Hallo,

Warner Germany will be releasing the Directors Cut of "Beowulf" on March 10th on a 50 GB Blu-ray-Disc - with a TrueHD-Track

Hallo,

Warner Germany will be releasing the Directors Cut of "Beowulf" on March 10th on a 50 GB Blu-ray-Disc - with a TrueHD-Track

It was announced in the UK too, no info on the sound too. But Warner own the distribution rights in Europe

I hope the UK version is also the Directors Cut.

I hope the UK version is also the Directors Cut.Is that the version where you get to see Beowulf's schlong?:eek:

Is that the version where you get to see Beowulf's schlong?:eek:

God I hope so. The theatrical cut made that scene unintentionally hilarious because of the "Austin Powers" moments. Just look at Eastern Promises: Viggo schlong and one of the best fight scenes of 2007 all in the same go.

I will opt for schvance-less versions anyday :D

you guys can discuss male tackle all day, I am outta here :p

-Gary

Where's the cheapest place to order it from for shipment to the UK? Amazon.de seem rather expensive.

I will opt for schvance-less versions anyday :D

you guys can discuss male tackle all day, I am outta here :p

-Gary"Director's cut" and schlong in the same sentence sounds painfull.:eek:

I will watch this as God intended! (and I don't mean the format!)

"Director's cut" and schlong in the same sentence sounds painfull.:eek:

Shounds like a 'Bris', eh?

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this yet, but Beowulf will also be coming out in Japan on BD (but not until April 11), also with Dolby TrueHD. The Japan price on Amazon will probably be around $34 U.S.

Will this be region coded?

It doesn't say so on the Warner Japan product page, but this doesn't mean it won't be. Are you in the U.S.? If so, there won't be a problem as Japan is the same region for BD.

I saw BEOWULF in 3D at a Miramax theatre and it was a remarkable experience. I think that seeing it otherwise will be a bust. I would suspect that might be the reason why it wasn't a success theatrically. Too bad, it was really quite extraordinary and fun to view this in 3D.

Can you log onto to the Japaneese Amazon with your same account info ? Or do you need to create a whole new account ect ?

Can you log onto to the Japaneese Amazon with your same account info ? Or do you need to create a whole new account ect ?

That's a really good question. I believe you can because I am able to hop from Amazon U.S. to Amazon Japan's websites without having to log in again. However, separate billing and shipping information and preferences are kept for each site. When I do One-Click shopping, it automatically defaults to the selected address for that country, even though my billing address for both accounts is Japan.

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2680638

Release date : 11 Apr 2008
Price : $35 (Booooooooo)

# Spoken language : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese
# Subtitles : Dutch, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Others, Audio Commentary(Japanese)
# Sound : English - Dolby True HD, English - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, French - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, German - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, Italian - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, Japanese - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround

Judging by the back cover to the US HD DVD, Para might have dropped TrueHD:

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99366062912116&item_id=1383618&tab=5&back=1&anchor=1#topoftabs

I hope so, it would be funny if Blu-ray got lossless and the HD DVD didn't.

Judging by the back cover to the US HD DVD, Para might have dropped TrueHD:

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99366062912116&item_id=1383618&tab=5&back=1&anchor=1#topoftabs

I hope so, it would be funny if Blu-ray got lossless and the HD DVD didn't.

Why would that be funny? :confused:

Judging by the back cover to the US HD DVD, Para might have dropped TrueHD:

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99366062912116&item_id=1383618&tab=5&back=1&anchor=1#topoftabs

I hope so, it would be funny if Blu-ray got lossless and the HD DVD didn't.

LOL :p

Now who was that guy accusing me of false info recently when I said it wouldn't get True HD :D

Why would that be funny? :confused:If you don't know, then there's no point in telling you.

Even if the Blu version of Beowulf had TrueHD and the Red version didn't, I still wouldn't buy Beowulf.

Maybe if Beowulf was actually a good movie, I would want to buy it.

Random factoid of the day: In the actual Beowulf poem, Grendel's mom was not hot.

I will get this on HD-DVD unless the BD has better specs and is region free or A.

I enjoyed this film at the local IMAX. The question is will it hold up as much with out the 3D?. I'm sure they could do the cheep-o glasses but those have never worked well for home video.

Yes. You can. The amazon user accounts including your amazon credit card info is replicated across all amazon country wide sites.

not true
when I order from amazon.de it works tghis way, but when I first ordered from amazon.jp I had to make a new account

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2680638

Release date : 11 Apr 2008
Price : $35 (Booooooooo)

# Spoken language : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese
# Subtitles : Dutch, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Others, Audio Commentary(Japanese)
# Sound : English - Dolby True HD, English - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, French - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, German - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, Italian - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround, Japanese - Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch Surround

Chinese subs is awesome and the price doesn't bother me, but the shipping from Japan is outrageous. I can ship 5 disks from the US or Germany to Taiwan for the same price as one disk from Japan. Last I checked Japan is right next to Taiwan. Go figure.

The Beowulf BD should be codefree as usual with Warner releases.

During CES a (german) reporter asked the Warner Rep wether they plan to implement region coding after their move to Blu-ray. The aswer was "We are no longer interested in that kind of protection/restriction...".

Hopefully that stays true as most of my (import) collection consists of Warner titles...

Sendit.com price is 28.21 delivered to Michigan.
Not a bad price for a new release BD import for those wanting the DD-THD.

That's an awesome price.:)

I would definently pick this up if the movie didnt drag on and it was a little less of a joke. If you disagree definently get that import.

Our Man Tony has Beowulf in at Xploited:

And its sporting a True HD track, and is the Directors Cut, for those who want to know.;)

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/beowulf-directors-bluray-p-13685.html

Yes. You can. The amazon user accounts including your amazon credit card info is replicated across all amazon country wide sites.

Unfortunately, for some reason the Japanese amazon site doesn't know me. I can't login with my account.

shouldnt the title of the topic indicate it is not a U.S. release.

I was (and still am, sort of...) purple, and I therefore bought the Beowulf HD DVD. I had not seen the movie in theaters and was expecting a grand experience, at least as far as PQ was concerned. Let me tell you I was underwhelmed by what I saw. The HD DVD apparently boasts a direct `transfer' from the digital source, so there is no artefacting, but I did not find the PQ that sharp and beautiful. It might be what the filmmakers intended, but that does not change my impressions. On top of that, I did not enjoy the movie so much, so I am reluctant to buy it on BD unless the PQ is fantastic and/or there are even some better extras than the HD DVD. I don't believe any of the above will materialize; I am therefore counting myself off from a BD buy. And, to all of you who have not seen it in HD DVD: don't expect to be blown away by the PQ, just expect very good release.

I was (and still am, sort of...) purple, and I therefore bought the Beowulf HD DVD. I had not seen the movie in theaters and was expecting a grand experience, at least as far as PQ was concerned. Let me tell you I was underwhelmed by what I saw. The HD DVD apparently boasts a direct `transfer' from the digital source, so there is no artefacting, but I did not find the PQ that sharp and beautiful. It might be what the filmmakers intended, but that does not change my impressions. On top of that, I did not enjoy the movie so much, so I am reluctant to buy it on BD unless the PQ is fantastic and/or there are even some better extras than the HD DVD. I don't believe any of the above will materialize; I am therefore counting myself off from a BD buy. And, to all of you who have not seen it in HD DVD: don't expect to be blown away by the PQ, just expect very good release.

Maybe there is something wrong with your display because I have the HD-DVD and the PQ is excellent on my Sammy LCD. I would rank up there close to Hot Fuzz, Transformers and Shrek 3.

Is that the version where you get to see Beowulf's schlong?:eek:

God I hope so. The theatrical cut made that scene unintentionally hilarious because of the "Austin Powers" moments. Just look at Eastern Promises: Viggo schlong and one of the best fight scenes of 2007 all in the same go.

I have the Director's Cut and did not see anything! Of course, I was probably not looking as closely as some of you.:D

The HD DVD is top notch, if BD will be like that people are in for a treat.......and don't worry, no schlong, as there is something always in the shot to cover for it, just like in the Austin Powers 2 title song.

The HD DVD is top notch, if BD will be like that people are in for a treat.......and don't worry, no schlong, as there is something always in the shot to cover for it, just like in the Austin Powers 2 title song.

My question is -- why show male nudity to an audience that is predominately male? I doubt there were many women who wanted to see the movie because they found out it contains male CGI ass during a fight scene.

And as far as people saying that the overall PQ was soft. Remember, this was CGI that was supposed to look close to real life. You'll see that there are characters who are brought into and out of focus -- since it was done via CGI, it doesnt look the same as real optics... and thus they had to make the out-of-focus characters appear softer.

I have the UK region free Director's cut and the picture is identical to the US HD DVD which i previously owned :) Picture is awesome and this Blu-Ray transfer has an awesome Dolby True HD track as well which better's the DD+ track that is on the HD DVD release :D

My question is -- why show male nudity to an audience that is predominately male? I doubt there were many women who wanted to see the movie because they found out it contains male CGI ass during a fight scene.

I'm pretty sure in the original telling Beowulf fought Grendel in the nude. That's probably why.

If you don't know, then there's no point in telling you.

You only say that because you dont know either :p:rolleyes:

I'm pretty sure in the original telling Beowulf fought Grendel in the nude. That's probably why.

Yes, but there were other parts of the movie that didn't accurately represent the original story. Not that it really matters, I just wondered who's decision that was.

Thanks for the reactions! I will watch my US HD DVD again, but I really do not remember a PQ worthy of being qualified as awesome. I also don't think there is anything wrong with my gear (it's a Mit. HC5000 projecting on a 108 screen and I use an XA2), especially because I find other titles (like Zodiac) awesome. But I may be getting spoiled by so many great transfers that I fail to admire one worthy of all my attention...Anyway, I'll try to give it another look. By the way, have you guys watched the HD DVD (or the BD) on a TV or with a projector?

The US HD DVD looked and sounded great!!! The movie itself was not that good. I was bored at many times with it dragging on with all the dialogue.

Thanks for the reactions! I will watch my US HD DVD again, but I really do not remember a PQ worthy of being qualified as awesome. I also don't think there is anything wrong with my gear (it's a Mit. HC5000 projecting on a 108 screen and I use an XA2), especially because I find other titles (like Zodiac) awesome. But I may be getting spoiled by so many great transfers that I fail to admire one worthy of all my attention...Anyway, I'll try to give it another look. By the way, have you guys watched the HD DVD (or the BD) on a TV or with a projector?I'm using a CRT projector and they have more depth to blacks than other displays :D This movie has a lot of night scenes in it and the blacks are rock solid so digital display's can't really produce the blacks that this movie has in it to do it justice in my opinion hence the phrase awesome.But that's just my opinion on it whichever way you look at it is up to you ;)

Brian

I have the UK region free Director's cut and the picture is identical to the US HD DVD which i previously owned :) Picture is awesome and this Blu-Ray transfer has an awesome Dolby True HD track as well which better's the DD+ track that is on the HD DVD release :D

So would you say the "brief banding" noted by HDD on the UK version is a result of equipment or simply of the reviewer missing the banding the first time he reviewed the movie on HD DVD?

Apparently their is a fox MPEG2 release of this movie too with brief banding in the same areas, so it may be inherent to the master.

So would you say the "brief banding" noted by HDD on the UK version is a result of equipment or simply of the reviewer missing the banding the first time he reviewed the movie on HD DVD?

Apparently their is a fox MPEG2 release of this movie too with brief banding in the same areas, so it may be inherent to the master.
The banding is due to no dithering on the UK BD disc. The US HD-DVD has dither. It was mastered at another place. So sayeth the insider who knows. :)

Yes, but there were other parts of the movie that didn't accurately represent the original story. Not that it really matters, I just wondered who's decision that was.

Yeah, but most of those changes were made to extend or add layers to the story (for better or worse depending on who you ask) not just changes for the sake of making changes

I'm using a CRT projector and they have more depth to blacks than other displays :D This movie has a lot of night scenes in it and the blacks are rock solid so digital display's can't really produce the blacks that this movie has in it to do it justice in my opinion hence the phrase awesome.But that's just my opinion on it whichever way you look at it is up to you ;)

Brian

You don't wanna know. :D

The banding is due to no dithering on the UK BD disc. The US HD-DVD has dither. It was mastered at another place. So sayeth the insider who knows. :)

It looked like from Stacey Spears quote that he wasn't sure that the BD had banding (he said so within the same post IIRC) - but if it did had banding, that it was the result of lack of dithering. If sspears wants to jump in and clarify that he can confirm that said banding actually is on the BD and not on the HD DVD, that would be helpful.

You don't wanna know. :DLol :D


Brian

Anyone have direct screengrab comparisons of the UK BD vs. US HD DVD yet?

I just ordered mine from xploited cinema. I was underwhelmed by the HD DVD especially in the audio department. Hopefully, the TrueHD will rectify the audio...and no, I don't remember seeing Beowulf's hog in the director's cut.

Rach, I have both and the True HD track on the BD release blows the DD+ on the HD out of the water. The video is identical though other than some banding at the beginning of the film. Yes it is there but rather minor.

I'm really torn on this. I also thought the DD+ didn't have near the punch that some reviews would imply. Yet I was happy with the PQ and I don't want any banding.

I liked the film, but not enough to spend $40 to get the UK BD. Maybe if it gets cheaper at Amazon UK I'll bite.

Beowulf BD is now available via Xploited.

Has anyone picked up this import yet and can comment on the a/v quality?

T.B.

Has anyone picked up this import yet and can comment on the a/v quality?

T.B.
The AQ is rated higher than the HD DVD version by Highdefdigest.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1420/beowulf_uk.html

Rach, I have both and the True HD track on the BD release blows the DD+ on the HD out of the water. The video is identical though other than some banding at the beginning of the film. Yes it is there but rather minor.

JWhip,

Thanks for the input. Actually, I check your blog everyday and it was your review of the Beowulf import that caused me to bite.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1420/beowulf_uk.html

Reading this, I now know why SubPar-amount is holding off on releasing in the U.S. They want us to spend this kind of coin on Blockbuster imports to bleed us all dry. :mad:

Wolfie

Rach, I have both and the True HD track on the BD release blows the DD+ on the HD out of the water. The video is identical though other than some banding at the beginning of the film. Yes it is there but rather minor.

Darn so you did direct A/B and the UK import does have banding not in the HD DVD eh? I am guessing that Paramount will use the same HD DVD video transfer on a future BD so maybe its a better idea to wait for a domestic release.

Yes

[url]Reading this, I now know why SubPar-amount is holding off on releasing in the U.S. They want us to spend this kind of coin on Blockbuster imports to bleed us all dry. :mad:

But then, the money is actually going to Warner. :cool:

A million thanks to benes !!!

Beowulf: Director's Cut (2007) - Warner - Blu-ray

Video Codec: VC-1
Average Video Bit Rate: 14.85 Mbps :mad::(
Running Time: 1:54:42
Movie Size: 19,898,591,232 :mad::(
Disc Size: 31,281,197,732 :(:o
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 16-bit (975 Kbps ~ 3 Mbps) DIALNORM
DD AC3 5.1 640Kbps
In-Movie-Experience: No :(

Beowulf: Director's Cut (2007) - Paramount (U.S) HD DVD

Video Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Average Video Bit Rate: 21.84 Mbps :cool:
Running Time: 1:54:35
Movie Size: 22,921,168,896 :cool:
Disc Size: 23,272,262,096
DDPlus 5.1 1536Kbps
In-Movie-Experience: Yes :cool:

umm calm down folks..

Paramount just said they are going to release what they had in blu-ray by end of May. I am sure that Beowulf is no exception! (HOPEFULLY!)

umm calm down folks..

Paramount just said they are going to release what they had in blu-ray by end of May. I am sure that Beowulf is no exception! (HOPEFULLY!)

They never announced a Blu-Ray version so it isn't something they "had in blu-ray". Plus, they've made plenty of announcements and it's not one of them. There is no way Beowulf is coming out in May. I doubt it's too far away, but not May.

I just watched it tonight in Korea:


http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/bassexpander/beo1.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/bassexpander/beo2.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/bassexpander/beo3.jpg

I thought it looked pretty good, but the beginning is dark (the movie is that way).

Beowulf Announced for Blu-ray

Posted May 28, 2008 06:14 PM by Josh

Paramount Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the computer animated blockbuster 'Beowulf' to Blu-ray on July 29th. As one of the last major films to be released on the now defunct HD DVD format, this release is highly anticipated as a Blu-ray. Video will be presented at 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1338

I didn't see this posted anywhere. This is a rent for me as I never saw it in theaters.

EDIT: I just found the Release date Sticky at the top. :o

I hated this movie. Digital 3D sucks.
It will look and sound good though. Maybe if I can find it for $10.

Does anyone actually like Beowulf(the movie, not the novel)?

I thought it was entertaining, and definitely an awesome transfer (on HD DVD) with a damn aggressive audio track. As someone who has dabbled with 3D animation, I can sympathize with the difficulties in creating digital humans. While they have a ton of detail, there is just a little something off that makes them seem unreal. And while it does deviate pretty far from the book, its not bad for a fun and brainless film.

Beowulf Announced for Blu-ray

Posted May 28, 2008 06:14 PM by Josh

Paramount Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the computer animated blockbuster 'Beowulf' to Blu-ray on July 29th. As one of the last major films to be released on the now defunct HD DVD format, this release is highly anticipated as a Blu-ray. Video will be presented at 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1338

I didn't see this posted anywhere. This is a rent for me as I never saw it in theaters.

EDIT: I just found the Release date Sticky at the top. :o
Will it be the Director's Cut?

Obviously. It will be the D.C.
You'd think that it would be obvious but I'm not counting on movie studios for anything. I didn't see anything about it being the DC in the link provided.

You'd think that it would be obvious but I'm not counting on movie studios for anything. I didn't see anything about it being the DC in the link provided.

When Beowulf D.C was already released by Paramount on HD DVD why on earth would they shift to the normal theatrical version ? Paramount is not FOX.

<-Never owned HD-DVD, didnt' know the HD-DVD release was the DC. Then, of course, I didn't see anythign about it being the DC in the link about the Blu-ray version.

Anyways.... July 29th, eh? I can wait for that.

On the Blu-ray front, Paramount seems also to have set (we believe officially this time, but we're working to confirm that) the Beowulf: Director's Cut for release on 7/29, along with the Patriot Games: Special Collector's Edition, The Sum of All Fears and the Top Gun: Special Collector's Edition. We're waiting for official details from the studio now as to the specs and extras, so stay tuned on that.

from the Bits.

What does the DC add. Please tell me it makes the movie less boring

Interesting that they say in that link that the Blu-ray release will be "Matching the earlier release spec for spec" but the HD DVD has only DD+ and the Blu-ray will have TrueHD.