It's A Wonderful Life (65th Anniversary Edition) - Blu-ray in November/2011 - Blu-ray Forum

KingSimba · 09-21-2011, 07:37 PM

Release date: 7th/November/2011
Distributor: Universal

ChrisDilke · 09-21-2011, 07:43 PM

I know it's said all the time, but one of the best Christmas films ever made. I have the current Blu and the transfer is excellent, but there's no extras. If this new release has some extras I may upgrade.

dallywhitty · 09-21-2011, 08:22 PM

It's a good thing I didn't purchase the existing release! The lack of extras always puzzled me, considering it's such a famous film, and the inclusion of the colour version didn't really count as a significant extra.

It just occurred to me that it'll probably be very similar to the Gift Set that is released in the US soon. Shame.

huntauk · 09-21-2011, 09:10 PM

I'm sure this gets re-released every year! Great film mind.

nightcrawler · 09-21-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by huntauk

I'm sure this gets re-released every year! Great film mind.

It does get re-released every year, and usually it's exactly the same release as the previous year

In fact Amazon have plenty in stock now! I already have this and the Blu-ray transfer is great.

keithporter · 09-22-2011, 12:20 AM

I must have this in 15 different variations (from VHS, VCD, DVD's etc). No way on earth am I purchasing yet another version of this movie. A

ctually, forget that - i'm hoping there is a load of extras on this new one!!!

KingSimba · 10-12-2011, 03:14 AM

DaveSimonH · 10-12-2011, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KingSimba

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Nice poster and artcards, hopefully they aren't the only differences between this and the original release.

manicsounds · 10-12-2011, 06:42 AM

I've actually never owned this movie, just because there was no release really definitive enough, compared to say some other Capra titles (like the good job Sony did on their releases.)

What I'm really hoping for is an improvement on extras this time, hopefully the previous DVD extras are ported, hopefuly some new video/commentary content, and possibly lossless sound....

Albatross365 · 10-12-2011, 04:10 PM

I need a new poster on my wall....think I may have found it

huyi · 11-02-2011, 03:34 PM

so on this new re-release have they sorted out the 4:3 problem or will it still be the same? will there be anything new on this re-release?

DaveSimonH · 11-02-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by huyi

so on this new re-release have they sorted out the 4:3 problem or will it still be the same? will there be anything new on this re-release?

What 4:3 problem? If the fact that its in 4:3 then that's not a problem, you should invest in a blu player with zoom if you have a problem with content which doesn't fill your widescreen TV.

Ignore the rant if you were just noting a flaw with the transfer.

Ozu Teapot · 11-02-2011, 04:53 PM

Does anyone know if there are indeed any extras or documentaries on the disc?

I've had a quick look online but can't find any details.

TheBigRoberto · 11-08-2011, 01:39 PM

I got my copy today, the only bonus feature is the theatrical trailer

but I already have the "making of" on disc, so I'm not that bothered about the lack of bonus features.
Overall it's a nice Blu-ray and will be a good stocking filler

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The Apocalypse · 11-08-2011, 03:06 PM

Looks like it has lossless audio, too, which is a bonus.

antmumford · 11-08-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBigRoberto

I got my copy today, the only bonus feature is the theatrical trailer

but I already have the "making of" on disc, so I'm not that bothered about the lack of bonus features.
Overall it's a nice Blu-ray and will be a good stocking filler

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Do you know if this is meant to be an improvement over the previous release? Has it had a new restoration or something?

TheBigRoberto · 11-08-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by antmumford

Do you know if this is meant to be an improvement over the previous release? Has it had a new restoration or something?

It is the same transfer, just repackaged for the 65th anniversary of the movie

Adam_ME · 11-08-2011, 05:38 PM

Anyone compared the lossless track on this to the US Paramount release?

manicsounds · 11-08-2011, 11:42 PM

It may have HD audio, but loses the trivia track, disc seems to be region locked now, and still doesn't port the old DVD making ofs.

Yet again, no purchase for me...

Plutotype · 11-13-2011, 07:13 PM

Hi,

http://blogs.sundaymercury.net/anora...rful-life.html

So its basically the same audio/video as has been already released before.

Pluto

09-21-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	It's A Wonderful Life (65th Anniversary Edition) - Blu-ray in November/2011 Release date: 7th/November/2011 Distributor: Universal

09-21-2011, 08:22 PM	#3
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:324 Blu-ray collection:1690 DVD collection:178	It's a good thing I didn't purchase the existing release! The lack of extras always puzzled me, considering it's such a famous film, and the inclusion of the colour version didn't really count as a significant extra. It just occurred to me that it'll probably be very similar to the Gift Set that is released in the US soon. Shame. Last edited by dallywhitty; 09-21-2011 at 09:51 PM.

11-08-2011, 01:39 PM	#14
TheBigRoberto Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Newcastle 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1156 DVD collection:143 Digital collection:55 iTunes collection:185 Trading Score:13	I got my copy today, the only bonus feature is the theatrical trailer but I already have the "making of" on disc, so I'm not that bothered about the lack of bonus features. Overall it's a nice Blu-ray and will be a good stocking filler [Show spoiler] [Show spoiler]

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Plutotype Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:2	it has not HD audio, DD only Hi, http://blogs.sundaymercury.net/anora...rful-life.html So its basically the same audio/video as has been already released before. Pluto Last edited by Plutotype; 11-13-2011 at 07:18 PM.

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09-21-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
ChrisDilke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Trading Score:2	I know it's said all the time, but one of the best Christmas films ever made. I have the current Blu and the transfer is excellent, but there's no extras. If this new release has some extras I may upgrade.

09-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#4
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:756	I'm sure this gets re-released every year! Great film mind.

09-22-2011, 12:20 AM	#6
keithporter Member Member since:Sep 2010	I must have this in 15 different variations (from VHS, VCD, DVD's etc). No way on earth am I purchasing yet another version of this movie. A ctually, forget that - i'm hoping there is a load of extras on this new one!!!

10-12-2011, 03:14 AM	#7
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1

10-12-2011, 06:42 AM	#9
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4992 Blu-ray reviews: 99	I've actually never owned this movie, just because there was no release really definitive enough, compared to say some other Capra titles (like the good job Sony did on their releases.) What I'm really hoping for is an improvement on extras this time, hopefully the previous DVD extras are ported, hopefuly some new video/commentary content, and possibly lossless sound....

10-12-2011, 04:10 PM	#10
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I need a new poster on my wall....think I may have found it

11-02-2011, 03:34 PM	#11
huyi Junior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:167	so on this new re-release have they sorted out the 4:3 problem or will it still be the same? will there be anything new on this re-release?

11-02-2011, 04:53 PM	#13
Ozu Teapot Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:419	Does anyone know if there are indeed any extras or documentaries on the disc? I've had a quick look online but can't find any details.

11-08-2011, 03:06 PM	#15
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Looks like it has lossless audio, too, which is a bonus.

11-08-2011, 05:38 PM	#18
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1231 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5040 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	Anyone compared the lossless track on this to the US Paramount release?

11-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#19
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4992 Blu-ray reviews: 99	It may have HD audio, but loses the trivia track, disc seems to be region locked now, and still doesn't port the old DVD making ofs. Yet again, no purchase for me...

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