The Last Emperor (1987) 4K UHD

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

I’d have to imagine this is part of the same restoration.

https://deadline.com/2020/05/hanway-...202925239/amp/

Yep, that was the article I posted above.

Unfortunately, HanWay has since been sold to Cohen Media Group:

https://deadline.com/2022/08/hanway-...on-1235097253/

I hope that hasn't had an impact on the Arrow release.

[James Luckard]

Just to be clear, because it's a bit confusing, the movie has a mix of scenes:

Chinese characters talking to other Chinese characters (probably 80% of the film)

Chinese characters talking to English-speaking characters, like Peter O'Toole (probably 10% of the film)

Chinese characters talking to Japanese characters (probably 10% of the film)

In all of those scenes, only English is spoken, even scenes where none of the characters would be speaking English in real life.

[MarkGubarenko]

Safe to assume Arrow in UK

Restauration 4K supervisée par Turbine Medien, en partenariat avec Arrow Films et présenté dans son format original en 2,35:1.
Le négatif caméra en 35mm anamorphique a été scanné en 4K chez Technicolor à Rome, et la conformation de la pellicule chez Dolby Vision HDR & SDR par Jan Frederik Kuhn et Benjamin Albrecht chez LSP Medien, à Uelzen. La restauration a été supervisée par Christian Bartsch chez Turbine Medien, à Munster.
Des milliers de poussières, débris, rayures et autres défauts sur la pellicule ont été réparés ou retirés avec une combinaison d'outils et de techniques de restauration numérique. La stabilité et le scintillement de l'image ont été améliorés. Plus de 230 000 photogrammes ont été restaurés (234 347 exactement).
Distribution prochaine en salle par Metropolitan Filmexport.

4K restoration supervised by Turbine Medien, in partnership with Arrow Films and presented in its original aspect ratio in 2.35:1.
The anamorphic 35mm camera negative was scanned in 4K at Technicolor in Rome, and the film conformation at Dolby Vision HDR & SDR by Jan Frederik Kuhn and Benjamin Albrecht at LSP Medien, in Uelzen. The restoration was supervised by Christian Bartsch at Turbine Medien, in Munster.
Thousands of dust, debris, scratches and other film defects have been repaired or removed with a combination of digital restoration tools and techniques. Image stability and flickering have been improved. More than 230,000 photograms have been restored (234,347 exactly).
Upcoming theatrical distribution by Metropolitan Filmexport.

[MechaGodzilla]

And the Arrow is the one I'll be going for.

Wonder if Criterion will be releasing it on UHD in North America.

[James Luckard]

Glad to have confirmation that this will be the new restoration, and not the one done a while back for the 3D conversion.

[Comrade_beandip]

Really hoping this new release will include both theatrical and extended cuts, even if the latter uses the old master. The only place to find the extended version currently is the OOP Japanese release.

[88mph]

Originally Posted by Comrade_beandip

Really hoping this new release will include both theatrical and extended cuts, even if the latter uses the old master. The only place to find the extended version currently is the OOP Japanese release.

I remember being in Tokyo holding it in my hand but then saw how insane the price was so put it back.

[Comrade_beandip]

Originally Posted by 88mph

I remember being in Tokyo holding it in my hand but then saw how insane the price was so put it back.

There was actually a reissue available on amazon.co.jp for a while, for about $50-60 including shipping. I was hesitant to buy because of the price, but looks like it's gone out of stock as well. Kicking myself a bit now.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B08G43SVCJ/ref=aod_recs_desktop_prsubs_2

[Menteith]

The Taiwan version also has both cuts.

[Mattmck99]

UK release from Arrow coming in February:

New 4K restoration of the original theatrical version
Original and extended versions of the film presented in their original aspect ratio of 2.39:1
Original uncompressed stereo 2.0 audio, plus 5.1 audio option for theatrical version
Reversible sleeve featuring two artwork options
Eight double-sided postcard sized lobby card reproduction artcards
Fold-out double-sided poster featuring two artwork options
Illustrated collectors book featuring new writing by film critics Kat Ellinger and Philip Kemp, plus select archival material

DISC 1 - THEATRICAL VERSION (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)

4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original uncompressed stereo 2.0 and 5.1 audio options
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
First to Last: The Road to the Forbidden City, a new visual essay by film critic David Cairns exploring Bernardo Bertolucci’s career prior to The Last Emperor
Open the Door, a new visual essay by film critics David Cairns & Fiona Watson in which they follow Bertolucci into the Forbidden City to explore in-depth The Last Emperor and the truth on which it is based
Archive interview with director Bernardo Bertolucci
Archive interview with star John Lone
Archive interview with star Joan Chen
Postcard from China, video footage shot by Bernardo Bertolucci while location scouting in China
Theatrical trailer
Image gallery

DISC 2 - EXTENDED VERSION (BLU-RAY)

High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
Original uncompressed stereo 2.0 audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

[lgans316]

Dispatched by Rarewaves.

[TheBondFan]

[AndyMT]

Watched the Arrow version last night.
I have no idea how the film is supposed to look but I can only say it looked terrific to me.
No encoding issues - good level of 4k detail, complimentary HDR.
The usual softness during the opticals - there weren't too many of those.
Class A release for me.

[d1360]

It's the perfect time to see it one more time, amazing movie and one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. 8.5/10

[grayskale]

This is a nice set that complements for Criterion BD (for audio commentary + other extras) although i can't play the extended BD.

So thankful this set has no issues that affected previous Arrow releases like Donnie Darko, Dune and 12 Monkeys.

You can get it, play it, keep it or sell it - done. No worrying about contacting and begging stores for replacements, getting duplicate copies and waiting months for replacements. No worrying about the easy disk replacement request web-pages on surveymonkey that are only active for 5 to 7 months - what a RELIEF!