Lawrence of Arabia is on the way - Rumour - Blu-ray Forum

Indian Hills Theater · 04-24-2009, 01:13 AM

You heard it here first! In the long opening shot at the beginning of the film with the well, there will be much press about a correction to an error seen in the DVD version. I haven't dug mine out yet, it may be a week before I get to it. Take my word for it, Lawrence is on the way, it just isn't announced yet. I even know where the restoration is in progress at. To be released just before Christmas with new extras IF it says on schedule I'm told.

IHT

Heart&Soul · 04-24-2009, 01:17 AM

I'm in no hurry. I just want the best restoration they can get.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-24-2009, 01:21 AM

Well we knew it was coming!

But nice to hear something official on it!

NoQuestion · 04-24-2009, 01:24 AM

This isn't anything official. We have known for a while now that it was coming, it was mentioned in both insider threads months ago.

Blu Titan · 04-24-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamma626

Well we knew it was coming!

But nice to hear something official on it!

Did you say "official"? Come on!

Indian Hills Theater · 04-24-2009, 01:31 AM

But did anyone else mention the correction to the opening scene?

Gamma_Winstead · 04-24-2009, 01:44 AM

he spoke like an insider. So if it's not any form of confirmation then there was no need to post.

Blu Titan · 04-24-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heart&Soul

I'm in no hurry. I just want the best restoration they can get.

I believe the same people that restored A Passage to India did the work for LOA. Nothing to worry about.

Kirsty_Mc · 04-24-2009, 02:23 AM

Last year a store in the Gateshead Metrocentre (UK) was showing a Sony demo disc with various clips. Lawrence of Arabia was one of them and it looked stunning. The scene was where Lawrence and the Arabs attacked the Turkish Train.

If this is what we are to get, then we won't be disappointed.

... and it's about bl***y time too!!!

fredbalsodn · 04-24-2009, 03:16 AM

Day one buy for sure.

Gremal · 04-24-2009, 03:19 AM

I was hoping for something sooner, but if I have to wait until the winter I'll wait until the winter.

lucv13 · 04-24-2009, 03:25 AM

This will be great on Blu - can't wait (well I guess I have to)

Rizor · 04-24-2009, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian Hills Theater

You heard it here first! In the long opening shot at the beginning of the film with the well, there will be much press about a correction to an error seen in the DVD version. I haven't dug mine out yet, it may be a week before I get to it. Take my word for it, Lawrence is on the way, it just isn't announced yet. I even know where the restoration is in progress at. To be released just before Christmas with new extras IF it says on schedule I'm told.

IHT

If you do have connections, please make sure Sony gets Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif to record a commentary or some nice long interviews!

Clark Kent · 04-24-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I believe the same people that restored A Passage to India did the work for LOA. Nothing to worry about.

It should be great then as A Passage To India looked awesome.

ambientcafe · 04-24-2009, 03:58 AM

Although not an official announcement, this post has made my day/month by re-whetting my appetite for all things 'Lawrence'. 'LoA' has got to be the most anticipated hidef title from the golden age EVER! This BD release will be an 'event' on the order of 'Blade Runner'....although younger forum members here are pining more for the 'Star Wars' & 'LotR' franchises.

singhcr · 04-24-2009, 06:04 AM

I am only 25, but I love this movie and I am greatly looking forward to it. I wish I could have seen it on a big 70mm screen, but the BD is as good as I will get, I suppose.

You get a great story along with some of the best cinematography and score that I've seen in any movie, period. If it looks as good as Passage to India (which was another excellent movie) I will be very happy. Let's hope it isn't DNR'd to death ala Patton.

Al_The_Strange · 04-24-2009, 07:03 AM

Yes!!! My favorite classic movie! I can't wait!

alphadec · 04-24-2009, 08:32 AM

I want this

Blu-Buddha · 04-24-2009, 08:53 AM

I had waited until my 30's to see this film because I always wanted to see it for the first time in a theater. Finally I gave in and watched a friend's DVD on his 25" t.v...

Less than a month later I learned a 70mm festival had been booked into my theater and LOA was one of the titles I was going to show! Since then I've taken every opportunity to watch this film in 70mm - the last time was an 8 hour drive to L.A.

For home viewing the Superbit DVD has had to tide me over - it's way better than it's standard DVD counterpart (it's even a little more sharp than the last 35mm print of LOA I projected). I can not wait for LOA on Blu!!!

But seriously kids, if you ever get the chance to watch a 70mm print of Lawrence of Arabia - do not even hesitate. Go see (and hear) it!

P@t_Mtl · 04-24-2009, 09:56 AM

Done in the days when no CGI and with huge sets and setup. This movie with all of it's exterior shots should look amazing on BD.

04-24-2009, 01:13 AM	#1
Indian Hills Theater Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Metro Omaha Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Lawrence of Arabia is on the way - Rumour You heard it here first! In the long opening shot at the beginning of the film with the well, there will be much press about a correction to an error seen in the DVD version. I haven't dug mine out yet, it may be a week before I get to it. Take my word for it, Lawrence is on the way, it just isn't announced yet. I even know where the restoration is in progress at. To be released just before Christmas with new extras IF it says on schedule I'm told. IHT

04-24-2009, 01:31 AM	#6
Indian Hills Theater Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Metro Omaha Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	I didn't say official But did anyone else mention the correction to the opening scene?

04-24-2009, 03:58 AM	#15
ambientcafe Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Lawrens will come....because it is his pleasure. Although not an official announcement, this post has made my day/month by re-whetting my appetite for all things 'Lawrence'. 'LoA' has got to be the most anticipated hidef title from the golden age EVER! This BD release will be an 'event' on the order of 'Blade Runner'....although younger forum members here are pining more for the 'Star Wars' & 'LotR' franchises.

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04-24-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I'm in no hurry. I just want the best restoration they can get.

04-24-2009, 01:21 AM	#3
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Well we knew it was coming! But nice to hear something official on it!

04-24-2009, 01:24 AM	#4
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	This isn't anything official. We have known for a while now that it was coming, it was mentioned in both insider threads months ago.

04-24-2009, 01:44 AM	#7
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	he spoke like an insider. So if it's not any form of confirmation then there was no need to post.

04-24-2009, 02:23 AM	#9
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Last year a store in the Gateshead Metrocentre (UK) was showing a Sony demo disc with various clips. Lawrence of Arabia was one of them and it looked stunning. The scene was where Lawrence and the Arabs attacked the Turkish Train. If this is what we are to get, then we won't be disappointed. ... and it's about bl***y time too!!!

04-24-2009, 03:16 AM	#10
fredbalsodn Active Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:217 DVD collection:62 MA collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Day one buy for sure.

04-24-2009, 03:19 AM	#11
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	I was hoping for something sooner, but if I have to wait until the winter I'll wait until the winter.

04-24-2009, 03:25 AM	#12
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	This will be great on Blu - can't wait (well I guess I have to)

04-24-2009, 06:04 AM	#16
singhcr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Apple Valley, MN Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:42	I am only 25, but I love this movie and I am greatly looking forward to it. I wish I could have seen it on a big 70mm screen, but the BD is as good as I will get, I suppose. You get a great story along with some of the best cinematography and score that I've seen in any movie, period. If it looks as good as Passage to India (which was another excellent movie) I will be very happy. Let's hope it isn't DNR'd to death ala Patton.

04-24-2009, 07:03 AM	#17
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4958 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Yes!!! My favorite classic movie! I can't wait!

04-24-2009, 08:32 AM	#18
alphadec Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Norway Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:672 DVD collection:23 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:44	I want this

04-24-2009, 08:53 AM	#19
Blu-Buddha Active Member Member since:Sep 2008	I had waited until my 30's to see this film because I always wanted to see it for the first time in a theater. Finally I gave in and watched a friend's DVD on his 25" t.v... Less than a month later I learned a 70mm festival had been booked into my theater and LOA was one of the titles I was going to show! Since then I've taken every opportunity to watch this film in 70mm - the last time was an 8 hour drive to L.A. For home viewing the Superbit DVD has had to tide me over - it's way better than it's standard DVD counterpart (it's even a little more sharp than the last 35mm print of LOA I projected). I can not wait for LOA on Blu!!! But seriously kids, if you ever get the chance to watch a 70mm print of Lawrence of Arabia - do not even hesitate. Go see (and hear) it!

04-24-2009, 09:56 AM	#20
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Done in the days when no CGI and with huge sets and setup. This movie with all of it's exterior shots should look amazing on BD.

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