Ray Harryhausen on Blu-ray

[RalphoR]

I hope you're right! I just can't see how they can keep a Harryhausen film from getting a bd upgrade. Saving the best for last?

[SeanJoyce]

I really wish they had released a boxset focusing solely on Ray's 50s sci-fi efforts...20 Million Miles to Earth, It Came from Beneath the Sea, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.

While all entertaining in their own ways, I view them as primers for the "real stuff" that began with The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. I don't feel passionately enough about them to buy them individually or even as twofers, but a compact set would be ideal.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

I think you're missing out on some very good Harryhausen 50's movies. You don't have The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms or The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, etc. on bd?

I have Sinbad, it's great. I'm just not a fan of 50's monster stuff or sci-fi. I have seen all his movies from around then I think, or at least most. Just have no desire to own them. I'm glad those great Sony discs exist for you guys though.

[RalphoR]

Sony has done an amazing job with their Harryhausen bds (whether releasing them or providing scans to Twilight Time). I still would like them to revisit The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. I think the video could be improved. The Bernard Herrmann score and fx audio is already fantastic.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Sony has done an amazing job with their Harryhausen bds (whether releasing them or providing scans to Twilight Time). I still would like them to revisit The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. I think the video could be improved. The Bernard Herrmann score and fx audio is already fantastic.

Well there is a very strong rumor Indicator is doing a Sinbad set soon, I guess there's a chance it could be a better master. 7th Voyage definitely stands out as looking a little worse for wear compared to Jason and the Argonauts and the Twilight Time releases.

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Well there is a very strong rumor Indicator is doing a Sinbad set soon, I guess there's a chance it could be a better master. 7th Voyage definitely stands out as looking a little worse for wear compared to Jason and the Argonauts and the Twilight Time releases.

I don't own any movies from Indicator but I'd be all over any Sinbad release....especially if they have a new scan for 7th Voyage.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

I don't own any movies from Indicator but I'd be all over any Sinbad release....especially if they have a new scan for 7th Voyage.

They're a new Criterion style label and all their Sony discs are region-free. They include glossy booklets in thick cases with clean poster art on the cover. Their releases of Body Double and Christine are amazing. Great encodes for better compression. Rumor is they're doing a Sinbad trilogy set and a standalone release of First Men in the Moon. Definitely something I am keeping my eye on despite owning them all already.

[easydreamer]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Well there is a very strong rumor Indicator is doing a Sinbad set soon, I guess there's a chance it could be a better master. 7th Voyage definitely stands out as looking a little worse for wear compared to Jason and the Argonauts and the Twilight Time releases.

It looks like some (if not all) of the films will be 4K restorations, according to the following post:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1454

I'm all ready to double dip!

[RalphoR]

From the look of the original scans the Sony Harryhausen movies all look terrific (except for 7th Voyage) and I'm wondering if most were from a 4k scan.

[CinemaScope]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

From the look of the original scans the Sony Harryhausen movies all look terrific (except for 7th Voyage) and I'm wondering if most were from a 4k scan.

Well according to the 4K scan list here, Mysterious Island & Jason are 4K, as you say, the old 7th Voyage transfer is getting on a bit.

[RalphoR]

First Men in the Moon has to be as well and most likely The 3 Worlds of Gulliver. The video quality is amazing (especially First Men)

[RalphoR]

As Carlos whispered: "Gwangi".......finally! Thank you WAC!!!

[RalphoR]

https://trailersfromhell.com/the-valley-of-gwangi/

Review for those interested. Thanks to lesco for the heads up.

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

https://trailersfromhell.com/the-valley-of-gwangi/

Review for those interested. Thanks to lesco for the heads up.

I remember hearing Gwangi was put on a double bill with some sleazy R-rated movie, and that contributed to its failure. I'm surprised this guy doesn't mention that. Unless it wasn't true!

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by cakefactory

I remember hearing Gwangi was put on a double bill with some sleazy R-rated movie, and that contributed to its failure. I'm surprised this guy doesn't mention that. Unless it wasn't true!

I think it was attached to some double bill release but I don't know what the other movie was. What a shame to bury a great Harryhausen film behind some turd of a movie.

[NoirFan]

Specs/extras for Indicator's upcoming region-free Sinbad trilogy box set:

PRE-ORDER NOW: THIS ITEM WILL BE RELEASED ON 26 JUNE 2017, BUT YOU CAN PRE-ORDER IT NOW TO BE GUARANTEED A COPY. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR PAYMENT WILL BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY, AND THE ITEM WILL SHIP JUST BEFORE THE RELEASE DATE.

THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD (Nathan Juran, 1958)
THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (Gordon Hessler, 1973)
SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER (Sam Wanamaker, 1977)
Release date: 26 June 2017
Limited Dual Format Edition (UK Blu-ray premiere)

These all-time classic adventures, each featuring pioneering special effects by filmmaking legend Ray Harryhausen, are presented here in stunning restorations on Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK. Containing a wealth of new and archival extras – including exclusive interviews with actors Caroline Munro, Jane Seymour and Tom Baker, and rare recordings of Harryhausen and producer Charles H. Schneer in conversation – this stunning Limited Dual Format Edition from Indicator is strictly limited to 6,000 units.

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Restored from the original negatives
• Mono and 5.1 surround sound audio options
• The 7th Voyage of Sinbad audio commentary with Ray Harryhausen
• Previously unreleased audio interviews with Ray Harryhausen and producer Charles H. Schneer
• New interviews with actors Tom Baker, Caroline Munro and Jane Seymour
• New interview with SFX maestro Phil Tippett
• Original Super 8 cut-down versions
• Archival documentaries, interviews and featurettes
• Original trailers and promotional films
• Isolated scores by Bernard Herrmann, Miklós Rózsa and Roy Budd
• Promotional and on-set photography, poster art and archive materials
• Box set exclusive 80-page book with new essays, and film credits
• Limited edition box set of 6,000
...AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

#PHIDFE024
BBFC cert: U
REGION FREE
EAN: 5037899069912

Pre-order link

[StingingVelvet]

Gonna be an amazing set, can't wait to own it.

[RalphoR]

Can't believe I'm triple dipping on these but the 4k scan of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad alone makes this set worth every penny. It's already dropped £10. One thing I'm wondering about is the isolated scores. I'm guessing they'll use the ones provided to TT and the Aussie Via Visions release by Sony. I wonder if there will be a brand new one for 7th Voyage? That will be killer!

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Can't believe I'm triple dipping on these but the 4k scan of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad alone makes this set worth every penny. It's already dropped £10. One thing I'm wondering about is the isolated scores. I'm guessing they'll use the ones provided to TT and the Aussie Via Visions release by Sony. I wonder if there will be a brand new one for 7th Voyage? That will be kilker!

If I buy this set, I'm only double with these things (unless you count DVD), but better these than say, Phenomena or some of the other things I've bought or will buy two of. Golden/7th Voyage were major childhood favorites, right up there with the star wars trilogy. I watched Golden Voyage more than any other movie apart from possibly Return of the Jedi and Creature from the Black Lagoon (and maybe a few Godzilla movies).

[gates70]

So are Indicator titles only available from that site or are they from Amazon and other places as well ?