Ben-Hur (1959) (Ultimate Collector's Edition) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

sfmarine · 06-07-2011, 02:56 AM

Nothing yet but it will come. My guess is the UK will have a single-disk release.

Felipenor · 06-07-2011, 02:58 AM

Probably not until later, judging from Gone with the wind and Wizard of Oz.

THALL434 · 06-07-2011, 04:54 AM

On Amazon.co.uk right now, you can pre-order the "collectors edition" (the picture is of a single Blu Ray case) for a little over $20.

arisdisc · 06-07-2011, 06:17 AM

UK version will be in PAL format (just an FYI for the uninformed).

arisdisc · 06-07-2011, 06:24 AM

BTW- Did anyone notice that Amazon has this as:
"Number of discs: 1" ?

Guess they threw that listing together in a hurry.

RBBrittain · 06-07-2011, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arisdisc

UK version will be in PAL format (just an FYI for the uninformed).

Wrong-o; YOU are uninformed.

As a WB release worldwide, it is 99.999% certain to be region-free with SD extras in NTSC (not PAL), even in the UK. (Edit: Even when they DON'T own the worldwide rights, WB's UK movie discs are almost always US-friendly; their UK version of Dances With Wolves is a prime example.)

BluPix · 06-07-2011, 07:41 PM

I just preordered this very promising set, sure to be a landmark package of a landmark film. Considering that and all the contents and features of the package, Amazon's current price of $45 seems quite fair. Besides, I love these big-box UCEs.

For anyone who's interested in buying it, I suggest you preorder it soon.

AeroK · 06-07-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluPix

I just preordered this very promising set, sure to be a landmark package of a landmark film. Considering that and all the contents and features of the package, Amazon's current price of $45 seems quite fair. Besides, I love these big-box UCEs.

For anyone who's interested in buying it, I suggest you preorder it soon.

My thoughts exactly.

McCrutchy · 06-07-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluPix

I just preordered this very promising set, sure to be a landmark package of a landmark film. Considering that and all the contents and features of the package, Amazon's current price of $45 seems quite fair. Besides, I love these big-box UCEs.

For anyone who's interested in buying it, I suggest you preorder it soon.

Not generally a fan of UCE's, but I made an exception with this set as it looks to be of excellent quality. I hope it will be genuinely limited and numbered.

RBBrittain · 06-07-2011, 11:39 PM

With the latest blu-ray.com update seeming to confirm that the set is 3 BDs instead of 2, that brings back the question: Will the 1925 silent version be in HD? It was pretty much impossible at 2 BDs, but with 3 BDs it's possible. But then, are they doing a new restoration of the silent or keeping the old Thames Television restoration--and does the latter even exist in HD?

Constitution 101 · 06-08-2011, 01:51 AM

Looks like I'll have to order the UK version...

crow2k5 · 06-08-2011, 01:58 AM

I pre ordered it, this will be a blind buy for me.

RipleyLV426 · 06-08-2011, 04:49 AM

I'm on the fence about the UCE or the unswagged UK edition. I have the UK preordered to lock in the price. Maybe I should just preorder our US version as well and just see what happens with prices and such as it gets closer...

Boob-Ray · 06-08-2011, 05:02 PM

Broke down and pre-ordered the big spectacle UCE!!!

I was hoping they would include a soundtrack CD or two, like they did with the Gone With The Wind UCE. Even though I already have the very nice 2 CD box set of the soundtrack (pictured below) it would have been cool to have this included in one big box.

I love this soundtrack!

DaViD Boulet · 06-09-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

sure wish Warner would give us the silent Ben-Hur in 1080p.
Please warner, make it so.

agreed.

ucfmatt · 06-09-2011, 11:25 AM

Will this come with a digital copy? I've never seen the movie but I want my first official viewing to be on my iPod Touch while riding the subway......

Huscheli · 06-09-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucfmatt

I've never seen the movie but I want my first official viewing to be on my iPod Touch while riding the subway......

That will be one long subway ride

rondanto · 06-09-2011, 01:09 PM

Ben hur's amazon u.k. Release is region free. It tells you that in the decription

The Duke · 06-09-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluPix

I just preordered this very promising set, sure to be a landmark package of a landmark film. Considering that and all the contents and features of the package, Amazon's current price of $45 seems quite fair. Besides, I love these big-box UCEs.

For anyone who's interested in buying it, I suggest you preorder it soon.

And I'm sure Warner loves you for thinking that way and wishes more folks would think like you. I think the price is an insult and a rip-off. Throw in a couple bucks worth of junk and inflate the price 3x? Shakes head and pre-orders the movie only UK release.

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My apologies. Had to say it, but I'll only say it once.

yojoeski · 06-09-2011, 04:10 PM

If the UK version is only one disc, then why is the UK getting the movie on one disc and the US is getting it split? The pics we've seen of the US UCE clearly show 3 discs and 2 of the discs say "1959 Part 1" and "1959 Part 2".

06-09-2011, 01:09 PM	#58
rondanto Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:BROOKLYN , N.Y Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Ben hur uk Ben hur's amazon u.k. Release is region free. It tells you that in the decription

06-07-2011, 02:56 AM	#41
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Nothing yet but it will come. My guess is the UK will have a single-disk release.

06-07-2011, 02:58 AM	#42
Felipenor Member Member since:May 2010 Blu-ray collection:7	Probably not until later, judging from Gone with the wind and Wizard of Oz.

06-07-2011, 04:54 AM	#43
THALL434 Special Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Central Virginia Blu-ray collection:553 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:14	On Amazon.co.uk right now, you can pre-order the "collectors edition" (the picture is of a single Blu Ray case) for a little over $20.

06-07-2011, 06:17 AM	#44
arisdisc Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray reviews:2	UK version will be in PAL format (just an FYI for the uninformed).

06-07-2011, 06:24 AM	#45
arisdisc Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray reviews:2	BTW- Did anyone notice that Amazon has this as: "Number of discs: 1" ? Guess they threw that listing together in a hurry.

06-07-2011, 07:41 PM	#47
BluPix Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:20	I just preordered this very promising set, sure to be a landmark package of a landmark film. Considering that and all the contents and features of the package, Amazon's current price of $45 seems quite fair. Besides, I love these big-box UCEs. For anyone who's interested in buying it, I suggest you preorder it soon.

06-07-2011, 11:39 PM	#50
RBBrittain Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Little Rock, AR 4K collection:752 Blu-ray collection:1843 DVD collection:91 MA collection:989 Digital collection:349 iTunes collection:56 Prime collection:5 Trading Score:6	With the latest blu-ray.com update seeming to confirm that the set is 3 BDs instead of 2, that brings back the question: Will the 1925 silent version be in HD? It was pretty much impossible at 2 BDs, but with 3 BDs it's possible. But then, are they doing a new restoration of the silent or keeping the old Thames Television restoration--and does the latter even exist in HD?

06-08-2011, 01:51 AM	#51
Constitution 101 Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:257 Blu-ray reviews:12	Looks like I'll have to order the UK version...

06-08-2011, 01:58 AM	#52
crow2k5 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Phoenix 4K collection:400 Blu-ray collection:2474 DVD collection:142 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:26	I pre ordered it, this will be a blind buy for me.

06-08-2011, 04:49 AM	#53
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:806 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	I'm on the fence about the UCE or the unswagged UK edition. I have the UK preordered to lock in the price. Maybe I should just preorder our US version as well and just see what happens with prices and such as it gets closer...

06-08-2011, 05:02 PM	#54
Boob-Ray Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:463	Broke down and pre-ordered the big spectacle UCE!!! I was hoping they would include a soundtrack CD or two, like they did with the Gone With The Wind UCE. Even though I already have the very nice 2 CD box set of the soundtrack (pictured below) it would have been cool to have this included in one big box. I love this soundtrack!

06-09-2011, 11:25 AM	#56
ucfmatt Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:100	Will this come with a digital copy? I've never seen the movie but I want my first official viewing to be on my iPod Touch while riding the subway......

06-09-2011, 04:10 PM	#60
yojoeski Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:609	If the UK version is only one disc, then why is the UK getting the movie on one disc and the US is getting it split? The pics we've seen of the US UCE clearly show 3 discs and 2 of the discs say "1959 Part 1" and "1959 Part 2".

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