"The African Queen" may be coming from Paramount on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

bluskies · 10-29-2008, 02:43 AM

from digitalbits.com:

The studio confirmed that it does have the U.S. rights to The African Queen and that it is now actively working on restoring the title for DVD and possibly Blu-ray release. For a long period there were complications in getting the process underway due to the need to acquire the appropriate elements which Paramount did not have in North America but which did reside in the U.K. where the original production company, Romulus Films, is located (hence the availability of the film as a Region 2 release for some considerable time now). Paramount was not willing to commit to a specific release date as yet, but late 2009 or 2010 seems like a reasonable timeframe.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/edit...post&p=1253943

JJJ225 · 10-29-2008, 03:58 AM

Finally!

reginaroadie · 10-29-2008, 04:07 AM

AWESOME.

Not only is it the only film on the original AFI 100 list that hasn't come to DVD yet, but it's a true classic. Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn in a John Huston (a true master) film that blends action adventure and romantic comedy like no other film.

"By the authority vested in me by Kaiser William II, I pronounce you man and wife. Proceed with the execution."

Russell_L · 10-29-2008, 04:24 AM

GREAT news, but I don't want to wait a year or more!!!

AintNoSin · 10-29-2008, 05:26 AM

Could it really be?

Alkali · 10-29-2008, 11:04 AM

Fan-bloooming-tastic!

P@t_Mtl · 10-29-2008, 11:25 AM

This movie should look sweet on BD, can't wait for it!!!

Blu Titan · 10-29-2008, 11:26 AM

This is truly great news. An awesome movie that deserves a place in my collection!

cathexist · 10-29-2008, 12:49 PM

One of my favorite movies as a child...haven't seen it all the way through for a while.

Arkadin · 10-29-2008, 12:58 PM

it hasn't come to dvd in the US true.
but it has been available in the UK for many years.
the copy I have is the 2001 version, and it is fair as far as pq goes.

harry lime · 10-30-2008, 01:17 AM

So soon?! It was just ten plus years ago when they released the VHS. I hate double dips!

yvr · 11-17-2008, 12:34 PM

This is fantastic news! The African Queen is such a great classic and I've been waiting for years for it to come out on DVD. I was getting to the stage of seriously considering taking in my beloved VHS copy to get it transferred on to DVD (I don't have a VHS anymore), but now with this news I'll wait for the BD!

eChopper · 11-17-2008, 12:52 PM

2010? why rush ?

AintNoSin · 11-17-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eChopper

2010? why rush ?

If it means a properly restored film, it's worth the wait.

P@t_Mtl · 11-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AintNoSin

If it means a properly restored film, it's worth the wait.

Exactly, let's make this a good release Paramount

eChopper · 11-21-2008, 01:48 AM

BY 2010 we could be fending each other off with sticks and back to the barter system!!!

JessR · 11-21-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJJ225

Finally!

Beta Man · 11-21-2008, 09:02 PM

Excellent news......

dannyboy104 · 11-23-2008, 10:16 PM

This relates to Granada/ITV ,but interesting all the same.

http://www.cineimage.co.uk/projects.php

Pinto · 11-24-2008, 03:36 AM

Great news!! I bought the UK DVD earlier this year (I have a player just for PAL discs, and it was this version or a Korean knock-off) and the PQ is the worst of any movie I have ever bought. I don't understand why this film has been so ignored - I will definitely buy it on blu!!!!

10-29-2008, 02:43 AM	#1
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	"The African Queen" may be coming from Paramount on Blu-ray from digitalbits.com: The studio confirmed that it does have the U.S. rights to The African Queen and that it is now actively working on restoring the title for DVD and possibly Blu-ray release. For a long period there were complications in getting the process underway due to the need to acquire the appropriate elements which Paramount did not have in North America but which did reside in the U.K. where the original production company, Romulus Films, is located (hence the availability of the film as a Region 2 release for some considerable time now). Paramount was not willing to commit to a specific release date as yet, but late 2009 or 2010 seems like a reasonable timeframe. http://forums.highdefdigest.com/edit...post&p=1253943

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10-29-2008, 03:58 AM	#2
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	Finally!

10-29-2008, 04:07 AM	#3
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:600 DVD collection:75	AWESOME. Not only is it the only film on the original AFI 100 list that hasn't come to DVD yet, but it's a true classic. Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn in a John Huston (a true master) film that blends action adventure and romantic comedy like no other film. "By the authority vested in me by Kaiser William II, I pronounce you man and wife. Proceed with the execution."

10-29-2008, 04:24 AM	#4
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	GREAT news, but I don't want to wait a year or more!!!

10-29-2008, 05:26 AM	#5
AintNoSin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Above the Convenience Store 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:594 DVD collection:299 Digital collection:212 iTunes collection:18	Could it really be?

10-29-2008, 11:04 AM	#6
Alkali Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:36	Fan-bloooming-tastic!

10-29-2008, 11:25 AM	#7
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	This movie should look sweet on BD, can't wait for it!!!

10-29-2008, 11:26 AM	#8
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	This is truly great news. An awesome movie that deserves a place in my collection!

10-29-2008, 12:49 PM	#9
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	One of my favorite movies as a child...haven't seen it all the way through for a while.

10-29-2008, 12:58 PM	#10
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	it hasn't come to dvd in the US true. but it has been available in the UK for many years. the copy I have is the 2001 version, and it is fair as far as pq goes.

10-30-2008, 01:17 AM	#11
harry lime Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:48	So soon?! It was just ten plus years ago when they released the VHS. I hate double dips!

11-17-2008, 12:34 PM	#12
yvr Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008	This is fantastic news! The African Queen is such a great classic and I've been waiting for years for it to come out on DVD. I was getting to the stage of seriously considering taking in my beloved VHS copy to get it transferred on to DVD (I don't have a VHS anymore), but now with this news I'll wait for the BD!

11-17-2008, 12:52 PM	#13
eChopper Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:2	2010? why rush ?

11-21-2008, 01:48 AM	#16
eChopper Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:2	BY 2010 we could be fending each other off with sticks and back to the barter system!!!

11-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#18
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Excellent news......

11-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#19
dannyboy104 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Sussex UK	This relates to Granada/ITV ,but interesting all the same. http://www.cineimage.co.uk/projects.php

11-24-2008, 03:36 AM	#20
Pinto Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Great news!! I bought the UK DVD earlier this year (I have a player just for PAL discs, and it was this version or a Korean knock-off) and the PQ is the worst of any movie I have ever bought. I don't understand why this film has been so ignored - I will definitely buy it on blu!!!!

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