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The Fallen Deity · 04-29-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

Hate to break it you but from their prospective they have no reason to remaster the film where the shoddy UHE with the grain wiped away and the contrast pumped up is a product that looked like it was designed for a quick and cheap 3D conversion.

I would be happy if they used the UHE for the 3D version (because I have no interest in 3D) and gave us a new scan for a new 2D remaster with a better encode and bit rate on a 50 GB disc, but that's wishful thinking..

Anyway the 2008 Blu-Ray will do me just fine, thankfully we Predator fans aren't limited to the UHE as the only Blu-Ray release...

Thank god for that, I should've kept my UHE set though the extras. That wasn't a very clever move to just flog it.

The 2008 disc actually holds up pretty well though considering it's from an old unrestored scan and the fact it has an ancient encoding. It was a revelation to watch after the shoddy DVD transfers and the UHE.

Impossible · 04-29-2013, 11:38 AM

After I Robot, no thanks!

sukraj · 04-29-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucif3r

Mother F'n Day One!

yes ser ree

Blu-21 · 04-30-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Thank god for that, I should've kept my UHE set though the extras. That wasn't a very clever move to just flog it.

The 2008 disc actually holds up pretty well though considering it's from an old unrestored scan and the fact it has an ancient encoding. It was a revelation to watch after the shoddy DVD transfers and the UHE.

I have hung on to my 2 disc special edition DVD for the extras (which the UHE duplicated). If you want them then I recommend you should buy a copy of the special edition DVD, it would be cheap as chips to get now.

Yes the 2008 disc does look good all considering its limitations as far as encode, bit rate, lack of disc storage data and a old scan goes. I did a direct test a little while ago on my 55" LED between the DVD and the 2008 Blu-Ray and the 08 Blu-Ray really is a revelation in comparsen! Its a supranational upgrade, but I would still rather watch the DVD over the UHE.

bluknight1 · 05-04-2013, 09:20 PM

I'm wondering if the 3D conversion will be from a DNR'd master. Because of the severe grain levels in Predator (I'm not complaining about the grain, but apparently a lot of people have). This could end up like Top Gun with a 3D conversion with accurate grain and a DNR'd 2D version. That would absolutely suck.

HD Goofnut · 05-05-2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick666

If the 3D edition will retain grain, it means that the disc will have an mpeg-4 avc 2d transfer that retains grain , so it will be good enough.

I wouldn't give Fox the benefit of the doubt.

Trekkie313 · 05-05-2013, 05:09 AM

Why was this needed?

HD Goofnut · 05-05-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Why was this needed?

It wasn't.

Liquid_Swords · 05-05-2013, 05:20 AM

Major pass. I don't need this in 3d, or anything for that matter.

Blu-21 · 05-05-2013, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_Swords

Major pass. I don't need this in 3d, or anything for that matter.

The way I see 3D in general (regardless if its native or a conversion), its better served for those special occasions at the theaters on the BIG screen rather than at home. At home I don't give a **** about 3D, 2D in Full-HD is all I need.

Liquid_Swords · 05-05-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

The way I see 3D in general (regardless if its native or a conversion), its better served for those special occasions at the theaters on the BIG screen rather than at home. At home I don't give a **** about 3D, 2D in Full-HD is all I need.

Amen, the only "3-d" I have on blu is Friday The 13th Part 3

DetroitSportsFan · 05-05-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Why was this needed?

Because 3D fans will triple dip. And if it's done right, 2D fans too.

Dalsk · 05-05-2013, 10:08 PM

For my part, I still haven't bought any version of Predator.
If this 3D-version finally includes the 2D-restoration we've been waiting for, I'll buy it!

The Fallen Deity · 05-15-2013, 12:00 AM

http://www.filmarena.cz/blu-ray-3d-p...avou-predatora

It looks like we might have an official release date. It says 20th November on this website. I'll certainly buy this if the 2D disc has a new transfer. If it doesn't I'll be sticking with 2008 MPEG-2 edition. Did the 2D disc that came with the I-Robot 3D edition have the full screen transfer that was on the 3D disc instead of the widescreen transfer that was on the older edition? Because that could be a good indication of whether this release might have a new 2D transfer or not.

SammymeBlu · 05-15-2013, 01:29 AM

Day 1,Predator holds up so well its amazing!

EricJ · 05-15-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Why was this needed?

They're asking the exact same question over on the Warner's Oz 3D thread, and the answer is exactly the same for Fox as it is for Warner:
Fox will shove Aliens, Predator and Aliens vs. Predator down your f***in' throat until you REMEMBER THEIR NAME.

tylergfoster · 05-15-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

http://www.filmarena.cz/blu-ray-3d-p...avou-predatora

It looks like we might have an official release date. It says 20th November on this website. I'll certainly buy this if the 2D disc has a new transfer. If it doesn't I'll be sticking with 2008 MPEG-2 edition. Did the 2D disc that came with the I-Robot 3D edition have the full screen transfer that was on the 3D disc instead of the widescreen transfer that was on the older edition? Because that could be a good indication of whether this release might have a new 2D transfer or not.

There wasn't a "2D disc" in the I, Robot combo pack other than the DVD; according to the back of the Blu-Ray (via DVDEmpire), the Blu-Ray disc offered both a 3D and 2D presentation and no other extras. This at least means it won't be a Jurassic Park scenario where the old Blu-Ray is included.

retablo · 05-15-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Why was this needed?

Why is any movie needed?

Jbug · 05-15-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

I don't give a **** about 3D, 2D in Full-HD is all I need.

"Amen, the only "3-d" I have on blu is Friday The 13th Part 3"

It always amazes me how 3D drives some men to use profanity and another to go to church. 3D can control the hearts of men.

HD Goofnut · 05-15-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Why is any movie needed?

A movie in itself is art, however great or poor it may be. Taking a 100% 2D film and converting it to 3D is nothing but a cash grab gimmick. Come on, you're smarter than this.

04-29-2013, 11:38 AM	#142
Impossible Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray reviews:3	After I Robot, no thanks!

05-04-2013, 09:20 PM	#145
bluknight1 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 63	I'm wondering if the 3D conversion will be from a DNR'd master. Because of the severe grain levels in Predator (I'm not complaining about the grain, but apparently a lot of people have). This could end up like Top Gun with a 3D conversion with accurate grain and a DNR'd 2D version. That would absolutely suck.

05-05-2013, 05:09 AM	#147
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	Why was this needed?

05-05-2013, 05:20 AM	#149
Liquid_Swords Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Shermer, IL Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:69	Major pass. I don't need this in 3d, or anything for that matter.

05-05-2013, 10:08 PM	#153
Dalsk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Paris, France Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:215 Blu-ray collection:1167	For my part, I still haven't bought any version of Predator. If this 3D-version finally includes the 2D-restoration we've been waiting for, I'll buy it!

05-15-2013, 12:00 AM	#154
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	http://www.filmarena.cz/blu-ray-3d-p...avou-predatora It looks like we might have an official release date. It says 20th November on this website. I'll certainly buy this if the 2D disc has a new transfer. If it doesn't I'll be sticking with 2008 MPEG-2 edition. Did the 2D disc that came with the I-Robot 3D edition have the full screen transfer that was on the 3D disc instead of the widescreen transfer that was on the older edition? Because that could be a good indication of whether this release might have a new 2D transfer or not.

05-15-2013, 01:29 AM	#155
SammymeBlu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Location:(The Heartland) Des Moines, IA 4K collection:1330 Blu-ray collection:9390 DVD collection:324	Day 1,Predator holds up so well its amazing!

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