King Kong (2005) (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (FilmArena Collection #139) [Czech Republic]

[carllenc]

Release date: March 4, 2015 May 2019 October 14, 2020 (TBC)
Purchase link: FilmArena
Price: 1599 CZK
Group buy: hosted by carllenc
Note: Full Slip XL. 751 copies

Spoiler: Old info

 

[milky]

Missed it again

 

[Bungral]

This is more popular than I thought it’d be.

 

[Behold]

This is more popular than I thought it’d be.

After the Inception debacle I’m taking no chances on any other release!

 

[Art3mis]

All this fuss over WWA..

 

[tha_lunatic]

Missed it again

dont give up

btw: please stop posting this babadook kid gif

 

[milky]

please stop posting this babadook kid gif

Knew you would say that

 

[toryann]

Didn't get alarm and missed it

 

[IRON MAN]

Missed it again

Keep checking, they might be adding more later. Good luck.

Hey guys,

The GB Karel posted will be opened soon. There will be 8 copies at first and he will be adding more later. Still not sure how many he will be getting in total.

Thank you ang good luck

 

[Vega]

Does anyone know what version of the film is included in the steelbook? Theatrical or extended?

 

[Behold]

Does anyone know what version of the film is included in the steelbook? Theatrical or extended?

FAC #139 KING KONG FullSlip XL + Lenticular 3D Magnet 4K Ultra HD Steelbook™ Extended cut Limited Collector's Edition - numbered (4K Ultra HD + 2 Blu-ray)

 

[urbeenjammin]

Unfortunately, this has one of the worst 4K transfers around. They should do a new one. This deserves nothing short of outstanding!

 

[tha_lunatic]

Unfortunately, this has one of the worst 4K transfers around. They should do a new one. This deserves nothing short of outstanding!

but people dont buy these editions because of the disc(s)

 

[Shark]

Unfortunately, this has one of the worst 4K transfers around. They should do a new one. This deserves nothing short of outstanding!

This is hyperbole.

 

[urbeenjammin]

but people dont buy these editions because of the disc(s)

Well I do. 4K is a big seller these days.

 

[urbeenjammin]

This is hyperbole.

Apparently you're in the minority. Just read the official reviews for it. It easily backs up the statement.

 

[paulboland]

Does anyone know what version of the film is included in the steelbook? Theatrical or extended?

4K UHD and Blu-ray discs both include Theatrical/Extended Cuts

3 Discs release

DISC ONE (4K UHD)
* The Film - Theatrical Cut (2160p)
* The Film - Extended Cut (2160p)
Audio Commentary with co-writer/producer/director Peter Jackson and co-writer/producer Philippa Boyens (Extended Cut only)

DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Theatrical Cut (1080p)
* The Film - Extended Cut (1080p)
Audio Commentary with co-writer/producer/director Peter Jackson and co-writer/producer Philippa Boyens (Extended Cut only)
"U-Control" Interactive Feature
- Picture in Picture
- The Art Galleries
My Scenes


DISC THREE (Blu-ray Bonus Extras)

Spoiler: Disc 3 Extras

2006 Introductions by Peter Jackson (6:02)
Recreating the Eighth Wonder of the World: The Making of King Kong (480i):
- Play All (184:57)
- "The Origins of King Kong" (16:38)
- "Pre-Production, Part 1: The Return of Kong" (26:42)
- "Pre-Production, Part 2: Countdown to Filming" (15:36)
- "The Venture Journey" (22:05)
- "Return to Skull Island" (30:04)
- "New York, New Zealand" (25:55)
- "Bringing Kong to Life, Part 1: Design and Research" (21:32)
- "Bringing Kong to Life, Part 2: Performance and Animation" (26:21)
Production Diaries (480i):
- 2005 Introduction by Peter Jackson (5:34)
-- Production Diaries by Date:
--- Play All (230:18)
September 2004:
--- Production Day 1: Peter's Welcome 06 Sept 2004 (0.33)
--- Production Day 4: The Diner Set 09 Sept 2004 (1:35)
--- Production Day 6: Rough Seas on Land 13 Sept 2004 (2:10)
--- Production Day 7: Filming Inside the Venture 14 Sept 2004 (2:54)
--- Production Day 8: Denham's Camera 15 Sept 2004 (1:27)
--- Production Day 10: Plane Spotting 17 Sept 2004 (1:12)
--- Production Day 12: Storms on the Venture 21 Sept 2004 (1:39)
--- Production Day 14: Animal Droppings 23 Sept 2004 (2:28)
--- Production Day 16: Dump Tanks 27 Sept 2004 (2:49)
--- Production Day 18: Dump Tanks, Part 2 29 Sept 2004 (2:21)
October 2004:
--- Production Day 20: Skull Island Preview 01 Oct 2004 (2:46)
--- Production Day 22: Lumpy's Galley Tour 05 Oct 2004 (4:08)
--- Production Day 25: Clapper Boards 08 Oct 2004 (3:33)
--- Production Day 27: Previsualization 12 Oct 2004 (2:59)
--- Production Day 31: Skull Island Rocks 18 Oct 2004 (2:05)
--- Production Day 33: Skull Island Shoot 20 Oct 2004 (2:46)
--- Production Day 36: Gandalf the Spy 26 Oct 2004 (4:08)
November 2004:
--- Production Day 40: The Swamp Set 01 Nov 2004 (3:18)
--- Production Day 42: Peter's Kong Collection 03 Nov 2004 (3:08)
--- Production Day 46: Is Jack Black 5'4"? 09 Nov 2004 (3:49)
--- Production Day 48: Creating Skull Island 11 Nov 2004 (3:48)
--- Production Day 51: Location Logistics 16 Nov 2004 (4:59)
--- Production Day 53: International Press Junket 18 Nov 2004 (5:35)
--- Production Day 58: The On-Set Art department 26 Nov 2004 (8:06)
--- Production Day 59: The Missing Production Diary (8:16)
December 2004:
--- Production Day 62: Cameras 02 Dec 2004 (6:19)
--- Production Day 66: Journey of a Roll of Film 07 Dec 2004 (5:31)
--- Production Day 68: Creating New York in New Zealand 09 Dec 2004 (6:41)
--- A Day at the Zoo 14 Dec 2004 (3:48)
--- Production Day 70: Shooting at the Civic Theatre 14 Dec 2004 (3:51)
--- Production Day 73: Concept Art 17 Dec 2004 (5:27)
--- Production Day 76: Happy Holidays 22 Dec 2004 (8:19)
January 2005:
--- Production Hiatus: New Year's Eve Message from Peter 19 Jan 2005 (1:02)
--- Production Day 77: Shooting Begins in New York 24 Jan 2005 (3:24)
--- Production Day 82: New York Extras 31 Jan 2005 (4:24)
February 2005:
--- Production Day 85: Vintage Vehicles 03 Feb 2005 (3:48)
--- Production Day 87: New York Set Dressing 07 Feb 2005 (4:14)
--- Production Day 90: Sewers and Steam 10 Feb 2005 (4:07)
--- Production Day 92: Lighting Continuity 14 Feb 2005 (4:34)
--- Production Day 95: Times Square Becomes Herald Square 17 Feb 2005 (4:09)
--- Production Day 97: Adrien the Stunt Driver 21 Feb 2005 (3:54)
--- Production Day 100: A Day in the Life of Peter 24 Feb 2005 (8:43)
March 2005:
--- Production Day 103: Skull Island Miniatures 01 Mar 2005 (4:09)
--- Production Day 105: Naomi in Kong's Hand 03 March 2005 (4:06)
--- Production Day 108: Hair and Makeup 07 March 2005 (4:34)
--- Production Day 110: Global Partner Summit 09 March 2005 (4:33)
--- Production Day 113: Second Unit 14 March 2005 (4:08)
--- Production Day 115: Sound Recording 16 March 2005 (4:11)
--- Production Day 118: Helldiver Airplanes 21 March 2005 (4:08)
--- Production Day 120: Filming Winds Down 23 March 2005 (3:40)
April 2005:
--- Production Day 123: The Kong Sequels 01 Apr 2005 (5:51)
--- Production Day 125: Costume Design 03 Apr 2005 (3:43)
--- Production Day 127: Unit Photography 05 Apr 2005 (4:03)
--- Production Day 129: Andy's Revenge on the DVD Team 06 Apr 2005 (4:04)
--- Production Day 130: Peter Calls in Help 07 Apr 2005 (4:53)
--- Production Day 131: The Last Day 08 Apr 2005 (9:20)
-- Production Diaries by Location:
--- Play All (238:19):
S. S. Venture
--- Play All (31:00)
--- S. S. Venture Exterior:
--- Play All (17:57)
--- Production Day 1: Peter's Welcome 06 Sept 2004 (0.33)
--- Production Day 6: Rough Seas on Land 13 Sept 2004 (2:10)
--- Production Day 8: Denham's Camera 15 Sept 2004 (1:27)
--- Production Day 10: Plane Spotting 17 Sept 2004 (1:12)
--- Production Day 12: Storms on the Venture 21 Sept 2004 (1:39)
--- Production Day 16: Dump Tanks 27 Sept 2004 (2:49)
--- Production Day 18: Dump Tanks, Part 2 29 Sept 2004 (2:21)
--- Production Day 20: Skull Island Preview 01 Oct 2004 (2:46)
--- Production Day 27: Previsualization 12 Oct 2004 (2:59)
--- S. S. Venture Interior:
--- Play All (13:03)
--- Production Day 7: Filming Inside the Venture 14 Sept 2004 (2:54)
--- Production Day 14: Animal Droppings 23 Sept 2004 (2:28)
--- Production Day 22: Lumpy's Galley Tour 05 Oct 2004 (4:08)
--- Production Day 25: Clapper Boards 08 Oct 2004 (3:33)
Skull Island:
--- Play All (48:03)
--- Ruined Valley:
--- Play All (8:59)
--- Production Day 31: Skull Island Rocks 18 Oct 2004 (2:05)
--- Production Day 33: Skull Island Shoot 20 Oct 2004 (2:46)
--- Production Day 36: Gandalf the Spy 26 Oct 2004 (4:08)
The Swamp:
--- Play All (10:15)
--- Production Day 40: The Swamp Set 01 Nov 2004 (3:18)
--- Production Day 42: Peter's Kong Collection 03 Nov 2004 (3:08)
--- Production Day 46: Is Jack Black 5'4"? 09 Nov 2004 (3:49)
The Jungle - Production Day 48: Creating Skull Island 11 Nov 2004 (3:48)
The Wall:
--- Play All (18:41)
--- Production Day 51: Location Logistics 16 Nov 2004 (4:59)
--- Production Day 53: International Press Junket 18 Nov 2004 (5:35)
--- Production Day 58: The On-Set Art department 26 Nov 2004 (8:06)
The Cove - Production Day 62: Cameras 02 Dec 2004 (6:19)
New York:
--- Play All (31:25)
-- New York Diner - Production Day 4: The Diner Set 09 Sept 2004 (1:35)
-- Vaudeville Theatre
--- Play All (12:12)
--- Production Day 66: Journey of a Roll of Film 07 Dec 2004 (5:31)
--- Production Day 68: Creating New York in New Zealand 09 Dec 2004 (6:41)
-- Broadway Theatre
--- Play All (12:12)
--- Production Day 70: Shooting at the Civic Theatre 14 Dec 2004 (3:51)
--- Production Day 73: Concept Art 17 Dec 2004 (5:27)
--- Production Day 76: Happy Holidays 22 Dec 2004 (8:19)
New York Streets:
--- Play All (33:38)
--- Production Hiatus: New Year's Eve Message from Peter 19 Jan 2005 (1:02)
--- Production Day 77: Shooting Begins in New York 24 Jan 2005 (3:24)
--- Production Day 82: New York Extras 31 Jan 2005 (4:24)
--- Production Day 85: Vintage Vehicles 03 Feb 2005 (3:48)
--- Production Day 87: New York Set Dressing 07 Feb 2005 (4:14)
--- Production Day 90: Sewers and Steam 10 Feb 2005 (4:07)
--- Production Day 92: Lighting Continuity 14 Feb 2005 (4:34)
--- Production Day 95: Times Square Becomes Herald Square 17 Feb 2005 (4:09)
--- Production Day 97: Adrien the Stunt Driver 21 Feb 2005 (3:54)
Final Six weeks of Production:
--- Play All (74:15)
--- Production Day 100: A Day in the Life of Peter 24 Feb 2005 (8:43)
--- Production Day 103: Skull Island Miniatures 01 Mar 2005 (4:09)
--- Production Day 105: Naomi in Kong's Hand 03 March 2005 (4:06)
--- Production Day 108: Hair and Makeup 07 March 2005 (4:34)
--- Production Day 110: Global Partner Summit 09 March 2005 (4:33)
--- Production Day 113: Second Unit 14 March 2005 (4:08)
--- Production Day 115: Sound Recording 16 March 2005 (4:11)
--- Production Day 118: Helldiver Airplanes 21 March 2005 (4:08)
--- Production Day 120: Filming Winds Down 23 March 2005 (3:40)
--- Production Day 123: The Kong Sequels 01 Apr 2005 (5:51)
--- Production Day 125: Costume Design 03 Apr 2005 (3:43)
--- Production Day 127: Unit Photography 05 Apr 2005 (4:03)
--- Production Day 129: Andy's Revenge on the DVD Team 06 Apr 2005 (4:04)
--- Production Day 130: Peter Calls in Help 07 Apr 2005 (4:53)
--- Production Day 131: The Last Day 08 Apr 2005 (9:20)
Post Production Diaries:
-- Production Diaries by Date:
--- Play All (152:47)
April 2005 - 33 Weeks to Go: Welcome to Post Production 29 Apr 2005 (4:14)
May 2005:
--- 32 Weeks to Go: The Miniature Venture 06 May 2005 (4:08)
--- 31 Weeks to Go: Kong Performance Capture 13 May 2005 (4:08)
--- 30 Weeks to Go: Creating Sound Effects 20 May 2005 (4:07)
--- 29 Weeks to Go: A Visit to the Editorial Department 27 May 2005 (4:06)
June 2005:
--- 28 Weeks to Go: Peter Answers Your Questions, Part 1 03 June 2005 (4:31)
--- 27 Weeks to Go: The Miniatures Second Unit 10 June 2005 (4:04)
--- 26 Weeks to Go: Building A Miniature 17 June 2005 (4:07)
--- 25 Weeks to Go: Weta Digital Overview 24 June 2005 (4:47)
July 2005:
--- 24 Weeks to Go: Creating the Teaser Trailer 01 July 2005 (4:15)
--- 23 Weeks to Go: Sound Design 08 July 2005 (3:20)
--- 22 Weeks to Go: Shooting Additional Elements 15 July 2005 (3:01)
--- 21 Weeks to Go: Preparing for Pick-Up Shooting 22 July 2005 (4:16)
--- 20 Weeks to Go: Pick-Ups: The Cast Returns 29 July 2005 (3:21)
August 2005:
--- Pick-Ups: The Venture Extras 02 Aug 2005 (4:15)
--- 19 Weeks to Go: Pick-Ups: Continuity 05 Aug 2005 (3:54)
--- Pick-Ups: The Wrap 09 Aug 2005 (3:59)
--- 18 Weeks to Go: Alternative Dialogue Recording 12 Aug 2005 (4:41)
--- 17 Weeks to Go: Detailing the Miniatures 19 Aug 2005 (4:00)
--- 16 Weeks to Go: The Unsung Heroes of Rotoscoping 26 Aug 2005 (3:48)
September 2005:
--- 15 Weeks to Go: Foley Recording 02 Sept 2005 (3:43)
--- 14 Weeks to Go: Digital Doubles 09 Sept 2005 (4:08)
--- 12 Weeks to Go: Digital Colour Grading 23 Sept 2005 (4:50)
--- 11 Weeks to Go: Bringing Kong to Life: Motion Editing 30 Sept 2005 (4:09)
October 2005:
--- 10 Weeks to Go: Bringing Kong to Life: Animation 07 Oct 2005 (4:10)
--- 9 Weeks to Go: Filming the Miniatures 14 Oct 2005 (4:22)
--- 8 Weeks to Go: Kong Visits New Zealand 21 Oct 20015 (5:32)
--- 7 Weeks to Go: Mixing Dialogue, Music and Effects 28 Oct 2005 (3:50)
November 2005:
--- 6 Weeks to Go: The Mixing Board 04 Nov 2005 (4:22)
--- 5 Weeks to Go: The Music of Kong, Part 1 11 Nov 2005 (4:39)
--- 4 Weeks to Go: The Music of Kong, Part 2 18 Nov 2005 (4:52)
--- 3 Weeks to Go: Delivering the Film 25 Nov 2005 (5:24)
December 2005:
--- 2 Weeks to Go: Peter Answers Your Questions, Part 2 02 Dec 2005 (4:34)
--- 1 Week to Go: The World Premiere 09 Dec 2005 (6:49)
--- King Kong Opens: The New Zealand Premiere 14 Dec 2005 (6:11)
Deleted Scenes (480i):
- Scenes with Introductions:
-- Play All (44:27)
-- Preston Shows Ann Her Cabin (1:08)
-- How a Man Dies (2:34)
-- Jack Has Doubts About Ann (1:16)
-- Ann Chooses an Outfit (2:02)
-- Hayes Confronts Englehorn (2:56)
-- Preston Finds the Map (1:32)
-- Dancing a Jig (2:00)
-- The Rest of the Venture Voyage (7:48)
-- Lumpy and His Cabbage (1:07)
-- "Scream for your life, Ann!" (2:39)
-- The Venture Escapes (Original Version) (7:55)
-- Haye's Story (1:25)
-- A Sailor's Bad Luck (1:00)
-- Original Insect Pit Opening (3:45)
-- Kong Chases Jack's Cab (1:39)
-- Kong Versus the Army (3:33)
- Scenes Only:
-- Play All (37:41)
-- Preston Shows Ann Her Cabin (0.51)
-- How a Man Dies (2:07)
-- Jack Has Doubts About Ann (0.52)
-- Ann Chooses an Outfit (1:36)
-- Hayes Confronts Englehorn (2:19)
-- Preston Finds the Map (1:06)
-- Dancing a Jig (1:37)
-- The Rest of the Venture Voyage (7:16)
-- Lumpy and His Cabbage (0.47)
-- "Scream for your life, Ann!" (1:58)
-- The Venture Escapes (Original Version) (7:18)
-- Haye's Story (1:13)
-- A Sailor's Bad Luck (0.44)
-- Original Insect Pit Opening (3:26)
-- Kong Chases Jack's Cab (1:22)
-- Kong Versus the Army (3:03)
- Introduction by Peter Jackson (2:28)
"The Eighth Blunder of the World" (480i, 18:51)
"The Making of a Shot: The T-Rex Fight" (480i, 16:29)
"Skull Island: A Natural History" (480i, 17:03)
"Kong's New York, 1933" (480i, 28:26)
"A Night in Vaudeville" (480i, 12:05)
"King Kong Homage" (480i, 9:54)
Pre-visualization Animatics (Play with music on or off) (480i):
- Arrival at Skull Island (4:20)
- Bronto Stampede (6:34)
- T-Rex Fight (9:52)
- Empire State Building Battle "Pre-Viz" Only (9:29)
- Empire State building Battle "Pre-Viz" with Final Film comparison (9:29)
Conceptual Design Galleries (480i):
- Play All (41:24)
- The 1996 King Kong (9:53)
- The Venture (4:06)
- Skull Island (15:38)
- New York (4:34)
- Kong (7:11)
The Present (480i, 9:26)
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World: Weta Collectables (480i, 5:17)
Trailers (480i):
- Play All (8:11)
- Teaser Trailer (2:32)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
- Cinemedia Trailer (2:42)
Credits (14:43)

 

[Ranavalone]

Apparently you're in the minority. Just read the official reviews for it. It easily backs up the statement.

What's an "official" review?

From Forbes:

While King Kong’s 4K HDR picture quality is for the most part insanely good, going far beyond anything I’d expected, there are one or two little niggles.
...
Even if you’re not a fan of the film, though, this 4K Blu-ray release delivers such a beautiful 4K HDR picture transfer that it deserves to find a place in any AV fan’s 4K HDR collection.

Disclaimer: I don't care about 4K at all

 

[Shark]

Apparently you're in the minority. Just read the official reviews for it. It easily backs up the statement.

It’s a 4.0 on BD forum. I probably own 15-20 discs at least with worse PQ.

 

[urbeenjammin]

What's an "official" review?

From Forbes:


Disclaimer: I don't care about 4K at all

Well sorry to burst your bubble but that makes zero impact on 4K's for me. So sorry

 

[urbeenjammin]

It’s a 4.0 on BD forum. I probably own 15-20 discs at least with worse PQ.

I own at least 300 more with better picture quality. Simply not good enough in the current library...