'Amadeus' to be re-released in a regular BD case - Blu-ray Forum

Bruce Morrison · 07-08-2009, 10:09 PM

The Digital Bits site is reporting today that Warner will be re-releasing the director's cut of 'Amadeus' on September 15th in a regular BD case instead of the present digibook packaging.

I'm wondering whether they will be doing this kind of re-release for most or all of the other titles already released as digibooks. Perhaps the fact that a significant number of people don't like the digibook packaging has not been totally lost on them after all.

It makes me also wonder whether they intend to continue using the digibook packaging in the future.

tqmilymi · 07-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

The Digital Bits site is reporting today that Warner will be re-releasing the director's cut of 'Amadeus' on September 15th in a regular BD case instead of the present digibook packaging.

I'm wondering whether they will be doing this kind of re-release for most or all of the other titles already released as digibooks. Perhaps the fact that a significant number of people don't like the digibook packaging has not been totally lost on them after all.

It makes me also wonder whether they intend to continue using the digibook packaging in the future.

Sounds like good news to me.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-08-2009, 10:24 PM

Good, count me as one of those people who don't like digibooks.

threefiftyrocket · 07-08-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Good, count me as one of those people who don't like digibooks.

ditto... I am not impatient, I can wait out some of these digibook releases and hold off until regular blu releases... come on shawshank... come on shawshank...

aggienader08 · 07-08-2009, 10:39 PM

LONG LIVE THE DIGIBOOK!!!

I'm ok with them if they want to keep releasing digibooks for a limited time. But I don't expect them to keep every release in digibook form throughout the blu's cycle. As long as they don't jump on the "environmental friendly" cases bandwagon.

laners · 07-08-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

ditto... I am not impatient, I can wait out some of these digibook releases and hold off until regular blu releases... come on shawshank... come on shawshank...

uk release is region free and in a regular case... well, regular uk case that is.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-08-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laners

uk release is region free and in a regular case... well, regular uk case that is.

It's not a Warner release. I've read that the ITV release in the UK wasn't that good.

threefiftyrocket · 07-08-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laners

uk release is region free and in a regular case... well, regular uk case that is.

Yeah, well I'm a punk when it comes to that stuff... don't do much online ordering, even if its not imported... I tend to wait for good sales and buy at B&M... I don't like to wait on a shipment (even tho I will wait FOREVER for a good in store sale) or risk something being damaged... I guess I'm old school and like to walk around lookin at all the pretty stuff too

DetroitSportsFan · 07-08-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

ditto... I am not impatient, I can wait out some of these digibook releases and hold off until regular blu releases... come on shawshank... come on shawshank...

I bought the Japanese release. I was impatient....

MaCruz · 07-09-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

ditto... I am not impatient, I can wait out some of these digibook releases and hold off until regular blu releases... come on shawshank... come on shawshank...

Shawshank looks great with the digibook

Gone2HiDef · 07-08-2009, 10:24 PM

That is an interesting development. But in my case, tho' it reminds me I still need to pick up this digibook title to add to my collection.

Octavio · 07-09-2009, 12:16 AM

I like digibooks. I'd love to see other studios releasing their most celebrated catalog titles in digibooks. As far as I know only Warner, Criterion, and Sony have released Region A digibooks.

SpaceDog · 07-09-2009, 12:29 AM

I wonder if they'll strip out the music sampler at the same time.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-09-2009, 12:46 AM

I want them to include the Falco music video.

wnicholas76 · 07-09-2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceDog

I wonder if they'll strip out the music sampler at the same time.

I just looked at the back cover art for the Amadeus BD re-release on DVDEmpire.com, and it looks like they have stripped out the music CD sampler.

HeavyHitter · 07-09-2009, 03:01 AM

A new transfer would have been better.

Kirsty_Mc · 07-09-2009, 03:20 AM

Digibooks...

It's a pity they didn't release them over here... I have to import them.

Dennis M · 07-09-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

A new transfer would have been better.

Exactly, this transfer has some issues that need to be addressed. They we're significant enough that Penton went to Warner Bros. to talk to them about it.
Robert Harris openly criticized the treatment this Oscar winner received.

As for the Digibooks, I actually like them.

Cheers

Lucy Diamond · 07-09-2009, 02:09 PM

Man, that's great news.

I didn't buy the digibook, but you know what?

"It wasn't Mozart that was laughing at me...IT WAS GOD!!!"

sfmarine · 07-09-2009, 03:29 PM

I love digi-books. I wonder how much they'll sell the regular set for. The digi was $14.99 not too long ago.

07-08-2009, 10:09 PM	#1
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2242 DVD collection:581	'Amadeus' to be re-released in a regular BD case The Digital Bits site is reporting today that Warner will be re-releasing the director's cut of 'Amadeus' on September 15th in a regular BD case instead of the present digibook packaging. I'm wondering whether they will be doing this kind of re-release for most or all of the other titles already released as digibooks. Perhaps the fact that a significant number of people don't like the digibook packaging has not been totally lost on them after all. It makes me also wonder whether they intend to continue using the digibook packaging in the future.

07-09-2009, 12:16 AM	#12
Octavio Contributor Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2389 DVD collection:3	I like digibooks. I'd love to see other studios releasing their most celebrated catalog titles in digibooks. As far as I know only Warner, Criterion, and Sony have released Region A digibooks. Last edited by Octavio; 07-09-2009 at 12:34 AM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
The Matrix re-released Jan 12 2010 in Standard Amaray Case	Blu-ray Movies - North America	nolfoc	107	08-12-2024 12:00 AM
Casablanca - regular blu ray packaging -released in Aus	Australia	#Darren	14	05-11-2009 02:55 PM
Amadeus & History of Violence blu-ray case Pic if interested	Blu-ray Movies - North America	twilightfan	27	10-28-2008 08:53 PM

07-08-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Good, count me as one of those people who don't like digibooks.

07-08-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	LONG LIVE THE DIGIBOOK!!! I'm ok with them if they want to keep releasing digibooks for a limited time. But I don't expect them to keep every release in digibook form throughout the blu's cycle. As long as they don't jump on the "environmental friendly" cases bandwagon.

07-08-2009, 10:24 PM	#11
Gone2HiDef Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:759 DVD collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	That is an interesting development. But in my case, tho' it reminds me I still need to pick up this digibook title to add to my collection.

07-09-2009, 12:29 AM	#13
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I wonder if they'll strip out the music sampler at the same time.

07-09-2009, 12:46 AM	#14
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I want them to include the Falco music video.

07-09-2009, 03:01 AM	#16
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	A new transfer would have been better.

07-09-2009, 03:20 AM	#17
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Digibooks... It's a pity they didn't release them over here... I have to import them.

07-09-2009, 02:09 PM	#19
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Man, that's great news. I didn't buy the digibook, but you know what? "It wasn't Mozart that was laughing at me...IT WAS GOD!!!"

07-09-2009, 03:29 PM	#20
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:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I love digi-books. I wonder how much they'll sell the regular set for. The digi was $14.99 not too long ago.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals