List of restored movies on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

felim · 06-02-2009, 07:21 PM

Does anyone have a link to information regarding lists of restored movies on blu ray (or upcoming restored movies)? I guess the latest restored film to hit blu ray is STAR TREK THE WRATH OF KHAN, which is kind of impressive thought not perfect.

Thanks.

Stu123 · 06-02-2009, 09:47 PM

well i can think of 2 for you

oops didnt notice youd already mentioned star trek 2 so i'll stick with ghostbusters

steve_dave · 06-02-2009, 11:12 PM

99% of the Criterion Collection.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Casablanca, The Adventures of Robin Hood, How The West Was Won, Gigi, An American in Paris, Quo Vadis, Being There

Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,

Most of the James Bond films except Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace

South Pacific

Star Trek: The Original Series

Geezer00003 · 06-02-2009, 11:27 PM

Baraka
Lawrence of Arabia is in the works

felim · 06-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Hello,

THanks for the info, everybody.

I have BLADE RUNNER, GODFATHER and WRATH OF KHAN (Star Trek collection). I hear the James Bond restored DVDs were good, but the Blu Ray versions are lacking in their presentations (I read some titles were worse than the DVD versions, like WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH etc.).

I was wondering if there will be more contemporary films (1970-2008) that will be see full or partial restoration. Hopefully, ALIEN series will get that Lowry Digital (?) restoration work.

benricci · 06-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felim

I hear the James Bond restored DVDs were good, but the Blu Ray versions are lacking in their presentations (I read some titles were worse than the DVD versions, like WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH etc.).

WTF have you been reading? Couldn't be further from the truth, the new James Bond Blu-rays are drop-dead gorgeous. Absolutely stunning in every way.

owa · 06-03-2009, 05:09 PM

I haven't watched them all yet but some of the early Bond blu-rays look great as well (Dr. No, for example).

benricci · 06-03-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owa

I haven't watched them all yet but some of the early Bond blu-rays look great as well (Dr. No, for example).

Dr. No is a revelation. It has never looked so crystal clear.

Beta Man · 06-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felim

I was wondering if there will be more contemporary films (1970-2008) that will be see full or partial restoration. Hopefully, ALIEN series will get that Lowry Digital (?) restoration work.

Yes.... there will be more..... "WHEN" and "WHAT" are the big questions though..... There are 900,000 or so DVDs.... so the Blu-ray catalog is only a fraction of that..... MANY films are, and will be released.

steve_dave · 06-03-2009, 05:23 PM

In the coming soon category:

The Sound of Music
Gone With The Wind
The Wizard of Oz
The African Queen
Roman Holiday
Breakfast At Tiffany's
Goldeneye
Tomorrow Never Dies
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
The Jungle Book
Psycho (1960)
Vertigo
The Birds

Obviously most of these except The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind have been confirmed as coming this year.

Diesel · 06-03-2009, 05:28 PM

wasn't Superman: The Movie restored?

felim · 06-03-2009, 05:39 PM

Benricci,

This is one review for WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2062...notenough.html

The section on picture quality is negative I would say, or not that good. It even says the transfer is quite "dated." Gulp.

I remember DVDBeaver giving it a rating of 7, which is just above mediocre. I hope the remaining titles will be excellent (LIVING DAYLIGHTS, etc.).

As for the earlier titles, I shall give it a try (DR. NO, etc.)

Anyway, guys, thanks for all the info. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA should be gorgeous...

Also, although I mentioned Digital Lowry, is it true, if anyone knows, that they are indeed working ALIEN and ALIENS etc. ?

Beta Man · 06-03-2009, 05:42 PM

also some great ones in this announcement (like Contempt!)

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2815

benricci · 06-03-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felim

Benricci,

This is one review for WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2062...notenough.html

The section on picture quality is negative I would say, or not that good. It even says the transfer is quite "dated." Gulp.

Yeah, so? The transfer on TWINE was just OK, but nowhere is it suggested that it is worse than the standard DVD. In fact that review specifically points out that it is actually better.

Do yourself a favor - actually watch the discs before you comment on picture quality. The Bond series is outstanding, you should give them all a try.

singhcr · 06-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Every Bond BD that I've seen has been amazing.

Dr. No
From Russia With Love
License To Kill
For Your Eyes Only
Live And Let Die
Moonraker
Thunderball
all have excellent PQ, with no DNR. I haven't seen the others yet but Goldfinger and Die Another Day are supposed to look good also.

felim · 06-03-2009, 06:20 PM

Benricci, I wish I could afford to buy all Blu Ray and watch them and then make comments on picture quality. However, I reside in Asia, and we do not yet have Blu Ray rentals, so as you can understand, I and my family and colleagues in Asia tend to read reviews first and then based on the collective information, make informed purchases imported from USA. I don't understand why you are so defensive and angry. Maybe because we Asians cannot read your tone properly or something. But I do agree with you, the James Bond series is a fantastic series, and we shall give it a try.
For all readers, please understand there are non American readers to this website, whose native countries do not yet carry Blu Ray rentals. Purchases are very expensive (50 dollars each in Japan, for example), so we cannot make a lot of purchases until we get some info. I believe this site, Blu Ray com, is such a site to serve those American and international readers. After all, Blu ray discs in many cases are Region free, so there are international customers who would be interested to get readers' opinions and professional opinions before making purchases.
If I misunderstood the purpose of this site, I apologize.

felim · 06-03-2009, 06:42 PM

And: To Betaman and SingHcr (and to everyone else who answered),

Again, thanks for the info. I wish there was some official list (?) that was updated every month or something... ?...

Thanks again.

bfellow · 06-03-2009, 06:46 PM

The unofficial Bond one Never Say Never Again has crappy PQ. It needs to be remastered.

Penthouse · 06-03-2009, 06:58 PM

The Dirty Harry movies were remastered for the DVD versions. I assumed they used those same masters for the Blu-ray Collection. They look and sound great!

Did someone mention The Fifth Element yet?

alposnacks · 06-03-2009, 07:37 PM

I own all the Bond BDs so far and I can say none of them look anywhere near DVD quality. They're all amazing. Moonraker's definitely the best. LTK, Dr. No and Goldfinger all look great. To be honest, FRWL was sort of a disappointment. It looks better than ever, but it just doesn't compare to Goldfinger, Dr. No or Thunderball in my opinion.

06-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
felim Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:5	List of restored movies on Blu-ray Does anyone have a link to information regarding lists of restored movies on blu ray (or upcoming restored movies)? I guess the latest restored film to hit blu ray is STAR TREK THE WRATH OF KHAN, which is kind of impressive thought not perfect. Thanks.

06-02-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
Stu123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Hadley's Hope on LV-426 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:558 DVD collection:392 Trading Score:9	well i can think of 2 for you oops didnt notice youd already mentioned star trek 2 so i'll stick with ghostbusters Last edited by Stu123; 06-03-2009 at 07:49 PM.

06-03-2009, 06:20 PM	#16
felim Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:5	To Benricci Benricci, I wish I could afford to buy all Blu Ray and watch them and then make comments on picture quality. However, I reside in Asia, and we do not yet have Blu Ray rentals, so as you can understand, I and my family and colleagues in Asia tend to read reviews first and then based on the collective information, make informed purchases imported from USA. I don't understand why you are so defensive and angry. Maybe because we Asians cannot read your tone properly or something. But I do agree with you, the James Bond series is a fantastic series, and we shall give it a try. For all readers, please understand there are non American readers to this website, whose native countries do not yet carry Blu Ray rentals. Purchases are very expensive (50 dollars each in Japan, for example), so we cannot make a lot of purchases until we get some info. I believe this site, Blu Ray com, is such a site to serve those American and international readers. After all, Blu ray discs in many cases are Region free, so there are international customers who would be interested to get readers' opinions and professional opinions before making purchases. If I misunderstood the purpose of this site, I apologize.

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06-02-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
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06-03-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
felim Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:5	Hello, THanks for the info, everybody. I have BLADE RUNNER, GODFATHER and WRATH OF KHAN (Star Trek collection). I hear the James Bond restored DVDs were good, but the Blu Ray versions are lacking in their presentations (I read some titles were worse than the DVD versions, like WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH etc.). I was wondering if there will be more contemporary films (1970-2008) that will be see full or partial restoration. Hopefully, ALIEN series will get that Lowry Digital (?) restoration work.

06-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#7
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I haven't watched them all yet but some of the early Bond blu-rays look great as well (Dr. No, for example).

06-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#10
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	In the coming soon category: The Sound of Music Gone With The Wind The Wizard of Oz The African Queen Roman Holiday Breakfast At Tiffany's Goldeneye Tomorrow Never Dies On Her Majesty's Secret Service The Jungle Book Psycho (1960) Vertigo The Birds Obviously most of these except The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind have been confirmed as coming this year.

06-03-2009, 05:28 PM	#11
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	wasn't Superman: The Movie restored?

06-03-2009, 05:39 PM	#12
felim Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:5	Benricci, This is one review for WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2062...notenough.html The section on picture quality is negative I would say, or not that good. It even says the transfer is quite "dated." Gulp. I remember DVDBeaver giving it a rating of 7, which is just above mediocre. I hope the remaining titles will be excellent (LIVING DAYLIGHTS, etc.). As for the earlier titles, I shall give it a try (DR. NO, etc.) Anyway, guys, thanks for all the info. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA should be gorgeous... Also, although I mentioned Digital Lowry, is it true, if anyone knows, that they are indeed working ALIEN and ALIENS etc. ?

06-03-2009, 05:42 PM	#13
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	also some great ones in this announcement (like Contempt!) https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2815

06-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
singhcr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Apple Valley, MN Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:42	Every Bond BD that I've seen has been amazing. Dr. No From Russia With Love License To Kill For Your Eyes Only Live And Let Die Moonraker Thunderball all have excellent PQ, with no DNR. I haven't seen the others yet but Goldfinger and Die Another Day are supposed to look good also.

06-03-2009, 06:42 PM	#17
felim Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:5	And: To Betaman and SingHcr (and to everyone else who answered), Again, thanks for the info. I wish there was some official list (?) that was updated every month or something... ?... Thanks again.

06-03-2009, 06:46 PM	#18
bfellow Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	The unofficial Bond one Never Say Never Again has crappy PQ. It needs to be remastered.

06-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#19
Penthouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Alexandria, VA Home Theater Gallery:58 4K collection:185 Blu-ray collection:1108 Blu-ray reviews: 6	The Dirty Harry movies were remastered for the DVD versions. I assumed they used those same masters for the Blu-ray Collection. They look and sound great! Did someone mention The Fifth Element yet?

06-03-2009, 07:37 PM	#20
alposnacks Member Member since:Feb 2009	I own all the Bond BDs so far and I can say none of them look anywhere near DVD quality. They're all amazing. Moonraker's definitely the best. LTK, Dr. No and Goldfinger all look great. To be honest, FRWL was sort of a disappointment. It looks better than ever, but it just doesn't compare to Goldfinger, Dr. No or Thunderball in my opinion.

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