Saving Private Ryan - Blu-ray Forum

I Bleed Blu · 02-04-2007, 08:50 PM

Does anyone know if this is ever comming out on Blu Ray? Also the Gladiator? I noticed these are both Dreamworks, are they not making blu ray's or whats the deal? Thanks

Maximus · 02-04-2007, 08:51 PM

They are Paramount films, so they will be dual releases.

blitz6speed · 02-04-2007, 08:58 PM

Saving Private Ryan was on the paramount internal release schedule earlier this year, but it has since been removed with no word. Might be a spielberg thing.

I Bleed Blu · 02-04-2007, 08:58 PM

Ok sorry if this is a stupid question but what exactly does "dual release" mean? If your saying they will be released at the same time, can you find out when that will be?

Maximus · 02-04-2007, 08:59 PM

On both formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray.

I Bleed Blu · 02-04-2007, 09:05 PM

okay thanks. is there any way you can look to see when they will be released, i tried using the search on this site but came up empty. thanks again

Maximus · 02-04-2007, 09:07 PM

No, we don't really know when they will be released unless the studio has announced anything specific, and in these cases there have been no such announcements.

I Bleed Blu · 02-04-2007, 09:12 PM

thanks

Chad Varnadore · 02-04-2007, 09:22 PM

Paramount doesn't actually own Dreamworks, so it's still Dreamwork's decision to make when their stuff comes out and on what platform. But if Paramount is still handling their domestic distribution at that time, I would expect dual format support, assuming the war isn't already over. That said, Spielberg is the one with absolute say on SPR, not Dreamworks.

STEELCHEST · 02-05-2007, 02:40 AM

when?

KenThompson · 02-05-2007, 04:44 AM

Those are both must have titles. We'll be lucky to see either this year. Pretty graphic the first 30 minutes of Saving Private Ryan. The gore in hd might be enough to send a few running to the washroom.

Chad Varnadore · 02-05-2007, 04:50 AM

I can't even imagine what the sound on SPR will be like, if presented in DTS Master Audio, which considering Spielberg's connection with DTS, will likely be his preferred codec.

degas · 02-05-2007, 09:58 AM

This title would be a treat, in all its grainy glory!
However, I get chills just thinking about all the upcoming threads complaining about the grainy PQ...

And I agree with Chad about the audio. I mean, it alreay sounded pretty damn good in DTS on the SD.

Gremal · 02-05-2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ti_27

Does anyone know if this is ever comming out on Blu Ray? Also the Gladiator? I noticed these are both Dreamworks, are they not making blu ray's or whats the deal? Thanks

I'd get both (again) on blu-ray...just weighing in. Both are must-haves.

SundayDuffer · 02-05-2007, 10:15 PM

Yup...i love those two movies...and...hopefully Band of Brothers boxset also.

Have you guys seen this trailer? 300
www.300themovie.com

LembasBread · 02-05-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Varnadore

I can't even imagine what the sound on SPR will be like, if presented in DTS Master Audio, which considering Spielberg's connection with DTS, will likely be his preferred codec.

Considering Paramount's track record for lossless audio on both next gen formats (meaning it's absent) I'd be a little worried about Paramount releasing it until they get their act together with lossless audio.

Chad Varnadore · 02-05-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LembasBread

Considering Paramount's track record for lossless audio on both next gen formats (meaning it's absent) I'd be a little worried about Paramount releasing it until they get their act together with lossless audio.

Spielberg's the one that'll insist on lossless. Spielberg and DTS is almost like Lucas and THX. I'm sure he'll want his bigger properties to be available in DTS lossless. Especially JP, since that's the film that premiered DTS. Of course JP would be distributed by Universal. Dreamworks/Paramount/Universal will do whatever Spielberg wants done for his properties, assuming he doesn't get involved more personally.

Gremal · 02-05-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Varnadore

Spielberg's the one that'll insist on lossless. Spielberg and DTS is almost like Lucas and THX. I'm sure he'll want his bigger properties to be available in DTS lossless. Especially JP, since that's the film that premiered DTS. Of course JP would be distributed by Universal. Dreamworks/Paramount/Universal will do whatever Spielberg wants done for his properties, assuming he doesn't get involved more personally.

of course, the "right" way to do it, from the studio's perspective, is to release a half-assed (technically not optimal) version on blu-ray, then a "Spielberg-approved" version a year or two later. Why sell one version when the studio can do a quick blu-ray production and then rake us all over the coals for another $30 a pop after they do it right?

Polyh3dron · 02-05-2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ti_27

Does anyone know if this is ever comming out on Blu Ray? Also the Gladiator? I noticed these are both Dreamworks, are they not making blu ray's or whats the deal? Thanks

Most of Dreamworks' titles before the Paramount purchase belong to Universal including the ones you just mentioned.

dialog_gvf · 02-05-2007, 11:58 PM

Wasn't Universal/Dreamworks a distribution relationship, and like Sony/MGM changed?

(Now Paramount/Dreamworks and Fox/MGM)

Gary

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02-04-2007, 08:51 PM	#2
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	They are Paramount films, so they will be dual releases.

02-04-2007, 08:58 PM	#3
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Saving Private Ryan was on the paramount internal release schedule earlier this year, but it has since been removed with no word. Might be a spielberg thing.

02-04-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	On both formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray.

02-04-2007, 09:05 PM	#6
I Bleed Blu Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lexington, KY Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:86 Trading Score:23	okay thanks. is there any way you can look to see when they will be released, i tried using the search on this site but came up empty. thanks again

02-04-2007, 09:07 PM	#7
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	No, we don't really know when they will be released unless the studio has announced anything specific, and in these cases there have been no such announcements.

02-04-2007, 09:12 PM	#8
I Bleed Blu Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lexington, KY Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:86 Trading Score:23	thanks

02-04-2007, 09:22 PM	#9
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	Paramount doesn't actually own Dreamworks, so it's still Dreamwork's decision to make when their stuff comes out and on what platform. But if Paramount is still handling their domestic distribution at that time, I would expect dual format support, assuming the war isn't already over. That said, Spielberg is the one with absolute say on SPR, not Dreamworks.

02-05-2007, 02:40 AM	#10
STEELCHEST Member Member since:Jan 2007	when?

02-05-2007, 04:44 AM	#11
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Those are both must have titles. We'll be lucky to see either this year. Pretty graphic the first 30 minutes of Saving Private Ryan. The gore in hd might be enough to send a few running to the washroom.

02-05-2007, 04:50 AM	#12
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	I can't even imagine what the sound on SPR will be like, if presented in DTS Master Audio, which considering Spielberg's connection with DTS, will likely be his preferred codec.

02-05-2007, 09:58 AM	#13
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	This title would be a treat, in all its grainy glory! However, I get chills just thinking about all the upcoming threads complaining about the grainy PQ... And I agree with Chad about the audio. I mean, it alreay sounded pretty damn good in DTS on the SD.

02-05-2007, 10:15 PM	#15
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	Yup...i love those two movies...and...hopefully Band of Brothers boxset also. Have you guys seen this trailer? 300 www.300themovie.com

02-05-2007, 11:58 PM	#20
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Wasn't Universal/Dreamworks a distribution relationship, and like Sony/MGM changed? (Now Paramount/Dreamworks and Fox/MGM) Gary

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