King Kong 1976 Blu-ray??? - Blu-ray Forum

Junkmale · 11-09-2008, 03:21 AM

Has there been any word on King Kong 1976 being released on Blu-ray? This film is long overdue for a new release. It would be great to see it arrive on Blu-ray with the theatrical and extended TV version that has an extra 45 mins of footage. Also..a documentary on the making of the movie is essential. Not one dvd release of this film yet has had an "making of" documentary or commentary.

andyman1970 · 11-09-2008, 03:43 AM

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

Sussudio · 11-09-2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

i believe it is the 1933 version, but i wouldn't be surprised if they released both at the same time.

as for the 1976 version, hahahaha what a joke of a remake (in my opinion). although, there's a lot of social commentary and political subtext hidden beneath what many people consider just another piece of lackluster entertainment, so i'll give it that. the ape model just cracks me up every time i see it tho

Blu-Ron · 11-09-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

It's the 33 version. Day one perchase for me.

HumanMedia · 11-09-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

Both are due 2009.

Gone2HiDef · 11-09-2008, 07:33 AM

I can't imaging the effects of the 1976 film looking anything less than fake in Blu-ray. Tho' watching Jessica Lange falling into the water in her less than nothing costume would be inviting.

The 1933 version is my favorite version. So visionary for its time and still a thrilling - and sexy - story.

I passed on the 2005 DVD and I'll probably pass on its Blu-ray. I saw the film in theatres and was entertained but underwhelmed.

monkeyjb1988 · 11-09-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

Definitly 33. I want that one too. Haven't heard anything about 05 Kong, which I also want.

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Originally Posted by Junkmale

Has there been any word on King Kong 1976 being released on Blu-ray? This film is long overdue for a new release. It would be great to see it arrive on Blu-ray with the theatrical and extended TV version that has an extra 45 mins of footage. Also..a documentary on the making of the movie is essential. Not one dvd release of this film yet has had an "making of" documentary or commentary.

That would be awesome. The 76 Kong has had so many bare bone releases, it's not even funny. I want a Blu-Ray of Kong 76 as well, especially with the extras mentioned above.

Ator the Invincible · 11-09-2008, 07:20 PM

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That would be awesome. The 76 Kong has had so many bare bone releases, it's not even funny. I want a Blu-Ray of Kong 76 as well, especially with the extras mentioned above.

I agree. King Kong '76 is the version I grew up with. Granted, I now acknowledge it as the weakest of the 3 versions, but I still have an affection for it left over from my childhood. Walmart's selling it on DVD for $4. I might just pick that up to hold me over for now. But a blu-ray release would be fantastic.

P@t_Mtl · 11-09-2008, 07:28 PM

How good would the 1933 or 1976 truly look on BD???

Blu Myers · 11-09-2008, 07:34 PM

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I agree. King Kong '76 is the version I grew up with. Granted, I now acknowledge it as the weakest of the 3 versions, but I still have an affection for it left over from my childhood. Walmart's selling it on DVD for $4. I might just pick that up to hold me over for now. But a blu-ray release would be fantastic.

I'll have to agree. I remember watching this on tv when I was like 7 years old and I loved it (and Jessica Lang was my first crush

). It was a fun ride at Universal Studios too. So though it's not the best, it does bring back a lot of great memories.

Sussudio · 11-09-2008, 07:58 PM

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It was a fun ride at Universal Studios too. So though it's not the best, it does bring back a lot of great memories.

oh yeah, i keep forgetting the ride was based off the 76 version. i miss that ride

stupid mummy took it over

Mobe1969 · 11-09-2008, 08:07 PM

I'd get the 76 version too. I'd love the extended cut. Heck, I'd settle for it on DVD.

I grew up with that one also. I remember being given a poster for it from a friend. It was my first poster...

Turnda643 · 11-09-2008, 08:28 PM

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oh yeah, i keep forgetting the ride was based off the 76 version. i miss that ride

stupid mummy took it over

Mummy the Ride took over the housing were E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Ride was. King Kong is still located on the backlot in a soundstage as part of the tram tour.

And Iam just greaty. I want all three versions!! If Uni could get it all together quickly it would be cool to have a 3-movie boxset of King Kong. Possibly 6-disc.

owa · 11-09-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkmale

Has there been any word on King Kong 1976 being released on Blu-ray? This film is long overdue for a new release. It would be great to see it arrive on Blu-ray with the theatrical and extended TV version that has an extra 45 mins of footage. Also..a documentary on the making of the movie is essential. Not one dvd release of this film yet has had an "making of" documentary or commentary.

It's available in other countries on HD DVD so I've been expecting to see an announcement. Hopefully it'll be coming soon (at least as an import). It's the version I prefer and want since it was the one I saw at the theater as a kid and have seen many times over the years.

Blu-Ron · 11-09-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

oh yeah, i keep forgetting the ride was based off the 76 version. i miss that ride

stupid mummy took it over

The Mummy attraction is in the old E.T building.

Sussudio · 11-09-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

The Mummy attraction is in the old E.T building.

are we talking about the same kong ride then? i was referring to kongfrontation, which was replaced by "Revenge of the Mummy" in 2002 at universal studios, fl. i remember because i was there when it had just recently opened

link: http://www.taquitos.net/travel/orlando/?item=14

wnicholas76 · 11-09-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

I hope that the 2005 version of King Kong will have both the theatrical and extended versions of the film via seamless branching. That'd be sweet!

MAPdead · 11-09-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

How good would the 1933 or 1976 truly look on BD???

Thinking the same thing.

Midnightsailor · 11-09-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

How good would the 1933 or 1976 truly look on BD???

I can't wait to find out! My guess is that they'll look amazing. I really do have high hopes for the 1933 version especially.

obiwopkenobi62 · 11-09-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

I'll take those two on Blu but they can keep the one with Jessica Lange and Jeff Bridges. That was terrible.

11-09-2008, 03:21 AM	#1
Junkmale Active Member Member since:Aug 2008	King Kong 1976 Blu-ray??? Has there been any word on King Kong 1976 being released on Blu-ray? This film is long overdue for a new release. It would be great to see it arrive on Blu-ray with the theatrical and extended TV version that has an extra 45 mins of footage. Also..a documentary on the making of the movie is essential. Not one dvd release of this film yet has had an "making of" documentary or commentary.

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11-09-2008, 03:43 AM	#2
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	There is a version of King Kong due out in 2009, but not sure which one. I am assuming it is the 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson or it could be the 1933 version.

11-09-2008, 07:33 AM	#6
Gone2HiDef Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:759 DVD collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I can't imaging the effects of the 1976 film looking anything less than fake in Blu-ray. Tho' watching Jessica Lange falling into the water in her less than nothing costume would be inviting. The 1933 version is my favorite version. So visionary for its time and still a thrilling - and sexy - story. I passed on the 2005 DVD and I'll probably pass on its Blu-ray. I saw the film in theatres and was entertained but underwhelmed.

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P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	How good would the 1933 or 1976 truly look on BD???

11-09-2008, 08:07 PM	#12
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	I'd get the 76 version too. I'd love the extended cut. Heck, I'd settle for it on DVD. I grew up with that one also. I remember being given a poster for it from a friend. It was my first poster...

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