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They tried to find somewhat similar fonts. However, it feels too out of place, it has this digital look, both how the fades are done, and also that half-transparent shadow. Weren't any of the original title opticals available to scan separately? (or maybe they should have done it in 6K, like...

As it turns out, they actually redid all of the intro opticals on GFII digitally. And boy, does it look cheap. https://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/22486/picture:0 Any decent preservationist from OT.com would have done a better job.

I wonder why American Zoetrope decided to change the first title card on GODFATHER II. Instead of "A Paramount Picture" it now says "Paramount Pictures Presents". And it's not even in the same font. In fact, it's just lifted off GODFATHER I. For reverting all those revisionist choices made in...

As far as DVD goes, there were some studios in the past which used the multiangle feature in order to localize titles, credits etc. For instance, R1 BuenaVista titles used to have intro and end credits in French additionally to English ones. On BluRay, this seems to be rather on the decline...

Interestingly, the US and UK BluRay versions are superior compared to other European versions (German et al) in the following aspect: The Euro versions of the BluRay use a clean picture master without all the stylish intertitles (intro text scroll, location names, Spanish translations) with the...

I miss one title here: Escape From New York (Region B Optimum / Ufa / StudioCanal) Disc was mastered from a blown-up SD source for European releases. Consider the Region A version by MGM.

I suppose Warner already had got cold feet after they shot this film, and for international distribution, they already toned down the "islamist terrorist" aspect. Remember, it's pre-9/11 we're talking about. So for the new release, they just took the Euro version with the islamistic issue toned...

I just noticed that the British Blu-Ray set has been classified BBFC 12. As the one episode censored in the UK, "Attack of the Clones", was rated BBFC PG, it could mean that it could get published uncut for the first time.

Are the English subtitles actually accurate translation of the German language or rather dubtitles of the English dub?

A pity it's too late for "Kingdom of Heaven DC". The DVD had all this stuff; the BluRay doesn't.

Well, the single titles are also available (labeled with "Extended Edition"), so this must be the trilogy box. Unfortunately, I don't understand Dutch; and the German box (where the painted credit sequences are cut out and Swedish audio is missing) is no alternative for me.

What? It was already released in the Netherlands, with Swedish audio and Dutch subs. http://www.freerecordshop.nl/films/millennium-trilogie-5425019005573

Do you suggest it's a devious plot by MGM to educate foreign BluRay users in order to move them to watch the English version instead of their defective dubs? :D

Aye, that be true. That's also my preference (and a good exercise for one's English :) ). Unfortunately, in Germany, some independent labels don't include English subs on their discs for licensing reasons.

Yeah, that is basically a matter of tradition. For Benelux and Scandinavian countries, it was decided at some point that it wouldn't be worth it economically to make a dub for these small countries. For Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia et al there is a long-going tradition of dubbing...

The problem is not just LOTR. Movies like "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly", "Platoon", "The Pink Panther" etc. all have this problem because of the ignorance by MGM. I am in the blessed position of being able to enjoy English-language versions of the films. However, if I want to watch a movie with...

No, my advice would be for Warner to make a correct pressing.

Specially on German BluRays (but not only) there is an annoying trend going for some while now: specially major labels seem to be rather incompetent when converting existing foreign language dubs for BluRay. A hot example is "The Lord of the Rings SEE" released in Germany by Warner on...

The original Scarface is supplied - but, alas, only on DVD.

By the way, In Germany, Universal had made a new 5.1 dub for the 30th Anniversary edition. However, the 5.1 dub was not based on the first German mono dub which was used in theatres and on the first DVD - it was re-recorded with new actors. While the realization was good, the choice of the...

AFAIK they may not use "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" outside of Japan for copyright reasons.

My only point of criticism is that Paramount still stuck to their abridged version of the end credits (the "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST" logo appears too soon; the movie's theme is cut off early and replaced by the Cheyenne theme, which is not supposed to come until after the black screen after...

The player's capability to store the previous position only works if the disc doesn't use Java authoring (BD-J). If it does, it isn't possible for the player (BD-J adds an extra layer between the player and the contents). However, it is quite possible to implement such a function in Java...

That's what Torsten Kaiser confirmed, actually. During the mastering of the Barry Lyndon Blu-Ray Disc parts of the horizontal image outside of the safe areas which could be "rescued" - i.e. exposed material was made visible which was not visible in cinema projection before. That is how...

Well, first of all, as far as I know, the DVDs used multiangle to achieve English/French titles according to the specified audio language. I don't know if the BluRay would employ the same mechanisms, however, the theatrical BluRays could be a hint - if they have French titles, the EE BluRay...

Documentaries aren't PAL-sped up. ;) And this one was cut alright. I have actually read report of what was exactly cut somewhere on the Net (can't find it anymore though).

I found the most interesting physical extra the Italian list of the participants in "Fistful of Dollars" complete with their real names and English pseudonyms (like "Bob Robertson" for Sergio Leone, "Dan Savio" for Ennio Morricone etc.) PS: There are 147 pieces of this box available again...

I would definitely agree with that. And while not every film, in my opinion, qualifies for such a treatment, there are some iconic films which are worth it (basically the ones you listed ). What I would not like is when you are forced upon buying such a premium version for much money without...

I wonder just how many versions of the Making of Jaws documentary there are: - The Laserdisc version (~2h) - The 25th Anniversary DVD edition (50 mins) - heavily cut for first DVD edition - The 30th Anniversary DVD edition R1 (~2 hrs) - apparently same as LD version? - The 30th...

Robert, while you might be right about cheapo Chinese stuff, it is quite nice to see a label put some effort into a real nice packaging. Like Film RHV creating a superb Italian set of "Fistful of Dollars" with some facsimiles of the original Italian correspondence about making the film. And...