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post #31 of 148
12/16/03 at 4:25am
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2004 is already shaping up to be another fine year for dvds
and this is just icing on the cake
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post #32 of 148
12/16/03 at 6:24am
I just recently bought the existing R1 Leone Westerns... I thought the TGTBATU version was the extended version. The DVD says something about 14 minutes of footage not seen before in the US. Is there even more additional footage in the new R2 release.

I hadn't seen these movies in their entirety before and was very impressed with them all especially TGTBATU!
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post #33 of 148
12/16/03 at 7:22am
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I just recently bought the existing R1 Leone Westerns... I thought the TGTBATU version was the extended version. The DVD says something about 14 minutes of footage not seen before in the US. Is there even more additional footage in the new R2 release.


The 14 minutes of footage is there on the current dvd, but as an extra feature. It has an Italian soundtrack (and English subtitles) for this footage as no dubbing by the main stars was performed for these scenes - until now that is! The new dvd will feature this same footage re-cut into the movie with brand new dubbing.
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post #34 of 148
12/16/03 at 7:34am
ahhh. thanks Geoff. Haven't looked at the extras on the DVD yet... every time I put the disc back in I am compelled to watch the search for the grave and gunfight scenes again
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post #35 of 148
12/16/03 at 4:57pm
I'm going to see the dollar trilogy and "duck! You sucker" on Sunday, apperently they are the new 35mm restorations of the films.
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post #36 of 148
12/16/03 at 5:27pm
davisdvd.com has recently posted Region 2 info on this release, which means Region 1 is likely not too far behind.

Click here
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post #37 of 148
1/8/04 at 2:48pm
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I watched "Once Upon A Time In the West" for the first time this week, and was so blown away I'm really chomping at the bit for these.

Just finished watching that movie too. Great stuff, came looking for more immediately. Almost bought TGTBATU too, but decided to search HTF for word of a new edition. Et voila!

Anybody hear anything new, like a releasedate?

I'm new to this genre. TGTBATU is the third in a trilogy. Is it necessary to have seen the previous movies to enjoy this one? (Should I go ahead and buy the others in the series or hold out for a new version?)
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post #38 of 148
1/8/04 at 3:06pm
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Anybody hear anything new, like a releasedate?

Not yet. Best guess is summertime.

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I'm new to this genre. TGTBATU is the third in a trilogy. Is it necessary to have seen the previous movies to enjoy this one? (Should I go ahead and buy the others in the series or hold out for a new version?)

You really don't have to see the films in order, and TGTBATU is actually a prequel, technically speaking.

As far as buying the others - restoration efforts will be very welcome, especially for the now brightened day-for-night scenes in A Fistful of Dollars. However, the discs can be found for $7-10 almost anywhere, so even if you do end up double-dipping it's not too big of a deal (if you buy it and watch the film twice that is the same as renting the DVD twice, going by cost).
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post #39 of 148
1/8/04 at 3:07pm
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I'm new to this genre. TGTBATU is the third in a trilogy. Is it necessary to have seen the previous movies to enjoy this one? (Should I go ahead and buy the others in the series or hold out for a new version?)


No. Clint actually plays three different characters in the films*. It was American marketing that made them a trilogy.

Fistfull of Dollars - Joe
For A Few Dollars More - Monco
Good, Bad, & Ugly - Blondie (IMDB incorrectly calls him Joe)

For those who want to view it as a trilogy with Clint as a single character known by many names, the GBU would come first as that's where he picks up the poncho seen in the other two films.

You can either hold your breath and hope the new versions come out soon (no release date as of yet) or pick up the Man With No Name box on sal for about $30 (cheaper on Ebay).
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post #40 of 148
1/8/04 at 3:16pm
Thanks for the information. I've gone ahead and placed an order for the trilogy box. You're right, it's cheap so it doesn't realy matter.
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post #41 of 148
1/8/04 at 3:29pm
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Kai

You will not regret this decision

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post #42 of 148
1/8/04 at 3:37pm
If these movies are even half as good as OUATITW is, I'm happy. Considering GBU rates higher on IMDB, I guess I won't regret it.

(Time to upgrade my dated R2 copy of Unforgiven too, I noticed.)

It's nice to (re)discover a genre.
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post #43 of 148
1/15/04 at 10:18am
A couple of websites are now showing the following BBFC submissions for inclusion on the disc, which is scheduled for April 26th on R2.

00:19:53:14 | THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY - LEONE'S WEST
00:23:46:22 | THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY - THE LEONE STYLE
00:11:07:00 | RECONSTRUCTING THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY
00:07:46:21 | IL MAESTRO ENNIO MORRICONE AND THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY
00:03:00:22 | THE SOCORRO SEQUENCE: A RECONSTRUCTION
00:14:21:21 | THE MAN WHO LOST THE CIVIL WAR
00:03:29:10 | LE BON LA BRUTE LE TRUAND
00:07:13:17 | THE EXTENDED TUCO TORTURE SCENE
00:00:39:07 | EASTER EGG 1
00:00:42:19 | EASTER EGG 2
00:00:08:14 | EASTER EGG 3
00:00:58:04 | EASTER EGG 4
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post #44 of 148
1/15/04 at 10:34am
I also recently bought the set from best buy. But at only 30 bucks, I won't cry too much double dippin for some upgraged sets. Especially to hear the soundtrack in much better sound
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post #45 of 148
1/15/04 at 2:25pm
Here's hoping that MGM will treat this restored version with the same loving care Paramount lavished on OUATITW, one of my favourite discs of last year.
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post #46 of 148
1/15/04 at 3:21pm
OUATINW was the first Leon western I saw, and I can't wait to get my habds on this trilogy, and wait I well for the better quality PQ and SQ!

I thought they were remastering the other 2 at the same time? A new 35 print of fistful recently played in town. (I missed it though )
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post #47 of 148
1/15/04 at 4:03pm
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I am particularly interested in the 4 easter eggs
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post #48 of 148
1/15/04 at 9:40pm
Region 1 release date??
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post #49 of 148
1/16/04 at 5:07am
Does anyone know if this will be a 2-disc set or if the rest of the trilogy will recieve the same Special Edition treatment?

If this is the only film that is being re-done, than I'd hope it comes out as a single-disc so that I can fit it into my current box-set and just replace the old disc.
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post #50 of 148
1/24/04 at 6:53am
www.dvdtimes.co.uk has an announcement on the R1 release 2 disc CE on May 18 here, including a shot of the rather nice packaging.

Features will include:

Extended 3-Hour Version
2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Digitally Remastered With English 5.1 Audio
Italian Mono
English, French, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin subtitles
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Schickel
“Leone’s West” Making-of Documentary
“The Leone Style” Documentary on Sergio Leone
“The Man Who Lost the Civil War” Civil War Documentary
“Reconstructing The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Featurette on the Audio Re-recording
“Il Maestro: Ennio Morricone and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Featurette on Composer Ennio Morricone
Deleted Scenes, Poster Gallery, Collectible Postcards and More!

Nice...

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So many films, so little time...
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post #51 of 148
1/24/04 at 7:57am
Is there a drooling smiley?
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post #52 of 148
1/24/04 at 9:14am
Here are the disc details and cover art!

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?...3145&n=1&burl=

I can't wait!!!
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post #53 of 148
1/24/04 at 10:53am
Very cool.
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post #54 of 148
1/24/04 at 11:16am
my god, the cover/box is TOO cool!
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post #55 of 148
1/24/04 at 11:31am
This is my MUST HAVE DVD of the year so far.

That packaging and disc art look amazing.
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post #56 of 148
1/24/04 at 11:49am
I think the box art is boring. Why didn't they use the image that is on the top postcard shown in photo 2. It is one case where the "floating head" approach works and it was a piece of original poster art to boot. It sure looks a lot better than what they are going to use. After all, there were three main characters in this film, and I'm only seeing one of them depicted.

Added:

I notice that the postcard image has the original Italian Title. It would have been a neat extra if they had put this art on the disc case as a reversible cover. The original Italian on one side and English on the other.
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post #57 of 148
1/24/04 at 11:53am
Great news.

If they would've included the original US cut also this set would be perfect.

I'm not complaining though.
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post #58 of 148
1/24/04 at 12:02pm
The region 2 edition is up for pre-order at PLAY.COM, fellow Limeys.

Great, great film.
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post #59 of 148
1/24/04 at 12:16pm
Thread Starter 
this is awesome news indeed.

This will likely be the second year that a Sergio Leone film on dvd will become DVD of the Year



Anybody have any idea about A Fistfull of Dollars & For a Few More Dollars SE ?
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post #60 of 148
1/24/04 at 12:56pm
I'm holding out in hopes that all 3 films will be redone and packaged together in a box-set.
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