The Godfather Trilogy UK (June 2, 2008)

[jackdejesus]

Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has just announced the DVD release of The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration for the 2nd of June, priced at around £29.99. The set will include all three films, remastered with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. A complete list of bonus material can be found below, along with the artwork.

Original Bonus Material


    * Director's Commentary for All Three Films
    * An Inside Look at the Creative Process Taking The Godfather from Book to Screen
    * On Location Production Designer Dean Tavoularis Looks at Some of the Original Locations for The Godfather Trilogy
    * A 73-Minute Documentary on the Origins of the Film Including Original Screen Tests and Rehearsals
    * The Godfather Behind the Scenes 1971 Featurette
    * Additional Scenes
    * The Cinematography of The Godfather
    * The Music of The Godfather
    * Coppola and Puzo on Screenwriting Storyboards
    * Animatic Storyboards
    * The Corleone Family Tree Character and Cast Biographies
    * Academy Award Acceptance Speeches
    * Photo Galleries with Captions
    * Theatrical Trailers Filmmaker Biographies


New Bonus Material


    * Godfather World (10:56)
    * The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't (29:42)
    * When The Shooting Stopped (14:16)
    * Emulsional Rescue - Revealing the Godfather (19:03)
    * The Godfather on the Red Carpet  (4:02)
    * Four Short Films on The Godfather: GF vs. GF Part II (2:15); Cannoli (1:37); Riffing on the Riffing (1:38); Clemenza (1:55)
    * Hidden Easter Egg: Cosa Nostra & Coppola

[boredfilmmaker]

there's a steelbook edition as well.. i don't own any version so I'd probably get this..

[juanch]

OH MY!!!!! 
Must buy for me 

I wonder by how much was the film restored.

Is there going to be an R1 release in the horizon?

[kristerocky]

I'm definitely buying this.. 

[boredfilmmaker]

some comparison shots..

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=843

an article about the restoration..

http://www.ascmag.com/magazine_dynamic/May2008/PostFocus/page1.php

[techdude]

Doesn't seem that much of an improvement.  In one shot (of El Padrino - The Godfather), the colors of the cars look white on the remastered one and amber on the other, that look fine.  But on the others, the reverse is true.  And details are just marginally more detailed.  Not worth to double dip, but then again if they released that with same packaging (steelbook) here (R3) with free hat, bowtie, (and gun?) at a reasonable price (ala Indy Jones Trilogy R3), then I will eat crow and pick it up without second thought...

[stickfighter]

I don't own a copy for this trilogy as well. I will definitely get this one without a doubt. I hope I can get the steel case. Looks really nice!!!

[JohnE.]

pasabay naman kung may oorder!

thanks guys!

[juanch]

pasama din ako, kung may magoorder.

This is a sure buy for me, as the original DVD is riddled with dust, specks and scratches.

 

[-sniper-]

sama din ako dyan.

o baka naman mag-offer ng promo ang pinoydvd.biz with freebie. 

[techdude]

Note that is so far R2 PAL.  So there will be some speed up when played on NTSC equipment.  Lalabas din siguro sa R1 or R3. 

Hopefully, Magnavision will do an 'American Gangster', I mean R2 Steelbook case but with Remastered R3 discs.

[boredfilmmaker]

some pics of the steelbook can be found here.. and they had to put that ratings logo.. anyway, just waiting for mine to arrive.. 

Edit: the ratings logo is just a sticker pala.. Yay!

[Mr. Hankey]

anyway, just waiting for mine to arrive.. 

Me too. 

"Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in!"

[boredfilmmaker]

Me too. 

"Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in!"

exactly! just can't resist the packaging..

[Mr. Hankey]

I actually pre-ordered a month ago, then came to my senses and canceled the order two weeks ago, then... re-pre-ordered again last week. 

DVD Addiction is a dangerous thing...

[boredfilmmaker]

by the way, here are more comparison shots..

for The Godfather Part II

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=848

for The Godfather Part III

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=850

[juanch]

exactly! just can't resist the packaging..

Truly an offer I can't refuse 

[kristerocky]

sirs, any update on your orders?

[d4nu65+3R]

im told mine arrives in two weeks. from emildjr.

[JohnE.]

how much po?

thanks!

[d4nu65+3R]

how much po?

thanks!

sent you PM. thanks.

[JohnE.]

thanks! got your PM sir!

[juanch]

by the way, here are more comparison shots..

for The Godfather Part II

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=848

for The Godfather Part III

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=850

To my eyes these comparison shots doesn't seem to do justice to the restoration works thats been done.
I'll have to see the film in motion 

[2001]

sent you PM. thanks.

May I ask the same question? And what edition did you order?

[-sniper-]

May I ask the same question? And what edition did you order?

same here. thanks.

[Mr. Hankey]

What I found interesting about this was it made me realize that while HERE, we have to pay premium prices to get steelbook releases of DVDs, in the UK, the steelbook exclusive has the same price as the standard release. 

Figures... 

[d4nu65+3R]

May I ask the same question? And what edition did you order?

2500 steelbook edition from emildjr available two to three weeks from time of order.

[jackdejesus]

To those who got their new godfather dvd, is there really a substantial improvement w/ regards to pq? From the screencaps on the net it doesn't look that great. Although that steelbook is indeed tempting.

[2001]

2500 steelbook edition from emildjr available two to three weeks from time of order.

Quite expensive for me. WiLL ordering directLy from Amazon be Less costLy? Anyone?

[RNIverson]

If you have a credit card, why not di ba    It's always cheaper to order directly but of course, you'll take care of the taxes (if any), defects, lost orders, etc...

For my case, I was only charged less than 2k including shipping. Kaso delayed ngayon and Amazon told me to wait until June 24  :'(