Gamera: Ultimate Collection - Volume 1 (1965-1968) / Volume 2 (1969-1980) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

EddieLarkin · 02-25-2014, 12:03 PM

$20 RRP is pretty high for a single disc Mill Creek title. They usually go with $10 or $15. Their 2 disc Gamera Trilogy is $20, so hopefully these will be 2 discs as well.

Gold Ranger · 02-25-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

$20 RRP is pretty high for a single disc Mill Creek title. They usually go with $10 or $15. Their 2 disc Gamera Trilogy is $20, so hopefully these will be 2 discs as well.

The 3 Disk Gamera is $9.99

redrunner97 · 02-25-2014, 01:51 PM

I don't think they are gonna cram them all on one disc. They aren't Echo Bridge...

EddieLarkin · 02-25-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KaineKinetic

The 3 Disk Gamera is $9.99

What is this 3 disc Gamera you refer to?

Spooked · 02-25-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

What is this 3 disc Gamera you refer to?

I believe he's mistakenly referring to this 2-disc, 3 film release: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Gamer...Blu-ray/27237/

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for 2-disc releases. Four films on one disc sounds pretty scary to me. That's something I would expect from Full Moon, lol.

MifuneFan · 02-25-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

I don't think they are gonna cram them all on one disc. They aren't Echo Bridge...

This. They're definitely a step-up from EB. I expect 2 discs per set.

cakefactory · 02-25-2014, 03:09 PM

I never got the shout factory versions so I'm pretty much in no matter how low the quality is, I've never seen any of these movies in their original aspect ratios. Currently all I have of the "classic" movies are those cheap DVD collections which seemed to be pan & scan VHS transfers. And the MST3K Vs Gamera set, of course

milo bloom · 02-25-2014, 03:27 PM

I'll stick with my Shout Factory DVDs of original eight films. I have the four more recent movies on Bluray already.

Why do they keep re-releasing the same films over and over? How about some love for the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy?

MifuneFan · 02-25-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom

I'll stick with my Shout Factory DVDs of original eight films. I have the four more recent movies on Bluray already.

Why do they keep re-releasing the same films over and over? How about some love for the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy?

Re-releasing the same films over and over? These 8 films were never released on Blu-ray in N.A., so I don't know what you're talking about.

dsman71 · 02-25-2014, 04:57 PM

The question is will these be an improvement over SFs DVDs image-wise..I know that Mill Creek wont have the extras that were on the DVDs

I would also like to see all 3 Rebirth of Mothra films on blu ray. Part 3 hasn't even had an official release here.

milo bloom · 02-25-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Re-releasing the same films over and over? These 8 films were never released on Blu-ray in N.A., so I don't know what you're talking about.

Yeah, not on Blu, but the titles are fairly available (goodness knows they've had plenty of public domain releases). I guess I'm glad to see any attention paid to kaiju films, but it's a little aggravating to know there are other titles that need a good first release, when these are on their umpteenth release.

Gold Ranger · 02-25-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooked

I believe he's mistakenly referring to this 2-disc, 3 film release: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Gamer...Blu-ray/27237/

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for 2-disc releases. Four films on one disc sounds pretty scary to me. That's something I would expect from Full Moon, lol.

Yes, sorry. I never actuaally opened the set yet...

dsman71 · 02-25-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom

Yeah, not on Blu, but the titles are fairly available (goodness knows they've had plenty of public domain releases). I guess I'm glad to see any attention paid to kaiju films, but it's a little aggravating to know there are other titles that need a good first release, when these are on their umpteenth release.

This is the first time the Showa Gamera movies have had a blu ray release - The Gamera movies on DVD have had a few releases and that part of your point is taken..and no one can deny you of that point

However this is for the blu ray releases of the original Gamera series..this is a first in the USA. Same titles, same turtle, different format.

Personally id like to see The Magic Serpent get a better DVD or blu ray release..same for Gappa - time for a blu ray release

Oscar Rothman · 02-25-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kpa

Questions answered! SciFi Japan has exclusive info and a first look at the packaging art for the GAMERA ULTIMATE COLLECTION Blu-rays and GAMERA LEGACY COLLECTION DVD set.

http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2...reek-in-april/

Thx 4 sharing, kpa! Great news!

Cvalda · 02-25-2014, 09:32 PM

It won't surprise me if these each are single BD50 discs. Remember, the Gamera: GOTU and AOL disc was only 25GB, and both actually looked pretty damn decent compression-wise. AND those had more audio options than these will have. Would they take a hit quality-wise? A bit, sure. But if the compression is as sound as the previous 25GB double feature, and the price point fair (I expect each of these to go for around $10, MSRP be damned), that is a perfectly fine package.

Hellraiserfan · 02-25-2014, 09:51 PM

I need to preorder those two volumes for my wife. She'll freak out!

kpa · 02-25-2014, 10:09 PM

Hey guys, I forwarded to Mill Creek some of the comments and concerns posted here and on other forums. Here is what they had to say about the number of films per Blu-ray disc...

There should be no concern with us including four films on a Blu-ray disc. We’re using dual-layered Blu-rays and achieving the highest possible bitrate (with room to spare) to accommodate less than 6 hours of content. They’re going to look better than anyone has ever seen before.

...and the lack of English dubs...

Because we did not have access to dub tracks for all films, we chose to just use original language tacks and subtitles to be completely consistent. One thing to note about the subtitles is that we have re-QCed them and fans should find some of the errors corrected when compared to the previous releases.

I do know that Kadokawa does not have materials for the English dubs of the Showa Gamera movies, so it would be up to a licensee to track down usable materials if they wanted to included them on a DVD or Blu-ray.

MifuneFan · 02-25-2014, 10:13 PM

1-disc? Wow..so my praise of them in comparison to EB was undeserved then.

Cvalda · 02-25-2014, 11:24 PM

They'll likely look perfectly fine, just like the first two Kaneko films did. Don't start clutching your pearls just yet.

madlost1 · 02-25-2014, 11:37 PM

I expected two discs per set as well but I'm not going to complain as they will make them look great.

02-25-2014, 10:09 PM	#57
kpa Member Member since:Dec 2011	Hey guys, I forwarded to Mill Creek some of the comments and concerns posted here and on other forums. Here is what they had to say about the number of films per Blu-ray disc... There should be no concern with us including four films on a Blu-ray disc. We’re using dual-layered Blu-rays and achieving the highest possible bitrate (with room to spare) to accommodate less than 6 hours of content. They’re going to look better than anyone has ever seen before. ...and the lack of English dubs... Because we did not have access to dub tracks for all films, we chose to just use original language tacks and subtitles to be completely consistent. One thing to note about the subtitles is that we have re-QCed them and fans should find some of the errors corrected when compared to the previous releases. I do know that Kadokawa does not have materials for the English dubs of the Showa Gamera movies, so it would be up to a licensee to track down usable materials if they wanted to included them on a DVD or Blu-ray. Last edited by kpa; 02-25-2014 at 10:12 PM.

02-25-2014, 12:03 PM	#41
EddieLarkin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:659 Blu-ray collection:4699 DVD collection:893 Trading Score:1	$20 RRP is pretty high for a single disc Mill Creek title. They usually go with $10 or $15. Their 2 disc Gamera Trilogy is $20, so hopefully these will be 2 discs as well.

02-25-2014, 01:51 PM	#43
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I don't think they are gonna cram them all on one disc. They aren't Echo Bridge...

02-25-2014, 03:09 PM	#47
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:442 Blu-ray collection:3929 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	I never got the shout factory versions so I'm pretty much in no matter how low the quality is, I've never seen any of these movies in their original aspect ratios. Currently all I have of the "classic" movies are those cheap DVD collections which seemed to be pan & scan VHS transfers. And the MST3K Vs Gamera set, of course

02-25-2014, 03:27 PM	#48
milo bloom Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:53 DVD collection:21	I'll stick with my Shout Factory DVDs of original eight films. I have the four more recent movies on Bluray already. Why do they keep re-releasing the same films over and over? How about some love for the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy?

02-25-2014, 04:57 PM	#50
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:573 Blu-ray collection:2852 DVD collection:665	The question is will these be an improvement over SFs DVDs image-wise..I know that Mill Creek wont have the extras that were on the DVDs I would also like to see all 3 Rebirth of Mothra films on blu ray. Part 3 hasn't even had an official release here.

02-25-2014, 09:32 PM	#55
Cvalda Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Hollyweird, CA 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:31 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:4	It won't surprise me if these each are single BD50 discs. Remember, the Gamera: GOTU and AOL disc was only 25GB, and both actually looked pretty damn decent compression-wise. AND those had more audio options than these will have. Would they take a hit quality-wise? A bit, sure. But if the compression is as sound as the previous 25GB double feature, and the price point fair (I expect each of these to go for around $10, MSRP be damned), that is a perfectly fine package.

02-25-2014, 09:51 PM	#56
Hellraiserfan Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 4K collection:482 Blu-ray collection:1072 DVD collection:185 Trading Score:7	I need to preorder those two volumes for my wife. She'll freak out!

02-25-2014, 10:13 PM	#58
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	1-disc? Wow..so my praise of them in comparison to EB was undeserved then.

02-25-2014, 11:24 PM	#59
Cvalda Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Hollyweird, CA 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:31 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:4	They'll likely look perfectly fine, just like the first two Kaneko films did. Don't start clutching your pearls just yet.

02-25-2014, 11:37 PM	#60
madlost1 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Hazle Township, PA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:1258 DVD collection:341 Trading Score:42	I expected two discs per set as well but I'm not going to complain as they will make them look great.

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