Gladiator (2000) - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

DigitalfreakNYC · 06-23-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zahinn

If the UK version is region-free I will get that...

In fact, I will get both versions...Only because I actually like the American cover better...but I wished it was steel-book. SO the only way to satisfy my taste is to get both

Universal is always (as far as I know) region-free.

steve_dave · 06-23-2009, 03:00 PM

The Paramount and Universal discs are the same in content right down to the interactive materials.

The only differences are:

The menus: Paramount's main menu/floating menu with home button to access special features versus Universal's blade pop out menu.

The new interactive content: Paramount's disc will have the picture-in-picture content appear on screen seamlessly while Universal will call it U-Control and you'll see that little U pop-up and then the content will play.

As for region status...

Universal has region coded two UK releases for region B: Hellboy II and Step Up. These were rare so heopefully Steelbook fans can enjoy this release.

Vincent Vega82 · 06-23-2009, 03:36 PM

I have to say one thing," Wallace,Wallace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evynM...eature=related

That is much more of a rally cry than anything of of Maximus' mouth!

saprano · 06-23-2009, 03:56 PM

Can somebody tell me what a sapphire series is? forrest gump has the same thing

steve_dave · 06-23-2009, 04:02 PM

For the umptheenth time...

The Sapphire Series: Our Best Pictures With The Best Picture.

Its Paramount's premiere line for their Academy Award winning best pictures. Sapphires are Blue so Blue and Blu go together.

JamesKurtovich · 06-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Wow, $28. I'll definitely wait on this one and Braveheart. I still have my DVD copies.

kobeeightjp · 06-23-2009, 05:27 PM

yes, can't wait... I like the uk cover better...I hope that baby is region free and has all the same features.

steve_dave · 06-23-2009, 05:28 PM

RE: UK BD Content

See post #156.

sfmarine · 06-23-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Wow, $28. I'll definitely wait on this one and Braveheart. I still have my DVD copies.

Same here...a little high. I've got the extended on DVD. I think I paid $35 for that back in the day. $20 or less....no rush..

edit: I may have to get the steelbook!

cathexist · 06-23-2009, 06:10 PM

Definitely worth it considering I have never purchased this on DVD...can't wait to watch it again.

typ44q · 06-23-2009, 06:35 PM

I have this on DVD with the excellent DTS es audio, I cant wait to see (and hear) it on blu, one of the few movies I will gladly double dip on.

saprano · 06-23-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

For the umptheenth time...

The Sapphire Series: Our Best Pictures With The Best Picture.

Its Paramount's premiere line for their Academy Award winning best pictures. Sapphires are Blue so Blue and Blu go together.

First of all i didn't see anywhere where this was explained, so dont "umptheenth time" me.

Thank you anyway

ludawg23 · 06-23-2009, 07:59 PM

The GF loves this movie and very exicted about the release. Definitely a first day purchase for us...

BadAss · 06-24-2009, 06:52 PM

After looking on both Amazon.com and co.uk there seems to be no mention of a steelbook edition.

Moviefan1203 · 07-02-2009, 08:52 PM

Gladiator is a great film, and I cannot wait to add it to my Blu-ray library.

I'm also really liking this Sapphire line of titles.

Knight-Errant · 07-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Gladiator is a great film, and I cannot wait to add it to my Blu-ray library.

I'm also really liking this Sapphire line of titles.

Yeah me too

kamaka500 · 07-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Dreamworks is putting the collection of Gladiator, Braveheart and Forest Gump on Blu Ray, as part of their "Saphire Collection." Gladiator is listed for September 01, 2009 release on Amazon.com. Can't wait!!!

kalon83 · 07-23-2009, 04:14 AM

Hey, to all those Aussie Gladiator fans, was just in at JB Hi-Fi and they said the Oz release will be on 30th September. 2 Discs in a metal slipcase... can't wait!

sonnyworld85 · 08-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Does anyone know if this Sapphire Series will be a digibook, or a regular slipcover case?

sfmarine · 08-03-2009, 07:49 PM

Digibook releases are only done by Warner. Sony did one so far and that was Dr. Strangelove. The Sapphire Series appear to be slipcovers.

06-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#168
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	RE: UK BD Content See post #156. Last edited by steve_dave; 06-23-2009 at 06:11 PM.

07-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#177
kamaka500 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:11	Saphire Series Dreamworks is putting the collection of Gladiator, Braveheart and Forest Gump on Blu Ray, as part of their "Saphire Collection." Gladiator is listed for September 01, 2009 release on Amazon.com. Can't wait!!!

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06-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#162
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	The Paramount and Universal discs are the same in content right down to the interactive materials. The only differences are: The menus: Paramount's main menu/floating menu with home button to access special features versus Universal's blade pop out menu. The new interactive content: Paramount's disc will have the picture-in-picture content appear on screen seamlessly while Universal will call it U-Control and you'll see that little U pop-up and then the content will play. As for region status... Universal has region coded two UK releases for region B: Hellboy II and Step Up. These were rare so heopefully Steelbook fans can enjoy this release.

06-23-2009, 03:36 PM	#163
Vincent Vega82 Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I have to say one thing," Wallace,Wallace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evynM...eature=related That is much more of a rally cry than anything of of Maximus' mouth!

06-23-2009, 03:56 PM	#164
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Can somebody tell me what a sapphire series is? forrest gump has the same thing

06-23-2009, 04:02 PM	#165
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	For the umptheenth time... The Sapphire Series: Our Best Pictures With The Best Picture. Its Paramount's premiere line for their Academy Award winning best pictures. Sapphires are Blue so Blue and Blu go together.

06-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#166
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Wow, $28. I'll definitely wait on this one and Braveheart. I still have my DVD copies.

06-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#167
kobeeightjp Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:1	yes, can't wait... I like the uk cover better...I hope that baby is region free and has all the same features.

06-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#170
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Definitely worth it considering I have never purchased this on DVD...can't wait to watch it again.

06-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#171
typ44q Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:624 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:1	I have this on DVD with the excellent DTS es audio, I cant wait to see (and hear) it on blu, one of the few movies I will gladly double dip on.

06-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#173
ludawg23 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:13	The GF loves this movie and very exicted about the release. Definitely a first day purchase for us...

06-24-2009, 06:52 PM	#174
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	After looking on both Amazon.com and co.uk there seems to be no mention of a steelbook edition.

07-02-2009, 08:52 PM	#175
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	Gladiator is a great film, and I cannot wait to add it to my Blu-ray library. I'm also really liking this Sapphire line of titles.

07-23-2009, 04:14 AM	#178
kalon83 New Member Member since:Jul 2009	Hey, to all those Aussie Gladiator fans, was just in at JB Hi-Fi and they said the Oz release will be on 30th September. 2 Discs in a metal slipcase... can't wait!

08-03-2009, 06:25 PM	#179
sonnyworld85 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:7	Does anyone know if this Sapphire Series will be a digibook, or a regular slipcover case?

08-03-2009, 07:49 PM	#180
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:934 Blu-ray collection:2315 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Digibook releases are only done by Warner. Sony did one so far and that was Dr. Strangelove. The Sapphire Series appear to be slipcovers.

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