Universal celebrates 100 years finally brings classics like Jaws, E.T. to Blu - Blu-ray Forum

prankz · 01-10-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Engadget

Blu-ray fans waiting to see classic flicks like E.T. and Jaws on the format can rejoice, as Universal has officially announced they will be released this year as a part of its centennial celebration. After being in the moving picture business for 100 years the studio has a lot to celebrate, and plans "extensive restorations" of 13 movies including To Kill a Mockingbird, All Quiet on the Western Front, Jaws, The Sting, Out of Africa, Frankenstein and Schindler's List. There's also the special celebration logo seen above, but really, as long as they finally deliver a proper edition of Spielberg's 1982 classic sci-fi flick, they can put whichever picture they want up before it -- check the press release after the break for details, lists and Tumblr links.

Read the PR release over at Engadget

Natty · 01-10-2012, 09:59 PM

Looks like it will be a VERY expensive year!!! ET, Jaws and Schindler's List for me please!

tuxqi · 01-10-2012, 10:00 PM

and the FBI agents will be digitally remastered in HD to be holding strawberry ice cream cones.

mattyl149 · 01-10-2012, 10:22 PM

This with the Universal titles released by MOC, plus the Sony Pictures Classic Collection, yes we are being spoiled and bankrupted too probably. There's also a load of £7.99 Fox releases, which if they have extras, will be joining my collection too

Blu MacReady · 01-10-2012, 10:37 PM

Cannot wait for JAWS !!! My top movie of all time

Totally impatient want to preorder this now !!! And want all the info on it and pics !!

Best news this year

KingSimba · 01-10-2012, 10:55 PM

Certainly is shaping up to be a good year for Blu-ray in the UK!

I'm really looking forward to E.T.

Deco King · 01-11-2012, 04:11 AM

Wow now at long last it's official : during this their Centenary year Universal ARE to release Blu Rays of both versions of Dracula both the Bela version and the Spanish version (!) and then Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein well Hip Hip Hooray and about bloody time!

I used to really love those classic movies and came to them via Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine!

Let's hope we don't have to wait right until the end of the year for Bride and Frankenstein which one of the press releases seems to suggest I want it NOW!

Aphanasis · 01-11-2012, 09:24 AM

Can't wait for these. It's about time.

shaft_jaffa · 01-11-2012, 09:27 AM

Can't wait for Jaws on Blu Ray

Blu MacReady · 01-11-2012, 09:38 AM

Really hope its something special for Jaws. This and the Bond collection kinda leaves only Indiana Jones on the wishlist.

Will have to think of some more to add to that now

huntauk · 01-11-2012, 10:01 AM

Mockingbird and Western Front are digibooks so perhaps the whole collection will be released as digis? Aside from the Spielbergs, The Sting is a welcome addition for me.

zebredy · 01-11-2012, 10:43 AM

I've never seen Jaws or Schindler's List so they will be great to pick up when the price is right.

Defiantly sounds like its going to be a very expensive year for some..

sukraj · 01-11-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KingSimba

Certainly is shaping up to be a good year for Blu-ray in the UK!

I'm really looking forward to E.T.

Same Here and i'll probably get The Terminator too.

nekromantik · 01-11-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sukraj

Same Here and i'll probably get The Terminator too.

Terminator will be same as US nothing to excited about to be honest.
Can get US disc for £8 plus postage.

Natty · 01-11-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by zebredy

I've never seen Jaws or Schindler's List so they will be great to pick up when the price is right.

Defiantly sounds like its going to be a very expensive year for some..

Yami · 01-11-2012, 11:56 AM

They really need to get on to releasing Citizen Kane over here.

zebredy · 01-11-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

I know I know, still got the GodFather DVD box set and Scarface to watch. I'll get there soon enough though..

symbiote deadpool · 01-11-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

Really hope its something special for Jaws. This and the Bond collection kinda leaves only Indiana Jones on the wishlist.

Will have to think of some more to add to that now

I read somewhere on the digital bits that apparently, Paramount are releasing the Indiana Jones set this year to celebrate their 100th anniversary.

KingSimba · 01-11-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sukraj

Same Here and i'll probably get The Terminator too.

The Terminator isn't Universal, though I am looking forward to it and have it pre-ordered

thewerepuppygrr · 01-11-2012, 01:58 PM

Excellent news! Really looking forward to getting the Universal Monster Movies and the Hitchcocks. And obviously the Spielbergs are essential.

01-11-2012, 04:11 AM	#7
Deco King Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Stonyhurst , Clitheroe , Lancashire	Its Dracula Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein for me! Wow now at long last it's official : during this their Centenary year Universal ARE to release Blu Rays of both versions of Dracula both the Bela version and the Spanish version (!) and then Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein well Hip Hip Hooray and about bloody time! I used to really love those classic movies and came to them via Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine! Let's hope we don't have to wait right until the end of the year for Bride and Frankenstein which one of the press releases seems to suggest I want it NOW!

01-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Looks like it will be a VERY expensive year!!! ET, Jaws and Schindler's List for me please!

01-10-2012, 10:00 PM	#3
tuxqi Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:4	and the FBI agents will be digitally remastered in HD to be holding strawberry ice cream cones.

01-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#4
mattyl149 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Old Hill, West Midlands 4K collection:494 Blu-ray collection:8413 DVD collection:1045 Digital collection:133 Blu-ray reviews:1	This with the Universal titles released by MOC, plus the Sony Pictures Classic Collection, yes we are being spoiled and bankrupted too probably. There's also a load of £7.99 Fox releases, which if they have extras, will be joining my collection too

01-10-2012, 10:37 PM	#5
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Cannot wait for JAWS !!! My top movie of all time Totally impatient want to preorder this now !!! And want all the info on it and pics !! Best news this year

01-10-2012, 10:55 PM	#6
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Certainly is shaping up to be a good year for Blu-ray in the UK! I'm really looking forward to E.T.

01-11-2012, 09:24 AM	#8
Aphanasis Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, England Blu-ray collection:269	Can't wait for these. It's about time.

01-11-2012, 09:27 AM	#9
shaft_jaffa Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Leeds, UK Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:300	Can't wait for Jaws on Blu Ray

01-11-2012, 09:38 AM	#10
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Really hope its something special for Jaws. This and the Bond collection kinda leaves only Indiana Jones on the wishlist. Will have to think of some more to add to that now

01-11-2012, 10:01 AM	#11
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:752	Mockingbird and Western Front are digibooks so perhaps the whole collection will be released as digis? Aside from the Spielbergs, The Sting is a welcome addition for me.

01-11-2012, 10:43 AM	#12
zebredy Expert Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've never seen Jaws or Schindler's List so they will be great to pick up when the price is right. Defiantly sounds like its going to be a very expensive year for some..

01-11-2012, 11:56 AM	#16
Yami Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1830 DVD collection:32	They really need to get on to releasing Citizen Kane over here.

01-11-2012, 01:58 PM	#20
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	Excellent news! Really looking forward to getting the Universal Monster Movies and the Hitchcocks. And obviously the Spielbergs are essential.

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