List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras

[Kryptonic]

Guess I lucked out and got the Punisher UK Steelbook for about $20 because it's OOP now.

I assume this one has DTS-HD MA as well?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-P...Blu-ray/41348/

[filmmusic]

I don't see any TT vs European editions comparisons here, and I'm always curious.

Films like eg. The Way We Were, Oliver, Philadelphia etc.

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by Jompa

So, the AU edition is confirmed to have a Dolby TrueHD track?

It certainly is, by me directly from the disc. I got it early:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=14

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

I have the UK punisher to hand, what did you want to know

You misunderstood me Mike. I wasn't wanting to know anything about the disc, I do infact own it myself. All I was asking, is that from my observation the UK version seems like it may also be out of print, and that perhaps a UK member could confirm if this is indeed the case?

[Early Memphis]

The list mentions noththing so I assume that none of these expensive Punisher imports contain the extended edition, yes? For me, this is one film where the theatrical is way inferior to the extended, which is why I still have the DVD. Also, no list copies are marked best PQ or AQ, so what’s the attraction?

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

You misunderstood me Mike. I wasn't wanting to know anything about the disc, I do infact own it myself. All I was asking, is that from my observation the UK version seems like it may also be out of print, and that perhaps a UK member could confirm if this is indeed the case?

Ah, it was and reprinted with the steelbook as is my understanding

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

Ah, it was and reprinted with the steelbook as is my understanding

The release in October from Zavvi slipped straight past me. Cheers. Though it also appears to be OOP, or is it just sold out at the moment, with stock expected to be replenished?

[Jompa]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

It certainly is, by me directly from the disc. I got it early:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=14

Great. The Italian BD is now obsolete. I'm glad i waited for a version with lossless audio. I just pre-ordered it.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

The list mentions noththing so I assume that none of these expensive Punisher imports contain the extended edition, yes? For me, this is one film where the theatrical is way inferior to the extended, which is why I still have the DVD. Also, no list copies are marked best PQ or AQ, so what’s the attraction?

I just watched the extended cut DVD yesterday, it's why I came in here asking about a blu-ray. I noticed two things. One, the DVD really has a terrible transfer. two, the extended cut isn't as good as I remember. They add in a whole subplot that honestly drags it down. It doesn't work without that early sequence and since they didn't film it I don't even really buy them as friends.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

I just watched the extended cut DVD yesterday, it's why I came in here asking about a blu-ray. I noticed two things. One, the DVD really has a terrible transfer. two, the extended cut isn't as good as I remember. They add in a whole subplot that honestly drags it down. It doesn't work without that early sequence and since they didn't film it I don't even really buy them as friends.

Yep, the theatrical cut is by far superior.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

I just watched the extended cut DVD yesterday, it's why I came in here asking about a blu-ray. I noticed two things. One, the DVD really has a terrible transfer. two, the extended cut isn't as good as I remember. They add in a whole subplot that honestly drags it down. It doesn't work without that early sequence and since they didn't film it I don't even really buy them as friends.

Well, each to their own, but the Punisher thread has had other posters who won't buy the theatrical either. However, to be honest, I haven't seen the theatrical in years. I assume I saw it on HBO or whatever and didn't like it as much. Like others, I've been holding out for a BD release which has both versions - but it still ain't happened ...

[Pieter V]

A Good Year
US - No release
DE/FR/ES - AVC, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

In Her Shoes
US - No release
DE/FR/ES - AVC, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Pieter V

A Good Year
US - No release
DE/FR/ES - AVC, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

In Her Shoes
US - No release
DE/FR/ES - AVC, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

I hope the DE disc of A Good Year is region free. That's one that I've wanted on BD for quite some time now.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

The DE Punisher is more recent so im still curious if it has 24 bit sound. Anyone have it and have the ability to find out?

[Cevolution]

Mr Goofnut, you appear to have missed my post from the other day giving the specs for the Australian disc of The Dead Zone:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=358

[HD Goofnut]

Hitch Hike added.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

Mr Goofnut, you appear to have missed my post from the other day giving the specs for the Australian disc of The Dead Zone:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=358

Done.

[wesslan]

Japanese Bridge on the River Kwai looks good on specs even if US is 24-bit audio. This is probably a JP mastered in 4k release with highest bitrate like Lawrence of Arabia unlike the rest of the world

AVC 30926 kbps
English DTS-HD MA 5.1 2111 kbps 16-bit
Eng subs
No word on extras but as the rest 4k discs focus is PQ/AQ

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by wesslan

Japanese Bridge on the River Kwai looks good on specs even if US is 24-bit audio. This is probably a JP mastered in 4k release with highest bitrate like Lawrence of Arabia unlike the rest of the world

AVC 30926 kbps
English DTS-HD MA 5.1 2111 kbps 16-bit
Eng subs
No word on extras but as the rest 4k discs focus is PQ/AQ

So it's identical to the H.K. disc then.

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

So it's identical to the H.K. disc then.

Ah yes forgot that one