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MisterFantastic · 12-03-2016, 01:09 AM

Let's just hope Rubinstein pulls his head out of his ass fast enough for a 40th anniversary edition.

Edit: Is the Region B lock confirmed?

oddbox83 · 12-03-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterFantastic

Edit: Is the Region B lock confirmed?

Yes. Only UHD disc is region free.

Member-222782 · 12-03-2016, 09:51 AM

$50+ down the toilet. I think I'll finally learn a lesson from this. WAIT FOR REVIEWS will be my mantra from now on, especially with regional Euro releases like this.

StingingVelvet · 12-03-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

$50+ down the toilet. I think I'll finally learn a lesson from this. WAIT FOR REVIEWS will be my mantra from now on, especially with regional Euro releases like this.

Yeah as soon as I read only the Argento cut was a remaster I decided to wait for reviews. I'd sell this puppy now while there is still hype around it and people ignorant to caps-a-holic.

Skrazem · 12-04-2016, 12:56 AM

So I managed to pick up the below version of Dawn for $5 and change used at FYE. Pumped! Can't find a review for this specific Australian release from 2010. Is it the same as another release where I could see the specs and compare it to over versions that have been put out?

Davidian · 12-04-2016, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Skrazem

So I managed to pick up the below version of Dawn for $5 and change used at FYE. Pumped! Can't find a review for this specific Australian release from 2010. Is it the same as another release where I could see the specs and compare it to over versions that have been put out?

Very good option for the price.

BDinfo:

Code:

Disc Title: DAWN OF THE DEAD
Disc Size: 38,175,692,884 bytes
Protection: AACS
BD-Java: No
Playlist: 00000.MPLS
Size: 32,880,589,248 bytes
Length: 2:07:03.616
Total Bitrate: 34.50 Mbps
Video: MPEG-4 AVC Video / 25000 kbps / 1080p / 23.976 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
Audio: English / LPCM Audio / 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit
Audio: English / DTS-HD Master Audio / 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1880 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit)
Audio: English / LPCM Audio / 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps / 16-bit
Audio: English / LPCM Audio / 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps / 16-bit

kidglov3s · 12-04-2016, 05:51 AM

I'm still excited to get this set, ha ha. I'm really looking forward to seeing the open matte disc, and the Zombi discs (Blu now and UHD someday), and I only got the TC Happinet disc so also for picking up the EC. don't regret spending the money. That said this should've been a home run on at least Zombi and it clearly hasn't been which sucks. I think my preferences for a film-like look and texture has something to do with my thoughts/expectations with these.

Geoff D · 12-04-2016, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skrazem

So I managed to pick up the below version of Dawn for $5 and change used at FYE. Pumped! Can't find a review for this specific Australian release from 2010. Is it the same as another release where I could see the specs and compare it to over versions that have been put out?

It's literally got the EXACT same audio/video quality as the now OOP Arrow release.

The Fallen Deity · 12-04-2016, 10:25 AM

I'll ask again because I'm not sure whether anyone read my question or not so apologies for double posting:

Does anyone know if the DVD's in the Arrow BD set suffer from PAL speed-up?

I've found a copy for a decent price and I want to make sure the DVD's play at the correct speed.

PuppetMasterBlu · 12-04-2016, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

I'll ask again because I'm not sure whether anyone read my question or not so apologies for double posting:

Does anyone know if the DVD's in the Arrow BD set suffer from PAL speed-up?

I've found a copy for a decent price and I want to make sure the DVD's play at the correct speed.

Well any DVD from the UK is going to be PAL.

sheldo · 12-04-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

I'll ask again because I'm not sure whether anyone read my question or not so apologies for double posting:

Does anyone know if the DVD's in the Arrow BD set suffer from PAL speed-up?

I've found a copy for a decent price and I want to make sure the DVD's play at the correct speed.

Discs all state PAL format so yup

The Fallen Deity · 12-04-2016, 01:00 PM

I've decided to go with the Anchor Bay BD and the ultimate edition DVD set.

Managed to find both for very good prices online. I'm going to try and sell off my Italian set.

red1 · 12-04-2016, 03:48 PM

Even though the DVD discs in the Arrow set are Pal. They are Region 0 and NTSC - Pal conversions, so they are the correct length and do not have any Pal speed-up. But they obviously have the inherent issues you get with NTSC - Pal conversions.

First post by the way - Hello!

rocknblues81 · 12-05-2016, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skrazem

So I managed to pick up the below version of Dawn for $5 and change used at FYE. Pumped! Can't find a review for this specific Australian release from 2010. Is it the same as another release where I could see the specs and compare it to over versions that have been put out?

Did they have anymore of them?

Norbie · 12-05-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairfax

I agree; I love the film but I don't own many copies of it, nor have I ever, simply because the whole thing is just a mess of different cuts, varying visual and audio quality, extras, etc. It's quite overwhelming from a near-outsider point of view and although, as said, I love the film I'm not a big enough fan to research it all, hunt out multiple copies, etc. I guess I'm still waiting for a true definitive edition... which may never come. So be it.

I purchased this Italian release.

Despite the problems being mentioned here I'll still keep it. The film has a special place in my movie watching experience as it was the first "Hard-Core" horror movie I watched.

However, knowing what we know now, if you have the awesome 4 disc Ultimate Edition Anchor Bay release then wait until a proper remastered set is released. I think the Anchor Bay 4 disc DVD set stands up pretty well. A number of years ago when it was still in print was going really cheap, I got it for $13 at Amazon, but now I've seen it at $50.

Michael24 · 12-05-2016, 09:14 PM

Yeah, my brother and I have that 4-disc Ultimate Edition DVD, and it's pretty good. We're perfectly fine with that until a definitive Blu-ray edition comes out. If one ever does.

Norbie · 12-05-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterFan

Damn, that florescent is pink!

https://www.caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a...4&l=0&i=5&go=1

However, the walls still look white. Why would the lamp look pink and the wall not?

Norbie · 12-05-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oddbox83

I posted the below in the Italy thread. Black level isn't right at all across all the BDs. Grading on the new remaster looks a work in progress. I can't view the 4K disc so don't know how that fares.

No wonder I had to change the settings on my TV to get it to look right.

Can you share what settings you changed and to what?

Norbie · 12-05-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

been playing around with the screen caps between the Arrow UK and the new Italian release and I expected the new transfer of the Argento cut to look good.. but compared to the Arrow of the U.S. theatrical it looks... well not good...

Isn't the theatrical cut on the Arrow set on DVD? I recall that the Arrow set had only one version on BD and the other two were on DVDs.

JR Ewing · 12-05-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Norbie

Isn't the theatrical cut on the Arrow set on DVD? I recall that the Arrow set had only one version on BD and the other two were on DVDs.

The US theatrical cut on the Arrow relesse is on BD. All other cuts are on DVD.

12-03-2016, 01:09 AM	#1381
MisterFantastic Senior Member Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Let's just hope Rubinstein pulls his head out of his ass fast enough for a 40th anniversary edition. Edit: Is the Region B lock confirmed? Last edited by MisterFantastic; 12-03-2016 at 01:15 AM.

12-04-2016, 10:25 AM	#1389
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	I'll ask again because I'm not sure whether anyone read my question or not so apologies for double posting: Does anyone know if the DVD's in the Arrow BD set suffer from PAL speed-up? I've found a copy for a decent price and I want to make sure the DVD's play at the correct speed. Last edited by The Fallen Deity; 12-04-2016 at 10:31 AM.

12-04-2016, 03:48 PM	#1393
red1 New Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:United Kingdom	Dawn of the Dead Arrow Set: The DVD's have NO Pal speed up! Even though the DVD discs in the Arrow set are Pal. They are Region 0 and NTSC - Pal conversions, so they are the correct length and do not have any Pal speed-up. But they obviously have the inherent issues you get with NTSC - Pal conversions. First post by the way - Hello!

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12-03-2016, 09:51 AM	#1383
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	$50+ down the toilet. I think I'll finally learn a lesson from this. WAIT FOR REVIEWS will be my mantra from now on, especially with regional Euro releases like this.

12-04-2016, 12:56 AM	#1385
Skrazem Senior Member Member since:Jul 2016 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	So I managed to pick up the below version of Dawn for $5 and change used at FYE. Pumped! Can't find a review for this specific Australian release from 2010. Is it the same as another release where I could see the specs and compare it to over versions that have been put out?

12-04-2016, 05:51 AM	#1387
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	I'm still excited to get this set, ha ha. I'm really looking forward to seeing the open matte disc, and the Zombi discs (Blu now and UHD someday), and I only got the TC Happinet disc so also for picking up the EC. don't regret spending the money. That said this should've been a home run on at least Zombi and it clearly hasn't been which sucks. I think my preferences for a film-like look and texture has something to do with my thoughts/expectations with these.

12-04-2016, 01:00 PM	#1392
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	I've decided to go with the Anchor Bay BD and the ultimate edition DVD set. Managed to find both for very good prices online. I'm going to try and sell off my Italian set.

12-05-2016, 09:14 PM	#1396
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Yeah, my brother and I have that 4-disc Ultimate Edition DVD, and it's pretty good. We're perfectly fine with that until a definitive Blu-ray edition comes out. If one ever does.

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