Ben-Hur and Citizen Kane coming in 2011 - Page 13 - Blu-ray Forum

sfmarine · 11-30-2010, 06:12 PM

I'm all over this film! 50k is a small number though. Even Blade Runner had over 100k. This film is such a classic and I can't wait to watch it in 1080.

GlenR · 12-21-2010, 07:25 PM

Maybe 50,000 special box sets with little toy chariots of something but to remaster a film of this length then only sell 50,000 copies wouldn't make much business sense would it?

nf0603 · 12-21-2010, 07:28 PM

Will a disc-only option be available for Citizen Kane? I enjoy the movie but am not one for gimmicky overpriced collectors sets.

Bollywood Blu-ray · 01-23-2011, 05:33 PM

I hope the Ben Hur transfer is better than the spartacus transfer ,which was not so good ..

deado · 03-11-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bollywood Blu-ray

I hope the Ben Hur transfer is better than the spartacus transfer ,which was not so good ..

That is guaranteed... if there is one thing Warner does right, it is treating classics with the upmost care

jixter951 · 03-12-2011, 05:23 AM

I was hoping that Ben hut would come ouot around the same time The Ten Commandments did on Blu Ray. Unfortunately that is not to be. Any idea what month this is being released?
Tom

waderice · 03-13-2011, 04:28 PM

In reading the March 11, 2011 interview with the Sony Restoration boss (re. Taxi Driver), there are additional challenges to overcome (he was not specific) when movies originally filmed at 65-mm. are transferred/scanned, and it is better that they be scanned at 8k resolution as opposed to 4k. He cited Lawrence of Arabia as a case in point. Based on this assertion, I can appreciate where he is coming from, particularly when it comes to such high-resolution movies like Ben-Hur (which was filmed in MGM Camera 65). On that basis, I'm willing to be patient and wait to let the restoration technicians do their job and not turn out an inferior product that everyone will complain about. Listen to the tekkies, be patient, and let them do their job! I think we will be glad in the long run that we did.

vertigo12314 · 03-13-2011, 04:30 PM

It's worth the wait to get something that is the benchmark for the medium. Lawrence of Arabia and Ben-Hur cannot fail to disappoint.

Maggot · 03-14-2011, 04:34 AM

So for Ben Hur, are we still talking this year or perhaps this gets pushed back again to some time in 2012?

deado · 03-14-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggot

So for Ben Hur, are we still talking this year or perhaps this gets pushed back again to some time in 2012?

Ben Hur date shouldnt have changed as that's Warner not Sony.... I'd say Sep-Nov 2011 is likely.

RBBrittain · 03-25-2011, 11:46 PM

Bill Hunt has just posted the official details of the Ben-Hur UCE (still called "50th Anniversary" even though that was two years ago). It's supposed to have all the DVD bonus features, including the 1925 version; however, with only 2 BDs, I suspect they're all in SD.

Still no date beyond "this fall".

It will have a new HD documentary about Charlton Heston's experience (including home-movie footage), as well as copies of Heston's personal diary and the original press book, plus an exclusive photo book. (Sorry, no miniature chariot.

) It's a 6K restoration from the 65mm OCN, and according to Bill, "the difference is stunning".

Boob-Ray · 03-30-2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBBrittain

It will have a new HD documentary about Charlton Heston's experience (including home-movie footage), as well as copies of Heston's personal diary and the original press book, plus an exclusive photo book. (Sorry, no miniature chariot.

) "It's a 6K restoration from the 65mm OCN, and according to Bill, "the difference is stunning".

dspin · 04-15-2011, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBBrittain

Bill Hunt has just posted the official details of the Ben-Hur UCE (still called "50th Anniversary" even though that was two years ago). It's supposed to have all the DVD bonus features, including the 1925 version; however, with only 2 BDs, I suspect they're all in SD.

Still no date beyond "this fall".

I would guess the date would be Nov. 16th - that was the date it was originally released.

rickah88 · 04-18-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dspin

I would guess the date would be Nov. 16th - that was the date it was originally released.

According to dvdaf.com Ben-Hur has a release date of 9/27. Hope that's correct, as that would make: Scarface, Star Wars, Dumbo, Ben-Hur, and The Lion King all in consecutive weeks!

runnersdialzero · 11-26-2011, 07:51 PM

Just wanted to bump this thread to remind people that you can get both of these titles for $10.99 at Best Buy. Ordering online is probably futile but your local B & M should have them.

The $69.99 and $34.99 versions of Ben Hur are $10.99.

And the $34.99 version of Citizen Kane is $10.99.

Brian81 · 11-26-2011, 11:40 PM

Picked up the Ben Hur box and Citizen Kane digibook from Best Buy this weekend.

I strongly dislike those big boxes of junk but $10.99 for Ben Hur was cheaper than the movie-only editions, and has that extras disc. Anyone with a custom cover for this one, that uses the theatrical poster for the front and a Warner-style back listing specs?

Not sure what plans I have for all the goodies.

For Citizen Kane, I think those big box haters (

) will be best suited with the digibook (unless you're a digibook hater too). The only disc content missing is RKO 281, and that's a DVD which is available separately if you happen to want it, anyways.

Brian81 · 11-26-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runnersdialzero

Just wanted to bump this thread to remind people that you can get both of these titles for $10.99 at Best Buy. Ordering online is probably futile but your local B & M should have them.

The $69.99 and $34.99 versions of Ben Hur are $10.99.

And the $34.99 version of Citizen Kane is $10.99.

The $34.99 and $59.99 versions were ringing up at regular price at the store I went to. Only the one with the figurine rung up at $10.99. A worker offered to price match them, however. YMMV.

runnersdialzero · 11-26-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian81

Picked up the Ben Hur box and Citizen Kane digibook from Best Buy this weekend.

I strongly dislike those big boxes of junk but $10.99 for Ben Hur was cheaper than the movie-only editions, and has that extras disc. Anyone with a custom cover for this one, that uses the theatrical poster for the front and a Warner-style back listing specs?

Not sure what plans I have for all the goodies.

There is a great custom cover. Let me try to find it.

PRO-630HD · 11-27-2011, 04:08 AM

The Citizen Kane digibook was $10.99 today at BB and I paid $30 a few months ago for it. Damn you BB.

TwntyOneTwlv · 11-27-2011, 04:26 AM

I'd head into BB tomorrow to look for the digibook, but I've only ever seen the UCE version of CK at my local store. Maybe it'd be worth it to go take another look tomorrow, though. Will there ever be a non-digibook release?

12-21-2010, 07:25 PM	#242
GlenR Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Syracuse NY Blu-ray reviews:2	50,000 units would be senseless Maybe 50,000 special box sets with little toy chariots of something but to remaster a film of this length then only sell 50,000 copies wouldn't make much business sense would it?

03-13-2011, 04:28 PM	#247
waderice New Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 7	In reading the March 11, 2011 interview with the Sony Restoration boss (re. Taxi Driver), there are additional challenges to overcome (he was not specific) when movies originally filmed at 65-mm. are transferred/scanned, and it is better that they be scanned at 8k resolution as opposed to 4k. He cited Lawrence of Arabia as a case in point. Based on this assertion, I can appreciate where he is coming from, particularly when it comes to such high-resolution movies like Ben-Hur (which was filmed in MGM Camera 65). On that basis, I'm willing to be patient and wait to let the restoration technicians do their job and not turn out an inferior product that everyone will complain about. Listen to the tekkies, be patient, and let them do their job! I think we will be glad in the long run that we did. Last edited by waderice; 03-13-2011 at 04:31 PM.

03-14-2011, 04:34 AM	#249
Maggot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:United States 4K collection:643 Blu-ray collection:1342 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:81	So for Ben Hur, are we still talking this year or perhaps this gets pushed back again to some time in 2012? Last edited by Maggot; 03-14-2011 at 04:57 AM.

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Bollywood Blu-ray Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:USA/Uk/Mumbai Blu-ray collection:249	I hope the Ben Hur transfer is better than the spartacus transfer ,which was not so good ..

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11-26-2011, 07:51 PM	#255
runnersdialzero Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Little Rock, AR 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:62 Trading Score:850	Just wanted to bump this thread to remind people that you can get both of these titles for $10.99 at Best Buy. Ordering online is probably futile but your local B & M should have them. The $69.99 and $34.99 versions of Ben Hur are $10.99. And the $34.99 version of Citizen Kane is $10.99.

11-26-2011, 11:40 PM	#256
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Picked up the Ben Hur box and Citizen Kane digibook from Best Buy this weekend. I strongly dislike those big boxes of junk but $10.99 for Ben Hur was cheaper than the movie-only editions, and has that extras disc. Anyone with a custom cover for this one, that uses the theatrical poster for the front and a Warner-style back listing specs? Not sure what plans I have for all the goodies. For Citizen Kane, I think those big box haters ( ) will be best suited with the digibook (unless you're a digibook hater too). The only disc content missing is RKO 281, and that's a DVD which is available separately if you happen to want it, anyways.

11-27-2011, 04:08 AM	#259
PRO-630HD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 1	The Citizen Kane digibook was $10.99 today at BB and I paid $30 a few months ago for it. Damn you BB.

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