Sophie's Choice (1982) (Collector's Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 07-25-2013, 05:18 PM

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Home entertainment agreement will see Shout! Factory distribute ITV Studios Global Entertainment films in North America.

North American distributor Shout! Factory and UK distributor ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) have secured a deal to partner on home entertainment and digital distribution.

The agreement will see an extensive library of acclaimed cinema classics back to the home entertainment marketplace in the US and Canada.

Titles include Sophie’s Choice; On Golden Pond; The Eagle Has Landed; The Last Unicorn; The Tamarind Seed; Capricorn One; The Cassandra Crossing; Brief Encounter; Saturn 3; The Merchant of Venice; Voyage of the Damned and The Boys from Brazil.

Some of these titles have never been available on Blu-ray or DVD. In addition, bonus content is currently in development by Shout! Factory for special editions and double features.

James Luckard · 07-25-2013, 05:34 PM

Excellent! There's a BD coming out in Germany, but so much of the film is in foreign languages, and the German disc would not have English subs for only those scenes, you'd have to use the subs running through the whole movie, or endlessly switch them on and off.

Hope they port over the commentary and documentary from the existing DVD.

I'd definitely rebuy for a new HD transfer, such gorgeous photography in this film.

Nailwraps · 07-25-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

Hope they port over the commentary and documentary from the existing DVD.

And reinstate the Universal logo.

Abdrewes · 07-25-2013, 06:30 PM

Will definitely buy this!

pro-bassoonist · 07-25-2013, 06:45 PM

None of the titles that are under ITV's umbrella have been announced for Blu-ray...yet.

So please do not make individual threads for titles that were simply mentioned as owned by ITV.

Thanks.

Pro-B

Akijama · 07-25-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

None of the titles that are under ITV's umbrella have been announced for Blu-ray...yet.

So please do not make individual threads for titles that were simply mentioned as owned by ITV.

Thanks.

Pro-B

I'll contact Shout's Cliff MacMillan and ask him for the confirmation...or denial.

pro-bassoonist · 07-25-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

I'll contact Shout's Cliff MacMillan and ask him for the confirmation...or denial.

I am unsure what is there to deny. A press announcement went in circulation. At the moment, this title is not officially announced for Blu-ray release.

The announcement merely highlights some of the titles owned by ITV. That's all.

Pro-B

jamesdevil · 07-25-2013, 07:10 PM

A light, breezy film that I can throw in my BD player regardless of mood.

DaBargainHunta · 07-25-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesdevil

A light, breezy film that I can throw in my BD player regardless of mood.

bookcase · 07-25-2013, 08:31 PM

I really hope this and On Golden Pond are released on BD!

rtalbothd · 07-29-2013, 04:19 PM

This would indeed be great news to have a domestic (US) version of Sophie's Choice on Blu-Ray!

HeroicWaffles · 07-29-2013, 04:44 PM

awesome news

Akijama · 07-30-2013, 07:31 PM

Shout is wasting no time putting this one on blu.

As per Movies Unlimited, it will be released on blu on November 19th.

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Meryl Streep earned her second Academy Award for her masterful performance as a Nazi death camp survivor who moves to America, but cannot escape the dark secret from her past that haunts her. Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol give able support as the men in her life. Alan J. Pakula directs this moving adaptation of the William Styron novel. 150 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary by Pakula; interviews; more. Two-disc set.

http://www.moviesunlimited.com/musit...asp?sku=B12635

warrian · 07-30-2013, 07:41 PM

I prefer the sequel. "Sophie's Second Choice"

James Luckard · 07-30-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Shout is wasting no time putting this one on blu.

As per Movies Unlimited, it will be released on blu on November 19th.

http://www.moviesunlimited.com/musit...asp?sku=B12635

Excellent! Even if they just port over the extras on the DVD, that's fine. It had a great commentary and lengthy documentary interviewing all the stars and Pakula.

octagon · 07-30-2013, 11:18 PM

Just in time for the holidays

Nailwraps · 08-03-2013, 06:04 AM

DVDEmpire pre-order:
http://www.dvdempire.com/1665018/sop...o-blu-ray.html

starman15317 · 08-03-2013, 06:09 AM

For some reason, I don't see Shout Factory as a distributor for this kind of film.

Tybo28 · 08-03-2013, 06:26 AM

I love On Golden Pond and would love to have it. As for Sophie's Choice... I guess I'd go for it. The first time I saw it, I felt like i was punched in the stomach and vowed never to watch it again. The acting is so good though, I'd like to see it on blu.

iamnoone · 08-03-2013, 06:35 AM

Devastating, powerful film. The Marvin Hamlisch score is truly haunting, too.

07-25-2013, 05:34 PM	#2
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1807 Blu-ray reviews: 34	Excellent! There's a BD coming out in Germany, but so much of the film is in foreign languages, and the German disc would not have English subs for only those scenes, you'd have to use the subs running through the whole movie, or endlessly switch them on and off. Hope they port over the commentary and documentary from the existing DVD. I'd definitely rebuy for a new HD transfer, such gorgeous photography in this film. Last edited by James Luckard; 07-25-2013 at 05:48 PM.

07-25-2013, 06:30 PM	#4
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Will definitely buy this!

07-25-2013, 06:45 PM	#5
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	None of the titles that are under ITV's umbrella have been announced for Blu-ray...yet. So please do not make individual threads for titles that were simply mentioned as owned by ITV. Thanks. Pro-B

07-25-2013, 07:10 PM	#8
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	A light, breezy film that I can throw in my BD player regardless of mood.

07-25-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2	I really hope this and On Golden Pond are released on BD!

07-29-2013, 04:19 PM	#11
rtalbothd Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:224 Blu-ray collection:1828 DVD collection:5 Digital collection:9 Prime collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	This would indeed be great news to have a domestic (US) version of Sophie's Choice on Blu-Ray!

07-29-2013, 04:44 PM	#12
HeroicWaffles Senior Member Member since:Jun 2013	awesome news

07-30-2013, 07:41 PM	#14
warrian Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:American Midwest Blu-ray collection:2630 DVD collection:311 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:2	I prefer the sequel. "Sophie's Second Choice"

07-30-2013, 11:18 PM	#16
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Just in time for the holidays

08-03-2013, 06:04 AM	#17
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	DVDEmpire pre-order: http://www.dvdempire.com/1665018/sop...o-blu-ray.html

08-03-2013, 06:09 AM	#18
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:963 Trading Score:61	For some reason, I don't see Shout Factory as a distributor for this kind of film.

08-03-2013, 06:26 AM	#19
Tybo28 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Williamsport, Pennsylvania 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1175 DVD collection:1	I love On Golden Pond and would love to have it. As for Sophie's Choice... I guess I'd go for it. The first time I saw it, I felt like i was punched in the stomach and vowed never to watch it again. The acting is so good though, I'd like to see it on blu.

08-03-2013, 06:35 AM	#20
iamnoone Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:91	Devastating, powerful film. The Marvin Hamlisch score is truly haunting, too.

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