Lawrence of Arabia?

[Living Near Shamu]

I saw a commercial earlier today on HDNET about how Lawrence of Arabia had finally been remastered in HD, and how it was going to be shown for the first time ever on high definition. This probably means that the blu-ray transfer should be complete soon. I have to say, it looked amazing. Another one for the collection.

Here's the link to their schedule: http://www.hd.net/movies_schedule_by_title.html#M1457

Lawrence Of Arabia - - New for February!
Rating: PG
Year: 1962
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn
Director: David Lean
Synopsis: Universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time, Lawrence of Arabia tells the epic true story of T.E. Lawrence, a British military officer who helped organize the Arabian revolt against the Turks.
Run Time: 3:36
Air Dates: Sun, Feb 10th - 6:15 PM ET / 3:15 PM PT
Mon, Feb 11th - 12:30 AM ET / Sun, Feb 10th - 9:30 PM PT
Sat, Feb 16th - 2:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM PT
Wed, Feb 20th - 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Sun, Feb 24th - 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT
Thu, Feb 28th - 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT

[stockstar1138]

i believe an insider said it was ready, however sony was trying to figure out when to release it and how to package it ( I think they are debating if it should be given treatment like CEOT3K).

[Kirsty_Mc]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i believe an insider said it was ready, however sony was trying to figure out when to release it and how to package it ( I think they are debating if it should be given treatment like CEOT3K).

I hope it is... That is some classy packaging. Somewhat reminiscent of the care and attention that went into Laservision sleeve design.

[Kristin Simard]

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

I hope it is... That is some classy packaging. Somewhat reminiscent of the care and attention that went into Laservision sleeve design.

Hmmmmm ... Like, release it in a box that has a sheath and knife, like the knife Lawrence uses to look at his reflection when he first wears the clothes of a Sheikh.

[xwingsct]

I saw bits and parts of it on HDNet today. Pictures looks good but not Bluray quality you know what I mean.
The Master problably is BD quality but I'm pretty sure they compress the hell out of broadcast signal.

[Kirsty_Mc]

Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

Hmmmmm ... Like, release it in a box that has a sheath and knife, like the knife Lawrence uses to look at his reflection when he first wears the clothes of a Sheikh.

Not a good idea in the police state that the UK is now... You'd get an ASBO for buying the Blu-Ray

[Kristin Simard]

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

Not a good idea in the police state that the UK is now... You'd get an ASBO for buying the Blu-Ray

Oh, too bad

I had imagined an inlayed sandalwood box. Open the lid there's the knife and sheath, below that compartment there's a little sliding drawer or tray with the BD, in another drawer a BD with bonus stuff and in another drawer a booklet. Oh well, back to the drawing board

[davidPS3]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

i believe an insider said it was ready, however sony was trying to figure out when to release it and how to package it ( I think they are debating if it should be given treatment like CEOT3K).

Your right, I believe it was Penton Man who confirmed this a while back. Also there was word from Bill Hunt at Digital Bits on this so it is coming this year.

[Gremal]

I hope it gets something special like the CEot3K box.

[JJ]

Have you no fear, Blu-supporters?



The DVD of this version was mighty fine and I anxiously await the Blu-Ray.

[CptGreedle]

As early as this month?!?! I was sure this was a summer thing at the earliest.
I remember hearing they were working on the digital HD transfer, but I did not know if they were finished yet.
If so, this is a must buy for me!

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

I saw a commercial earlier today on HDNET about how Lawrence of Arabia had finally been remastered in HD, and how it was going to be shown for the first time ever on high definition. This probably means that the blu-ray transfer should be complete soon. I have to say, it looked amazing. Another one for the collection.

Here's the link to their schedule: http://www.hd.net/movies_schedule_by_title.html#M1457

Lawrence Of Arabia - - New for February!
Rating: PG
Year: 1962
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn
Director: David Lean
Synopsis: Universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time, Lawrence of Arabia tells the epic true story of T.E. Lawrence, a British military officer who helped organize the Arabian revolt against the Turks.
Run Time: 3:36
Air Dates: Sun, Feb 10th - 6:15 PM ET / 3:15 PM PT
Mon, Feb 11th - 12:30 AM ET / Sun, Feb 10th - 9:30 PM PT
Sat, Feb 16th - 2:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM PT
Wed, Feb 20th - 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Sun, Feb 24th - 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT
Thu, Feb 28th - 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT

I watched it on HDNet today (Sunday, Februray 10, 2008). I had seen the 70mm version of the film in theaters on three different ocassions. I also have copies of it on VHS and DVD. The quality of the broadcast on DirecTV was very good. In my opinion, it is the best movie ever made.