The General HD Releases Thread!

[Shingster]

“You have to go through and do a whole restoration on it, and you have to do that digitally,” he added. “It’s a very, very expensive process to do it. So when we did the transfer to digital, we only transferred really the upgraded version.”[/i]

I feel sorry for George Lucas, what film fans have to get through their stupid, inconsiderate heads is that Star Wars is only a niche title which should only accumulate limited sales on Blu-ray, the cash for such a costly restoration simply isn't there!

[bradavon]

You're joking right?

Why are you quoting me? I didn't say that.

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[Markgway]

[gasteropod]

[bradavon]

Check this out. It looks fun:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1325014/

Check out the trailer.

[luckystars]

http://secrethistoryofstarwars.com/savingstarwars.html

Interesting read. Seems the film was transfered to just 1080p when it was restored for DVD.

The Blu-Ray would probably show up some of the restorers handy work no?

[bradavon]

Whilst not great for future releases. BD is 1080p, so why does it matter?

[Markgway]

Lethal Weapon 2 - Theatrical Cut

Previous cuts waived and downgraded to a '15'.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/FVF062091

[grim_tales]

Lucas seems an idiot. Are there no HD masters for the 1977 originals?

[bradavon]

Lethal Weapon 2 - Theatrical Cut. Previous cuts waived and downgraded to a '15'.

Good to see. It's weird Warner didn't resubmit Batman but then that's not cut.

Are there no HD masters for the 1977 originals?

I don't see why there would be, sadly. Weren't the HD broadcasts on Sky Movies, the Special Editions?

[grim_tales]

Funny LW2 has been downgraded (when previously cut even at 18) and LW1 (which was never cut) is still an 18.

[saltysam]

Surprised Warner bothered resubmitting LW2. As far as i understand a number of their blu-ray catalogue titles have been released uncut without being reclassified (Tango & Cash,Robin Hood:Prince Of Thieves,Above The Law) spring to mind.

[Markgway]

Surprised Warner bothered resubmitting LW2. As far as i understand a number of their blu-ray catalogue titles have been released uncut without being reclassified (Tango & Cash,Robin Hood:Prince Of Thieves,Above The Law) spring to mind.

Tango & Cash had already been passed uncut with an '18'.
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/CVF062494

Robin Hood - Extended passed uncut with a '12'.
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/EVF063213

The BBFC 'advised' Warners to withdraw Above the Law from sale until it had been passed. Still no sign yet. If they haven't done so then techncially they are in breach of the law.

I suspect LW1 is still an '18' for the torture scene. Mind you, it's possible that Warners simply never submitted the film for viewing (quite common these days...) They didn't need to as the film had already been passed uncut.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/BVF060716

Part 4 will need to be resubmitted if they want that to go out uncut. I'd expect some movement soon...

[saltysam]

pretty sure they released the uncut Batman Returns before it had been resubmitted.

[gasteropod]

If they haven't done so then techncially they are in breach of the law.

I thought the BBFC were a self-appointed independent organisation?

[grim_tales]

Yeah the torture scene in LW1 is pretty strong I guess.

[saltysam]

Lethal Weapon BD box set £11.99 (at time of posting)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... _id=101233

[grim_tales]

Thats very, very good for a BD set.

[saltysam]

Thats clearly a misprice and if i want to stand a chance of getting it at that price i better order now.

agree

[grim_tales]

I didnt say that!
Will LW4 be uncut though?

[grim_tales]

Interesting - seems they all have new features - maybe LW even has the DC via branching?

[Markgway]

pretty sure they released the uncut Batman Returns before it had been resubmitted.

Sometimes a release can hit shelves before it shows up on the BBFC website.

Admittedly Warners do seem to be a bit more lax these days.

I thought the BBFC were a self-appointed independent organisation?

Only with regards to cinema releases.

For DVD they have a legal mandate that requires they pass all product sold in the UK (unless Exempt).

[Markgway]

Lethal Weapon BD box set £11.99 (at time of posting)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... _id=101233

Holyshitballs, Batman!!

That's ridiculously cheap. Consider it ordered...

No doubt HMV will desperately be cancelling all orders as soon as the person responsible is strung up.

[bradavon]

The BBFC 'advised' Warners to withdraw Above the Law from sale until it had been passed. Still no sign yet. If they haven't done so then techncially they are in breach of the law.

Did they release that uncut, without permissions? I'm surprised Warner did that.

Will LW4 be uncut though?

You've got plenty of time to pre-order at the cheaper price and cancel if need be.

Only with regards to cinema releases.

Didn't some cinemas show Spider-man with a PG rating? Because parents complained 12 was too high.

For DVD they have a legal mandate that requires they pass all product sold in the UK (unless Exempt).

Surely it's the BBFC who says if a film is Exempt? So effectively they're passing it too.