Dune (1984) - Page 31 - Blu-ray Forum

HD Goofnut · 05-17-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Raif79

What are the chances of the extended cut being on a Blu Ray disc? At the prices that they are charging for this new set, I will be disappointed if the extended cut is just a dvd. Either way I've got my fingers crossed for a new transfer of the theatrical cut.

There's nothing wrong with the U.S. BD for the theatrical cut. The only way it could look better is with a 4K scan.

KMFDMvsEnya · 05-17-2015, 04:03 PM

Are there any screen caps of either Frank Herbert's Dune or Children of Dune blu-rays from across the pond?

ditcin · 05-19-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

What's wrong with the colour timing?

From what I've seen the timing is fine except in the desert sequences. There was never an orange tint to those scenes - in the theater or on the first Beta/VHS and Laserdisc releases.

Another sloppy thing about the TV re-edited edition is that the "blue" eyes come and go in different scenes.

probedb · 05-19-2015, 02:05 PM

Sorry to interject and ask but is there any difference between the UK and US releases?

I had the UK DVD and the UK BR is darker.

Cheers

wvl · 05-20-2015, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Wait, there was another DE release?

Not sure if there was more than one release, but this one is nearly 3 hrs long. The quality of the PQ and the audio is great. I have all of the releases, but don't bother getting the 3D version. It is flat as a pancake.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dune-Blu-ray/112601/

HD Goofnut · 05-20-2015, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by wvl

Not sure if there was more than one release, but this one is nearly 3 hrs long. The quality of the PQ and the audio is great. I have all of the releases, but don't bother getting the 3D version. It is flat as a pancake.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dune-Blu-ray/112601/

Is there any way you can post screen caps of the extended cut?

JimDiGriz · 05-20-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by probedb

Sorry to interject and ask but is there any difference between the UK and US releases?

I had the UK DVD and the UK BR is darker.

Cheers

Big difference! I compared the UK and US releases side by side about 2? maybe 3 years ago.

The US has clearly superior PQ despite being the older blu-ray. The UK one has a nice slipcover - thats about the only good thing I can say about it. The US also had a higher audio bitrate as I remember. The UK did have different extras though.

If you are in the UK dont worry about ordering the US one - its region-free and its usually very cheap too.

JimDiGriz · 05-20-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wvl

Not sure if there was more than one release, but this one is nearly 3 hrs long. The quality of the PQ and the audio is great. I have all of the releases, but don't bother getting the 3D version. It is flat as a pancake.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dune-Blu-ray/112601/

2 discs?

probedb · 05-20-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

If you are in the UK dont worry about ordering the US one - its region-free and its usually very cheap too.

Thank you

I did think it was really dark, really, really dark.

I'll get the US one ordered. I have a multi-region BR player anyway so it wouldn't be a problem.

Thanks again!

JimDiGriz · 05-20-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by probedb

Thank you

I did think it was really dark, really, really dark.

I'll get the US one ordered. I have a multi-region BR player anyway so it wouldn't be a problem.

Thanks again!

You might want to hang on a sec maybe with yet another German one surfacing a few posts above!

probedb · 05-20-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

You might want to hang on a sec maybe with yet another German one surfacing a few posts above!

Fingers crossed, the US one is cheap so I can always sell on

I have about 3 editions of Dune now....I refuse to sell my steelbox DVD extended edition!

wvl · 05-25-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Is there any way you can post screen caps of the extended cut?

Typically, I watch my blus on the big screen and no way to take screenshots unless I use cam, but too lazy to do that. The only time I watch any kind of video on any of the PCs is from FaceBook. So the chances of getting any snapshots of the extended version is nill.

wvl · 05-25-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

2 discs?

Yeap.

bigrob · 05-25-2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvl

Not sure if there was more than one release, but this one is nearly 3 hrs long. The quality of the PQ and the audio is great. I have all of the releases, but don't bother getting the 3D version. It is flat as a pancake.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dune-Blu-ray/112601/

I've got this on order too. Not holding high hopes for the upscaled extended cut but don't mind checking it out

ABaglivi · 05-25-2015, 08:26 PM

The Amazon.de description, in a fractured Google translation:
The 2-disc Blu-ray release includes the original theatrical version of a new image Master in English DTS-HD MA 5.1 with the original cinema Synchro DTS-HD MA 2.0 and the extended TV version that the whole, available HD material in English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and German DTS-HD MA 2.0. happening. The upscaling of the missing scenes was done with a professional upscaler. This worldwide unique version of the highest quality is therefore the longest version of all time and the uncut original aspect ratio 2.35: 1 In addition, there is next to a turning cover without FSK labeling also exciting extras such as "deleted scenes", "Designing Dune", " Dune FX "Dune models", "Dune wardrobe" and also an extensive photo gallery.

bigrob · 05-27-2015, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ABaglivi

The Amazon.de description, in a fractured Google translation:
The 2-disc Blu-ray release includes the original theatrical version of a new image Master in English DTS-HD MA 5.1 with the original cinema Synchro DTS-HD MA 2.0 and the extended TV version that the whole, available HD material in English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and German DTS-HD MA 2.0. happening. The upscaling of the missing scenes was done with a professional upscaler. This worldwide unique version of the highest quality is therefore the longest version of all time and the uncut original aspect ratio 2.35: 1 In addition, there is next to a turning cover without FSK labeling also exciting extras such as "deleted scenes", "Designing Dune", " Dune FX "Dune models", "Dune wardrobe" and also an extensive photo gallery.

Got it on the way to me now. Happy to give a quick lowdown of the AV quality on both discs when it arrives

Raif79 · 05-27-2015, 10:58 PM

Still no news or specs on the Japanese release coming out in a few months? I've still got it pre-ordered, but I'd feel better if I knew what the transfers were.

DMRI2006 · 05-29-2015, 09:33 PM

Just got the 2-disc German edition -- very, very happy from what I've sampled so far. And despite the packaging claims, it's region free too!

The 187-min TV cut is in 2.35, 5.1 DTS MA, 1080p AVC encode. The added TV scenes are very well upscaled; nicely integrated and it's not as if they're horrible looking. Just they are not quite as detailed as the rest of the transfer, which is as good as the "genuine" HD theatrical cut presentation. I'd say this is generally the same presentation as the 2.35 TV version that was on the US Dune 2-disc DVD, except it's a little bit longer by about 30 seconds or so, and the theatrical cut material is genuine HD. Someone who knows this inside and out will be able to tell if there's anything different, but the prologue, "Alan Smithee" credits, etc. are all there. Whoever produced this didn't just slap it together and it looks good.

The theatrical cut Blu-Ray is AVC encoded, 5.1 DTS MA. Seems to be very similar to the US Blu-Ray transfer, just with AVC encoding instead of VC-1. This is a plus as I found the prior European Blu-Ray to be too bright. High bit rate (high 30s, ocassionally low 40s mbps) in line with the US release.

Extras are the trailer (not on the US Blu-Ray) and the deleted scenes from the US Blu-Ray, minus Rafalla DeLaurentiis introduction. Nothing else. Removable German subs of course.

Much cheaper than the upcoming Japanese set and the presentation of the TV version is excellent. Unless they manage to get all the footage in HD (which I wouldnt hold my breath on) I'd say this is as good as we'll probably get for the TV version.

So for the moment anyway I'd say this is my fave Blu Ray of Dune to date

Raif79 · 05-29-2015, 09:57 PM

DMRI2006 is it 1080p or 1080i? This website says 1080i. Since you've got it in hand, what is it?

DMRI2006 · 05-29-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Raif79

DMRI2006 is it 1080p or 1080i? This website says 1080i. Since you've got it in hand, what is it?

It is 1080p...at least my Oppo says 23.976hz. Back cover also says 1080p

05-29-2015, 09:33 PM	#618
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	Just got the 2-disc German edition -- very, very happy from what I've sampled so far. And despite the packaging claims, it's region free too! The 187-min TV cut is in 2.35, 5.1 DTS MA, 1080p AVC encode. The added TV scenes are very well upscaled; nicely integrated and it's not as if they're horrible looking. Just they are not quite as detailed as the rest of the transfer, which is as good as the "genuine" HD theatrical cut presentation. I'd say this is generally the same presentation as the 2.35 TV version that was on the US Dune 2-disc DVD, except it's a little bit longer by about 30 seconds or so, and the theatrical cut material is genuine HD. Someone who knows this inside and out will be able to tell if there's anything different, but the prologue, "Alan Smithee" credits, etc. are all there. Whoever produced this didn't just slap it together and it looks good. The theatrical cut Blu-Ray is AVC encoded, 5.1 DTS MA. Seems to be very similar to the US Blu-Ray transfer, just with AVC encoding instead of VC-1. This is a plus as I found the prior European Blu-Ray to be too bright. High bit rate (high 30s, ocassionally low 40s mbps) in line with the US release. Extras are the trailer (not on the US Blu-Ray) and the deleted scenes from the US Blu-Ray, minus Rafalla DeLaurentiis introduction. Nothing else. Removable German subs of course. Much cheaper than the upcoming Japanese set and the presentation of the TV version is excellent. Unless they manage to get all the footage in HD (which I wouldnt hold my breath on) I'd say this is as good as we'll probably get for the TV version. So for the moment anyway I'd say this is my fave Blu Ray of Dune to date Last edited by DMRI2006; 05-29-2015 at 09:58 PM.

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