Lawrence of Arabia (1962) - Blu-ray in June 4 2012 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

photofreakdave · 06-16-2012, 08:03 PM

I have truly seen some horrible Blu-ray transfers of older films. By far some of the best conversions where of the original James Bond movies with Sean Connery. Usually when they wait its because they are taking the time to do a quality transfer. From what I was able to find out online they are doing a 4K conversion from the original 70mm Film. Which would be fantastic just like Ben Hur.

I can truly say if they are waiting for a truly great transfer I won't object. I will still buy it the first day and see it at the Seattle Cinerama if its played there like they did for Ben Hur before its Bluray release. THE BEN HUR 4K TRANSFER ON THE CINERAMA'S SCREEN WAS TRULY AMAZING.

ricster · 06-16-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by photofreakdave

I have truly seen some horrible Blu-ray transfers of older films. By far some of the best conversions where of the original James Bond movies with Sean Connery. Usually when they wait its because they are taking the time to do a quality transfer. From what I was able to find out online they are doing a 4K conversion from the original 70mm Film. Which would be fantastic just like Ben Hur.

I can truly say if they are waiting for a truly great transfer I won't object. I will still buy it the first day and see it at the Seattle Cinerama if its played there like they did for Ben Hur before its Bluray release. THE BEN HUR 4K TRANSFER ON THE CINERAMA'S SCREEN WAS TRULY AMAZING.

I hope so. Wish this was a Warner title they'd do it justice. Sony titles seem to be average to above average sometimes. If they spend time on it, then great news.

RazorwireRyan · 06-16-2012, 10:49 PM

It was announced for September and now its not I guess? Weird. At this rate they'll have to can the "50th Anniversary Edition" banner

KingSimba · 06-16-2012, 11:11 PM

It is now/currently scheduled for the 10th/September in the UK.

RazorwireRyan · 06-17-2012, 01:12 AM

Awesome, I checked Amazon and it said it was on "notify" again so I hope it is September, looking forward to seeing this

DJJez · 06-17-2012, 01:47 AM

really looking forward to owning this. hopefully its released in september

KubrickFan · 06-24-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ricster

I hope so. Wish this was a Warner title they'd do it justice. Sony titles seem to be average to above average sometimes. If they spend time on it, then great news.

Sony takes excellent care of their classic titles. Check out The Bridge on the River Kwai, Dr. Strangelove or Taxi Driver and you'll see that you don't have to worry about the quality of Lawrence of Arabia. This is their biggest title, and they won't screw it up.

oscarmerkx · 06-24-2012, 07:55 PM

I was very surprised that LOA was referenced in Promotheus.

Can't wait

JimShaw · 06-24-2012, 08:05 PM

I wish people would stop posting nothings on this thread. Every time I get an e-mail letting me know a new post has been, I get excited. Maybe a date has been set. But, Nooo, just another meaningless post.

The day will come when a new post has been entered and it will be the post long waited for: A post with the true release date.

I can't wait. Until then, I have be annoyed by all the meaningless, nothing posts.

m

KingSimba · 06-24-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimShaw

I wish people would stop posting nothings on this thread. Every time I get an e-mail letting me know a new post has been, I get excited. Maybe a date has been set. But, Nooo, just another meaningless post.

The day will come when a new post has been entered and it will be the post long waited for: A post with the true release date.

I can't wait. Until then, I have be annoyed by all the meaningless, nothing posts.

m

The release date is the 10th/September/2012.

Hopefully it will be available to order soon.

JimShaw · 06-24-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingSimba

The release date is the 10th/September/2012.

Hopefully it will be available to order soon.

10th/September/2012

Excellent!!!

m

Vertigo2010 · 06-24-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KubrickFan

Sony takes excellent care of their classic titles. Check out The Bridge on the River Kwai, Dr. Strangelove or Taxi Driver and you'll see that you don't have to worry about the quality of Lawrence of Arabia. This is their biggest title, and they won't screw it up.

I was really pleased with the transfer they did for The Guns of Navarone - as soon as I saw that, I knew Lawrence of Arabia would look good.

Roll on September 10th.

poisonedyouth · 06-24-2012, 11:49 PM

Blind buy for me. The overwhelming praise this film receives from pretty much everyone gives me reason to invest. And what better way to see it for the first time on Blu?

evilzedar · 06-24-2012, 11:50 PM

Not seen this film for so long that I can't remember much about it! Defo getting this one on Blu.

JimShaw · 06-24-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by poisonedyouth

Blind buy for me. The overwhelming praise this film receives from pretty much everyone gives me reason to invest. And what better way to see it for the first time on Blu?

You mentioned the word "Invest"

This sounds like this is going to be one expensive Blu.

m

yojoeski · 06-26-2012, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingSimba

The release date is the 10th/September/2012.

Hopefully it will be available to order soon.

Where are you getting this? You've said this several times and have never cited a source nor does anything else seem to back up that date. Forgive my skepticism but there have been so many false dates for this and I'm tired of being burned.

HomerJay · 06-26-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by yojoeski

Where are you getting this? ...

On the UK release schedule here on blu-ray.com

On US forum here someone posted the finished restoration version was just shown for first time by Sony at film festival.

Hello JimShaw

yojoeski · 06-26-2012, 11:22 AM

This site got the date from him in the first place. It's there on his word yet as I've stated multiple times. most of them lost in the forum crash, he's not shown one piece of evidence to back it up.

rezpekt · 06-26-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by yojoeski

This site got the date from him in the first place. It's there on his word yet as I've stated multiple times. most of them lost in the forum crash, he's not shown one piece of evidence to back it up.

BVA

Opdef · 06-26-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yojoeski

Where are you getting this? You've said this several times and have never cited a source nor does anything else seem to back up that date. Forgive my skepticism but there have been so many false dates for this and I'm tired of being burned.

Simba never lies.

06-16-2012, 08:03 PM	#61
photofreakdave New Member Member since:Jun 2012	I am happy they are waiting for a few reasons I have truly seen some horrible Blu-ray transfers of older films. By far some of the best conversions where of the original James Bond movies with Sean Connery. Usually when they wait its because they are taking the time to do a quality transfer. From what I was able to find out online they are doing a 4K conversion from the original 70mm Film. Which would be fantastic just like Ben Hur. I can truly say if they are waiting for a truly great transfer I won't object. I will still buy it the first day and see it at the Seattle Cinerama if its played there like they did for Ben Hur before its Bluray release. THE BEN HUR 4K TRANSFER ON THE CINERAMA'S SCREEN WAS TRULY AMAZING.

06-16-2012, 10:49 PM	#63
RazorwireRyan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Norway/Wales 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:897 Trading Score:3	It was announced for September and now its not I guess? Weird. At this rate they'll have to can the "50th Anniversary Edition" banner

06-16-2012, 11:11 PM	#64
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	It is now/currently scheduled for the 10th/September in the UK.

06-17-2012, 01:12 AM	#65
RazorwireRyan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Norway/Wales 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:897 Trading Score:3	Awesome, I checked Amazon and it said it was on "notify" again so I hope it is September, looking forward to seeing this

06-17-2012, 01:47 AM	#66
DJJez Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Reading, England Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:2886 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	really looking forward to owning this. hopefully its released in september

06-24-2012, 07:55 PM	#68
oscarmerkx Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Glasgow, Scotland Blu-ray collection:93	I was very surprised that LOA was referenced in Promotheus. Can't wait

06-24-2012, 08:05 PM	#69
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I wish people would stop posting nothings on this thread. Every time I get an e-mail letting me know a new post has been, I get excited. Maybe a date has been set. But, Nooo, just another meaningless post. The day will come when a new post has been entered and it will be the post long waited for: A post with the true release date. I can't wait. Until then, I have be annoyed by all the meaningless, nothing posts. m

06-24-2012, 11:49 PM	#73
poisonedyouth Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Leeds, UK. 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:32	Blind buy for me. The overwhelming praise this film receives from pretty much everyone gives me reason to invest. And what better way to see it for the first time on Blu?

06-24-2012, 11:50 PM	#74
evilzedar Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Cornwall 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2803 DVD collection:229	Not seen this film for so long that I can't remember much about it! Defo getting this one on Blu.

06-26-2012, 11:22 AM	#78
yojoeski Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:609	This site got the date from him in the first place. It's there on his word yet as I've stated multiple times. most of them lost in the forum crash, he's not shown one piece of evidence to back it up.

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