As a kid, I absolutely adored the James Bond behind the scenes material on the DVDs. They were just crammed to the brim with interesting documentaries and listening to Patrick Macnee narrate them was superb. Can't exactly call the Craig eras behind the scenes content overly stocked. Other than the Bond Girls are Forever documentary on the Casino Royale DVD, they've all felt very sparse.
@@al007italia In fairness those were put on DVD later in most cases so there were plenty of 'retrospective' material to add on [like trailers etc] which isn't going to be the case for new films.
As he says in the video most new releases get a pretty poor selection of puff piece extras these days, the heyday of stuffed discs from major studios are over it seems.
The steelbook actually looks a lot better "in person" here than the images online. I might snag a second copy to grab it. I've had that keyring the past few months and it's great! Wonderful video, Calvin. It's a shame we didn't get more BTS features. Even just one spoiler talk with Purvis and Wade would've made it infinitely better.
Getting the Blu-Ray feels like the satisfying culmination/final step when each Bond film comes out. First there’s the wait in anticipation for the film to come to cinemas, then the euphoria as you watch it for the first time, then another wait before you can finally add it to your collection. I love it. Just putting my No Time to Die Blu-Ray next to all the others was awesome. (I have them all as individual blu-rays cause I hate box sets.)
3:27 If the DB5 not wrapping around bothers you, just pretend its been A View to a Kill-ed and Bond is merely driving the separated front half of the car
Very sorry to hear you’re having to put up with Covid, Dale. Take care of yourself and I hope you recover very soon! Happy New Year to you and best wishes!
Calvin nice to see you’re a fellow physical media collector. Please show off your entire Blu-ray collection sometime! Would be cool seeing what you own. Blu-Ray collection videos are very interesting and popular.
i have the making of book. my dad, a bond fan himself, got it. i showed this to my motion graphics teacher and he loved it and we talked about the making of nttd throughout the class.
Speaking of extras, the Die Another Day Special Edition DVD (Yes, I bought it the day of release in Spring 2003) has 5 hours of content which I don't think I've got round to watching all of it yet after all these years. Managed to watch part of the 75 minute documentary and listened to Pierce's commentary (he doesn't say too much) - and there's also another behind the scenes video only for region 2 😳 I reckon that streaming is the reason they have cut back on extras, along with time and money, and behind the scenes content is now on TH-cam and podcasts. But those early DVD days were fun.
Wasn't the Pierce commentary with Rosamund Pike? Your right, it's probably not worth the expense to do the extras on physical media [as commentaries are not done for free] when so many are streaming now. I remember they started putting deleted scenes/behind the scenes stuff on youtube a few years ago which started the 'bare bones' trend we have now.
I'm still in shock that this film ends with Bond dying at the hands of Austin Powers. That final "yeah baby" before Bond gets shot in the head by Powers sends chills down my spine every single rewatch.
@@peterfranks6243 How does it rip off Austin Powers in anyway? [Also, they have a swipe at 'Bond and Blofeld are Brothers' meme in NTTD as Q states 'Good job your not really related' as they merly spent time together in the past, which is admittedly unnecessary].
@@peterfranks6243 I have seen it and really don't get any real similarities [if your referring to the interrogation, Goldmember was spoofing Silence of the Lambs, a film which influenced the Bond-Blofeld interrogation but I got more of the 'Gordon/Batman confronting the Joker in the Dark knight-especially when Bond attacked Blofeld].
My physical media is a huge deal to me, thanks to you’re channel I’ve learn so much about bond and I am currently collecting the entire bond series in physical media, DVD, BLURAY ECT!
The main reason that the Blu-ray has the 2 discs is because the DVD does too, with the exact same special features as the Blu-ray. It had to keep continuity ig.
I’ve preordered the 4K and am debating also getting the steelbook. I plan on getting the DVD too because I have all the films on DVD and I won’t be able to live with myself if I have an incomplete Bond collection.
I got the standard blu-ray and it was such a nice little thing to get for myself. I love getting blu-rays anyway but I think for this film and Spider-Man when that comes out I absolutely need to own these films cos I love the films so much and having easy access is lovely.
Got it for Christmas on Blu ray, me personally I prefer physical media. I wouldn’t be shocked if they release special edition version by the end of year. I never got the chance to watch it in the cinema, not watched the Blu Ray yet. Happy New Year.
I am tempted to get it but I am also anticipating a 60th anniversary 4k 25 film box set release by the October 2022 so I am wondering if I should wait for that. The films were already remastered in 4k back when they remastered them 16 or so years ago so I can imagine it will not take much to repackage them and watch the money roll in!
I wouldn’t expect anything like that anytime soon. If such a collection were to come out this year, people would know by now. Also, the masters done for the Blu-rays are not quite up to standards anymore, considering they heavily used Noise Reduction, which is never really looked favorably on with 4K releases.
Happy new year to you! Thank you for the sweet video. I'm glad not to get the Single Film yet - especially when I hear there is no commentary from Fukunaga. I was thinking of waiting to the middle or end of this new year to find a simple 5 disk collection in my favourite supermarket, that I have the Films together in one packet. I would pay extra money for an proper documentation and behind the scene, b-roll disc, etc, tho. Eager to watch this, more then the film itself.
I ended buying the no thrills 4K/BluRay combo, because I was sorta planning for the day whenever I upgrade to a 4K Player. But, Calvin my ears perked up when you mentioned the Being James Bond documentary being included on that particular box set which I didn't even realize would be an advantage of upgrading to the more expensive copy for the film!
A single-layer HD Blu-ray disc can hold up to 25GB of data, and a dual disc up to 50GB, 4K discs store 66GB and 100GB on dual. Easier to pack all the extras on the 4K discs.
I grabbed the steelbook (which was available in the US from best buy) and was pleasantly suprised by it. It looks great next to the other four Craig era steelbooks I own.
Over here in America I got the Target Exclusive Blu-ray that came with the booklet and a nice box with a cover of Craig riding the moter cycle in Italy. There's also a Walmart one that has a Safin mask keychain and the Bond and Madeline cover.
I know this is totally the wrong video to admit this on but I generally try to avoid double dipping on discs so I've let the CR and QoS pass me by in the past... Kind of regret it now as I loved those steelbooks they did for all the films involving Spectre/Daniel Craig where they used images from the title sequences. Those were quite lovely!
Great Video! Thanks for promoting physical media! I got the steelbook just in time for christmas and since i missed it in theatres this was my first time watching it… Picture and sound as you said are phenomenal… Love the film as well and the steelbook of course. Got it from amazon… so not zavvi exclusive i presume…
After obtaining the extras by other means, I'm so glad I didn't buy these home releases as I'd originally planned to. You said it perfectly "extras aren't what they used to be".
How hard can it be to make a great cover/poster? Taking a picture of Craig and put it on the front is lazy. They have done this for years now. Isnt that a place to get people to pay attention and to sell the film? That poster with the other cast and some action on Craigs back is good, use that one! (Is that poster official or fan made?) And forcing people to buy 4K for exclusive features is not okay. The bonus features sounds great but i want more. I have to get the 4K version when it releases here. I dont like this film, but i can't have an incomplete set! Im also one of those who have a physical blu-ray collection.
4:43 Not sure why Paloma is on there rather than M, Blofeld or Felix but whatever, that's hardly uncommon for Bond films [like Monica Bellucci's cameo being hyped] and at least she did something however minor! I remember they did some posters like that for Die Another Day, one featuring Miranda Frost in the outfit she's wearing for the the end fencing fight with Jinx for some reason!
2 disc Bluray here. I agree completely about physical copies - baring burglary, flood or fire those copies I own of Carebears series 4, Duck Patrol, The Best of Les Dawson and of course Never Say Never Again are safe from being pulled from a streaming service on a whim. Plus having a sophisticated home cinema system helps - it is just like being in the cinema apart from the traffic, the "How much?!" when I buy a ticket and the rustling of sweet wrappers. The best part of having a film to own is being able to pause it for a pea when the film lasts longer than my bladder capacity.
I Love physical media. Nothing like having a book, CD or Blu-ray in hand. I own both the four volume Bond DVD set from years ago and the 50 years Blu-ray set. Along with the Blu-rays of all the Craig era.
I got the NO TIME TO DIE 3-DSIC COLLECTOR'S EDITION BLU-RAY + DVD + DIGITAL CODE. My parents got it for me for Christmas. I am excited to re-watch this movie and for the bonus features. Thanks for making this video, Calvin.
Here, States side, the Blu-Ray set is a 3-disc set. A Blu-Ray copy, a DVD copy, a Bonus feature disc, and a code for the digital download for mobile devices.
Still torn as to which one to get! I do not have a separate 4k player just yet and have lately sadly been getting everything on digital - 4K whenever possible because I just find it more convenient and easier to just press a button instead of taking discs out and putting them in my PS 4 blue player. (I still have shelves and shelves full of DVDs and Blue Rays and I found that they mostly just sit there!) But for the Bond films - I completely agree with you! I have to have them on both physical AND digital or I don’t quite feel like I “ own” them! And besides I have bought each of them so many times ( regular VHS - letterbox VHS - DVD - Special edition DVD - Blu Ray - Box set blu ray - sd digital - Hd digital - 4K digital etc etc ) ..that buying them twice at once really doesn’t even seem like a big deal at all lol! Happy New Year Calvin!
Happy New Year Calvin, glad to hear we’re both devoted physical media collectors. Looking forward to buying No Time To Die on 4K Blu-ray. I remember when Casino Royale (2006) was the 2nd movie I ever bought on regular Blu-ray. Also fingers crossed for a 4K collection with all 25 Bond films this year for the 60th anniversary.
I miss proper film posters and bond had some of the best in the past Most films just seem to use a still nowadays anyway the film is surprisingly good better than spectre but no Skyfall Happy New year to you and your partner sir
Got the Wal-Mart exclusive with the Safin mask keychain. I looooooved it, but I do long for the days I had what felt like 2 to sometimes 4 WHOPPING hours of special features for each Bond adventure
Normally I'd get the fanciest version as well, but assuming there will be a will be a complete 25 film 4K release this year for the anniversary, so just got the regular UHD so I won't feel so bad when I inevitably upgrade.
Got the steelbook! Zavvi took bloody ages to send it to me though so haven’t had a chance to break into it yet, will be watching tonight I agree that it’s a shame that most don’t care to make a half decent bonus features package these days (I mean if Fukunaga recorded a commentary track there’s no apparent reason whatsoever to not include it!) but at least the extras look to be of decent quality. Unrelated to bond but last night in soho is out on blu ray and 4K soon and you can always still rely on Edgar wright to get a great bonus package on his releases
That’s very true about Edgar Wright. Ridley Scott films often have very comprehensive features too! When the directors care and have enough say in them it can make a difference for sure
@@calvindyson Ridley Scott's Alien Covenant commentary was very informative as was the documentary on the 'All the money in the world' re-shoots [though without mentioning why they were doing the re-shoots!].
@@jamesatkinsonja Lol. "We decided to replace Kevin Spacey, just because". TBF maybe it was for the best. I mean everyone knows why, and raising it just would get uncomfortable and distracting.
@@davidjames579 They don't even mention his name in the documentary! Christopher Plummer was a far better fit [and Ridley Scott's initial choice but he was overruled] as he didn't need a tone of make up.
I view physical media as works of art or artifacts. Plus it's still the only way to get bonus features aside from a few exceptions on Prime, iTunes, or Disney+ but those are rare occasions.
Oh shoot I didn't release they'd released the discs already! Thanks for the heads up Calvin, now I have to figure out what's actually available here in Canada...
Calvin! This this gave me a few chuckles while watching. At least I feel like I'm not alone in owning more than one copy. In Montreal this Blu-ray was surprisingly difficult to find in store. Was getting annoyed. Stores did have it, but sold out of it very fast. I also had a rant with myself over people supposedly not buying phisical media anymore. Really?!! Here in Canada, a Walmart exclusive Blu-ray box set is available. Box is a lot like a hard cover book. Keychain also, but this one a Safin mask. It's beautiful really. Also, like yourself, I can't bring myself to toss away anything. I kept the backing card which is meant to be thrown away. 😂
I just got the blu-ray and in happy with it. Any chance you can do a video were you show off your physical media collection? Anyway, hope you have a great 2022
Great video, Calvin! I got the USA Steelbook of NTTD. Looks identical to the Zaavi one, except there's no glue for the paper attachment, and no bottom wrap-around. Still super annoying though haha. And indeed, the Steelbook is only a Best Buy Exclusive here in the states.
8:33 The fact that Calvin is missing Quantum of Solace in the Craig era row, as well as the fact that Never Say Never Again and Casino Royale '67 are included in the James Bond shelf sets off all kinds of pedantic Bond fan annoyances in me, haha. Anyway, doesn't look like the best array of bonus features, especially considering the film is probably quite interesting from a pre-production/behind the scenes standpoint. I'm actually quite surprised as there seems to be a lot about it online.
got the 4K edition just before Christmas. The film looks absolutely gorgeous, better than I expected. I also didn't realize the Being James Bond documentary was on there...lol I guess I was too excited over the actual film to pay attention to the other discs.
Now that No Time To Die is out on DvD and Blue Ray, maybe MGM can make a new box set with all 25 Bond films? And maybe even throw in Never Say Never again and Casino Royale 1967, and maybe have bonus features including documenteries, deleted scenes and possibly Casino Royale 54'!
Yeah I keep the paper covers as well, Calvin. It just wouldn’t feel like a legitimate part of my collection without the age rating on. Funnily enough, the only time I’ve seen no expense spared and the BBFC certificate printed directly onto the steelbook was with the Matt Damon war film, _Green Zone_ - no paper sleeve at all.
The AV quality on the 4K release is excellent but the extra features are sorely disappointing. Hopefully there'll be an all singing, all dancing 60th Anniversary 4K blu-ray set in our immediate future. Happy New Year, everyone.
I got the regular No Time To Die Blu-Ray and the Daniel Craig Collection Blu-Ray set from Casino to Spectre. Don’t think there’s a Casino to NTTD set, but I’d be interested to see what that will be.
Hey Calvin, quick question because I wasn't able to find good information on this: Does the steelbook contain a 4K Blu ray and a normal Blu ray (1080p) both with the movie? Or is the normal Blu ray just the extras? It did sound like it during the video, please forgive me if the answer was in the video! I got the digibook HD version because I don't have a suitable 4k blu ray drive and I love it, but would love to have a 4K Version of the movie, too!
Hi Marco! Yes, the 4K I have comes with two disc, the first has the film in 4K and includes all the extras, while the second disc is a blu ray version of the film with no extras on the disc. Hope this helps!
I have the Ultra 4K edition. But my gripe is the total lack of high street shops that now sell DVD/Blu Rays! I would have loved to have been able to physically browse the different options, and other general releases, just like we used to be able to. Instead I picked up my copy from a flimsy cardboard stand, right next to the fruit and veg in Morrisons! The (orchestrated) death of the high street is a sad thing indeed!
I got the steelbook (in North America it’s a Best Buy exclusive, as steelbooks for major film releases tend to be). It actually looks pretty good in person! I normally go with either an iTunes copy or a standard 4K Blu-Ray copy for most movies, but I decided that No Time To Die is a special enough film to spring for the steelbook (like I did for Avengers: Endgame). Haven’t watched it yet (finally getting around to it tonight), but I’m excited to do so.
My Zavvi steel book arrived yesterday, it pained me peeling off that part of the cover! Also be careful with the DB5 keychain. I’ve bought it twice now and both times the DB5 has broken off so😂
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As a kid, I absolutely adored the James Bond behind the scenes material on the DVDs. They were just crammed to the brim with interesting documentaries and listening to Patrick Macnee narrate them was superb.
Can't exactly call the Craig eras behind the scenes content overly stocked. Other than the Bond Girls are Forever documentary on the Casino Royale DVD, they've all felt very sparse.
Agree, the Craig bonus materials are a huge let down from waht awwas on the DVDs for the earlier Bond movies.
I'm sure 'Bond girls are forever' was only added to get that film to two DVD's and charge more!
@@al007italia In fairness those were put on DVD later in most cases so there were plenty of 'retrospective' material to add on [like trailers etc] which isn't going to be the case for new films.
As he says in the video most new releases get a pretty poor selection of puff piece extras these days, the heyday of stuffed discs from major studios are over it seems.
The steelbook actually looks a lot better "in person" here than the images online. I might snag a second copy to grab it. I've had that keyring the past few months and it's great! Wonderful video, Calvin. It's a shame we didn't get more BTS features. Even just one spoiler talk with Purvis and Wade would've made it infinitely better.
Getting the Blu-Ray feels like the satisfying culmination/final step when each Bond film comes out. First there’s the wait in anticipation for the film to come to cinemas, then the euphoria as you watch it for the first time, then another wait before you can finally add it to your collection. I love it. Just putting my No Time to Die Blu-Ray next to all the others was awesome. (I have them all as individual blu-rays cause I hate box sets.)
Completely agree with this, Rhyan! For some reason it doesn’t feel like it’s ‘over’ as such until it’s sat on the shelf with the rest of them :)
Not pay 01 cent for this! Reject free!
Agree about the box sets. That’s why I love shout factory as most of their box sets have individual covers.
@ that makes no sense
3:27 If the DB5 not wrapping around bothers you, just pretend its been A View to a Kill-ed and Bond is merely driving the separated front half of the car
Astounding again Calvin. Cheered me up, even while fighting bloody COVID and an extra infection just too keep me company. Have a magnificent 2022
Very sorry to hear you’re having to put up with Covid, Dale. Take care of yourself and I hope you recover very soon! Happy New Year to you and best wishes!
Calvin nice to see you’re a fellow physical media collector. Please show off your entire Blu-ray collection sometime! Would be cool seeing what you own. Blu-Ray collection videos are very interesting and popular.
Me too. I got hundreds of Blu-ray films and not stopping
i have the making of book. my dad, a bond fan himself, got it. i showed this to my motion graphics teacher and he loved it and we talked about the making of nttd throughout the class.
Speaking of extras, the Die Another Day Special Edition DVD (Yes, I bought it the day of release in Spring 2003) has 5 hours of content which I don't think I've got round to watching all of it yet after all these years. Managed to watch part of the 75 minute documentary and listened to Pierce's commentary (he doesn't say too much) - and there's also another behind the scenes video only for region 2 😳
I reckon that streaming is the reason they have cut back on extras, along with time and money, and behind the scenes content is now on TH-cam and podcasts. But those early DVD days were fun.
Wasn't the Pierce commentary with Rosamund Pike?
Your right, it's probably not worth the expense to do the extras on physical media [as commentaries are not done for free] when so many are streaming now. I remember they started putting deleted scenes/behind the scenes stuff on youtube a few years ago which started the 'bare bones' trend we have now.
Streaming is why they should NOT cut back on extras.
I agree, Die Another Day has the most extras in any Bond Blu-Ray.
I'm still in shock that this film ends with Bond dying at the hands of Austin Powers. That final "yeah baby" before Bond gets shot in the head by Powers sends chills down my spine every single rewatch.
Sad state of affairs when the titanic Bond franchise has to rip off a comedy piss take like Austin Powers.... FFS
Given Austin Powers is largely responsible for killing off the old Bond formula...
@@peterfranks6243 How does it rip off Austin Powers in anyway? [Also, they have a swipe at 'Bond and Blofeld are Brothers' meme in NTTD as Q states 'Good job your not really related' as they merly spent time together in the past, which is admittedly unnecessary].
@@jamesatkinsonja watch Goldmember, then you'll see what I mean
@@peterfranks6243 I have seen it and really don't get any real similarities [if your referring to the interrogation, Goldmember was spoofing Silence of the Lambs, a film which influenced the Bond-Blofeld interrogation but I got more of the 'Gordon/Batman confronting the Joker in the Dark knight-especially when Bond attacked Blofeld].
My physical media is a huge deal to me, thanks to you’re channel I’ve learn so much about bond and I am currently collecting the entire bond series in physical media, DVD, BLURAY ECT!
I bought the DVD of No Time To Die at the Fopp film shop in Manchester today! Can’t wait to watch it again
The main reason that the Blu-ray has the 2 discs is because the DVD does too, with the exact same special features as the Blu-ray. It had to keep continuity ig.
I’ve preordered the 4K and am debating also getting the steelbook. I plan on getting the DVD too because I have all the films on DVD and I won’t be able to live with myself if I have an incomplete Bond collection.
I got the standard blu-ray and it was such a nice little thing to get for myself. I love getting blu-rays anyway but I think for this film and Spider-Man when that comes out I absolutely need to own these films cos I love the films so much and having easy access is lovely.
Got it for Christmas on Blu ray, me personally I prefer physical media. I wouldn’t be shocked if they release special edition version by the end of year. I never got the chance to watch it in the cinema, not watched the Blu Ray yet. Happy New Year.
There is something nice about actually owning media. I love the convenience of digital copies, but do like having an actual copy just in case.
I am tempted to get it but I am also anticipating a 60th anniversary 4k 25 film box set release by the October 2022 so I am wondering if I should wait for that. The films were already remastered in 4k back when they remastered them 16 or so years ago so I can imagine it will not take much to repackage them and watch the money roll in!
I wouldn’t expect anything like that anytime soon. If such a collection were to come out this year, people would know by now. Also, the masters done for the Blu-rays are not quite up to standards anymore, considering they heavily used Noise Reduction, which is never really looked favorably on with 4K releases.
I'm holding out for a complete Daniel Craig 5 film set (in 4K). I don't know if there are any plans for one yet though. Thanks for the review. ^_^
1:05 and this is why I absolutely love this channel. Man never misses.
Happy new year to you! Thank you for the sweet video. I'm glad not to get the Single Film yet - especially when I hear there is no commentary from Fukunaga. I was thinking of waiting to the middle or end of this new year to find a simple 5 disk collection in my favourite supermarket, that I have the Films together in one packet. I would pay extra money for an proper documentation and behind the scene, b-roll disc, etc, tho. Eager to watch this, more then the film itself.
I still remember your semi-rant on modern Blu-rays and DVDs lacking special features on that Nightfire playthrough. Still relevant today 🙂
This channel is awesome. Thankyou Calvin Dyson. This channel is fantastic. Greetings from Plymouth, England
Glad you enjoy it! Very much appreciate the kind words and greetings from London :D
I ended buying the no thrills 4K/BluRay combo, because I was sorta planning for the day whenever I upgrade to a 4K Player. But, Calvin my ears perked up when you mentioned the Being James Bond documentary being included on that particular box set which I didn't even realize would be an advantage of upgrading to the more expensive copy for the film!
I thought the being James Bond documentary was on every 4k release. It's only missing from the Blu-ray releases.
Why only Craig Bond films are available in 4K??? I want "Ultimate 1962-2021James Bond 4K Collection"!!!
Calvin, your edits are getting funnier and funnier, keep it up!
A single-layer HD Blu-ray disc can hold up to 25GB of data, and a dual disc up to 50GB, 4K discs store 66GB and 100GB on dual. Easier to pack all the extras on the 4K discs.
I grabbed the steelbook (which was available in the US from best buy) and was pleasantly suprised by it. It looks great next to the other four Craig era steelbooks I own.
The million dollar question is, will the IMAX version be released in the future?
Standard 4k release for me, and what a release it is!!! A stunning presentation, one of the best looking discs i own and have ever seen on my oled...
You should do a Nightfire play through for 20th anniversary man! Happy new year Calvin!!
Happy New Year to you too! 😁😁 and certainly! I’m itching to get talking about Agent Under Fire and Nightfire again soon!
@@calvindyson you should do both my man! Those are my favorites from the PS2 era!! 😃😃😃
Yeah, I thought the same! Would be fun to watch Calvin playing Nightfire...on 00 agent difficulty level ;))
Got the standard Blu-ray and loved the movie, since that was my first chance to see it, I treasure the disc.
Over here in America I got the Target Exclusive Blu-ray that came with the booklet and a nice box with a cover of Craig riding the moter cycle in Italy. There's also a Walmart one that has a Safin mask keychain and the Bond and Madeline cover.
No casino royale and quantum of solace steelbooks? Love the fact you have the Blu-rays for casino royale (1967) and never say never again 😍
I know this is totally the wrong video to admit this on but I generally try to avoid double dipping on discs so I've let the CR and QoS pass me by in the past... Kind of regret it now as I loved those steelbooks they did for all the films involving Spectre/Daniel Craig where they used images from the title sequences. Those were quite lovely!
I just brought the regular blu ray on day one release at hmv. And to be honest it looks perfect sitting next to my 24 James bond boxset.
I was hoping we'd get a complete 4k Bond collection by the time this was released
Great Video!
Thanks for promoting physical media!
I got the steelbook just in time for christmas and since i missed it in theatres this was my first time watching it…
Picture and sound as you said are phenomenal…
Love the film as well and the steelbook of course.
Got it from amazon… so not zavvi exclusive i presume…
I have been crying with laughter at the “Hooow much” at the price of the model DB5 edition. Made me laugh that segment. Great review as always.
After obtaining the extras by other means, I'm so glad I didn't buy these home releases as I'd originally planned to. You said it perfectly "extras aren't what they used to be".
How hard can it be to make a great cover/poster? Taking a picture of Craig and put it on the front is lazy. They have done this for years now. Isnt that a place to get people to pay attention and to sell the film? That poster with the other cast and some action on Craigs back is good, use that one! (Is that poster official or fan made?) And forcing people to buy 4K for exclusive features is not okay. The bonus features sounds great but i want more. I have to get the 4K version when it releases here. I dont like this film, but i can't have an incomplete set! Im also one of those who have a physical blu-ray collection.
4:43 Not sure why Paloma is on there rather than M, Blofeld or Felix but whatever, that's hardly uncommon for Bond films [like Monica Bellucci's cameo being hyped] and at least she did something however minor! I remember they did some posters like that for Die Another Day, one featuring Miranda Frost in the outfit she's wearing for the the end fencing fight with Jinx for some reason!
2 disc Bluray here. I agree completely about physical copies - baring burglary, flood or fire those copies I own of Carebears series 4, Duck Patrol, The Best of Les Dawson and of course Never Say Never Again are safe from being pulled from a streaming service on a whim. Plus having a sophisticated home cinema system helps - it is just like being in the cinema apart from the traffic, the "How much?!" when I buy a ticket and the rustling of sweet wrappers. The best part of having a film to own is being able to pause it for a pea when the film lasts longer than my bladder capacity.
I Love physical media. Nothing like having a book, CD or Blu-ray in hand. I own both the four volume Bond DVD set from years ago and the 50 years Blu-ray set. Along with the Blu-rays of all the Craig era.
I got the NO TIME TO DIE 3-DSIC COLLECTOR'S EDITION BLU-RAY + DVD + DIGITAL CODE. My parents got it for me for Christmas. I am excited to re-watch this movie and for the bonus features. Thanks for making this video, Calvin.
I remember getting Goldeneye on Laser Disc, that was full of extras, including 20 (?) different trailers
Thank you for making this video. Keep up the good work.
Here, States side, the Blu-Ray set is a 3-disc set. A Blu-Ray copy, a DVD copy, a Bonus feature disc, and a code for the digital download for mobile devices.
The steel book is also exclusive in Australia, looking forward to
getting it when it releases later month.
The beginning of this movie is one of my favourite starts to a Bond film ever
Still torn as to which one to get!
I do not have a separate 4k player just yet and have lately sadly been getting everything on digital - 4K whenever possible
because I just find it more convenient and easier to just press a button instead of taking discs out and putting
them in my PS 4 blue player.
(I still have shelves and shelves full of DVDs and Blue Rays and I found that they mostly just sit there!)
But for the Bond films - I completely agree with you!
I have to have them on both physical AND digital or I don’t quite feel like I “ own” them!
And besides I have bought each of them so many times ( regular VHS - letterbox VHS - DVD - Special edition DVD - Blu Ray - Box set blu ray - sd digital - Hd digital - 4K digital etc etc )
..that buying them twice at once really doesn’t even seem like a big deal at all lol!
Happy New Year Calvin!
I purchased the regular 4K release and I 100% agree that it looks absolutely stunning! Easily one of the best 4K discs I’ve seen!
Great to see your take on these extras. Very funny as usual especially 8:00!
My sister got me No Time to Die on DVD for Christmas, it was quite an awesome gift
Happy New Year Calvin, glad to hear we’re both devoted physical media collectors. Looking forward to buying No Time To Die on 4K Blu-ray. I remember when Casino Royale (2006) was the 2nd movie I ever bought on regular Blu-ray. Also fingers crossed for a 4K collection with all 25 Bond films this year for the 60th anniversary.
I just got the standard Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital for 30% off $40 USD. It had to have the digital.
I miss proper film posters and bond had some of the best in the past
Most films just seem to use a still nowadays anyway the film is surprisingly good better than spectre but no Skyfall
Happy New year to you and your partner sir
Got the Wal-Mart exclusive with the Safin mask keychain. I looooooved it, but I do long for the days I had what felt like 2 to sometimes 4 WHOPPING hours of special features for each Bond adventure
Normally I'd get the fanciest version as well, but assuming there will be a will be a complete 25 film 4K release this year for the anniversary, so just got the regular UHD so I won't feel so bad when I inevitably upgrade.
Got the steelbook! Zavvi took bloody ages to send it to me though so haven’t had a chance to break into it yet, will be watching tonight
I agree that it’s a shame that most don’t care to make a half decent bonus features package these days (I mean if Fukunaga recorded a commentary track there’s no apparent reason whatsoever to not include it!) but at least the extras look to be of decent quality. Unrelated to bond but last night in soho is out on blu ray and 4K soon and you can always still rely on Edgar wright to get a great bonus package on his releases
That’s very true about Edgar Wright. Ridley Scott films often have very comprehensive features too! When the directors care and have enough say in them it can make a difference for sure
@@calvindyson Ridley Scott's Alien Covenant commentary was very informative as was the documentary on the 'All the money in the world' re-shoots [though without mentioning why they were doing the re-shoots!].
@@calvindyson I didn't know it came out on home release,I didn't even know it would come out so early until I saw this video, thanks
@@jamesatkinsonja Lol. "We decided to replace Kevin Spacey, just because". TBF maybe it was for the best. I mean everyone knows why, and raising it just would get uncomfortable and distracting.
@@davidjames579 They don't even mention his name in the documentary! Christopher Plummer was a far better fit [and Ridley Scott's initial choice but he was overruled] as he didn't need a tone of make up.
The 4K release can squeeze the extras + bonus because it’s on a 100gb disc. Standard Blu ray discs are 50gb
I bought the bog standard version in Tesco for a tenner - saved loads of money for the next service for my Aston.
Happy new year!
And to you too, Stefan!
It's very tempting to get the physical disc, but surely there must be a release of all Bonds on 4k on discs this anniversary year.
Man, I remember a time when movies would come out on VHS to rent, it took a year or just less. how times have changed :)
"Uh kinda, I guess."
My favourite Calvin Dyson quote of 2022 lol!
I view physical media as works of art or artifacts.
Plus it's still the only way to get bonus features aside from a few exceptions on Prime, iTunes, or Disney+ but those are rare occasions.
I got it on blu ray too. The quality is so beautiful to look at while watching it
Oh shoot I didn't release they'd released the discs already! Thanks for the heads up Calvin, now I have to figure out what's actually available here in Canada...
Calvin! This this gave me a few chuckles while watching. At least I feel like I'm not alone in owning more than one copy. In Montreal this Blu-ray was surprisingly difficult to find in store. Was getting annoyed. Stores did have it, but sold out of it very fast. I also had a rant with myself over people supposedly not buying phisical media anymore. Really?!! Here in Canada, a Walmart exclusive Blu-ray box set is available. Box is a lot like a hard cover book. Keychain also, but this one a Safin mask. It's beautiful really. Also, like yourself, I can't bring myself to toss away anything. I kept the backing card which is meant to be thrown away. 😂
I got the DVD on release day.
Got the blu-ray from Germany, because they released it a few months earlier. And I've almost all the vinyl lp's.
I just got the blu-ray and in happy with it. Any chance you can do a video were you show off your physical media collection? Anyway, hope you have a great 2022
Great video, Calvin! I got the USA Steelbook of NTTD. Looks identical to the Zaavi one, except there's no glue for the paper attachment, and no bottom wrap-around. Still super annoying though haha. And indeed, the Steelbook is only a Best Buy Exclusive here in the states.
0:55. I love this guy. He is so hilarious. 😂🤣😅
1:10 I don't know, but Calvin's face expressions remind me a bit of Roger Moore's ones. Am I the only one?
8:33 The fact that Calvin is missing Quantum of Solace in the Craig era row, as well as the fact that Never Say Never Again and Casino Royale '67 are included in the James Bond shelf sets off all kinds of pedantic Bond fan annoyances in me, haha.
Anyway, doesn't look like the best array of bonus features, especially considering the film is probably quite interesting from a pre-production/behind the scenes standpoint. I'm actually quite surprised as there seems to be a lot about it online.
got the 4K edition just before Christmas. The film looks absolutely gorgeous, better than I expected. I also didn't realize the Being James Bond documentary was on there...lol I guess I was too excited over the actual film to pay attention to the other discs.
I ended up getting the 4K + Blu-Ray + Digital Code Collector's Edition one. all in one!
I love Arrow and the Eureka! approach to extras: a list that looks like a long dictionary entry.
Now that No Time To Die is out on DvD and Blue Ray, maybe MGM can make a new box set with all 25 Bond films? And maybe even throw in Never Say Never again and Casino Royale 1967, and maybe have bonus features including documenteries, deleted scenes and possibly Casino Royale 54'!
Question: Does this media release have the US or international version of the gunbarrel?
International version! The universal logo fades into the white dot to start the gunbarrel :)
Yeah I keep the paper covers as well, Calvin. It just wouldn’t feel like a legitimate part of my collection without the age rating on.
Funnily enough, the only time I’ve seen no expense spared and the BBFC certificate printed directly onto the steelbook was with the Matt Damon war film, _Green Zone_ - no paper sleeve at all.
Yes got the Blu Ray very impressed !
Not watched the extras yet was putting aside a couple of hours on my own ,but i guess i wont need to!
I only ended up getting the dvd one it looks ok but it fits perfectly with my collection of Daniel Craig dvds
And my other actors films
The AV quality on the 4K release is excellent but the extra features are sorely disappointing. Hopefully there'll be an all singing, all dancing 60th Anniversary 4K blu-ray set in our immediate future. Happy New Year, everyone.
The "choose your own reaction to the movie" bit was great. (I was option 1)
I got the regular No Time To Die Blu-Ray and the Daniel Craig Collection Blu-Ray set from Casino to Spectre. Don’t think there’s a Casino to NTTD set, but I’d be interested to see what that will be.
I’ve just ordered the DVD for it just to compliment the rest of my Bond DVD collection and it’s nice that I can finally say that!
Im waiting for a VHS release.
I actually just got the 2 disc collectors edition (on dvd) for Christmas
The DB5 looks like a Morris Minor on that cover.
Surprisingly I found that there weren’t very many bond films on during Christmas this year
i got the standard bluray as i dont have a 4k tv, im hoping they will do something cool for the 60th anniversary though.
Hey Calvin, quick question because I wasn't able to find good information on this: Does the steelbook contain a 4K Blu ray and a normal Blu ray (1080p) both with the movie? Or is the normal Blu ray just the extras?
It did sound like it during the video, please forgive me if the answer was in the video!
I got the digibook HD version because I don't have a suitable 4k blu ray drive and I love it, but would love to have a 4K Version of the movie, too!
Hi Marco! Yes, the 4K I have comes with two disc, the first has the film in 4K and includes all the extras, while the second disc is a blu ray version of the film with no extras on the disc. Hope this helps!
@@calvindyson Of course, it did! Thanks a lot for your answer. Love your videos, Mrs. Bell button activated of course!
Good God, they already have BluRay releases out in like two months. That's CRAZY fast! I'm pretty sure it used to take at least like six months.
I'm still waiting for my steelbook as it was lost in transit. Another one should be on the way. 🤞
Still waiting on a VHS release before I spring for it.
I have the Ultra 4K edition. But my gripe is the total lack of high street shops that now sell DVD/Blu Rays! I would have loved to have been able to physically browse the different options, and other general releases, just like we used to be able to. Instead I picked up my copy from a flimsy cardboard stand, right next to the fruit and veg in Morrisons!
The (orchestrated) death of the high street is a sad thing indeed!
From my family to yours, Happy New Year Calvin Dyson (the man who should be the next James Bond)
I got the steelbook (in North America it’s a Best Buy exclusive, as steelbooks for major film releases tend to be). It actually looks pretty good in person! I normally go with either an iTunes copy or a standard 4K Blu-Ray copy for most movies, but I decided that No Time To Die is a special enough film to spring for the steelbook (like I did for Avengers: Endgame). Haven’t watched it yet (finally getting around to it tonight), but I’m excited to do so.
My Zavvi steel book arrived yesterday, it pained me peeling off that part of the cover! Also be careful with the DB5 keychain. I’ve bought it twice now and both times the DB5 has broken off so😂