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Jul 14, 2015 - 2:00 PM
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CinemaScope
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Loved this one when the Harris restoration was released in 70mm in 1991. Yes, it is a much smarter historical epic. I'm proud to say I own the Varese soundtrack box as well. The most important question to me: Does anyone know whether this current restoration is a restoration of the film itself? Or, like Lawrence of Arabia, does a fully modern Spartacus exist only as a digital restoration and, ultimately, a digital file? No, they don't end up with film these days, all the work is done in the HD realm after they scan the original negatives. They can make a print from the HD, but not much call for it these days, they used what's called a DCP (Digital Cinema Package). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Cinema_Package And it's up on Amazon already, for a big expensive restoration $19.98 is not bad at all. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KME7FU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00&tag=blurayforum-20
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Jul 15, 2015 - 6:39 AM
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johnjohnson
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release on Blu-ray Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus (1960), starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, and Peter Ustinov. Sourced from a brand new 4K restoration, the Blu-ray release will be available for purchase on October 6. Synopsis: Spartacus, the genre-defining epic from director Stanley Kubrick, is the legendary tale of a bold gladiator (Kirk Douglas) who led a triumphant Roman slave revolt. Newly restored from large format 35MM original film elements, the action-packed spectacle won four Academy Awards including Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Featuring a cast of screen legends such as Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, Jean Simmons, John Gavin and Tony Curtis, this uncut and fully restored masterpiece is an inspirational true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom. Special Features: I Am Spartacus: A Conversation with Kirk Douglas Restoring Spartacus Archival Interviews Behind-The-Scenes Footage Vintage Newsreels Image Gallery Theatrical Trailer http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=17170
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Oct 9, 2015 - 1:05 PM
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Rameau
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Yeah, high praise for this everywhere. I've ordered my copy from Amazon.com. There's a few movies being released on Blu-ray in the third quarter that I want: Spartacus, My Fair Lady, Bad Boys 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, & subject to favourable reviews, The Quiet Man (UK release), The Naked Prey, This Island Earth (German release), The Hard Way. Just as well I'm not interested in the forthcoming X Files box set.
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