Ben-Hur and Citizen Kane coming in 2011 - Blu-ray Forum

Caligula · 02-19-2008, 02:14 AM

Fox announced that BEN HUR will be on blu ray... Was wondering if Ben-Hur 1933 and others will be packaged with 1963 version blu as well?

I think FOX should becasue they had BEN HUR with several discs collection.

I can not wait!!

Tcan21 · 02-19-2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

Fox announced that BEN HUR will be on blu ray... Was wondering if Ben-Hur 1933 and others will be packaged with 1963 version blu as well?

I think FOX should becasue they had BEN HUR with several discs collection.

I can not wait!!

What is the release date for Ben-Hur on Blu-Ray?

Blu Titan · 02-19-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

Fox announced that BEN HUR will be on blu ray... Was wondering if Ben-Hur 1933 and others will be packaged with 1963 version blu as well?

I think FOX should becasue they had BEN HUR with several discs collection.

I can not wait!!

This is one of the best movies of all time. An absolute MUST.

Heart&Soul · 02-19-2008, 02:22 AM

Too bad Charlton Heston can't provide a commentary track.

whoisquilty · 02-19-2008, 02:50 AM

The 1925 version is really incredible. Both the '25 and '59 versions are wonderful. But I think that the '25 version is more lavish because of the expanse and knowing the limited special effects at the time. That makes it all the more visually stunning knowing that everything is built to full scale!

I hope that they port over all of the extras from the most recent SDVD release and put both movies in 1080p.

ezcobar411 · 02-19-2008, 02:51 AM

I love ben hur and I love blu, therefore I need this movie

Mericalis · 02-19-2008, 02:53 AM

This is one of my all time favorite movies. In fact, I'm looking more forward to Ben-Hur than LOA or any other catalog title that has been announced.

MrEggMan · 02-19-2008, 02:54 AM

What is LOA?

BluPix · 02-19-2008, 02:55 AM

I'm sure both versions of Ben-Hur will look stunning on BD. Another classic epic I would love to see on BD is Lawrence of Arabia. I saw it on HDNet Movies recently and it looks phenominal — imagine how it would look on Blu-ray. Hopefully Sony gives it the BD treatment packed full of special features.

thebluemax · 02-19-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

Fox announced that BEN HUR will be on blu ray... Was wondering if Ben-Hur 1933 and others will be packaged with 1963 version blu as well?

I think FOX should becasue they had BEN HUR with several discs collection.

I can not wait!!

FOX???? THIS IS A WARNER RELEASE

ezcobar411 · 02-19-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

FOX???? THIS IS A WARNER RELEASE

Oh yea, I remember reading about this on The Bits. Oops lol, still want the movie though

Chaka · 02-19-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MrEggMan

What is LOA?

Lawrence of Arabia

MrEggMan · 02-19-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaka

Lawrence of Arabia

Thanks, Chaka.

Wasn't there an announcement about this film that they were taking their time and doing it right?

Mericalis · 02-19-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrEggMan

Thanks, Chaka.

Wasn't there an announcement about this film that they were taking their time and doing it right?

Yes, it will be a while (at least a year) before LOA will come out. Read the insider's threads and you'll get more information.

Kristin Simard · 02-19-2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by whoisquilty

The 1925 version is really incredible. Both the '25 and '59 versions are wonderful. But I think that the '25 version is more lavish because of the expanse and knowing the limited special effects at the time. That makes it all the more visually stunning knowing that everything is built to full scale!

I hope that they port over all of the extras from the most recent SDVD release and put both movies in 1080p.

I agree here. The 1925 Ben Hur had 125,000 costumed actors and extras! Who does that now? Now they just use computers. The sets were amazing. For special effects, there were some very convincing glass shots, too. I wonder how they will hold up to close inspection on Blu-ray.

Mericalis · 02-19-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

I agree here. The 1925 Ben Hur had 125,000 costumed actors and extras! Who does that now? Now they just use computers. The sets were amazing. For special effects, there were some very convincing glass shots, too. I wonder how they will hold up to close inspection on Blu-ray.

Well, it depends on who you ask...I mean LOTR was heralded to have used "everyone in New Zealand".

MrEggMan · 02-19-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mericalis

Well, it depends on who you ask...I mean LOTR was heralded to have used "everyone in New Zealand".

LOTR couldn't wash BEN-HUR '25's jockstrap.

Iceman713713 · 02-19-2008, 01:28 PM

when is the street date for the movie?

Davyblu · 02-19-2008, 02:00 PM

Ben-Hur is one of my top "wish list" items. This one REALLY needs Hi-Def, since even on my 46" Sony the ultra-wide ratio reduces the image size significantly from most standard wide-screen movies. I'm also hoping the 1925 version is included; it's a different but still wonderful movie experience.

MrEggMan · 02-19-2008, 03:56 PM

Silent movies rock...and I'm looking forward to seeing flicks like:

Metropolis
Greed
Gance's Napoleon
Phantom of the Opera

...on BR. I'm sure they'll look incredible!

I'd love to see a mix of pillarbox/widescreen on the Napoleon set for the finale. And the brilliance of the Phantom Technicolor sequence will be amazing.

02-19-2008, 02:14 AM	#1
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Ben-Hur and Citizen Kane coming in 2011 Fox announced that BEN HUR will be on blu ray... Was wondering if Ben-Hur 1933 and others will be packaged with 1963 version blu as well? I think FOX should becasue they had BEN HUR with several discs collection. I can not wait!!

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whoisquilty Member Member since:Aug 2007	The 1925 version is really incredible. Both the '25 and '59 versions are wonderful. But I think that the '25 version is more lavish because of the expanse and knowing the limited special effects at the time. That makes it all the more visually stunning knowing that everything is built to full scale! I hope that they port over all of the extras from the most recent SDVD release and put both movies in 1080p.

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ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	I love ben hur and I love blu, therefore I need this movie

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Mericalis Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:232 DVD collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:5	This is one of my all time favorite movies. In fact, I'm looking more forward to Ben-Hur than LOA or any other catalog title that has been announced.

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MrEggMan Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	What is LOA?

02-19-2008, 02:55 AM	#9
BluPix Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:20	I'm sure both versions of Ben-Hur will look stunning on BD. Another classic epic I would love to see on BD is Lawrence of Arabia. I saw it on HDNet Movies recently and it looks phenominal — imagine how it would look on Blu-ray. Hopefully Sony gives it the BD treatment packed full of special features.

02-19-2008, 01:28 PM	#18
Iceman713713 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Boston, MA Blu-ray collection:173	when is the street date for the movie?

02-19-2008, 02:00 PM	#19
Davyblu Member Member since:Jan 2008	Ben-Hur is one of my top "wish list" items. This one REALLY needs Hi-Def, since even on my 46" Sony the ultra-wide ratio reduces the image size significantly from most standard wide-screen movies. I'm also hoping the 1925 version is included; it's a different but still wonderful movie experience.

02-19-2008, 03:56 PM	#20
MrEggMan Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Silent movies rock...and I'm looking forward to seeing flicks like: Metropolis Greed Gance's Napoleon Phantom of the Opera ...on BR. I'm sure they'll look incredible! I'd love to see a mix of pillarbox/widescreen on the Napoleon set for the finale. And the brilliance of the Phantom Technicolor sequence will be amazing.

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