The Day the Earth Stood Still re-make master thread - Blu-ray Forum

stockstar1138 · 02-05-2008, 04:22 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day...282008_film%29

I didn't realize they were re-making this classic movie. 20th Century Fox has the rights so this will be on blu-ray for sure, well, by the time this comes out every studio will be blu-ray for sure

Who is excited about this movie! I am, I absolutely loved the original. I hope it lives up to expectations.

Keenu Reeves is playing Klaatu, funny how close their names look

glenn22 · 02-05-2008, 04:54 PM

Cool! I'm not a big Keanu fan, but there are worse choices.

cathexist · 02-05-2008, 05:15 PM

John Cleese is going to be in it as well apparently...

I'm not sure about this re-make, the originally is an amazing classic.

I will most likely just treat them as completely separate movies and not judge one against the other.

mechagrover · 02-05-2008, 05:17 PM

I read a few days ago that John Cleese was cast in the role of Dr. Barnhardt.

I'm not overly excited about a remake because I LOVE the original, but it will be interesting to see what changes are made.

tron3 · 02-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Awesome. I'm a model robot buiilder and have a few "Gorts". I hope they do a double release of the old and new in one blu-ray. Kill two Klatu's with one stone!

Forbidden Planet is such a timeless classic I am not sure they should muck with that one. Would love it on BD, naturally.

stockstar1138 · 02-05-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tron3

Awesome. I'm a model robot buiilder and have a few "Gorts". I hope they do a double release of the old and new in one blu-ray. Kill two Klatu's with one stone!

Forbidden Planet is such a timeless classic I am not sure they should muck with that one. Would love it on BD, naturally.

It would be really cool if they used PiP to show the new and old movies side by side, or at least important parts or the movies side by side. and I agree it would be great to get a double release, the DVD actually looks quite impressive upscaled.

Stinkin Mushroom · 02-05-2008, 05:49 PM

omg Keanu reeves... he doesn't have the class of the original actor... when i see keanu i see a douche that pretends to know kung-fu lol

tron3 · 02-05-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

It would be really cool if they used PiP to show the new and old movies side by side, or at least important parts or the movies side by side. and I agree it would be great to get a double release, the DVD actually looks quite impressive upscaled.

PIP? You are one of THEM... aren't you.

.......

Just got my Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK dvd / vcr dual recorder last week. It does upconversion over HDMI. While I am sure it is not up to snuff with other upconversion players, it does look nicer on my 26" 720p Vizio. I was running 8 cables to get dvd and vcr to play with my old player. I was using component cable. Now I use one HDMI cable which also makes that much more difference in the color I am see with dvd. I spot watched parts of TRON and it was great. Took on a whole new glow.

I want to get around to watching my remaining DVD's upconverted... The Day the Earth Stood Still is definately on the list.

tron3 · 02-05-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinkin Mushroom

omg Keanu reeves... he doesn't have the class of the original actor... when i see keanu i see a douche that pretends to know kung-fu lol

Yeah, I have to agree Keanu might not have the character class of Michael Renny portraying Klatu. But hey, this is Hollywood of today. At least they are going with a "professional" actor and not one of those worthless reality show "celebrities".

nycomet · 02-06-2008, 12:04 AM

All I can say is this:

"Gort: Klaatu baraada nicto."

vsbdtv · 02-06-2008, 01:07 AM

It would be better if they just put the original on blu-ray. Keenu Reeves? Ugh.

stockstar1138 · 02-06-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tron3

PIP? You are one of THEM... aren't you.

.......

Just got my Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK dvd / vcr dual recorder last week. It does upconversion over HDMI. While I am sure it is not up to snuff with other upconversion players, it does look nicer on my 26" 720p Vizio. I was running 8 cables to get dvd and vcr to play with my old player. I was using component cable. Now I use one HDMI cable which also makes that much more difference in the color I am see with dvd. I spot watched parts of TRON and it was great. Took on a whole new glow.

I want to get around to watching my remaining DVD's upconverted... The Day the Earth Stood Still is definately on the list.

yes and no. i think its stupid when its just the director talking about the movie or behind the scenes crap, but PiP can be very cool if utilized properly, no movie has done this yet though. 30 days of Night looks like it could be cool.

Marcusarilius · 02-06-2008, 01:13 AM

OMG! With Jennifer Connelly? Count me in fore the eye candy alone. This will be awesome and a Fox BD release!!!

Shaman · 02-06-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

All I can say is this:

"Gort: Klaatu baraada nicto."

Ditto

Marcusarilius · 02-06-2008, 01:30 AM

And on the same Link Page...

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

in2video2 · 02-06-2008, 01:34 AM

As a young child I fondly remember the original. I was always scared of Gort. But I am looking forward to a new remake. Hopefully some fresh ideas may be added without losing too much of the original message of this important film. Definitely one worth looking out for.

Sylin · 02-06-2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

Keenu Reeves is playing Klaatu

Woah.

tron3 · 02-06-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by in2video2

As a young child I fondly remember the original. I was always scared of Gort. But I am looking forward to a new remake. Hopefully some fresh ideas may be added without losing too much of the original message of this important film. Definitely one worth looking out for.

They better not mess up Gort the way they screwed with the Lost in Space Robot. He went from the chubby bubble headed booby to a big blu freak, and then to a somewhat familiar shortie. Heartless Philistines.

Hey, how about a muscle chest on Gort?

Mordak5 · 02-06-2008, 12:27 PM

I hope to god its better than the war of the worlds remake with Tom (cant act) cruise in it.

KenThompson · 02-06-2008, 05:39 PM

Day The Earth Stood Still is a classic and I have in on dvd. It is one of those movies that you never tire of. Hopefully the remake will remain true to its origins and not go bananas with guns a blazing etc. At least Reeves is a somebody. We could be stuck with some surviver winner as Klaatu.One last thing. I would love to get War of the Worlds even with Tom in it. Dreamworks will one day bless us with blu.

02-05-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	The Day the Earth Stood Still re-make master thread http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day...282008_film%29 I didn't realize they were re-making this classic movie. 20th Century Fox has the rights so this will be on blu-ray for sure, well, by the time this comes out every studio will be blu-ray for sure Who is excited about this movie! I am, I absolutely loved the original. I hope it lives up to expectations. Keenu Reeves is playing Klaatu, funny how close their names look

02-06-2008, 01:34 AM	#16
in2video2 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Green Valley, AZ 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:514	Official: The Day the Earth Stood Still Re-make thread As a young child I fondly remember the original. I was always scared of Gort. But I am looking forward to a new remake. Hopefully some fresh ideas may be added without losing too much of the original message of this important film. Definitely one worth looking out for.

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02-05-2008, 05:17 PM	#4
mechagrover Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	I read a few days ago that John Cleese was cast in the role of Dr. Barnhardt. I'm not overly excited about a remake because I LOVE the original, but it will be interesting to see what changes are made.

02-05-2008, 05:22 PM	#5
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Awesome. I'm a model robot buiilder and have a few "Gorts". I hope they do a double release of the old and new in one blu-ray. Kill two Klatu's with one stone! Forbidden Planet is such a timeless classic I am not sure they should muck with that one. Would love it on BD, naturally.

02-05-2008, 05:49 PM	#7
Stinkin Mushroom Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:3	omg Keanu reeves... he doesn't have the class of the original actor... when i see keanu i see a douche that pretends to know kung-fu lol

02-06-2008, 12:04 AM	#10
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	All I can say is this: "Gort: Klaatu baraada nicto."

02-06-2008, 01:07 AM	#11
vsbdtv Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Atlanta, GA	It would be better if they just put the original on blu-ray. Keenu Reeves? Ugh.

02-06-2008, 01:13 AM	#13
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	OMG! With Jennifer Connelly? Count me in fore the eye candy alone. This will be awesome and a Fox BD release!!!

02-06-2008, 01:30 AM	#15
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	And on the same Link Page... http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

02-06-2008, 12:27 PM	#19
Mordak5 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carnoustie, Scotland	I hope to god its better than the war of the worlds remake with Tom (cant act) cruise in it.

02-06-2008, 05:39 PM	#20
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Day The Earth Stood Still is a classic and I have in on dvd. It is one of those movies that you never tire of. Hopefully the remake will remain true to its origins and not go bananas with guns a blazing etc. At least Reeves is a somebody. We could be stuck with some surviver winner as Klaatu.One last thing. I would love to get War of the Worlds even with Tom in it. Dreamworks will one day bless us with blu.

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