Ran (Akira Kurosawa) New 4K restoration (StudioCanal) - Page 31 - Blu-ray Forum

Gacivory · 09-16-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I don't think I've ever seen a release that states Blu-ray on the top banner, implying a combo pack, and that BD is simply an extras disc.

Blue Underground's release of Zombie 4K lists Blu-Ray Special Features disc as included. But that's the closest I can think of.

MifuneFan · 09-16-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

Blue Underground's release of Zombie 4K lists Blu-Ray Special Features disc as included. But that's the closest I can think of.

And at least in that case it specifically says Special Features Blu-ray on the front, so there'd be no confusion about it being a movie disc or not.

Pans · 09-18-2021, 03:34 AM

I remember looking at the UK version of this online and seeing the first titling for the cover art, while looking now it's all the latter (edit: to clarify, was looking at the Ultra HD version).

Can anyone confirm whether the first version was actually produced or was it only the latter and the first was just tentative art?

chrismansell · 09-18-2021, 04:27 PM

Can anyone who's watched this new release confirm if it fixes the crap subtitle job done on the previous blu-ray? I've just watched the Studio Canal blu and it seems like it would be worth upgrading for that alone.

Lutz · 09-19-2021, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyD360

I do have the Aus release, but its marked on the cover as 4K + Bluray.
I checked at the store and all are like that.

Bugger up by manufacturer for sure.

It’s how they label Australian discs. I was pissed off when I bought the Flash Gordon 4K thinking it was a dual format release but the blu ray was just the extras.

lateralspin · 09-20-2021, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pans

I remember looking at the UK version of this online and seeing the first titling for the cover art, while looking now it's all the latter (edit: to clarify, was looking at the Ultra HD version).

Can anyone confirm whether the first version was actually produced or was it only the latter and the first was just tentative art?

I don’t know why they changed the typeface to a stylized (type of brush stroke) font (called Freeland by Trial by Cupcakes).

I have the earlier releases using the serif typeface.

Screencaps on DVDbeaver show that the disc menus use the stylized typeface.

DukeTogo84 · 09-20-2021, 01:09 AM

The US steelbook SHOULD go up for pre-order either this week or next as that's when all the Lionsgate titles should be announced for November.

kashif · 09-27-2021, 01:22 AM

Any ideas if the US Lionsgate release will have same transfer as Studiocanal release or is it going to be a new transfer?

lateralspin · 09-27-2021, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kashif

Any ideas if the US Lionsgate release will have same transfer as Studiocanal release or is it going to be a new transfer?

Unless proven otherwise, I shall assume that it is like the release of The Doors (Lionsgate-Studiocanal partnership, same master, same transfer)

kashif · 09-29-2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lateralspin

Unless proven otherwise, I shall assume that it is like the release of The Doors (Lionsgate-Studiocanal partnership, same master, same transfer)

I see. Thanks for the reply. I haven't seen this movie but the trailer and parts and bits look phenomenal. I heard the transfer is bad. Not sure if I shall buy it or wait.

Harvey Dent · 10-04-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kashif

I see. Thanks for the reply. I haven't seen this movie but the trailer and parts and bits look phenomenal. I heard the transfer is bad. Not sure if I shall buy it or wait.

Its not "bad". Its just that the improvement over the Mastered in 4k blu ray ,released a few years back, is not striking. if you have that one , there is no particular urgency to upgrade. Saying which, I have myself upgraded to the 4k

Eibon · 10-04-2021, 12:23 PM

Which is the UHD "elephant in the room". Most UHDs I have are almost by accident where I bought because they included a blu for only a couple pounds more if any. I'd still rather buy a disc I can play in 5 rooms of the house rather than be limited to the one room with a 4K setup. I'm sure if there was no blu bundled, a lot of uhds would not shift in great numbers.

MillyD · 10-09-2021, 05:14 PM

Available in amazon 2 for £30 at the moment.

koberulz · 10-10-2021, 05:38 PM

Saw this in the cinema today, and it didn't seem to be as tealed as the Blu-ray.

MifuneFan · 10-10-2021, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by koberulz

Saw this in the cinema today, and it didn't seem to be as tealed as the Blu-ray.

I said the same when I saw it theatrically a couple years back, and the 4K apparently isn't as teal either.

A Tortured Duckling · 10-10-2021, 05:49 PM

So sick of all this teal bullshit. If the transfer that comes with the Best Buy SteelBook has that same teal push it'll go straight in the trash.

MifuneFan · 10-10-2021, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by A Tortured Duckling

So sick of all this teal bullshit. If the transfer that comes with the Best Buy SteelBook has that same teal push it'll go straight in the trash.

It's not going to be different than what's available in the UK, so you might as well cancel your order now. As mentioned, the UHD is not as pronounced as the BD.

mande2013 · 10-28-2021, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by andantelise

It really does. I wonder what encode will be better, though.

Considering Lionsgate would just be porting over the Studio Canal release due to their license agreement, I wouldn't expect the Best Buy SteelBook to have a different encode from the European UHD release. I could be wrong though. The circa 2010 "Studio Canal Collection" blu-ray encodes were the same on both sides of the Atlantic when released in both markets. Likewise the Apocalypse Now UHD released in both the UK and the US.

andantelise · 10-29-2021, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mande2013

Considering Lionsgate would just be porting over the Studio Canal release due to their license agreement, I wouldn't expect the Best Buy SteelBook to have a different encode from the European UHD release. I could be wrong though. The circa 2010 "Studio Canal Collection" blu-ray encodes were the same on both sides of the Atlantic when released in both markets. Likewise the Apocalypse Now UHD released in both the UK and the US.

Do you or anyone happen to know who authored it?

koberulz · 11-29-2021, 02:07 AM

What's the go-to audio track on this one? Is the 5.1 the original six-track mix or an upmix of the 2.0? Reviewers seem to be favoring the 2.0 over the 5.1, and that the 2.0 is present at all indicates the 5.1 is likely a remix, but it did get a six-track mix originally which throws it up in the air a bit.

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Pans Active Member Member since:Jul 2018	I remember looking at the UK version of this online and seeing the first titling for the cover art, while looking now it's all the latter (edit: to clarify, was looking at the Ultra HD version). Can anyone confirm whether the first version was actually produced or was it only the latter and the first was just tentative art? Last edited by Pans; 09-18-2021 at 03:41 AM.

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09-18-2021, 04:27 PM	#604
chrismansell Active Member Member since:Apr 2021	Can anyone who's watched this new release confirm if it fixes the crap subtitle job done on the previous blu-ray? I've just watched the Studio Canal blu and it seems like it would be worth upgrading for that alone.

09-20-2021, 01:09 AM	#607
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:3993 Trading Score:117	The US steelbook SHOULD go up for pre-order either this week or next as that's when all the Lionsgate titles should be announced for November.

09-27-2021, 01:22 AM	#608
kashif Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dubai 4K collection:195 Blu-ray collection:355 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:31	Any ideas if the US Lionsgate release will have same transfer as Studiocanal release or is it going to be a new transfer?

10-04-2021, 12:23 PM	#612
Eibon Special Member Member since:Nov 2013 DVD collection:327	Which is the UHD "elephant in the room". Most UHDs I have are almost by accident where I bought because they included a blu for only a couple pounds more if any. I'd still rather buy a disc I can play in 5 rooms of the house rather than be limited to the one room with a 4K setup. I'm sure if there was no blu bundled, a lot of uhds would not shift in great numbers.

10-09-2021, 05:14 PM	#613
MillyD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2019	Available in amazon 2 for £30 at the moment.

10-10-2021, 05:38 PM	#614
koberulz Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:1511 DVD collection:280 Trading Score:13	Saw this in the cinema today, and it didn't seem to be as tealed as the Blu-ray.

10-10-2021, 05:49 PM	#616
A Tortured Duckling Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:2532 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:51	So sick of all this teal bullshit. If the transfer that comes with the Best Buy SteelBook has that same teal push it'll go straight in the trash.

11-29-2021, 02:07 AM	#620
koberulz Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:1511 DVD collection:280 Trading Score:13	What's the go-to audio track on this one? Is the 5.1 the original six-track mix or an upmix of the 2.0? Reviewers seem to be favoring the 2.0 over the 5.1, and that the 2.0 is present at all indicates the 5.1 is likely a remix, but it did get a six-track mix originally which throws it up in the air a bit.

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