Zodiac - Paramount release, WB reissue January 1, 2013 - Page 152 - Blu-ray Forum

Rick Grimes · 05-01-2013, 10:46 AM

Think I answered my own question (Why VC-1 vs. AVC) through a bit of quick unintentional research.

I noticed Australia and other countries Zodiac releases were a year before the US release. The folks at WB International probably cranked out a VC-1 release and WB US said "Let's do it some justice. Pack it on 2 discs. Give it an AVC transfer, give the film room to breathe (31 Mbps vs. 19 Mbps). We can have extras in 1080 too!

The International version packs on a lot of audio and all the extras. I can see why the VC-1 transfer is so compressed compared to the AVC's 31+ Mbps.

atexp80 · 05-01-2013, 10:50 AM

^ Check the first post of the thread, all is explained regarding the original Paramount (US) vs. Warner Bros (international) versions.

JimDiGriz · 05-01-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Grimes

What is up with the International version being VC-1 and the U.S. MPEG4-AVC?

Read this forum as I'm in Australia, and I just popped my copy of Zodiac (I watched it 12 months back, thought it pretty damn good). Just got a big shock! VC-1 codec? Thought this was standard for Warner Bros movies so I thought nothing of it a year back... But the US has had an AVC transfer since 2009? What the...

As for the VC-1 transfer. The picture is a bit dark in parts and colours look muted. Overall, I was quite pleased with the transfer as there is a lot of clarity and fine detail abounds. Shots of San Francisco look fantastic. Was interesting to note that film at the beginning of the transfer (Warner Bros. logo) was full of scratches and dirt!

After reading the MPEG-4 AVC review, will have to pick up the US transfer... Maybe purchase it in October, next time I buy from Amazon US... When The Walking Dead Season 3 Limited Edition becomes available!

Zodiac is a great flick and definitely worth an upgrade to a higher quality transfer. The Seven Blu Ray transfer was fantastic. Does Fincher's work justice.

Had the same experience with my UK release. I thought it looked fantastic (one of the best looking blu's Ive seen) but it had lossy sound and non-HD extras (only one disc).

Kept the nice slipbox and gave the amaray away. Got the US one and it looks a tiny bit better maybe but has HD sound and extras of course. Didnt pay much either so very happy!

JeffTheMovieGuy · 05-05-2013, 12:23 AM

Just got done watching this.

Really damned good.

spanky87 · 05-05-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

Just got done watching this.

Really damned good.

lxsdr · 05-05-2013, 03:27 AM

I tried to go back through this thread and figure it out, but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. How can I tell if I have the 2009 version or the re-release?

bryanr1213 · 05-05-2013, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lxsdr

I tried to go back through this thread and figure it out, but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. How can I tell if I have the 2009 version or the re-release?

On the back look at the bar code if it says distributed by Warner brothers its e re issue.

lxsdr · 05-05-2013, 03:39 AM

Thanks for the quick reply.

bryanr1213 · 05-05-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lxsdr

Thanks for the quick reply.

I tried to take picture but couldnt.

05-01-2013, 10:46 AM	#3021
Rick Grimes Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:152 Blu-ray reviews:6	Think I answered my own question (Why VC-1 vs. AVC) through a bit of quick unintentional research. I noticed Australia and other countries Zodiac releases were a year before the US release. The folks at WB International probably cranked out a VC-1 release and WB US said "Let's do it some justice. Pack it on 2 discs. Give it an AVC transfer, give the film room to breathe (31 Mbps vs. 19 Mbps). We can have extras in 1080 too! The International version packs on a lot of audio and all the extras. I can see why the VC-1 transfer is so compressed compared to the AVC's 31+ Mbps. Hey, You. Dumbass... Yeah, you in the tank... You cosy in there?

05-01-2013, 10:50 AM	#3022
atexp80 Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Central Coast, NSW, Australia Home Theater Gallery:198 Blu-ray collection:1156 DVD collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:44	^ Check the first post of the thread, all is explained regarding the original Paramount (US) vs. Warner Bros (international) versions. --\| Sale/Trade thread - Steels & regular Blus! ...big update April 23! \|-- --\| Blu-ray Reviews: 12. Most recent: Dead Man (AU) - June 22 \|--

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05-05-2013, 12:23 AM	#3024
JeffTheMovieGuy Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Jacksonville, Florida Blu-ray collection:143	Just got done watching this. Really damned good.

05-05-2013, 03:27 AM	#3026
lxsdr Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:127 DVD collection:18 Trading Score:3	I tried to go back through this thread and figure it out, but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. How can I tell if I have the 2009 version or the re-release?

05-05-2013, 03:39 AM	#3028
lxsdr Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:127 DVD collection:18 Trading Score:3	Thanks for the quick reply.