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#1 mister-white

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Posted 28 February 2008 - 01:39 AM

Simple question. I bought the CR DVD back last spring but since then have got my hands on one of those fancy new Blu-ray players, and have been wondering, should I make CR the first film that I have on both DVD and Blu-ray by buying the current Blu-ray, or is there a new "Quantum of Solace is opening in a few weeks, so why not plug that with a new edition of the previous film" coming in the fall (most likely October), and will Sony give us Blu-ray owners a worthwhile double dip, with the same things. I like many people I know were extremely impressed with the Ultimate Editions that Sony (although Fox did slap their logo on the box- it was all Sony for the restorations and added bonus content IMO), but was really dissappointed in the DVD for CR, especially since it's like one of the series' best. So, simple question, is there a Casino Royale: Ultimate Quantum Edition with a nice helping of extras coming in October? and will it be on Blu-ray? (or should I just pick up the current Blu-ray release?).

#2 Professor Dent

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Posted 28 February 2008 - 02:09 AM

There will almost definitely be a new Casino Royale DVD out this fall with commentary, more extras, etc. I can't imagine that disc not being released on Blu-ray as well. Should you buy now depends on whether or not you want to triple-dip (DVD, first issue Blu-ray, & second issue Blu-ray). :tup:

As far as Blu-ray discs go, Casino Royale is one of the best out there. The picture is absolutely stunning (but you'll need an HDTV to get the benefit here). I've bought very few Blu-ray discs but this was one of them & it was well worth it - even if I do buy another version in the fall.

#3 Turn

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Posted 28 February 2008 - 02:54 AM

I'm betting you'll see the current Blu Ray release of CR discounted in the coming weeks and months in anticipation of the new version. Kind of depends on how much extra cash you have and your capacity for collecting. If you're a completist, you may want to buy it.

#4 Qwerty

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Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:47 AM

A release date is yet to be announced, but even Martin Campbell mentioned they were working on some Casino Royale DVD extras.

http://commanderbond.net/article/4490

http://commanderbond.net/article/4451

http://commanderbond.net/article/4174