Gladiator Blu-ray Discussion Thread

[shinseiRomeo]

Originally Posted by Dreemworx

I really do not want to read the entire thread and need a question answered.

Ive had Gladiator since last Xmas...a gift, one of my very first BR's but...have not watched it yet because it was my fav movie ever for many years and seen it soooooo many times I got burned out on it.

Now I am a point to watch my BR copy and want to know...what am I looking for that is telltale that it is a "bad" copy to warrant such a long thread?

Id likely try an exchange but, as its a gift and I have no receipt...

The real copies shipped last week. The defective copies had a white sticker on top and said 2-disc set on the lower right back of the slip. If you see that, it's the defective copy.

[Dreemworx]

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

The real copies shipped last week. They had a white sticker on top and said 2-disc set on the lower right back of the slip. If you see that, it's the defective copy.

??

Ive had my copy since last December.

Im looking for the scene(s) or chapters that telltale some errant issues.

[shinseiRomeo]

Originally Posted by Dreemworx

??

Ive had my copy since last December.

Im looking for the scene(s) or chapters that telltale some errant issues.

The whole disc is defective. Like Saving Private Ryan with the audio problem, Gladiator has a problem with the video transfer. It has been recalled and corrected copies shipped last week.

The defective copies had a white sticker on top and said 2-disc set on the lower right back of the slip. If you see that, it's the defective copy.

[Veronica Mars]

Please?!?!

Can anyone tell me about the trailers? Someone mentioned them earlier in the thread.

I get no trailers at all and my BD player is connected via wifi to the Internet. Should I be seeing trailers or not? I really want to get past the last remaining question I have about this nutty release.

Oh, and my local BB continues to impress. They are the best about taking coupons and they literally bend over backwards. They know me because I am in so much. Before I even paid, the customer service girl opened my copy and read the serial info on the inner ring to make sure it was a match. If it hadn't been they have the headache of returning something that would have sold, but the biggest help was made apparent when she read it out loud. My late 30 year old eyes really struggled to see what this 21 year old had no problem with.

Then she rang me up and didn't send me to the regular cashiers. So bleeping cool how great this BB is. The next closest one always tries to get me to pay over the phone of I ask for something to be held until I can get in. Never heard of that before. This one holds stuff longer than the end of the day, they give you a full 24 hours.

Oh, I don't care what the other guy says. If they could change the slips to not say 2 disc set, why not get the yellow out right away? That's 3 versions and with Saving Private Ryan they got the new ones out wicked fast and there was no confusion or hassle. Just perfect.

Oh, so about the trailers...anyone? Please?

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

It has been recalled and corrected copies shipped last week..

Gladiator has not been recalled. There is an exchange program for those unhappy with the DNR/EE version. The original release from last year is not defective in the sense of a problematic disc.

The issue is that Universal used an older HD master with Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) and Edge Enhancement (EE) to produce the disc. Uni and Scott Free have worked to produce a new 4k HD master approved by Ridlet Scott,

If you got it last year then you have the DNR/EE version. If you bought it recently then chances are you have the DNR/EE version.

Note that it is called a limited exchange program because the replacement program is limited to those unhappy with the DNR/EE version, Paramount has not issued a recall and retailers are free to sell through any and all inventory they have.

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

Please?!?!

Can anyone tell me about the trailers? Someone mentioned them earlier in the thread.

I get no trailers at all and my BD player is connected via wifi to the Internet. Should I be seeing trailers or not? I really want to get past the last remaining question I have about this nutty release.

Oh, and my local BB continues to impress. They are the best about taking coupons and they literally bend over backwards. They know me because I am in so much. Before I even paid, the customer service girl opened my copy and read the serial info on the inner ring to make sure it was a match. If it hadn't been they have the headache of returning something that would have sold, but the biggest help was made apparent when she read it out loud. My late 30 year old eyes really struggled to see what this 21 year old had no problem with.

Then she rang me up and didn't send me to the regular cashiers. So bleeping cool how great this BB is. The next closest one always tries to get me to pay over the phone of I ask for something to be held until I can get in. Never heard of that before. This one holds stuff longer than the end of the day, they give you a full 24 hours.

Oh, I don't care what the other guy says. If they could change the slips to not say 2 disc set, why not get the yellow out right away? That's 3 versions and with Saving Private Ryan they got the new ones out wicked fast and there was no confusion or hassle. Just perfect.

Oh, so about the trailers...anyone? Please?

Call the Paramount Gladiator replacement line, they will tell you if you have the DNR/EE version or the 4k Version based on the numbers on the physical disc. Do not go by trailer or no trailer.

[Frozenpinky]

Originally Posted by Dreemworx

I really do not want to read the entire thread and need a question answered.

Ive had Gladiator since last Xmas...a gift, one of my very first BR's but...have not watched it yet because it was my fav movie ever for many years and seen it soooooo many times I got burned out on it.

Now I am a point to watch my BR copy and want to know...what am I looking for that is telltale that it is a "bad" copy to warrant such a long thread?

Id likely try an exchange but, as its a gift and I have no receipt...

If you had it since last Christmas, it is the bad one

[Black Mamba]

Ah crap, there is only a limited amount of these being released? Maybe I should've just picked it up for $25....

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by Black Mamba

Ah crap, there is only a limited amount of these being released? Maybe I should've just picked it up for $25....

No. The replacement program is advertised as a limited replacement program due to the way it is being handled.

The actual release of Gladiator is being shifted from the DNR/EE version to the 4k version.

[Dreemworx]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Gladiator has not been recalled. There is an exchange program for those unhappy with the DNR/EE version. The original release from last year is not defective in the sense of a problematic disc.

The issue is that Universal used an older HD master with Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) and Edge Enhancement (EE) to produce the disc. Uni and Scott Free have worked to produce a new 4k HD master approved by Ridlet Scott,

If you got it last year then you have the DNR/EE version. If you bought it recently then chances are you have the DNR/EE version.

Note that it is called a limited exchange program because the replacement program is limited to those unhappy with the DNR/EE version, Paramount has not issued a recall and retailers are free to sell through any and all inventory they have.

Hmm, sounds like my best bet is to just go buy a brand new Gladiator in a few weeks once the new ones hit shelves? Is there a 'key' to look for on the new "good" ones?

[Dreemworx]

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

The whole disc is defective. Like Saving Private Ryan with the audio problem, Gladiator has a problem with the video transfer. It has been recalled and corrected copies shipped last week.

The defective copies had a white sticker on top and said 2-disc set on the lower right back of the slip. If you see that, it's the defective copy.

Ok I have a recent copy of Saving Pvt Ryan...without serching for another mega thread...can you help me to check my SPvtR disc if it's a good one?

I have not gotton to that one yet neither, but, its been bought in the last few months I recall.

[Black Mamba]

If it has a yellow UPC code, you're good. If the UPC box is white, you have the f'd up one.

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by ScuseMe

But the CS rep assured me that they were only selling the remastered version

If I get the old copy tomorrow, I'll just keep returning it as "defective" until I get the right one

me too! Expecting the UPS man today as well. Good luck ScuseMe.

[Blu-rob77]

So if u dont see the 2disc set and u look on the disc and ends with R2 (light grey)? You got remastered right o my had 10.00 sticker andrebate inside too?

[nateynate87]

Originally Posted by Blu-rob77

So if u dont see the 2disc set and u look on the disc and ends with R2 (light grey)? You got remastered right o my had 10.00 sticker andrebate inside too?

yea you have the remastered verison.

[Al Bundy]

Has anyone is Canada have luck getting the replacement disk or know where to send the disc?

PM me please if you do.

[ozzsoad]

This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

Unfortunately, it seems alot of threads are like this nowadays

[Irrob]

just got my copy from Amazon. Sad to say it is not remastered. Same ol disc like the old one I bought last year. The back cover does have "two-disc set". The number under the back logo ends in 6515, so the numbers mean nothing. My choices are to send back for exchange or just send the disc to Paramount. I'll contact Amazon first see what they say.

[J.Cornelius]

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

Undoubtedly, it is becoming very reminiscent of Groundhog Day, seems there is an aversion to the search function.