The Last Unicorn (1982) (The Enchanted Edition) - Shout! Factory - June 9, 2015 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Nailwraps · 03-05-2015, 02:10 AM

Found the extras!:
http://www.iconvsicon.com/2015/03/04...e-9th-release/

potemkin1925 · 03-05-2015, 04:13 AM

Looking at the footage, what seems to me is this - it has much less grain (or no grain at all). Dust, scratches etc, are 95% gone.
Well, seems they didn't scre* it up with the cleanup process, thank goodness for that.

Ahem... on second thought. something seems off in this scene

The background is having some problems.

UPDATE:
Just checked my US BD, to compare the scene, and ofc, that scene has flicker problems. But, what is fascinating about this is the fact, that the scene is one of the more problematic ones in restoring it, the way THEY wanted it - by removing the element of film grain.
Here's what I mean, while the Unicorn and Schmendrick are having their conversation, the fog is literally moving in front of them, from right to left. Yes, you can actually SEE the layer of grain moving/flying within that fog layer. Which was, I bet, one hell of a nightmare for them to restore it... NOT. While comparing the two scenes, you don't see the fog moving or anything in the new restoration, it's still foggy, but no movement whatsoever. I can't understand one thing, if these guys really wanted to have a success with this, they should have avoided posting this troublesome scene on YT.

CONCLUSION:
Positive: Flicker problem solved, dust/scratch - 95% cleaned up, character drawing lines seem to be in order.
Negative: Too much grain has been eliminated. And thus, you can have problems like the fog scene. Otherwise, unnoticeable in other scenes without layers of SFX (like fog etc.)

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As for the special features, explain me this?

Lionsgate SF: "The Tail of the Last Unicorn" Minidocumentary
Shout Factory SF: "True Magic: The Story Of The Last Unicorn" featurette

Is the featurette in the new edition, the same as the last one or what?

Gold Ranger · 03-05-2015, 05:01 AM

I was going to get this next week...
I'll need to see some comparisons and hear some real reviews before I decide which version to get.

hewylewis · 03-05-2015, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by potemkin1925

As for the special features, explain me this?

Lionsgate SF: "The Tail of the Last Unicorn" Minidocumentary
Shout Factory SF: "True Magic: The Story Of The Last Unicorn" featurette

Is the featurette in the new edition, the same as the last one or what?

That's a very good question. It also looks like they're dropping the Immortal Characters Featurette. I may just keep my 2011 Bluray after all.

Dubstar · 03-05-2015, 01:25 PM

despite the new additions, I'm not getting rid of the prior edition since it's signed by Peter S. Beagle.

wonkavision · 03-05-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hewylewis

That cover art is actually based off the poster for the Canadian screening tour of the movie.

I noticed you will get a poster if you buy this version via Shout...is this going to be the poster?

rickah88 · 03-05-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

I can't wait to see what's new. I wonder if this will be worth getting rid of the Lionsgate version?

This is what I'm wondering! Although I think this might be pretty cheap on, or shortly after, release, so I might just combine and make a 2-disc version.

Unbelievable this film is getting this much attention!

Dubstar · 03-05-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

This is what I'm wondering! Although I think this might be pretty cheap on, or shortly after, release, so I might just combine and make a 2-disc version.

Unbelievable this film is getting this much attention!

it's a classic ---- duh ...

rickah88 · 03-05-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

it's a classic ---- duh ...

So is Transformers: The Movie! Can we get that next please, from someone...anyone, in the US!!

Dubstar · 03-05-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

so is transformers: The movie! Can we get that next please, from someone...anyone, in the us!!

+1

wonkavision · 03-05-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

despite the new additions, I'm not getting rid of the prior edition since it's signed by Peter S. Beagle.

That's pretty cool. You read a lot of his books too? His book, A Fine and Private Place, is one of my favorites.

Dubstar · 03-05-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

That's pretty cool. You read a lot of his books too? His book, A Fine and Private Place, is one of my favorites.

I need to read more - that book and premise sounds really interesting - will have to read it, thanks.

hewylewis · 03-05-2015, 02:36 PM

I'm glad this movie is getting more attention too, but I'm still worried this new bluray won't compare to the 2011 one from Lionsgate. To me, that one is PERFECT! Also, I'm still waiting for the announcement of a live action movie adaptation now that the film rights from Continent Films have expired!

KMFDMvsEnya · 03-05-2015, 03:45 PM

I found the most recent release to be satisfactory in respects to picture quality. If those clips are even partly representative of their "restoration" then I will not bother with purchasing it.

It appears to have significant DNR applied which will cause loss in fine fidelity details along with creating issues with ink lines. I am wagering that the actual BR release will result in fuzzy, ill defined, shifty ink lines due to the DNR.

They have applied EE to compensate for the DNR; simply view the edges of the frame.

YMMV and perhaps the final product will be decent but I am doubtful.

Best regards,
KvE

dr. wai · 03-05-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

I was going to get this next week...
I'll need to see some comparisons and hear some real reviews before I decide which version to get.

This doesn't release until June 9th. You got three months to decide.

Gold Ranger · 03-05-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr. wai

This doesn't release until June 9th. You got three months to decide.

Yup, plenty of time for reviews and comparissons...

Akijama · 03-05-2015, 04:18 PM

Amazon pre-order The Last Unicorn Blu-ray

kevinroen · 03-05-2015, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMFDMvsEnya

I found the most recent release to be satisfactory in respects to picture quality. If those clips are even partly representative of their "restoration" then I will not bother with purchasing it.

It appears to have significant DNR applied which will cause loss in fine fidelity details along with creating issues with ink lines. I am wagering that the actual BR release will result in fuzzy, ill defined, shifty ink lines due to the DNR.

They have applied EE to compensate for the DNR; simply view the edges of the frame.

YMMV and perhaps the final product will be decent but I am doubtful.

Best regards,
KvE

I don't have a trained eye at all (I love the Disney restorations

), but I definitely noticed what I think you're talking about on the German version I got. It looked really artificially manipulated.

EvilResident · 03-05-2015, 05:30 PM

Has anyone seen the 3D import? How is the 3D?

DMRI2006 · 03-05-2015, 05:46 PM

Given Shout's occasional "encoding issues" I am going to hold off and see how it comes out. The LG disc is solid and it's still in-print too.

03-05-2015, 02:10 AM	#21
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1828 Digital collection:3	Found the extras!: http://www.iconvsicon.com/2015/03/04...e-9th-release/

03-05-2015, 05:01 AM	#23
Gold Ranger Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Location:NY, TX, CA, IL, HI, NC, PA, WV, MO 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:133	I was going to get this next week... I'll need to see some comparisons and hear some real reviews before I decide which version to get.

03-05-2015, 01:25 PM	#25
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	despite the new additions, I'm not getting rid of the prior edition since it's signed by Peter S. Beagle.

03-05-2015, 02:36 PM	#33
hewylewis Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	I'm glad this movie is getting more attention too, but I'm still worried this new bluray won't compare to the 2011 one from Lionsgate. To me, that one is PERFECT! Also, I'm still waiting for the announcement of a live action movie adaptation now that the film rights from Continent Films have expired!

03-05-2015, 03:45 PM	#34
KMFDMvsEnya Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2014 Location:UT	I found the most recent release to be satisfactory in respects to picture quality. If those clips are even partly representative of their "restoration" then I will not bother with purchasing it. It appears to have significant DNR applied which will cause loss in fine fidelity details along with creating issues with ink lines. I am wagering that the actual BR release will result in fuzzy, ill defined, shifty ink lines due to the DNR. They have applied EE to compensate for the DNR; simply view the edges of the frame. YMMV and perhaps the final product will be decent but I am doubtful. Best regards, KvE

03-05-2015, 04:18 PM	#37
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Amazon pre-order The Last Unicorn Blu-ray

03-05-2015, 05:30 PM	#39
EvilResident Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Duluth, MN 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:1366 DVD collection:473 Digital collection:209	Has anyone seen the 3D import? How is the 3D?

03-05-2015, 05:46 PM	#40
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	Given Shout's occasional "encoding issues" I am going to hold off and see how it comes out. The LG disc is solid and it's still in-print too.

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