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24-02-2010 08:46  |  4404 views   |   Dave Foster   |   My Other Content
 
Universal Studios Home Entertainment have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of Spartacus 50th Anniversary Edition on 25th May 2010. This epic from director Stanley Kubrick is the legendary tale of a bold gladiator (Kirk Douglas) who led a triumphant Roman slave revolt.

Features include:
  • 1080P Widescreen
  • English 5.1 DTS-HD MA
  • English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
  • Interview with Peter Ustinov
  • Interview with Jean Simmons
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • Vintage Newsreels
  • Production Stills
  • Concept Art
  • Costume Designs
  • Saul Bass Storyboards
  • Posters & Print Ads

Artwork is not final...



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#1 Posted: 24-02-2010 09:50
folate
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Posts: 6		Is it a remastered version or just the awful HDDVD version from a few years ago?
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#2 Posted: 25-02-2010 17:10
DeadKenny
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Posts: 215		Same question, ditto.

I'll be sticking to my Criterion DVD version upscaled for a long time I think. Kubrick nut that I am, I'm not too fussed about having it in HD especially with a good upscale. The extras on the Criterion are well worth it.
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#3 Posted: 27-02-2010 08:57
lpw
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Posts: 37		I agree.

This Blu-ray doesn't even have an equivalent to the audio commentary on the Criterion DVD.

I am slowly realising that I can happily watch a LOT of my DVDs upscaled as opposed to upgrading to the Blu-ray version.

I know the difference is sometimes noticeable but it depends on the source material and the transfer meaning Blu-ray does not guarantee a noticeably better viewing experience...

I watched 'Sin City' on DVD upscaled with Dts yesterday and could not see how Blu-ray could improve on it...
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#4 Posted: 28-02-2010 11:24
frankieh
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Posts: 1		I totally agree with you both, no matter what home theatre system you have, at the end of the day its really the source material and the transfer that counts, and from what i have seen and read, I dont believe that Blu Ray is everything that its cracked up to be.
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#5 Posted: 28-02-2010 16:11
filmfan316uk
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Originally posted by lpw
I agree. This Blu-ray doesn't even have an equivalent to the audio commentary on the Criterion DVD. I am slowly realising that I can happily watch a LOT of my DVDs upscaled as opposed to upgrading to the Blu-ray version. I know the difference is sometimes noticeable but it depends on the source material and the transfer meaning Blu-ray does not guarantee a noticeably better viewing experience... I watched 'Sin City' on DVD upscaled with Dts yesterday and could not see how Blu-ray could improve on it...




Sin City looks a lot better on BD than it does upscaled on DVD. Some BD's yea there is not much difference but when you get a top Blu-ray like I Robot or any of the Pirate films its a lot better than DVD.

With this release I think I will too just make do with the Criterion. Unless it gets good reviews.
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