Shogun (1980 Mini Series) Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune - 7/22, 2014 Pre-order - Blu-ray Forum

cavesailor · 10-21-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

I hope at some point Paramount could release 'The Winds of War' and it's sequel 'War and Remembrance'

Shogun is not only my favorite mini-series, but also my fathers. He also liked Winds of War and War and Remembrance. He has the VHS of Shogun and I bought him the dvds of Winds of War. I could not find War and Remembrance, but that was before I shopped online at Amazon.

Great News !

Tiberius · 10-21-2013, 10:04 PM

Very exciting news - was just talking to a friend about Shogun yesterday. Probably not a Day 1 (unless I can pre-order at 45% off or more), but still... I anticipate a great release!

dressedtokill · 10-21-2013, 10:15 PM

What a delightful and unexpected surprise. Hopefully the extensive special features are carried over. Here's hoping we get the digibook treatment! Now let's pray it does well so it can get other studios to release more miniseries. Just imagine Roots, North & South, Centennial or The Thorn Birds to mention a few in HD.

moviebuff75 · 10-22-2013, 01:20 AM

Here's hoping "Roots" is coming in its original eight-part ABC version. Listening, WB?

skyofcrack · 10-22-2013, 01:40 AM

I'd like to see a complete Echoes in the Darkness.

rkolinski · 10-22-2013, 03:58 AM

Looking forward to owning this!

I would also like to own these eventually on BD:

"Holocaust"
"Roots" and "Roots: The Next Generation"
"Taken"
"The Thorn Birds"
the upcoming "To Appomattox (aka "Grant v Lee") http://www.toappomattox.com/
"V" (1983) and "V: The Final Battle" (1984)
"The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance"

and not a miniseries but an excellent TV drama

"The Day After" (1983) (127 minute version with intended theatrical ratio of 1.78:1)

Dubstar · 10-22-2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rkolinski

Looking forward to owning this!

I would also like to own these eventually on BD:

"Holocaust"
"Roots" and "Roots: The Next Generation"
"Taken"
"The Thorn Birds"
the upcoming "To Appomattox (aka "Grant v Lee") http://www.toappomattox.com/
"V" (1983) and "V: The Final Battle" (1984)
"The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance"

and not a miniseries but an excellent TV drama

"The Day After" (1983) (127 minute version with intended theatrical ratio of 1.78:1)

The UK companion film about a nuclear bomb detonation: 'Threads' is IMO better, and worth checking out.

thebard · 10-23-2013, 12:56 AM

I watched this religiously. I couldn't wait to get to school the next day to talk with my friends about the previous night's episode!

My dad, who was stationed in Japan when he was in the air force, would point out little nuances I think most audiences wouldn't pick up on ("You see how he keeps his eyes on him when he bows? That's considered insulting, as it's a sign of mistrust.").

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Originally Posted by benbess

I wish more miniseries from this era would make it to blu....Masada, for instance, and maybe the Blue and the Grey....

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Originally Posted by rkolinski

Looking forward to owning this!

I would also like to own these eventually on BD:

"Holocaust"
"Roots" and "Roots: The Next Generation"
"Taken"
"The Thorn Birds"
the upcoming "To Appomattox (aka "Grant v Lee") http://www.toappomattox.com/
"V" (1983) and "V: The Final Battle" (1984)
"The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance"

and not a miniseries but an excellent TV drama

"The Day After" (1983) (127 minute version with intended theatrical ratio of 1.78:1)

Yes, yes, yes and yes.

Moefiz · 10-22-2013, 12:38 PM

Shogun..WOW..now this bring back memories, remember seeing this when it first aired on NBC...I won't mind picking this up when its release.

stvn1974 · 10-22-2013, 06:25 PM

The book is excellent also. I recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the miniseries.

dressedtokill · 10-22-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

The book is excellent also. I recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the miniseries.

Yep, the book is just as good.

Yojimbo · 10-23-2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Yep, the book is just as good.

Though the series is great, the book is way better.

The_Donster · 10-22-2013, 07:14 PM

The 80's definitely had some nice mini-series. Centennial is one of my favorites, although technically that was what 78 or 79? Looking forward to seeing what this looks like. It was kind of big deal when I lived in Japan. Something that I found funny was my Japanese girl friend told me that most Japanese hated the lead actress for whatever reason? I guess no matter where you live there is celebrity gossip lol.

Vintrus · 11-17-2013, 03:01 PM

Will definitely buy this

MifuneFan · 12-31-2013, 02:51 PM

I hope the US art looks as great as the one coming out in Germany

Lantz · 01-01-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I hope the US art looks as great as the one coming out in Germany

Hmm... If it's out in Germany already on the 6th of Feb, it might even hit Scandinavia or the UK quite soon. Fingers crossed.

EDIT: Found it!! Sweden release already on the 29th of January: http://www.discshop.se/filmer/bluray...lu_ray/P120422

Pre-ordered!

Zoodles95 · 01-01-2014, 03:55 PM

This is great news!

I was starting to think that my DVD set was the best that I was going to have for Shogun. I will be picking this up in 2014 for sure.

Tekka · 05-14-2014, 01:17 AM

I am looking forward to this.

posthaste · 05-14-2014, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tekka

I am looking forward to this.

The region free German version of Shogun was released a few months ago. I have it and watched it along with all the extras. I'll bet the U.S. release is identical.

Shogun has never looked better.

P.S. Your avatar is the epitomy of class.

Deciazulado · 05-14-2014, 03:17 AM

Aahh aah, the wine.

10-21-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
Tiberius Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:816 DVD collection:400 Trading Score:2	Very exciting news - was just talking to a friend about Shogun yesterday. Probably not a Day 1 (unless I can pre-order at 45% off or more), but still... I anticipate a great release!

10-21-2013, 10:15 PM	#3
dressedtokill Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:421 Trading Score:1	What a delightful and unexpected surprise. Hopefully the extensive special features are carried over. Here's hoping we get the digibook treatment! Now let's pray it does well so it can get other studios to release more miniseries. Just imagine Roots, North & South, Centennial or The Thorn Birds to mention a few in HD.

10-22-2013, 01:20 AM	#4
moviebuff75 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1499 DVD collection:14	Here's hoping "Roots" is coming in its original eight-part ABC version. Listening, WB?

10-22-2013, 01:40 AM	#5
skyofcrack Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Isn't this where...we came in? 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1159 DVD collection:1324 Trading Score:1	I'd like to see a complete Echoes in the Darkness.

10-22-2013, 03:58 AM	#6
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	Looking forward to owning this! I would also like to own these eventually on BD: "Holocaust" "Roots" and "Roots: The Next Generation" "Taken" "The Thorn Birds" the upcoming "To Appomattox (aka "Grant v Lee") http://www.toappomattox.com/ "V" (1983) and "V: The Final Battle" (1984) "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance" and not a miniseries but an excellent TV drama "The Day After" (1983) (127 minute version with intended theatrical ratio of 1.78:1)

10-22-2013, 12:38 PM	#9
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Shogun..WOW..now this bring back memories, remember seeing this when it first aired on NBC...I won't mind picking this up when its release.

10-22-2013, 06:25 PM	#10
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	The book is excellent also. I recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the miniseries.

10-22-2013, 07:14 PM	#13
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	The 80's definitely had some nice mini-series. Centennial is one of my favorites, although technically that was what 78 or 79? Looking forward to seeing what this looks like. It was kind of big deal when I lived in Japan. Something that I found funny was my Japanese girl friend told me that most Japanese hated the lead actress for whatever reason? I guess no matter where you live there is celebrity gossip lol.

11-17-2013, 03:01 PM	#14
Vintrus Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:QLD, Australia 4K collection:1013 Blu-ray collection:3967 DVD collection:456	Will definitely buy this

12-31-2013, 02:51 PM	#15
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I hope the US art looks as great as the one coming out in Germany

01-01-2014, 03:55 PM	#17
Zoodles95 Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:125 Blu-ray collection:977 DVD collection:42 Trading Score:3	This is great news! I was starting to think that my DVD set was the best that I was going to have for Shogun. I will be picking this up in 2014 for sure.

05-14-2014, 01:17 AM	#18
Tekka Senior Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Jacksonville, Florida Blu-ray collection:300 DVD collection:11	I am looking forward to this.

05-14-2014, 03:17 AM	#20
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7041 DVD collection:4040	Aahh aah, the wine.

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