Invisible Man TV Series Blu-ray is a DISASTER! - Blu-ray Forum

Arkadin · 06-17-2012, 07:29 PM

The Invisible Man: The Complete Series Blu-ray

The Invisible Man: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review

the bd of the 1975-1976 tv series comes out in 2 days and dvdbeaver has posted a review where they reveal that the entire 10 hours has been put on ONE single layer blu-ray.
On top of that the 1.33 OAR has been changed to 1.78 for all episodes, and there is lossy audio and no subtitles.
If all of that is not bad enough, the pilot episode has heavy distortion of image due to incorrect encoding.
It's not completely definitive, but this could very well be the WORST bd release ever on the format imo.
what an incompetent disaster!!

nmycon · 06-17-2012, 07:39 PM

The crazy thing is, most people will probably thrilled with that release.

I can tell it's been DNRd but most people would consider it clean and sharp for a 70s TV show (the same people that prefer the UHE of Predator

)

Plus, those same people would rather it take up their entire screen in 1.78:1 as opposed to 1.33:1.

So as crazy as it sounds, I doubt there will be a lot of complaints outside Blu-ray/AV forums like this one.

I think it's trash and would not buy it. The pilot episode being horizontally stretched from 1.33:1 to 1.78:1 is ridiculous, but at least you could correct the AR on your TV for that one

HD Goofnut · 06-17-2012, 07:41 PM

I'm still hoping for a BD release of the sci-fi channel version of The Invisible Man.

Omen2002 · 06-17-2012, 07:48 PM

I doubt it matters, but their site says it's a BD-50, not BD-25.

Troy73 · 06-17-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'm still hoping for a BD release of the sci-fi channel version of The Invisible Man.

I have the DVD release of that. They never even released the second season to DVD, but you never know. This release of the 70's series proves anything is possible in regards to Blu-ray. I'm hoping they put the Nightstalker with Darren McGaven on Blu-ray, That would be sweet.

HD Goofnut · 06-17-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy73

I have the DVD release of that. They never even released the second season to DVD, but you never know. This release of the 70's series proves anything is possible in regards to Blu-ray. I'm hoping they put the Nightstalker with Darren McGaven on Blu-ray, That would be sweet.

I'd certainly buy that the entire series of that. I'm still trying to figure out how I am going to afford every season of Star Trek: TNG. Paramount loves raping our wallets with the Star Trek franchise.

kemcha · 06-17-2012, 11:30 PM

I don't know why some of making an issue concerning this title since it hasn't even been released yet. I've learned that some reviews can be biased in a certain direction and I usually wait until I see a review by someone who has actually purchased it, from the viewpoint of a consumer.

oildude · 06-17-2012, 11:36 PM

Damn DNR. They scrubbed it of so much detail the main guy disappears!!

[Show spoiler]

Sky_Captain · 06-17-2012, 11:41 PM

The stretching of the pilot to fill a 16x9 frame, just screams 'amateurs'.

Yikes.

Arkadin · 06-18-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kemcha

I don't know why some of making an issue concerning this title since it hasn't even been released yet. I've learned that some reviews can be biased in a certain direction and I usually wait until I see a review by someone who has actually purchased it, from the viewpoint of a consumer.

what in the world are you talking about?

It is CONFIRMED that the original OAR is not being used.
It is CONFIRMED that there is lossy audio.
It is CONFIRMED that the Pilot is completely ruined due to errors in encoding.
and it is CONFIRMED that there are no subtitles.
none of that will change based on "other" people reviewing it.
in the case of these issues your comment just doesn't make one bit of sense. I'm sorry.

Clark Kent · 06-18-2012, 01:49 AM

This looks to be a classic example of how not to bring an older television series to Blu-ray.

Tony208 · 06-18-2012, 07:24 AM

At least it's not an Asian bootleg where they cram 40 episodes on to a DVD-9

BluPat · 06-18-2012, 07:59 AM

We ARE talking about First Look Studios here. Their name needs to be Last Look Studios because once you see their transfers, that's the last damn time you want to.

G:Box · 06-18-2012, 01:02 PM

Sorry but this series was a disaster as well.

UniSol GR77 · 06-18-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by G:Box

Sorry but this series was a disaster as well.

BS.

The series was fascinating and very charming. I was ready to buy it on BD. Special effects were also wonderful for the age it has been produced.

They just screwed the only chance to bring this to a total rediscovery.

G:Box · 06-18-2012, 01:25 PM

Just my opinion pal

, nothing more.

UniSol GR77 · 06-18-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by G:Box

Just my opinion pal

, nothing more.

I respect it!

(but give this series a second chance)

TheOneWithThePrize · 06-18-2012, 04:20 PM

Really unfortunate. Was looking forward to this but as soon as word got out I cancelled my order.

Pronounced Zed · 06-18-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by G:Box

Sorry but this series was a disaster as well.

As are a lot of series, as are a lot of movies. Makes no difference. If it entertains you, it entertains you.

But there is no excuse for a bad presentation! The industry has had a decade and a half to get it right on DVD. If they're putting something on Blu-ray, they better know what they're doing.

Katatonia · 06-22-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

Really unfortunate. Was looking forward to this but as soon as word got out I cancelled my order.

Same here. I simply refuse to spend money on such a mediocre product as this. It looks like quality control literally disappeared for this release.

06-17-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:a large castle in Segovia, Spain Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	Invisible Man TV Series Blu-ray is a DISASTER! The Invisible Man: The Complete Series Blu-ray The Invisible Man: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review the bd of the 1975-1976 tv series comes out in 2 days and dvdbeaver has posted a review where they reveal that the entire 10 hours has been put on ONE single layer blu-ray. On top of that the 1.33 OAR has been changed to 1.78 for all episodes, and there is lossy audio and no subtitles. If all of that is not bad enough, the pilot episode has heavy distortion of image due to incorrect encoding. It's not completely definitive, but this could very well be the WORST bd release ever on the format imo. what an incompetent disaster!! Last edited by Deciazulado; 06-22-2012 at 06:20 PM.

06-17-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
nmycon Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto, Ontario Blu-ray collection:236 DVD collection:48 PS3 collection:39 Blu-ray reviews:4	The crazy thing is, most people will probably thrilled with that release. I can tell it's been DNRd but most people would consider it clean and sharp for a 70s TV show (the same people that prefer the UHE of Predator ) Plus, those same people would rather it take up their entire screen in 1.78:1 as opposed to 1.33:1. So as crazy as it sounds, I doubt there will be a lot of complaints outside Blu-ray/AV forums like this one. I think it's trash and would not buy it. The pilot episode being horizontally stretched from 1.33:1 to 1.78:1 is ridiculous, but at least you could correct the AR on your TV for that one Check out my Star Wars Home Video Collection Website: swhomevid.site40.net Yes, I STILL BUY DVDs! Any DVD with extras not ported to the blu-ray is STILL WORTH BUYING! Most recent blu-rays: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Triple Feature (April 26), Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1 (April 20)

06-17-2012, 07:41 PM	#3
HD Goofnut Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Mississippi Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:1174 DVD collection:32 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:128 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:33	I'm still hoping for a BD release of the sci-fi channel version of The Invisible Man. BDs with 6.1/7.1 Audio (US)~BDs w/ Missing Extras (US)~BDs w/ Slipcovers (US)~Native 3D BDs (US)~Superior International BDs My Motion Picture Collection My Favorite Films

06-17-2012, 11:36 PM	#8
oildude Special Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Texas, at the bottom of a well 21,000 ft down Blu-ray collection:1068 DVD collection:101 Blu-ray reviews:7	Damn DNR. They scrubbed it of so much detail the main guy disappears!! [Show spoiler]Sorry, I couldn't resist.

06-18-2012, 07:59 AM	#13
BluPat Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:455 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:67	We *ARE* talking about First Look Studios here. Their name needs to be Last Look Studios because once you see their transfers, that's the last damn time you want to. Blu-ray WishList: 'Seconds'(1966) 'The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane'(1976), 'Mildred Pierce'(1945), 'Legend of Lizzie Borden'(1975 TV Movie), 'The Howling'(1981), 'Valley of the Dolls'(1967), 'A Place in the Sun'(1951), 'Sunset Boulevard'(1950), and many films of Joan Crawford, Rock Hudson, Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, etc.

06-17-2012, 07:48 PM	#4
Omen2002 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:275 DVD collection:701	I doubt it matters, but their site says it's a BD-50, not BD-25.

06-17-2012, 11:30 PM	#7
kemcha Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:20	I don't know why some of making an issue concerning this title since it hasn't even been released yet. I've learned that some reviews can be biased in a certain direction and I usually wait until I see a review by someone who has actually purchased it, from the viewpoint of a consumer.

06-17-2012, 11:41 PM	#9
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:12	The stretching of the pilot to fill a 16x9 frame, just screams 'amateurs'. Yikes.

06-18-2012, 01:49 AM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:28	This looks to be a classic example of how not to bring an older television series to Blu-ray.

06-18-2012, 07:24 AM	#12
Tony208 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:419 DVD collection:3 PS3 collection:4 Trading Score:198	At least it's not an Asian bootleg where they cram 40 episodes on to a DVD-9

06-18-2012, 01:02 PM	#14
G:Box Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:276	Sorry but this series was a disaster as well. My Shop G R O U P B U Y I S B A C K ! ! !

06-18-2012, 01:25 PM	#16
G:Box Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:276	Just my opinion pal , nothing more. My Shop G R O U P B U Y I S B A C K ! ! !

06-18-2012, 04:20 PM	#18
TheOneWithThePrize Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Terra Scaniæ, Sweden Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Really unfortunate. Was looking forward to this but as soon as word got out I cancelled my order. 500 years ago on the planet Zeist 4K scan, please. Make mine unscrubbed and hold the teal'n'orange, thanks! Region A/B positive

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