"The Dark Knight" Blu-ray (Dec. 9th)
09-29-08, 02:48 PM
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09-29-08, 03:06 PM
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I'd love Warner if they did that, but c'mon, its Warner, do you really expect that? I have no doubt this will be BD's biggest release of the year so they better make sure they don't fuck this release up.
09-29-08, 03:25 PM
#153
They've sold I Am Legend at $18.99 on Amazon since it was released. I have higher hopes of them doing discounted pricing over the other studios. They did it with The Matrix, I believe.
09-30-08, 11:26 AM
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For what it's worth, Bill Hunt confirms with WB that there will be shifting aspect ratios on the Blu-ray:
Originally Posted by thedigitalbits.com
In the meantime however, a LOT of you have sent in e-mails asking how the aspect ratio is going to work on the DVD and Blu-ray Disc editions of The Dark Knight (due 12/9). I've just heard back from Warner Home Video on this, so here's the deal: The widescreen versions of the DVD will present the film in a 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio, reproducing the standard theatrical experience of the film. For the Blu-ray Disc however, while most of the film will also be presented in the 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen ratio, the scenes that were specifically shot in IMAX format will be presented at 1.78:1, which will fill the frame and will thus recreate the IMAX experience at home. So there you have it. Should be cool, and we obviously can't wait to get our hands on the discs.
09-30-08, 05:16 PM
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After the news from Bill Hunt, I'm cautiously optimistic that there will really be shifting aspect ratios, but I can't really consider it a definite yet, considering the other internal communication problems we've seen in the past at WB. At least someone at WB thinks that's how it will be, so I hope it's really true.
09-30-08, 05:49 PM
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personally? no. if there were a choice, i would always choose the shifting ratios. plus, one version only conserves bits for the best possible transfer. i certainly wouldn't begrudge WB though if they provided a choice.
09-30-08, 10:26 PM
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There's a huge argument about this over on AVS. The argument is basically 1.78:1 is not the aspect ratio for IMAX and most people didn't even see it in IMAX anyway. For the record I would prefer seamless branching - just would like options. Or maybe show the IMAX scenes on the extras disc. I know I am going to cream my pants at the detail in these scenes either way. In no way is this a deal breaker. I'll still enjoy it the way it's coming.
10-01-08, 01:50 AM
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1.78:1 is not the OAR for the IMAX scenes, but it is being reframed by Nolan to recreate the effect of seeing it in IMAX. It would defeat the purpose if, on a widescreen TV, the image went from 2.40:1 to 1.44:1. You'd be wondering why they traded black bars at the top and bottom for black bars on the sides. With 1.78:1, you get that wow factor of the image filling your whole screen.
10-01-08, 10:21 AM
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Knowing that Nolan is doing the reframing for 1.78:1 is a relief. Given that the IMAX portions were framed for 1.44:1 with 2.40:1 in mind, the 1.78:1 framing should look just fine.
Like HTWWW, I'd prefer to see both the 2.40:1 version and the 'alternate AR' version in the same package, but this will, by no means, stop me from buying this disc.
Like HTWWW, I'd prefer to see both the 2.40:1 version and the 'alternate AR' version in the same package, but this will, by no means, stop me from buying this disc.
10-01-08, 12:50 PM
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Knowing that Nolan is the one handling this, im confident. I saw it both in IMAX and regular theater. The IMAX version of course, is sooo much better for those scenes. Im glad they are changing the aspect ratio.
10-02-08, 01:22 PM
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This is also what I would like to see, but I think I'll get used to the aspect ratio switches on the Blu-ray release. My main issue with the switches in the IMAX presentation is that the non-IMAX footage looked a little blurry compared to the IMAX footage, but no worries about that on the Blu-ray.
10-02-08, 01:30 PM
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At an IMAX theater the scope was fantastic which made the change really stand out, but I don't think it will have the same effect on my TV at home which kind of makes me indifferent about the aspect change.
10-02-08, 01:48 PM
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I would just loved one freakin' interview with Ledger on set for the extras. Not having a guy walking around with a camera? Worst planning for extras ever.
10-02-08, 04:24 PM
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Amazon's really making this look like a must-buy
10-02-08, 05:04 PM
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10-02-08, 05:56 PM
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WB must have held them back when promoting the film and hopefully they'll show up here.
