Braveheart Delayed???? - Blu-ray Forum

Kinsella5 · 01-12-2009, 11:18 PM

If there is already a thread of this topic, I wasn't able to find it. Was "Braveheart" on Blu-Ray delayed? It was expected to be released on January 20, 2009, but I can't seem to find a release date on any sites.

Esox50 · 01-12-2009, 11:42 PM

Yes. It was never officially announced. Hopefully still this year...

LORDs_angellos · 01-13-2009, 12:30 AM

It's a day one buy for me. I was really disappointed when there was no confirmation for the Jan. 20th date.

Disco · 01-13-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

Yes. It was never officially announced. Hopefully still this year...

I was looking forward to Braveheart's release. It's delay is a real disapointment.

sgtpeppers · 01-13-2009, 01:00 AM

This is one I would love to have.

Astalder · 01-13-2009, 01:02 AM

My favorite movie for years, this is on my short list of DVDs I still own while I wait for a BD (alongside Gladiator, Apollo 13).

ManUtd · 01-13-2009, 01:21 AM

One the very few movies I'd consider importing if it was applicable here. A definite must have for me.

coolmilo · 01-13-2009, 01:25 AM

Yeah, this was high on my list. Hopefully it will get announced soon.

Blu Titan · 01-13-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

Yes. It was never officially announced. Hopefully still this year...

We are all hoping for the same.

Kinsella5 · 01-13-2009, 07:00 AM

I could have sworn it was announced for 1/20/09 release. Braveheart is a classic, I got to spend a lot of time with Randall Wallace, the writer, absolutely wonderful guy to talk to. Hopefully Paramount will give this Blu-Ray the attention to detail it so deserves and not have it be a "one small step up from standard DVD" like the Mission Impossible films and Tommy Boy recently.

It seems like yesterday Braveheart was having it's world premiere here in Seattle at the Seattle International Film Festival. Time really does fly by....

robertc88 · 01-13-2009, 12:41 PM

I could have sworn it was mentioned quite some time ago on digital bits that it would not be out in January with no approximate release date.

s2mikey · 01-13-2009, 12:46 PM

I actually worry about how this film will hold up for me. I always felt that after the battle of Sterling the movie REALLY started to drag out and the pacing came to a screeching halt. It was a little too long and had a little too much ancillary nonsense for me. Not saying its a bad movie, just saying that I dont know if I need to own it. The first half rocks and then it slows to a crawl.

And, of course, the overly melodramatic ending where as always, Mel gets tortured or something awful.

I dunno...

Marine Mike · 01-13-2009, 12:48 PM

Digital Bits Rumor Mill

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9/22/08

Okay, folks... we've got word on more Blu-ray Disc titles and street dates from our retail sources, this time from Paramount and DreamWorks.

In terms of new release titles, Tropic Thunder is expected to be released sometime in November, followed by The Duchess, Ghost Town and Eagle Eye sometime in December.

The great news, however, is that a TON of new catalog Blu-rays are expected to be released on 12/16, just before Christmas. Hot Rod, Old School and Into the Wild have already been announced for that date, and Tommy Boy, Coach Carter and Heartbreak Kid are expected that day as well. Better still, Event Horizon, The Truman Show, Ghost, Last Holiday and Days of Thunder are all expected to arrive in stores on 12/30.

More great Blu-ray titles are expected in January, including Dexter: The Complete First Season (for Showtime), the Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition, Election and Zodiac. Election has already been officially announced for release on 1/20, and we expect Braveheart that day as well.

As always, keep in mind that these titles and dates ARE unofficial and are subject to change until they're actually officially announced by the studios in press releases and retail solicitations.

Stay tuned!

Well, its not the 20th yet!

garlad · 01-13-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Digital Bits Rumor Mill

Well, its not the 20th yet!

I have never seen this film, and it was filmed just minutes from my house!!

robertc88 · 01-13-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Digital Bits Rumor Mill

Well, its not the 20th yet!

I'm positive there was a post from them after that saying it will be delayed but I'd be hard pressed to find it.

Check any online retailer and I bet they will not show a date. I know cause I've tried the usual suspects!

Kittenz · 01-13-2009, 12:59 PM

My favorite movie of all times. Others tried to imitate but its still the best in my books.

Gotta love the fact that all the people on the fields of battle are real. No CGI crap. The battles are brutal and dirty. Felt a lot more real than other sword movies.

That beeing said I still love almost all sword movies that came out since then but Braveheart is the best.

TheZoof · 01-13-2009, 03:18 PM

I will buy it day 1. Top 5 movie all time in my opinion.

Esox50 · 01-13-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

I'm positive there was a post from them after that saying it will be delayed but I'd be hard pressed to find it.

There was no follow up at The Digital Bits. However, Jeff Kliest answered the question here in The Digital Bits Insider thread.

This movie was on AMCHD a week or so ago. It was very soft. Hopefully the Blu will look better...

JamesKurtovich · 01-13-2009, 03:38 PM

I would love this movie. Mel Gibson needs to stop acting and start directing more films.

Halfwasted · 01-13-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

I would love this movie. Mel Gibson needs to stop acting and start directing more films.

Yea like a snuff film about Jesus, oh wait...

01-12-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
Kinsella5 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:214	Braveheart Delayed???? If there is already a thread of this topic, I wasn't able to find it. Was "Braveheart" on Blu-Ray delayed? It was expected to be released on January 20, 2009, but I can't seem to find a release date on any sites.

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01-12-2009, 11:42 PM	#2
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	Yes. It was never officially announced. Hopefully still this year...

01-13-2009, 12:30 AM	#3
LORDs_angellos Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Greater Cincinnati Area Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:411 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	It's a day one buy for me. I was really disappointed when there was no confirmation for the Jan. 20th date.

01-13-2009, 01:00 AM	#5
sgtpeppers Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:303 Blu-ray collection:2256 DVD collection:317 Blu-ray reviews: 1	This is one I would love to have.

01-13-2009, 01:02 AM	#6
Astalder Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:190 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:11	My favorite movie for years, this is on my short list of DVDs I still own while I wait for a BD (alongside Gladiator, Apollo 13).

01-13-2009, 01:21 AM	#7
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	One the very few movies I'd consider importing if it was applicable here. A definite must have for me.

01-13-2009, 01:25 AM	#8
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Yeah, this was high on my list. Hopefully it will get announced soon.

01-13-2009, 07:00 AM	#10
Kinsella5 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:214	I could have sworn it was announced for 1/20/09 release. Braveheart is a classic, I got to spend a lot of time with Randall Wallace, the writer, absolutely wonderful guy to talk to. Hopefully Paramount will give this Blu-Ray the attention to detail it so deserves and not have it be a "one small step up from standard DVD" like the Mission Impossible films and Tommy Boy recently. It seems like yesterday Braveheart was having it's world premiere here in Seattle at the Seattle International Film Festival. Time really does fly by....

01-13-2009, 12:41 PM	#11
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	I could have sworn it was mentioned quite some time ago on digital bits that it would not be out in January with no approximate release date.

01-13-2009, 12:46 PM	#12
s2mikey Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Upstate, NY 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:40	I actually worry about how this film will hold up for me. I always felt that after the battle of Sterling the movie REALLY started to drag out and the pacing came to a screeching halt. It was a little too long and had a little too much ancillary nonsense for me. Not saying its a bad movie, just saying that I dont know if I need to own it. The first half rocks and then it slows to a crawl. And, of course, the overly melodramatic ending where as always, Mel gets tortured or something awful. I dunno...

01-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#16
Kittenz Member Member since:Dec 2008	My favorite movie of all times. Others tried to imitate but its still the best in my books. Gotta love the fact that all the people on the fields of battle are real. No CGI crap. The battles are brutal and dirty. Felt a lot more real than other sword movies. That beeing said I still love almost all sword movies that came out since then but Braveheart is the best.

01-13-2009, 03:18 PM	#17
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I will buy it day 1. Top 5 movie all time in my opinion.

01-13-2009, 03:38 PM	#19
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	I would love this movie. Mel Gibson needs to stop acting and start directing more films.

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