The Killing Fields (1984) - Blu-ray in February/2012 - Blu-ray Forum

KingSimba · 11-16-2011, 12:01 AM

Release date: Pulled from schedule
Distributor: Studio Canal

andyman1970 · 11-16-2011, 01:22 AM

WOW!! This is one of those forgotten gems. I wonder if a US release is planned.

BigNickUK · 11-16-2011, 07:09 AM

Not a forgotten classic for me, not sure about the original stock film but I hope this is given a special transfer/restoration by studio canal. Amazing film

Nielsb90 · 11-16-2011, 07:11 AM

I've heard so much about this so I will def pick this up!

DaveSimonH · 11-16-2011, 12:25 PM

I think this will be a day one purchase for me, great film

KingSimba · 11-16-2011, 01:14 PM

Available to pre-order
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/2...s/Product.html
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=462097

samper · 11-18-2011, 12:58 AM

What wonderful news. So sad its still missing in the US.

LordCrumb · 11-18-2011, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyman1970

WOW!! This is one of those forgotten gems. I wonder if a US release is planned.

Forgotten? its a great film, never forgotten here lol one of the most emotional endings ever!

roar · 11-19-2011, 01:41 AM

I had seen this movie many, many years ago when I was younger but watched it again a couple of years back with my wife before we visited Cambodia. It is a good primer if you ever care to visit Cambodia.

We did all the touristy things to do like visit Siem Reap, but the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek we're two of the most psychologically crippling places I've ever been to. I am seldomly left speechless and after visiting these places i was at a complete loss for words for a significant amount of time.

These places may not meet everyone's idea of a vacation but I wouldn't trade the experiences we had there for a million carriebian cruises or trips to some all inclusive resorts. I would highly recommend visiting if the urge ever strikes.

All that being said... I look forward to this release and will likely import rather than wait for a domestic release.

KingSimba · 01-19-2012, 04:40 PM

Unfortunately, this title has been pulled from release schedule by Studio Canal.

I will keep this thread updated if it gets a new release date.

johndoyle123 · 02-21-2012, 12:01 PM

Zavvi and the hut have updated this , Bronx and crying game for
May release and listed special features for crying game

Have u heard anything kingsimba?

Jon

KingSimba · 02-21-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

Zavvi and the hut have updated this , Bronx and crying game for
May release and listed special features for crying game

Have u heard anything kingsimba?

Jon

I know A Bronx Tale is back on for 21st/May.
Not completely sure about the others though.

Hopefully Zavvi's right though

El_Burro · 03-09-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

Zavvi and the hut have updated this for
May release

yup its confirmed also by www.zehnachtzig.de
out on 03.05.2012 in Germany

Quote:

Audio:

Deutsch: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Englisch: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Bonusmaterial:

Audiokommentar von Regisseur Roland Joffé
Dokumentation über die Dreharbeiten

J.M.P. · 11-07-2012, 08:16 PM

Any info why the release was canceled ? Any update when they will release in UK ? As the german and dutch version are quite bad...

FastAndFluid · 11-07-2012, 08:56 PM

If they do release it I hope they tidy it up. They released a DVD that they boasted was "digitally restored" and it looked bloody awful. Print damage everywhere. Complete con to claim it had been restored. Real shame as it was a great film and as David Puttnam pointed out the film that should have won the "best oscar" over "Chariots of Fire" which he also produced.

J.M.P. · 11-08-2012, 08:51 PM

I hope the same. I hope they are restoring the film.

Steve Freeling · 11-03-2013, 06:47 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Ki...Blu-ray/89241/
Mar 31, 2014 from Studio Canal

Video
Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio
TBA

Subtitles

Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)

Packaging
SteelBook

Playback
Region B (A, C untested)

The member (mezzazine) that uploaded the information didn't mention the source.

MifuneFan · 11-03-2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter C. Venkman

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Ki...Blu-ray/89241/
Mar 31, 2014 from Studio Canal

Video
Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio
TBA

Subtitles

Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)

Packaging
SteelBook

Playback
Region B (A, C untested)

The member (mezzazine) that uploaded the information didn't mention the source.

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-kil.../10867871.html

Simon Lewis · 11-04-2013, 11:42 AM

Studio Canal must be crazy if they think anyone is going to pay £29.99 for this (thats the price on Zavvi). Think I will be getting the US version.

malcy30 · 11-04-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Lewis

Studio Canal must be crazy if they think anyone is going to pay £29.99 for this (thats the price on Zavvi). Think I will be getting the US version.

I had ordered the US digibook when it was only $19, is now up to $23.
Only think missing from the US BD is the BBC Omnibus documentary which was on the old UK DVD and also I believe the Australian BD.

11-16-2011, 12:01 AM	#1
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	The Killing Fields (1984) - Blu-ray in February/2012 Release date: Pulled from schedule Distributor: Studio Canal Last edited by KingSimba; 01-19-2012 at 04:40 PM.

11-18-2011, 12:58 AM	#7
samper Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Houston, Texas Blu-ray collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:12	Great. What wonderful news. So sad its still missing in the US.

11-19-2011, 01:41 AM	#9
roar Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:20 Trading Score:105	I had seen this movie many, many years ago when I was younger but watched it again a couple of years back with my wife before we visited Cambodia. It is a good primer if you ever care to visit Cambodia. We did all the touristy things to do like visit Siem Reap, but the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek we're two of the most psychologically crippling places I've ever been to. I am seldomly left speechless and after visiting these places i was at a complete loss for words for a significant amount of time. These places may not meet everyone's idea of a vacation but I wouldn't trade the experiences we had there for a million carriebian cruises or trips to some all inclusive resorts. I would highly recommend visiting if the urge ever strikes. All that being said... I look forward to this release and will likely import rather than wait for a domestic release. Last edited by roar; 11-19-2011 at 01:44 AM.

11-03-2013, 06:47 PM	#17
Steve Freeling Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Roswell, GA 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:564 DVD collection:161 MA collection:4 Digital collection:61 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:78	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Ki...Blu-ray/89241/ Mar 31, 2014 from Studio Canal Video Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio TBA Subtitles Discs 50GB Blu-ray Disc Single disc (1 BD) Packaging SteelBook Playback Region B (A, C untested) The member (mezzazine) that uploaded the information didn't mention the source. Last edited by Steve Freeling; 11-03-2013 at 06:55 PM.

11-04-2013, 11:42 AM	#19
Simon Lewis Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Liskeard, Cornwall,UK	Studio Canal must be crazy if they think anyone is going to pay £29.99 for this (thats the price on Zavvi). Think I will be getting the US version. Last edited by Simon Lewis; 11-04-2013 at 11:42 AM. Reason: Correction

11-16-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	WOW!! This is one of those forgotten gems. I wonder if a US release is planned.

11-16-2011, 07:09 AM	#3
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1344 Blu-ray collection:5195 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	Not a forgotten classic for me, not sure about the original stock film but I hope this is given a special transfer/restoration by studio canal. Amazing film

11-16-2011, 07:11 AM	#4
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	I've heard so much about this so I will def pick this up!

11-16-2011, 12:25 PM	#5
DaveSimonH Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland, UK Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:2032 DVD collection:981 Digital collection:111 Trading Score:3	I think this will be a day one purchase for me, great film

11-16-2011, 01:14 PM	#6
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Available to pre-order http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/2...s/Product.html http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=462097

01-19-2012, 04:40 PM	#10
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Unfortunately, this title has been pulled from release schedule by Studio Canal. I will keep this thread updated if it gets a new release date.

02-21-2012, 12:01 PM	#11
johndoyle123 Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:great britain Blu-ray collection:175	Zavvi and the hut have updated this , Bronx and crying game for May release and listed special features for crying game Have u heard anything kingsimba? Jon

11-07-2012, 08:16 PM	#14
J.M.P. Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Fantasia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	Any info why the release was canceled ? Any update when they will release in UK ? As the german and dutch version are quite bad...

11-07-2012, 08:56 PM	#15
FastAndFluid Banned Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray reviews:1	If they do release it I hope they tidy it up. They released a DVD that they boasted was "digitally restored" and it looked bloody awful. Print damage everywhere. Complete con to claim it had been restored. Real shame as it was a great film and as David Puttnam pointed out the film that should have won the "best oscar" over "Chariots of Fire" which he also produced.

11-08-2012, 08:51 PM	#16
J.M.P. Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Fantasia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	I hope the same. I hope they are restoring the film.

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