2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) (Remastered)

[reason108]

I will be picking up the Blu-ray depending on reviews and such. Can’t wait to get some reviews to see if it will be worth the upgrade.

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

Same, gonna wait for reviews. I love watching my HD-DVD every year, gonna have to be a clear improvement to toss that one in the trash.

[alexroubaix]

Just saw Filmworker about Leon Vitali. An absolutely fascinating and sometimes challenging documentary about the secret hero behind Stanley Kubrick. Its so sad to see how swept under the rug this guy is, when he is an absolute master in his own right.

Can't wait to see his 4k restoration after the ugly abomination that was the Nolan "unrestored" 70mm print. There's no way a perfectionist like Kubrick would've signed off on a print that looked like "Grindhouse".

Vitali is the only one who should be supervising these transfers/releases. Warner should've been honoring Leon with a wide release of his new transfer in the States (like what was smartly done in the UK) instead of promoting the Nolan ego trip. Would love a Dolby Cinema release).

In the documentary, Vitali said that his perfect death would be at the end of making a 4K master of 2001. Luckily he's still around to see its release.

[Akijama]

PO:

https://www.amazon.com/2001-Space-Od...118_SY170_QL70

[bigbadwoppet]

Originally Posted by Desslok

It sounded to me from the description that Warner Bros issued that the standard blu-ray would be just the single disc with the film. Not including the second blu-ray with the bonus features.

Anyone else concur with this opinion?

The description is ambiguous. You can read from it that the package will be available for those who don't want to buy the 4K pack (it does not say that the extras disc won't be included) or else that it will only include the feature disc.

Regardless, extras are the same as with the previous edition. You can stick to your old copy for the extras in that case.

[bogies4]

Blu-ray stand-alone probably won’t include the swag packaged with the 4K

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by bogies4

Blu-ray stand-alone probably won’t include the swag packaged with the 4K

The heart breaks.

[reason108]

Originally Posted by alexroubaix

Just saw Filmworker about Leon Vitali. An absolutely fascinating and sometimes challenging documentary about the secret hero behind Stanley Kubrick. Its so sad to see how swept under the rug this guy is, when he is an absolute master in his own right.

Can't wait to see his 4k restoration after the ugly abomination that was the Nolan "unrestored" 70mm print. There's no way a perfectionist like Kubrick would've signed off on a print that looked like "Grindhouse".

Vitali is the only one who should be supervising these transfers/releases. Warner should've been honoring Leon with a wide release of his new transfer in the States (like what was smartly done in the UK) instead of promoting the Nolan ego trip. Would love a Dolby Cinema release).

In the documentary, Vitali said that his perfect death would be at the end of making a 4K master of 2001. Luckily he's still around to see its release.

I really wanted to see this but was only playing one night and on a work night for me. So, hoping it hits Netflix or available on disc.

[bigbadwoppet]

Originally Posted by Aragorn the Elfstone

The heart breaks.

Buy the 4K then. I've bought a couple of 3D titles expressly for the second extras disc.

The good thing, regardless, is that the movie BD doesn't share space with any other content like the old one.

[rickah88]

4k release for me!

[bigbadwoppet]

According to the Warner press release, the 4K disc will include the original 6 track mix as well as the 5.1.

Too much to ask for the 6-track on the regular BD?

[Robert Harris]

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[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by bigbadwoppet

Buy the 4K then. I've bought a couple of 3D titles expressly for the second extras disc.

The good thing, regardless, is that the movie BD doesn't share space with any other content like the old one.

Sorry, should have had a wink after my post.

[Nailwraps]

The great thing about this restoration was that Christopher Nolan was involved. Clear he has a great admiration for Kubrick and the movie. Good for him.


Incidentally, it's clear the Arthur C. Clarke interview from the original MGM/Warner release won't be included but why? Plus, you think with THIS release getting 2 discs, you think they include that interview (maybe a new appreciation/commentary by Nolan).

[Lord Summerisle]

Yes!

Clockwork Orange next pleeeaaasssseeeee!!!

[Roonan]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

The great thing about this restoration was that Christopher Nolan was involved.

Fortunately not that involved.

[Rangers_Lead_The_Way]

42 dollars? wtf

[Dr. Pavel]

i'll wait for reviews of the technical specs, and if they're stellar not even 100 bucks is too much for this masterwork.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by Rangers_Lead_The_Way

42 dollars? wtf

That’s the 4K. The remastered Blu-ray is currently $19.98.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Rangers_Lead_The_Way

42 dollars? wtf

That is retail. BB already has it listed for $34.99.
Wouldn’t surprise me if this was $29.99 on/before release, maybe even $24.99.