Terminator 1 & 2 - Blu-ray Forum

khomel · 06-04-2009, 05:03 AM

I'm looking to upgrade my copies of Terminator 1 & 2 from DVD, finally. I know that the Skynet Edition is the one to get for T2, but is the T1 version any good? Are there plans to release a better one if it is not up to par?

The Mr Safety · 06-04-2009, 05:08 AM

It actually doesn't look that bad. I don't know if a new release for T1 is going to come out. If it is going to, it will probably be when Terminator Salvation hits Blu-ray. But if you want to see it before you make a purchase I suggest renting it like at a blockbuster or if you have netflix. And check it out before you buy it.

khomel · 06-04-2009, 05:09 AM

Good point. I can wait until Salvation comes out. Probably not a bad idea. Maybe Skynet T2 will drop a few dollars by then too, or come out in a 4 pack...

andyman1970 · 06-04-2009, 05:10 AM

Eventually it will be re-released as will T2 with the extended version. I'm sure most movies will be re-released eventually.

The Mr Safety · 06-04-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Eventually it will be re-released as will T2 with the extended version. I'm sure most movies will be re-released eventually.

T2 skynet edition has 3 different versions of the film actually. It has the extended version plus the super extended version or something like that. It is like 3 minutes longer than the already 15 minute extended edition plus has an alternate ending. You just have to put a secret code in. The code is 82997. Auguest 29 1997 which is the date of judgment day.

Blu Myers · 06-04-2009, 06:24 AM

Does the blu-ray for T1 contain the "Other Voices" doc? My dvd doesn't even have that doc and I'd really like to get the blu especially for that doc...and the pq/aq.

bajor27 · 06-04-2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mr Safety

It actually doesn't look that bad. I don't know if a new release for T1 is going to come out. If it is going to, it will probably be when Terminator Salvation hits Blu-ray. But if you want to see it before you make a purchase I suggest renting it like at a blockbuster or if you have netflix. And check it out before you buy it.

I believe it was either Jeff or Bill (from the Digital Bits) who confirmed that T1 is currently being restored, and that resotoration would likely lead to a new blu-ray release.

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Originally Posted by khomel

Good point. I can wait until Salvation comes out. Probably not a bad idea. Maybe Skynet T2 will drop a few dollars by then too, or come out in a 4 pack...

As for a 4 pack. Never going to happen. MGM owns the rights to T1, Lionsgate owns T2, Warner owns T3 and T4 (in the states anyway).

khomel · 06-04-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bajor27

As for a 4 pack. Never going to happen. MGM owns the rights to T1, Lionsgate owns T2, Warner owns T3 and T4 (in the states anyway).

Ah. Well, that nips that in the bud!

lovgun7 · 06-04-2009, 10:37 AM

bottom line if you upgrade T1 and T2 you would only upgrade it for the Movie's PQ everthing else is SD.

Get The Skynet Edition because it does have a better PQ then the first release.

The T1 PQ is better then dvd aswell .... i missed it for 10 bucks at frys ... still waiting for them to get more to cash in the rain check

MaCruz · 06-04-2009, 11:03 AM

I upgraded all my Terminator movies once the Skynet Edition came out a few weeks ago. T1 looks alright on blu. T2 skynet, and T3 looks, and sounds very good.

Blu Myers · 06-04-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

Does the blu-ray for T1 contain the "Other Voices" doc? My dvd doesn't even have that doc and I'd really like to get the blu especially for that doc...and the pq/aq.

Anyone?

typ44q · 06-04-2009, 01:12 PM

Does anyone have the T2 Endskull edition? I was wondering what the quality of it was like.

MaCruz · 06-04-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by typ44q

Does anyone have the T2 Endskull edition? I was wondering what the quality of it was like.

From reading it's just the skull, same disc, and Digital Copy. Basically more features. If you're wanting to know about the skull itself I have yet to see it at a store.

Suntory_Times · 06-04-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mr Safety

T2 skynet edition has 3 different versions of the film actually. It has the extended version plus the super extended version or something like that. It is like 3 minutes longer than the already 15 minute extended edition plus has an alternate ending. You just have to put a secret code in. The code is 82997. Auguest 29 1997 which is the date of judgment day.

I'm I the only one amused by the fact you have to type in a code, but they provide the code on the blu ray cover and advertise that it is there. Why not just have it as one of the selectable options?

Rovic · 06-04-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by typ44q

Does anyone have the T2 Endskull edition? I was wondering what the quality of it was like.

I have the skull, i have a few pics in my gallery, its not metal, but it has that metallic look, it has a space for you to store the movie and all the extra discs in the back in little storage that slides in the skull...its pretty cool, the size is pretty decent too...

Rovic · 06-04-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

I'm I the only one amused by the fact you have to type in a code, but they provide the code on the blu ray cover and advertise that it is there. Why not just have it as one of the selectable options?

I think its part of the gig, in the movie options, it is like you are hacking into skynet...

Suntory_Times · 06-04-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rovic

I think its part of the gig, in the movie options, it is like you are hacking into skynet...

That does make sense, but it still seems a bit spurious to me. In any case my preffered version of the film is the theatrical release, so it doens't really effect me.

typ44q · 06-04-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rovic

I have the skull, i have a few pics in my gallery, its not metal, but it has that metallic look, it has a space for you to store the movie and all the extra discs in the back in little storage that slides in the skull...its pretty cool, the size is pretty decent too...

cool gallery, thanks. The skull looks a lot bigger than I was expecting

steve_dave · 06-04-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rovic

I think its part of the gig, in the movie options, it is like you are hacking into skynet...

Actually, according to an old Van Ling interview, James Cameron only approved the theatrical and special edition versions of the film. The third version was created for fans and was made an easter egg so that people could still watch it.

Cameron did not approve the third version (the extended special edition with the alternate "happy" ending) because the additional room scan scene felt very off to him.

[Show spoiler]

This issue may now also extend to the Blu-ray Disc release even though Cameron is probably aware that Van Ling included it. He still may not have approved the third cut so to avoid any issue, it was probably best to keep it an easter egg.

In fact, many early DVD easter eggs were created to include material not previously approved or cleared properly.

steve_dave · 06-04-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

Does the blu-ray for T1 contain the "Other Voices" doc? My dvd doesn't even have that doc and I'd really like to get the blu especially for that doc...and the pq/aq.

Nope. Just deleted scenes and two featurettes from the special edition DVD.

06-04-2009, 05:03 AM	#1
khomel Active Member Member since:Feb 2009	Terminator 1 & 2 I'm looking to upgrade my copies of Terminator 1 & 2 from DVD, finally. I know that the Skynet Edition is the one to get for T2, but is the T1 version any good? Are there plans to release a better one if it is not up to par?

06-04-2009, 06:24 AM	#6
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	Question about T1 Does the blu-ray for T1 contain the "Other Voices" doc? My dvd doesn't even have that doc and I'd really like to get the blu especially for that doc...and the pq/aq.

06-04-2009, 05:08 AM	#2
The Mr Safety Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:1	It actually doesn't look that bad. I don't know if a new release for T1 is going to come out. If it is going to, it will probably be when Terminator Salvation hits Blu-ray. But if you want to see it before you make a purchase I suggest renting it like at a blockbuster or if you have netflix. And check it out before you buy it.

06-04-2009, 05:09 AM	#3
khomel Active Member Member since:Feb 2009	Good point. I can wait until Salvation comes out. Probably not a bad idea. Maybe Skynet T2 will drop a few dollars by then too, or come out in a 4 pack...

06-04-2009, 05:10 AM	#4
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Eventually it will be re-released as will T2 with the extended version. I'm sure most movies will be re-released eventually.

06-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#9
lovgun7 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Fernando Valley Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:251 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:18	bottom line if you upgrade T1 and T2 you would only upgrade it for the Movie's PQ everthing else is SD. Get The Skynet Edition because it does have a better PQ then the first release. The T1 PQ is better then dvd aswell .... i missed it for 10 bucks at frys ... still waiting for them to get more to cash in the rain check

06-04-2009, 11:03 AM	#10
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I upgraded all my Terminator movies once the Skynet Edition came out a few weeks ago. T1 looks alright on blu. T2 skynet, and T3 looks, and sounds very good.

06-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#12
typ44q Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:624 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:1	Does anyone have the T2 Endskull edition? I was wondering what the quality of it was like.

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