Ghostbusters 4K UHD (1984) - Page 145 - Blu-ray Forum

tama · 02-04-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

For those who get worked up about such things: the new UHD of Ghostbusters doesn't have the commentary on it like the previous UHD. But oooooooooh the new encode is lush. What was a coarse blitzkrieg of grain on the previous one is finer and more organic, it's everything I wanted it to be. The 4K master itself appears to be all but identical (as per Labyrinth's two UHDs) but the improved compression finally does it justice.

Yup. We watch GB1 last night and I thought the same. A nice sheen of grain. Not as harsh looking. The OG track was nice and strong as well.

riptor3076 · 02-04-2022, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Oh, in case anyone wants some early technical info (I know it hasn't been two weeks yet, but **** it): the first two movies are now on triple layer UHD100 discs. Will submit the disc specs to the database now. [edit] or I would I could, but I can't. The fields are locked.

Well great, now you've gone and ruined the whole thread. You know we have a very strict 2 week shipping discussion only policy!!

NeilZ · 02-04-2022, 03:32 PM

I hope these get standard editions 4k releases. I don’t want to have to buy that bulky box for 100+ for films I already own in a slightly less good release.

geomon · 02-04-2022, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

For those who get worked up about such things: the new UHD of Ghostbusters doesn't have the commentary on it like the previous UHD. But oooooooooh the new encode is lush. What was a coarse blitzkrieg of grain on the previous one is finer and more organic, it's everything I wanted it to be. The 4K master itself appears to be all but identical (as per Labyrinth's two UHDs) but the improved compression finally does it justice.

100% agreed. What previously felt like small pebbles on my screen is now just a fine mist of particles that blend beautifully together....like an orgy....of grain.

And that OG stereo track is noice!

I also noticed that standard blu-rays have the stereo tracks on them. Was this always going to be the case or is this a nice surprise? I assumed these would just be blu-ray that came in the original 4K releases.

Rhylliam · 02-04-2022, 03:41 PM

For Canadians still trying to get the Ultimate box set, this may be your last chance:

https://www.archambault.ca/films/gho...d=3594350&cat=

Geoff D · 02-04-2022, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by geomon

100% agreed. What previously felt like small pebbles on my screen is now just a fine mist of particles that blend beautifully together....like an orgy....of grain.

And that OG stereo track is noice!

I also noticed that standard blu-rays have the stereo tracks on them. Was this always going to be the case or is this a nice surprise? I assumed these would just be blu-ray that came in the original 4K releases.

Those new Blu-rays were first released (albeit with different disc art) in the 2019 anniversary steelbook.

saltysam · 02-04-2022, 03:45 PM

My DD order arrived intact today, unscathed it seems. The light works which is the most important bit

Kyle15 · 02-04-2022, 03:59 PM

I missed out on this because funds were tight and now I'm ACHING!! Are they doing singles at all or is it a box only? Appy polly logies if this has been asked bfore.

Monterey Jack · 02-04-2022, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

My flaps are fine though.

BrandonJF · 02-04-2022, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

I missed out on this because funds were tight and now I'm ACHING!! Are they doing singles at all or is it a box only? Appy polly logies if this has been asked bfore.

Nothing planned. DigitalBits only mentioned a show of demand from consumers as a way to persuade Sony to release more in some form. People have been posting here:

https://twitter.com/BillHuntBits/sta...07650744987651

Whether that really gets back to Sony, I don't know.

slimjean · 02-04-2022, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bnmdjm

I'm glad to know I'm not crazy or imagining things as I thought the same thing! Watching on a 77" A80j, I thought the improvements were surprisingly noticeable - it looks amazing!

Same here. I know so many years ago, but for the first time it felt like the movie theater experiece, but better!

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I was curious if that commentary track was included in the "Mastered in 4K" releases from '14, but it is not. It's actually on the original Blu-ray release from 2009.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...y/3661/#Review

So if anyone is after that commentary track featuring: Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis & Joe Medjuck....they'll need to purchase the previous 4K film or the '09 Blu.

Note: there is no commentary track for GB2.

Hmm so one should keep the old UHD? Does that UHD have all extras the bluray has? The new UHD I think is bare.

windom · 02-04-2022, 04:22 PM

Finally got mine from Amazon. It came in the dreaded bag, but the condition seems pretty good. Nothing major I can notice. All the discs look to be correct. Just wish I had a 4K setup to watch the UHDs on though.

lamphorn · 02-04-2022, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

I missed out on this because funds were tight and now I'm ACHING!! Are they doing singles at all or is it a box only? Appy polly logies if this has been asked bfore.

I'm feeling your pain, though I actually preordered it in December. Amazon kindly let me know my package "may be lost".

GrouchoFan · 02-04-2022, 04:31 PM

Never thought I would say this: I love The Oprah Winfrey Show! All kinds of 80s goodness on display; mullets, shoulder pads, etc. I love when bonus features like this are included. I think I enjoyed it more than the actual GB2 movie.

I've sampled all the discs to make sure they work. I'm just a poor, humble home theatre enthusiast; I don't know nits from gnats, and my TV doesn't play nice with Dolby Vision (happy with regular HDR), so all I can say is, I am very satisfied with the picture and sound quality of the main films. Can't imagine anything they could add to get me to purchase any future release. Ok, maybe a working, full-size proton pack, but that would probably just get damaged in shipping.

postmodel · 02-04-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrouchoFan

Never thought I would say this: I love The Oprah Winfrey Show! All kinds of 80s goodness on display; mullets, shoulder pads, etc. I love when bonus features like this are included. I think I enjoyed it more than the actual GB2 movie.

[Show spoiler]

And some Chris Farley! Though he's "90s" or more specifically...timeless...

aviosis · 02-04-2022, 04:42 PM

I'm not a huge Ghostbusters fan, but I'm starting to get into it.... wasn't there an animated series at one point? What's the odds of that getting a Blu-ray release someday?

lilboyblu · 02-04-2022, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aviosis

I'm not a huge Ghostbusters fan, but I'm starting to get into it.... wasn't there an animated series at one point? What's the odds of that getting a Blu-ray release someday?

There was one in Germany, but in standard definition. It may be OOP now though.

GuruAskew · 02-04-2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by postmodel

And some Chris Farley! Though he's "90s" or more specifically...timeless...

There’s a whole group of Second Citizens in the crowd in that ep: Joel Murray, David Pasquesi (currently in The Book of Boba Fett,) Judith Scott and Holly Wortell.

Basically this cast minus Tim Meadows and Scott Liss:

https://www.imago-images.com/st/0100136167

gigan72 · 02-04-2022, 05:13 PM

My set came and has two 4K copies of Ghostbusters 2 and no 4K of the first film, if anybody's got doubles of the first film and would like to trade let me know.

JohnCarpenterFan · 02-04-2022, 05:13 PM

Never ordered the set so hoping for a stripped-down release with the same discs for the first two films. Wish I never bought that SteelBook a couple years back. It's cool that Sony are going back and adding original audio to titles they've released previously and are undoing that SonyGrain which I was never a fan of. I assume that the contrast/brightness levels have been remedied with Dolby Vision too?

02-04-2022, 03:32 PM	#2883
NeilZ Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2021	I hope these get standard editions 4k releases. I don’t want to have to buy that bulky box for 100+ for films I already own in a slightly less good release.

02-04-2022, 03:41 PM	#2885
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1500 Blu-ray collection:9011 DVD collection:9466 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	For Canadians still trying to get the Ultimate box set, this may be your last chance: https://www.archambault.ca/films/gho...d=3594350&cat=

02-04-2022, 03:45 PM	#2887
saltysam Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Liverpool,UK 4K collection:273 Blu-ray collection:770 Trading Score:3	My DD order arrived intact today, unscathed it seems. The light works which is the most important bit

02-04-2022, 03:59 PM	#2888
Kyle15 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Alabama 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:5	I missed out on this because funds were tight and now I'm ACHING!! Are they doing singles at all or is it a box only? Appy polly logies if this has been asked bfore.

02-04-2022, 04:22 PM	#2892
windom Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:1790 DVD collection:94	Finally got mine from Amazon. It came in the dreaded bag, but the condition seems pretty good. Nothing major I can notice. All the discs look to be correct. Just wish I had a 4K setup to watch the UHDs on though.

02-04-2022, 04:31 PM	#2894
GrouchoFan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Quincy, MA 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1812 DVD collection:615 MA collection:194 Digital collection:4	Never thought I would say this: I love The Oprah Winfrey Show! All kinds of 80s goodness on display; mullets, shoulder pads, etc. I love when bonus features like this are included. I think I enjoyed it more than the actual GB2 movie. I've sampled all the discs to make sure they work. I'm just a poor, humble home theatre enthusiast; I don't know nits from gnats, and my TV doesn't play nice with Dolby Vision (happy with regular HDR), so all I can say is, I am very satisfied with the picture and sound quality of the main films. Can't imagine anything they could add to get me to purchase any future release. Ok, maybe a working, full-size proton pack, but that would probably just get damaged in shipping.

02-04-2022, 04:42 PM	#2896
aviosis Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Burbank, California 4K collection:1077 Blu-ray collection:2067 Trading Score:130	I'm not a huge Ghostbusters fan, but I'm starting to get into it.... wasn't there an animated series at one point? What's the odds of that getting a Blu-ray release someday?

02-04-2022, 05:13 PM	#2899
gigan72 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:603 Blu-ray collection:1054 DVD collection:75 Trading Score:4	My set came and has two 4K copies of Ghostbusters 2 and no 4K of the first film, if anybody's got doubles of the first film and would like to trade let me know.

02-04-2022, 05:13 PM	#2900
JohnCarpenterFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2015 Blu-ray collection:295	Never ordered the set so hoping for a stripped-down release with the same discs for the first two films. Wish I never bought that SteelBook a couple years back. It's cool that Sony are going back and adding original audio to titles they've released previously and are undoing that SonyGrain which I was never a fan of. I assume that the contrast/brightness levels have been remedied with Dolby Vision too?

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