Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) (Remastered) - OUT OF PRINT

[Rory]

I'm having trouble confirming this. Is there really a 4K restoration of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH and TT is going to release it? I'm finding it a little hard to believe.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Rory

I'm having trouble confirming this. Is there really a 4K restoration of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH and TT is going to release it? I'm finding it a little hard to believe.

It is happening, but why exactly are you finding it hard to believe?

[BluMonday]

Originally Posted by cb1

Now, Let's get the 1956 Moby Dick restored!!!!

x infinity

[BluMonday]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Oh boy............

would be funny to watch people's heads explode if Fright Night was a 4k restoration, too.

[benbess]

Originally Posted by Rory

I'm having trouble confirming this. Is there really a 4K restoration of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH and TT is going to release it? I'm finding it a little hard to believe.

I found it hard to believe at first too.

But it seems that maybe the "sell out" helped fund this new restoration?

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by benbess

I found it hard to believe at first too.

But it seems that maybe the "sell out" helped fund this new restoration?

By the way, so as to avoid any misunderstanding:
Twilight Time doesn't do the restoration.
They are "purchasing" the (rights for the) restoration.

[benbess]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

By the way, so as to avoid any misunderstanding:
Twilight Time doesn't do the restoration.
They are "purchasing" the (rights for the) restoration.

Indeed.

But the sell out probably encouraged Columbia to do it?

[Roy_Batty]

I also purchased the Australian version. Will definitely be picking this up,
I'm sure this will sell out fast!

[jlk5844]

Wait, so Christine is getting a re-release next year? So they're not sticking to their 3 year rule? Interesting...

[jlk5844]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Awesome news. I love hearing people saying they are glad that they didn't pick up previous releases. It's like they always knew something like this would happen.

I'm glad I didn't buy the previous Blu-ray! Look at me! I predicted this inevitable 4K restoration! I'm so smart!

[popeflick]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Wait, so Christine is getting a re-release next year? So they're not sticking to their 3 year rule? Interesting...

They said they're re releasing 4 titles later this year and next and said they're re-releasing Christine. No date has been given but on its face that's what it looks like. Maybe they just do an extra 2000 a la the upcoming Blob run. No one is sure as of yet.

[jlk5844]

Originally Posted by popeflick

They said they're re releasing 4 titles later this year and next and said they're re-releasing Christine. No date has been given but on its face that's what it looks like. Maybe they just do an extra 2000 a la the upcoming Blob run. No one is sure as of yet.

I thought all 4 were coming next year.

I'm betting the second run for Christine will be at least 3000, maybe more. It sold out within hours.

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

I'm glad I didn't buy the previous Blu-ray! Look at me! I predicted this inevitable 4K restoration! I'm so smart!

I used up all my thanks but I'm glad for you.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by benbess

Indeed.

But the sell out probably encouraged Columbia to do it?

It's a Fox property. I'm sure the sell out definitely helped to get Fox to consider doing a restoration of it. I suppose in that respect, it is a little surprising that Fox didn't decide to just release it themselves. I have to imagine that we'll see this new transfer be released directly by them in other regions to help recoup the cost of the restoration.

[hasslein]

Wasn't there an extra on one of the lasedisc releases that never made to dvd, or BD? Deleted scenes or something? I don't remember...

Edit: It was alternate scenes from British version... wonder if they'll make it this time.

[drak b]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Do you think it would be safe to sell this before the release of the new Blu-ray?
I have it (haven't watched it yet), but I was thinking of selling it now in anticipation of the 4k restoration..

I think that I'm going to hold on to my copy until I have the new version in hand, but that's just me. Even after the new release, I'm sure I'll be able to get most of my purchase price back on it when I sell. I've sold way too many old/ridiculously out-of-date DVDs to discount the idea that there is truly a buyer for everything. On the other hand, if you're looking to pocket an extra $30-$100 over the original price, now is probably the time to sell.

[Dylan34]

So, how many copies is twilight time selling of this new 4k scan. I need it and dont want to miss out.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by BluMonday

would be funny to watch people's heads explode if Fright Night was a 4k restoration, too.

I think the first disc was from a 4k master.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

I think the first disc was from a 4k master.

Yeah, I seem to remember reading that when it was released.

[bluknight1]

Originally Posted by hasslein

Wasn't there an extra on one of the lasedisc releases that never made to dvd, or BD? Deleted scenes or something? I don't remember...

Edit: It was alternate scenes from British version... wonder if they'll make it this time.

Last I heard, the print with the alternate scenes was misplaced following mastering of the laserdisc and Fox was unable to locate it. Not sure if that's changed or not, but I'd love to have the British cut with less of Pat Boone's singing, for the sake of showing the film to friends of this day and age.

Given the way Fox has been treating their CinemaScope titles lately, I'm scared that this 'restoration' will have an ugly bluish look not authentic to original release, like the BDs of Carousel and The King and I suffer from (which has been oh so heavily discussed lately). I really hope they get it right, because I didn't buy the first release.

Regardless, I am absolutely psyched for this release and will be preordering it on day one of the pre-order period. I won't miss it this time!