Casablanca (1942) (70th Anniversary Edition) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

paul_66 · 06-08-2010, 01:36 AM

I wonder if anyone could possibly post a image of the Ultimate Collector's Edition standing next to a couple regular blu-rays? I would like to see how big it really is next to 'em. Would really appreciate it.

I saw that Rolan1919 had it in one of his photos and was kinda close to some blu-rays, but not exactly close and it was in a shelf that was hard to tell.

I've been thinking about gettin' it somehow, maybe Best Buy or another vendor on Amazon. But if it's like way too big, I don't wanna get it. But if it's only slightly bigger than the Dirty Harry collector's edition, I would be fine with it.

Spike Killer · 06-08-2010, 02:52 AM

Was the color version included?

nametag · 06-08-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Spike Killer

Was the color version included?

I don't believe so

in2video2 · 06-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Casablanca was filmed in Black and White as were the majority of films of this era. The Blu-Ray edition is Black and White in keeping with the original movie.

RBBrittain · 06-08-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by in2video2

Casablanca was filmed in Black and White as were the majority of films of this era. The Blu-Ray edition is Black and White in keeping with the original movie.

+1. The "color version" was a Ted Turner colorization back when he owned the movie.

Since WB took it over (after Time Warner bought Turner), they've rightfully treated this movie as their Holy Grail. Ever listened carefully to the music of today's WB logo? It's a highly-stylized version of "As Time Goes By". That tells you just how much today's WB thinks of Casablanca. There's no way on earth they'd even think of colorizing it today--and that's a VERY good thing.

doctorsteve · 06-08-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RBBrittain

+1. The "color version" was a Ted Turner colorization back when he owned the movie.

Since WB took it over (after Time Warner bought Turner), they've rightfully treated this movie as their Holy Grail. Ever listened carefully to the music of today's WB logo? It's a highly-stylized version of "As Time Goes By". That tells you just how much today's WB thinks of Casablanca. There's no way on earth they'd even think of colorizing it today--and that's a VERY good thing.

I feel sorry for every damn movie or tv show that Ted Turner ever got his grubby hands on. Colorization is as bad as New Coke.

Deciazulado · 11-27-2011, 07:26 PM

Casablanca Blu-ray

BluVinyl · 11-27-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Casablanca Blu-ray

I wonder if their is anything different about this version? I would assume its just a different set of swag. I have the standalone version and its hard to see how it could look any better, at least not until we all go 4k

Donat96 · 11-27-2011, 10:33 PM

Judging from this news post:
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5904

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They will be re-released in 2012 in special anniversary editions, which will include "stunning remasterings, spectacular Blu-ray debuts, new special features, Ultimate Collectors Editions and more."

Is it safe to say this new edition of Casablanca will have a new master? That would make double dipping much more justifiable.

KENTA · 11-27-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BluVinyl

I wonder if their is anything different about this version? I would assume its just a different set of swag. I have the standalone version and its hard to see how it could look any better, at least not until we all go 4k

4k restoration, AVC encode.
But since it's Warner they probably restored it in 4k and re-packaged their old transfer for the Blu-ray.

IndyMLVC · 11-27-2011, 11:36 PM

I'm going to assume lossless audio as well.

Donat96 · 11-27-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

I'm going to assume lossless audio as well.

That would certainly be welcome. The Dolby track in the current BD was disappointing.

frightism · 11-27-2011, 11:46 PM

So they have released 2 UCE's for this, haha.

phlyle11 · 11-28-2011, 02:58 AM

I will wait for the "Best Buy Exclusive" price cut next Black Friday..

Mr. Movie Fan · 11-28-2011, 03:43 AM

I hate those boxes.

Heres hoping Best Buy or Target sells a normal version.
*Also even it's entirely possible this is just the same disc in a new box like Goodfellas and Unforgiven.

Ray_Rogers · 11-28-2011, 03:48 AM

Here's to hoping it's AVC and has DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 this time around and not another lazy re-packaging.

DetroitSquirreL · 11-28-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by phlyle11

I will wait for the "Best Buy Exclusive" price cut next Black Friday..

DetroitSquirreL · 11-28-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fanboyz

I hate those boxes.

Heres hoping Best Buy or Target sells a normal version.
*Also even it's entirely possible this is just the same disc in a new box like Goodfellas and Unforgiven.

I

those boxes...I'll buy them all...This box gives me a BD boner!!!

DetroitSquirreL · 11-28-2011, 04:16 AM

BTW - pre-order is in at Amazon US

Strevlac · 11-28-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BluVinyl

I wonder if their is anything different about this version? I would assume its just a different set of swag. I have the standalone version and its hard to see how it could look any better, at least not until we all go 4k

A new release looking "better" is subjective but it sure can look more accurate. The current BD is DNR'd to hell and back.

06-08-2010, 01:36 AM	#101
paul_66 Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:325 Blu-ray collection:2324	I wonder if anyone could possibly post a image of the Ultimate Collector's Edition standing next to a couple regular blu-rays? I would like to see how big it really is next to 'em. Would really appreciate it. I saw that Rolan1919 had it in one of his photos and was kinda close to some blu-rays, but not exactly close and it was in a shelf that was hard to tell. I've been thinking about gettin' it somehow, maybe Best Buy or another vendor on Amazon. But if it's like way too big, I don't wanna get it. But if it's only slightly bigger than the Dirty Harry collector's edition, I would be fine with it. Last edited by paul_66; 06-08-2010 at 01:39 AM.

11-27-2011, 07:26 PM	#107
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7046 DVD collection:4044	Casablanca 70th pre-order Casablanca Blu-ray

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06-08-2010, 02:52 AM	#102
Spike Killer Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:34	Was the color version included?

06-08-2010, 11:04 AM	#104
in2video2 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Green Valley, AZ 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:514	Casablanca was filmed in Black and White as were the majority of films of this era. The Blu-Ray edition is Black and White in keeping with the original movie.

11-27-2011, 11:36 PM	#111
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	I'm going to assume lossless audio as well.

11-27-2011, 11:46 PM	#113
frightism Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:California Blu-ray collection:205 Blu-ray reviews:8	So they have released 2 UCE's for this, haha.

11-28-2011, 02:58 AM	#114
phlyle11 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Under a stack of papers 4K collection:460 Blu-ray collection:922 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I will wait for the "Best Buy Exclusive" price cut next Black Friday..

11-28-2011, 03:43 AM	#115
Mr. Movie Fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:St. Paul Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:1203 Blu-ray collection:6571 DVD collection:266 Trading Score:1	I hate those boxes. Heres hoping Best Buy or Target sells a normal version. *Also even it's entirely possible this is just the same disc in a new box like Goodfellas and Unforgiven.

11-28-2011, 03:48 AM	#116
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	Here's to hoping it's AVC and has DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 this time around and not another lazy re-packaging.

11-28-2011, 04:16 AM	#119
DetroitSquirreL Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Detroit, MI ~ USA Blu-ray collection:513 Trading Score:122	BTW - pre-order is in at Amazon US

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