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Dr. Shrinker · 07-01-2002, 05:40 AM

One of my favorite classics was on TCM today, and, after searching IMDB, I discovered King Kong is not available on DVD in Region 1. WTF is up with that? Is there a release planned in the near future?

dvdjedi · 07-01-2002, 05:56 AM

I have no idea if/when a R1 will arrive so I picked up the excellent R2 release.

cw2000 · 07-02-2002, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by Dr. Shrinker
One of my favorite classics was on TCM today, and, after searching IMDB, I discovered King Kong is not available on DVD in Region 1. WTF is up with that? Is there a release planned in the near future?

It's currently undergoing a full restoration by Warner (like they did with Citizen Kane) so it's going to be while, but the dvd will be released when the restoration has been completed

Dr. Shrinker · 07-02-2002, 05:24 AM

Thanks, that's great news -- the job they did on Citizen Kane was truly spectacular!

C Roberts · 01-24-2004, 04:43 AM

Any word on this?

TopHatCat64 · 01-24-2004, 04:56 AM

Maybe they're waiting to piggy back on the release of Jackson's King Kong...

larphillips · 01-24-2004, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TopHatCat64

Maybe they're waiting to piggy back on the release of Jackson's King Kong...

Or not... Jackson's is a Universal release. I think they are just taking their time to do the best job possible (that film was in pretty sorry shape) and when it's ready, it's read.

outoftimejedi · 01-24-2004, 02:10 PM

i heard when it comes out it will be a 3 disc set!!!!!

Hewlett · 01-24-2004, 02:13 PM

Last I heard was maybe in 2004, but that may have just been a rumor.

BubbleGumUK · 01-24-2004, 03:41 PM

In the HTF chat last year, the rep made mention that KK was undergoing restoration for its 60th Anniversary (2003), but wouldn't actually be out until this year.

However, they may well hold off until Peter Jackson's film to tie in with that - would be summer 2005.

Whatever, it should be well worth the wait - and it IS happening!

Hockey Mask · 01-24-2004, 05:14 PM

As much as I would like to see this in my collection today...it would be silly of them to release it any other time except to coincide with Jackson's King Kong premiere.

JakeLipson · 01-24-2004, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BubbleGumUK

However, they may well hold off until Peter Jackson's film to tie in with that - would be summer 2005.

Actulally, it's slated for December 14, 2005, which would be winter 2005. Unless it's summer in the UK then, which it probably is, in which case you'd get it as a summer release. Hmm?

kimfair · 01-24-2004, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by larphillips

Or not... Jackson's is a Universal release. I think they are just taking their time to do the best job possible (that film was in pretty sorry shape) and when it's ready, it's read.

Not if they use the transfer that was on the King Kong/Son of Kong Turner LD. That is the nicest transfer I've sen of the film, especially the previously deleted scenes that were re-instated. On the Criterion LD, theses scenes were taken from a markedly inferior print, but the Turner LD was from a complete print that still had the deleted scenes in it. That version shows no drop off in quality of the formally deleted scenes. If you've only seen this film on TV, and haven't seen the deleted scenes of which I speak (Kong chomping on natives, grinding them underfoot, and carelessly tossing non-Fay Wray women over his shoulder), you are in for a treat!

disclover · 01-24-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeLipson

Actulally, it's slated for December 14, 2005, which would be winter 2005. Unless it's summer in the UK then, which it probably is, in which case you'd get it as a summer release. Hmm?

Nope, UK is in the northern hemisphere, and therefore has the same seasons we do.

shilo101--

BubbleGumUK · 01-25-2004, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by disclover

Nope, UK is in the northern hemisphere, and therefore has the same seasons we do.

shilo101--

Yeah, calm down Jake. Got my dates mixed up, didn't I.

Christmas 2005 it is then.

disclover · 01-25-2004, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by shilo101

I heard that when it comes out, many copies will not have inserts, and a good number will feature "Broken Spindles" and "Loose Discs", complete with "Action Packed Rattling Around the Keepcase Features".

This is the post I thought was funny...

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dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	I have no idea if/when a R1 will arrive so I picked up the excellent R2 release.

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C Roberts Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Any word on this?

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outoftimejedi Actor Join Date: Mar 2003	i heard when it comes out it will be a 3 disc set!!!!!

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Hewlett Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Virginia	Last I heard was maybe in 2004, but that may have just been a rumor.

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Hockey Mask Actor Join Date: Mar 2002	As much as I would like to see this in my collection today...it would be silly of them to release it any other time except to coincide with Jackson's King Kong premiere.