Hd talk list of all us bluray digibooks not sure if there is a market for this thread, but ive recently decided to try to collect all of these and wish that dvdtalk, my source for all information in life, had a definitive list. The bluray disc despite having seen the film quite a few times on television and on my beloved laserdisc, which was based on the 1993 turner restoration, for some reason i missed the highlytouted 2005 dvd release of king kong. Its simply an animated reel, but it is intriguingly nonetheless. King kong blu ray 02519236500 moviesacademy awardrwinning director peter jackson the lord of the rings trilogy brings his sweeping cinematic vision to king kong. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store. King kong bluray 1933 fay wray digibook for sale online. On september 28, warner home video will release the classic actionadventure movie king kong, in a bluray digibook edition. The screenplay by james ashmore creelman and ruth rose was developed from an idea conceived by cooper and edgar wallace. While weve seen updated takes on the story 1976 and bigbudg. If i heard the multipart makingof docu correctly the picture source is a prime 1933 english release print containing all of the scenes cut for the 1938 release in.
Despite all the upgrades in technology today, this king kong film from 1933 still holds up today. Staring robert armstrong, fay wray and bruce cabot. King kong is a giant ape monster who first appeared in the 1933 rko radio pictures film, king kong. Warner brothers has confirmed king kong 1933 starring fay wray, robert armstrong, and bruce. The classic 1933 monster movie on bluray is just over sixty percent off at amazon. Bonus 32 page bluray book of fascinating photos and production notes. In 2014 the bluray was repackaged with three unrelated films in a 4 film favorites.
King kong bluray digibook 1933 film bluray, 2010 5 out of 5 stars. Warner home video brings king kong 1933 to bluray in an attractive digibook case that includes an exhaustive essay by film historian. King kong is a 1933 american precode monster adventure film directed and produced by merian c. The extra features on this bluray disc contain lots of footage from the movie at dvd resolution, facilitating a comparison that mounts a terrific case for the hd version. Warner home video brings king kong 1933 to bluray in an attractive digibook case that includes an exhaustive essay by film historian rudy behlmer. King kong 1933 premium collection blu ray dvd booklet 0 results. Even in the most remote regions of the world, his name is legend. Why the original catwoman julie newmar was cut from the batman tv series. My unboxing of the original king kong on bluray digibook enjoy the show studio. As with his lord of the rings trilogy, peter jacksons king kong remake had an inordinate amount of speciallyproduced extras. The black and white epic classic is being restored for a bluray digibook release this september. King kong twodisc collectors edition oop r1 warner steel tin fay wray 1933. King kong, in both its 1933 and 1976 incarnations, is a very sad film.
Once the crew reaches skull island they discover it is home to prehistoric beasts including kong, a giant ape who becomes obsessed with the crews blonde starlet. Universal studios home entertainment brings king kong 2005 to 4k ultra hd bluray as a threedisc combo pack with an ultraviolet digital copy code. Warners twodisc special edition of king kong is worth the buildup, as the picture looks better than ever before and the second disc contains upwards of three hours of quality extras including a genuine surprise from new zealand. Customs services and international tracking provided. In this version of the film, it is the prospect of huge oil reserves that first draws outsiders to the island a team of petrox oil company people led by fred wilson charles groden. The below bluray captures were taken directly from the bluray disc. The bd50, region free disc goes straight to the main menu at startup with the standard selection of options. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Sold by night owl media and sent from amazon fulfillment. Warner brings king kong to bluray in a deeper, richer transfer than the 2005 dvd edition.
This film is a piece of movie history, and is practically impossible to find this digibook still in shrink wrap like this one. Captured on bluray at last comes the greatest of all horror films with masterly special effects danny peary. Do i stick with my perfectly fine dvd of king kong 1933, whose twodisc special edition from 2005 was one of the years best releases hell, one of the best dvd releases ever. King kong blu ray digibook cultural psychology heine pdf download. The crews leading lady, ann darrow, was kidnapped by the islanders and offered as a sacrifice. Whites are brighter, and detail is no worse for the wear. There is also a fascinating 60 minute documentary on cooper entitled im king kong. This will only be for us releases, and will not include niche products like wrestling. The bluray also showcases the aborted creation movie narrated by ray harryhausen. See more ideas about movie tv, good movies and blu ray movies.
Its a wonderful movie, sure, a masterpiece, but it is nearly as old as clint eastwood. The blu ray disc despite having seen the film quite a few times on television and on my beloved laserdisc, which was based on the 1993 turner restoration, for some reason i missed the highlytouted 2005 dvd release of king kong. When redeeming said code via, only the sd and hdx 1080p of either the theatrical cut or the extended edition are available through a variety of. Warners issued identical dvds in 2006 in australia and new zealand, followed by a us digibookpackaged bluray in 2010. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The feature will include all the scenes cut from the rereleases, presenting the 1933 version in its entirety. King kong is a 1933 american precode monster adventure film directed and produced by. Buy king kong limited edition digibook blu ray 2005 from amazons movies store. In all, king kong 1933 still remains a classic and if you are thinking of looking at previous king kong films, this original will not disappoint. In all, king kong1933 still remains a classic and if you are thinking of looking at previous king kong films, this original will not disappoint. Seeing it in blu ray made me appreciate it even more. We are a company that sells limited edition and collectible bluray items that come from all over the world. The warner versions of king kong are far superior to the u.
I have seen the movie a hundred times but noticed many things i never noticed in earlier versions. Disc one bluray the film audio commentary with visual effects artists ray harryhausen and ken ralston with archival excerpts from actress fay wray and producerdirector merian c. King kong teems with memorable moments, from the audiences first glance at the giant ape to his last. The eighth wonder of the world is coming up in high definition. Naomi watts, jack black and adrien brody star in this spectacular film filled with heartpounding action, terrifying creatures and groundbreaking special effects unlike. The store personel were friendly and i got my product quickly. King kong beauty killed the beast, 1933 video dailymotion. We sell slip covers, steelbooks, digibooks, digipacks, figurines and anything releated to bluray products, shipped in well protected boxes. Contrast has certainly been tweaked, black levels now truly black, not simply a shade of gray. In this very special bluray release, the newly remastered film is presented in its 1933 entirety and includes scenes that were originally considered too shocking for the 19381956 releases. I ordered the 1933 king kong online and selected in store pickup. See details king kong 1933 digibook blu ray, 2010 unsealed. Original 1933 film classic in glorious black and white, newly restored and digitally mastered. Find great deals on ebay for king kong 1933 and king kong 1933 figure.
Ive been wanting to buy king kong 1933 on blu ray, but i have been looking into the blu ray releases and it seems there are a ton of different versions. King kong bluray disc, 2010 with bonus book wray cabot new. Enticed by these words, brunette leading lady fay wray dyed her hair blonde and accepted the role of. King kong beauty killed the beast, 1933 fantasy monsteradventure film directed and produced by merian c.
A real keeper for any movie collector or a casual looking for something interesting to watch that is critically praised. Criterion doesnt have it in their collection or even the special edition is not in print, but i. The extra features on this blu ray disc contain lots of footage from the movie at dvd resolution, facilitating a comparison that mounts a terrific case for the hd version. King kong on bluray 883929055609 from warner bros directed by merian c. How would you like to star opposite the tallest, darkest leading man in hollywood.
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