The Birds (1963) Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Banned User · 10-07-2010, 01:18 PM

Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds
Release Date: Hopefully soon!!

A wealthy San Francisco playgirl pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California
town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack
people there in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Daphne Du Maurier (story), Evan Hunter

(1963) 35mm Technicolor 1.85:1

Pre-order at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00466H3I6

Best news I've heard all week. I hope it gets the same treatment as Psycho did!
Now if we can just get a release date. I wonder if the UK will get another Steelbook release for this?

Hopefully this isn't being scheduled to release with the remake or it will be a long wait.
Plus I prefer real birds taped and nailed to surfaces then CGI

jeffroinc · 10-07-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Best news I've heard all week. I hope it gets the same treatment as Psycho did!
Now if we can just get a release date. I wonder if the UK will get another Steelbook release for this?

Agreed. Already pre-ordered.

TheManInBlu · 10-07-2010, 01:27 PM

The Birds and Psycho are my two fave Hitchcock movies so I'm psyched that in 2 weeks we'll be getting Psycho and very soon The Birds on BD

jeffroinc · 10-07-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheManInBlu

The Birds and Psycho are my two fave Hitchcock movies so I'm psyched that in 2 weeks we'll be getting Psycho and very soon The Birds on BD

You can buy the Psycho steelbook super cheap. It is awesome AND it came out like two months ago.

SammyJankis · 10-07-2010, 01:49 PM

The Birds? Eh, it's lesser Hitchcock. Give me Vertigo and Strangers on a Train!

TDreamer · 10-07-2010, 01:53 PM

Classic Hitchcock movie. It's about time The Birds got a bluray release. Great news!

iap738 · 10-07-2010, 02:15 PM

I was just watching it on DVD last night and thinking of how it could use a good remaster, only to log on the site and read the news. Needless to say, I'm in for a pre-order!

Banned User · 10-07-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

The Birds? Eh, it's lesser Hitchcock. Give me Vertigo and Strangers on a Train!

The Birds is a monumental Hitchcock film. Technically his most challenging on many levels. Any Hitchcock fan should be excited to get it. One thing is for sure had PETA been around back then I don't think Hitchcock would of survived the shoot.

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Originally Posted by movielover101

Where is this news?

Its part of the list of Universal releases announced. They are up for Preorder, but the release date has not been set yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed nothing will fall through the cracks.

Banned User · 10-12-2010, 01:36 PM

Just saw this over at the Digital Bits site..

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[Editor's Note: I've just confirmed directly with Universal that all these titles - and those mentioned this morning as well - are indeed scheduled for Blu-ray release by the studio in late 2010 and the first half of 2011. Expect them to be announced in progressive waves over the coming weeks and months.]

Looking good so far! I hope they are correct on the dates. 2010 to early 2011. Also since many of these were HDDVD titles I hope they are not just ported over to Bluray and all have a fresh remaster.

biglou114 · 10-12-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

The Birds? Eh, it's lesser Hitchcock. Give me Vertigo and Strangers on a Train!

Agreed on all points.

Marienbad · 10-29-2010, 06:32 PM

We may argue in nauseum whether this is lesser Hitchcock or not, but from a technical point of view I think it is one Hitchcock movie that will benefit greatly from a good HD transfer. I mean it's Technicolor (North by Nortwest looked wonderful) and it's has a few stunning visuals (just picture that last scene at dawn when all the birds are waiting outside the house).

I for one am really looking forward to this as I've been stuck with a 4:3 dvd for some years just waiting for this release. Of course, stuffed homicidal birds on strings besides, what we all really want is Vertigo, isn't it.

NUTRITIONWORKS · 05-16-2011, 04:44 PM

How about Rear Window? The story is gripping and Ms. Kellys beauty is timeless!! I have the DVD restoration which looks unbelievable. Also, Cary Grant in North By Northwest; a fabulous transfer.

scaramunga · 05-16-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NUTRITIONWORKS

How about Rear Window? The story is gripping and Ms. Kellys beauty is timeless!! I have the DVD restoration which looks unbelievable. Also, Cary Grant in North By Northwest; a fabulous transfer.

Agreed. We are at the mercy of Universal Home Video at this point. Who knows when they will be released.

Additional work is needed for blu ray release...

Eye Candy · 03-24-2012, 02:13 AM

I watched this classic film on Encore cable the other night.

I noticed some artifacts on the tv screen from the copy of the film they used.

I hope they clear those out with the BD release.

What struck me this time, on watching the film, was Tippi's sexiness, looking into her eyes, and, I fell in love, with ... the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. I just love the way the motor sounds (I assume Hitch used the motor sound of that vehicle)...

The Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

scaramunga · 03-26-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eye Candy

I watched this classic film on Encore cable the other night.

I noticed some artifacts on the tv screen from the copy of the film they used.

I hope they clear those out with the BD release.

What struck me this time, on watching the film, was Tippi's sexiness, looking into her eyes, and,
I fell in love, with ... the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. I just love the way the motor sounds (I assume Hitch used the motor sound of that vehicle)...

The Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

Very cool!

Hopefully we get some additional official information on The Birds on blu ray very soon.

Mooch360 · 03-30-2012, 07:34 PM

This is the first Hitchcock movie I ever saw, looking forward to getting it on Blu!

formula72 · 04-29-2013, 11:49 PM

O.K, I don't understand....

"The Birds" Bluray was reviewed on 11/8/2012 by Mr. K. Brown, but yet, no official release date.
I do understand you can get this movie via the box-sets now, but what happened to the individual release that was reviewed on this site?

FWIW...I see it being released solo in the UK on the 5/13/2013

MifuneFan · 04-30-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by formula72

O.K, I don't understand....

"The Birds" Bluray was reviewed on 11/8/2012 by Mr. K. Brown, but yet, no official release date.
I do understand you can get this movie via the box-sets now, but what happened to the individual release that was reviewed on this site?

FWIW...I see it being released solo in the UK on the 5/13/2013

The site reviewed the disc that was included with the collection. If you want it individually you can import it from the UK as it's coming out in May there. It should be released in the US this year too.

MrHT · 10-09-2019, 12:40 PM

I’m a bit late in the game here but I finally bought this movie on Blu-Ray. While this isn’t the best transfer I’ve seen, I was surprised at what a big upgrade the picture quality was compared to the DVD.

I don’t know why, but this movie is my favorite Hitchcock movie. I guess it’s because it always brings chills up my spine every time I watch it. Plus I personally thought Tippi Hedren was a marvelous actress.

All Darc · 09-12-2020, 02:49 AM

It's sad to find out that Hitchcock had his "Harvey" side, or behaved similar :

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...k-8431033.html

When I saw this clip of hin and Anny Ondra, I imagine he was making a joke, being a bad***ss, for fun.
But now this video looks and sounds quite sinister.

10-07-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	The Birds (1963) Blu-ray Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds Release Date: Hopefully soon!! A wealthy San Francisco playgirl pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writers: Daphne Du Maurier (story), Evan Hunter (1963) 35mm Technicolor 1.85:1 Pre-order at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00466H3I6 Best news I've heard all week. I hope it gets the same treatment as Psycho did! Now if we can just get a release date. I wonder if the UK will get another Steelbook release for this? Hopefully this isn't being scheduled to release with the remake or it will be a long wait. Plus I prefer real birds taped and nailed to surfaces then CGI Last edited by Banned User; 10-07-2010 at 09:36 PM.

10-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
Marienbad Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Stockholm, Sweden 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:2012 DVD collection:122 Blu-ray reviews:3	I happen to like stuffed birds on strings We may argue in nauseum whether this is lesser Hitchcock or not, but from a technical point of view I think it is one Hitchcock movie that will benefit greatly from a good HD transfer. I mean it's Technicolor (North by Nortwest looked wonderful) and it's has a few stunning visuals (just picture that last scene at dawn when all the birds are waiting outside the house). I for one am really looking forward to this as I've been stuck with a 4:3 dvd for some years just waiting for this release. Of course, stuffed homicidal birds on strings besides, what we all really want is Vertigo, isn't it.

03-24-2012, 02:13 AM	#14
Eye Candy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:N. Texas 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	The Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe I watched this classic film on Encore cable the other night. I noticed some artifacts on the tv screen from the copy of the film they used. I hope they clear those out with the BD release. What struck me this time, on watching the film, was Tippi's sexiness, looking into her eyes, and, I fell in love, with ... the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. I just love the way the motor sounds (I assume Hitch used the motor sound of that vehicle)... The Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe Last edited by Eye Candy; 03-26-2012 at 09:46 PM.

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10-07-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
TheManInBlu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Québec, Canada Blu-ray collection:98 DVD collection:48 Trading Score:7	The Birds and Psycho are my two fave Hitchcock movies so I'm psyched that in 2 weeks we'll be getting Psycho and very soon The Birds on BD

10-07-2010, 01:49 PM	#5
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	The Birds? Eh, it's lesser Hitchcock. Give me Vertigo and Strangers on a Train!

10-07-2010, 01:53 PM	#6
TDreamer Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010	Classic Hitchcock movie. It's about time The Birds got a bluray release. Great news!

10-07-2010, 02:15 PM	#7
iap738 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:918	I was just watching it on DVD last night and thinking of how it could use a good remaster, only to log on the site and read the news. Needless to say, I'm in for a pre-order!

05-16-2011, 04:44 PM	#12
NUTRITIONWORKS Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:794 Blu-ray reviews:6	How about Rear Window? The story is gripping and Ms. Kellys beauty is timeless!! I have the DVD restoration which looks unbelievable. Also, Cary Grant in North By Northwest; a fabulous transfer.

03-30-2012, 07:34 PM	#16
Mooch360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Ontario	This is the first Hitchcock movie I ever saw, looking forward to getting it on Blu!

04-29-2013, 11:49 PM	#17
formula72 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:heart of Silicon valley 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:15	O.K, I don't understand.... "The Birds" Bluray was reviewed on 11/8/2012 by Mr. K. Brown, but yet, no official release date. I do understand you can get this movie via the box-sets now, but what happened to the individual release that was reviewed on this site? FWIW...I see it being released solo in the UK on the 5/13/2013

10-09-2019, 12:40 PM	#19
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:300 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I’m a bit late in the game here but I finally bought this movie on Blu-Ray. While this isn’t the best transfer I’ve seen, I was surprised at what a big upgrade the picture quality was compared to the DVD. I don’t know why, but this movie is my favorite Hitchcock movie. I guess it’s because it always brings chills up my spine every time I watch it. Plus I personally thought Tippi Hedren was a marvelous actress.

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