Spartacus (1960) (Restored Edition) - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

Bates_Motel · 07-14-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I hope this title to be a huge success, so that the companies start releasing more Roman/Egyptian/Biblical epics on Bluray.
This genre looks wonderful on HD, and it benefits much if properly restored.

We get tons of horror B-movies restored in 2K or 4K, but not many classic epic films!

Films like Barabbas, Land of the Pharaohs, Sodom and Gomorra etc.

Probably because b-movie horror sells much better.

But, agreed.

filmmusic · 07-14-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Probably because b-movie horror sells much better.

But, agreed.

yeah, I know.
I can imagine how it would be to be a horror fan these days.

Like me in a fantastic world were tons of old epics and generally classic films with stars of the past (Grant, Flynn, Taylor, Hepburn, Hudson, Brando etc.) would be released on Bluray.

Unfortunately horror is one of my least favourite genres.

Arkadin · 07-14-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

For reference, here are some co-existing releases between Criterion and Universal (US only) with release dates

Charade: Sept. 2010 (Criterion) / July 2013 (Universal)
Dazed and Confused: Oct 2011 (Criterion) / August 2011 (Universal)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: April 2011 (Criterion) / Feb. 2010 (Universal)
The Game: Sept. 2012 (Criterion) / Feb 2015 (Universal)
Moonrise Kingdom: September 2015 (Criterion) / October 2012 (Universal)
Traffic: Jan. 2012 (Criterion) / April 2010 (Universal)

So the shortest time has been 2 months, and the longest just under 3 years.

don't forget Brazil.

MifuneFan · 07-14-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

don't forget Brazil.

I figured I was missing one or two. Thanks, added

RICKBONDOO7 · 07-14-2015, 05:05 PM

October 6 ! Big Day in Blu ray for me

Restored Spartacus ! and the WB Hammer Films !!!

Still waiting for The Vikings !

MGM,Kino,Olive,Twilight ??? Somebody ?

MifuneFan · 07-14-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RICKBONDOO7

October 6 ! Big Day in Blu ray for me

Restored Spartacus ! and the WB Hammer Films !!!

Still waiting for The Vikings !

MGM,Kino,Olive,Twilight ??? Somebody ?

MGM are apparently not licensing that one out to any label as they have plans to release it themselves (via Fox). Who knows when that will happen though.

Bolty · 07-14-2015, 05:14 PM

Where is the Oct 6 date coming from?

Where is the actual announcement?

Thanks.

MifuneFan · 07-14-2015, 05:18 PM

Official Cover Art

Bolty · 07-14-2015, 05:24 PM

I like that cover.

tama · 07-14-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Official Cover Art

I like how they put Restored Edition on the front lol

MifuneFan · 07-14-2015, 05:41 PM

This is completely random, but the cover makes a nice paralel with this one:

In the past they're on top of horses wielding swords. Today, they're on top of modern machinery holding guns

Ray_Rogers · 07-14-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Official Cover Art

[Show spoiler]

Y'know that looks quite good but I'd've used the retro font used on the Criterion release and the poster. Font-style looks way too new but I love the lay-out.
Will it have all the extras from the Criterion DVD ported over or will Criterion also be releasing their own? Similar to Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Dazed and Confused, etc. where the Universal carried over their DVD extras from theirselves. But an exception was Do the Right Thing since it has a vast majority of the extras carried over from the LD & DVD CC release.

MifuneFan · 07-14-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Y'know that looks quite good but I'd've used the retro font used on the Criterion release and the poster. Font-style looks way too new but I love the lay-out.
Will it have all the extras from the Criterion DVD ported over or will Criterion also be releasing their own? Similar to Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Dazed and Confused, etc. where the Universal carried over their DVD extras from theirselves. But an exception was Do the Right Thing since it has a vast majority of the extras carried over from the LD & DVD CC release.

Extras comparison posted here

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=134

Brad1963 · 07-14-2015, 07:58 PM

I'm fine with this one. I hardly ever watch the extras.

Ray_Rogers · 07-14-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Extras comparison posted here

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=134

Thanks!
Looks great since this'll be another release where it'll be safe to buy both the Universal/Insert-Random-Company-Here and Criterion/Ditto since they'll have completely separate bonus features. Much nicer when companies do this so as to have a more complete compilation.

Bolty · 07-14-2015, 08:00 PM

Pre-order is up!!!!!!!!!!!! $19.98

Spartacus Blu-ray

I pre-ordered it and am doing my happy dance which you wouldn't want to see lest you go blind and then not see the restoration quality.

Nailwraps · 07-14-2015, 08:02 PM

Am I reading that right?! 7.1 sound!?!

MifuneFan · 07-14-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Am I reading that right?! 7.1 sound!?!

Yep

Member-222782 · 07-14-2015, 08:16 PM

Can't bring myself to dispose of that wonderful Criterion case. Since I don't really like the new art I think I'll just swap discs. Agree with a poster above - the new lettering makes it look like a new film.

RICKBONDOO7 · 07-14-2015, 08:33 PM

I Hope it's a Slipcase ! Love the Cover !

I have the 100th ann. Slipcase Release, and the Criterion DVD.

07-14-2015, 08:00 PM	#156
Bolty Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Lake Worth Be...ah, no, Fl 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:100 Digital collection:93 Trading Score:82	Pre-order is up!!!!!!!!!!!! $19.98 Spartacus Blu-ray I pre-ordered it and am doing my happy dance which you wouldn't want to see lest you go blind and then not see the restoration quality. Last edited by Deciazulado; 07-14-2015 at 09:02 PM.

07-14-2015, 05:05 PM	#145
RICKBONDOO7 Special Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:NEW JERSEY 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:92	October 6 ! Big Day in Blu ray for me Restored Spartacus ! and the WB Hammer Films !!! Still waiting for The Vikings ! MGM,Kino,Olive,Twilight ??? Somebody ?

07-14-2015, 05:14 PM	#147
Bolty Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Lake Worth Be...ah, no, Fl 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:100 Digital collection:93 Trading Score:82	Where is the Oct 6 date coming from? Where is the actual announcement? Thanks.

07-14-2015, 05:18 PM	#148
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Official Cover Art

07-14-2015, 05:24 PM	#149
Bolty Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Lake Worth Be...ah, no, Fl 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:100 Digital collection:93 Trading Score:82	I like that cover.

07-14-2015, 05:41 PM	#151
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	This is completely random, but the cover makes a nice paralel with this one: In the past they're on top of horses wielding swords. Today, they're on top of modern machinery holding guns

07-14-2015, 07:58 PM	#154
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1674 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I'm fine with this one. I hardly ever watch the extras.

07-14-2015, 08:02 PM	#157
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1828 Digital collection:3	Am I reading that right?! 7.1 sound!?!

07-14-2015, 08:16 PM	#159
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Can't bring myself to dispose of that wonderful Criterion case. Since I don't really like the new art I think I'll just swap discs. Agree with a poster above - the new lettering makes it look like a new film.

07-14-2015, 08:33 PM	#160
RICKBONDOO7 Special Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:NEW JERSEY 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:92	I Hope it's a Slipcase ! Love the Cover ! I have the 100th ann. Slipcase Release, and the Criterion DVD.

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