The Santa Clause - 4K Movies Anywhere/Vudu - Blu-ray Forum

that1guystudios · 09-10-2019, 01:42 PM

The Santa Clause (1994) was released today in a remastered Native 4K version. This is significant for a few reasons:

This is the first live-action Disney catalog title to have a native 4K remaster/transfer released at this time (all others are animated or 2K DI Upscales.)

This is also the first time that Disney has released a 4K title exclusively on Digital and not on disc.

At this time the new 4K version is not being released on disc, though a new Blu-ray steelbook set of all three Santa Clause films is being released at Best Buy.

I was able to sample this 4K version before leaving for work this morning. It looks very healthy. The picture is extremely stable. It features plenty of grain (sometimes the grain does look a bit chunky) and the release does not appear to have had it's detail wiped away. HDR /DV use seems a tad restrained. The overall image seems a tad darker than the previous blu-ray, but the image is quite nice.

The Audio appears to be the same 5.1 track used on the previous releases.

As for the specs on the two versions - both are presented in Native 4K at 1.85:1. The VUDU UHD version features Dolby Vision and a Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 track. (No Atmos like all previous Disney titles) while the The Movies Anywhere Version currently features HDR-10 and a Dolby Digital 5.1 track.

whiteberry · 09-10-2019, 04:45 PM

Does it have the 1-800-Spank-Me line?

Predatorix38417 · 09-10-2019, 04:49 PM

Disney could be going through their catalog right now in preparation for Disney+ and remastering films like this with 4K/HDR upgrades.

SpaceBlackKnight · 09-10-2019, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteberry

Does it have the 1-800-Spank-Me line?

Its believed that the version on Vudu and several streaming places had the line intact. Not sure if the new 4k restoration still has it or the mouse saw fit to censor it again.

that1guystudios · 09-10-2019, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteberry

Does it have the 1-800-Spank-Me line?

Tell me the minute/second mark where it occurs and I can check.

Predatorix38417 · 09-11-2019, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by that1guystudios

Tell me the minute/second mark where it occurs and I can check.

https://toofab.com/2012/12/15/12-day...-santa-clause/ This article says Disney took it out starting with the VHS release.

Me-Hostage · 09-11-2019, 08:55 PM

Any update on this? I honestly don't even remember that line. I wasn't a big fan of the film, only started enjoying it a few years back.

that1guystudios · 09-11-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Me-Hostage

Any update on this? I honestly don't even remember that line. I wasn't a big fan of the film, only started enjoying it a few years back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predatorix38417

https://toofab.com/2012/12/15/12-day...-santa-clause/ This article says Disney took it out starting with the VHS release.

If you can tell me the minute and second mark I can check for you.

Falaskan · 09-11-2019, 10:05 PM

I want to know too. Everyone was saying it was on the previous vudu versions. I’m at work but it’s in one of the opening scenes when Laura drops off Charlie at Scott’s house. She gives him Neil’s mom’s number.

MachoKing · 09-11-2019, 10:24 PM

I doubt anyone bought this expensive 4K yet so who knows.

that1guystudios · 09-12-2019, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MachoKing

I doubt anyone bought this expensive 4K yet so who knows.

I started the thread with a review. I have it.

that1guystudios · 09-12-2019, 01:36 AM

The Vudu HDX Version retains the Spank-Me line, the 4K UHD Version on Vudu and Movies Anywhere, and the HD version on Movies Anywhere and iTunes both have the line removed. Also they added Dolby Vision to the Movies Anywhere Version today.

Falaskan · 09-12-2019, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by that1guystudios

The Vudu HDX Version retains the Spank-Me line, the 4K UHD Version on Vudu and Movies Anywhere, and the HD version on Movies Anywhere and iTunes both have the line removed. Also they added Dolby Vision to the Movies Anywhere Version today.

Disappointing. Do you know what happens when you switch between the two, mid-scene?

MachoKing · 09-12-2019, 02:00 AM

Thats so stupid for them to remove that. Like why? But honestly I don't even want to draw attention to it. /end

meremortal · 09-12-2019, 04:33 AM

This movie has some sentimental appeal because I got to see it screened at summer camp back in the day. The owners had a projector and some 35mm movies such as this, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The Three Musketeers and it was cool to see them load up the reels for movie nights.

Falaskan · 09-12-2019, 06:09 AM

Well, I can confirm if you buy the 4K version, you will still get the 1800-spank-me line, if you down convert to HDX.

steve_dave · 09-12-2019, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MachoKing

Thats so stupid for them to remove that. Like why? But honestly I don't even want to draw attention to it. /end

People were calling it, or more specifically kids were calling it. Disney removed it to prevent the then owners of the number from suing them.

Falaskan · 09-12-2019, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

People were calling it, or more specifically kids were calling it. Disney removed it to prevent the then owners of the number from suing them.

I’m pretty sure I called it. I was 8.

meremortal · 09-14-2019, 06:09 PM

Don't remember that line but I can see why it would be a problem. Kids calling random 800 numbers to hear the corny pre-recorded messages was a novelty fad at the time. Remember, this was mostly 'pre-internet' for many people or at the very least it was during a time when internet access was more of a luxury for families with means since computers tended to be much more expensive than today's going rates with inflation and internet providers such as AOL, Prodigy and Compuserve had really slow speeds and often capped service to just a few hours per month. Around the time of this movie I recall a few families having around 10 hours per month and you'd have to really budget your time to make sure there weren't overage charges. And for the younger folks out there who may not have been alive, you had to dial-in using a modem on your landline phone which in itself could take an eternity. And unless you were one of the households with a secondary line, it would tie up your entire house's phone line. But back to the removed line in question, not surprised tons of kids called the number. It was probably a bad oversight on Disney's fault for either not checking the number beforehand or buying it themselves. It reminds me of the horny manatee gag on Conan's old late night show where the show had to buy the internet address of the line mentioned on air to avoid legal matters.

clemdog · 09-15-2019, 03:47 PM

If I already own this in HDX how can I buy (repurchase?) the 4K version?

09-10-2019, 01:42 PM	#1
that1guystudios 3D Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oh I come from a land, from a faraway place... 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1219 DVD collection:223 MA collection:1219 Digital collection:343 iTunes collection:145 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:117	The Santa Clause - 4K Movies Anywhere/Vudu The Santa Clause (1994) was released today in a remastered Native 4K version. This is significant for a few reasons: *This is the first live-action Disney catalog title to have a native 4K* remaster/transfer released at this time (all others are animated or 2K DI Upscales.) This is also the first time that Disney has released a 4K title exclusively on Digital and not on disc.** At this time the new 4K version is not being released on disc, though a new Blu-ray steelbook set of all three Santa Clause films is being released at Best Buy. I was able to sample this 4K version before leaving for work this morning. It looks very healthy. The picture is extremely stable. It features plenty of grain (sometimes the grain does look a bit chunky) and the release does not appear to have had it's detail wiped away. HDR /DV use seems a tad restrained. The overall image seems a tad darker than the previous blu-ray, but the image is quite nice. The Audio appears to be the same 5.1 track used on the previous releases. As for the specs on the two versions - both are presented in Native 4K at 1.85:1. The VUDU UHD version features Dolby Vision and a Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 track. (No Atmos like all previous Disney titles) while the The Movies Anywhere Version currently features HDR-10 and a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Last edited by that1guystudios; 09-10-2019 at 02:23 PM.

09-14-2019, 06:09 PM	#19
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Don't remember that line but I can see why it would be a problem. Kids calling random 800 numbers to hear the corny pre-recorded messages was a novelty fad at the time. Remember, this was mostly 'pre-internet' for many people or at the very least it was during a time when internet access was more of a luxury for families with means since computers tended to be much more expensive than today's going rates with inflation and internet providers such as AOL, Prodigy and Compuserve had really slow speeds and often capped service to just a few hours per month. Around the time of this movie I recall a few families having around 10 hours per month and you'd have to really budget your time to make sure there weren't overage charges. And for the younger folks out there who may not have been alive, you had to dial-in using a modem on your landline phone which in itself could take an eternity. And unless you were one of the households with a secondary line, it would tie up your entire house's phone line. But back to the removed line in question, not surprised tons of kids called the number. It was probably a bad oversight on Disney's fault for either not checking the number beforehand or buying it themselves. It reminds me of the horny manatee gag on Conan's old late night show where the show had to buy the internet address of the line mentioned on air to avoid legal matters. Last edited by meremortal; 09-14-2019 at 06:20 PM.

09-10-2019, 04:45 PM	#2
whiteberry Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013	Does it have the 1-800-Spank-Me line?

09-10-2019, 04:49 PM	#3
Predatorix38417 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Florida Trading Score:1	Disney could be going through their catalog right now in preparation for Disney+ and remastering films like this with 4K/HDR upgrades.

09-11-2019, 08:55 PM	#7
Me-Hostage Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Missouri 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:2588 iTunes collection:3 Trading Score:226	Any update on this? I honestly don't even remember that line. I wasn't a big fan of the film, only started enjoying it a few years back.

09-11-2019, 10:05 PM	#9
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	I want to know too. Everyone was saying it was on the previous vudu versions. I’m at work but it’s in one of the opening scenes when Laura drops off Charlie at Scott’s house. She gives him Neil’s mom’s number.

09-11-2019, 10:24 PM	#10
MachoKing Banned Member since:Mar 2016 Blu-ray collection:6 DVD collection:18 Digital collection:56 Trading Score:234	I doubt anyone bought this expensive 4K yet so who knows.

09-12-2019, 01:36 AM	#12
that1guystudios 3D Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oh I come from a land, from a faraway place... 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1219 DVD collection:223 MA collection:1219 Digital collection:343 iTunes collection:145 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:117	The Vudu HDX Version retains the Spank-Me line, the 4K UHD Version on Vudu and Movies Anywhere, and the HD version on Movies Anywhere and iTunes both have the line removed. Also they added Dolby Vision to the Movies Anywhere Version today.

09-12-2019, 02:00 AM	#14
MachoKing Banned Member since:Mar 2016 Blu-ray collection:6 DVD collection:18 Digital collection:56 Trading Score:234	Thats so stupid for them to remove that. Like why? But honestly I don't even want to draw attention to it. /end

09-12-2019, 04:33 AM	#15
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	This movie has some sentimental appeal because I got to see it screened at summer camp back in the day. The owners had a projector and some 35mm movies such as this, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The Three Musketeers and it was cool to see them load up the reels for movie nights.

09-12-2019, 06:09 AM	#16
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Well, I can confirm if you buy the 4K version, you will still get the 1800-spank-me line, if you down convert to HDX.

09-15-2019, 03:47 PM	#20
clemdog Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:32	If I already own this in HDX how can I buy (repurchase?) the 4K version?

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