Predator 3D Blu-ray (1987) [Region Locked] - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

raygendreau · 03-30-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

The UHE should have never made it as a 2D release, it was a master made for a cheap crappy 3D conversion.

It still sells well nearly 3 years after release. #87 in Blu-ray Sci-Fi on Amazon best seller list today.

HomeEntertainment · 03-30-2013, 02:05 AM

Sounds great, can't wait

Blu-21 · 03-30-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by raygendreau

It still sells well nearly 3 years after release. #87 in Blu-ray Sci-Fi on Amazon best seller list today.

That's cos of the extras, the popularity of the film and the ignorant people out there who have there HDTVs torched on vivid mode who think the UHE looks prostein. They don't know what film is meant to look like let alone Predator.

The Drugstore · 03-30-2013, 03:57 AM

I have no idea why Fox is doing a 3D realease of this movie, this is quite puzzeling, this has no business being released in 3D

HeavyHitter · 03-30-2013, 04:01 AM

Yeah, I would be surprised if the 3D version was not sourced from the 2D UHE.

raygendreau · 03-30-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Drugstore

I have no idea why Fox is doing a 3D realease of this movie, this is quite puzzeling, this has no business being released in 3D

Click on the Digital Trends link in post #42 in this thread for the reason.

Kaiju · 03-30-2013, 06:58 AM

I watched my copy of the UHE a few weeks back, and I honestly don't think it looks THAT bad... I know I'm alone on that one though.

Some scenes look great but yes, there are some scenes that look downright awful. It's a mixed bag for sure, but it's mostly pretty decent IMO.

rickah88 · 03-30-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMan

I watched my copy of the UHE a few weeks back, and I honestly don't think it looks THAT bad... I know I'm alone on that one though.

Some scenes look great but yes, there are some scenes that look downright awful. It's a mixed bag for sure, but it's mostly pretty decent IMO.

You're not alone. I agree some scenes look very good, while some scenes suffered from too much manipulation....but people will lash out, as it's their only recourse.

metaridley · 03-30-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

You're not alone. I agree some scenes look very good, while some scenes suffered from too much manipulation....but people will lash out, as it's their only recourse.

What's wrong with wanting a DNR-free transfer?

HD Goofnut · 03-30-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by metaridley

What's wrong with wanting a DNR-free transfer?

Absolutely nothing.

rickah88 · 03-30-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by metaridley

What's wrong with wanting a DNR-free transfer?

Nothing, it already exists in the 2008 version. Fans cried about the heavy grain, Fox took action and went a little overboard on the UHE, fans cried again. As I said maybe in 4 years for the 30th annivesary, Fox will revisit.

metaridley · 03-30-2013, 11:53 AM

I'm just glad I haven't given Fox any of my money for either Blu-ray release.

rickah88 · 03-30-2013, 12:16 PM

That's called voting with your wallet, and making your choice. Can't argue that. Me, I know that life is way too short to be waging these, IMO, inane fights with studio: Predator, Star Wars, etc.
Yes I'd love to have every release exactly how I would like it, but I know that's a foolish pipedream. So I try to find a happy middle ground...and in the case of Predator I have done just that. I've got both discs and am very happy with little 2-disc set I've made.

Knowing that I can enjoy this movie whenever I want. IF Fox decides to do another release, well I'll definitely cross that bridge when, and most importantly - IF I come to it.

retablo · 03-30-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Drugstore

I have no idea why Fox is doing a 3D realease of this movie, this is quite puzzeling, this has no business being released in 3D

It doesn't? Why not? What are the rules and criteria for releasing a movie in 3-D?

metaridley · 03-30-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

That's called voting with your wallet, and making your choice. Can't argue that. Me, I know that life is way too short to be waging these, IMO, inane fights with studio: Predator, Star Wars, etc.
Yes I'd love to have every release exactly how I would like it, but I know that's a foolish pipedream. So I try to find a happy middle ground...and in the case of Predator I have done just that. I've got both discs and am very happy with little 2-disc set I've made.

Knowing that I can enjoy this movie whenever I want. IF Fox decides to do another release, well I'll definitely cross that bridge when, and most importantly - IF I come to it.

Reasonable enough. I guess I don't love Predator and the original Star Wars trilogy enough to buy a Blu-ray release I'm not happy with.

bsweetness · 03-30-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

That's called voting with your wallet, and making your choice. Can't argue that. Me, I know that life is way too short to be waging these, IMO, inane fights with studio: Predator, Star Wars, etc.
Yes I'd love to have every release exactly how I would like it, but I know that's a foolish pipedream. So I try to find a happy middle ground...and in the case of Predator I have done just that. I've got both discs and am very happy with little 2-disc set I've made.

Knowing that I can enjoy this movie whenever I want. IF Fox decides to do another release, well I'll definitely cross that bridge when, and most importantly - IF I come to it.

Agreed.

retablo · 03-30-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

That's called voting with your wallet, and making your choice. Can't argue that. Me, I know that life is way too short to be waging these, IMO, inane fights with studio: Predator, Star Wars, etc.
Yes I'd love to have every release exactly how I would like it, but I know that's a foolish pipedream. So I try to find a happy middle ground...and in the case of Predator I have done just that. I've got both discs and am very happy with little 2-disc set I've made.

Knowing that I can enjoy this movie whenever I want. IF Fox decides to do another release, well I'll definitely cross that bridge when, and most importantly - IF I come to it.

Yeah, there's really no difference in plucking down $15 to see something at the theater that you end up hating. Going to the movie theater is the ultimate "blind buy", but it's funny how many people have no problem with that but DO have a problem blind buying a blu-ray for the same price. It's all money spent.

The first release of Predator looks pretty good, very much like it should aside from some digital noice. Any new faithful remaster would look relatively similar, which would still make people complain.

SHOCKWAVE6464 · 03-30-2013, 01:48 PM

Man, I wish Predator 3D was released in theaters first. It would be a ball seeing that in IMAX 3D.

raygendreau · 03-30-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

This is unexpected. I'm assuming they will remaster this for a 3D release?

Doubtful. They plan to spend as little money as possible on the Predator conversion which is why they are using the JVC VideoTek automated process that was used for I, Robot. There are no plans for a theatrical release, probably because they don't want in incur the promotional marketing costs.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-ray-3d-378818

Jsmith82 · 03-30-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermoth

Jurassic Park probably took half the time that Titanic did. Titanic is substantially longer and has more complex images

Length for sure, but imagery - I don't know. One thing Titanic did have going for it were walls. Lots and lots of walls. A lot simpler than leaves and trees IMO (if you're doing a "proper" conversion job).

Titanic did have a ton of people though, I've heard that is the worst. Nothing like a couple hundred objects that aren't stationary. Blech.

Final verdict: I wouldn't want to convert either film!

They can do it, I'll give them my money. That's a good trade heh!

03-30-2013, 02:05 AM	#102
HomeEntertainment Active Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Australia	Sounds great, can't wait

03-30-2013, 03:57 AM	#104
The Drugstore Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:228 Trading Score:317	I have no idea why Fox is doing a 3D realease of this movie, this is quite puzzeling, this has no business being released in 3D

03-30-2013, 04:01 AM	#105
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	Yeah, I would be surprised if the 3D version was not sourced from the 2D UHE.

03-30-2013, 06:58 AM	#107
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:445 Blu-ray collection:1230 Trading Score:102	I watched my copy of the UHE a few weeks back, and I honestly don't think it looks THAT bad... I know I'm alone on that one though. Some scenes look great but yes, there are some scenes that look downright awful. It's a mixed bag for sure, but it's mostly pretty decent IMO.

03-30-2013, 11:53 AM	#112
metaridley Banned Member since:Feb 2012	I'm just glad I haven't given Fox any of my money for either Blu-ray release.

03-30-2013, 12:16 PM	#113
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	That's called voting with your wallet, and making your choice. Can't argue that. Me, I know that life is way too short to be waging these, IMO, inane fights with studio: Predator, Star Wars, etc. Yes I'd love to have every release exactly how I would like it, but I know that's a foolish pipedream. So I try to find a happy middle ground...and in the case of Predator I have done just that. I've got both discs and am very happy with little 2-disc set I've made. Knowing that I can enjoy this movie whenever I want. IF Fox decides to do another release, well I'll definitely cross that bridge when, and most importantly - IF I come to it.

03-30-2013, 01:48 PM	#118
SHOCKWAVE6464 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1181 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:259 iTunes collection:8	Man, I wish Predator 3D was released in theaters first. It would be a ball seeing that in IMAX 3D.

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