Conan the Barbarian (1982) / Conan the Destroyer (1984) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

punkguy03 · 05-12-2011, 02:52 AM

I will most definitely be getting these, as long as the transfers are good. I'll wait for a review of it when it comes out.

I expect them to give this good treatment, here's hoping universal does a great transfer. (they still own the rights or am I wrong?)

Zen_Amako · 05-12-2011, 03:01 AM

I wonder if it will have the Arnold commentary track that was on the DVD. I remember there being some controversy back then because of how much he got paid to record it. I think I will hold on to my DVD until the special features are announced.

Douglas R · 05-12-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cardiac161

Can't wait for Conan the Barbarian and hearing Basil Poledouris' music in full HD!!

The Universal DVD was mono sound as per the original film. In Europe Fox released the DVD with a remixed 5.1 soundtrack with the music in true stereo. I wonder which soundtrack Universal will use?

poke smot · 05-12-2011, 06:50 AM

hope i can finally remove this from my sig.!

Gardenofstone10 · 05-12-2011, 07:19 AM

As long as it's not a flip disc I'm happy about this news as these movies are 80s gold!

Ite · 05-12-2011, 07:24 AM

Why all the hate for The Destroyer? It is pure 80's cheese and the girl from The Wonder Years is in it! One of my first celebrity crushes lol.

demoni · 05-12-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ite

Why all the hate for The Destroyer? It is pure 80's cheese and the girl from The Wonder Years is in it! One of my first celebrity crushes lol.

+1

Even though The Barbarian is a better movie, I really enjoy The Destroyer as well. Just as I enjoy Red Sonja. Arnold cheese at it's best!!

Jumpman · 05-12-2011, 09:49 AM

I'm happy we're getting Conan and all but damn it, where's my Masters of the Universe and Beastmaster, Hollywood?

javir · 05-12-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by StereoMike

Bombata!

i had a crush on her when I was 7, maybe thats why I saw it so many times.

i will by this bd regardless of AQ and VQ unless is as bad as H20, because I doubt there will be an improved release in the future, just look at Total Recall.

Ite · 05-12-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by javir

i had a crush on her when I was 7, maybe thats why I saw it so many times.

i will by this bd regardless of AQ and VQ unless is as bad as H20, because I doubt there will be an improved release in the future, just look at Total Recall.

Were you a fan of The Wonder Years too?

mymythos · 05-12-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

(FROM THE NEWS PAGE)
"Early reports indicate that, in addition to an extended 136-minute cut of the film, a variety of special features will be included"

I'm a little worried that this means extended cut ONLY, not extended cut ALSO...

I'm with Doctorossi. I didn't hate the extended DVD edition but I much prefer the theatrical cut, especially the ending, and with the technology available to Blu-ray it would really be an insult not to release both versions on the same disc. Heck, Spielberg Released THREE versions of Close Encounters on the same disc (you gotta love that guy). So let's hope they don't pull a "Lucas" on this one and release both versions with seamless branching.

miller_time22 · 05-12-2011, 01:12 PM

Pre-order is up at Amazon: $18.99

Conan the Barbarian Blu-ray

And here's Destroyer for the same price.

Conan the Destroyer Blu-ray

rickah88 · 05-12-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by miller_time22

Pre-order is up at Amazon: $18.99

Conan the Barbarian Blu-ray

And here's Destroyer for the same price.

Conan the Destroyer Blu-ray

Bought! Now I just hope the include the commentary that is on the SE DVD. I didn't see that listed in the article posted!

blureviewobscura · 05-12-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

I'm happy we're getting Conan and all but damn it, where's my Masters of the Universe and Beastmaster, Hollywood?

oh hell yeah,

these these 2 are on my wants list as well especially Beastmaster.

punkguy03 · 05-12-2011, 01:55 PM

Good deal on the pre-orders. I will wait tho, until I see how the quality is.

camaro · 05-12-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

No, there are still a few waiting to come out...

True Lies, Red Sonja, Kindergarten Cop, Twins, and Junior.

Don't forget about The Villian! Anyone remember that one? I don't think it's even been out on dvd yet.

miller_time22 · 05-12-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Bought! Now I just hope the include the commentary that is on the SE DVD. I didn't see that listed in the article posted!

Same here. I'm probably going to throw my special edition dvd in with this blu-ray anyway for a makeshift combo pack, but it would be nice if the commentary made the jump too.

Grifter02 · 05-12-2011, 05:27 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6396

Does anyone else get the impression that this is ONLY going to include a new extended cut of the movie, which seems to be 6 minutes longer than the extended cut on the last DVD? It makes even more sense if you consider that the reason they aren't including the commentary is because the runtime is longer now and the commentary won't match up.

Suddenly I'm less excited about one of my favorite movies of all time coming to Blu-Ray. May have to look into a Euro release from Fox as long as they have an uncensored one.

Brett C · 05-12-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Grifter02

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6396

Does anyone else get the impression that this is ONLY going to include a new extended cut of the movie, which seems to be 6 minutes longer than the extended cut on the last DVD? It makes even more sense if you consider that the reason they aren't including the commentary is because the runtime is longer now and the commentary won't match up.

Suddenly I'm less excited about one of my favorite movies of all time coming to Blu-Ray. May have to look into a Euro release from Fox as long as they have an uncensored one.

They could still include the commentary and have it go silent for the newly added scenes. I would prefer that over not including it at all...

rickah88 · 05-12-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Grifter02

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6396

Does anyone else get the impression that this is ONLY going to include a new extended cut of the movie, which seems to be 6 minutes longer than the extended cut on the last DVD? It makes even more sense if you consider that the reason they aren't including the commentary is because the runtime is longer now and the commentary won't match up.

Suddenly I'm less excited about one of my favorite movies of all time coming to Blu-Ray. May have to look into a Euro release from Fox as long as they have an uncensored one.

Good point! It would be a shame to lose the whole commentary just because a few scenes were added. Wouldn't it be possible to edit the commentary during the added scenes so it would still sync up. Granted a tad odd there would be several silent gaps, but no big deal.
In any event $19, that's too good to pass up! Seems like Universal is finally getting their A$$ in gear and putting out some decent catalog titles!

05-12-2011, 02:52 AM	#41
punkguy03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:361 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:10	I will most definitely be getting these, as long as the transfers are good. I'll wait for a review of it when it comes out. I expect them to give this good treatment, here's hoping universal does a great transfer. (they still own the rights or am I wrong?)

05-12-2011, 03:01 AM	#42
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:658 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I wonder if it will have the Arnold commentary track that was on the DVD. I remember there being some controversy back then because of how much he got paid to record it. I think I will hold on to my DVD until the special features are announced.

05-12-2011, 06:50 AM	#44
poke smot Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:208 Blu-ray reviews:31 Trading Score:191	hope i can finally remove this from my sig.!

05-12-2011, 07:19 AM	#45
Gardenofstone10 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:317	As long as it's not a flip disc I'm happy about this news as these movies are 80s gold!

05-12-2011, 07:24 AM	#46
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	Why all the hate for The Destroyer? It is pure 80's cheese and the girl from The Wonder Years is in it! One of my first celebrity crushes lol.

05-12-2011, 09:49 AM	#48
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:119 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1777 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	I'm happy we're getting Conan and all but damn it, where's my Masters of the Universe and Beastmaster, Hollywood?

05-12-2011, 01:12 PM	#52
miller_time22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:1827 DVD collection:228 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:16	Pre-order is up at Amazon: $18.99 Conan the Barbarian Blu-ray And here's Destroyer for the same price. Conan the Destroyer Blu-ray

05-12-2011, 01:55 PM	#55
punkguy03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:361 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:10	Good deal on the pre-orders. I will wait tho, until I see how the quality is.

05-12-2011, 05:27 PM	#58
Grifter02 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:1673 DVD collection:27 iTunes collection:189 Blu-ray reviews: 5	https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6396 Does anyone else get the impression that this is ONLY going to include a new extended cut of the movie, which seems to be 6 minutes longer than the extended cut on the last DVD? It makes even more sense if you consider that the reason they aren't including the commentary is because the runtime is longer now and the commentary won't match up. Suddenly I'm less excited about one of my favorite movies of all time coming to Blu-Ray. May have to look into a Euro release from Fox as long as they have an uncensored one.

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