The Abyss 4K UHD (1989) - Page 30 - Blu-ray Forum

KMFDMvsEnya · 11-20-2023, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Wait...what? Didn't Bunt just lecture us old hacks on the dangers of using old transfers as reference? I don't disagree but did someone on the same fookin podcast just wildly contradict him?

Alas, no.

The other two were nodding in agreement, while it seems as though BH was not fully onboard and was perhaps biting his tongue but ultimately did not refute that assertion.

KcMsterpce · 11-20-2023, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Wait...what? Didn't Bunt just lecture us old hacks on the dangers of using old transfers as reference? I don't disagree but did someone on the same fookin podcast just wildly contradict him?

For SHAME!! Damnation!

Grey2Grey · 11-20-2023, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Resettito

Gotta understand that T2, for us celluloid lovers, traumatized us and it is ALWAYS heartbreaking to see any signs of ****ery with something originated on film. That texture, that patina is what many of us know and love, and also what makes film so magical and emotional.

The T2 4K wax-fest debacle and the terrible AI-upscaling used on the Avatar 4K release left many of us with absolute dread for the horrors that might be done to the upcoming 4K versions of three of our all-time favorite action-adventure films.

And then the over-smoothed and poorly compressed YouTube trailer for The Abyss 4K came out and stoked our fears even higher!

But after downloading and watching the 2GB ProRes trailer for The Abyss (which has some compression issues of its own), almost all of my worst fears were put to rest. To my eyes, the transfer looks really good, and it will look significantly better once it's on a 100GB 4K disc. And I'd be really surprised if the Aliens 4K and True Lies 4K transfers weren't also at the same high level of quality.

Kristian Idol · 11-20-2023, 07:24 PM

$24!!

buckeye1 · 11-20-2023, 07:28 PM

Wasn't today the day they were taking pre-orders for this and True Lies?

cheez avenger · 11-20-2023, 07:28 PM

Got my tickets in Dolby Cinema. The screening is about 25% full, so I don't doubt it will sell out. It's just the one screening on one day. Should be epic. I used my A-List, so it's free.

rubystone356 · 11-20-2023, 07:31 PM

I got my ticket

Jacob

rdodolak · 11-20-2023, 07:34 PM

Looking forward to this release that's been 23 years in the making...

The irony is that this will be a non-anamorphic release, given the UHD/Blu-ray standards, replacing the original non-anamorphic DVD.

PonyoBellanote · 11-20-2023, 07:34 PM

24 dollars for a film ticket? Just one? I know it's AMC and Dolby Cinema, but what the hell? Is this standard prices in the US?

starmike · 11-20-2023, 07:36 PM

$19 here

Nunab18 · 11-20-2023, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeye1

Wasn't today the day they were taking pre-orders for this and True Lies?

And Aliens, yeah... Haven't seen em pop up anywhere yet.

KcMsterpce · 11-20-2023, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyoBellanote

24 dollars for a film ticket? Just one? I know it's AMC and Dolby Cinema, but what the hell? Is this standard prices in the US?

In Seoul, when BR2049 came out on their newly-renovated IMAX screen (now the biggest in the world that is in active use, or was in 2017), a ticket cost about $15 (17,000 won).
I can see it being that much in the states.
Maybe it's one of those Golden Ticket things, where they have couches and stuff. IDK.
I haven't been to the theater since... Captain Marvel or something lol

PonyoBellanote · 11-20-2023, 07:45 PM

I understand that premium screens means premium, but paying for a one time viewing, the same price as a disc (not counting UHD) that you can watch thousand times..

Here, my theater is amazing, and the most costly ticket, for 1 person, is 7 or 8 euros, and for that it must be an Atmos or 4K screening or VIP or whatever. And the ''premium'' price is just 1 more euro. But I understand our theater isn't IMAX premium or Dolby Cinema premium. And probably thank god if it's going to be this pricey.

chewbabka · 11-20-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyoBellanote

I understand that premium screens means premium, but paying for a one time viewing, the same price as a disc (not counting UHD) that you can watch thousand times..

Here, my theater is amazing, and the most costly ticket, for 1 person, is 7 or 8 euros, and for that it must be an Atmos or 4K screening or VIP or whatever. And the ''premium'' price is just 1 more euro. But I understand our theater isn't IMAX premium or Dolby Cinema premium. And probably thank god if it's going to be this pricey.

That price is after tax and online advanced ticketing fee. But yes, it’s still kind of nuts.

Someone has to subsidize the subscriptions. At AMC, you can see three shows a week for a $20-25 /month subscription, including premium screens. Also, they have discount days every Tuesday, where normal tickets are ~$5, and premium a few dollar premium over that. Would I prefer they just charge a reasonable price for every show and got rid of subscriptions and discount Tuesdays? Probably. But also, overall if you play the game and see lots of $5 discount shows and the occasional $20-25 large format show, it’s aight.

rubystone356 · 11-20-2023, 07:53 PM

https://www.iconcinemas.com/movie/th...pecial-edition

another theatre in Albuquerque that will be playing it.

Jacob

MifuneFan · 11-20-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyoBellanote

24 dollars for a film ticket? Just one? I know it's AMC and Dolby Cinema, but what the hell? Is this standard prices in the US?

A Dolby Cinema ticket here in NYC for The Abyss is $29.49. I have AMC A-List however, so I'm not paying that.

starmike · 11-20-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

A Dolby Cinema ticket here in NYC for The Abyss is $29.49. I have AMC A-List however, so I'm. It paying that.

Damn $30? I've seen films in NYC before but the difference was never that drastic from NJ.

MifuneFan · 11-20-2023, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by starmike

Damn $30? I've seen films in NYC before but the difference was never that drastic from NJ.

It will vary, but premium non-matinee showtimes are around that range for AMC. Matinee pricing is around $24. One premium screening more or less covers the monthly price for AMC A-List lol.

Dr. T · 11-20-2023, 08:13 PM

At those prices, why not wait a few days and get the digital version?

starmike · 11-20-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. T

At those prices, why not wait a few days and get the digital version?

Because theater.

11-20-2023, 07:24 PM	#584
Kristian Idol Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Richmond, London 4K collection:140 Blu-ray collection:854 DVD collection:249 MA collection:11 Digital collection:110 iTunes collection:100 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:5	See you there! $24!!

11-20-2023, 07:28 PM	#585
buckeye1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Northwest, Ohio 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:284 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:55	Wasn't today the day they were taking pre-orders for this and True Lies?

11-20-2023, 07:28 PM	#586
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:807 Blu-ray collection:1586 Trading Score:9	Got my tickets in Dolby Cinema. The screening is about 25% full, so I don't doubt it will sell out. It's just the one screening on one day. Should be epic. I used my A-List, so it's free.

11-20-2023, 07:31 PM	#587
rubystone356 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:1243 DVD collection:284 Digital collection:690 iTunes collection:19	I got my ticket Jacob

11-20-2023, 07:34 PM	#588
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	Looking forward to this release that's been 23 years in the making... The irony is that this will be a non-anamorphic release, given the UHD/Blu-ray standards, replacing the original non-anamorphic DVD.

11-20-2023, 07:34 PM	#589
PonyoBellanote Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:254 Blu-ray collection:609 DVD collection:62 MA collection:15 Digital collection:16 iTunes collection:15 Prime collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:3	24 dollars for a film ticket? Just one? I know it's AMC and Dolby Cinema, but what the hell? Is this standard prices in the US?

11-20-2023, 07:36 PM	#590
starmike Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2012 Location:NJ	$19 here

11-20-2023, 07:45 PM	#593
PonyoBellanote Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:254 Blu-ray collection:609 DVD collection:62 MA collection:15 Digital collection:16 iTunes collection:15 Prime collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:3	I understand that premium screens means premium, but paying for a one time viewing, the same price as a disc (not counting UHD) that you can watch thousand times.. Here, my theater is amazing, and the most costly ticket, for 1 person, is 7 or 8 euros, and for that it must be an Atmos or 4K screening or VIP or whatever. And the ''premium'' price is just 1 more euro. But I understand our theater isn't IMAX premium or Dolby Cinema premium. And probably thank god if it's going to be this pricey.

11-20-2023, 07:53 PM	#595
rubystone356 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:1243 DVD collection:284 Digital collection:690 iTunes collection:19	https://www.iconcinemas.com/movie/th...pecial-edition another theatre in Albuquerque that will be playing it. Jacob

11-20-2023, 08:13 PM	#599
Dr. T Special Member Member since:Jun 2022 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:818 MA collection:20 Digital collection:52 iTunes collection:667 Trading Score:1	At those prices, why not wait a few days and get the digital version?

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