Close Encounters on Blu-Ray

Ger · 26-07-2007, 10:12 AM

Looks like Spielberg is finally putting a film, Close Encounters, out on HD (Nov 13th):

http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/va/2...544490600.html

I wonder if he is going to support Blu-ray only or let his films be released on both formats.

FOXCLOSE · 26-07-2007, 11:04 AM

Well, Universal were saying last week that there will be no Spielberg from them until HD-DVD got mass-market levels!!

Ger · 26-07-2007, 11:17 AM

I haven't bought into either HD format yet, but I wonder if this will be a big deal in terms of the format war????

Also, I read on TheDigitalBits that the Star Wars producer stated that if there is no winner of the HD format war soon, they may skip HD disk altogether and release Star Wars on HD download!

LINK

Quote:

While we're talking Fox, you may recall how we mentioned a few days ago that Lucasfilm producer Rick McCallum told audiences at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Europe recently that the Star Wars films wouldn't be released in high-definition until one format emerged a winner. Industry sources have informed us that McCallum also added that if the high-def format war isn't resolved soon, the company might skip high-def disc altogether and release the films in HD via download only. Yikes!

For the record, I'm happy with DVD

Jim Morrison · 26-07-2007, 12:56 PM

Fantastic news - although with the Blade Runner Set, 5 Kubrick Flicks, Spider-Man Trilogy and Fox's supposed 'assault' in the fourth quarter, it's going to be a rather expensive couple of months leading up to Crimbo!

Nic Rhodes · 26-07-2007, 4:18 PM

This sounds great. Certain a must buy release.

AgentCool · 26-07-2007, 6:45 PM

Close Encounters is one my my all-time favourites so I'll definitely be getting this.

pirate72 · 27-07-2007, 6:57 AM

"The release marks the first time a Spielberg movie has been issued on high-definition disc, and it also is the first home video release of all three versions of the film: the 1977 original theatrical cut, the re-edited 1980 theatrical special edition and Spielberg's director's cut, released in 1998"

Three versions!!!! Cant wait..

DrPepper · 21-08-2007, 4:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FOXCLOSE

Well, Universal were saying last week that there will be no Spielberg from them until HD-DVD got mass-market levels!!

I'm sure Spielberg /Lucas will check the numbers on Transformers when it comes out on HD-DVD end of the year.

Close Encounters is owned by Sony/Columbia Pictures that is why it's only on Blu-ray

BenchyUK · 21-08-2007, 4:28 PM

If it's owned by SONY/ Columbia Pictures than that kind of explains why it's the only spielberg film being released at the moment

Fen Star · 21-08-2007, 4:31 PM

Yet another "Close Encounters" i will have to buy.....

DrPepper · 21-08-2007, 4:41 PM

2007 DOMESTIC GROSSES in US

1.Spider-Man 3 $336,530,3034 Bluray

2 Shrek the Third $321,012,359 HD-DVD

3.Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End $307,771,4574 Bluray

4.Transformers $306,487,9224, HD-DVD

It's gone be interesting end the year.

MJeeves · 22-08-2007, 10:13 AM

Any news on the Region coding (or lack of) on "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS" on BluRay?

gazzared_typer · 23-08-2007, 10:59 AM

Here's a picture of the discs and artwork

http://www.dvdtown.com/moviedatabase...d-kind/21820/1

Gazza

dbs2 · 23-08-2007, 12:12 PM

It's up for pre order on Amazon UK for £13.49 Here (not on US .com site though

)

Ordered Mine.....

mattrixdesign2 · 23-08-2007, 12:32 PM

I never expected to like this film, and didn't watch it at the cinema or TV, then my Mrs bought the SE on DVD about 5 years ago - and now I think its a brilliant film, great story, special effects and sound effects. Its good for repeat viewings too.

However not buying any thing on BR/HD yet (except maybe Bladerunner).

gazzared_typer · 23-08-2007, 12:45 PM

Any news on regional coding?

Gazza

leamspaceman · 23-08-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dean1474

It's up for pre order on Amazon UK for £13.49 Here (not on US .com site though

)

Ordered Mine.....

Me too...great price.

And I've ordered the Spiderman Blu-Ray trilogy from there too...cheaper than the US version I've pre-orderd from Movietyme and out 2 weeks earlier

dbs2 · 23-08-2007, 1:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leamspaceman

And I've ordered the Spiderman Blu-Ray trilogy from there too...cheaper than the US version I've pre-orderd from Movietyme and out 2 weeks earlier

I'm Back for another look then.....

7hil · 23-08-2007, 2:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzared_typer

Any news on regional coding?

Gazza

It's a Sony isn't it? Region coding is usually a bit variable.

Dave H · 23-08-2007, 8:19 PM

Spiderman trilogy £32.89 at Sendit

no price for Close encounters yet.

Dave.

leamspaceman · 24-08-2007, 8:25 PM

I've just thought...will 'Close Encounters' and 'Spiderman Trilogy' UK Blu-rays be region free? I keep forgetting I've got a US PS3...doh

If not, it's back to Movietyme for Spidey Trilogy. And why no apparent movement on a US release for 'Close Encounters'?

Anyway, have kept my 'Close Encounters' order with Amazon, have changed my Spidey Trilogy over to Sendit...but have re-ordered again from Movietyme too, just in case the UK isn't region free.

leamspaceman · 28-08-2007, 7:29 PM

US release up now on DVDworldusa:

http://dvdworldusa.com/shopexd.asp?id=59406

It's released a day after the UK version and is more expensive.

What's with all these releases coming to the UK earlier and cheaper...that's not the reason I bought a US PS3

If anyone has confirmation of the region coding on this (and Spidey trilogy) please let me know.

Cheers.

leamspaceman · 01-10-2007, 5:04 PM

Anyone know if this release will be region free?

I've got it pre-ordered with Movietyme at £21.99 (US version - Nov 13th release) and Amazon at £13.49 (UK version - Dec 3rd release).

Would like the UK version as it's cheaper but dont know about region coding.

Dave H · 01-10-2007, 6:38 PM

I think being a Sony release they are all region free or so I have been told.

Dave.

Jim Morrison · 19-10-2007, 6:22 AM

Cover art:

Fen Star · 19-10-2007, 10:28 AM

Here is a trailer of it...Click Here when the page loads the trailer is on the right....

takes a little while to buffer(well it did for me....

.)

But it does look like it's going to be excellent.....

Jim Morrison · 24-10-2007, 6:54 AM

£12.99 delivered at DVD.CO.UK

https://www.dvd.co.uk/DVD/Close-Enco...01/product.htm

SG-22 · 24-10-2007, 10:46 AM

Thats a gd price, not sure how long it will stay that low. although that said amazon uk only have it listed for a quid more

Azzin · 24-10-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SG-22

Thats a gd price, not sure how long it will stay that low. although that said amazon uk only have it listed for a quid more

Go through Quidco to get a little back from DVD.co.uk via Quido too!

zz101 · 09-11-2007, 9:06 AM

Got my US copy yesterday - nice packaging with 64 page book - not tried the disks yet but reviews are good and theres loads of Blu-ray exclusive content. Was £25 but seems worth it - the UK prices must be wrong though...