Casablanca (1942) (70th Anniversary Edition)

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by retablo

Since this is warner's crown jewel and one of the most popular films EVER, it deserves the best possible treatment. It is in no way a "shame" this gets proper treatment.

The problem is WB doesn't understand what the best possible treatment is for a given film. I think they proved that when they put their co-founder's (Jack Warner) documentary on a UCE DVD. Their co-founder and they can't bother to issue the doc in HD....

[tama]

The mistake being made here by posters is assuming WB is doing this for the sole purpose of a blu-ray release. By doing a complete resoration at a 4K scan as being adviertise they now have this film saved at a digital medium level to re-release for the future. If they want to release this film in theatres or on a future format with better resolution then the current 1080p available to the masses now. Consider it a fututre investment and a smart one at that.

[Egbert Souse]

Originally Posted by ambient_indie

I'd agree too if WB didn't overblown the first release with DNR. There's lots of films that need the blu-ray treatment and its a shame Warner rarely licenses their films.

It's better than any of Universal's usual fare, thanks to using Lowry Digital instead of HTV.

Warner's refusal to license is really obnoxious considering the scope of their library. They've had an HD master of The Big Parade since 2003 and it's not even on Warner Archives DVD-R. Even the silent films in the TCM Archives and Warner Archives lines are generally from older 480i masters.

[benbess]

Originally Posted by egbert souse

it's better than any of universal's usual fare, thanks to using lowry digital instead of htv.

Warner's refusal to license is really obnoxious considering the scope of their library. They've had an hd master of the big parade since 2003 and it's not even on warner archives dvd-r. Even the silent films in the tcm archives and warner archives lines are generally from older 480i masters.

+1

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Looks like the numbered sticker on this UCE says it will be limited to 50,000 copies.

good, tired of seeing these things sit around with a pressing of 125,000 +

[yellowcakeuf6]

I got screwed with Citizen Kane/Magnificent Ambersons. So since I dont have Casablanca yet I guess I need to pre-order before it goes up 15 bucks.

[DetroitSquirreL]

http://www.fathomevents.com/classics...asablanca.aspx





TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES PRESENTS CASABLANCA 70TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
03/21/2012
NCM Fathom, Turner Classic Movies, and Warner Bros are coming together again to present Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event in select movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00PM (local time). The event will begin with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne taking audiences behind the scenes of this epic love story in a special original production showcasing stories from those who were on set and those who simply admire this timeless classic. Audiences will then be able to see again on the silver screen this beautiful and timeless classic.

Casablanca is a classic tale of unrequited love and is a project that defined the “golden age” of Hollywood and allowed audiences to fall in love with cinema all over again. Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event is the only opportunity to see this stunning digital presentation grace the silver screen on Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00PM (local time) with additional matinee showings at select movie theater locations. Check your local listings for more information.

Don’t miss the most romantic film of all time. More beautiful than it’s ever been!

TICKETING*
Tickets will be on sale to the public on Friday, February 24th but you can sign up here to receive an email! Limited seats available – so buy your tickets early!

[Jacksmyname]

Got my order in yesterday.
I've had this one on VHS, DVD, HD-DVD, and the Blu-Ray collector's set from a few years ago.
If it comes out on a dozen more yet to be invented formats, I'll keep on buying it.
In my top ten favorites.

[Jacksmyname]

Just found out that a local theater will be screening Casablanca on March 21.
I'll be at that theater tomorrow to buy my tickets.

[KrugerIndustrial]

Any news if this will get a standalone release at the same time? Or any date for a UK release yet? I'm about to sell my current set as I got a pretty sweet offer but I don't want to sell if it's not gonna happen like in six months or so. I checked previous releases and it took Warner about a year to release the regular edition and a year and a half before UK got it. I hope we don't have to wait that long this time.

[MrHT]

This makes me angry. The WB has to waste time re-releasing this?? Um, don’t they realize that there’s a good number of other Bogart classics that still need to see the light on Blu-ray? Ok, we have Casablanca. Now what about Dark Passage, To Have and Have Not, Dead Reckoning, The Roaring Twenties, Key Largo, The Big Sleep, Sahara, etc....? I can go on forever....

Us Bogart fans want ALL of his films, not just those few that are currently on BD. I refuse to buy an Bogart films on Blu until Warner shows us that they're serious about releasing all of his films.

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by MrHT

This makes me angry. The WB has to waste time re-releasing this?? Um, don’t they realize that there’s a good number of other Bogart classics that still need to see the light on Blu-ray? Ok, we have Casablanca. Now what about Dark Passage, To Have and Have Not, Dead Reckoning, The Roaring Twenties, Key Largo, The Big Sleep, Sahara, etc....? I can go on forever....

Us Bogart fans want ALL of his films, not just those few that are currently on BD. I refuse to buy an Bogart films on Blu until Warner shows us that they're serious about releasing all of his films.

Two things...

1. Sahara is Sony/Columbia.

2. If you don't buy, how are they to know that they should issue more Bogarts? Hey, we already have Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre from WB, and The Caine Mutiny from Sony. It's expensive to restore films to put on Blu.

p.s. it should be "We Bogart fans..." not "Us Bogart fans..."

[MrHT]

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only Bogart film here. It's either all or nothing. I feel very uneasy buying only 1 or 2 Bogart films. I must have the entire collection because having only 1 or 2 films makes my Bogart collection look pitiful! And I wonder why they never released any Bogart/Bacall films on Blu. Those are my favorites!!!

[Blu Jedi Master]

I would still like to get The Treasure of Sierra Madre. I saw it for the first time ever on Netflix last year. I love Casablanca, its one of my favorite films. I would not mind having The Caine Mutany I have seen that one several times before and have enjoyed it.

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by MrHT

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only Bogart film here. It's either all or nothing. I feel very uneasy buying only 1 or 2 Bogart films. I must have the entire collection because having only 1 or 2 films makes my Bogart collection look pitiful! And I wonder why they never released any Bogart/Bacall films on Blu. Those are my favorites!!!

Ther are many Bogart fans. I have been one since my teens, which was four decades ago.

[italy12]

Has it been confirmed yet if this will have a DTS-HD MA 1.0 track as other mono tracks on Warner's newer Blu rays do?

[Maggot]

Originally Posted by bluskies

Ther are many Bogart fans. I have been one since my teens, which was four decades ago.

Oh God, yes.......I've been for about 20 years and I'm 44 now. As a hetrosexual man, one thinks of those old Hollywood leading men of film who had certain aspects to them that were just plain cool. You've got your James Deans, your Cary Grants.....a whole plethora of greats, but I would personally put Bogart as #1.

[MrHT]

So, as diehard Bogart fans, can you guys honestly say that you’re happy with just a few Bogart films on BD???

[Maggot]

Heck, no. Give us more, but I temper that craving by also saying to the studio in the same sentence, please take your time and do the transfer right. Warner has been very respectful of their old catalog classics, including those with Bogart. I think there's a good helping of his work out there. The Caine Mutiny, Treasure of Sierra Madre, The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, Casablanca. I wonder when The Big Sleep or even Key Largo are coming. I always liked the Bogart/Robinson mix in that movie.

[MrHT]

Then they shouldn't bother releasing them one at a time. They're as good as nothing. WB should work on restoring all of their Bogart movies and then release them as a set.