Renaissance? - Blu-ray Forum

HDJK · 04-18-2007, 10:17 AM

Renaissance Blu-ray in Scope, English DTS-HD MA 5.1 & 2.0

Renaissance Blu-ray Review

Equilibrium / Renaissance Blu-ray in Scope, English DD 5.1

Equilibrium / Renaissance Blu-ray Combo

Does anybody know when this will be released?

http://www.renaissance-movie.com/

It's out in Europe on HD-DVD (Ascot-Elite). I couldn't find any info yet.

Xboxbydegrees · 04-18-2007, 11:33 AM

This movie looks interesting. I definitely want to check it out when it is released.

HDJK · 04-18-2007, 11:37 AM

Yep, it sure looks promising. It's a Miramax film in the US so it should come to blu-ray. I just thought it might be soon, since the European HD-DVD is already in the stores.

nhaase · 04-18-2007, 11:40 AM

I've looked everywhere for info on this hitting the US on just DVD and haven't found a word yet. Let us know if you find anything.

HDJK · 04-18-2007, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhaase

I've looked everywhere for info on this hitting the US on just DVD and haven't found a word yet. Let us know if you find anything.

Amazon has a link, but apparently it is not available. At least there is a raving review on the movie:

http://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Da...6896682&sr=1-2

Plus there is an HD trailer here:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/renaissance/hd/

DavePS3 · 04-18-2007, 02:53 PM

it... according to this link, only the HD-DVD is available along with 3 versions of the SD. Wassup wit dat???
http://www.renaissance-lefilm.com/accueil.htm

Best of Both Worlds · 04-18-2007, 02:57 PM

Picked up the HD-DvD of this, which annoyingly defaults to a German soundtrack. Looks very nice indeed. Looking forward to watching what looks like an interesting and different movie.

DavePS3 · 04-18-2007, 03:04 PM

Copies in english region free on e-bay but lord knows what you're really getting.

HDJK · 04-18-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

it... according to this link, only the HD-DVD is available along with 3 versions of the SD. Wassup wit dat???
http://www.renaissance-lefilm.com/accueil.htm

It's distributed by Ascot-Elite in Europe, but it's Miramx in the US, so there is hope

DavePS3 · 04-18-2007, 03:07 PM

There's gotta be someone connected to the film or at Miramax we can contact... This is a must-have.

HDJK · 04-18-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

There's gotta be someone connected to the film or at Miramax we can contact...

It sure would help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

This is a must-have.

Most definately

DavePS3 · 04-18-2007, 03:24 PM

One of the messages on the site asks about the DVD release in North America and it was supposed to be Feb./07. Must have been delayed for some reason. I've e-mailed the director although he may not know either since the studio makes those decisions usually. We'll see...

nhaase · 04-24-2007, 01:48 PM

I just found that Renaissance will be on regular DVD July 24.

http://videoeta.com/movie/85423

It only shows SD DVD, nothing else, but it's a start!

HDJK · 04-24-2007, 02:07 PM

Good find. It's still not up on amazon.com

DavePS3 · 04-24-2007, 02:44 PM

Cool. I haven't heard from the director so either he doesn't check e-mail that often or... he's dead! Bummer about the HD-DVD... like Sin City, this title screams to be released on BD damnit!

nhaase · 05-01-2007, 10:40 PM

Buena Vista is distributing Renaissance in the US, so it should come to BD some time.

DavePS3, Sin City is a Buena Vista release. It's been announced for BD, but no date yet. I've heard Robert Rodriguez is/was waiting to finish the promotional tour for Grindhouse before overseeing the transfer. I'd say the promotional stuff is over, so hopefully we'll see it come out the same time as 300, and get a double-dose of Frank Miller!

HDJK · 05-02-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhaase

I'd say the promotional stuff is over, so hopefully we'll see it come out the same time as 300, and get a double-dose of Frank Miller!

That would be:

HDJK · 08-14-2007, 09:47 AM

Renaissance is now up for pre-order on amazon.fr

No specs yet, and I don't know about region coding on this one either.

UlicBelouve · 08-14-2007, 03:43 PM

I have it in the regular DVD format. I agree that Blu-Ray would add to it.

Started the film, but at about 1am, and was really, really tired. Only got about 30 min into it. Very good, but I was just too tired to continue it. Animation always looks significantly better on Blu-Ray, and this one will certainly benefit from the added contrast. It looks like a black-and-white "A Scanner Darkly" in terms of style.

Superwonderscope · 03-03-2010, 03:30 PM

I own the french Blu Ray and it is absolutely gorgeous. The motion capture technics are indeed wonderful after watching the mediocre Beowulf, Renaissance is a real breathe of fresh air.

As for the movie, it's a strange mix of Sci-fi à la Blade Runner and various movies. I owes a lot to several influential movies (including Mamuro Oshii or even Sin City), but the lack of originality, some risible dialogues and some blatant incoherences arecounterbalanced by the amazing look of the movie. The definition of the faces are close to perfection. The black and white tones are breathtaking... but also a very believable Paris in 2054. And a very desorientating opening sequence. I mean, really, it's a experience worth the Blu ray acquisition. (VC-1 Codec)
As for the french DTS HD Master Audio : Wow! It's an explosive one, highly dynamic, full of sonic details and a pulsating soundtrack.

Of full of supplements as well.

04-18-2007, 10:17 AM	#1
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Renaissance? Renaissance Blu-ray in Scope, English DTS-HD MA 5.1 & 2.0 Renaissance Blu-ray Review Equilibrium / Renaissance Blu-ray in Scope, English DD 5.1 Equilibrium / Renaissance Blu-ray Combo Does anybody know when this will be released? http://www.renaissance-movie.com/ It's out in Europe on HD-DVD (Ascot-Elite). I couldn't find any info yet. Last edited by Deciazulado; 12-20-2012 at 12:41 PM.

04-18-2007, 02:53 PM	#6
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	it... according to this link, only the HD-DVD is available along with 3 versions of the SD. Wassup wit dat??? http://www.renaissance-lefilm.com/accueil.htm Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-01-2012 at 02:55 PM.

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04-18-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
Xboxbydegrees Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:N.E. Ohio Blu-ray collection:56 Trading Score:181	This movie looks interesting. I definitely want to check it out when it is released.

04-18-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Yep, it sure looks promising. It's a Miramax film in the US so it should come to blu-ray. I just thought it might be soon, since the European HD-DVD is already in the stores.

04-18-2007, 11:40 AM	#4
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	I've looked everywhere for info on this hitting the US on just DVD and haven't found a word yet. Let us know if you find anything.

04-18-2007, 02:57 PM	#7
Best of Both Worlds Member Member since:Apr 2007	Picked up the HD-DvD of this, which annoyingly defaults to a German soundtrack. Looks very nice indeed. Looking forward to watching what looks like an interesting and different movie.

04-18-2007, 03:04 PM	#8
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Copies in english region free on e-bay but lord knows what you're really getting.

04-18-2007, 03:07 PM	#10
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	There's gotta be someone connected to the film or at Miramax we can contact... This is a must-have.

04-18-2007, 03:24 PM	#12
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	One of the messages on the site asks about the DVD release in North America and it was supposed to be Feb./07. Must have been delayed for some reason. I've e-mailed the director although he may not know either since the studio makes those decisions usually. We'll see...

04-24-2007, 01:48 PM	#13
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	I just found that Renaissance will be on regular DVD July 24. http://videoeta.com/movie/85423 It only shows SD DVD, nothing else, but it's a start!

04-24-2007, 02:07 PM	#14
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Good find. It's still not up on amazon.com

04-24-2007, 02:44 PM	#15
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Cool. I haven't heard from the director so either he doesn't check e-mail that often or... he's dead! Bummer about the HD-DVD... like Sin City, this title screams to be released on BD damnit!

05-01-2007, 10:40 PM	#16
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	Buena Vista is distributing Renaissance in the US, so it should come to BD some time. DavePS3, Sin City is a Buena Vista release. It's been announced for BD, but no date yet. I've heard Robert Rodriguez is/was waiting to finish the promotional tour for Grindhouse before overseeing the transfer. I'd say the promotional stuff is over, so hopefully we'll see it come out the same time as 300, and get a double-dose of Frank Miller!

08-14-2007, 09:47 AM	#18
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Renaissance is now up for pre-order on amazon.fr No specs yet, and I don't know about region coding on this one either.

08-14-2007, 03:43 PM	#19
UlicBelouve Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Menomonee Falls, WI Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have it in the regular DVD format. I agree that Blu-Ray would add to it. Started the film, but at about 1am, and was really, really tired. Only got about 30 min into it. Very good, but I was just too tired to continue it. Animation always looks significantly better on Blu-Ray, and this one will certainly benefit from the added contrast. It looks like a black-and-white "A Scanner Darkly" in terms of style.

03-03-2010, 03:30 PM	#20
Superwonderscope Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:France Blu-ray collection:257 Blu-ray reviews:11	I own the french Blu Ray and it is absolutely gorgeous. The motion capture technics are indeed wonderful after watching the mediocre Beowulf, Renaissance is a real breathe of fresh air. As for the movie, it's a strange mix of Sci-fi à la Blade Runner and various movies. I owes a lot to several influential movies (including Mamuro Oshii or even Sin City), but the lack of originality, some risible dialogues and some blatant incoherences arecounterbalanced by the amazing look of the movie. The definition of the faces are close to perfection. The black and white tones are breathtaking... but also a very believable Paris in 2054. And a very desorientating opening sequence. I mean, really, it's a experience worth the Blu ray acquisition. (VC-1 Codec) As for the french DTS HD Master Audio : Wow! It's an explosive one, highly dynamic, full of sonic details and a pulsating soundtrack. Of full of supplements as well.

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