Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Steelbook (US)

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by professorwho

I just noticed something- the print I saw theatrically was different than what's on the FUNi BD, or at least, the Credits are.

This is the FUNi BD:

[Show spoiler]

They did English credits, whereas the print I saw had them in Japanese with no translation whatsoever. Not even subtitles. Not that it is a reason to pick one over the other (credits mean little to me), but it shows that it may be a different print used. Because I remember the print looking way better than the FUNi BD. For all I know, maybe it's just they encoded it SO BADLY that it looked like a different print. Regardless, I felt it might be worth mentioning.

Just curious for anyone who has the Image/Umbrella/Manga BD- does it have the credits in Japanese or not?

The Image disc has Japanese credits.

[Sky_Captain]

^^^^What he said.

[Jameron4eva]

Originally Posted by InuYashaCrusade

I get it but at the same time I just don't see a difference in the screenshots. Besides, it is clear that Funimation doesn't care because they don't correct the discs and they don't seem to learn for future releases either.

You mean.....Sony, as that's who owns FUNI now. *Dodges old dvd's*

[Jameron4eva]

So basically, keep the old BD unless I want the better audio options, and any extras they made exclusive to this, and continue my quest for the DVD.

[professorwho]

The Italian release by Dynit will have English subtitles and the English dub. F**k FUNimation, get this Dynit BD instead! It’s encoded by mp3dom, so it’s guarneteed to be the best transfer released until a UHD comes out.

Sadly, I think it’ll be Region-B locked, but still- 100% worth the import.

[rickah88]

Not a steelbook.
I’m okay with my various releases until if/when the 4k action heats up.

[Heapashifter]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Not a steelbook.
I’m okay with my various releases until if/when the 4k action heats up.

This is a real steelbook. Did you not see my post here?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...6&postcount=45

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by professorwho

The Italian release by Dynit will have English subtitles and the English dub. F**k FUNimation, get this Dynit BD instead! It’s encoded by mp3dom, so it’s guarneteed to be the best transfer released until a UHD comes out.

Sadly, I think it’ll be Region-B locked, but still- 100% worth the import.

Is this a new thing for Dynit, including English subs and audio?

[Heapashifter]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Is this a new thing for Dynit, including English subs and audio?

I think so. Their stuff usually isn't English friendly.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Heapashifter

This is a real steelbook. Did you not see my post here?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...6&postcount=45

I was talking about the Italian release, that was mentioned.

[Heapashifter]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I was talking about the Italian release, that was mentioned.

[NLScavenger]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Is this a new thing for Dynit, including English subs and audio?

Yes, but it's probably just a one time thing because the original Italian Sony DVD also had English sub/dub. I hope Dynit will pick up more Sony anime titles and release them with English subs.

[manicsounds]

Could someone list out the extras and their runtimes for the FUNimation Blu-ray? Cannot find reviews for the movie listing them.

[BuckNaked2k]

This is still way too expensive for what they are offering.

[professorwho]

Originally Posted by manicsounds

Could someone list out the extras and their runtimes for the FUNimation Blu-ray? Cannot find reviews for the movie listing them.

Don’t have one, but if you’re wanting a release of the film, get the upcoming Dynit Italian release. Should be Region-B locked, though.

[jakcul]

Originally Posted by manicsounds

Could someone list out the extras and their runtimes for the FUNimation Blu-ray? Cannot find reviews for the movie listing them.

English Voice Cast Reunion (15:06)
Beau Billingslea (Jet), Melissa Fahn (Ed), Steve Blum (Spike), and Wendee Lee (Faye) sit down for an interview about how they got involved, it influence, etc, etc.

From The Small Screen To The Big Screen (5:43)
Interview with director Shinichiro Watatanbe and cast (Japanese and English) about going from the series to feature film

International Appeal-What’s Not To Like? (7:02)
Interview with crew about its success not only in Japan, but the world.

Short Character Spotlight Featurrettes
Cast and crew discuss characters influence and conception.
Spike: A Complex Soul (7:20)
Faye: Intellectual Vixen (6:37)
Ed: Resident Eccentric (6:48)
Jet: No Ordinary Dad (5:03)

Storyboard Comparisons
Side by side shot of storyboards with the scenes.
Scene 3-The Virus (2:34)
Scene 6-The Moroccan Bazaar (4:21)
Scene 15-Ed Finds Lee (2:29)
Scene 17-Spike Confronts Vincent (5:49)

Music Videos
“Ask DNA” (Opening song without text) (1:45)
“Gotta Knock A Little Harder” (Closing song without text) (3:53)
US Theatrical Trailer (2:11)


I didn’t sit through all these, but watched a little to get an idea of what they were. Sorry if they’re off a little.

[gwfb5]

Originally Posted by jakcul

[Show spoiler]English Voice Cast Reunion (15:06)
Beau Billingslea (Jet), Melissa Fahn (Ed), Steve Blum (Spike), and Wendee Lee (Faye) sit down for an interview about how they got involved, it influence, etc, etc.

From The Small Screen To The Big Screen (5:43)
Interview with director Shinichiro Watatanbe and cast (Japanese and English) about going from the series to feature film

International Appeal-What’s Not To Like? (7:02)
Interview with crew about its success not only in Japan, but the world.

Short Character Spotlight Featurrettes
Cast and crew discuss characters influence and conception.
Spike: A Complex Soul (7:20)
Faye: Intellectual Vixen (6:37)
Ed: Resident Eccentric (6:48)
Jet: No Ordinary Dad (5:03)

Storyboard Comparisons
Side by side shot of storyboards with the scenes.
Scene 3-The Virus (2:34)
Scene 6-The Moroccan Bazaar (4:21)
Scene 15-Ed Finds Lee (2:29)
Scene 17-Spike Confronts Vincent (5:49)

Music Videos
“Ask DNA” (Opening song without text) (1:45)
“Gotta Knock A Little Harder” (Closing song without text) (3:53)
US Theatrical Trailer (2:11)


I didn’t sit through all these, but watched a little to get an idea of what they were. Sorry if they’re off a little.

I'm pretty sure the Umbrella BD has all those same extras, aside from "English Voice Cast Reunion" and the two music videos, but it does have "Conceptual Art Galleries".

[jakcul]

Originally Posted by gwfb5

I'm pretty sure the Umbrella BD has all those same extras, aside from "English Voice Cast Reunion" and the two music videos, but it does have "Conceptual Art Galleries".

I’ll take your word for it, I wouldn’t know. Somebody asked, I have it, posted it, but don’t know what any other release has. You very well may be right.

[gwfb5]

Originally Posted by jakcul

I’ll take your word for it, I wouldn’t know. Somebody asked, I have it, posted it, but don’t know what any other release has. You very well may be right.

I recently bought the Umbrella BD and watched some of the extras, so I thought I'd mention it.
Later this week I'll check it again and list the exact extras it has.

[Ramble Tamble-TAN]

Originally Posted by professorwho

This is the FUNi BD:

[Show spoiler]

They did English credits, whereas the print I saw had them in Japanese with no translation whatsoever. Not even subtitles. Not that it is a reason to pick one over the other (credits mean little to me), but it shows that it may be a different print used. Because I remember the print looking way better than the FUNi BD. For all I know, maybe it's just they encoded it SO BADLY that it looked like a different print. Regardless, I felt it might be worth mentioning.

Funimation is notorious for adding English credits over the original ones. Just look at what they did to the TV series. I think they use some program to erase/remux them over; I doubt it's an actual difference in print. Every release I've seen from FUNi has this.

Despite what they say about reverse importation, I think that credits do matter. It's altering the original work. A bastardization is what I'd call it. Another reason not to get this release (along with the ghastly cover)