Patton - Blu-ray Forum

powersfoss · 11-18-2007, 02:25 AM

Anyone know who owns the distribution rights to Patton, starring George C. Scott? Please say it's a blu-ray studio! I love that movie and would absolutely love to own it in blu-ray high def.

OokieSpookie · 11-18-2007, 02:29 AM

Fox

RUR · 11-18-2007, 02:29 AM

My SD DVD is a Fox release and I'd dearly love to see a properly re-mastered BD version.

powersfoss · 11-18-2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

Fox

Thank you. That is good news. I really hope they have that high on their list of catalog titles to bring to high def soon. That would be awesome.

WickyWoo · 11-18-2007, 02:59 AM

I'm sure it's a short list title

Beta-guy · 11-18-2007, 03:03 AM

this was a great movie it was so long they added in a intermission, I couldn't believe it! but it's pretty good.

WickyWoo · 11-18-2007, 03:26 AM

Most epics had a theatrical intermission

Beta-guy · 11-18-2007, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Most epics had a theatrical intermission

that reminded me of a quote "The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder." - Alfred Hitchcock

BaronVH · 11-18-2007, 03:31 AM

Shouldn't be on that short of a list. It was a best picture winner if my memory serves and had very big talent behind it. It has also kept its popularity fairly high over the years. I bet it would take a little effort to give it the attention it deserves as the DVD was only 5.0 sound, I believe. To get that with DTS-HD MA would be amazing indeed.

powersfoss · 11-18-2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BaronVH

Shouldn't be on that short of a list. It was a best picture winner if my memory serves and had very big talent behind it. It has also kept its popularity fairly high over the years. I bet it would take a little effort to give it the attention it deserves as the DVD was only 5.0 sound, I believe. To get that with DTS-HD MA would be amazing indeed.

I think you mean, as Wicky stated, that it should be on a very short list of catalog titles that Fox plans to bring to blu-ray. As you stated, it won best picture in 1971. It was awesome!

EDIT: And this is odd, it states on IMDB that George C. Scott won Best Actor in 1971 for his role as Patton. But this is the odd comment on IMDB about GCS, "Refused to accept the nomination and the award, because he did not feel himself to be in any competition with other actors." Does anyone know any more about this little tidbit?

Guinness7 · 11-18-2007, 02:33 PM

The title would be a must have on blu. It would be a long movie though, so I would interesting to see how the handle this movie with sound and audio being such a long movie.

Deane Johnson · 11-18-2007, 02:41 PM

Indeed, this is a great and timeless movie and deserves the best possible presentation at all times.

Here's a bit more on George C. Scott's commentary on Oscars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_C._Scott

He returned the one he got for Patton saying he didn't consider himself in competition with other actors. I've never figured out exactly the meaning of that statement, whether he considered himself far above all other actors, or if he felt acting was not a competitive sport, but rather an achievement. I suspect the latter is what he meant.

He later said this about it: "The whole thing is a goddamn meat parade. I don't want any part of it."

BaronVH · 11-18-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by powersfoss

I think you mean, as Wicky stated, that it should be on a very short list of catalog titles that Fox plans to bring to blu-ray. As you stated, it won best picture in 1971. It was awesome!

EDIT: And this is odd, it states on IMDB that George C. Scott won Best Actor in 1971 for his role as Patton. But this is the odd comment on IMDB about GCS, "Refused to accept the nomination and the award, because he did not feel himself to be in any competition with other actors." Does anyone know any more about this little tidbit?

Yes, sorry. Very short list indeed. Me now learn to talk.

powersfoss · 11-18-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deane Johnson

Indeed, this is a great and timeless movie and deserves the best possible presentation at all times.

Here's a bit more on George C. Scott's commentary on Oscars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_C._Scott

He returned the one he got for Patton saying he didn't consider himself in competition with other actors. I've never figured out exactly the meaning of that statement, whether he considered himself far above all other actors, or if he felt acting was not a competitive sport, but rather an achievement. I suspect the latter is what he meant.

He later said this about it: "The whole thing is a goddamn meat parade. I don't want any part of it."

Hmm, interesting guy! I can picture him saying those words.

Kirsty_Mc · 11-18-2007, 03:45 PM

It would be on my list!!!

Hopefully all regions or a region B too.

Deciazulado · 11-19-2007, 05:31 AM

And Patton was one of two movies shot in 70mm D-150

Vetter!

11-18-2007, 02:25 AM	#1
powersfoss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	Patton Anyone know who owns the distribution rights to Patton, starring George C. Scott? Please say it's a blu-ray studio! I love that movie and would absolutely love to own it in blu-ray high def.

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Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	this was a great movie it was so long they added in a intermission, I couldn't believe it! but it's pretty good.

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WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Most epics had a theatrical intermission

11-18-2007, 03:31 AM	#9
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	Shouldn't be on that short of a list. It was a best picture winner if my memory serves and had very big talent behind it. It has also kept its popularity fairly high over the years. I bet it would take a little effort to give it the attention it deserves as the DVD was only 5.0 sound, I believe. To get that with DTS-HD MA would be amazing indeed.

11-18-2007, 02:33 PM	#11
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	The title would be a must have on blu. It would be a long movie though, so I would interesting to see how the handle this movie with sound and audio being such a long movie.

11-18-2007, 02:41 PM	#12
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	Indeed, this is a great and timeless movie and deserves the best possible presentation at all times. Here's a bit more on George C. Scott's commentary on Oscars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_C._Scott He returned the one he got for Patton saying he didn't consider himself in competition with other actors. I've never figured out exactly the meaning of that statement, whether he considered himself far above all other actors, or if he felt acting was not a competitive sport, but rather an achievement. I suspect the latter is what he meant. He later said this about it: "The whole thing is a goddamn meat parade. I don't want any part of it."

11-18-2007, 03:45 PM	#15
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	It would be on my list!!! Hopefully all regions or a region B too.

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