"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[Paul H]

Penton,

I'd like to bring to light again the issue of the forced position of computer generated subtitles, this time on a great looking blu-ray disc of the 1966 film "The Professionals".

Reference from HTF post: Link

The projection screen doesn't have to be a 2.35:1 constant height setup to have problems with even a part of the subtitle appearing in the "black-bar area", because when a 16X9 screen is masked off for a 2.35:1 aspect ratio (for superior contrast perception), it takes you out of the moment, trying to frantically read what is being voiced on screen.

It is mentioned in the reference that HD DVD had a movable subtitle feature on all titles. This is really an important option I personally need, and I'm sure more and more people will use projectors to duplicate the theater environment in the future.

If you could pass this along, it would be greatly appreciated.

Paul

[blitz6speed]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

BTW, it was great to see Lawrence come in at number one on AFI's Top 10 Epics list.

They have trailers of all the movies listed on their site. I like this one:

http://www.afi.com/10top10/moviedeta...=23993&thumb=1

Wow..

The movie (PQ wise) looks so flippin aweful there. Like horrendously bad. Watching it in 70mm was so gorgeous, i cannot stand to see our beloved Lawrence look like that.

[AstroBlu]

Penton (or anyone)

What is the source material for HDNet Movies?

(E.T. (20th Anniversary Edition) is on next months schedule)

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

That Laker game was damn embarrassing, to say the least.

Thank God there are only two more days until I experience this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m6BQKFs3-VM

And if that music doesn't send a shiver up your spine, nothing will!

I was just listening to that and it does sound amazing. i also was checking out scenes from that movie from the link you gave and it looks like a very good movie, so when is this coming to blu-ray?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

BTW, it was great to see Lawrence come in at number one on AFI's Top 10 Epics list.

They have trailers of all the movies listed on their site. I like this one:

http://www.afi.com/10top10/moviedeta...=23993&thumb=1

Which is why, you will probably be one of the only people (who frequent forums other than blu-ray.com) that I will be confident in trusting if they say ….”I vividly remember the theatrical presentation of this movie”, when they comment in any negative fashion as to the transparency of the eventual Blu-ray edition compared to the latest theatrical presentation.

Don’t fall asleep !
Leave early, as the traffic is murder around there on Friday afternoons !
Make sure the air conditioning is working in “the babe magnet”.

P.S.
The title sponsor of the show was SONY.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by BLUNT

Hello P-Man,
Can you give me any help here.....

Anyone have any inside info about the possibility of a Deadwood, Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasim, Movie or some other wrap up or extension? Or do I just need to let it go...... My main interest is Deadwood. What a great series!

Sorry, no news.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Paul H

Penton,

I'd like to bring to light again the issue of..................
If you could pass this along, it would be greatly appreciated.

I’ll pass it on today to the appropriate geek.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by AstroBlu

Penton (or anyone)

What is the source material for HDNet Movies?

(E.T. (20th Anniversary Edition) is on next months schedule)

HD masters
(in many ‘current’ cases that have undergone recent *work*, it’s the same off the shelf master used for the Blu-ray production).
As to how much subsequent compression they undergo when they get broadcasted out to folks, or even if the cable companies have a DVNR hardware box in the chain (which would be relatively easy to do)……………………I don’t know.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by saprano

I was just listening to that and it does sound amazing. i also was checking out scenes from that movie from the link you gave and it looks like a very good movie, so when is this coming to blu-ray?

The latest thought processing on this title is………….next year.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by blitz6speed

Wow..

The movie (PQ wise) looks so flippin aweful there. Like horrendously bad. Watching it in 70mm was so gorgeous, i cannot stand to see our beloved Lawrence look like that.

Here’s a fine trailer of another movie to watch, I think you ? or ~Alan ? asked about this feature a few weeks back when the new Indy debuted in theaters.

It just came available on line.
Claudio (the DP) is a good guy, so support the flick.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramo...enjaminbutton/

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Which is why, you will probably be one of the only people (who frequent forums other than blu-ray.com) that I will be confident in trusting if they say ….”I vividly remember the theatrical presentation of this movie”, when they comment in any negative fashion as to the transparency of the eventual Blu-ray edition compared to the latest theatrical presentation.

Don’t fall asleep !
Leave early, as the traffic is murder around there on Friday afternoons !
Make sure the air conditioning is working in “the babe magnet”.

P.S.
The title sponsor of the show was SONY.

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[Rob Tomlin]

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[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

It will be very interesting to see what OUATITW looks like after the restoration. It needed is badly. I will be taking notes regarding the picture quality. I don't expect this film to look super sharp with tons of detail or anything, it just isn't that type of film. But if they have removed all the dirt and scratches from the print, and retained the original color, I will be a happy camper indeed!

I don't know if my A/C in the "babe magnet" will be sufficient given our 105 degree temps here, so I probably won't even be taking it.

We plan on leaving here around 2:30 or 3:00 so we will have plenty of time to grab a bite to eat before the movie.

^
That's the smartest thing to do, i.e. make an afternoon/evening out of the date.
Should also make Mrs. Rob happy.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

That's good enough for me, especially if they get it right. Also, this is one of the few titles that really requires top notch value added content!

You mean like wind and sand coming out from the screen at your face?
This aint no Disney production.

[Rob Tomlin]

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[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

By value added, I mean extra features such as any interviews with Sergio Leone (which are rather rare) or Ennio Morricone regarding the fabulous soundtrack, documentaries on the film etc.

Well Wicky,
Here's your chance to shine.
(see my PM)

[Marine Mike]

Penton-Man,

Long time reader, first time writer.

I was wondering if there is any word on the movie Gladiator going Blu anytime soon? I know its a lame question as I'm sure it'll eventually come, but its a catalog release that I feel has potential to be reference material.

[WickyWoo]

It's been on some lists, but I don't expect it this year.

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

It's been on some lists, but I don't expect it this year.

Thats a little dishearting to hear, but I guess the main thing that matters is that once it does come out, they make it one to reference.

[Esox50]

Penton,

Please check this out:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...isMX/mv_bd.jpg

Personally, I think that cover looks a little grainy. Is there any chance that we can get Universal to tone it down a bit? Or, does this mean that every other Blu-Ray cover has been DNR'd for a "smooth" look?



-Esox