Flight of the Navigator (1986) - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

David M · 07-17-2019, 05:23 AM

Was there anything wrong with the audio on the previous release?

svenge · 07-17-2019, 12:10 PM

I never noticed anything wrong with the original release's LPCM 2.0 audio. Not every film released before the advent of Dolby Digital surround needs to have a 5.1 remix, after all...

Agent Kay · 07-17-2019, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenge

I never noticed anything wrong with the original release's LPCM 2.0 audio. Not every film released before the advent of Dolby Digital surround needs to have a 5.1 remix, after all...

Needs?
Shouldn't be unless the original is offered

tmlfan1977 · 07-18-2019, 08:46 PM

So long as it's lossless, it doesn't bother me that it's 2.0, although in my personal opinion, this film could totally benefit from a 5.1 mix. Reviews I'd read in regard to the previous blu-ray release stated that the audio was DD 2.0, so I was a little concerned. But since it is in fact LPCM, I'm perfectly fine with them using the same mix here.

svenge · 07-19-2019, 11:53 AM

Since there hasn't been a 5.1 mix for Flight of the Navigator created to date (even the US Disney DVD was Dolby 2.0), I don't think that Second Sight is the kind of outfit that has the resources to commission one themselves.

That's not such a bad thing though, as it's usually much better to faithfully represent the source materials provided by the licensor than to make a mess out of things by trying to "improve" them.

pferreira · 08-03-2019, 02:20 PM

The most amazing thing about the original blu-ray release was that it actually presented the film properly for the first time. The Cinema Club release was absolutely terrible. You know you have a problem when the BBC airings and video releases have better picture quality than DVD.

svenge · 08-03-2019, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pferreira

The most amazing thing about the original blu-ray release was that it actually presented the film properly for the first time. The Cinema Club release was absolutely terrible. You know you have a problem when the BBC airings and video releases have better picture quality than DVD.

The 2004 US DVD from Disney was actually pretty decent.

Geoff D · 08-04-2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by svenge

The 2004 US DVD from Disney was actually pretty decent.

I'm sure it was, but the UK DVD release was utterly, irredeemably awful - it was literally a VHS dubbed onto disc. Second Sight's first Blu of Navigator was rather good, as was their Short Circuit. Older transfers for sure, but they were decent. Can't wait to see this new remaster though!

marcls76 · 08-04-2019, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenge

Since there hasn't been a 5.1 mix for Flight of the Navigator created to date (even the US Disney DVD was Dolby 2.0), I don't think that Second Sight is the kind of outfit that has the resources to commission one themselves.

That's not such a bad thing though, as it's usually much better to faithfully represent the source materials provided by the licensor than to make a mess out of things by trying to "improve" them.

German release has 5.1?

svenge · 08-06-2019, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcls76

German release has 5.1?

I stand corrected, then. I'd presume that Splendid Entertainment (the German licensee) did their own up-mix, then.

Socko · 08-06-2019, 05:06 PM

Yeah those germans pimp everything. Making 7.1 mixes and 3D versions of movies.

pferreira · 08-09-2019, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenge

The 2004 US DVD from Disney was actually pretty decent.

I'm talking about the UK which this set is aimed at.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm sure it was, but the UK DVD release was utterly, irredeemably awful - it was literally a VHS dubbed onto disc.

But even the VHS version looked better somehow.

Geoff D · 08-09-2019, 04:02 PM

Yeah 'cause they added some DNR to it for good measure. The very worst DVD I have ever seen.

Obsidianable · 08-12-2019, 05:43 PM

First look at the packaging, poster and book:

https://twitter.com/SecondSightFilm/...65445085782016

CouncilSpectre · 08-12-2019, 05:56 PM

Looking good.

Navigator has massive nostalgia value for me. I can still remember my first viewing perfectly - on holiday with grandparents and we hired it from the local video-store. The whole family watched and enjoyed it. Sadly the grandparents are no longer around, but rewatching Navigator always raises a smile or two. Can’t wait for this edition

Sleazeaddict · 08-14-2019, 02:56 PM

"That scuffed bottom Left Corner is making me nuts.... but looks awesome can’t wait!"

good iam not the only one seeing this!

Obsidianable · 08-14-2019, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleazeaddict

"That scuffed bottom Left Corner is making me nuts.... but looks awesome can’t wait!"

good iam not the only one seeing this!

"Don’t worry! It’s the light catching the seam of the shrink wrap, not a scuff."

sfmarine · 08-24-2019, 01:46 PM

My copy dispatched this morning.

Indiana Jonezzz... · 08-24-2019, 02:27 PM

Got mine today from Zavvi, packaged in just a Jiffy bag, so a nice big dented corner. Yay!

Agent Kay · 08-24-2019, 02:30 PM

People still shopping with Zavvi huh

07-17-2019, 05:23 AM	#121
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Was there anything wrong with the audio on the previous release?

07-17-2019, 12:10 PM	#122
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	I never noticed anything wrong with the original release's LPCM 2.0 audio. Not every film released before the advent of Dolby Digital surround needs to have a 5.1 remix, after all...

07-18-2019, 08:46 PM	#124
tmlfan1977 Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Guelph, Ontario - Canada Blu-ray collection:232 DVD collection:89	So long as it's lossless, it doesn't bother me that it's 2.0, although in my personal opinion, this film could totally benefit from a 5.1 mix. Reviews I'd read in regard to the previous blu-ray release stated that the audio was DD 2.0, so I was a little concerned. But since it is in fact LPCM, I'm perfectly fine with them using the same mix here.

07-19-2019, 11:53 AM	#125
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	Since there hasn't been a 5.1 mix for Flight of the Navigator created to date (even the US Disney DVD was Dolby 2.0), I don't think that Second Sight is the kind of outfit that has the resources to commission one themselves. That's not such a bad thing though, as it's usually much better to faithfully represent the source materials provided by the licensor than to make a mess out of things by trying to "improve" them.

08-03-2019, 02:20 PM	#126
pferreira Power Member Member since:Nov 2018 Location:UK	The most amazing thing about the original blu-ray release was that it actually presented the film properly for the first time. The Cinema Club release was absolutely terrible. You know you have a problem when the BBC airings and video releases have better picture quality than DVD.

08-06-2019, 05:06 PM	#131
Socko Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Netherlands Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:314 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:46 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:10	Yeah those germans pimp everything. Making 7.1 mixes and 3D versions of movies.

08-09-2019, 04:02 PM	#133
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Yeah 'cause they added some DNR to it for good measure. The very worst DVD I have ever seen.

08-12-2019, 05:43 PM	#134
Obsidianable Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:962	First look at the packaging, poster and book: https://twitter.com/SecondSightFilm/...65445085782016

08-12-2019, 05:56 PM	#135
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Looking good. Navigator has massive nostalgia value for me. I can still remember my first viewing perfectly - on holiday with grandparents and we hired it from the local video-store. The whole family watched and enjoyed it. Sadly the grandparents are no longer around, but rewatching Navigator always raises a smile or two. Can’t wait for this edition

08-14-2019, 02:56 PM	#136
Sleazeaddict Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2014 Trading Score:1	"That scuffed bottom Left Corner is making me nuts.... but looks awesome can’t wait!" good iam not the only one seeing this!

08-24-2019, 01:46 PM	#138
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	My copy dispatched this morning.

08-24-2019, 02:27 PM	#139
Indiana Jonezzz... Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Scotland	Got mine today from Zavvi, packaged in just a Jiffy bag, so a nice big dented corner. Yay!

08-24-2019, 02:30 PM	#140
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	People still shopping with Zavvi huh

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