David Lean and Navarone coming in 2008 - Blu-ray Forum

BaronVH · 12-05-2007, 07:22 PM

"The Guns of Navarone and A Passage to India are apparently on the way in early 2008, with Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia expected to follow later in the year." Quoting Bill Hunt from thedigitalbits.com.

This is the news that I have been waiting on. Three of David Lean's later releases, and all four films absolute top notch cinema. Imagine the lush tropical setting of Kwai and the panoramic vistas of Lawrence. Now if Warner can release some of their epics like the Brando "Mutiny on the Bounty" then the format will be set.

Sorbert · 12-05-2007, 07:26 PM

OOO cant wait love his movies wonder when Ben Hur might be coming out

JayAuritt · 12-05-2007, 07:27 PM

I'm with you all the way, especially in regard to The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia. Not only are these films beautifully photographed and bound to look fantastic in BD HD, but they are wonderfully written and intelligent movies, the type that have been sorely lacking in the majority of BD releases.

stockstar1138 · 12-05-2007, 07:27 PM

Loa and Bridge on the River Kwai to follow LATER in the year. Damnit, i thought they'd be out in April or May.

J6P · 12-05-2007, 07:29 PM

This is huge and I can't wait. Paidgeek has hinted that the amount of money being poured into the Lawrence transfer is UNGODLY. That's exactly what these films deserve. Bring it!

CptGreedle · 12-05-2007, 07:32 PM

Excellent classic films! Must have Lawrence of Arabia!

Kristin Simard · 12-05-2007, 07:41 PM

Lawrence and Kwai are definitely some of the greatest films their generation and classics of all cinema history.

I'll no doubt be getting all of these. I'm not sorry we will have to wait longer for Lawrence and Kwai. Just take the time and do it to the best quality the source and transfer technology can allow. It will be worth the wait.

Paradiso · 12-06-2007, 12:13 AM

Great news!

Kirsty_Mc · 12-06-2007, 01:16 AM

I already have Guns of Navarone on Pre-order.

Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence are definite buys. Lawrence was on Sky Movies HD a while back and it certainly looked very impressive indeed at even 1080i.

GJN · 01-21-2008, 12:39 PM

Looking fowrward to all of the. Let's see, early 2008 should be here soon...

Jim L · 01-21-2008, 12:53 PM

Every one of these is on my "buy" list.

They are what great home theater is all about.

WriteSimply · 01-21-2008, 02:41 PM

Great news on Lawrence. It will sit nicely on my shelf next to the Blu-ray Disc editions of Lawrence of Gayrabia and Lawrence and My Labia.

To the veterans of this forum, yes it's a recycled joke.

But it's my recycled joke!

fuad

almy · 01-21-2008, 04:52 PM

I'm looking forward to getting those Lean titles, but has anybody heard anything about Blu releases of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO and RYAN'S DAUGHTER?? The SD PQ on RYAN'S DAUGHTER was exceptional and I can't wait to see it on BLU.

Heart&Soul · 01-21-2008, 05:19 PM

It's too bad Lean didn't live long enough to make "Nostromo".

12-05-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	David Lean and Navarone coming in 2008 "The Guns of Navarone and A Passage to India are apparently on the way in early 2008, with Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia expected to follow later in the year." Quoting Bill Hunt from thedigitalbits.com. This is the news that I have been waiting on. Three of David Lean's later releases, and all four films absolute top notch cinema. Imagine the lush tropical setting of Kwai and the panoramic vistas of Lawrence. Now if Warner can release some of their epics like the Brando "Mutiny on the Bounty" then the format will be set.

12-05-2007, 07:26 PM	#2
Sorbert Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:212	OOO cant wait love his movies wonder when Ben Hur might be coming out Last edited by Sorbert; 12-05-2007 at 07:40 PM.

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12-05-2007, 07:27 PM	#3
JayAuritt Banned Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Warrington, PA Blu-ray collection:113	I'm with you all the way, especially in regard to The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia. Not only are these films beautifully photographed and bound to look fantastic in BD HD, but they are wonderfully written and intelligent movies, the type that have been sorely lacking in the majority of BD releases.

12-05-2007, 07:27 PM	#4
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	Loa and Bridge on the River Kwai to follow LATER in the year. Damnit, i thought they'd be out in April or May.

12-05-2007, 07:29 PM	#5
J6P Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:117 Blu-ray collection:270	This is huge and I can't wait. Paidgeek has hinted that the amount of money being poured into the Lawrence transfer is UNGODLY. That's exactly what these films deserve. Bring it!

12-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#6
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Excellent classic films! Must have Lawrence of Arabia!

12-05-2007, 07:41 PM	#7
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Lawrence and Kwai are definitely some of the greatest films their generation and classics of all cinema history. I'll no doubt be getting all of these. I'm not sorry we will have to wait longer for Lawrence and Kwai. Just take the time and do it to the best quality the source and transfer technology can allow. It will be worth the wait.

12-06-2007, 12:13 AM	#8
Paradiso Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:45	Great news!

12-06-2007, 01:16 AM	#9
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	I already have Guns of Navarone on Pre-order. Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence are definite buys. Lawrence was on Sky Movies HD a while back and it certainly looked very impressive indeed at even 1080i.

01-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#10
GJN Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	Looking fowrward to all of the. Let's see, early 2008 should be here soon...

01-21-2008, 12:53 PM	#11
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Every one of these is on my "buy" list. They are what great home theater is all about.

01-21-2008, 02:41 PM	#12
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Great news on Lawrence. It will sit nicely on my shelf next to the Blu-ray Disc editions of Lawrence of Gayrabia and Lawrence and My Labia. To the veterans of this forum, yes it's a recycled joke. But it's my recycled joke! fuad

01-21-2008, 04:52 PM	#13
almy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I'm looking forward to getting those Lean titles, but has anybody heard anything about Blu releases of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO and RYAN'S DAUGHTER?? The SD PQ on RYAN'S DAUGHTER was exceptional and I can't wait to see it on BLU.

01-21-2008, 05:19 PM	#14
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	It's too bad Lean didn't live long enough to make "Nostromo".

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