'Casablanca' - HD DVD's First Classic

[PeterB]

Release Announcement:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...DVD_Titles/313

I know we've gotten some very cool vintage gems on HD DVD, but is 'Casablanca' not the first unequivocal classic to hit a next-gen format? Sounds like a cool release...

Disc Details:
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/casablanca.html

[hmurchison]

I'll buy it

[dkny75]

I can't wait to see what it looks like.

[Maxx_75]

I am ashamed that I havent seen this movie or Mutiny. I will pick the both up.

[Grubert]

Originally Posted by PeterB

I know we've gotten some very cool vintage gems on HD DVD, but is 'Casablanca' not the first unequivocal classic to hit a next-gen format?

Indeed. I had been wondering for a long time which would be the first 1.33:1 B&W classic film out in HD DVD. And of course, Casablanca is an excellent choice.

Also it is kind of a statement. Warner is saying they don't agree with those that hidef is only for recent releases, and that vintage films in hidef can sell.

[Tejstar]

Originally Posted by Maxx_75

I am ashamed that I havent seen this movie or Mutiny. I will pick the both up.

Never seen it?! And I thought I was bad for not owning it on DVD. Must-buy imo.

[James99]

Originally Posted by PeterB

is 'Casablanca' not the first unequivocal classic to hit a next-gen format?

That honour would go to The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), one of the greatest movies of the 20th Century.