Pi (1998) (25th Anniversary Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

Pieter V · 03-23-2023, 03:18 PM

Pi (1998) (25th Anniversary Edition) π Blu-ray https://shop.a24films.com/products/p...40194868248625

Pi 4K π Blu-ray https://shop.a24films.com/products/p...40194868215857

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The 1998 surrealist psychological thriller stars Sean Gullette as a mathematician who becomes obsessed with searching for patterns in the universe as part of a quest for meaning. Twenty-five years later, Darren Aronofsky honored Pi's 25th anniversary with an 8K restoration for IMAX re-release on March 14, 2023. The film will be available digitally and on Blu-ray later this year.

https://a24films.com/films/pi

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The indie film’s razor thin budget only allowed for a four day mix back in 1998, and as a result, Craig had his work cut out for him as he reconstructed and rebuilt the original soundtrack into its stunning new remaster and Dolby Atmos® mix.

mca213 · 03-23-2023, 03:21 PM

finally can retire my damn DVD

eightslicesofpie · 03-23-2023, 03:27 PM

I remember not really enjoying this when I watched it many many years ago but maybe I should give it another shot since I typically enjoy Aronofsky...

Kyle15 · 03-23-2023, 03:28 PM

The poster on A24's site is absolutely hilarious. Oh my god!

tehthomas · 03-23-2023, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

The poster on A24's site is absolutely hilarious. Oh my god!

I kinda like it. lol.

RevolverOcelScott · 03-23-2023, 03:36 PM

All for it.

Although, I do find all that work going into an 8K 1 day theatrical release, to then release it on Blu-ray to be an absolute waste of the resources availible.

Cremildo · 03-23-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mca213

finally can retire my damn DVD

I echo that sentiment!

Bye-bye, non-anamorphic relic!

RevolverOcelScott · 03-23-2023, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

I echo that sentiment!

Bye-bye, non-anamorphic relic!

One of the earliest DVD I still own. Crazy to think.

Damonstein · 03-23-2023, 04:18 PM

No 8k disc no sale.

GeoffOliver · 03-23-2023, 04:34 PM

About damn time. Interesting that this is coming from A24. This seemed like something Criterion would get. I guess this is the first time they’ve licensed a film they didn’t own. It makes sense since Aronofsky’s last film was for them. This probably also means Lionsgate lost the rights.

HipsterTrash · 03-23-2023, 04:36 PM

I just hope the packaging isn't something awful like the Midsommar release.

Vinyl · 03-23-2023, 08:07 PM

I too will be able to retire my few decades old dvd copy.

I like the new 25th anniversary pi poster, but it is very busy, much busier than the original aesthetic. I get why people don’t care for it.

Did a24 buy the distribution rights or did Aronofsky go to them or get the best deal from them?

ToonySpoonGoon · 03-23-2023, 08:27 PM

Hope its a 4K or it gets one somewhere else, otherwise what would be the point of such a huge restoration

Kyle15 · 03-23-2023, 08:30 PM

Fairly certain when they say "Blu-ray" they mean in general. There's no way it's going to be one format.

JohnCarpenterFan · 03-23-2023, 08:50 PM

I think it's funny that a film shot on 16mm reversal stock is getting an "8K restoration" and an IMAX re-release.

Rayjg · 03-23-2023, 08:56 PM

Mmm, Pi

rdodolak · 03-23-2023, 11:24 PM

Wow, finally being released to Blu-ray in the US eighteen years later.

GasmaskAvenger · 03-23-2023, 11:54 PM

the PQ of the clips in OP's video are a huge leap in quality from the UK blu-ray.

Kyle15 · 03-24-2023, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

About damn time. Interesting that this is coming from A24. This seemed like something Criterion would get. I guess this is the first time they’ve licensed a film they didn’t own. It makes sense since Aronofsky’s last film was for them. This probably also means Lionsgate lost the rights.

Recall Lionsgate currently has a deal with A24 to distribute their films on home video. This release likely has to do with their current partnership all things considered. It's also possible they grabbed the rights up first pick if they were indeed lost, again probably due in part to their working relationship.

CelestialAgent · 03-24-2023, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

About damn time. Interesting that this is coming from A24. This seemed like something Criterion would get. I guess this is the first time they’ve licensed a film they didn’t own. It makes sense since Aronofsky’s last film was for them. This probably also means Lionsgate lost the rights.

It must be the same logic behind acquiring Stop Making Sense and also Instinct. Curious if they will pick up any other earlier titles.

03-23-2023, 03:21 PM	#2
mca213 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1607 Trading Score:13	finally can retire my damn DVD

03-23-2023, 03:27 PM	#3
eightslicesofpie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2015 Trading Score:233	I remember not really enjoying this when I watched it many many years ago but maybe I should give it another shot since I typically enjoy Aronofsky...

03-23-2023, 03:28 PM	#4
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	The poster on A24's site is absolutely hilarious. Oh my god!

03-23-2023, 03:36 PM	#6
RevolverOcelScott Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Capital Region, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:836 Blu-ray collection:1583 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:11	All for it. Although, I do find all that work going into an 8K 1 day theatrical release, to then release it on Blu-ray to be an absolute waste of the resources availible.

03-23-2023, 04:18 PM	#9
Damonstein Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:1519	No 8k disc no sale.

03-23-2023, 04:34 PM	#10
GeoffOliver Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Atlanta GA 4K collection:259 Blu-ray collection:1505 DVD collection:332	About damn time. Interesting that this is coming from A24. This seemed like something Criterion would get. I guess this is the first time they’ve licensed a film they didn’t own. It makes sense since Aronofsky’s last film was for them. This probably also means Lionsgate lost the rights.

03-23-2023, 04:36 PM	#11
HipsterTrash Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Canada 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:2974	I just hope the packaging isn't something awful like the Midsommar release.

03-23-2023, 08:07 PM	#12
Vinyl Senior Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:703 DVD collection:6	I too will be able to retire my few decades old dvd copy. I like the new 25th anniversary pi poster, but it is very busy, much busier than the original aesthetic. I get why people don’t care for it. Did a24 buy the distribution rights or did Aronofsky go to them or get the best deal from them?

03-23-2023, 08:27 PM	#13
ToonySpoonGoon Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2018 Location:Massachusetts 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Hope its a 4K or it gets one somewhere else, otherwise what would be the point of such a huge restoration

03-23-2023, 08:30 PM	#14
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	Fairly certain when they say "Blu-ray" they mean in general. There's no way it's going to be one format.

03-23-2023, 08:50 PM	#15
JohnCarpenterFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 Blu-ray collection:295	I think it's funny that a film shot on 16mm reversal stock is getting an "8K restoration" and an IMAX re-release.

03-23-2023, 08:56 PM	#16
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Mmm, Pi

03-23-2023, 11:24 PM	#17
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	Wow, finally being released to Blu-ray in the US eighteen years later.

03-23-2023, 11:54 PM	#18
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1107 Blu-ray collection:4975 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	the PQ of the clips in OP's video are a huge leap in quality from the UK blu-ray.

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