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'Metropolis' Coming to Blu-ray in 2009
Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Kino International (all tags)
There's no date yet, but Kino International says it is planning to bring the Fritz Lang classic 'Metropolis' to Blu-ray in early 2009.
Oft-cited as an inspiration for everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Blade Runner' to '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 1927's 'Metropolis' has had a lasting influence on the genre and, with a budget equivalent of nearly $200 million today, is widely considered to be the first true cinematic spectacle ever produced.
Although the film's legacy has long been marred by poor quality early video editions, the film was rescued by a glorious, frame-by-frame restoration in 2002. Though the company has yet to commit to a hard release date, they have confirmed that a first-ever Blu-ray edition will kick off the indie's just-announced next-gen support in early 2009
There are no tech specs or supplemental details available as of yet, but the previous DVD was loaded with extras so expectations remain high. We'll certainly keep you posted as soon as more details come to us.
In the meantime, we've added 'Metropolis' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned!
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Blade Runner (Ultimate Collector's Ed.) (Blu-ray)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Kino International to Go Blu this Fall (May 09, 2008)
Kino International to Go Blu this Fall
Fri May 09, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Industry Trends, Disc Announcements, Kino International (all tags)
Top foreign film distributor Kino International has become the latest indie to jump into high-def, announcing that they will begin releasing titles on Blu-ray in 2008.
Although they offered no exact street date, Kino is planning for their first Blu-ray release to be Wong Kar Wai's 'Fallen Angels,' which is due sometime this fall. (No tech specs or supplement details have been announced.)
One of the largest distributors of foreign and indie films on DVD throughout the past decade, Kino says it plans to support the format, with a number of Blu-ray releases in the works. Possessing a diverse library of classic films, documentaries, and rare silent shorts, some of the highly-desirable titles in its catalog include early Laurel & Hardy productions, Harry Houdini films, 'The Wonderful Horrible Life Of Leni Riefenstahl,' and Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis.'
Watch this space for updates on Kino's first Blu-ray announcements as soon as they come to us. Stay tuned!
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