Tombstone 4K UHD (1993)

[Schu]

How many different versions of this movie was released?

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by mannie002

Official artwork

I'm not usually into SteelBooks, but whoever came up with that artwork deserves a lot of praise.

[SHolmes221B]

I always purchase the standard release if available, but that steelbook makes me want to take a walk on the wild-side.

Searching frantically for a pre-order...

[The hitcher]

I'm your huckleberry

The stragglers really seem to be making it to the party at last.

[cheez avenger]

Day 1. Although I do remember folks complaining when the BD came out due to DNR issues and whatnot. I expect complaints on this one, as well.

[RoboDan]

Had a bit of a rough night sleeping last night just to come by and check on the news here. I'm not sure if I'm still dreaming or not. What a welcome way to start the day. With Dolby Vision & a pretty decent looking steel to boot! Today it seems as Disney is everyone's Huckleberry. Don't sleep on this release, kids. You're a daisy if you do!

[NYorker]

Originally Posted by willo007

Still, Kurt was not the director, he had a lot of input but not enough to be considered the director. Cosmatos was the director, and this has been confirmed by numerous sources including Val Kilmer. And on top of that If Kurt turned out such a great film after Tombstone, howe come he doesn't have a sole director's credit before or after unlike Cosmatos; "Of Unknown Origin", "Rambo II", "Cobra", "Leviathan", "Shadow Conspiracy"...Kurt is waiting for John Carpenter to die to say he directed The Thing and Escape From New York!

But people keep on believing on "Trust Me, Bro! News"

I read somewhere, several years ago, an interview with Russel, where he says that he didn't get credit on purpose - I think it was for the benefit of Cosmatos, or some other guild rules. He also mentions that he has (or had, at the time of the interview) loads of material left from the movie, scenes that were cut, notes, etc.
Knowing Disney, I doubt very much we'll get anything remotely close to a true "director's cut." Let's enjoy the fact that we're getting it on 4K at all...

[Maggot]

Fantastic news and a fantastic looking Steelbook! Count me in ASAP!

[recS-12]

Woo-Hoo!!! GREAT LOOKING cover art as well. Day 1 pre-order.

[Bolty]

Ordered!!!





.....is what I'd write if it was up for order.

[meremortal]

Wow.

[WhiskeyGnome]

Originally Posted by reanimator

The wait is over. Release confirmed, and coming fast: April 22nd from Disney.

2-disc Steelbook packaging with a Blu-ray disc and Digital code.

4K disc features Dolby Vision HDR, with audio in English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio format. This is the 130-minute Theatrical Cut, not the 135-minute Vista Series Director’s Cut.

Credit Bill Hunt and Digital Bits for the scoop.

https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/m...ts/032025-0001

Can anyone give a quick rundown on if the director's cut is preferred? I totally forgot, but I remember it not being too much of a huge deal.

Regardless, this is an easy buy. I swear this movie gets better with time and gains more fans.

[WhiskeyGnome]

Originally Posted by NYorker

I read somewhere, several years ago, an interview with Russel, where he says that he didn't get credit on purpose - I think it was for the benefit of Cosmatos, or some other guild rules. He also mentions that he has (or had, at the time of the interview) loads of material left from the movie, scenes that were cut, notes, etc.
Knowing Disney, I doubt very much we'll get anything remotely close to a true "director's cut." Let's enjoy the fact that we're getting it on 4K at all...

I too have heard all kinds of things. It would be pretty sweet if they got Kurt and others back to do a cut just for the fun of it. But the theatrical IDK does it really need much? I definitely would be in for a longer cut though.

[tama]

Originally Posted by Bolty

Is the 2010 Blu-ray as bad as they say.....
Hunt claims this release will re-use the 2010 Blu-ray

In parts. It has odd moments. There was also discussion back then about the transfer being too dim.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I'm not usually into SteelBooks, but whoever came up with that artwork deserves a lot of praise.

I'm in the minority with this one I guess. I don't dislike it, but I find it looks so incredibly digital and airbrushed that it's a little off-putting everytime I look at it. I do like the composition, I just wish Russell and others didn't look like video game characters. With that said, and considering the kind of Steelbooks we've been getting, this is a damn masterpiece.

[gooey]

gonna release at $48.99

[willo007]

Originally Posted by NYorker

I read somewhere, several years ago, an interview with Russel, where he says that he didn't get credit on purpose - I think it was for the benefit of Cosmatos, or some other guild rules. He also mentions that he has (or had, at the time of the interview) loads of material left from the movie, scenes that were cut, notes, etc.
Knowing Disney, I doubt very much we'll get anything remotely close to a true "director's cut." Let's enjoy the fact that we're getting it on 4K at all...

Like I said he had a lot of input on the film, like Eastwood/Stallone/Cruise/Costner; all those actors have a lot of power on their set, however Russell worked really hard on the script structuring and the wrangling of the scheduling with the actors (there were a ton of name actors on this) due to the original director (Kevin Jarre) was fired because he could not manage a production of this size (which was also competing with the shooting of Wyatt Earp to be brought first to theatres.). Cosmatos had the tendency to rescue film shoots that were in trouble and getting them completed on budget and on time. (which they don't tell you about)

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Day 1. Although I do remember folks complaining when the BD came out due to DNR issues and whatnot. I expect complaints on this one, as well.

The BD is wildly uneven. One scene looks like it came straight from the Paramount playbook with heavy DNR and sharpening, another scene will look beautifully textured and organic. Another will just look sharpened.

But given the time between the two transfers I doubt that any of this will apply to the UHD, i.e. the same people won't have worked on them, so I can't wait for this!

[AnimalCMan]

Originally Posted by willo007

Like I said he had a lot of input on the film, like Eastwood/Stallone/Cruise/Costner; all those actors have a lot of power on their set, however Russell worked really hard on the script structuring and the wrangling of the scheduling with the actors (there were a ton of name actors on this) due to the original director (Kevin Jarre) was fired because he could not manage a production of this size (which was also competing with the shooting of Wyatt Earp to be brought first to theatres.). Cosmatos had the tendency to rescue film shoots that were in trouble and getting them completed on budget and on time. (which they don't tell you about)

Cosmatos was not hired to rescue the film, though, he was hired because Stallone recommended him to Russell as a director he could essentially boss around without needing to direct himself. Which is funny because some of the actors on this movie said Cosmatos was a total prick to those he thought he could boss around, but for guys like Russell he’d bend to his every whim lol.

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by NYorker

I read somewhere, several years ago, an interview with Russel, where he says that he didn't get credit on purpose - I think it was for the benefit of Cosmatos, or some other guild rules. He also mentions that he has (or had, at the time of the interview) loads of material left from the movie, scenes that were cut, notes, etc.
Knowing Disney, I doubt very much we'll get anything remotely close to a true "director's cut." Let's enjoy the fact that we're getting it on 4K at all...

That interview has been kicking around since 2006.

If there's still anyone left who hasn't read it, here's a link: https://truewestmagazine.com/article...ern-godfather/