Police Academy Complete Collection - November 11 - Blu-ray Forum

The Apocalypse · 09-20-2013, 11:04 AM

Well, the series you've all been waiting for is now available to pre-order

November 11, 2013

Definitely gonna pick this up at some point. Say what you will, but IMO every movie until 7 was great.

Albatross365 · 09-20-2013, 11:24 AM

Died after number 2 imo

Ill_Be_Back · 09-20-2013, 11:29 AM

I will be getting this but not for that price!

The Apocalypse · 09-20-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I will be getting this but not for that price!

Agreed, I'm kinda shocked at it actually.

Trigger89 · 09-20-2013, 11:59 AM

I'm on the fence with this one. The films gradually got worse as they went on.

IndyMLVC · 09-20-2013, 12:08 PM

I'm more shocked at that artwork. It's AWFUL.

Wes Blu-ray · 09-23-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albatross365

Died after number 2 imo

Totally agree.

I bought the 1 and 2 Double Pack Blu-ray a few weeks back...that's me sorted.

Lantz · 10-24-2013, 06:53 AM

I've now pre-ordered the UK set. Here's hoping that transfers will be OK.

adamclark83 · 10-24-2013, 11:06 AM

I hope these will all look good. I've got the complete collection on DVD and I don't understand why only the first one was digitally remastered but not the others. Also, I hope they include the making-ofs that the DVDs had with the cast looking back at them. It shows they all had a great time making them.

zzap64 · 12-15-2013, 08:50 AM

caps-a-holic have uploaded comparison screenshots of the Police Academy 3 Blu-ray which unfortunately has a very filtered encode, significantly smudging any detail. This is unfortunate considering the good encodes on 1 & 2.

I believe Police Academy 4 onwards are not filtered making me wonder if there was an error in the encoding process of number 3.

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...d_multiID=1426

manicsounds · 12-19-2013, 02:01 PM

being discussed here

Lantz · 12-18-2013, 04:10 PM

Got it for £26, which I felt was reasonable for 7 films. Only owned the first film on DVD before. Must check the third film now to see just how much DNR there is.

Lantz · 12-18-2013, 04:57 PM

Checked nr 3. It's a complete mess. Excessively DNR'd almost to the Predator-level. Not much definition to speak of. Like watching the standard DVD but with improved resolution. In any case, there's barely any grain to see at all.

Also had a quick look at 4. There is some type pf grain, but I am uncertain if it's digital noise or grain. Things look very digital, and while definition is up a notch from 3, it's not much more than what can be expected from a DVD.

Every now and then, both films had some really soft shots, which may be attributed to film stock as well as bad focus. Not necessarily the transfer.

A disappointment if you are a fan of these films. Personally, I can live with it since they are not on my A-list.

Lantz · 12-18-2013, 06:45 PM

Had a peek at no 5. In my opinion less of a mess than 3 and 4. In fact, there is grain. Looks quite OK, but not spectacular. I guess film stock and budget may be factors preventing it from looking spectacular. Perfectly watchable.

Now, on to six and seven.

clacton0 · 12-18-2013, 07:25 PM

Are the HDTV versions any different?

zzap64 · 01-06-2014, 07:43 AM

I have uploaded screenshots of Police Academy 4, 5 & 6 onto caps-a-holic. Fortunately they don't suffer from the excessive DNR of 3 and look quite good. I guess it's too much to hope for Warner Bros. to replace 3 without the DNR.

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...i_overview.php

Nissen · 01-08-2014, 04:13 PM

Hi all.

As promised, a set of custom single covers for the Police Academy series using the original poster art.

My client wanted to share these with you, so feel free to PM me if you want the files to print your own.

manicsounds · 01-12-2014, 02:08 PM

Why did this get moved out of the UK forum area?

polterclown · 03-08-2016, 10:52 PM

UK police academy box set is 100% region free

Region_unlocked · 03-09-2016, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polterclown

UK police academy box set is 100% region free

Warner doesn't region lock their discs, so yes it's 100% region free.

09-20-2013, 11:04 AM	#1
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Police Academy Complete Collection - November 11 Well, the series you've all been waiting for is now available to pre-order November 11, 2013 Definitely gonna pick this up at some point. Say what you will, but IMO every movie until 7 was great.

12-15-2013, 08:50 AM	#10
zzap64 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006	Police Academy 3 Blu-ray has a very filtered picture quality caps-a-holic have uploaded comparison screenshots of the Police Academy 3 Blu-ray which unfortunately has a very filtered encode, significantly smudging any detail. This is unfortunate considering the good encodes on 1 & 2. I believe Police Academy 4 onwards are not filtered making me wonder if there was an error in the encoding process of number 3. http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...d_multiID=1426

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09-20-2013, 11:24 AM	#2
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Died after number 2 imo

09-20-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Trading Score:34	I will be getting this but not for that price!

09-20-2013, 11:59 AM	#5
Trigger89 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:418 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:18	I'm on the fence with this one. The films gradually got worse as they went on.

09-20-2013, 12:08 PM	#6
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:722 DVD collection:69 Digital collection:746 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:61	I'm more shocked at that artwork. It's AWFUL.

10-24-2013, 06:53 AM	#8
Lantz Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Uppsala, Sweden. Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:23	I've now pre-ordered the UK set. Here's hoping that transfers will be OK.

10-24-2013, 11:06 AM	#9
adamclark83 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:1200	I hope these will all look good. I've got the complete collection on DVD and I don't understand why only the first one was digitally remastered but not the others. Also, I hope they include the making-ofs that the DVDs had with the cast looking back at them. It shows they all had a great time making them.

12-19-2013, 02:01 PM	#11
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:4434 Blu-ray reviews: 99	being discussed here

12-18-2013, 04:10 PM	#12
Lantz Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Uppsala, Sweden. Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:23	Got it for £26, which I felt was reasonable for 7 films. Only owned the first film on DVD before. Must check the third film now to see just how much DNR there is.

12-18-2013, 04:57 PM	#13
Lantz Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Uppsala, Sweden. Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:23	Checked nr 3. It's a complete mess. Excessively DNR'd almost to the Predator-level. Not much definition to speak of. Like watching the standard DVD but with improved resolution. In any case, there's barely any grain to see at all. Also had a quick look at 4. There is some type pf grain, but I am uncertain if it's digital noise or grain. Things look very digital, and while definition is up a notch from 3, it's not much more than what can be expected from a DVD. Every now and then, both films had some really soft shots, which may be attributed to film stock as well as bad focus. Not necessarily the transfer. A disappointment if you are a fan of these films. Personally, I can live with it since they are not on my A-list.

12-18-2013, 06:45 PM	#14
Lantz Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Uppsala, Sweden. Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:23	Had a peek at no 5. In my opinion less of a mess than 3 and 4. In fact, there is grain. Looks quite OK, but not spectacular. I guess film stock and budget may be factors preventing it from looking spectacular. Perfectly watchable. Now, on to six and seven.

12-18-2013, 07:25 PM	#15
clacton0 Active Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Clacton , Essex Home Theater Gallery:25 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:115 DVD collection:144	Are the HDTV versions any different?

01-06-2014, 07:43 AM	#16
zzap64 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006	I have uploaded screenshots of Police Academy 4, 5 & 6 onto caps-a-holic. Fortunately they don't suffer from the excessive DNR of 3 and look quite good. I guess it's too much to hope for Warner Bros. to replace 3 without the DNR. http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...i_overview.php

01-08-2014, 04:13 PM	#17
Nissen Special Member Member since:May 2010 Trading Score:3	Hi all. As promised, a set of custom single covers for the Police Academy series using the original poster art. My client wanted to share these with you, so feel free to PM me if you want the files to print your own.

01-12-2014, 02:08 PM	#18
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:4434 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Why did this get moved out of the UK forum area?

03-08-2016, 10:52 PM	#19
polterclown Active Member Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Belgium Trading Score:2	UK police academy box set is 100% region free

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