4K Movies Releases

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

...Always been a woods rider and hill climber.

me too
A worthy addition to your Blu-ray collection…http://store.pdmtv.com/2014/11/pento...story-blu-ray/

"PENTON: The John Penton Story" Official Trailer (please watch in HD) - YouTube

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

me too

As one can see from the above ^ pic with the framed photos on the wall, over the years, I’ve enjoyed my diving too. Which reminds me, a heads-up to SoCal locals, especially those who are within reasonable driving distance of Burbank…

there is an Open House tomorrow at Band Pro….http://www.bandpro.com/blog/bandpro-open-house-2014/ which among other things (e.g. honoring filmmaker Enzo Castelleri (Inglorious Bastards, etc), catered international cusine , a full bar) will also be showing new 4K underwater footage shot by Bob Cranston… http://www.digital3dsea.com/slideshow.php

It's free with RSVP.

[Kris Deering]

Thanks for the link, added it to my Christmas list.

[Penton-Man]

I’m received a lot of PMs about ‘the Sony hack’ especially since everything from emails from attorneys/chief counsels (http://gawker.com/sony-was-hacked-in...ent-1670025366 ) regarding previous security breaches to the latest just plain being insensitive/racist comments about President Obama in back-and-forth emails having been reported in the mainstream press (and even in my dentist’s office, for that matter, while I was in the waiting room listening to patients talking about it)...so I was asked if any *good* (to help the common man) information has been exposed in the hack.

In that regard, at this point, all I can think of is since VFX artists nowadays need all the help they can get in this industry, is that the contents of the Croner survey have apparently become available. Background….
http://vfxsoldier.wordpress.com/2014...ndustry-wages/

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Thanks for the link, added it to my Christmas list.

Enduro riding with the ultimate competitive event being the ‘Six Days’…. “Five Days Down” means one more day to go to capture a medal, in this case Silver, for John…

Artist Tom Fritz On Painting John Penton in "Five Days Down" - YouTube

is indeed a *niche* hobby/endeavor but that didn’t hamper the passion and enthusiasm of the backers (including me in my humble way) who helped fund the making of the film, i.e. 562 backers, exceeding the $150,000 goal…https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...le-lovett-rela . The Blu-ray actually just started shipping out last week in time for Christmas giving.

With regards to backing/funding projects in general, there’s a ‘Moving Image’ (think “the development of motion-imaging technology from the turn of the 20th century through the present while inquiring about what the future has in store”) SMPTE documentary project which was initiated just a couple days ago…https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/s...-moving-images

Background…http://www.prweb.com/releases/SMPTE/...eb12388694.htm

Anonymous supporters are welcome.

[steve1971]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I’m received a lot of PMs about ‘the Sony hack’ especially since everything from emails from attorneys/chief counsels (http://gawker.com/sony-was-hacked-in...ent-1670025366 ) regarding previous security breaches to the latest just plain being insensitive/racist comments about President Obama in back-and-forth emails having been reported in the mainstream press (and even in my dentist’s office, for that matter, while I was in the waiting room listening to patients talking about it)...so I was asked if any *good* (to help the common man) information has been exposed in the hack.

In that regard, at this point, all I can think of is since VFX artists nowadays need all the help they can get in this industry, is that the contents of the Croner survey have apparently become available. Background….
http://vfxsoldier.wordpress.com/2014...ndustry-wages/

Hey Penton. Regaurding the Sony Studios hack I heard this morning that Sony is in some deep trouble due to the info that was stolen and emails that were stolen ect. They said some actors are pissed as hell and there may be some lawsuits involved. Things dont look good for Sony right now. Sony is taking a beating and I wonder how much longer they can survive.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by steve1971

...I wonder how much longer they can survive.

I’m concerned….with regards to our investment, e.g. several days ago, my family sold off some of their SNE (http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/sne ) shares in anticipation that things are going to get worse before they get better and could spread from the peripheral nervous system (S Pictures) to the central nervous system (S Corp). For instance, several hours after I posted the VFX bit about the Croner survey, Variety did an article on Sony Animation and Imageworks which is none too flaterring….http://variety.com/2014/artisans/new...it-1201378259/

And articles exposing leaked emails considering litigating Bill Murray (Ghostbusters) to encourage his participation in the next Ghostbusters - http://www.thewrap.com/sony-hack-att...r-bill-murray/ are exposing the unsavory side of the business.

There has always been arrogance, for instance - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ve#post9553148 among some individuals in the major Hollywood studio system at the V.P. level and higher, whose ‘public’ credentials are otherwise spotless, which is not exclusive to Sony Pictures. Beyond the drama of it all, I feel mostly for the innocent folks who are just trying to pay their mortgages, make an honest living and the collateral damage which has been done to them especially regarding their Social Security numbers, confidential medical histories, etc. information of which will probably remain somewhere on the internet for perpetuity.

I don't think you have to worry about 'Pictures' not surviving, the question is how much damage will have been done to it before all is said and done. I've placed the $$ from our sold shares into developing property (subdividing parcels) we have on the East Coast.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

You will know the pain of THAT day. The day when you walk past an empty basket/bed or that food bowl that will no longer be put to use. The ache of a missing companion and dare I say this, 'spiritual' connection that felt good for my soul. I'm certain you will understand what I mean.
I feel blessed that he followed me home and touched my life.

Let's raise a glass to our absent buds.

Steed, when you return from your Holiday sabbatical, for you …. http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/...heaven-n267566

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

…. http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/...heaven-n267566

So, what be the significance to other readers who may not be animal lovers but who alternatively may consider themselves *deep thinkers*? Well, firstly, the Pope's comment represents a further repudiation of conservative theology which says animals can’t go to heaven because they have no souls.

And, secondly, it offers me the grand opportunity to post an animal 4K TV YouTube clip, like so….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJI7...ature=youtu.be or don't forget about our cats and parrots too.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

things are going to get worse before they get better...

Especially if any wrongdoing is exposed in a future document dump related to things like the SEC and DOJ inquiry into possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, background…https://myaccount.nytimes.com/auth/l...ROR=SHOW_ERROR

which, for that matter, could potentially effect not just Sony but, other companies as well.

P.S.
For those not having a New York Times account, try googling...Inquiry Into China Film Trade Unnerves Hollywood

[Penton-Man]

A piece of good news out of Hollywood (well, Burbank to be precise) today…. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...300009211.html

[Penton-Man]

Search word ‘negligence’….https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...e#post10123211
And so it begins….http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...215-story.html

I wonder how many people would at all mind the disruption in their daily activities by *having* to serve on jury service for that particular trial, if it comes to pass.

[Penton-Man]

Anyway, something which the hackers weren’t successful at (at least I don’t think so) was the breaching the encryption of the Annie DCP, which is 4K…
Image Format: 4096x1716 Scope
Audio Format: 5.1
File size: 124GB
Feature Run Time: 1:58:12

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by steve1971

Thanks given by: steve1971 (12-14-2014)

.....http://www.thewrap.com/sony-hack-att...f-data-breach/

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Search word ‘negligence’….https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...e#post10123211
And so it begins….http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...215-story.html...

Another day, yet another lawsuit…http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr...-sony-s-758443

[steve1971]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Another day, yet another lawsuit…http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr...-sony-s-758443

And the trouble continues to build for the beleaguered Sony.

[Richard Paul]

LG has announced that they will release 4K TVs next year with quantum dot backlights and while LG didn't say anything about a wider color space it might be possible.

Originally Posted by steve1971

And the trouble continues to build for the beleaguered Sony.

In my opinion this is a problem for more than just a single studio. With the announcement that The Interview won't be released it is a sad day for those who love freedom. Now that terrorists and tyrants know that they can blackmail/threaten the studios it only increases the chance that something like this will happen again.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Richard Paul

LG has announced that they will release 4K TVs next year with quantum dot backlights and while LG didn't say anything about a wider color space it might be possible.

So LG ‘sneaked out’ an announcement prior to CES. That, with the YouTube 4K videos, they’re getting pretty innovative at the marketing game. As to CES, what with there being 4 proposals for different HDR solutions submitted to ITU, I hope there are more HDR demos. As to Quantum Dot tech, it provides the most promise for wide color gamut capable LCDs so the LG news is a good thing. But like I said months ago, I would like to see BT.1886 supported in the video codec standards because in doing so, it would provide the most accurate color conversion between HD and UHD/4K.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Richard Paul

In my opinion this is a problem for more than just a single studio....

Well it sure as hell is, as it’s being covered on every National News network as well as I would imagine, most local news affiliates across the country.

Anyway, from a single studio business perspective, IMO, poor judgment in greenlighting it in the first place, i.e. you don’t poke a bear, even if you think you are smarter than the bear and the bear is in a cage…for he can get out. I would have thought that power brokers in the motion picture business would have learned something from the ‘Innocence of Muslims’ reactions…http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer...bya-egypt.html

Never should have happened, the risk was not worth *the reward*….http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/m...view/19157105/

There really have got be better scripts out there than ‘The Interview’.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Anyway, from a single studio business perspective, IMO, poor judgment in greenlighting it in the first place, i.e. you don’t poke a bear, even if you think you are smarter than the bear and the bear is in a cage…for he can get out.

The "bear" didn't do anything in TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE when not only was Dear Leader killed, but the body's mouth opened up to reveal an interstellar cockroach that fled in a tiny spaceship.

I would have thought that power brokers in the motion picture business would have learned something from the ‘Innocence of Muslims’ reactions…http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer...bya-egypt.html

Those "protests" have been debunked.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ecc3a...ghazi-theories


This is the AP mind you, not some right wing blog.

There really have got be better scripts out there than ‘The Interview’.

We killed Saddam twice in the HOT SHOTS films. Frank Drebin beat up the Ayatollah. Going after the Axis of Evil in our comedies has been going on for decades.


We caved to keyboard terrorists. Shameful.