Life is Beautiful (1997) - Blu-ray in February/2012 - Blu-ray Forum

KingSimba · 11-15-2011, 11:50 PM

Release date: 2nd/April/2012
Distributor: Studio Canal

kashif · 11-16-2011, 01:48 PM

Phew thank God finally there is Region B bd. Cant wait for this. Thanks a lot for this great news

KingSimba · 01-23-2012, 02:45 AM

Unfortunately, this title is another to be pulled from Studio Canal's release schedule.

I will update the thread should a new release date pop up in the future.

huntauk · 01-23-2012, 05:39 PM

Very upset at this one - one of my favourite World Cinema titles which I don't already have on blu (along with Le Samourai)

Why couldn't Highlander Endgame be delayed in favour of this? Oh well hopefully Studio Canal will reschedule soon, hopefully along with They Live. (Nobody please post a link to the Italian blu as helpful as it is I want a UK version)

kashif · 01-23-2012, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingSimba

Unfortunately, this title is another to be pulled from Studio Canal's release schedule.

I will update the thread should a new release date pop up in the future.

I am at the moment like this:

Please let us know about the new release date. Thanks.

nightcrawler · 02-01-2012, 05:16 PM

In the latest "Radar" booklet (that comes with some StudioCanal titles) this is advertised for release on 2 April. It says "The 15th anniversary edition of this 3 time Oscar winner contains all new extras including cast and crew interviews and an exclusive booklet"

KingSimba · 02-09-2012, 11:05 AM

Look's like you're right nightcrawler

Now back on for the 2nd/April according to HMV, with artwork up aswell:

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=461292

BarnDoor · 02-09-2012, 12:07 PM

Looks like it might get The Outsiders/The Conversation treatment.

huntauk · 02-09-2012, 04:42 PM

Great new, it will be worth the wait hopefully. Now what about that other delayed SC title They Live being put back on schedule...

manicsounds · 03-04-2012, 01:19 PM

Can't find any info on the BBFC site or the SC site, but the StudioCanal catalog #13 says "Life Is Beautiful" will contain all-new extras including cast and crew interviews and an exclusive booklet.

HD_Aficionado · 03-26-2012, 01:03 PM

Seems like this is the best version so far (in comparison to US and Can).

Adam_ME · 03-26-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HD_Aficionado

Seems like this is the best version so far (in comparison to US and Can).

Marginally, but it does best the US transfer according to those screenshots. 16.99 pounds is too much though. I may import it if it drops close to 10.

HD_Aficionado · 03-26-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_ME

Marginally, but it does best the US transfer according to those screenshots. 16.99 pounds is too much though. I may import it if it drops close to 10.

Same here. I already own the Can Version. But that 55 min. documentary sounds interesting.

nightcrawler · 03-26-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HD_Aficionado

Same here. I already own the Can Version. But that 55 min. documentary sounds interesting.

This wasn't gonna be a day 1 purchase for me, but the inclusion of a 55 min doc "revisiting Life is Beautiful" may have just changed that! Damn you Studio Canal!

Dubliner1 · 03-27-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Looks like it might get The Outsiders/The Conversation treatment.

Don't count on it- the mock up pics for UK StudioCanal 'Garden State' also showed a slipcase type packaging similar to Outsiders/Conversation but it ended up being released in a standard case with no slipcover/slipbox or booklet.

nightcrawler · 03-30-2012, 05:18 PM

My copy of this arrived today

I know I said I was gonna wait for a price drop, but the inclusion of a new 55 min doc swung it for me. Mine came with a slip. Had a quick look at the transfer & extras...as far as PQ goes I agree with the review here on this site which gave it 4/5. I was pleased with it and it's heaps better than the dvd, which I popped in (for comparison) just before loading up the BD. The new 55 min doc is in HD. It doesn't look like it features any input from Roberto Benigni - which is a shame - but does include the kid from the film (obviously all grown up now) and also a bit from Martin Scorsese at the start, amongst various other talking heads. The other extras are in standard def and seemed to have been made around the same time as the film. FYI the default language is dubbed english (

) so get ready to hit that audio button or go into the set-up menu. Despite my reservations about the price I'm glad I picked this up now, and am looking forward to watching the film properly soon

Scholer · 04-15-2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

My copy of this arrived today

I know I said I was gonna wait for a price drop, but the inclusion of a new 55 min doc swung it for me. Mine came with a slip. Had a quick look at the transfer & extras...as far as PQ goes I agree with the review here on this site which gave it 4/5. I was pleased with it and it's heaps better than the dvd, which I popped in (for comparison) just before loading up the BD. The new 55 min doc is in HD. It doesn't look like it features any input from Roberto Benigni - which is a shame - but does include the kid from the film (obviously all grown up now) and also a bit from Martin Scorsese at the start, amongst various other talking heads. The other extras are in standard def and seemed to have been made around the same time as the film. FYI the default language is dubbed english (

) so get ready to hit that audio button or go into the set-up menu. Despite my reservations about the price I'm glad I picked this up now, and am looking forward to watching the film properly soon

Could we get some pictures of the packaging. I wanna know what it looks like and does it have a booklet.

huntauk · 04-15-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Scholer

Could we get some pictures of the packaging. I wanna know what it looks like and does it have a booklet.

No booklet i'm afraid. Packaging looks a lot like the Sony Collectors Editions with white spine and gold text. It's a decent release though, good PQ and more importantly a great film!

amoergosum · 08-07-2012, 07:57 PM

I read that there's image wobble. Have you found this issue to be distracting?

nightcrawler · 08-07-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by amoergosum

I read that there's image wobble. Have you found this issue to be distracting?

I watched the film all the way through shortly after picking up the BD, and can't remember any image wobble

Do you have a time reference for it?

03-30-2012, 05:18 PM	#16
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	My copy of this arrived today I know I said I was gonna wait for a price drop, but the inclusion of a new 55 min doc swung it for me. Mine came with a slip. Had a quick look at the transfer & extras...as far as PQ goes I agree with the review here on this site which gave it 4/5. I was pleased with it and it's heaps better than the dvd, which I popped in (for comparison) just before loading up the BD. The new 55 min doc is in HD. It doesn't look like it features any input from Roberto Benigni - which is a shame - but does include the kid from the film (obviously all grown up now) and also a bit from Martin Scorsese at the start, amongst various other talking heads. The other extras are in standard def and seemed to have been made around the same time as the film. FYI the default language is dubbed english () so get ready to hit that audio button or go into the set-up menu. Despite my reservations about the price I'm glad I picked this up now, and am looking forward to watching the film properly soon

11-15-2011, 11:50 PM	#1
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Life is Beautiful (1997) - Blu-ray in February/2012 Life is Beautiful Blu-ray REVIEW Release date: 2nd/April/2012 Distributor: Studio Canal Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 04-15-2012 at 04:57 AM.

11-16-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
kashif Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dubai 4K collection:410 Blu-ray collection:854 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:61	Phew thank God finally there is Region B bd. Cant wait for this. Thanks a lot for this great news

01-23-2012, 02:45 AM	#3
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Unfortunately, this title is another to be pulled from Studio Canal's release schedule. I will update the thread should a new release date pop up in the future.

01-23-2012, 05:39 PM	#4
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:756	Very upset at this one - one of my favourite World Cinema titles which I don't already have on blu (along with Le Samourai) Why couldn't Highlander Endgame be delayed in favour of this? Oh well hopefully Studio Canal will reschedule soon, hopefully along with They Live. (Nobody please post a link to the Italian blu as helpful as it is I want a UK version)

02-01-2012, 05:16 PM	#6
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	In the latest "Radar" booklet (that comes with some StudioCanal titles) this is advertised for release on 2 April. It says "The 15th anniversary edition of this 3 time Oscar winner contains all new extras including cast and crew interviews and an exclusive booklet"

02-09-2012, 11:05 AM	#7
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Look's like you're right nightcrawler Now back on for the 2nd/April according to HMV, with artwork up aswell: http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=461292

02-09-2012, 12:07 PM	#8
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:343 Blu-ray collection:6018 Trading Score:3	Looks like it might get The Outsiders/The Conversation treatment.

02-09-2012, 04:42 PM	#9
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:756	Great new, it will be worth the wait hopefully. Now what about that other delayed SC title They Live being put back on schedule...

03-04-2012, 01:19 PM	#10
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4993 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Can't find any info on the BBFC site or the SC site, but the StudioCanal catalog #13 says "Life Is Beautiful" will contain all-new extras including cast and crew interviews and an exclusive booklet.

03-26-2012, 01:03 PM	#11
HD_Aficionado Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:486 DVD collection:40	Seems like this is the best version so far (in comparison to US and Can).

08-07-2012, 07:57 PM	#19
amoergosum Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:820 Trading Score:9	I read that there's image wobble. Have you found this issue to be distracting?

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