The Fountain - European releases - Blu-ray Forum

Mr Hand · 02-15-2009, 02:23 PM

As this title will probably be released by different companies across Europe, we will end up with various Blu-ray with different encodings, PQ/AQ, languages, subtitles, etc, so I suggest listing their specifications and reviews in this thread.

United Kingdom - 20th Century Fox - 2007
Region: B (locked)
Video: MPEG-2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, English for the hearing impaired
Reviews : ?

Spain - 20th Century Fox - 2007 - Release title : "La Fuente de la Vida"
Region: B (probably locked)
Video: probably MPEG-2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Spanish (Castellano) 5.1 DTS, Italian 5.1 DTS
Subtitles: English, Spanish (Castellano), Italian
Reviews : none, back cover here : http://www.index-dvd.com/la-fuente-d...tras-8599.html

France - TF1 Vidéo - March 19, 2009
Region: B (locked)
Video: AVC MPEG-4
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English & French 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: French (maybe forced)
Reviews : (in French) http://www.dvdrama.com/rw_fiche-11151-.php

Germany - Arthaus/Kinowelt - announced September 18, 2009
Region: B (Most likely locked)
Video: AVC MPEG-4
Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1
Audio: English & German 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: German (Forced ?)
Reviews :

Any additional information or specs confirmation on existing or future releases is welcome.

For the record, the US specs :

USA - Warner Bros. - 2007
Region: free
Video: VC-1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Reviews : plenty of them, just try Google

In addition , I have a question to the owners of the UK release : could they confirm that there are actually French subtitles on this one (I've read contradictory information on this) ? Thanks.

*TIMMIE* · 02-15-2009, 02:43 PM

The UK version has French subtitles. It is playing on my Home Cinema Set right now.

The audio is English DTS HD MA only. No dubs (as it should be

). The AQ is outstanding! Very dynamic. The PQ is great.

30 MBPS +

The French edition will probably be DTS HD MA as well. Subs may be forced when the original audiotrack is chosen.

Mr Hand · 02-15-2009, 02:53 PM

Thanks

Could you comment on Picture and Audio Quality ? Particularly on PQ, as MPEG-2 has not been hailed as a great codec.

Based on TF1's usual policy, you're correct about the upcoming French release, additionaly the video codec will probably be AVC/MPEG-4 and the release will be region B only. However I'm waiting for an official annoucement to confirm this.

*TIMMIE* · 02-15-2009, 06:35 PM

I think nothing is wrong with the PQ. But check this out:

http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews...ws.asp?ID=7861

Allthough mentioned the sharpness and darkness are what I believe a director's choice.

The AQ is great, as stated in my previous post. It's surrounding, with a very active bass and the surrounds are used often.

I love this movie and the BR is a great upgrade.

Mr Hand · 03-31-2009, 05:55 PM

Update after the release of the French blu-ray. Any additional input or review is welcome.

Mr Hand · 07-07-2009, 08:24 PM

Update after the announcement of the german release on September 18th. No technical details found yet.

02-15-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
Mr Hand Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:400	The Fountain - European releases As this title will probably be released by different companies across Europe, we will end up with various Blu-ray with different encodings, PQ/AQ, languages, subtitles, etc, so I suggest listing their specifications and reviews in this thread. United Kingdom - 20th Century Fox - 2007 Region: B (locked) Video: MPEG-2 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Finish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, English for the hearing impaired Reviews : ? Spain - 20th Century Fox - 2007 - Release title : "La Fuente de la Vida" Region: B (probably locked) Video: probably MPEG-2 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Spanish (Castellano) 5.1 DTS, Italian 5.1 DTS Subtitles: English, Spanish (Castellano), Italian Reviews : none, back cover here : http://www.index-dvd.com/la-fuente-d...tras-8599.html France - TF1 Vidéo - March 19, 2009 Region: B (locked) Video: AVC MPEG-4 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English & French 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Subtitles: French (maybe forced) Reviews : (in French) http://www.dvdrama.com/rw_fiche-11151-.php Germany - Arthaus/Kinowelt - announced September 18, 2009 Region: B (Most likely locked) Video: AVC MPEG-4 Aspect Ratio: 1:85:1 Audio: English & German 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Subtitles: German (Forced ?) Reviews : Any additional information or specs confirmation on existing or future releases is welcome. For the record, the US specs : USA - Warner Bros. - 2007 Region: free Video: VC-1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Reviews : plenty of them, just try Google In addition , I have a question to the owners of the UK release : could they confirm that there are actually French subtitles on this one (I've read contradictory information on this) ? Thanks. Last edited by Mr Hand; 07-08-2009 at 07:50 PM.

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02-15-2009, 02:43 PM	#2
TIMMIE Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:187 Trading Score:7	The UK version has French subtitles. It is playing on my Home Cinema Set right now. The audio is English DTS HD MA only. No dubs (as it should be ). The AQ is outstanding! Very dynamic. The PQ is great. 30 MBPS + The French edition will probably be DTS HD MA as well. Subs may be forced when the original audiotrack is chosen.

02-15-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
Mr Hand Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:400	Thanks Could you comment on Picture and Audio Quality ? Particularly on PQ, as MPEG-2 has not been hailed as a great codec. Based on TF1's usual policy, you're correct about the upcoming French release, additionaly the video codec will probably be AVC/MPEG-4 and the release will be region B only. However I'm waiting for an official annoucement to confirm this.

02-15-2009, 06:35 PM	#4
TIMMIE Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:187 Trading Score:7	I think nothing is wrong with the PQ. But check this out: http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews...ws.asp?ID=7861 Allthough mentioned the sharpness and darkness are what I believe a director's choice. The AQ is great, as stated in my previous post. It's surrounding, with a very active bass and the surrounds are used often. I love this movie and the BR is a great upgrade.

03-31-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
Mr Hand Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:400	Update after the release of the French blu-ray. Any additional input or review is welcome.

07-07-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
Mr Hand Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:400	Update after the announcement of the german release on September 18th. No technical details found yet.

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