Gladiator (2000) - Page 244 - Blu-ray Forum

Veronica Mars · 08-11-2010, 04:23 AM

Please?!?!

Can anyone tell me about the trailers? Someone mentioned them earlier in the thread.

I get no trailers at all and my BD player is connected via wifi to the Internet. Should I be seeing trailers or not? I really want to get past the last remaining question I have about this nutty release.

Oh, and my local BB continues to impress. They are the best about taking coupons and they literally bend over backwards. They know me because I am in so much. Before I even paid, the customer service girl opened my copy and read the serial info on the inner ring to make sure it was a match. If it hadn't been they have the headache of returning something that would have sold, but the biggest help was made apparent when she read it out loud. My late 30 year old eyes really struggled to see what this 21 year old had no problem with.

Then she rang me up and didn't send me to the regular cashiers. So bleeping cool how great this BB is. The next closest one always tries to get me to pay over the phone of I ask for something to be held until I can get in. Never heard of that before. This one holds stuff longer than the end of the day, they give you a full 24 hours.

Oh, I don't care what the other guy says. If they could change the slips to not say 2 disc set, why not get the yellow out right away? That's 3 versions and with Saving Private Ryan they got the new ones out wicked fast and there was no confusion or hassle. Just perfect.

Oh, so about the trailers...anyone? Please?

steve_dave · 08-11-2010, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

It has been recalled and corrected copies shipped last week..

Gladiator has not been recalled. There is an exchange program for those unhappy with the DNR/EE version. The original release from last year is not defective in the sense of a problematic disc.

The issue is that Universal used an older HD master with Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) and Edge Enhancement (EE) to produce the disc. Uni and Scott Free have worked to produce a new 4k HD master approved by Ridlet Scott,

If you got it last year then you have the DNR/EE version. If you bought it recently then chances are you have the DNR/EE version.

Note that it is called a limited exchange program because the replacement program is limited to those unhappy with the DNR/EE version, Paramount has not issued a recall and retailers are free to sell through any and all inventory they have.

steve_dave · 08-11-2010, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

Please?!?!

Can anyone tell me about the trailers? Someone mentioned them earlier in the thread.

I get no trailers at all and my BD player is connected via wifi to the Internet. Should I be seeing trailers or not? I really want to get past the last remaining question I have about this nutty release.

Oh, and my local BB continues to impress. They are the best about taking coupons and they literally bend over backwards. They know me because I am in so much. Before I even paid, the customer service girl opened my copy and read the serial info on the inner ring to make sure it was a match. If it hadn't been they have the headache of returning something that would have sold, but the biggest help was made apparent when she read it out loud. My late 30 year old eyes really struggled to see what this 21 year old had no problem with.

Then she rang me up and didn't send me to the regular cashiers. So bleeping cool how great this BB is. The next closest one always tries to get me to pay over the phone of I ask for something to be held until I can get in. Never heard of that before. This one holds stuff longer than the end of the day, they give you a full 24 hours.

Oh, I don't care what the other guy says. If they could change the slips to not say 2 disc set, why not get the yellow out right away? That's 3 versions and with Saving Private Ryan they got the new ones out wicked fast and there was no confusion or hassle. Just perfect.

Oh, so about the trailers...anyone? Please?

Call the Paramount Gladiator replacement line, they will tell you if you have the DNR/EE version or the 4k Version based on the numbers on the physical disc. Do not go by trailer or no trailer.

Frozenpinky · 08-11-2010, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreemworx

I really do not want to read the entire thread and need a question answered.

Ive had Gladiator since last Xmas...a gift, one of my very first BR's but...have not watched it yet because it was my fav movie ever for many years and seen it soooooo many times I got burned out on it.

Now I am a point to watch my BR copy and want to know...what am I looking for that is telltale that it is a "bad" copy to warrant such a long thread?

Id likely try an exchange but, as its a gift and I have no receipt...

If you had it since last Christmas, it is the bad one

Black Mamba · 08-11-2010, 06:33 AM

Ah crap, there is only a limited amount of these being released? Maybe I should've just picked it up for $25....

steve_dave · 08-11-2010, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Mamba

Ah crap, there is only a limited amount of these being released? Maybe I should've just picked it up for $25....

No. The replacement program is advertised as a limited replacement program due to the way it is being handled.

The actual release of Gladiator is being shifted from the DNR/EE version to the 4k version.

Dreemworx · 08-11-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Gladiator has not been recalled. There is an exchange program for those unhappy with the DNR/EE version. The original release from last year is not defective in the sense of a problematic disc.

The issue is that Universal used an older HD master with Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) and Edge Enhancement (EE) to produce the disc. Uni and Scott Free have worked to produce a new 4k HD master approved by Ridlet Scott,

If you got it last year then you have the DNR/EE version. If you bought it recently then chances are you have the DNR/EE version.

Note that it is called a limited exchange program because the replacement program is limited to those unhappy with the DNR/EE version, Paramount has not issued a recall and retailers are free to sell through any and all inventory they have.

Hmm, sounds like my best bet is to just go buy a brand new Gladiator in a few weeks once the new ones hit shelves? Is there a 'key' to look for on the new "good" ones?

Dreemworx · 08-11-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

The whole disc is defective. Like Saving Private Ryan with the audio problem, Gladiator has a problem with the video transfer. It has been recalled and corrected copies shipped last week.

The defective copies had a white sticker on top and said 2-disc set on the lower right back of the slip. If you see that, it's the defective copy.

Ok I have a recent copy of Saving Pvt Ryan...without serching for another mega thread...can you help me to check my SPvtR disc if it's a good one?

I have not gotton to that one yet neither, but, its been bought in the last few months I recall.

Black Mamba · 08-11-2010, 07:56 AM

If it has a yellow UPC code, you're good. If the UPC box is white, you have the f'd up one.

Irrob · 08-11-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScuseMe

But the CS rep assured me that they were only selling the remastered version

If I get the old copy tomorrow, I'll just keep returning it as "defective" until I get the right one

me too! Expecting the UPS man today as well. Good luck ScuseMe.

Blu-rob77 · 08-11-2010, 12:52 PM

So if u dont see the 2disc set and u look on the disc and ends with R2 (light grey)? You got remastered right o my had 10.00 sticker andrebate inside too?

nateynate87 · 08-11-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-rob77

So if u dont see the 2disc set and u look on the disc and ends with R2 (light grey)? You got remastered right o my had 10.00 sticker andrebate inside too?

yea you have the remastered verison.

Al Bundy · 08-11-2010, 01:56 PM

Has anyone is Canada have luck getting the replacement disk or know where to send the disc?

PM me please if you do.

ozzsoad · 08-11-2010, 02:04 PM

This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

Silo5 · 08-11-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

Unfortunately, it seems alot of threads are like this nowadays

Irrob · 08-11-2010, 02:25 PM

just got my copy from Amazon. Sad to say it is not remastered. Same ol disc like the old one I bought last year. The back cover does have "two-disc set". The number under the back logo ends in 6515, so the numbers mean nothing. My choices are to send back for exchange or just send the disc to Paramount. I'll contact Amazon first see what they say.

J.Cornelius · 08-11-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

Undoubtedly, it is becoming very reminiscent of Groundhog Day, seems there is an aversion to the search function.

threefiftyrocket · 08-11-2010, 03:07 PM

*Sigh* still waiting on my replacement copy from Paramount... *Sigh*

Funny story if anyone even cares... When I first bought Gladiator, yes less than a year ago, and Gangs of New York I swear I thought they both looked AMAZING!!! I even looked at the screenshots and everything online where people pointed out the DNR and EE and I honestly could not see it. Thanks to all my wonderful friends online, and after purchasing the remastered GONY for 13 BUCKS!!! , and really focusing and training my eyes after all the instruction and guidance by all of my fellow Blu-ray.com visitors, I now cannot watch the absolute AWEFUL presentation that is called the original Gladiator release or the initial GONY. Thanks a lot guys, thanks for ruining my ignorance, I really appreciate it

Hey, I had to change the pace of the thread a little bit, so sue me

Edit: I do, on the other hand, have a newfound appreciation for video quality.

willh51 · 08-11-2010, 03:13 PM

Although it took a week or so for them to call me after I left a message, Paramount called me back and left a message. I called that 24-hour number and they were very friendly and helpful and forthcoming about the issue.

^threefiftyrocket, I know what you mean, I never used to be able to tell technical flaws.

Snake Plissken · 08-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Sent in my copy a couple of weeks ago and still no replacement yet, however:

earlier in this thread, a suggestion to email was made, prior to the telephone call directive. I emailed my name, address and phone number inquiring about the replacement program. This weekend, while I was out-of-town, I had a voicemail from someone at Paramount asking if I still had questions about the replacement program.

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08-11-2010, 04:23 AM	#4861
Veronica Mars Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Scottsdale, AZ 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:529 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:3367 iTunes collection:19 Prime collection:23 Trading Score:379	Please?!?! Can anyone tell me about the trailers? Someone mentioned them earlier in the thread. I get no trailers at all and my BD player is connected via wifi to the Internet. Should I be seeing trailers or not? I really want to get past the last remaining question I have about this nutty release. Oh, and my local BB continues to impress. They are the best about taking coupons and they literally bend over backwards. They know me because I am in so much. Before I even paid, the customer service girl opened my copy and read the serial info on the inner ring to make sure it was a match. If it hadn't been they have the headache of returning something that would have sold, but the biggest help was made apparent when she read it out loud. My late 30 year old eyes really struggled to see what this 21 year old had no problem with. Then she rang me up and didn't send me to the regular cashiers. So bleeping cool how great this BB is. The next closest one always tries to get me to pay over the phone of I ask for something to be held until I can get in. Never heard of that before. This one holds stuff longer than the end of the day, they give you a full 24 hours. Oh, I don't care what the other guy says. If they could change the slips to not say 2 disc set, why not get the yellow out right away? That's 3 versions and with Saving Private Ryan they got the new ones out wicked fast and there was no confusion or hassle. Just perfect. Oh, so about the trailers...anyone? Please?

08-11-2010, 06:33 AM	#4865
Black Mamba Power Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:951 4K collection:150 Blu-ray collection:375 Trading Score:186	Ah crap, there is only a limited amount of these being released? Maybe I should've just picked it up for $25....

08-11-2010, 07:56 AM	#4869
Black Mamba Power Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:951 4K collection:150 Blu-ray collection:375 Trading Score:186	If it has a yellow UPC code, you're good. If the UPC box is white, you have the f'd up one.

08-11-2010, 12:52 PM	#4871
Blu-rob77 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:hollister ca Blu-ray collection:148 Blu-ray reviews:1	So if u dont see the 2disc set and u look on the disc and ends with R2 (light grey)? You got remastered right o my had 10.00 sticker andrebate inside too?

08-11-2010, 01:56 PM	#4873
Al Bundy Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:113	Has anyone is Canada have luck getting the replacement disk or know where to send the disc? PM me please if you do.

08-11-2010, 02:04 PM	#4874
ozzsoad Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 8	This thread is giving me a headache, it's gone absolutely nowhere in the last week. I love seeing the same questions and posts over and over and over again.

08-11-2010, 02:25 PM	#4876
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	just got my copy from Amazon. Sad to say it is not remastered. Same ol disc like the old one I bought last year. The back cover does have "two-disc set". The number under the back logo ends in 6515, so the numbers mean nothing. My choices are to send back for exchange or just send the disc to Paramount. I'll contact Amazon first see what they say.

08-11-2010, 03:07 PM	#4878
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Sigh still waiting on my replacement copy from Paramount... Sigh Funny story if anyone even cares... When I first bought Gladiator, yes less than a year ago, and Gangs of New York I swear I thought they both looked AMAZING!!! I even looked at the screenshots and everything online where people pointed out the DNR and EE and I honestly could not see it. Thanks to all my wonderful friends online, and after purchasing the remastered GONY for 13 BUCKS!!! , and really focusing and training my eyes after all the instruction and guidance by all of my fellow Blu-ray.com visitors, I now cannot watch the absolute AWEFUL presentation that is called the original Gladiator release or the initial GONY. Thanks a lot guys, thanks for ruining my ignorance, I really appreciate it Hey, I had to change the pace of the thread a little bit, so sue me Edit: I do, on the other hand, have a newfound appreciation for video quality.

08-11-2010, 03:13 PM	#4879
willh51 Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:331 Blu-ray collection:970 Trading Score:124	Although it took a week or so for them to call me after I left a message, Paramount called me back and left a message. I called that 24-hour number and they were very friendly and helpful and forthcoming about the issue. ^threefiftyrocket, I know what you mean, I never used to be able to tell technical flaws.

08-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#4880
Snake Plissken Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:598 Trading Score:12	Sent in my copy a couple of weeks ago and still no replacement yet, however: earlier in this thread, a suggestion to email was made, prior to the telephone call directive. I emailed my name, address and phone number inquiring about the replacement program. This weekend, while I was out-of-town, I had a voicemail from someone at Paramount asking if I still had questions about the replacement program.

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