Pride and Prejudice--Change to Release Date? - Blu-ray Forum

DaViD Boulet · 10-25-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bluskiff

I was looking at getting Pride and Prejudice myself. I know the dvds look bad but I thought it was that it was shot on video. I don't think it was shot in highdef. i hope it was and we get a good looking bluray but it won't surprise me if its nasty.

from a user review at the UK site regarding the Blu-ray release:

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Vastly Improved Picture Quality, 25 Oct 2008
By PGNL "PGNL" (North Worcestershire, UK) - See all my reviews

Well they've done it, my favourite costume drama is now available on Blu-Ray. There is a short feature on the disc which describes the new process of remastering the original 16mm film for Blu-ray (apparently the process for dealing with the edit points, has only very recently been devised). So what can I say? It has definitely all been worth it. Yes there is still some noise especially on the darker scenes, but overall the transformation is amazing, much more detail, edges much sharper, colours much much brighter and more natural and the overall image is less bleached out in parts than the DVD. Also Audio is now in DTS-HD. I say buy it you won't be diappointed...

tommyg4141 · 10-30-2008, 03:32 AM

I can't wait for this.

MortenR. · 10-31-2008, 11:22 AM

I just want to telle you all that the UK version of Pride and prejudice BBC series is region free! I have just tested it on my region A PS3. And the transfer looks great!

yvr · 10-31-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MortenR.

I just want to telle you all that the UK version of Pride and prejudice BBC series is region free! I have just tested it on my region A PS3. And the transfer looks great!

That's fantastic news! I just ordered it yesterday from amazon.uk, so I'm thrilled to hear that it's going to work.

sperezmore · 10-31-2008, 11:36 AM

MortenR.,

Thanks for the info. There is any CC or subtitle on the disc?

Regards,

MortenR. · 11-01-2008, 08:27 AM

Yes, there is subtitles!

DaViD Boulet · 11-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Everyone,

wanted to comment on this release now that the BD has arrived and I've watched (portions of) it.

It's indeed perfectly playable on my US Panny BD55, which assume means it's region-free.

Regarind the AV quality...

audio is DTS-HD, but not master audio. The disc, however, sounds terrific and most of the compromise is the fidelity of the source recording (though I always support lossless in all cases).

The picture is a revelation, especially in regards to the muddy, muted, noise-filled travesty of what we've been forced to endure on DVD. The sharpness isn't up to 35mm levels, but the resolution is excellent given the "soft focus" look of the original material. At the very least, you're seeing the *original scanned negatives* in their full glory... this transfer was not made from later-generation materials. Color is subdued and skewed towards warm, soft tones but that's the production and that's the intent. It's beautiful, and on my 106 inch screen I was almost in tears to finally see this masterpiece shine through unmarred by the horrible layers of analog/digital artifacts that have plauged all previous releases on all media types.

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10-30-2008, 03:32 AM	#2
tommyg4141 Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Melbourne, FL Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:10	I can't wait for this.

10-31-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
MortenR. Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Denmark 4K collection:1355 Blu-ray collection:3825 DVD collection:29 iTunes collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:3	I just want to telle you all that the UK version of Pride and prejudice BBC series is region free! I have just tested it on my region A PS3. And the transfer looks great!

10-31-2008, 11:36 AM	#5
sperezmore Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Gastonia, NC. USA Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	MortenR., Thanks for the info. There is any CC or subtitle on the disc? Regards,

11-01-2008, 08:27 AM	#6
MortenR. Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Denmark 4K collection:1355 Blu-ray collection:3825 DVD collection:29 iTunes collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yes, there is subtitles!

11-02-2008, 04:57 PM	#7
DaViD Boulet Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray reviews: 1	Everyone, wanted to comment on this release now that the BD has arrived and I've watched (portions of) it. It's indeed perfectly playable on my US Panny BD55, which assume means it's region-free. Regarind the AV quality... audio is DTS-HD, but not master audio. The disc, however, sounds terrific and most of the compromise is the fidelity of the source recording (though I always support lossless in all cases). The picture is a revelation, especially in regards to the muddy, muted, noise-filled travesty of what we've been forced to endure on DVD. The sharpness isn't up to 35mm levels, but the resolution is excellent given the "soft focus" look of the original material. At the very least, you're seeing the original scanned negatives in their full glory... this transfer was not made from later-generation materials. Color is subdued and skewed towards warm, soft tones but that's the production and that's the intent. It's beautiful, and on my 106 inch screen I was almost in tears to finally see this masterpiece shine through unmarred by the horrible layers of analog/digital artifacts that have plauged all previous releases on all media types.

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