The War of the Worlds - 1953 - 4K - Blu-ray Forum

Big-D · 10-15-2018, 10:36 PM

Just a heads up for those who own or are going to purchase the 1953 version of The War of the Worlds. It's now in 4K Dolby Vision and has itunes extras. It looks very good both in sound and picture quality.

sandman slim · 10-15-2018, 11:30 PM

So where's the damn disc? Ridiculous that Paramount still hasn't released this on Blu-ray.

EManT2200 · 10-15-2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Big-D

Just a heads up for those who own or are going to purchase the 1953 version of The War of the Worlds. It's now in 4K Dolby Vision and has itunes extras. It looks very good both in sound and picture quality.

Would much, much, rather see a blu-ray or 4K disc release. Word has it that the wires that can be seen have now been removed ! Maybe we will see an announcement of a release in the near future .

Rich65 · 10-15-2018, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EManT2200

Would much, much, rather see a blu-ray or 4K disc release. Word has it that the wires that can be seen have now been removed ! Maybe we will see an announcement of a release in the near future .

I would like to see that, I hope that Paramount when it releases this on Blu-ray and hopefully 4k will include both versions. A few years ago I spoke with Ann Robinson and she said it was delayed due to a color issue but that was awhile ago so not sure what the deal is now.

sa5150 · 10-16-2018, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EManT2200

Would much, much, rather see a blu-ray or 4K disc release. Word has it that the wires that can be seen have now been removed ! Maybe we will see an announcement of a release in the near future .

On some sight I just found ,
The spokesperson also said there are “no plans” for a 4K or 1080p Bluray release.

Rzzzz · 10-16-2018, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sa5150

On some sight I just found ,
The spokesperson also said there are “no plans” for a 4K or 1080p Bluray release.

sandman slim · 10-16-2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sa5150

On some sight I just found ,
The spokesperson also said there are “no plans” for a 4K or 1080p Bluray release.

turns2stone · 10-17-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sa5150

I don't stream movies. I'm not buying anything from itunes . If I can't own a bluray or UHD I will find it free on a torrent eventually .

Ah, that's the spirit! If ya can't get it on disc, just steal it.

The world might be a strange place for you, in the next 5-10 years...

sa5150 · 10-21-2018, 08:05 PM

Do you get to keep it on your hard drive at least or do you have to log in to Itunes every time to watch it ? I see that they have When worlds collide too , Is there ever a sale ? $15 for downloads kinda steep imo .

AZBrowncoat · 10-21-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sa5150

Do you get to keep it on your hard drive at least or do you have to log in to Itunes every time to watch it ? I see that they have When worlds collide too , Is there ever a sale ? $15 for downloads kinda steep imo .

iTunes can be downloaded and stored locally, but in [HD] only...not [4K] and for the persistent there are ways to make them playable on any device and not just Apple.

Jyroflux · 10-23-2018, 04:03 AM

I bought this in HD quite a while ago on iTunes. I’m pretty sure it was $4.99. I went to watch it again today and saw the “Now available in 4K” announcement. I only have 1080p but it was clear to me that this was a new scan (I stream instead of download) with wires erased. I was beyond happy.

EManT2200 · 11-14-2018, 02:10 AM

Also available at FandangoNOW in 4K. That may be easier for me, won't have to deal with iTunes compatibility. Wish Paramount would announce it on 4K disc also !

darthpepsi · 11-20-2018, 03:05 PM

Finally picked a 4K Dolby vision tv and this transfer is breathtaking, and not in a Seinfeld kind of way. It’s night and day compared to old transfer.

vince1967 · 11-25-2018, 10:17 PM

Couldn't wait so I made a 4k UHD HDR10 BD25 it looks staggering for a 65 year old film. Big papa style rules

Rzzzz · 11-25-2018, 10:37 PM

The fact that this has had a 4k restoration but there are no plans to release it on physical media is the first major sign of the Blu Ray Apocalypse.....

Bourne1886 · 11-29-2018, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

The fact that this has had a 4k restoration but there are no plans to release it on physical media is the first major sign of the Blu Ray Apocalypse.....

Don’t say that, streaming is shite! I like physical media as I think it’s better quality and they can’t take it away from you.

steve_dave · 11-29-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bourne1886

Don’t say that, streaming is shite! I like physical media as I think it’s better quality and they can’t take it away from you.

Well, you’re in the wrong part of this forum to preach that. Anyway, expect more 4K digital only exclusives from Paramount in the coming months.

Geoff D · 11-29-2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

The fact that this has had a 4k restoration but there are no plans to release it on physical media is the first major sign of the Blu Ray Apocalypse.....

Not doing it on 4K disc is one thing, but bypassing 1080p disc entirely sucks donkey dick. I watched the DVD a while back and was still enthralled by the film so I guess I'll survive, our best hope now for a higher quality physical release is for an indie to license it or for another theatrical WOTW remake to happen.

Bourne1886 · 11-29-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

Well, you’re in the wrong part of this forum to preach that. Anyway, expect more 4K digital only exclusives from Paramount in the coming months.

Oh well, I’m a physical disc lover what can I say! Don’t like the thought of not physically owning a disc. You look at UV for example,if it wasn’t for Flixster the U.K customers would loose their digital collections. At least with discs they can’t be taken away. iTunes change digital copies all the time. For example Die Hard 2 used to be in 4k HDR. It’s now been busted down to HD. How crap is that if you bought it in 4K HDR. They’ve got you by the short and curlies and can dictate your collection to you.

EManT2200 · 11-29-2018, 11:15 PM

I wish, at the very least, they would release a standard blu-ray from this new 4K scan.

10-15-2018, 10:36 PM	#1
Big-D Expert Member Member since:Jun 2014 Location:UK Trading Score:8	The War of the Worlds - 1953 - 4K Just a heads up for those who own or are going to purchase the 1953 version of The War of the Worlds. It's now in 4K Dolby Vision and has itunes extras. It looks very good both in sound and picture quality.

11-14-2018, 02:10 AM	#12
EManT2200 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:965 DVD collection:292 Trading Score:1	Also available at FandangoNOW in 4K. That may be easier for me, won't have to deal with iTunes compatibility. Wish Paramount would announce it on 4K disc also ! Last edited by EManT2200; 11-14-2018 at 02:27 AM.

10-15-2018, 11:30 PM	#2
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:6435 DVD collection:423 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	So where's the damn disc? Ridiculous that Paramount still hasn't released this on Blu-ray.

10-21-2018, 08:05 PM	#9
sa5150 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Chicago IL 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:870 DVD collection:322 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:40	Do you get to keep it on your hard drive at least or do you have to log in to Itunes every time to watch it ? I see that they have When worlds collide too , Is there ever a sale ? $15 for downloads kinda steep imo .

10-23-2018, 04:03 AM	#11
Jyroflux Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:San Diego 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:644 DVD collection:487 MA collection:4 Digital collection:28 iTunes collection:555 Prime collection:2	I bought this in HD quite a while ago on iTunes. I’m pretty sure it was $4.99. I went to watch it again today and saw the “Now available in 4K” announcement. I only have 1080p but it was clear to me that this was a new scan (I stream instead of download) with wires erased. I was beyond happy.

11-20-2018, 03:05 PM	#13
darthpepsi Expert Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Oshawa iTunes collection:377 Trading Score:152	Finally picked a 4K Dolby vision tv and this transfer is breathtaking, and not in a Seinfeld kind of way. It’s night and day compared to old transfer.

11-25-2018, 10:17 PM	#14
vince1967 New Member Member since:Nov 2018	Couldn't wait so I made a 4k UHD HDR10 BD25 it looks staggering for a 65 year old film. Big papa style rules

11-25-2018, 10:37 PM	#15
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:535 Blu-ray reviews: 6	The fact that this has had a 4k restoration but there are no plans to release it on physical media is the first major sign of the Blu Ray Apocalypse.....

11-29-2018, 11:15 PM	#20
EManT2200 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:965 DVD collection:292 Trading Score:1	I wish, at the very least, they would release a standard blu-ray from this new 4K scan.

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