Saving Private Ryan BD announced

[j_garcia]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Paramount/Saving_Private_Ryan_Blu-ray_Announced/4199

Paramount has just unveiled 'Saving Private Ryan' starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, and Matt Damon is finally coming to Blu-ray as part of the Sapphire Series on May 4.

 

[GlocksRock]

I'm very excited about this, can't wait to hear the bullets whizzing by in lossless audio!

 

[j_garcia]

I'm very excited about this, can't wait to hear the bullets whizzing by in lossless audio!

No specs were given, but I would expect at least a dts-HD MA track, or maybe an uncompressed track?

Of lesser note, Paramount also announced that they would be releasing a remastered version of Gladiator with a newly redone 1080p transfer. No word on an upgrade program, but if they offer one I will be all over it. I haven't even watched this one yet, except for key scenes. I watched Braveheart as soon as I bought it.

 

[jostenmeat]

Of lesser note, Paramount also announced that they would be releasing a remastered version of Gladiator with a newly redone 1080p transfer. No word on an upgrade program, but if they offer one I will be all over it. I haven't even watched this one yet, except for key scenes. I watched Braveheart as soon as I bought it.

Seriously, why don't they just do it right the first time?! Just as I think we discussed recently, Gangs of New York has finally got a new transfer, and that one is known to be extremely bad. I would say to not get me started, but I guess it's too late.

 

[skizzerflake]

The last time I saw Saving Private Ryan, it was on VHS. I don't know that I could take it in 1080P and surround.

 

[raymondy]

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Very excited this is great news

 

[rnatalli]

Where do I pre-order

 

[jeanseb]

About time! I guess this will be the green light for my XPA-5

 

[GlocksRock]

Where do I pre-order

http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Private-Ryan-Blu-ray-Damon/dp/B0035WTJBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265734393&sr=8-1

 

[darien87]

About frickin' time!!! Seriously, what the hell is Speilberg and Lucas' problem?!?! Put your movies on BD already!!!

Hopefully, they'll still be doing the $10 rebate program when this one comes out.

 

[adk highlander]

Some scenes in this movie affected me so much I have only watched it once. After watching the History Channels's WWII documentaries that were on a month or so ago it really brings home how realistic the Normandy scenes were in Private Ryan. Amazing movie and extremely intense.

 

[krzywica]

Of lesser note, Paramount also announced that they would be releasing a remastered version of Gladiator with a newly redone 1080p transfer. No word on an upgrade program, but if they offer one I will be all over it. I haven't even watched this one yet, except for key scenes. I watched Braveheart as soon as I bought it.

Yes this BD release was an absolute atrocity. Its bad when your girlfriend says "why does that look so fuzzy/grainy" and you haven't even gotten to the opening scene yet.

 

[j_garcia]

Yes this BD release was an absolute atrocity. Its bad when your girlfriend says "why does that look so fuzzy/grainy" and you haven't even gotten to the opening scene yet.

It looks noticeably better than the SD DVDs, but it definitely isn't a good looking title.

This one is sapphire series, so it should have the rebate. They denied my rebates for Gladiator and Braveheart, so I am not a fan of that stupid program.

 

[krzywica]

It looks noticeably better than the SD DVDs, but it definitely isn't a good looking title.

This one is sapphire series, so it should have the rebate. They denied my rebates for Gladiator and Braveheart, so I am not a fan of that stupid program.

The upscaled HDTV looks better than the BD transfer. I would consider that to be an epic fail.

 

[darien87]

It looks noticeably better than the SD DVDs, but it definitely isn't a good looking title.

This one is sapphire series, so it should have the rebate. They denied my rebates for Gladiator and Braveheart, so I am not a fan of that stupid program.

How could they deny the rebate, it's their stupid program?!?!

I still haven't received my Braveheart money yet. They better not try and deny me.

 

[j_garcia]

How could they deny the rebate, it's their stupid program?!?!

I still haven't received my Braveheart money yet. They better not try and deny me.

I've read a LOT of complaints of them denying the rebates for the dumbest things. The previous one, for whatever movie it was, I actually got, but it took them MONTHS before they sent it out. I got Forrest Gump as a gift, so not sure how to get a receipt to try and get that one. Maybe buy it and return it at Frys? I was actually thinking about buying both Braveheart and Gladiator again and then giving them to my dad and using the receipts to submit my refund again.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I'm very excited about this, can't wait to hear the bullets whizzing by in lossless audio!

Yep, now you will hear every bullet, not just the 3rd or fourth ones.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Yes this BD release was an absolute atrocity. Its bad when your girlfriend says "why does that look so fuzzy/grainy" and you haven't even gotten to the opening scene yet.

And what is worse about it is that it is supposed to be a high grade special release, Platinum, or something.
I resisted getting it so I will get the remastered one as word gets out about the quality.

 

[Gov]

I have the DVD DTS version and it is stunning! I bet the lossless will not be much better.

 

[chas_w]

I have the DVD DTS version and it is stunning! I bet the lossless will not be much better.

I agree...the sound on that DVD is so good I think any improvements will be minimal, but that won't stop me from buying.