Metropolis - Fritz Lang extended version on Blu-ray in November 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

cj-kent · 06-20-2008, 03:02 PM

Metropolis Blu-ray preorder

Metropolis Blu-ray Review

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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:

Quote:

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
http://www.kino.com

Woody · 06-20-2008, 03:12 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, 03:14 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, 03:17 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, 03:21 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, 03:31 PM

Deciazulado · 06-20-2008, 03:34 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, 03:36 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, 03:44 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, 03:53 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, 04:07 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, 04:08 PM

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

SquidPuppet · 06-20-2008, 04:38 PM

Please be true.

EricJ · 06-20-2008, 06:57 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, 07:45 PM

Truly exciting news.

Pro-B

cj-kent · 06-21-2008, 12:47 AM

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

reginaroadie · 06-21-2008, 03:28 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, 02:34 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, 02:42 AM

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

IntoTheVoid · 08-26-2009, 03:05 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, 03:14 PM	#3
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:340 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:13 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:28	Holy crap! That's great news! Though, the cynic in me says that its more likely than not going to be 2010, knowing Kino! SUPER POWER NINJA TURBO NEO ULTRA HYPER MEGA MULTI ALPHA META EXTRA UBER PREFIX COMBO!

06-20-2008, 03:21 PM	#5
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	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

06-20-2008, 03:31 PM	#6
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149 PS3 collection:4	www.ghostmanonfirst.bandcamp.com

06-20-2008, 03:36 PM	#8
erowe83 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:1	I just hope Kino blesses us with a great transfer... Kino's transfer quality can be quite questionable at times Samsung 52" 1080p LCD Onkyo 7.1 Surrond Sound 2500+ DVDS 200+ BD

06-20-2008, 04:07 PM	#11
Frumious Boojum Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews: 4	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. -Tim My Blu collection

06-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#7
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:2267 DVD collection:2328 PS3 collection:5	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

06-20-2008, 04:08 PM	#12
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Mpls, MN Blu-ray collection:658 DVD collection:243 Blu-ray reviews: 50 Trading Score:1	I will defin. buy that. There standard DVD release looks great. Stop the Replacing of original Studio Opening / Closing logos! These are becoming endangered and should be kept intact. They are part of film history. Panasonic Viera 50" TH-50PZ80U Pioneer Elite SC-65 LG BD550 Region Free Sony PS3 JackDVD78@gmail.com Seller Thread http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=218680

06-20-2008, 04:38 PM	#13
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06-20-2008, 06:57 PM	#14
EricJ Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	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....

06-20-2008, 07:45 PM	#15
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:21	Truly exciting news. Pro-B The Studio Canal Collection\|The Raro Video Collection\|The Artificial Eye Collection\|Masters of Cinema\| The Criterion Collection\|Olive Films

06-21-2008, 12:47 AM	#16
cj-kent Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:52 Blu-ray reviews:5 Hardware reviews:1	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: Philips DVDR 3506 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner Total Blu-rays: 55

06-21-2008, 03:28 AM	#17
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:289 DVD collection:125	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.

08-26-2009, 02:34 AM	#18
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	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/showthread.php?t=43882

08-26-2009, 02:42 AM	#19
Sussudio Moderator Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	this would be awesome!!!!!!!! My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now.

08-26-2009, 03:05 AM	#20
IntoTheVoid Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	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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