classic bond films coming to blu-ray

[Mike70]

found this story on the scifiwire, i thought it might interest a few of you. Classic Bond Due On Blu-ray MGM and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced the debut release of six classic James Bond films on Blu-ray beginning Oct 21. The films include Dr. No, Die Another Day, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes Only, From Russia with Love and Thunderball. Recently restored and re-mastered for the highest quality picture and sound, the releases will be timed to lead up to the worldwide theatrical premiere of the 22nd James Bond film Quantum of Solace this November. The James Bond franchise has generated more than $1 billion in global box-office returns. The most recent film, Casino Royale, debuted on Blu-ray in March of 2007 and continues to rank as one of the best-selling Blu-ray releases to date. Specific worldwide release dates and title configurations will be announced in the coming weeks. interesting that goldfinger isn't included.

[bassman]

I wonder how much cash MGM has made off of the ten thousand different 007 dvd boxed sets. Yeah, wtf? No Goldfinger? That should be the first one they mention.