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11-23-2005, 12:41 PM
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If a movie was EX theatrically, then it will be EX on DVD since the mixes will be virtually identical. The best sources for theatrical EX seem to be dolby.com and dtsonline.com, although neither of those are perfect (especially Dolby).
Speaking of which, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE seems to not be EX after all. Sorry.
Also, another movie which I think is missing from the list is SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW.
Mike
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11-23-2005, 01:13 PM
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If a movie was EX theatrically, then it will be EX on DVD since the mixes will be virtually identical. The best sources for theatrical EX seem to be dolby.com and dtsonline.com, although neither of those are perfect (especially Dolby).
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Oh, OK - thanks. What exactly do you mean when you say the listing at dolby.com isn't perfect? Is there a good example? Thanks.....
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11-23-2005, 01:17 PM
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Speaking of which, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE seems to not be EX after all. Sorry.
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That's too bad; I thought the first two HP releases in DD-EX had very effective rear channel use - COS in particular.
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11-24-2005, 04:21 AM
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Dolby has nearly abandoned their "Previous EX Release" list. CORPSE BRIDE is there, but things like REVENGE OF THE SITH are missing. They also have X-MEN on the list for some reason. Their "Upcoming" list is more accurate, though there is some confusion there as well (such as the appearance and then sudden disappearance of GOBLET OF FIRE).
It seems that the most definitive source is the serial number on the DTS discs which come with the 35mm prints. If it's 5 digits long, it is EX/ES, and if it is 4 digits long, it's not. However, this info isn't very easy to come by after the film has left theaters.
Mike
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11-26-2005, 12:42 PM
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Without wading through this entire thread, could someone please tell me what the criterion is for determining if a DVD is EX/ES when it doesn't auto flag, and it's not listed on the jacket?
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This information is posted at the beginning of the thread.
All of the titles are confirmed or referenced from Dolby, THX, DTS, Anchor Bay & Widescreen Review websites (and other sources).
Troy
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11-26-2005, 03:03 PM
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All of the titles are confirmed or referenced from Dolby, THX, DTS, Anchor Bay & Widescreen Review websites (and other sources).
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Thank you Troy. I'll try force matrixing some of these releases and see how they sound. I'm sure I speak for everyone who checks this thread regularly that you've made a great effort here, and we all appreciate and benefit from this information.
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Ed
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11-26-2005, 11:13 PM
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Dolby has nearly abandoned their "Previous EX Release" list. CORPSE BRIDE is there, but things like REVENGE OF THE SITH are missing. They also have X-MEN on the list for some reason. Their "Upcoming" list is more accurate, though there is some confusion there as well (such as the appearance and then sudden disappearance of GOBLET OF FIRE).
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Well, on the X-MEN DVD, the DD 5.1 track sounds like DD EX (I don't have a DTS receiver, though). Not to mention Gary Rydstrom was part of the sound department in that movie, as indicated in the end credits.
I've seen GOBLET OF FIRE and the film does have a DD EX track, with some neat rear surround usage and some thumping bass. And if people have trouble discerning what the sound mix is for GOBLET, the DVD release should indicate otherwise.
Honestly, in my opinion, all movies theatrically released in DD EX need to be labeled as such, to avoid confusion. Films such as PETER PAN, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and HULK do cause confusion as whether they're really DD EX or just plain Dolby Digital. |
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11-27-2005, 10:13 AM
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I've seen GOBLET OF FIRE and the film does have a DD EX track, with some neat rear surround usage and some thumping bass. And if people have trouble discerning what the sound mix is for GOBLET, the DVD release should indicate otherwise.
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Someone on film-tech.com posted a note that was sent to them from Dolby regarding this:
"After much back and forth between our various offices, it seems that "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is NOT a Surround EX encoded film."
As for X-MEN, I didn't know that Rydstrom worked on the film, but his involvement would imply that the film is EX. It's strange that no one else lists the film as EX. |
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11-27-2005, 11:08 AM
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So, Once again Amazon.com is wrong right ? War of the worlds is not DTS ES !!!! What the heck is Amazon....
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11-27-2005, 11:08 AM
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So, Once again Amazon.com is wrong right ? War of the worlds is not DTS ES !!!! What the heck is Amazon....
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11-27-2005, 11:09 AM
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Ups !!! Double Post !!! Sorry Moderator !!!
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11-27-2005, 12:32 PM
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