Ghostbusters 4K UHD (1984)

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

They added the mono without any fanfare. You can buy yours now. Pretty much all the Atmos and 5.1 only discs should be sold out by now.

Wow, had no idea. Thanks for the head's up!

[Warm Gun]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Wow, had no idea. Thanks for the head's up!

Just to be safe, I'd check the specs on the back of the box before taking the shrinkwrap off. But I'm 95 percent sure you'll have the mono.

[happynerd]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

What's this now? Is a 65th Anniversary release on the way? I never picked up the first version specifically because of the missing mono.

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

They added the mono without any fanfare. You can buy yours now. Pretty much all the Atmos and 5.1 only discs should be sold out by now.

Excuse me guys, I just have a soundbar with a woofer, but can you explain to me why do you want an old audio format for certain movies? I don't know this things

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by Darthvaderrocks

Excuse me guys, I just have a soundbar with a woofer, but can you explain to me why do you want an old audio format for certain movies? I don't know this things

They usually sound better.

[lilboyblu]

Yep. Same reason many of us will be buying Ghostbusters again for the ninth (or more) time, original audio.

[Warm Gun]

But since Ghostbusters is a modern Stereo movie, isn't the Atmos mix far more accurate to the original than Bridge's Atmos and 5.1? Are there new sounds and have any of the positions been changed for the worse?

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

But since Ghostbusters is a modern Stereo movie, isn't the Atmos mix far more accurate to the original than Bridge's Atmos and 5.1? Are there new sounds?

It’s definitely more faithful to the original than the modern sounding remix on something like Bridge. There are some slight differences though. One example was cited over on the HTF forum some time ago about why one user preferred the Ghostbusters stereo over the 5.1:

Ghostbusters lacks so many directional sounds I remember on the CED. For instance, when Dana tosses Venkman out of her apartment when they first meet and Louis comes out the door when Dana's door opens you could hear the doors on the left and right (where they were on the screen) on the blu ray (and I believe on the DVD) they are in the center channel.

That’s probably not something I would have noticed, but I am all for the inclusion of original sound mixes and will support them when they’re released.

[KMFDMvsEnya]

From LD to now CED for examples of audio differences, what's next dogs and cats living together? Mass hysteria!

[KidA]

Originally Posted by happynerd

Excuse me guys, I just have a soundbar with a woofer, but can you explain to me why do you want an old audio format for certain movies? I don't know this things

Many people want to watch films in their initial incarnations, and that includes the original audio. Some people consider it unacceptable revisionism to create an Atmos mix and new surround channels where those things were never intended. And some of the most egregious consequences of creating these *NEW!* mixes occur when studios change or add foley effects, mistakenly edit out dialogue (and other poorly done edits), apply copious DNR (thus unintentionally removing certain frequencies), and just flat out make the film sound quite different from the original. I would say those are the main reasons people seek out original audio, but I’m sure there are others.

Personally, I find it rather silly to create an enveloping surround mix for films that were never produced with that in mind. The original audio will always be my preference, unless the original track is so badly damaged that it just doesn’t sound good.

There are those who want an Atmos mix for everything, but those people are awful lunatics and should be ignored.

[Markgway]

Because the original theatrical mixes were done by experts in their field (Oscar winners in many cases). The remixes aren't.

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by KidA

There are those who want an Atmos mix for everything, but those people are awful lunatics and should be ignored.

[stabsteer]

Sorry if this has already been asked- I have the 4K 1 & 2 Steelbook. Does anyone know what other new features are included in this box set that weren't on the steelbook?

Thanks so much for any info!

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by stabsteer

Sorry if this has already been asked- I have the 4K 1 & 2 Steelbook. Does anyone know what other new features are included in this box set that weren't on the steelbook?

Thanks so much for any info!

GHOSTBUSTERS 4K ULTRA HD
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
GHOSTBUSTERS BLU-RAY
Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
Special Features:
Commentary Featuring Director Ivan Reitman, Star/Co-Writer Harold Ramis and Associate Producer Joe Medjuck
Fan Commentary Moderated by Ghost Corps’ Eric Reich
Slimer Mode Picture-in-Picture Track
GHOSTBUSTERS II 4K ULTRA HD
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
GHOSTBUSTERS II BLU-RAY
Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master
5.1 + Theatrical Stereo
Special Feature:
Commentary Featuring Director Ivan Reitman, Star/Co-Writer Dan Aykroyd and Executive Producer Joe Medjuck
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE 4K ULTRA HD
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE BLU-RAY
Feature presented in high definition
Includes all special features from the standalone Blu-ray
SPECIAL FEATURES DISC 1 – GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)
NEW: Rare 114-minute Preview Cut of the Film (in Standard Definition) – an unearthed early cut of the film with alternate takes, additional scenes, early effects and more. A unique must-see experience for any Ghostbusters fan!
With optional commentary by Associate Producer Joe Medjuck and Editor Sheldon Kahn
NEW: “Reitman Squared” Scene Commentary – a look at two scenes from the film with Ivan & Jason Reitman
NEW: Dana’s Lost Auditions – eight auditions for the role of Dana Barrett, featuring Denise Crosby, Kelly LeBrock and more!
Special thanks to Brandon Kleyla
NEW: “Ghostbusters: Behind Closed Doors” Documentary – a 90-minute documentary about the making of Ghostbusters and the history of the franchise!
NEW: Ghostbusters Dailies – over an hour of raw dailies, encompassing 7 scenes from the film
NEW: Full TV Broadcast Version of the Film (in Standard Definition) – featuring alternate TV-safe takes
16 Deleted Scenes
TV Commercial from the Film + Commercial Outtakes
1984 ShoWest Exhibitor Reel
“A Moment With the Stars” Original EPK Featurette
1984 Featurette
SFX Team Featurette
Cast and Crew Featurette
Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective
Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car
Ruth Oliver’s Library Ghost Scream Test
Multi-Angle Explorations
Storyboard Comparisons
Photo Galleries
“Ghostbusters” Music Video by Ray Parker, Jr.
Theatrical Trailers & Promo
SPECIAL FEATURES DISC 2 – GHOSTBUSTERS II & GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
GHOSTBUSTERS II
NEW: “Reitman Squared” Scene Commentary – a look at two scenes from the film with Ivan & Jason Reitman
NEW: 19 Deleted Scenes – a collection of never-before-seen deleted scenes!
NEW: Ghostbusters II Soundtrack Promo – a scene from the film with commentary from composer Randy Edelman
NEW: Full TV Broadcast Version of the Film (in Standard Definition) – featuring alternate TV-safe takes
7 Additional Deleted Scenes
“The Oprah Winfrey Show: Cast of Ghostbusters II” – June 1989
Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond
Ghostbusters II Original EPK
“On Our Own” Music Video by Bobby Brown
Theatrical Trailers
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
Jason’s Sneak Peek from Set
Theatrical Trailers

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[GrouchoFan]

Re: Bridge On The River Kwai --

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

What's this now? Is a 65th Anniversary release on the way? I never picked up the first version specifically because of the missing mono.

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

They added the mono without any fanfare. You can buy yours now. Pretty much all the Atmos and 5.1 only discs should be sold out by now.

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Wow, had no idea. Thanks for the head's up!

Originally Posted by Warm Gun

Just to be safe, I'd check the specs on the back of the box before taking the shrinkwrap off. But I'm 95 percent sure you'll have the mono.

I have the "stealth reissue." The mono track is not listed on the cover specs. I think the only way to tell is that there is a new 2019 copyright in microscopic fine print in the lower right corner. The original 4K release had a 2017 copyright.

Now, back to Ghostbusters!

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

It’s definitely more faithful to the original than the modern sounding remix on something like Bridge. There are some slight differences though. One example was cited over on the HTF forum some time ago about why one user preferred the Ghostbusters stereo over the 5.1:


That’s probably not something I would have noticed, but I am all for the inclusion of original sound mixes and will support them when they’re released.

The reissued Blus with the 2.0 tracks didn't seem to have this directionality, but then my audio 'set up' (TV speakers) might as well be two tin cans connected by a piece of string.

[EvaUnit02]

Originally Posted by happynerd

do you know some forwarding service?

https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop
It's provided by the New Zealand postal service.

[AdmiralNoodles]

There should be two new entries in the database for GHOSTBUSTERS 1984 and II/2. Because the 4K/BD discs included aren't the released in 2016 ones and are entirely new. I'm sure this will be adjusted when it's released, of course.

[maverick22]

So the new discs with DV won’t be available individually? You have to buy the $100 Ultimate Edition thing?

[KMFDMvsEnya]

Originally Posted by maverick22

So the new discs with DV won’t be available individually? You have to buy the $100 Ultimate Edition thing?

The individual title discs are likely to become available at a later date but that has not been announced. If you are interested any of the new extras on the bonus discs then the UE set is likely the only way to get them.

[maverick22]

Originally Posted by KMFDMvsEnya

The individual title discs are likely to become available at a later date but that has not been announced. If you are interested any of the new extras on the bonus discs then the UE set is likely the only way to get them.

Thanks for the info! I usually don’t watch extras.