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New Blu-ray Release of 300 Confirmed
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Posted June 26, 2008 08:06 AM by Josh Dreuth
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At the Saturn Awards earlier this week, Collider.com managed to get an interview with producer Mark Canton, who worked as the producer on '300'. During that interview, he confirmed that they were working on a new Blu-ray release for the film. Given past information from Warner, we expect this release to be called '300: Limited Collector's Edition' and to be released later this year.
When the film was initially released for Blu-ray, it lacked some picture-in-picture functionality that the HD DVD release had. We expect that this new release will restore that functionality as well as introduce new special features.
Even around the time of the initial release, Deborah Snyder, wife of '300' director Zack Snyder, mentioned that a new Blu-ray release was forth-coming.
No technical specs or special features were revealed at this time, but expect to see more soon.
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Source: Collider.com |
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ZMan
Jun 26, 2008
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I'll probably get this just to see what I missed the first time. | |
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phastm3
Jun 26, 2008
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Meh, not worth a double dip imo. | |
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aygie
Jun 26, 2008
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Do we think new encode? I doubt it but it would be interesting. | |
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ground chuck
Jun 26, 2008
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if i can trade in my old copy for $20 credit towards the purchase is about the only way i'm getting this. | |
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Josh
Jun 26, 2008
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I'm mostly worried that they would get rid of the awesome PCM track, and stick with the less impressive Dolby TrueHD track. They really shot themselves in the foot by doing dialog-norm filtering and then giving you the chance to see how it changed the sound of the film. | |
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Wreck
Jun 26, 2008
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Dude, I just hope they take away the grain for this one,yes I know they left it in on purpose but if ur gonna re-release u might as well take it out ths time for Fans sake. | |
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Entertainment72
Jun 26, 2008
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Double dipping at it's worse... Some studios just don't know when to stop the greed. | |
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haste
Jun 26, 2008
if they removed the grain you would see how fake the movie really is with all the green screening going on and fake blood. the grain helps cover the fake look...
not double dipping on this one, wasnt that great of a movie anyway. | |
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Beta Man
Jun 26, 2008
I'll scoop up a dirt cheap copy of the first release on Half.com when people start dumping theirs to pick up this one  | |
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jwmiller75
Jun 26, 2008
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Well lets see what "Limited" about this one... if just cover artwork I will pass but if it includes more extras like say the history channels show they did on the 300 I just may pick it up again. | |
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maxmcleod
Jun 26, 2008
not double dipping here, but seriously does the grain bother you that much?
i liked it... probably one of my favorite parts of the movie, gave it a nice feel...
but back to the point at hand, please movie studios, STOP making multiple copies of movies...
i thought that was part of the point of bluray, is that you can cram all the shit in the first version and not have to make multiple runs of movies... | |
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dmxoneiuv
Jun 26, 2008
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double dipping especially this soon after the initial release is a waste...wait a few years if anything | |
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NoQuestion
Jun 26, 2008
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I may get it if there is a new encode or if they add a ton of new features | |
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tvine2000
Jun 26, 2008
so whats this one gonna look like?300 is fine the way it is.
more dnr ,i think,this version should look like a sd dvd | |
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lgans316
Jun 26, 2008
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Double Dipping within a short timespan that too on Blu-ray is insane. Warner is beginning to show it's true ugly side to both current and potential BD owners. | |
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NoQuestion
Jun 26, 2008
maybe even a digital copy seeing that they did one for 10,000bc. If that happened then its a
definate buy. | |
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Mr. Cinema
Jun 26, 2008
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Like Josh, I think they may drop the PCM track in order to include the other stuff. I'll gladly hold onto the current version. | |
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God of Biscuits
Jun 26, 2008
I hope every last VC-1 encoded-for-HDDVD release gets re-encoded. Hell, for that matter, Blu should
just drop VC-1. Compared to AVC, it sucks. Light blue skies and beige areas are always so noisy in
VC-1. | |
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Lucy Diamond
Jun 26, 2008
Whoopeeeee!!!!
A double of a movie that was fine the way it was. | |
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1Fish2FishRedFishBlu
Jun 26, 2008
Love the movie, cant see myself buying it again ... unless there is like 20 min of Lena Headey naked that has not been shown  | |
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alphadec
Jun 26, 2008
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I already got 300 on BD. So would nice if warner could release something else before they start to re-release this. | |
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Heart&Soul
Jun 26, 2008
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I'll wait to hear what others think before deciding whether to buy it. | |
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that1guystudios
Jun 26, 2008
if they are going to start doing second editions of films, I'd much rather see Fugitive & Christmas
Story and fix the abominable transfers. | |
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BRu-LAy
Jun 26, 2008
I don't like how the term "Limited Collector's Edition" is used in the DVD/Blu-ray market. We all know its not going to be limited.
Like others, if there's no improvement in the transfer, then there's no use in getting it. The original was fine as is | |
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surfdude12
Jun 26, 2008
a new version for PIP and special features??
this movie was very mediocre to me, the fighting? FANTASTIC. the story? blah. i usually show it to friends by just forwarding to the 20 min battle scenes. after and before that its like pulling teeth IMO.
definitely a rental at most. | |
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Memnoch
Jun 26, 2008
It is sad to see them double dipping on this one so soon. Not only is this an abomination when it
comes to double dipping on a $20-30 product, but especially with so many other movies not on BD
yet, this is ridiculous. So instead of getting a new movie to BD, we get one that has already been
released on BD. That is just crap. So here's to a not very different version of a movie we already
have, cheers. | |
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tigg3rtam
Jun 26, 2008
so sad that studios do this so called double dipping
people who support the formats and buy titles at early stages always keep
on paying for that support and studios never seem to care
if theyre bringing an article like a blu ray
which is supposed to be of a certain quality
how come they come out with something better in just a matter of months
i rather wait for a title to come out right the first time instead of having something rushed out
and the worked right afterwards. | |
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Mote
Jun 26, 2008
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This movie wasn't worth the first dip. | |
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Hero_Sky
Jun 26, 2008
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I definitely won't be buying this if they include grain (and yes I know it's the way the director intended the film). | |
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bajor27
Jun 26, 2008
I'm a bit interested in this, but added bonus features is not enough at this point in time as I already own the first release and there is so much other stuff coming out this year that I don't own.
Probably only a new encode with the new bonus features would get me to purchase (at least at full price).
Oh - and this better not be in a coffee table package!!! | |
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ckenisell
Jun 26, 2008
Relax guys. When the first 300 came out, it couldn't contain all of the features that were on the HD-DVD because the Blu-ray spec just wasn't there yet. Now that Blu-Ray has won, they are just releasing it will all of the features the HD-DVD version had. Possibly with a new, higher bitrate encode.
Nobody is holding a gun to your head forcing your to "double-dip." | |
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kuliddar
Jun 26, 2008
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Not double dipping just for a few more features. Happy you suckers out there like wasting your cash... | |
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RAZGRIZ-1
Jun 26, 2008
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I dont have 300 yet so I may get it | |
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dtrush
Jun 26, 2008
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Glad I held off on purchasing this one. I'll get this new version for sure. | |
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DisneyLuver
Jun 26, 2008
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I'll pass! They should have done that in the first place but, I guess they really are that greedy! | |
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quexos
Jun 26, 2008
are they going to make a re-master for this release ?
I'm not gonna waste money, I already got 300 on Blu. Money is not unlimited to buy twice the same stuff | |
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groovyone
Jun 26, 2008
@DisneyLuver
BD did not have the PiP capability at the time it was released. They did not 'hold out' to get more money later. | |
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J6P
Jun 26, 2008
Guys! They are not "double dipping". They are phasing out the original pressing of 300, and replacing it with one that has all of the features not possible when the disc was originally released, due to BD profile rollout issues.
They are supporting the BD community by dropping these features in, which were impossible to add to begin with. This movie is going to be on the shelf for years, right? They want a complete version to represent 300 on Blu going forward.
Ya'll act as if they're picking your pocket or something! | |
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wnicholas76
Jun 26, 2008
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The current Blu-ray edition of 300 is great enough without having to double dip. I might borrow the re-release from a friend, but other than that, I'll have to pass on the new release. | |
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Chris60119
Jun 26, 2008
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I think for the people that have already bought this title (I have not), should be able to trade up for the full price of what the previous title cost. Blu's are supposed to be it. I don't want companies have assing it just to get a title out then less then a year later rereleasing it with better quality. Were not all rich ya know... | |
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natedog543
Jun 26, 2008
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doubt I'll get this. MAAAybe if theres somthing that is just to good to pass up but I doubt it | |
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anonymity22
Jun 26, 2008
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movie sucks with or without grain.. . | |
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groovyone
Jun 26, 2008
@ClaytonMG
Then we risk another T3. ; ) | |
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Sith
Jun 26, 2008
Wasn't the first 300 bd voted bd of the year....I don't really see a need to do this.....Unless there
adding footage that was cut out of the movie theres no way i'll buy this.....Unless maybe
they add a digital copy i can put on my ipod and i get it dirt cheap | |
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Macca 22
Jun 26, 2008
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Why not release the UNCUT or unrated version of this movie as the previous blu-ray release was the edited version. No double dip for me unless it's UNCUT... | |
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SkillzthatKillz
Jun 26, 2008
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i dont get what all the fuss is about. they arent trying to get you to double dip, they're putting the extra features the HD-DVD had on it for new buyers, since this is one of the first blu-rays many people pick up | |
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kwayneg
Jun 26, 2008
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Obviously Crack dealers must be making a killing with the Warner Bros execs ;0 | |
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Whytewash
Jun 26, 2008
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warner should have revisited the fugitive before they went to this movie... it was fine the way it was. I wont double dip for extra features to be honest | |
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burngwngs
Jun 26, 2008
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Crap, I knew they were going to do this. I'll only get it if they changed the video quality. | |
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Ectoplasm
Jun 26, 2008
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Great. So now we're using precious Blu-ray rendering and pressing time to reprint movies we already have. Gee, it's not as if we haven't been complaining that there's not enough to buy or anything. | |
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Beta-guy
Jun 27, 2008
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I have 300 already, but I'd like a re-encode of Troy if they are looking at re-releasing movies... | |
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Windmill McGill
Jun 27, 2008
Well I'm glad I haven't purchased this movie yet My friends are going to be pisssssed lol Amazing movie though! Grain or without it just plain rules and I always feel invincible after I watch this haha like I could whoop 5 dudes asses at once or something haha....Yeah I'd die. | |
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Naytch
Jun 27, 2008
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ehhh....I'm a newbie here, so bear with me...but how can the producers improve audio and video from the original....if thats the case, I'll buy it...but if its for extra features....not worth it. | |
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jwmiller75
Jun 27, 2008
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If new encodes and has extras like the digital copy and the History channel special (which I am still upset wasn't included with the Blackhawk Down BD like the DVD) I may pick it up again and hand off my current copy to friends at work who have yet to convert to Blu but still have PS3's... (kinda feel like a crack dealer for blu at work at times...) | |
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gsbhatia
Jun 27, 2008
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boycott it! whats this nonsense. with 50gb space shouldnt studious give us best audio and vid quality to begin with? and there is enough space to put all the extras. they should add an extra disc. these bds costs equivalent to 5 movie ticktes for god's sake. shame on warner and on those who buy this again. if warner is so concerned, they should replace 'old' 300 discs with these free of charge. | |
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TenEightyP
Jun 27, 2008
Not got this one yet, and as I enjoyed this much more than say Cloverfield, it's a definite purchase for
me. | |
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gotBlu
Jun 27, 2008
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I'll wait for the "300 Ultra Mega Collectors Ultimate Limited Release Edition with Special Never Before Seen Footage - 3 disc Bonus Edition" next year. | |
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U4K61
Jun 29, 2008
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So soon after the 1st release? Can we look forward to a super nitro-charged whatever 3rd edition in 3mos time? Will pass this one over, double dipping at its best. | |
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Verbal
Jun 29, 2008
They could throw a real, live, sexy-as-hell Oracle into the mix and I still wouldn't go for the double dip.
Actually...I might in that case. | |
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vizunary
Jun 29, 2008
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screw em, i'm not shelling out another $30, after going to the wall at midnight the first time around. i might rent it but that's it, i'm not falling for this kind of BS with blu, it's just too expensive. | |
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EvolutionCherry
Jun 30, 2008
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I did not get the original BD version. I guess I'll wait for this one instead. | |
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GreatWhite83
Jun 30, 2008
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There will be more new blu ray owners who will buy this, than there will existing blu ray owners. Warner will make enough money from it. You dont have to buy it, I probably will upgrade to it depending on the difference, but there will definately be plenty of new blu ray owners who will get it, who never had it in the first place and thats probably what Warner had in mind. | |
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Deadster
Jul 10, 2008
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I got my copy of 300 for free and this news still irritates me. I don't want to have an inferior version. | |
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