Westworld: Season One 4K UHD (2016)

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by trippledx3

the price though.. Planet Earth 2 4K was also up and down on the high side, but got down to 29$ when it was released, couldn't this be the same case?

'Good things come to those who wait'

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by trippledx3

the price though.. Planet Earth 2 4K was also up and down on the high side, but got down to 29$ when it was released, couldn't this be the same case?

PE II was 2 discs, 1 version, no digital HD.

I'd be surprised if it's under $50 on release. Seems VERY unlikely it would be under $40.

[RockyIII]

Yes this is a big boy...I also highly doubt we'll see any major price drop...Good thing it comes out in November, starting to fill up my piggy bank today!

[Fakejb]

Originally Posted by pottyaboutpotter1

Plus November is a few weeks after Season 2 begins filming, so they can easily include a sneak peek at Season 2 on the Season 1 UHD as an extra incentive.

I believe they are filming season 2 now. I was hoping for more of a FEB 18 release for it, which makes the NOV Blu feel like the perfect release date...hopefully.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by pottyaboutpotter1

Plus November is a few weeks after Season 2 begins filming, so they can easily include a sneak peek at Season 2 on the Season 1 UHD as an extra incentive.

Discs are authored many weeks in advance of street date for a major release like this. Transfers have to go through QC. Getting them replicated (pressed) etc. takes more time.


Sorry to be a negative Nellie but we just need to keep expectations in check.

[iwanttobeabmoviestar]

Originally Posted by ray0414

I didn't see this posted but the best buy preorder is now up also.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/westworl...?skuId=5967514

Why does the regular blu ray get a different steelbook? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/westworl...a7tLPchMhatxmQ

[Vangeli]

The 4K steelbook is limited edition AFAIK

[emgesp]

Originally Posted by kristoffer

Wow! This could look amazing! Does this mean that we will soon see GOT in 4k?

But Game of Thrones has been shot in 1080p since Season 1, so why bother? Just for HDR?

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by emgesp

But Game of Thrones has been shot in 1080p since Season 1, so why bother? Just for HDR?

GoT is shot in 2k and you also get at least 10 bit (12 bit if they use Dolby Vision) pixel depth and a wider color gamut with the UHD Blu-ray version.

You must remember there are other benefits besides resolution. Also too, GoT is SFX heavy and that usually means a 2k finish. Blame digital effects for that.

[EbonDragon]

Originally Posted by emgesp

But Game of Thrones has been shot in 1080p since Season 1, so why bother? Just for HDR?

Shot on ARRI Alexas in Season 1. So HDR, plus it’ll still be a better image than Bluray.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by emgesp

But Game of Thrones has been shot in 1080p since Season 1, so why bother? Just for HDR?

Wasn't WestWorld also shot in 1080p, like most made-for-TV mini series?

[EbonDragon]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

Wasn't WestWorld also shot in 1080p, like most made-for-TV mini series?

Shot on film

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by EbonDragon

Shot on film

35mm? I didnt know that

[emgesp]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

35mm? I didnt know that

The Nolan Brothers are purists.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by emgesp

The Nolan Brothers are purists.

I've never seen the show on HBO. Does the picture look grainy like Walking Dead which was also shot on 35mm?

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[Tony208]

Is metal tin confirmed?

[EbonDragon]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

I've never seen the show on HBO. Does the picture look grainy like Walking Dead which was also shot on 35mm?

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I think the early seasons of Walking Dead were shot on 16mm, did they jump to 35?

[puddy77]

Originally Posted by EbonDragon

I think the early seasons of Walking Dead were shot on 16mm, did they jump to 35?

No. The Walking Dead continues to be shot on 16mm to this day.

[minister_x]

Originally Posted by Tony208

Is metal tin confirmed?

According to the press release, yes:

The 4K Blu-ray Combo Pack release of Westworld: Season One will contain three 4K Blu-ray discs with the episodes in 4K with HDR, three Blu-ray discs with the episodes in HD and come packaged in a special limited-edition tin. The 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray sets will also include a premium collectible booklet.

[RockyIII]

Originally Posted by puddy77

No. The Walking Dead continues to be shot on 16mm to this day.

Thank you, but my question still stands:
Does this series have a grainy look overall, similar to Walking Dead?

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