Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) - Umbrella Entertainment 05/10/2016 - Blu-ray Forum

donthitpause · 08-09-2016, 01:34 AM

Region Coding: Region Free A,B,C

COWBOY BEBOP: THE MOVIE (BLU-RAY)

Release Date: 5 October 2016

Synopsis

The year is 2071. When villains blow up a tanker truck on Highway One, a deadly virus is released, killing hundreds of innocent people. This is merely the beginning of a greater threat to human kind and, fearing a more devastating biochemical attack, a significant reward is offered for the successful capture and arrest of the evil culprits.

Bored with their current situation Spike and his rag-tag crew of bounty hunters aboard the Spaceship Bebop accept the challenge wholeheartedly – determined to track down the bad guys one way or another and cash in their reward. Ahead of them is an adventure like nothing they have ever imagined.

A cult spin-off from the successful Manga TV series, brought to life by the famed Japanese Sunrise Animation Studios, Cowboy Bebop The Movie is an electrifying full-tilt trip into a vast, colourful and dangerous galaxy.

SPECS

No. discs 1
Running time 115 min
Audio format 2.0
Region 4 and 2
Format 1080P
Language English, Japanese
Catalogue No. DAVID3538
Aspect ratio 16:9
Subtitles English

Up for pre-order @ Umbrella now!

nitin · 08-09-2016, 02:43 AM

The 2.0 audio indicates maybe a port of the US Image disc.

Ben_C · 08-09-2016, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolt

Finally a region B version.

Thanks for the heads up.

I second that.
After the series came out in the UK I was always hoping the movie would make a region B appearance too, but it failed to materialize. Looks like the long wait may soon be over.

boredandlazy · 08-09-2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolt

Finally a region B version.

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm pretty sure my US copy is region free.

MechaGodzilla · 08-09-2016, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boredandlazy

I'm pretty sure my US copy is region free.

According to the database it's region A "locked".

I too have been waiting for a region B version so this pleases me.

boredandlazy · 08-09-2016, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

According to the database it's region A "locked".

I too have been waiting for a region B version so this pleases me.

Hmm, you're right. Not sure where that idea popped into my head...

Flynn.exe · 10-09-2016, 03:15 PM

Sticking with my DVD. No Surround Sound. No buy.

Seriously though, why can't they just port over the track from the Japanese Blu-Ray?

boredandlazy · 10-09-2016, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynn.exe

Sticking with my DVD. No Surround Sound. No buy.

Seriously though, why can't they just port over the track from the Japanese Blu-Ray?

According to a screenshot of the back of the case I saw on the Madman forums it is in fact surround sound for both languages.

Flynn.exe · 10-09-2016, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boredandlazy

According to a screenshot of the back of the case I saw on the Madman forums it is in fact surround sound for both languages.

*Orders as fast as he possibly can*

But, really? That's great! I saw on Umbrella Entertainment's website that the audio was 5.1 but here it looked like a port of the american release. Do you have the link to the image?

Anamnesis · 10-09-2016, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynn.exe

*Orders as fast as he possibly can*

But, really? That's great! I saw on Umbrella Entertainment's website that the audio was 5.1 but here it looked like a port of the american release. Do you have the link to the image?

Cover

Proof in action

Should be noted though that the cover says DTS, but the picture this person provided shows Dolby Digital...

Flynn.exe · 10-09-2016, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anamnesis

Cover

Proof in action

Should be noted though that the cover says DTS, but the picture this person provided shows Dolby Digital...

Yeah, IDK. I'm gonna wait off until there's more info out there and I see something that fully confirms this until I get it.

Mobe1969 · 10-10-2016, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anamnesis

Cover

Proof in action

Should be noted though that the cover says DTS, but the picture this person provided shows Dolby Digital...

What is the Japanese language track in?

Elu · 11-14-2016, 05:52 AM

"Thank you for your email.

I have spoken to our Production Team who have advised that the audio for Cowboy Bebop Blu-Ray is English & Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital.

I can confirm that there is an error with the original packaging/slick that noted the incorrect information of DTS Master Audio which will be rectified upon next replication.

Please let me know if I can assist you any further.
Antoinette Ritchie
Web Administrator
Customer Service
Umbrella Entertainment
Unit 13, 79 - 83 High Street
Kew VICTORIA 3101
P: 61 3 9020 5130
www.umbrellaent.com.au"

LordCrumb · 11-15-2016, 12:27 AM

I picked this up today, as it was a fairly decent price ($NZ16.80).

Comes with a reversible cover with no rating logos.

LordCrumb · 11-15-2016, 04:42 AM

.

Region Free
Confirmed with Region Switchable Samsung UBD-K8500

.

Mobe1969 · 11-15-2016, 09:59 PM

So can anyone confirm what the actual Japanese Language track is?

LordCrumb · 11-15-2016, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobe1969

So can anyone confirm what the actual Japanese Language track is?

You mean the encode? Its Dolby Digital 5.1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elu

"Thank you for your email.

I have spoken to our Production Team who have advised that the audio for Cowboy Bebop Blu-Ray is English & Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital.

I can confirm that there is an error with the original packaging/slick that noted the incorrect information of DTS Master Audio which will be rectified upon next replication.

Please let me know if I can assist you any further.
Antoinette Ritchie
Web Administrator
Customer Service
Umbrella Entertainment
Unit 13, 79 - 83 High Street
Kew VICTORIA 3101
P: 61 3 9020 5130
www.umbrellaent.com.au"

Mobe1969 · 11-16-2016, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

You mean the encode? Its Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes, the encode. Thanks. The current one I have was only 2.0

JEArgumedo · 11-16-2016, 10:42 PM

I might pick this up despite the lossy codec. I think this film has one of the best surround tracks, I think I'd prefer it like this over a lossless stereo track.

Elu · 11-17-2016, 01:25 AM

Another interesting note when I asked the rep why they didn't use the high def audio from the Japanese release from Bandai Visual. This was the reply.

"Thanks for your reply.

As far I can see in the notes, this type of audio is all we received from Sony."

Seems this Blu-Ray mirrors the US R1 DVD release from Sony Pictures since it contains the same lossy audio in 5.1 and the same special features. Can't comment on the picture quality until I get the movie in the mail.

08-09-2016, 01:34 AM	#1
donthitpause Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2015 Location:North Korea 4K collection:507 Blu-ray collection:3728 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:3	Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) - Umbrella Entertainment 05/10/2016 Region Coding: Region Free A,B,C COWBOY BEBOP: THE MOVIE (BLU-RAY) Release Date: 5 October 2016 Synopsis The year is 2071. When villains blow up a tanker truck on Highway One, a deadly virus is released, killing hundreds of innocent people. This is merely the beginning of a greater threat to human kind and, fearing a more devastating biochemical attack, a significant reward is offered for the successful capture and arrest of the evil culprits. Bored with their current situation Spike and his rag-tag crew of bounty hunters aboard the Spaceship Bebop accept the challenge wholeheartedly – determined to track down the bad guys one way or another and cash in their reward. Ahead of them is an adventure like nothing they have ever imagined. A cult spin-off from the successful Manga TV series, brought to life by the famed Japanese Sunrise Animation Studios, Cowboy Bebop The Movie is an electrifying full-tilt trip into a vast, colourful and dangerous galaxy. SPECS No. discs 1 Running time 115 min Audio format 2.0 Region 4 and 2 Format 1080P Language English, Japanese Catalogue No. DAVID3538 Aspect ratio 16:9 Subtitles English Up for pre-order @ Umbrella now! Last edited by LordCrumb; 11-15-2016 at 04:41 AM. Reason: Added BD Code and Region Status

08-09-2016, 02:43 AM	#2
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	The 2.0 audio indicates maybe a port of the US Image disc.

10-09-2016, 03:15 PM	#7
Flynn.exe Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Greater London, United Kingdom 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:260 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:4	Sticking with my DVD. No Surround Sound. No buy. Seriously though, why can't they just port over the track from the Japanese Blu-Ray?

11-14-2016, 05:52 AM	#13
Elu Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:4087 DVD collection:146	"Thank you for your email. I have spoken to our Production Team who have advised that the audio for Cowboy Bebop Blu-Ray is English & Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital. I can confirm that there is an error with the original packaging/slick that noted the incorrect information of DTS Master Audio which will be rectified upon next replication. Please let me know if I can assist you any further. Antoinette Ritchie Web Administrator Customer Service Umbrella Entertainment Unit 13, 79 - 83 High Street Kew VICTORIA 3101 P: 61 3 9020 5130 www.umbrellaent.com.au"

11-15-2016, 12:27 AM	#14
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	I picked this up today, as it was a fairly decent price ($NZ16.80). Comes with a reversible cover with no rating logos.

11-15-2016, 04:42 AM	#15
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	. Region Free Confirmed with Region Switchable Samsung UBD-K8500 .

11-15-2016, 09:59 PM	#16
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	So can anyone confirm what the actual Japanese Language track is?

11-16-2016, 10:42 PM	#19
JEArgumedo Senior Member Member since:Sep 2013 Trading Score:1	I might pick this up despite the lossy codec. I think this film has one of the best surround tracks, I think I'd prefer it like this over a lossless stereo track.

11-17-2016, 01:25 AM	#20
Elu Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:4087 DVD collection:146	Another interesting note when I asked the rep why they didn't use the high def audio from the Japanese release from Bandai Visual. This was the reply. "Thanks for your reply. As far I can see in the notes, this type of audio is all we received from Sony." Seems this Blu-Ray mirrors the US R1 DVD release from Sony Pictures since it contains the same lossy audio in 5.1 and the same special features. Can't comment on the picture quality until I get the movie in the mail.

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