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

[Hedrox]

The spanish 2D release of Underworld Awakening is the best version to own. Just got mine and it's the exact same disc as the US release(same video, audio and extras) but it also includes the Endless War animated shorts that are exclusive in the US to the Underworld Trilogy: The Essential Collection set.
I should point out that these animated shorts are only on the 2D release, the 3D version does not have them.

Underworld: Awakening (2012)
US - AVC 23962 kbps, DTS-HD MA 7.1 2927 kbps 16-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
ES - same video, audio, all extras + Underworld: Endless War animated shorts, English subs (Region free)

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Hedrox

The spanish 2D release of Underworld Awakening is the best version to own. Just got mine and it's the exact same disc as the US release(same video, audio and extras) but it also includes the Endless War animated shorts that are exclusive in the US to the Underworld Trilogy: The Essential Collection set.
I should point out that these animated shorts are only on the 2D release, the 3D version does not have them.

Underworld: Awakening (2012)
US - AVC 23962 kbps, DTS-HD MA 7.1 2927 kbps 16-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
ES - same video, audio, all extras + Underworld: Endless War animated shorts, English subs (Region free)

Done.

[HD Goofnut]

Added Invaders from Mars (1986).

[HD Goofnut]

Added Breakout.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Added Breakout.

In looking up Breakout, I noticed you had Breezy as only available in Germany, but it's also available in the UK:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Breezy-Blu-ray/105359/

It's part of the "Clint Eastwood: Eight Movie Collection", which I own, in case you're missing any others. It appears that all but 2 are available individually, if that matters - most for about £5.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Clint...lu-ray/105362/

[Hedrox]

This is a bit of an odd one, since technically the scandinavian disc hasn't been released in stores yet, but specs and screencaps have shown up online. Now, I'm not 100% sure it has better PQ than the US release(bitrates aren't everything obviously), but given the history of these scandinavian releases and the fact that the US disc is made by Lionsgate I'd say it's a pretty safe bet on having a better encode.

Hacksaw Ridge
US - AVC 25500 kbps, Dolby Atmos/Dolby TrueHD 7.1 4838 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region A locked) Best AQ
SE/NO/FI/DK - AVC 35041 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3969 kbps 24-bit, no extras, no English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ

For anyone curious, here are some screencaps I found: 1 2 3 4 5 6

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

In looking up Breakout, I noticed you had Breezy as only available in Germany, but it's also available in the UK:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Breezy-Blu-ray/105359/

It's part of the "Clint Eastwood: Eight Movie Collection", which I own, in case you're missing any others. It appears that all but 2 are available individually, if that matters - most for about £5.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Clint...lu-ray/105362/

I think Breezy is the same disc in both countries is it not?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Hedrox

This is a bit of an odd one, since technically the scandinavian disc hasn't been released in stores yet, but specs and screencaps have shown up online. Now, I'm not 100% sure it has better PQ than the US release(bitrates aren't everything obviously), but given the history of these scandinavian releases and the fact that the US disc is made by Lionsgate I'd say it's a pretty safe bet on having a better encode.

Hacksaw Ridge
US - AVC 25500 kbps, Dolby Atmos/Dolby TrueHD 7.1 4838 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region A locked) Best AQ
SE/NO/FI/DK - AVC 35041 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3969 kbps 24-bit, no extras, no English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ

For anyone curious, here are some screencaps I found: 1 2 3 4 5 6

I'm going to hold off on the Best PQ tag for now until I see comparisons.

[HD Goofnut]

Added Dr. Giggles.

Updated Mean Guns.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I think Breezy is the same disc in both countries is it not?

May well be. I wasn't suggesting a "better" battle, you just usually go with the "US/UK/DE" when multiple discs are available - and I think the UK ones, most anyway, are cheaper - so they shouldn't get left out, right?

[Patsfan123]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I think Breezy is the same disc in both countries is it not?

I have the UK and DE Clint Eastwood set and all the discs are the same except there are more films in the UK set.

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[HD Goofnut]

Added The Fan (1996).

[mhp68]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Added The Fan (1996).

Hi HD, I have this and it's region free (or at least region A compatible as well).

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'm going to hold off on the Best PQ tag for now until I see comparisons.

Seen em, Lionsgate have horrible banding in comparison as usual. Really sad about the missing atmos on Nordic also as often happen

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by wesslan

Seen em, Lionsgate have horrible banding in comparison as usual. Really sad about the missing atmos on Nordic also as often happen

I'll add the best PQ tag then. I actually did notice several shots of banding when I watched this.

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Added The Fan (1996).

Really really like this stream of nice german blu-rays with high bitrate, english audio and sometimes even english subs

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'll add the best PQ tag then. I actually did notice several shots of banding when I watched this.

One example I found

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comp...1597/picture:2

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by wesslan

One example I found

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comp...1597/picture:2

Strange that there's that much of a difference and they are both 1.3 MBs.

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Strange that there's that much of a difference and they are both 1.3 MBs.

More visible in some scenes, like the first pic you don't see any difference. Was same with John Wick that had banding in the title and just some other place but still, lousy encoding 2016. Wonder what lionsgates using since all others don't fail like this.

[Ben_R]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Added The Fan (1996).

Originally Posted by mhp68

Hi HD, I have this and it's region free (or at least region A compatible as well).

Is there just the one release available, just looked at the price on Amazon