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post #1 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:06pm
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JAMES BOND CELEBRATES FIFTY INCREDIBLE YEARS 
WITH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY COLLECTION

BOND 50

THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL SECRET AGENT MEETS THE WORLD’S BEST HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE 

AVAILABLE FOR WORLDWIDE PRE-ORDER STARTING TODAY
 
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LAS VEGAS, NV (Jan. 10, 2012) – In celebration of James Bond’s monumental golden anniversary, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today unveiled BOND 50, a collectible box-set featuring all 22 James Bond films on Blu-ray Disc for the first time in one complete offering. The longest running film franchise of all time, the Bond 50 collection marks the debut of nineJames Bond films previously unavailable in high definition Blu-ray. Fans around the world can pre-order now with participating online retailers. 

Acclaimed Bond directors John Glen (five Bond films including For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill, The Living Daylights &Licence To Kill), Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, Casino Royale) and Michael Apted (The World Is Not Enough) with special guests Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) and Caterina Murino (Casino Royale) made the Blu-ray announcement today during a Directors’ Panel discussion in the Panasonic Booth at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. 

BOND 50 showcases fifty years of Bond neatly packaged into one cool, sleek collectable box-set featuring all six iconic James Bond actors. Produced using the highest possible picture quality and audio presentation, the collection includes all 22 James Bond feature films from Dr. No to Quantum of Solace and more than 130 hours of bonus features including some new and exclusive content. 

“With all 22 feature films available on Blu-ray in one collection for the first time this is a great way for fans to catch up on 007’s epic journey before Skyfall hits theaters next Fall,” said Michael Brown, Senior Vice President, MGM Home Entertainment. “Now viewers can enjoy the intense action of the innovative franchise in the most immersive home experience possible.” 

“We have a whole program of exciting activities planned for our 50th anniversary year, beginning with today’s announcement, by Fox, of the release of all 22 films on Blu-ray for the very first time,’’ added Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, with Eon Productions. “We are also delighted that Fox has unveiled a specially designed anniversary poster which we hope the fans will love as much as we do. Our website,007.com will be regularly updated with all the latest anniversary news and events.” 
 
ABOUT EON PRODUCTIONS EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that owns, together with MGM, the James Bond franchise. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company which makes the James Bond films. The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-two films produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over the franchise from Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli in 1995 and have produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE. The twenty-third film entitled SKYFALL is currently in production. 

ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world. 

ABOUT METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in domestic and international TV channels reaching over 130 countries. For more information, visit www.mgm.com. 
 
 
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post #2 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:20pm
I'm sure folks who already own the existing Blu-Rays will be disappointed but speaking as someone who never bought them, all I have to say is "Awesome!"

I'll wait for the reviews, though, since you never know with some of these movies. Are there any issues with the existing Blu-Rays?

As for extras, I assume everything will be carried over. The question is, will Quantum of Solace get some new extras?
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1/10/12 at 2:24pm

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post #4 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:24pm
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Originally Posted by Scott D S View Post

I'm sure folks who already own the existing Blu-Rays will be disappointed...

I didn't buy them either (I've barely ever watched my Bond DVDs so I was in no hurry to buy the Blu-rays) but if I had, I'd be more than 'disappointed'. smile.gif I don't begrudge anyone who picks this set up but since they're burning the fans who already bought the other Blu-rays, I hope this set sells terribly and then when they inevitably split the set up into single movies, I hope those discs sell great.
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post #5 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:26pm
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Surprised there is absolutely no mention of whether the

remaining titles will be sold solo of the set or not.

 

Of course, me thinks the studio will probably try to sell

this complete collection first and worry about the solos

later.

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post #6 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:29pm

If Amazon's early guess pricing is right, it appears

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Bond-Complete-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B006PFCQR4/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1326233523&sr=8-31

 

$150?   That can't be right

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post #7 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:35pm
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Been constantly checking the Amazon link to go live.

 

IF this set turns out to be $150 on Amazon, then that

would be an INCREDIBLE deal -- well worth the upgrade.

 
Will have to wait and see.  

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post #8 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:35pm
^ You can always cancel your order but you might want to watch the region coding on that one.
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post #9 of 298
1/10/12 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein View Post

Been constantly checking the Amazon link to go live.

 

IF this set turns out to be $150 on Amazon, then that

would be an INCREDIBLE deal -- well worth the upgrade.

 
Will have to wait and see.  


Yeah, I think that has to be wrong.  If it's $150 for 22 flicks, then I would snap at that in a heartbeat.   But I don't think that's right.. still, the ad is still up, Fulfilled by Amazon.. hmm.

 

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post #10 of 298
1/10/12 at 3:32pm

Amazon US just went live http://www.amazon.com/Bond-50-Blu-ray/dp/B006U1J5ZY/ref=sr_tr_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1326236539&sr=1-1  and they've got it for $199.99.

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post #11 of 298
1/10/12 at 3:32pm

That trailer is excellent. As I said in the other thread, I was underwhelmed by the details, but that trailer did the trick. Priced right, as suggested, would be a big factor in upgrading.

 

 

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post #12 of 298
1/10/12 at 3:49pm

Expensive, but a great opportunity, seeing as I have ZERO Bond movies in my collection in any format. Amazing given that I do quite enjoy them.

 

Maybe it's time to add them.

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post #13 of 298
1/10/12 at 4:18pm

22 films, at $199.00 is still less than buying singles at 9.99, and well i had to get rid of some a while back, so this is an easy buy,

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post #14 of 298
1/10/12 at 4:18pm
I already have the previous discs and got most of them for about $6.00 from amazon a couple years ago.

I'll order the set but need it to come down ler then $200 for me to keep the order.
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post #15 of 298
1/10/12 at 4:34pm
I just ordered this using the UK link on HTF (thank you) for 78.07 pounds (including a mere 3.08 for shipping?!) which comes to just under $117.00 total. I do not know how this is possible, since the UK page listed it at 89 pounds. Can Amazon up your rate on a pre-order after the fact? If not, damn, what a deal! I have an e-mail confirmation for proof. And yes, it is the Blu-ray box illustrated above.
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post #16 of 298
1/10/12 at 4:49pm

I'm looking forward to the Black Friday sale on this.

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post #17 of 298
1/10/12 at 4:49pm

Is it gonna be region free, or at least A & B so you can play it without an all region player?  Looking at the older Blu-rays they are described as region B (are they really?) , so I wasn't sure if it would be compatible with US players.  I would love to jump on the Amazon UK price, but without a region free player yet, I don't wanna risk before I know.

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post #18 of 298
1/10/12 at 4:49pm
Dick,

Haven't checked out Amazon.uk yet, but the difference you're seeing is probably down to the VAT charge, which is included in the advertised price but deducted for US buyers. Astonishing deal!

Amazon will never increase the price you ordered at, but if it drops before it ships, you'll get the benefit.
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post #19 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:04pm
I guess the U.K. packaging will have different labeling?


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Originally Posted by Neil S. Bulk View Post

I'm looking forward to the Black Friday sale on this.


I don't see a release date in this, is there one? I might do that too.


One more post to 1000 for Neil.
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post #20 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:11pm
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Originally Posted by Dick View Post

I just ordered this using the UK link on HTF (thank you) for 78.07 pounds (including a mere 3.08 for shipping?!) which comes to just under $117.00 total. I do not know how this is possible, since the UK page listed it at 89 pounds. Can Amazon up your rate on a pre-order after the fact? If not, damn, what a deal! I have an e-mail confirmation for proof. And yes, it is the Blu-ray box illustrated above.

XE converter says 78.07 EUR = 99.4396 USD
Did I miss a decimal?
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post #21 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:17pm

They are listing the price in British pounds, not Euro. 

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post #22 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:21pm
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Will preorder both the U.S. and UK release to see which

comes out the better deal in the end.

 

Have we established the UK release is (as of today) $117?

 

And is there any potential problems playing these on U.S. players?

I have a region-free Oppo but I am worried about PAL problems, that

is, if such issues still exist on Blu-ray.

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post #23 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:21pm
Ok I get.....

78.07 GBP = 120.643 USD

I don't think PAL is an issue on blu-ray
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post #24 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:26pm

I admit I'm torn right now between waiting for the inevitable singles and snagging this set when it hits a price point I'm okay with.  I haven't watched any of the singles I have on the shelf now.  Heck, Star Wars is more "important" as a franchise to me than Bond and I still haven't picked THAT up.

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post #25 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:30pm
Thread Starter 

Another question....

 

Between now and October that UK set price could greatly

fluctuate based on the American dollar....correct?

 

I mean, I would be locked into that price, but the exchange

rate may be greatly varied in 9 months.....yes?

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post #26 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:36pm
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XE converter says 78.07 EUR = 99.4396 USD
Did I miss a decimal?

Nope. You are thinking Euros, which the Brits did not adopt. This is pounds sterling.
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post #27 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:44pm
Yes. The currency fluctuations could make a fair difference.

I have the all the box sets out now, so this is a bit of a bummer. However, I'm not a stickler for packaging, so I'll await the singles or for a radically low price for the new box.
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post #28 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:45pm
While a Bond 50 is nice a Bond 9, collecting the titles not previously released on Blu-ray, would be more appreciated. But one Bond box followed by singles is better than a bunch of mix-and-match boxes, the marketing strategy since DVD. Somehow you always got stuck with A VIEW TO A KILL.
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post #29 of 298
1/10/12 at 5:52pm
Preorder Bond 50 (due 10/1) at Amazon: $199. At Amazon UK: $139. Clearly the better deal across the pond for Bond unless Amazon drops it.
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post #30 of 298
1/10/12 at 6:02pm
Looks like a nice set, but I'm thinking Xmas 2012 and a great lightning deal then...
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