WB Classics: 'Gone with the Wind(11/16),' 'Wizard of Oz' Blu-rays (09/29)

james99 · 2009-03-13, 08:09 PM

There's no date yet, but Warner has confirmed plans to bring the classics 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz' to Blu-ray in 2009.

rfielder · 2009-03-13, 08:22 PM

The quality of the transfer will be the defining factor for these.

Given how well the transfer can be done - see Blade Runner - I hope they demonstrate the respect these classics deserve

bete_noir · 2009-03-13, 10:11 PM

I'm sure they will.....

Seriously, if I had to pick one movie that really knocks my socks off as an HD presentation, I'd go with Warner's "The Searchers" from 1956.....

I wouldn't worry about Warner, no doubt fans will be amazed when they finally get a load of these two films in glorious Technicolor HD.

james99 · 2009-03-14, 10:51 AM

Some early art work:

rfielder · 2009-03-15, 09:01 AM

We saw Wizard Of Oz earlier this year, in what was billed as the first hidef broadcast of this movie. Not sure if that was first ever, or first in Canada.....

I would have to say they have a fair bit of cleanup to do, to make it look any good in Blu-Ray.

james99 · 2009-06-10, 10:27 PM

Some good details here:

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/the-wiza...y-sept-29/6721

1tribeca · 2009-06-11, 06:12 PM

From the article -

"the film has been entirely remastered, with each of the original Technicolor camera negatives scanned using 8K resolution. From this scan, a final "capture" master was created in 4K, yielding twice the resolution seen in the master utilized for the film's previous DVD release."

This is similiar to the process used to transfer "Baraka" to BD. Different camera doing the shooting of course! Either way, it's an excellent start!! If it's anything close to "Baraka", we're in for a serious treat!!

hoodlum · 2009-06-11, 06:29 PM

Let's see what the final bit rate will be.

1tribeca · 2009-06-12, 09:46 AM

Yeah, I'm nowhere near tech-savvy enuff to understand all that stuff...just hoping it's a mint release! Great flick, good memories. The whole "flying monkeys" thing still scares the heck out of me!!

I still find it crazy to read "70th Anniversary"...70 years??!!!! That is one old movie man!

james99 · 2009-08-10, 03:56 PM

Gone With the Wind update:

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/gone-wit...ay-nov-17/6913

reidw · 2009-08-11, 02:16 PM

Nowhere in the article does it state whether GWTW will be presented in the original aspect ratio (1.37:1) or in the 50's WS (2.20:1) 70 mm format. Here's hoping they stick with the original ratio. If they want me to buy it they'd better.

james99 · 2009-08-11, 02:30 PM

Technical Specs
Limited and numbered in a velvet keepsake box
20-page reproduction of the original and complete 1939 souvenir program
40-page production history book with photos and production notes
Eight frameable 5x7 art prints
CD soundtrack sampler

Video Resolution/Codec
1080p/VC-1

Aspect Ratio(s)
1.37:1

Audio Formats
English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound
Subtitles/Captions
TBA

Supplements
Commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer
Offer for a numbered limited edition copy of the original 1939 poster

About the Movie
About the Cast
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year: new documentary about Hollywood's watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh
Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On: exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums
Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars: 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video

Exclusive HD Content
MGM: When the Lion Roars

james99 · 2009-09-17, 10:10 PM

website:

http://thewizardofoz.warnerbros.com/

james99 · 2009-09-29, 09:24 AM

Comes out today.

Soundhoundz · 2009-09-29, 04:16 PM

Anyone have any luck finding Oz in the 1 or 2 disc version? I tried FS and Walmarts in the Waterloo region (during my daily work travels...

) but can only find the big $70 version.

2009-03-13, 08:09 PM	#1
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 22,139	WB Classics: 'Gone with the Wind(11/16),' 'Wizard of Oz' Blu-rays (09/29) There's no date yet, but Warner has confirmed plans to bring the classics 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz' to Blu-ray in 2009. __________________ Blu-ray and HD DVD Neutral! PS3 and 360 Neutral! My DVD Collection

2009-06-10, 10:27 PM	#6
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 22,139	Some good details here: http://www.dvdtown.com/news/the-wiza...y-sept-29/6721 __________________ Blu-ray and HD DVD Neutral! PS3 and 360 Neutral! My DVD Collection

2009-08-10, 03:56 PM	#10
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 22,139	Gone With the Wind update: http://www.dvdtown.com/news/gone-wit...ay-nov-17/6913 __________________ Blu-ray and HD DVD Neutral! PS3 and 360 Neutral! My DVD Collection

2009-08-11, 02:16 PM	#11
reidw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford, PE. Posts: 1,089	GWTW Aspect Ratio Nowhere in the article does it state whether GWTW will be presented in the original aspect ratio (1.37:1) or in the 50's WS (2.20:1) 70 mm format. Here's hoping they stick with the original ratio. If they want me to buy it they'd better.

2009-08-11, 02:30 PM	#12
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 22,139	Technical Specs Limited and numbered in a velvet keepsake box 20-page reproduction of the original and complete 1939 souvenir program 40-page production history book with photos and production notes Eight frameable 5x7 art prints CD soundtrack sampler Video Resolution/Codec 1080p/VC-1 Aspect Ratio(s) 1.37:1 Audio Formats English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound Subtitles/Captions TBA Supplements Commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer Offer for a numbered limited edition copy of the original 1939 poster About the Movie About the Cast 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year: new documentary about Hollywood's watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On: exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars: 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video Exclusive HD Content MGM: When the Lion Roars __________________ Blu-ray and HD DVD Neutral! PS3 and 360 Neutral! My DVD Collection

2009-03-13, 08:22 PM	#2
rfielder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario. Rogers cable, Samsung LN-T4061F, JVC RX-6042, HTPC w/Visiontek HD2600XT, 8300HD P Posts: 947	The quality of the transfer will be the defining factor for these. Given how well the transfer can be done - see Blade Runner - I hope they demonstrate the respect these classics deserve

2009-03-13, 10:11 PM	#3
bete_noir Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond Hill, ON Posts: 659	I'm sure they will..... Seriously, if I had to pick one movie that really knocks my socks off as an HD presentation, I'd go with Warner's "The Searchers" from 1956..... I wouldn't worry about Warner, no doubt fans will be amazed when they finally get a load of these two films in glorious Technicolor HD.

2009-03-15, 09:01 AM	#5
rfielder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario. Rogers cable, Samsung LN-T4061F, JVC RX-6042, HTPC w/Visiontek HD2600XT, 8300HD P Posts: 947	We saw Wizard Of Oz earlier this year, in what was billed as the first hidef broadcast of this movie. Not sure if that was first ever, or first in Canada..... I would have to say they have a fair bit of cleanup to do, to make it look any good in Blu-Ray.

2009-06-11, 06:12 PM	#7
1tribeca Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 326	From the article - "the film has been entirely remastered, with each of the original Technicolor camera negatives scanned using 8K resolution. From this scan, a final "capture" master was created in 4K, yielding twice the resolution seen in the master utilized for the film's previous DVD release." This is similiar to the process used to transfer "Baraka" to BD. Different camera doing the shooting of course! Either way, it's an excellent start!! If it's anything close to "Baraka", we're in for a serious treat!!

2009-06-11, 06:29 PM	#8
hoodlum Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 929	Let's see what the final bit rate will be.

2009-06-12, 09:46 AM	#9
1tribeca Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 326	Yeah, I'm nowhere near tech-savvy enuff to understand all that stuff...just hoping it's a mint release! Great flick, good memories. The whole "flying monkeys" thing still scares the heck out of me!! I still find it crazy to read "70th Anniversary"...70 years??!!!! That is one old movie man!

2009-09-17, 10:10 PM	#13
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 22,139	website: http://thewizardofoz.warnerbros.com/ __________________ Blu-ray and HD DVD Neutral! PS3 and 360 Neutral! My DVD Collection

2009-09-29, 09:24 AM	#14
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 22,139	Comes out today. __________________ Blu-ray and HD DVD Neutral! PS3 and 360 Neutral! My DVD Collection

2009-09-29, 04:16 PM	#15
Soundhoundz Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 80	Anyone have any luck finding Oz in the 1 or 2 disc version? I tried FS and Walmarts in the Waterloo region (during my daily work travels...) but can only find the big $70 version.

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