Dead Poets Society (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[MovieFan1982]

Release date: 19th October 2015
Purchase link: Zavvi Live Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 12pm BST
Price: £14.99

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Dead Poet's Society: Unconventional English teacher John Keating inspires his students to discover their love for poetry and seize the day. Starring Robin Williams.

 

[Mr Y Fronts]

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my middling age, but is this release a tribute to or an evil cash in on Robins name after his death ?, it's always the same, Actor/Musician/Celeb dies, companies re-release titles in 'tribute' to the fallen star to cash in on their death, or retailers increase prices on existing stock, pretty sick of it all really.

As for this steelbook, design is OK, with embossing done right, it should look quite good, maybe it'll be the worlds first leather bound steelbook?

 

[nefilim]

One of my favourite movies too ... I don't mind the artwork to be honest. It's a book like cover ... I can't think of a nice artwork for this movie myself but I'm sure @zesty can come up with something

maybe that is the point ...

 

[Filmbloke]

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my middling age, but is this release a tribute to or an evil cash in on Robins name after his death ?, it's always the same, Actor/Musician/Celeb dies, companies re-release titles in 'tribute' to the fallen star to cash in on their death, or retailers increase prices on existing stock, pretty sick of it all really.

As for this steelbook, design is OK, with embossing done right, it should look quite good, maybe it'll be the worlds first leather bound steelbook?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the first time it's been available on Blu-ray in the UK? I wouldn't call it either cashing in or a tribute - just an overdue release!

 

[snooloui]

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my middling age, but is this release a tribute to or an evil cash in on Robins name after his death ?, it's always the same, Actor/Musician/Celeb dies, companies re-release titles in 'tribute' to the fallen star to cash in on their death, or retailers increase prices on existing stock, pretty sick of it all really.

As for this steelbook, design is OK, with embossing done right, it should look quite good, maybe it'll be the worlds first leather bound steelbook?

It has been over a year since his passing, I think we are past the cashing in stage now.

 

[Geek Tragedy]

its a classy design. I like it. Hopefully it will have faux paper pages printed on the opening side.

 

[SteelbookGenius666]

Dead Poet's merit's a nice edition on blu-ray, nothing to do with Robin Williams death IMO...As for the steel, if done properly with a nice finish and some decent bossing it could be a little gem, I don't think it will sell out and will wait for a price drop to maybe £9.99.....

 

[GeekSexy]

This is the perfect Steelbook for this film.

 

[C.C. 95]

Simple but creative design IMO. Given the right finish I think this could turn out to be really nice! Not that I'll be pre-ordering though... I'll wait for the price drop as usual.

I think this artwork might actually work depending on finish. Quality print, some glossing and embossing and we have a winner! Movie is brilliant already, no doubt here.

Yeah, this could be one of those that looks 'meh' in pictures, but gorgeous in hand.
Another one to order and and then wait for the response. If it sells out, I keep the order, if it doesn't- I'll cancel and wait for a price drop.

 

[digitalbabe]

Friendly reminder, these are live this weekend:
Saturday 12:00

Dead Poets Society - Zavvi Exclusive Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray - £14.99
Link

Sunday 12:00

The Host - Zavvi Exclusive Limited Steelbook Blu-ray - £14.99
Link

 

[navydavey]

will bite at 7.99, I do quite like it though

 

[paulboland]

If this is a high gloss finish and the title is embossed is might look quite good in hand as compared to photos

I will be pre ordering as I have being meaning to order on Blu-ray before but never got round to doing so

 

[Geek Tragedy]

Is that a gold boarder printed on the metal spine or is that the inside plastic insert? Might be cool to see a steelbook use a solid unclear plastic for the inside for a change.

 

[Shagrath]

One of my all time favourite films - obvious, I guess ^_^ -. Pre-order is live now... Ordered!!!

 

[rodtp]

Ordered!!!

 

[Zagreus]

I've never seen this but have recently been getting "into" Robin's movies after rewatching One Hour Photo. Went for the US release of Good Morning Vietnam over the steelbook that I really didn't like the look of (weird that it has not had a regular UK release).

Is this a good enough film to get on a blind purchase? Everything I read says that this is an amazing film and really motivational, but is it a one of those deep philosophical movies or just a really enjoyable movie that anyone would like?

 

[C.C. 95]

ZVC5 code still works.

 

[darczap]

No mention of a print run? Definitely wait for a price drop.

 

[justhedudeman]

Nice steelbook! Thanks Zavvi!

 

[javiermendoza]

Ordering every new steelbook I like at full price and then after getting my copy I see a significant price drop in less than 3 months. Will wait for at least £3-4 price drop before ordering.

 

[SlyFondle]

Maybe I'm getting cynical in my middling age, but is this release a tribute to or an evil cash in on Robins name after his death ?, it's always the same, Actor/Musician/Celeb dies, companies re-release titles in 'tribute' to the fallen star to cash in on their death, or retailers increase prices on existing stock, pretty sick of it all really.

As for this steelbook, design is OK, with embossing done right, it should look quite good, maybe it'll be the worlds first leather bound steelbook?

No, it's a tribute to 'Der Medicus'