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Fox Announces The Day the Earth Stood Still (UPDATED)
Posted October 1, 2008 12:48 PM by Josh Dreuth
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Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the 1951 classic film 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' to Blu-ray as a Special Edition on December 2nd, day-and-date with the DVD release. Coming on a BD-50, video will be presented in 1.33:1 1080p AVC accompanied a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Extras for this release include:
- Interactive Thermin: Create Your Own Score (BD Exclusive)
- Gort Command: Interactive Game (BD Exclusive)
- Commentary by Robert Wise and Nicolas Meyer
- Commentary by Film & Music Historians John Morgan, Steven Smith, William Stromberg and Nick Redman
- Isolated Score Track
- The Mysterious, Melodious Theremin
- The Day The Earth Stood Still Main Title Live Performance By Peter Pringle
- The Making of The Day the Earth Stood Still
- Decoding “Klaatu, Barada, Nikto”: Science Fiction as Metaphor Featurette
- A Brief History of Flying Saucers Featurette
- The Astounding Harry Bates Featurette
- Edmund North: The Man Who Made the Earth Stand Still Featurette
- Race To Oblivion: A Documentary Short Written And Produced By Edmund North
- Farewell To The Master: A Reading By Jamieson K. Price Of The Original
Harry Bates Short Story
- Interactive Pressbook
- Fox Movietonews from 1951
- Theatrical Trailer
- Advertising Gallery
- Behind-The Scenes Gallery
- Portrait Gallery
- Production Gallery
- Spaceship Construction Blueprints
- Shooting Script
Update: We have just received word from Fox that this release will also contain an exclusive sneak at the 2008 remake starring Keanu Reeves And Jennifer Connelly.
Update: Fox has just alerted us that this title is coming on a BD-50, not a BD-25 as previously reported.
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Source: Blu-ray.com |
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GregBlu5
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Sep 25, 2008
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When I watched Good Night and Good Luck in glorious Blu-ray B&W, I never imagined that a B&W movie could look so gorgeous. Here's hoping that this gem will look that good! |
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Mr. Spiffy-Pants
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Sep 25, 2008
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All of that crammed onto a BD-25? I might have to sit this one out... |
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KretzJ
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Sep 25, 2008
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I simply don't understand when people bitch about this coming on BD25. Most times people bitch because BD25's can lack features and extras. For a movie more than 50 years old this looks like a damn complete release to me... if they can save a few bucks by using a BD25 on old catalogs like this, as long as PQ and AQ are NOT sacrificed, why not? |
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stockstar1138
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Sep 25, 2008
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BD25 is enough.
This movie is short (92 min.) and its OAR is 4:3, meaning it takes up about half the space of a 16:9 movie.
Looking forward to this one for sure.
Correct me if Im wrong, but is this the first 4:3 BD? |
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Lucy Diamond
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Sep 25, 2008
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Beyond Classic.
Three of Jabba's skiff guards were named Klaatu Barada and Nikto respectively. |
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PowellPressburger
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Sep 25, 2008
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I have to also say ALL THAT on a BD 25? We all care about picture and sound and as long as those are intact as best as they can be... then I don't mind ... but it still seems shady, I couldn't help but wonder.... but since it is 4:3 someone pointed out that it doesn't need as much space... so that is cool if that is true due to 16:9 enhancement not needed.
I would like to see more classic FOX films released! Like How to Marry a Millionare and How to Steal a Million! (sorry I must have money on my mind) |
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EricJ
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Sep 25, 2008
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And, of course (like Vincent Price/Charlton Heston/Will Smith versions of I Am Legend), the cover art just HAPPENS to resemble that of the Keanu film... |
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stockstar1138
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Sep 25, 2008
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obrien? this is one of the greatest movies ever made, that is why they are bothering. |
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hc666
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Sep 25, 2008
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Paul Naschy's Vengance of the Zombies was also a 4:3 ratio BD. |
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nycomet
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Sep 25, 2008
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Video will be presented in 1.33:1 1080p AVC = black bars on the SIDES of the picture. |
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dobyblue
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Sep 25, 2008
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25GB = 204,800Mb
Even at 35 Mbps that gives you just over 97 minutes of running time.
The average bit rate will be quite a bit less than that, hence there is likely no reason why Fox needed a BD50 disc for this release, given that with a 1.33:1 aspect ratio the average bit rate is likely not above 22~23 Mbps which gives the space for a 148 minute movie or, with a 92 minute movie, 9GB of free space for extras. |
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marktom
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Sep 25, 2008
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I have to agree with KretzJ. Is there ever going to be a way to satisfy Blu-ray customers? No matter what the studios do, someone is here to complain. I understand that everyone wants "the best" but give 'm break at least once in a while. Do any of you really know that a BD-25 can't hold this movie and all of the extras and still look EXCELLENT? |
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CptGreedle
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Sep 25, 2008
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This will be awesome! I can't wait to get this classic movie in HD with uncompressed 5.1 sound.
The remake will not be able to live up to the original. |
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Drewza89
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Sep 25, 2008
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That's an impressive amount of special features, but I hope that doesn't hurt the PQ/AQ. Fox has had a pretty good track record, so there should be no worries.
I've already got it pre-ordered, so I'm obviously excited over this release. |
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Blu-Ron
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Sep 25, 2008
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NICE! We need more 50's Sci-Fi movies. |
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GORT
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Sep 25, 2008
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Blu-Ron just so you know this is NOT a B movie
I already have this on pre order this is one I have been waiting for |
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