Dawn of the Dead Blu-Ray in the works?

[The Dead Walk!]

This link was posted over on Phantasm Community, but it is relevant here as well.

www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?threadid=39284

Apparently, Anchor Bay is looking to release the Dawn Ultimate Edition on Blu-Ray!

Here are the specs:

disc 1

theatrical version 127 min
extended version 140 min
european cut 117 min

disc 2 all old features from box set

Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Post & Advertising Gallery
George A. Romero Bio
Comic Book Preview
Monroeville Mall Commercial
Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery
Memorabilia Gallery
Production Stills
International Theatrical Trailers
U.K. TV Spots
International Lobby Card Gallery
International Poster & Advertising Gallery
International Pressbook Gallery
Home Video & Soundtrack Artwork
Dario Argento Bio
The Dead Will Walk, an all-new documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew members Claudio Argento, Dario Argento, Pat Buba, Tony Buba, Zilla Clinton, David Crawford, David Early, David Emge, Ken Foree, Michael Gornick, John Harrison, Clayton Hill, Sharon Ceccatti-Hill, Jim Krut, Leonard Lies, Scott H. Reiniger, Chris Romero, George A. Romero, Gaylen Ross, Tom Savini, and Claudio Simonetti.
Roy Frumkes' Document Of The Dead - The original documentary filmed during the making of DAWN OF THE DEAD by Filmmaker Roy Frumkes
On-Set Home Movies with Audio Commentary from Zombie Extra Robert Langer
Monroeville Mall Tour with Actor Ken Foree

disc 3

ultimate cut 156 min in English language
she said though anchor bay is trying to get some new stuff for dawn of the dead but she also said don't be surprised or mad if the ultimate cut isn't included


Right after that, this was said:

"also the Dawn of the dead 3D version of the original is finished so maybe that will please fans"

Sounds very exciting for fans who watch HD films, have begun collecting Blu-Rays, don't own the Ultimate Edition yet, or just love to collect!

[Flesh Eater]

I'd buy both Phantasm and Dawn on Blu Ray. I almost bought the single disc Blu Ray of Dawn, but figured I would pick it up later.

With the movie industry doing 3D movies like they are going out of style, I hope they release DAWN theatrically.

[The Dead Walk!]

A theatrical release of DAWN 3D would be orgasmic. I'd even drive a few hours if I had to.

[Flyboy]

Bah! If they do release that Dawn set with the Ultimate Final Cut, they should release that version on regular DVD too. Seems like some Blu-Ray releases are including more features that aren't included on the regular DVD releases, punishing those who are too poor to pay an arm & a leg for a Blu-Ray player & Blu-Ray discs.

[The Dead Walk!]

Well I don't think it's so much punishing folks who don't have a Blu-Ray player so much as it is wanting to include something extra for people who already own the Ultimate Edition as incentive to buy. Plus, with the gargantuan increase in storage space, there's a ton of room to pack in content/features.

[Flesh Eater]

I don't have a HDTV, nor a Blu-Ray player, but both are on the horizon. I doubt that I will re-buy many movies, except for ones that I have deep love for. Phantasm series, Dead series, ROTLD series, etc. Isn't a Blu-Ray supposed to upconvert regular DVD's anyways?

[Flyboy]

Same here. Once both become more affordable, I may take the plunge. For now, I can't pay $300+ for a player & $25-$30 for Blu-Ray DVDs. Plus, my DVD collection is pretty large so there's no shortage in movies for me. I'm not a sound & picture quality junky...don't get me wrong, I love great sound & picture quality but I'm more in the camp of if I can see & hear what's going on then I'm fine. Hell, I'm still into collecting & watching VHS.

[Flesh Eater]

LOL, we watched a VHS movie in class last night. I totally forgot about the sweet sound of a tape being rewound.

[Flyboy]

That is a very nostalgic sound. I got that when I rewound No Retreat, No Surrender when I watched it the other day.

I'm also slightly into laserdisc. I have some discs but need a player. Once that happens, I'll be looking for 'em left & right. It's no surprise that I already have the Maniac Cop Trilogy on laserdisc

[The Dead Walk!]

Jul 15, 2009 9:20:35 GMT -5 Flesh Eater said:

Isn't a Blu-Ray supposed to upconvert regular DVD's anyways?

For the most part, yes they do. But upconverted DVD's aren't nearly the same a a Blu-Ray, so be careful you don't assume they will. But hell, they do a decent enough job.

The only reason I have a Blu-Ray player is because I have a PS3. I like the PS3 too because a friend of mine burned all the files for 3 seasons of the show Dexter on a DVD (the files, not the actual episodes) and my PS3 is able to play them. It's nice to pop in a single DVD and have an entire season right there.

[deadhead]

Hi guys, I'm new here!

Great to hear that the Ultimate Edition is coming to BD! I was just about to buy on DVD!

[The Dead Walk!]

Welcome deadhead! Make yourself at home!

[Flyboy]

Hello deadhead. Welcome aboard!

[Flesh Eater]

Welcome!

[deadhead]

Thanks guys! Hope they reveal the date of the Dawn BD soon.