Princess Bride (25th Anniversary) Oct 2 - Blu-ray Forum

IndyMLVC · 06-28-2012, 08:32 PM

The Princess Bride Blu-ray

The Princess Bride facebook page just put up a post where you can choose the artwork for the 25th anniversary Blu-ray.

http://www.facebook.com/theprincessb...69279276538060

MifuneFan · 06-28-2012, 08:46 PM

I want both.I want the red one to be the slipcover, and I want the other to be the cover art for the case inside. That would be perfect in my opinion.

Banned User · 06-28-2012, 08:49 PM

I'm not a fan of double dipping if the original has a decent transfer. Even with a better releases. I figure the way these studios re-release every few years its best to skip a few years and buy the ultimate edition down the road. Too many other great releases this Oct.

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I want both.I want the red one to be the slipcover, and I want the other to be the cover art for the case inside. That would be perfect in my opinion.

I was just sitting here looking at my KINO Buster Keaton The Saphead and wondering why in the world when a release has a slipcover they use the same artwork as the case. Seems like a wasted opportunity. But yeah I agree 100% with you on The Princess Bride.

YodasFootPowder · 06-28-2012, 08:49 PM

I like that red one!!!

bboisvert · 06-28-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I want both.I want the red one to be the slipcover, and I want the other to be the cover art for the case inside. That would be perfect in my opinion.

This.

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Originally Posted by benricci

Not feeling the need to re-buy this.

And that.

snakemaster7 · 06-28-2012, 09:14 PM

I'm not double dipping, even if I did get this for $5. I like the red one best, though. Looks more like a book cover, which is better for a movie like this.

Villiam Hayes · 06-28-2012, 09:21 PM

I loved this when I was younger but haven't picked it up on Blu-ray,I haven't seen it in ages! but I do prefer the red cover but either one is better than this...images (58).jpg

MifuneFan · 06-28-2012, 09:22 PM

based on the comments on FB, the left one appears to be the favored one.

I still like my idea above the best, but I think another compromise would be to have reversible cover art

jrsl76 · 06-28-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I want both.I want the red one to be the slipcover, and I want the other to be the cover art for the case inside. That would be perfect in my opinion.

I like this idea. Glad I didn't buy this one yet.

IndyMLVC · 06-28-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhoq

According to the page: Winning cover art will be announced on July 12, 2012 and the 25th Anniversary Blu-ray will be released on October 2, 2012

This is one of my all-time favorites, but the current disc looks fantastic as it is. Unless they've gone back to do an entirely new transfer, I doubt this release will be worth picking-up unless it has some killer, must-have new extras.

It'll probably be like the Spaceballs re-release. Completely unneeded.

benricci · 06-28-2012, 08:59 PM

Not feeling the need to re-buy this.

MrClarke · 06-28-2012, 11:59 PM

I really want this movie on Blu. But not for an extra $10. The thing is, the previous release (just the Blu) someone on Best Buy reviewed it and said it was a badly done pan and scan transfer? Can anyone confirm what the existing version actually is? As much as I love this movie and want the best edition, I've bought it so many times already... So if the edition out now is the same as this new one minus two featurettes, I'd rather get the cheaper one

wormraper · 06-29-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrClarke

I really want this movie on Blu. But not for an extra $10. The thing is, the previous release (just the Blu) someone on Best Buy reviewed it and said it was a badly done pan and scan transfer? Can anyone confirm what the existing version actually is? As much as I love this movie and want the best edition, I've bought it so many times already... So if the edition out now is the same as this new one minus two featurettes, I'd rather get the cheaper one

that person is a moron then. it's a perfectly fine OAR transfer.

jd_from_da_80s · 06-29-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrClarke

I really want this movie on Blu. But not for an extra $10. The thing is, the previous release (just the Blu) someone on Best Buy reviewed it and said it was a badly done pan and scan transfer? Can anyone confirm what the existing version actually is? As much as I love this movie and want the best edition, I've bought it so many times already... So if the edition out now is the same as this new one minus two featurettes, I'd rather get the cheaper one

there are two skus, one is pan & scan, the other is just fine

ozzsoad · 06-29-2012, 03:12 PM

The Princess Bride is one of my all time favorites. That said, I see no reason to double dip. I only do that for better transfers. It's already a good blu-ray anyway.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-29-2012, 06:51 PM

No double dip for me.

kdo · 06-29-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailwraps

The 2.35:1 is obviously a typo no doubt.

Correct. OAR of the film is 1.85:1.

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

No double dip for me.

Nor me...and what frustrates me more than anything is that there are so many other great TCF/MGM catalog films yet to be released on Blu, and here we are getting a completely unnecessary double-dip on what's already one of the strongest catalog releases on the the format as is...

Monroville · 06-30-2012, 01:39 AM

So is this a digibook? Regular blu with slipcover? If it's just a re-release with a regular blu-ray case... then what IS the point?

IndyMLVC · 06-30-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

So is this a digibook? Regular blu with slipcover? If it's just a re-release with a regular blu-ray case... then what IS the point?

????

Did you read this thread? There is a new documentary.

Nailwraps · 06-30-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo

and what frustrates me more than anything is that there are so many other great TCF/MGM catalog films yet to be released on Blu, and here we are getting a completely unnecessary double-dip on what's already one of the strongest catalog releases on the the format as is...

A necessary double-dip to me, would be RoboCop (I'm not a fan, but you and I think that it's a good idea cuz even that turns 25 this year).

06-28-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Princess Bride (25th Anniversary) Oct 2 The Princess Bride Blu-ray The Princess Bride facebook page just put up a post where you can choose the artwork for the 25th anniversary Blu-ray. http://www.facebook.com/theprincessb...69279276538060 Last edited by Deciazulado; 06-29-2012 at 08:36 AM.

06-28-2012, 08:46 PM	#2
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	I want both.I want the red one to be the slipcover, and I want the other to be the cover art for the case inside. That would be perfect in my opinion.

06-28-2012, 08:49 PM	#4
YodasFootPowder Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:154 Blu-ray collection:565 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:3	I like that red one!!!

06-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#6
snakemaster7 Special Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Endora Blu-ray collection:171	I'm not double dipping, even if I did get this for $5. I like the red one best, though. Looks more like a book cover, which is better for a movie like this.

06-28-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	I loved this when I was younger but haven't picked it up on Blu-ray,I haven't seen it in ages! but I do prefer the red cover but either one is better than this...images (58).jpg

06-28-2012, 09:22 PM	#8
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	based on the comments on FB, the left one appears to be the favored one. I still like my idea above the best, but I think another compromise would be to have reversible cover art

06-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#11
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Not feeling the need to re-buy this.

06-28-2012, 11:59 PM	#12
MrClarke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:South Hill, VA 4K collection:718 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:38 iTunes collection:182 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:52	I really want this movie on Blu. But not for an extra $10. The thing is, the previous release (just the Blu) someone on Best Buy reviewed it and said it was a badly done pan and scan transfer? Can anyone confirm what the existing version actually is? As much as I love this movie and want the best edition, I've bought it so many times already... So if the edition out now is the same as this new one minus two featurettes, I'd rather get the cheaper one

06-29-2012, 03:12 PM	#15
ozzsoad Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 8	The Princess Bride is one of my all time favorites. That said, I see no reason to double dip. I only do that for better transfers. It's already a good blu-ray anyway.

06-29-2012, 06:51 PM	#16
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	No double dip for me.

06-30-2012, 01:39 AM	#18
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	So is this a digibook? Regular blu with slipcover? If it's just a re-release with a regular blu-ray case... then what IS the point?

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