Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

For your BD and UHD BD collection it would take 212TB of storage based on an average of 43GB for BD and 60GB for UHD BD ripped to ISO. Could save a fair amount of space if just the movie and soundtrack ripped to ISO or MKV.

I bet it would be much more than that when you account for all of the multi-disc box sets (i.e.: TV series) and naturally I would want to retain all of the extra features, too.

I would want to rip most of my DVDs also. There's lots of stuff there that hasn't made it to blu-ray yet and even among those titles that have some of my DVD editions have features unique to them.

[Vilya]

I imported my first blu-ray in well over a year from Amazon.de. I just received:



It is an 8 disc set.

It includes the theatrical cut of the movie (149 minutes), the director's cut (208 minutes) and the TV mini-series version that aired in Germany (308 minutes) all on Region B blu-ray discs. They include English subtitles.

It also includes the soundtrack CD and the 135 chapter "abbreviated reading version" audiobook on two MP3 CDs. I will have to learn German to enjoy the audiobook.

It was a bargain, too. My final cost: $43.30.

All the details here:

[Show spoiler]Contents of the Complete Edition:

Director's Cut
- Runtime (exactly 208:08 minutes)
- Languages: German, English in DTS-HD MA 5.1, Audio Commentary by Wolfgang Petersens
- Subtitles: German, English, Subtitles to audio commentary by Wolfgang Petersens
- Image format: 16:9 / 1080/24p

Bonus Director's Cut:
- German Trailer (1:06 minutes)
- English Trailer (1:06 minutes)

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Cinema Version
- Running time (exactly 149:10 minutes)
- Languages: German, English in DTS-HD MA 5.1 and German Audio Description
- Subtitles: German, English
- Picture format: 16:9 / 1080/24p

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TV Series
- Episodes (Runtime):
1. Operation Atlantic (52:00 minutes)
2. On search course (51:02 minutes)
3. The first attack (52:00 minutes)
4. Ascension Command (50:54 minutes)
5. On ground (51:04 minutes)
6. At home (51:06 minutes)
Total duration: 308:06 minutes
- Languages: German, English in DTS-HD MA 2.1 and in DTS-HD MA 5.1
- Subtitles: German, English
- Image format: 16:9 / 1080p

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Bonus Blu-ray
- Making-of “The Enedfahrt der U96" (59:54 minutes)
- Battle in the Atlantic (40:28 minutes)
- Wolfgang Petersen — My Life, My Work (21:54 minutes)
- Wolfgang Petersen - Back to the boat (45:11 minutes) *
- The Director's Cut - The Golden Cut (13:03 minutes) *
- Maria Borgel-Petersen: Wolfgang, the boat and I (9:14 minutes) *
- The captain leads through the boat (8:05 minutes) *
- Behind the scenes “Director's Cut” (6:19 minutes) *
- German trailer (1:06 minutes)
- English Trailer (1:06 minutes)
- Total running time: exactly 206:20 minutes

* Language in English with German subtitles

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Original soundtrack by Klaus Doldinger dated December 6, 1984
1st beginning (1:08 minutes)
2nd Das Boot (3:43 minutes)
3rd Appel (0:52 minutes)
4th U96 (2:31pm)
7
. Convoy (3:21 minutes)
8
. Attack (2:09 minutes)
9. Return (2:32 minutes)
10. The Boat - Single Version (3:17 minutes)
11. Threat (1:18 minutes)
12. Reminder - Short Version (1:09 minutes)
13. Gibraltar (3:00 minutes)
14. Waiting (1:13 minutes)
16. Including (2:24 minutes)
17. Rescue (2:16 minutes)
18. Retreat (1:24 minutes)
19. End (3:24 minutes)
Total Time: Exactly 39:26 minutes

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Audiobook (2x MP3-CD)
- Read By Dietmar Bear
- Abbreviated Reading Version
- Runtime exactly 909:18 minutes in 135 chapters

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Booklet
- 24 pages of Thorsten Hanisch

https://www.amazon.de/Das-Boot-Blu-r...A3JWKAKR8XB7XF

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I imported my first blu-ray in well over a year from Amazon.de.

That reminds me, need to look into importing The Neverending Story. Click the graphic below, then click Buy Now for more info.

IIRC, Penton-Man told me awhile back there was a new 4K scan and the disc should be available for importing.

Still have the DVD, the Warner BD was a mess .

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I imported my first blu-ray in well over a year from Amazon.de. I just received:

It is an 8 disc set.

It includes the theatrical cut of the movie (149 minutes), the director's cut (208 minutes) and the TV mini-series version that aired in Germany (308 minutes) all on Region B blu-ray discs. They include English subtitles.

DasBoot.jpg

You have good taste and some great Movies, I've had this one in HDX in my Collection for a few years. I love Submarine Moves!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by alchav21

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I love Submarine Moves!

So do I! We have something in common! How scary is that!?

Has anyone seen the modern (2019) episodic series of the same name? If so, whadja think? I am referring to this:



There are two seasons on blu-ray; both are imports. Only the first season is available on streaming at Hulu (I duzzn't get Hooloo). Digital sellers also only offer the first season.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

That reminds me, need to look into importing The Neverending Story. IIRC, Penton-Man told me awhile back there was a new 4K scan and the disc should be available for importing.

Still have the DVD, the Warner BD was a mess .

I have that Warner blu-ray, but I have not watched it. What is a mess about it? The link in your first sentence leads to a "404 Not Found" error, btw. The image link works fine.

That 4K disc import looks tempting; I wish it had English subtitles, though.

[cheez avenger]

I quickly rolled over into Epix's series "Britannia" and it is awesome so far. There are 3 seasons worth in 4K SDR / 5.1 via Epix. You can also get 2 seasons worth via PRIME also in 4K SDR / 5.1. Man, this show would look and sound even more phenomenal on 4K disc - it screams for DV/HDR / Atmos!

[bhampton]

I also own the Neverending Story and have not watched it.

It’s impossible to find time for.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I bet it would be much more than that when you account for all of the multi-disc box sets (i.e.: TV series) and naturally I would want to retain all of the extra features, too.

I would want to rip most of my DVDs also. There's lots of stuff there that hasn't made it to blu-ray yet and even among those titles that have some of my DVD editions have features unique to them.

I did the server thing but I’m pretty enthusiastic about my UB9000 now and I understand you have the Oppo. I have enough space and a fairly organized collection so watching the actual disc isn’t a hardship.

Using 3 minutes to queue up a disc once or twice a day is just part of the fun.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by alchav21

I love Submarine Moves!

Have that one on DVD, will look into the BD version. Also have The Hunt For Red October on BD. Had U571 on D-VHS D-Theater but sold the tape after getting the BD version. Then sold the BD after getting a much larger projection screen, just could not deal with the camera work.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have that Warner blu-ray, but I have not watched it. What is a mess about it?

Been several years but IIRC, it had exaggerated contrast and did not look very good.

The link in your first sentence leads to a "404 Not Found" error, btw. The image link works fine.

Edited, removed the link and added instructions.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Have that one on DVD, will look into the UHD BD version. Also have The Hunt For Red October on BD. Had U571 on D-VHS D-Theater but sold the tape after getting the BD version. Then sold the BD after getting a much larger projection screen, just could not deal with the camera work.

I am not aware of there being any 4K disc edition of Das Boot anywhere in the world; the blu-ray is as good as it gets.

Hunt For Red October is on 4K disc, however.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Have that one on DVD, will look into the BD version. Also have The Hunt For Red October on BD. Had U571 on D-VHS D-Theater but sold the tape after getting the BD version. Then sold the BD after getting a much larger projection screen, just could not deal with the camera work.

I love a good submarine movie if the audio is done right giving you the sense of claustrophobia. I have all the aforementioned discs and add Crimson Tide, K19 Widowmaker, and Hunter Killer 4K.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by gotmule

I love a good submarine movie if the audio is done right giving you the sense of claustrophobia. I have all the aforementioned discs and add Crimson Tide, K19 Widowmaker, and Hunter Killer 4K.

Passed on Crimson Tide and Hunter Killer, do have K-19 on DVD. K-19 must be OOP based on prices at Amazon.

[Wendell R. Breland]

For PBS Masterpiece - Endeavor series fans, season 8 starts June 19, info here.

[gotmule]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Passed on Crimson Tide and Hunter Killer, do have K-19 on DVD. K-19 must be OOP based on prices at Amazon.

All 3 are not perfect but still entertaining. Hunter Killer is by far the best sounding.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Passed on Crimson Tide and Hunter Killer, do have K-19 on DVD. K-19 must be OOP based on prices at Amazon.

K-19 The Widowmaker most definitely appears to be OOP on blu-ray. You can't even buy a digital copy on Vudu.

Maybe Paramount is prepping it for a 4K release or at least a re-release on blu? One can hope.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by gotmule

All 3 are not perfect but still entertaining. Hunter Killer is by far the best sounding.

I think I bought Hunter Killer on 4K disc due to your recommendation. It was well worth it.

This submarine movie probably makes good use of those 9 subwoofers of yours.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by gotmule

All 3 are not perfect but still entertaining. Hunter Killer is by far the best sounding.

Ah, I must learn to be more descriptive in posting , passed on those as in did not purchase but did view. As of now we have watched several thousand titles via HBO, Showtime, video cassette (Beta & VHS) and disc rental (LD, DVD & BD). We only purchase titles with repeat viewing value to us.

Coming on deck via Netflix disc rental (BD, no UHD BD): Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spider-Man reviewer at High-Def Digest believes this a Must Own title, here.



ADD: Had searched for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in my db with no results so it was added to my queue. Just now searched for Frankenstein and we had watched on LD in 1994 and gave it bad marks so I will send it right back to Netflix.

[cheez avenger]

My copy of Frankenstein 4K and Wonderful World of Brother's Grimm BD discs arrived today. My Robocop 4K set should arrive on Friday.