Superman movies on Blu-ray

[stargazer01]

^ok, thanks

[Jacob]

I got my copy of superman returns in trueHD.. its a very nice upgrade.

Jacob

[Jimbo]

Best Buy finally had one of these. They only had two copies, one old version and the PCM/TrueHD version. YOINK!

Best Buy location near me hasn't carried the Donner Cut on Blu-ray in months (not that I'd want it). They rarely carry more than two copies of STM and SR at any one time.

[Krypton Refugee]

Just checking,

It is worth picking this up if I don't have a receiver that can output Dolby TrueHD signals?

[Jimbo]

If you don't already have it, and want it, then it's a buy. I waited on getting the first disc because I heard about the upgrade. If you already have the movie, then there's no need in spending another $25-30.

There's still the standard DD5.1 track on the disc. PS3 and other Blu-ray players will also convert the TrueHD track to standard DD for your receiver.

Since a single master was used for both the HD-DVD and Blu-ray, there's still LOADS of room to spare on the first disc, since the content was meant to fit on a 30GB HD-DVD. I'm sure adding the PCM track added a couple GBs to the new Blu-ray disc, so it at least fills 2/3 the disc. Considering a Blu-ray is about 50GB, the video only takes up 20.14. The documentary probably takes up another 7, and the combined audio tracks, about 3GB.

[Krypton Refugee]

Thanks for the info Jimbo. I don't already have the disc so I'll be on the lookout for this one.

[Jimbo]

One big flub is that the packaging says that the deleted scenes are presented in 1080p. That's just not true. They're standard 480p on the disc. Almost two years ago, Warner said it was an error, and the scenes were supposed to be in HD. The HD-DVD got the deleted scenes in HD, so they did something right. You'd think they would fix it for the re-issue. Nope. Such lovely incompetence.

The box still says they're in 1080p, also.

[crazy_asian_man]

Of course, the REAL question is:

When will SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE come out in Blu-ray???

[Jimbo]

Just imagine, the moon curtains and amateurish wire removal will be even more apparent. ;D

[Deleted]

There has to be an ultimate Superman Blu Ray set coming out eventually, yeah?

I think I'll wait for a Warner Brothers Yome Video store buy one get one free, I can't justify buying these movies AGAIN in such a short time. Goddamn HD DVD. I should've just gone Blu to begin with. Feh. Ahhhh well.

[Krypton Refugee]

I have a question,

Since I have a reciever that can only play up to 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS, what am I gaining by purchasing the SR blu-ray with Dolby TrueHD? Anything?

I want the best overall presentation of the film of course, but would I experience the same by sticking with the original blu-ray release for now and just upgrade when I eventually upgrade my reciever?

[Jimbo]

You gain absolutely nothing. If you use optical or coaxial cables, your player just downgrades the audio to standard Dolby Digital. You have to have a receiver that accepts TrueHD for you to benefit. Plus, the only way your player can send TrueHD to the receiver would be through HDMI. Optical and coaxial digital audio don't have enough bandwidth to handle PCM 5.1, TrueHD and DTS-MA, so the audio is downgraded.

[Krypton Refugee]

Dec 12, 2008 23:40:39 GMT -5 Jimbo said:

You gain absolutely nothing. If you use optical or coaxial cables, your player just downgrades the audio to standard Dolby Digital. You have to have a receiver that accepts TrueHD for you to benefit. Plus, the only way your player can send TrueHD to the receiver would be through HDMI. Optical and coaxial digital audio don't have enough bandwidth to handle PCM 5.1, TrueHD and DTS-MA, so the audio is downgraded.

Thanks for the info Jimbo!

That's what I figured as I'll be using optical for the forseeable future. Can't wait to use HDMI for the video though. A bluray player is on the Christmas list to go with my newly bought hi-def tv!

[Jacob]

I have an onkyo 605 receiver. I got it for 399. I know there is a 606 out there now. it has more HDMI cables on the back then the 605. I only have 2. I use a HDMI switcher for my stuff.
if you are looking into a receiver.. onkyo is a great choice.
Jacob

[ADigitalMan]

Blu-Ray entered my home this week and it is all that.

Not upgrading Superman films until I can edit them, but I can say I hope the Blu version of SR is better than the SD version. It's utter crap.

[Krypton Refugee]

Dec 13, 2008 18:00:44 GMT -5 Jacob said:

I have an onkyo 605 receiver. I got it for 399. I know there is a 606 out there now. it has more HDMI cables on the back then the 605. I only have 2. I use a HDMI switcher for my stuff.
if you are looking into a receiver.. onkyo is a great choice.
Jacob

Thanks Jacob, I'll def. keep that in mind.

[Jimbo]

ADM's SR cut is pretty good, but the upgrade to Blu-ray forced me to leave it in the dust. I really look forward to HD fan edits, but jeez, those burnable Blu-ray discs are expensive.

It also really sucks that if you want the deleted scenes in HD, you have to get ahold of the HD-DVD because Warner STILL won't fix the huge error of 480p deleted scenes when the case clearly advertises 1080p.

[Deleted]

Yeah, that's pretty goddamn appalling.

[EvilSupes]

So they fixed the sound but not the other stuff? Typical. Well atleast they seem to be getting TDK perfect in blu-ray.

[Jimbo]

Well, not perfect for some.

Batman Begins blu-ray has a minor annoyance. The 2.35:1 image is not centered perfectly in the 1.78:1 frame. It's like 4-5 pixels too high. ;D

[Legsy]

The switching between IMAX and scope is annoying.

[Jimbo]

There's no reason why they couldn't have included both the 1.78 IMAX and cropped 2.35 on the Blu-ray, then done branching for each. Those discs have plenty of room.

[Legsy]

There is a reason, it's Warner Brothers being Warner Brothers. Nuff said.

[Jacob]

if there is any blame.. I guess it goes with chris nolan the director. he wanted this version of dark knight in this format only on bluray.

I have no problem with the changes of the screen format.. I am surprise that you guys are bitching about it.. once you get so involved with the movie that you really don't notice it that much.

Jacob

[Legsy]

Come on, Jacob, bitching is what we do best.