Transformers 1986 movie Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

xcntuatd77 · 08-23-2007, 11:03 PM

Does anyone know if this movie is going to be region B locked , or region free?

If anyone knows please let us know.. amazon.co.uk has it for preorder coming out september 17 but no word on coding.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers...7910053&sr=8-1

WickyWoo · 08-24-2007, 01:37 AM

No one knows until it's actually out. We all pray the one and only Transformers movie will be region free however

David M · 08-24-2007, 02:58 AM

If you're talking about the HD DVD release, it will be, because HD DVD is a region free format. The SD DVD will most likely be locked. (Sorry if that's not what you meant).

darkpoet25 · 08-24-2007, 03:04 AM

Even if this was a region free disc, it's in PAL, and our systems are running NTSC. The colors would like crap.

David M · 08-24-2007, 03:08 AM

PAL is a standard definition video format. The Transformers Blu-ray Disc would be in 1080p/24, with Digital Component colour.

I hope you're not watching Blu-ray Discs in NTSC!

darkpoet25 · 08-24-2007, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyris

PAL is a standard definition video format. The Transformers Blu-ray Disc would be in 1080p/24, with Digital Component colour.

I hope you're not watching Blu-ray Discs in NTSC!

I was saying that PAL is standard in Europe and Asia, not here in America where it is NTSC.

David M · 08-24-2007, 04:02 AM

Why mention that when talking about a Blu-ray disc, though?

You also said that the colours would look bad, which isn't the case. If this disc is region free, you will be able to play it in America with no problem, since it'll be authored at 1080p/24 and converted by the player to 60hz for output (unless you're lucky enough to have a 24p TV!)

WickyWoo · 08-24-2007, 04:10 AM

Transformers the Movie (the real and only one) is owned by Sony in the US

David M · 08-24-2007, 04:12 AM

In the UK, it's distributed by Metrodome. If that is the case, they may have to region lock the disc to Region B so as not to compete directly with sales of Sony's US version (if they ever decide to release one).

Canada · 08-24-2007, 06:56 AM

I say release the old animated Transformers movie the same day as the 2007 Transfomers that will confuse the hell out of people who want both, one being Blu Exclusive (animated) and HD DVD Exclusive (2007 live action) but don't know anything about the format war, and it may cause them to hold off on buying a HD optical disk player. My thinking is a person not buying either is better than a person buying an HD DVD player.

Rob71 · 08-24-2007, 09:45 AM

I joined the forums a couple of days ago and my first post was how funny it would be if this outsold the Paramount movie. Maybe we should organize a buy-a-thon for the '86 cartoon. I think it'll cost around $20, so even if it's not your kind of movie, buy it to stick it to Paramount and HD DVD.

darkpoet25 · 08-25-2007, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyris

Why mention that when talking about a Blu-ray disc, though?

You also said that the colours would look bad, which isn't the case. If this disc is region free, you will be able to play it in America with no problem, since it'll be authored at 1080p/24 and converted by the player to 60hz for output (unless you're lucky enough to have a 24p TV!)

Doh! That was my mistake, thanks for pointing this out. I was inadvertently thinking about Dvd, and not BD. Again my mistake. I thought it would be the same for Blu Ray as well.

WickyWoo · 08-25-2007, 04:35 AM

Virtually all players now convert PAL to NTSC anyway. They look fine

Uxi · 08-25-2007, 05:30 AM

I'll definitely be getting this!

darkpoet25 · 08-25-2007, 06:02 AM

I saw they still have the Paramount version of Transformers for pre-order. Is a different studio releasing it in England?

krinkle · 08-31-2007, 08:46 PM

Why does everyone keep talking about PAL vs. NTSC?

1080p24 on Blu-ray is the same in the EU as it is in the USA and JP.

You may be thinking of 1080i50 vs. 1080i60 but those broadcast standards should not apply to this blu-ray release.

I also want to know if it is region coded. This is a definite import if it plays on a JP region player. One of the best films from my childhood.

justinbaily · 09-01-2007, 02:15 AM

Still waiting for news about sony releasing this classic and i'd hope for day n date or a week before to really screw up hd-dud's transformers campain.

Whatever ads they run sony should mach move for move so everyone knows
the REAL transformers are only on blu.

Hopefully ceda will yeild some news. They might be keeping it under raps
til thanksgiving or halloween but i can't imagine sony not releasing it this year.

xcntuatd77 · 09-17-2007, 06:16 PM

anyone know why its not on amazon UK anymore?

im confused.

koreyman · 09-17-2007, 08:39 PM

Man orsen wells voice in true dolby that would be great

jccca · 09-17-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krinkle

Why does everyone keep talking about PAL vs. NTSC?

1080p24 on Blu-ray is the same in the EU as it is in the USA and JP.

You may be thinking of 1080i50 vs. 1080i60 but those broadcast standards should not apply to this blu-ray release.

Don't all tvs do 1080i50 and 1080i60 just fine? I've noticed my ps3 outputs 1080i60 and my satellite STB does 1080i50.. or the other way round. anyway both work, lol. and my tv sucks

08-23-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	Transformers 1986 movie Blu-ray Does anyone know if this movie is going to be region B locked , or region free? If anyone knows please let us know.. amazon.co.uk has it for preorder coming out september 17 but no word on coding. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers...7910053&sr=8-1 Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-01-2007 at 02:47 AM. Reason: it's region B, not 2

08-24-2007, 04:02 AM	#7
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Why mention that when talking about a Blu-ray disc, though? You also said that the colours would look bad, which isn't the case. If this disc is region free, you will be able to play it in America with no problem, since it'll be authored at 1080p/24 and converted by the player to 60hz for output (unless you're lucky enough to have a 24p TV!) Last edited by David M; 08-24-2007 at 04:06 AM.

08-24-2007, 06:56 AM	#10
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I say release the old animated Transformers movie the same day as the 2007 Transfomers that will confuse the hell out of people who want both, one being Blu Exclusive (animated) and HD DVD Exclusive (2007 live action) but don't know anything about the format war, and it may cause them to hold off on buying a HD optical disk player. My thinking is a person not buying either is better than a person buying an HD DVD player. Last edited by Canada; 08-24-2007 at 06:59 AM.

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08-24-2007, 01:37 AM	#2
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	No one knows until it's actually out. We all pray the one and only Transformers movie will be region free however

08-24-2007, 02:58 AM	#3
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	If you're talking about the HD DVD release, it will be, because HD DVD is a region free format. The SD DVD will most likely be locked. (Sorry if that's not what you meant).

08-24-2007, 03:04 AM	#4
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Even if this was a region free disc, it's in PAL, and our systems are running NTSC. The colors would like crap.

08-24-2007, 03:08 AM	#5
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	PAL is a standard definition video format. The Transformers Blu-ray Disc would be in 1080p/24, with Digital Component colour. I hope you're not watching Blu-ray Discs in NTSC!

08-24-2007, 04:10 AM	#8
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Transformers the Movie (the real and only one) is owned by Sony in the US

08-24-2007, 04:12 AM	#9
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	In the UK, it's distributed by Metrodome. If that is the case, they may have to region lock the disc to Region B so as not to compete directly with sales of Sony's US version (if they ever decide to release one).

08-24-2007, 09:45 AM	#11
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I joined the forums a couple of days ago and my first post was how funny it would be if this outsold the Paramount movie. Maybe we should organize a buy-a-thon for the '86 cartoon. I think it'll cost around $20, so even if it's not your kind of movie, buy it to stick it to Paramount and HD DVD.

08-25-2007, 04:35 AM	#13
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Virtually all players now convert PAL to NTSC anyway. They look fine

08-25-2007, 05:30 AM	#14
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	I'll definitely be getting this!

08-25-2007, 06:02 AM	#15
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I saw they still have the Paramount version of Transformers for pre-order. Is a different studio releasing it in England?

08-31-2007, 08:46 PM	#16
krinkle Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:10	Why does everyone keep talking about PAL vs. NTSC? 1080p24 on Blu-ray is the same in the EU as it is in the USA and JP. You may be thinking of 1080i50 vs. 1080i60 but those broadcast standards should not apply to this blu-ray release. I also want to know if it is region coded. This is a definite import if it plays on a JP region player. One of the best films from my childhood.

09-01-2007, 02:15 AM	#17
justinbaily Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Still waiting for news about sony releasing this classic and i'd hope for day n date or a week before to really screw up hd-dud's transformers campain. Whatever ads they run sony should mach move for move so everyone knows the REAL transformers are only on blu. Hopefully ceda will yeild some news. They might be keeping it under raps til thanksgiving or halloween but i can't imagine sony not releasing it this year.

09-17-2007, 06:16 PM	#18
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	anyone know why its not on amazon UK anymore? im confused.

09-17-2007, 08:39 PM	#19
koreyman Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:717 Blu-ray reviews:1	Man orsen wells voice in true dolby that would be great

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