King Kong (1976) (Collector's Edition)

[bergman864]

Shout! is coming back strong!!!

[GarynDakari]

Originally Posted by 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.

Glad you enjoyed it! I first saw '33 as a young teen and really loved it, still do. It holds up really well - not in the sense that the effects are 'convincing' by any modern standard, but it holds up in terms of pacing, visual style, and just creature adventure.

Hope you enjoy '76 when you watch it - Have you seen the '05 version? I know that one can be controversial depending on which thread we're in but overall I thought it was a stellar remake. It doesn't replace '33 for me, but it's a great companion to it. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd recommend the full Kong history tour of '33, '76, and then ending on '05. It's cool to see the different takes of a nearly-identical story.

[Dragon78]

Haven't seen this one and it's sequel for many years.

[El_Fez]

The movie gets some stick - but honestly I liked it as a kid. I might have pick this up.

[The Fallen Deity]

Hell yes!

[dvining]

Originally Posted by 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.

That's a great feeling when you discover something old with a rather hefty reputation and you realize that the reputation is completely earned.

[dcx4610]

Originally Posted by GarynDakari

Glad you enjoyed it! I first saw '33 as a young teen and really loved it, still do. It holds up really well - not in the sense that the effects are 'convincing' by any modern standard, but it holds up in terms of pacing, visual style, and just creature adventure.

Hope you enjoy '76 when you watch it - Have you seen the '05 version? I know that one can be controversial depending on which thread we're in but overall I thought it was a stellar remake. It doesn't replace '33 for me, but it's a great companion to it. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd recommend the full Kong history tour of '33, '76, and then ending on '05. It's cool to see the different takes of a nearly-identical story.

No. I'm not big on CG unless there's no other choice. I like Peter Jackson but I didn't really have any interest in a remake with a CG Kong.

Seeing the trailer for the 76 version got me excited seeing a mechanical Kong. That's the kind of stuff that I like to see.

I'll probably watch it Jackson's and the Skull Island movie eventually but my preference is for practical effects.

[jerclay]

Nice, just when I bought an over expensive Japanese release... Anyway, glad to double dip for the TV version, which I never saw. Here's hoping for the new transfer, but an original stereo (and mono as a nice bonus!) would be even nicier...

[GaragePoet]

Originally Posted by dcx4610

No. I'm not big on CG unless there's no other choice. I like Peter Jackson but I didn't really have any interest in a remake with a CG Kong.

for all its faults, Jackson's CGI Kong was rather spectacular compared to the monkeysuit

[MJD64]

Really great to see the wealth of enthusiastic responses to this announcement; here's hoping this turns out to be a Kong-sized hit for Scream.

Probably too much to hope for, but I'd love to see new interviews with Lange and/or Bridges for this release...and a film historian commentary that doesn't pull any punches in relating what I've read was an arduous shoot and troubled production fraught with special-effects headaches would be a terrific plus.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by GaragePoet

for all its faults, Jackson's CGI Kong was rather spectacular compared to the monkeysuit

The faults in the script definitely outweigh CGI Kong.

[rocknblues81]

Eh.. Never seen it, but I have the 30's movie and the 2005 movie.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Eh.. Never seen it, but I have the 30's movie and the 2005 movie.

It's worth it to see Bridges doing his dude vibe while running around screaming.

[gates70]

Hell yeah! Day 1!

[iamnoone]

King Kong (1976) - Trailer HD 1080p - YouTube

[Manfonse]

I have the Brazil version too. But will order this for day one. Can’t wait to see what the extras are. Well done Shout!

[Chie Satonaka]

I'm pretty excited for this, I haven't seen it before, but it seems like something I'd be into. I prefer practical effects and like Jeff Bridges, so I'd imagine I'd like it more than the Peter Jackson movie (which I don't hate).

[starsteam]

I am a bit surprised Shout was able to get this. Just seemed like one of those titles Paramount would want to hang on to even though they were never going to do anything with it. But I'm glad Shout got it, I doubt Paramount would have bothered including the extended version or anything beyond a trailer.

Shout having this and Explorers gives me hope for Dragonslayer.

[WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW]

Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

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

I dunno this was a pretty damn huge release. It dominated, along with Jaws, '76 movie talk and was all over TV for years. I think was bigger than Ghost was in it's day. I'm a little stunned they didn't go for it themselves and with 4k UHD to boot. But then they always seem to have this weird burying of it even since arrival of blu-ray era. Of coruse they did the same strange thing with Pretty In Pink for years too.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by starsteam

I am a bit surprised Shout was able to get this. Just seemed like one of those titles Paramount would want to hang on to even though they were never going to do anything with it. But I'm glad Shout got it, I doubt Paramount would have bothered including the extended version or anything beyond a trailer.

Shout having this and Explorers gives me hope for Dragonslayer.

I actually caved in on Dragonslayer and got it on VUDU for $4.99 during a couple day sale recently. Hell of a film.