'Terminator: Special Edition' coming later this year

[LordCrumb]

Originally Posted by Eldorado

For the sake of argument, if James Cameron approves this edition, including any multichannel mix, does it make a difference for any of you? That would mean that the director is involved on the process. I personally would be curious to hear what a multichannel mix would sound like if he supervises it, given his reputation for being a perfectionist. There is plenty of room for the original mono track on the BD disc.

If the director is personally involved in the production of the BD, then I will be happy with what he provides. But it would still be nice to have the original mono audio. Its the same type of question for me, regarding Open Matte, I know the films were intended to be cropped at a later stage, but if its filmed with a 4:3 ratio, why not just show it like that instead of cropping it down to 1.78:1 or 1.85:1.

[Rohn]

While they should absolutely include the original mono, the 5.1 remix for Terminator was not done by "some technician". If you do you homework you will find out that it was done by Gary Rydstrom and his folks at Skywalker sound under supervision and commissioned by James Cameron, who also approved the 5.1 mix. This was done by Cameron at al shortly after Terminator 2 by the T2 sound team.

It doesn't get more official than that 5.1 remix. But again, they should include the mono original as well.

[LordCrumb]

Originally Posted by Rohn

While they should absolutely include the original mono, the 5.1 remix for Terminator was not done by "some technician". If you do you homework you will find out that it was done by Gary Rydstrom and his folks at Skywalker sound under supervision and commissioned by James Cameron, who also approved the 5.1 mix. This was done by Cameron at al shortly after Terminator 2 by the T2 sound team.

It doesn't get more official than that 5.1 remix. But again, they should include the mono original as well.

Well we don't really need to when there are smart fellows like yourself on this forum Thanks!

[jjbsn5192]

Originally Posted by Rohn

While they should absolutely include the original mono, the 5.1 remix for Terminator was not done by "some technician". If you do you homework you will find out that it was done by Gary Rydstrom and his folks at Skywalker sound under supervision and commissioned by James Cameron, who also approved the 5.1 mix. This was done by Cameron at al shortly after Terminator 2 by the T2 sound team.

It doesn't get more official than that 5.1 remix. But again, they should include the mono original as well.

can we mass produce this guy?

[Mr. Cinema]

Hopefully we also get The Abyss and True Lies this year.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by jjbsn5192

I keep DREAMING! for cameron to return to roots with his new 3D Technology and
Bring Us T5 i mean.. buy the rights back.. and invest in the film and make the sequel we actully want..

with the Technology we could see camerons vision for the Resistance war VS The Machines.. and in the Glory of Avatar's Technology.. it would be a personal dream of mine to see Cameron Bring us T5 and pretend the others never existsted.. Which Salvation wasnt bad i actully loved it.. but

Cameron has to realise that Terminator cant just die off like it is..

He's already said in the past that he is done with Terminator. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for him to buy the rights back. I'm sure we'll see more Terminator from someone.

[danman227460]

It looks like Terminator is now no longer properties of Sony or Lionsgate.

http://io9.com/5467399/terminator-ri...a-movie-studio

Wow. Not even a movie studio owns the rights now. So it might be years before we see another Terminator movie.

[SeeThruInvisibleWall]

Noooo, I just bought all the terminators

[csdot]

Originally Posted by danman227460

It looks like Terminator is now no longer properties of Sony or Lionsgate.

http://io9.com/5467399/terminator-ri...a-movie-studio

Wow. Not even a movie studio owns the rights now. So it might be years before we see another Terminator movie.

i dont think they spent those millions on it just to sit on it.

[SteelPen]

I'm starting to get tired of these re-releases! I only spent $10 on T1, but it's the principle!

[STARSCREAM]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

I'm starting to get tired of these re-releases! I only spent $10 on T1, but it's the principle!

Gotta say +1. Before long I'll need to be replacing my shelves full of blu-ray's with newer, remastered, better versions. I know I don't HAVE to replace them but knowing there is a better version available would nag on me. The studios are definitely following their dvd trend of all the dipping.

[42041]

If it worries you so much, don't buy discs with room for improvement. A very popular film with an old MPEG2 encode: 100% chance of double-dip.

[nycomet]

Another Terminator? Jeepers!

When Arnold uttered his famous line, "I'll be back" he wasn't kidding.

He's been back more times than jwbbud at an all-you-can-eat buffet!

[Show spoiler] Of course I'll get a copy.

[KubrickFan]

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

If the director is personally involved in the production of the BD, then I will be happy with what he provides. But it would still be nice to have the original mono audio. Its the same type of question for me, regarding Open Matte, I know the films were intended to be cropped at a later stage, but if its filmed with a 4:3 ratio, why not just show it like that instead of cropping it down to 1.78:1 or 1.85:1.

Most movies shot in 1.85:1 are open matted, so you want all of those opened up, even though many aren't supposed to be viewed that way?
And yes, the original soundtrack should always be included. A remix is fine and all, but I want the original sound too in lossless. Can't be too much to ask.

[Tok]

One thing to keep in perspective. Terminator was a relatively low budget movie. A new transfer is welcomed, but it is not going to make the original film a reference quality Blu-ray.

[Porkchop Express]

Originally Posted by CraigW

One thing to keep in perspective. Terminator was a relatively low budget movie. A new transfer is welcomed, but it is not going to make the original film a reference quality Blu-ray.

I agree. I own the original release on blu (got for $6) and it works for me.

[bttfiii]

i dont see how the PQ can improve significantly

[Jamison]

In related news the rights to the Terminator franchise have been sold to the former right-holder's creditor, who appears to be offering it to Sony and Lions Gate, to make back the money they lost.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/feed.asp?NID=26979

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/te...-for-29-5-mil/

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/ente...uity-fund.html

I would like one company to own the home video rights to all the movies so that a set can be released with consistently excellent A/V quality and extras. I don't care what movies they make in the future.

[Lincoln6Echo]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Because the mono soundtrack is what the movie was originally made with, and that is how the director and sound mixer heard it when it was first released to theaters. Modern remixes are usually by a technician who has no connection to the original movie, thus losing all continuity with the original film. Most people want complete adherence to the film as it was originally presented. If they decide to throw in an extra lossless surround track remix, there is always that option. But I want access to the original soundtrack.

You do realize that we're talking 1983/4 here, don'tcha? Back when most movie theaters only had a single mono speaker box behind the screen. Hell, my home town cineplex still has that in I think 3 of its 4 theaters.

Compare this to the Lowrey Bond remasters a couple years ago. Most of the original Bond films had only mono sountracks, and yet all were given new 5.1 DD & DTS re-mixes on the DVDs and I suppose DTS-MA on the BDs. Yet, most people didn't complain about that.

In fact, I liked the 5.1 mix on the Terminator SE DVD. Yeah, sure some sounds were mucked up, but they can fix those errors with just a proper mix, or even improve them with modern sound effects, I don't see a problem with that.

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by Lincoln6Echo

Compare this to the Lowrey Bond remasters a couple years ago. Most of the original Bond films had only mono sountracks, and yet all were given new 5.1 DD & DTS re-mixes on the DVDs and I suppose DTS-MA on the BDs. Yet, most people didn't complain about that.

The US & Canadian Ultimate Edition DVDs feature:

DD & DTS 5.1 Audio plus the original mono/stereo/stereo surround soundtracks.

The US & Canadian Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Discs feature:

DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio plus the original mono/stereo/stereo surround soundtracks.

Going further both the Ultimate Edition DVD and Blu-ray Discs also feature the original burned-in subtitles.