Press Release SPHE Press Release: Godzilla (1998) 25th Anniversary SteelBook (4k UHD) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

THE KING OF MONSTERS, GODZILLA, RETURNS ON 4K ULTRA HD™!

LIMITED EDITION 4K ULTRA HD STEELBOOK AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24TH

SYNOPSIS Following French atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific, an unknown creature is spotted passing through the Panama Canal. Scientist Niko Tatopoulos is called in to investigate the matter, and he quickly arrives at the conclusion that a giant, irradiated lizard has been created by the explosions. Godzilla then makes its way north, landing in Manhattan to begin wreaking havoc in the big city. DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS 4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio Special Feature: Theatrical Trailers BLU-RAY DISC Feature presented in High Definition 5.1 audio Special Features: Visual Effects Commentary Behind the Scenes of Godzilla® with Charles Caiman All Time Best of Godzilla® Fight Scenes “Heroes” Music Video by The Wallflowers CAST AND CREW Directed by: Roland Emmerich Produced By: Dean Devlin Story By: Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Screenplay By: Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Based on the Character “Godzilla” Owned and Created by Toho Co. Ltd. Executive Producers: Roland Emmerich, Ute Emmerich, William Fay Co-Executive Producers: Robert N. Fried, Cary Woods Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer SPECS Runtime: Approx. 138 minutes Rating: PG-13 for Sci-Fi Monster Action/Violence 4K Ultra HD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.40:1 4K Ultra HD Feature Audio: : English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

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[John Sparks]

Isn't there two other 4K editions of this title already for sale?

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Isn't there two other 4K editions of this title already for sale?

Yes, this is another title that Sony just keeps milking the cow on.

However, I suspect (without seeing the artwork) that this is going to be part of the new set of re-releases with modernized SteelBook artwork. I am also uncertain if the former releases included UHD and this one does. At this point, there is very little information but my bet would be it's just the same disc in new packaging.

 

[jayembee]

I think it's going to be an exact reprint of the previous SteelBook from 4 years ago, with the "Limited Edition Reprint" logo added.

 

[HDVizion]

I think it's going to be an exact reprint of the previous SteelBook from 4 years ago, with the "Limited Edition Reprint" logo added.

It's not

 

[Ronald Epstein]

It's not

Thank you for that artwork. I will add it to the top post. I didn't realize that Amazon finally updated it.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

I am also uncertain if the former releases included UHD and this one does.

The 2019 4K certainly had HDR - which I assume you meant - but wasn't Dolby Vision.

I'm unaware of a reissue of this one on 4K. Best Buy had an exclusive steelbook but it came out at the same time as the "basic" 4K in 2019.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Sony just issued a press release. Updated in top post.

 

[jayembee]

I have to admit that the new cover looks a lot better than the old one.

 

[Malcolm R]

a.k.a. T-Rex Takes Manhattan

 

[SD_Brian]

The only scene I sort-of remember from this movie is one where Godzilla chases a helicopter through a canyon of skyscrapers. It never occurs to the helicopter pilot to simply go up, so he continues flying at an altitude where Godzilla can easily catch him.

 

[Todd Erwin]

The only thing new to this release is Dolby Vision. The prior release was HDR10 only.

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[Bryan Tuck]

It's tempting to roll one's eyes at these reissues, but I have to admit that adding Dolby Vision is a pretty good upgrade in some cases, especially since the HDR highlights on Sony's earlier UHDs could be a bit blown out.

The DV re-release of BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA looks noticeably better than the HDR-only one, and it also has the original subtitle font for the Romanian language scenes, instead of the generic player-generated one. I keep hoping for a DV redo of THE DARK CRYSTAL at some point (which would hopefully also include the original audio track).

 

[Malcolm R]

The only scene I sort-of remember from this movie is one where Godzilla chases a helicopter through a canyon of skyscrapers. It never occurs to the helicopter pilot to simply go up, so he continues flying at an altitude where Godzilla can easily catch him.

One of a number of moronic choices made in the writing and production of this movie.