The 'Burbs - October 1, 2014 - Blu-ray Forum

gettodamoofies · 07-18-2014, 09:41 PM

Umbrella Entertainment is coming to the party with another classic. According to Screen Print they've got The 'Burbs scheduled for October 1.

A good alternative to the upcoming Arrow release. Hopefully based on the same transfer. We'll likely miss out on the special features of the Arrow release though.

Supernaut · 07-18-2014, 09:59 PM

Excellent news, I do hope it's not based on the stretched German transfer, however.

Now whether or not to cancel my Arrow order is the question...

Cevolution · 07-18-2014, 11:02 PM

Thanks for creating the thread Atexp mate. I posted it's upcoming release in the local release schedule thread earlier in the night, and was going to create a thread for it when I woke up this morning. Like you pointed out, the only question is now is this the same transfer as what Arrow are putting out.

Joshy-roxx · 07-18-2014, 11:55 PM

Very nice surprise! Fingers crossed we get a quality release

granty · 07-19-2014, 08:59 AM

its a must buy.

Lazlo · 07-20-2014, 09:37 PM

Zavvi has this down to £12 delivered using the 10% off code 10SOON

LordCrumb · 07-20-2014, 10:55 PM

^ Still probably going to be cheaper to buy locally though.

Caustic · 07-20-2014, 11:02 PM

Yep. Most Umbrella releases start their life with retail price between 16.98 and 23.98 at JB Hifi. Obviously there are some exceptions (like why the hell does The Horseman go for $38 when I can buy it for $8AUD from Umbrella). At $23.98 it would be cheaper then importing (given 0.99GBP added for shipping)

CastrosfriendChe · 07-21-2014, 12:52 AM

I'll stick with Arrow. I love the film so I'll want the extras.
Maybe some will get ported over to Umbrella...

Vintrus · 07-21-2014, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CastrosfriendChe

I'll stick with Arrow. I love the film so I'll want the extras.
Maybe some will get ported over to Umbrella...

Same

nothingtogein · 10-02-2014, 12:38 PM

Has anyone tested this yet to see if it is locked?

Cevolution · 10-02-2014, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothingtogein

Has anyone tested this yet to see if it is locked?

Yeah it's region B locked.

Caustic · 10-02-2014, 08:30 PM

So what's the PQ like? I held off on purchasing to see what Master was used for this

gunner99 · 10-02-2014, 09:28 PM

No sign of this movie being released in New Zealand in the near future

Looks like I will have to import it instead.

Supernaut · 10-02-2014, 11:16 PM

If this is indeed the German transfer you should keep well away. Not only is it a much lesser transfer than the Arrow release but the image is stretched horizontally and looks atrocious.

Cevolution · 10-03-2014, 04:35 AM

I quickly checked it out last night, the Arrow disc destroys it objectively. Subjectively if you prefer less grain, and higher contrast then you might like this release better.

Boschy · 10-03-2014, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cevolution

I quickly checked it out last night, the Arrow disc destroys it objectively. Subjectively if you prefer less grain, and higher contrast then you might like this release better.

So the Aussie Blu is not the Arrow? Thanks.

Cevolution · 10-03-2014, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boschy

So the Aussie Blu is not the Arrow? Thanks.

No it's definitely not.

I remember Atexp posted up a link to Umbrellas FB page months ago where this asked, and it was stated that it wasn't going to be.

gettodamoofies · 10-03-2014, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cevolution

No it's definitely not.

I remember Atexp posted up a link to Umbrellas FB page months ago where this asked, and it was stated that it wasn't going to be.

Yeah, they confirmed it wasn't the remaster. They didn't state what one was used but being that the only other one released is the German one it's very likely that's the master Umbrella got their hands on.

A shame as I like supporting local companies when I can but for a favourite of mine an inferior product is a no go.

Davidian · 10-09-2014, 09:59 PM

There's some interesting comparison screenshots with the Arrow Blu-ray here, but it still shows the AU release to be "squashed".

07-18-2014, 09:41 PM	#1
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	The 'Burbs - October 1, 2014 Umbrella Entertainment is coming to the party with another classic. According to Screen Print they've got The 'Burbs scheduled for October 1. A good alternative to the upcoming Arrow release. Hopefully based on the same transfer. We'll likely miss out on the special features of the Arrow release though. Last edited by gettodamoofies; 07-18-2014 at 09:45 PM.

10-09-2014, 09:59 PM	#20
Davidian Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Perth 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:1985 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:12	There's some interesting comparison screenshots with the Arrow Blu-ray here, but it still shows the AU release to be "squashed". Last edited by Davidian; 10-09-2014 at 10:09 PM.

07-18-2014, 09:59 PM	#2
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	Excellent news, I do hope it's not based on the stretched German transfer, however. Now whether or not to cancel my Arrow order is the question...

07-18-2014, 11:02 PM	#3
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	Thanks for creating the thread Atexp mate. I posted it's upcoming release in the local release schedule thread earlier in the night, and was going to create a thread for it when I woke up this morning. Like you pointed out, the only question is now is this the same transfer as what Arrow are putting out.

07-18-2014, 11:55 PM	#4
Joshy-roxx Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2013 Location:Australia 4K collection:95 Blu-ray collection:1285	Very nice surprise! Fingers crossed we get a quality release

07-19-2014, 08:59 AM	#5
granty Active Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:272 Blu-ray collection:834 DVD collection:48	its a must buy.

07-20-2014, 09:37 PM	#6
Lazlo Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Victoria, Australia 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:2162 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:112	Zavvi has this down to £12 delivered using the 10% off code 10SOON

07-20-2014, 10:55 PM	#7
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	^ Still probably going to be cheaper to buy locally though.

07-20-2014, 11:02 PM	#8
Caustic Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Melbourne 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:2067 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:3	Yep. Most Umbrella releases start their life with retail price between 16.98 and 23.98 at JB Hifi. Obviously there are some exceptions (like why the hell does The Horseman go for $38 when I can buy it for $8AUD from Umbrella). At $23.98 it would be cheaper then importing (given 0.99GBP added for shipping)

07-21-2014, 12:52 AM	#9
CastrosfriendChe Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Sydney, Australia 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:2152 Trading Score:2	I'll stick with Arrow. I love the film so I'll want the extras. Maybe some will get ported over to Umbrella...

10-02-2014, 12:38 PM	#11
nothingtogein Expert Member Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:531	Has anyone tested this yet to see if it is locked?

10-02-2014, 08:30 PM	#13
Caustic Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Melbourne 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:2067 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:3	So what's the PQ like? I held off on purchasing to see what Master was used for this

10-02-2014, 09:28 PM	#14
gunner99 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:1436 DVD collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:7	No sign of this movie being released in New Zealand in the near future Looks like I will have to import it instead.

10-02-2014, 11:16 PM	#15
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	If this is indeed the German transfer you should keep well away. Not only is it a much lesser transfer than the Arrow release but the image is stretched horizontally and looks atrocious.

10-03-2014, 04:35 AM	#16
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	I quickly checked it out last night, the Arrow disc destroys it objectively. Subjectively if you prefer less grain, and higher contrast then you might like this release better.

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