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john316
04-03-2002, 03:12
Just seen this announced at DVD Talk newsboards:

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188686

Out 28th May - hoping its a Superbit Deluxe with DTS!!!!
Ghost Dog
04-03-2002, 18:05
sweet, glad I held off buying the current edition now. And two more discs of Roughnecks as well, can't wait.:D
Nicky Ray
04-03-2002, 18:34
Ooooooo nice, theres also a Hollow Man: 2 Disc Superbit Deluxe Edition out the same day. Which sounds a bit good. It`s a pity I`m just after buying both Hollow Man and Starship Troopers though. But I`m sure I`ll get these when the time comes.
LV426
04-03-2002, 18:41
The original R1 release of this film remains one of the sharpest, most filmic transfers in my collection. Probably because it has virtually no Edge Enhancement.

It is to be hoped that the new SE retains the excellent transfer quality of the original
Tob
04-03-2002, 21:13
I was sooooo tempted to get this but may now wait, I haven't got the foggiest why i don't own it though, great film and apparently a good disc as well.
john316
05-03-2002, 00:17
I am shocked - not one person has posted saying something like "Why not just get the cheap R4 copy for like £8?"

(And it doesn't count if you post the above now! :D)

:clap:
Jimmyboy
05-03-2002, 00:21
Originally posted by john316
I am shocked - not one person has posted saying something like "Why not just get the cheap R4 copy for like £8?"

:clap:
Why not indeed ?.
Unless your in real need for a DTS soundtrack, there's no major insentive to justify the extra tenner its gonna cost ya.
john316
05-03-2002, 00:35
Originally posted by Jimmyboy

Why not indeed ?.
Unless your in real need for a DTS soundtrack, there's no major insentive to justify the extra tenner its gonna cost ya.

Because I am a DVD Collector and not just a viewer
Jimmyboy
05-03-2002, 00:42
Originally posted by john316


Because I am a DVD Collector and not just a viewer
Im a DVD collector too, that doesnt make me a mug though. ;)

It is afterall the main feature which is the main selling point of the disc.
How many times are you gonna watch that 46sec clip interview with the main actors leading make up artist anyway ?.;)

If we were talking about a barebones disc & upgrading to a new 2-disc collectors edition then I'd agree with you but thats not the case with this particular title.
john316
05-03-2002, 01:02
Originally posted by Jimmyboy

Im a DVD collector too, that doesnt make me a mug though. ;)

It is afterall the main feature which is the main selling point of the disc.
How many times are you gonna watch that 46sec clip interview with the main actors leading make up artist anyway ?.;)

If we were talking about a barebones disc & upgrading to a new 2-disc collectors edition then I'd agree with you but thats not the case with this particular title.

Fair points but if ST does come with a DTS track and some credible new extras then I won't be able to resist it! :cool:
Spooky_uk
05-03-2002, 06:15
Originally posted by john316


Fair points but if ST does come with a DTS track and some credible new extras then I won't be able to resist it! :cool:

I suspect that a DTS soundtrack will not be present. Shame really - maybe they will get round to it when it is re-released again ina couple of years ...
john316
05-03-2002, 13:20
Originally posted by Spooky_uk


I suspect that a DTS soundtrack will not be present. Shame really - maybe they will get round to it when it is re-released again ina couple of years ...

Don't you find it a little suspicious that 2 other back catalogue CT titles are released that day as 2 disc Superbit Deluxe titles which come with DTS tracks?
Spooky_uk
05-03-2002, 14:34
Originally posted by john316


Don't you find it a little suspicious that 2 other back catalogue CT titles are released that day as 2 disc Superbit Deluxe titles which come with DTS tracks?

No not really
john316
05-03-2002, 14:38
Originally posted by Spooky_uk


No not really

We'll see ;)
Spooky_uk
05-03-2002, 14:44
we sure will.
KAC
05-03-2002, 16:02
Basil Poledouris has recorded a commentary track for the new edition, which probably means it will have an isolated score track.

That alone would make me buy it again.
Bluenose
05-03-2002, 19:39
Let's face it they should have released it With all the extra fetures first time round.
Nobody should buy this title again to show B.V that they cannot Keep releasing the same film over and over again.
What will happen next year? A three disk unrated never seen before directors cut with all new scencs newlly created for the DVD.:argue:
john316
06-03-2002, 00:02
Originally posted by Bluenose
Let's face it they should have released it With all the extra fetures first time round.
Nobody should buy this title again to show B.V that they cannot Keep releasing the same film over and over again.
What will happen next year? A three disk unrated never seen before directors cut with all new scencs newlly created for the DVD.:argue:

Well don't buy it then! BV aren't holding a gun to your head forcing you to upgrade :rolleyes: I have no problems with Studios releasing these new editions as I would much rather have the choice of upgrading my copy than not have the chance at all
john316
19-03-2002, 00:38
Originally posted by Spooky_uk


I suspect that a DTS soundtrack will not be present. Shame really - maybe they will get round to it when it is re-released again ina couple of years ...

I told it would be coming with a DTS track - taken from DVD File:

And on 5/28 comes new two-disc Superbit Deluxe versions of Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers and Hollow Man, as well as Mel Gibson in The Patriot. Stay tuned for specs...

Starship Troopers in DTS is the one and only reason I need to upgrade!!!!
mysteriousjimmy
19-03-2002, 07:33
Originally posted by Bluenose
Let's face it they should have released it With all the extra fetures first time round.
Nobody should buy this title again to show B.V that they cannot Keep releasing the same film over and over again.
What will happen next year? A three disk unrated never seen before directors cut with all new scencs newlly created for the DVD.:argue:

well if they do I will have 3 versions of the movies :) :p :D
mjb1975
19-03-2002, 07:54
Originally posted by john316
Starship Troopers in DTS is the one and only reason I need to upgrade!!!!

absolutely! I did watch a wee bit of my R2 (the newer release) the other day - it sounds great in DD5.1, but DTS will be supoib....
Jimmyboy
19-03-2002, 12:55
Originally posted by john316

Starship Troopers in DTS is the one and only reason I need to upgrade!!!!
Or you could just turn the bass & volume up on the present version.:p
f_drew
19-03-2002, 13:40
I did wonder about the commentary/ies if this was to be a Superbit (deluxe) title, but from DVD Angle : Release News: There's a lot of cool news from Columbia/Tristar today. Full details aren't available yet on the following. A 2-disc version of Starship Troopers: Special Edition will be available on 05/28. The same day 2 more installments in the TV on DVD series will be released - Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles - The Homefront Campaign and Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles - The Klendathu Campaign.

Also on 05/28, Columbia/Tristar will be introducing their first 2-disc Superbit DVD's. This enhanced series is dubbed Superbit Deluxe... Hollow Man: Superbit Deluxe and The Patriot: Superbit Deluxe will come with a price tag of $28.95 each. And yes, for those of you who are observant, this is the second Superbit release of The Patriot. The full details about the discs have not been disclosed (except for the usual Superbit specs - anamorphic widescreen, DD and DTS audio, etc). A glimmer of hope is on the main menu for Hollow Man, which has a selection entitled "Features." I'll be calling Columbia/Tristar today and will hopefully get some more details for you. Basically, it sounds as though Superbit Deluxe means absolutely zilch wrt dedicating all the bits to sound and picture.

Personally I'm delighted as I really like Verhoeven's commentaries, but it does seem to urinate on their fried potato based snacks when they've made a hoo ha about the picture and sound quality previously.

edited - to make it a bit easier to read.
john316
19-03-2002, 13:41
Originally posted by Jimmyboy

Or you could just turn the bass & volume up on the present version.:p

Oh you cynic - my Sherwood amp is acknowleged for doing a better job with DTS tracks and that is fact so I for one see it as a genuine upgrade :D
davebower
19-03-2002, 14:07
Originally posted by john316
Just seen this announced at DVD Talk newsboards:

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188686

Out 28th May - hoping its a Superbit Deluxe with DTS!!!!

No! I've got to stop reading these forums, every time I do I see more and more disc I didn't know where coming out for me to spend my hard earned money on :(

:D
Spooky_uk
05-04-2002, 22:19
Originally posted by john316


We'll see ;)

Well John - looks like its time to eat that hat of yours ;)

:D
john316
06-04-2002, 00:14
Originally posted by Spooky_uk


Well John - looks like its time to eat that hat of yours

What - I am meant to question the word of a Movie Studio who said it was going to be SD therefore DTS ;)
Cornelius
07-04-2002, 13:46
I've still got the original flipper version. Where can you get it for £8 from?

Oh hang on I've just re-read the thread doh! R4
Jimmyboy
07-04-2002, 15:42
Originally posted by Cornelius
I've still got the original flipper version. Where can you get it for £8 from?

Oh hang on I've just re-read the thread doh! R4
Both Play & Splash were selling ST non-flipper R2 for around £8 a little while back, try there.
Cornelius
07-04-2002, 21:29
Originally posted by Jimmyboy

Both Play & Splash were selling ST non-flipper R2 for around £8 a little while back, try there.

Thanks but I've ordered it from Devoted at a little over 7 quid.