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Member-244966 · 03-03-2013, 08:03 PM

I'm on Amazon in the pre order section, and I've noticed lots of titles that all already available on Blu-Ray for pre-order for £13.99, such as Point Break, The Shining and True Romance, with no pictures but now saying that there is a UV copy. Is that the only reason for the re-release, or are they actual special editions?

jamesmcrosby · 03-03-2013, 09:28 PM

It did initially get my hopes up that we may see a UK release of the Uncut Shining which had a limited theatrical run here last year, but alas it does indeed seem to merely be repackaging with UV.

Dickieduvet · 03-03-2013, 10:20 PM

Why not just buy the US BD of The Shining as it's the longer cut

MifuneFan · 03-03-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakfastClub211

I'm on Amazon in the pre order section, and I've noticed lots of titles that all already available on Blu-Ray for pre-order for £13.99, such as Point Break, The Shining and True Romance, with no pictures but now saying that there is a UV copy. Is that the only reason for the re-release, or are they actual special editions?

Yes, most likely. Warner is re-releasing many of their titles to add UV copies. Don't expect any other changes.

MifuneFan · 03-03-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dickieduvet

Why not just buy the US BD of The Shining as it's the longer cut

longer != better

Many consider the EU cut to be superior to the US one.

Dickieduvet · 03-03-2013, 10:40 PM

Longer doesn't always mean better, I agree.

Jamesmcrosby was hoping for the longer cut so I was pointing him in the right direction, I too prefer the longer cut of The Shining

MifuneFan · 03-03-2013, 10:45 PM

Sorry, total fail on my part. I didn't read the original post you were referring to, just yours. In his case, importing the US edition would be the way to go. I do wish Warner would just release both cuts in both regions though, they could just use seamless branching for it.

Dickieduvet · 03-03-2013, 10:57 PM

Sounds good to me

Always nice to have the option. Save all this double dip nonsense too.

JimDiGriz · 03-04-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Sorry, total fail on my part. I didn't read the original post you were referring to, just yours. In his case, importing the US edition would be the way to go. I do wish Warner would just release both cuts in both regions though, they could just use seamless branching for it.

The US Shining was one of the first blu-rays I imported as I definitely wanted the longer cut. More Kubrick = better.

03-03-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
Member-244966 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:1281	Random Re-Releases I'm on Amazon in the pre order section, and I've noticed lots of titles that all already available on Blu-Ray for pre-order for £13.99, such as Point Break, The Shining and True Romance, with no pictures but now saying that there is a UV copy. Is that the only reason for the re-release, or are they actual special editions?

03-03-2013, 10:45 PM	#7
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Sorry, total fail on my part. I didn't read the original post you were referring to, just yours. In his case, importing the US edition would be the way to go. I do wish Warner would just release both cuts in both regions though, they could just use seamless branching for it. Last edited by MifuneFan; 03-03-2013 at 10:48 PM.

03-03-2013, 09:28 PM	#2
jamesmcrosby Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Norfolk, England	It did initially get my hopes up that we may see a UK release of the Uncut Shining which had a limited theatrical run here last year, but alas it does indeed seem to merely be repackaging with UV.

03-03-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Why not just buy the US BD of The Shining as it's the longer cut

03-03-2013, 10:40 PM	#6
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Longer doesn't always mean better, I agree. Jamesmcrosby was hoping for the longer cut so I was pointing him in the right direction, I too prefer the longer cut of The Shining

03-03-2013, 10:57 PM	#8
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Sounds good to me Always nice to have the option. Save all this double dip nonsense too.

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