Forrest Gump 4K UHD (1994) - Page 32 - Blu-ray Forum

reanimator · 07-16-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IXOYE1989

Is that for the newest 4K release? Where did you hear about this from?

Yes, for the 4K disc. That was stated by a buyer in the UK on another forum.

IXOYE1989 · 07-16-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by reanimator

Yes, for the 4K disc. That was stated by a buyer in the UK on another forum.

So is the 4K disc replacement only being offered for UK? Or is the also applicable for us folks stateside?

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-16-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Bang

What are the chances that Paramount will released a better version in the next year? If I recall correctly, there was a similar issue with the Gladiator blu-ray and a better version was made available. There even exchanged the bad copy for the better one through the mail.

Gladiator was actually handled by Universal. Forrest Gump will probably never get rereleased on UHD Blu. Get it for the Atmos track.

reanimator · 07-16-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IXOYE1989

So is the 4K disc replacement only being offered for UK? Or is the also applicable for us folks stateside?

Sorry, I don't think a "replacement program" exists -- just that the newest inventory of discs no longer has the red streak.

EDIT: a replacement program now exists

Fred Bang · 07-18-2018, 07:15 AM

Currently watchinh this and 30 minutes in I don’t understand what the complaints are. I find the picture pretty detailed. It IS inconsistent but certainly not deserve the hate it’s gettng.

ROSS.T.G. · 07-18-2018, 12:58 PM

I must have a faulty disc because a lot of scenes looked downright bad from DNR. The jungle scenes in particular. The beginning towards the Vietnam scenes looked very good to excellent but when DNR pops it’s head it’s bad.

Fred Bang · 07-18-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

I must have a faulty disc because a lot of scenes looked downright bad from DNR. The jungle scenes in particular. The beginning towards the Vietnam scenes looked very good to excellent but when DNR pops it’s head it’s bad.

I'm not yet in Vietnam, but you probably have a normal disk. Every reviews I have read mention that scene. But so far, I still find the disc looking better than the blu-ray.

ROSS.T.G. · 07-18-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Bang

I'm not yet in Vietnam, but you probably have a normal disk. Every reviews I have read mention that scene. But so far, I still find the disc looking better than the blu-ray.

Yeah, like I said, some scenes look downright gorgeous but the others are bad. It’s one extreme to the next.

HD Goofnut · 07-18-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

I must have a faulty disc because a lot of scenes looked downright bad from DNR. The jungle scenes in particular. The beginning towards the Vietnam scenes looked very good to excellent but when DNR pops it’s head it’s bad.

Most of the Vietnam section looks rather processed and other than a few bits here and there the rest of the transfer is solid.

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-18-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Most of the Vietnam section looks rather processed and other than a few bits here and there the rest of the transfer is solid.

It's either source related (some rough shots I'm sure are due to the more primitive and lower rez digital to print effects technology of the day) or Paramount has a monkey running the mastering controls.

reanimator · 07-18-2018, 07:45 PM

The entire Vietnam section of the film is wall-to-wall VFX work -- pretty much every shot in the firefight was digitized and filmed-out at 1K-ish resolution. It looks soft and smooth in 35mm projection.

Geoff D · 07-18-2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by reanimator

GUMP doesn't need a replacement. On the other hand, I've heard that Paramount has issued a version of GREASE that fixes the brief red stripe on John Travolta's head.

Wait...what?

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-18-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Wait...what?

Exactly... tell us more, reanimator...

reanimator · 07-18-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Exactly... tell us more, reanimator...

Tell me more, tell me more?

I wish I knew more. A poster over on the Home Theater Forum site was pretty emphatic that his recently purchased version of the UHD did not have the red streak on Travolta's head.

My main reason for posting is I can confirm that digital red smear glitch is totally gone they must have fixed it silently as its not there anymore. The version I bought was shipped direct from the Sony DAC pressing plant in North London, England. So this means its from the latest batch made in the pressing plant as they ship the stock direct to you so it does not come from older stock sitting in a warehouse gathering dust.

Here in the UK Universal Pictures & Sony have setup a website called Zoom which sells 4K UHD direct to the public & the discs are always shipped direct from Sony DAC (their name is all over the packaging).
https://www.zoom.co.uk/help/about_us

Geoff D · 07-18-2018, 09:40 PM

Ugh, why did it have to be HTF? They won't wipe their ass unless RAH tells them to, so until someone else confirms I remain rather sceptical to say the least. I assume no-one's asked him to take a photo of the offending moment to see if it's really gone?

Next time zoom have it in a 2 for £30 offer I might have a look for myself.

reanimator · 07-18-2018, 09:51 PM

Yeah, I don't spend a lot of time over there myself. As for the poster: never heard of him, don't vouch for him.

moviebuff75 · 07-19-2018, 12:23 AM

Yes, Grease was fixed. Paramount sent me replacements and a nice note for making them aware of the issue.

FilmFreakosaurus · 07-19-2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff75

Yes, Grease was fixed. Paramount sent me replacements and a nice note for making them aware of the issue.

Only overseas? Is there any indication on the cover? New UPC?

IXOYE1989 · 07-19-2018, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff75

Yes, Grease was fixed. Paramount sent me replacements and a nice note for making them aware of the issue.

Which email address did you contact Paramount? And did they provide you with a label to ship your 4K copy first in order for them to send out the replacement copy? Also, do you by any chance know the exact time stamp the red stripe appear on John Travolta's head?

moviebuff75 · 07-19-2018, 03:03 AM

1. I talked to someone high up on the chain of the restoration. Unfortunately, I can't give out the name or contact info. Try to email Paramount Customer Service.
2. I am in the U.S.
3. They sent me replacements. I didn't send anything back. However, it was also a thank you for alerting them to the flaw. So, I can't say how you would get a replacement.

I took things into my own hands, because others didn't care. One person CAN make a difference!

07-18-2018, 07:15 AM	#625
Fred Bang Expert Member Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:169 Trading Score:11	Currently watchinh this and 30 minutes in I don’t understand what the complaints are. I find the picture pretty detailed. It IS inconsistent but certainly not deserve the hate it’s gettng.

07-18-2018, 12:58 PM	#626
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	I must have a faulty disc because a lot of scenes looked downright bad from DNR. The jungle scenes in particular. The beginning towards the Vietnam scenes looked very good to excellent but when DNR pops it’s head it’s bad.

07-18-2018, 07:45 PM	#631
reanimator Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:2208 Blu-ray collection:3887	The entire Vietnam section of the film is wall-to-wall VFX work -- pretty much every shot in the firefight was digitized and filmed-out at 1K-ish resolution. It looks soft and smooth in 35mm projection.

07-18-2018, 09:40 PM	#635
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, why did it have to be HTF? They won't wipe their ass unless RAH tells them to, so until someone else confirms I remain rather sceptical to say the least. I assume no-one's asked him to take a photo of the offending moment to see if it's really gone? Next time zoom have it in a 2 for £30 offer I might have a look for myself.

07-18-2018, 09:51 PM	#636
reanimator Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:2208 Blu-ray collection:3887	Yeah, I don't spend a lot of time over there myself. As for the poster: never heard of him, don't vouch for him.

07-19-2018, 12:23 AM	#637
moviebuff75 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1499 DVD collection:14	Yes, Grease was fixed. Paramount sent me replacements and a nice note for making them aware of the issue.

07-19-2018, 03:03 AM	#640
moviebuff75 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1499 DVD collection:14	1. I talked to someone high up on the chain of the restoration. Unfortunately, I can't give out the name or contact info. Try to email Paramount Customer Service. 2. I am in the U.S. 3. They sent me replacements. I didn't send anything back. However, it was also a thank you for alerting them to the flaw. So, I can't say how you would get a replacement. I took things into my own hands, because others didn't care. One person CAN make a difference!

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