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Helrunar		#21	[-]
Jan 21 12 10:11 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	For what it's worth, I have PAL DVDs of films with Chris Lee, and he doesn't sound as if he's "on helium." I'm not getting into a pissing match about this stuff... just reporting my experience. Have fun. H.
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grgstv338		#22	[-]
Jan 21 12 11:36 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	It would indeed be great to see some blu-ray copies of some of the older films... however -- -- re DRACULA (AKA HORROR OF DRACULA), CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN & THE MUMMY, a legit Region 1 stateside release would be contingent on Warner Bros., correct? Although rights to the later films seem to have been bought up by other parties (resulting in all those Anchor Bay releases), the rights to the original classics still, I believe, rest with Warner Bros. in the United States. So, any blu-ray release in Region 1 - even one for a restored DRACULA - would have to originate with them. (So, for the "Big Three," it's not a case of the new Hammer looking for "a U.S. partner/distributor" - the new Hammer doesn't actually have rights to them in the USA).
GregNyman		#23	[-]
Jan 21 12 12:18 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The Region B Blu-ray of Quatermass and the Pit looks absolutely fantastic. Hopefully these new discs will look just as good (and be available for Region A as well).
Here 4 help		#24	[-]
Jan 21 12 4:54 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Are recent Region B/Region 2 UK-produced Blu-Rays and DVDs in the PAL format, or has that gone by the wayside in the last few years? I haven't heard good things about PAL. The UK region B encoded Blu Rays run the same speed as NTSC. The Pal/NTSC speed discrepancy doesn't apply to the Blu Ray format.
Bob Meyer		#25	[-]
Jan 21 12 4:57 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Here 4 help wrote: Are recent Region B/Region 2 UK-produced Blu-Rays and DVDs in the PAL format, or has that gone by the wayside in the last few years? I haven't heard good things about PAL. The UK region B encoded Blu Rays run the same speed as NTSC. The Pal/NTSC speed discrepancy doesn't apply to the Blu Ray format. Thanks! Looks like I'm going to have to go Blu this year.
rossinirules		#26	[-]
Jan 21 12 6:11 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I hope the blu-rays offer the option of a remastered stereo soundtrack, if possible. The 5.1 track on Anchor Bay DVD of "Quatermass and the Pit" added a lot to the atmosphere of the film without being overdone. I understand the blu-ray release of QATP did not have the 5.1 track.
WalesGuy		#27	[-]
Jan 22 12 6:05 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	WaverBoy wrote: PAL sucks, as it speeds up the films (25fps instead of 24fps equivalent), so that Chris Lee sounds like he's on helium. I'll put up with a PAL DVD if a film is either unavailable or cut in NTSC. Blu-rays don't concern themselves with PAL or NTSC on HDTV, luckily. I'm ordering me an LG hardware-modded region-free Blu-ray player today, and then chip away at my region-locked import Blu-ray list! Here's the player I'm getting, which will also convert PAL DVDs to NTSC on the fly: http://www.world-import.c...time-video-converter.htm This only happens if the audio isnt corrected. The recent restored UK DVD box sets of the Avengers featured all the colour Diana Riggs with the wrong audio speed, luckily the megabox set has the correct audio pitch.
Helrunar		#28	[-]
Jan 22 12 1:42 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	WalesGuy, that's awful about that new color Rigg set. Do you know whether the stand alone set was corrected as well? I had heard really good reviews of the earlier sets, including the Rigg monochrome set--have had the latter on my shopping list. Guess I had better doublecheck the reviews... thanks, H. (huge Avengers fan here)
dracsback		#29	[-]
Jan 22 12 3:16 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	grgstv338 wrote: It would indeed be great to see some blu-ray copies of some of the older films... however -- -- re DRACULA (AKA HORROR OF DRACULA), CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN & THE MUMMY, a legit Region 1 stateside release would be contingent on Warner Bros., correct? Although rights to the later films seem to have been bought up by other parties (resulting in all those Anchor Bay releases), the rights to the original classics still, I believe, rest with Warner Bros. in the United States. So, any blu-ray release in Region 1 - even one for a restored DRACULA - would have to originate with them. (So, for the "Big Three," it's not a case of the new Hammer looking for "a U.S. partner/distributor" - the new Hammer doesn't actually have rights to them in the USA). Yes that it what concerns me -- that Universal and Warners will just SIT on these new releases and not allow them in Region A. Seems like the heavy lifting is already being done with the transfers and restorations - and all they (Warners et al) need to do is slap their label on it an collect their fee. I know this might be simplistic but it sure seems like a no-brainer to me. Or better yet - if I could just get region-free hack for my PS3. "I saw what I saw when I saw it!"
Count Murco		#30	[-]
Jan 22 12 4:10 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I have the stand alone Avenger sets and they have been rectified , the monochrome Rigg set is fantastic in both content and visually !
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lsohgirl		#31	[-]
Jan 22 12 4:21 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Waverboy - my wife and I bought a modified LG multi region blu ray from that same company, and it is wonderful. Can't wait to start watching the restored Hammer blu rays. Got to get QUATERMASS AND THE PIT ordered.
Helrunar		#32	[-]
Jan 22 12 8:27 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks for letting me know, Count Murco. Good news! H.
Helrunar		#33	[-]
Jan 22 12 8:28 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Dracsback, Warners/Universal have a miserable track record when it comes to putting out decent releases of our classics. On the other hand, if they go the MOD route with these titles, at least they will be available for those who, for whatever reason, need to have them in Region 1. H.
John Bernhard		#34	[-]
Jan 23 12 11:17 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	No doubt these will all hit our region, except possibly for the 4 titles over at Synpase.
dracsback		#35	[-]
Jan 23 12 4:07 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	lsohgirl wrote: Waverboy - my wife and I bought a modified LG multi region blu ray from that same company, and it is wonderful. Can't wait to start watching the restored Hammer blu rays. Got to get QUATERMASS AND THE PIT ordered. Can you please tell me which model of LG that you did get? I saw one on a sight the other day and it mentioned a hardware hack to get it to multi-region is that what you are referring to? tks. "I saw what I saw when I saw it!"
WaverBoy		#36	[-]
Jan 24 12 3:21 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Dracs, follow the link I posted above; it's supposed to be a great unit, already modded and ready to go.
WaverBoy		#37	[-]
Jan 24 12 3:24 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	WalesGuy wrote: WaverBoy wrote: PAL sucks, as it speeds up the films (25fps instead of 24fps equivalent), so that Chris Lee sounds like he's on helium. I'll put up with a PAL DVD if a film is either unavailable or cut in NTSC. Blu-rays don't concern themselves with PAL or NTSC on HDTV, luckily. I'm ordering me an LG hardware-modded region-free Blu-ray player today, and then chip away at my region-locked import Blu-ray list! Here's the player I'm getting, which will also convert PAL DVDs to NTSC on the fly: http://www.world-import.c...time-video-converter.htm This only happens if the audio isnt corrected. The recent restored UK DVD box sets of the Avengers featured all the colour Diana Riggs with the wrong audio speed, luckily the megabox set has the correct audio pitch. None of the PAL DVDs I've picked up over the years have been pitch-corrected. And I'm quite pitch-sensitive, being a singer in my spare time. Glad to hear at least one DVD release has been pitch-corrected. :-)
WaverBoy		#38	[-]
Jan 24 12 3:26 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	lsohgirl wrote: Waverboy - my wife and I bought a modified LG multi region blu ray from that same company, and it is wonderful. Can't wait to start watching the restored Hammer blu rays. Got to get QUATERMASS AND THE PIT ordered. Thanks for the encouraging testimonial. Can't wait to get mine!
CinemaScope		#39	[-]
Jan 24 12 7:57 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Helrunar wrote: For what it's worth, I have PAL DVDs of films with Chris Lee, and he doesn't sound as if he's "on helium." I'm not getting into a pissing match about this stuff... just reporting my experience. Have fun. H. Yep, some Americans do exaggerate the PAL speed up, it's only 4%, but it'll all be a thing of the past with HD.
WaverBoy		#40	[-]
Jan 24 12 11:27 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Some Britons are too used to hearing the wrong pitch, so they don't notice it.
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