Gladiator (2000) - Page 216 - Blu-ray Forum

L32GTPCompG · 08-03-2010, 04:07 AM

An interesting piece of info from Bill Hunt:

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From The Digital Bits:

In other news this afternoon, a couple of Bits readers over the weekend have reported to us that they've found the new remastered Gladiator Blu-ray in their local Best Buy stores. Interestingly, there was no yellow UPC, but as I originally reported (and as was the case on my copy), the new disc was missing the words "2-DISC SET" over the Paramount logo on the bottom right of the back of the package. Seeing this, two readers took a chance on it and purchased the disc. Upon getting it home and comparing it to their original copy, sure enough it was the new transfer which blew them away. So just be aware that it's starting to trickle out there. Thanks to Bits readers Frank C. and Jim L. for reporting in! One side note to this, I've personally enjoyed the new Gladiator Blu-ray transfer so much that on Friday night I ended up watching the ENTIRE extended edition of the film - something I couldn't make myself to do with the original Blu-ray. I think you guys are really going to appreciate it.

Freekman · 08-03-2010, 04:16 AM

That is interesting news. I did manage to watch the entire Extended Edition on the original release, as it was my first time ever watching the film. I guess this new master really is much better, so I'm pretty excited to see it. Funny how they just slipped that into stores without telling anyone. I guess they had a reason for asking what color UPC we had.

42041 · 08-03-2010, 04:51 AM

interesting... guess I'll check BB tomorrow. does anyone have a photo of the original box so I know what text is supposed to be missing?

retablo · 08-03-2010, 04:54 AM

Picked it up at Best Buy... gonna check it out later

Lt. Aldo Raine · 08-03-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Freekman

That is interesting news. I did manage to watch the entire Extended Edition on the original release, as it was my first time ever watching the film. I guess this new master really is much better, so I'm pretty excited to see it. Funny how they just slipped that into stores without telling anyone. I guess they had a reason for asking what color UPC we had.

so the remaster is in stores? how do we tell which is which?

robertee · 08-03-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 42041

interesting... guess I'll check BB tomorrow. does anyone have a photo of the original box so I know what text is supposed to be missing?

"2 Disc Set" is supposed to be missing.

42041 · 08-03-2010, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by robertee

"2 Disc Set" is supposed to be missing.

thanks man

Lt. Aldo Raine · 08-03-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by robertee

"2 Disc Set" is supposed to be missing.

so if we go to buy and '2 disc set' is not there then its the new master?

robertee · 08-03-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt. Aldo Raine

so if we go to buy and '2 disc set' is not there then its the new master?

According to what Bill Hunt reported (his remastered copy is missing it) and what some readers sent in, yes. Although he was told by the studio that there would be yellow UPC's to differentiate them, but those haven't been seen yet.

retablo · 08-03-2010, 05:18 AM

Yes, the "2-Disc Set" is not there on the remaster. My Best Buy and Frys both had copies of BOTH the old edition AND the new one, so I can confirm that this is how to tell them apart.

42041 · 08-03-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Yes, the "2-Disc Set" is not there on the remaster. My Best Buy and Frys both had copies of BOTH the old edition AND the new one, so I can confirm that this is how to tell them apart.

Have you verified it's the new transfer yet?

retablo · 08-03-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 42041

Have you verified it's the new transfer yet?

Yep. It was never super crisp to begin with, but it looks pretty amazing considering.

fdm · 08-03-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KBZ

Good thing I finally came along and checked here... I've emailed them from two different addresses and left a message and never heard a peep back. They handled this poorly.

Same here, sent them an email and heard nothing back. Oh well, just sending them my disc, screw the phone call. In a few weeks I can finally watch it (had it since week one).

faust1103 · 08-03-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Yes, the "2-Disc Set" is not there on the remaster. My Best Buy and Frys both had copies of BOTH the old edition AND the new one, so I can confirm that this is how to tell them apart.

Hi,

could you tell me which BestBuy and Fry's have the remastered version in stock?
I am currently in LA and would like to pick it up.
Thanks.

Blu Myers · 08-03-2010, 09:12 AM

Since I'm currently deployed, I had my awesome wife call for me and she has mailed out the old disc today. They said processing will be 2 weeks. I think Paramount did us right on this one by giving us the remastered version for free.

retablo · 08-03-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by faust1103

Hi,

could you tell me which BestBuy and Fry's have the remastered version in stock?
I am currently in LA and would like to pick it up.
Thanks.

Woodland Hills... Frys only had 1 remaster and 3 copies of the old edition, but the Best Buy had 4 more remastered copies.

67stingray · 08-03-2010, 09:28 AM

Is anyone just doing an in store swap now that the new ones are out? Are they the same UPC?

Fred Bang · 08-03-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Yes, the "2-Disc Set" is not there on the remaster. My Best Buy and Frys both had copies of BOTH the old edition AND the new one, so I can confirm that this is how to tell them apart.

ANybody knows if it's the same way to discern the editions in Canada?

aramis109 · 08-03-2010, 02:19 PM

Just got mine shipped out this morning. I would be really careful if you got a different address than most posted- I got the same 801464 PO Box.

Only cost me $1.22, and while that obviously comes out of our pockets, I'm really glad there's a replacement/swap program in place. I was so sure they weren't going to do that. Those who're complaining about the cost of shipping seriously need to get over it. Be glad there is an option- the other option is that you're either stuck with it or you go pay full price for the remaster.

SquidPuppet · 08-03-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by #1dad benoit

just got mine packaged for shipment. I gave my name and all that stuff, but i also included a ps.

Ps: I would like to thank you for making me pay postage to send this disc back to you. What, did the saving private ryan recall break the bank?

How many people think i'll get my disc?

50/50

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08-03-2010, 04:16 AM	#4302
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	That is interesting news. I did manage to watch the entire Extended Edition on the original release, as it was my first time ever watching the film. I guess this new master really is much better, so I'm pretty excited to see it. Funny how they just slipped that into stores without telling anyone. I guess they had a reason for asking what color UPC we had.

08-03-2010, 04:51 AM	#4303
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	interesting... guess I'll check BB tomorrow. does anyone have a photo of the original box so I know what text is supposed to be missing?

08-03-2010, 04:54 AM	#4304
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Picked it up at Best Buy... gonna check it out later

08-03-2010, 05:18 AM	#4310
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Yes, the "2-Disc Set" is not there on the remaster. My Best Buy and Frys both had copies of BOTH the old edition AND the new one, so I can confirm that this is how to tell them apart.

08-03-2010, 09:12 AM	#4315
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	Since I'm currently deployed, I had my awesome wife call for me and she has mailed out the old disc today. They said processing will be 2 weeks. I think Paramount did us right on this one by giving us the remastered version for free.

08-03-2010, 09:28 AM	#4317
67stingray Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Trading Score:52	Is anyone just doing an in store swap now that the new ones are out? Are they the same UPC?

08-03-2010, 02:19 PM	#4319
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Just got mine shipped out this morning. I would be really careful if you got a different address than most posted- I got the same 801464 PO Box. Only cost me $1.22, and while that obviously comes out of our pockets, I'm really glad there's a replacement/swap program in place. I was so sure they weren't going to do that. Those who're complaining about the cost of shipping seriously need to get over it. Be glad there is an option- the other option is that you're either stuck with it or you go pay full price for the remaster.

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