Deliverance (1972)

[ssjmichael]

It's definitely the exact same transfer. The only difference aside from the book is a new featurette.

Here's the Press Release:

DELIVERANCE CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY JUNE 26

New Premium Blu-ray™ Book Packaging from Warner Home Video with New Special Features & 42-Page Commemorative Book



Burbank, Calif., March 12, 2012 – Deliverance, the 1972 Oscar®-nominated film considered one of the screen’s most powerful man vs. nature adventures, celebrates its 40th Anniversary June 26 with a Blu-ray Book from Warner Home Video (WHV).

Jon Voight (Transformers, Mission:Impossible), Burt Reynolds (The Longest Yard, Boogie Nights) starred; Ned Beatty (Rampart, Rango) and Ronny Cox (Starter Wife, Desperate Housewives) co-starred, with John Boorman directing from a screenplay which James Dickey adapted from his novel. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards® (1972) including Best Picture, Directing and Film Editing.


Deliverance will now be offered in premium Blu-ray book packaging, including a new featurette and a 42-page commemorative book with behind-the-scenes photos and rare insights. The Blu-ray Book will be available for $34.99 SRP. Order due date is May 22.



The story of four “weekend warriors” who set off in canoes down a dangerous Georgia river and discover a wilderness of terror and survival, Deliverance builds the tension and fear to a raging climax, as the men travel way beyond their comfort zone and are forced to face more than they could have ever imagined. Vilmos Zsigmond’s expert cinematography captures the wilderness of forest and river.

Special Features

Deliverance: The Cast Remembers New!
Commentary by John Boorman
Deliverance: Betraying The River
Deliverance: The Journey
Deliverance: The Beginning
Deliverance: Delivered
The Dangerous World of Deliverance
Theatrical Trailer



DELIVERANCE 40TH-ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY BOOK

Street Date: June 26, 2012

Order Date: May 22, 2012

Catalog # 1000280718

Pricing: Blu-ray $34.99 SRP

Run Time: 110 Minutes; Rated R


Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change.

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If it was a new transfer they certainly would have mentioned it. The fact that they only highlighted featurette which is hardly a big deal means it really doesn't have much going for it, and is just more of a cash-grab to take advantage of a milestone anniversary (which tends to be Warner's M.O.)

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by ssjmichael

It's definitely the exact same transfer. The only difference aside from the book is a new featurette.

Here's the Press Release:



If it was a new transfer they certainly would have mentioned it. The fact that they only highlighted featurette which is hardly a big deal means it really doesn't have much going for it, and is just more of a cash-grab to take advantage of a milestone anniversary (which tends to be Warner's M.O.)

Ahh, thanks for the info! Pretty much what I expected, as you said this is what WB likes to do!
Looks like I'll be setting the price watch for this to $20, and will be waiting for the email.

[YodasFootPowder]

Poor Ned Beatty. He can play Rudy's dad all he wants, but when we look at him, all we see is a guy getting raped in the woods.

[Mr. Cinema]

It's unfortunate this is the same video transfer as the old release, but at least they upgraded the audio to DTS-HD MA. They didn't even do that for Unforgiven or Goodfellas.

[gnj1958]

Originally Posted by YodasFootPowder

Poor Ned Beatty. He can play Rudy's dad all he wants, but when we look at him, all we see is a guy getting raped in the woods.

Depends. For me Ned Beatty will always be Mr. Dardis from All The Presidents Men.

I have the original blu ray and I think it looks fine. Like a movie from the 70's should look.

[Dunemoon]

Originally Posted by YodasFootPowder

Poor Ned Beatty. He can play Rudy's dad all he wants, but when we look at him, all we see is a guy getting raped in the woods.

You do.