It 4K UHD (2017)

[RJ MacReady]

Originally Posted by CBMe

I'm finding it strange that there has been no competitive, initial-release price drops on this like there usually is on big titles. I'd normally expect this to drop to at least $25. Everyone is just siting at $30 ($35 for the steelbook). The digital UHD is just $20.
Has there been other new, big titles you've folks have bought recently where there has been no pre-release & first couple day post-release price drop?

It's a Warner Brothers title, $30 release week is pretty par for the course

[xxstrataxx]

Tempted to pick this up, but a few things weighing on my mind:

1. If there really is any truth to the directors cut coming shortly after this standard release, it's prolly better to wait it out and pick that up instead.

2. Heck, even if there is no directors cut, this is part 1 of 2, so is it better to just wait for a complete movie release, that could possibly seem together both parts into 1 movie?

Who am I kidding, I will prolly pick this up anyways lol and just sell it when a new version comes out.

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by xxstrataxx

Tempted to pick this up, but a few things weighing on my mind:

1. If there really is any truth to the directors cut coming shortly after this standard release, it's prolly better to wait it out and pick that up instead.

2. Heck, even if there is no directors cut, this is part 1 of 2, so is it better to just wait for a complete movie release, that could possibly seem together both parts into 1 movie?

Who am I kidding, I will prolly pick this up anyways lol and just sell it when a new version comes out.

Thing is, directors cut could be worse and may not even include the theatrical cut on the same release. I’m fine with getting both.

[xxstrataxx]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Thing is, directors cut could be worse and may not even include the theatrical cut on the same release. I’m fine with getting both.

Good point. Or worse, could be a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack with the Directors cut on only ONE disc, and the other disc containing ONLY the theatrical cut, a la Suicide Squad.

[buckeye1]

Not sure what the hold up is. Still waiting for my shipping notice from Best Buy. Last month I got my notice from Dunkirk before Thursday and got the one I didn't order on Monday and the one I did order on Tuesday. So I'm really hoping later today. Anyone know where BB ships thier movies from, what ciity?
Nevermind: I just got my shipping notice..

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by xxstrataxx

Good point. Or worse, could be a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack with the Directors cut on only ONE disc, and the other disc containing ONLY the theatrical cut, a la Suicide Squad.

Yeah - I felt the film was plenty long enough as is. It dragged at times, IMO. I want to see it again to make a final determination but I cant imagine a longer run time will help.

But, if the DC removes some scenes or changes some around and the runtime stays close to the same then great. We'll see I guess.

[RealFrank_ito]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Looks like you can preorder the 4k It steel book on BB online but just for store pickup...not to ship it home

But, at least at my store, there's no release date. Could this actually be sold out on release day and this is the pre-order for the second wave? Like Logan?

[Steven11788]

Originally Posted by Mpmarks1975

Picked mine up yesterday from Target will be watching it tonight!

wait is out at Target

[askep86]

I just tried purchasing it at Target...I scanned it and it rang up as $27.99, but when I went to checkout it would not let me buy it. An error message rang up stating I could not purchase it until 1/9...bummer

[buckeye1]

I got 3 shipping notices today. One for the one I did order and 2 I ordered and canceled. Even though I canceled and got a pending cancellation last month. As if now it shows up as if I order them. Has anyone else experience this situation? And what happened?

[sleeman]

Any reviews on the quality of the disc?

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by sleeman

Any reviews on the quality of the disc?

Yup, a few pages back. Supposed to be a looker.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

When you realize you'll be watching this in about a week.

Do you really want me to get you one. I had 3 ordered for in-store pick up lol. Should I grab a 4th for you?

[zw94]

Originally Posted by xxstrataxx

2. Heck, even if there is no directors cut, this is part 1 of 2, so is it better to just wait for a complete movie release, that could possibly seem together both parts into 1 movie?

WB never released a merged cut of Deathly Hallows, so I doubt they'll do a merged cut of both It chapters. :/

[pottyaboutpotter1]

Originally Posted by zw94

WB never released a merged cut of Deathly Hallows, so I doubt they'll do a merged cut of both It chapters. :/

David Yates never wanted to do a merged cut of Deathly Hallows and isn't a fan of extended cuts in general IIRC. His opinion is that the theatrical cut is his director's cut and how he intends the films to be seen, turning down the chance to do extended cuts of his Potter films when asked by WB.

Andy Muschietti on the other hand has made it clear he intends to do a merged cut of both films down the line, reflecting the pacing of the original novel (cutting to and fro between the childhood and adult portions). This is alongside the already confirmed extended cuts.

If a director wants to do an extended cut (and the film is popular enough that an extended cut would be profitable), WB usually allows it. As Muschietti is getting to do an extended cut for IT: Part One, it's likely Part Two will also get an extended cut and Muschietti will get his merged cut as well (which will probably be released as the "definitive" version). I would not be surprised if some footage is being withheld from the extended cut to allow the merged cut to have never before seen footage.

[Dirk504]

My 4K copy shipped today. Paid $2 for it after using $25 RZ points and a 10% off coupon for my birthday.

[Filmmaker]

Originally Posted by pottyaboutpotter1

If a director wants to do an extended cut (and the film is popular enough that an extended cut would be profitable), WB usually allows it. As Muschietti is getting to do an extended cut for IT: Part One, it's likely Part Two will also get an extended cut and Muschietti will get his merged cut as well (which will probably be released as the "definitive" version). I would not be surprised if some footage is being withheld from the extended cut to allow the merged cut to have never before seen footage.

I hope you’re right, but I’m inclined to believe it won’t happen. Ten, fifteen years ago? No question, but the home video market (at least where physical media is concerned) rarely bears multiple edits of movies anymore.

[DarkNeo]

My copy just arrived.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Filmmaker

I hope you’re right, but I’m inclined to believe it won’t happen. Ten, fifteen years ago? No question, but the home video market (at least where physical media is concerned) rarely bears multiple edits of movies anymore.

Who says you have to have physical media to have multiple edits? It's all still another product to sell, and using physical media as an excuse for a studio to not have extended cuts is laughable.

The exclusion of physical media actually keeps coats way down, because they can just release the alternate cut on download and forego all the humongous expense of re-authoring new discs, replication, new cover art, printing, packaging, and shipping. So it's actually MORE cost effective to forego physical media, which is one reason all the companies are starting to do so.

In fact, Fate of the Furious had an extended cut only available on digital, so there are still multiple edits of films coming out just like there always have been.

[ncraft]

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