Superman: The Movie 4K UHD (1978)

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Bolty

The 3 hour version was said to have better PQ than 151 minute version and more accurate colors -- is that true?

I think it was a newer scan from an IP. I'd assume that the transfer for the UHD release of the theatrical or extended cut will blow everything else away.

[Geoff D]

They said it was an IP for the TV cut but it may well have been an IP of the dupe neg used to assemble that cut as it looks pretty rough, but not in a bad way. It's like watching a print and it's got a certain amount of charm as a result.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Having watched all three versions of the movie recently, I prefer the theatrical the most when it's all said and done.

Same. I usually always opt for a theatrical cut.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

They said it was an IP for the TV cut but it may well have been an IP of the dupe neg used to assemble that cut as it looks pretty rough, but not in a bad way. It's like watching a print and it's got a certain amount of charm as a result.

Not much charm in that mono audio though. Hearing that magnificent score downgraded like that...

Should have been in 2.0 stereo, even if it was only the music.

[eddievanhalen]

Originally Posted by Bolty

I shall now share it with all the fans...………

NEW 4k restorations of movies 1, 3-6 from the OCN
NEW Atmos soundtracks for all 6 movies.
All 3 versions of TMP (on 2 discs) and TUC (on a single disc.)
The included Blu-rays will feature the new 4K restorations.
Isolated music scores for all 6 movies.
For the first time on home video --deleted scenes from movies 2, 3, 4 and 6 &
additional deleted scenes for movies 1 and 5.
Alternate version of Star Trek V with new CGI FX via seamless branching.


I hope this was the proper time to share this with the fans in open forum.

Are you talking about Star Trek? The day Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979) is announced on UHD BD I'll be a very happy guy.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Not much charm in that mono audio though. Hearing that magnificent score downgraded like that...

Should have been in 2.0 stereo, even if it was only the music.

The whole thing's a curio at best anyway so the botched audio doesn't bother me.

[HDMan72]

I'm really looking looking forward to the original audio mix. Even though the Anthology set has the original audio in 2.0, when played back in a unfolded stereo matrix surround mode the front channels bleed into the rear. You can basically hear the same information in the surrounds as you do the front speakers. The audio is horrible like that.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Bolty

Pavlovian

I don't care if it has a silly remix, as long as the original is an option.
Warner are hit and miss, the Matrix had the option and Blade Runner was just all wrong

[gates70]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

I don't care if it has a silly remix, as long as the original is an option.
Warner are hit and miss, the Matrix had the option and Blade Runner was just all wrong

Blade Runner mix is awesome.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by gates70

Blade Runner mix is awesome.

[gates70]

Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Damn, can't see this at work.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by gates70

Damn, can't see this at work.

Lol I was agreeing with you.

[gates70]

Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Lol I was agreeing with you.

I'll look at it tonight and see what it is.

[Colson]

Originally Posted by gates70

I'll look at it tonight and see what it is.

It's the Breaking Bad "You're g-dd--- right" gif.

I will say that the Blade Runner remix is not great when not listening on an actual Atmos setup. Not sure what went wrong, but I had to crank up my center channel audio on my 5.1 system to hear the dialog properly.

I'm not the only one with this problem btw, and it's a shame, because like you said, the mix is apparently great in Atmos.

[gates70]

Originally Posted by Colson

It's the Breaking Bad "You're g-dd--- right" gif.

I will say that the Blade Runner remix is not great when not listening on an actual Atmos setup. Not sure what went wrong, but I had to crank up my center channel audio on my 5.1 system to hear the dialog properly.

I'm not the only one with this problem btw, and it's a shame, because like you said, the mix is apparently great in Atmos.

LOL thanks for the description.

Yes, I've only watched it on my ATMOS setup and it's stunning.

[Colson]

Originally Posted by gates70

LOL thanks for the description.

Yes, I've only watched it on my ATMOS setup and it's stunning.

I am envious and can't wait to eventually get an Atmos setup of my own

For now, though, I do really love my 5.1.

[rubystone356]

Did no one get the link about the news on superman the movie back on the big screen from fantom events? November 25.

Jacob

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by gates70

Blade Runner mix is awesome.

Geoff and I can sit in the corner facing the wall then.
And it was more that the original mix is not there as an option

[OutOfBoose]

Originally Posted by gates70

Blade Runner mix is awesome.

I actually enjoyed it too, but I also enjoy Terminator 1 remix, so what do I know... Not advocating against inclusion of original mixes, though.

[Colson]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Geoff and I can sit in the corner facing the wall then.
And it was more that the original mix is not there as an option

Yeah, it is always preferable to have the original mix.

That said, in the case of Blade Runner, things are all weird, because a purist such as myself has no idea what to do. I don't want to watch the "original" (theatrical) version because it sucks, but other versions aren't the original. So I just let my rules slide for this particular movie. That said, it would be preferable for the Final Cut's original mix to be included, of course.