King Solomon's Mines (1985) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 12-08-2016, 05:33 PM

Coming on February 21.

tylerdurden10 · 12-08-2016, 05:37 PM

Would make sense that it is coming since it's already been released in other regions (Germany).

Obi-Wan Kenobi · 12-08-2016, 05:59 PM

I always enjoyed this Cannon Indiana Jones knock off.

Ruemorgue10 · 12-08-2016, 06:02 PM

Jerry Goldsmith delivered a great score for this film.

baheidstu · 12-08-2016, 06:02 PM

I wonder why they waited almost two years after releasing the sequel to bring this one out.

Obi-Wan Kenobi · 12-08-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by baheidstu

I wonder why they waited almost two years after releasing the sequel to bring this one out.

I was wondering the same thing.

MifuneFan · 12-08-2016, 06:05 PM

I too was just wondering that. Perhaps they were waiting for a newer master?

Katatonia · 12-08-2016, 06:17 PM

Eh a little late... I already bought the German Blu-ray released a couple months back, which is maxed on a BD-50 and even offers optional English subs. There's a new Richard Chamberlain interview included also.

Olive's Blu-ray of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold didn't even have English subs as an option, so it will be interesting to see if this sequel does, and/or includes the Chamberlain interview.

Obi-Wan Kenobi · 12-08-2016, 06:23 PM

How's the Chamberlain interview? He says something funny about Sharon Stone in the Electric Boogaloo documentary, something like, "Sharon's very smart and she loves to talk about how smart she is."

Bates_Motel · 12-08-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Eh a little late... I already bought the German Blu-ray released a couple months back, which is maxed on a BD-50 and even offers optional English subs. There's a new Richard Chamberlain interview included also.

Olive's Blu-ray of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold didn't even have English subs as an option, so it will be interesting to see if this sequel does, and/or includes the Chamberlain interview.

Every Olive title will have subs from now on.

DMRI2006 · 12-08-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Eh a little late... I already bought the German Blu-ray released a couple months back, which is maxed on a BD-50 and even offers optional English subs. There's a new Richard Chamberlain interview included also.

Olive's Blu-ray of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold didn't even have English subs as an option, so it will be interesting to see if this sequel does, and/or includes the Chamberlain interview.

Olive's Allan Quatermain was also in mono (the Koch German Blu is stereo), and I would imagine their KSM will be on a lower bit-rate BD-25 regardless of any extras it may have.

Blu Titan · 12-08-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Kenobi

I always enjoyed this Cannon Indiana Jones knock off.

This is a nice one though

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Supermartyoh · 12-08-2016, 09:19 PM

I believe the reason why Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold was on Blu first because that had an older HD master (used for the MGM DVD release) ready to go. Whereas King Solomon's Mines (1985 ver) only had an old SD master available, which used for the non-anamorphic DVDs. It seems MGM recently made a new master of KSM (evidenced by the German BD) and Olive happened to obtain US videogram rights since they allready released the sequel.

The Great Owl · 12-08-2016, 09:31 PM

Sharon Stone circa 1985... Yeah.

I'm probably in for this one.

rickah88 · 12-14-2016, 05:02 PM

I have some fond memories of this film. Would be nice to revisit.

jimqk · 12-24-2016, 06:06 AM

Where's the 1950 best version with Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr? That would be something to be excited about.

javi92 · 12-24-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimqk

Where's the 1950 best version with Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr? That would be something to be excited about.

Yeah, something tells me that one won't be transitioning to blu anytime soon. Would love to be wrong though.

Last Starfighter · 01-06-2017, 08:00 AM

Definitely picking this one up, just hoping it'll have a few special features considering it's almost in the Twilight Times price point...but not holding my breath.

Such a fun movie that doesn't take itself seriously, not sure why everyone compares it to Indy aside from the treasure hunting aspect.

This is one movie which i actually would put on just to listen to the Isolated Score track, Goldsmith did an amazing job imo!

Rocklandsboy · 01-06-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Last Starfighter

Definitely picking this one up, just hoping it'll have a few special features considering it's almost in the Twilight Times price point...but not holding my breath.

Such a fun movie that doesn't take itself seriously, not sure why everyone compares it to Indy aside from the treasure hunting aspect.

This is one movie which i actually would put on just to listen to the Isolated Score track, Goldsmith did an amazing job imo!

There are a number of iterations of the soundtrack CD if that helps - the most recent being a 2CD set from Quartet in Spain.

Last Starfighter · 01-07-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocklandsboy

There are a number of iterations of the soundtrack CD if that helps - the most recent being a 2CD set from Quartet in Spain.

Thanks, i found it! But I don't know if i like it enough to pay what this guy's asking

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Jerry-Goldsmi...3D152380397150
Even this guy selling it refers to it as the Indy rip-off hahah, KSM just doesn't get any respect.
I just may settle for the single disc edition someday, but i've got enough JG in my scores collection to keep me entertained for now

(I can see you're a big fan of the man too, there'll never be another like him!)

12-08-2016, 05:33 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	King Solomon's Mines (1985) Coming on February 21. Last edited by Scottie; 02-21-2017 at 02:55 PM.

12-08-2016, 05:37 PM	#2
tylerdurden10 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:MA 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:2143 Trading Score:258	Would make sense that it is coming since it's already been released in other regions (Germany).

12-08-2016, 05:59 PM	#3
Obi-Wan Kenobi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015	I always enjoyed this Cannon Indiana Jones knock off.

12-08-2016, 06:02 PM	#4
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:3550 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	Jerry Goldsmith delivered a great score for this film.

12-08-2016, 06:02 PM	#5
baheidstu Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:36	I wonder why they waited almost two years after releasing the sequel to bring this one out.

12-08-2016, 06:05 PM	#7
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 too was just wondering that. Perhaps they were waiting for a newer master?

12-08-2016, 06:17 PM	#8
Katatonia Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Missouri, USA 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:8212 DVD collection:3655 Digital collection:33 Prime collection:106 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:156	Eh a little late... I already bought the German Blu-ray released a couple months back, which is maxed on a BD-50 and even offers optional English subs. There's a new Richard Chamberlain interview included also. Olive's Blu-ray of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold didn't even have English subs as an option, so it will be interesting to see if this sequel does, and/or includes the Chamberlain interview.

12-08-2016, 06:23 PM	#9
Obi-Wan Kenobi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015	How's the Chamberlain interview? He says something funny about Sharon Stone in the Electric Boogaloo documentary, something like, "Sharon's very smart and she loves to talk about how smart she is."

12-08-2016, 09:19 PM	#13
Supermartyoh Banned Member since:Aug 2016	I believe the reason why Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold was on Blu first because that had an older HD master (used for the MGM DVD release) ready to go. Whereas King Solomon's Mines (1985 ver) only had an old SD master available, which used for the non-anamorphic DVDs. It seems MGM recently made a new master of KSM (evidenced by the German BD) and Olive happened to obtain US videogram rights since they allready released the sequel.

12-08-2016, 09:31 PM	#14
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Sharon Stone circa 1985... Yeah. I'm probably in for this one.

12-14-2016, 05:02 PM	#15
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	I have some fond memories of this film. Would be nice to revisit.

12-24-2016, 06:06 AM	#16
jimqk Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:975 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Where's the 1950 best version with Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr? That would be something to be excited about.

01-06-2017, 08:00 AM	#18
Last Starfighter Active Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Burnaby, BC Canada Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Definitely picking this one up, just hoping it'll have a few special features considering it's almost in the Twilight Times price point...but not holding my breath. Such a fun movie that doesn't take itself seriously, not sure why everyone compares it to Indy aside from the treasure hunting aspect. This is one movie which i actually would put on just to listen to the Isolated Score track, Goldsmith did an amazing job imo!

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