True Grit (1969) - Blu-ray Forum

PowellPressburger · 10-11-2010, 01:06 PM

the Original John Wayne Classic TRUE GRIT is coming from Paramount on Blu-Ray on December 14th 2010. TrueGrit.jpg

This seems to be the current updated Cover Art for True Grit.
trueg.jpg

Wal*Mart Has this cover art on their website.
GritWAL.jpg

Details from True Grit Page. True Grit Blu-ray

True Grit Blu-ray Review

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the original 1969 version of True Grit on Blu-ray on December 14, tying in with the theatrical release of the remake directed by the Coen brothers. This western was directed by Henry Hathaway and starred John Wayne in a memorable role that won him his only Academy Award.

Special features include:
Commentary by Jeb Rosebrook, Bob Boze Bell and J. Stuart Rosebrook
True Writing
Working with the Duke
Aspen Gold: Locations of True Grit
The Law and The Lawless
Theatrical Trailer

Rob71 · 10-11-2010, 01:15 PM

Will definitely be picking this one up day 1. Nothing makes a format viable like a large selection of John Wayne films.

PowellPressburger · 10-11-2010, 01:16 PM

It is nice to finally get a WAYNE release from Paramount. Wish they could at least release another title of his the same day.

(I realize this one is being released for the Coen Brothers version due in theaters)

pro-bassoonist · 10-11-2010, 06:18 PM

I am looking forward to it as well.

Pro-B

erock515054 · 10-11-2010, 06:26 PM

Day one for me.

Arkadin · 10-11-2010, 07:07 PM

best news in some time!
I've been wondering for 4 years if and when Paramount would grace us with some of the John Wayne catalogs that they hold the rights to, and though I'm happy with the news, I can't help but feel a little sad that it is only being released because the Coen brothers decided to do a remake.
I want to believe that many of Paramount's JW films like "El Dorado", "Hatari!",
"The High and The Mighty", "Big Jake", "Rio Lobo", "Hondo" etc. etc. will eventually be released on blu-ray, but I still don't feel a lot of confidence that they will.
anyway, hope Paramount at least gives us JW fans a worthy blu-ray after such an epic wait.

Brad1963 · 10-11-2010, 10:40 PM

A catalog title from Paramount? I forgot what that was like. Would like other classics from them, Sunset Blvd. Breakfast at Tiffany's, Chinatown, Heaven Can Wait, Ordinary People, Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, El Dorado, High and the Mighty, Nashville, Roman Holiday, To Catch a Thief, Sons of Katie Elder, The Odd Couple etc....

Paramount has been the worst next to Disney when it comes to catalog titles on Blu ray.

Mr. Cinema · 10-11-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad1963

A catalog title from Paramount? I forgot what that was like. Would like other classics from them, Sunset Blvd. Breakfast at Tiffany's, Chinatown, Heaven Can Wait, Ordinary People, Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, El Dorado, High and the Mighty, Nashville, Roman Holiday, To Catch a Thief, Sons of Katie Elder, The Odd Couple etc....

Paramount has been the worst next to Disney when it comes to catalog titles on Blu ray.

And it's not a Sapphire release, so we should actually get top quality.

Pirate King · 10-12-2010, 01:07 AM

Welllllllllllllll......... I'll be damned. Great News!

Andrew Forbes · 10-13-2010, 08:54 PM

Now bring on The Shootist.

Jimbo976 · 10-13-2010, 09:03 PM

I'll certainly pick this up on Day 1.

blufellas · 10-13-2010, 09:43 PM

day 1 for me.

ifireun · 10-15-2010, 01:59 PM

Ordered and patiently waiting...

tom10i · 10-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Hi,

Your listing of movies shows superb taste.

PowellPressburger · 10-31-2010, 06:22 PM

Updated the First Post with the cover artwork. Not sure what I was expecting but the artwork is a bit of a letdown.
TrueGrit.jpg

ifireun · 11-01-2010, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Updated the First Post with the cover artwork. Not sure what I was expecting but the artwork is a bit of a letdown. Attachment 25681

Agreed, a trademark Duke pose, but in black, gray and sepia? TG was shot in some of the most beautiful terrain on the continent and they couldn't wrest a good color shot from a scene or even from the film's publicity/promotion archives?

Nevertheless, what will matter most is the quality of the BD presentation.

Rhylliam · 11-02-2010, 12:33 AM

That is one ugly cover.. Maybe it'll be shiny though.

Arkadin · 11-02-2010, 01:13 AM

such a typical cover for one of the classic bds.

straight out of the warner "Maltese falcon" playbook.
It's so bad it's almost good.
just hilarious when they come up with stuff like this as far as the coloration.
he does look tough though.

McCrutchy · 11-02-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

such a typical cover for one of the classic bds.

straight out of the warner "Maltese falcon" playbook.
It's so bad it's almost good.
just hilarious when they come up with stuff like this as far as the coloration.
he does look tough though.

You would almost think the film is in black and white....

Arkadin · 11-02-2010, 01:28 AM

anyone would I agree.
makes no sense.
anyway, I'm pretty nervous about this one, but feel a little better after reading the reviews of "White Christmas"
Paramount's old catalogs have actually been very good; there just haven't been many of them.

10-11-2010, 01:06 PM	#1
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	True Grit (1969) the Original John Wayne Classic TRUE GRIT is coming from Paramount on Blu-Ray on December 14th 2010. TrueGrit.jpg This seems to be the current updated Cover Art for True Grit. trueg.jpg WalMart Has this cover art on their website. GritWAL.jpg Details from True Grit Page. True Grit Blu-ray* True Grit Blu-ray Review Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the original 1969 version of True Grit on Blu-ray on December 14, tying in with the theatrical release of the remake directed by the Coen brothers. This western was directed by Henry Hathaway and starred John Wayne in a memorable role that won him his only Academy Award. Special features include: Commentary by Jeb Rosebrook, Bob Boze Bell and J. Stuart Rosebrook True Writing Working with the Duke Aspen Gold: Locations of True Grit The Law and The Lawless Theatrical Trailer Last edited by Scottie; 04-09-2017 at 09:48 PM.

10-19-2010, 09:34 PM	#14
tom10i Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	Splendid Taste Hi, Your listing of movies shows superb taste.

10-31-2010, 06:22 PM	#15
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Updated the First Post with the cover artwork. Not sure what I was expecting but the artwork is a bit of a letdown. TrueGrit.jpg Last edited by PowellPressburger; 11-01-2010 at 03:17 PM.

11-02-2010, 01:13 AM	#18
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	such a typical cover for one of the classic bds. straight out of the warner "Maltese falcon" playbook. It's so bad it's almost good. just hilarious when they come up with stuff like this as far as the coloration. he does look tough though. Last edited by Arkadin; 11-02-2010 at 01:15 AM.

10-11-2010, 01:15 PM	#2
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Will definitely be picking this one up day 1. Nothing makes a format viable like a large selection of John Wayne films.

10-11-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	It is nice to finally get a WAYNE release from Paramount. Wish they could at least release another title of his the same day. (I realize this one is being released for the Coen Brothers version due in theaters)

10-11-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	I am looking forward to it as well. Pro-B

10-11-2010, 06:26 PM	#5
erock515054 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:1046 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:6	Day one for me.

10-11-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	best news in some time! I've been wondering for 4 years if and when Paramount would grace us with some of the John Wayne catalogs that they hold the rights to, and though I'm happy with the news, I can't help but feel a little sad that it is only being released because the Coen brothers decided to do a remake. I want to believe that many of Paramount's JW films like "El Dorado", "Hatari!", "The High and The Mighty", "Big Jake", "Rio Lobo", "Hondo" etc. etc. will eventually be released on blu-ray, but I still don't feel a lot of confidence that they will. anyway, hope Paramount at least gives us JW fans a worthy blu-ray after such an epic wait.

10-11-2010, 10:40 PM	#7
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	A catalog title from Paramount? I forgot what that was like. Would like other classics from them, Sunset Blvd. Breakfast at Tiffany's, Chinatown, Heaven Can Wait, Ordinary People, Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, El Dorado, High and the Mighty, Nashville, Roman Holiday, To Catch a Thief, Sons of Katie Elder, The Odd Couple etc.... Paramount has been the worst next to Disney when it comes to catalog titles on Blu ray.

10-12-2010, 01:07 AM	#9
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Welllllllllllllll......... I'll be damned. Great News!

10-13-2010, 08:54 PM	#10
Andrew Forbes New Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:148	Now bring on The Shootist.

10-13-2010, 09:03 PM	#11
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I'll certainly pick this up on Day 1.

10-13-2010, 09:43 PM	#12
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:311 Blu-ray collection:4081 DVD collection:49	day 1 for me.

10-15-2010, 01:59 PM	#13
ifireun Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:SXSW Ontario Blu-ray collection:823 Blu-ray reviews:1	Ordered and patiently waiting...

11-02-2010, 12:33 AM	#17
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	That is one ugly cover.. Maybe it'll be shiny though.

11-02-2010, 01:28 AM	#20
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	anyone would I agree. makes no sense. anyway, I'm pretty nervous about this one, but feel a little better after reading the reviews of "White Christmas" Paramount's old catalogs have actually been very good; there just haven't been many of them.

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