Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 10-30-2017, 04:06 PM

**NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT**

More title reveals today. Up next is the 1970 sci-fi thriller COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT from 1970! First time on Blu-ray in the U.S. & Canada and stars Eric Braeden (The Young and the Restless) and Susan Clark (Porky’s).

The ultimate computer creates the ultimate terror in this chillingly real suspense tale. When electronics genius Charles Forbin creates a massive computer complex that is capable of independently regulating the national defense of the United States, it appears that no enemy will ever be able to penetrate its sovereign borders. But such a promising thought turns into a stunning nightmare when it's discovered the Russians have built an equally sophisticated computer and that these two "doomsday machines" have linked, sharing classified information and top secrets. Desperately, Forbin and his Soviet counterparts try to stop the all-knowing "monster" computers from seizing command of the world's nuclear missile stockpiles.

National street date is February 27th and extras are in progress. However, if you pre-order now directly through us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=6536 to have the item ship two weeks early!

kidglov3s · 10-30-2017, 04:39 PM

I've been on the verge of importing this but waiting for a low price/good order because the master looks kind of shit. Not promising that there's no mention of this having a different/new one.

El_Fez · 10-30-2017, 04:57 PM

Wait - I thought this was out on blu already? I remember renting this a couple of years back - or so I thought.

Rory · 10-30-2017, 05:22 PM

Of course! Of course! Of course! Right after I buy the UK edition! This always happens!

Well, the UK MediumRare edition sports a mighty fine HD transfer of the film, looking almost as if it were shot yesterday, and the commentary recorded for the UK DVD edition from many years ago by director Joseph Sargent is good as well.

If Shout! Factory has the same transfer and if there are any new extras, especially an interview with Eric Braeden, then I might buy it again.

sandman slim · 10-30-2017, 05:54 PM

Yaaaaaaassssssss!!! One of my favorite films ever. Awesome news!

HD Goofnut · 10-30-2017, 06:07 PM

I was going to buy the UK edition soon. Now, I am glad I held off.

gpn · 10-30-2017, 07:49 PM

I'm glad I resisted temptation and didn't get the UK disc. Will pre-order when available.

RCRochester · 10-30-2017, 08:55 PM

Cool announcement! I’d like to see Shout bring out The Groundstar Conspiracy on blu-ray too.

sa5150 · 10-31-2017, 12:48 AM

The uk is only £6.99 , Just bought a few weeks ago . Its a bargain and great transfer .

Under $11 shipped . The Shout will cost much more then that .

deckard99 · 10-31-2017, 02:20 AM

Awesome! I loved this film growing up and I've never upgraded from my DVD copy. This should come with a slip right? The link doesn't show one.

RCRochester · 10-31-2017, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deckard99

Awesome! I loved this film growing up and I've never upgraded from my DVD copy. This should come with a slip right? The link doesn't show one.

Not necessarily. Not all Shout releases come with o-cards, especially ones that are not marked as "Collector's Edition".

Alfredlynch · 10-31-2017, 08:33 AM

A welcome surprise announcement and cool tittle to include in the collection.

MJD64 · 10-31-2017, 09:47 AM

First saw this as a pre-teen at a 24-hour sci-fi marathon and can't wait to re-visit; pretty sure I may have had a bit of a crush on Susan Clark based on this film...

Automaton-X · 11-01-2017, 03:37 PM

COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT

– A great, classic sci-fi thriller!

I've been waiting for a US blu-ray release of this film for years. I can now finally scratch it off my most-wanted list. Love the classic artwork on the cover. Thanks SHOUT FACTORY!

yellowcakeuf6 · 11-01-2017, 05:06 PM

I've also been waiting for a U.S release. This, along with The Andromeda Strain, The Questor Tapes etc., was a late night TV staple in the mid-late 1970s.

Monroville · 11-01-2017, 08:41 PM

I'm guessing the UK transfer is different from the one used for the german and french blu-ray releases (which are apparently plagued with DNR and other typical early Universal blu release issues)?

sa5150 · 11-01-2017, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monroville

I'm guessing the UK transfer is different from the one used for the german and french blu-ray releases (which are apparently plagued with DNR and other typical early Universal blu release issues)?

In caps the uk looks darker , can't tell if it's better or if DNR is applied . but for the price its well worth it .

HD Goofnut · 11-01-2017, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa5150

In caps the uk looks darker , can't tell if it's better or if DNR is applied . but for the price its well worth it .

There's also the fact that the U.K. disc does not have subtitles. The Shout release will most certainly rectify this.

BLU-RAY1450 · 11-09-2017, 11:13 PM

I watched this movie a few years back for the first time. Very well made and interesting movie. I gave it a try after watching a couple of other great Joseph Sargent films "The Night That Panicked America" "The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three" I was looking at his list of films on IMDB and came across the "Colossus" film, really good movie. Glad to see it getting a Blu-ray release.

Jlouisbarrett · 11-10-2017, 01:10 AM

I wonder what kind of extras this will have. Shout can be pretty spotty when it comes to including extras on these “lesser known” titles.

10-30-2017, 04:06 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT More title reveals today. Up next is the 1970 sci-fi thriller COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT from 1970! First time on Blu-ray in the U.S. & Canada and stars Eric Braeden (The Young and the Restless) and Susan Clark (Porky’s). The ultimate computer creates the ultimate terror in this chillingly real suspense tale. When electronics genius Charles Forbin creates a massive computer complex that is capable of independently regulating the national defense of the United States, it appears that no enemy will ever be able to penetrate its sovereign borders. But such a promising thought turns into a stunning nightmare when it's discovered the Russians have built an equally sophisticated computer and that these two "doomsday machines" have linked, sharing classified information and top secrets. Desperately, Forbin and his Soviet counterparts try to stop the all-knowing "monster" computers from seizing command of the world's nuclear missile stockpiles. National street date is February 27th and extras are in progress. However, if you pre-order now directly through us @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=6536 to have the item ship two weeks early! Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 11-01-2017 at 09:14 PM.

10-31-2017, 12:48 AM	#9
sa5150 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Chicago IL 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:869 DVD collection:330 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:40	The uk is only £6.99 , Just bought a few weeks ago . Its a bargain and great transfer . Under $11 shipped . The Shout will cost much more then that . Last edited by sa5150; 11-01-2017 at 04:30 AM.

11-01-2017, 03:37 PM	#14
Automaton-X Active Member Member since:Jan 2016 Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	*COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT* – A great, classic sci-fi thriller! I've been waiting for a US blu-ray release of this film for years. I can now finally scratch it off my most-wanted list. Love the classic artwork on the cover. Thanks SHOUT FACTORY! Last edited by Automaton-X; 11-01-2017 at 03:48 PM.

11-09-2017, 11:13 PM	#19
BLU-RAY1450 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:417 Blu-ray reviews: 26	I watched this movie a few years back for the first time. Very well made and interesting movie. I gave it a try after watching a couple of other great Joseph Sargent films "The Night That Panicked America" "The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three" I was looking at his list of films on IMDB and came across the "Colossus" film, really good movie. Glad to see it getting a Blu-ray release. Last edited by BLU-RAY1450; 11-09-2017 at 11:25 PM.

10-30-2017, 04:39 PM	#2
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	I've been on the verge of importing this but waiting for a low price/good order because the master looks kind of shit. Not promising that there's no mention of this having a different/new one.

10-30-2017, 04:57 PM	#3
El_Fez Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Funkytown 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:405 Trading Score:9	Wait - I thought this was out on blu already? I remember renting this a couple of years back - or so I thought.

10-30-2017, 05:22 PM	#4
Rory Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Of course! Of course! Of course! Right after I buy the UK edition! This always happens! Well, the UK MediumRare edition sports a mighty fine HD transfer of the film, looking almost as if it were shot yesterday, and the commentary recorded for the UK DVD edition from many years ago by director Joseph Sargent is good as well. If Shout! Factory has the same transfer and if there are any new extras, especially an interview with Eric Braeden, then I might buy it again.

10-30-2017, 05:54 PM	#5
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:317 Blu-ray collection:6443 DVD collection:424 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Yaaaaaaassssssss!!! One of my favorite films ever. Awesome news!

10-30-2017, 06:07 PM	#6
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2372 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I was going to buy the UK edition soon. Now, I am glad I held off.

10-30-2017, 07:49 PM	#7
gpn Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:305	I'm glad I resisted temptation and didn't get the UK disc. Will pre-order when available.

10-30-2017, 08:55 PM	#8
RCRochester Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2017 Trading Score:9	Cool announcement! I’d like to see Shout bring out The Groundstar Conspiracy on blu-ray too.

10-31-2017, 02:20 AM	#10
deckard99 Member Member since:Aug 2017 Location:New Jersey Trading Score:31	Awesome! I loved this film growing up and I've never upgraded from my DVD copy. This should come with a slip right? The link doesn't show one.

10-31-2017, 08:33 AM	#12
Alfredlynch Expert Member Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:1083	A welcome surprise announcement and cool tittle to include in the collection.

10-31-2017, 09:47 AM	#13
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	First saw this as a pre-teen at a 24-hour sci-fi marathon and can't wait to re-visit; pretty sure I may have had a bit of a crush on Susan Clark based on this film...

11-01-2017, 05:06 PM	#15
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	I've also been waiting for a U.S release. This, along with The Andromeda Strain, The Questor Tapes etc., was a late night TV staple in the mid-late 1970s.

11-01-2017, 08:41 PM	#16
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	I'm guessing the UK transfer is different from the one used for the german and french blu-ray releases (which are apparently plagued with DNR and other typical early Universal blu release issues)?

11-10-2017, 01:10 AM	#20
Jlouisbarrett Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:The 5th Dimension	I wonder what kind of extras this will have. Shout can be pretty spotty when it comes to including extras on these “lesser known” titles.

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