Why no Braveheart Steelbook? - Blu-ray Forum

Arkitect76 · 08-28-2009, 08:48 PM

With so many Gladiator Steelbooks ready to hit stores around the world in different countries, why hasn't one been done for Braveheart?

I've never seen the movie completely in one shot, but the parts that Ive seen have been great so far. I'm going to enjoy it for the first time next week, but this just popped in my head, why wouldn't a steelbook be done for this one...any thoughts, thanks

stargazeruk · 08-28-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sconde

With so many Gladiator Steelbooks ready to hit stores around the world in different countries, why hasn't one been done for Braveheart?

I've never seen the movie completely in one shot, but the parts that Ive seen have been great so far. I'm going to enjoy it for the first time next week, but this just popped in my head, why wouldn't a steelbook be done for this one...any thoughts, thanks

Different companies with the films. It was Universals decision to do the steelbook for gladiator but I belive FOX own the rights to Braveheart in EU and would be worth asking FOX why.

Not every movie gets a steelbook. It would be nice if all movies had a steelbook release in every country and not have a steelbook limited to selected countries / stores.

Arkitect76 · 08-29-2009, 04:16 PM

Yeah, but I would figure if a movie like Troy & 300 got one in Germany, Gladiator is getting special treatment in a few countries, why not include another epic into the steel party? IMHO, I think its worth it for a movie like this...

steve_dave · 08-29-2009, 04:29 PM

It would be up to Fox International to do a Steelbook release. Gladiator is a Universal International release and they feel that the added cost of producing a Steelbook is worth it. Maybe Fox does not but the other issue too is that even if Fox were to do a Steelbook, Fox supports region coding heavily so there is a very strong chance that Braveheart will be Region B. Thus rendering a Steelbook import purchase a waste of money. To add even more insult to injury, if a UK Steelbook were to exist and you bought that; you would purchase a censored version of the film. Of course, if its region locked, you wouldn't know the difference anyway.

The US & Canadian release is through Paramount and they also have not done a Steelbook for Braveheart nor has Dreamworks done it for the US & Canadian release of Gladiator.

Paul.R.S · 04-10-2013, 05:54 PM

Warner is now doing one at least for the U.S. (as part of their deal to distrib Par movies on home vid for a few years).

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Brave...Blu-ray/69391/

TheAnimeLegend · 04-10-2013, 07:52 PM

I am definitely going to pick this up when it comes out! My collection has yet to have any steelbooks in it!

MifuneFan · 04-10-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ShamelessFanGirl

My collection has yet to have any steelbooks in it!

For shame!

zmarko · 04-11-2013, 05:40 PM

I love steelbooks. I just don't like to double dip (unless they're under $10). lol.

blujacket · 04-11-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zmarko

I love steelbooks. I just don't like to double dip (unless they're under $10). lol.

I don't double dip either. I like steelbooks, but I don't buy movies for the packaging, nor will I pay more just to get one.

MrFattBill · 04-11-2013, 05:50 PM

My initial reaction to the thread title....Because a steelbook would make a terrible pillow. I can't watch Braveheart without falling asleep.

Bill

zmarko · 04-11-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blujacket

I don't double dip either. I like steelbooks, but I don't buy movies for the packaging, nor will I pay more just to get one.

I double dipped on 3 for steelbooks. Shawshank (it's my favorite movie), and then Batman Begins and Dark Knight, just so I could have all 3 batman films in steelbooks.

blujacket · 04-11-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFattBill

My initial reaction to the thread title....Because a steelbook would make a terrible pillow. I can't watch Braveheart without falling asleep.

Bill

Wow. One of my all time favorite movies.

08-28-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
Arkitect76 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York City Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: (75) 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:814 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:145	Why no Braveheart Steelbook? With so many Gladiator Steelbooks ready to hit stores around the world in different countries, why hasn't one been done for Braveheart? I've never seen the movie completely in one shot, but the parts that Ive seen have been great so far. I'm going to enjoy it for the first time next week, but this just popped in my head, why wouldn't a steelbook be done for this one...any thoughts, thanks

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Arkitect76 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York City Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: (75) 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:814 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:145	Yeah, but I would figure if a movie like Troy & 300 got one in Germany, Gladiator is getting special treatment in a few countries, why not include another epic into the steel party? IMHO, I think its worth it for a movie like this...

08-29-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	It would be up to Fox International to do a Steelbook release. Gladiator is a Universal International release and they feel that the added cost of producing a Steelbook is worth it. Maybe Fox does not but the other issue too is that even if Fox were to do a Steelbook, Fox supports region coding heavily so there is a very strong chance that Braveheart will be Region B. Thus rendering a Steelbook import purchase a waste of money. To add even more insult to injury, if a UK Steelbook were to exist and you bought that; you would purchase a censored version of the film. Of course, if its region locked, you wouldn't know the difference anyway. The US & Canadian release is through Paramount and they also have not done a Steelbook for Braveheart nor has Dreamworks done it for the US & Canadian release of Gladiator.

04-10-2013, 05:54 PM	#5
Paul.R.S Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Hollywood, California 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:250 DVD collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Warner is now doing one at least for the U.S. (as part of their deal to distrib Par movies on home vid for a few years). https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Brave...Blu-ray/69391/

04-10-2013, 07:52 PM	#6
TheAnimeLegend Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:4	I am definitely going to pick this up when it comes out! My collection has yet to have any steelbooks in it!

04-11-2013, 05:40 PM	#8
zmarko Senior Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:770 DVD collection:221 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I love steelbooks. I just don't like to double dip (unless they're under $10). lol.

04-11-2013, 05:50 PM	#10
MrFattBill Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:jO-hio Home Theater Gallery:206 Blu-ray collection:578 Trading Score:5	My initial reaction to the thread title....Because a steelbook would make a terrible pillow. I can't watch Braveheart without falling asleep. Bill

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