Gladiator (2000)

[Blu-Benny]

this is awesome news!!!

[Drogon]

Excellent news. The question now is -- when do we get it in the U.S.?

[sfmarine]

This turned out to be a great day. I'm guessing it will be easy as the SPR swap.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

This turned out to be a great day. I'm guessing it will be easy as the SPR swap.

Hope so!!! I can’t wait!!

I actually haven’t even watched this movie since I bought it!!!

[Gaius Marius]

Nice! I love the movie, but I have held off on purchasing the BD due to the many problems. I will buy the remastered version when it is released!

[sfmarine]

You didn't want to drown in DNR huh? It's really difficult to watch since it looks so bad. Make me wonder who sits behind the disk and approves such travesties.

[toddly6666]

Those comparison screenshots make the Predator DNR blu-ray look good. How did this old Gladiator blu-ray get by quality control?

[aramis109]

Man, this is awesome news. I really had hoped for a trade-in program but didn't really believe they'd do it.

[toddly6666]

With these trade-in programs, they don't need the original receipt, right?

[Blu-Benny]

will this news be put on the front page when it's official???

and good lord i hope they don't require the receipt!!!

[bookcase]

I'm hoping those of us who bought this on Amazon will get to trade it for a new version, similarly to SPR. That transaction went flawlessly, plus they threw in a $5 credit for our troubles.

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

With these trade-in programs, they don't need the original receipt, right?

No.

Sony only asked for the actual Blu-ray Discs as proof of purchase for their Air Force One and The Fifth Element replacements.

Same with Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl by Disney. Just send them the old one since that is proof of purchase.

With Saving Private Ryan, you sent in the old one as proof and got a new one back. So it would be the same process.

[Guydowood]

Not sure if this is anywhere on site, but it is great news indeed.


http://thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

[RipleyLV426]

OMG that screenshot is totaly night and day. This should be used as a comparison to those who do the restoration as what to do and what NOT to do when transferring a film to blu ray! I'm IN LOVE with the new version!!! Can't wait to get it!

Check out the 4th pic, it's amazing how bad the first release is...on the new one you can actually SEE all the mail on the soldiers, as opposed to the blurry blob it was before!!!

[Walts Ghost]

Fantastic

[Kory]

Excellent news. Gotta hand it to Paramount. Even though they don't get things right the first time, they usually get them right the second time.

[42041]

4K remasters are awesome, should be mandatory for any catalog release of Oscar-winning stature.

Hopefully the US doesn't get the new discs in October like it was originally rumored.

[fredbalsodn]

wow i am sooo hapy i didnt buy it i am so going to wait now to but it looks sweet

[sharkcohen]

But there was nothing wrong with the original release. (snicker)

[bandit29]

We are implementing a limited exchange program. This program is only for those consumers that may have preferential issues with some of the technical DVNR (digital video noise reduction) and EE (edge enhancement) choices made in the original source transfer, and so would prefer to exchange it for one that addresses those preferences in a different manner.

While the version that we originally distributed was of the highest quality, some enthusiasts may prefer to view it without the Edge Enhancement and DVNR implemented as standard process in bringing the film to hi-def. This new master resolves those issues."

[Editor's Note: I'm waiting for confirmation from Paramount Home Entertainment on the correct customer service phone number to use and other details. The new version will also be available in stores in the coming weeks, for those of you who have been waiting for it to buy the title. I'll update this text this afternoon as soon as it comes in, so be sure to check back later.]

http://thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents