James Bond: The Ultimate Collection (1962-2012) + Volume Collections - Page 134 - Blu-ray Forum

Rocklandsboy · 09-21-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

That said the rumor... or perhaps confirmed, not sure... is that all of them were given new 4k remasters somewhat recently. These are not on disc though. One would guess the release of the next new Bond movie might spur them to finally put some UHDs out.

Only 2 years to wait then... :-/

Drake2222 · 09-23-2018, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocklandsboy

Only 2 years to wait then... :-/

Some of these, especially the 70’s films would really benefit from a 4k restoration on 4k blu ray. Considering the substantial budget of most of these films we really should have better transfers available on blu ray by now

BenjaminG · 09-23-2018, 05:57 AM

I'm not an apple customer but if I was I'd check that GoldenEye 4k version that's up on iTunes immediately. If it's in the original aspect ratio and doesn't have Dnr, then it's definitely a new scan.

Geoff D · 09-23-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Many of them were given 4k remasters waaaaaaay back, in the very early days of doing that. Those were the editions originally put on DVD and BD. Spy Who Loved Me was a later 4k upgrade, which is on BD. There were still many which were older masters though. Also the original 4k masters look pretty bad now compared to a modern job.

That said the rumor... or perhaps confirmed, not sure... is that all of them were given new 4k remasters somewhat recently. These are not on disc though. One would guess the release of the next new Bond movie might spur them to finally put some UHDs out.

It's not a rumour. 4K DCPs of the entire pre-Craig Bond catalogue have been available for a few years already, even for the old Casino Royale and NSNA.

StingingVelvet · 09-23-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's not a rumour. 4K DCPs of the entire pre-Craig Bond catalogue have been available for a few years already, even for the old Casino Royale and NSNA.

I need the UHDs noooooooooooow.

Dailyan · 09-23-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I need the UHDs noooooooooooow.

The second I see the pre-order page for the Bond 4K box set.

StingingVelvet · 09-23-2018, 01:25 PM

I think I'd honestly get divorced if that's what it took.

Yojimbo68 · 09-23-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's not a rumour. 4K DCPs of the entire pre-Craig Bond catalogue have been available for a few years already, even for the old Casino Royale and NSNA.

When I bought the Bond 50 set, I thought that was my last time buying the vintage Bonds. Much like Connery, I thought to myself "Never again" will I have to buy these titles. Well, Never Say Never Again! I do have some "requirements" though. Even though nobody asked me...here goes..

I want lossless original audio on all the vintage titles. I've deceided to pass on the soon to be released Halloween 78 in 4K because they have not included the original audio, so that's a big deal for me.

I'd also like to see both the international and US cuts of Thunderball. The international cut is superior overall but I love and miss the end title music from the US cut.

They really need to fix the surround audio for On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The puny gunshot effects that have replaced the original gun effects is one thing but the lowering of the music in the Gumbold safe sequence is totally unexceptable. This release would absolutely need the original audio more than almost any Bond release. (Thunderball coming a close second.)

Of course, the crown jewel on 4K will probably be Goldeneye. That really needs the facelift more than any other Bond title. Please, please, please get this one right finally in 4K...

Casino Royale (2006) should include both the international and US cuts of the film. Even thought the international cut only runs about a minute longer, I find that it does have an impact on the film itself, especially on the opening sequence and the later stairway fight.

StingingVelvet · 09-23-2018, 07:06 PM

Casino Royale uncut finally in the US would definitely be nice. It's not a huge deal, which is why I never imported, but it would definitely be cool to see happen.

jimdigriz. · 09-23-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yojimbo68

I'd also like to see both the international and US cuts of Thunderball. The international cut is superior overall but I love and miss the end title music from the US cut.

There is no "international" cut for Thunderball just as there isn't one for any of the other Bond movies (beyond censor cut differences).
The slight differences on the ADR of a few scenes are likely to be versions escaping before the final cut was signed off and it's doubtful any of the changes were specifically done for different markets. Not least of all because the "international" cut had the John Barry score missing entirely from the battle scene at the end and had different end music - neither seems intentional. The bonus feature on the disc that shows the differences clearly states nobody knows why they exist. I'm sure if it adjustments had been deliberately for non UK markets someone would know.
The same could be said for why all the video releases of OHMSS for well over a decade used the reissue version with the safe cracking scene edited out.

I agree about the audio though. Some of the surround tracks are great but OHMSS is terrible with the balance between music and effects drastically changed. In the safe cracking scene the superbly tense John Barry music is at the forefront of the sequence and plays quite loudly but on the 5.1 track its been reduced to background

MJD64 · 09-23-2018, 08:42 PM

I still recall around 2009 that director Marc Foster confirmed recording a commentary track for a Quantum of Solace special edition that would also include more extensive supplements. I realize if this hasn't materialized by now the chances are slim to none it ever will, but damn...it would be sweet if it all came to fruition on Quantum's eventual 4K release.

Of course, the troubled productions of both Quantum and SPECTRE likely explain the absence of audio commentaries on those releases along with more in-depth supplements.

Alan_Grant · 09-27-2018, 01:37 AM

Hopefully these get a UHD release soon. I don't care to own a majority of these - just Craig's 4 films, Goldeneye, FYEO, LALD, LTK, and FRWL/Goldfinger.

koberulz · 10-11-2018, 07:16 PM

Finally got through all these after purchasing in the sale last November.

The Living Daylights
OHMSS
Casino Royale
GoldenEye
For Your Eyes Only
Skyfall
Licence to Kill
Thunderball
Tomorrow Never Dies
The Spy Who Loved Me
Goldfinger
From Russia with Love
Spectre
The World is Not Enough
Octopussy
A View to a Kill
Quantum of Solace
Die Another Day
Dr No
You Only Live Twice
Moonraker
Diamonds Are Forever
The Man with the Golden Gun
Live and Let Die

Dailyan · 10-11-2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by koberulz

Finally got through all these after purchasing in the sale last November.

The Living Daylights
OHMSS
Casino Royale
GoldenEye
For Your Eyes Only
Skyfall
Licence to Kill
Thunderball
Tomorrow Never Dies
The Spy Who Loved Me
Goldfinger
From Russia with Love
Spectre
The World is Not Enough
Octopussy
A View to a Kill
Quantum of Solace
Die Another Day
Dr No
You Only Live Twice
Moonraker
Diamonds Are Forever
The Man with the Golden Gun
Live and Let Die

That has to be the most...interesting ranking of Bond films I've seen.

StingingVelvet · 10-12-2018, 01:11 AM

I'd rank the Connery classics a little higher, but honestly that list sounds about right to me otherwise.

Dailyan · 10-12-2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I'd rank the Connery classics a little higher, but honestly that list sounds about right to me otherwise.

Die Another Day is too damn high.

StingingVelvet · 10-12-2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

Die Another Day is too damn high.

I like the first two acts of that movie fine. It's the climax that turns into utter stupidity.

BluProofie · 10-12-2018, 02:17 AM

Die Another Day is a total blast. Pure campy, goofy fun. Definitely so bad it’s good.

StingingVelvet · 10-12-2018, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BluProofie

Die Another Day is a total blast. Pure campy, goofy fun. Definitely so bad it’s good.

Also Rosamund Pike in that movie might be my number one Bond girl, looks wise.

ltb2.0 · 10-12-2018, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Also Rosamund Pike in that movie might be my number one Bond girl, looks wise.

I dunno... I think Izabella Scorupco is my number one Bond girl

09-23-2018, 05:57 AM	#2663
BenjaminG Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Australia 4K collection:516 Blu-ray collection:1089 Trading Score:33	I'm not an apple customer but if I was I'd check that GoldenEye 4k version that's up on iTunes immediately. If it's in the original aspect ratio and doesn't have Dnr, then it's definitely a new scan.

09-23-2018, 01:25 PM	#2667
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I think I'd honestly get divorced if that's what it took.

09-23-2018, 07:06 PM	#2669
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	Casino Royale uncut finally in the US would definitely be nice. It's not a huge deal, which is why I never imported, but it would definitely be cool to see happen.

09-23-2018, 08:42 PM	#2671
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	I still recall around 2009 that director Marc Foster confirmed recording a commentary track for a Quantum of Solace special edition that would also include more extensive supplements. I realize if this hasn't materialized by now the chances are slim to none it ever will, but damn...it would be sweet if it all came to fruition on Quantum's eventual 4K release. Of course, the troubled productions of both Quantum and SPECTRE likely explain the absence of audio commentaries on those releases along with more in-depth supplements.

09-27-2018, 01:37 AM	#2672
Alan_Grant Special Member Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:46 Trading Score:125	Hopefully these get a UHD release soon. I don't care to own a majority of these - just Craig's 4 films, Goldeneye, FYEO, LALD, LTK, and FRWL/Goldfinger.

10-11-2018, 07:16 PM	#2673
koberulz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:2291 DVD collection:532 Trading Score:17	Finally got through all these after purchasing in the sale last November. The Living Daylights OHMSS Casino Royale GoldenEye For Your Eyes Only Skyfall Licence to Kill Thunderball Tomorrow Never Dies The Spy Who Loved Me Goldfinger From Russia with Love Spectre The World is Not Enough Octopussy A View to a Kill Quantum of Solace Die Another Day Dr No You Only Live Twice Moonraker Diamonds Are Forever The Man with the Golden Gun Live and Let Die

10-12-2018, 01:11 AM	#2675
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I'd rank the Connery classics a little higher, but honestly that list sounds about right to me otherwise.

10-12-2018, 02:17 AM	#2678
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:841 Blu-ray collection:2281 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	Die Another Day is a total blast. Pure campy, goofy fun. Definitely so bad it’s good.

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