Amélie (Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 09-16-2009, 07:59 AM

Release by Icon
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Release Date: November 4, 2009

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1080p MPEG-4 AVC 2:35:1
French DTS-HD MA 5.1
English Subtitles
Region Free

Extras include:

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* The Making of Amelie
* Audrey Tautou's funny faces
* Storyboard comparison
* Photo gallery
* Trailers

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/809272
http://dvdcrave.com.au/ViewProduct.a...6-21d95aef230a

PLEASE NOTE: Icon has a mixed history when it comes to transfers. Please be aware that it is unknown at the moment if this is a 1080p/24 or a 1080i/50hz transfer. If it is the latter, it will not play on a region A player regardless of the fact that it is region free. PLEASE ORDER WITH CAUTION UNTIL SOMEONE CAN CONFIRM.

[Thanks to singulus for pointing this out]

pro-bassoonist · 09-16-2009, 08:11 AM

Well done to provide a disclaimer for our community

Pro-B

Suntory_Times · 09-16-2009, 10:19 AM

Horray, finally another blu i shall buy.

geto10 · 09-18-2009, 04:34 AM

Great news, finally a BD with Eng subs..!!!

AnimeOnBlu · 09-18-2009, 11:38 PM

EzyDVD is not listing it as 1080p and it has the coverart up. While this is good news, I would still be cautious about ordering.

Wayfarer · 09-19-2009, 12:37 AM

Have I missed something about Icon being a mixed bag, in terms of transfers? They did the transfer for the Australian version of The Descent, which is widely considered the best looking transfer of the movie. Hopefully they give Amelie the same treatment.

AnimeOnBlu · 09-19-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayfarer

Have I missed something about Icon being a mixed bag, in terms of transfers? They did the transfer for the Australian version of The Descent, which is widely considered the best looking transfer of the movie. Hopefully they give Amelie the same treatment.

Certain movies, such as their version of "In Bruges" and "Miss Potter" were done in 1080i/50hz meaning they would not play on Region A players even though they were Region Free. They also messed up the audio on "Transporter 3" by mixing up the back channels.

Some movies, like "The Descent" are perfectly fine however.

Scruffy Nerf Herder · 09-19-2009, 02:18 AM

i might import this. its one of my all time favorites and i dont see it coming to the usa anytime soon!

EDIT: didn't read it won't play though. fml...

Wayfarer · 09-19-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Certain movies, such as their version of "In Bruges" and "Miss Potter" were done in 1080i/50hz meaning they would not play on Region A players even though they were Region Free. They also messed up the audio on "Transporter 3" by mixing up the back channels.

Some movies, like "The Descent" are perfectly fine however.

Ah, I haven't heard of these examples, thanks for the info. Those definitely sound like sub-par releases...I wonder why they'd release those films in 1080i, I've only ever noticed concerts and certain documentaries being 1080i.

There's a review for the Canadian release of Amelie on this site, but it got ripped to shreds in the picture quality department, and its also 1080i, not p. I really hope Icon give it an awesome new 1080p transfer.

Nice avatar btw, the Final Fantasy series is an all time favourite of mine.

Moviefan1203 · 09-19-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Certain movies, such as their version of "In Bruges" and "Miss Potter" were done in 1080i/50hz meaning they would not play on Region A players even though they were Region Free. They also messed up the audio on "Transporter 3" by mixing up the back channels.

Some movies, like "The Descent" are perfectly fine however.

So this is a player issue? I have both a Region A player and a Region B player, so I would be ok to go play these discs, right?

GGX · 09-19-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

So this is a player issue? I have both a Region A player and a Region B player, so I would be ok to go play these discs, right?

You would need an HDTV capable of displaying 1080i/50hz content. Which is not a standard feature of US HDTV's.

Suntory_Times · 09-19-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

You would need an HDTV capable of displaying 1080i/50hz content. Which is not a standard feature of US HDTV's.

Thats assuming its not 1080p.

Moviefan1203 · 09-19-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

You would need an HDTV capable of displaying 1080i/50hz content. Which is not a standard feature of US HDTV's.

I see, thank you. That's a bummer.

demiscy · 09-26-2009, 05:49 PM

artwork added to Ezydvd website

demiscy · 10-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Hi-res pic

ethanwa · 10-25-2009, 04:39 AM

Anyone gotten an earlier copy of it yet?! I REALLY hope to import it to the USA if it can play here.

Mobe1969 · 10-25-2009, 06:43 AM

I hope it is 1080p... I'm not holding my breath given icon's track record.

Carcuss · 10-25-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobe1969

I hope it is 1080p... I'm not holding my breath given icon's track record.

Is the difference really that noticeable? In Bruges is in 1080i yet it looks great on my player and tv. I'm a newbie to all this. Can someone explain the difference to me?
Cheers,
Carcuss.

Suntory_Times · 10-25-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Carcuss

Is the difference really that noticeable? In Bruges is in 1080i yet it looks great on my player and tv. I'm a newbie to all this. Can someone explain the difference to me?
Cheers,
Carcuss.

I think it is, but that depends on your equipement and eyes as well. Also the 1080i transfer at 50i frames a second have a 4% speed up. Which is bad.

andreasy969 · 10-25-2009, 12:23 PM

^^^ I don't think the 50i would be a PQ problem (meaning: I don't think you will see any difference). But the wrong speed is a bad thing. Also users with region A equipment may have problems, playing the 50i content (player and/or display).

09-16-2009, 08:11 AM	#2
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:21	Well done to provide a disclaimer for our community Pro-B The Studio Canal Collection\|The Raro Video Collection\|The Artificial Eye Collection\|Masters of Cinema\| The Criterion Collection\|Olive Films

09-18-2009, 11:38 PM	#5
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	EzyDVD is not listing it as 1080p and it has the coverart up. While this is good news, I would still be cautious about ordering. Supporter of Anime and Asian Cinema on Blu-ray AVC & Dolby TrueHD supporter Worldwide BR Release Comparison Thread

09-19-2009, 02:18 AM	#8
Scruffy Nerf Herder Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:7	i might import this. its one of my all time favorites and i dont see it coming to the usa anytime soon! EDIT: didn't read it won't play though. fml... Last edited by Scruffy Nerf Herder; 09-19-2009 at 02:47 AM.

09-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#14
demiscy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nicosia, CY (EU) Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	artwork added to Ezydvd website [[ Official UK Slipcover Thread ]] My Slipcovers collection as of August 5th Part One, Two and Three Looking to buy these slips: BROTHERS GRIMM Canadian Lenticular, HOME ALONE 1+2 USA Slipbox, X-FILES 2, KILL BILL 2 Canadian Lenticular, Ghost US

10-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#15
demiscy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nicosia, CY (EU) Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	Hi-res pic [[ Official UK Slipcover Thread ]] My Slipcovers collection as of August 5th Part One, Two and Three Looking to buy these slips: BROTHERS GRIMM Canadian Lenticular, HOME ALONE 1+2 USA Slipbox, X-FILES 2, KILL BILL 2 Canadian Lenticular, Ghost US

09-16-2009, 10:19 AM	#3
Suntory_Times Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Australia Steelbooks: 26 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:223 PS3 collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:23	Horray, finally another blu i shall buy.

09-18-2009, 04:34 AM	#4
geto10 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:20	Great news, finally a BD with Eng subs..!!!

09-19-2009, 12:37 AM	#6
Wayfarer Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:161 Blu-ray reviews:1	Have I missed something about Icon being a mixed bag, in terms of transfers? They did the transfer for the Australian version of The Descent, which is widely considered the best looking transfer of the movie. Hopefully they give Amelie the same treatment.

10-25-2009, 04:39 AM	#16
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	Anyone gotten an earlier copy of it yet?! I REALLY hope to import it to the USA if it can play here.

10-25-2009, 06:43 AM	#17
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia	I hope it is 1080p... I'm not holding my breath given icon's track record.

10-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#20
andreasy969 Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Germany	^^^ I don't think the 50i would be a PQ problem (meaning: I don't think you will see any difference). But the wrong speed is a bad thing. Also users with region A equipment may have problems, playing the 50i content (player and/or display).

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