The Godfather Trilogy on DVD and Blu-ray

A true classic finally in HD

The Coppola Restoration Collection has already been on stores here in Mexico since 4 weeks now (On DVD of course).

This is a must have!

Yes, it was released in various parts of the world including Europe.

I'm sure the US version got delayed so it could be released alongside its HD counterpart.

Wow fantastic news. I'll be waiting for the bluray version.

Has anyone seen these new restored DVD versions that have apparently been released already in Mexico and Europe? Noticeable improvement I assume?

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[Post edited by Falcon01 on Jun 30, 2008]

"Restored" or "Remastered"??? (which is it?)

bladerunner,

"The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II underwent extensive frame-by-frame examination and restoration utilizing state-of-the-art digital technology in this historic preservation effort, which required more than a year to complete. Robert A. Harris of the Film Preserve supervised the restoration under the direction of Coppola and cinematographer, Gordon Willis."

So, Parts I and II are complete, frame-by-frame restorations and Part III is a remastering.

John

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

GO CRAZY FOLKS, GO CRAZY!

Wow! Woohooo! What else can I say? WOOOOHOOO!

Love the Jack Buck quote kucu,

This may move some blu ray players but many are still waiting on the Star Wars to dive into ray.

Thanks John. This is going to look fantastic. Very fired up now!

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is may move some blu ray players but many are still waiting on the Star Wars to dive into ray.

I'm sick of buying Star Wars. I'll buy it..but I really don't want too. It has always baffled me as to why these guys like Lucas and Spielberg who LOVE the best in picture and sound quality, wait so damn long to release their best on the best format available?

Is there a version of the boxset that doesn't include Godfather III?

I'll pay extra.

I did not care for the Godfather. I found it insists upon itself.

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posted by silverado: It has always baffled me as to why these guys like Lucas and Spielberg who LOVE the best in picture and sound quality, wait so damn long to release their best on the best format available?

Don't they have to wait for "the best" format to be invented before releasing on it? I would have loved the godfather to be released on Blu-ray in 1993, but Blu-ray wasn't around yet.

I think the Godfather Blu-ray release is rather fast. With the DVD release, they had to complete a painstaking digital film transfer, so that was understandable.

The Godfather blu-ray release came fast for really one reason: The film restoration process for the godfather was initiated 2 years ago because of the HD-DVD plans that Paramount had.

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[Post edited by suprdynamite on Jul 1, 2008]

"The film restoration process for the godfather was initiated 2 years ago because of the HD-DVD plans that Paramount had." --suprdynamite

You're suggesting that Paramount restored the "Godfather" movies because of HD DVD? I believe Paramount started their restoration process while they were still format neutral.

Suprdynamite, didn't we ban you, like, six times for trolling?

John

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Has anyone seen these new restored DVD versions that have apparently been released already in Mexico

I was extremely tempted on gettin it, but i had just bought the previous collection. Picture my face when i found out what the good folks at Paramount did.

So, I decided to wait for the Blu-Ray as well. Although the tin can edition looks very nice.

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[Post edited by Lasciviouss on Jul 1, 2008]

You can click on the ^above DVDTOWN news story link to now see DVD & Blu-ray cover art for THE GODFATHER films. Definite purchase!

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-JOE-
(Jimi McLovin - Love Hendrix!)

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[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on Jul 1, 2008]

"Don't they have to wait for "the best" format to be invented before releasing on it? I would have loved the godfather to be released on Blu-ray in 1993, but Blu-ray wasn't around yet."

-superdynamite

You seem confused by what I meant. How long did it take Star Wars to reach standard dvd? According to the box art here, it was first realesed in 2004! Standard dvd was released in 97. And in 97, it was the best format available. SO...it took ol' George 7 years to put SW on the best format available at the time. Let's hope it doesn't take another 7 for it to reach the blu. Which is NOW the best format available. It's already been restored, so it should be ready to go NOW.

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[Post edited by bladerunner1 on Jul 1, 2008]

Sign me up

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Posted by Superdynamite"Don't they have to wait for "the best" format to be invented before releasing on it? I would have loved the godfather to be released on Blu-ray in 1993, but Blu-ray wasn't around yet."

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Original post by SilveradoYou seem confused by what I meant. How long did it take Star Wars to reach standard dvd? According to the box art here, it was first realesed in 2004! Standard dvd was released in 97. And in 97, it was the best format available. SO...it took ol' George 7 years to put SW on the best format available at the time. Let's hope it doesn't take another 7 for it to reach the blu. Which is NOW the best format available. It's already been restored, so it should be ready to go NOW.

Are you kidding? Star Wars was held up because of Lucas, not the studio. Don't you know why George Lucas delayed Star Wars on DVD? Google it. Reading is fundamental.

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[Post edited by suprdynamite on Jul 2, 2008]

Also saw it at Sam's in Mexico, it was bout $50 dlls...it was an offer I couldn't refuse, but my wallet did...