Predator Trilogy 4K UHD (1987-2010) - Page 10 - Blu-ray Forum

StingingVelvet · 05-27-2018, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mjvmovieman

Topher Grace's character has to be one of the most embarrassingly awful in studio cinema history.

Some people just seem to hate Topher Grace on reflex. I can't say I had a problem with him in Predators, which I thought was a very fun sci-fi flick. Not a classic like the original, but sequels rarely are.

CaptWithNoName · 05-27-2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mjvmovieman

Topher Grace's character has to be one of the most embarrassingly awful in studio cinema history.

I agree his character was pretty ridiculous and illogical, but I'd put Vincent D'Onofrio as Hoskins in Jurassic World as most embarrassingly awful. I laugh out loud anytime his character walks on screen. Like a bad caricature of a South Park "they took 'ur jebs!" redneck character that is somehow in charge of a billion dollar company's secretive private military branch.

StrayButler91 · 05-27-2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

Does anyone know if the 1080p version on iTunes is the same tastefully done remaster that the 4K version offers?

Yes, the 1080p master has been updated. I was watching it again last night in 1080p via Mum's Apple TV, and it still looks tremendous.

Can't wait to see what a lick of HDR brings to the 4K image.

Bolty · 05-27-2018, 06:13 AM

I wonder when the US pre-order will go up. Do these type of catalog releases get a pre-order early or much closer to the release date?

Blu-21 · 05-27-2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by StrayButler91

Yes, the 1080p master has been updated. I was watching it again last night in 1080p via Mum's Apple TV, and it still looks tremendous.

Can't wait to see what a lick of HDR brings to the 4K image.

Awesome. I just bought a Apple TV 4K myself (even though I am a 1080p user). How much of an upgrade is it next to the solid 2008 BD?

StrayButler91 · 05-27-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

Awesome. I just bought a Apple TV 4K myself (even though I am a 1080p user). How much of an upgrade is it next to the solid 2008 BD?

I did a direct comparison once, the difference is vast. Grain looks better resolved on the remastered Apple TV stream and carries the appearance of a new scan.

It’s gonna look sexy on disc!

Member-167298 · 05-27-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

I loved Predators so I'm glad a UHD is on the horizon. Been itching to revisit the film so maybe I'll wait now.

If they can make a new cut that increases Danny Trejo's role and deletes Laurence Fishburne entirely, I may be interested.

supersonic395 · 05-27-2018, 02:21 PM

Even though the apple 4K is a stream, are there any comparison pics versus the current poor blu ray?

Also I saw an original 35mm print of this last year and while it did have damage the most surprising thing was the colour palette. It had very natural, earthy tones; the Jungle did not look green-green if you know what I mean,like how the current blu ray & TV versions look.

Cremildo · 05-27-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

If they can make a new cut that increases Danny Trejo's role and deletes Topher Grace entirely, I may be interested.

Me, too.

JimDiGriz · 05-27-2018, 02:56 PM

Damn I only want the first two in 4K.

Watched Predator again last night...it hasn't lost it one bit. And if you lose it here you're in a world of hurt.

Geoff D · 05-27-2018, 03:46 PM

Makes Cambodia look like Kansas.

RalphoR · 05-27-2018, 04:03 PM

Dang....Fox just better not screw the first movie up. Why do I feel like I have a better chance to win the lottery than ever get a proper 4k uhd of Predator?

Geoff D · 05-27-2018, 04:07 PM

You've got a better chance of a "proper" 4K UHD of a classic movie from Fox than you have for a movie from Universal, put it that way.

RalphoR · 05-27-2018, 04:12 PM

Yep. Wish Sony owned everyone's back catalog.

mzupeman · 05-27-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphoR

Yep. Wish Sony owned everyone's back catalog.

For sure. But I’m fairly confident that Fox isn’t going to screw the pooch with the first film’s release. There’s always a chance but they do pretty solid on UHD and Die Hard brings hope.

LSK · 05-27-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

You've got a better chance of a "proper" 4K UHD of a classic movie from Fox than you have for a movie from Universal, put it that way.

Look no further than the Mamma Mia UHD.

imsounoriginal · 05-27-2018, 04:43 PM

Universal's found a way to be last place for catalog titles on yet another format. Great.

Geoff D · 05-27-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Universal's found a way to be last place for catalog titles on yet another format. Great.

I'm starting to think that the two 4K Mummies - which look lovely - were some sort of huge anomaly, that the people who are usually responsible for wrecking Universal's transfers were on holiday that week or something. But now....theeeeeeeeey're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

FilmFreakosaurus · 05-27-2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm starting to think that the two 4K Mummies - which look lovely - were some sort of huge anomaly, that the people who are usually responsible for wrecking Universal's transfers were on holiday that week or something. But now....theeeeeeeeey're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Somehow, I have a hunch Universal could even screw up a UHD Blu-ray of the phenomenal Spartacus restoration.

Geoff D · 05-27-2018, 04:57 PM

Oh, don't say that. Please don't say that. Spartacus is one of the greatest restorations there's ever been IMO, it doesn't get the headlines like Lawrence or Godfather or whatever but by Christ the Blu-ray is phenomenal. Give us a 2160p version of that, SDR grade and all, and I'd be happy beyond words.

05-27-2018, 06:13 AM	#184
Bolty Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Lake Worth Be...ah, no, Fl 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:100 Digital collection:93 Trading Score:82	I wonder when the US pre-order will go up. Do these type of catalog releases get a pre-order early or much closer to the release date?

05-27-2018, 02:21 PM	#188
supersonic395 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:36	Even though the apple 4K is a stream, are there any comparison pics versus the current poor blu ray? Also I saw an original 35mm print of this last year and while it did have damage the most surprising thing was the colour palette. It had very natural, earthy tones; the Jungle did not look green-green if you know what I mean,like how the current blu ray & TV versions look.

05-27-2018, 02:56 PM	#190
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	Damn I only want the first two in 4K. Watched Predator again last night...it hasn't lost it one bit. And if you lose it here you're in a world of hurt.

05-27-2018, 03:46 PM	#191
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Makes Cambodia look like Kansas.

05-27-2018, 04:03 PM	#192
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	Dang....Fox just better not screw the first movie up. Why do I feel like I have a better chance to win the lottery than ever get a proper 4k uhd of Predator?

05-27-2018, 04:07 PM	#193
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	You've got a better chance of a "proper" 4K UHD of a classic movie from Fox than you have for a movie from Universal, put it that way.

05-27-2018, 04:12 PM	#194
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	Yep. Wish Sony owned everyone's back catalog.

05-27-2018, 04:43 PM	#197
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Universal's found a way to be last place for catalog titles on yet another format. Great.

05-27-2018, 04:57 PM	#200
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Oh, don't say that. Please don't say that. Spartacus is one of the greatest restorations there's ever been IMO, it doesn't get the headlines like Lawrence or Godfather or whatever but by Christ the Blu-ray is phenomenal. Give us a 2160p version of that, SDR grade and all, and I'd be happy beyond words.

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