Predator 3D + Head December 16th 2013 Pre-orders

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

It's been confirmed to be from a new 4K transfer apparently according to hometheaterforum, both the 3D and 2D discs.

I'm personally sticking to with my copy of the 2008 edition until reviews and screencaps come out. If the new transfer's done properly I'll order the standard 3D edition and sell my current edition.

You can still DNR a 4k master, see Jurassic Park 3D

[Impossible]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

You can still DNR a 4k master, see Jurassic Park 3D

We haven't seen the 2D 4K scan of Jurassic though, I doubt it'll be DNR'd.

Surely they would only DNR the on used for the 3D transfer to do the conversion and leave the original in tact?

Besides I doubt with the JVC conversions grain is a problem so they probably don't bother DNRing it in the first place.

[nekromantik]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

You can still DNR a 4k master, see Jurassic Park 3D

People say the JP 3D print is better then the current 2D print.

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

You can still DNR a 4k master, see Jurassic Park 3D

That's why I'm waiting for reviews first to see if it has been DNR'ed. I'm not going to bother getting it if turns out to be a waxfest like the UHE.

I'm guessing though that after the whole UHE controversy, the technicians will probably refrain from DNRing the film this time around.

Originally Posted by nekromantik

People say the JP 3D print is better then the current 2D print.

As a whole it's better then the old 2D print, it's properly colour timed to match the original look of the film, the old print has a really strong blue/magenta push which apparently wasn't present in the theatrical prints. There's also no Edge Enhancement unlike the old release which was littered with it. The old print also has loads of video noise which isn't present on the new print.

The problem with the 3D print is the DNR, which unfortunately has been applied very heavily. The top and the bottom of the image have also been cropped but there's more picture information of the sides compared to the old print.

A 2D release of the new print without the DNR and cropping would probably look fantastic.

[nekromantik]

Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

As a whole it's better then the old 2D print, it's properly colour timed to match the original look of the film, the old print has a really strong blue/magenta push which apparently wasn't present in the theatrical prints. There's also no Edge Enhancement unlike the old release which was littered with it. The old print also has loads of video noise which isn't present on the new print.

The problem with the 3D print is the DNR, which unfortunately has been applied very heavily. The top and the bottom of the image have also been cropped but there's more picture information of the sides compared to the old print.

A 2D release of the new print without the DNR and cropping would probably look fantastic.

I still want to see it in 3D...heard good things about the conversion!
Wanted to get the 3D disc from US but missed the low prices amazon US had for a while. Wont get released here in UK until end of the year probs.

Back on topic now! lol

[BigNickUK]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

I still want to see it in 3D...heard good things about the conversion!
Wanted to get the 3D disc from US but missed the low prices amazon US had for a while. Wont get released here in UK until end of the year probs.

Back on topic now! lol

As its another JVC conversion dont get your hopes up!

[Impossible]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

I still want to see it in 3D...heard good things about the conversion!
Wanted to get the 3D disc from US but missed the low prices amazon US had for a while. Wont get released here in UK until end of the year probs.

Back on topic now! lol

It's on sale in Oz in the JBHIFI sale at the moment. It's like $16 and in the buy 2 get one free deal, so it's extremely cheap!

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...e-bd-b2g1f.htm

[swaseem]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

ditto

i too concur
hey so is it true. i just read from someone's post, a new 4k transfer was made?

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by swaseem

i too concur
hey so is it true. i just read from someone's post, a new 4k transfer was made?

It was confirmed by a Fox insider on the hometheaterforum website.

It should look great if it's remastered properly.

[nekromantik]

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

As its another JVC conversion dont get your hopes up!

JP was done by Studio D which is what I was talking about.
I know JVC are doing Pred conversion thats why Im waiting for reviews for it and not pre ordering.

Originally Posted by Impossible

It's on sale in Oz in the JBHIFI sale at the moment. It's like $16 and in the buy 2 get one free deal, so it's extremely cheap!

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...e-bd-b2g1f.htm

Thanks!

[Brightstar]

Predator head - Limited Edition cool but expensive


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Predator-Lim.../dp/B00E5Z1NMU

[Monkeyspoons Revenge]

This is one of those things that you'll think is cool but only for about 10 minutes. Then you'll realise that you've wasted £100 on a plastic head. It's made even worse when other people see it and think it make you look like a geek and it acts like a woman repellant. I think I'll spend my money elsewhere.

[Ill_Be_Back]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=224954

[md99]

That is one SHIT looking bust

I know this is twice the price but £130 for that thing with the disc?

[TheOneWithThePrize]

"You're one... *ugly* motherf*cker!"

[swaseem]

Originally Posted by Monkeyspoons Revenge

This is one of those things that you'll think is cool but only for about 10 minutes. Then you'll realise that you've wasted £100 on a plastic head. It's made even worse when other people see it and think it make you look like a geek and it acts like a woman repellant. I think I'll spend my money elsewhere.

+1
Its ugly

[chuffster]

ManlyMovie has a few positive reports to forward here most people seemed to have missed. First up is a report from CraveOnline: "The 3D looked great, and the transfer itself looked superior to the standard Blu-ray editions, more clear, less grain. Granted, they were showing it on a top of the line JVC 3D TV so the conditions were optimal. In the closeup of the Predator unmasked, I’ve got to believe his little tendrils poked out of the screen a little, but maybe that’s just because I wanted them to." Sounds good, but even better, seems they're going for the 'legit' 3D feeling of depth; "Most of the 3D scenes showing at the Predator booth followed the James Cameron “inward depth” rule rather than the sticky outty kind of 3D that I like. You can definitely see all the layers in the jungle. Highlight included the descent into the jungle, the attack on the guerilla camp and the night fight between Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Predator. The night scenes looked particularly great for being low light and converted into full depth."

Then there's another postive report, from GamingShogun: "As far as the actual movie in 3D goes – thankfully, it wasn’t all just hype. Predator 3D is a very good 3D flick utilizing passive 3D technology which will not affect your eyes like active shutter systems. The effect was very crisp and clean, without any noticeable darkening of the image. For watching it for only a few minutes, I know I will be picking up a copy of the movie when it gets released later this year." This is encouraging stuff. The cherry on top is that the movie will supposedly at last also receive a full 2D HD remaster, supposedly to ship with the same disc/release.

[MichChrisIp]

Down to £90 now!

[darryl_05]

I just cancelled my original order and re-ordered at £90 price. I'm stoked hardout, as for some reason it went through as £78.58 with shipping

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by darryl_05

I just cancelled my original order and re-ordered at £90 price. I'm stoked hardout, as for some reason it went through as £78.58 with shipping

No VAT. For US customers, its actually £78.08, or about $122 shipped at the moment, making it a few dollars cheaper than the US edition.