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Didn't know that, @Creasy47 – that's definitely something to keep in mind when looking at a new TV. Thanks!
Will need a bit of effort to make enough room for a TV of that size though. I prefer a TV stand/console to wall mounting.
I watched most of the Casino Royale version on Netflix that's supposed to be the UK version and I didn't see a difference from the USA version.
Then it wasn't the UK version, which adds a few extra moments of violence in the opening PTS fight between Bond and Fisher, and the stairwell fight between Bond, Obanno and his lieutenant. I can't say any other scenes stuck out as new to me, just watched it the other day, but I might have looked away or overlooked them entirely.
@Creasy47 did you watch the Netflix version?
No, I don't watch any Bond titles via streaming because I own them all on blu-ray. I live in the US and I got the region free blu-ray from the UK, exclusively because it's more "uncut."
Your profile says you live in the US, so there's no way they'd be playing the UK cut on the US version of Netflix.
https://www.rogerdeakins.com/post-the-di/upcoming-skyfall-2012-4k-blu-ray-release-hdr-ap/
French websites have the pre-order up for late September, and North America's earlier rumored release is September 10th. Hopefully we get an official confirmation soon (and it's not only the Craig films releasing).
As I understand it, the current 4K download/streaming version fixes GoldenEye's DNR issues.
Awesome can't wait
23 October per Amazon France
4K Goldeneye
From the looks of it yeah.
I actually have purchased all the 4K iTunes versions, so if anyone has any questions about the new transfers feel free to shoot me a question.
For example, in AVTAK after Bond tucks Stacey in bed we cut to the next morning. It starts with a shot of Stacey’s house. Just as an earthquake is happening, the frame of the image shakes to give a tremor effect. For the UE, Lowry made a mistake in stabilizing the image so the house appears static without a tremor effect. For the 4K transfer that tremor effect has been properly restored. Also the heavy cropping of the PTS has been fixed.
Mind you, these screencaps were scaled down, my only point is to illustrate the difference in cropping between Lowry's remaster and the newer 4K master. I have no idea if this site still bans hosting images of EON copyright photos, so I'm just presenting them as links unless a mod says it's okay to host images.
Gun barrel:
UE DVD: https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/17/70/94/00/a-view10.jpg
4K iTunes: https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/17/70/94/00/avtak111.png
Shot of helicopter over glaciers:
UE DVD: https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/17/70/94/00/a-view11.jpg
4K iTunes: https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/17/70/94/00/avtak211.png
A number of the titles sequences were distorted in the Bond 50 Blu-ray set - e.g. In Moonraker's the moon should be round and circular but is more oval due to this, do these 4k transfers correct that?
Were there any other title sequences picture boxed? Those were the only two I remember.
Think TWINE was too. Thunderball as well, although the image doesn't seem distorted from what I remember on TB.
Here's an easy way to know you're watching the 4K version. All films except TWINE, CR, and QOS have had the MGM logo replaced with the current version that debuted with SF, zooming out of the lion's eye.
The odd thing about TWINE is that it now retains its original 75th anniversary logo, which hasn't been seen since the original 2000 DVD. I assume the 4K transfer is based off of a theatrical print. Both CR and QOS retain their original theatrical logos, naturally.
Also, the CR that's now available through iTunes US is the uncut version that's been mentioned several times in the last few pages. This is the first time that the uncut version is available for purchase in the US. I would bet my money that by the time the physical discs are available it will be the uncut version used. I assume we're only getting it now because the original uncut print was used as the basis for the 4K transfer. Sounds kind of similar to how the Lowry used the original uncut version of LTK for its remaster.
I've got the Bond 50 set anyway so I can't see myself upgrading the lot again, although exceptions like OHMSS will definitely get an upgrade and no doubt the DC era, although I might begrudge shelling out on SPECTRE again, the BR cost me £4.
Can't go wrong with TDK trilogy, both Blade Runner titles, Mad Max: Fury Road or the John Wick titles. They all look stunning.
They did correct this for the Bond 50 set.
Yeah, that, YOLT, DAF, TSWLM got new remasters for the Bond 50.
Shame. The YOLT transfer has a pink tint and both DAF and TSWLM look washed out.
Thanks @Creasy47, both Blade Runner's are definitely on my list and Fury Road, I also noticed one of my Wife and I's favourites greatly benefits from 4K Close Encounters, looks night and day from the screen shots I've seen.
I'm selling off my Region A Criterion's to finance some upgrades as well as my chipped BR player.
Had to make the decision on this, buying a chipped UHD player is not cheap and I got this half price, so I'll replace Criterion ones with the titles now available on the UK collection and the likes of Rosemary's Baby I'll just buy the UK as the transfer is no different to the U.S Criterion.
I've had to let The Game, Following, Hunger & Short Cuts go for the time being until UK releases available but cest la vie.
Also Lionsgate's 10th Anniversary Memento (my fave Nolan), although it's the 20th Anniversary next year, so think Nolan will have a 4K out for that.
The Prestige also looks like a considerable upgrade and that is my 2nd fave Nolan so another definite. Thought about the Nolan 4K set possibly, I'll see depending on the profits from my sales.
The good thing about 4K Blu-ray is they haven't locked regions yet.
I see Indiana Jones is on the horizon, Jaws which is my favourite film would be a must-buy.
Waiting for NTTD to hit home market is going to be incredibly exciting now I've joined the 4K club.
I remember when I went from DVD to Blu ray back 2009 and how exciting that was, although I know some are more subtle than others. I'm definitely seeing from the evidence that 4K Blu-ray is far from a scam.
I even still hear some saying DVD is no different to Blu-ray, oh how I laugh.
The Prestige is another one I keep forgetting about in terms of 4K - I nearly bought that entire Nolan set but there were a couple titles I didn't necessarily need to own. My 4K purchases now are solely films I love that I know I will return to time and time again; I've tried to avoid superfluous purchases that'll get a one time watch and nothing more. My collection's too much anymore.
Yes, I believe DVD sales still outpace those of blu-ray/4K. Some/most just don't care about video/audio quality differences in the slightest, it would seem.
Never really jumped on the Blu-ray train, and I'm still on the fence about going down the route of buying brand new equipment for 4K, even though I'm a big film fan.