Roman Holiday...An Appeal to Criterion or Paramount - Blu-ray Forum

Maczones · 07-28-2019, 10:41 PM

Roman Holiday is without question one of the greatest romantic/comedic movies ever created, yet here we are many years after Blu-Ray was invented and it still is one of the missing jewels in this category. All three main actors are unfortunately long gone and the real sad part of this, this film is hardly ever seen on TV. With so many wishing to see this movie on Blu-ray, I just hope folks at either Criterion or Paramount reads this and comes to terms to release this film to fill the hearts of many of us who would graciously pay a fine price for the pleasure of watching this great film again and again.

AaronJ · 07-28-2019, 10:50 PM

I couldn't agree more.

Gacivory · 07-28-2019, 11:20 PM

It would be Paramount. For all we know, Criterion and every other label wants it released, but they can only release what is being licensed out. If Paramount doesn’t license or release it themselves then it will stay in the vaults.

AFFanAttic · 07-28-2019, 11:23 PM

Paramount is just being weird by not putting this on blu-ray. They have it on iTunes with plenty of extras -- all of what's on the DVD and then some. So they have a whole package compiled and then apparently opted to not release it along with their other Hepburn titles.

AaronJ · 07-28-2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AFFanAttic

Paramount is just being weird by not putting this on blu-ray. They have it on iTunes with plenty of extras -- all of what's on the DVD and then some. So they have a whole package compiled and then apparently opted to not release it along with their other Hepburn titles.

Strange. I wonder what their deal is?

AFFanAttic · 07-28-2019, 11:54 PM

Here are the extras in iTunes. Some are general enough that they may just already appear on other movie releases.

• Audrey Hepburn: The Paramount Years - 29:56
• Remembering Audrey - 12:12
• Rome with a Princess - 8:57
• Dalton Trumbo: From A-List to Blacklist - 11:56
• Restoring Roman Holiday - 6:50
• Behind the Gates: Costumes - 5:31
• Edith Head: The Paramount Years - 13:44
• Paramount in the 50s - 9:34
• and trailers

I might have been wrong about "all of what's on the DVD." The DVD case lists "Remembering Roman Holiday Documentary" as a supplement.

Maczones · 07-28-2019, 11:58 PM

As owners, Paramount has that right to control its distribution for business purposes but whatever is gained from that holding strategy, certainly will lose more its credibility as a firm that should be committed more to provide its greatest customers (fans) the opportunity to own and eternally enjoy this classic film in their collections. I think if Paramount can release its greatest and most highest rated film ever "The Godfather I and II" in multiple blu-ray releases, then by all means it should at least release Roman Holiday just once on Blu-Ray.

traths · 08-02-2019, 03:02 AM

It has been my dream to own this on blu-ray, I hope Paramount gets their heads out of their rear ends and gets this released.

glennstl · 08-02-2019, 06:19 AM

Thanks for posting this.

It’s a crime that Roman Holiday is still not on Blu-Ray with the format being something like 13 years old. It’s one of the most iconic romantic comedies/ dramas ever with two of Hollywood’s greatest stars.

It makes absolutely no sense financially that Paramount doesn’t put this out... or especially didn’t put it out about 5-10 years ago or so.

07-28-2019, 10:41 PM	#1
Maczones Member Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:1	Roman Holiday...An Appeal to Criterion or Paramount Roman Holiday is without question one of the greatest romantic/comedic movies ever created, yet here we are many years after Blu-Ray was invented and it still is one of the missing jewels in this category. All three main actors are unfortunately long gone and the real sad part of this, this film is hardly ever seen on TV. With so many wishing to see this movie on Blu-ray, I just hope folks at either Criterion or Paramount reads this and comes to terms to release this film to fill the hearts of many of us who would graciously pay a fine price for the pleasure of watching this great film again and again.

07-28-2019, 10:50 PM	#2
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I couldn't agree more.

07-28-2019, 11:20 PM	#3
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1133 Blu-ray collection:5638 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	It would be Paramount. For all we know, Criterion and every other label wants it released, but they can only release what is being licensed out. If Paramount doesn’t license or release it themselves then it will stay in the vaults.

07-28-2019, 11:23 PM	#4
AFFanAttic Banned Member since:Feb 2017 Trading Score:28	Paramount is just being weird by not putting this on blu-ray. They have it on iTunes with plenty of extras -- all of what's on the DVD and then some. So they have a whole package compiled and then apparently opted to not release it along with their other Hepburn titles.

07-28-2019, 11:54 PM	#6
AFFanAttic Banned Member since:Feb 2017 Trading Score:28	Here are the extras in iTunes. Some are general enough that they may just already appear on other movie releases. • Audrey Hepburn: The Paramount Years - 29:56 • Remembering Audrey - 12:12 • Rome with a Princess - 8:57 • Dalton Trumbo: From A-List to Blacklist - 11:56 • Restoring Roman Holiday - 6:50 • Behind the Gates: Costumes - 5:31 • Edith Head: The Paramount Years - 13:44 • Paramount in the 50s - 9:34 • and trailers I might have been wrong about "all of what's on the DVD." The DVD case lists "Remembering Roman Holiday Documentary" as a supplement.

07-28-2019, 11:58 PM	#7
Maczones Member Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:1	As owners, Paramount has that right to control its distribution for business purposes but whatever is gained from that holding strategy, certainly will lose more its credibility as a firm that should be committed more to provide its greatest customers (fans) the opportunity to own and eternally enjoy this classic film in their collections. I think if Paramount can release its greatest and most highest rated film ever "The Godfather I and II" in multiple blu-ray releases, then by all means it should at least release Roman Holiday just once on Blu-Ray.

08-02-2019, 03:02 AM	#8
traths Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:278 Blu-ray collection:915 DVD collection:53 Trading Score:2	It has been my dream to own this on blu-ray, I hope Paramount gets their heads out of their rear ends and gets this released.

08-02-2019, 06:19 AM	#9
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:387 Blu-ray collection:1275 DVD collection:87	Thanks for posting this. It’s a crime that Roman Holiday is still not on Blu-Ray with the format being something like 13 years old. It’s one of the most iconic romantic comedies/ dramas ever with two of Hollywood’s greatest stars. It makes absolutely no sense financially that Paramount doesn’t put this out... or especially didn’t put it out about 5-10 years ago or so.

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