Fanboys: June 2nd, 2009 ( Alliance ) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

neo_reloaded · 05-24-2009, 03:40 PM

The 1.85 vs. 1.78 issue is tricky, as different studios handle this differently. Universal and Sony will release actual 1.85:1 transfers, but other studios like WB and Paramount open every 1.85:1 film up slightly to 1.78:1. These transfers aren't cropped - they're actually opened up slightly so you get a little more on the top and bottom. Not optimal, but not terrible in my opinion.

When I said Fanboys was 1.85:1, I was just saying it's about a full 16x9 image, and not a 2.35:1 or 2.40:1 film which could be potentially cropped/opened up by Alliance (which they have a history of doing, like on Se7en and Outlander).

steve_dave · 05-24-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

When I said Fanboys was 1.85:1, I was just saying it's about a full 16x9 image, and not a 2.35:1 or 2.40:1 film which could be potentially cropped/opened up by Alliance (which they have a history of doing, like on Se7en and Outlander).

Outlander was confirmed to not be open-matte. The film was cropped on the sides, no artificial pan & scan, to 1.78:1 widescreen. Fanboys on the other hand is open-matte 1.78:1 but some television's overscan will correct the framing to 1.85:1.

neo_reloaded · 05-24-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

Outlander was confirmed to not be open-matte. The film was cropped on the sides, no artificial pan & scan, to 1.78:1 widescreen. Fanboys on the other hand is open-matte 1.78:1 but some television's overscan will correct the framing to 1.85:1.

Do you have the Fanboys BD already to know it's open-matte to 1.78:1, and not cropped slightly? I would normally just assume this to be true, but I was blown away that Alliance would crop Outlander to artificially create 1.78:1 - I didn't think they'd sink THAT low.

steve_dave · 05-24-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

Do you have the Fanboys BD already to know it's open-matte to 1.78:1, and not cropped slightly? I would normally just assume this to be true, but I was blown away that Alliance would crop Outlander to artificially create 1.78:1 - I didn't think they'd sink THAT low.

I am going by the assumption that they are using the Weinstein Company elements, I can compare between the US DVD which is 1.78:1 and the BD next week. Hopefully, they did not trim the sides slightly to make it 1.78:1.

dvd_mazter · 05-31-2009, 02:37 AM

Hey Everyone.

I just got Fanboys from my work and I'm sad to inform you that Alliance has decided not to put any extras on the Blu-ray disc. I can't understand why they would choose to do this considering the DVD has extras but whatever.

P.S The movie looks great and the audio is good as well so I'm still happy I purchased it but it is disappointing that Alliance didn't included the bonus features from the DVD.

steve_dave · 05-31-2009, 03:53 AM

My copy did not arrive yet. But I'm sad to hear about the extras, hopefully its DTS-HD MA and not DTS-HD High Res.

Exist2Inspire · 05-31-2009, 04:00 AM

Well that sucks about the bonus features... Guess I'll rent the DVD just to see the features.

katharsis · 05-31-2009, 07:34 AM

What kind of Special Features did the DVD have anyways?

Any other good Canadian releases that I could order at the same time?
Open to suggestions...

DetroitSportsFan · 05-31-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by katharsis

What kind of Special Features did the DVD have anyways?

Extras:

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- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary With The Cast And Crew
- Disturbances In The Force: A Series Of Webisodes
- The Truth About Fanboys
- The Star Wars Parallel
- 4 Fanboys & 1 Fangirl
- The Choreography

MCT · 05-31-2009, 06:12 PM

word of advice from n00bs who import Alliance releases...

they NEVER included extras on ANY of their movies.

Kynch · 06-01-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

Hey Everyone.

I just got Fanboys from my work and I'm sad to inform you that Alliance has decided not to put any extras on the Blu-ray disc. I can't understand why they would choose to do this considering the DVD has extras but whatever.

P.S The movie looks great and the audio is good as well so I'm still happy I purchased it but it is disappointing that Alliance didn't included the bonus features from the DVD.

Do you have the ability to tell us whether or not it's Region Free?

steve_dave · 06-01-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MCT

word of advice from n00bs who import Alliance releases...

they NEVER included extras on ANY of their movies.

Actually, if they are repackaging the US release then it will have extras. Outlander which is a Canadian exclusive BD does have all the extras but the framing is cropped. Its the majority of films they release themselves that have no extras.

gradymay · 06-01-2009, 02:12 PM

I still cannot believe there is no U.S. release slated for Fanboys.

Rhylliam · 06-01-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

word of advice from n00bs who import Alliance releases...

they NEVER included extras on ANY of their movies.

Actually... only the Canadian catalogue exclusives & a few from this new wave of Weinstein titles have no extras. Lets not lie to people now. Starting to sound like a "n00b" yourself.

steve_dave · 06-01-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

Hey Everyone.

I just got Fanboys from my work and I'm sad to inform you that Alliance has decided not to put any extras on the Blu-ray disc. I can't understand why they would choose to do this considering the DVD has extras but whatever.

P.S The movie looks great and the audio is good as well so I'm still happy I purchased it but it is disappointing that Alliance didn't included the bonus features from the DVD.

Yep, no extras but its DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound and its 1080p. Partial win!

jw · 06-01-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Do you have the ability to tell us whether or not it's Region Free?

i will tomorrow when it arrives. My order shipped today and should be here tomorrow. My guess is its locked though

deto · 06-02-2009, 02:32 AM

mine shipped today from amazon.ca

Kynch · 06-02-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

i will tomorrow when it arrives. My order shipped today and should be here tomorrow. My guess is its locked though

Thanks, bud.

Blu-Benny · 06-02-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

i will tomorrow when it arrives. My order shipped today and should be here tomorrow. My guess is its locked though

Quote:

Originally Posted by deto

mine shipped today from amazon.ca

mine shipped yesterday too....now i get to see what amazon is like w/shipping, this was my 1st order from them....and JW, love the new AV!!!

jcmountain34 · 06-02-2009, 03:05 PM

So I know this is probably a dumb question and I will get some ridicule for asking But If a order this Bluray from Canada will it play on my PS3 here in the states. I think that it should but I don't want to take a chance that it might not. I thought that Canada and the U.S. were the same region coding but I don't want to be wrong. Any help would be great.

Thank you

05-31-2009, 03:53 AM	#46
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	My copy did not arrive yet. But I'm sad to hear about the extras, hopefully its DTS-HD MA and not DTS-HD High Res. Last edited by steve_dave; 05-31-2009 at 03:56 AM.

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05-24-2009, 03:40 PM	#41
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	The 1.85 vs. 1.78 issue is tricky, as different studios handle this differently. Universal and Sony will release actual 1.85:1 transfers, but other studios like WB and Paramount open every 1.85:1 film up slightly to 1.78:1. These transfers aren't cropped - they're actually opened up slightly so you get a little more on the top and bottom. Not optimal, but not terrible in my opinion. When I said Fanboys was 1.85:1, I was just saying it's about a full 16x9 image, and not a 2.35:1 or 2.40:1 film which could be potentially cropped/opened up by Alliance (which they have a history of doing, like on Se7en and Outlander).

05-31-2009, 02:37 AM	#45
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	Hey Everyone. I just got Fanboys from my work and I'm sad to inform you that Alliance has decided not to put any extras on the Blu-ray disc. I can't understand why they would choose to do this considering the DVD has extras but whatever. P.S The movie looks great and the audio is good as well so I'm still happy I purchased it but it is disappointing that Alliance didn't included the bonus features from the DVD.

05-31-2009, 04:00 AM	#47
Exist2Inspire Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:263 Blu-ray collection:1542 DVD collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	Well that sucks about the bonus features... Guess I'll rent the DVD just to see the features.

05-31-2009, 07:34 AM	#48
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	What kind of Special Features did the DVD have anyways? Any other good Canadian releases that I could order at the same time? Open to suggestions...

05-31-2009, 06:12 PM	#50
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	word of advice from n00bs who import Alliance releases... they NEVER included extras on ANY of their movies.

06-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#53
gradymay Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Dallas, TX Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:583 Blu-ray reviews:12	I still cannot believe there is no U.S. release slated for Fanboys.

06-02-2009, 02:32 AM	#57
deto Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Taos, NM 4K collection:398 Blu-ray collection:3927 DVD collection:196 MA collection:1333 Digital collection:1956 iTunes collection:1241 Prime collection:7 Trading Score:73	mine shipped today from amazon.ca

06-02-2009, 03:05 PM	#60
jcmountain34 Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:407	So I know this is probably a dumb question and I will get some ridicule for asking But If a order this Bluray from Canada will it play on my PS3 here in the states. I think that it should but I don't want to take a chance that it might not. I thought that Canada and the U.S. were the same region coding but I don't want to be wrong. Any help would be great. Thank you

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