Back to the Future Trilogy 4K UHD (1985-1990) - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

Geoff D · 10-21-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

Confidence about an upcoming Universal catalogue release ... what a world to live in.

They've done some really beauties on UHD. Fingers crossed these are another slam-dunk.

If Universal treat them right then I'm more worried about what the "professional reviews" will think of them, especially the first film which was shot on some of the grainiest stock (5294) that was used in mainstream '80s filmmaking. It wasn't shot as filtered as, say, Gremlins was (which was lensed on the immediate predecessor to 5294) but at it's core it's not going to be a particularly 'clean' looking film. Still, if it gets a bit off the top as Uni like to do then I won't complain if it looks as stellar as Casino does.

Colson · 10-21-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

And Star Wars.

Source on that?

ethanwels · 10-21-2019, 10:17 PM

I'm planning to get a 4K tv sometime next year, and I've already started buying 4K Blurays in preperation. I really hope this is going to show the film with a brand new scan without all the DNR and EE that's on the Blu-ray.

Sad thing is that they'll probably release a new standard blu-ray set and throw on the old masters still, so people without 4K will still miss out on a potential proper transfer.

whiteberry · 10-21-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spider-neil

Day one purchase.
Will pick up 1 and skip 2 and 3.
2 and 3 are entertaining but not something I need in 4K.

ROSS.T.G. · 10-21-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Colson

Source on that?

HDMan72 · 10-21-2019, 10:31 PM

Should we still worry a little bit about Universal on this task or should we relax a tad after the likes of Lebowksi, Casino, and Scarface. I'm thinking these will be the absolute best the trilogy has looked and Universal has been redeeming themselves nicely.

epicfilmguys · 10-21-2019, 10:34 PM

So excited about this!

ROSS.T.G. · 10-21-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HDMan72

Should we still worry a little bit about Universal on this task or should we relax a tad after the likes of Lebowksi, Casino, and Scarface. I'm thinking these will be the absolute best the trilogy has looked and Universal has been redeeming themselves nicely.

Take a load off my friend.

DanFan · 10-21-2019, 10:42 PM

Will the audio warble still be present on BTTF II?

History for those that do not know:

When the DVD set was issued for the first time, BBTF II had a few shots that were misframed. What most don't know is that there was a strange audio issue, which I've heard described as warble, during the scene where Doc Brown watches Marty through his binoculars.

When the replacement program for the DVD was put into effect, both the misframed shots and the audio warble were corrected.

That was great.

But of course when the Blu-rays came out, the originally misframed shots were correct, but the audio warble was back!

I had to keep my DVD of BTTF II for this reason.

Hope they fix it for the UHD.

Geoff D · 10-21-2019, 10:55 PM

Ugh, thanks for the reminder. I recall being like the only person on HTF who actually noticed this at the time, I even got PM from someone claiming to represent Bob Gale who wanted to know time stamps for when the warbling occurs (basically it's on any sustained music note, higher pitched ones especially).

Fingers crossed that the inevitable DTS:X remix goes back to the source stems rather than the re-recorded masters that comprise the 5.1 mixes, that should avoid the botched audio on II.

TitusTroy · 10-21-2019, 11:51 PM

and still no Star Wars 4K box-set announcement...or Game of Thrones 4K box-set...

Gacivory · 10-21-2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TitusTroy

and still no Star Wars 4K box-set announcement...or Game of Thrones 4K box-set...

Probably because Back To The Future>Star Wars>Getting kicked in the shin>Game of Thrones

The Star Wars o e is gone most likely be announced around the time Episode 9 comes to home video. Bet on that.

TitusTroy · 10-22-2019, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

The Star Wars o e is gone most likely be announced around the time Episode 9 comes to home video. Bet on that.

hopefully a 4K box-set will come out alongside Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray (end of March 2020)...meaning they should announce it at the same time they announce the date for RoS

ray0414 · 10-22-2019, 12:15 AM

Great News!!

Amblin has confirmed via their verified Twitter account that this is indeed coming to 4k Blu Ray!

Brian81 · 10-22-2019, 12:48 AM

Excellent. Never bought the Blus. The color on the first film is natural, no cyan leaning look. Blues are blue. I saw a clean 35mm print right after the BD came out. Colors weren't an issue with the BD - all that digital processing was. Now BTTF3, I also saw that theatrically but it was first run so I have nothing to add.

Brian81 · 10-22-2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

If Universal treat them right then I'm more worried about what the "professional reviews" will think of them, especially the first film which was shot on some of the grainiest stock (5294) that was used in mainstream '80s filmmaking. It wasn't shot as filtered as, say, Gremlins was (which was lensed on the immediate predecessor to 5294) but at it's core it's not going to be a particularly 'clean' looking film. Still, if it gets a bit off the top as Uni like to do then I won't complain if it looks as stellar as Casino does.

Theatrical print of first one has about the same level of detail as a Blu-ray. I remember trying to read all the packaging and brand names in the kitchen. But if they're going from the neg, I guess we can expect MORE.

Gold Ranger · 10-22-2019, 12:52 AM

The DVDs were messed up
The Blu-rays were messed up
The 4k better NOT be messed up!

Juan127 · 10-22-2019, 01:56 AM

Touch me

nick4Knight · 10-22-2019, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

We knew they were coming.

Classic that guy over in the wishlist thread calling me out for saying these were a LOCK for 2020.

Saying he had inside knowledge that spoke to no plans... days later this.

Ray Jackson · 10-22-2019, 02:27 AM

2020 means 11:59 pm on December 31st, 2020.

...assuming it doesn’t get delayed.

[Show spoiler]

10-21-2019, 10:17 PM	#123
ethanwels Member Member since:Oct 2011	I'm planning to get a 4K tv sometime next year, and I've already started buying 4K Blurays in preperation. I really hope this is going to show the film with a brand new scan without all the DNR and EE that's on the Blu-ray. Sad thing is that they'll probably release a new standard blu-ray set and throw on the old masters still, so people without 4K will still miss out on a potential proper transfer.

10-21-2019, 10:31 PM	#126
HDMan72 Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York 4K collection:400 Blu-ray collection:810 DVD collection:10 MA collection:40 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:19 Trading Score:43	Should we still worry a little bit about Universal on this task or should we relax a tad after the likes of Lebowksi, Casino, and Scarface. I'm thinking these will be the absolute best the trilogy has looked and Universal has been redeeming themselves nicely.

10-21-2019, 10:34 PM	#127
epicfilmguys Active Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Herndon, VA	So excited about this!

10-21-2019, 10:42 PM	#129
DanFan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Pittsburgh 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:1382 DVD collection:249 Trading Score:110	Will the audio warble still be present on BTTF II? History for those that do not know: When the DVD set was issued for the first time, BBTF II had a few shots that were misframed. What most don't know is that there was a strange audio issue, which I've heard described as warble, during the scene where Doc Brown watches Marty through his binoculars. When the replacement program for the DVD was put into effect, both the misframed shots and the audio warble were corrected. That was great. But of course when the Blu-rays came out, the originally misframed shots were correct, but the audio warble was back! I had to keep my DVD of BTTF II for this reason. Hope they fix it for the UHD.

10-21-2019, 10:55 PM	#130
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Ugh, thanks for the reminder. I recall being like the only person on HTF who actually noticed this at the time, I even got PM from someone claiming to represent Bob Gale who wanted to know time stamps for when the warbling occurs (basically it's on any sustained music note, higher pitched ones especially). Fingers crossed that the inevitable DTS:X remix goes back to the source stems rather than the re-recorded masters that comprise the 5.1 mixes, that should avoid the botched audio on II.

10-21-2019, 11:51 PM	#131
TitusTroy Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:New York City 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:126 Trading Score:16	and still no Star Wars 4K box-set announcement...or Game of Thrones 4K box-set...

10-22-2019, 12:15 AM	#134
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	Great News!! Amblin has confirmed via their verified Twitter account that this is indeed coming to 4k Blu Ray!

10-22-2019, 12:48 AM	#135
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Excellent. Never bought the Blus. The color on the first film is natural, no cyan leaning look. Blues are blue. I saw a clean 35mm print right after the BD came out. Colors weren't an issue with the BD - all that digital processing was. Now BTTF3, I also saw that theatrically but it was first run so I have nothing to add.

10-22-2019, 12:52 AM	#137
Gold Ranger Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Location:NY, TX, CA, IL, HI, NC, PA, WV, MO 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:133	The DVDs were messed up The Blu-rays were messed up The 4k better NOT be messed up!

10-22-2019, 01:56 AM	#138
Juan127 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Denver, CO	Touch me

10-22-2019, 02:27 AM	#140
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	2020 means 11:59 pm on December 31st, 2020. ...assuming it doesn’t get delayed. [Show spoiler]

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