The Godfather Trilogy on DVD and Blu-ray

The Godfather Trilogy on DVD and Blu-ray.
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By Henning Molbaek
FIRST ONLINE Jun 30, 2008

LAST UPDATED Jul 2, 2008
UPDATED: Cover art added.

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Press Release
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Pricing

Press Release:
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – More than three decades after they won the Academy Award® for Best Picture, director Francis Ford Coppola´s classic films The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II will once again be enjoyed by audiences as they originally were meant to be seen, thanks to a meticulous restoration by Paramount Pictures, overseen by Coppola himself. On September 23, 2008, both fully restored films will debut on DVD and Blu-ray, along with a newly remastered version of The Godfather Part III, to be included as part of The Godfather, The Coppola Restoration Collection. All three films will be available individually or in a five-DVD collection or four-disc Blu-ray collection, which are loaded with a host of all-new special features.
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. Harris´ restoration credits include Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Vertigo and Rear Window among others.

The new special features created by Kim Aubry, founder of Zoetrope Aubry Productions, explores the complexities of the restoration process and provides new insights and perspectives about how the film almost didn´t come to pass as we know it. "The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn´t" relates the unlikely events, intrigue, allegiances and luck that put together the unknown director with the "unwanted" cast and contains interviews with most of the living players and many of the films´ admirers. Other featurettes include "…when the shooting stopped," and "Godfather World," which take a look at The Godfather´s influence on popular culture today. Each film includes a commentary by Coppola.

THE GODFATHER: The Coppola Restoration Blu-ray four-disc set is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD.

Pricing:
$19.99 U.S. (Each Individual DVD)
$ 72.99 U.S. (Five-DVD Collection)
$119.99 U.S. (Four-disc Blu-ray Collection)

Please Note - More details:
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Godfather [The Coppola Restoration]
DVD/Widescreen, 
Coverart: Godfather
Godfather Collection, The [The Coppola Restoration DVD Collection]
DVD/Widescreen, 
Coverart: Godfather Collection, The
Godfather Collection, The [The Coppola Restoration Blu-ray Collection]
Blu-ray/Widescreen, 
Coverart: Godfather Collection, The
Godfather, Part II [The Coppola Restoration]
DVD/Widescreen, 
Coverart: Godfather, Part II
Godfather, Part III [The Coppola Restoration]
DVD/Widescreen, 
Coverart: Godfather, Part III

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Monday, June 30, 2008
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February 2002
A true classic finally in HD
Monday, June 30, 2008
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April 2007
The Coppola Restoration Collection has already been on stores here in Mexico since 4 weeks now (On DVD of course).
Monday, June 30, 2008
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February 2008
This is a must have!
Monday, June 30, 2008
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February 2002
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.
Monday, June 30, 2008
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July 2006
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?
[Post edited by Falcon01 on Jun 30, 2008]
Monday, June 30, 2008
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March 2008
"Restored" or "Remastered"??? (which is it?)
Monday, June 30, 2008
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March 2002
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
Monday, June 30, 2008
Member since:
September 2006
"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Monday, June 30, 2008
Member since:
September 2007
GO CRAZY FOLKS, GO CRAZY!

Wow! Woohooo! What else can I say? WOOOOHOOO!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Member since:
December 2007
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.

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