Howard Hawks' Land of the Pharaohs (1955) (Warner Archive Collection)
Update: The Blu-ray will not include the short Sahara Hara as advertised below. No explanation for its omission has been provided.
George Feltenstein of Warner Archive has just confirmed on the most recent podcast from The Extras, that Howard Hawk's Land of the Pharaohs (1955) will be coming to Blu-ray on July 18th The film is sourced form a new 4K scan and restoration.
Obsessed with his fate in the afterlife, the egotistical Pharaoh Khufu (Jack Hawkins) recruits oppressed architect Vashtar (James Robertson Justice) and forces him to design the most lavish and well-secured pyramid ever built. Vashtar struggles to meet Khufu's lofty expectations, knowing that, if he does so, the ruler will release his enslaved brethren from bondage. As construction begins, Khufu's new wife, Princess Nellifer (Joan Collins), plots to secure her own piece of the tyrant's riches.
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Special Features: Commentary by Film Historian/Director Peter Bogdanovich (with archival interview comments by Howard Hawks); Classic Warner Bros. Cartoon SAHARA HARE; Original Theatrical Trailer
Land of The Pharaohs confirmed to have gotten a remaster for Blu-ray.
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Perusing the entire 24/7 lineup of April’s programming devoted to WB’s first 100 years, TCM (a very smart and valuable cable channel that actually came about when Ted Turner bought up much of the MGM classic library in order to get his hands on his favorite Gone With The Wind among other assets) has assembled what I would call as pure and varied a collection of genuine Warner cinematic achievements as possible even if it is, out of necessity, really only a drop in the bucket of those 100 years.
Additionally throughout April, TCM will premiere the restorations and remasters of ten iconic Warner Bros. films with introductions from some major filmmakers and film experts as part of the network’s multi-year partnership with The Film Foundation, which is committed to funding education and restoration of classic films. Those particular titles being shown on TCM are as follows with several of these films also available for streaming in the Classics Curated by TCM hub on sister streamer HBO Max:
East of Eden (1955) – a 4k restoration introduced by filmmakers Wes Anderson and Joanna Hogg
Rio Bravo (1959) – a 4k restoration introduced by filmmaker Martin Scorsese (and as previously reported on Deadline getting its World Premiere on Opening Night of the TCM Classic Film Festival April 13) Land Of The Pharaohs (1955) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Martin Scorsese
A Lion Is In The Streets (1953) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Daphne Dentz and Robyn Sklaren from the Warner Bros. Discovery Library
Rachel, Rachel (1968) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by filmmaker and actor Ethan Hawke
Safe In Hell (1931) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by filmmaker Alexander Payne
Storm Warning (1951) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Martin Scorsese
The Strawberry Blonde (1941) – a Blu-ray HD remaster introduced by Wes Anderson
Helen Of Troy (1956) – a Blu-ray HD remaster
One Way Passage (1932) – a Blu-ray HD remaster
“Warner Bros.’ history is TCM history. Where would this network be without films like Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, or A Star Is Born? We are thrilled to be honoring the studio that has given us so many iconic films since 1923,” said Pola Changnon, general manager of TCM. “In addition to this wide swath of films, we are programming a tapestry of trailers, archival interviews and more that will further highlight the studio’s legacy, so much of which can’t be found anywhere but on TCM.”
Programming throughout the month will be organized thematically and showcase the breadth of the studio’s films from classic to current, with categories including “Warner Joins a Gang,” “Warner Goes to School,” “Warner Raises a Family,” “Warner Turns to Crime,” and more. TCM premieres will include documentaries such as Jack L. Warner (1993), TCM Originals like Jet Jockeys In Love: The Making Of Chain Lightning, and iconic films like Full Metal Jacket (1987), plus Best Picture Oscar Winners Million Dollar Baby (2004), and Argo (2012).
Thanks to whiteberry for posting this in the Warner Archive thread.
While they were strongly suspected to be released based on the wording of the press release, they were not 100% confirmed to be upcoming WAC Blu-ray releases until Feltenstein confirmed it yesterday. He even alludes to the list:
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"People are wondering where is Land of the Pharaohs, and Helen of Troy, since their press release indicated they were coming out on Blu-ray. And indeed they are. We will be bringing them in the near future. So I'm just confirming what they put in their press release was not a lie, it's coming. We're just trying to get a nice balance of different kinds of movies in each month"..So, coming soon, confirming that, and a lot of other goodies are in store.
They haven't mentioned anything besides confirming it's coming, but the DVD had an audio commentary with Filmmaker/Historian Peter Bogdanovich, with interview excerpts of director/producer Howard Hawks, which I have to imagine will be ported over.
...& the TCM one is all thin & squeezed. I'm glad we're not getting any of these showings in the UK, I'm happy to wait & see the real thing...the Blu-ray (& the same with Helen Of Troy).
...& the TCM one is all thin & squeezed. I'm glad we're not getting any of these showings in the UK, I'm happy to wait & see the real thing...the Blu-ray (& the same with Helen Of Troy).
True, both of them look weird, so I'm not sure which is closer to being right there. First, I just thought it was the Max one that showed too chubby faces, but they do look squished in the TCM one too.
Now up for pre-order at MovieZyng, coming June 27th!
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Special Features: Commentary by Film Historian/Director Peter Bogdanovich (with archival interview comments by Howard Hawks); Classic Warner Bros. Cartoon SAHARA HARE; Original Theatrical Trailer
"Special Features: Commentary by Film Historian/Director Peter Bogdanovich (with archival interview comments by Howard Hawks); Classic Warner Bros. Cartoon SAHARA HARE; Original Theatrical Trailer"
I wonder if the Blu-ray will have the introduction by Martin Scorsese.
I hope the soundtrack is improved. On the VHS for example you hear every CLUMP of every stone that dropped but the DVD didn't sound as good so hopefully that will be sorted.
Still has one of the best revenge endings .
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