Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Blu-ray Forum

Rodney-2187 · 07-04-2017, 10:54 PM

Rodney-2187 · 07-04-2017, 10:55 PM

Theatrical re-release for the 40th anniversary?

MattPerdue · 07-04-2017, 11:01 PM

We should be getting a UHD this year and GB had a re-release for it's anniversary so probably yeah.

RalphoR · 07-04-2017, 11:26 PM

Uhd coming in September. E.T. will follow by Christmas. Hopefully 2018 will give us Jaws and the Jurassic Parks.

Cremildo · 07-05-2017, 12:36 AM

This masterpiece has a ridiculously low average rating on IMDb (as does E.T.).

Not that such observation has anything to do with the teaser. Just had to get that off my chest.

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From Slash Film:

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Update: Entertainment Weekly has confirmed our suspicions, that it is an “exclusive theatrical re-release in time for its 40th anniversary.”

tonylopez · 07-05-2017, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphoR

Uhd coming in September. E.T. will follow by Christmas. Hopefully 2018 will give us Jaws and the Jurassic Parks.

That would make me happy!

imsounoriginal · 07-05-2017, 12:54 AM

Need to rewatch this, haven't seen it since probably middle school.

Himmel · 07-05-2017, 10:29 AM

Sony Teases ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ Re-Release.

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the studio will re-release the film theatrically for a week this September.

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/cl...fo-1202487286/

s2mikey · 07-05-2017, 11:11 AM

I see no reason for a re-release. The current 3-disc edition has all the versions, nice packaging, a cool booklet and solid PQ. Whats the point?

cinemaphile · 07-05-2017, 11:15 AM

Its just a one-week theatrical rerelease in September

Cremildo · 07-05-2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by s2mikey

I see no reason for a re-release. The current 3-disc edition has all the versions, nice packaging, a cool booklet and solid PQ. Whats the point?

To watch it on the big screen, obviously?

s2mikey · 07-05-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

To watch it on the big screen, obviously?

Sorry - I though the thread meant a blu-ray release again. I skimmed it. fail on me.

Dubstar · 07-05-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by s2mikey

Sorry - I though the thread meant a blu-ray release again. I skimmed it. fail on me.

No but the 4K UHD is coming out in the Fall.

I wonder if Sony/Columbia is culling new DCPs of this considering every screening of the 'Director's Cut' in and around the DC metro area has been 35mm only

Prog5000 · 07-05-2017, 06:21 PM

I want to see this on the big screen.

Batmon77 · 07-05-2017, 06:31 PM

Saw it when came out.....and it doesn't hold up.

Rodney-2187 · 07-05-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Saw it when came out.....and it doesn't hold up.

I think it's still great.

KRW1 · 07-05-2017, 07:41 PM

Holds up just fine. This and Jaws are untouchable masterpieces in my book.

kwisatzhaderach · 07-05-2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Saw it when came out.....and it doesn't hold up.

Wrong.

Cremildo · 07-05-2017, 08:29 PM

I didn't see it when it first came out, but I first watched it as a kid and it holds up beautifully. In fact, I only realized its greatness after the second viewing. So, different strokes for different folks.

SarahS · 07-05-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Saw it when came out.....and it doesn't hold up.

I saw it in Nov 1977 in the theater and it still holds up just fine! In fact I think it holds up better than even some much later films.

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07-04-2017, 10:54 PM	#1
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:763 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) image.jpg Last edited by Rodney-2187; 08-01-2017 at 07:49 PM.

07-04-2017, 11:01 PM	#3
MattPerdue Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:1342 Trading Score:148	We should be getting a UHD this year and GB had a re-release for it's anniversary so probably yeah.

07-04-2017, 11:26 PM	#4
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	Uhd coming in September. E.T. will follow by Christmas. Hopefully 2018 will give us Jaws and the Jurassic Parks.

07-05-2017, 12:54 AM	#7
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Need to rewatch this, haven't seen it since probably middle school.

07-05-2017, 11:11 AM	#9
s2mikey Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Upstate, NY 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:40	I see no reason for a re-release. The current 3-disc edition has all the versions, nice packaging, a cool booklet and solid PQ. Whats the point?

07-05-2017, 11:15 AM	#10
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	Its just a one-week theatrical rerelease in September

07-05-2017, 06:21 PM	#14
Prog5000 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008	I want to see this on the big screen.

07-05-2017, 06:31 PM	#15
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	Saw it when came out.....and it doesn't hold up.

07-05-2017, 07:41 PM	#17
KRW1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:45	Holds up just fine. This and Jaws are untouchable masterpieces in my book.

07-05-2017, 08:29 PM	#19
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:1052 Trading Score:51	I didn't see it when it first came out, but I first watched it as a kid and it holds up beautifully. In fact, I only realized its greatness after the second viewing. So, different strokes for different folks.

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