Lawrence of Arabia 4K UHD (1962)

[jh901]

Originally Posted by gates70

Serious question...what kind of projector have you sampled or watched movies on?

We both know that answer - NONE of the properly calibrated newer near reference projectors. I'm certain that the JVCs thrown onto ST100 fabric in a black velvet room will quickly put an end to nearly anyone's skepticism.

Finally, the notion that, what, 22" of screen height for LOA with 1:1 HDR is somehow legit is laughable. Ha. Sitting 3' away? Ok.

[bigbadwoppet]

Originally Posted by Nitroboy

Interesting that it lists the 4K disc as Atmos + Czech dub in 2.0.
Hopefully we'll get original audio mix as well. Awaiting official press release...

You'd need them to find an uncut copy of the original theatrical release in order to get the original audio mix. The current version is a reconstruction with some of the dialogue rerecorded decades later.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

as someone who avidly supports Dolby Atmos, it's odd for me to say this, but I really hope the original soundmix is also retained, the mix is supposed to be front heavy (five front channels, mono surround), not have music/ambient surround sound cues flying all around you. Different studios, but I really hate the 7.1 mixes of 'The Sound of Music' and 'West Side Story' where the surrounds are supposed to be used sparingly and the soundstage to be wide; the 7.1 mixes are pure revisionisms and don't sound like 70mm/6-channel theatrical mixes at all.

There is no original sound mix for Lawrence anymore. Long lost, damaged beyond repair, or destroyed.

They can reproduce the original five screen channels if they use the Atmos mixing capabilities correctly that has Left and Right Extra Center fixed object positioning. Sony did this for a limited SDDS-8 theatrical run a while back when SDDS was a thing.

We shall see... or hear...

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

There is no original sound mix for Lawrence anymore. Long lost, damaged beyond repair, or destroyed.

They can reproduce the original five screen channels if they use the Atmos mixing capabilities correctly that has Left and Right Extra Center fixed object positioning. Sony did this for a limited SDDS-8 theatrical run a while back when SDDS was a thing.

We shall see... or hear...

I read Fox had done an Atmos mix for 'Oklahoma!' which would replicate the original five front channel TODD-AO setup, but as I noted before, Atmos-ing, yes I used that as a verb, can alter the side/back wall/ceiling sourcing by adding sound that was originally never there in the first place. I'm all for light ambient liberal use of surround sound cues, and Sony for the most part is good at retaining an original mix and not going overboard, so I think Sony won't radically alter it, of course I'd assume there will also be 5.1 mix on the disc as well, if the 4K UHD can mirror the current 4K DCP I'll be a happy camper.

[Geoff D]

Eh, I'll take left centre and right centre folded into L+C and R+C as phantom channels, thankyouverymuch. Works like gangbusters on Spartacus and 2001.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by gates70

For a movie like this, it's going to be glorious!

Really looking forward to it. As good as the BD looked, this is going to be special.

[Matt1273737373]

I wonder if this will only be released over seas and not in the USA?

[birdztudio]

not so sure this been posted... got this alert mail from Sony...

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[PissedOffPeoN]

8k in 65mm O.O .

[gooseygander2001]

Originally Posted by CarlosMeat

Having this on Kaleidescape in SDR I can verify this. This title is, in fact, the reason I was not as impressed with 2001 ASA as many. Lawrence (with a few exceptions of a few places in the film where it looks like dupes were used) looks almost unbelievable. The fine detail, grain structure, etc just look jaw-dropping.

I agree with you, as great as 2001 was in some scenes such as those in the pod bay, for much of it I felt that I should be seeing more fine detail akin to what is on the 4k SDR stream of Lawrence, which even without HDR is off the charts for detail at times!

[HDMan72]

Originally Posted by birdztudio

not so sure this been posted... got this alert mail from Sony...

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My local IMAX has screenings on Sept. 1st & 4th. Never seen this one on a big theater screen, only on home video formats from laserdisc all the way to my current box set on blu but I can only imagine it should look quite impressive in a theater.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by HDMan72

My local IMAX has screenings on Sept. 1st & 4th. Never seen this one on a big theater screen, only on home video formats from laserdisc all the way to my current box set on blu but I can only imagine it should look quite impressive in a theater.

I assume you are referring to the Fathom events showings in a theater with an IMAX auditorium, not actual IMAX screenings (like Blade Runner, 2001, and Apocalypse Now recently had). I know Fathom is showing it in 4K DCP (and I have tickets for Sept 1, have only seen it on an IPhone and TV so it should be great) but I would have loved if it got IMAX showings also, Blade Runner and 2001 in particular were mind blowing.

[Doctorossi]

Yes, anyone who hasn't seen this on a big screen, don't miss an opportunity. If I could choose only one movie to ever appear on a theater screen again...

[kirkman1987]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Yes, anyone who hasn't seen this on a big screen, don't miss an opportunity. If I could choose only one movie to ever appear on a theater screen again...

And if you have, see it again.

My best experience of this film was a 35mm print that was in very good condition. A few years ago I saw digital version but it was either satellite or the theater wasn’t projecting properly.

A 4K DCP should look very good. I’m taking someone who has never seen it

[JParfait]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Yes, anyone who hasn't seen this on a big screen, don't miss an opportunity. If I could choose only one movie to ever appear on a theater screen again...

I HAD tickets to see this on Sunday. My dad decided to throw himself a birthday party at the exact time of the showing, so I cancelled. :/

[professorwho]

Unfortunately my local cinema doesn't have those screenings... I'd have to drive out 45 minutes each way to go see it.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by professorwho

I'd have to drive out 45 minutes each way to go see it.

It's absolutely worth it.

[brainofj72]

I’ve always desperately wanted to see a 65mm screening of this, but if it’s just digital projection, I don’t care - I’d rather watch the 4K disc at home. ESPECIALLY if it’s just a 2K IMAX showing; I regret going to see 2001 in that format.

[HDMan72]

Originally Posted by xbs2034

I assume you are referring to the Fathom events showings in a theater with an IMAX auditorium, not actual IMAX screenings (like Blade Runner, 2001, and Apocalypse Now recently had). I know Fathom is showing it in 4K DCP (and I have tickets for Sept 1, have only seen it on an IPhone and TV so it should be great) but I would have loved if it got IMAX showings also, Blade Runner and 2001 in particular were mind blowing.

Correct, my bad for saying IMAX, it is not being shown in my local IMAX auditorium. Getting my tickets as I type this. I wonder if a 4K UHD Blu-ray announcement isn't far off if this is hitting theaters.

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Yes, anyone who hasn't seen this on a big screen, don't miss an opportunity. If I could choose only one movie to ever appear on a theater screen again...

If it’s DCP then no thanks.