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post #31 of 51
6/28/09 at 2:42pm

Re: Gladiator on Blue-Ray

All I can say is I am very gald you are busy !
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post #32 of 51
6/28/09 at 7:36pm

Re: Gladiator on Blue-Ray

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Originally Posted by Charles de Lauzirika
Well, unless you're an extreme completist, you can probably sell them both off immediately. I would unscientifically estimate that over 99% of all previously-released material from both the Signature Selection and Extended Edition is being carried over to the new Sapphire set, with nearly five hours of new content that wasn't included in either of those earlier editions.
Another question. Since the BRADE RUNNAH (You know what this is.) HDDVD had a booklet, will the GLADIATOR Blu-ray have one? Since both Signature Selection and Extended Edition releases contain them. I'm also guessing both deescs will be BD-50's.
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post #33 of 51
7/2/09 at 12:34pm
Charlie:

Jus' wanna be sure of another fave's inclusion:  Might we be getting a new image montage set to score?  Love those.  Or at least inclusion of "The Treasure Chest" from the Signature Selection?

-p
Edited by Paul.S - 8/16/2009 at 06:40 am GMT
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post #34 of 51
7/3/09 at 5:45pm
Ray:  Not sure about the booklet situation.  Haven't seen the packaging yet.

Paul:  Have no fear, The Treasure Chest is back.
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post #35 of 51
7/4/09 at 10:46am
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I'm executive producing the content on "Pelham." But I've got about nine or so other titles to get through between now and the end of 2010, so that's the least of my very fortunate worries.
Well I for one am very glad your busy.
Did you work on Spy Game ?
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post #36 of 51
7/5/09 at 7:05pm
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Ray:  Not sure about the booklet situation.  Haven't seen the packaging yet.

Paul:  Have no fear, The Treasure Chest is back.

It's okay Charlie, I'm still going to keep both the Signature Selection and Extended Editions anyway. I do have multiple releases for certain films in my collection. i.e. Brotherhood of the Wolf (Le Pacte des Loups) being in order of purchase are the 3-Disc Canadian Collector's Edition, UK HDDVD and the 2-Disc US Director's Cut. The aforementioned I'll purchase again on Blu-ray and still keep all previous editions. I also have multpile releases of LEON, The Frighteners, ALIEN, Kingdom of Heaven (No idea why I haven't gotten around to watching either cut...), Police Story Trilogy and I guess that's it.
I take it the packaging will just be a 2-disc Blu-ray case with either disc on the insides? Why not have them use a page and also have a thick booklet? The booklet was great for the BRADE RUNNAH HDDVD (which I own/bought except I received the briefcase DVD set for XMAS a couple years ago). Speaking of BRADE RUNNAH, will there ever be a special offer for a sixth disc? Pertaining the concept artwork and more. I was only slightly let down the mutli-disc set never touched upon the 1997 Westwood PC game, OF WHICH I'm still attempting to gain all endings since having purchased in 2000.
You're one of my most favourite DVD producers and all of the supplemental materials you've produced thus far of which I've watched are damn well made. Here's hoping I'll meet you sometime and yeah I also wish I were a DVD producer too.
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post #37 of 51
7/11/09 at 12:58pm
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Hey Charlie,

Thanks for the response, so quickly. This time, I am the one who took longer to get back here to see your response. Thank you for the update on what you have been doing. Even from the little I have read about Robin Hood, it sounds like it is going to be a must see. I have seen some pictures which look fantastic. I think this will be one to put on my movie viewing list when it is released.

I am glad you bit your tongue and kept your contractual confidentality. That says a lot about your integrity. I am glad you shared what you were able to, with all of us. It's great to see how busy and in demand you are. I wish you continued success with everything.

 

A question or two....Included in the 5 addition hours of content will there be any more deleted scenes besides the ones in the Treasure Chest or the scenes that were in the Extended Edition?

Does Lauzirika Motion Picture Company have a website, somewhere? I know I looked for a site long time ago (I remember you mentioning when you were going to start your own company several years back) and I found one that said "coming soon" and it still says that, even now. I hope you would consider creating a website to showcase your work.

Thank you again for the response. It was nice running into you, too. It's always great to reconnect with old friends (well young, old friends) from other forums. I don't like to lose those connections and you were one who was always kind and willing to answer all of our questions. You were a great part of the former Gladiator board that we had! I appreciate you for that.

Warmest Regards Again,

Dara
 


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post #38 of 51
7/11/09 at 10:00pm
 Hi Dara,

We pretty much milked the Deleted Scenes Cow bone dry last time.  So no, don't expect anything in the way of new deleted scenes.  Just lots of new historical and production perspectives.

As for my company website, every couple of years, my crew and I make a feeble attempt to get something going, but we're so busy with work that we can never follow through.  Even if we hire an outside designer, we still need to feed that person content for the site, and given our production slate, getting a website up and running always gets bumped to the bottom of the priority list.  But I know, it's something I have to get done at some point, sooner rather than later.
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post #39 of 51
7/12/09 at 12:26pm
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 Hi Charlie,

Thanks so much for the reply. I figured there probably were no more deleted scenes, but I just thought I would ask. The scenes that were added to the EE are fabulous. They make an already great film that much better. I can't wait to see the film again on Blu-Ray.

I sure hope you will do a website, when you can. But, I realize you have a lot of time restraints working against you...priorities, priorities.

A few more questions I forgot to ask:

 

I read that you are going to be directing a film soon. Is this correct? Can you tell us what it is about? I know your main focus is DVD production (which is a huge task in itself...but we as consumers love and appreciate the work that you do!), but, would you like to make feature films in the future (if I missed something and you have not already)?

Thanks again, Charlie. Sorry for all the questions. I guess inquiring minds want to know.

All My Best,

Dara

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post #40 of 51
7/12/09 at 1:15pm
I've been threatening to direct my first feature for several years now.  But if all continues to go well, we start shooting in early or mid-September.  It's based on a screenplay I purchased last year and then rewrote myself.  I don't really want to discuss it too much before we start shooting, and of course by then, I'll be so immersed in actually making it that I won't have time to talk about it until it's done.

To be honest, all I've ever wanted to do was make my own feature films.  I accidentally fell into this DVD producing gig and it just happened to pay the bills the last ten years.  It's been a very rewarding and educational diversion, no doubt, but it's not really the career I wanted to end up with.  Fortunately, I already have some pretty big DVD projects lined up once I finish shooting, so at least I'll have the old job to fall back on for a while.
Edited by Charles de Lauzirika - 7/13/2009 at 06:33 am GMT
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post #41 of 51
7/12/09 at 2:36pm
If it comes to the UK you have my ticket sale confirmed
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post #42 of 51
7/12/09 at 4:23pm
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Awesome Charlie!

All the best with the project. When it is released (in the US) ditto to what Mike said above.

 

It's nice that you have the flexibility to do both things. I hope you get to do more feature films in the future.

 

If your directing is anything like your DVD work.... there just might be an Oscar in your future somewhere down the road. I hope so, anyway.

Thanks again and again...

Regards,

Dara

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post #43 of 51
8/13/09 at 9:39am
I can not wait for this title to come out in HD, this is a great title and I hope to own it very soon.  I am just wondering if it will be the theatrical cut or the directors cut on Bluray?

Scheduled for Release on 9-1-2009

Audio:
ENGLISH: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles:
English, Spanish, French

Number of Discs: 2 
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post #44 of 51
8/15/09 at 9:45pm
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I can not wait for this title to come out in HD, this is a great title and I hope to own it very soon.  I am just wondering if it will be the theatrical cut or the directors cut on Bluray?

Scheduled for Release on 9-1-2009

Audio:
ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles:
English, Spanish, French

Number of Discs: 2 
The UK Edition is the same as USA , except for the Steelbook, covers and perhaps disc art.
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/gladiator2.html

Do more research?

Charlie, I might sell off the Signature Selection 2-Disc, keep the booklet and hold onto the 3-Disc because of the nice packaging and booklet although the 2-Disc Blu-ray is going to have everything from both the 2-Disc and 3-Disc releases.
Also, I'm highly debating with myself whether to buy the local US release with slipcover or the UK Steelbook... Which would you get?
Do the studios ever give you the final product on what you worked on? I've been wondering about this for quite a long time.
I can't wait for 1492: Conquest of Paradise (I'm going to buy the South Korean DVD as the interim) and THE DUELLISTS on Blu-ray.
Would you kindly pass along the word Ridley Scott should re-release KINGDOM OF HEAVEN with AVC instead of MPEG2, seamless branching for the Theatrical (for completists) and a second disc as a BD-50 with all the supplements. That's the only reason as to why I'm holding off on the current Blu-ray.
And damn right I'd go to see a film of yours if you ever made one in cinemas.
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post #45 of 51
8/16/09 at 7:11am
Thx for that DVD Active link to a photo of the UK Steelbook.
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post #46 of 51
8/16/09 at 4:58pm
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Thx for that DVD Active link to a photo of the UK Steelbook.
You're welcome Paul. I'm debating with myself to purchase either the domestic US with slipcover or the Steelbook. I know the film will have the film grain retained, all the extras from both the Signature Selection 2-Disc/Extended Edition 3-Disc and also region free. Decisions, decisions...
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post #47 of 51
8/28/09 at 4:56am
Hello Charles.

I would like to hear your input on this discussion: www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/292119/gladiator-blu-ray-release-date-09-01-2009-do-not-buy.

Apparently there are some grave errors in the transfer - resulting in missing elements from the image.

Jesper
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post #48 of 51
8/30/09 at 8:57pm
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Hello Charles.

I would like to hear your input on this discussion: www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/292119/gladiator-blu-ray-release-date-09-01-2009-do-not-buy.

Apparently there are some grave errors in the transfer - resulting in missing elements from the image.

Jesper

Seconding this. Will there be a disc replacement program which addresses the DNR/EE? All you'd need to do is take the newer 2005 master derived from the Extended Edition print and use that for both cuts. Here's hoping you'll let Rid know about this.
Although it has DNR/EE, I'll still be purchasing this only to support a remaster WITHOUT ANY DNR/EE applied. Unleash hell at Universal for this release.

EDIT: Here's a helpful link:
http://comparescreenshots.slicx.com/comparison/12353/
Edited by Ray_R - 8/30/09 at 9:11pm
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post #49 of 51
8/31/09 at 9:36am
Hi Charlie,

Just adding my voice to this recent development. I know that there are things out of your control and I'm sure what happened to this transfer is one of them. You have always produced the highest quality product and obviously care and love these films.

If you have contacts at Paramount you can convince to examine this issue that would be greatly appreciated. This is a wonderful film that has been given subpar treatment by Paramount, especially given that they're debuting it under the "Sapphire Series" moniker. You'd think that would be indicative of higher quality, no? 

Anyway, thanks for everything that you do, and thank you in advance for any help you can provide in this matter.

Best,
Carlo Medina
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post #50 of 51
2/9/10 at 7:05am
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#020810c
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Along these same lines, consider this Rumor Mill-worthy, but our industry sources are telling is that Paramount will be re-issuing their Gladiator Blu-ray later this Summer or Fall, complete with a brand-new 1080p transfer that was just completed a couple of months ago. (It was done after Paramount and Universal realized how bad the first one was, naturally.) Paramount is re-issuing a number of their BDs this month in new Academy Award-themed packaging. The Gladiator DVD is included in this, but not the Blu-ray, and sources tell us this is because they studio will re-issue the Blu-ray timed to the theatrical or home video release of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood later this year. It MAY also be re-branded as a new 10th Anniversary Edition. We'll post official details as they become available. (And no, we don't know if there will be an exchange program there either.) 
 
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post #51 of 51
2/9/10 at 3:15pm
Ugh, a rebranding a la Gangs of New York. At least the word was out early on that title and I managed to avoid it, but I purchased this one. Luckily I think I bought Gladiator as part of that "special deal" when it came out with another "Sapphire" title, so I think I'm out only about $10 with the repurchase. Wait a sec...come to think of it, Sapphire Series was a new brand, so they're going to rebrand a new brand? Double ugh,

If they really want to show contrition (and when was the last time a corporation did that?) they should offer at least a silent exchange programs, if not an outright one.

Or heck, just include a "Previous Blu Ray Owners get a $20 rebate." That would take the sting out of the purchase.
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