Ghost and the Darkness - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

slimdude · 07-02-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1924

I think one of the reasons this has not been released on Blu ray is that the DVD was in the wrong aspect ratio and non anamorphic, requiring the studio to actually put some time in creating a decent Blu ray release. For an old catalog release like this, it might not be worth it.

Paramount own the rights, and have the master. All Paramount have to do is release the movie on blu-ray, just like their other films. I have a feeling it's coming soon.

The Rider · 07-04-2015, 03:12 AM

I hope they make a new transfer and dont use a old DVD transfer and DNR this to hell.

Its one of my favorite movies of all time.

1924 · 08-04-2015, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimdude

Paramount own the rights, and have the master. All Paramount have to do is release the movie on blu-ray, just like their other films. I have a feeling it's coming soon.

they might only have that old master for the DVD which was horrible and not even in the right aspect ratio

Babz · 08-26-2015, 04:59 PM

Any development?

1924 · 09-07-2015, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Babz

Any development?

nope. Too bad.

monco007 · 11-22-2015, 03:14 AM

Were approaching 2016, and yet no mention or at least a rumor from paramount studios that there thinking about a special edition blu-ray release. This movie is awesome and the the soundtrack was killer awesome. I can't believe there is still no mention of a blu-ray release. Paramount is releasing worse movies on blu-ray. Whats the hold up on this blu-ray release.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 11-23-2015, 01:31 PM

Yes, they need to release Ghost & the Darkness on Blu, pronto. The film has never even had a decent home video release; i.e., IIRC the DVD's were all "cropped" letterbox, not Anamorphic Widescreen...

davidsal · 11-23-2015, 05:45 PM

The worse sign is that netflix have this now but the HD is the same upscale. No new master available it seems.

1924 · 11-24-2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by davidsal

The worse sign is that netflix have this now but the HD is the same upscale. No new master available it seems.

What is the difference between upscale and real HD

davidsal · 11-24-2015, 12:15 PM

Upscale is sd converted to HD. Like watching dvd on your hdtv. Real HD have native 1080p resolution.

Mateo Sanboval · 11-24-2015, 10:50 PM

This is a real bummer. I, too, was excited to see it pop upon streaming platforms as that often heralds a forthcoming BD, but it is definitely the same transfer as the DVD. At least to my eye. Killer film. Deserves better.

1924 · 11-24-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mateo Sanboval

This is a real bummer. I, too, was excited to see it pop upon streaming platforms as that often heralds a forthcoming BD, but it is definitely the same transfer as the DVD. At least to my eye. Killer film. Deserves better.

I believe this has been on Netflix for years

while it may not be real HD, it definitely looks a lot better than the ugly old DVD

this is a movie the studio seems to have no interest in releasing yet seems to have a decent following. I can see a company like Twilight Time or Shout Factory releasing it one day.

1924 · 02-01-2016, 03:04 AM

I want a Blu ray of this so bad. The DVD is excruciatingly bad. Non anamorphic and ugly as hell.

1924 · 03-05-2016, 06:19 PM

surprised Shout Factory hasn't picked this one up.

Michael24 · 03-07-2016, 12:19 AM

Just realized this year marks the 20th anniversary. Damn! I remember seeing it opening weekend with my dad. We had it on VHS and then DVD, and always enjoyed watching it. Every so often he'll ask me if it's on Blu-ray yet. This year would be better than ever to finally release it. A Day One purchase for sure.

gunner99 · 03-07-2016, 05:40 AM

This is one of my favourite movies and I really hope this movie is released on blu ray soon.

1924 · 03-08-2016, 11:19 PM

Went and posted on Shout Factory's Facebook if maybe they could maybe get the rights. Other people should ask as well

https://www.facebook.com/shoutfactor...t=feed_comment

monco007 · 05-14-2016, 01:49 PM

Does anyone know where you can start a petition request for GHOST AND THE DARKNESS onto Blu-ray. I thought Blu-ray.com forum was a start, but apparently paramount is not noticing the interest of this movie onto Blu-ray.

1924 · 06-17-2016, 04:08 PM

hope some studio takes advantage of 20th Anniversary to release this,

meremortal · 06-19-2016, 04:28 PM

This would have a killer DTS-HD track. The old PCM and AC-3 tracks on the LD are still some of the most demoworthy soundtracks on any format.

11-22-2015, 03:14 AM	#46
monco007 Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Texas	Ghost and the Darkness Blu-ray Release Were approaching 2016, and yet no mention or at least a rumor from paramount studios that there thinking about a special edition blu-ray release. This movie is awesome and the the soundtrack was killer awesome. I can't believe there is still no mention of a blu-ray release. Paramount is releasing worse movies on blu-ray. Whats the hold up on this blu-ray release.

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07-04-2015, 03:12 AM	#42
The Rider Special Member Member since:Dec 2012	I hope they make a new transfer and dont use a old DVD transfer and DNR this to hell. Its one of my favorite movies of all time.

08-26-2015, 04:59 PM	#44
Babz New Member Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:1	Any development?

11-23-2015, 01:31 PM	#47
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Yes, they need to release Ghost & the Darkness on Blu, pronto. The film has never even had a decent home video release; i.e., IIRC the DVD's were all "cropped" letterbox, not Anamorphic Widescreen...

11-23-2015, 05:45 PM	#48
davidsal Senior Member Member since:Apr 2013 Trading Score:85	The worse sign is that netflix have this now but the HD is the same upscale. No new master available it seems.

11-24-2015, 12:15 PM	#50
davidsal Senior Member Member since:Apr 2013 Trading Score:85	Upscale is sd converted to HD. Like watching dvd on your hdtv. Real HD have native 1080p resolution.

11-24-2015, 10:50 PM	#51
Mateo Sanboval Expert Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Upper Left Hand Corner Blu-ray collection:19	This is a real bummer. I, too, was excited to see it pop upon streaming platforms as that often heralds a forthcoming BD, but it is definitely the same transfer as the DVD. At least to my eye. Killer film. Deserves better.

02-01-2016, 03:04 AM	#53
1924 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2014	I want a Blu ray of this so bad. The DVD is excruciatingly bad. Non anamorphic and ugly as hell.

03-05-2016, 06:19 PM	#54
1924 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2014	surprised Shout Factory hasn't picked this one up.

03-07-2016, 12:19 AM	#55
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:559 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Just realized this year marks the 20th anniversary. Damn! I remember seeing it opening weekend with my dad. We had it on VHS and then DVD, and always enjoyed watching it. Every so often he'll ask me if it's on Blu-ray yet. This year would be better than ever to finally release it. A Day One purchase for sure.

03-07-2016, 05:40 AM	#56
gunner99 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:1436 DVD collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:7	This is one of my favourite movies and I really hope this movie is released on blu ray soon.

03-08-2016, 11:19 PM	#57
1924 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2014	Went and posted on Shout Factory's Facebook if maybe they could maybe get the rights. Other people should ask as well https://www.facebook.com/shoutfactor...t=feed_comment

05-14-2016, 01:49 PM	#58
monco007 Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Texas	Does anyone know where you can start a petition request for GHOST AND THE DARKNESS onto Blu-ray. I thought Blu-ray.com forum was a start, but apparently paramount is not noticing the interest of this movie onto Blu-ray.

06-17-2016, 04:08 PM	#59
1924 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2014	hope some studio takes advantage of 20th Anniversary to release this,

06-19-2016, 04:28 PM	#60
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	This would have a killer DTS-HD track. The old PCM and AC-3 tracks on the LD are still some of the most demoworthy soundtracks on any format.

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