The Terminator? - Blu-ray Forum

ben996 · 05-30-2011, 05:43 PM

just a couple of questions,

1. will they release the terminator (1984) on blu in uk.
2. Which version of t2 is better, the first or the skynet edition

huntauk · 05-30-2011, 05:48 PM

Ben your a naughty boy for building my hopes up, when i saw this thread I thought a UK release was finally pencilled. It will surely be released at some point in the future, when? Who knows.

As for T-2, I've only seen the Skynet edition which I'm more than happy with, although there is some noticable DNR - not in the same league as Predator UH Ed, I'm told the original release doesn't have this problem.

stargazeruk · 05-30-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben996

just a couple of questions,

1. will they release the terminator (1984) on blu in uk.
2. Which version of t2 is better, the first or the skynet edition

1: Do not know. Not seen an anouncement yet so we have to wait and see.

2: I got both editions. The first one is better in terms of PQ but is only the directors cut and has a 5.1 16bit soundtrack.

The skynet edition has 3 version of the film but PQ is less but has a 6.1 24bit sound track.

It depends on what your looking for but if PQ is on top of the list then the first one is to go for.

nametag · 05-30-2011, 06:00 PM

The US release of the first one is region free and available for under a tenner on Amazon.co.uk as an import.

ChrisDilke · 05-30-2011, 06:10 PM

I've thought about getting the US import, but weren't they talking of remastering it as many thought the quality wasn't great? Having said that, I don't want any remaster they do to be a Predator UHE job, so if the current transfer is good enough, then that's the one I'll get.

nametag · 05-30-2011, 06:24 PM

Eh, the transfer is only alright. Nothing special but I got it for a fiver and didn't have it on DVD so it was worth it for me.

The Apocalypse · 05-30-2011, 06:29 PM

Hoping for T1, and with a good restoration. I got T2 Skynet Steelbook. Disappointed with audio really. No 6.1 DTS-HD MA as on the back cover, but 5.1. But there is a German 7.1 DTS-HD MA. Transfer could've/should've been much better. Did send an email to Optimum, no response as yet.

flyinmunky99 · 05-30-2011, 06:45 PM

Am holding out on a box set with them all in. But i know there is Slim/no chance of that tho any time soon.

The Apocalypse · 05-30-2011, 06:54 PM

Yeah... hopefully in the not too distant future, we'll get these with the proper treatment they deserve. Like I said, for T2 Skynet, definitely disappointed with no 6.1 as advertised (why 7.1 for German, and not for English either), merely OK video transfer. Never watched it since I first checked it out on my player.

chip75 · 05-30-2011, 07:20 PM

I thought the transfer for the Skynet Edition was excellent apart from the mild DNR. The original release looksl more filmic (from the captures I've seen) doesn't really add more detail but it is more natural looking.

The Apocalypse · 05-30-2011, 07:24 PM

Fair enough, I'll give it another go, maybe it gets better, I only really checked out the beginning, but I do know it does not have 6.1 audio. Ah well, still sounded impressive.

The Driver · 05-30-2011, 07:27 PM

All the Blu-rays look fab.

I've seeen these films in the cinema, VHS, DVD, HDDVD (T2) and Blu-ray.

They look great. Stop being so ****ing picky.

The Apocalypse · 05-30-2011, 07:29 PM

Don't think it can be helped. Each to their own, really. Although when the cover says 6.1 DTS-HD MA, I expect 6.1 DTS-HD MA,.

KubrickFan · 05-30-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Driver

All the Blu-rays look fab.

I've seeen these films in the cinema, VHS, DVD, HDDVD (T2) and Blu-ray.

They look great. Stop being so ****ing picky.

Come on, they don't look great. Most of us want these movies to look like film, and that's not what these releases look like.

The Apocalypse · 05-31-2011, 02:30 PM

I agree, they could be better. Still, perhaps one day they'll get better releases, they're probably not the worst BD releases out there.

ben996 · 05-31-2011, 10:39 PM

so should i buy the original version or the skynet edition

Ray_Rogers · 05-31-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben996

so should i buy the original version or the skynet edition

Original and Japan Premier Edition. SKYNET Edition ONLY for the extras.

For THE TERMINATOR, I'd rather wait for a release which has the 1.0 track lossless, AVC with correct theatrical colour timing, film grain galore and all the extras from the Special Edition. Including more.
Too bad James Cameron is being a revisionist twat and not leaving his films as they were in cinemas. Unlike Ridley Scott where he has an extremely comprehensive release of all versions readily available for many of his films, where applicable.

The Apocalypse · 06-01-2011, 10:35 AM

I was expecting a decent release for the Skynet Edition. Luckily it was only £7.49 Steelbook on that sale. I won't say it's the worst, certainly not, but it should've been better.

huntauk · 10-19-2011, 11:16 AM

Got sick of waiting so I bought the US digibook (well I thought I did) from ebay for a £15. Joker sent me a pirated blu. He couldn't refund me quick enough when I kicked up a stink but surely there must be room for a UK release of this soon?

I hate importing US titles apart from Criterions.

05-30-2011, 05:43 PM	#1
ben996 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:England, Leeds	The Terminator? just a couple of questions, 1. will they release the terminator (1984) on blu in uk. 2. Which version of t2 is better, the first or the skynet edition

05-30-2011, 07:29 PM	#13
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Don't think it can be helped. Each to their own, really. Although when the cover says 6.1 DTS-HD MA, I expect 6.1 DTS-HD MA,. Last edited by The Apocalypse; 05-30-2011 at 07:32 PM.

05-30-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:752	Ben your a naughty boy for building my hopes up, when i saw this thread I thought a UK release was finally pencilled. It will surely be released at some point in the future, when? Who knows. As for T-2, I've only seen the Skynet edition which I'm more than happy with, although there is some noticable DNR - not in the same league as Predator UH Ed, I'm told the original release doesn't have this problem.

05-30-2011, 06:00 PM	#4
nametag Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:London, UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:4	The US release of the first one is region free and available for under a tenner on Amazon.co.uk as an import.

05-30-2011, 06:10 PM	#5
ChrisDilke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Trading Score:2	I've thought about getting the US import, but weren't they talking of remastering it as many thought the quality wasn't great? Having said that, I don't want any remaster they do to be a Predator UHE job, so if the current transfer is good enough, then that's the one I'll get.

05-30-2011, 06:24 PM	#6
nametag Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:London, UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:4	Eh, the transfer is only alright. Nothing special but I got it for a fiver and didn't have it on DVD so it was worth it for me.

05-30-2011, 06:29 PM	#7
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Hoping for T1, and with a good restoration. I got T2 Skynet Steelbook. Disappointed with audio really. No 6.1 DTS-HD MA as on the back cover, but 5.1. But there is a German 7.1 DTS-HD MA. Transfer could've/should've been much better. Did send an email to Optimum, no response as yet.

05-30-2011, 06:45 PM	#8
flyinmunky99 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:528 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Am holding out on a box set with them all in. But i know there is Slim/no chance of that tho any time soon.

05-30-2011, 06:54 PM	#9
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Yeah... hopefully in the not too distant future, we'll get these with the proper treatment they deserve. Like I said, for T2 Skynet, definitely disappointed with no 6.1 as advertised (why 7.1 for German, and not for English either), merely OK video transfer. Never watched it since I first checked it out on my player.

05-30-2011, 07:20 PM	#10
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:229 Trading Score:9	I thought the transfer for the Skynet Edition was excellent apart from the mild DNR. The original release looksl more filmic (from the captures I've seen) doesn't really add more detail but it is more natural looking.

05-30-2011, 07:24 PM	#11
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Fair enough, I'll give it another go, maybe it gets better, I only really checked out the beginning, but I do know it does not have 6.1 audio. Ah well, still sounded impressive.

05-30-2011, 07:27 PM	#12
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	All the Blu-rays look fab. I've seeen these films in the cinema, VHS, DVD, HDDVD (T2) and Blu-ray. They look great. Stop being so ****ing picky.

05-31-2011, 02:30 PM	#15
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	I agree, they could be better. Still, perhaps one day they'll get better releases, they're probably not the worst BD releases out there.

05-31-2011, 10:39 PM	#16
ben996 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:England, Leeds	so should i buy the original version or the skynet edition

06-01-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	I was expecting a decent release for the Skynet Edition. Luckily it was only £7.49 Steelbook on that sale. I won't say it's the worst, certainly not, but it should've been better.

10-19-2011, 11:16 AM	#19
huntauk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:752	Got sick of waiting so I bought the US digibook (well I thought I did) from ebay for a £15. Joker sent me a pirated blu. He couldn't refund me quick enough when I kicked up a stink but surely there must be room for a UK release of this soon? I hate importing US titles apart from Criterions.

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