Casablanca (1942) (70th Anniversary Edition) - Page 32 - Blu-ray Forum

Thesis · 04-10-2012, 05:34 AM

For those that bought the Target exclusive, did you notice that the Blu-ray case seems like it has a few scratches (right on the cover art) next to the back of the head of Bogart's head? I went to two different Target stores in order to exchange mine (had the same scratch-marks), and I noticed that all of the Target exclusives had the same scratch-marks on the Blu-ray case... Not a big deal, but just found it odd. Was it intentional?

miTfan3 · 04-10-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thesis

For those that bought the Target exclusive, did you notice that the Blu-ray case seems like it has a few scratches (right on the cover art) next to the back of the head of Bogart's head? I went to two different Target stores in order to exchange mine (had the same scratch-marks), and I noticed that all of the Target exclusives had the same scratch-marks on the Blu-ray case... Not a big deal, but just found it odd. Was it intentional?

I just picked it up myself and it has the same thing, but I really didn't notice it until I just read your post. It's certainly not as annoying as a big sticker right on the case.

Crystal Clear HD · 04-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Can I still do the price adjustment to get my five bucks back? I bought this on the first week it came out and I hear it's still $14.99 two weeks later.

bookcase · 04-11-2012, 01:33 PM

Since this is Warner, I wonder if it will come with a slipcover once the Target exclusive runs out. This happened with Gremlins: exclusive to Target sans slip; regular release with slip.

Crimson King · 04-11-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

Since this is Warner, I wonder if it will come with a slipcover once the Target exclusive runs out. This happened with Gremlins: exclusive to Target sans slip; regular release with slip.

the Target version of Gremlins also did not say 25th Ann on the artwork and no slip (well at least mine didnt), however the later pressings do have 25th Ann on the artwork and slipcover.

so the later repressings of the Casablanca might have the words 70th Ann on the front cover as well as a slip, the current target version does not have 70th Ann on the artwork or a slip, mine came with a sticker saying Target exclusive/70th Ann

Thesis · 04-11-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by miTfan3

I just picked it up myself and it has the same thing, but I really didn't notice it until I just read your post. It's certainly not as annoying as a big sticker right on the case.

I wonder why the Target exclusives turned out looking that way?

MifuneFan · 04-11-2012, 07:22 PM

So are their physical scratches on the cover art, or is it actually part of the printing?

MifuneFan · 04-11-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Crystal Clear HD

Can I still do the price adjustment to get my five bucks back? I bought this on the first week it came out and I hear it's still $14.99 two weeks later.

I'm not sure if you can, but worst case you can buy one right now and then return it with your old receipt. I'd of course try and get them to adjust it first.

Crystal Clear HD · 04-11-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm not sure if you can, but worst case you can buy one right now and then return it with your old receipt. I'd of course try and get them to adjust it first.

Thanks!

kamphausd1 · 06-23-2012, 05:06 AM

I actually just got around to buying the single disc version. Is it just me, or does the audio sound really low? I don't know, it just doesn't sound as full and robust as other lossless mono tracks from older films. If anybody else has noticed this, please reply.

Evra · 07-04-2012, 06:59 AM

Sorry if it has been asked but is this a new transfer or the same one from the Ultimate Collector's Edition?

MifuneFan · 07-04-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Evra

Sorry if it has been asked but is this a new transfer or the same one from the Ultimate Collector's Edition?

If you mean this UCE released in 2008:

then yes it's a completely new 4K transfer that looks completely different from the previous release. It has darker, more filmic transfer compared to the clean video look of the other.

Mark Malmstrøm · 07-12-2012, 08:25 PM

saw tht there were some print damge on the new edition - i'm curious to know if the new edition has some shots that looked better on the old edition or is this better that the old edition all the way around ?

HD Goofnut · 07-12-2012, 08:52 PM

Still waiting for a price drop on the single disc edition. It's STILL $20 everywhere. I am more than ready to get rid of the first BD release for this one.

moviebuff75 · 07-12-2012, 10:21 PM

The new one is better. The print damage when Rick first sees Ilsa at the cafe is completely gone now. Also, the really bad tear later in the film (at the Black Market) is gone completely now too.

thelwig14 · 07-13-2012, 12:31 AM

It is a huge improvement. I was able to upgrade mine on the cheap on ebay. Completely worth it!

mzupeman · 07-13-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Malmstrøm

saw tht there were some print damge on the new edition - i'm curious to know if the new edition has some shots that looked better on the old edition or is this better that the old edition all the way around ?

The new one is superior in every way. Most notable improvement of all is the lack of boosted contrast, so we get all the dark, moody, tone setting shadows we're supposed to. Really makes it feel like a different film than the previous release.

Fingerlakes Dave · 08-06-2012, 04:15 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XF4J70/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&smid=

Hi all.
I just saw this on Amazon while I was considering purchasing:
+++
Item Under Review

While this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)

We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
+++

Any insight appreciated.

dsman71 · 08-06-2012, 01:13 PM

I have 3 versions of Casablanca which is one too many. I have that Best Buy exclusive , the UCE & the 70th anniversary editions. The problem that each has something the others do not as far as I know. I read comparisons- the collectors editions all have different goodies in them not even including in the DVD or BLu Ray
And now I will have the same problem with Wizard of Oz. I have the UCE , a Blu Ray version and the 3 disc set that came before the UCE...And I just got the Steelbook because that was awesome..
Collecting is becoming really difficult

#Darren · 08-06-2012, 02:02 PM

I am pretty sure if you have the 70th Anniversary Limited Edition of Casablanca that you do not miss out on any video based extras.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsman71

I have 3 versions of Casablanca which is one too many. I have that Best Buy exclusive , the UCE & the 70th anniversary editions. The problem that each has something the others do not as far as I know. I read comparisons- the collectors editions all have different goodies in them not even including in the DVD or BLu Ray
And now I will have the same problem with Wizard of Oz. I have the UCE , a Blu Ray version and the 3 disc set that came before the UCE...And I just got the Steelbook because that was awesome..
Collecting is becoming really difficult

08-06-2012, 04:15 AM	#638
Fingerlakes Dave Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Central NY state, USA Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:680 DVD collection:665 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Any ideas what this refers to? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XF4J70/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&smid= Hi all. I just saw this on Amazon while I was considering purchasing: +++ Item Under Review While this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!) We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible. +++ Any insight appreciated.

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04-10-2012, 05:34 AM	#621
Thesis Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Burbank, CA 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:1087 DVD collection:76 Digital collection:16 iTunes collection:79	For those that bought the Target exclusive, did you notice that the Blu-ray case seems like it has a few scratches (right on the cover art) next to the back of the head of Bogart's head? I went to two different Target stores in order to exchange mine (had the same scratch-marks), and I noticed that all of the Target exclusives had the same scratch-marks on the Blu-ray case... Not a big deal, but just found it odd. Was it intentional?

04-10-2012, 10:28 PM	#623
Crystal Clear HD Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Southern California, United States of America 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:909 DVD collection:69 Trading Score:3	Can I still do the price adjustment to get my five bucks back? I bought this on the first week it came out and I hear it's still $14.99 two weeks later.

04-11-2012, 01:33 PM	#624
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1209 Trading Score:2	Since this is Warner, I wonder if it will come with a slipcover once the Target exclusive runs out. This happened with Gremlins: exclusive to Target sans slip; regular release with slip.

04-11-2012, 07:22 PM	#627
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	So are their physical scratches on the cover art, or is it actually part of the printing?

06-23-2012, 05:06 AM	#630
kamphausd1 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:2105 DVD collection:36	I actually just got around to buying the single disc version. Is it just me, or does the audio sound really low? I don't know, it just doesn't sound as full and robust as other lossless mono tracks from older films. If anybody else has noticed this, please reply.

07-04-2012, 06:59 AM	#631
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	Sorry if it has been asked but is this a new transfer or the same one from the Ultimate Collector's Edition?

07-12-2012, 08:25 PM	#633
Mark Malmstrøm Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:382 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:2	saw tht there were some print damge on the new edition - i'm curious to know if the new edition has some shots that looked better on the old edition or is this better that the old edition all the way around ?

07-12-2012, 08:52 PM	#634
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Still waiting for a price drop on the single disc edition. It's STILL $20 everywhere. I am more than ready to get rid of the first BD release for this one.

07-12-2012, 10:21 PM	#635
moviebuff75 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:1500 DVD collection:14	The new one is better. The print damage when Rick first sees Ilsa at the cafe is completely gone now. Also, the really bad tear later in the film (at the Black Market) is gone completely now too.

07-13-2012, 12:31 AM	#636
thelwig14 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas Trading Score:94	It is a huge improvement. I was able to upgrade mine on the cheap on ebay. Completely worth it!

08-06-2012, 01:13 PM	#639
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:573 Blu-ray collection:2852 DVD collection:665	I have 3 versions of Casablanca which is one too many. I have that Best Buy exclusive , the UCE & the 70th anniversary editions. The problem that each has something the others do not as far as I know. I read comparisons- the collectors editions all have different goodies in them not even including in the DVD or BLu Ray And now I will have the same problem with Wizard of Oz. I have the UCE , a Blu Ray version and the 3 disc set that came before the UCE...And I just got the Steelbook because that was awesome.. Collecting is becoming really difficult

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