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New Predator Blu-Ray edition is coming out at the end of June

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L16FAE/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Hope it has a new transfer

Amazon Canada have the disc labeled as "Predator - Extended Edition" http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003HNNS0Q/

Wonder if that is just wrong info, or if this new Blu-Ray will have a new cut of the film...?
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Good lookin out, this is my fav movie of all-time. Not sure it needed another blu-ray release as the one out now looks great, and is only lacking in special features. Some of the blu-ray videophile forums are saying info is out there that its been remastered and contains never before seen footage.

Im not expecting much,since the timing seems like its just a cash grab to capitalize on whatever hype is out there for the new Predators movie that opens in early July, but count me in anyway as a rabid fan.
 
Surprised the nostalgia squad didn't catch this announcement:

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On July 27, 2010, the original animated G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – THE MOVIE that has been long out of print will finally debut for the first time in a 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD combo pack as a Special Collectors Edition from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. Featuring the voice talent of Don Johnson, Burgess Meredith, SGT. SLAUGHTER and fan favorites Bill Ratner, Michael Bell and Chris Latta, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – THE MOVIE Special Collectors Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD combo pack contains exciting bonus content including fan-favorite PSAs, printable screenplay with the original movie ending, and audio commentary. The Blu-ray + DVD combo pack edition also offers viewers an exclusive option of viewing the animated movie presentation in widescreen.

BONUS FEATURES AVAILABLE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION:
• Audio commentary with story consultant Buzz Dixon
• The final 8 “Knowing Is Half The Battle” PSAs that were not on the G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – The Complete Series DVD box set.
• Original Printable Screenplay –this script was written prior to DUKE’s miraculous recovery and, thus, DUKE is dead. The script was not altered from this version on paper, but the audio session had an added line where Duke was going to survive the attack.
• Art gallery
• Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack Exclusive: Optional 16x9 Widescreen and 4x3 Full Frame Presentations
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i was really tempted to buy Avatar today even though i didn't really like the movie :lol they had it playing and it looked fantastic....the fact that it has no special features at all just pisses me off though so i held off, ended up getting District 9 and Black Hawk Down

damn....i have a list of movies i want to buy but i cant afford them all, its so tough deciding at the store about which one to get
 
jey_16 said:
damn....i have a list of movies i want to buy but i cant afford them all, its so tough deciding at the store about which one to get
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Rent them imo -- I can't think of too many films I bought or would buy at full price these days with so many ways to get them for less by waiting a little. :p
 
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced Alfred Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho for release on Blu-ray on October 19, in a "meticulously restored" 50th Anniversary Edition, with a new 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack (the original mono audio track will be included as well). It will be presented in a single-sided BD50. Psycho will also be honored during its landmark anniversary by the upcoming 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
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Warner Home Video has announced a wave of science fiction movies for release on Blu-ray on September 7: Forbidden Planet (Fred Wilcox, 1956); Lost in Space (Stephen Hopkins, 1998); Mars Attacks! (Tim Burton, 1996); and THX 1138: The George Lucas Director's Cut (George Lucas, 1970). The studio is also releasing The Matrix Reloaded separately and rereleasing A Scanner Darkly.
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Watching my new Criterion copy of M......I'm so glad they're starting to roll their older movies out on Blu, it looks amazing.
 
Watched a Karate Kid marathon.. Easily up there with like Poltergeist and Big Trouble in Little China in terms of transfers... EXCELLENT 80s transfers with nice film grain and a real "cinema-like" image. Haven't dug into the bonus features of the first movie yet, but the list is really nice. Bonus features on part 2 are a joke pretty much.

Still, a solid release and IMHO at $28 for the two pack on Amazon, and absolute steal, especially considering you get probably one of the top 10 80s movies of all time.
 
I just found out that Futureshop in Canada will be offering an exclusive steelbook edition of The Book of Eli. I wonder if one of my awesome GAF chums north of the border would be kind enough to pick one up for me? :D
 
Gary Whitta said:
I just found out that Futureshop in Canada will be offering an exclusive steelbook edition of The Book of Eli. I wonder if one of my awesome GAF chums north of the border would be kind enough to pick one up for me? :D
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Ill do it Gary, in exchange for getting Kurt Russell to sign a picture of Snake Plissken for me :)
 
mattiewheels said:
Watching my new Criterion copy of M......I'm so glad they're starting to roll their older movies out on Blu, it looks amazing.
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The only negative is that their Blu Rays are no longer as cheap as they used to be. I remember being able to buy a Criterion Blu for $21 not too long ago. Now they all seem to be at or around $30. It's a shame.
 
Looks like Saving Private Ryan has been recalled:

From The Digital Bits:

PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT RECALLING SAVING PRIVATE RYAN SAPPHIRE SERIES BLU-RAY DISCS

Replacement Product to be Available at Retail by Tuesday, May 18

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 12, 2010) - Paramount Home Entertainment today announced that it is recalling the Sapphire Series Blu-ray edition of Saving Private Ryan recently released in North America, the United Kingdom and the Benelux countries due to an audio synch error that occurred during Technicolor's authoring process. Although Technicolor employs comprehensive quality control measures, in this instance the issue was not detected prior to replication.

"Technicolor has been a valuable partner to Paramount Home Entertainment, and both Paramount and Technicolor are committed to providing the highest quality product to consumers," said Dennis Maguire, President, Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment Worldwide. "Our Sapphire Series was created to present our greatest films with the finest picture and sound quality available. Saving Private Ryan is a five time Academy Award® winning film including Best Director from one of America's most acclaimed filmmakers so we are recalling this edition to ensure that every Blu-ray disc honors Steven Spielberg's vision."

Technicolor has set up the following toll-free numbers for consumers who have already purchased the Saving Private Ryan Sapphire Series Blu-ray, which provides details on how they can receive a replacement copy -- US and Canada: 888-370-8621, UK: 08000-852-613. Consumers can also return the Blu-ray to the stores where they purchased the product to receive a replacement. Technicolor expects to have replacement discs available at retail no later than Tuesday, May 18.
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Gary Whitta said:
Oh, bloody hell. First the Gladiator debacle and now this? The Sapphire Series hasn't exactly gotten off to a great start, has it?
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did they fix the gladiator debacle? or are they just ignoring it?
 
borghe said:
Watched a Karate Kid marathon.. Easily up there with like Poltergeist and Big Trouble in Little China in terms of transfers... EXCELLENT 80s transfers with nice film grain and a real "cinema-like" image. Haven't dug into the bonus features of the first movie yet, but the list is really nice. Bonus features on part 2 are a joke pretty much.

Still, a solid release and IMHO at $28 for the two pack on Amazon, and absolute steal, especially considering you get probably one of the top 10 80s movies of all time.
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Gah, stop making me want to spend more money!

I'd buy it in a heartbeat though if they included this alternate ending to Part II: http://karatekidending.ytmnd.com/
 
The "Life" Blu-ray releasing on June 1st in the US, is that narrated by David Attenborough or Oprah?? (please be David Attenborough)

edit- both versions will be released on June 1st in the US.

NICE!
 
Letters said:
The "Life" Blu-ray releasing on June 1st in the US, is that narrated by David Attenborough or Oprah?? (please be David Attenborough)

edit- both versions will be released on June 1st in the US.

NICE!
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Sooooooo cool.
 
Anyone in UK, Euro GAF have the AV sync issue with Saving Private Ryan.

The Sapphire Editions seem to be US only AFAIK, the packaging and content of the Euro release mentions nothing of Sapphire series but the press release mentions otherwise.

US & Euro packaging for comparison:
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Anth0ny said:
The Moonwalker transfer looks fucking fantastic, and these caps are only 720p:

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More here.
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Bought!


Dead said:
New Predator Blu-Ray edition is coming out at the end of June

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L16FAE/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Hope it has a new transfer
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
YES!
The only movie I will ever double dip on.


Cosmic Bus said:
Surprised the nostalgia squad didn't catch this announcement:

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Reminds me of the animated Transformers movie blu-ray that was only released in the U.K. I wonder if it will get a stateside release ever.
 
I can't see any sync issues on my Saving Private Ryan. I watched the part that people had mentioned and couldn't see anything untoward.

I'll call up and order a replacement, though. Could have problems on later hardware, even if it works on what I've got now.
 
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http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4590
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced Alfred Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho for release on Blu-ray on October 19, in a "meticulously restored" 50th Anniversary Edition, with a new 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack (the original mono audio track will be included as well). It will be presented in a single-sided BD50. Psycho will also be honored during its landmark anniversary by the upcoming 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

Special features include:
Feature-length audio commentary with Stephen Rebello (Author of Alfred Hitchcock and the making of Psycho)
The Making of Psycho: A feature-length documentary on Hitchcock's most shocking film
In the Master's Shadow – Hitchcock's Legacy: Some of Hollywood's top filmmakers discuss Hitchcock's influence and why his movies continue to thrill audiences.
Hitchcock/Truffaut Interviews: Excerpts from a 1962 audio interview with Alfred Hitchcock.
Newsreel Footage: The Release of Psycho: Vintage newsreel on the unique policy Alfred Hitchcock insisted upon for the release of the film.
The Shower Scene: A look at the impact of music on the infamous "shower scene."
The Shower Scene: Storyboards by Saul Bass: Original storyboard design.
Production Notes: Read an essay on the making of the film.
The Psycho Archives: See the gallery of on-set photo stills from the film's production.
Posters and Psycho Ads: See a gallery of original posters and ads from the theatrical campaign.
Lobby Cards: View a gallery of promotional lobby cards from the film's theatrical campaign.
Behind-The-Scenes Photographs: View rare photos showing the cast and crew at work.
Psycho Sound: A never-before-seen piece that looks at the re-mastering process required to create a 5.1 mix from the original mono elements using Audionamix technology.
Theatrical Trailer: Watch the original promotional trailer from the film's theatrical campaign.
Re-Release Trailers: Watch the promotional trailer created for the re-release of the film.

The mono audio track will also be available for viewers who want to experience the film in its original form.
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I just called the number about the replacements for Saving Private Ryan. They said that retailers have been informed so you can get a replacement that way, or there's an email address to send details of where you ordered, your order number and your address. They'll send a fixed copy with a prepaid envelope for the old one middle of next week.

The email I was given is savingprivateryan.recall@technicolor.com, but bear in mind that that was from the UK hotline. A US GAFfer might want to check yours.
 
In case it hasn't been mentioned, HD over analog is officially dead on BD.

The new AACS adopter agreement states that licensed players manufactured after Dec 31, 2010 must downconvert analog (540p iirc) ... and a complete analog sunset is scheduled for players built after December 31, 2013.
 
There have been plenty of DVD recalls. It's not a new thing.

The complexity of Blu-ray and the number of hardware configurations and different specs (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3D, etc) does make it more likely, though, and I've seen plenty of discs that weren't 'broken' skipping or displaying weirdness on certain hardware. A lot of studios just don't seem to spend the money needed on QA.

Raistlin said:
In case it hasn't been mentioned, HD over analog is officially dead on BD.

The new AACS adopter agreement states that licensed players manufactured after Dec 31, 2010 must downconvert analog (540p iirc) ... and a complete analog sunset is scheduled for players built after December 31, 2013.
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Cool. So they've cut off people with legacy HDTVs to close a hole that doesn't really matter because pirates can just rip the video in perfect quality straight from the disc. Always thinking of the customer.
 
that psycho release is awesome... the original Universal release on DVD was one of the early titles in the format that I could use to oooh and ahhhh people still ok with VHS at the time. Will totally double dip on that (actually fine with double dipping on most hitchcock.. North By Northwest was worth every single cent)
 
NekoFever said:
Cool. So they've cut off people with legacy HDTVs to close a hole that doesn't really matter because pirates can just rip the video in perfect quality straight from the disc. Always thinking of the customer.
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It's funny because it's true :lol
 
man last summer i was at the air port and i noticed colin firth was standing right fucking in front of me in the checkpoint line . i nearly shat myself x_x
 
Watched all of the Mission Impossible movies over the last few days, and really enjoyed.

PQ wise - the first one sucks real bad, the second is quite nice and the third is great.
Movie wise -

The first one is awesome. Espionage, suspense and mystery.
The second sucks. It's just all action. A really dumbed down version of MI.
The third, which I watched for the first time, was quite a ride. I enjoyed every minute of it, it was like a perfect blend between the first two movies.

You can really tell each one of them was directed by a different person. For better or worst.
 
Jeramii said:
I really enjoy watching There Will Be Blood on bluray.

looks great on my sony z series.
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I've held off buying it because I shelled out for the DVD special edition. Perhaps I will have to reconsider.
 
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