100th Anniversary Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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100th Anniversary Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL PICTURES CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MOVIE MEMORIES WITH YEARLONG CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION



100th Anniversary Activities Include Major Film Restoration, New Logo Unveiling, Home Entertainment Offerings, Theme Park Celebrations, Signature Events and Sweeping Social Media Campaign.

Los Angeles, January 10, 2012 – Universal will mark its 100th anniversary in 2012, and will commemorate its centennial with a yearlong celebration honoring the studio’s rich film history and cultural legacy.

The campaign draws its inspiration from Universal’s extraordinary and diverse library of films, many of which will be highlighted throughout the year, and is designed to engage fans of all ages in the art of moviemaking.

A significant element of the centennial includes the extensive restoration of 13 of the studio’s most beloved titles such as To Kill a Mockingbird, All Quiet on the Western Front, Jaws, The Sting, Out of Africa, Frankenstein and Schindler’s List.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment will kick off the celebration in January with a special 50th anniversary release of To Kill a Mockingbird, debuting on Blu-rayTM for the first time ever.

Throughout the year, Universal will pay tribute to other influential films in the Universal library with special events and Blu-rayTM releases of such iconic classics as Jaws and E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, which celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Universal will reveal an updated animated logo tied to the centennial. The animated logo will make its first appearance in front of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax at its premiere in February, and for that film’s U.S. theatrical release on March 2nd. (The new static version of this logo is unveiled today and is featured at the top of this release.)

Other activities surrounding the studio’s 100th anniversary include a vibrant social media campaign, special events, theme park activities, promotions and many surprises to engage fans throughout the yearlong celebration.

“This is a proud moment for all of us who’ve had the privilege of working at Universal Pictures,” said Ron Meyer, Universal Studios President and COO. “Our centennial is designed to bring special memories back to longtime movie lovers and fans, and to engage new audiences with our extraordinary library of films for the first time. Our goal, 100 years later, is to preserve, restore and continue the iconic legacy of this studio for generations to come.”

Fans and film enthusiasts can start celebrating online today at the official Universal Centennial website, http://Universal100th.com , a one-stop destination dedicated to Universal’s 100 years.

The site, as well as a number of social media platforms, will bring the centennial to life online. Universal will be sharing archival content on its brand new Tumblr (http://universal100.tumblr.com ); fans of Universal classics on Facebook will find exclusives and special opportunities across their favorite pages; followers of @UniversalPics on Twitter can find the activities using the hashtag #Universal100; Foursquare users who check in at iconic Universal locations such as the studio and theme parks will be able to unlock special behind-the-scenes tips and content; and for those who are followers of fashion, Universal’s Pinterest account

(www.pinterest.com/universal) will be drawing inspiration from favorite films for everyone’s Pinboards, starting with 10 inaugural titles of pop-culture classics such as The Breakfast Club, Scarface, Sixteen Candles, Bridget Jones’s Diary and Bridesmaids. These online initiatives will roll out throughout various times of the year and will tie back to the Universal Centennial official site.

In the spring, select fans will have the opportunity to attend a special gala anniversary celebration on the lot featuring many of the filmmakers and artists who shaped the studios history. In addition, the studio will spotlight the 100th Anniversary throughout various worldwide film festivals and other featured events, panels and activities.

On April 30, 1912, Universal Film Manufacturing Company filed its certificate of incorporation with the state of New York. In 1915, Carl Laemmle officially opened Universal City, the largest film production facility in the world.

Throughout Universal’s 100 years, the studio has served as a home for many of the most talented filmmakers of all time (such as Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Peter Jackson, Spike Lee, John Hughes and Judd Apatow) and created films that have touched the hearts of millions and fueled culture’s fascination with cinema.

To share the profound legacy of its artists, the studio will highlight their careers with touching personal stories from filmmakers, talent, crews, employees and fans.

Universal’s key centennial activities included throughout the anniversary year are as follows:

• Major Film Restoration Commitment

Universal will restore 13 films over the course of the centennial year. The restoration effort includes the following films: All Quiet on the Western Front, The Birds, Buck Privates, Dracula (1931), Dracula Spanish (1931), Frankenstein, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Out of Africa, Pillow Talk, Bride of Frankenstein, The Sting and To Kill a Mockingbird.

• Unveiling of New Logo
Universal will reveal an updated animated logo at the February premiere of the upcoming feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and at that film’s U.S. theatrical debut on March 2, 2012. The updated logo will be used on all Universal Pictures films going forward, and will be integrated into all aspects of the company’s business as well.

• Home Entertainment

Universal Home Entertainment will be introducing a limited edition 100th Anniversary Collector’s Series featuring some of the aforementioned film restorations on Blu-rayTM in collectible, book-style packaging showcasing rare movie memorabilia and brand new 10-minute video featurettes.

In addition, special collections will be released throughout the year, culminating in the highly anticipated Blu-rayTM releases of Universal’s Classic Monster and Alfred Hitchcock series. A selection of movies that have shaped Universal’s legacy will also be released in commemorative packaging, many of them on Blu-rayTM for the first time ever.

• Theme Park Celebrations

Universal’s Parks and Resorts will help highlight the campaign with centennial specific content and merchandise throughout both the Orlando and Hollywood locations.

The Orlando resort will soon announce a specially themed entertainment experience that will celebrate Universal’s heritage. At the iconic Hollywood park, the world-famous Studio Tour features expert guides that will take guests on a tour through 100 years of moviemaking history on the Universal Studios production backlot. Tours are conducted daily, visiting TV and movie sets ranging from the early Universal Studios monster film classics to current productions.

• Website and Social Media Campaign

Universal will be engaging fans across multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr (http://universal100.tumblr.com ) and Pinterest. At the center of all online initiatives lies a rich, robust website dedicated to all things related to the yearlong celebration of Universal’s 100th Anniversary. For more information, please visit http://Universal100th.com.

Bron : DVD-Home.nl

[Cnet]

Wauw! Dat logo is veel mooier geworden. Beetje in de stijl van de jaren '80 en '90.
Dat ze nog maar veel mooie films mogen maken.

[rrrick]

Een overzicht van de Universal logo's/intro's van 1912 - 2009 in 37 seconden.

http://youtu.be/RKxBuThXqmE

[Jordy van Buel]

En hier een mooi filmpje van wat men allemaal heeft gedaan om deze lijst van klassiekers te restaureren: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXnu5...layer_embedded

[Rogier Burghout]

Mooie line up hoor, en kosten noch moeite zijn gespaard om dit 100-jarige jubileum te vieren....en zo hoort het IMO. Ben wel benieuwd naar het universele nieuwe Universal logo...

[scheur]

Dat kan nog leuk worden, ik zit in april in Amerika om o.a. deze studio te bezoeken!!!

[FROST]

Prachtig om te zien, al die oude video fragmenten van Frankenstein en Dracula Ik vond Universal films altijd al prachtige films hebben!

[Frank]

Het nieuwe logo:

KLIK

Brian Tyler heeft de muziek die Jerry Goldsmith in 1997 heeft geschreven voor het logo opnieuw gearrangeerd. Een korte documentaire hierover kun je hier vinden.

[TheGodfather]

Hoop dat ze dan ook eindelijk Vertigo gaan uitbrengen...

[rogue]

Voor de liefhebbers, ik hoef ze zelf niet, diverse blu-ray steelbooks voor Universal 100th Anniversary Edition exclusief bij Play.com.

Er zijn in totaal 12 stuks

[rogue]

Is al ergens bekend of The Sting een nieuwe transfer krijgt t.o.v. de HD-DVD?

Ik heb die toen gehad, en hij was redelijk qua beeld.

En....de film is blijkbaar origineel in 4:3 gefilmd (volgens reviews, en niet in 1.85:1 zoals hij uiteindelijk ook op de HD-DVD is beland.

[peptalk]

En....de film is blijkbaar origineel in 4:3 gefilmd (volgens reviews, en niet in 1.85:1 zoals hij uiteindelijk ook op de HD-DVD is beland.

Volgens imdb niet hoor: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070735/technical

[rogue]

Volgens imdb niet hoor: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070735/technical

Dat heb ik inderdaad ook gezien Pep.
Maar als je ook bijvoorbeeld hier kijkt

DVD: Standard 1.33:1 .....
The Sting apparently used a 1.85:1 ratio but was shot fullframe, which means the image on the DVD seems to represent the entire original frame. As such, we get the picture as projected theatrically plus extra information at the top and bottom. I'd still prefer the original framing but I won't gripe too badly about this.

Het lijkt erop dat de film in 4:3 bedoeld was door George Roy Hill, maar de studio ingegrepen heeft en er een andere aspect ratio van gemaakt heeft?

[peptalk]

Het lijkt erop dat de film in 4:3 bedoeld was door George Roy Hill, maar de studio ingegrepen heeft en er een andere aspect ratio van gemaakt heeft?

Helaas kunnen we het niet navragen bij de goede man, maar misschien dat hij dat zelf ooit eens heeft aangegeven ergens. Het lijkt me trouwens speculatie van de reviewer.

[rogue]

Dat kan best hoor, vandaar mijn vraag . Volgens deze info zou de director's cut dan eigenlijk 4:3 zijn, en de theatrical release 1.85:1.
Maar of dat echt waar is.......

[peptalk]

Dat kan best hoor, vandaar mijn vraag .

Dat kan dus niet want de goede man is in 2002 overleden.

[rogue]

Dat kan dus niet want de goede man is in 2002 overleden.

Ook dat wist ik, ik reageerde op jouw zin "Het lijkt me trouwens speculatie van de reviewer." .

[peptalk]

Ook dat wist ik, ik reageerde op jouw zin "Het lijkt me trouwens speculatie van de reviewer." .

Dat was mij dus niet duidelijk
Maar het zou best kunnen idd, dat spreek ik niet tegen

[DanielC.]

Het is wel jammer dat er in Nederland zo weinig mee gedaan wordt. Wat promotie materiaal hier en daar, maar qua titels is het echt helemaal niets. Sterker nog, het lijkt meer op de 30th Anniversary dan de 100th Anniversary.

[rogue]

Review The Sting op blu-ray.com

[rogue]

De line-up in Italië ziet er wel mooi uit, zie hier.

[rogue]

Eindelijk vrijdag Pillow Talk binnengekregen.
Weer een fraaie release qua uiterlijk; de cover en het boekje van de lijn zijn echt erg mooi. Normaliter geef ik niet veel om de covers (ik zal er niet meer geld voor uitgeven), maar dit is toch een uitzondering.

Toch twijfel ik voor The Sting; aangezien de beeldkwaliteit niet veel beter lijkt dan de HD-DVD die ik had. Plus dat ik de film niet binnenkort nogmaals hoef te zien.

[hstadman]

Wij willen ET, Indiana Jones etc.

[rogue]

Indiana wie?

[hstadman]

Indiana (beeping) Jones!

Indiana wie?