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hanshotfirst1138 · 10-10-2019, 12:19 PM

Is there going to be an ultimate set on regular BD, or is this going to be exclusive to 4K?

ravenus · 10-10-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Is there going to be an ultimate set on regular BD, or is this going to be exclusive to 4K?

Unlikely for any release to be 4K exclusive, especially if it's not coming from a mainstream studio with big pockets who can afford to take such risks to push a format.

Albie989 · 10-10-2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Is there going to be an ultimate set on regular BD, or is this going to be exclusive to 4K?

Well, first a distributor has to pay Richard Rubenstein for the 3D conversion he did then he'll re-license the movie.

In English, if you have the Anchor Bay Blu, treasure it. Ditto the Ultimate Edition DVD.

buck135 · 10-10-2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmfan73

I have the region free Japanese version on Blu with all the cuts. The extended version is the only one I watch, so this set great. I haven't checked Amazon Japan in a long time I'm not sure that set us still available.

Yeah, Amazon.jp still has it. I can't believe this blu-ray set was released almost six years ago. Time flies...

Lemmy Lugosi · 10-10-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmfan73

I have the region free Japanese version on Blu with all the cuts. The extended version is the only one I watch, so this set great. I haven't checked Amazon Japan in a long time I'm not sure that set us still available.

Does the Japanese release have an English audio option?

buck135 · 10-10-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

Does the Japanese release have an English audio option?

It does, however I really wouldn't recommend this set.

aaron2970 · 10-10-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

It does, however I really wouldn't recommend this set.

why not? i've almost bought it a few times but held off-bad video?

Jompa · 10-10-2019, 09:13 PM

Yes, the UK version looks best so far.

buck135 · 10-10-2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron2970

why not? i've almost bought it a few times but held off-bad video?

It's very expensive for a dated transfer and no extras. The upcoming 4K presentation of all three cuts and new extras will be the one to buy.

JupiterMission · 10-10-2019, 09:31 PM

There are a surprising amount of Ultimate Edition DVDs on eBay going for less than I would have thought.

redrunner97 · 10-10-2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffOliver

I definitely can’t afford it right now. My main TV is still my small 720p bedroom TV with no external sound hooked up, but when I get my own place, I’ll definitely invest in a 4K setup. Praying the PlayStation 5 will support 4K UHD.

Confirmed the other day.

https://www.techradar.com/news/ps5-w...y-that-matters

Beavisdave · 10-11-2019, 03:04 AM

I picked up my ab version for $10 bucks about 5 years ago in fye on sale

bigdaddyhorse · 10-11-2019, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JupiterMission

There are a surprising amount of Ultimate Edition DVDs on eBay going for less than I would have thought.

It's cuz word of the upcoming 4K set is out.
I think I'm still gonna keep mine since it's just ****ing cool. Can't imagine the next set having better packaging. If it ends up with extras not making it to the 4K sets, I'd bet it goes back up in price again. It will probably go back up anyway like the Friday the 13th dvd boxes, this film has cult legs as least as long as those.

Thing was $24.99 from Amazon when released (thanks dvdprofiler). I hardly recall paying that little, but do remember them shipping stuff much better since my box is still mint with most of the shrinkwrap still on it. Just slice open the slide side, then the box don't get scuffed!

Trekkie313 · 10-11-2019, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

It's cuz word of the upcoming 4K set is out.
I think I'm still gonna keep mine since it's just ****ing cool. Can't imagine the next set having better packaging. If it ends up with extras not making it to the 4K sets, I'd bet it goes back up in price again. It will probably go back up anyway like the Friday the 13th dvd boxes, this film has cult legs as least as long as those.

Thing was $24.99 from Amazon when released (thanks dvdprofiler). I hardly recall paying that little, but do remember them shipping stuff much better since my box is still mint with most of the shrinkwrap still on it. Just slice open the slide side, then the box don't get scuffed!

Where has a US UHD release been announced?

DR Herbert West · 10-11-2019, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Where has a US UHD release been announced?

I think they're talking about the UK set.

Trekkie313 · 10-11-2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

I think they're talking about the UK set.

is the source for them the restorations done for the 3D conversion or the incorrect one from Koch?

DR Herbert West · 10-11-2019, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

is the source for them the restorations done for the 3D conversion or the incorrect one from Koch?

They're using brand new scans.

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“Following the 4K scan of the camera negative, grading and framing approved by DP Michael Gornick, we now have about 4 weeks left of manual frame by frame restoration at Final Frame followed by the HDR grade for the UHD. We are releasing the 3 cuts on 3 separate discs (both Blu-Ray and UHD) plus bonus disc so the authoring stage will then take several weeks for the best possible encodes by David Mackenzie. We are currently hoping for a release date in February and will update again in the next month.”

“Aside from the 3 versions of the film itself, plus archive and new bonus material, we are also working on other exciting additional content for the box set. We have been very fortunate to have Michael Gornick involved and it was great to hear his comment on work to date: ‘I place upon this extraordinary effort a nihil obstat in certification of its quality’. More soon…”

Yes, the set will feature George A. Romero’s Original, Unrated US Theatrical Release Cut (2:07), Romero’s Pre-US Release Cannes Cut (2:17) and the foreign edition edited by Dario Argento.

The 4K Ultra HD discs will be Region Free, with a UK Blu-ray also coming.

jess1581 · 10-11-2019, 04:23 AM

Been waiting to retire the old AB disc for so long.

Member-425016 · 10-11-2019, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aaron2970

why not? i've almost bought it a few times but held off-bad video?

I'm happy to own it, and looks really good to me (I love the extended cut) but yeah just go for the 4K set due in Feb. of next year I believe. It should be the best of the best.

drownsoda · 10-24-2019, 02:37 AM

Given the status of this title, I am surprised Anchor Bay has not reissued a new Blu-ray edition, especially considering the multiple DVD editions they put out. Do they not own the rights anymore? I got a brand new copy of the Anchor Bay Blu-ray from an FYE for $3.00 (for real) several years ago. It officially went out of print shortly after. I have considered getting rid of it because I am honestly not that big of a fan, and I have the Ultimate Edition DVD set which has the different cuts, and is the most loaded/complete edition to be released as far as I know. The only reason I'm hesitant to get rid of the AB Blu is because the picture quality is notably better.

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10-10-2019, 12:19 PM	#2721
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Is there going to be an ultimate set on regular BD, or is this going to be exclusive to 4K?

10-10-2019, 09:13 PM	#2728
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	Yes, the UK version looks best so far.

10-10-2019, 09:31 PM	#2730
JupiterMission Power Member Member since:Sep 2016 Trading Score:2	There are a surprising amount of Ultimate Edition DVDs on eBay going for less than I would have thought.

10-11-2019, 03:04 AM	#2732
Beavisdave Member Member since:Apr 2017	I picked up my ab version for $10 bucks about 5 years ago in fye on sale

10-11-2019, 04:23 AM	#2738
jess1581 Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2016 Location:Fairhaven, Massachusetts 4K collection:551 Blu-ray collection:2333 Blu-ray reviews: 73	Been waiting to retire the old AB disc for so long.

10-24-2019, 02:37 AM	#2740
drownsoda Power Member Member since:Dec 2018 Location:Oregon 4K collection:288 Blu-ray collection:1726 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:16 Prime collection:5	Given the status of this title, I am surprised Anchor Bay has not reissued a new Blu-ray edition, especially considering the multiple DVD editions they put out. Do they not own the rights anymore? I got a brand new copy of the Anchor Bay Blu-ray from an FYE for $3.00 (for real) several years ago. It officially went out of print shortly after. I have considered getting rid of it because I am honestly not that big of a fan, and I have the Ultimate Edition DVD set which has the different cuts, and is the most loaded/complete edition to be released as far as I know. The only reason I'm hesitant to get rid of the AB Blu is because the picture quality is notably better.

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