Superman: The Movie 4K UHD (1978) - Page 40 - Blu-ray Forum

BNex99 · 09-25-2018, 09:29 PM

As I live and breathe, they dug out the original six-track. I also wish it was lossless, but this will do. Awesome.

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

the original 70mm mix was actually 4.2 - tests were done in split stereo surround, but it didn't ultimately go out as such.

True, but "4.2" can be formatted closely enough to 5.1.

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Originally Posted by chip75

Do any of the BDs have the original audio? All my DVDs are PAL.

The existing theatrical cut BD has the original audio, but it sounds to me like a straightforward 2-channel stereo rendering, without any of the matrixing from the Dolby tracks.

Agent Kay · 09-25-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

£19.99 on HMV. Get in before they jack it up to £24.99.

Can always cancel it later, if it pops up cheaper elsewhere.

Good call, done ta

ROSS.T.G. · 09-25-2018, 09:39 PM

I’m ready for this.

slimdude · 09-25-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mefan101

So, it's just the Theatrical Cut, right? I guess I can live with that.

Actualy, I prefer the theatrical version.

RoboDan · 09-25-2018, 09:50 PM

I am ready for my eyes to be microwaved by the Kryptonian suits in the beginning of the film now thanks to HDR.

wildphantom · 09-25-2018, 09:52 PM

That cover art - oh man.
The fireworks are going off at mine November 5th.
Best superhero movie ever, bar none. Cannot wait!!

Agent Kay · 09-25-2018, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RoboDan

I am ready for my eyes to be microwaved by the Kryptonian suits in the beginning of the film now thanks to HDR.

MisterXDTV · 09-25-2018, 10:14 PM

Just looking at the back cover brings tears to my eyes: a dream come true for me. I've been crazy about this movie since I was 3 years old...

ltb2.0 · 09-25-2018, 10:15 PM

I do have to say that I am a little disappointed that the 2000 Donner cut is not included in 4K, but still this is a must have as it's one of my favorite movies of all time.

So let's list the pros and cons of this release. At least as we know them so far

Pros
Superman: The Movie IN 4K

Cons
No 2000 Expanded cut

I think the pros outweigh the cons on this one. Day one release for me.

IndyMLVC · 09-25-2018, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ltb2.0

I do have to say that I am a little disappointed that the 2000 Donner cut is not included in 4K, but still this is a must have as it's one of my favorite movies of all time.

So let's list the pros and cons of this release. At least as we know them so far

Pros
Superman: The Movie IN 4K

Cons
No 2000 Expanded cut

I think the pros outweigh the cons on this one. Day one release for me.

Pro - we get to hear the 5.1 70mm track on home video for the very first time.
Con - it's lossy

Purploros · 09-25-2018, 10:19 PM

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Listed at $27.99.

LexInHD · 09-25-2018, 10:20 PM

The EC has to be rebuilt in 4K, which is gonna be a "Blade Runner" type effort. I don't know if WB is willing to sink that sort of money into doing a new restoration and reconstruction, but it's obviously possible to use the theatrical cut restoration they have done for this release as the foundation.

RalphoR · 09-25-2018, 10:25 PM

Pro: Love the chemistry between Reeve and Kidder.
Con: So sad Christopher and Margot aren't around for this.

i_like_pink_very_much__lois_by_hobbit_o_giggles-d55uudf.jpg

Agent Kay · 09-25-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Pro - we get to hear the 5.1 70mm track on home video for the very first time.
Con - it's lossy

Such a missed opportunity

BNex99 · 09-25-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LexInHD

The EC has to be rebuilt in 4K, which is gonna be a "Blade Runner" type effort. I don't know if WB is willing to sink that sort of money into doing a new restoration and reconstruction, but it's obviously possible to use the theatrical cut restoration they have done for this release as the foundation.

Wasn't the expanded version finished on film? If so, I would think they could do a pretty straightforward scan like for any other photochemically finished movie.

timcat4843 · 09-25-2018, 10:29 PM

Has it been confirmed that this flick will have a Dolby Atmos track?

There was nothing in the email sent to me this morning, from Warner Bros.,
indicating that this flick would have Atmos.

Vangeli · 09-25-2018, 10:45 PM

Warner doesn't branch UHD, do they? It's usually one cut or nothing for them. Maybe if this sells extremely well they'll consider it.

cynatnite · 09-25-2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vangeli

Warner doesn't branch UHD, do they? It's usually one cut or nothing for them. Maybe if this sells extremely well they'll consider it.

I'm not a fan of the Donner cut. The theatrical cut is really the only one I care about. The extended is a nice plus.

BNex99 · 09-25-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolty

I would accept that they don't currently (or may never) have the extra footage available to create the Director's Cut in 4K.

Again, though, I think they do. Prints were made of the Expanded Version (I saw one in San Antonio in 2001). They may have used a dupe negative or something, but I'm pretty sure the thing was finished on film. It could be scanned and presented separately in 4K.

Seamless branching probably would reveal a slight dip in quality, but it wouldn't be an upscale.

Dubstar · 09-25-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

Has it been confirmed that this flick will have a Dolby Atmos track?

There was nothing in the email sent to me this morning, from Warner Bros.,
indicating that this flick would have Atmos.

Look a page or two back - Viking61 and myself posted the back cover denoting Dolby Atmos

09-25-2018, 09:39 PM	#783
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	I’m ready for this.

09-25-2018, 09:50 PM	#785
RoboDan Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:1816 DVD collection:1090 Digital collection:173 Blu-ray reviews:1	I am ready for my eyes to be microwaved by the Kryptonian suits in the beginning of the film now thanks to HDR.

09-25-2018, 09:52 PM	#786
wildphantom Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:644 DVD collection:3 iTunes collection:991 Trading Score:47	That cover art - oh man. The fireworks are going off at mine November 5th. Best superhero movie ever, bar none. Cannot wait!!

09-25-2018, 10:14 PM	#788
MisterXDTV Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008	Just looking at the back cover brings tears to my eyes: a dream come true for me. I've been crazy about this movie since I was 3 years old...

09-25-2018, 10:15 PM	#789
ltb2.0 Banned Member since:Oct 2017 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:2481 DVD collection:252 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:2	I do have to say that I am a little disappointed that the 2000 Donner cut is not included in 4K, but still this is a must have as it's one of my favorite movies of all time. So let's list the pros and cons of this release. At least as we know them so far Pros Superman: The Movie IN 4K Cons No 2000 Expanded cut I think the pros outweigh the cons on this one. Day one release for me.

09-25-2018, 10:19 PM	#791
Purploros Senior Member Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:291 Trading Score:7	Placeholder BB link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/uhd-the...?skuId=6303625 Listed at $27.99.

09-25-2018, 10:20 PM	#792
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	The EC has to be rebuilt in 4K, which is gonna be a "Blade Runner" type effort. I don't know if WB is willing to sink that sort of money into doing a new restoration and reconstruction, but it's obviously possible to use the theatrical cut restoration they have done for this release as the foundation.

09-25-2018, 10:25 PM	#793
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	Pro: Love the chemistry between Reeve and Kidder. Con: So sad Christopher and Margot aren't around for this. i_like_pink_very_much__lois_by_hobbit_o_giggles-d55uudf.jpg

09-25-2018, 10:29 PM	#796
timcat4843 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Location:Youngstown, Ohio 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:635 Blu-ray reviews:6	Has it been confirmed that this flick will have a Dolby Atmos track? There was nothing in the email sent to me this morning, from Warner Bros., indicating that this flick would have Atmos.

09-25-2018, 10:45 PM	#797
Vangeli Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Maine, US Trading Score:3	Warner doesn't branch UHD, do they? It's usually one cut or nothing for them. Maybe if this sells extremely well they'll consider it.

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