Does anyone have an idea of when Schindler's List might be available on DVD. I would assume with this year being the 10th anniversary of the film (released in 1993) that maybe a special edition is in order sometime this year. These are just my speculations, though. I was just curious if anyone has caught wind of any Schindler's List DVD talks. Thanks.
Don't bet on anytime soon. Spielberg is still working on this:
Sick of waiting for the Indiana Jones trilogy to finally be released on DVD? Well, you might not have to wait much longer...er, sorta. Indy helmer Steven Spielberg recently spoke with the Wall Street Journal about his upcoming projects, including the long-in-development Indiana Jones 4, as well as the original trilogy on DVD.
"We're aiming for next fall [2003]." Spielberg was quoted as saying. "George Lucas and I are having an argument with Paramount. Paramount wants to come out with all three movies in one package. George and I want to come out with one film at a time and then come out with all three movies, and maybe even the fourth one, in one package later."
While a Paramount spokesperson quickly followed up with a public statement that there is no argument, only that "discussions are ongoing."
Interesting.
I've been seeing loads of copies, all over EBAY.co.uk recently. I dont think they were dodgy copies ut I dont think they were legit either.
QuoteGeorge and I want to come out with one film at a time and then come out with all three movies, and maybe even the fourth one, in one package later."
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Translation :
George and I want you to pay for the movies twice, by probably sticking some extra BS on the "one special package" later on so you end up the first three indiana jones movies twice"
At least they're planning on putting the original Indy's on DVD. Not some shit-computer-animated-Jar-Jar-Binks-ridden-"special"-edition DVD set with added computer animated scenes featuring a coyote attack and the lost Indy yodelling number. Or maybe I'm just bitter towards George.
agreed, what he is doing with the original trilogy is disgusting
yea- but wut about schindelr's list?
From The Digital Bits:
We've been told by sources that Universal's Schindler's List is on tap for 2004.
really though, why would you want to buy this? it was one of the most powerful films i've ever seen, but because of that, i couldn't imagine seeing this film again, let alone purchasing it and feeling obligated to watch it more than once to get my dollar's worth.
Quote from: MrBurgerKingI'm with you, nerd-man. I didn't like it at all either. Subtle isn't in Spielberg's dictionary.
no no, i didn't mean it's a bad movie. it's an amazing movie but i could never sit through it again because it's way too sad.
and i love mcdonalds.
actually, everytime i eat there it makes me sick, but it's closer than wendy's, so...
Quote from: MrBurgerKingI was standing in line at the Wendys
you went to Wendys? doesnt that go against everything you stand for?
Quote from: themodernage02Quote from: MrBurgerKingI was standing in line at the Wendys
you went to Wendys? doesnt that go against everything you stand for?
Wendys is a great place. I still enjoy their square cheeseburgers (although I don't understand that gimmick). Of course Burger King is the definitive fast food place, but I once read in an article that if you eat the same food 3-4 days in a row for a major meal, you'll get sick of it. I love Burger King, but you really have to juggle between what you love.
Same reason why I don't watch these PTA flicks very often, I want them to remain fresh. That's why I juggle in some other great movies in between. Yep, I'm single.
Nerd-man, who's that guy in your avatar? I hope it's not you, but if it is, your McDonalds comment isn't surprising.
blasphemy! that's buddy holly!
MrBurgerKing, what are your views on Mayor McCheeses political policy?
maybe im wierd but i like watching PTA and schindlers list over and over- sure they can be melodramtic but thier really beautiful films. wendys gimick for the square hamburgers is that they dont cut corners-- ha ha zing! yea but i dont like spielberg much easier, he sells out on a regular basis, but schindler's list is the one spielberg film that not like any other, and it just hits all the right spots, and its not mcdonalds cause most people dont really like it, they just go o that was sooo depressing and pretend it made them decide to buy israel bonds or somthing. schindler's list is great and should never be compared to fast food for the love of god.
Quote from: abbey road"we'll meet again in a life when we are both cats"
ugh... worst line in a movie ever.
i am such a bitch
i don't know Mayor McCheeses political policy, but I say we impeach him. c'mon, you know nobody knows his political policy, they only voted for him because of the name. does this guy even exist?
abbey road's reply is probably one of the highlights of my life. good job.
Quote from: MrBurgerKingabbey road's reply is probably one of the highlights of my life.
Yep, you're single.
I can tell that MacMuffin has nothing but contempt for me.
From The Digital Bits:
We have it from very reliable sources that Universal is prepping a Schindler's List special edition tentatively set to be released in February of 2004. Sadly, Spielberg said no to audio commentary, but there will be lots of other extras.
Universal Home Video have finally confirmed that Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed film Schindler's List will be available to own for the first time next year. The confirmation that everyone had been waiting for arrived in a Video Store Magazine article
"It's fair to say that the one big title in our vault that hasn't been out on DVD is Schindler's List," he said. "It's coming in 2004."
I'm afraid we don't have any further details on this at the moment but we expect more information to arrive over the next couple of months.
From The Digital Bits:
This is a quick update to let you know that we heard an actual street for Universal's upcoming Schindler's List DVD. Word from retailers in the know is that Universal expects to release the disc on March 9th of next year. They've also been informed by the studio that The Sugarland Express and Duel will follow in 2004, so good news for you Spielberg fans.
The last remaining major Steven Spielberg film not yet released on DVD, Schindler's List will celebrate its tenth birthday in 2004, and buzz continues to rage on the Internet about a pending DVD release. Recent overseas adverts have indicated a release date in early March, but so far Universal Studios Home Video has remained mum on just what, if any, their plans are for the release.
But longtime Spielberg publicist Marvin Levy did have a few words to say about the rumors, confirming that those looking forward to an imminent DVD release in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning masterpiece are "on the right track," although both Spielberg and the studio are "not yet certain about a specific date." And what of extras, including a long-rumored extended cut of the film with deleted material? Although a few of the director's earlier DVD releases have included deleted material, such as JAWS, or extended versions, including both 1941 and Close Encounters, "You know where Steven is on deleted scenes at this point," Levy elaborate, adding that Spielberg "does not what to get into [a situation of], 'I could have put this in and here's why.' Or, 'I love this scene but I had to cut it.' I wouldn't bet that, whenever Schindler's List comes, that you will likely see a deleted scene."
Also to be absent from the release will be any alternate audio tracks; many had hoped Spielberg that would change his no commentary policy for Schindler's List, given its highly personal subject matter. But the release wil instead feature another extended documentary, produced by longtime collaborator Laurent Bouzereau. "He gives so much when he does his interviews" that he feels commentaries are redundant, Levy explains, but not before offering one last ray of hope: "That is not to say he won't someday change his mind."
Universal studios will release Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List on March 9th (SRP $26.98 ). The single-disc set will be packaged in both Digipak and keep case packaging (the disc will be DVD-18 - dual sided, dual layered). Separate anamorphic widescreen and full frame versions will be available, both with audio in English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, as well as English DTS 5.1 audio (along with English captions and French and Spanish subtitles). To our knowledge, there will be no extras on this DVD. There will also be a gift set version available (SRP $79.98 ) that will include the anamorphic widescreen version of the DVD along with a coffee table book, the CD soundtrack, a senitype cell and a certificate of authenticity. Reportedly, this title is being co-marketed with the DVD release of the Steven Spielberg-produced TV miniseries Broken Silence, although we have no details yet on that. Here's a look at the cover art and the gift set.
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I'm not trying to decorate an empty house, so I'll just take the single disc. Thanks.
But how can you live knowing that you don't have the collector's book? You'll feel deprived that other people are more special and develop an inferiority complex.
yeah .....gotta go w/ the one disk.....that collectors set is way to much ffor what little you get......
BTW what type of case is a "digi-pack"
thnaks for da news MAcG
i'm going to buy several copies of the collector's disc and give it to all ur friends and family.
im buying the fuckin collectors edition
http://www.dvdfile.com/software/dvd-video/archive/2004/01_14.html
Also announced were the full specs for Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning Schindler's List, hitting DVD on March 9th. Available in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions, each with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround tracks, extras include a new 77-minute documentary "Voices From the List," the 12-minute featurette "The Shoah Foundation Story with Steven Spielberg," plus cast and crew filmographies and "About Oskar Schindler" historical notes. Retail is $26.95 each, and there will also be a deluxe Collector's Set that includes the widescreen special edition, plus a coffee table book, CD soundtrack, senitype and certificate of authenticity. Retail will cost you $79.95.
Quote from: Ravihttp://www.dvdfile.com/software/dvd-video/archive/2004/01_14.html
Also announced were the full specs for Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning Schindler's List, hitting DVD on March 9th. Available in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions, each with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround tracks, extras include a new 77-minute documentary "Voices From the List," the 12-minute featurette "The Shoah Foundation Story with Steven Spielberg," plus cast and crew filmographies and "About Oskar Schindler" historical notes. Retail is $26.95 each, and there will also be a deluxe Collector's Set that includes the widescreen special edition, plus a coffee table book, CD soundtrack, senitype and certificate of authenticity. Retail will cost you $79.95.
$80!?!?!?! That's ludicrious! I think i'll just buy the widescreen regular version and download the coffee table book from the internet.
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$80!?!?!?! That's ludicrious! I think i'll just buy the widescreen regular version and download the coffee table book from the internet.
I'm sure it will be available for less than that, at least in the first week of release.
What is the point of the Senitype? That's a film frame, isn't it? Kind of a useless extra IMO.
i think its a nice little thing to have...i have the et one and i like it
Quote from: ewardi think its a nice little thing to have...i have the et one and i like it
Yeah. This set will compliment the E.T. one nicely.
Review (http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_8/schindlerslist.html)
My box was cracked :(
Quote from: WithnailMy box was cracked :(
Return it. :?
Quote from: Withnail
Yeah. This set will compliment the E.T. one nicely.
Quote from: Withnail alsoMy box was cracked :(
........was the ET one craked also....?
apparently from the review at dvdfile the extras basically suck. all about the real guy/holocaust and nary a word from spielberg or anyone about the actual MAKING of the film. historical things are interesting, but i dont think they justify leaving out any mention of how/why they made the film and the impact it had etc.
Quote from: themodernage02all about the real guy/holocaust and nary a word from spielberg or anyone about the actual MAKING of the film. historical things are interesting, but i dont think they justify leaving out any mention of how/why they made the film and the impact it had etc.
Dude, you missed the boat on this one. Spielberg made it with the intention of no one forgetting the ACTUAL event. As soon as you start doing a "making of" it's as though the event didn't happen. Then so much of the relevence runs the risk of being lost to storytelling. This was no story.
Quote from: NEON MERCURYQuote from: Withnail
Yeah. This set will compliment the E.T. one nicely.
Quote from: Withnail alsoMy box was cracked :(
........was the ET one craked also....?
I wasn't originally...let's just say it is now.
Quote from: WithnailQuote from: NEON MERCURYQuote from: Withnail
Yeah. This set will compliment the E.T. one nicely.
Quote from: Withnail alsoMy box was cracked :(
........was the ET one craked also....?
I wasn't originally...let's just say it is now.
... Do you absent-mindedly sit on your DVD cases?
Quote from: ThrindleQuote from: themodernage02all about the real guy/holocaust and nary a word from spielberg or anyone about the actual MAKING of the film. historical things are interesting, but i dont think they justify leaving out any mention of how/why they made the film and the impact it had etc.
Dude, you missed the boat on this one. Spielberg made it with the intention of no one forgetting the ACTUAL event. As soon as you start doing a "making of" it's as though the event didn't happen. Then so much of the relevence runs the risk of being lost to storytelling. This was no story.
plus, the movie more than makes up for the "disappointing" extras.....
i am perfectly satisfied buying a bare version of the movie just to have it on dvd. but one must assume any movie that big historically/financially would only be a holdout on dvd because there is a great set of some kind in the works. indiana jones, star wars, etc. so, for us to have to wait this many years for them to get around to putting it on dvd without any making of stuff, well, sucks. and could mean, like our old pal private ryan that we're going to be re-buying this in a few years when they get around to putting some real extras on there.
Quote from: themodernage02i am perfectly satisfied buying a bare version of the movie just to have it on dvd. but one must assume any movie that big historically/financially would only be a holdout on dvd because there is a great set of some kind in the works. indiana jones, star wars, etc. so, for us to have to wait this many years for them to get around to putting it on dvd without any making of stuff, well, sucks. and could mean, like our old pal private ryan that we're going to be re-buying this in a few years when they get around to putting some real extras on there.
...i agree w/ you and whats worse w/ this is that this film is also available in an overpriced $80. edition where as saving private ryan was just one edition
......but i'm still getting the bare bones anyway.....
Ugh. I hate when they split the movie over two discs. But in this case its split over two sides, side and and side b. There isn't much on it, but the stuff that is on it is aces. I like the fact that there isn't much movie stuff on it cause then people would forget the main purpose is the holocaust. I saw the super duper edition and it looked overpriced and not worth it. Oh and at best buy they were giving out free hellboy preview discs. Glad to finally have schindlers list on dvd regardless of the 2 sides flippers.
A dream that came out of a nightmare
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg focused on his survivors' foundation at the release party for his Holocaust movie, "Schindler's List."
Source: Los Angeles Times
Last August, Universal Studios released the 25th anniversary "Double Secret Probation" disc of "Animal House" with a parade and mock food fight on Hollywood Boulevard. In September, Jay-Z hosted a hip-hop party in Puerto Rico to promote Universal's re-release of Brian De Palma's "Scarface."
But the event last week marking today's DVD release of "Schindler's List," a film chronicling one man's efforts to save Jews from the Holocaust, was a low-key affair held in a tented parking area on the Universal Studios lot. It included a press question-and-answer session, a video tour of the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation (housed in a series of trailers there) and a plea for tolerance by filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who spoke flanked by the cast members, Holocaust survivors and teenagers featured with them in a new video about bias and bigotry. "Making the film had been a nightmare of living those horrific memories," Spielberg said before embarking on a tour of the foundation's quarters. "But the accomplishments of this foundation have become a dream."
With his celebrity cachet and the current socio-religious climate, Spielberg could have easily generated substantial buzz — and sold a fair number of discs — by simply answering reporters' persistent questions about Mel Gibson's recently released "The Passion of the Christ." But he declined to take the bait, stating that once he sees the movie (he hadn't as of the middle of last week), the first person to hear his comments will be Gibson himself.
Instead he focused on the Visual History Foundation, an organization that he established in 1994 after meeting with Holocaust survivors on the set of "Schindler's List," and that he called "the most important work of my life aside from my family." The foundation's original goal, met within five years, was to collect the visual history testimonies of 50,000 Holocaust survivors.
Douglas Greenberg, the foundation's president and chief executive, who led Spielberg, the survivors and cast members Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Embeth Davidtz and Caroline Goodall on a tour of the group's offices, later acknowledged the challenges of marketing such a film. "Universal felt — and Steven especially felt — that this had to be done in a very sensitive way," he said. "We're not selling candy bars here. We're selling a movie of very unusual character and the idea of being salespeople for such a thing is something I don't feel comfortable about, that I don't think Steven feels very comfortable about. That's what having this event was all about."
"We had been talking about 'Schindler's List' on DVD for years," noted the president of Universal Studios Home Video, Craig Kornblau (whose own father-in-law is one of the 52,000 survivors profiled in the archive). "And we felt we had to pick a respectful and appropriate time." He said the release date, chosen more than a year ago, was timed to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of the film's seven Academy Awards (including best picture and best director) and the foundation's 10th anniversary.
While a DVD release is often an opportunity for filmmakers to include outtakes, deleted scenes, comical bloopers or hidden bonus features (known as "Easter eggs" to DVD enthusiasts), the "Schindler's" DVD strikes a tone in keeping with its subject matter. A single, unmarked disc (playable on both sides) contains the movie, cast biographies, information about Oskar Schindler and a 77-minute documentary called "Voices From the List" that features the testimonies of Schindler survivors culled from the foundation collection. It also includes "The Shoah Foundation Story," a 12-minute video narrated by Morgan Freeman that details continuing efforts to catalog, index and disseminate the archived material.
That video, screened at the event, ends in a plea to support the foundation's work by contributing. It seemed a bit incongruous, and made the "Schindler's List" DVD release seem, at least for a fleeting moment, like some sort of high-production-value fundraising video.
But Holocaust survivor Celina Biniaz put the film in proper perspective when she took the microphone and, in a voice cracking with emotion, summed up what may prove to be the lasting legacy of Spielberg's 1993 movie. "I was 13 years old when I was liberated from Schindler's camp," she said. "And I told Mr. Spielberg that Schindler saved my life. But this picture, 'Schindler's List,' gave me a second life.
I hate the fact that this is a flipper. I bought the bare-bones edition because all I really care about is the movie, but is the more expensive edition a flipper as well? I suspect it is, but if it's not I'll buy that one as well.
Quote from: DerekI hate the fact that this is a flipper. I bought the bare-bones edition because all I really care about is the movie, but is the more expensive edition a flipper as well? I suspect it is, but if it's not I'll buy that one as well.
.....yeah i believe the $$$$$$$ edition is a flipper also....sucks.....i think the reason they flip is b/c all of the language/audio traks recorded plus the film is LLLLLLOOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGG.....i got the one w/ the little booklet....is it worth money?...... :wink:
just re-watched this for the 2nd (possibly 3rd) time ever. wow, is it powerful. to explain to someone, future generations, what the holocaust was like, this should serve as a document. i've never seen another movie that really makes you feel like you are there. and its not my favorite spielberg (which surprises me almost that it was the closest to ranking in the dekapenticon), and ironic that it seems almost the LEAST spielbergian of his films. the stark black and white and handheld camerawork (as well as the cast of locals and filming on location) really gives it a matter-of-fact feel. when someone gets shot and blood comes spewing out completely devoid of any filmic techniques like slo-mo, or bringing on the strings on the score, or anything. just, atrocity like a documentary. (i still cannot believe that these things happened during our grandparents lifetime).
Quote from: WithnailMy box was cracked :(
Mine was not only cracked, but one side of the case lid was completely broken off. The metal pin was not set in place, so all the items were loose. :evil: I'm definitely having Amazon replace this!
Both my metal pins were broken as well...
Quote from: WithnailBoth my metal pins were broken as well...
Amazon is sending a replacement to me; two day shipping so I should get it tomorrow, hopefully intact.
http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=10927
Schindler's List CE - New low price!
Just weeks after its official release Universal Studios Home Video have announced a new low retail price of just $34.98 for the Region 1 Schindler's List Collector's Gift Set, due to come into affect from the 29th March. Originally priced at $79.98 (and it has no doubt sold thousands of copies at that price) we have yet to receive any statement over why the price has dropped so much nor whether any changes have been made to the plexiglass packaging that has seen numerous complaints due to its fragile nature (the actual specs and included extras are identical to the version released on 9th March, as detailed here).
The packaging woes consumers have faced seems the most likely reason Universal would have made this price drop so soon after release but even then this move seems likely to infuriate those who paid a higher price just weeks ago.
Thats a bunch of bullshit. I would have bought the collectors edition for $40. Not for $80 though. And they know that. I have no use for the CE now. Bastards. I can only imagine how I would feel if I had already purchased the CE at $80.
The collectors edition has been as low as 27 dollars at Best Buy one week, then later moved up to like 50 bucks, and now back around 30. What a pity too, because when the discs were released I would have totally bought the collector's edition for 30-40 dollars since my soundtrack is all scratched up, but 80 was just too much for the disc plus soundtrack and souvinier book or whatever. But no way will I double dip.
Why bring back this thread after a year and a half to say that?
Quote from: TictacbkWhy bring back this thread after a year and a half to say that?
he thinks we care.
Too busy making out during Schindler's List...