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Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 04:44 AM

Alliance, who is formerlly New Line's production partner in Canada released a 1080i version that appears to be from a TV master. They're responsible for their own releases, as is Entertainment in Video in the UK and the other companies that were partnered with New Line

DMC86X · 04-17-2009, 04:48 AM

Oh I got ya. I guess its better that they didnt use that version for the US. 1080i?? That sounds like a low res blu. Not worth it IMO.

NL197 · 04-17-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Alliance, who is formerlly New Line's production partner in Canada released a 1080i version that appears to be from a TV master. They're responsible for their own releases, as is Entertainment in Video in the UK and the other companies that were partnered with New Line

And I'm so glad they no longer own the CSI rights anymore. Their CSI DVD releases looked badly compressed because of the French (and for no reason at all, English) 2.0 stereo tracks added, not to mention the horrible packaging.

So when that CSI Blu-ray comes out, I'm glad to know I can pick it up and it won't be screwed with.

Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 04:53 AM

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Oh I got ya. I guess its better that they didnt use that version for the US. 1080i?? That sounds like a low res blu. Not worth it IMO.

It's the same resolution, just an interlaced transfer

Basically it just indicates that since New Line was no longer doing the heavy lifting, they used what they had lying around.

HeavyHitter · 04-17-2009, 05:05 AM

Jeff or Bill,

Is Apocalypse Now coming anytime soon and can we expect both versions?

Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 05:22 AM

Nothing on Apocalypse Now

QuasidodoJr · 04-17-2009, 06:05 AM

I have another quick question for either of you...

I've noticed a new trend with some of the more mainstream family films, where they include a DVD copy, such as Pinocchio, Bolt, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me and the upcoming Inkheart. I realize as of right now it's to have an extra DVD copy for the kid's room, the car, etc. Do you think this practice will remain exclusive to the more popular family films, or do you think we could start to see this branch out to other genres, as well?

Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 06:54 AM

Family films yes (though how Spaceballs is family....). You're exactly right that hey're trying to address the whole "need to play it on the dvd player in the car/kids room" thing. The idea is to wean people off of DVD.

leo0787sx · 04-17-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scrumptious

I love dinos too. Check out Nat. Geo. Prehistoric Sea Monsters on blu-ray. The dinos there are just amazing, very realistic. I hope the Sky Monsters one comes to blu too (haven't seen it but I assume it'd be just as good as the Sea Monsters one)

I looked for this but can only find region A, take its not out in the UK? My PS3 is UK

Grubert · 04-17-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Nothing for Se7en, basically anything New Line is delayed until WB finds places to put them in.

Personally I wouldn't have minded if they had pulled Fracture from the schedule and given its slot to Se7en.

And while they're at it, they could have drop-kicked Dumb and Dumber and put in Magnolia and/or Boogie Nights.

Eastkhan · 04-17-2009, 10:39 AM

Whats the deal with New Line and its 1080i masters, Se7en, The Crow (released by EiV in UK) + some others, why are these people releasing 1080i movies on BD?

And Jeff or Bill, any news on a possible BD of Far & Away after its horrible DVD editions?

that film would look beautiful on BD, Salomon's work was criminally underrated, Oscar worthy imo.

thanks.

aramis109 · 04-17-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Big Trouble will probably be coming soon. It's coming out in a few weeks in Japan with what looks to be a port of a Fox disc

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=FXXA-1502

*Glee!*

"Jack Burton. Me!"

Sorry for that. I just REALLY LOVE that movie.

Doctorossi · 04-17-2009, 03:49 PM

Apologies if I've asked this one before, but...

Any rumblings from MGM on Mad Max? My Mad Max 2 BD is getting lonely.

Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 04:25 PM

Whoever asked about TOS packaging, it's a flippy tray keepcase

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Whats the deal with New Line and its 1080i masters, Se7en, The Crow (released by EiV in UK) + some others, why are these people releasing 1080i movies on BD?

Crow is not New Line, same deal as with Alliance, EiV is doing their own work, and are responsible for their own discs. There was cross-arrangements when NL was independant, but they no longer have access to the masters, so they're doing their own

Stacey Spears · 04-17-2009, 04:52 PM

The first season of CSI is encoded as 1080i in the US. They tried really hard to get it converted back to 24p, but no luck. There were too many bad edits and none of the big boys (Teranex, S&W, etc...) could correct them.

MerrickG · 04-17-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stacey Spears

The first season of CSI is encoded as 1080i in the US. They tried really hard to get it converted back to 24p, but no luck. There were too many bad edits and none of the big boys (Teranex, S&W, etc...) could correct them.

Well, Im sure it will still look respectable right?

Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 05:28 PM

It'll look fine, depending on how well your tv/player handles de-interlacing. I doubt there will be a lot of problems

Alan Gordon · 04-17-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Family films yes (though how Spaceballs is family....). You're exactly right that hey're trying to address the whole "need to play it on the dvd player in the car/kids room" thing. The idea is to wean people off of DVD.

Not sure if you're aware of this, or if the information is incorrect, but Amazon pre-orders list MGM including a DVD with upcoming Blu-ray releases of:

"To Live And Die In L.A."
"Rollerball" (2002)
"Navy Seals"
"Dark Blue"
"Walking Tall" (2004)
"Out Of Time"
"The Graduate"

Some of these MAKE "Spaceballs" seem family...

~Alan<~~~~~Who is amazed at some of the MSRPs associated with these titles....

Jeff Kleist · 04-17-2009, 05:44 PM

Yeah, I was aware, they're the only ones doing it for non-family stuff tho

I don't think it'll be a long-lived trend

Alan Gordon · 04-17-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Whoever asked about TOS packaging, it's a flippy tray keepcase

Ala "Torchwood: The Complete First Season" or ala "Prison Break", "Lost", etc...?

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Originally Posted by Stacey Spears

The first season of CSI is encoded as 1080i in the US. They tried really hard to get it converted back to 24p, but no luck. There were too many bad edits and none of the big boys (Teranex, S&W, etc...) could correct them.

Not an issue for me, but would this be a problem for (possible) future season releases, or is it just an issue with the FIRST season and none of the following seasons?

~Alan

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04-17-2009, 04:44 AM	#4681
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Alliance, who is formerlly New Line's production partner in Canada released a 1080i version that appears to be from a TV master. They're responsible for their own releases, as is Entertainment in Video in the UK and the other companies that were partnered with New Line

04-17-2009, 04:48 AM	#4682
DMC86X Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Baton Rouge, LA Blu-ray collection:24 Trading Score:90	Oh I got ya. I guess its better that they didnt use that version for the US. 1080i?? That sounds like a low res blu. Not worth it IMO.

04-17-2009, 05:05 AM	#4685
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	Jeff or Bill, Is Apocalypse Now coming anytime soon and can we expect both versions?

04-17-2009, 05:22 AM	#4686
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Nothing on Apocalypse Now

04-17-2009, 06:05 AM	#4687
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:614 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:267	I have another quick question for either of you... I've noticed a new trend with some of the more mainstream family films, where they include a DVD copy, such as Pinocchio, Bolt, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me and the upcoming Inkheart. I realize as of right now it's to have an extra DVD copy for the kid's room, the car, etc. Do you think this practice will remain exclusive to the more popular family films, or do you think we could start to see this branch out to other genres, as well?

04-17-2009, 06:54 AM	#4688
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Family films yes (though how Spaceballs is family....). You're exactly right that hey're trying to address the whole "need to play it on the dvd player in the car/kids room" thing. The idea is to wean people off of DVD.

04-17-2009, 10:39 AM	#4691
Eastkhan Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Istanbul, Turkey and College Station, Texas	Whats the deal with New Line and its 1080i masters, Se7en, The Crow (released by EiV in UK) + some others, why are these people releasing 1080i movies on BD? And Jeff or Bill, any news on a possible BD of Far & Away after its horrible DVD editions? that film would look beautiful on BD, Salomon's work was criminally underrated, Oscar worthy imo. thanks.

04-17-2009, 03:49 PM	#4693
Doctorossi Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:478	Apologies if I've asked this one before, but... Any rumblings from MGM on Mad Max? My Mad Max 2 BD is getting lonely.

04-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#4695
Stacey Spears BD Test Disc Author Member since:Mar 2008	The first season of CSI is encoded as 1080i in the US. They tried really hard to get it converted back to 24p, but no luck. There were too many bad edits and none of the big boys (Teranex, S&W, etc...) could correct them.

04-17-2009, 05:28 PM	#4697
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	It'll look fine, depending on how well your tv/player handles de-interlacing. I doubt there will be a lot of problems

04-17-2009, 05:44 PM	#4699
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Yeah, I was aware, they're the only ones doing it for non-family stuff tho I don't think it'll be a long-lived trend

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