[Dacon]

Third movie just dropped on 4k today. Dont even remember it coming out.

I thought it was already on 4k

 

[teezzy]

I thought it was already on 4k

Not physically at least

 

[TaySan]

LG discontinues all UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray players

More bad news for physical media

www.flatpanelshd.com

LG has discontinued all Blu-ray players, including the UBK80 and UBK90 UHD Blu-ray players, with remaining units only available while stocks last.

The announcement echoes similar moves from Oppo in 2018 and Samsung in 2019, when both companies exited the optical disc player market.

LG has now officially discontinued its Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray players, as reflected on LG's online portals and confirmed by multiple sources to FlatpanelsHD.

A shame they were a decent alternative to the more expensive players on the market

 

[teezzy]

Goddammit @Dacon

This pisses me off so much. Might just return my copy unopened. Was excited to see the third movie

Maybe they'll offer a swap if theres enough pushback, sometimes that happens

 

[Dacon]

Goddammit @Dacon

This pisses me off so much. Might just return my copy unopened. Was excited to see the third movie

Maybe they'll offer a swap if theres enough pushback, sometimes that happens

What the fuck

god I hate this timeline

I'm gonna check on this fan made 4k remaster

 

[teezzy]

What the fuck

god I hate this timeline

I'm gonna check on this fan made 4k remaster

 

[Dacon]

Who cucked David Twohy

 

[Goatmilk]

I grabbed the Limited Edition Donnie Darko 4K today.

Fuck you guys.

 

[Goatmilk]

Grabbed Zodiac

Fuck you

 

[Arkam]

This is why i am always skeptical of new releases of older films. They do these little nips and tucks. And often they do not explicitly tell you and use a nebulous "modified from its original blah blah blah"

While i had post release edits. I can at least tolerate them when they are explicit about changes and why they were made.

Like in Yakuza Graveyard they call out that they edited out the slur against Koreans. Made it clear what changed and why. Not ideal but better than sneakily doing it.

 

[Goatmilk]

This is why i am always skeptical of new releases of older films. They do these little nips and tucks. And often they do not explicitly tell you and use a nebulous "modified from its original blah blah blah"

While i had post release edits. I can at least tolerate them when they are explicit about changes and why they were made.

Like in Yakuza Graveyard they call out that they edited out the slur against Koreans. Made it clear what changed and why. Not ideal but better than sneakily doing it.

Yeah needs a change log.

 

[Goatmilk]

I've found my next one that I want now...

It's the UK Limited It Follows. Since 4k blu rays are region free (super cool and not expected) - it's a great looking set.

Fuckin' sick.

 

[teezzy]

I've found my next one that I want now...

It's the UK Limited It Follows. Since 4k blu rays are region free (super cool and not expected) - it's a great looking set.

Fuckin' sick.

I have this, its a beautiful set and master

Second Sight might be my favorite of the boutique labels

 

[regawdless]

lol the Godzilla Minus One UHD is 40€ wow

 

[Goatmilk]

I have this, its a beautiful set and master

Second Sight might be my favorite of the boutique labels

You're my favorite of the boutique labels

 

[teezzy]

This is why i am always skeptical of new releases of older films. They do these little nips and tucks. And often they do not explicitly tell you and use a nebulous "modified from its original blah blah blah"

While i had post release edits. I can at least tolerate them when they are explicit about changes and why they were made.

Like in Yakuza Graveyard they call out that they edited out the slur against Koreans. Made it clear what changed and why. Not ideal but better than sneakily doing it.

As someone who views 4k UHD as a preservation of the medium... its upsetting

Luckily, of the 550 or so titles i own, this is my first encounter with censorship. Thought that BS was reserved for streaming services

 

[Bullet Club]

Bought my first 4K blu-ray for 2025.

Take that, tree!

 

[Goatmilk]

I've found my next one that I want now...

It's the UK Limited It Follows. Since 4k blu rays are region free (super cool and not expected) - it's a great looking set.

Fuckin' sick.

The store I wanted this from sold it

 

[Bullet Club]

Holy schnikes!

Lethal Weapon 4K is also coming in May.

 

[Goatmilk]

We are in agreement that there will be no 8K movie releases right? Like 4K is kind of the sweet spot for tech. Blu rays still look good, so without being a retarded retard like that unreal tournament front cover (this is an actual screen shot!) — we have reached the point where there is no real benefit to increasing fidelity.

Right?

 

[teezzy]

We are in agreement that there will be no 8K movie releases right? Like 4K is kind of the sweet spot for tech. Blu rays still look good, so without being a retarded retard like that unreal tournament front cover (this is an actual screen shot!) — we have reached the point where there is no real benefit to increasing fidelity.

Right?

Yeah, this is it man

Convenience always wins the market over fidelity, and many view physical libraries as antiquated despite their superior quality. Having movies in your home is a niche

The studios would rather be paid in perpetuity than allow consumers to curate their own collections any longer. It is what it is, and from the looks of it, these streaming services are aiming to become the new 'cable' as well. Miss me with all of that tbh

i might snag a spare UB820 just to keep in case my current unit ever gives out. In it for the long haul

 

[Goatmilk]

Yeah, this is it man

Convenience always wins the market and many view physical libraries as antiquated

The studios would rather be paid in perpetuity than allow consumers to curate their own collections any longer

It is what it is, and from the looks of it, these streaming services are aiming to become the new 'cable' as well. Miss me with all of that tbh

I mean it is far better to stream. They made using disks wildly annoying with unskippable shit.

 

[teezzy]

I mean it is far better to stream. They made using disks wildly annoying with unskippable shit.

 

[Goatmilk]

I get that it's a different thing. But piracy was so attractive because of the speed and ease of use. Then Netflix basically took that model and made it legal and it's hard to go back.

For collecting and preserving the disk is great.

 

[Epic Nemesis]

Holy schnikes!

Lethal Weapon 4K is also coming in May.

One of these is not like the other.

 

[teezzy]

I cant wait for Bring it On

Gimme that 4k Eliza Dushku

 

[TaySan]

I get that it's a different thing. But piracy was so attractive because of the speed and ease of use. Then Netflix basically took that model and made it legal and it's hard to go back.

For collecting and preserving the disk is great.

At these prices 4K UHD will remain a niche and will probably be the last format. Streaming looks "good enough" for the masses and most don't have the equipment or the space to take advantage of the audio.

 

[TaySan]

I wish 4K movies were around $10-15 instead of $25-30 like they are now. There would be so many more impulse purchases. Take out the Blu-ray discs if you have to.

 

[Grinchy]

The prices on these 1 cent discs is the only reason I dont have a big collection.

 

[teezzy]

I wish 4K movies were around $10-15 instead of $25-30 like they are now. There would be so many more impulse purchases. Take out the Blu-ray discs if you have to.

Gotta snag em while they're on sale or buy pre-owned. Gruv.com is a valued resource, Mr Tay

 

[Goatmilk]

Got Se7en arriving tomorrow!

 

[Goatmilk]

Fucking Fincher

Worst packaging of all time

 

[Arkam]

I wish 4K movies were around $10-15 instead of $25-30 like they are now. There would be so many more impulse purchases. Take out the Blu-ray discs if you have to.

Amazon.com: $33 for 3 items promotion

 

[Goatmilk]

Slept on it.

Still annoyed by the Se7en packaging.

 

[Bullet Club]

John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Shout! Studios acquires 156 Hong Kong action classics from Golden Princess, including John Woo, Chow Yun-Fat hits like 'Hard Boiled' and 'The Killer.'

variety.com

The acquisition's crown jewels include Woo's action masterpieces "Hard Boiled," "The Killer," the complete "Better Tomorrow" trilogy, "Bullet in the Head" and "Once a Thief." The library also boasts Ringo Lam's "City on Fire," "Prison on Fire" and its sequel; Eric Tsang's "Aces Go Places"; Tsui's "Peking Opera Blues"; Tony Ching's "Chinese Ghost Story" trilogy; and additional hits like Wai Ka-fai's "Peace Hotel," Andrew Kam and Johnnie To's "The Big Heat" and Alex Law's "Now You See It, Now You Don't."

 

[Bullet Club]

 

[Arkam]

John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Shout! Studios acquires 156 Hong Kong action classics from Golden Princess, including John Woo, Chow Yun-Fat hits like 'Hard Boiled' and 'The Killer.'

variety.com

The acquisition's crown jewels include Woo's action masterpieces "Hard Boiled," "The Killer," the complete "Better Tomorrow" trilogy, "Bullet in the Head" and "Once a Thief." The library also boasts Ringo Lam's "City on Fire," "Prison on Fire" and its sequel; Eric Tsang's "Aces Go Places"; Tsui's "Peking Opera Blues"; Tony Ching's "Chinese Ghost Story" trilogy; and additional hits like Wai Ka-fai's "Peace Hotel," Andrew Kam and Johnnie To's "The Big Heat" and Alex Law's "Now You See It, Now You Don't."

YES!!! Now I might be able to get The Killer and Hard Boiled on Blu Ray finally. The asshats at Criterion Collection never responded to any of my emails on when they were going to release them.

 

[Erdrick]

Looking to pick up the Indiana Jones movies in 4K. Anyone here seen them done that way? Transfers worth it?

I don't actually own them on any format and not on any streaming we have currently so I'm curious.

 

[teezzy]

Looking to pick up the Indiana Jones movies in 4K. Anyone here seen them done that way? Transfers worth it?

I don't actually own them on any format and not on any streaming we have currently so I'm curious.

Ive got the trilogy

Its a nice set

 

[TaySan]

Sony announces that it will officially end production of recordable Blu-ray discs in February

Could this be the final nail in the coffin?

www.whathifi.com

Sony has announced that it will cease production of Blu-ray discs next month. In a statement shared by the company, it announced that "Blu-ray disc media, recording mini discs, recording MD data, mini DV cassettes" will all get the axe in February, confirming towards the end of the announcement that "there will be no successor models".

Another nail in the physical media coffin