The Fly (1986) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

StingingVelvet · 09-11-2018, 01:03 AM

I think this is too big a seller for Fox to give it to Criterion or whoever right now. They'd probably rather do a new UHD release like Predator and Die Hard got. With the Disney deal though who knows what will change.

DR Herbert West · 09-11-2018, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

With the Disney deal though who knows what will change.

Be afraid, be very afraid!

Darkstream · 09-11-2018, 01:38 AM

I find it strange that this film didn't even get one of Fox's Deadpool slipcovers. I didn't collect those covers, but this is one of Fox's best films ever, so I find it sad that they covered a lot their biggest movies, but missed this one. They could have had The Fly on the cover with Deadpool's head on it, or maybe a Deadpool's hand splatting the fly with a flyswatter.

Monterey Jack · 09-11-2018, 01:39 AM

The existing transfer looks pretty good considering how old the disc is, and it's loaded with ALL of the extras from the superb 2-disc DVD set, so I don't really know what Criterion or Scream Factory could add.

DR Herbert West · 09-11-2018, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

The existing transfer looks pretty good considering how old the disc is, and it's loaded with ALL of the extras from the superb 2-disc DVD set, so I don't really know what Criterion or Scream Factory could add.

The transfer looks fine, but this film really deserves to look great.

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 09-11-2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

The transfer looks fine, but this film really deserves to look great.

Which means we'd better better off Fox holding it and putting out a UHD rather than Criterion a barely different, new blu-ray.

StingingVelvet · 09-11-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW

Which means we'd better better off Fox holding it and putting out a UHD rather than Criterion a barely different, new blu-ray.

I'd take a 4k remaster on blu, but yes a UHD would be much better.

klauswhereareyou · 09-11-2018, 07:17 PM

Hopefully we can get a 4K remaster before Disney buries this movie.

SpectralNight · 09-11-2018, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

The existing transfer looks pretty good considering how old the disc is, and it's loaded with ALL of the extras from the superb 2-disc DVD set, so I don't really know what Criterion or Scream Factory could add.

Glorious supplementals!

captainjoe · 09-11-2018, 05:06 AM

Yeah the supplements are pretty damn solid. If criterion got this I could see them maybe adding a new interview or two plus a 4k remaster in a perfect world.

BluCollector13 · 09-11-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

The existing transfer looks pretty good considering how old the disc is, and it's loaded with ALL of the extras from the superb 2-disc DVD set, so I don't really know what Criterion or Scream Factory could add.

Despite loving the earlier release, I'd love a new release with a 4K remaster, the original stereo soundtrack (even with the OTT synth stingers the 5.1 remix removed), new interviews with Cronenberg and the cast and maybe a feature on when "The Fly" became an opera.

* also, with the Cronenberg retrospective being done in LA at the end of the month, perhaps the Q&A that's supposed to be done with Cronenberg, Geena Davis and Howard Shore could be included.

Indianamcclain · 09-18-2018, 08:46 AM

I went to a 35mm screening of this and noticed several instances where the soundtrack was different. Does anyone know why it was changed for the DVD/Blu-Ray?

DR Herbert West · 09-18-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Indianamcclain

I went to a 35mm screening of this and noticed several instances where the soundtrack was different. Does anyone know why it was changed for the DVD/Blu-Ray?

It can happen when a stereo film is remixed for 5.1 audio. Any examples of the differences?

Indianamcclain · 09-30-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

It can happen when a stereo film is remixed for 5.1 audio. Any examples of the differences?

Sorry for the delayed response. From what I remember the changes were:
-A dramatic echo when the computer first reveals the image on The Fly.
-When Ronnie visits Brundle there's a synth sting when he appears saying "stop!"
-When we see Brundle's shadow above Stathis near the end there's a synth sting.
-The whole sequence where Brundle is attempting to fuse with Veronica there's a synth rumble underneath the score.

yellowcakeuf6 · 09-18-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Indianamcclain

I went to a 35mm screening of this and noticed several instances where the soundtrack was different. Does anyone know why it was changed for the DVD/Blu-Ray?

Because the home video divisions think they know what's best for us in our homes.
They really need to stop screwing with the soundtracks for home video release, but at this point, where fluctuations between releases, such as mixed volume level, are so far apart that there is apparently no followed standards, tells you all you need to know.

Martoto · 09-19-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Because the home video divisions think they know what's best for us in our homes.
They really need to stop screwing with the soundtracks for home video release, but at this point, where fluctuations between releases, such as mixed volume level, are so far apart that there is apparently no followed standards, tells you all you need to know.

Who does know what's best for home video?

BluCollector13 · 09-19-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Indianamcclain

I went to a 35mm screening of this and noticed several instances where the soundtrack was different. Does anyone know why it was changed for the DVD/Blu-Ray?

The biggest difference that I know of is the removal of the synth stingers during the last half hour of the film. Maybe when the film was being remastered and restored for the first DVD set, Cronenberg requested their removal because he thought they dated the film.

BNex99 · 09-20-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BluCollector13

The biggest difference that I know of is the removal of the synth stingers during the last half hour of the film. Maybe when the film was being remastered and restored for the first DVD set, Cronenberg requested their removal because he thought they dated the film.

Does anyone know if those stingers are still present in the 2.0 Dolby Surround track on the original DVD (collector's edition only had 5.1, I think)?

Joshinator1989 · 09-20-2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BNex99

Does anyone know if those stingers are still present in the 2.0 Dolby Surround track on the original DVD (collector's edition only had 5.1, I think)?

I can confirm they are not in the 2.0 track of the DVD and not in any other language track. Possible they were removed at Cronenberg's request. Really a shame.

BNex99 · 09-20-2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator1989

I can confirm they are not in the 2.0 track of the DVD and not in any other language track. Possible they were removed at Cronenberg's request. Really a shame.

Were they musical stings or sound effects? Where were some of the spots they were originally heard?

Just curious; I don't remember this at all.

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09-11-2018, 01:03 AM	#1
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I think this is too big a seller for Fox to give it to Criterion or whoever right now. They'd probably rather do a new UHD release like Predator and Die Hard got. With the Disney deal though who knows what will change.

09-11-2018, 01:38 AM	#3
Darkstream Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:31	I find it strange that this film didn't even get one of Fox's Deadpool slipcovers. I didn't collect those covers, but this is one of Fox's best films ever, so I find it sad that they covered a lot their biggest movies, but missed this one. They could have had The Fly on the cover with Deadpool's head on it, or maybe a Deadpool's hand splatting the fly with a flyswatter.

09-11-2018, 01:39 AM	#4
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	The existing transfer looks pretty good considering how old the disc is, and it's loaded with ALL of the extras from the superb 2-disc DVD set, so I don't really know what Criterion or Scream Factory could add.

09-11-2018, 07:17 PM	#8
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	Hopefully we can get a 4K remaster before Disney buries this movie.

09-11-2018, 05:06 AM	#10
captainjoe Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:1392 Blu-ray collection:4035 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Yeah the supplements are pretty damn solid. If criterion got this I could see them maybe adding a new interview or two plus a 4k remaster in a perfect world.

09-18-2018, 08:46 AM	#12
Indianamcclain Banned Member since:Jul 2018	I went to a 35mm screening of this and noticed several instances where the soundtrack was different. Does anyone know why it was changed for the DVD/Blu-Ray?

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