George A. Romero Dead Series Blu-rays... - Blu-ray Forum

aross6 · 08-25-2008, 05:19 PM

I really really don't get it... Romero's Dawn of the Dead (#2 in the Dead Series) and Romero's Day of the Dead (#3 in the Dead Series) are already released on Blu-ray, and Romero's Land of the Dead (#4 in the Dead Series) comes out September 30th, but the one that started it all - Night of the Living Dead - and the latest in the series - Diary of the Dead - have (to my knowledge) no Blu-ray release dates in sight!

With such a big cult-following of Romero's work, and the recent explosion of The Walking Dead zombie-comic book series, one would figure that all 5 movies in the Dead Series would be released on Blu-ray as a Collector's Set or Ultimate Edition or something!

I mean, even the Halloween Starter Pack (2/3 are zombie movies) and the Blu-ray Zombie Bundle are coming out real soon... What Gives???

Beta-guy · 08-25-2008, 05:44 PM

I remember asking last year when night of the living dead would be released, and I'm still waiting, hopefully sometime in 2009...

jurassic_pork · 08-25-2008, 05:51 PM

Well Diary hit blu-ray in the UK, although I believe it's region locked. I thought I heard a US release date for it though.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-25-2008, 05:59 PM

Weinstein released NOTLD a few months ago on DVD, and a Blu-Ray is rumored for later this year.

neo_reloaded · 08-25-2008, 06:18 PM

There will never be a box set of them because different companies own the distribution rights. For the US at least, the rights are as follows:

- Night Of The Living Dead - public domain, anyone can release it.

- Dawn of the Dead / Day of the Dead - distributed by Anchor Bay (both already on Blu-ray).

- Land of the Dead - distributed by Universal Studios (coming to Blu-ray September 30th, which is fairly quickly considering Universal has just started releasing BDs).

- Diary of the Dead - distributed by The Weinstein Company / Genius Products (scheduled for release on Blu-ray on October 21st).

So the only film still in question is Night Of The Living Dead. While it is public domain, a studio would still need a high quality print to source the release from, and they'd need to obtain rights to special features and commentaries and things like that (things that are NOT in public domain). The Weinstein Company just released a pretty nice standard DVD version of NofLD, and have said they intend to release a Blu-ray version as well. Hopefully that comes soon.

Beta-guy · 08-25-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

There will never be a box set of them because different companies own the distribution rights. For the US at least, the rights are as follows:

- Night Of The Living Dead - public domain, anyone can release it.

- Dawn of the Dead / Day of the Dead - distributed by Anchor Bay (both already on Blu-ray).

- Land of the Dead - distributed by Universal Studios (coming to Blu-ray September 30th, which is fairly quickly considering Universal has just started releasing BDs).

- Diary of the Dead - distributed by The Weinstein Company / Genius Products (scheduled for release on Blu-ray on October 21st).

So the only film still in question is Night Of The Living Dead. While it is public domain, a studio would still need a high quality print to source the release from, and they'd need to obtain rights to special features and commentaries and things like that (things that are NOT in public domain). The Weinstein Company just released a pretty nice standard DVD version of NofLD, and have said they intend to release a Blu-ray version as well. Hopefully that comes soon.

anyone can release the 1968 version of NOTLD but not ever has access to the master to remaster it for HD.

Sony retains the right to the 1990 NOTLD as I understand it.

aross6 · 08-25-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

There will never be a box set of them because different companies own the distribution rights. For the US at least, the rights are as follows:

- Night Of The Living Dead - public domain, anyone can release it.

- Dawn of the Dead / Day of the Dead - distributed by Anchor Bay (both already on Blu-ray).

- Land of the Dead - distributed by Universal Studios (coming to Blu-ray September 30th, which is fairly quickly considering Universal has just started releasing BDs).

- Diary of the Dead - distributed by The Weinstein Company / Genius Products (scheduled for release on Blu-ray on October 21st).

So the only film still in question is Night Of The Living Dead. While it is public domain, a studio would still need a high quality print to source the release from, and they'd need to obtain rights to special features and commentaries and things like that (things that are NOT in public domain). The Weinstein Company just released a pretty nice standard DVD version of NofLD, and have said they intend to release a Blu-ray version as well. Hopefully that comes soon.

Thanks for the info.... well, I guess I'll have to pick them up individually and hope on-a-whim that Weinstein releases NOTLD on Blu! Hey, maybe if they do Amazon will bundle all 5 together into one of those 'Amazon.com Exclusives' like they offer from time to time... that'd be a sweet buy!!!

Snyder-man · 08-25-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aross6

I really really don't get it... Romero's Dawn of the Dead (#2 in the Dead Series) and Romero's Day of the Dead (#3 in the Dead Series) are already released on Blu-ray, and Romero's Land of the Dead (#4 in the Dead Series) comes out September 30th, but the one that started it all - Night of the Living Dead - and the latest in the series - Diary of the Dead - have (to my knowledge) no Blu-ray release dates in sight!

With such a big cult-following of Romero's work, and the recent explosion of The Walking Dead zombie-comic book series, one would figure that all 5 movies in the Dead Series would be released on Blu-ray as a Collector's Set or Ultimate Edition or something!

I mean, even the Halloween Starter Pack (2/3 are zombie movies) and the Blu-ray Zombie Bundle are coming out real soon... What Gives???

its kinda like trying to trying to bundle the childs play series...they released that awesome collection in sept but the first one was owned by MGM i believe and left out. its really dumb.

alexakajeff · 09-24-2008, 10:11 PM

George A. Romero is one of the greatest directors of all time. I'm so excited for Diary of the Dead.

benricci · 09-24-2008, 11:48 PM

The Weinstein release of NOTLD should be out on Blu by year's end. That'll complete his Dead series on Blu, since Diary is coming next month.

master_8ball · 09-24-2008, 11:58 PM

Would love to have Night of the Living Dead on blu... debating getting Diary as I fell asleep while watching the dvd.... which isn't a good sign b/c I don't usually do that...

Hurray for me... Active Member

08-25-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
aross6 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	George A. Romero Dead Series Blu-rays... I really really don't get it... Romero's Dawn of the Dead (#2 in the Dead Series) and Romero's Day of the Dead (#3 in the Dead Series) are already released on Blu-ray, and Romero's Land of the Dead (#4 in the Dead Series) comes out September 30th, but the one that started it all - Night of the Living Dead - and the latest in the series - Diary of the Dead - have (to my knowledge) no Blu-ray release dates in sight! With such a big cult-following of Romero's work, and the recent explosion of The Walking Dead zombie-comic book series, one would figure that all 5 movies in the Dead Series would be released on Blu-ray as a Collector's Set or Ultimate Edition or something! I mean, even the Halloween Starter Pack (2/3 are zombie movies) and the Blu-ray Zombie Bundle are coming out real soon... What Gives???

09-24-2008, 11:58 PM	#11
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	Would love to have Night of the Living Dead on blu... debating getting Diary as I fell asleep while watching the dvd.... which isn't a good sign b/c I don't usually do that... Hurray for me... Active Member Last edited by master_8ball; 09-25-2008 at 12:03 AM.

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08-25-2008, 05:44 PM	#2
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	I remember asking last year when night of the living dead would be released, and I'm still waiting, hopefully sometime in 2009...

08-25-2008, 05:51 PM	#3
jurassic_pork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:240	Well Diary hit blu-ray in the UK, although I believe it's region locked. I thought I heard a US release date for it though.

08-25-2008, 05:59 PM	#4
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Weinstein released NOTLD a few months ago on DVD, and a Blu-Ray is rumored for later this year.

08-25-2008, 06:18 PM	#5
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	There will never be a box set of them because different companies own the distribution rights. For the US at least, the rights are as follows: - Night Of The Living Dead - public domain, anyone can release it. - Dawn of the Dead / Day of the Dead - distributed by Anchor Bay (both already on Blu-ray). - Land of the Dead - distributed by Universal Studios (coming to Blu-ray September 30th, which is fairly quickly considering Universal has just started releasing BDs). - Diary of the Dead - distributed by The Weinstein Company / Genius Products (scheduled for release on Blu-ray on October 21st). So the only film still in question is Night Of The Living Dead. While it is public domain, a studio would still need a high quality print to source the release from, and they'd need to obtain rights to special features and commentaries and things like that (things that are NOT in public domain). The Weinstein Company just released a pretty nice standard DVD version of NofLD, and have said they intend to release a Blu-ray version as well. Hopefully that comes soon.

09-24-2008, 10:11 PM	#9
alexakajeff Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray reviews:2	George A. Romero is one of the greatest directors of all time. I'm so excited for Diary of the Dead.

09-24-2008, 11:48 PM	#10
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Weinstein release of NOTLD should be out on Blu by year's end. That'll complete his Dead series on Blu, since Diary is coming next month.

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