Anchor Bay Releases - No English subtitles? - Blu-ray Forum

Banjo · 08-27-2007, 11:41 PM

• Halloween
• Evil Dead II
• Dawn of the Dead
• Day of the Dead

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...-releases.html

• Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 1 & 2

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...l-1-and-2.html

The back covers are displayed on both of the two pages linked above. I looked at them and I don't see any mention of subtitles or SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).

If this turn out to be the case, then I'm quite disappointed because I was looking forward to a few releases from Anchor Bay.

katharsis · 08-27-2007, 11:47 PM

I don't think even the DVD versions of those have english subtitles.

u_nick · 08-27-2007, 11:49 PM

dont they all have english audio? o_O

katharsis · 08-27-2007, 11:51 PM

How many Volumes are there going to be for Masters of Horror Season 1?
3 or 4? Since Vol 1 & 2 only have 3 Episodes each, what about Miike's Imprint?
It better be released... I am getting rid of my DVD versions this week.

Banjo · 08-27-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katharsis

I don't think even the DVD versions of those have english subtitles.

All of the titles mentioned are closed captioned on the DVD instead of using English subtitles.

Banjo · 08-28-2007, 04:29 PM

I sent an e-mail to Anchor Bay and asked them for a confirmation. Hopefully I will get a response today or tomorrow.

A little-known fact: Universal Home Video (Canadian Division) took at least a year to respond to an e-mail of mine. Then I sent them another e-mail and they never responded. Maybe I'll get something in a couple years.

EugeneE · 08-28-2007, 09:31 PM

Anchor Bay also didn't include english subtitles on their DVD's also, so I guess that they haven't changed their tune.

Banjo · 08-28-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EugeneE

Anchor Bay also didn't include english subtitles on their DVD's also, so I guess that they haven't changed their tune.

Right, but they did caption them on DVD. However, it's much more difficult to caption movies on Blu-ray because they didn't mandate the technology of closed captioning for HDMI inputs. Therefore, they decided to go with SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).

I remember how the first few editions of Halloween weren't captioned on DVD till the 25th anniversary. I had to make sure of that when they announced it. I e-mailed them several times and then they finally confirmed that it is captioned on DVD including all the special features.

Banjo · 09-03-2007, 06:27 PM

Still no response from Anchor Bay.

jubaiweaponx · 09-03-2007, 06:38 PM

hopefully they step up to the plate,but who knows ,it only takes a little work and all movies should have it ,especially the new bd format but its up to them to do it

gvortex7 · 09-03-2007, 06:38 PM

I always wondered about what the difference between regular subtitles and captioning for the hearing impaired is. I mean they would pretty much serve the same purpose no? At least for the most part.

Banjo · 09-18-2007, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvortex7

I always wondered about what the difference between regular subtitles and captioning for the hearing impaired is. I mean they would pretty much serve the same purpose no? At least for the most part.

The difference between Subtitles and SDH is that SDH include sound descriptions, names and more. They will include every word spoken when English subtitles doesn't.

Anyway... still no word on if it's subtitled or not. Even though it's listed on DVDReview.com and I e-mailed only to get a failure delivery notification. Just my luck. Plus, DVD Authority website, I tried to find their contact information but it cannot be found due to an error.

I also e-mailed Anchor Bay at least 2 times and still no response.

(sigh)

Why is it so hard to find out if it's subtitled or not?

Horrorview · 09-18-2007, 02:01 AM

I'm as excited as a leeeeeeeeeetle girl! My review copies of Halloween, Evil Dead 2, Dawn and Day of the Dead, and two of the Masters of Horror sets (which I'm not really that excited about 'cause I'm not that big on the show) arrived today!!

I'm gonna throw in Halloween now, 'cause I just gotta. There's absolutely no mention of subtitles on the back of any of these, and, when I asked my AB rep, he told me this:

"English subtitles on these releases for the feature films are formatted specifically for HD releases.(closed captioning isn’t an option on HD releases)"

After that I scratched my head and I still dunno...

Anyway, I'll tell you after I watch one of 'em!!

Banjo · 09-18-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horrorview

I'm as excited as a leeeeeeeeeetle girl! My review copies of Halloween, Evil Dead 2, Dawn and Day of the Dead, and two of the Masters of Horror sets (which I'm not really that excited about 'cause I'm not that big on the show) arrived today!!

I'm gonna throw in Halloween now, 'cause I just gotta. There's absolutely no mention of subtitles on the back of any of these, and, when I asked my AB rep, he told me this:

"English subtitles on these releases for the feature films are formatted specifically for HD releases.(closed captioning isn’t an option on HD releases)"

After that I scratched my head and I still dunno...

Anyway, I'll tell you after I watch one of 'em!!

Thanks. Looking forward to hear from you soon on the subtitles. :-)

Horrorview · 09-18-2007, 02:15 AM

Well, I just threw in Halloween and checked under setup and there ARE English Subtitles!!

Also the choice between DD 5.1 and PCM 5.1, really nifty menu screens, a trailer for other Anchor Bay releases, including Beowulf and Grendel. Did anyone else hear about that one??

Okay, back to the movie!! I'm eating tasty apple chips and sipping Mad Russian Stout...groovy....

Banjo · 09-18-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horrorview

Well, I just threw in Halloween and checked under setup and there ARE English Subtitles!!

Also the choice between DD 5.1 and PCM 5.1, really nifty menu screens, a trailer for other Anchor Bay releases, including Beowulf and Grendel. Did anyone else hear about that one??

Okay, back to the movie!! I'm eating tasty apple chips and sipping Mad Russian Stout...groovy....

Great! I'm pre-ordering them then!

Thanks.

08-27-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Anchor Bay Releases - No English subtitles? • Halloween • Evil Dead II • Dawn of the Dead • Day of the Dead http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...-releases.html • Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 1 & 2 http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...l-1-and-2.html The back covers are displayed on both of the two pages linked above. I looked at them and I don't see any mention of subtitles or SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). If this turn out to be the case, then I'm quite disappointed because I was looking forward to a few releases from Anchor Bay.

09-03-2007, 06:38 PM	#10
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	indeed hopefully they step up to the plate,but who knows ,it only takes a little work and all movies should have it ,especially the new bd format but its up to them to do it

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08-27-2007, 11:47 PM	#2
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I don't think even the DVD versions of those have english subtitles.

08-27-2007, 11:49 PM	#3
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	dont they all have english audio? o_O

08-27-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	How many Volumes are there going to be for Masters of Horror Season 1? 3 or 4? Since Vol 1 & 2 only have 3 Episodes each, what about Miike's Imprint? It better be released... I am getting rid of my DVD versions this week.

08-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#6
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I sent an e-mail to Anchor Bay and asked them for a confirmation. Hopefully I will get a response today or tomorrow. *A little-known fact:* Universal Home Video (Canadian Division) took at least a year to respond to an e-mail of mine. Then I sent them another e-mail and they never responded. Maybe I'll get something in a couple years.

08-28-2007, 09:31 PM	#7
EugeneE Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	Anchor Bay also didn't include english subtitles on their DVD's also, so I guess that they haven't changed their tune.

09-03-2007, 06:27 PM	#9
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Still no response from Anchor Bay.

09-03-2007, 06:38 PM	#11
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	I always wondered about what the difference between regular subtitles and captioning for the hearing impaired is. I mean they would pretty much serve the same purpose no? At least for the most part.

09-18-2007, 02:01 AM	#13
Horrorview Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Massachusetts	I'm as excited as a leeeeeeeeeetle girl! My review copies of Halloween, Evil Dead 2, Dawn and Day of the Dead, and two of the Masters of Horror sets (which I'm not really that excited about 'cause I'm not that big on the show) arrived today!! I'm gonna throw in Halloween now, 'cause I just gotta. There's absolutely no mention of subtitles on the back of any of these, and, when I asked my AB rep, he told me this: "English subtitles on these releases for the feature films are formatted specifically for HD releases.(closed captioning isn’t an option on HD releases)" After that I scratched my head and I still dunno... Anyway, I'll tell you after I watch one of 'em!!

09-18-2007, 02:15 AM	#15
Horrorview Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Massachusetts	Well, I just threw in Halloween and checked under setup and there ARE English Subtitles!! Also the choice between DD 5.1 and PCM 5.1, really nifty menu screens, a trailer for other Anchor Bay releases, including Beowulf and Grendel. Did anyone else hear about that one?? Okay, back to the movie!! I'm eating tasty apple chips and sipping Mad Russian Stout...groovy....

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