Zulu (UK) plays on US Panasonic DMP-BD30 - Blu-ray Forum

rkolinski · 11-19-2008, 05:08 PM

I just received this blu-ray from Amazon.com (UK) yesterday and I must admit, having seen this film about 70 times and owning it on just about every format (including beta), this is the best presentation of the film I've ever seen! Picture quality is fantastic (you can see facial blemishes, etc.) and even though the blu-ray only offers a stereo soundtrack, considering the age of the film, this is a must buy in my opinion. Of course perhaps I'm biased because I own an original UK movie poster for this film too!

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Belkin AP30800fc10 Battery Backup to protect lamp in Projection TV; Definitive Technology: C-1, Powerfield 1500 Subwoofer x 2 ea., BP-10 x 2 ea., BP-2 x 2 ea & BP-2x x 2 ea.; Dish VIP 622 DVR; Anchor Bay/DVDO iScan VP50PRO Video Processor; Emotiva XPA-5 5-Channel Amplifier; Ethereal EM-HDMI2 cable throughout; JVC HRS-S5901U S-VHS Recorders x 2 ea.; Monster Power HTS3500; MSB: ADD-1; Digital Director & DAC; Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver; Oppo DV-980H Upscaling DVD Player; Panamax Max1000+; Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-Ray Player; Pioneer CLD-D707 & CLD-D606 Laser Disc Players; Radient Select-4ce HDMI Switcher; Rega P5 Turntable w/PSU Power; Sony: KDS60A3000 60" Projection HDTV , DTC-A6DAT Deck, SL-HF2000 Super Beta Recorders x 2 ea. & PS3; and, Zektor MAS-3 x 2 ea. (All with latest DSP and firmware updates).

digitalbabe · 11-20-2008, 11:39 AM

Hi RL, the picture is absolutely stunning-the best transfer on a BD, I've seen. Anyone in the US should be ok playing this-it's"region free"-see http://blurayregioncodes.com/index.php?region=b.

Enjoy!

Dubstar · 11-20-2008, 02:56 PM

the reviews I've seen online sound stunning, gotta order this!

scrapser · 11-20-2008, 04:10 PM

I can confirm this. I have the BD30 and the movie plays just fine.

This version of the movie is also complete. I saw this movie when it was first released in 1964 and the Blu-Ray movie contains scenes that are excluded from SD and VHS tape versions.

The movie looks fantastic!

bonepile · 11-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the assurances ... Just arrived in today's mail, and it is simply amazing. I have it on VHS and Laser Disc (remember them) and this one is so perfect I am for once speechless. Every blade of parched grass, every mountain crest, every weapon, every movement, every drop of sweat is there in perfect register. I sat in a theater and saw this film fives times when it came out in 1964, and I cannot remember all this detail, all this color. If you buy one more Blu Ray DVD before the end of the year make this that choice. Thanks for letting me know that YES it plays in the USA and on Panasonic equipment too.

Old Bones · 12-02-2008, 02:38 AM

Mine came in the mail today..... WOW the best PQ of any Blu I have seen .

If you don't have this yet , you need it -

mathieuhatt · 12-02-2008, 01:01 PM

I've never seen this one, I'm gonna give it a chance

McCrutchy · 12-03-2008, 04:40 PM

This may be the only decent release of Zulu on BD for a while. In the US it isn't owned by Paramount and has actually gone Public Domain, which means unless a third party that cares (Criterion again?) picks the film up, the UK Blu-ray is probably your best bet. Especially since any US prints are probably crap by now.

Giving it as a present this Christmas...very happy it's entirely region-free (extras included).

trevorc · 12-04-2008, 02:06 PM

FYI. Amazon USA is showing a release date of 16th December. However the picture they show is the UK release.

McCrutchy · 12-04-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevorc

FYI. Amazon USA is showing a release date of 16th December. However the picture they show is the UK release.

Even though the full listing shows that release date, the search listing says "Sign up to be notified...", so the release date is unconfirmed. This is probably because Amazon.com will import the UK region-free Paramount disc and sell it at high markups (this has been a recent trend).

In the USA, Paramount does not own the rights to Zulu; in fact it is Public Domain here. So they would never directly release a US Blu-ray unless they picked up the US rights.

Clark Kent · 12-05-2008, 02:00 AM

I was not aware Zulu was in the public domain in the U.S. That means no major studio is going to release it on Blu-ray in the U.S. anytime soon.

Stingercjc · 12-22-2008, 07:05 PM

Just ordered this today...it's about 22 dollars shipped from Amazon UK for anyone in the States interested in picking this up.

Picture looks absolutely insane (judging by the screen grabs on DVD Beaver). Can't wait to see this one!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zulu-Blu-ray-Michael-Caine/dp/B001CTBGNS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1229976286&sr=8-3

11-19-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	Zulu (UK) plays on US Panasonic DMP-BD30 I just received this blu-ray from Amazon.com (UK) yesterday and I must admit, having seen this film about 70 times and owning it on just about every format (including beta), this is the best presentation of the film I've ever seen! Picture quality is fantastic (you can see facial blemishes, etc.) and even though the blu-ray only offers a stereo soundtrack, considering the age of the film, this is a must buy in my opinion. Of course perhaps I'm biased because I own an original UK movie poster for this film too! __________________________________________________ ________ My modest system: Belkin AP30800fc10 Battery Backup to protect lamp in Projection TV; Definitive Technology: C-1, Powerfield 1500 Subwoofer x 2 ea., BP-10 x 2 ea., BP-2 x 2 ea & BP-2x x 2 ea.; Dish VIP 622 DVR; Anchor Bay/DVDO iScan VP50PRO Video Processor; Emotiva XPA-5 5-Channel Amplifier; Ethereal EM-HDMI2 cable throughout; JVC HRS-S5901U S-VHS Recorders x 2 ea.; Monster Power HTS3500; MSB: ADD-1; Digital Director & DAC; Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver; Oppo DV-980H Upscaling DVD Player; Panamax Max1000+; Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-Ray Player; Pioneer CLD-D707 & CLD-D606 Laser Disc Players; Radient Select-4ce HDMI Switcher; Rega P5 Turntable w/PSU Power; Sony: KDS60A3000 60" Projection HDTV , DTC-A6DAT Deck, SL-HF2000 Super Beta Recorders x 2 ea. & PS3; and, Zektor MAS-3 x 2 ea. (All with latest DSP and firmware updates).

12-22-2008, 07:05 PM	#12
Stingercjc Member Member since:Feb 2008	Just ordered this today...it's about 22 dollars shipped from Amazon UK for anyone in the States interested in picking this up. Picture looks absolutely insane (judging by the screen grabs on DVD Beaver). Can't wait to see this one! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zulu-Blu-ray-Michael-Caine/dp/B001CTBGNS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1229976286&sr=8-3 Last edited by Stingercjc; 12-22-2008 at 07:07 PM.

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11-20-2008, 11:39 AM	#2
digitalbabe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:USA BD Steels:74+ Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:424	Hi RL, the picture is absolutely stunning-the best transfer on a BD, I've seen. Anyone in the US should be ok playing this-it's"region free"-see http://blurayregioncodes.com/index.php?region=b. Enjoy!

11-20-2008, 02:56 PM	#3
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	the reviews I've seen online sound stunning, gotta order this!

11-20-2008, 04:10 PM	#4
scrapser Member Member since:Mar 2008	I can confirm this. I have the BD30 and the movie plays just fine. This version of the movie is also complete. I saw this movie when it was first released in 1964 and the Blu-Ray movie contains scenes that are excluded from SD and VHS tape versions. The movie looks fantastic!

11-29-2008, 11:00 PM	#5
bonepile Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:East coast, USA Blu-ray collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for the assurances ... Just arrived in today's mail, and it is simply amazing. I have it on VHS and Laser Disc (remember them) and this one is so perfect I am for once speechless. Every blade of parched grass, every mountain crest, every weapon, every movement, every drop of sweat is there in perfect register. I sat in a theater and saw this film fives times when it came out in 1964, and I cannot remember all this detail, all this color. If you buy one more Blu Ray DVD before the end of the year make this that choice. Thanks for letting me know that YES it plays in the USA and on Panasonic equipment too.

12-02-2008, 02:38 AM	#6
Old Bones Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:1	Mine came in the mail today..... WOW the best PQ of any Blu I have seen . If you don't have this yet , you need it -

12-02-2008, 01:01 PM	#7
mathieuhatt Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:France	I've never seen this one, I'm gonna give it a chance

12-03-2008, 04:40 PM	#8
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	This may be the only decent release of Zulu on BD for a while. In the US it isn't owned by Paramount and has actually gone Public Domain, which means unless a third party that cares (Criterion again?) picks the film up, the UK Blu-ray is probably your best bet. Especially since any US prints are probably crap by now. Giving it as a present this Christmas...very happy it's entirely region-free (extras included).

12-04-2008, 02:06 PM	#9
trevorc Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Minneapolis, USA Blu-ray collection:75	FYI. Amazon USA is showing a release date of 16th December. However the picture they show is the UK release.

12-05-2008, 02:00 AM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I was not aware Zulu was in the public domain in the U.S. That means no major studio is going to release it on Blu-ray in the U.S. anytime soon.

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