StudioCanal subtitles - Blu-ray Forum

Happy_Evil_Dude · 08-12-2019, 05:16 PM

Hey, can someone let me know how StudioCanal typically handles their subtitles, as in do they generally force the French subtitles on the English track or can they be turned off?

I'm thinking off getting Mia et le Lion Blanc but would go for the Shout Factory release if the French subtitles are forced.

John_Drake · 08-12-2019, 09:54 PM

In my experience, SC discs have always had selectable subs.

Matt89 · 08-12-2019, 10:03 PM

The thing that’s super annoying about many SC discs is that they often have subtitles that extend to the black widescreen bars if you’re watching a film in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. It’s so distracting, they should be within the frame of the film.

~Matt

ptb2010 · 08-15-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt89

The thing that’s super annoying about many SC discs is that they often have subtitles that extend to the black widescreen bars if you’re watching a film in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. It’s so distracting, they should be within the frame of the film.

~Matt

Tried moving them? I can on my player easily moving them off screen completely.

Regislive · 12-03-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt89

The thing that’s super annoying about many SC discs is that they often have subtitles that extend to the black widescreen bars if you’re watching a film in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. It’s so distracting, they should be within the frame of the film.

~Matt

It's super annoying when you have a masking system and then realize you are missing half of the subs. I had no idea some people could move their subs I just assumed they were part of the disc and not changeable. I'll have to give it a try.

John_Drake · 08-13-2019, 01:00 AM

Ah, yes.

Quite annoying, that.

Moonlight Shadow · 08-19-2019, 03:00 PM

Funny, I often move the subtitles INTO the bars, especially if the subs are very big.

blurayisnice · 04-15-2021, 11:09 AM

Can someone confirm StudioCanal doesn't force French subtitles? I am interested in getting a few editions from Amazon.fr, but can't really find any information on this. Asking because I read somewhere that subtitles may be forced.

RDA · 04-15-2021, 03:11 PM

2 of the 3 recent Nanni Moretti films that StudioCanal released had forced subtitles depending on whether the UK, France or Germany was selected in the start menus. Didn't buy the third Moretti 'Caro Diario' as it wasn't released in the UK so that may be different than the other two... Aside from that release, I've owned a lot of UK and France StudioCanal releases and no others have had forced subtitles from memory. Might be something they only do when the original rights are owned by another company and they are contractually required to force subtitles.

On the odd occasion I've bought a French blu-ray of a film and it has forced subtitles, I've returned it to Amazon.

blurayisnice · 04-15-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RDA

2 of the 3 recent Nanni Moretti films that StudioCanal released had forced subtitles depending on whether the UK, France or Germany was selected in the start menus. Didn't buy the third Moretti 'Caro Diario' as it wasn't released in the UK so that may be different than the other two... Aside from that release, I've owned a lot of UK and France StudioCanal releases and no others have had forced subtitles from memory. Might be something they only do when the original rights are owned by another company and they are contractually required to force subtitles.

On the odd occasion I've bought a French blu-ray of a film and it has forced subtitles, I've returned it to Amazon.

Thanks for replying. Several titles I am interested in are:

The Wicker Man
Vice Squad
Near Dark

According to a blu-ray.com review, "Near Dark" has forced French subtitles. The other two are part of a similar series of StudioCanal digibooks, which is why I am hesitant. I think I'll just go for it and return if the subtitles are forced.

dreamon-86 · 04-16-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blurayisnice

The Wicker Man
Vice Squad
Near Dark

According to a blu-ray.com review, "Near Dark" has forced French subtitles.

Hi, These 3 blu-ray have forced french subtitles.

blurayisnice · 04-16-2021, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamon-86

Hi, These 3 blu-ray have forced french subtitles.

Thanks! Was about to order them

It's a shame, there's so many great French boutique labels out there

But it's also understandable; catering to people outside the home market is probably expensive.

08-12-2019, 05:16 PM	#1
Happy_Evil_Dude Senior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews:3	StudioCanal subtitles Hey, can someone let me know how StudioCanal typically handles their subtitles, as in do they generally force the French subtitles on the English track or can they be turned off? I'm thinking off getting Mia et le Lion Blanc but would go for the Shout Factory release if the French subtitles are forced.

08-12-2019, 09:54 PM	#2
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	In my experience, SC discs have always had selectable subs.

08-12-2019, 10:03 PM	#3
Matt89 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:336 Blu-ray collection:361 iTunes collection:48 Trading Score:2	The thing that’s super annoying about many SC discs is that they often have subtitles that extend to the black widescreen bars if you’re watching a film in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. It’s so distracting, they should be within the frame of the film. ~Matt

08-13-2019, 01:00 AM	#6
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Ah, yes. Quite annoying, that.

08-19-2019, 03:00 PM	#7
Moonlight Shadow Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007	Funny, I often move the subtitles INTO the bars, especially if the subs are very big.

04-15-2021, 11:09 AM	#8
blurayisnice Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Trading Score:26	Can someone confirm StudioCanal doesn't force French subtitles? I am interested in getting a few editions from Amazon.fr, but can't really find any information on this. Asking because I read somewhere that subtitles may be forced.

04-15-2021, 03:11 PM	#9
RDA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:117	2 of the 3 recent Nanni Moretti films that StudioCanal released had forced subtitles depending on whether the UK, France or Germany was selected in the start menus. Didn't buy the third Moretti 'Caro Diario' as it wasn't released in the UK so that may be different than the other two... Aside from that release, I've owned a lot of UK and France StudioCanal releases and no others have had forced subtitles from memory. Might be something they only do when the original rights are owned by another company and they are contractually required to force subtitles. On the odd occasion I've bought a French blu-ray of a film and it has forced subtitles, I've returned it to Amazon.

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