Dr. No (60th Anniversary) Steelbook (Special Edition) (UK) - Blu-ray Forum

MarioBrickLayer · 07-27-2022, 08:10 AM

Dr. No (60th Anniversary) Steelbook Special Edition UK

Release Date: Oct 03, 2022

Purchase Link:

Zavvi

Artwork:

UnionJackMix · 07-27-2022, 09:19 AM

Thanks for posting this, I received an email alert from zavvi about this and I like the look and content. But are you saying it's an exclusive or not, as your post starts with "zavvi are doing..." so that would imply it's exclusive? I hope not, and also, that there will be a 4k down the line but I'd be happy with this for the time being if not too expensive and not through zavvi.

Babu93 · 07-27-2022, 09:21 AM

Hmm yeah, don't think that bodes well for a 4K set this year if they're bothering to release this in October.

Shame, that's a really nice set. Maybe best for my wallet though. I just know if they did 4K releases in this style for the whole series they'd have me by the balls.

cyclorama · 07-27-2022, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnionJackMix

Thanks for posting this, I received an email alert from zavvi about this and I like the look and content. But are you saying it's an exclusive or not, as your post starts with "zavvi are doing..." so that would imply it's exclusive? I hope not, and also, that there will be a 4k down the line but I'd be happy with this for the time being if not too expensive and not through zavvi.

It's not exclusive to Zavvi. It's available from Amazon UK and HMV as well.

All sites are £30.00 and available to pre-order now.

Release date is October 3rd.

Mosley likes BFDI · 07-27-2022, 09:39 AM

Maybe they will do a 4K later this year but not as a separate release.

MarioBrickLayer · 07-27-2022, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnionJackMix

Thanks for posting this, I received an email alert from zavvi about this and I like the look and content. But are you saying it's an exclusive or not, as your post starts with "zavvi are doing..." so that would imply it's exclusive? I hope not, and also, that there will be a 4k down the line but I'd be happy with this for the time being if not too expensive and not through zavvi.

Zavvi usually make it very clear when they have an exclusive release and they haven't with this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclorama

It's not exclusive to Zavvi. It's available from Amazon UK and HMV as well.

All sites are £30.00 and available to pre-order now.

Release date is October 3rd.

Thanks. I hadn't seen it listed anywhere else when I posted.

MarioBrickLayer · 07-27-2022, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babu93

Hmm yeah, don't think that bodes well for a 4K set this year if they're bothering to release this in October.

Shame, that's a really nice set. Maybe best for my wallet though. I just know if they did 4K releases in this style for the whole series they'd have me by the balls.

I think you're right. If this was a 4K release I would have ordered it already! I think I'm going to pass. I'd love a full set of James Bond 4K steelbooks.

It's the 70th year anniversary of the 1st book being released next year, maybe they could use that as an excuse to release a full set then instead?

andreasp19 · 07-27-2022, 10:34 AM

This looks shocking:

#1 - Can't release Bond steelbook without doing the whole lot (yes I know there's a fair bit)

#2 - Diabolical artwork. Black steelbook with red circles, WTAF!
Steel should have had that poster art. Classic vintage design.

Krynoid-Man · 07-27-2022, 10:52 AM

Its a nice looking set, and if it was a 4K or more special features than the existing Blu-Ray, I probably would have picked it up. As it is, I don't think I can justify paying £30 for a disc I already own.

Tantallon · 07-27-2022, 12:01 PM

The 4Ks for all films are long overdue, particularly the Connery classics but that's MGM/FOX for you.
If I were to hazard a guess I'd say they're due by Nov/Dec this year in time for Christmas, particularly as they're now showing in cinemas with an end-run date in early autumn - but who knows?
The studio[s] concerned are soooo difficult that it's anyone's guess when - even if - these will ever see the light of day.

MarioBrickLayer · 07-27-2022, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andreasp19

This looks shocking:

#1 - Can't release Bond steelbook without doing the whole lot (yes I know there's a fair bit)

#2 - Diabolical artwork. Black steelbook with red circles, WTAF!
Steel should have had that poster art. Classic vintage design.

I really like the art work! You might already know, but the artwork is from the opening credits/title sequence.

michaelclarke · 07-27-2022, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andreasp19

#2 - Diabolical artwork. Black steelbook with red circles, WTAF!
Steel should have had that poster art. Classic vintage design.

Looks like it’s designed to match these, which feature artwork from the title sequences. Which is surprising as they’re about 7 years old, but I’m glad to see them start up again.

grahams76 · 07-27-2022, 12:11 PM

The Bond blus looked dated in 2012, let alone 2022. 4K releases have to be forthcoming at some point.

dallywhitty · 07-27-2022, 12:14 PM

It does look lovely, but I dunno, I'm really trying to cut back on rebuying shit purely for added tat. It already took all my self-control in cancelling the Steelbooks for the Burton Batflicks. Had this been a UHD, it would've been a day one.

DTSBOY · 07-27-2022, 01:25 PM

Yeah, but it's got a cardboard dragon tank.

RICKBONDOO7 · 07-27-2022, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarioBrickLayer

Zavvi are doing a Dr No Special edition, but it's not 4K...do we expect a full set of James Bond 4K steelbooks at some point?

"BRAND NEW ON SITE!
JAMES BOND DR NO. 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION STEELBOOK
Secret Service agent James Bond (Sean Connery) is sent to Jamaica to investigate the murder of one of his colleagues. It transpires that the island is being used as a base for the terrorist organisation SPECTRE who, under the guidance of Dr. No, have developed technology to divert rockets launched from Cape Canaveral."

Zavvi

I don't think this is exclusive to Zavvi and it's not a Red Carpet release.

Premium Extras:

Rigid Slipcase
Steelbook of Film on Blu-ray
Theatrical Poster
New 32-Page Booklet
Dragon Tank Buildable Board Figure
4 Lobby Card Reproductions and Envelope

On-Disc Bonus Content:

Audio commentary with Director Terence Young and members of the cast and crew
007: Licence to restore - featurette
The Guns of James Bond - featurette
Premiere Bond: Opening night - featurette
007 Mission Control: Interactive guide into the world of Dr. No
Inside Dr. No - Documentary
Terence Young: Bond Vivant - featurette
Dr. No 1963 - featurette
Image Database
Theatrical Trailers, TV and Radio Spots

The same Bluray again !

No 4K, No Sale !

Hindustani · 07-27-2022, 02:53 PM

why is 4K UHD HDR with DOLBY VISION disc missing from this 60th anniversary release.

4K DI is already done decade ago by lowry digital.

Ben_C · 07-27-2022, 02:55 PM

Got the email from Zavvi for this earlier and thought, “cool, this is the beginning of the Bond 4Ks”, then I realised it was just the regular Blu in a cash grab steelbook edition

And as for that Dragon Tank Buildable Board Figure, what a bit of useless, pointless crap.

d3nt0n · 07-27-2022, 03:36 PM

Cool package, I'd pick it up if it was a UHD.
But for an old disc, I'll pass.

cyclorama · 07-27-2022, 07:15 PM

I may be wrong but I think Amazon recently bought MGM so who knows if they have any interest in making 4K discs.

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07-27-2022, 08:10 AM	#1
MarioBrickLayer Active Member Member since:Aug 2018 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1	Dr. No (60th Anniversary) Steelbook (Special Edition) (UK) Dr. No (60th Anniversary) Steelbook Special Edition UK Release Date: Oct 03, 2022 Purchase Link: Zavvi Artwork: Last edited by neoz; 07-27-2022 at 04:21 PM.

07-27-2022, 09:19 AM	#2
UnionJackMix Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:1421 DVD collection:49 Trading Score:10	Thanks for posting this, I received an email alert from zavvi about this and I like the look and content. But are you saying it's an exclusive or not, as your post starts with "zavvi are doing..." so that would imply it's exclusive? I hope not, and also, that there will be a 4k down the line but I'd be happy with this for the time being if not too expensive and not through zavvi.

07-27-2022, 09:21 AM	#3
Babu93 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Scotland 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:779	Hmm yeah, don't think that bodes well for a 4K set this year if they're bothering to release this in October. Shame, that's a really nice set. Maybe best for my wallet though. I just know if they did 4K releases in this style for the whole series they'd have me by the balls.

07-27-2022, 09:39 AM	#5
Mosley likes BFDI Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:487 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:2	Maybe they will do a 4K later this year but not as a separate release.

07-27-2022, 10:34 AM	#8
andreasp19 Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2019 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:330	This looks shocking: #1 - Can't release Bond steelbook without doing the whole lot (yes I know there's a fair bit) #2 - Diabolical artwork. Black steelbook with red circles, WTAF! Steel should have had that poster art. Classic vintage design.

07-27-2022, 10:52 AM	#9
Krynoid-Man Special Member Member since:Sep 2020 Location:Newcastle Upon Tyne, England	Its a nice looking set, and if it was a 4K or more special features than the existing Blu-Ray, I probably would have picked it up. As it is, I don't think I can justify paying £30 for a disc I already own.

07-27-2022, 12:01 PM	#10
Tantallon Member Member since:Feb 2010	The 4Ks for all films are long overdue, particularly the Connery classics but that's MGM/FOX for you. If I were to hazard a guess I'd say they're due by Nov/Dec this year in time for Christmas, particularly as they're now showing in cinemas with an end-run date in early autumn - but who knows? The studio[s] concerned are soooo difficult that it's anyone's guess when - even if - these will ever see the light of day.

07-27-2022, 12:11 PM	#13
grahams76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Perth, Australia 4K collection:410 Blu-ray collection:2096 DVD collection:256 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:18	The Bond blus looked dated in 2012, let alone 2022. 4K releases have to be forthcoming at some point.

07-27-2022, 12:14 PM	#14
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	It does look lovely, but I dunno, I'm really trying to cut back on rebuying shit purely for added tat. It already took all my self-control in cancelling the Steelbooks for the Burton Batflicks. Had this been a UHD, it would've been a day one.

07-27-2022, 01:25 PM	#15
DTSBOY Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Yeah, but it's got a cardboard dragon tank.

07-27-2022, 02:53 PM	#17
Hindustani Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2014	why is 4K UHD HDR with DOLBY VISION disc missing from this 60th anniversary release. 4K DI is already done decade ago by lowry digital.

07-27-2022, 02:55 PM	#18
Ben_C Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2015 Location:UK 4K collection:661 Blu-ray collection:3301	Got the email from Zavvi for this earlier and thought, “cool, this is the beginning of the Bond 4Ks”, then I realised it was just the regular Blu in a cash grab steelbook edition And as for that Dragon Tank Buildable Board Figure, what a bit of useless, pointless crap.

07-27-2022, 03:36 PM	#19
d3nt0n Special Member Member since:Sep 2020 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	Cool package, I'd pick it up if it was a UHD. But for an old disc, I'll pass.

07-27-2022, 07:15 PM	#20
cyclorama Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2016	I may be wrong but I think Amazon recently bought MGM so who knows if they have any interest in making 4K discs.

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