Kill Bill in September!

LeChuck · 06-14-2008, 01:58 AM

I will probably only get this if it is the uncut version, but it is good new nonetheless!

Blu-ray.com - Kill Bill Coming This September

billnye97 · 06-14-2008, 02:26 AM

Now if only the rest of QT's library will be released I will be very happy. I do wonder what cut it will be. It would be cool if it was the American and the Japanese cut. It will probably only be the American but I will still get these. I wonder also if The Whole Bloody Affair is ever coming out?

plissken99 · 06-14-2008, 03:42 AM

Most excellent news! Already cancelled my Amazon.co.uk order(their also coming in Sept there, and Pulp Fiction is set to be released in December there

).

dugpa · 06-14-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by billnye97

I wonder also if The Whole Bloody Affair is ever coming out?

In an interview with Uma Thurman a couple of months ago she said Tarantino was currently working on putting it all together in one film with some added anime stuff. But I don't think that's this release, as I believe the US rights to any extended or combined versions of the film are owned by the Weinsteins. Disney only has the rights to the films as they were theatrically released here in the US. Since the blu-ray announcement is from Disney, those are the versions that are coming out.

skywalking_sith · 06-14-2008, 04:54 AM

Whatever happened to that extended cut we were supposed to get last year?

billnye97 · 06-14-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

In an interview with Uma Thurman a couple of months ago she said Tarantino was currently working on putting it all together in one film with some added anime stuff. But I don't think that's this release, as I believe the US rights to any extended or combined versions of the film are owned by the Weinsteins. Disney only has the rights to the films as they were theatrically released here in the US. Since the blu-ray announcement is from Disney, those are the versions that are coming out.

Thanks for the info. Makes sense now.

Sehnzeleid · 06-15-2008, 08:34 PM

Hope the BDs don't have the heavy EE of the DVDs...

dugpa · 06-16-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sehnzeleid

Hope the BDs don't have the heavy EE of the DVDs...

Assuming they use a new transfer, and I'm sure they are, then it should be EE free. Disney is probably the most improved studio when it comes to releases on dvd vs. blu-ray. They went from having some of the worst looking dvds with tons of EE and other noise to almost flawless blu-ray releases.

ganthc · 06-17-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Assuming they use a new transfer, and I'm sure they are, then it should be EE free. Disney is probably the most improved studio when it comes to releases on dvd vs. blu-ray. They went from having some of the worst looking dvds with tons of EE and other noise to almost flawless blu-ray releases.

Which is one reason why I will get the Disney versions rather than the potential Weinstein versions. Disney will probably do a better job of sound and video quality. This is a definite buy for me.

dugpa · 06-17-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Which is one reason why I will get the Disney versions rather than the potential Weinstein versions. Disney will probably do a better job of sound and video quality.

Weinstein's hd-dvd's all looked pretty good (once you got them to boot).

powerknowledge · 06-17-2008, 03:44 PM

While I haven't seen (but have read about) the "uncut" international versions and am eager to see "The Whole Bloody Affair", I think that the stylistic choices (e.g., B&W in House of Blue Leaves) in the US cuts are solid in their own way (and, in the case of HoBL, perhaps more appropriate than what I've read of the international versions: the B&W serves a purpose there beyond "toning down the blood"), and I also think that given the individual film's stylistic, thematic, and intertextual components that they work quite well as separate but linked pieces. In a way, I see putting them together as akin to taking Grindhouse apart: there's a logic to and in the separation of the parts that risks being lost -- maybe for worse, but hey, maybe for better. In any case, given how lousy KBV1 looked in SD, I'll certainly be adding these to my collection.

ganthc · 06-17-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Weinstein's hd-dvd's all looked pretty good (once you got them to boot).

I don't disagree. I just think that Disney would do a better job. Weinstein's just need to focus on getting back into the HD business in general...starting with releasing 1408.

**SilentBob** · 06-18-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I don't disagree. I just think that Disney would do a better job. Weinstein's just need to focus on getting back into the HD business in general...starting with releasing 1408.

Rumor is that they might be back soon. Starting with The Mist on Blu-ray August 5th if the reports are correct

Derb · 06-18-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Weinstein's hd-dvd's all looked pretty good (once you got them to boot).

Only real disappointment video wise from them was Feast

jriseden · 06-18-2008, 07:36 AM

After seeing the uncut japanese KB Vol.1 dvd, i can never go back to the american theatrical version. Sadly i will have to skip on these Disney releases.

billnye97 · 06-18-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

Rumor is that they might be back soon. Starting with The Mist on Blu-ray August 5th if the reports are correct

That will be a definite must buy for me (along with the KB releases).

Derb · 06-18-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

Rumor is that they might be back soon. Starting with The Mist on Blu-ray August 5th if the reports are correct

Well Lonesome Dove: Collector's Edition is slated for an August 5th release so we'll see if more titles from them get announced.

ganthc · 06-18-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

Rumor is that they might be back soon. Starting with The Mist on Blu-ray August 5th if the reports are correct

This is awesome. I wanted to see that movies in theaters, but held off for watching in HD. Then the Weinsteins pulled a disappearing act, and I was left out on it. I will likely do a blind buy on that movie.

LeChuck · 06-18-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jriseden

After seeing the uncut japanese KB Vol.1 dvd, i can never go back to the american theatrical version. Sadly i will have to skip on these Disney releases.

I can't decide yet. I will have to watch my R2 versions, which I have yet to do on my 60 inch tv. I might have to get them if there is a drastic difference, though I will be sad to see all that extra color go.

sub780lime · 06-19-2008, 06:11 PM

Probably skip on this one. My buying habit are greatly reduced as of late.

esc · 08-26-2008, 06:57 PM

will the upcoming Blu's be the US cuts? or will the Black & White scenes be restored to color?

ganthc · 08-26-2008, 07:04 PM

Good question. I think that the b&w style was pretty cool, but I had heard that it was done to meet with mpaa rating standards. Not sure what Tarantino intended for the film, but I do know that the black and white was pretty slick when I saw it.

plissken99 · 08-26-2008, 07:36 PM

I have the Japanese version on DVD, and really comparing them, either is just fine. The Jap version is fun for the extra blood plus a couple extra beats in that end fight scene, but the B&W in the US version cool also. In anycase these are an absolute must!

***Wirehed*** · 08-26-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Good question. I think that the b&w style was pretty cool, but I had heard that it was done to meet with mpaa rating standards. Not sure what Tarantino intended for the film, but I do know that the black and white was pretty slick when I saw it.

That's correct. Originally they were in color, but in order to get the "R" rating he made them B&W, at which point he decided it looked pretty neat that way and now says it's his preferred cut.

It would be nice to have both on the disc.

umainebearman · 08-26-2008, 08:41 PM

Sorry my September is booked solid! have to catch you another time QT.

LeChuck · 08-26-2008, 09:34 PM

A pet peeve of mine is a random black and white scene. I don't mind a black and white flashback or a black and white with purpose, but a random one (or something imposed by the MPAA) is meaningless and is less than superficial. It is not artistic, especially when forced by censors. It was like in Death Proof when that scene suddenly shifted to black and white for no reason whatsoever. I will stick to the originally intended color scene because it not only makes sense, but it also holds true to the original source material being "homaged."

Moonraker · 08-26-2008, 10:09 PM

I only picked this up because of amazon's package deal.

powerknowledge · 08-27-2008, 01:17 PM

Two things:

1) Has anyone noticed that the MPAA rating given on Amazon's "KB Combo" page is NC-17? Certainly just a mistake, but one could dream...

2) Does anyone know what, if anything, is special about Amazon's "KB Combo"? It says it's an exclusive. I presume that the two regular editions of the films are simply shrinkwrapped together. But I'm hoping for an outer slipcase for the two, like the one Best Buy had for the SD editions when KB2 was released (I sold my SD copies, but kept the slipcase; it's quite nice).

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billnye97 Actor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a van down by the river	Now if only the rest of QT's library will be released I will be very happy. I do wonder what cut it will be. It would be cool if it was the American and the Japanese cut. It will probably only be the American but I will still get these. I wonder also if The Whole Bloody Affair is ever coming out? __________________ "I don't drink coffee, sir. I don't drink hot liquids of any kind. That's the devil's temperature." ~ Kenneth the Page. 30 Rock

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plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Most excellent news! Already cancelled my Amazon.co.uk order(their also coming in Sept there, and Pulp Fiction is set to be released in December there ). __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

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powerknowledge Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Twin Cities Suburb	While I haven't seen (but have read about) the "uncut" international versions and am eager to see "The Whole Bloody Affair", I think that the stylistic choices (e.g., B&W in House of Blue Leaves) in the US cuts are solid in their own way (and, in the case of HoBL, perhaps more appropriate than what I've read of the international versions: the B&W serves a purpose there beyond "toning down the blood"), and I also think that given the individual film's stylistic, thematic, and intertextual components that they work quite well as separate but linked pieces. In a way, I see putting them together as akin to taking Grindhouse apart: there's a logic to and in the separation of the parts that risks being lost -- maybe for worse, but hey, maybe for better. In any case, given how lousy KBV1 looked in SD, I'll certainly be adding these to my collection. __________________ "The splinter in your eye is the best magnifying glass." Theodor W. Adorno, "Minima Moralia"

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plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	I have the Japanese version on DVD, and really comparing them, either is just fine. The Jap version is fun for the extra blood plus a couple extra beats in that end fight scene, but the B&W in the US version cool also. In anycase these are an absolute must! __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

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LeChuck "Woman Hands" man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cambridge, MA	A pet peeve of mine is a random black and white scene. I don't mind a black and white flashback or a black and white with purpose, but a random one (or something imposed by the MPAA) is meaningless and is less than superficial. It is not artistic, especially when forced by censors. It was like in Death Proof when that scene suddenly shifted to black and white for no reason whatsoever. I will stick to the originally intended color scene because it not only makes sense, but it also holds true to the original source material being "homaged."

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powerknowledge Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Twin Cities Suburb	Two things: 1) Has anyone noticed that the MPAA rating given on Amazon's "KB Combo" page is NC-17? Certainly just a mistake, but one could dream... 2) Does anyone know what, if anything, is special about Amazon's "KB Combo"? It says it's an exclusive. I presume that the two regular editions of the films are simply shrinkwrapped together. But I'm hoping for an outer slipcase for the two, like the one Best Buy had for the SD editions when KB2 was released (I sold my SD copies, but kept the slipcase; it's quite nice). __________________ "The splinter in your eye is the best magnifying glass." Theodor W. Adorno, "Minima Moralia"