Escape from New York (1981) - 6/3/14 - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 03-14-2014, 09:50 PM

From The Digital Bits:

In announcement news today, MGM has set a new Escape from New York (1981) Blu-ray for release on 6/3, along with The Birdcage (1996). We have no other details yet on either, aside from the fact that each will SRP for $19.99. [Read on here...]

Hmmm...a remastered edition perhaps?

MifuneFan · 03-14-2014, 09:55 PM

I noticed it on Amazon.ca. It would be amazing if it was a 4K remaster, but there's been no word of this title getting that treatment unlike the others that have. Amazon.ca lists it for 5/6 btw:

http://www.amazon.ca/Escape-New-York...+from+new+york

kidglov3s · 03-14-2014, 09:59 PM

If it's a new transfer I'm glad I've held off. I love this movie.

MifuneFan · 03-14-2014, 10:01 PM

rickah88's reaction if it's a new master

travisbickle · 03-14-2014, 10:15 PM

I would be happy with all of the extras on the SE DVD being carried over. But a new transfer, too? Boner....

punisher · 03-14-2014, 10:15 PM

why would anyone want to escape from New York?......

I really love this movie myself and the present blu is fine but if they do it better..ya never know

rrpmpstck · 03-14-2014, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisbickle

I would be happy with all of the extras on the SE DVD being carried over. But a new transfer, too? Boner....

That indeed would be nice. I am all for a new transfer maybe a new commentary with Carpenter and Russell...

Majin Blu · 03-14-2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

rickah88's reaction if it's a new master

Hahaha, I was thinking the same thing.

Seth F. · 03-14-2014, 10:22 PM

Probably just adding the special features missing from the first release. Hopefully some new ones.

Nothing wrong with the current transfer, some say it's too dark. I didn't have a problem with it.

MechaGodzilla · 03-14-2014, 10:37 PM

If this is region free that alone would make me happy.

bmogav · 03-14-2014, 10:47 PM

come on remastered version please

Geoff D · 03-14-2014, 10:55 PM

New transfer + the extras a la Robo/Rocky would be schweet, although I don't have a major beef with the MGM BD and I've also got the lovely R1 SE DVD which I won't be getting rid of regardless.

Guydowood · 03-14-2014, 11:00 PM

pre-order up. Its ony $10.49 so that doesn't sound promising.

http://www.amazon.com/Escape-From-Ne...w+york+blu+ray

travisbickle · 03-14-2014, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guydowood

pre-order up. Its ony $10.49 so that doesn't sound promising.

http://www.amazon.com/Escape-From-Ne...w+york+blu+ray

Thew new 4k Robo was only $7.99, so ya never know...

Geoff D · 03-14-2014, 11:03 PM

Robo wasn't mucho expensive either.

[edit] Beaten to it...

Guydowood · 03-14-2014, 11:05 PM

U do have me there.....

RandyK · 03-14-2014, 11:05 PM

New transfer or new extras, it doesn't matter. I don't own this yet so I'll pick this one up.

slasherdisc · 03-14-2014, 11:06 PM

Almost bought the current BD for $7.99 a few weeks ago, Good thing i passed on it.

NLScavenger · 03-14-2014, 11:14 PM

I watched the current transfer today and there wasn't much wrong with it except for that it's a bit dark. If the new BD has a new 4K transfer I hope they keep the unnecessarily high bitrate the current release has (About 38 mbps).

tylerdurden10 · 03-14-2014, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisbickle

I would be happy with all of the extras on the SE DVD being carried over. But a new transfer, too? Boner....

This sums up my feelings

03-14-2014, 09:50 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Escape from New York (1981) - 6/3/14 From The Digital Bits: In announcement news today, MGM has set a new Escape from New York (1981) Blu-ray for release on 6/3, along with The Birdcage (1996). We have no other details yet on either, aside from the fact that each will SRP for $19.99. [Read on here...] Hmmm...a remastered edition perhaps?

03-14-2014, 09:55 PM	#2
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I noticed it on Amazon.ca. It would be amazing if it was a 4K remaster, but there's been no word of this title getting that treatment unlike the others that have. Amazon.ca lists it for 5/6 btw: http://www.amazon.ca/Escape-New-York...+from+new+york

03-14-2014, 09:59 PM	#3
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	If it's a new transfer I'm glad I've held off. I love this movie.

03-14-2014, 10:01 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	rickah88's reaction if it's a new master

03-14-2014, 10:15 PM	#5
travisbickle Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:846 DVD collection:105 Trading Score:47	I would be happy with all of the extras on the SE DVD being carried over. But a new transfer, too? Boner....

03-14-2014, 10:15 PM	#6
punisher Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 Location:MSG CHASE BRIDGE Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:222	why would anyone want to escape from New York?...... I really love this movie myself and the present blu is fine but if they do it better..ya never know

03-14-2014, 10:22 PM	#9
Seth F. Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:535	Probably just adding the special features missing from the first release. Hopefully some new ones. Nothing wrong with the current transfer, some say it's too dark. I didn't have a problem with it.

03-14-2014, 10:37 PM	#10
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	If this is region free that alone would make me happy.

03-14-2014, 10:47 PM	#11
bmogav Banned Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Tampa Home Theater Gallery:37 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:648 DVD collection:322 Digital collection:28 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	come on remastered version please

03-14-2014, 10:55 PM	#12
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	New transfer + the extras a la Robo/Rocky would be schweet, although I don't have a major beef with the MGM BD and I've also got the lovely R1 SE DVD which I won't be getting rid of regardless.

03-14-2014, 11:00 PM	#13
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1619 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4275 Trading Score:53	pre-order up. Its ony $10.49 so that doesn't sound promising. http://www.amazon.com/Escape-From-Ne...w+york+blu+ray

03-14-2014, 11:03 PM	#15
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Robo wasn't mucho expensive either. [edit] Beaten to it...

03-14-2014, 11:05 PM	#16
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1619 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4275 Trading Score:53	U do have me there.....

03-14-2014, 11:05 PM	#17
RandyK Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio 4K collection:1108 Blu-ray collection:4902 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:17 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:6	New transfer or new extras, it doesn't matter. I don't own this yet so I'll pick this one up.

03-14-2014, 11:06 PM	#18
slasherdisc Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:186 Blu-ray collection:417 Trading Score:69	Almost bought the current BD for $7.99 a few weeks ago, Good thing i passed on it.

03-14-2014, 11:14 PM	#19
NLScavenger Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:830 Trading Score:9	I watched the current transfer today and there wasn't much wrong with it except for that it's a bit dark. If the new BD has a new 4K transfer I hope they keep the unnecessarily high bitrate the current release has (About 38 mbps).

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