Sign O' The Times (Prince) release date-May 9th, 2012

[silverlakephil]

http://www.dvdwarehouse.com.au/princ...369003337.html

Any other info like artwork, etc? I live in the states and I'm a fan. Thank you.

[RupertPupkin]

thanks for the info (love your avatar )

I don't have further info... but as soon as... I will post it...
Had this news been posted around April 1, I would not believe it...


I'm amazed each time I see Sign'O Times on DVD (the picture quality of the DVD zone 2 is damned good) so it could be a killer on blu-ray....

moreover it's perhaps my all time Prince favorite show...

I've check some place in order to know if this could be legit or not...

appartently; yes :
it's also for pre-order here :

http://www.games101.com.au/product_i...ducts_id=18358

this is too good to be true... let's cross the fingers... and hope that it's really been released and will not be deleted 2 days before the release date...

correct me if I'm wrong... Blu-Ray from Australia are NTSC but region B encoded (thus can be played on a regular stand-alone European Blu-Ray player ?)

what are the best seller on the web you would recommend ?

on prince.org they say (and I was suprised to read this) that there has been recently (on which TV channel ???) an HD broadcast of Sign O'Times...

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

thanks for the info (love your avatar )

I don't have further info... but as soon as... I will post it...
Had this news been posted around April 1, I would not believe it...


I'm amazed each time I see Sign'O Times on DVD (the picture quality of the DVD zone 2 is damned good) so it could be a killer on blu-ray....

moreover it's perhaps my all time Prince favorite show...

I've check some place in order to know if this could be legit or not...

appartently; yes :
it's also for pre-order here :

http://www.games101.com.au/product_i...ducts_id=18358

this is too good to be true... let's cross the fingers... and hope that it's really been released and will not be deleted 2 days before the release date...

correct me if I'm wrong... Blu-Ray from Australia are NTSC but region B encoded (thus can be played on a regular stand-alone European Blu-Ray player ?)

what are the best seller on the web you would recommend ?

on prince.org they say (and I was suprised to read this) that there has been recently (on which TV channel ???) an HD broadcast of Sign O'Times...

I'm not sure if Blu-rays originally released in Australia have the frame rates in Pal format since I live in the states. Maybe someone from there can answer this? It's probably rare if it is. I'm not sure where you from, but if you live in Europe, this shouldn't be a problem for your stand alone, but if you live in the States or Canada, then you'll have to purchase a multi-regional like the Insignia brand:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=190357

[LordCrumb]

Blu-ray is neither PAL or NTSC.

When it is 1080i, that is where you might have some problems, if it is 25fps.

[BDBert]

By the end of August 2025, SOTT will be shown in IMAX:

https://www.tickmarq.com/sites/indyi...lms/ST00001268

https://mods.org/movies/prince/

https://www.themoviesaruba.com/glori...gn-o-the-times

The description is interesting, and suggests that this is from a new (4K? 8K?) scan, plus features a new multi-channel audio mix:

Sign O’ The Times is widely celebrated for capturing the artist at his creative peak—blending electrifying concert footage with cinematic storytelling, powerful visuals, and genre-defying sound. Now, enhanced with IMAX’s precision surround sound audio, customized theatre geometry, and crystal-clear images, Prince’s virtuoso performance is set to mesmerize fans old and new in the most epic format available. “Prince – Sign O’ The Times” features some of Prince’s most iconic tracks, including “If I Was Your Girlfriend,” the anthemic title track “Sign O’ The Times,” and “U Got The Look,” Prince’s smash hit duet with Sheena Easton. The film showcases Prince’s unparalleled musicianship, stagecraft, and style, highlighting his timeless impact on music and popular culture.

So perhaps this means a "proper" 4K UHD release is in the works as well?

However, at another link it says this:

After QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL, Pathé Live is excited to bring a new IMAX experience with legendary 1987 concert film, PRINCE - SIGN O'THE TIMES, directed by and featuring iconic artist PRINCE, with sound and image restored by and only for IMAX.

Then again, I cannot imagine they'd spend good money for just a handful of IMAX showings.