Shane (1953) Eureka

[sperezmore]

Can't wait!!!!

Regards,

[easydreamer]

Originally Posted by MichaelB

It definitely does contain three versions. You can absolutely trust me on this.

Although I'd personally argue that 1.37:1 should be the primary screening ratio, particularly where big-screen presentations are concerned.

It certainly looks surprisingly good in 1.66:1 (the two other versions on the Eureka disc are fixed-frame 1.66:1, as presented at the premiere, and the later George Stevens Jr-supervised version that's mostly the same but which adjusts certain shots to fit the 1.66:1 mask more effectively - much of the time this involves lowering the image slightly so we can see the mountain tops in the background), but if you run the 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions side by side it's obvious what the intended framing was at the time of shooting.

Thanks, Michael! Great to know that. I will definitely trust your word on this

I was beginning to worry that it would contain only one version (1.37:1) just like the US Blu-ray, which I already own. Now I feel safe about ordering the MoC Blu-ray!

[beadelf]

ill order when its confirmed there are 3 versions. Hopefully its not as dark as the U.S version which is almost unwatchable in the night scenes.

[eChopper]

2 discs or 3 ?

can't see 3 versions on the one disc

[rapta]

Originally Posted by eChopper

2 discs or 3 ?

can't see 3 versions on the one disc

Have a look through the thread (and search the Eureka thread). Kevin from Eureka has stated there will be 3 versions of Shane on the MoC disc.

That said, with no reviews and no confirmation of extras, I'm anticipating a delay. Glad to be proven wrong, but also happy to wait if it does turn out to be the case.

[bigkid43]

Does anyone know the region code? This looks like a great package and I'm hoping it will be universal.

[CouncilSpectre]

It'll be B-locked.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by bigkid43

Does anyone know the region code? This looks like a great package and I'm hoping it will be universal.

Almost certainly locked to Region B.

[IanSchultz23]

I should have my screener in the next day or two, will confirm extras etc when it comes.

[Hintermann]

Still no detailed info on Eureka's or any other site. All it says is 1-disc and 1.37:1 and it is the same everywhere.

I am beginning to have a bad feeling about this.......

[David M]

It's 2 discs.

[Dougling]

Eureka just posted this up on their Facebook:

The Special Features for our Masters of Cinema edition of SHANE have been confirmed as follows:

Limited First Run Edition featuring a two Blu-ray set (2000 copies)

• Stunning high-definition restoration in three aspect ratios: The intended 1.37:1 presentation (disc one); the 1.66:1 original theatrical presentation; and an alternate 1.66:1 framing optimised for this ratio, supervised by George Stevens, Jr. (both disc two, limited edition exclusive) • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing • Uncompressed mono and stereo soundtracks • Audio commentary by George Stevens, Jr. and associate producer Ivan Moffat • Video interview with film scholar Neil Sinyard • Complete Lux Radio Theater adaptation of Shane • Original theatrical trailer • 36-PAGE BOOKLET featuring writing on the film by critic Penelope Huston, an unpublished interview with Stevens, a treatment for an unfilmed prologue to the film, an essay on the different ratios, and archival imagery.

Standard Edition One-Disc Set (Available once stock of the Limited Edition First Run have been depleted)

Stunning high-definition restoration 1.37:1 presentation • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing • Uncompressed mono and stereo soundtracks • Audio commentary by George Stevens, Jr. and associate producer Ivan Moffat • Video interview with film scholar Neil Sinyard • Complete Lux Radio Theater adaptation of Shane • Original theatrical trailer • 28-PAGE BOOKLET featuring writing on the film by critic Penelope Huston, an unpublished interview with Stevens, a treatment for an unfilmed prologue to the film, and archival imagery.

The release date for SHANE has been put back, and will now be released on 30 November 2015. Available to pre-order now http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...O&linkCode=as2



(Sorry for not linking correctly, hurriedly doing this on a phone!)

[BarnDoor]

Sounds very much like a definitive release of this magnificent film. Can't believe I'm paying just over £10 for this now, an absolute steal.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Sounds very much like a definitive release of this magnificent film. Can't believe I'm paying just over £10 for this now, an absolute steal.

Definitely! Good things come to those that wait and all that! Very cool they're doing more surprise Limited Editions...first A Touch of Zen, now this!

[huntauk]

£11.99 at Base is currently the cheapest for this and The Quiet Man. Not sure if they were previously £10.99 on Amazon like some MOC's have been.

[eChopper]

Originally Posted by rapta

Have a look through the thread (and search the Eureka thread). Kevin from Eureka has stated there will be 3 versions of Shane on the MoC disc.

That said, with no reviews and no confirmation of extras, I'm anticipating a delay. Glad to be proven wrong, but also happy to wait if it does turn out to be the case.

Glad u were right

Three versions on the one disc

[rapta]

Originally Posted by eChopper

Glad u were right

Three versions on the one disc

I assumed it would be some kind of authoring magic, considering Lyris was involved. Happy I was proven wrong and Eureka went all-out on this one!

Originally Posted by huntauk

£11.99 at Base is currently the cheapest for this and The Quiet Man. Not sure if they were previously £10.99 on Amazon like some MOC's have been.

Both dropped to £10.25 on Amazon at one point.

[tenia]

Crap, I have the US disc but will need to double dip (and I still haven't watched my US copy yet !).

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by sjt

If you actually cared about this film you'd have already acquired the US release which came out over two YEARS ago on the Warner label, is region-free, has exactly the same solitary extra as this Eureka issue but cost £9 to import (including postage) as opposed to £16 to buy here.

Far from "Bravo" it's "Boo" to Eureka for yet another absolutely pointless and overpriced release.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by Fnord Prefect

And I ended up cancelling my Amazon pre-order for this as it clashed with too many others.

Oh well, off to Base.com I go...

Might still drop before it's released...but yeah, worth covering all bases (no pun intended).