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Master Geek

#3102041 10-Jul-2023 11:30

Movieman:

Be interesting to see what the quality of this will be like? Also a bummer it wont have the Full Saga of a Starworld version. I have the Blu-ray set of the series and it looks pretty good.

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#3102045 10-Jul-2023 11:36

Movieman:

Having started this thread, I decided to dust off my Panasonic DP-UB 820 4K Blu-ray Player. I then installed an Avatar: The Way of Water 4K wallpaper, and the intro screen looked awesome, Okay, let's try a disc. So. I loaded up Highlander Blu-ray and the first thing I noticed was the power of the DTS 5.1 audio. I didn't realize how much better it was than the iTunes streamed movies. I am an advocate of streaming films, mainly because of the convenience, but I may start adding some 4K UHD blockbusters to complement my digital collection.

I sold many Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray discs when I decided to go digital, but I still have 232 Blu-ray and 13 4K Blu-ray on my shelves

Always been a physical fan. The Audio on disc is Uncompressed vs streaming so Atmos piggy backs on Dolby Digital Plus while on Disc it sits on Full Fat Dolby True-HD. Thats probably the biggest difference. I have about 300 4K Discs,close to 300 on Digital and maybe 600 plus Blu-rays.

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#3102055 10-Jul-2023 11:52

I have almost given up on Buying 4K discs from JB Hifi here due to the available selection and Pricing. I usually grab them via JB Hifi in Aus during one of their many sales or Amazon. Picked up some 4K titles in Hawaii while there a few weeks back including Dragonslayer,The Last Starfighter,Hacksaw Ridge,Midway,Smile and Reservoir Dogs. There were sooooo many other titles but then i would have been eating 1 minute noodles for the rest of my stay haha.

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#3102068 10-Jul-2023 12:29

ARIKIP:

I have almost given up on Buying 4K discs from JB Hifi here due to the available selection and Pricing. I usually grab them via JB Hifi in Aus during one of their many sales or Amazon. Picked up some 4K titles in Hawaii while there a few weeks back including Dragonslayer,The Last Starfighter,Hacksaw Ridge,Midway,Smile and Reservoir Dogs. There were sooooo many other titles but then i would have been eating 1 minute noodles for the rest of my stay haha.

Yes, I used to buy from JB Hi-Fi Australia, Amazon US, Amazon UK, HMV UK and Zavvi UK.

300 4K UHD titles is impressive. I would have had 600 plus Blu-rays, including over 400 SteelBooks (still have many) but I was only just starting collecting 4K when I decided to go digital. Mostly because of the price.

I am sourcing my information from Australia, so I will probably list anything not available in NZ here, I noticed that several SteelBooks haven't reached our shores.

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#3102075 10-Jul-2023 12:44

I have become a little hesitant to jump to 4k discs as opposed to regular BD after checking the source material registered on digiraw. However, their updates are a few and far between so it's hard to know with any newer releases. Not sure if anyone has any other methods to check.

Of course audio is a different story, but I still wasn't sure every 4k was worth the extra funds unless I was getting the advantage it should offer.

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#3102122 10-Jul-2023 13:06

NzBeagle:

I have become a little hesitant to jump to 4k discs as opposed to regular BD after checking the source material registered on digiraw. However, their updates are a few and far between so it's hard to know with any newer releases. Not sure if anyone has any other methods to check.

Of course audio is a different story, but I still wasn't sure every 4k was worth the extra funds unless I was getting the advantage it should offer.

I usually check various review websites for PQ and AQ quality. Anything under 4/5 stars I don't buy. I prefer 4.5/5 star reviews.

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#3102130 10-Jul-2023 13:34

WEDNESDAY JULY 26TH (AUSTRALIA ONLY ATM)

RAZORBACK (1984) JB Hi-Fi Australia $AU39.98

Somewhere deep in the Australian outback there's an indestructible creature that can rip a man in half and destroy a homestead in seconds. Nine hundred pounds of tusk and muscle hell-bent on terrorizing the small isolated community of Gamulla, a town as violent and primitive as the beast that threatens it. The astonishing debut feature from Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, The Shadow), RAZORBACK is a ferociously entertaining, adrenaline pumping thriller. Boasting stunning cinematography, a taut script, atmospheric music, special effects by Bob McCarron. RAZORBACK is an Ozploitation classic, bloodcurdling to the last squeal, and now this NEW BREED OF TERROR is available in stunning 4K UHD for the first time.

Umbrella Entertainment: 4K UHD/Blu-ray

Video: HDR10 (not finalized)

Audio: DTS-HD MA 5.1/DTS-HD MA 2.0

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Run Time: 1:35

ACG: M = Moderate horror violence.

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#3102143 10-Jul-2023 14:05

Out Now:

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (2023) [$39.99] SteelBook [$59.98]

AVATAR (2009): Ultimate Collector's Edition [$29.98]

AVATAR: The Way of Water (2022) [$46.98] SteelBook not yet announced for a NZ release.

July 13th:

RESERVOIR DOGS (1992): Limited Edition - 3D Lenticular Cover [$74.98]

July 19th:

EVIL DEAD RISE (2023) [$47.98]

EAST OF EDEN (1955) [$29.98]

RIO BRAVO (1959) [$29.98]

NATIONAL LAMPOONS VACATION (1983) [$29.98]

SCREAM VI (2023) [$39.98]

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978) [$29.98]

July 26th

RAZORBACK (1984) Australia Only: JB Hi-Fi Australia (AU39.98)

August 23rd:

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Vol. 3 (2023) [$46.98] SteelBook not yet announced for a NZ release

FAST X (2023) [$39.98] SteelBook [$59.98]

September 13th:

SPIDER-MAN: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) SteelBook not yet announced for a NZ release

SPIDER-MAN: Across the Spider-Verse/Into the Spider-Verse 2-Movie Collection [$59.98]

October 11th

TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts (2023) [$TBA] SteelBook {$TBA]

Coming Soon

THE FLASH (2023) Amaray and SteelBook

CROSS OF IRON (1977) Studio Canal Classics Re-mastered Series

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#3102196 10-Jul-2023 14:47

You may have noticed that RAZORBACK is distributed by UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT. For those of you who haven't heard of the company and would like to know more, please read on.

UMBRELLA is a 100% Australian owned and operated distributor of filmed entertainment that specialises in a wide range of content for theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, TV broadcasting and online download platforms.

Most of the movies that they hold the rights to are old niche titles. They distribute special collector packs with various extras like these from the RAZORBACK package.

Custom designed 7cm action figure of 'The Razorback'

Custom designed Razorback retro t-shirt

Full 1981 original 378 page novel the movie was based on - Razorback by Peter Brennan +48 pages of behind-the-scenes, experiences and art

Custom designed outer rigid slipcase

Lobby cards

A3 reversible poster

Limited Edition Numbered release

JB Hi-Fi occasionally include a 4K UHD or Blu-ray release title in their stores, but most films are available only from UMBRELLA themselves

Link: UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT

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#3102342 10-Jul-2023 17:47

WEDNESDAY JULY 19th

THE LAST OF US: The Complete First Season (2023) JB Hi-Fi NZ ($NZ74.98): STEELBOOK ($NZ79.98)

Own all nine episodes of the critically-acclaimed first season along with nearly 3 hours of special features including 3 all-new featurettes.

Roadshow Entertainment: 4K UHD/4 Discs

Video: Dolby Vision/HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

Run Time: 8:41

ACB: MA15+ = Strong Themes, Violence and Coarse Language

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#3102472 10-Jul-2023 22:58

I would think that most of you following this thread will know about importing your discs from various overseas online retailers. Whilst sometimes the deal looks like a bargain, you need to factor in the possibly lop-sided exchange rate and shipping costs, not forgetting that we pay GST on our online purchases now. Also, shipping times can vary from e-tailer to e-tailer.

The plus for collectors, is that you can often locate titles that are not available in NZ; for a decent price. Our friends across the Tasman have a much larger selection than we do.

Here are links to four Australian online 4K UHD sellers.

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#3102553 11-Jul-2023 09:47

Movieman:

I would think that most of you following this thread will know about importing your discs from various overseas online retailers. Whilst sometimes the deal looks like a bargain, you need to factor in the possibly lop-sided exchange rate and shipping costs, not forgetting that we pay GST on our online purchases now. Also, shipping times can vary from e-tailer to e-tailer.

The plus for collectors, is that you can often locate titles that are not available in NZ; for a decent price. Our friends across the Tasman have a much larger selection than we do.

Here are links to four Australian online 4K UHD sellers.

JB Hi-Fi

Sanity

EzyDVD

Amazon Australia

How true, a $20US 4K movie from Amazon US apparently turns into approx $57NZ if you buy direct from them. At least if you're careful the same from Amazon AU will be significantly cheaper if you can wangle the free postage.

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#3102598 11-Jul-2023 11:28

I have found several more upcoming releases from my Australian sources. Films without a price tag will be updated and individually posted when all info is available.

Some release dates may change for NZ release. Films out now will be displayed for two weeks from their release date.

Out Now:

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (2023) [$NZ39.99] SteelBook [$NZ59.98]

AVATAR (2009): Ultimate Collector's Edition [$NZ29.98]

AVATAR: The Way of Water (2022) [$NZ46.98] SteelBook not yet announced for a NZ release.

July 13th:

RESERVOIR DOGS (1992): Limited Edition - 3D Lenticular Cover [$NZ74.98]

July 19th:

EVIL DEAD RISE (2023) [$NZ47.98]

EAST OF EDEN (1955) [$NZ29.98]

RIO BRAVO (1959) [NZ$29.98]

NATIONAL LAMPOONS VACATION (1983) [$NZ29.98]

SCREAM VI (2023) [$NZ39.98]

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (1978) [NZ$29.98]

July 19th

THE LAST OF US: The Complete First Season (2023) [$NZ74.98] SteelBook [$NZ79.98]

July 26th

RAZORBACK (1984) Australia Only: JB Hi-Fi Australia [AU39.98]

August 23rd:

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Vol. 3 (2023) [$46.98] SteelBook not yet announced for a NZ release

FAST X (2023) [$39.98] SteelBook [$59.98]

DUEL (1971)

ENTER THE DRAGON (1973)

THE LAST WAVE (1977) Australia Only

September 13th:

SPIDER-MAN: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) SteelBook not yet announced for a NZ release

SPIDER-MAN: Across the Spider-Verse/Into the Spider-Verse 2-Movie Collection [$59.98]

September 27th

DR. STRANGELOVE: Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964)

U-571 (2000)

October 11th

TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts (2023) [$TBA] SteelBook {$TBA]

GHOST DOG: The Way of the Samurai (1999) Classics Re-Mastered Series

THE PIANIST (2002) Classics Re-Mastered Series

THE OTHERS (2001)

November 13th

THE WICKER MAN (1973)

Coming Soon

THE FLASH (2023) Amaray and SteelBook

CROSS OF IRON (1977) Classics Re-mastered Series

CUTTHROAT ISLAND (1995)

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#3102624 11-Jul-2023 12:41

Disney are celebrating 100 years this year, and JB Hi-Fi Australia are getting some Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBooks. Three Star Wars SteelBooks have already been released. All of the SteelBooks are quite uninspiring IMO, and all are very similar, but will match as a set for anyone wishing to collect them. These releases are for Australia only.

WEDNESDAY JULY 12th (Australia JB Hi-Fi Only)

TOY STORY (1995), CARS (2006), COCO (2017) $AU49.98 Each