New James Bond Ultimate editions - R1 Single Films ANNOUNCED

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 May 2006, 12:47

Ivan can you use the QUOTE facility please.

What about the films after TMWTGG then?

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 26 May 2006, 15:47

bradavon wrote:Ivan can you use the QUOTE facility please.

What about the films after TMWTGG then?

After Golden Gun is Spy Who Loved Me, which recieved a Dolby 5.1 re-mix on its original DVD along with Thunderball. To the best of my knowledge, Spy did not get a six-track stereo release, though it may have been in standard Dolby in theatres. The next film was Moonraker, which had a 70mm release in six-track as did all the Bonds made after it in the 80's. The old DVDs gave 5.1 audio - which is more-or-less the digital version of six track stereo - to all the post-Spy Who Loved Me films with the curious exception of Octopussy, which got Dolby Surround, despite the fact a six-track stereo master was made and used.

Incidentally, I recall reading a few years back that You Only Twice and The Man With The Golden Gun had experimental 70mm releases in Japan but I don't know if that's true or not.

MLAM · Post by **MLAM** » 28 May 2006, 18:50

bradavon wrote:No idea, they're not planned nor have they been announced. I was just saying they're bound to come at some point and bound to include the mono.

What makes you so sure that the R1's will feature the Original Mono/Stereo tracks Brad?

Aint most Sony DVD's the same feature wise globally?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 28 May 2006, 18:57

Hi MLAM!

How goes it?

MLAM · Post by **MLAM** » 28 May 2006, 19:28

Hello Grim!

I'm good thanks!

How have you been?

On Topic: I'm not sure if i should get rid of my Bond collection I have now...

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 28 May 2006, 20:42

Why are you not sure?

I've been fine thanks

- got older but still havent learnt anything re: women

Anyway once the specs are confirmed I think I'll get rid of mine

MLAM · Post by **MLAM** » 28 May 2006, 22:27

grim_tales wrote:Why are you not sure?
I've been fine thanks - got older but still havent learnt anything re: women Anyway once the specs are confirmed I think I'll get rid of mine

Hehe I don't really want to part with it and replace it with something which may not be that much better

, no one has seen what the new transfers are like now have they

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I have the Tin aswell so its not a selection of titles

Good to hear your good grim

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I would be interesting to see which cut of Goldeneye appears in R1 as there supposedly submitted the print prior to the one that they ended up with, or I may have misread it.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 29 May 2006, 12:54

No no one has seen the new transfers but they're going through the Lowry Digital process or something, getting cleaned up frame by frame so should look good.

MLAM · Post by **MLAM** » 29 May 2006, 20:10

Thats true Grim but with the latest batch of "Ultimate Edition" DVD's from MGM/Sony the results don't look that stunning, fair enough they probably weren't done by Lowry Digital but the difference dont seem that big, SOTL UE looks no diff to the SE from what I have seen.

The Rocky set looked overall better though.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 15:11

As you say yourself MLAM those only had essentially upped bitrates these will look much better (in case of the old films anyway).

Actually check out this trailer and be amazed at the difference:

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/934125/J ... oduct.html

MLAM wrote:What makes you so sure that the R1's will feature the Original Mono/Stereo tracks Brad?

Of course I can't say for sure but going by past Sony UE DVDs ("Magnificent Seven" for example) they tend to retain Mono/Stereo and lose DTS.

MLAM wrote:Aint most Sony DVD's the same feature wise globally?

Mostly yes

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 30 May 2006, 15:55

Brad, the trailer is for the new Bond movie Casino Royale

I must say that attache case with 20 films looks tasty, I don't want all the films though, Dr. No, Moonraker, Octupussy and DAD for example.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 16:12

"Look closer" this is becoming a habit

(A hint: what's directly below that trailer?)

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 30 May 2006, 16:18

I see now

The difference looks very good, I'm not sure if I'll just upgrade the DVDs I have or buy more though (ie, buy the films I dont have).

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 30 May 2006, 17:06

grim_tales wrote:I don't want all the films though, Dr. No, Moonraker, Octupussy and DAD for example.

I'm not buying three of those either, but Octopussy is great fun.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 17:57

"Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of the long-awaited James Bond Ultimate Editions for 17th July 2006. Available separately priced at £15.99 each all 20 Bond films now offer the highest quality picture and sound and all new bonus material

Base features on each two-disc set include:

* Improved picture - most of the films has been restored frame-by-frame recapturing the crystal clear detail and rich colours of the original films
* Stunning sound – for the first time ever, all 20 Bond films will have DTS 5.1 Surround Sound
* Two disc set – each DVD will now include a bonus disc loaded with extra features
* Premium packaging - redesigned collectible premium packaging and art
* Never before seen footage – previously unreleased and behind the scenes footage from the Bond vaults
* All new added value material - all new interactive menus, features, photo galleries and more!

All 20 Ultimate Edition DVDs will also be available in an exclusive Attaché Case."

Source: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=61675

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 17:58

I'm very tempted to put my GE, TND and TWINE up on eBay now. Hmm two of them are Region 1 though which may not sell so well.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 30 May 2006, 18:07

Available separately priced at £15.99 each

Pity there's no BOGOF offer like they did for the first releases. You'd think as these are reissues and most fans have already got the films they would repeat the insentive? I've seen the current editions sold as cheap as a fiver.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 30 May 2006, 19:39

Selling Bond films on Ebay is almost imposible

you may get a few pound for them, if your lucky. Sadly wayyy to many seem to be on Ebay. I dont know what to do with mine, even if I do have a rare one in silver packaging that uised to be worth about 40 quiid

sadly I wish I sold it back then as I might get 4 pound now.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 21:21

I'd prefer £3-4 x3 so £9-12 than 3 DVDs I'll never watch again. £10 is better than nothing.

I'm sure you'll disagree but I much prefer to kid rid than have clutter around my house. I "maybe" able to trade them.

Markgway wrote:Pity there's no BOGOF offer like they did for the first releases.

From Sony's point of view the incentive is a cheap RRP. Besides you already said that a few posts back (I agreed though).

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 30 May 2006, 22:38

I love getting rid of dvds I wont watch, its never as simple as that. I have tonnes of dvds noone wants at all.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 May 2006, 23:36

This is all so confusing and full of contradictions.

We have it confirmed only "some" are getting a 5.1 remix and even have the titles listed which are getting a 5.1 remix BUT now we're told ALL are getting a 5.1 remix???

I'm inclined to believe DVD Times as they're usually right. I'll wait until I can compare the old and new DVDs for myself.

p.s - Bond 22 News, New Director -

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=61664

MLAM · Post by **MLAM** » 30 May 2006, 23:58

I've heard that Dr No, From Russia With Love and Goldfinger will NOT be getting a 5.1 Remix as the masters are all lost so its not possible but we won't know until they come out i guess.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 31 May 2006, 02:14

bradavon wrote:
Markgway wrote:Pity there's no BOGOF offer like they did for the first releases.
From Sony's point of view the incentive is a cheap RRP.

£15.99 a cheap RRP? You have too much money Brad.

Besides you already said that a few posts back (I agreed though).

Did I? Must be going mental.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 31 May 2006, 02:16

bradavon wrote:p.s - Bond 22 News, New Director -

Why pick someone who's never directed an action movie before let alone a biggie like Bond. Who's next? Woody Allen?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 31 May 2006, 06:56

Markgway wrote:Pity there's no BOGOF

Is that the unofficial Thunderball remake made in the 1980's with Connery?

Markgway wrote:Why pick someone who's never directed an action movie before let alone a biggie like Bond. Who's next? Woody Allen?

I suppose you never saw the hot air balloon crash sequence at the beginning of Enduring Love then? Changing Lanes is also a well-made little drama/thriller with a pace similar to modern action films. The less said about Notting Hill, the better. (TEH MOST SUCCESSFUL BRITISH FILM OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111

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