The Terminator (Lenticular Cover) - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 03-30-2009, 04:03 PM

Terminator Gets New Slip-Cover; No New Extras
Posted March 30, 2009 09:57 AM by Josh Dreuth
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring 'The Terminator (Lenticular Cover)' to Blu-ray on May 12th, day-and-date with the DVD re-issue and one week before Lionsgate's new 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition)' Blu-ray.

According to our good friend Bill Hunt at The Digital Bits, MGM is simply re-issuing the existing disc with a new lenticular cover, so nothing new. The next obvious question becomes, when will be see a proper release for 'Terminator 3'? Japan may have already provided a hint, with Warner Home Video releasing a Dolby TrueHD version of the release there on June 5th. Hopefully we'll hear of a US release soon.
So much for replacing the one I have, oh well.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-30-2009, 04:07 PM

Its all marketing hype. They're just trying to impress everybody with their so-called creative artwork just make some extra money.

Sussudio · 03-30-2009, 04:08 PM

i think the new cover looks like crap anyways

is anyone here that ALREADY owns T1 going to rebuy it just for the cover? won't judge you, just curious

DetroitSportsFan · 03-30-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

is anyone here that ALREADY owns T1 going to rebuy it just for the cover? won't judge you, just curious

I know I'm not.

MaCruz · 03-30-2009, 04:56 PM

I plan on doing so after getting the skynet edition, just because I only have the terminator series on DVD and would like to upgrade to blu.

Kynch · 03-30-2009, 05:26 PM

Here it is:

Terminator, The Lenticular Blu-ray (May 12th)

I say. Bleh. Someone said it looked more like Ghost Rider than Terminator... too true.

STARSCREAM · 03-30-2009, 05:35 PM

My first thought was just that....looks like ghost rider!!!

Banjo · 03-30-2009, 05:40 PM

MGM deserves a punch in the face for this.

Stu123 · 03-30-2009, 06:05 PM

i love the terminator films and would of swapped my current copy for some good packaging.Im not fussy with packaging at all but that sucks i dont like the look of it at all.

Sussudio · 03-30-2009, 06:08 PM

question is..the T1 movie has been pretty cheap since it was released. i wonder if the new packaging will be reason for a price hike..

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-30-2009, 06:09 PM

I'm probably going to buy it since I sold my previous copy awhile back. It does look like Ghost Rider but I think it looks better (IMO).

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 03-30-2009, 07:06 PM

I thought both Terminators were getting new transfers?

ryoohki · 03-30-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I thought both Terminators were getting new transfers?

Remaster of the first one was not completed in time for may. It might be released when T4 will be released on Blu-ray or maybe later..

Sussudio · 03-30-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I thought both Terminators were getting new transfers?

the 2nd definitely is and is slated for release in may. the 1st likely is and will probably be released later this year, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Minimejer05 · 03-30-2009, 08:28 PM

I guess I will continue to wait it out for Terminator.

Kynch · 03-30-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimejer05

I guess I will continue to wait it out for Terminator.

He'll always be back anyway.

SDon1969 · 03-30-2009, 08:53 PM

Is this the lamest (most lame?) double-dip for blu-ray so far? Same exact disc & transfer, only a new case? Gadzukes....

neo_reloaded · 03-30-2009, 08:57 PM

The first Terminator release wasn't terrible, especially considering it came out in 2006. While many harshly critique the transfer, in all honesty The Terminator is a rough-looking film and most likely can't look much better. I will be curious to see what Lowry does, as they'll almost definitely be able to make it look a little better, but it's not like the first release was a botched job. A legitimate complaint with the first disc, however, was the lack of the original mono soundtrack, as some of the re-done effects were pretty bad.

The full restoration isn't complete yet, so I'm glad they didn't rush it. This is just a new slipcover to tie into the T4 movie release, just like Paramount put all those Academy Award slipcovers on their titles to tie into the hype of the most recent Oscars. I really don't see this as a "double-dip" as there's no reason for any owners of the previous disc to buy it - it's basically just a new SKU in the system so it'll show up in the "New Release" section and maybe attract the attention of people who don't already own it. The actual restored disc will come out when it is ready, and then we can judge whether Fox/MGM have created a valid double-dip.

F-Man · 03-30-2009, 09:57 PM

Considering the previous disc was by Sony, this new Fox one is going to have the trailers, transfer and audio options from Sony?

Sussudio · 03-30-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by F-Man

Considering the previous disc was by Sony, this new Fox one is going to have the trailers, transfer and audio options from Sony?

the disc is going to be the exact same as the one that is out now (see the bluray review HERE for the specs). the only thing different is the cover.

03-30-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	New release of Terminator not so new Terminator Gets New Slip-Cover; No New Extras Posted March 30, 2009 09:57 AM by Josh Dreuth In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment in conjunction with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring 'The Terminator (Lenticular Cover)' to Blu-ray on May 12th, day-and-date with the DVD re-issue and one week before Lionsgate's new 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition)' Blu-ray. According to our good friend Bill Hunt at The Digital Bits, MGM is simply re-issuing the existing disc with a new lenticular cover, so nothing new. The next obvious question becomes, when will be see a proper release for 'Terminator 3'? Japan may have already provided a hint, with Warner Home Video releasing a Dolby TrueHD version of the release there on June 5th. Hopefully we'll hear of a US release soon. So much for replacing the one I have, oh well.

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03-30-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Its all marketing hype. They're just trying to impress everybody with their so-called creative artwork just make some extra money.

03-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i think the new cover looks like crap anyways is anyone here that ALREADY owns T1 going to rebuy it just for the cover? won't judge you, just curious

03-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#5
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I plan on doing so after getting the skynet edition, just because I only have the terminator series on DVD and would like to upgrade to blu.

03-30-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Here it is: Terminator, The Lenticular Blu-ray (May 12th) I say. Bleh. Someone said it looked more like Ghost Rider than Terminator... too true.

03-30-2009, 05:35 PM	#7
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	My first thought was just that....looks like ghost rider!!!

03-30-2009, 05:40 PM	#8
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	MGM deserves a punch in the face for this.

03-30-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
Stu123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Hadley's Hope on LV-426 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:560 DVD collection:392 Trading Score:9	i love the terminator films and would of swapped my current copy for some good packaging.Im not fussy with packaging at all but that sucks i dont like the look of it at all.

03-30-2009, 06:08 PM	#10
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	question is..the T1 movie has been pretty cheap since it was released. i wonder if the new packaging will be reason for a price hike..

03-30-2009, 06:09 PM	#11
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm probably going to buy it since I sold my previous copy awhile back. It does look like Ghost Rider but I think it looks better (IMO).

03-30-2009, 07:06 PM	#12
PS3+HDDVD OWNER Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago Trading Score:12	I thought both Terminators were getting new transfers?

03-30-2009, 08:28 PM	#15
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I guess I will continue to wait it out for Terminator.

03-30-2009, 08:53 PM	#17
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Is this the lamest (most lame?) double-dip for blu-ray so far? Same exact disc & transfer, only a new case? Gadzukes....

03-30-2009, 08:57 PM	#18
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	The first Terminator release wasn't terrible, especially considering it came out in 2006. While many harshly critique the transfer, in all honesty The Terminator is a rough-looking film and most likely can't look much better. I will be curious to see what Lowry does, as they'll almost definitely be able to make it look a little better, but it's not like the first release was a botched job. A legitimate complaint with the first disc, however, was the lack of the original mono soundtrack, as some of the re-done effects were pretty bad. The full restoration isn't complete yet, so I'm glad they didn't rush it. This is just a new slipcover to tie into the T4 movie release, just like Paramount put all those Academy Award slipcovers on their titles to tie into the hype of the most recent Oscars. I really don't see this as a "double-dip" as there's no reason for any owners of the previous disc to buy it - it's basically just a new SKU in the system so it'll show up in the "New Release" section and maybe attract the attention of people who don't already own it. The actual restored disc will come out when it is ready, and then we can judge whether Fox/MGM have created a valid double-dip.

03-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#19
F-Man Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:282 Trading Score:1	Considering the previous disc was by Sony, this new Fox one is going to have the trailers, transfer and audio options from Sony?

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