Am I the only one who thinks Popeye (1980) deserves superior picture and sound? - Blu-ray Forum

Uuah · 09-12-2008, 08:12 PM

One of the great all-time musicals (Up there with Fiddler on the Roof, I dare say!) and Robert Altman's last decent picture.
It's hard to find a widescreen DVD of the movie, as it is. It's hard to find a full screen copy that isn't edited for language (musicals are somehow automatically children's pictures, now. Thanks Marry Poppins/Disney). So why not put a little effort forward to get this thing pressed? The only decent master of the movie was done for laserdisc. I don't want laserdisc! It'd get lost in the mix with all of my vinyl records!

Joe Cain · 09-12-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uuah

One of the great all-time musicals (Up there with Fiddler on the Roof, I dare say!) and Robert Altman's last decent picture.

Just...wow.

countdowntoblastoff · 09-12-2008, 10:48 PM

Couldn't agree more. Robert Altman's films need a presence on Blu-Ray.

And I'm all for more Shelley Duvall in high definition.

EmperorClobbersaurus · 04-18-2013, 05:50 AM

I am a HUGE fan of this film, and while doing a search for stuff online just found this:

http://www.blurayday.com/76867/popey...ember-1980-usa

I have no idea what the heck to make of this, but I continued to search and couldn't find anything else anywhere about it. Anyone have an idea?

I KEEL YOU · 04-18-2013, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmperorClobbersaurus

I am a HUGE fan of this film, and while doing a search for stuff online just found this:

http://www.blurayday.com/76867/popey...ember-1980-usa

I have no idea what the heck to make of this, but I continued to search and couldn't find anything else anywhere about it. Anyone have an idea?

Holy crap! The fact that it's written like that on this site means that it's coming out on blu ray? I'm very happy that Popeye is coming out, but even more excited because it would mean that THE GREATEST MOVIE OF THEM ALL is about to be released:

http://www.blurayday.com/tag/vampires-kiss

EDIT: After a closer look, this looks to be just some random blog site without any credible sources. Bummer.

duggie walker · 04-18-2013, 09:24 AM

That's one weird, random site.

I can't see what the purpose of it is.

Sadly, the fact that it lists a DR WHO story (FRONTIOS) and an old UK TV series, CROWN COURT, as Blu-ray - neither of which is at all likely - means that the POPEYE listing is most probably bull.

I KEEL YOU · 04-18-2013, 09:30 AM

It is bull. Looks like one of those cheap download sites designed to get as many hits as possible.

duggie walker · 04-18-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

It is bull. Looks like one of those cheap download sites designed to get as many hits as possible.

Yeah probably - but it's a weird way of attracting hits. Surely listing IRON MAN 3 is going to get you more traffic than CROWN COURT?

Anyway, it's a shame: I'd love to see POPEYE on Blu; a deeply odd film but one I have great nostalgia for.

Nailwraps · 04-18-2013, 02:51 PM

We'll probably see it next year since the Sony CGI film will be released that year (also that same the long-awaited Famous Studios Popeye shorts!).

rybev · 04-18-2013, 05:40 PM

Whilst its not brilliant, I do have a soft spot for this film.
I'd welcome a blu-ray release as I think it would reveal a film much improved by clarity and definition.
Rather like Scream Factory's Halloween III release which really made me see that film in a new light (no pun intended).

ZoetMB · 04-18-2013, 06:11 PM

This film was released in five theatres in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles in 4-track mag "Vistasonic" sound. IIRC, this was Paramount's attempt to come up with a sound system in competition with Dolby. I don't think any other film was made in this format. I don't remember what Vistasonic added to vanilla 4-track mag, but it did sound good.

I think I saw it at the old Beekman theatre in NYC. If the original mag tracks still exist and aren't damaged, a BD release, if there ever is one, could be great.

I remember liking this movie when I saw it, but I also saw a bit of it relatively recently on TV and was somewhat bored by it, although I thought the sets and costuming were terrific.

Trivia: Klaus Voorman (who designed the Beatles' Revolver cover and who was a sometimes member of the Plastic Ono Band) is in the movie as is songwriter Van Dyke Parks.

wonkavision · 04-21-2013, 01:17 AM

I love this old film...mostly the songs and music by the late Harry Nillson.

ON EDIT
I forgot I DVR'd this in HD when it aired on HBO last year. Actually looks really good via the HD stream.

rrpmpstck · 04-21-2013, 01:38 AM

This is a great film with a pretty impressive cast. In my opinion it is one of the best cartoon adaptions to live action.

WJWS Channel 13:Amity · 05-13-2013, 12:20 AM

I noticed when i was at best buy yesterday, that they have WB reissue of the movie now.
Really hoping that now that WB has the rights to this in their recent agrement with Paramount, that means we will see a bluray release at some point in the coming year.

Abdrewes · 05-13-2013, 12:25 AM

Definitely. It's one of the more esoteric Studio films ever made. Sure, it has its problems, but it's impossible for me not to get swept up in its goofy charm. I actually just sold off my DVD because the film deserves to be seen in High Definition.

ricky1814 · 07-02-2013, 11:22 PM

Would love this on blu ray!

Torgon · 07-02-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uuah

One of the great all-time musicals (Up there with Fiddler on the Roof, I dare say!) and Robert Altman's last decent picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

Just...wow.

MrHT · 07-04-2013, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uuah

It's hard to find a widescreen DVD of the movie, as it is.

Um, what????

http://www.amazon.com/Popeye-Robin-W...eywords=popeye

merlinjones · 07-04-2013, 08:29 AM

Should be done in HD -- plus CD soundtrack

mansonfan666 · 01-25-2020, 01:06 AM

I’m watching this movie right now. I have the 1080p iTunes version downloaded, but I would kill to get this on blu. I was obsessed with this movie in the early 80’s when HBO would play it all the time, and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. I’m not a fan of musicals, but this one just totally works. How this has never been released on blu is mind blowing!!!

09-12-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
Uuah Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:I live in a basement	Am I the only one who thinks Popeye (1980) deserves superior picture and sound? One of the great all-time musicals (Up there with Fiddler on the Roof, I dare say!) and Robert Altman's last decent picture. It's hard to find a widescreen DVD of the movie, as it is. It's hard to find a full screen copy that isn't edited for language (musicals are somehow automatically children's pictures, now. Thanks Marry Poppins/Disney). So why not put a little effort forward to get this thing pressed? The only decent master of the movie was done for laserdisc. I don't want laserdisc! It'd get lost in the mix with all of my vinyl records!

04-18-2013, 05:50 AM	#4
EmperorClobbersaurus Senior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:118 Trading Score:19	Robert Altman's "Popeye" coming? I am a HUGE fan of this film, and while doing a search for stuff online just found this: http://www.blurayday.com/76867/popey...ember-1980-usa I have no idea what the heck to make of this, but I continued to search and couldn't find anything else anywhere about it. Anyone have an idea?

04-21-2013, 01:17 AM	#12
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:1538 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I love this old film...mostly the songs and music by the late Harry Nillson. ON EDIT I forgot I DVR'd this in HD when it aired on HBO last year. Actually looks really good via the HD stream. Last edited by wonkavision; 04-21-2013 at 02:32 PM.

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09-12-2008, 10:48 PM	#3
countdowntoblastoff Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Couldn't agree more. Robert Altman's films need a presence on Blu-Ray. And I'm all for more Shelley Duvall in high definition.

04-18-2013, 09:24 AM	#6
duggie walker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, UK	That's one weird, random site. I can't see what the purpose of it is. Sadly, the fact that it lists a DR WHO story (FRONTIOS) and an old UK TV series, CROWN COURT, as Blu-ray - neither of which is at all likely - means that the POPEYE listing is most probably bull.

04-18-2013, 09:30 AM	#7
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	It is bull. Looks like one of those cheap download sites designed to get as many hits as possible.

04-18-2013, 02:51 PM	#9
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1828 Digital collection:3	We'll probably see it next year since the Sony CGI film will be released that year (also that same the long-awaited Famous Studios Popeye shorts!).

04-18-2013, 05:40 PM	#10
rybev Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Whilst its not brilliant, I do have a soft spot for this film. I'd welcome a blu-ray release as I think it would reveal a film much improved by clarity and definition. Rather like Scream Factory's Halloween III release which really made me see that film in a new light (no pun intended).

04-18-2013, 06:11 PM	#11
ZoetMB Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:172 DVD collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 3	This film was released in five theatres in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles in 4-track mag "Vistasonic" sound. IIRC, this was Paramount's attempt to come up with a sound system in competition with Dolby. I don't think any other film was made in this format. I don't remember what Vistasonic added to vanilla 4-track mag, but it did sound good. I think I saw it at the old Beekman theatre in NYC. If the original mag tracks still exist and aren't damaged, a BD release, if there ever is one, could be great. I remember liking this movie when I saw it, but I also saw a bit of it relatively recently on TV and was somewhat bored by it, although I thought the sets and costuming were terrific. Trivia: Klaus Voorman (who designed the Beatles' Revolver cover and who was a sometimes member of the Plastic Ono Band) is in the movie as is songwriter Van Dyke Parks.

04-21-2013, 01:38 AM	#13
rrpmpstck Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:3195 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:14	This is a great film with a pretty impressive cast. In my opinion it is one of the best cartoon adaptions to live action.

05-13-2013, 12:20 AM	#14
WJWS Channel 13:Amity Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2010 Location:AMITY ISLAND Blu-ray collection:1073 Trading Score:156	I noticed when i was at best buy yesterday, that they have WB reissue of the movie now. Really hoping that now that WB has the rights to this in their recent agrement with Paramount, that means we will see a bluray release at some point in the coming year.

05-13-2013, 12:25 AM	#15
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	Definitely. It's one of the more esoteric Studio films ever made. Sure, it has its problems, but it's impossible for me not to get swept up in its goofy charm. I actually just sold off my DVD because the film deserves to be seen in High Definition.

07-02-2013, 11:22 PM	#16
ricky1814 Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:236 Trading Score:31	Would love this on blu ray!

07-04-2013, 08:29 AM	#19
merlinjones Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Should be done in HD -- plus CD soundtrack

01-25-2020, 01:06 AM	#20
mansonfan666 Active Member Member since:Dec 2016	I’m watching this movie right now. I have the 1080p iTunes version downloaded, but I would kill to get this on blu. I was obsessed with this movie in the early 80’s when HBO would play it all the time, and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. I’m not a fan of musicals, but this one just totally works. How this has never been released on blu is mind blowing!!!

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