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Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
Another must have for me.
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced it will bring a new version of Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' to Blu-ray this November. 'Life of Brian' has been released in many past incarnations on disc, most notably a Criterion Collection laserdisc as well as a previous Collector's Edition from Sony on standard-def DVD.
Now, the studio is preparing yet another new anniversary edition for November 6, due day-and-date on Blu-ray and DVD.
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08-27-2007, 04:23 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
Excellent.
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08-27-2007, 07:01 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
"Stwike him, Centuwion. Stwike him vewy wuffly!"
Looks like a must have release (though I'm sure someone will find something about this to whine about).  I'm happy to retire my Criterion, the PQ looks like ass.
Full specs:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._(UPDATED)/901
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Among the extras new to this release are "The Story of Brian," a 60-minute documentary, and "The Readthrough," an original illustrated 110-minute audio recording of the Pythons reading an early version of the film's screenplay. Also on the Blu-ray will be features from Sony's previous DVD release, including two audio commentaries with members of the Pythons, five deleted scenes and vintage radio spots.
Tech specs include a 1080p video transfer and uncompressed PCM 5.1 surround audio.
Sony has set a $28.99 list price for the Blu-ray.
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08-27-2007, 08:28 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
I saw it in its theatrical rerelease, and it looked pretty grimy there too. That look isn't my cup of tea, but perhaps that's what the directors wanted?
Will we also be getting Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
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09-14-2007, 07:15 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
Picture quality of "Monty Python's Life of Brian" (Blu-ray)?
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The title was extremely grainy so we tried the Lowry process and liked the results. There are a couple of scenes that show artifacts of the process (shots of the sky in particular), but the overall result was a big improvement. This will be something of a test for other titles that have similar issues, so I will be interested to read any and all comments from those who see the results.
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09-14-2007, 09:27 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
Hopefully Lowry/DTS won't meddle with the colors and white levels the way they did on the Disney and 007 projects they were handed.
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01-24-2008, 08:49 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
I've read a couple of reviews of the Blu-Ray release and I'm trying to determine whether I can retire my Criterion DVD or not.
Does anybody know whether all of the suppliments are actually carried over from the Criterion DVD? The review from DVD Authority says they are, but I don't see any mention of the 50 minute documentary, The Pythons.
DVD Authority | Blu-Ray review of "The Life of Brian: The Immaculate Edition (Blu-Ray)"
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01-24-2008, 09:41 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
It looks like the prices on the BD are only going to be a few dollars more than the SD version.
For example: Amazon.com: SD-$16.99 BD-$19.95 
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01-24-2008, 11:38 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
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It looks like the prices on the BD are only going to be a few dollars more than the SD version.
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I bought it in one of the amazon buy-one-get-one-free sales, so I only paid about $10. |
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01-25-2008, 09:04 AM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
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I bought it in one of the amazon buy-one-get-one-free sales, so I only paid about $10. |
Me too, except it was less than $8.  Man, I miss the BOGOs and 10% discount already. |
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01-25-2008, 02:33 PM
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Re: Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' on Blu-Ray
Got it (it's been out in Region B for some time). Picture and sound are both fine, but not top notch demonstration quality (but who on earth would buy this movie as a demo disc anyway?). | |
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