Some unconfirmed date for classic releases on HD-DVD

[Guest 16217]

Some interesting classsic releases coming to HD-DVD.

I think there are only for region 1 HD-DVD so far.

Blazing Saddles....................05/09/06....C Catalog
Dirty Dozen........................05/23/06....C Catalog
Searchers, The.....................06/13/06....C Catalog (2 Disc)
Shawshank Redemption...............07/11/06....C Catalog (Replaces Matrix Reloaded)
2001: A Space Odyssey..............09/05/06....C Catalog (2 Disc)
The Adventures of Robin Hood.......09/05/06....C Catalog
King Kong (1933)...................10/10/06....C Catalog
Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)........10/10/06....C Catalog Day and Date (2 Disc)
Superman I.........................11/07/06....C Catalog (Leverages Superman Returns Superman II........................11/07/06....C Catalog (Leverages Superman Returns
Looney Tunes Golden Vol 1..........11/XX/06....C Franchise (Date TBD)
Casablanca.........................11/21/06....C Catalog
Singin’ In the Rain................11/21/06....C Catalog
Wizard of Oz.......................12/05/06....C Catalog (Confirmation)
Dirty Harry........................TBD.........C Catalog (Dropped)

Can't wait for the comparison reviews - I'm getting tempted to import a HD-DVD player from the states

A lot of these are Warner releases (all?)

[Guest 5804]

If HD has so much space on a disc, why are there 2-disc sets? - 100's of hours of extras?

[John Hodson]

Yes, all Warners. Interesting choices, especially as it looks to confirm that June 13 date for The Searchers SE.

Originally Posted by tonytol

If HD has so much space on a disc, why are there 2-disc sets? - 100's of hours of extras?

Perceived value...

[Guest 16217]

interestingly one thing this list shows is that there will be no rush for me to get a HD-DVD player as the titles I'm most interested in:

superman 1
casablanca
singing in the rain
wizard of oz

are all to be released after Nov 2006.

and one more classic release coming:

Forbidden Planet...................10 (oct)/03/06....C Catalog Day and Date (2 Disc)

[R-T-C]

Originally Posted by tonytol

If HD has so much space on a disc, why are there 2-disc sets? - 100's of hours of extras?

HD-DVD has a lot of space, but Hi-Def resolution films use up a LOT of space.

Plus, the 2-discer still has a lot of status, I don't think we will see the end of it.

[SimonI]

This is a turn up for the books - previous lists I've seen have all been brain dead recent blockbusters (the only one to wet my appetite being The Fifth Element) so it's nice to see some decent titles! 2001: A Space Odyssey

Might have to get a player after all...

[John Hodson]

Originally Posted by am1001aa

Forbidden Planet...................10 (oct)/03/06....C Catalog Day and Date (2 Disc)

Huzzah!