Universal Announces Specs for The Mummy - Blu-ray Forum

BLU for Blue · 05-14-2008, 04:02 PM

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has revealed the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Mummy', due to hit store shelves on July 22nd, a few weeks after the DVD re-release. The film, which has been digitally remastered, will be presented on a BD-50 with 2.35:1 1080p video and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Extras include audio commentaries with the cast and crew, four featurettes ("Visual and Special Effects Formation", "An Army to Rule the World", "Building a Better Mummy", and "Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy"), deleted scenes, and a storyboard comparison. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be Universal's "U-Control" in-movie experience and a picture-in-picture behind-the-scenes look into the making of 'The Mummy'.

Also included will be a sneak peak at the upcoming 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' and movie ticket offer.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1290

STARSCREAM · 05-14-2008, 04:05 PM

Awesome, can't wait! Love the high def audio!

Esox50 · 05-14-2008, 04:34 PM

Are we correct to assume the same specs and a new video encode for the other releases that day from The Mummy series?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-14-2008, 04:37 PM

Since I'm not a big fan of The Mummy, I'll only be renting this. I'm pretty sure it'll look and sound a lot better but I'll get bored of this movie quickly.

dobyblue · 05-14-2008, 04:41 PM

Well where audio is concerned that dts-ma track should beat the pants off the HD DVD's 1.5 Mbps Dolby Digital Plus track.

A/B anyone? I'll bet dollars that the DD+ track isn't so transparent anymore.

BStecke · 05-14-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Well where audio is concerned that dts-ma track should beat the pants off the HD DVD's 1.5 Mbps Dolby Digital Plus track.

A/B anyone? I'll bet dollars that the DD+ track isn't so transparent anymore.

But it's good enough

I've owned this on DVD for approximately two years and have yet to watch it. I may be tempted to pick this up though . . . should be a visual/aural extravaganza

Caligula · 05-14-2008, 04:44 PM

Will we expect other mummy movie soon before the new mummy movie hit blu in fall/winter?

Esox50 · 05-14-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caligula

Will we expect other mummy movie soon before the new mummy movie hit blu in fall/winter?

On July 22, we are getting:
The Mummy
The Mummy Returns
The Scorpion King

I'll be getting the first two. The first is a guilty pleasure, and was quite a surprise "hit" in 1999.

sardaukar1977 · 05-14-2008, 04:56 PM

wooohoooo!!!

ganthc · 05-14-2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Well where audio is concerned that dts-ma track should beat the pants off the HD DVD's 1.5 Mbps Dolby Digital Plus track.

A/B anyone? I'll bet dollars that the DD+ track isn't so transparent anymore.

I would put money that the dts-hdma is better. DD+ tracks, while capable and sound good, hardly ever match up with lossless tracks.

ranma · 05-14-2008, 04:59 PM

Any words to confirm the video is the reused HDDVD transfer?

kaliraver · 05-14-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranma

Any words to confirm the video is the reused HDDVD transfer?

I sure hope not, I heard that the HD-DVD looked like crap.

HeavyHitter · 05-14-2008, 06:06 PM

Former DUD boys on AVS are still claiming the Mummy movies looked great. Can't disagree more. If Universal remasters these, maybe they'll see for themselves.

Esox50 · 05-14-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranma

Any words to confirm the video is the reused HDDVD transfer?

Read the news on the home page people...

mgonzo2u · 05-14-2008, 06:20 PM

Another poster mentioned a "new" Mummy series movie coming out later this year.

Is there any truth to that?

Also, what are the early odds given by the uninformed of a box set for this franchise?

I would prefer a complete box set to singles.

Feedback requested.........

ranma · 05-14-2008, 06:23 PM

I bet they are talking about
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

SkullPhyre · 05-14-2008, 06:28 PM

Supposed to hit theatres friday August 1st.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0859163/

Alan Gordon · 05-14-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranma

Any words to confirm the video is the reused HDDVD transfer?

No, but we have heard that the video is a NEW transfer. Kris Deering was the first to state that "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns" would be getting a new encode (I don't remember if he ever said rather TSK would be or not), and the news posted by Josh on the front page today confirmed it.

A NEW BD TRANSFER!!!

~Alan

Woody · 05-14-2008, 06:46 PM

Wow, this is a great sign for Uni. and BR.

Petra_Kalbrain · 05-14-2008, 06:51 PM

They didn't specify the video codec though. Although I know first hand that VC-1 can look just as good as AVC, it has not been consistent enough for my liking. Therefore, I wonder why they withheld that important piece of info...

Inquiring minds want to know...

05-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Universal Announces Specs for The Mummy Universal Studios Home Entertainment has revealed the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Mummy', due to hit store shelves on July 22nd, a few weeks after the DVD re-release. The film, which has been digitally remastered, will be presented on a BD-50 with 2.35:1 1080p video and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Extras include audio commentaries with the cast and crew, four featurettes ("Visual and Special Effects Formation", "An Army to Rule the World", "Building a Better Mummy", and "Unraveling the Legacy of the Mummy"), deleted scenes, and a storyboard comparison. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be Universal's "U-Control" in-movie experience and a picture-in-picture behind-the-scenes look into the making of 'The Mummy'. Also included will be a sneak peak at the upcoming 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' and movie ticket offer. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1290 Last edited by BLU for Blue; 05-14-2008 at 04:06 PM.

05-14-2008, 06:20 PM	#15
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Another poster mentioned a "new" Mummy series movie coming out later this year. Is there any truth to that? Also, what are the early odds given by the uninformed of a box set for this franchise? I would prefer a complete box set to singles. Feedback requested......... Last edited by mgonzo2u; 05-14-2008 at 06:40 PM.

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05-14-2008, 04:05 PM	#2
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Awesome, can't wait! Love the high def audio!

05-14-2008, 04:34 PM	#3
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	Are we correct to assume the same specs and a new video encode for the other releases that day from The Mummy series?

05-14-2008, 04:37 PM	#4
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Since I'm not a big fan of The Mummy, I'll only be renting this. I'm pretty sure it'll look and sound a lot better but I'll get bored of this movie quickly.

05-14-2008, 04:41 PM	#5
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Well where audio is concerned that dts-ma track should beat the pants off the HD DVD's 1.5 Mbps Dolby Digital Plus track. A/B anyone? I'll bet dollars that the DD+ track isn't so transparent anymore.

05-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#7
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Will we expect other mummy movie soon before the new mummy movie hit blu in fall/winter?

05-14-2008, 04:56 PM	#9
sardaukar1977 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:779 Blu-ray reviews:1	wooohoooo!!!

05-14-2008, 04:59 PM	#11
ranma Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:321 Blu-ray reviews:3	Any words to confirm the video is the reused HDDVD transfer?

05-14-2008, 06:06 PM	#13
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	Former DUD boys on AVS are still claiming the Mummy movies looked great. Can't disagree more. If Universal remasters these, maybe they'll see for themselves.

05-14-2008, 06:23 PM	#16
ranma Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:321 Blu-ray reviews:3	I bet they are talking about The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

05-14-2008, 06:28 PM	#17
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	Supposed to hit theatres friday August 1st. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0859163/

05-14-2008, 06:46 PM	#19
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	Wow, this is a great sign for Uni. and BR.

05-14-2008, 06:51 PM	#20
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	They didn't specify the video codec though. Although I know first hand that VC-1 can look just as good as AVC, it has not been consistent enough for my liking. Therefore, I wonder why they withheld that important piece of info... Inquiring minds want to know...

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