King Kong (1933) (US - DVD R1)
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Title: King Kong (1933)
Starring: Robert Armstrong
Released: 22nd November 2005
SRP: $26.99 (2-Disc SE)
Warner has sent over artwork for the original 1933 RKO classic King Kong which stars Robert Armstrong. Newly restored from rare nitrate film elements and digitally mastered in glorious black and white, King Kong will be available to own from the 22nd November this year in two seperate editions. The first will be a standard two-disc special edition, whilst the second 'collector's edition' will arrive in a collectible keepsake tin with a 20-page reproduction of the original souvenir program, some original one-sheet reproduction postcards and a mail-in offer for a reproduction of a vintage theatrical poster. Extras on both include an audio commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston, with Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Ruth Rose, Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong, an I’m Kong: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper 2005 documentary, a Merian C. Cooper Movies Trailer Gallery, an eight part documentary on the making of Kong (The Origins of "King Kong", Willis O’Brien and "Creation", Cameras Roll on Kong, The Eighth Wonder, A Milestone in Visual Effects, Passion, Sound and Fury, The Mystery of the Lost Spider Pit Sequence, King Kong’s Legacy) and some creation test footage with Commentary by Ray Harryhausen.
Available from the same day will be a King Kong Collection, which includes the two-disc edition of King Kong, along with two more new-to-DVD titles - The Son of Kong and Mighty Joe Young. The Son of Kong disc will include the theatrical trailer only, whereas Mighty Joe Young will include a commentary by Ray Harryhausen, Ken Ralston and Terry Moore, a Ray Harryhausen and The Chioda Brothers featurette, a Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young featurette, and the trailer. Retail for this one should be around $39.92, or you can own the two additional titles seperately for around $19.97 a piece. Art is attached:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Robert Armstrong
Released: 22nd November 2005
SRP: $26.99 (2-Disc SE)
Further Details
Warner has sent over artwork for the original 1933 RKO classic King Kong which stars Robert Armstrong. Newly restored from rare nitrate film elements and digitally mastered in glorious black and white, King Kong will be available to own from the 22nd November this year in two seperate editions. The first will be a standard two-disc special edition, whilst the second 'collector's edition' will arrive in a collectible keepsake tin with a 20-page reproduction of the original souvenir program, some original one-sheet reproduction postcards and a mail-in offer for a reproduction of a vintage theatrical poster. Extras on both include an audio commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston, with Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Ruth Rose, Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong, an I’m Kong: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper 2005 documentary, a Merian C. Cooper Movies Trailer Gallery, an eight part documentary on the making of Kong (The Origins of "King Kong", Willis O’Brien and "Creation", Cameras Roll on Kong, The Eighth Wonder, A Milestone in Visual Effects, Passion, Sound and Fury, The Mystery of the Lost Spider Pit Sequence, King Kong’s Legacy) and some creation test footage with Commentary by Ray Harryhausen.
Available from the same day will be a King Kong Collection, which includes the two-disc edition of King Kong, along with two more new-to-DVD titles - The Son of Kong and Mighty Joe Young. The Son of Kong disc will include the theatrical trailer only, whereas Mighty Joe Young will include a commentary by Ray Harryhausen, Ken Ralston and Terry Moore, a Ray Harryhausen and The Chioda Brothers featurette, a Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young featurette, and the trailer. Retail for this one should be around $39.92, or you can own the two additional titles seperately for around $19.97 a piece. Art is attached:
News by Tom Woodward
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I loved this film!
Carl Mastromarino? Is that really you?
It's me...Michael Sloane.
Figures I'd find you on a DVD site....
Email me at msdvda@gmail.com...I've been trying to find you!
Figures I'd find you on a DVD site....
Email me at msdvda@gmail.com...I've been trying to find you!
Those are nice, but I won't buy them.
Fantastic news. These are a must have for any DVD library.
Well...
...It's about FREAKIN TIME!!!!!
I don't think the original Kong has EVER been released on DVD before. I think you must have a pirated version.
Universal has been at work restoring this print for YEARS so it's probably quite remarkable. I'm still undecided which version I'll get.
Universal has been at work restoring this print for YEARS so it's probably quite remarkable. I'm still undecided which version I'll get.
Quote: Originally posted by Jonny "Me You"
Not to mention a few snippets of footage that has been lost over the years has been found and re-integrated back into the movie
That was just a rumour, the DVD just has the original '33 theatrical cut.
Not to mention a few snippets of footage that has been lost over the years has been found and re-integrated back into the movie
That was just a rumour, the DVD just has the original '33 theatrical cut.
That Tin is going to be displayed somewhere in my house
Quote: Originally posted by Tony DeFrancisco
Finally, region 1 gets a well-deserved tin.
What, was Halloween 5 not deserved?
Love this set, it's a must have.
Finally, region 1 gets a well-deserved tin.
What, was Halloween 5 not deserved?
Love this set, it's a must have.
Quote: Originally posted by Mr Vess
If the image and sound quality is really so much better, then perhaps...
Have you seen the restored version of citizen kane released a few years back? same technique is being used I think.
It should look like a different film. Not to mention a few snippets of footage that has been lost over the years has been found and re-integrated back into the movie
If the image and sound quality is really so much better, then perhaps...
Have you seen the restored version of citizen kane released a few years back? same technique is being used I think.
It should look like a different film. Not to mention a few snippets of footage that has been lost over the years has been found and re-integrated back into the movie
Gotta love those classics!! I think I might have to get both, the Tin and the box set. Keepers.
I am jumping on the tin bandwagon. Bring it on!
If all there is from the spider sequence is a "recreation", I see little reason to upgrade to this from the Universal DVD, available since 2003, with "'Twas beauty killed the beast" included...
If the image and sound quality is really so much better, then perhaps...
If the image and sound quality is really so much better, then perhaps...
The tin for me!!! Actually EzyDVD here in Aus has a whole heap of tins for quite an assortment of movies at the moment...
Quote: Originally posted by Jonny "Me You"
The Tin Shall Be MINE!
Finally, region 1 gets a well-deserved tin.
The Tin Shall Be MINE!
Finally, region 1 gets a well-deserved tin.
The Tin Shall Be MINE!
A must buy.
Everyone should buy this.
Too bad the collector's tin version isn't included in the boxed set... but the boxed set is the same price as buying the 2 separate "Son of Kong" and "Mighty Joe Young" so you might as well get the boxed set and the Tin because it will be the same price as buying the tin and the 2 titles separately. Plus, the week it comes out you know it will be on sale at Circuit City...
Too bad the collector's tin version isn't included in the boxed set... but the boxed set is the same price as buying the 2 separate "Son of Kong" and "Mighty Joe Young" so you might as well get the boxed set and the Tin because it will be the same price as buying the tin and the 2 titles separately. Plus, the week it comes out you know it will be on sale at Circuit City...
I saw King Kong once and the remake of Mighty Joe Young.
I'll definitely be getting the collector's tin version. I haven't seen this movie in a long time so it will be good to see it again.
That's some mighty fine looking artwork.
Get yourself a banana split and enjoy the movies!
I want my Kong!
I want all three films as well. The only problem here is you have to choose between the collector's edition that is housed in a tin that contains the souvenir program and one-sheet postcards or that very nice box for the King Kong Collection. I guess I'll have to go with the collector's edition and then buy "Son of Kong" and "Mighty Joe Young" separately. I can't wait to get my hands on these three gems!
I gotta add this... Whoever at Warner is responsible for dropping the snapper cases and utilizing classic poster art for your beautifully remastered catalog titles... damn you for making me poor!
I gotta add this... Whoever at Warner is responsible for dropping the snapper cases and utilizing classic poster art for your beautifully remastered catalog titles... damn you for making me poor!
Sweet.,
Sweet, I'll be picking up the tin, and get the other two titles seperately... possibly.
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