Rumor: The Abyss and More from Fox on Blu-ray in 2010

Posted November 26, 2009 08:09 AM by Juan Calonge


According to French site Les Numériques, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is preparing a hefty list of titles for Blu-ray release in 2010. Apart from the obvious mention of the Alien quadrilogy, other interesting titles are in the slate, such as 'The Abyss' or 'The Sound of Music'. Steven Spielberg's 'Minority Report' and Sam Mendes' 'Road to Perdition' are set for May-June 2010, as previously reported (see blu-ray.com, November 13 and November 16). Also in June, Fox expects to release some westerns, such as 'The Magnificent Seven', 'Hang 'Em High' and 'For a Few Dollars More'. The second half of 2010 will reportedly see Blu-ray releases for James Cameron's 'The Abyss', Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo+Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge!', the 'Alien' quadrilogy/anthology and 'The Sound of Music' (which is being remastered in 4K).
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deado

Nov 26, 2009

What about 'Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines' that was supposed to come out before the end of 2009? Will that still be released?

THE ABYSS - hells yes!!!! It better include the "Under Pressure" making of, one of the best making of documentaries I've seen in years!!

MINORITY REPORT - I thought that was Dreamworks?? I guess Fox owns the video rights. MOULIN ROUGE and ALIEN QUAD, another huge hells yes!!!

Would be nice to see the words "STAR" and "WARS" on a news link sometime. Sigghhhhhhh....

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mishal

Nov 26, 2009

Titanic, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Saving Private Ryan... Are they deliberately avoiding the good movies from these amazing directors??

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tbizzle

Nov 26, 2009

O M G - badass list, can't wait!!

bygberbrown

Nov 26, 2009

Hey Born 2 Be Blue... Try the news story right below this one... Lol.

MerrickG

Nov 26, 2009

Fox owns the overseas rights to Minority Report.

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bluskies

Nov 26, 2009

Great! I'll be there for The Sound of Music, Hang 'Em High, Magnificent Seven, For A Few Dollars More, and Moulin Rouge.

depooter

Nov 26, 2009

This would make me so happy as The Abyss is my favorite movie of all time. I've been waiting on an HD version since BD was first announced...

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ripclaw

Nov 26, 2009

The Abyss better be in anamorphic widescreen, or else I am not going to be impressed.

dmarvin

Nov 26, 2009

The Sound of Music will be truly epic on BD! Great list of stuff from Fox!

probedb

Nov 26, 2009

Alien Quad in the second half, sigh....even longer to try and not rewatch any of the DVDs

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obriensg1

Nov 26, 2009

ripclaw, OF COURSE "The Abyss" will be anamorphic widescreen on Blu-ray. No offense, but duh. There are no un-anamorphic Blu-ray discs. Even the discs that have a full screen movie or TV show are 1:78:1 ratio with the pillar boxes built in.

I CAN NOT WAIT for "The Abyss". I have resisted buying it because it would look screwed up on my HDTV. I'd have to zoom in. To have it HD widescreen on my big screen would be a dream. That movie is so underrated. The level of detail Cameron put in to that is astounding.

Note to FOX- Seamless Branching of both versions please. And let's just release "The Abyss", "True Lies" (Which also needs an anamorphic release), and "Avatar" to Blu-ray on the same day!

Q?

Nov 26, 2009

Yes!!!!!!! The Abyss, finally!
I really hope the aliens are done justice!

Mr. Joshua

Nov 26, 2009

Minority Report, The Abyss, and Alien Quadrilogy for me....

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that1guystudios

Nov 26, 2009

Sound of Music in 4k! Awesome. The Abyss in HD! Awesome! Baz Luhrmann in HD? Spectacular, spectacular.

Space2099

Nov 26, 2009

It must be the Directors Cut of The Abyss or no purchase from me.

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davidthenikonuser

Nov 26, 2009

Finally The Abyss in 16x9 widescreen. Why the DVD was never 16x9 is beyond me. Can't wait!

'Hang 'Em High' and 'For a Few Dollars More' Awesome!!!!

Titanicfave

Nov 26, 2009

Nice!! The Abyss is great! and Clint Eastwood is a great overall actor, i'll pick up for a few dollars more!!

Telegram Sam

Nov 26, 2009

obriensg1, Um, in fact NO Blu-rays are anamorphic. Never have been, never will be...

mkelley

Nov 26, 2009

Um, sounds bad that "Minority Report" is Fox distribution overseas -- does that mean no U.S. release for it next year?

Spielberg supposedly "embraced" blu-ray -- where the heck are his movies? I am so hoping for Jurassic Park(s) before I die (unlike most of you young uns, that's a big concern for me :>)

NoQuestion

Nov 26, 2009

Minority report as well as jurassic park are rumored to b coming next year. It was reported that minority report was being prepped.

Seretur

Nov 26, 2009

Well, The Abyss never even had an anamorphic DVD release, so it's high time indeed.

Great to hear about the others, pity it'll still be a while longer.

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obriensg1

Nov 26, 2009

Ok well by anamorphic perhaps I should say 'Enhanced for Widescreen TVs'. I think you know what I mean. As in not showing the movie letterboxed in a 4x3 ratio.

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jceperley

Nov 26, 2009

Maybe The Abyss (and hopefully True Lies) will be day and date with Avatar, which would be an awesome triple feature, plus the Alien Quadrilogy, that's enough to have a serious geek out!

h_socolov

Nov 26, 2009

Finally. The people at Fox had us waiting long. It's not only a debut for The Abyss in HD, but also in widescreen anamorphic mode. We've had to endure, I calculate, almost 15 years of this film in widescreen but only in letterboxed mode on DVD and of course Laserdisc (I remember that huge box with the special edition widescreen LD when it was released around 1995 or so), and we're talikng about an all-time Sci Fi masterpiece that DEMANDS a 16:9 anamorphic transfer. Here's hoping Fox brings on a blu ray release for another awesome film based also on a story by James Cameron which absolutley deserves the same treatment: Strange Days.

blindcat87

Nov 26, 2009

Wow, just... Wow.

mishal, I know that complaining about the titles you want over the one's announced has become a tradition in the comments section here, but most people at least try to complain about titles owned by the studio in question. I am sure Fox will now get right on releasing Jaws, SPR and all of those other titles since you posted this here, nevermind what Universal and Dreamworks might have to say about it.

Ripclaw, what forum do you think you are on? This is the Blu-ray forum, not the DVD forum. There is no such thing as an anamorphic Blu-ray. The need for that isn't there like it was for DVD, and they don't do that foolishness with P&S versions on Blu because, again, it is no longer needed.

Now, on the topic of the announcement, looks like 2010 is gearing up to be an even more expensive year than 2009 was for me, and that is really saying something.

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davcole

Nov 26, 2009

Let's hope these titles come to the US in 2010.

I'm actually shocked about THEY ABYSS but I absolutely want it and hope that both versions are included. That ought to be fantastic on BD.

Also interested in ROAD TO PERDITION and SOUND OF MUSIC.

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abintra

Nov 26, 2009

Yay, Fox is letting the big boys come out and play. Looking forward to all of those.

Think all of them will come from a new 4k master, at least, though. I would hope so anyway.

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LordCrumb

Nov 26, 2009

Road to Perdition was in the blu-ray trailer included before Fight Club...

Minimejer05

Nov 26, 2009

Awesome news for them all. I must see Minority Report on blu!

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audioquest

Nov 26, 2009

I hope the Abyss has the extended edition included. The theatrical cut is almost impossible to understand. I can't for the life of me understand why the original DVD was non-anamorphic. Anyway, none of that matters anymore. For once, I can say first day purchase for me.

NCInterpol

Nov 26, 2009

Two titles I want to see; Strange Days and True Lies! What is up with the lack of the THX label being applied to blu-ray titles? Die Hard has been THX certified on multiple formats that included VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD. But the biggest reason why I want those two titles is because they would be anamorphic! They have never released an anamorphic version of both titles on DVD. At least True Lies was released with DTS and anamorphic print on D-VHS (be real, how many people bought that format?).

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ambientcafe

Nov 26, 2009

'Sixty knots? No way, Barnes...the Reds don't have anything that fast!'....It'll be nice to finally retire my LD & dvd of The Abyss....argueably my favorite JC film so far. Let's hope Paramount is inspired to finally release Titanic as well. Also looking forward to The Sound of Music in 4K. Finally, it would be smashingly good if Fox sees fit to dust off another one of my fave catalog titles - Thelma and Louise....I call this multi-Oscar nominated 1991 film a turning point in Sir Ridley Scott's career.

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Al_The_Strange

Nov 26, 2009

All these movies announced are sweeeeet!!! I especially can't wait to replace my old "The Abyss" DVD (one with no anamorphic widescreen) with a BD!!

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hardcorefrokid

Nov 26, 2009

Sweet!

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ArrestedDevelopment

Nov 26, 2009

Can't wait for minority report! One of the more underrated sci-fi flicks out there.

ToolDown

Nov 27, 2009

the abyss is a day uno purchase for me!!!!! wahooWWWW wonderful thanksgiving news!!!!

Turnda643

Nov 27, 2009

as much as Iam excited about Moulin, Sound of Music, and Aliens. The JP series and Titantic are over due.

tru blu

Nov 27, 2009

Excellent. Been waiting for The Abyss & Minority Report.

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Nov 27, 2009

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mongojr

Nov 27, 2009

Finally The Abyss looking good. Hopefully Fox will release The Abyss anamorphic and unmatted via seemless branching. It would be cool to switch back & forth. In the documentary Cameron shows how he selected the 2.35 frame from the 35 mm footage.

Matt74uk

Nov 27, 2009

No doubt the UK version will still be edited for the Rat in the water scene.

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PowellPressburger

Nov 27, 2009

Still waiting for HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE

jhiggy23

Nov 27, 2009

Great list! Can't wait for Road to Perdition, Alien and Aliens (hope there are individual releases relatively soon after the box set), The Abyss, Romeo and Juliet, and to a lesser extent Minority Report.

mredman

Nov 27, 2009

yeah where is Titanic or jurassic park?

RIKANA

Nov 27, 2009

The Abyss and Alien Quadrilogy will be mine First day!

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gamer4eva

Nov 27, 2009

OMG OMG OMG minority report i've been waiting for this title since the day i got my PS3
and the abyss as well another cameron classic i guess it will co-incide with the release of avatar on blu-ray

RebelPrince1986

Nov 27, 2009

Romeo + Juliet AND Moulin Rouge ?! Finally ! 2 of my most anticipated Blu's !

Myrkey

Nov 27, 2009

OMG!! THE SOUND OF MUSIC in 4k.......YIPES!!!
ALIEN QUADRILOGY!!!!!
THE ABYSS!!!

I'm having a complete geek meltdown!

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Robert Siegel

Nov 28, 2009

YES! The Sound of Music! (See my avatar). My most awaited Blu-ray for its 45th anniversary, this is going to be awesome! And remastred at 4K...what a happy Thanksgiving:-)....now to count the days.....

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Lucy Diamond

Nov 28, 2009

The Abyss!!!

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!!!

Wilfredo

Nov 28, 2009

The Directors Cut of The Abyss or no purchase from me too. The Theatrical version makes no sense. I've never seen it again after seeing the Director's cut.

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Darkthrone

Nov 28, 2009

wow finally...amazing sci-fi movie...hopefully the transfer will be good
we also need alien movies, jurassic park and jaws!

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gazza1975

Nov 28, 2009

Yes, the Abyss !!!!!!!!! Of all the movies out there that really warrants a picture upgrade the Abyss was always my number one hope for release. I hope we get both versions too and all the extra's from the DVD. True Lies would also be a day one for me if its ever announced.This is good news anyway - Fox probably have the best catalogue titles anyway so the fact that they plan to release a slate of titles is great news !

bluefirestarter

Nov 28, 2009

I cannot wait for The Abyss.. The dvd quality is terrible (and non anamorphic)

orion10

Nov 28, 2009

Yipee! The Sound of Music. I'm still hoping for Baryshnikov's Nutcracker to make it to BD.

lobo81865

Nov 28, 2009

The Road to Perdition will be mine.

blindcat87

Nov 28, 2009

Has anyone ever figured what percentage of the comments on the stories of release announcements are complaints about wanting some other film than the one announced, and what percentage of those are complaints about titles actually owned by the studio involved in the actual title announced? I want a lot of the titles that people are calling for in these comments too, but there are plenty of threads in the forums discussing desired titles and venting on the lack of announcements of this or that studio's catalog titles. Why can't the comments on announcements actually have to do with the titles announced? You know, 'I love it', 'I hate it', 'I want the DC', 'I hope they use seamless branching', you know all of those topics that are hiding between the 'I want this or that Uni title even though this is a Fox announcement' comments? Just a thought.

Also, for like the third or fourth time on this story's comments alone, there is no such thing as an anamorphic Blu-ray. The anamorphic feature is not needed, is not part of the spec, you can stop worrying about this. All Blu-rays are designed for widescreen televisions. I wouldn't harp on this except that people keep posting on it and voting up the comments calling for it and threatening not to buy the BD if it isn't anamorphic, and this seems to be threatening to turn into some unintentional FUD.

Acierator

Nov 28, 2009

The Abyss will make an excellent addition to my collection. I hope it's the director's cut which actually lets the story make sense. B.t.w., the extended DVD release in the Benelux is a pathetic letterbox widescreen version. Can't wait for this one.

Adrejandro

Nov 28, 2009

Oh! I'm waiting for "Road o Perdition" and "Moulin Rouge!". They are great movies!

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Arkadin

Nov 28, 2009

love it when people are like where is "Jaws"? uhhh this is FOX ok. I mean you have to at least have the right studio for the comment to make sense ok.
Ask Universal where "Jaws" is. I'm sure we would all LOVE to know when Universal is going to be releasing a lot of titles--like all the HITCHCOCK movies.
As for this list from Fox--looks great to me.
bring on more musicals please. I sure hope we can hope for more than 1 a year.

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scaramunga

Nov 28, 2009

Has anyone heard anything further about a Leon blu ray box set?

I have to say I was very surprised about the news about For A Few Dollars More as MGM is having financial woes. Does Fox dictate what MGM is to release on blu ray?
I would love to see the other 9 James Bond films on blu ray.

Canto

Nov 29, 2009

Minority Report and Road to Perdition should be awesome, I will definitely get those.

shamon

Nov 29, 2009

Alien is the only thing i want so bad beside star wars .

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kuliddar

Nov 29, 2009

Hope The Abyss is the Special Edition cut which is sooooooo much better than the theatrical cut.

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donzo29

Nov 30, 2009

What about True Lies??? This also never had anamorphic release in US. One of my favorites.

VirtualOasis

Dec 02, 2009

I'm INCREDIBLY happy about the Abyss! I was searching online to see if I could find when it's due out. This and the ALIEN set is exciting! James Cameron said in an interview on you tube from a comic con that he wants to push for blu-ray, which isn't surprising as he's ALWAYS at the forefront of using (or inventing!) new technology!