King Kong (1976) (Collector's Edition)

[Surge92]

I'm probably still going to get the Brazilian release because of the cool packaging. I just hope this Shout release is a new remaster.

[Spider-Fan]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Might take a few days, but it'll be available on all of the major sites.

This will be a day one purchase for me. I do not need the poster, so I will wait for it to go on Amazon or something.

Hope this leads to a release of King Kong Lives! sometime soon. Getting those 2 will complete my Kong collection

[LexInHD]

KKL has different ownership rights due to the DEG distribution (and acquisition down the line) and a few hoops to jump through, but I suspect we could get it at some point. It's not essential by any means, though it would be welcome.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

Hope this leads to a release of King Kong Lives! sometime soon.

Fingers crossed.

[GuruAskew]

20th Century Fox released KKL on DVD but I think they licensed it from whatever entity owns the film to cash in on the ‘05 version. The back of the DVD case says de Laurentiis Entertainment Group so maybe it’s MGM now.

[GarynDakari]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Hugh Fleming.

https://www.hughfleming.art/

Thank you!

[oubukibun]

Oh, Shout!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Every time I think maybe we're through, you reel me back in.

Kong '76 still has my favorite disaster set-piece ever: Kong's arrival in NYC. Maybe it's the nostalgia coupled with the awesome Universal ride, but there's just something about that sequence that has never been topped, not even by the spectacle of Jackson's.

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!

[dcx4610]

I actually just watched King Kong (1933) for the first time the past week. I don't know how I missed it all of these years.

I was pretty blown away. I know I'm not saying anything no one else hasn't said but it was an absolute technical marvel and holds up. Kong is scary and fascinating to watch.

I knew about the 76 movie but haven't seen seen it. After watching the 33 version, I'm in and I think I might have to go on a Kong viewing trip now.

[spudeus]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

Been so long since I have seen this. All I remember is how gorgeous Jessica Lange is in it.

I guess I'm the naysayer here, but when I rewatched Kong '76 last year that's the only thing I enjoyed! I never really suspended disbelief on 'suit-Kong'; the robotic hand was silly; the final battle at the WTC was muddled and repetitive.

That said, I did grow up on the extended TV cut and will likely pick up for curiosity's sake.

[omgitsgodzilla]

He's back again

And about time too

Fingers crossed for a new restoration. The old SC master is okay but unremarkable, and it's over a decade old at this point. Curious what they're gonna use for the TV version.

Also, pretty funny that Paramount started their own in-house line of boutique catalog releases and they still tossed this one to Shout! Factory. They must really not want anything to do with it lmao

[kong73]

I just found the cassette tape recording of when I taped the extended TV cut. no VHS at the time so all I had was a cassette tape.

[kong73]

Originally Posted by Surge92

I'm probably still going to get the Brazilian release because of the cool packaging. I just hope this Shout release is a new remaster.

I have it and its excellent but I did just preorder this too. what a great monday

[Gunsnroses092789]

Originally Posted by omgitsgodzilla

Also, pretty funny that Paramount started their own in-house line of boutique catalog releases and they still tossed this one to Shout! Factory. They must really not want anything to do with it lmao

I feel like this film is a pretty big title, but not a HUGE one that the Paramount Presents line seems to be releasing. They did the same with The Tenant, which is a pretty popular catalog title, but not a mega one like Ghost, Roman Holiday or Airplane.

Either way, I'm not surprised at all. Also, maybe Paramount didn't want to shell out for a 4K restoration that seems to be obligatory for their Presents line.

Anyway, fans should be happy either way, especially considering Paramount probably would not have included the extended TV cut

[omgitsgodzilla]

Just looked up The Tenant; looks pretty nice. Ultimately, since I haven't gone 4K yet, whether it's a 2K or 4K remaster makes no practical difference to me, though this seems like an obvious candidate for a UHD release down the line. If it's a new transfer, it ought to look good.

[kong73]

This was the saddest Kong ending to me. Dwan knew she made a big mistake and played a part in his death. But it wasn't all her fault

[DukeTogo84]

Still feel like I'm dreaming. I've been waiting for this one for so long in terms of a US release that I honestly started to think it would never happen.

[oubukibun]

Anyone ask or know if anyone's asked Shout! if they're using the World Trade Center cover as reverse art?

I'd hate for that horrid replacement cover for the DVD to take its place, but I know it might not be up to them to use it.

Just wondering.

[oubukibun]

Disregard, duplicate post made accidentally.

[Killer Meteor]

Originally Posted by kong73

This was the saddest Kong ending to me. Dwan knew she made a big mistake and played a part in his death. But it wasn't all her fault

The way the composite shot works, it looks like she pushed him off!

[Laserguy]

Originally Posted by Torgon

I remember Dynamite magazine. There was a poster in every issue, if I remember correctly.