Sapphire Series General Discussion Thread

[Buddy Christ]

This thread is for the general discussion of the new Paramount series of Blu-ray releases coming out.

Though only three have been announced so far. Gladiator, Braveheart, and Forest Gump. I am sure there will be more to follow.

Source:http://www.homemediamagazine.com/blu...e-series-16141

Paramount Home Entertainment today announced the launch of a new premium Blu-ray Disc line that will be reserved for its most celebrated movies.

The “Sapphire Series” will consist of two-disc special editions capitalizing on the advanced, high-definition picture and sound quality of the Blu-ray Disc format. The line kicks off Sept. 1 with the release of two of the studio’s most requested films not yet available on Blu-ray, Braveheart and Gladiator, each of which won five Academy Awards. Forrest Gump, which won six Oscars, will follow Nov. 3. Each release includes extensive, never-before-seen special features.

Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount Pictures, said it’s “absolutely fitting that we’re presenting the best films in the Paramount library on the finest home entertainment format available.”

“Because of Blu-ray’s phenomenal capabilities,” he said, “the Sapphire Series will deliver the best pictures in the best picture.”

Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis said he’s glad his film has been chosen as one of the first releases in the Sapphire Series, “so that fans can enjoy it at home with pristine picture and sound along with a wealth of special features to give the film context.”

“It’s wonderful that Paramount is taking the time to produce exceptional Blu-ray presentations of these classic films,” he said.

Forrest Gump celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2009. Extras on the Blu-ray Disc edition will include a new roundtable discussion. More details will follow later in the year.

Braveheart will include more than two hours of new special features, including three interactive timelines chronicling the film’s production, storyline and historical background of Scotland’s greatest patriot. Also on tap are a restrospective documentary featuring new interviews with cast and crew members, a documentary on the medieval killing fields of Smithfield, and 3-D models of two major Scottish battlefields.

The Blu-ray Disc edition of Gladiator will include both the original theatrical and an extended version of the film, plus more than four hours of bonus materials. Highlights include the HBO First Look special “The Making of Gladiator”; the diary of Spencer Treat Clark, the young actor who played Lucius; shot deconstructions with the visual effects artists; and a “topic marker.” The topic marker lets viewers tag moments of interest through either version of the film and create “shopping lists” of topics about which they want to learn more. These topics will then be automatically loaded when Disc 2 is inserted, giving viewers immediate access to featurettes and galleries of interest.

[Sussudio]

Do we know of any other expected Sapphire releases besides Forrest Gump?

[Buddy Christ]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

Do we know of any other expected Sapphire releases besides Forrest Gump?

Jeff said today that is all that has been announced for now.
I am sure Universal/Paramount will regroup after this set

[thefutureofhollywood]

i could expect Titanic to be released in this in a few years...

maybe in December when Avatar is released???

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by thefutureofhollywood

i could expect Titanic to be released in this in a few years...

maybe in December when Avatar is released???

I doubt Titanic would be released this December without us knowing anything about it yet. But I too see that as a potential Sapphire release.

[thefutureofhollywood]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

I doubt Titanic would be released this December without us knowing anything about it yet.

True. although i do think it will come out sometime next year. I've been seeing it on TV a lot lately (not the whole 4 hour thing thank god) and it looked great in HD.

[Buddy Christ]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

I doubt Titanic would be released this December without us knowing anything about it yet. But I too see that as a potential Sapphire release.

Agreed, and though it is a Paramount/Fox release I do not see this relevant to a review thread of the Sapphire series.

But it does look like a perfect candidate!

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by Blu2U

Agreed, and though it is a Paramount/Fox release I do not see this relevant to a review thread of the Sapphire series.

But it does look like a perfect candidate!

Just a suggestion...why not make this a Sapphire Series General Discussion thread, which can also include reviews (have a mod change the title)? That way, we can discuss potential candidates, upcoming releases, etc. Your thread so your choice , it just seems there are already specific threads for Gladiator and Braveheart (and I assume there will be for all future Sapphire releases as well) so I'm not sure what's left to discuss on here unless it's just a continuation of those threads

[MountainDewMe]

I know this will never happen but "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" would be good for the sapphire series.

[thefutureofhollywood]

Originally Posted by MountainDewMe

I know this will never happen but "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" would be good for the sapphire series.

Awwww, hell yeah!

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by MountainDewMe

I know this will never happen but "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" would be good for the sapphire series.

Well, it is Paramount

[ment]

Originally Posted by MountainDewMe

I know this will never happen but "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" would be good for the sapphire series.

Woo hoo!!!! hehehe One very entertaining Cartoon character

I miss Dexter's Laboratory .... Dexter, Mandork, DeeDee (Ooh What does this button do?)

am soundin' like a retard hehehe

Sorry for the Off Topic

[Kinsella5]

I would not be surprised if we see "Titanic" as a Sapphire Series to debut sometime in 2010, maybe coinciding with the Avatar release on Blu-ray or perhaps a holiday 2010 release.

Someone had mentioned "Dances with Wolves" and while it is one of my favorite films of all time (watch the 4-hour director's cut on DVD if you are a real fan), I don't believe it is owned by Paramount, but rather Orion, and not sure who owns Orion now.

Apocalypse Now will for sure be part of the Sapphire Series, hopefully in 2010 as I heard the Blu-ray was in the works.

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

I would not be surprised if we see "Titanic" as a Sapphire Series to debut sometime in 2010, maybe coinciding with the Avatar release on Blu-ray or perhaps a holiday 2010 release.


Apocalypse Now will for sure be part of the Sapphire Series, hopefully in 2010 as I heard the Blu-ray was in the works.

Titanic is probably the next one in line. But late next year. Apocalypse Now..ahh can't wait for that one.

[Moefiz]

Would love to see RAINMAN added to the list...

[DaPenguinPimP]

Originally Posted by ment

Woo hoo!!!! hehehe One very entertaining Cartoon character

I miss Dexter's Laboratory .... Dexter, Mandork, DeeDee (Ooh What does this button do?)

am soundin' like a retard hehehe

Sorry for the Off Topic

Going off topic for a second here to but any chance of ever seeing Dexter on Blu? and I would love to see anything Spongebob released on blu.

What other movies are potential Sapphire releases? Don't remember which movies are paramount. and not a very good way to start Sapphire with Gladiator. Although the new special features on Gladiator almost make me want to keep it.

Titanic would be a great Sapphire release, I still own the multiple VHS set, I remember you had to take the VHS out and switch to the other VHS at some point lol.

[Help]

Originally Posted by DaPenguinPimP

Going off topic for a second here to but any chance of ever seeing Dexter on Blu? and I would love to see anything Spongebob released on blu.

What other movies are potential Sapphire releases? Don't remember which movies are paramount. and not a very good way to start Sapphire with Gladiator. Although the new special features on Gladiator almost make me want to keep it.

Titanic would be a great Sapphire release, I still own the multiple VHS set, I remember you had to take the VHS out and switch to the other VHS at some point lol.

I think the Godfather movies should have got a Sapphire release.

[DaPenguinPimP]

Originally Posted by Help

I think the Godfather movies should have got a Sapphire release.

Maybe they will do a sapphire release of individual Godfather movies.

[adh56]

Paramount title most deserving Sapphire treatment-

Apocalypse Now

[thefutureofhollywood]

Is that Paramount? I thought it was Warner Bros.