Warner Update: JFK, Casablanca, I am Legend...

[MajorZero]

I posted this bit in the 300 Re-Release thread, but figured it deserved its own thread.

Here's a bit of info on the 300 Re-Release from The Digital Bits which is slated for 2009:

Originally Posted by The Digital Bits

Also, a 300: Limited Collector's Edition box set will be available this fall on DVD only, as a special box set including all the previous DVD extras along with two new documentaries (Recreating the Spartan Era and 300: Legend Filtered Through History, Graphic Novel and Film), as well as other exclusive memorabilia (a lenticular hologram, artwork cards and more). The reason it's DVD only? The studio tells us that a much more elaborate Blu-ray Disc version is coming in 2009, complete with new BD-Live and Bonus View content.

Note from Bill Hunt on the 300 Re-Release:

Just a quick update on Warner's upgraded 300 BD... the studio tells me this morning that it's set for release about mid-year in 2009, so about a year from now. Lots of new special features are in the works.

JFK will be coming to Blu-Ray in the Coffee Book form like NBK and Dirty Harry:

On the live action front, just in time for the Presidential election, Warner will deliver a 3-disc JFK: Ultimate Collector's Edition on DVD, including special packaging, 3 hours of bonus content and collectible memorabilia, as well as an all new documentary, The Kennedy's: America's Emerald Kings. This title will also be available on Blu-ray Disc format in Digibook packaging.

I am Legend will also be re-released as well on Blu-Ray:

As for more recent live action fare, an I Am Legend: Ultimate Collector's Edition box set will be available on both DVD and Blu-ray Disc, and will include an alternate version of the film with the "controversial ending," all-new special features such as a new filmmaker commentary, deleted scenes, "iconic" premium collectible items and more.

Casablanca is coming as well in a Ultimate Collector's Edition:

A Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition box set is also coming to both DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Both will include 40 minutes of special features, 2 feature-length commentaries, branded travel-related premiums, a photo book, and much more.

Here's a bit of details on the Band of Brothers Blu-Ray:

Also coming in time for the holidays from HBO, just as we anticipated, is the Band of Brothers mini-series on Blu-ray Disc. All of the previous DVD extras will be included, along with new bonus content exclusive to high-def. The new extras will include In the Words of Easy Company, a dynamic, optional picture-in-picture commentary by the surviving Easy Company veterans, and In the Field with the Men of Easy Company, an interactive field guide charting a path from the storming of the beaches on D-Day to the assault on Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.

A Christmas Story is also being re-released this holiday season:

Finally, the A Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition will soon be announced, set to include the previous 2-disc DVD special edition along with exclusive premiums only available in the set. We're waiting to hear if any new disc-based content will be included, but we do know that this will also be released on Blu-ray Disc format.

Source: The Digtal Bits

[cajmoyper]

The only one I would even think about 'redipping' into is I am Legend. And an addition of special features has never really gotten me excited about a re-release. It couldn't look any better anyways. I am Legend is just about my best looking BD. It's the one I show off.

[Arecsa]

Warner love their double-dips don't they, maybe even more so than Fox. 300 and I Am Legend already, wow. I'm not interested in either, but I hope they do go back and fix I Am Legend instead of throwing the same mess into a new box with some pictures. I am interested in Band of Brothers though.

[NoQuestion]

I like all the collector editions coming. Not sure why I am legend is being re-done though. Also kinds wish they would drop the whole digibook thing but I'm ok with them now. Band of brothers is a must buy though.

[GoBlu08]

For me Band of Brothers and Casablanca are must buys for me. Why hasn't Paramount officially said something about the godfather.

[SBrooks1]

Band of Brothers *DROOL* - I'm all over that. Although the "DTS sound" wording is a little weird. It better not be plain old DTS 5.1.