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Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

post #1 of 61
1/5/08 at 3:45pm
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If they do come to Blu-ray, I hope they drop that Explosive Extended Edition crap they've been shoving down our throats for years, and include just the original theatrical cut for The Bourne Identity. I do own both the Collector's Edition and The Jason Bourne Collection, but I would like to own all of the films as they appeared in theaters in high definition, too.

I looked on DVD Empire and they did include the audio commentary with director Doug Liman on the HD-DVD. Hopefully, they'll port that over. Maybe they could also add the three bonus features that were exclusive to the Best Buy steelbook for The Bourne Ultimatum: Big City Action, The Evolution of Nicky, and Moby's "Extreme Ways" (Bourne's Ultimatum) music video to the Blu-ray version, and this time include the theatrical trailer, which isn't on the bonus disc for the Jason Bourne Collection as they included the teaser.
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post #2 of 61
1/6/08 at 4:44pm

Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

I think you are putting the cart WAAAAY before the horse here.
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post #3 of 61
1/6/08 at 5:06pm

Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

The "Explosive Extended Edition" is nothing of the kind. I believe it only had a non-seamless branching option for an alternate ending. Every edition available, including the HD-DVD, is of the theatrical cut.

And all of this is assuming they announce Blu-Ray support...
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post #4 of 61
1/6/08 at 5:08pm

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Originally Posted by Sam Posten
I think you are putting the cart WAAAAY before the horse here.

I agree. The BDA has to court Universal before anything like this will happen.
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post #5 of 61
1/6/08 at 5:09pm
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Originally Posted by Sam Posten
I think you are putting the cart WAAAAY before the horse here.

Yes, I know I'm getting ahead of myself here. I got caught up with the thought of The Bourne Identity/The Bourne Supremacy/The Bourne Ultimatum on Blu-ray.
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post #6 of 61
1/6/08 at 5:14pm
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Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

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Originally Posted by John Wielgosz
The "Explosive Extended Edition" is nothing of the kind. I believe it only had a non-seamless branching option for an alternate ending. Every edition available, including the HD-DVD, is of the theatrical cut.

I don't know why I thought it excluded the theatrical cut. Thanks for the clarification, John.
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post #7 of 61
3/16/08 at 7:18pm
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Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

I love the marketing done for these films, so I would hope Universal would include all of the teasers and full theatrical trailers (in 1080p), as well as the TV spots for a future Blu-ray release.
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post #8 of 61
3/19/08 at 4:39pm

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I might be interested in double dipping on the first two Bourne flicks as long as they have a lossless audio track. But since Bourne Ultimatum has a Dolby True HD track I will go ahead and keep that one on HD-DVD.
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post #9 of 61
3/21/08 at 8:04am

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Originally Posted by Dave Moritz
I might be interested in double dipping on the first two Bourne flicks as long as they have a lossless audio track. But since Bourne Ultimatum has a Dolby True HD track I will go ahead and keep that one on HD-DVD.


Yeah how does "The Last Starfighter" get a lossless track and not the first two Bournes? I hope every new Uni BD gets a TrueHD or PCM option.
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post #10 of 61
3/21/08 at 10:36pm

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I bought all three used today for $10 each. Din't watch these in theatres since I blind bought the first two when they first hit DVD. So I effectively blind bought the third one, the DVD/HDDVD combo.
I own an XBOX 360 HDDVD add-on while my best friend has a PS3/Blu-ray. I only own one BR though, BLACK HAWK DOWN. BHD is literally a HD version of the first disc of the 3-Disc Deluxe Edition.
I own many other Universal titles which are on DVD that I'm planning on buying them on HDDVD. I just need to make sure the HD versions carried over all the SD content.
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post #11 of 61
3/25/08 at 3:09pm

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Since The Bourne Films have becomes Universal's biggest franchise lately, I'd say they will be on BLU RAY sooner than later. Its too bad they did not launch BLU RAY with Bourne late last year, they would have been huge selling titles.
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post #12 of 61
11/11/08 at 2:57pm
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Is there any word from Universal yet on the Bourne trilogy?
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post #13 of 61
11/11/08 at 3:52pm

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Nothing other than the generic '2009' rumor.
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post #14 of 61
11/11/08 at 8:09pm

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Now that my Bourne Ultimatum is up with the rest of my HD DVDs on Ebay, I'd like Uni to get on the ball with this one. I can't imagine it'll be too long though. Other than Atonement, they have gotten to most of their final HD DVD releases.
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post #15 of 61
11/12/08 at 10:17pm

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"Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?"















no.






















Take that!

These kinds of questions just seem so redundant. Of course they will at some point...what they'll put on it will be the point of conjecture.
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post #16 of 61
11/13/08 at 5:22am
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Originally Posted by Keith Paynter
"Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?"















no.






















Take that!

These kinds of questions just seem so redundant. Of course they will at some point...what they'll put on it will be the point of conjecture.

To be fair, this was asked when there was still a format war with HD DVD and as it was already indicated, I did jump the gun asking whether Universal would be releasing Bourne (this was before the studio joined the BDA).

The only reason I brought this thread up is because I saw that they are releasing the former HD DVD titles Serenity, Friday Night Lights (theatrical), and King Kong (2005). I should've looked in the "'Catch-Up' titles" thread, but since I didn't own a HD DVD player, I didn't think of it.

Or were being sarcastic?
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post #17 of 61
11/13/08 at 6:02am

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Originally Posted by ChrisCook
The only reason I brought this thread up is because I saw that they are releasing the former HD DVD titles Serenity, Friday Night Lights (theatrical), and King Kong (2005). I should've looked in the "'Catch-Up' titles" thread, but since I didn't own a HD DVD player, I didn't think of it.
Most titles seem to be released as tie-ins to other films by the director or star. In this case, both the director (Paul Greengrass, at least for Supremacy and Ultimatum) and Matt Damon are working on a film called Green Zone to be released at a date TBD in 2009. Not coincidentally, Universal is the distributor, which means you can bet that they'll release the Bourne films to cash in on the release.
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post #18 of 61
11/13/08 at 6:20am
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Originally Posted by Jesse Blacklow
Most titles seem to be released as tie-ins to other films by the director or star. In this case, both the director (Paul Greengrass, at least for Supremacy and Ultimatum) and Matt Damon are working on a film called Green Zone to be released at a date TBD in 2009. Not coincidentally, Universal is the distributor, which means you can bet that they'll release the Bourne films to cash in on the release.

I think I had read the studio wanted to get these films out this holiday season, but were unable to.
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post #19 of 61
11/13/08 at 10:29am

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That's probably true, but now that they've missed that window they may wait for the cross promotion opportunity.
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post #20 of 61
11/13/08 at 11:30am

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At the recent Hollywood HTF meet, the Universal presentation indicated the Bourne films will be coming next year.
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post #21 of 61
11/14/08 at 3:31pm

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At the recent Hollywood HTF meet, the Universal presentation indicated the Bourne films will be coming next year.

Sweet !

I will be replacing my first two Bourn HD-DVD's for sure with the Blu-ray's with DTS-HD Master Audio! I am very happy with my HD-DVD of the third film with a Dolby True HD track. However I may buy the third film on Bluray just to compair the True HD track to the MA track?
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post #22 of 61
11/19/08 at 8:20am

Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

Man, you guys must have done something right:

Blu-ray.com - Bourne Films Announced for Blu-ray

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the three Bourne films - 'The Bourne Identity', 'The Bourne Supremacy', and 'The Bourne Ultimatum' - to Blu-ray as a single box set deemed 'The Bourne Collection' on January 27th. All three titles will come on BD-50s featuring 1080p video accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.

Extras for these releases include:
  • The Bourne Identity
  • Exclusive U-Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie. While you watch the movie, immerse yourself in the character dossiers and location analyses, and explore the technology behind the spy gadgets through visuals and 3D animations.
    • Picture in Picture
    • Bourne Reminders
    • Bourne Card Battle Strategy Game
    • Treadstone Files: Includes interactive Character Dossiers, Agent Status info, and GPS features.
  • BD-Live: Blu-ray and Playstation3 players with an Internet connection can access exclusive interactive applications that allow viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film:
    • My Scenes Sharing: Share your favorite clips with friends through BD Live Internet discussions.
    • Bourne card battle strategy game.
  • My Scenes:
  • The Ludlum Identity: An extraordinary portrait of the best-selling author through archival interviews with friends, colleagues, family members and Ludlum himself.
  • The Ludlum Supremacy: Who is Jason Bourne? A revealing look at how Bourne was born.
  • The Ludlum Ultimatum: A fascinating examination of the Bourne character and his enduring audience appeal
  • Alternate Opening and Ending: With an introduction by producer Frank Marshall, screenwriter Tony Gilroy and actor Brian Cox
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • The Birth of the Bourne Identity
  • The Bourne Mastermind: Robert Ludlum: A fascinating new look at the late Robert Ludlum, the bestselling novelist who created the "Bourne" trilogy.
  • Access Granted: An exclusive interview with screenwriter Tony Gilroy on the challenges of adapting Ludlum's 500-page book for the screen.
  • From Identity to Supremacy - Jason & Marie: This feature includes exclusive interviews with Matt Damon and Franka Potente which explore the making of "The Bourne Identity" - and build a bridge to the spectacular sequel, "The Bourne Supremacy."
  • The Bourne Diagnosis: Insights into the causes and effects of Jason Bourne's struggle with amnesia from a UCLA psychologist.
  • Cloak and Dagger: In this feature, CIA liaison officer Chase Brandon delivers a detailed, real-world analysis of the making of a super-spy.
  • Inside a Fight Sequence: Join Matt Damon on the set as he and the film's Stunt Choreographer map out the explosive action-packed U.S. Embassy fight sequence.
  • Moby "Extreme Ways" Music Video
  • Feature Commentary with Director Doug Liman

    The Bourne Supremacy
  • Exclusive U-Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie. While you watch the movie, immerse yourself in the character dossiers and location analyses, and explore the technology behind the spy gadgets through visuals and 3D animations.
    • Picture in Picture
    • Bourne Reminders
    • Bourne Card Battle Strategy Game
    • Supremacy Dossier
  • BD-Live: Blu-ray and Playstation3 players with an Internet connection can access exclusive interactive applications that allow viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film:
    • My Scenes Sharing: Share your favorite clips with friends through BD Live Internet discussions.
    • Bourne card battle strategy game.
  • My Scenes
  • Explosive Deleted Scenes
  • Matching Identities: Casting - See what it took to land a key role in this major action hit.
  • Keeping It Real - A look at the edgy and kinetic visual style the filmmakers brought to Supremacy.
  • Blowing Things Up - Virtual isn't always better. See how some of the film's most awesome pyrotechnical sequences were created- without digital effects.
  • On the Move with Jason Bourne - Travel the globe to visit the film's exotic locations from India to Berlin to Moscow.
  • Bourne to Be Wild: Fight Training - Matt Damon didn't become a lethal weapon overnight. Witness the action as the star and the movie's fight trainer perfect the film's thrilling hand-to-hand combat scenes!
  • Crash Cam: Racing Through the Streets of Moscow - Experience how stunt coordinators meticulously planned and executed the movie's stunning, high-speed chase sequence
  • The Go-Mobile Revs Up the Action - Feel the rush of being in the driver's seat with this revolutionary new vehicle used to capture Matt Damon's high-speed exploits in the film's jaw-dropping car chase sequences!
  • Anatomy of a Scene: The Explosive Bridge Chase Scene - Step onto the set and experience the tension and intense preparation as the filmmaking team plans and shoots one of the movie's most demanding, dangerous and thrilling action scenes.
  • Scoring with John Powell: A special look at creating the pulse- pound score for the movie.
  • The Bourne Mastermind: Robert Ludlum: A fascinating new look at the late Robert Ludlum, the bestselling novelist who created the "Bourne" trilogy.
  • The Bourne Diagnosis Part Two: Insights into the causes and effects of Jason Bourne's struggle with amnesia from a UCLA psychologist.
  • Feature Commentary with Paul Greengrass

    The Bourne Ultimatum
  • Exclusive U-Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie. While you watch the movie, immerse yourself in the character dossiers and location analyses, and explore the technology behind the spy gadgets through visuals and 3D animations.
    • Picture in Picture
    • Bourne Reminders
    • Bourne Card Battle Strategy Game
    • Blackbriar Files: While you watch the movie, immerse yourself in the character dossiers and location analyses, and explore the technology behind the spy gadgets through visuals and 3D animations.
  • BD-Live: Blu-ray and Playstation3 players with an Internet connection can access exclusive interactive applications that allow viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film:
    • My Scenes Sharing: Share your favorite clips with friends through BD Live Internet discussions.
    • Bourne card battle strategy game.
  • My Scenes:
  • Be Bourne Spy Training - Viewers test their skills to see if they've got what it takes to be a covert operative.
  • Man on the Move: Jason Bourne - From Berlin to Tangier, see how the film's exotic locations influenced the filmmaking process.
  • Rooftop Pursuit - Discover how state-of-the-art technology was used to film the incredible Tangier rooftop chase scene!
  • Planning the Punches - Matt Damon reveals his complex and rigorous fight training.
  • Driving School - Join Matt Damon behind the wheel as he trains for the New York car chase scene.
  • New York Chase - An insider's view on how the film's heart- stopping chase sequences were filmed.
  • Feature Commentary with Director Paul Greengrass
  • Deleted Scenes
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post #23 of 61
11/19/08 at 10:59am
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Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

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Originally Posted by Jesse Blacklow
Man, you guys must have done something right:

Blu-ray.com - Bourne Films Announced for Blu-ray

That was fast.

The long wait for Bourne on BD was worth it, and all three films are getting released one year since I started this thread.
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post #24 of 61
11/19/08 at 11:37am

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I was actually sorta hoping they'd just take their time and give us something great (not just a retread of the HDDVDs) while I take a good breather after the holiday shopping season (including possibly the Super Bowl shopping season also). No such luck I guess.

_Man_
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post #25 of 61
11/19/08 at 12:05pm

Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

Are the extras and audio superior to the HD-DVD's ?
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post #26 of 61
11/19/08 at 1:21pm

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Woot!

Bourne and Zodiac same day! Amazon here I come!
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post #27 of 61
11/19/08 at 3:58pm

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Am I the only one who thinks the MSRP of $119.99 for a catalog 3 title set, is an abolute rip off. That works out $40 per title which puts the pricing at par with day & date new releases of 'A' titles. $89.99 price woul seem a far more appropriate price, specially considering the HD-DVDs for the first two titles were priced at $29.99 a piece with 'Ultimatum' priced at $39.99, but that was a yr ago when 'Ultimatum' was a new day & date title. I suppose Universal figures that they can capitalize on the popularity of the series to rip off their customers. Oh by the way the DVD set for the series is selling for $20 after discount only 1/4th the price of the estimated $80 price that probably Amazon will charge for the BD set.
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post #28 of 61
11/19/08 at 4:14pm

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Gupta
Am I the only one who thinks the MSRP of $119.99 for a catalog 3 title set, is an abolute rip off..

You are not alone...I would like to get these but even $89 sounds like a rip to me.
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post #29 of 61
11/19/08 at 4:15pm

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Are the extras and audio superior to the HD-DVD's ?

I would say that the Blu-rays should be superior based on that the HD-DVD's are lossy Dolby Digital Plus. And the Blu-rays are going to be DTS-HD Master Audio lossless. And they would still be superior even if it was Dolby True HD lossless instead of DTS-HD MA. I own all three HD-DVD's and the first one on SD-DVD. And while the HD-DVD sounds good I can not wait to own the Bourne trilogy on Blu-ray with lossless audio. If they are going to only do a box set I am ok with it, even though I was just looking to replace to two titles with lossy audio.
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post #30 of 61
11/19/08 at 4:56pm

Re: Will Universal re-release the Bourne films in Blu-ray?

I believe that Bourne Ultimatum did have Dolby True HD.
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