King Kong 4K UHD (2005) (Ultimate Edition) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Pieter V · 04-28-2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jaaguir

Yet no entry in the database here though, I believe.

It's coming, but some Blu-ray.com crew seems to be on vacation?

mzupeman · 04-28-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I didn't like it at the time either. Kong looks great but I've always thought most of the rest looked rushed. Even beyond the actual CG quality though, I just don't like how Jackson took CGI as a call to do all the wacky, crazy insanity he could think of. King Kong and the Hobbit trilogy are just way too over the top and cartoonish in their action scenes for me.

That said, it's hard to deny he knows how to make a movie with proper characters, development and pacing. Skull Island is just a two hour excuse for action scenes, not even in the same ball park (though enjoyable).

I think it's quite easy to dismiss Jackson and his ability for good pacing. He is one of the most guilty people in Hollywood when it comes to unnecessary bloat. Lord of the Rings was masterfully crafted but everything else after? He needs to learn how to trim fat, big time.

joenostalgia23 · 04-28-2017, 01:03 PM

I for one am quite a fan of Jackson's King Kong. The amount of time they spend developing the characters before they even reach the island is rarely seen in modern blockbusters. The film feels like a properly epic journey when many expensive action movies feel like an extended Saturday morning cartoon. The extended cut is gratuitous, but I wouldn't change a thing about the theatrical cut (maybe take out the scene where they shoot the bugs off Brody with a tommy gun - but that pit scene overall is incredible).

The Hobbit movies OTOH... bloated is an understatement. But you can tell Jackson isn't too into the work himself. The passion is so much more visible in Kong, the last Hobbit movie feels like the work of a broken man. The EE bonus features basically confirm that.

MarcinL · 04-28-2017, 01:10 PM

I've passed on recent 4K mastered bluray knowing this is around the corner. Studios will do that now just like Fox with Independence Day. At least they announced both with latter coming in 4k. Does anyone think that studio will do a new master and then not do a 4K. This is why I passed on this but will get 4K release, passed on recent XXX with Vin Diesel and Jerry Maquire as well as passing on Heat. Both Studios are all in for 4K so makes no sense they'll do a master and then not do a 4k unless they want to gauge sales first

joenostalgia23 · 04-28-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcinL

I've passed on recent 4K mastered bluray knowing this is around the corner. Studios will do that now just like Fox with Independence Day. At least they announced both with latter coming in 4k. Does anyone think that studio will do a new master and then not do a 4K. This is why I passed on this but will get 4K release, passed on recent XXX with Vin Diesel and Jerry Maquire as well as passing on Heat. Both Studios are all in for 4K so makes no sense they'll do a master and then not do a 4k unless they want to gauge sales first

I think King Kong was mastered in 2K. That said, a 4K UHD would be beneficial considering the length of the movie (and all the special features they put on the BD) so we'll get a higher bitrate version of the 2K master which should be very nice for the grain.

I wouldn't count on a Jerry Maguire 4K release anytime soon. The kind of movie it is doesn't make it seem like something *most* people would want to see in 4K. I have a feeling even the sales for the 4K remastered BD weren't good enough to warrant a UHD double-dip in the near future.

s_har · 04-28-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

He needs to learn how to trim fat, big time.

Nah. He already knows.

Geoff D · 04-28-2017, 01:49 PM

Hah! You know he's packed it back on since then, right?

Bolty · 04-28-2017, 02:17 PM

Ordered!! For real this time.

s_har · 04-28-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Hah! You know he's packed it back on since then, right?

Yes I guess The Hobbit films sort of ruined his diet. Both him and the films ended up a bit on the chubby side.

gates70 · 04-28-2017, 05:15 PM

This is up for PO on Amazon.ca for $27.99

Dubstar · 04-28-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by s_har

Yes I guess The Hobbit films sort of ruined his diet. Both him and the films ended up a bit on the chubby side.

you did not just go there ...

LOL

trim the hair and cut off the beard, he'd look like he did in 'Bad Taste'

Trekkie313 · 04-28-2017, 05:45 PM

EDIT: I saw this movie in a real IMAX theater back when in 2005. I'm sure the effects will hold up in 4K on even the largest home theaters.

Might've been digital or just blown up 35mm like Revenge Of The Sith, my internet search has turned up conflicting reports but it was shown in select cities.

Dubstar · 04-28-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I saw this movie in real 70mm IMAX back when in 2005. I'm sure the effects will hold up in 4K on even the largest home theaters.

King Kong got a 15/70 IMAX release (!) - how'd I miss that??

imsounoriginal · 04-28-2017, 06:03 PM

I didn't know about the 15/70mm release either. I can't remember why but for some reason I ended up having to see this at a $4 second-run back in the day, and even in that relatively crap setting, I remember thinking it was spectacular. Can only imagine how great it would've looked in 15/70.

steev210 · 04-29-2017, 12:31 AM

According to Bill Hunt over at thedigitalbits.com, King Kong 4K Ultimate Edition is timed to coincide with the release of Kong: Skull Island. Day one purchase for both.

Now would it be asking too much for Paramount to release the 1976 version on bluray the same day? I know it's available as an import (which I have) but an official U.S. release is long overdue!

Deric2014 · 04-29-2017, 02:20 AM

I'm glad people are pleased with the announcement of King Kong in 4K me however I PASS since I already bought the ultimate edition on Blu Ray and I'm not double dipping for this but anyways I'm am looking forward to the 4K release of Kong Skull Island.

FilmFreakosaurus · 04-29-2017, 02:41 AM

Universal will find a way to screw this release up in...

3...2...1...

RalphoR · 04-29-2017, 03:55 PM

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That's what I worry about but the HDR implementation on this particular release is what's going to make this movie look incredible, 2k DI or not. This will "only" be a triple dip for me. I know there's a bunch of quadruple dippers out there (UE) that are not happy right now. I don't think I'll preorder this until I find out who'll have the best edition of Kong: Skull Island first. Here's to a 4k/3D/UHD steel book of K: SI from someone

Dubstar · 04-29-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphoR

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That's what I worry about but the HDR implementation on this particular release is what's going to make this movie look incredible, 2k DI or not. This will "only" be a triple dip for me. I know there's a bunch of quadruple dippers out there (UE) that are not happy right now. I don't think I'll preorder this until I find out who'll have the best edition of Kong: Skull Island first. Here's to a 4k/3D/UHD steel book of K: SI from someone

did Best Buy up and cancel their planned release ??

rickah88 · 04-29-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jaaguir

Yet no entry in the database here though, I believe.

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

It's coming, but some Blu-ray.com crew seems to be on vacation?

The site listing is now up!

04-28-2017, 05:45 PM	#52
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	EDIT: I saw this movie in a real IMAX theater back when in 2005. I'm sure the effects will hold up in 4K on even the largest home theaters. Might've been digital or just blown up 35mm like Revenge Of The Sith, my internet search has turned up conflicting reports but it was shown in select cities. Last edited by Trekkie313; 04-28-2017 at 06:14 PM.

04-29-2017, 03:55 PM	#58
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	^ That's what I worry about but the HDR implementation on this particular release is what's going to make this movie look incredible, 2k DI or not. This will "only" be a triple dip for me. I know there's a bunch of quadruple dippers out there (UE) that are not happy right now. I don't think I'll preorder this until I find out who'll have the best edition of Kong: Skull Island first. Here's to a 4k/3D/UHD steel book of K: SI from someone Last edited by RalphoR; 04-29-2017 at 03:59 PM.

04-28-2017, 01:03 PM	#43
joenostalgia23 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:578 Blu-ray collection:4534 DVD collection:236 Digital collection:43 iTunes collection:61 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:4	I for one am quite a fan of Jackson's King Kong. The amount of time they spend developing the characters before they even reach the island is rarely seen in modern blockbusters. The film feels like a properly epic journey when many expensive action movies feel like an extended Saturday morning cartoon. The extended cut is gratuitous, but I wouldn't change a thing about the theatrical cut (maybe take out the scene where they shoot the bugs off Brody with a tommy gun - but that pit scene overall is incredible). The Hobbit movies OTOH... bloated is an understatement. But you can tell Jackson isn't too into the work himself. The passion is so much more visible in Kong, the last Hobbit movie feels like the work of a broken man. The EE bonus features basically confirm that.

04-28-2017, 01:10 PM	#44
MarcinL Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:114	I've passed on recent 4K mastered bluray knowing this is around the corner. Studios will do that now just like Fox with Independence Day. At least they announced both with latter coming in 4k. Does anyone think that studio will do a new master and then not do a 4K. This is why I passed on this but will get 4K release, passed on recent XXX with Vin Diesel and Jerry Maquire as well as passing on Heat. Both Studios are all in for 4K so makes no sense they'll do a master and then not do a 4k unless they want to gauge sales first

04-28-2017, 01:49 PM	#47
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	Hah! You know he's packed it back on since then, right?

04-28-2017, 02:17 PM	#48
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	Ordered!! For real this time.

04-28-2017, 05:15 PM	#50
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is up for PO on Amazon.ca for $27.99

04-28-2017, 06:03 PM	#54
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	I didn't know about the 15/70mm release either. I can't remember why but for some reason I ended up having to see this at a $4 second-run back in the day, and even in that relatively crap setting, I remember thinking it was spectacular. Can only imagine how great it would've looked in 15/70.

04-29-2017, 12:31 AM	#55
steev210 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Philadelphia, PA	According to Bill Hunt over at thedigitalbits.com, King Kong 4K Ultimate Edition is timed to coincide with the release of Kong: Skull Island. Day one purchase for both. Now would it be asking too much for Paramount to release the 1976 version on bluray the same day? I know it's available as an import (which I have) but an official U.S. release is long overdue!

04-29-2017, 02:20 AM	#56
Deric2014 Special Member Member since:Apr 2017	I'm glad people are pleased with the announcement of King Kong in 4K me however I PASS since I already bought the ultimate edition on Blu Ray and I'm not double dipping for this but anyways I'm am looking forward to the 4K release of Kong Skull Island.

04-29-2017, 02:41 AM	#57
FilmFreakosaurus Banned Member since:Apr 2012 Location:US of A Blu-ray collection:306 DVD collection:17	Universal will find a way to screw this release up in... 3...2...1...

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