Spielberg Saves The Godfather Series - Blu-ray Forum

Josh · 08-30-2007, 06:19 PM

http://www.spielbergfilms.com/general/1514

Basically, when Paramount was insisting that the poor Godfather negatives didn't need restoration, Spielberg stepped in and told them they had to do it. So now, they are finishing up the restoration process.

When am I posting this?

1) Yet another riff between Spielberg and Paramount

2) If Spielberg forced them to restore the master, couldn't he also force a Blu-ray version?

jadafa · 08-30-2007, 06:20 PM

You know, I have more great respect for Steven Spielberg as of lately. Woot! Go Mr. Spielberg! Let's hope he can turn the tide around on Paramount's decision.

statikcat · 08-30-2007, 06:23 PM

Now HD DVD will sell better and users get a better movie. Cool? Not..

Balian · 08-30-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

http://www.spielbergfilms.com/general/1514

Basically, when Paramount was insisting that the poor Godfather negatives didn't need restoration, Spielberg stepped in and told them they had to do it. So now, they are finishing up the restoration process.

When am I posting this?

1) Yet another riff between Spielberg and Paramount

2) If Spielberg forced them to restore the master, couldn't he also force a Blu-ray version?

This means that HD DVD will get the Godfather series soon.

I doubt even Spielberg could convince them to release it on Blu-ray. Why is Spielberg involve in anything related to The Godfather?

dialog_gvf · 08-30-2007, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

http://www.spielbergfilms.com/general/1514

Basically, when Paramount was insisting that the poor Godfather negatives didn't need restoration, Spielberg stepped in and told them they had to do it. So now, they are finishing up the restoration process.

When am I posting this?

1) Yet another riff between Spielberg and Paramount

2) If Spielberg forced them to restore the master, couldn't he also force a Blu-ray version?

Awesome.

Whether it benefits HD DVD or not, it was the right thing and the important thing to do.

Gary

spam.curitiba · 08-30-2007, 06:29 PM

just shows how dumb the people over at paramount are right now

Spankey · 08-30-2007, 06:32 PM

Wasn't Coppola supposedly pretty upset over Paramount's move as well? Remember, BSD is a big release on Blu-ray.

Something tells me this release gets put off for some time.

glenn22 · 08-30-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Balian

Why is Spielberg involve in anything related to The Godfather?

I wanna know this too. Spielberg was not involved at all in the Godfather series that I know of... why is he sticking his nose into it? I'm glad Godfather is getting the attention and care it deserves though.

Josh · 08-30-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balian

Why is Spielberg involve in anything related to The Godfather?

Coppola was complaining about it, and Spielberg reacted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankey

Wasn't Coppola supposedly pretty upset over Paramount's move as well?

Very upset. Which is why if Coppola and Spielberg wanted the film on Blu-ray, it could happen.

cartier · 08-30-2007, 06:35 PM

My understanding is that it takes a great deal of time to restore a film let alone 3 of them. I doubt it will be on any HD format anytime soon.

Also, I thought it was mentioned in an article that Francis Ford Coppola was one of the Directors that complained to Paramount about their decision. I wonder if he has any control over the distribution of his films too, at the very least he owes Spielberg a favor for preserving these classic films.

dialog_gvf · 08-30-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankey

Wasn't Coppola supposedly pretty upset over Paramount's move as well? Remember, BSD is a big release on Blu-ray.

Something tells me this release gets put off for some time.

Everyone: Do your part to sway Mr. Coppola's opinion: Buy "Bram Stoker's Dracula" on Oct 2.

tron3 · 08-30-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

http://www.spielbergfilms.com/general/1514

Basically, when Paramount was insisting that the poor Godfather negatives didn't need restoration, Spielberg stepped in and told them they had to do it. So now, they are finishing up the restoration process.

...

He must have made them an offer they couldn't refuse.

Ahh, I'm sure there will be nothing like the realism and crisp clarity of waking up to a horses head in your bed at 1080p.

atdm71 · 08-30-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Everyone: Do your part to sway Mr. Coppola's opinion: Buy "Bram Stoker's Dracula" on Oct 2.

Good post, completely agree. I was planning on buying that one already - a very underrated title, which I have no doubts will impress on Blu-ray.

Is it me, or is Blu-ray a battle between the artists and the suits???

Spielberg should already be inducted into the Blu-ray Hall of Fame. What a dude! Clearly the guy is as passionate about product perfection as us lowly Consumers are. Thanks Paramount, for your clear dedication to the arts and your love of the Consumer. So glad we, 'the people' never enter in your equations.

Can't friggin' wait for Close Encounters!!!!!

Spankey · 08-30-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Everyone: Do your part to sway Mr. Coppola's opinion: Buy "Bram Stoker's Dracula" on Oct 2.

Ordered awhile ago.

The article is very telling. Paramount's management does not seem to hold any regard to filmmaking, filmmakers, or the very films they own.

The other thread which talks about seamless branching on Blu-ray and Amir's useless comments show just more of a disconnect between software engineers and artists.

Blu-ray and HD-DVD should first and foremost be concerned with the presentation of both the video and audio of film. Whether or not seamless branching was done before, may not make it as cool as it once was, it is still essential in examining the film. Imagine The Godfather on Blu-ray with the ability to seamlessly branch unrestored film elements among the newly restored film. It would be a great lesson on the importance of film restoration. Something that, while not as technically cool as PIP, is much more essential than a director's talking head.

SNAP · 08-30-2007, 06:41 PM

True............but I want the Trilogy version that I have on laserdisc, not the 3 seperates that are on DVD now. The Trilogy is all 3 movies done in chronological order w/about an hour of added footage and no flashbacks like in GF2. It's seamless and perfect.........I'll buy that and not just the set that's out now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenn22

I wanna know this too. Spielberg was not involved at all in the Godfather series that I know of... why is he sticking his nose into it? I'm glad Godfather is getting the attention and care it deserves though.

Spankey · 08-30-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Is it me, or is Blu-ray a battle between the artists and the suits???

You got it! All we hear from HD-DVD is cheap players, fitting more into a smaller space, pay-offs, etc.

The entire argument in favor of Blu-ray was increased capacity for better picture and audio quality. Better manufacturers capable of delivering superior audio and video quality. Features that add to the presentation of the film on disc.

Ask Amir when he produced ANYTHING creative.

Teazle · 08-30-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankey

Ordered awhile ago.

The article is very telling. Paramount's management does not seem to hold any regard to filmmaking, filmmakers, or the very films they own.

The other thread which talks about seamless branching on Blu-ray and Amir's useless comments show just more of a disconnect between software engineers and artists.

Blu-ray and HD-DVD should first and foremost be concerned with the presentation of both the video and audio of film. Whether or not seamless branching was done before, may not make it as cool as it once was, it is still essential in examining the film. Imagine The Godfather on Blu-ray with the ability to seamlessly branch unrestored film elements among the newly restored film. It would be a great lesson on the importance of film restoration. Something that, while not as technically cool as PIP, is much more essential than a director's talking head.

Very well put. I strongly agree with this. In all the hubbub of the 'war' it's too easy to forget that the point is to transmit the original artistic vision to the viewer. HDM is important because for the first time (for feature film) this can be done very faithfully. A good picture, great sound and high-tech interactive features should not be a garnish but should assist in delivering on the filmmakers' aesthetic purpose.

atdm71 · 08-30-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankey

Ask Amir when he produced ANYTHING creative.

I'm going to ask a dumb question, I'm sure all of you know, but who exactly is this Amir character whose constantly being referenced on the boards? Sounds like I probably wouldn't like him.

IamNhobdy · 08-30-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teazle

Very well put. I strongly agree with this. In all the hubbub of the 'war' it's too easy to forget that the point is to transmit the original artistic vision to the viewer. HDM is important because for the first time (for feature film) this can be done very faithfully. A good picture, great sound and high-tech interactive features should not be a garnish but should assist in delivering on the filmmakers' aesthetic purpose.

...also very well put.

JTK · 08-30-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atdm71

Is it me, or is Blu-ray a battle between the artists and the suits???

It's actually the suits vs. pretty much everyone else.

But yes, you're right.

08-30-2007, 06:19 PM	#1
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Spielberg Saves The Godfather Series http://www.spielbergfilms.com/general/1514 Basically, when Paramount was insisting that the poor Godfather negatives didn't need restoration, Spielberg stepped in and told them they had to do it. So now, they are finishing up the restoration process. When am I posting this? 1) Yet another riff between Spielberg and Paramount 2) If Spielberg forced them to restore the master, couldn't he also force a Blu-ray version?

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08-30-2007, 06:20 PM	#2
jadafa Member Member since:May 2007	You know, I have more great respect for Steven Spielberg as of lately. Woot! Go Mr. Spielberg! Let's hope he can turn the tide around on Paramount's decision.

08-30-2007, 06:23 PM	#3
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Now HD DVD will sell better and users get a better movie. Cool? Not..

08-30-2007, 06:29 PM	#6
spam.curitiba Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:2	just shows how dumb the people over at paramount are right now

08-30-2007, 06:32 PM	#7
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	Wasn't Coppola supposedly pretty upset over Paramount's move as well? Remember, BSD is a big release on Blu-ray. Something tells me this release gets put off for some time.

08-30-2007, 06:35 PM	#10
cartier Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Pacific NW	My understanding is that it takes a great deal of time to restore a film let alone 3 of them. I doubt it will be on any HD format anytime soon. Also, I thought it was mentioned in an article that Francis Ford Coppola was one of the Directors that complained to Paramount about their decision. I wonder if he has any control over the distribution of his films too, at the very least he owes Spielberg a favor for preserving these classic films.

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