Cats: Ultimate Edition (1998) - Sept. 2nd, 2013 - Blu-ray Forum

FilmFanSam · 06-07-2013, 03:50 PM

Universal Studios will be bringing David Mallet's 'Cats' to Blu-ray on September 2nd.

Pre-order now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cats-Blu-ray...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

MattDean · 06-07-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam McCormack

Universal Studios will be bringing David Mallet's 'Cats' to Blu-ray on September 2nd.

Pre-order now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cats-Blu-ray...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

I'll be buying this but doubt the PQ will be any better than the recent Joseph and Superstar blus...

Thanks for the heads up

Matt

iVivian · 08-26-2013, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MattDean

I'll be buying this but doubt the PQ will be any better than the recent Joseph and Superstar blus...

Thanks for the heads up

Matt

Hi,I ordered Joseph, JCS and Cats yesterday. Is there anything wrong with the picture quality of Joseph and JCS? Real HD or not? And did they stretched the image?

OneWayFilms · 09-04-2013, 01:10 AM

I have ordered the Joseph bluray to replace my dvd. While I will admit that the transfer could have been better and I was disappointed that it wasn't digitally restored for bluray, the picture ratio looks correct and is not stretched out for widescreen. The image isn't BAD, it just isn't as AWESOME as I know it COULD be.

I ordered the CATS bluray and it was shipped out today, I should get it next week. I hope it looks good.

I'm not disappointed that I bought Joseph on blu, just disappointed that it wasn't better.

MattDean · 09-04-2013, 04:52 PM

I'm still waiting for Cats to arrive! It was supposed to be delivered at work on Monday but the sorting office seem to have 'forgotten' to deliver any work addressed mail for what is now three days! They apparently have about 4 post sacks full that they have yet to deliver to us...

As soon as I get it (next year?!) I'll post my thoughts on PQ/AQ...pretty sure someone else will beat me to it, though!

MattDean · 09-05-2013, 02:11 PM

I now have Cats on Blu-ray but won't have chance to watch it 'till later. The good news is that on the sleeve it says:

'(It has) now been re-mastered in High-Definition for Blu-ray.'

It also states in the specifications table:

1080p High-Definition Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1.

Matt

MattDean · 09-07-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

I have ordered the Joseph bluray to replace my dvd. While I will admit that the transfer could have been better and I was disappointed that it wasn't digitally restored for bluray, the picture ratio looks correct and is not stretched out for widescreen. The image isn't BAD, it just isn't as AWESOME as I know it COULD be.

I ordered the CATS bluray and it was shipped out today, I should get it next week. I hope it looks good.

I'm not disappointed that I bought Joseph on blu, just disappointed that it wasn't better.

I've watched it now. The audio is fantastic, as for the video...it is much better than the DVD - but not demo material. I think RUG/Universal have simply taken the video master and transferred it to HD without any digital tinkering. There's plenty of natural grain (which was problematic on the DVD) and detail in close ups. It's true to its (video?) source, as it was not filmed in HD, it is not stellar -its overall look is soft, particularly in long shots but colours are great and the soundtrack is thankfully in sync - I always found the dvd audio to be slightly out. And finally it's anamorphic!

I was quite impressed with it.

Matt

malcy30 · 09-07-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MattDean

I've watched it now. The audio is fantastic, as for the video...it is much better than the DVD - but not demo material. I think RUG/Universal have simply taken the video master and transferred it to HD without any digital tinkering. There's plenty of natural grain (which was problematic on the DVD) and detail in close ups. It's true to its (video?) source, as it was not filmed in HD, it is not stellar -its overall look is soft, particularly in long shots but colours are great and the soundtrack is thankfully in sync - I always found the dvd audio to be slightly out. And finally it's anamorphic!

I was quite impressed with it.

Matt

Interested in your comments on picture quality as was disappointed by Joseph so have held back on Cats. The two reviews on Amazon are both scathing of the picture.

I really don't know why Universal didn't follow the approach of Eagle Vision with their new SD on BD series like the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. So actually admit these are upscales and push the benefits of lossless audio.

These Lloyd Webber's are surely video not film so the 1080p transfer hey are plugging on the is misleading.

iVivian · 09-08-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MattDean

I've watched it now. The audio is fantastic, as for the video...it is much better than the DVD - but not demo material. I think RUG/Universal have simply taken the video master and transferred it to HD without any digital tinkering. There's plenty of natural grain (which was problematic on the DVD) and detail in close ups. It's true to its (video?) source, as it was not filmed in HD, it is not stellar -its overall look is soft, particularly in long shots but colours are great and the soundtrack is thankfully in sync - I always found the dvd audio to be slightly out. And finally it's anamorphic!

I was quite impressed with it.

Matt

I'll be satisfied if the PQ is better than Joseph. JCS2000 bluray has already satisfied me.

MattDean · 09-08-2013, 04:02 PM

Think Joseph is the worst of the collection. Looking forward to By Jeeves!

iVivian · 09-09-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MattDean

Think Joseph is the worst of the collection. Looking forward to By Jeeves!

Wow never thought anyone else had got By Jeeves dvd but I~ Wish that Andrew Lloyd Webber Royal Albert Hall Celebration can release bluray.

malcy30 · 09-09-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by iVivian

Wow never thought anyone else had got By Jeeves dvd but I~ Wish that Andrew Lloyd Webber Royal Albert Hall Celebration can release bluray.

There are a lot of other musical stuff sitting waiting to be released

My favourite would be Les Miserables 10th Anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall. Wasn't this filmed rather than video ? so they could restore as a proper HD BD. There was various logos in the end credits saying it was filmed 16:9 using an EU grant as was still in the days most TV was 4:3, but can't remember if it was shot on film.

There is also Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh, which is similar to the Lloyd Webber Celebration, with obviously some overlap of shows. That was recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in 2005. Plus the DVD is OOP.

The problem though with both of these was that the DVD rights were with 2entertain, and everyone knows how anti they are to BD. At least the Lloyed Webber show is also Universal so a good chance it will apper on BD given the other shows have already been released. Plus the DVD is still in print.

OneWayFilms · 09-16-2013, 12:34 AM

My copy of CATS was suppose to be delivered since last Tuesday...but NOTHING yet. (sigh) I called them and they said give it till the 18th and if nothing shows up, they will send out another one. Can't wait to watch this one.

As for other releases ,I am SO disappointed that they chose to released the newer Jesus Christ Superstar instead of the 2000 version. I have no desire to watch this new modern stage version with all the video on stage effects. I saw clips on YouTube and it looks horrible.

I've SO been hoping for a bluray release of this...

manicsounds · 09-16-2013, 02:45 AM

The 2000 version is out in other countries like Germany and Japan from Universal. You can import it.

Rockercub · 09-16-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

As for other releases ,I am SO disappointed that they chose to released the newer Jesus Christ Superstar instead of the 2000 version. I have no desire to watch this new modern stage version with all the video on stage effects. I saw clips on YouTube and it looks horrible.

I've SO been hoping for a bluray release of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdJ0tqEaGjI

It's already available. I ordered it from Amazon UK. It's supposedly region free, but I have a region free player, so I can't verify that for you.

OneWayFilms · 09-16-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockercub

It's already available. I ordered it from Amazon UK. It's supposedly region free, but I have a region free player, so I can't verify that for you.

OMG, THANK YOU. I had no idea. I just ordered it. I searched for it in here but couldn't find it. Does anyone know how to add it to the database in here?

manicsounds · 09-16-2013, 08:07 AM

Here's the UK disc. I will add it to the database then.

OneWayFilms · 09-16-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by manicsounds

Here's the UK disc. I will add it to the database then.

Thank you SO much.

manicsounds · 09-17-2013, 12:02 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jesus...Blu-ray/84961/

Alfred E. Neumann · 01-26-2018, 12:30 AM

The quality is better than the DVD (which had terrible artifacts and pixels everywhere) but it's still SD, washed out, hardly more details than the DVD and has a weird grain structure, it has interlacing problems too.
The film was shot on 35mm, a nice high def transfer would be possible.
Anyway, I still love it, wore out the VHS as a kid.

06-07-2013, 03:50 PM	#1
FilmFanSam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Co. Cork, Ireland Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:108 Digital collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:335	Cats: Ultimate Edition (1998) - Sept. 2nd, 2013 Universal Studios will be bringing David Mallet's 'Cats' to Blu-ray on September 2nd. Pre-order now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cats-Blu-ray...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

09-05-2013, 02:11 PM	#6
MattDean Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:10	I now have Cats on Blu-ray but won't have chance to watch it 'till later. The good news is that on the sleeve it says: '(It has) now been re-mastered in High-Definition for Blu-ray.' It also states in the specifications table: 1080p High-Definition Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1. Matt Last edited by MattDean; 09-05-2013 at 02:14 PM.

09-04-2013, 01:10 AM	#4
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:971 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I have ordered the Joseph bluray to replace my dvd. While I will admit that the transfer could have been better and I was disappointed that it wasn't digitally restored for bluray, the picture ratio looks correct and is not stretched out for widescreen. The image isn't BAD, it just isn't as AWESOME as I know it COULD be. I ordered the CATS bluray and it was shipped out today, I should get it next week. I hope it looks good. I'm not disappointed that I bought Joseph on blu, just disappointed that it wasn't better.

09-04-2013, 04:52 PM	#5
MattDean Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:10	I'm still waiting for Cats to arrive! It was supposed to be delivered at work on Monday but the sorting office seem to have 'forgotten' to deliver any work addressed mail for what is now three days! They apparently have about 4 post sacks full that they have yet to deliver to us... As soon as I get it (next year?!) I'll post my thoughts on PQ/AQ...pretty sure someone else will beat me to it, though!

09-08-2013, 04:02 PM	#10
MattDean Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:10	Think Joseph is the worst of the collection. Looking forward to By Jeeves!

09-16-2013, 02:45 AM	#14
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4992 Blu-ray reviews: 99	The 2000 version is out in other countries like Germany and Japan from Universal. You can import it.

09-16-2013, 08:07 AM	#17
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4992 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Here's the UK disc. I will add it to the database then.

09-17-2013, 12:02 AM	#19
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4992 Blu-ray reviews: 99	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Jesus...Blu-ray/84961/

01-26-2018, 12:30 AM	#20
Alfred E. Neumann Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:220 Blu-ray collection:2585 Blu-ray reviews: 26	The quality is better than the DVD (which had terrible artifacts and pixels everywhere) but it's still SD, washed out, hardly more details than the DVD and has a weird grain structure, it has interlacing problems too. The film was shot on 35mm, a nice high def transfer would be possible. Anyway, I still love it, wore out the VHS as a kid.

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