Panic Room - Cancelled Release

[Gaffer]

EzyDVD has a preorder for Panic Room from Shock due July 1st.

Now if this eventuates its a worldwide first for the title on Blu-ray HOWEVER it is from Shock...Soooo who knows where they will be getting their master from and what aspect ratio it may be presented in. So please temper any expectations.

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Panic-Room/dp/6221984

[StrayButler91]

Originally Posted by Gaffer

EzyDVD has a preorder for Panic Room from Shock due July 1st.

Now if this eventuates its a worldwide first for the title on Blu-ray HOWEVER it is from Shock...Soooo who knows where they will be getting their master from and what aspect ratio it may be presented in. So please temper any expectations.

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Panic-Room/dp/6221984

From Sony. They're getting the master from Sony. Do people think Shock jumps on Pirate sites to grab HDTV masters, or something? They license a title, and get the master supplied to them.

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

From Sony. They're getting the master from Sony. Do people think Shock jumps on Pirate sites to grab HDTV masters, or something? They license a title, and get the master supplied to them.

Nah I don't believe that, because if that was the case, then they would have used the 2:35 correct aspect ratio HDTV rip of April Fools Day that was quite easily available online prior to its release, as opposed to the cropped version they used.

I think maybe what they mean is will it be a nice newer transfer, or will it be a DVD era HD Master Sony had lying around that's not high enough standard to put out themselves, but fine to license to a country with a small market like Australia.

[StrayButler91]

Originally Posted by fuzzymctiger

I think maybe what they mean is will it be a nice newer transfer, or will it be a DVD era HD Master Sony had lying around that's not high enough standard to put out themselves, but fine to license to a country with a small market like Australia.

I know what the OP meant. But I just get sick of the derogatory/dismissive comments about indie labels from folks who won't spend more than $10 on a catalogue title, but expect said indie label to bankroll a 4K restoration by themselves if the rights holder won't supply them with a high quality master.

[Gaffer]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

I know what the OP meant. But I just get sick of the derogatory/dismissive comments about indie labels from folks who won't spend more than $10 on a catalogue title, but expect said indie label to bankroll a 4K restoration by themselves if the rights holder won't supply them with a high quality master.

Where exactly did I say that I hope or expect a 4K restoration from Shock? I simply mentioned it was from Shock so everyone knew it wasn’t gonna be a Sony release. I know Shock is a budget label. You know Shock is a budget label. Possibly most people on this forum probably know that. However seeing as overseas members may read about this and get excited expecting a new master and restoration I’m simply saying temper your expectations. Shock sometimes uses really good masters in the correct aspect ratio and sometimes they use HD TV transfers of okay quality and sometimes their releases are in the wrong aspect ratio. We will have to wait and see. All we know for sure is that because it’s Shock they ain’t got the funds to be doing a 4K restoration and seeing as this seems to be one of the most wanted titles that has never released on Blu Ray I expect a lot of people will be wanting this to be the greatest quality ever. Honestly I’m not one of them. As long as it’s in the correct aspect ratio Im excited to retire my DVD and add it to my collection.

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by Gaffer

As long as it’s in the correct aspect ratio Im excited to retire my DVD and add it to my collection.

I have the loaded three disc Panic Room DVD with a ton of extras. Seriously doubt Shock will replicate that.

This is David Fincher it deserves better TBH

[StrayButler91]

Originally Posted by Gaffer

Where exactly did I say that I hope or expect a 4K restoration from Shock? I simply mentioned it was from Shock so everyone knew it wasn’t gonna be a Sony release. I know Shock is a budget label. You know Shock is a budget label. Possibly most people on this forum probably know that. However seeing as overseas members may read about this and get excited expecting a new master and restoration I’m simply saying temper your expectations. Shock sometimes uses really good masters in the correct aspect ratio and sometimes they use HD TV transfers of okay quality and sometimes their releases are in the wrong aspect ratio. We will have to wait and see. All we know for sure is that because it’s Shock they ain’t got the funds to be doing a 4K restoration and seeing as this seems to be one of the most wanted titles that has never released on Blu Ray I expect a lot of people will be wanting this to be the greatest quality ever. Honestly I’m not one of them. As long as it’s in the correct aspect ratio Im excited to retire my DVD and add it to my collection.

If you’re not happy with the master/Blu-ray, it’s not going to be Shock’s fault. If Sony was releasing the disc themselves, it’d be all smiles around here, but a Sony release would use exactly the same master they’re supplying for Shock.

Annnnnd in the interim we already have folks thinking the audio could be lossy. This thread is DOA.

[LMFAObros]

Since its from shock expect lossy audio. Maybe cropping depending on which master they use, otherwise its much better than no release at all

[kristoffer]

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

Since its from shock expect lossy audio. Maybe cropping depending on which master they use, otherwise its much better than no release at all

Lossy?! Might just stick with my itunes download then....

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

I was talking about their recent releases in the last year of so. U-Turn DD 5.1, Clockers DD5.1, Nowhere to Run DD2.0, Peggy Sue Got Married DD5.1, Mobsters poor DD2.0 @192kbps. Hideaway DD2.0, Midnight Run DD5.1, Hud DD5.1, Mo Better Blues DD2.0, Fright Night DD5.1, Monster Squad, MBV, Slap Shot, Starman. Dead Men wear no plaid etc

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

I like how you say recent releases, but you quote stuff from 2018 that's the same vintage as Shock releases with lossless sound. Also, Sony's Fright Night had lossy audio, too.

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

I am not advocating anyone against picking this up but I am warning based on Shocks recent input that it could have Dolby Digital and/or cropping but until the disc actually comes out this is pure speculation.

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

But:

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

Since its from shock expect lossy audio. Maybe cropping depending on which master they use, otherwise its much better than no release at all

And this one too Stray that LMFAObros posted in the U.S. Panic Room thread:

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

Australian BD release incoming from Shock. Expect Dolby Digital and poor encoding but its a start.

[kuzronk]

I have my problems with Shock releases sure but for the most part they put out fairly great stuff that wouldn't have came here otherwise, I honestly have more problems with another studio's releases here due to the fact they charge double more or less what Shock would despite their PQ not being worth the price.

I know it's a pain to be the first one to find out about one of their more infamous releases like I Married an Axe but there will be somebody who will buy this release and tell us all if it's good or sub-par. That rumored 4K release from Sony would be better since Shock tends to be very light on the special features sure but if the film looks good on this release then I'm all for it, we need to support local releases and this price is a steal compared to what it would cost elsewhere.

We all know about Shock's sometimes infamous releases if you are on the Australian board but do we really need to scare off people who don't visit here much by bringing those releases up again? They aren't no Áccent and some of their releases look wonderful.

[danny24]

Not sure what is Sony's problem with this title in the USA but this is great news. I hope it really does happen finally. I'll get my preorder in soon. It's not UHD, but I'll take it. Still love BD's.

[zw94]

Where can I pre-order this and have it shipped to Canada?

[Alister_M]

Maybe Sony is just testing the waters with this one, and if it sells enough they'll either do a 4K or license it to Shout or someone like that.

[StrayButler91]

Originally Posted by Alister_M

Maybe Sony is just testing the waters with this one, and if it sells enough they'll either do a 4K or license it to Shout or someone like that.

Methinks Sony just plain and simply don’t give a crap about the Australian market.

[LMFAObros]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

Methinks Sony just plain and simply don’t give a crap about the Australian market.

I think they stopped caring when they began to license out their films to via vision, shock and Umbrella coz they didnt want to release them themselves. At least we got some great titles and exclusives out of this

[Alister_M]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

Methinks Sony just plain and simply don’t give a crap about the Australian market.

At least they can be bothered getting all their UHD titles to NZ - and at nice cheap prices - unlike f***ing Roadshow who just piss on us and tell us it's raining.

[StrayButler91]

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

I think they stopped caring when they began to license out their films to via vision, shock and Umbrella coz they didnt want to release them themselves. At least we got some great titles and exclusives out of this

Yup. The extended edition of Not Another Teen Movie on Blu-ray gets played in my household several times per month. And still happy I've finally been able to upgrade the likes of The Forgotten.

[HipsterTrash]

Originally Posted by Alister_M

Maybe Sony is just testing the waters with this one, and if it sells enough they'll either do a 4K or license it to Shout or someone like that.

I wish/hope.
Doesn't make sense why it hasn't been released yet. And somehow an indie distributor is getting licensing for a different region? Huh?

Wish a turbo blu-ray nerd asked Fincher about Panic Room's home release during one of those Zoom Masterclasses he was doing.

[Alister_M]

Does kinda make you miss the days when Sony released all sorts of random obscure movies here. But that was in DVD times...