Sony "Mastered in 4K" Blu-ray Titles May 14 and July 16 - Page 117 - Blu-ray Forum

42041 · 09-09-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

But...but...he saw it in motion instead of screencaps.

Beats the hell out of people yammering on ad nauseum about how they have no interest in these releases

I also watched the new Moneyball disc a while back and while I never saw the theatrical DCP, to my eyes it's essentially perfect on the AV front (as one would expect for a new film), unlike the decidedly flawed original disc (though I initially ascribed that to questionable DI quality). Viewers sensitive to sharpening will find it a nice upgrade. I suspect viewers with smaller TVs/longer distances might prefer the "enhanced" original.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 09-09-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Thanks to "blu-ray fan girl" for pointing out the Fry sale on these titles as they would have slid under my radar as no way I as paying $24 for this on Amazon.

Did you get the others as well?

Geoff D · 09-09-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

But...but...he saw it in motion instead of screencaps.

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, we've all weighed in on the caps, but I thought it'd be nice to get some boots on the ground, so to speak. I've still got Glory and Angels and Demons to get through, but I don't have the originals to compare so it'll just be some general comments on those.

shane01 · 09-09-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Fry's has Godzilla, Men in Black, and Spider-Man 2 for $6.99 for a week.

http://www.frys.com/ads/page8

Thank you for posting this! I've been wanting a reason to visit Fry's. Best Buy and Target just aren't cutting it. Anyway there's one about 20 minutes away from me I'll stop by tomorrow!

tylergfoster · 09-09-2013, 08:10 PM

I wish Glory was on sale. I'd drive to Fry's specifically for it.

HeavyHitter · 09-09-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Did you get the others as well?

I am debating about picking up MIB. Just trying to watch the Blu spending budget which has been too high the last two months.

PeterTHX · 09-10-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I am debating about picking up MIB. Just trying to watch the Blu spending budget which has been too high the last two months.

I have it on order, from what I've seen the new transfer is a nice upgrade.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-01-2013, 07:40 PM

The slipcover for This Is the End the "Mastered in 4K" banner on the back.

Hellraiserfan · 10-01-2013, 07:57 PM

I'm so tempted to buy start buying 4K movies but I don't think I have a large enough TV to notice the difference in quality. I just think that if I don't I'll be kicking myself in the ass later as the larger TVs keep going down in price.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-01-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellraiserfan

I'm so tempted to buy start buying 4K movies but I don't think I have a large enough TV to notice the difference in quality. I just think that if I don't I'll be kicking myself in the ass later as the larger TVs keep going down in price.

It's not just TV size, though. Your TV has to be capable of "expanded color" to take advantage of the software encoding.

Hellraiserfan · 10-01-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

It's not just TV size, though. Your TV has to be capable of "expanded color" to take advantage of the software encoding.

Ok, so basically if I go 4K, I need to buy an all new type of TV.

Luckily I'm pretty damn happy with current Blu-rays aside from a few transfers here and there.

Geoff D · 10-01-2013, 08:08 PM

Looks like Sony were/are using the standalone titles to ease in the Mi4K designation, and, going forward, new BD movies (mit extras!! oh noes!!) will carry the branding and the questionable technical voodoo (expanded colour etc). Elysium will surely be the next one?

retablo · 10-01-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellraiserfan

Ok, so basically if I go 4K, I need to buy an all new type of TV.

Luckily I'm pretty damn happy with current Blu-rays aside from a few transfers here and there.

These aren't "4K" movies. The masters are 4K. The discs are still 1080p.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-01-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Looks like Sony were/are using the standalone titles to ease in the Mi4K designation, and, going forward, new BD movies (mit extras!! oh noes!!) will carry the branding and the questionable technical voodoo (expanded colour etc). Elysium will surely be the next one?

Yeah, just like public outcry over barebones SuperBit DVDs led to SuperBit Deluxe DVDs, followed by Sony abandoning SuperBit branding altogether.

Geoff D · 10-01-2013, 08:16 PM

Well, to be fair, it was around about the time when BD was introduced that Superbit DVD died out, i.e. they couldn't really claim it was the very best PQ any more! The same will happen with the Mi4K branding when true 4K BD is released...

Geoff D · 10-01-2013, 08:30 PM

Actually, After Earth might be the next Mi4K title, but I'll be damned if I can find a pic of the back cover anywhere.

HD Goofnut · 10-01-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

The slipcover for This Is the End the "Mastered in 4K" banner on the back.

[Show spoiler]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=220755

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-01-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=220755

I know, just providing visual confirmation.

MifuneFan · 10-01-2013, 10:58 PM

I'm surprised Sony didn't just release it without the Mastered in 4K branding. That way they could re-release it in a few months under it, scrap the extras, and get a few suckers to double-dip in the process

Geoff D · 10-01-2013, 11:08 PM

Indeed, seeing as they're so evil and all....

09-09-2013, 08:10 PM	#2325
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:890 Blu-ray collection:4457 DVD collection:1148 MA collection:2163 Digital collection:1725 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	I wish Glory was on sale. I'd drive to Fry's specifically for it.

10-01-2013, 07:40 PM	#2328
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87	The slipcover for This Is the End the "Mastered in 4K" banner on the back.

10-01-2013, 07:57 PM	#2329
Hellraiserfan Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 4K collection:482 Blu-ray collection:1072 DVD collection:185 Trading Score:7	I'm so tempted to buy start buying 4K movies but I don't think I have a large enough TV to notice the difference in quality. I just think that if I don't I'll be kicking myself in the ass later as the larger TVs keep going down in price.

10-01-2013, 08:08 PM	#2332
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Looks like Sony were/are using the standalone titles to ease in the Mi4K designation, and, going forward, new BD movies (mit extras!! oh noes!!) will carry the branding and the questionable technical voodoo (expanded colour etc). Elysium will surely be the next one?

10-01-2013, 08:16 PM	#2335
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Well, to be fair, it was around about the time when BD was introduced that Superbit DVD died out, i.e. they couldn't really claim it was the very best PQ any more! The same will happen with the Mi4K branding when true 4K BD is released...

10-01-2013, 08:30 PM	#2336
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Actually, After Earth might be the next Mi4K title, but I'll be damned if I can find a pic of the back cover anywhere.

10-01-2013, 10:58 PM	#2339
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I'm surprised Sony didn't just release it without the Mastered in 4K branding. That way they could re-release it in a few months under it, scrap the extras, and get a few suckers to double-dip in the process

10-01-2013, 11:08 PM	#2340
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Indeed, seeing as they're so evil and all....

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