Heat 4K UHD (1995)

[MisterXDTV]

The "Remastered" BD by Fox was horrible, i kept the Warner version...

Should we expect anything different for the 4K disc??

[dontpokethebear3893]

I am normally not picky when it comes to color regrades, but the 4k streaming "Definitive Edition" and the new 1080p BR are such a step down from the natural 90's film look of the original WB BR that I was shocked. It looks more like Body of Lies than any other movie I can think of and that's not a compliment lol. Desaturated, white balance completely off of a natural filmic look, crushed blacks, and a barely present HDR presentation. I have little to no hopes for this, except for that one post a few pages back saying that the HDR presentation for the digital version was updated? Maybe I could permit the new color tone if it was properly mapped to a wider gamut and full HDR presentation.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by MisterXDTV

The "Remastered" BD by Fox was horrible, i kept the Warner version...

Should we expect anything different for the 4K disc??

No

[vector72]

Originally Posted by dontpokethebear3893

I am normally not picky when it comes to color regrades, but the 4k streaming "Definitive Edition" and the new 1080p BR are such a step down from the natural 90's film look of the original WB BR that I was shocked. It looks more like Body of Lies than any other movie I can think of and that's not a compliment lol. Desaturated, white balance completely off of a natural filmic look, crushed blacks, and a barely present HDR presentation. I have little to no hopes for this, except for that one post a few pages back saying that the HDR presentation for the digital version was updated? Maybe I could permit the new color tone if it was properly mapped to a wider gamut and full HDR presentation.

The HDR and WCG are both Michael Mann approved, including the darker blacks. This is Mann's latest revisionist definitive "contemporary" version. It's not changing or getting fixed. Was he aiming for Body of Lies, yes and no.

[MifuneFan]

Update: Viking61 has provided official cover art. Looks like it's finally happening! Will update the thread with full info when it's officially announced.

Officially up again at a retailer site, and scheduled for August 9th.

I also spotted a listing on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Michael-...tv%2C74&sr=1-1

[Geoff D]

So it's really real for real this time?

[dylrichard02]

If it doesn't happen this time, I'll be... heat-ed.

[Show spoiler]

[rocknblues81]

I don't high hopes. Who knows what Michael Mann will change this time...

[Kinsella5]

I could see the August 9th date as being legit since the upcoming Michael Mann "Heat 2" novel will also be released on August 9th. It would not surprise me if all along the novel and 4K were to be released at the same time since both were originally expected to be released in late 2021. I would have guessed that the 4K was pushed back to August 2022 because of the Heat 2 novel being delayed until then. Either way, August 9th will be a great day for Heat fans.

[suspiciouscoffee]

I just bought the Blu-ray on Amazon as it hit $6 (I had some leftover gift card money so it came out to about $1.50) but since I’ve done it, I’ve sealed the fate of an imminent 4K announcement. So, you’re welcome.

[El Duderino81]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Officially up again at a retailer site, and scheduled for August 9th.

What retailer is that?

[Ben_C]

Watched the Blu-ray last night, hopefully will watch the 4K in August…

The August 9th retailer date was talked about a few weeks ago, when some links appeared, before it was once again banished to the Wishlist section.

[Fjodor2000]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

I would have guessed that the 4K was pushed back to August 2022 because of the Heat 2 novel being delayed until then.

The original thread is from 2016-08-24:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=281685

So only a slight 6 year pushback...

[Mierzwiak]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

I don't high hopes. Who knows what Michael Mann will change this time...

It will be over 4000 nits in almost every shot HDR extravaganza this time.

[PNguyen]

And it won’t look good cause Disney is lazy and will use the same streaming transfer.

[TheBondFan]

Will people create another thread when it will be available on another website...

[lgans316]

Originally Posted by PNguyen

And it won’t look good cause Disney is lazy and will use the same streaming transfer.

Anyone knows if the current remaster used for the BD release many years ago was actually supervised by the filmmakers?

The one on streaming looks dim and depressing. I bet it never exceeds 150 nits as I couldn't spot any standout HDR moments or anything beyond standard dynamic range.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Officially up again at a retailer site, and scheduled for August 9th.

This looks like the Canadian version of the same "release" from the wish list thread...which is where this is headed.

The UPC's are different.

[Talal86]

Originally Posted by lgans316

Anyone knows if the current remaster used for the BD release many years ago was actually supervised by the filmmakers?

yeah by Michael Mann

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

This looks like the Canadian version of the same "release" from the wish list thread...which is where this is headed.

The UPC's are different.

Maybe. I'll just point out that this one was listed the same time as other Disney / Fox titles. Also, where do you suppose they're getting the info with an order and release date from?