L.A. Confidential (US BD) in September
12-07-2008 00:11 | 5777 views | Dave Foster | Show Backlinks
Warner Home Video have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of L.A. Confidential (Special Edition) on 23rd September 2008 priced at $28.99 SRP. Directed by Curtis Hanson and based on James Ellroy’s “L.A. Quartet” series of novels, L.A. Confidential was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, winning two (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger). The evocative and sordid tale of Hollywood in days gone by boasts an all-star cast which, in addition to Basinger, includes Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, Guy Pearce and James Cromwell. The plot, involving three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist, is rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor.
Digitally remastered, extras “may be in standard definition”. Features include:
Digitally remastered, extras “may be in standard definition”. Features include:
- 1080P 2.40:1 Widescreen
- English Dolby True HD 5.1
- Dolby Digital: English 5.1, French 5.1 (Both Parisian and Dubbed in Quebec), Spanish (Both Castilian 5.1 and Latin 2.0), German 5.1, Italian 5.1
- Subtitles (Movie and Select Bonus Material): English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish
- Commentary by critic/historian Andrew Sarris, James Ellroy, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Ruth Myers, David Stathairn, Kim Basinger, Brian Helgeland, Jeannine Oppewall, Dante Spinotti and Danny DeVito
- Music Only Track (5.1)
- Trailers and TV Spots (Showest; Nite Owl Action; Hollywood; Theatrical Trailer; Soundtrack Promo)
- All-New Featurette Gallery Uncovering the Case of a Contemporary Cinema Classic:
- Whatever You Desire: Making L.A. Confidential
- Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of L.A. Confidential
- A True Ensemble: The Cast of L.A. Confidential
- L.A. Confidential: From Book to Screen
- Off the Record: Vintage Cast/Creator Interviews
- Director Curtis Hanson’s Photo Pitch
- The L.A. of L.A. Confidential Interactive Map Tour
- Formosa Café
- Sid Hudgen's Office
- Victory Motel
- Bidwell's Office
- Nick's Liquor
- Lynn Bracken's House
- Frolic's Room
- Pierce Patchett's House
- Movie Premiere Pot Bust
- Mrs. Leffert's House
- Nite Owl Café
- Navarette's Hole-up
- Fitch House
- City Hall
- L.A. Confidential [2000 TV Pilot]
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This looks good. The r1 dvd I have is certainly lacking in the PQ department.
Hopefully this release will put things right.
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Excellent, it sure took it's time (for an SE). My DVD is in a snapper case and was back when biographies were considered great extras.
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Do Warner usually region-code their Blu-rays as this is definitely on my list if they dont?
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Warner have never used BD Region Coding period!
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That artwork is the tits!
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On that artwork I can't help but look at the tits ! Lol
Not keen on the artwork though tbh. I think I preferred the original artwork from the snapper case version.
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Originally Posted by tonyleung:
Warner have never used BD Region Coding period!
Wrong, Hairspray and Rambo are Region Coded in Germany (Both Warner Releases). I've also heard that Sweeney Todd in France is also Region Coded. But yes, there is no US Region Coded Release until today.
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Thanks Thaek. I didn't know that. That's only 3 releaes though, it's super rare for Warner to region lock discs. Rambo is an odd one, it's Region Free in America but even Sony Region Locked it for The UK market.
It would be odd if Sweeney Todd is Region B when their UK BD isn't. As you say there are no Region locked Discs in Amwerica, nor have Warner used Region Coding in The UK either.
p.s - Great cover art.
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Pretty good cover, although Kim Basinger has been Photoshopped to within an inch of her life, of course.
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Did you expect anything less? It looks more touched up than the usual Photo Editing hack job.
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Originally Posted by Thaek:Wrong, Hairspray and Rambo are Region Coded in Germany (Both Warner Releases). I've also heard that Sweeney Todd in France is also Region Coded. But yes, there is no US Region Coded Release until today.
Warner never used region coding on BluRay.
French edition of Sweeney Todd? There is no french edition of Sweeney Todd, there is an european edition with every major Eu languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish), and it's definitely Region Free
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Updated with AV specs and a better breakdown on the extras.