"The Fifth Element" disc exchange

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by DaViD Boulet

Agreed. It's amazing how the HD DVD crowd avoids achknowledging these compromises.

Just a quick comment:
I was able to talk to Robert Meyer Burnett and he let me know that the "Requiem For Krypton" doc, while shot in HD, was not edited or mastered in HD due to budget constraints. Warner also had a bunch of IME stuff planned (and shot). Just as well I guess, it wouldn't have fit on a HD DVD (and they compromised the video of the feature as it was).

He was also happy to hear about the new lossless (PCM & TrueHD) version coming later this year.

[DaViD Boulet]

interesting. Would it need to be re-edited by the original creative team to get it into HD (for BD)?

[Blu Tiger]

Got my copy in the mail yesterday. Can't wait to re-watch this again. Actually, I got my new copy of Stargate and Fifth Element on the same day.

[Zvi]

I called Sony CS yesterday. It was shipped yesterday and I should get my replacement copy of remastered TFE on tuesd

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by DaViD Boulet

interesting. Would it need to be re-edited by the original creative team to get it into HD (for BD)?

It has to be re-captured in HD and edited in HD to be mastered in HD from the sound of it.

If it was all done in HD and then downconverted because of capacity constraints of HD-DVD, that's another thing. The way Peter explained it, sounds like the production didn't have the money for a HD editing job.


fuad

[Sylin]

Got my remastered copy on Wednesday and finally had a chance to watch it today. It's beautiful!

As a side-point, I also REALLY enjoyed the Fact Track bonus feature, which popped up little trivia bits during the film. It was fun and engaging and a good example of the type of bonus feature that every BD should have.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

It has to be re-captured in HD and edited in HD to be mastered in HD from the sound of it.

If it was all done in HD and then downconverted because of capacity constraints of HD-DVD, that's another thing. The way Peter explained it, sounds like the production didn't have the money for a HD editing job.


fuad

From what I gathered all their Superman Returns behind the scenes footage was downconverted to SD and edited & mastered (sound & titles & whatnot) that way with existing equipment. I guess HD workstations aren't common and a lot more expensive (at least in mid to late 2006).

Can you say "double dip" when the sequel comes out?
BTW: Apparently Braniac & Metallo are the villains of the sequel, along with Lex Luthor. Singer's got a kick ass storyline and is starting it as soon as Valkyrie is finished. Apparently he's given up on Logan's Run remake (even though the IMDB still lists it).

[tkusterb]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

Got my remastered copy on Wednesday and finally had a chance to watch it today. It's beautiful!

As a side-point, I also REALLY enjoyed the Fact Track bonus feature, which popped up little trivia bits during the film. It was fun and engaging and a good example of the type of bonus feature that every BD should have.

I also received my remastered copy this week and finally watched it on Friday. It truly does look better than the other disc. Some darker shots look a little grainy but the overall sharpness and color are vastly improved.

[miloka]

is this offer still available?
just bought fifth element , the first version. will sony do the exchange also.?
if so , everybody could buy the first version for little money and send it in to get the new one.

[teacher_man99]

Originally Posted by miloka

is this offer still available?
just bought fifth element , the first version. will sony do the exchange also.?
if so , everybody could buy the first version for little money and send it in to get the new one.

Should be OK, just use the contact info that paidgeek provided to contact SONY first. They had me send a printout of their e-mail with the disc. I sent it off end of last week, got it a couple days ago! Thank you SPHE and paidgeek!!!

[baccusboy]

Got my disc replacement last week.

[jman1076]

Originally Posted by miloka

is this offer still available?
just bought fifth element , the first version. will sony do the exchange also.?
if so , everybody could buy the first version for little money and send it in to get the new one.

yes it is...i bought my disc about 2 weeks ago at BB and didnt know i had the wrong one. I called Sony yesterday and they gave me the info on where to send it. make sure to call or email them first so they have you in the system.

[Blu Tiger]

When I got my new copy, the paper insert was bowing out at the top and bottom of the case pushing the plastic up. Did this happen with anyone elses?

[flipsyde2000]

My replacement copy was completly mangled and it ruined the disc. I called Sony and they should have sent my new, new one today.

[AxL_the_Red]

Is anyone else still waiting for his replacement disc ? I still haven't received mine and I'm starting to wonder if there is a problem. I live in Canada, could it be the reason why it's taking so long?

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by AxL_the_Red

Is anyone else still waiting for his replacement disc ? I still haven't received mine and I'm starting to wonder if there is a problem. I live in Canada, could it be the reason why it's taking so long?

Same here.

Is it true they acknowledge receiving the disc via e-mail? I haven't received that either.

Gary

[AxL_the_Red]

Me too. Nothing via e-mail.

[u_nick]

I dont think I ever got an email letting me know they got it. And I recieved my disc just fine.

I got a tracking number when i sent it in, just in case, but i never had to look at it.

[AxL_the_Red]

Originally Posted by u_nick

I dont think I ever got an email letting me know they got it. And I recieved my disc just fine.

I got a tracking number when i sent it in, just in case, but i never had to look at it.

Thanks. I'll just wait a little more and see if it arrives.

[u_nick]

I'll check that tracking number tonight too, to see what the date was I sent it out on.