Zulu Dawn March 12th - Blu-ray Forum

lobo81865 · 02-10-2013, 04:31 AM

Don't know how I almost missed this upcoming release, but I just happened to notice it today. Darn that day is going to be expensive with all of the Disney movies coming out was well, but I just may to jump on this one as well. I've been waiting a long time for it to be released on blu.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Zulu-Dawn-Blu-ray/39000/

HD Goofnut · 02-10-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lobo81865

Don't know how I almost missed this upcoming release, but I just happened to notice it today. Darn that day is going to be expensive with all of the Disney movies coming out was well, but I just may to jump on this one as well. I've been waiting a long time for it to be released on blu.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Zulu-Dawn-Blu-ray/39000/

Given Severin's track record it will be MPEG-2 and DD 2.0. As much as I like this one I'll wait for less than $10.

lobo81865 · 02-10-2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Given Severin's track record it will be MPEG-2 and DD 2.0. As much as I like this one I'll wait for less than $10.

Yeah, $24.99 is pricey. I may wait for a price drop, but will definitely get it eventually.

Member-222782 · 02-10-2013, 08:25 AM

This would be the 3rd time the release date has shifted. The original street date was Jan. 8, then it was pushed back to early February. For some reason I don't think this will come out next month

. I'm a big proponent of "don't announce anything until it's set in stone".

lobo81865 · 02-10-2013, 03:16 PM

I didn't know it had been postponed in the past, but March 12th is the current pre-order date Amazon is listing.

oildude · 02-10-2013, 07:34 PM

Amazon has shifted the release date from Jan to Feb and now to March. I have had the pre-order waiting since December. Also, ImportCds has finally added it to their website, which they had not done previously for the Jan and Feb release dates. This could finally be the month

This is a great film, the events portrayed take place at the same time as Rorke's Drift, the action shown in the movie Zulu. In fact, the opening scene of Zulu is the story told in Zulu Dawn.

lobo81865 · 02-10-2013, 09:10 PM

I own Zulu as well, and will definitely get this one. I have it on DVD.

HyperRealist · 02-10-2013, 10:05 PM

I love this film but I would wait for reviews. Severin sucks.

lobo81865 · 02-10-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

I love this film but I would wait for reviews. Severin sucks.

Since you said that, I will wait for the review.

HD Goofnut · 02-11-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Amazon has shifted the release date from Jan to Feb and now to March. I have had the pre-order waiting since December. Also, ImportCds has finally added it to their website, which they had not done previously for the Jan and Feb release dates. This could finally be the month

This is a great film, the events portrayed take place at the same time as Rorke's Drift, the action shown in the movie Zulu. In fact, the opening scene of Zulu is the story told in Zulu Dawn.

Yep, it happened in the morning and the Battle of Rorke's Drift happened that afternoon, evening, and into the next day.

oildude · 02-11-2013, 12:47 AM

I highly recommend the book The Washing of the Spears by Donald Morris. It is a highly readable account of the rise of the Zulu nation, its wars of conquest under Shaka Zulu and his successors, the coming of the Dutch settlers and later the British, the Great Trek of the Boers out of the Cape Colony and their subsequent encounters with the Zulus, and how and why the British-Zulu War of 1879 was fought. Basically, the British wanted to unite South Africa into a single confederation, including the two Boer republics the Orange Free State and the Transvaal. But to accomplish this, the British colonial governeor felt something had to be done about the Zulu nation, the most powerful native kingdom in southern Africa and a truly formidable force.

The Battles of Isandhlwana (depicted in Zulu Dawn) and Rorke's Drift (depicted in Zulu) are described in riveting, edge-of-your-seat detail. I guarantee you won't be able to put the book down. The main British army crossed the Buffalo River at Rorke's Drift into Zulu territory in January 1879. leaving behind a garrison at the mission station. The Zulu army split on its approach to the British camp at Isandhlwana. One wing headed past the camp and made their way to the Buffalo River to Rorke's Drift to destroy the garrision there and cut off the escape route of the British camp, while the main wing of the Zulu impis assaulted the camp.

Zulu Dawn is a terrific film. Let's hope Severin does it justice, even if we are likely to get an MPEG-2 transfer.

lobo81865 · 02-11-2013, 02:31 AM

Sounds like my kind of book. I've been wanting to check out the miniseries on Shaka Zulu for awhile now too. Maybe it will be on blu eventually.

duggie walker · 02-15-2013, 10:22 PM

I get the "feeling"

that this release will be a DNR fest. I'd advise people to wait for reviews before ordering.

oslouk · 02-23-2013, 08:02 AM

From my rather limited french, I see the euro version (region B) on Filmedia has been getting slaughtered on french amazon, much like the british army in the movie !!

Of course, doesn't help that it's natural to compare the transfer with the terrific job Paramount did with Zulu....

Sancho Panza · 03-08-2013, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Given Severin's track record it will be MPEG-2 and DD 2.0. As much as I like this one I'll wait for less than $10.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobo81865

Yeah, $24.99 is pricey. I may wait for a price drop, but will definitely get it eventually.

me, three; although the DVD is not very good...

Member-222782 · 03-09-2013, 07:24 AM

ZULU DAWN BD

Amazon: $24.99
Diabolikdvd: $19.99
Importcds: $16.99

If anyone knows of a cheaper price, please post.

SLUF · 03-09-2013, 05:55 PM

OK sports fans, here we go. Again. I just got email notice from Amazon:

"We do not have an estimated delivery date for the items below (Zulu Dawn). We will email you with an update on your delivery date in 30 days, or as soon as the items are ready to ship."

Member-222782 · 03-09-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLUF

OK sports fans, here we go. Again. I just got email notice from Amazon:

"We do not have an estimated delivery date for the items below (Zulu Dawn). We will email you with an update on your delivery date in 30 days, or as soon as the items are ready to ship."

Import cds sent my copy yesterday so it's available.

oildude · 03-09-2013, 10:53 PM

Yep, I also got my shipping notice from ImportCDs.

JMK · 03-12-2013, 01:29 AM

Zulu Dawn Blu-ray Review

02-10-2013, 04:31 AM	#1
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Zulu Dawn March 12th Don't know how I almost missed this upcoming release, but I just happened to notice it today. Darn that day is going to be expensive with all of the Disney movies coming out was well, but I just may to jump on this one as well. I've been waiting a long time for it to be released on blu. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Zulu-Dawn-Blu-ray/39000/ Last edited by lobo81865; 02-10-2013 at 04:33 AM.

02-10-2013, 07:34 PM	#6
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Amazon has shifted the release date from Jan to Feb and now to March. I have had the pre-order waiting since December. Also, ImportCds has finally added it to their website, which they had not done previously for the Jan and Feb release dates. This could finally be the month This is a great film, the events portrayed take place at the same time as Rorke's Drift, the action shown in the movie Zulu. In fact, the opening scene of Zulu is the story told in Zulu Dawn. Last edited by oildude; 02-10-2013 at 07:37 PM.

02-11-2013, 12:47 AM	#11
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	I highly recommend the book The Washing of the Spears by Donald Morris. It is a highly readable account of the rise of the Zulu nation, its wars of conquest under Shaka Zulu and his successors, the coming of the Dutch settlers and later the British, the Great Trek of the Boers out of the Cape Colony and their subsequent encounters with the Zulus, and how and why the British-Zulu War of 1879 was fought. Basically, the British wanted to unite South Africa into a single confederation, including the two Boer republics the Orange Free State and the Transvaal. But to accomplish this, the British colonial governeor felt something had to be done about the Zulu nation, the most powerful native kingdom in southern Africa and a truly formidable force. The Battles of Isandhlwana (depicted in Zulu Dawn) and Rorke's Drift (depicted in Zulu) are described in riveting, edge-of-your-seat detail. I guarantee you won't be able to put the book down. The main British army crossed the Buffalo River at Rorke's Drift into Zulu territory in January 1879. leaving behind a garrison at the mission station. The Zulu army split on its approach to the British camp at Isandhlwana. One wing headed past the camp and made their way to the Buffalo River to Rorke's Drift to destroy the garrision there and cut off the escape route of the British camp, while the main wing of the Zulu impis assaulted the camp. Zulu Dawn is a terrific film. Let's hope Severin does it justice, even if we are likely to get an MPEG-2 transfer. Last edited by oildude; 03-27-2013 at 05:40 AM.

02-10-2013, 08:25 AM	#4
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	This would be the 3rd time the release date has shifted. The original street date was Jan. 8, then it was pushed back to early February. For some reason I don't think this will come out next month . I'm a big proponent of "don't announce anything until it's set in stone".

02-10-2013, 03:16 PM	#5
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I didn't know it had been postponed in the past, but March 12th is the current pre-order date Amazon is listing.

02-10-2013, 09:10 PM	#7
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I own Zulu as well, and will definitely get this one. I have it on DVD.

02-10-2013, 10:05 PM	#8
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	I love this film but I would wait for reviews. Severin sucks.

02-11-2013, 02:31 AM	#12
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Sounds like my kind of book. I've been wanting to check out the miniseries on Shaka Zulu for awhile now too. Maybe it will be on blu eventually.

02-15-2013, 10:22 PM	#13
duggie walker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, UK	I get the "feeling" that this release will be a DNR fest. I'd advise people to wait for reviews before ordering.

02-23-2013, 08:02 AM	#14
oslouk Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Portsmouth, UK Blu-ray collection:83 Blu-ray reviews:7	From my rather limited french, I see the euro version (region B) on Filmedia has been getting slaughtered on french amazon, much like the british army in the movie !! Of course, doesn't help that it's natural to compare the transfer with the terrific job Paramount did with Zulu....

03-09-2013, 07:24 AM	#16
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	ZULU DAWN BD Amazon: $24.99 Diabolikdvd: $19.99 Importcds: $16.99 If anyone knows of a cheaper price, please post.

03-09-2013, 05:55 PM	#17
SLUF New Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:SE PA 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:981 DVD collection:280 Blu-ray reviews:1	OK sports fans, here we go. Again. I just got email notice from Amazon: "We do not have an estimated delivery date for the items below (Zulu Dawn). We will email you with an update on your delivery date in 30 days, or as soon as the items are ready to ship."

03-09-2013, 10:53 PM	#19
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Yep, I also got my shipping notice from ImportCDs.

03-12-2013, 01:29 AM	#20
JMK Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Zulu Dawn Blu-ray Review

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