MGM Preparing Rocky Collection on Blu-ray

[Marty McFly]

Eric Doctorow, General Manager of MGM Worldwide, revealed in an interview for Home Media Magazine that the studio is currently preparing “the entire Rocky collection” for Blu-ray in time for the holidays. So far only the first and the last Rocky films ('Rocky' and 'Rocky Balboa') have been released on Blu-ray.

Doctorow also mentioned that the studio will release other “cool releases,” such as a 40th anniversary edition of 'Hair,' and a 30th anniversary edition of 'Mad Max,' and “a couple of 'Stargate' surprises.” Hopefully all those releases will street on Blu-ray as well as DVD.

The MGM exec also said he was “very confident” that Blu-ray would triumph, and he stated, “Blu-ray is a wonderful format and plays right into our culture's obsession with quality and all things high def.”

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2716

[Batman]

i will be in for the rocky collection no doubt.

[Marty McFly]

+1

[Padme Skywalker]

Hmmm, I guess this release means I will finally be watching all the Rocky movies then, i've only seen the first one and haven't been able to watch the rest as I have been waiting for the BD release of the movies.

[Marty McFly]

I think that this Christmas is going be a MASSIVE couple of months for BD. It seems like a lot of studios are starting to ramp up there "big boy" titles and are releasing boxsets and what have you.

I estimate about two years or so before we start seeing lots of catalogue TV titles released on the format in ultimate collectors sets etc.

[Marty McFly]

[Marty McFly]

That artwork is damn cool. Rumour release date for this is October.

[Batman]

Wow now that is punchlingly brilliant artwork. I wonder if this will be released in the UK with that artwork or will it be for the US only. If its US only then it will most likely be region locked.

[Marty McFly]

It's MGM so it'll probably be region locked.

[Batman]

By the look of things this is getting released in the UK aswell at the moment Amazon have it up with the same cover as the US version but this could change as time gets closer to the release date.

This is the pre-order link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocky-Complete-Blu-ray-Sylvester-Stallone/dp/B002LE87QM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1250541613&sr=8-8

[Marty McFly]

Coolness. I think this will make a great Christmas gift.

[Batman]

In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that MGM Home Entertainment is set to release the Blu-ray compilation 'Rocky: The Undisputed Collection', which includes all six 'Rocky' movies, on November 3. At the moment, there are no official release details, other than it will be a seven-disc set.

Up to now, the only titles from the franchise available on Blu-ray were the first and last, 'Rocky' (released by MGM) and 'Rocky Balboa' (released by Sony).

The collection is also coming to the UK, where it will street on October 25.

Amazon UK has included the special features list in its product page. Reportedly, this release will contain over 3½ of special features, including:
All New Trivia Game, “Feeling Strong Now” exclusive to Blu-ray
Making-of documentary
Featurettes:
Steadicam: Then and Now With Garrett Brown
The Ring of Truth
Behind the Scenes with John Avildsen
Three Rounds With Legendary Trainer Lou Douva
Video Commentary with Sylvester Stallone

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3309

[Marty McFly]

Cool. At least they're not barebones.

I'm definitely in for this. Love all the Rocky movies except for V. Balboa was awesome.

[Batman]

Cool. At least they're not barebones.

I'm definitely in for this. Love all the Rocky movies except for V. Balboa was awesome.

yes 5 is the poorest one out them all I am definatly in for this too I would like to get it on day of release but don'think my bank balance will let me.

[Batman]

Updated US cover art



I hope the artwork is the same for the UK edition as I like this cover art alot.

[Marty McFly]

Cool. I like both about the same though.

I wonder if one image will be the front of the box and the other the back?

[Batman]

I wonder if one image will be the front of the box and the other the back?

It would be super duper uber cool if that was the case.

[Marty McFly]

So the Rocky sequels STILL have no special features and it's sounding like MGM are just going to stick in the currently available Rocky BD into the set instead of striking a new HD master.

Might give this one a miss after all.

[Batman]

So the Rocky sequels STILL have no special features and it's sounding like MGM are just going to stick in the currently available Rocky BD into the set instead of striking a new HD master.

Might give this one a miss after all.

sounds like this was a quickly made set instead of putting in some hardwork.

[Batman]

we just might not give this a miss afterall as there are quite a few special features on the UK boxset.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of Rocky: The Undisputed Collection for the 26th of October, priced at around £69.99. A list of all announced bonus material can be found below, along with the artwork.


•Brand New Interactive Trivia Game, 'Feeling Strong Now' ( BD Exclusive)
•‘In The Ring’ - Three-Part 'Making of' Documentary: Part 1 (23 mins 36 secs); Part 2 (22 mins 26 secs); Part 3 (29 mins 41 secs)
•Featurettes: Three Rounds with Legendary Trainer Lou Duva (4 mins 33 secs); Interview With A Legend – Bert Sugar, Author/Commentator and Historian (6 mins 48 secs); The Opponents (16 mins 11 secs)
•Steadicam: Then and Now with Garrett Brown (17 mins 27 secs)
•Make Up! The Art and Form with Michael Westmore (15 mins 9 secs)
•Staccato: A Composer’s Notebook with Bill Conti (11 mins 29 secs)
•The Ring of Truth (9 mins 36 secs)
•Behind-the-Scenes with John Avildsen (12 mins 24 secs)
•Tribute to Burgess Meredith (7 mins 45 secs)
•Tribute to James Crabe (3 mins 35 secs)
•Video Commentary by Sylvester Stallone (28 mins 53 secs)
•Sylvester Stallone on Dinah! (17 mins 20 secs)
•Easter Egg: Stallone Meets Rocky (2 mins 37 secs)
•Rocky Anthology Trailers
•Rocky TV Spots

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/rocky-the-undisputed-collection2.html



Stallone meeting Rocky really looking forward to that special feature as it will be fun to watch.

[Marty McFly]

Saw this set in the "flesh" this evening. Looks amazing. It's a fold out jobby, nice shiny cover. I've not pre-ordered it but I know someone who has pre-ordered it for me. Should make a nice Christmas present.

[Batman]

Saw this set in the "flesh" this evening. Looks amazing. It's a fold out jobby, nice shiny cover. I've not pre-ordered it but I know someone who has pre-ordered it for me. Should make a nice Christmas present.

there is so much out at christmas and I just wish I had the extra cash to get this one aswel. (note to self sell stuff online)

[Marty McFly]

This is one of my favourite BD boxsets. I used to find the old DVD boxset to be damn near unwatchable, so it's great to have the Rocky series in HD and finely be able to enjoy them. It's well worth the cash if you're a fan.