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KarmaNL · 02-06-2015, 09:27 AM

ok thanks, cancelling pre-order right now

EddieLarkin · 02-06-2015, 09:31 AM

Jesus who are these jokers?

derek_1999 · 02-06-2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarmaNL

ok thanks, cancelling pre-order right now

Yup - bye bye pre-order for me too.

loreng3 · 02-06-2015, 04:27 PM

This is what happens when they don't involve the filmmaker of their alleged "25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION" and just crap out a title onto blu-ray to make a quick buck off of collectors... Arghhhh.

rockermark · 02-06-2015, 06:40 PM

Many thanks for those screenies, cancel mine as well and ordered the special edition instead.

The Beek · 02-10-2015, 08:32 AM

The quick look at the disc and screenshots I posted earlier were done on using PC running Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre (v6.7.199), where the film played looking exactly as it does in said shots. However, finally sitting down to watch the entire film yesterday using a standalone Blu-ray player and 60in plasma TV, it revealed itself to be a true 1.85:1-framed encode with none of the cropping witness when playing it on the computer.

The PC player uses the same settings as the 100s of other discs that I've put through it before and after, none of which show the same kind of cropping - so I've no idea why it happens with this one Blu-ray disc.

As for my opinion of the new disc? Well, having watched it all the way through (presented correctly) the encode looks reasonably good and I wouldn't be too surprised to learn that it stems from the same HD master as the earlier Optimum/StudioCanal. The DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio is also perfectly acceptable, if a little quieter than I'd usually like (requiring me to crank up my amp a few more notches).

However, given the complete lack of bonus features (and the uncertainty about the curious playback issue with Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre), there's still absolutely no way I can recommend this new release over the previous feature-packed Special Edition Blu-ray.

KarmaNL · 02-10-2015, 02:56 PM

yes, missing extras is still a dealbreaker for me. Thanks for the details.

unicron73 · 02-10-2015, 03:15 PM

thanks for the details,i will stick with my australian release,apart from a different cover its got and the sound being 5.1 which does sound good.its the same as the old uk release.
i was hoping this new release would be worth getting.

manicsounds · 02-11-2015, 12:17 AM

What is the runtime of the new anniversary edition? (minutes/seconds)

The Beek · 02-11-2015, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manicsounds

What is the runtime of the new anniversary edition? (minutes/seconds)

94 minutes and 17 seconds

IanSchultz23 · 02-11-2015, 10:25 AM

I got a review copy as well. I believe it is indeed legit, I just think MGM in the UK are outsourcing the **** out of their catalogue titles for dirt cheap hence why so many small companies such as 101 films, Simply Media, Three Wolves are releasing MGM stuff.

Beauvoir · 02-13-2015, 04:46 PM

Shame about the missing extras and cropping.

Pretty badass cover artwork though!

IanSchultz23 · 02-16-2015, 07:06 PM

The artwork looks really cheap in my opinion and the film really isn't that good it's ok but just watch Mad Max 2, Blade Runner, Brazil or Alien.

petrified-eye · 02-17-2015, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauvoir

Shame about the missing extras and cropping.

Pretty badass cover artwork though!

No cropping, read post #68

Beauvoir · 03-21-2015, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petrified-eye

No cropping, read post #68

Saw that, now. Thanks!

manicsounds · 12-06-2015, 11:11 PM

Have you　found any stores that stock the Brazilian/Latin America release?

unicron73 · 12-08-2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Well, I ordered the Brazilian 2-disc release from Brookfilm.com for £8.50 shipped. I'll post some pics and let you know how it looks once I receive it.

any chance you can post a link to the film on there site.cheers

Beauvoir · 12-08-2015, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Well, I ordered the Brazilian 2-disc release from Brookfilm.com for £8.50 shipped. I'll post some pics and let you know how it looks once I receive it.

Great!
I'd really like to know more about this release.
I have absolutely no problem with grabbing yet another version of Hardware on blu if its got extra value to it.

And it won't take much!

unicron73 · 12-08-2015, 02:58 PM

well i took the plunge as well and ordered it too,now that means i have the original uk release,the australian release and soon the brazilian release..

also had a look around the site and ordered 'MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE' special edition-it has the blu,dvd and mini cd lp plus some photo cards in a nice looking case-looks like a slipcover but it only cost £12.50 shipped..if these turn up ok and are alright ive seen a few others im intrested in..could this be somewhere else to get films from......

Bates_Motel · 12-08-2015, 06:38 PM

I added the existing subtitle track to the cheap-o Severin disc that neglected to include them, but I'll bite on this and see how this version compares.

02-06-2015, 04:27 PM	#64
loreng3 Member Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:375	This is what happens when they don't involve the filmmaker of their alleged "25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION" and just crap out a title onto blu-ray to make a quick buck off of collectors... Arghhhh. Last edited by loreng3; 02-06-2015 at 04:34 PM.

02-10-2015, 08:32 AM	#66
The Beek Member Member since:Oct 2011	Okay, so it's time for me to eat a little humble pie... The quick look at the disc and screenshots I posted earlier were done on using PC running Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre (v6.7.199), where the film played looking exactly as it does in said shots. However, finally sitting down to watch the entire film yesterday using a standalone Blu-ray player and 60in plasma TV, it revealed itself to be a true 1.85:1-framed encode with none of the cropping witness when playing it on the computer. The PC player uses the same settings as the 100s of other discs that I've put through it before and after, none of which show the same kind of cropping - so I've no idea why it happens with this one Blu-ray disc. As for my opinion of the new disc? Well, having watched it all the way through (presented correctly) the encode looks reasonably good and I wouldn't be too surprised to learn that it stems from the same HD master as the earlier Optimum/StudioCanal. The DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio is also perfectly acceptable, if a little quieter than I'd usually like (requiring me to crank up my amp a few more notches). However, given the complete lack of bonus features (and the uncertainty about the curious playback issue with Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre), there's still absolutely no way I can recommend this new release over the previous feature-packed Special Edition Blu-ray.

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02-06-2015, 09:27 AM	#61
KarmaNL Power Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:96 Trading Score:2	ok thanks, cancelling pre-order right now

02-06-2015, 09:31 AM	#62
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:4697 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	Jesus who are these jokers?

02-06-2015, 06:40 PM	#65
rockermark Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:burton on trent Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:1580 Trading Score:13	Many thanks for those screenies, cancel mine as well and ordered the special edition instead.

02-10-2015, 02:56 PM	#67
KarmaNL Power Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:96 Trading Score:2	yes, missing extras is still a dealbreaker for me. Thanks for the details.

02-10-2015, 03:15 PM	#68
unicron73 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:exeter,england Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:12	thanks for the details,i will stick with my australian release,apart from a different cover its got and the sound being 5.1 which does sound good.its the same as the old uk release. i was hoping this new release would be worth getting.

02-11-2015, 12:17 AM	#69
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4991 Blu-ray reviews: 99	What is the runtime of the new anniversary edition? (minutes/seconds)

02-11-2015, 10:25 AM	#71
IanSchultz23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:816 Blu-ray collection:5514 DVD collection:1133 Digital collection:275 iTunes collection:22 Trading Score:1	I got a review copy as well. I believe it is indeed legit, I just think MGM in the UK are outsourcing the **** out of their catalogue titles for dirt cheap hence why so many small companies such as 101 films, Simply Media, Three Wolves are releasing MGM stuff.

02-13-2015, 04:46 PM	#72
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:222	Shame about the missing extras and cropping. Pretty badass cover artwork though!

02-16-2015, 07:06 PM	#73
IanSchultz23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:816 Blu-ray collection:5514 DVD collection:1133 Digital collection:275 iTunes collection:22 Trading Score:1	The artwork looks really cheap in my opinion and the film really isn't that good it's ok but just watch Mad Max 2, Blade Runner, Brazil or Alien.

12-06-2015, 11:11 PM	#76
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4991 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Have you　found any stores that stock the Brazilian/Latin America release?

12-08-2015, 02:58 PM	#79
unicron73 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:exeter,england Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:12	well i took the plunge as well and ordered it too,now that means i have the original uk release,the australian release and soon the brazilian release.. also had a look around the site and ordered 'MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE' special edition-it has the blu,dvd and mini cd lp plus some photo cards in a nice looking case-looks like a slipcover but it only cost £12.50 shipped..if these turn up ok and are alright ive seen a few others im intrested in..could this be somewhere else to get films from......

12-08-2015, 06:38 PM	#80
Bates_Motel Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Los Angeles Trading Score:2	I added the existing subtitle track to the cheap-o Severin disc that neglected to include them, but I'll bite on this and see how this version compares.

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