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I have had email from Amazon stating that this old favourite is about to be released as a 2 discer commentary, extras and all!
Apparently the Amazon offer is advertised as discounted for pre-orders and works out at about £15 which is cheaper than play.
I had no idea this was on the cards but did not hesitate to order it.
Anyone know if a R2 will follow?
Indiana Jones
17-03-2004, 10:25 AM
There is already a Region 2 release of the film but its a bare bones release with just the film and a trailer, by dad got it for his birthday last year, think it was only £5 but I wouldnt mind a 2 disc edition.
Markmw
17-03-2004, 11:12 AM
I looked into this when I heard there was a new release.
The R1 2 disc limited edition is a new transfer - and anamorphic with DTS - certainly be better than the current R2 (in the 3 for £10 bin at Play). Supposedly limited to 100,000 copies.
Couldnt find any news of an R2 equivalent.
Have got on pre-order with DVDPacific for $17 - call it £11.50 with shipping. Due end of month and can't wait.
http://www.blue-underground.com/movie.php?movie_id=50
captaineyecatch
17-03-2004, 6:26 PM
Amazon.ca were doing the Limited Edition for under £10 including P+P - thats where i ordered mine. Not sure if the price is still low?
Garrett
17-03-2004, 7:03 PM
How come the Limited Edition is cheaper than the normal version?
captaineyecatch
18-03-2004, 5:21 PM
Its a price mistake? As the limited edition one is the 2 discer. Well worth ordering from amazon.ca at there low (mis)price.
Markmw
02-04-2004, 10:18 AM
Received this yesterday from DVDPacific (no deliery probs there).
The picture quality is great on this new transfer is great. Really looking forward to watching it again.
The holographic-style cover with a disappearing Nimitz is also a winner.
captaineyecatch
02-04-2004, 6:32 PM
Mines just been posted from amazon.ca - looking forward to seeing how good the picture is.
the_pauley
03-04-2004, 3:15 PM
Just got mine this morning - will get back when I watch it and have compared it to the budget R2 release.
Love the holo-cover - tasty!
What goes on?
I started this thread and I still have not had mine!
It has been posted by Amazon though, so maybe tomorrow?
the_pauley
04-04-2004, 11:33 PM
Sound and pic head and shoulders above the R2 release. Pair of decent docos too. :smashin:
maguire
05-04-2004, 6:02 PM
I'll stick with my bought in 2001 R4 disc that has dolby surround and is presented in wide screen, line doubled it looks great on my W/S HDTV.
the_pauley
05-04-2004, 7:40 PM
Not only is the picture and sound re-mastered for the R1 release, but the disc is anamorphic widescreen and a choice of DD 5.1 and DTS 6.1 ES soundtracks.
The Australian copy seems to have the same specs as the R2 release, namely non-anamorphic and Dolby 2.0.
Believe me the improvement is significant, and surely would look even better on your HDTV?
TonyD
05-04-2004, 10:36 PM
I've just ordered my copy. Does anybody know if the soundtrack is available on cd ? ( I've got it on vinyl, but no turntable at the moment )
the_pauley
06-04-2004, 1:15 AM
Bonus materials on the DVD show a couple of CD releases.