List of UHDs that utilize 4K or Higher Masters

[ray0414]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

I've heard a nasty rumor from an inside source that Disney isn't interested in UHD Blu at the moment and plans to forgo it and focus on HDR streaming at 1080p. But I guess we'll see what happens in the long run.

yep, disney refuses to upscale 2k sources, a rep publicly said last week at a press conference.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by ray0414

yep, disney refuses to upscale 2k sources, a rep publicly said last week at a press conference.

How about some non-upscaled 4k sources? That'd be nice.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

How about some non-upscaled 4k sources? That'd be nice.

They have a few, more than Warner/Fox less than Sony

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

They have a few, more than Warner/Fox less than Sony

Yes, but convincing them to release them is the trick.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Yes, but convincing them to release them is the trick.

So they can sell 6 more copies of Tomorrowland doubling sales?

[Vashetti]

Originally Posted by ray0414

yep, disney refuses to upscale 2k sources, a rep publicly said last week at a press conference.

Uh oh. That's worrying.

Got a source? Not that I don't believe you, just want to read for myself.

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

So they can sell 6 more copies of Tomorrowland doubling sales?

Well, top-shelf catalog titles would be the dream but that's, obviously, an uphill battle. At this point, though, it sounds like anything may be an uphill battle.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Vashetti

Uh oh. That's worrying.

Got a source? Not that I don't believe you, just want to read for myself.

Why? Is it wrong to want 4k content on a 4k format?

[Vashetti]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

Why? Is it wrong to want 4k content on a 4k format?

I didn't mean like that.

Selfishly, I'm thinking about Force Awakens.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Vashetti

I didn't mean like that.

Selfishly, I'm thinking about Force Awakens.

We have a format for that

[Poya]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

I've heard a nasty rumor from an inside source that Disney isn't interested in UHD Blu at the moment and plans to forgo it and focus on HDR streaming at 1080p. But I guess we'll see what happens in the long run.

The way Disney is behaving these days (botched BDs of some of their classics, increasing park prices, live action remakes, etc), maybe Escape From Tomorrow was on to something.

[Vashetti]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

We have a format for that

I know, but I would honestly rather buy a 2K upscale on UHD Blu-ray, than a standard 1080p Blu-ray.

[MisterXDTV]

Originally Posted by Vashetti

I know, but I would honestly rather buy a 2K upscale on UHD Blu-ray, than a standard 1080p Blu-ray.

10 days ago was considered the cream of the crop, now people talk about it like it's VHS.....

[Kris Deering]

Last I checked the UHD Blu-ray spec doesn't specifically require 4K, so there is no reason that Disney couldn't continue with their stance of no upscaled 2K and deliver the other benefits to UHD Blu-ray with 1080p (10 bit, WCG, HDR). I'd be MORE than happy for them to deliver their titles this way and frankly would prefer the other studios followed suit with their 2K masters as well.

[Vashetti]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

10 days ago was considered the cream of the crop, now people talk about it like it's VHS.....

I'm sure the Blu-ray will look amazing. I'll be buying it definitely.

Upgrading to 4K is at least 1.5+ years away for me, much too expensive.

I need a new TV, new receiver, UHD player, and of course UHD discs.

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Last I checked the UHD Blu-ray spec doesn't specifically require 4K, so there is no reason that Disney couldn't continue with their stance of no upscaled 2K and deliver the other benefits to UHD Blu-ray with 1080p (10 bit, WCG, HDR). I'd be MORE than happy for them to deliver their titles this way and frankly would prefer the other studios followed suit with their 2K masters as well.

I think 'upscale' is the key word. Disney doesn't want to upscale full-stop. If they don't want to upscale 2K then why would they stick 1080p on the disc? That'd be upscaled by the player/receiver/TV.

[ray0414]

Originally Posted by Vashetti

Uh oh. That's worrying.

Got a source? Not that I don't believe you, just want to read for myself.

The source of that is a spectracal employee posted over on AVS.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Last I checked the UHD Blu-ray spec doesn't specifically require 4K, so there is no reason that Disney couldn't continue with their stance of no upscaled 2K and deliver the other benefits to UHD Blu-ray with 1080p (10 bit, WCG, HDR). I'd be MORE than happy for them to deliver their titles this way and frankly would prefer the other studios followed suit with their 2K masters as well.

Can open, worms, everywhere

[Vashetti]

Originally Posted by ray0414

The source of that is a spectracal employee posted over on AVS.

Do you happen to have a link or can you give me directions where to look?

[ray0414]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Last I checked the UHD Blu-ray spec doesn't specifically require 4K, so there is no reason that Disney couldn't continue with their stance of no upscaled 2K and deliver the other benefits to UHD Blu-ray with 1080p (10 bit, WCG, HDR). I'd be MORE than happy for them to deliver their titles this way and frankly would prefer the other studios followed suit with their 2K masters as well.

Have you had the chance yet to review uhd discs?

The upscale on 2k movies seems to be effective so far. Not perfect, bit there's more details and a sharper picture.

Definitely want to see how the fox movies compare to the sony and paramount 4k movies.

[ray0414]

Originally Posted by Vashetti

Do you happen to have a link or can you give me directions where to look?

I can check, but im at work and mobile so it may take a bit to search.