300: the Complete Experience 7/21 - Blu-ray Forum

Meeklo · 01-22-2009, 05:55 PM

From Digital Bits:

(In regards to some Watchmen related DVDs/BD) Speaking of Watchmen, word is that when Warner releases the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film later in 2009, they'll also release a more elaborate and updated Blu-ray version of 300, presumably with those new interactive special features that director Zack Snyder said he was planning back at Comic-Con 2007.

Dubstar · 01-22-2009, 06:44 PM

I would assume the new edition will port the PiP feature length non-FX version of the film as the HD-DVD edition did.

reece · 01-23-2009, 04:23 AM

I wonder if they are going to address all the complaints about the grainy picture on the 300 re-issue. I have always defended the 300 BD (i think it looks great), but I will be interest to see how a cleaner version compares if they take that route...

JamesKurtovich · 01-23-2009, 04:39 AM

I haven't yet opened up my copy of 300 and watched it.. might wait for news on this next release who knows, may just sell it.

Canada · 01-23-2009, 04:50 AM

I am not going to upgrade I didn't like it that much and Warner dumped the supirior PCM track. I don't need to spend it on something that was perfectly good to begin with, I'll use that money to buy more Blu Rays

FIDDYPOP · 01-23-2009, 05:23 AM

I think the picture is supposed to be grainy. I may be wrong but I believe that this is Frank Miller was going for. I do love this movie might be my first double dip, perhaps followed by Kill Bill.

The Guilty Party · 01-23-2009, 05:48 AM

The grain is supposed to be in there and I imagine it will be in a new version as well. Just because I know that is intended, it doesn't mean that I have to like it. I think the biggest problem that I (and I assume some others have) with the BD grain is that the grain is SOOOO much more pronounced on BD than it ever was in the theater or on the DVD. So when I popped the BD in and was expecting a beautiful picture, it was a little shocking to see the intended grain instead.

I'm not sure if I will double-dip on this. I will have to wait and see what's being added to it.

Sasso · 01-23-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

I believe that this is Frank Miller was going for

Zack Snyder.

reece · 01-23-2009, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Guilty Party

The grain is supposed to be in there and I imagine it will be in a new version as well. Just because I know that is intended, it doesn't mean that I have to like it. I think the biggest problem that I (and I assume some others have) with the BD grain is that the grain is SOOOO much more pronounced on BD than it ever was in the theater or on the DVD. So when I popped the BD in and was expecting a beautiful picture, it was a little shocking to see the intended grain instead.

I'm not sure if I will double-dip on this. I will have to wait and see what's being added to it.

when grain turns into a noisy digital mess on blu I can't stand it...but I think 300's grain is pretty pleasing and film like. But I wouldn't be suprised if warner cleaned it up considering the current blu is so heavily critizised

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-23-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sasso

Zack Snyder.

But Frank Miller's vision and opinion was heavily relied upon by Zack Snyder in making the film. I'm certain that it was a collaborative decision between the two in order to maintain a "graphic novel" visual element. And, in the first 5 minutes (or so) of the commentary, Zack Snyder clearly states that the grain is completely intentional and was emphasized on purpose for this exact reason.

kev.s.lim · 01-23-2009, 07:51 AM

I thought the reason for the grain was because it was a "mystical/magical tale" or something like that.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-23-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kev.s.lim

I thought the reason for the grain was because it was a "mystical/magical tale" or something like that.

Nope... much in the same way Frank Miller wanted 'Sin City' to maintain its graphic novel quality by being all black and white with hints of colour, he wanted '300' to maintain a graphic novel quality as well. Otherwise, Frank Miller would not have given them the rights to his work. Apparently, he is very anal about his art. I'm guessing that the grain is how they compromised.

DigitalfreakNYC · 01-24-2009, 06:01 PM

Supposedly coming in a couple of weeks in Japan...

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SDB-Y24710

The Guilty Party · 01-25-2009, 05:02 PM

For those of you who have the Canadian "Sin City" (and I'm not talking about Vancouver).... is there a grain on that film as well? I've read some reviews in which people have said the picture is beautiful throughout the film.

Tsmith13 · 01-25-2009, 05:05 PM

I got it for 16.99 on blu-ray & like it.
Probably won't double dip. Great movie tho

HeavyHitter · 01-25-2009, 05:07 PM

The movie was just as grainy in the theater as it is the BD. I doubt this new disc will be a new encode. The current BD is outstanding.

Geezer00003 · 01-25-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Guilty Party

For those of you who have the Canadian "Sin City" (and I'm not talking about Vancouver).... is there a grain on that film as well? I've read some reviews in which people have said the picture is beautiful throughout the film.

It looks great.

Offender_Mullet · 01-25-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

Supposedly coming in a couple of weeks in Japan...

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SDB-Y24710

That Japanese release looks like a re-hash of the "300 dvd limited edition set" they released a few months ago in the U.S., with the only change being they added a blu-ray disc for the movie.

As for the U.S. release, I hope they don't tweak the picture. It looks great.

RYJAPE21 · 01-25-2009, 05:23 PM

I haven't bought the current BD release of 300 so I'll probably just wait until the new release. Sin City CA looks great.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-25-2009, 05:32 PM

So when is the new 300 version coming out? Thats all care about now.

01-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#1
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	300: the Complete Experience 7/21 From Digital Bits: (In regards to some Watchmen related DVDs/BD) Speaking of Watchmen, word is that when Warner releases the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film later in 2009, they'll also release a more elaborate and updated Blu-ray version of 300, presumably with those new interactive special features that director Zack Snyder said he was planning back at Comic-Con 2007.

01-23-2009, 04:50 AM	#5
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 am not going to upgrade I didn't like it that much and Warner dumped the supirior PCM track. I don't need to spend it on something that was perfectly good to begin with, I'll use that money to buy more Blu Rays Last edited by Canada; 01-23-2009 at 04:54 AM.

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reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	I wonder if they are going to address all the complaints about the grainy picture on the 300 re-issue. I have always defended the 300 BD (i think it looks great), but I will be interest to see how a cleaner version compares if they take that route...

01-23-2009, 04:39 AM	#4
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	I haven't yet opened up my copy of 300 and watched it.. might wait for news on this next release who knows, may just sell it.

01-23-2009, 05:23 AM	#6
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think the picture is supposed to be grainy. I may be wrong but I believe that this is Frank Miller was going for. I do love this movie might be my first double dip, perhaps followed by Kill Bill.

01-23-2009, 05:48 AM	#7
The Guilty Party Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Zoo Jersey Blu-ray collection:119	The grain is supposed to be in there and I imagine it will be in a new version as well. Just because I know that is intended, it doesn't mean that I have to like it. I think the biggest problem that I (and I assume some others have) with the BD grain is that the grain is SOOOO much more pronounced on BD than it ever was in the theater or on the DVD. So when I popped the BD in and was expecting a beautiful picture, it was a little shocking to see the intended grain instead. I'm not sure if I will double-dip on this. I will have to wait and see what's being added to it.

01-23-2009, 07:51 AM	#11
kev.s.lim Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Sacramento, CA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:21	I thought the reason for the grain was because it was a "mystical/magical tale" or something like that.

01-24-2009, 06:01 PM	#13
DigitalfreakNYC Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Astoria, NY Trading Score:9	Supposedly coming in a couple of weeks in Japan... http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SDB-Y24710

01-25-2009, 05:02 PM	#14
The Guilty Party Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Zoo Jersey Blu-ray collection:119	For those of you who have the Canadian "Sin City" (and I'm not talking about Vancouver).... is there a grain on that film as well? I've read some reviews in which people have said the picture is beautiful throughout the film.

01-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#15
Tsmith13 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	I got it for 16.99 on blu-ray & like it. Probably won't double dip. Great movie tho

01-25-2009, 05:07 PM	#16
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	The movie was just as grainy in the theater as it is the BD. I doubt this new disc will be a new encode. The current BD is outstanding.

01-25-2009, 05:23 PM	#19
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:1	I haven't bought the current BD release of 300 so I'll probably just wait until the new release. Sin City CA looks great.

01-25-2009, 05:32 PM	#20
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	So when is the new 300 version coming out? Thats all care about now.

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