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Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:02 pm**

as long as bertolucci OK's the releases, It's all good to me.

Although, I might send a few emails, see If they have any plans to release these on HD. I'd be willing to wait if they are.

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:46 pm**

Paramount's "1900" release has been discussed on the IMDB boards for a few months now, as somebody over there apparently knows people who work at Paramount. Check out this thread:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074084/board/nest/45822243

Steve,

What makes you think that Bertolucci will be a priority for HD? It seems unlikely, no?

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:06 pm**

Dylan, copy and past the text... I'm not an IMDB proer.

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:13 pm**

Actually, neither am I (re: IMDB Pro), but I am registered with their boards (though I never post there). Anyway...from an IMDB user:

The news actually came from 20th century Fox in London. e-mail this woman there about it:

[email protected]

Vicki said that Paramount are now compiling the extras for their release of Bertolucci's "1900," due late 06 or early 07. They own the U.S/ Canadian rights.

Fox owns the UK rights, and were just about to print the UK DVD in October without extras. Then, Fox heard that Paramount are doing extras on their U.S DVD & so they decided to wait until those extras are ready so Fox can include them in their now Special Edition UK DVD.

So Fox decided, & I agree with them, that it'll be better that they do the Special edition with extras & get it out in Feb 2007, as opposed do a DVD in October, with nothing but scene selection.

Wonderful news for both films, and I seriously can't wait to be completely floored by the restored versions.

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:43 pm**

I kinda hope they use the art deco original poster art for 1900.

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:31 am**

That would be a cool cover, as I've always liked the poster myself...

But I'm assuming they're working on a different design.

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:03 am**

Dylan wrote:What makes you think that Bertolucci will be a priority for HD? It seems unlikely, no?

I don't think He'll be a priority at all. Don't get me wrong, I want these badly. I have LOADS of movies on dvd that I haven't watched yet, and with work and school, I'm gonna be a busy man, catching up with my purchases. I'll probably just wait it out a couple months to see if they make any announcements, and either cave in due to the glorious reviews by the beave that are sure to follow, or hold out for an HD release... or a damn good sale, money is going to be very tight.

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:31 am**

Pleasantly surprised by this news. I was really impressed by The Conformist when I saw it earlier this year in a 'Film and History' class at my university, and it'll be good to have a decent DVD edition, with extras to boot.

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:28 pm**

Artois wrote:Am I mistaken or hasn't the 5hr version been available on DVD since about a year ago?

Yes - in Germany. Is the Australian edition the same length? The transfers are not that strong, though.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:04 pm**

Is this release going to be the 5 hour version that was discussed in the documentary on the Z channel (Magnificent Obession)? If so then I will definitely be picking this up. Now if Paramount would only release Johnny Guitar and more of their classic catalog.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:15 pm**

Yes sir. Davis DVDconfirms the five hour version of 1900. Great, great news.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:38 pm**

Holy smokes.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:14 pm**

gigimonagas wrote:Davis DVDconfirms the five hour version of 1900. Great, great news.

Actually:

Davis DVD wrote:The two-disc "1900" set is also expected to include the full five-hour cut of the film.

Not really a confirmation. Also, since when is everyone so certain that Paramount is going to deliver quality transfers of older foreign films with "bonus materials galore"?

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:37 pm**

Once upon a time in the west, is such an example. and there are plenty more.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:42 pm**

Good point. I stand corrected. I guess the Paramount DVDs I've most recently watched are the older ones. But even the transfers of, say, The Godfather films left a bit to be desired. I just think slightly guarded optimism is a better response here than unqualified enthusiasm.

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:20 pm**

If you really think some crazy Canadian calling himself Sonic Death Monkey with a grizzled-looking avatar of old what's-his-name, is capable of "slightly guarded optimism", then you have more faith in human malleability than I ever could.

Here's to COMPLETELY UNGUARDED OPTIMISM!!

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:41 pm**

Let's also not forget about the great price that Paramount sold the Leone for. I'm only hoping the Bertolucci's can be as cheap. It's practically a steal.

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:18 am**

carax09 wrote:Here's to COMPLETELY UNGUARDED OPTIMISM!!

Hey, as long as its the right movie, the right length, and the right aspect ratio, I'm a happy guy. I won't be expecting magic until I have to pay for them in HD. As the final step in home entertainment, they better get all the classics right the first time on HD. these dvd's are just a profitable step in the right direction.

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:06 am**

COMPLETELY UNGUARDED OPTIMISM (TM) is a dangerous thing, of course.

Posted: **Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:47 am**

Possibly the most important releases of the year. 1900 alone would be huge...but The Conformist is a monster. Check out the book Masters of Light, and see how frequently the cinematographers interviewed therein reference The Conformist. That goddamn thing became a kind of light-and-color primer for the seventies moviemakers.

Ahh, listen to me bloviate. I'm just damn excited.

Posted: **Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:02 pm**

DVD Empire has both of these up for pre-order with a variation of the "1900" art deco poster as cover art and a running time of 315 minutes listed.

Posted: **Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:12 pm**

Can't wait to see the extras. I know there is a "making of..." documentary out there and most likely a commentary by Bertolucci is possible.

Posted: **Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:21 pm**

Both titles seem to have the choice of English, French and Italian soundtracks which if it proves to be correct, will be more than welcome!

BTW, that documentary you mentioned, Cinephrenic -- is this the one?

Posted: **Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:24 pm**

That's it! 70 minutes long.

Posted: **Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:54 pm**

From DavisDVD:

Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed details for their upcoming release of 1900: Special Collector's Edition. Due on December 5th, the two-disc set will feature the 315-min. cut of the film presented in a new anamorphic widescreen transfer, English Dolby Digital 2.0, Italian & French Dolby Digital Mono tracks and optional English subtitles. Extras will include featurettes with insights from director Bernardo Bertolucci as he reflects on the casting, the difficult filming and production as well as the release of this controversial film. Retail is $19.99.

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