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Original Godzilla Stomps onto Blu-ray in September
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Posted May 7, 2009 06:50 AM by Juan Calonge
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 Independent studio Classic Media enters the high-definition arena with its digitally-remastered release of the original 1954 Japanese big-monster classic 'Gojira' (also known as 'Godzilla, King of the Monsters')
on Blu-ray on September 22. No detailed specs were given at this time.
The disc will include both the original Japanese version and the heavily-edited US version, for which the distributors worked actor Raymond Burr in the movie, by using doubles and new footage to make it look like Burr was interacting with the Japanese cast.
Extras for this release include:
Audio commentary by Godzilla experts Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski- 'The Making of the Godzilla Suit' and 'Godzilla: Story Development' featurettes
- Theatrical trailers
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Source: Fangoria |
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monkeyjb1988
May 07, 2009
Just when I think 2009 can't get any better for Blu fans, I am (happily) proven wrong. Wonder if the Raymond Burr version will be in HD as well. Probably. Definetly can't wait.
Edit: Just read the Fangoria article: Yes, both versions will be HD. |
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prkprkprk
May 07, 2009
 yay!!! |
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Stuart_Larkin
May 07, 2009
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So many must owns coming out for blu-ray this year. |
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Xtrem3
May 07, 2009
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so bad movies no chance i pay for that shit. |
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dmarvin
May 07, 2009
Xtrem3 - You want to try that again in English this time?
Godzilla rules. I would love to own this. But have the DVD's had more bonus features than this? I just don't want to feel like we're getting short-changed on this one. |
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camaro
May 07, 2009
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I wonder if this will be from the same prints they used on the dvd release? There are actually fully restored prints of all the classic Godzilla movies that has been done for Japan releases. The two disk dvd was in horrible shape with scratches and dirt. I would hate for them to use the same prints when there are fully restored copies around now! |
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SellmeyourDVD
May 07, 2009
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YEEEEEAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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fettastic
May 07, 2009
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I saw the Raymond Burr version and thought it was boring and stupid. At least the remake had good effects. |
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andyman1970
May 07, 2009
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Congrats to all the Godzilla fans. I have never seen these but will Netflix them and check them out. |
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doctorD
May 07, 2009
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This will be an early purchase for me. |
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Cap Nord
May 07, 2009
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I have the DVD version of Gojira and while it is a good package, the film transfer is a disappointing mess that needs a lot of work. I'm hoping for a knockout version on Blu Ray, but I'm going to hold off buying it until all the reviews of the picture and sound quality are in. |
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jasonvoigt
May 07, 2009
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I don't believe it!!! On my birthday! |
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TTC1984
May 07, 2009
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Awesome news. Looking very forward to this. |
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PeopleUnderTheBlus
May 07, 2009
Ditto, Cap Nord & camaro. Have the DVD versions of the movies, and they could use a little PQ fixing. Hope they do that for the Blu release.
I want to say I'll wait for the review, but I know myself, though; I'm stupid. I'll probably get these anyway. |
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Al_The_Strange
May 07, 2009
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I never thought they'd put this out on Blu-Ray anytime soon either. Today's just full of surprises! |
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RIKANA
May 07, 2009
YES! YES! YES! Going To be a great start to the school year! I will defnetly pick this one up first day.
RI |
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davidthenikonuser
May 07, 2009
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Glad I never got the remastered DVDs. Now I'll get the blu's |
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KenWashio
May 07, 2009
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damn!! I'M IN!! DAY 1 purchase |
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Ryoga2009
May 07, 2009
They have been remastered for 1080 for Japanese TV a while back. This is awesome news!!!
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nycomet
May 07, 2009
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I will ONLY get this IF the new Japanese HD remaster is used. |
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tr2420
May 07, 2009
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I'm bummed-out - just purchased the DVD versions a couple of weeks ago. Hope the Blu-Ray version is better ! |
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Robert Siegel
May 07, 2009
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Thank God it's the original version and not the American. Should be very interesting, because I have seen some of the remasters when Dish Network had Monsters HD, they ran some in high def and Toho studios did a great job, they look great! |
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hdeadman
May 08, 2009
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The Millennium series is much better, beginning with Godzilla 2000, and yes, you still get the bad lip sync. :-) |
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KamiAmaya
May 08, 2009
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Nice, got the DVD and was planning to buy all the other Godzilla DVDs but I think I'll wait. Hopefully more of them will be released on Blu-ray too. |
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BLURAYSONYES
May 09, 2009
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Would it really look any better on a blu ray for an old movie like this? More likely youll see all the wires they are pulling from the ceiling to support the heavy custom on Godzilla. |
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