Casablanca (1942) (70th Anniversary Edition) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

ryoohki · 08-19-2008, 12:47 AM

Yet, if they didn't released this boxset on Blu-ray, (DVD Only for example) you'll have a thread on people complaining about it...

Happy Forums just don't exist

(Sarcasm here...)

Morphine · 08-19-2008, 01:33 AM

Looks very nice, will buy for sure

neo_reloaded · 08-19-2008, 01:50 AM

If ever a film deserved a classy boxset, it would be Casablanca. Looking forward to this greatly.

Mr. Cinema · 08-19-2008, 01:55 AM

HD DVD fans were able to pay $20 for Casablanca. But BD fans must pay $40+ to own it? That is bullshit.

theprophecy247 · 08-19-2008, 02:16 AM

a classic making its way over to blu

aaaa6344 · 08-19-2008, 03:35 AM

i agree that this is a way of getting more money out of blu owners now that there is no format war, just like only making available the ultimate matrix box set (heck they probably put up 2 hd-dvd versions cuz they knew they were gonna lose). they know there is a higher probability of us buying it (even if it retails for more than twice as much) than of us just not getting it.

Charles3669 · 08-19-2008, 03:41 AM

Looks pretty spiffy.

bluskies · 08-19-2008, 04:28 AM

I'm definitely getting it.

Geonosis · 08-19-2008, 04:42 AM

Never seen the movie but will watch this classic upon release. I do wish they also offered a standalone edition. I know that box is DVD size, I prefer BD sized boxes like Ocean's.

swifty7 · 08-19-2008, 06:12 AM

I'm suprised they never did that for 2001.

Canada · 08-19-2008, 07:02 AM

I hate releases that don't come in snappable cases I don't have any on Blu Ray but I hate the packaging for my Se7en collecters edition on DVD. Maybe it just me but I am anal about dust on any optical media, so I like cases that have an audioable snap.

Tchotchke · 08-19-2008, 02:26 PM

You know, I don't mind the paper-based additions like the postcards, letters, or a nice booklet, but I fail to see who wants a "Casablanca" passport holder or luggage tag. Collectors will never use them, and they have no real use.

I have the HD DVD disc only version. I wish they had simply offered the blu in a similar fashion.

kpkelley · 08-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Looks like I need to order more cases from sleeve city. I am running out of these things all too quickly with these stupid boxsets. I may look through them once, but they end up just sitting in storage while my disc is moved to a nice clean case.

Teazle · 08-19-2008, 03:17 PM

(In case Warner is reading this.)

Blu-ray is supposed to be compact, like the "Compact Disc" whose form factor it matches exactly. Bloated packaging, however pretty, negates this advantage. It's not just a cost issue ($64.99 msrp!?!). For some a chunky box will be a turn-off almost irrespective of price.

Title is a must-buy for me, so I'll wait for Casablanca to arrive in a space-efficient cover.

GoBlu08 · 08-19-2008, 04:06 PM

Im not waiting at all. I think the collectors set is great because its a classic. So as someone who appreciates film history this can't get any better. Will have day one.

mystiksuicide · 08-19-2008, 04:18 PM

Fantastic treatment to a fantastic movie. Thank you Warner!

nycomet · 08-19-2008, 04:24 PM

Hopefully Warner will do a similar collector's box for The Wizard of Oz.

GoBlu08 · 08-19-2008, 04:46 PM

I agree with Wizard of Oz. If they don't do a box at least digibook.

ranma · 08-19-2008, 05:11 PM

Casablanca is already on pre-order on WB's store for $50($37.5+tax if you apply coupon and other stuff get free shipping requirement).

The Big Blue · 08-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Love Casablanca but don't want this bloated funky-box nonsense. Will wait.

08-19-2008, 01:33 AM	#42
Morphine Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Lake Mary, FL Steelbooks™: 100+ Blu-ray collection:298 Trading Score:15	Looks very nice, will buy for sure Last edited by Morphine; 08-19-2008 at 01:35 AM.

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08-19-2008, 12:47 AM	#41
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Yet, if they didn't released this boxset on Blu-ray, (DVD Only for example) you'll have a thread on people complaining about it... Happy Forums just don't exist (Sarcasm here...)

08-19-2008, 01:50 AM	#43
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	If ever a film deserved a classy boxset, it would be Casablanca. Looking forward to this greatly.

08-19-2008, 01:55 AM	#44
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	HD DVD fans were able to pay $20 for Casablanca. But BD fans must pay $40+ to own it? That is bullshit.

08-19-2008, 02:16 AM	#45
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	a classic making its way over to blu

08-19-2008, 03:35 AM	#46
aaaa6344 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:6	i agree that this is a way of getting more money out of blu owners now that there is no format war, just like only making available the ultimate matrix box set (heck they probably put up 2 hd-dvd versions cuz they knew they were gonna lose). they know there is a higher probability of us buying it (even if it retails for more than twice as much) than of us just not getting it.

08-19-2008, 03:41 AM	#47
Charles3669 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008	Looks pretty spiffy.

08-19-2008, 04:28 AM	#48
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	I'm definitely getting it.

08-19-2008, 04:42 AM	#49
Geonosis Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:New York, NY	Never seen the movie but will watch this classic upon release. I do wish they also offered a standalone edition. I know that box is DVD size, I prefer BD sized boxes like Ocean's.

08-19-2008, 06:12 AM	#50
swifty7 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:3	I'm suprised they never did that for 2001.

08-19-2008, 07:02 AM	#51
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I hate releases that don't come in snappable cases I don't have any on Blu Ray but I hate the packaging for my Se7en collecters edition on DVD. Maybe it just me but I am anal about dust on any optical media, so I like cases that have an audioable snap.

08-19-2008, 02:26 PM	#52
Tchotchke Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Billerica MA	You know, I don't mind the paper-based additions like the postcards, letters, or a nice booklet, but I fail to see who wants a "Casablanca" passport holder or luggage tag. Collectors will never use them, and they have no real use. I have the HD DVD disc only version. I wish they had simply offered the blu in a similar fashion.

08-19-2008, 02:32 PM	#53
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Looks like I need to order more cases from sleeve city. I am running out of these things all too quickly with these stupid boxsets. I may look through them once, but they end up just sitting in storage while my disc is moved to a nice clean case.

08-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#54
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	(In case Warner is reading this.) Blu-ray is supposed to be compact, like the "Compact Disc" whose form factor it matches exactly. Bloated packaging, however pretty, negates this advantage. It's not just a cost issue ($64.99 msrp!?!). For some a chunky box will be a turn-off almost irrespective of price. Title is a must-buy for me, so I'll wait for Casablanca to arrive in a space-efficient cover.

08-19-2008, 04:06 PM	#55
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Im not waiting at all. I think the collectors set is great because its a classic. So as someone who appreciates film history this can't get any better. Will have day one.

08-19-2008, 04:18 PM	#56
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	Fantastic treatment to a fantastic movie. Thank you Warner!

08-19-2008, 04:24 PM	#57
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Hopefully Warner will do a similar collector's box for The Wizard of Oz.

08-19-2008, 04:46 PM	#58
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	I agree with Wizard of Oz. If they don't do a box at least digibook.

08-19-2008, 05:11 PM	#59
ranma Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:321 Blu-ray reviews:3	Casablanca is already on pre-order on WB's store for $50($37.5+tax if you apply coupon and other stuff get free shipping requirement).

08-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#60
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Love Casablanca but don't want this bloated funky-box nonsense. Will wait.

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