Twentieth Century Fox proudly honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 box office smash and five-time Academy Award®-winning The Sound of Music with an unprecedented year-long, company-wide celebration highlighted by theatrical and home entertainment releases, and a slate of cross-company and promotional partnerships that will bring one of the world’s most ‘favorite things’ to millions around the globe. The unparalleled golden anniversary of the film’s premiere will launch March 2 in the United Kingdom and March 10 in the United States with the release of the 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition 50th Anniversary Blu-ray™/DVD/Digital HD. Beautifully restored, the 5-disc 50th Anniversary Blu-ray features over 13 hours of bonus content highlighted by the all-new documentary “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg,” detailing Andrews' recent return to the magical city where she filmed her iconic role, Maria, half a century ago!
Based on the UK listing, the only new addition appears to be a new 1-hour documentary:
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Includes an all-new hour-long documentary detailing Julie Andrews’ return visit to Salzburg where she filmed her iconic role as Maria half a century ago!
So, the only difference between this one and the 45th Anniversary is an brand new hour long extra? The transfer is exactly the same?
The existing Blu-Ray is absolutely incredible; I wouldn't change anything except some of the navigation. I'll probably skip this release, and watch the new documentary when someone places it online.
Looks like UK is getting a Steelie, but Region B .... Never got around to buying this on Blu-ray yet, so I guess I'll' be grabbing the 50th. Just need to find out the difference between the Ultimate and Standard editions.
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Looks like UK is getting a Steelie, but Region B .... Never got around to buying this on Blu-ray yet, so I guess I'll' be grabbing the 50th. Just need to find out the difference between the Ultimate and Standard editions.
So what is will be difference between between the 5 disc and 2 disc version.
I see the 5 cover says blu ray/DVD/HD and the 2 disc is blu ray/HD. What are on those other 3 discs?
50th Anniversary Global Celebration For the Biggest Movie Musical of All Time
Twentieth Century Fox Launches Year-Long, Golden Campaign
Bringing the Beloved Film to Theaters, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and More!
Special New Documentary
“The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg”
Opening the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 20, 2015) – Twentieth Century Fox proudly honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 box office smash and five-time Academy Award®-winning The Sound of Music with an unprecedented year-long, company-wide celebration highlighted by theatrical and home entertainment releases, and a slate of cross-company and promotional partnerships that will bring one of the world’s most ‘favorite things’ to millions around the globe. The unparalleled golden anniversary of the film’s premiere will launch March 2 in the United Kingdom and March 10 in the United States with the release of the 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition 50th Anniversary Blu-ray™/DVD/Digital HD. Beautifully restored, the 5-disc 50th Anniversary Blu-ray features over 13 hours of bonus content highlighted by the all-new documentary “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg,” detailing Andrews' recent return to the magical city where she filmed her iconic role, Maria, half a century ago!
The celebration will continue on March 26 with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) paying tribute to the film’s legendary stars, Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, with an opening night screening of the movie at the sixth annual TCM Classic Film Festival (which runs from March 26-29). Famed film historian Robert Osborne will introduce the brilliantly restored film at the opening-night gala and moderate a Q&A session with Andrews and Plummer.
The treasured film will once again proudly shine on the big screen in commemoration of this special anniversary. Through a Fox partnership with Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies, a beautifully restored version of the film will be shown for two days only, April 19 and 22, in over 500 theaters across the U.S. (http://www.FathomEvents.com
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"The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved movies of all time and has become part of the cultural fabric of generations around the world,” said Mary Daily, President of Worldwide Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "From its very beginning, The Sound of Music has brought immense joy to millions. The 50th anniversary offers us the opportunity to honor this very special film – the music, scenes and moments that continue to keep it as relevant today as when it first premiered."
A phenomenon upon its debut in 1965, The Sound of Music’s spectacular ‘roadshow’ release spanned over two years in theaters, inspiring audiences on the way to winning the “Best Picture” Oscar, as well as millions of fans spanning multiple generations. A testament to its enduring popularity, this timeless classic enjoys nearly 2.5 million Facebook followers (50% 34 years old or younger).
The Sound of Music 50th Anniversary celebration will feature a global partnership with Princess Cruises, also celebrating its Golden Anniversary in 2015. The acclaimed line will screen the movie on board multiple sailings throughout the year along with themed events, sing-a-long experiences and more. Beginning in March, fans can enter to win a Princess cruise for two plus a $500 Princess Cruises gift card each month through the end of the year with a total of nine chances to win.
The emotional all-new The Sound of Music documentary, “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg,” blends personal memories with fascinating history, as Ms. Andrews returns to key sites in the story of the von Trapps, including Nonnberg Abbey, Mondsee Abbey and the “Do-Re-Mi” steps at Mirabell Gardens. With the Blu-ray, fans can further explore the making of the biggest live-action musical of all time with numerous featurettes highlighting the movie, music, real-life von Trapp family and more. The Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray will feature an exclusive, 50th anniversary soundtrack from Legacy Recordings/Sony Music, which includes eight international bonus tracks never-before released in the U.S. Legacy Recordings/Sony Music will also release, for the first time ever, a special 50th Anniversary soundtrack featuring the full film score.
In addition to the new Special Edition Blu-ray and CD soundtrack, no less than four new books are being published in 2015 to coincide with the anniversary, focusing on the film. They are: “The Sound of Music Companion – 50th Anniversary Edition” (Laurence Maslon, Pavilion/Rizzoli); “The Sound of Music Story” (Tom Santopietro, St. Martin's Press); “Sound of Music FAQ” (Barry Monush, Applause Books); and “The Sound of Music: BFI Film Classics” (Caryl Flinn, BFI).
Before it was an Academy Award®-winning film, The Sound of Music was a Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, and productions of the stage musical continue to be presented all over the world. 2015 will see the launch of a major new stage tour across the U.S. and Canada, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, simultaneous with another stage production touring the U.K.
Winner of five Academy Awards®*, including “Best Picture” and “Best Director,” Robert Wise’s inspiring adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is the most popular musical of all time and one of the genre's biggest box office hits. Starring Oscar** winners Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the film follows Maria (Andrews), the warm-hearted young woman who brings joy and music to Captain von Trapp (Plummer) and his seven children. This cinematic treasure is filled with unforgettable songs, including “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things” and “The Sound of Music.”
According to this, which I also just got in an email, there will be a brand new transfer. I really hope they corrected the color and made Julie Andrews hair blond like it was supposed to be not a redhead and get rid of the all earthtone palette and bring black some of the blue hues that were on the laserdisc box set that Robert Wise approved and on the 40th anniversary DVD.
This is very exciting. Looks like I'll be traveling 220 miles to Minneapolis to see this on the big screen again, thank God they chose NOT to do another sing-a-long and just show the film!
This movie would have been kind of cool in 3D. Picture the opening scene, Julie singing I have Confidence walking along that wall, the backgrounds of Austria. I am a film purist, but did enjoy what they did with The Wizard of Oz 3D.
According to this, which I also just got in an email, there will be a brand new transfer. I really hope they corrected the color and made Julie Andrews hair blond like it was supposed to be not a redhead and get rid of the all earthtone palette and bring black some of the blue hues that were on the laserdisc box set that Robert Wise approved and on the 40th anniversary DVD.
This is very exciting. Looks like I'll be traveling 220 miles to Minneapolis to see this on the big screen again, thank God they chose NOT to do another sing-a-long and just show the film!
This movie would have been kind of cool in 3D. Picture the opening scene, Julie singing I have Confidence walking along that wall, the backgrounds of Austria. I am a film purist, but did enjoy what they did with The Wizard of Oz 3D.
I don't think it's certain that it will have a new transfer. The "beautifully restored" wording could just be referring to the previous restoration.
According to this, which I also just got in an email, there will be a brand new transfer. I really hope they corrected the color and made Julie Andrews hair blond like it was supposed to be not a redhead and get rid of the all earthtone palette and bring black some of the blue hues that were on the laserdisc box set that Robert Wise approved and on the 40th anniversary DVD.
This is very exciting. Looks like I'll be traveling 220 miles to Minneapolis to see this on the big screen again, thank God they chose NOT to do another sing-a-long and just show the film!
This movie would have been kind of cool in 3D. Picture the opening scene, Julie singing I have Confidence walking along that wall, the backgrounds of Austria. I am a film purist, but did enjoy what they did with The Wizard of Oz 3D.
Not sure how much better a new transfer could be....here's part RAH's review of that BD (he seemed pretty pleased, and even refers to the SD version which I assume includes the Laserdisc version he approved):
Both visually and sonically, my hat is off to Fox's Schawn Belston and his selection of facilities and individuals to handle the myriad of problems for this heavily used 45 year old musical, one of the best-loved films of all time.
Comparing the new Blu-ray to the previous standard def release, which I found problematic, is rather like comparing a flawless diamond to a piece of sea-worn glass.
Viewing the new Blu-ray, which was apparently scanned from a 65mm interpositive in 8k by FotoKem, is an extraordinary home theater experience. The larger one can view this release, the better it's going to look. The vibrancy of colors, richness of blacks, shadow detail, and total lack of misuse of digital tools is extremely evident. The final result looks very much like film. And in those unfiltered scenes -- the overall detail is stunning.
Unless there's a significant improvement in transfers (hard to imagine), I'll can't see double-dipping based solely on the transfer.
I might have to pick this up. I've seen the movie once or twice and played Kurt Von Trapp in my very first stage production when I was in like 3rd grade lol
If it really does contain a new / better transfer which I really doubt I will buy this edition. I do love the cover art but I won't be double dipping over the current blu or that new Doc. alone. I usually double/ triple dip but I felt like I just bought this box set and seems almost pointless for another release. Let's hope it is a better transfer otherwise if most people already own the current edition I don't think FOX will make much from this one.
Let me see if I've got the disc breakdown correct:
(Blu-ray) Movie
(Blu-ray) Special features, with new documentary
(DVD) Movie
(CD) Soundtrack, with 8 never-before-released songs
(CD) Full film score(?)
The press release is confusing to read in places. TCM special, special screenings, cruise partnerships, soundtrack releases, four new books . . . just tell me clearly what we're getting with this BD set, Fox.
I've got the 45th Ann. Target digibook, and will probably pick this up only if there are improvements to the already amazing PQ.
o Feature Film Remastered in 1080p Hi-Def with 7.1 DTS-HD Sound
o Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — All-New Immersive Viewing Experience with Behind-the-Scenes Images, On-Screen Lyrics, Trivia Track and Location Quiz
o Music Machine Sing-Along
o Audio Commentaries with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and Director Robert Wise
· Blu-ray Disc 2:
o Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music, an All-New Interactive “Backlot Tour” with In-Depth Featurettes on the Songs, the Stage Show & Movie, the Film and Sound Restoration and the Real-Life von Trapp Family
o A City of Song — Virtual Map of Filming Locations in Salzburg, Austria
o Vintage Rodgers & Hammerstein and The Sound of Music Programs
o Screen Tests, Rare Treasures, Interviews, Photo Galleries & More!
· Blu-ray Disc 3:
o NEW hour-long documentary THE SOUND OF A CITY: JULIE ANDREWS RETURNS TO SALZBURG
· DVD Disc 4:
o Feature Film In Standard Definition
o Newly Remastered Picture and Sound
o Optional Sing-Along Track
o Music Machine Sing-Along
o The Sound of Music Tour – A Living Story
· Disc 5 – Exclusive 50th Anniversary Soundtrack (featuring a selection of international performances of SOM musical favorites)
· DHD
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· Blu-ray Disc 1:
o Feature Film Remastered in 1080p Hi-Def with 7.1 DTS-HD Sound
o Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — All-New Immersive Viewing Experience with Behind-the-Scenes Images, On-Screen Lyrics, Trivia Track and Location Quiz
o Music Machine Sing-Along
o Audio Commentaries with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and Director Robert Wise
· Blu-ray Disc 2:
o NEW hour-long documentary THE SOUND OF A CITY: JULIE ANDREWS RETURNS TO SALZBURG
· DHD
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So the 2-Disc will contain the movie disc plus the new documentary. Easy choice/price for owners of previous editions.
It seems the U.K. Edition is just the 2 disc blu or the steelbook. Would've been nice to have the 5 disc set option too as i wanted the special edition soundtrack. I've preordered bothuk sets,especially as the price dropped already today.
So, Discs 1, 2, and 4 appear to be identical to the 45th Anniversary edition. That keeps my expectations regarding PQ color/tint in check.
Having the new documentary on its own BD is nice -- makes me wonder what else Fox might throw on there as well. The soundtrack CD is a nice sweetener -- Amazon wants $8 for that alone, and that's without the 8 extra songs that'll be on the 50th Anniversary set.
Decisions, decisions. A retailer exclusive might sway me into a purchase.
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