King Kong (1976) - Blu-ray Forum

jerclay · 01-17-2021, 02:01 PM

Not a popular opinion I know, but this is my favorite King Kong movie I grew up on. And I don’t care if the cheesy Fx will look even cheesier in 4K, it needs to be delivered this year, on its 45th Anniversary! Especially considering it has never been released in HD in the US.

Jim Pez · 01-17-2021, 09:16 PM

I would get it on Blu-ray if I could.

recS-12 · 01-17-2021, 09:23 PM

Yup. This is the version I grew up watching as well. Would love a proper Blu-ray release.

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 01-17-2021, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Pez

I would get it on Blu-ray if I could.

there are a number of non-US releases of it on blu-ray (no DNR at all which is good, but all seem to have varying degrees of fairly poor compression though and perhaps sharpening although not the halo type and I haven't seen the Brazilian version)

LexInHD · 01-17-2021, 10:29 PM

The Director and Cinematographer both died in the last several years, so I don't think Paramount would offer this up in 4K, though I would bet a Murican BD release was on the table (or is) to go with Godzilla VS Kong.

Manfonse · 01-17-2021, 11:06 PM

I have the Brazilian version. It’s by far the best. The audio is awesome too.

Galactus123 · 01-24-2021, 03:14 PM

I hope this get released in 4K. Godzilla vs Kong will be released soon so this year would be good time to do it.

LexInHD · 01-24-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Galactus123

I hope this get released in 4K. Godzilla vs Kong will be released soon so this year would be good time to do it.

Done properly, it would be great to watch on one of those reference-grade Panasonic OLED displays or a Samsung microLED setup, with delicious blacks in the night scenes on the island and NYC. Unfortunately, there really isn't much color in the film beyond some scenic shots, so it's not going to wow anyone otherwise.

Galactus123 · 01-25-2021, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LexInHD

Done properly, it would be great to watch on one of those reference-grade Panasonic OLED displays or a Samsung microLED setup, with delicious blacks in the night scenes on the island and NYC. Unfortunately, there really isn't much color in the film beyond some scenic shots, so it's not going to wow anyone otherwise.

I would be happy just seeing it in 4K. They should include the 3 hour extented TV version too.

01-17-2021, 02:01 PM	#1
jerclay Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:185 Blu-ray collection:208 DVD collection:5 Digital collection:16 Trading Score:7	King Kong (1976) Not a popular opinion I know, but this is my favorite King Kong movie I grew up on. And I don’t care if the cheesy Fx will look even cheesier in 4K, it needs to be delivered this year, on its 45th Anniversary! Especially considering it has never been released in HD in the US. Last edited by jerclay; 01-17-2021 at 02:44 PM.

01-17-2021, 09:16 PM	#2
Jim Pez Senior Member Member since:Aug 2016 4K collection:285 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:6	I would get it on Blu-ray if I could. Last edited by Jim Pez; 01-17-2021 at 11:31 PM.

01-17-2021, 09:23 PM	#3
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Yup. This is the version I grew up watching as well. Would love a proper Blu-ray release.

01-17-2021, 10:29 PM	#5
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	The Director and Cinematographer both died in the last several years, so I don't think Paramount would offer this up in 4K, though I would bet a Murican BD release was on the table (or is) to go with Godzilla VS Kong.

01-17-2021, 11:06 PM	#6
Manfonse Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern Ireland 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:113 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have the Brazilian version. It’s by far the best. The audio is awesome too.

01-24-2021, 03:14 PM	#7
Galactus123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Finland Blu-ray collection:174	I hope this get released in 4K. Godzilla vs Kong will be released soon so this year would be good time to do it.

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