Press Release USHE Press Release: Jaws (1975) 50th Anniversary Edition (4k UHD SteelBook Combo) (4k UHD Combo) (2 Viewers)

[Malcolm R]

i understand a 50 year old film may have some flaws with the negative or audio, but what exactly was restored? if it's too much to list, is there a link to an article or even a youtube videoclip?

 

[Konstantinos]

Imo yes.

Absolutely worth the 4K upgrade.

Of course it’s worth it. It looks and sounds spectacular in 4K.

Well, seeing the caps-a-holic comparisons, it doesn't seem to me like a radical upgrade. I wonder how it's in motion.

 

[FincherFan]

wow, i guess it's been a while since i watched my blu-ray. this doc is on the disc!
but thank you for reminding me

 

[Tino]

Well, seeing the caps-a-holic comparisons, it doesn't seem to me like a radical upgrade. I wonder how it's in motion.

Edit. Nevermind.

 

[Sam Favate]

I somehow missed the earlier 4k edition, so it’s a no brainer that I’ll get this one.

 

[SD_Brian]

I'm content with my existing 4K release. There are only so many ways I can hear the same stories re-told about the making of Jaws, so another making-of doc isn't enough chum to make me bite.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the new bonus feature gets added to existing digital copies after street date.

 

[Tino]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the new bonus feature gets added to existing digital copies after street date.

I’m sure it will.

 

[Tino]

I’ll be in Martha’s Vineyard for the JAWS 50 th celebration and there’s a whole event built around the new documentary with a free screening and expensive after party.

 

[TravisR]

I’m sure it will.

And yet, I'm still going to be giving Universal more of my money.

 

[Tino]

And yet, I'm still going to be giving Universal more of my money.

Me too of course.

 

[Dave H]

Well, seeing the caps-a-holic comparisons, it doesn't seem to me like a radical upgrade. I wonder how it's in motion.

The UHD is quite a bit better. The BD has been DNR'd (with artifacts at times) where as the UHD has been left alone retaining a more filmic, grain-intact, more detailed image.

 

[Britton]

Would be nice if they fixed the pixelation in the Dolby Vision layer that occurs when the helicopter is flying over the beach on July 4th.

 

[WillG]

We can hope that Turbine releases it. They have a good relationship with Universal. I just picked up Super Mario Brothers.

They have a few announcements left, and I hope they are saving the best (Jaws) for last.

I will buy this steelbook. It may be busy but I like it. I own the original 4K steelbook, and this will be my first double dip in that format.

I seriously doubt there will be any license of Jaws in any form to a boutique label

 

[Malcolm R]

If they don't have any interest in releasing it themselves, why not? Why go to that effort for a 2-week theatrical release then squirrel it away in the vault never to be seen or spoken of again?

 

[Bryan^H]

I seriously doubt there will be any license of Jaws in any form to a boutique label

We will find out by the end of this year.

 

[WillG]

If they don't have any interest in releasing it themselves, why not? Why go to that effort for a 2-week theatrical release then squirrel it away in the vault never to be seen or spoken of again?

Honest answer, because it’s not worth it. It’s not worth the cost of manufacturing an extra disc that will be a drink coaster for 99.9% of buyers. The last model year for 3D capable TVs was 9 years ago. Most 3D capable TVs in households have been replaced by now,

They could go the licensing route but there is really little reason for universal to do it. I’d be quite surprised if a release made to even a thousand copies sold

I’d love to have it but Universal made their decision so we have to live with it I guess as this will very likely be the last physical media release of Jaws

 

[Bryan^H]

Honest answer, because it’s not worth it. It’s not worth the cost of manufacturing an extra disc that will be a drink coaster for 99.9% of buyers. The last model year for 3D capable TVs was 9 years ago. Most 3D capable TVs in households have been replaced by now,

They could go the licensing route but there is really little reason for universal to do it. I’d be quite surprised if a release made to even a thousand copies sold

I’d love to have it but Universal made their decision so we have to live with it I guess as this will very likely be the last physical media release of Jaws

3D isn't worth it to Universal. I didn't expect it at all.

However, a boutique label like Turbine that have a working relationship with Universal currently (again Super Mario Brothers 3D, and others) it makes perfect sense as part of a package deal with Universal.
If Turbine sells 3,000 copies of Jaws 3D, they will be happy.

 

[WillG]

3D isn't worth it to Universal. I didn't expect it at all.

However, a boutique label like Turbine that have a working relationship with Universal currently (again Super Mario Brothers 3D, and others) it makes perfect sense as part of a package deal with Universal.
If Turbine sells 3,000 copies of Jaws 3D, they will be happy.

how do you even market 1975 Jaws 3D when another Jaws 3D already exists

 

[Konstantinos]

Why would anyone want a film that wasn't meant for 3d, in 3d?