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  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
    edited January 2022 Posts: 8,025
    Dwayne wrote: »
    On second thought: unless I’m really missing something, there may not be enough time (between now and October 2022) to do a really extravagant 60th Anniversary 4K/Blu-ray Box Set. Remember that the MGM/Amazon merger hasn’t been officially approved yet.

    Perhaps something more limited like a 60th Anniversary 4K release of Dr. No with additional audio commentaries?

    The Bond 50 blu-ray set didn’t hit the market until just one week before for the 50th anniversary. And at the moment MGM has a deal with WB to distribute their titles (albeit Universal handled NTTD’s physical media).

    I see no reason why it can’t be done by then. That’s assuming we get some kind of announcement during Q1/Q2.

    Edit: Correction, looking at the most recent titles, it looks like Universal currently releasing MGM titles on physical media. I suppose the deal with WB finished, that was a brief run.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Dwayne wrote: »
    On second thought: unless I’m really missing something, there may not be enough time (between now and October 2022) to do a really extravagant 60th Anniversary 4K/Blu-ray Box Set. Remember that the MGM/Amazon merger hasn’t been officially approved yet.

    Perhaps something more limited like a 60th Anniversary 4K release of Dr. No with additional audio commentaries?

    The Bond 50 blu-ray set didn’t hit the market until just one week before for the 50th anniversary. And at the moment MGM has a deal with WB to distribute their titles (albeit Universal handled NTTD’s physical media).

    I see no reason why it can’t be done by then. That’s assuming we get some kind of announcement during Q1/Q2.

    Edit: Correction, looking at the most recent titles, it looks like Universal currently releasing MGM titles on physical media. I suppose the deal with WB finished, that was a brief run.

    They could call it the Doctor No Time To Die Collection.
  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
    Posts: 3,675
    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    Dwayne wrote: »
    On second thought: unless I’m really missing something, there may not be enough time (between now and October 2022) to do a really extravagant 60th Anniversary 4K/Blu-ray Box Set. Remember that the MGM/Amazon merger hasn’t been officially approved yet.

    Perhaps something more limited like a 60th Anniversary 4K release of Dr. No with additional audio commentaries?

    The Bond 50 blu-ray set didn’t hit the market until just one week before for the 50th anniversary. And at the moment MGM has a deal with WB to distribute their titles (albeit Universal handled NTTD’s physical media).

    I see no reason why it can’t be done by then. That’s assuming we get some kind of announcement during Q1/Q2.

    Edit: Correction, looking at the most recent titles, it looks like Universal currently releasing MGM titles on physical media. I suppose the deal with WB finished, that was a brief run.

    They could call it the Doctor No Time To Die Collection.

    OMG, that's brilliant :D
  • fadetoblack7fadetoblack7 Chicago IL
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    The 60th anniversary 4K set is what I’m most anticipating since I just got a 4K player. I really hope they do it!
  • matt_umatt_u better known as Mr. Roark
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    Well in the UK NTTD’s 4K Blu Ray sales marked the biggest first week ever for 4K. At least a Craig era 4K box set is pretty much locked imo.
  • RyanRyan Canada
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    I mean, technically we already have a 4K Craig set minus No Time To Die so I suppose they can complete the set by adding it. If you take out the case with the Blu-ray copies, the No Time To Die steelbook fits inside the box. Truly a "do it yourself" complete Craig 4K set!
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    And now that Craig 4K box set is out of print due to being made 20th Century Fox.
  • Junglist_1985Junglist_1985 Los Angeles
    edited January 2022 Posts: 1,006
    https://us.zavvi.com/blu-ray/casino-royale-titans-of-cult-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd-steelbook/13355157.html

    These beautiful CR 4K steel books are back in stock. Just ordered mine!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Now THAT is a pretty 4K steelbook. Too bad I didn't like the upgrade quality or I'd be all over something like that.
  • RyanRyan Canada
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    That is indeed a beautiful set. I just cannot possibly justify purchasing yet another copy of Casino Royale! Granted, that would look mighty fine on the shelf.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts: 7,526
    Ryan wrote: »
    That is indeed a beautiful set. I just cannot possibly justify purchasing yet another copy of Casino Royale! Granted, that would look mighty fine on the shelf.

    100% agreed. I'd kill for one of these for NTTD, though. Maybe instead of the pin, we could get a coaster that says "My god you're thirsty at the moment!"
  • DCisaredDCisared Liverpool
    Posts: 1,329
    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    Ryan wrote: »
    That is indeed a beautiful set. I just cannot possibly justify purchasing yet another copy of Casino Royale! Granted, that would look mighty fine on the shelf.

    100% agreed. I'd kill for one of these for NTTD, though. Maybe instead of the pin, we could get a coaster that says "My god you're thirsty at the moment!"

    We'll just get 'nanobots' and a £25000 price tag knowing EON.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    Ryan wrote: »
    That is indeed a beautiful set. I just cannot possibly justify purchasing yet another copy of Casino Royale! Granted, that would look mighty fine on the shelf.

    100% agreed. I'd kill for one of these for NTTD, though. Maybe instead of the pin, we could get a coaster that says "My god you're thirsty at the moment!"

    LOL, that would be the best coaster ever.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Kicking: Impossible
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    I'd like it to come with some refrigerator magnets. Then I could open the box and exclaim "magnets!"

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  • RyanRyan Canada
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    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    Ryan wrote: »
    That is indeed a beautiful set. I just cannot possibly justify purchasing yet another copy of Casino Royale! Granted, that would look mighty fine on the shelf.

    100% agreed. I'd kill for one of these for NTTD, though. Maybe instead of the pin, we could get a coaster that says "My god you're thirsty at the moment!"

    I'd pay double for that coaster by itself!
  • Garth007Garth007 Missouri, USA
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    https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=29956
    One will hope we can get a steelbook of this but doubtfull tho.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    NTTD Steelbooks have been delisted on Best Buy's website, after being sold out for awhile... Didn't get one because I didn't love the look of it, but now I'm regretting it. :(
  • RyanRyan Canada
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    Garth007 wrote: »
    https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=29956
    One will hope we can get a steelbook of this but doubtfull tho.

    I almost wish I held out for that! Granted, I already own the four film 4K set so it's not like I'm missing anything. For the sake of my OCD however...
  • matt_umatt_u better known as Mr. Roark
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    Gosh that artwork is awful…
  • Garth007Garth007 Missouri, USA
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    matt_u wrote: »
    Gosh that artwork is awful…

    Could be worse, could be airbrushed to death lol
  • RyanRyan Canada
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    I like that shot of Craig better than the Spectre one that had been used on the previous 4K set so it's a minor improvement to my eyes. I don't have anything inherently wrong with it. It does the job as far as a small set goes.

    I really hope a 60th Anniversary set is on the cards as well.
  • MichaelCMichaelC York
    Posts: 4
    The MCU 23 film set is £399.99 in the UK so I presume a Bond set would be similarly priced. It's cheaper to get the Marvel ones individually and they are often offered in promotions when buying 3 films. I already have the original Craig 4k box set and recently bought the complete apple 4k versions. I know the discs are better but I would be reluctant to spend £400. I've bought so many versions already. Hopefully apple will upgrade to HDR versions presuming new versions are released on disc. I'll cope with that until the mega set, or era sets, are discounted.
  • MalloryMallory Do mosquitoes have friends?
    edited January 2022 Posts: 2,056
    Honestly I find the ordinary 1080p blu-rays more than sufficient, and my tv does a good job of upscaling them to 4k. I dont sit there and think “gee if only Goldfinger was in 4k, I would be enjoying it a lot more 😅
  • RyanRyan Canada
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    MichaelC wrote: »
    The MCU 23 film set is £399.99 in the UK so I presume a Bond set would be similarly priced. It's cheaper to get the Marvel ones individually and they are often offered in promotions when buying 3 films. I already have the original Craig 4k box set and recently bought the complete apple 4k versions. I know the discs are better but I would be reluctant to spend £400. I've bought so many versions already. Hopefully apple will upgrade to HDR versions presuming new versions are released on disc. I'll cope with that until the mega set, or era sets, are discounted.

    I'd happily settle for some era/actor smaller sets.

    I haven't dipped on the series as a whole in any capacity since Bond 50, so I feel like I'll be more forgiving on the price points. One point of contention will be if all the special features get ported over to the 4K discs or not. If they don't, I might just cherry pick a few favourites to upgrade and hang on to my Bond 50 set.
  • Junglist_1985Junglist_1985 Los Angeles
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    Two things on my mind:

    - do we know if the 4K versions of the 5 disc Craig Collection (with NTTD) will be the same as the 4 disc Collection? Wondering if I should jump on the cheaper 4 disc one now since they’re ~$40

    - any chance the full 60th Anniversary versions of CR and QOS will be recut to be truly 4K? Current versions are just up scaled right?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,471
    I'd imagine they'll be the exact same discs, can't imagine anything would change in that regard, @Junglist_1985. It's kind of funny how cheap (or at least cheaper) the 4K set is now but they're seriously trying to charge an extra $50-60 just for NTTD being included (which is now only $20 on 4K). Bizarre.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I think a true remaster of CR/QOS in 4K is unlikely due to MGM’s limited resources. It took a decade for them to make 4K remaster prints of the first 20 films, after all.

    That said, after the Amazon deal, they’ll then have the resources to actually remaster them. If that ever happens, maybe that’ll be for when CR has its 20th anniversary. We’ll see.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I think I'm just used to how much the color pops in my blu-ray versions of CR and QoS because the 4K image looked incredibly overcast and muted, I hated it. SF looked fantastic, though, I'm guessing SP looked pretty solid too and I love my standalone 4K release of NTTD. Hopefully the Connery - Brosnan eras, if they end up getting the same treatment, are much better.
  • RyanRyan Canada
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    Wasn't there something about Casino and Quantum only being shot in 2K and therefore a full 4K upscale isn't likely to improve much in terms of visuals? I feel like I remember reading that somewhere.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Ryan wrote: »
    Wasn't there something about Casino and Quantum only being shot in 2K and therefore a full 4K upscale isn't likely to improve much in terms of visuals? I feel like I remember reading that somewhere.

    They were shot on film but mastered in 2K. A 4K remaster is possible but will cost money. WB had to remaster LOTR in order to get true 4K.
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