Dawn of the Dead (1978) - OUT OF PRINT - Page 29 - Blu-ray Forum

MisterFantastic · 11-05-2015, 06:32 PM

Arrow master is much better than the Japanese master. JP looks so "flat" in comparison, and the colors are wrong (exported in the wrong color setting!). Haven't had a chance to look at the AB BD, not comfortable plopping $30+ at this point.

http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=2&x=...&l=0&i=12&go=1
http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=...5&l=0&i=2&go=1
http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=...6&l=0&i=3&go=1

Last one has much more definition to the text in the Arrow, and it doesn't have nearly as much macroblocking as JP

kidglov3s · 11-05-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterFantastic

Arrow master is much better than the Japanese master. JP looks so "flat" in comparison, and the colors are wrong (exported in the wrong color setting!). Haven't had a chance to look at the AB BD, not comfortable plopping $30+ at this point.

http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=2&x=...&l=0&i=12&go=1
http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=...5&l=0&i=2&go=1
http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=...6&l=0&i=3&go=1

Last one has much more definition to the text in the Arrow, and it doesn't have nearly as much macroblocking as JP

I strongly disagree, in as much as the ghosting ruins the Arrow/AB transfers, among all the other issues.

http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=2&x=...9&l=1&i=6&go=1

The RGB offset can be accounted for. only on some other planet is the JP disc not the best around right now.

therock666 · 11-05-2015, 10:01 PM

i really wish the extended cut and argento's cut would get a Blu-ray release I wonder who owns the rights to them now in the usa?

Dick Deckard · 11-06-2015, 12:29 AM

I ordered the Ultimate Edition from a third party seller on Amazon yesterday for $14. You can find it cheaper than $30 every once in a while.

I haven't seen this movie since I had it on VHS.

oddbox83 · 11-06-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by therock666

i really wish the extended cut and argento's cut would get a Blu-ray release I wonder who owns the rights to them now in the usa?

No one has a licencing agreement at the moment in either the US or UK, the owners are asking too much. Arrow have said they would have re-licensed it if they could have but it was impossible for them to do so.

klauswhereareyou · 11-06-2015, 01:44 PM

I wonder why this went out of print here in Region A?

PuppetMasterBlu · 11-06-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I wonder why this went out of print here in Region A?

Because they didn't want to print anymore.

roy neary · 12-01-2015, 11:14 AM

Where's a good place to get the Umbrella disc from? Can it still be had for $8?

Hubunkey · 12-01-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

I wonder why this went out of print here in Region A?

Anchor Bay lost the rights I think, Arrow lost the rights in the UK also

Rockercub · 12-01-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by roy neary

Where's a good place to get the Umbrella disc from? Can it still be had for $8?

I've seen it that low on eBay, but that's before shipping. If you find it somewhere for $8 including shipping, let me know -- I'll pick it up for that price.

roy neary · 12-01-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockercub

I've seen it that low on eBay, but that's before shipping. If you find it somewhere for $8 including shipping, let me know -- I'll pick it up for that price.

Ordered one from fishpond for $15 CAD all in. I'm happy with that unless there is a better price... I can always cancel.

dvdmike · 12-01-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubunkey

Anchor Bay lost the rights I think, Arrow lost the rights in the UK also

Who has them?

buck135 · 12-01-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

Who has them?

http://www.newamsterdamnyc.com/

klauswhereareyou · 12-01-2015, 06:45 PM

Wonder if the fact that there isn't a disc in print right now has anything to do with that 3-D conversion that has been in the works for years now.

dvdmike · 12-01-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

http://www.newamsterdamnyc.com/

How?!?

MisterFantastic · 12-01-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Wonder if the fact that there isn't a disc in print right now has anything to do with that 3-D conversion that has been in the works for years now.

Came out in Germany in anaglyph 3D, right?

buck135 · 12-01-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

How?!?

Richard Rubenstein is the original producer of the film and New Amsterdam is his company. It is my assumption that the 3D conversion (especially the insane cost involved) has led to all sorts of issues. The 3D version was supposed to be in theaters this past October. There hasn't been a word about it in over a year.

buck135 · 12-01-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterFantastic

Came out in Germany in anaglyph 3D, right?

Yes. The reviews have been less than favorable (terrible print and even worse 3D effect). It also isn't an official release.

MisterFantastic · 12-01-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by buck135

Yes. The reviews have been less than favorable (terrible print and even worse 3D effect). It also isn't an official release.

Well that explains it

The Fallen Deity · 12-28-2015, 07:43 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dawn-...0/#UserReviews

Does anyone know what cut of the film is on this BD?

I've seen it for dirt cheap on Amazon U.K. and I'm tempted to pick it up.

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11-05-2015, 06:32 PM	#561
MisterFantastic Senior Member Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Arrow master is much better than the Japanese master. JP looks so "flat" in comparison, and the colors are wrong (exported in the wrong color setting!). Haven't had a chance to look at the AB BD, not comfortable plopping $30+ at this point. http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=2&x=...&l=0&i=12&go=1 http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=...5&l=0&i=2&go=1 http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=...6&l=0&i=3&go=1 Last one has much more definition to the text in the Arrow, and it doesn't have nearly as much macroblocking as JP

11-05-2015, 10:01 PM	#563
therock666 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:2178 Digital collection:2	i really wish the extended cut and argento's cut would get a Blu-ray release I wonder who owns the rights to them now in the usa?

11-06-2015, 12:29 AM	#564
Dick Deckard Power Member Member since:Sep 2014 Trading Score:52	I ordered the Ultimate Edition from a third party seller on Amazon yesterday for $14. You can find it cheaper than $30 every once in a while. I haven't seen this movie since I had it on VHS.

11-06-2015, 01:44 PM	#566
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	I wonder why this went out of print here in Region A?

12-01-2015, 11:14 AM	#568
roy neary Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:616 DVD collection:212 Digital collection:43 iTunes collection:17	Where's a good place to get the Umbrella disc from? Can it still be had for $8?

12-01-2015, 06:45 PM	#574
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	Wonder if the fact that there isn't a disc in print right now has anything to do with that 3-D conversion that has been in the works for years now.

12-28-2015, 07:43 PM	#580
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dawn-...0/#UserReviews Does anyone know what cut of the film is on this BD? I've seen it for dirt cheap on Amazon U.K. and I'm tempted to pick it up.

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