 AM	#15
lemonski Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:505 Trading Score:1	Splendid! /Blythe

08-26-2012, 10:34 AM	#18
Whitey75 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:701	Hardly a confirmation. He might as well have said "maybe next year". Still a move in the right direction. Can't wait if it's true.

08-26-2012, 12:08 PM	#20
kristoffer Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	I actually never seen this so I will definitely have to get this! Is this similar in tone to "Where Eagles Dare" ? Hands off the compression button music industry!! Hands of the DNR button Blu Ray producers! Films are supposed to have grain!

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