It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) - Blu-ray Forum

frightism · 06-23-2011, 04:05 AM

On July 5th, Wal-mart will be releasing the Blu-ray for the classic comedy "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" exclusively!

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Blu-ray

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Blu-ray Review

The Duke · 06-23-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by frightism

On July 5th, Wal-mart will be releasing the Blu-ray for the classic comedy "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" exclusively!

Well, technically MGM/Fox will be releasing the Blu-ray, it's just that Walmart will be the only retailer selling it.

And at 10 bucks with $5 Vudu credit, what a deal! Can't wait.

in2video2 · 06-23-2011, 04:16 PM

Been waiting for this release to Blu-Ray for quite some time - 70mm Ultra Panavision/Cinerama release should look fantastic on Blu-Ray - hope it was treated with TLC.

Dubstar · 06-23-2011, 07:42 PM

someone who had seen the MGM-HD airing of the film stated it looked great.

ordered mine. It looks like from what I could tell from ordering from Walmart.com is that's available online purchase only (i.e, not in stores)

Rudeboy2025 · 06-23-2011, 07:45 PM

My dad and I love the movie. Will be picking it up provided that the transfer is good.

The Duke · 06-23-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

someone who had seen the MGM-HD airing of the film stated it looked great.

ordered mine. It looks like from what I could tell from ordering from Walmart.com is that's available online purchase only (i.e, not in stores)

They list pre-orders that way. After release date it's available in stores, and free site to store shipping also becomes available. I'll do site to store if my closest Walmart doesn't have it on release day.

Dubstar · 06-23-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Duke

They list pre-orders that way. After release date it's available in stores, and free site to store shipping also becomes available. I'll do site to store if my closest Walmart doesn't have it on release day.

oh okay, there's no Walmart remotely near me, so the P&H is far better than wasting gas money to get to the nearest store

ckocher · 07-05-2011, 05:39 AM

Just picked this up. It's the 159 minute cut with an aspect ratio of 2.55.1

It has extended scenes, the theatrical trailer, the trailer for the 1970 re-release and the documentary " Something A Little Less Serious "

I haven't popped it in yet to see how it looks but I will report back when I do.

Douglas R · 07-05-2011, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ckocher

Just picked this up. It's the 159 minute cut with an aspect ratio of 2.55.1

It has extended scenes, the theatrical trailer, the trailer for the 1970 re-release and the documentary " Something A Little Less Serious "

I haven't popped it in yet to see how it looks but I will report back when I do.

Excellent! That means it has everything which was on the DVD - which I can now get rid of.

PRO-630HD · 07-05-2011, 06:21 AM

Price at walmart?

DGTWoodward · 07-05-2011, 06:32 AM

I'll stick with my 188 minute cut for a while, I think....

Dr Strangelove · 07-05-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ckocher

aspect ratio of 2.55.1

2.55.1? I thought it was a full 2.75:1 for Cinerama release

x5gb · 07-05-2011, 11:20 AM

Nnnooo!! I hope thats a misprint or a direct copy of the dvd cover specs. The Mgm Hd presentation was the full 2.76:1(or thereabouts) and quite gorgeous. Please don,t say they have used the old dvd master for this or cropped the Mgm Hd master.

Anyone who's seen it yet confirm either way?.

TruBlu06 · 07-05-2011, 12:48 PM

I'm going to pick up one this afternoon. You just about can't go wrong for
$10. The DVD costs more than that on Amazon. It'll probably be a good transfer too. The Big Country transfer was a pleasant surprise. Not spectacular clarity, but well defined for a movie of its age.

OneWayFilms · 07-05-2011, 12:53 PM

I dont have this on dvd, so for $10.00, it's worth it in ANY ratio, but I do hope it's the original and not some cropped version.

The Duke · 07-05-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove

2.55.1? I thought it was a full 2.75:1 for Cinerama release

According to IMDB:

Film negative format (mm/video inches)
65 mm
Cinematographic process
Ultra Panavision 70 (anamorphic)
Printed film format
35 mm
70 mm (Super-Cinerama)

Aspect ratio
2.20 : 1 (70 mm prints)
2.35 : 1 (35 mm prints)
2.55 : 1 (DVD version)
2.76 : 1 (negative ratio)

ckocher · 07-05-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x5gb

Nnnooo!! I hope thats a misprint or a direct copy of the dvd cover specs. The Mgm Hd presentation was the full 2.76:1(or thereabouts) and quite gorgeous. Please don,t say they have used the old dvd master for this or cropped the Mgm Hd master.

Anyone who's seen it yet confirm either way?.

To what I understand, 2.55.1 is the closest that the film has gotten to its original 2.75.1 aspect ratio on home video.

I don't consider this a bad thing necessarily as even when then film played normal 35mm theatres back in the day it played at 2.35.1

2.35.1 is the aspect ratio is what was on the original dvd, so I don't necessarily mind 2.55.1

x5gb · 07-05-2011, 01:26 PM

As I said the Mgm Hd transfer is definitely the full 2.76:1 and a beautiful print so there is no excuse why the Bluray should be any different, proof in the following link:

http://www.cineramahistory.com/iammmmwhddvd.htm

Why would they use an old dvd master when this is readily available to them, as I said hopefully the cover specs are incorrect.

Arkadin · 07-05-2011, 01:48 PM

going out to look for this soon.

x5gb · 07-05-2011, 03:24 PM

The MgmHd transfer was definitely 2.76:1, have it capped myself. There is much more information on all 4 sides compared to the Dvd 2.55:1 and quite gorgeous it looks to.
Surely Mgm wouldn't use the same old dvd master when they freely have this print available. Hoping its just incorrect specs on cover.

06-23-2011, 04:05 AM	#1
frightism Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:California Blu-ray collection:205 Blu-ray reviews:8	It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) On July 5th, Wal-mart will be releasing the Blu-ray for the classic comedy "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" exclusively! It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Blu-ray It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Blu-ray Review Last edited by Scottie; 05-27-2018 at 02:36 PM.

07-05-2011, 06:32 AM	#11
DGTWoodward Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Warwick, United Kingdom. Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:349 DVD collection:55 Blu-ray reviews:5	I've got this for now... I'll stick with my 188 minute cut for a while, I think....

06-23-2011, 04:16 PM	#3
in2video2 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Green Valley, AZ 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:514	Been waiting for this release to Blu-Ray for quite some time - 70mm Ultra Panavision/Cinerama release should look fantastic on Blu-Ray - hope it was treated with TLC.

06-23-2011, 07:42 PM	#4
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	someone who had seen the MGM-HD airing of the film stated it looked great. ordered mine. It looks like from what I could tell from ordering from Walmart.com is that's available online purchase only (i.e, not in stores)

06-23-2011, 07:45 PM	#5
Rudeboy2025 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Middle-Earth 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:1233 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:118	My dad and I love the movie. Will be picking it up provided that the transfer is good.

07-05-2011, 05:39 AM	#8
ckocher Special Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:289 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:36	Just picked this up. It's the 159 minute cut with an aspect ratio of 2.55.1 It has extended scenes, the theatrical trailer, the trailer for the 1970 re-release and the documentary " Something A Little Less Serious " I haven't popped it in yet to see how it looks but I will report back when I do.

07-05-2011, 06:21 AM	#10
PRO-630HD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Price at walmart?

07-05-2011, 11:20 AM	#13
x5gb Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009	Nnnooo!! I hope thats a misprint or a direct copy of the dvd cover specs. The Mgm Hd presentation was the full 2.76:1(or thereabouts) and quite gorgeous. Please don,t say they have used the old dvd master for this or cropped the Mgm Hd master. Anyone who's seen it yet confirm either way?.

07-05-2011, 12:48 PM	#14
TruBlu06 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Land of Lincoln, USA Blu-ray collection:633 DVD collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:13	I'm going to pick up one this afternoon. You just about can't go wrong for $10. The DVD costs more than that on Amazon. It'll probably be a good transfer too. The Big Country transfer was a pleasant surprise. Not spectacular clarity, but well defined for a movie of its age.

07-05-2011, 12:53 PM	#15
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:967 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I dont have this on dvd, so for $10.00, it's worth it in ANY ratio, but I do hope it's the original and not some cropped version.

07-05-2011, 01:26 PM	#18
x5gb Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009	As I said the Mgm Hd transfer is definitely the full 2.76:1 and a beautiful print so there is no excuse why the Bluray should be any different, proof in the following link: http://www.cineramahistory.com/iammmmwhddvd.htm Why would they use an old dvd master when this is readily available to them, as I said hopefully the cover specs are incorrect.

07-05-2011, 01:48 PM	#19
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	going out to look for this soon.

07-05-2011, 03:24 PM	#20
x5gb Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009	The MgmHd transfer was definitely 2.76:1, have it capped myself. There is much more information on all 4 sides compared to the Dvd 2.55:1 and quite gorgeous it looks to. Surely Mgm wouldn't use the same old dvd master when they freely have this print available. Hoping its just incorrect specs on cover.

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