Shin Godzilla (2016) 4K UHD - March 22, 2017

[MechaGodzilla]

The latest installment in the Godzilla franchise is set to be released on UHD BD, BD and DVD on March 22, 2017 by Toho in Japan.

Four-disc special edition:



Amazon exclusive steelbook:

[trippledx3]

Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

The latest installment in the Godzilla franchise is set to be released on UHD BD, BD and DVD on March 22, 2017 in Japan.



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It's doubtful this release will be of much use to anyone who isn't fluent in Japanese, but I'm starting a thread anyway because it's Godzilla!

cool! Reaaaally hope they put english subtitles on! It might be a long shot but

[MechaGodzilla]

Originally Posted by trippledx3

cool! Reaaaally hope they put english subtitles on! It might be a long shot but

It's a long shot indeed but I too have a tiny bit of hope they will. They never have in the past, but this one is a bit different in that it was made with more of an international appeal in mind, made after a successful Hollywood reboot and was a huge box office success in Japan, so maybe they'll go the extra mile? Time will tell.

If not, I wonder if there's any possibility whatsoever there will be a UHD release anywhere else in the world?

[trippledx3]

Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

It's a long shot indeed but I too have a tiny bit of hope they will. They never have in the past, but this one is a bit different in that it was made with more of an international appeal in mind, made after a successful Hollywood reboot and was a huge box office success in Japan, so maybe they'll go the extra mile? Time will tell.

If not, I wonder if there's any possibility whatsoever there will be a UHD release anywhere else in the world?

Indeed i wonder too, hope it wont be too long before we get some potential information on it

[GenPion]

I hope it has English subtitles. I'd definitely be interested if it does. No way does Funimation put out a 4K version.

[cybergrimes]

IIRC Funimation has distribution rights for this in the US. They don't do anything in UHD at the moment but I guess anything is possible...

edit: what GenPion said

[Viking61]

Available for pre-order at Amazon Japan. Two listings. As I understand it, the more expensive one is a steelbook release.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01N9H5K4B/

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01MU0Y7FV/

[EbonDragon]

I asked the girls at Toho about this the other day and they played coy lol maybe an international release is in the works?

[Dubstar]

what's the sound, I saw this on the large screen at Angelika Mosaic and the mix was very understated.

[MechaGodzilla]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

what's the sound, I saw this on the large screen at Angelika Mosaic and the mix was very understated.

From the Amazon page(s) Viking61 linked to:

"(1)日本語3.1ch dts-HD Master Audio
(2)日本語2.0ch dts-HD Master Audio"

Only Japanese subtitles, as expected. Guess we'll just have to wait for Funimation, Madman, etc. to release it in the West. Hopefully not too long after the Japanese release!

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

From the Amazon page(s) Viking61 linked to:

"(1)日本語3.1ch dts-HD Master Audio
(2)日本語2.0ch dts-HD Master Audio"

Only Japanese subtitles, as expected. Guess we'll just have to wait for Funimation, Madman, etc. to release it in the West. Hopefully not too long after the Japanese release!

And when will people stop using Amazon as a source for audio/video specs.?

[McCrutchy]

Here are the relevant database entries:

Standard Blu-ray (with one bonus BD-25 disc):



Standard Blu-ray (with one bonus BD-25 disc) and early purchase bonus "ticket holder":



Digipack Blu-ray (with two bonus BD-25 discs):



UHD/BD Combo (with two bonus BD-25 discs):



Amazon.co.jp Exclusive Digipack Blu-ray (with bonus SteelBook case and "ticket holder"):



Amazon.co.jp Exclusive UHD/BD Combo (with bonus SteelBook case and "ticket holder"):



In this case, Amazon's information is copied directly from Toho's information page here, so it is currently 100% accurate.

[MechaGodzilla]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

And when will people stop using Amazon as a source for audio/video specs.?

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

In this case, Amazon's information is copied directly from Toho's information page here, so it is currently 100% accurate.

Yep, I was going to say the same thing. This info comes straight from Toho themselves so it should be accurate.

[Jimmy Smith]

Hope Funimation is able to get an Ultra HD release in the states

[Shuwatch]

Ordered the UHD Steelbook. I have zero confidence Funi will do a UHD release, and I won't pass up Godzilla in 4K. I can live without subtitles.

[cybergrimes]

If IMDB is right it was mastered at 2K despite all the higher source material?

ARRIRAW (3.4K) (2.8K) (source format)
Canon H264 (4K) (source format)
Digital Intermediate (2K) (master format)
Redcode RAW (5K) (source format)

[McCrutchy]

Toho have now updated their site for the UHD/Blu-ray release.

If I'm reading Google's bad translation of Japanese correctly, it seems that there will be "only" 139 minutes of bonus content on the standard bonus Blu-ray (which appears to be a BD-25), including almost thirty minutes of promos, trailers and TV spots, as well as several longer videos from premieres and screenings.

But, there will be 193 minutes of bonus content on the Special Edition Blu-ray. Including a 28-minute previsualization reel, 20 minutes of special effects outtakes, over an hour's worth of alternate and deleted scenes, 35 minutes of TV footage (shot for the film), an 18-minute VFX breakdown, and a 31-minute Making Of featurette.

Additionally, the UHD BD still appears to be a BD-66, with only the film onboard. I think it will also come in its own separate case attached to the Blu-ray Digipack, but I'm not sure if I'm translating that correctly.

UHD/BD combo:



Blu-ray Special Edition:

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Blu-ray Standard Edition:

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[SolelyStrange]

so no U.S. release news yet.

[ray0414]

Any HDR? I don't see it listed.

[daniellocz14]

Yes, it has HDR. Just got it in today. Haven't played it yet.