The Omega Man (Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD) (1 Viewer)

Paul Arnette · Aug 16, 2007

According to High Def Digest, Warner Bros. will release The Omega Man on Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD on November 27.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...ay,_HD_DVD/865

Unfortunately, this sounds like a bare-bones, cash-grab aimed at capitalizing on the new Will Smith movie I Am Legend. Given the lack of attention this release is receiving, and the fact that this film didn't really do Richard Matheson's novella justice in my eyes, I will probably pass on this one even though I really want to show the studios there is support for older films in HD. I am torn! :frowning:

Paul Hillenbrand · Aug 16, 2007

Thanks Paul for the heads-up.

The Omega Man has always been a guilty pleasure of mine and as long as Warner keeps on giving decent 1080P transfers, it will be a definite purchase.

Second rate transfers to HD like Universal delivered recently with "What Dreams May Come" will be frowned on and ignored.

Paul

RickER · Aug 16, 2007

Its not the book, but its a fun 70s flick. Shoot the DVD is good enough that i can see cars driving by on the highway as Heston is driving through a dead city.
November will be expensive for me, but its a title id have interest in.

Jari K · Aug 16, 2007

Very nice! Too bad that those 2 featurettes from the older DVDs are not included..and no new ones. Missed opportunity for sure.

Doug Otte · Aug 16, 2007

I've always enjoyed this movie, and would love to have a BD version, but I'll have to decide if it's worth that price with no extras.

Doug

Douglas Monce · Aug 16, 2007

Another 70s Sci-fi flick where Heston dies at the end!!!!

Planet of the Apes...
George Taylor: "You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! *** damn you all to hell!"

Beneath the Planet of the Apes...
George Taylor: "Its doomsday, the end of the World."

Soylent Green
Detective Thorn: "Soylent Green is made of people!!!!"

Gotta love 70s sci-fi!

Okay he doesn't die at the end of apes...

Doug

Never heard of spoilers, Doug? (And your Soylent Green quote is inaccurate). - CA

ppltd · Aug 16, 2007

Or releases like Dr. Strange from Lionsgate, or Arlington Road from Sony, or Out for justice and Purple Rain from Warner.

I will hold off judgement on this release until it is actually released

.

ppltd · Aug 16, 2007

Yep. this is one of my favs from my youth. Certainly not a great (or for that matter, a good) film, but it will hold a place in my collection. Can't wait.

Brandon Conway · Aug 16, 2007

It wasn't the '70s, either.

Paul Arnette · Aug 16, 2007

lol Yeah, Doug, what movie were you watching? Perhaps you were thinking of the Tim Burton remake, which was a near-death experience for myself.

Douglas Monce · Aug 16, 2007

68.....close enough stylistically.

Doug

Douglas Monce · Aug 16, 2007

I tend to lump the late 60 early 70s sci-fi films because many have similar themes and stylistic choices. Not unlike film noir of the late 40s and early 50s.

Doug

Jim_K · Aug 16, 2007

Well this is unexpected but most welcome.

The more cult Scfi-fi/Horror titles on BD/HD the better so there's no way I'm passing this up.

Doug Otte · Aug 17, 2007

Ahh, who am I kidding? It'll probably be around $20 at release, and I'll definitely get it.

Doug

Paul Hillenbrand · Sep 1, 2007

"The Omega Man" is being released on November 27, 2007.

Just ordered The Omega Man (Blu-ray) @ Amazon.com.

Pre-order price came to $17.95 with the -$2.00 BN promotion applied and Amazon Prime free shipping.

Paul

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