The Piano (1993) Jan 20th 2014

[Jafar]

So is this identical to the German release?? Can someone confirm?

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by Jafar

So is this identical to the German release?? Can someone confirm?

I am not sure, but it's the same studio (Studio Canal) that released this Bluray in both countries, so.......?
I'd say it's exactly the same. It's evident from the screenshots too which have the same colors.

[JackTwist]

I found the quality of the image to be far more convincing, at least in the stills, in comparison to the Lionsgate release. That release was my most anticipated since the birth of blu-ray and is my 2nd favorite film of all time. It certainly was an improvement to the DVD but disappointing to say the least.

In regards to the color timing, when did these special feature first appear. I wonder whether they are new to the blu-rays, and if so could that mean the transfer was approved by Campion. Either way, the new timing seems more accurate to an older print I saw in film school, but that may not be the best comparison due to the age of the print.

I've pre-ordered it and can't wait to dust off my region free player for it. I'm hoping more reviews will surface will similarly positive results.

[manicsounds]

Originally Posted by JackTwist

In regards to the color timing, when did these special feature first appear. I wonder whether they are new to the blu-rays, and if so could that mean the transfer was approved by Campion.

Same extras that were on the UK 2-disc DVD.

[Yami]

I haven't found anything specific regarding the colour but I found this:

"When asked how the notion of the Gothic formed the film, [Stuart Dryburgh] spoke mostly in terms of the color of the film and added that the filmmakers had not worked with any antecedent visual style"

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by JackTwist

I found the quality of the image to be far more convincing, at least in the stills, in comparison to the Lionsgate release. That release was my most anticipated since the birth of blu-ray and is my 2nd favorite film of all time. It certainly was an improvement to the DVD but disappointing to say the least.

In regards to the color timing, when did these special feature first appear. I wonder whether they are new to the blu-rays, and if so could that mean the transfer was approved by Campion. Either way, the new timing seems more accurate to an older print I saw in film school, but that may not be the best comparison due to the age of the print.

I've pre-ordered it and can't wait to dust off my region free player for it. I'm hoping more reviews will surface will similarly positive results.

You mean the teal colors seem more accurate to you?
I had seen the film in the theater when it first came out, and I don't remember it so greenish. Also i remember all the publicity stills in magazines etc. I also have the book, which had images from the movie in the covers.
Again, no teal.

Anyway. I'm gonna buy this, because it seems better than the US release in terms of extras, audio, video clarity, detail etc..

(By the way, I was wondering what is your favourite film of all time, since this is your 2nd favourite. )

[JackTwist]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

You mean the teal colors seem more accurate to you?
I had seen the film in the theater when it first came out, and I don't remember it so greenish. Also i remember all the publicity stills in magazines etc. I also have the book, which had images from the movie in the covers.
Again, no teal.

Anyway. I'm gonna buy this, because it seems better than the US release in terms of extras, audio, video clarity, detail etc..

(By the way, I was wondering what is your favourite film of all time, since this is your 2nd favourite. )

I didn't mean the teal colors. I meant the overall look seeming much tighter: grain structure, whites not blown out, and better texture/details in the faces and backgrounds. My memory of the the print is not vivid but there's no way a film as delicately photographed as this film could have such overblown contrast, etc. Again, I think the extras and the tighter look overall means instant buy for me. Edit: I do hope more reviews surface before the release that are just as promising.

It is a film I've always considered in my top 10. I remember seeing it the first time on VHS and thinking it had changed my life as a filmmaker. And it did.

If I had to say, my personal top five is: 1) Casablanca 2)The Piano 3)Imitation of Life (1959) 4)Midnight Cowboy 5)Apocalypse Now

[eChopper]

teal

[oslouk]

Another site now reporting that studio canal has put back this release to 19th May 2014. As I remember, they did exactly the same with the german edition when it was close to being released - bit wierd really

Perhaps they're re-thinking the teal issue !

[stratford]

I 'bee-lieve' that the delay is a privilege exclusive to Amazon, as PlanetofDVD advise me that they expect further copies this week

[JackTwist]

Originally Posted by stratford

I 'bee-lieve' that the delay is a privilege exclusive to Amazon, as PlanetofDVD advise me that they expect further copies this week

Which website is this? I googled them with no luck. I know of http://www.dvdplanet.com but they have no listing for this release, only the US and AU editions.

[stratford]

Jack twist, sorry if I did not get their name 100%, they are commonly an affiliate on play or amazon, for example http://preview.tinyurl.com/k265t59