The Last Starfighter (Remastered) coming from Arrow - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

GaragePoet · 07-31-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

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i see your point but i don't have significant faith in substantial extras that aren't announced along w/ the release. i'll gladly eat my words on that, but have there been any examples of "more to be announced" extras that ended up being mind-blowing?

whiteberry · 07-31-2020, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by movieeddie

THANK YOU JESUS!Now this is the one I've been waiting for.That universal Blu looks like total crap.DNR the shit out of it.I even kept the dvd cause it looks better.Bring on the nice film grain.Can't wait.

Yes, the Universal blu-ray is quite awful. It's as bad as Universal's Weird Science blu-ray. Thank you Arrow for not using Universal's existing HD master and giving it a 4K restoration!

jmspls72 · 07-31-2020, 05:31 PM

Man 10/13 is going to be like Christmas

1 Friday the 13th set
2 Terror in the Ailies
3 S.O.S Titanic
5 Last starfighter

starsteam · 07-31-2020, 05:32 PM

I avoided buying the Universal Blu-ray for a long time in hopes Shout Factory would release it. Eventually I ended up getting it out of the Walmart bargain bin but would always be glad to finally replace it. It took a lot longer than I thought though.
I really do wonder what exactly are the conditions for Arrow to release a film on UHD. This is a Universal license with a new 4K scan, not much different from what they're doing with Flash Gordon outside of Studio Canal's involvement. Yet no UHD.

geomon · 07-31-2020, 05:53 PM

Oh hell yeah!

Battlestar · 07-31-2020, 05:55 PM

As said above October 13th will be expensive for me (with The Friday 13th Set) but this is a must have (even though I have the original release) can't wait to see it done right. My hope (and it's probably a pipe dream) is a cast reunion/retrospective.

BNex99 · 07-31-2020, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

Hell yeah.

What is 4.1? LCR with a mono rear or 2 in front and 2 in back?

LCR with mono surround. It's essentially the layout of the old Dolby 70mm "baby boom" format, except with one low-frequency channel instead of two.

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Originally Posted by GaragePoet

i see your point but i don't have significant faith in substantial extras that aren't announced along w/ the release. i'll gladly eat my words on that, but have there been any examples of "more to be announced" extras that ended up being mind-blowing?

I don't know, but in the case of this movie, the new remaster is the main selling point for me.

Also, between the 5.1, 4.1, and 2.0 tracks, hopefully at least one of them will have that bit of music that's missing from the existing Blu-ray.

gates70 · 07-31-2020, 06:00 PM

I'm in

whiteberry · 07-31-2020, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Battlestar

My hope (and it's probably a pipe dream) is a cast reunion/retrospective.

I would be surprised if they are not able to get an interview or audio commentary from Catherine Mary Stewart.

Jay H. · 07-31-2020, 06:17 PM

Oh boy.

eddyw78 · 07-31-2020, 06:34 PM

This looks amazing. This was the first movie I ever bought on any format on VHS in the mid 80s when my Dad first got a VHS player. Full of nostalgic memories. I can pretty much reel the dialogue off verbatim!!!!

Ruined · 07-31-2020, 06:47 PM

Good choice by Arrow considering the Universal Blu ray looks worse than the CE DVD and also has missing sound effects

Daedolon · 07-31-2020, 06:51 PM

Does anyone know if Arrow's US releases are typically region free or locked? Absolutely would love to get this, but...

BNex99 · 07-31-2020, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruined

Good choice by Arrow considering the Universal Blu ray looks worse than the CE DVD and also has missing sound effects

I know the music in one scene is gone, but what sound effects are missing?

bergman864 · 07-31-2020, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Daedolon

Does anyone know if Arrow's US releases are typically region free or locked? Absolutely would love to get this, but...

A US only release is most likely locked, since they wouldn't have the rights to release in other countries. Same with a UK only Region B release.

bongozoid · 07-31-2020, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgon

While I love this is getting a 4K restoration on blu, I'd also like a UHD released.

Yeah I was thinking the other day that I would dearly love a 4K release of this, BUT I'll settle for a new scan on blu-ray. As someone who stuck with the old CE DVD, I am absolutely all in on this.

Can't wait!!!

The Fallen Deity · 07-31-2020, 07:03 PM

Long overdue.

The Universal transfer, as others have already said, is awful and the audio is messed up as well (missing elements).

A shame this is not getting released over here in the U.K. though.

Ah well, looks like I'm importing.

Gargus · 07-31-2020, 07:08 PM

I like the movie and had a crush on Catherine Mary Stewart as a kid in this and night of the comet so hell, I'll get one

DetroitSportsFan · 07-31-2020, 07:12 PM

Good news. This one needed an upgrade.

MTRodaba2468 · 07-31-2020, 07:13 PM

Along with Mallrats, another Universal title that I'll be double dipping on despite having autographs on the original release.

The new transfer certainly helps with that decision...

07-31-2020, 05:31 PM	#43
jmspls72 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:779 DVD collection:14 MA collection:1 Digital collection:103 iTunes collection:7	Man 10/13 is going to be like Christmas 1 Friday the 13th set 2 Terror in the Ailies 3 S.O.S Titanic 5 Last starfighter

07-31-2020, 05:32 PM	#44
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:5465 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1329 Trading Score:261	I avoided buying the Universal Blu-ray for a long time in hopes Shout Factory would release it. Eventually I ended up getting it out of the Walmart bargain bin but would always be glad to finally replace it. It took a lot longer than I thought though. I really do wonder what exactly are the conditions for Arrow to release a film on UHD. This is a Universal license with a new 4K scan, not much different from what they're doing with Flash Gordon outside of Studio Canal's involvement. Yet no UHD.

07-31-2020, 05:53 PM	#45
geomon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Miami, FL 4K collection:481 Blu-ray collection:1220 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:53	Oh hell yeah!

07-31-2020, 05:55 PM	#46
Battlestar Senior Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Canada 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1192	As said above October 13th will be expensive for me (with The Friday 13th Set) but this is a must have (even though I have the original release) can't wait to see it done right. My hope (and it's probably a pipe dream) is a cast reunion/retrospective.

07-31-2020, 06:00 PM	#48
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	I'm in

07-31-2020, 06:17 PM	#50
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	Oh boy.

07-31-2020, 06:34 PM	#51
eddyw78 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Derby UK Blu-ray reviews: 87	This looks amazing. This was the first movie I ever bought on any format on VHS in the mid 80s when my Dad first got a VHS player. Full of nostalgic memories. I can pretty much reel the dialogue off verbatim!!!!

07-31-2020, 06:47 PM	#52
Ruined Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	Good choice by Arrow considering the Universal Blu ray looks worse than the CE DVD and also has missing sound effects

07-31-2020, 06:51 PM	#53
Daedolon Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Does anyone know if Arrow's US releases are typically region free or locked? Absolutely would love to get this, but...

07-31-2020, 07:03 PM	#57
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Long overdue. The Universal transfer, as others have already said, is awful and the audio is messed up as well (missing elements). A shame this is not getting released over here in the U.K. though. Ah well, looks like I'm importing.

07-31-2020, 07:08 PM	#58
Gargus Expert Member Member since:Jan 2014	I like the movie and had a crush on Catherine Mary Stewart as a kid in this and night of the comet so hell, I'll get one

07-31-2020, 07:12 PM	#59
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Good news. This one needed an upgrade.

07-31-2020, 07:13 PM	#60
MTRodaba2468 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Western Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:1137 Blu-ray collection:5817 DVD collection:1284 MA collection:676 Digital collection:1383 iTunes collection:244 Trading Score:8	Along with Mallrats, another Universal title that I'll be double dipping on despite having autographs on the original release. The new transfer certainly helps with that decision...

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