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Q? · 03-04-2010, 12:16 AM

Japan is region A right?
Hope english subs will be included...

Jeff Kleist · 03-04-2010, 12:26 AM

Don't get your hopes up, in fact I'd say 98% it won't happen knowing both companies involved

And you'll pay $400+ for it

Q? · 03-04-2010, 12:46 AM

Thanks for getting my hopes up only to shatter them again

al cos. · 03-04-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

The TV movie versions are....awful. They stitch together unrelated episodes with badly shot body double inserts (here Apollo, look at this picture while not showing our faces).

That's right I forgot all about that, there were voice double-soundalikes too, that weren't even close to sounding alike (although I think I liked the telemovie versions of the 2-part shows better). I guess they would wait for that Bryan Singer Galactica for a blu-ray (was that a real thing anyway?)

Uxi · 03-04-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Q!

You guys are talking about the old Macross series?
Wow, I would go bananas if that was ever released on blu!

Yeah, some serious international licensing bad juju going on with that franchise. I've seen all of the stuff from DYRL to Macross 7 to the latest Macross Frontier via fansubbed torrents (Frontiers 720p mkv's are pretty good!). When Bandai Visual did the BD releases, Region A, they neglected to do any English subs, unfortunately...

Your best bet on the original SDF: Macross series (not the Americanized dub that made it into "Robotech") is the Animeigo Remastered DVD release.

Doctorossi · 03-04-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Your best bet on the original SDF: Macross series (not the Americanized dub that made it into "Robotech") is the Animeigo Remastered DVD release.

I'll second the recommendation, but then, I would- my name's in the credits.

Jeff Kleist · 03-04-2010, 03:06 AM

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Bryan Singer Galactica for a blu-ray (was that a real thing anyway?)

Oh it's real all right. There are certain forces who are throwing up roadblocks, best I can piece together is that there are people with axes to grind who are mad that the abomination may be sent to the memory dump like the tried to do to the real show (not Ron Moore, or any of his crew or performers).

Don't forget this is actually Singer take 2. They were a month away from shooting last time

http://www.tombsofkobol.com/bsg/bsg-desanto-01.html

Hypothetically everything will be ironed out by the time Singer finishes the X-prequel.

click the viper, Battlestar and Raider for more set pictures.

Uxi · 03-04-2010, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I'll second the recommendation, but then, I would- my name's in the credits.

Oh? Hmm....

Doctorossi · 03-04-2010, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Oh? Hmm....

Nothing to get excited about; I pre-ordered the set.

svenge · 03-04-2010, 04:56 AM

Regarding Ponyo's lossy JP track:

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Well, technically that wouldn't be a screwup. I'm working to get something official, but don't hold your breath. All I can tell you is that I'm going to work to get something done about it, but there's no promises involved, and don't assume there's ever going to be an update on it. As soon as there's something I can share I will. Until that time, if lossless is important to you, buy the R3 or the Japanese disc. Yes I know the Japanese disc is hugely pricey

Is there any movement on this front, or should I just cave in and import?

Jeff Kleist · 03-04-2010, 05:35 AM

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Nothing to get excited about; I pre-ordered the set.

Mine's in there too

And here I thought you were on the restoration crew :P

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Regarding Ponyo's lossy JP track:

When and if there's something to report I'll say something. All I will say right now is that it's not hopeless, but breath holding not advised. I hope i'll have a better idea when I get back from Japan

Batman1980 · 03-04-2010, 05:55 AM

Jeff - Just wanted to pass this along to whoever you know at Warner Brothers. Thanks for the great Neverending Story transfer, it's one of my favourite foreign movies of all time and this is probably the best it's ever going to look and sound.

Jeff Kleist · 03-04-2010, 06:02 AM

I think WB has started to make some real progress on their non-classic catalog titles. I've been very happy with the last 3-4 I've gotten. Anything as big as WB is like a freight train. They take a lot of track to stop, turn around and get up to speed in another direction, but it looks like they're getting there.

micks_address · 03-04-2010, 08:08 AM

my single biggest delight with Warner is how they are now defaulting the HD track on blu-rays...

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

I think WB has started to make some real progress on their non-classic catalog titles. I've been very happy with the last 3-4 I've gotten. Anything as big as WB is like a freight train. They take a lot of track to stop, turn around and get up to speed in another direction, but it looks like they're getting there.

Q? · 03-04-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Your best bet on the original SDF: Macross series (not the Americanized dub that made it into "Robotech") is the Animeigo Remastered DVD release.

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I'll second the recommendation, but then, I would- my name's in the credits.

I cannot find a sinlge place to order this set, oh well I'm a little busy at the moment and thanks for the heads up!

Doctorossi · 03-04-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

And here I thought you were on the restoration crew :P

Well, I am a member of Shin's beta-test army. Does that count?

Jeff Kleist · 03-04-2010, 01:49 PM

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I cannot find a sinlge place to order this set, oh well I'm a little busy at the moment and thanks for the heads up!

It's reverted to Harmony gold. The ADV pressings are oop since the company folded. Righ Stuf may still have some

micks_address · 03-04-2010, 02:32 PM

Jeff - can i ask about the rumoured re release of Gladiator? Do you think it will be released worldwide or just re released in the US? I see reference to it being released in May now to co incide with the cinema release of Robin Hood.. i sold my copy last month with i got inkling of a new release on the way and got a good price for it considering.

p.s. just asking about worldwide as it was region locked by paramount as universal released in europe and elsewhere.. .. be cool if the new disc is region free..

Cheers,
Mick

Musashi · 03-04-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

It's reverted to Harmony gold. The ADV pressings are oop since the company folded. Righ Stuf may still have some

I missed this news in my obliviousness last year. I was also reading about how much of the assetts are in other hands now, and in some ways there was more of a rebranding than a crumble.

That all being said, when should I start scrambling to get the ADV anime I had been meaning to, lest I run the risk of it vanishing from all new and used sources or skyrocketing in price?

Jeff Kleist · 03-04-2010, 05:50 PM

I would go for anything you want now

I can't speculate what Uni international may do. The divisions aren't exactly in synch

03-04-2010, 02:32 PM	#9438
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	Jeff - can i ask about the rumoured re release of Gladiator? Do you think it will be released worldwide or just re released in the US? I see reference to it being released in May now to co incide with the cinema release of Robin Hood.. i sold my copy last month with i got inkling of a new release on the way and got a good price for it considering. p.s. just asking about worldwide as it was region locked by paramount as universal released in europe and elsewhere.. .. be cool if the new disc is region free.. Cheers, Mick Last edited by micks_address; 03-04-2010 at 02:35 PM.

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03-04-2010, 12:16 AM	#9421
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Japan is region A right? Hope english subs will be included...

03-04-2010, 12:26 AM	#9422
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Don't get your hopes up, in fact I'd say 98% it won't happen knowing both companies involved And you'll pay $400+ for it

03-04-2010, 12:46 AM	#9423
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Thanks for getting my hopes up only to shatter them again

03-04-2010, 05:55 AM	#9432
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Jeff - Just wanted to pass this along to whoever you know at Warner Brothers. Thanks for the great Neverending Story transfer, it's one of my favourite foreign movies of all time and this is probably the best it's ever going to look and sound.

03-04-2010, 06:02 AM	#9433
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I think WB has started to make some real progress on their non-classic catalog titles. I've been very happy with the last 3-4 I've gotten. Anything as big as WB is like a freight train. They take a lot of track to stop, turn around and get up to speed in another direction, but it looks like they're getting there.

03-04-2010, 05:50 PM	#9440
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I would go for anything you want now I can't speculate what Uni international may do. The divisions aren't exactly in synch

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