UHD and HDR in General

[nicolas]

Panic Room 4K screencaps:
https://slow.pics/tmdb/movie/4547

I need to add that right now there aren’t yet caps of the actual 4K Blu-ray, only the Apple TV stream available at the above link. While the streaming caps don’t look too good, they do already reveal new detail that likely wasn’t present in the old 2K DI. As Se7en’s 4K thankfully has the grain intact, here’s hoping that Panic Room turns out the same.

[tenia]

Se7en's 4k remaster clearly went through grain management and artificial sharpening (including sharpening that might have been done through an AI-led tool, and not your usual blanket EE tool).

[nicolas]

Se7en's 4k remaster clearly went through grain management and artificial sharpening (including sharpening that might have been done through an AI-led tool, and not your usual blanket EE tool).

Ugh. I’ve stopped following the discussion about the film after seeing the caps (and also haven’t yet received the 4K) but these looked really good compared to the old BD. I assume grain is magnetic and smeary in motion like The Pianist, Alphaville and Paramount’s DigiSmear stuff.

[tenia]

More like inconstant from scene to scene, some good, other processed.

[jheez]

To me, Seven just has a processed look. Not horrible, but a less organic look than what is apparent in the caps. I think it’s light(ish) AI processing if I had to guess. Nothing (horrible) like the Camerons from last year, but not ideal.

[tenia]

To me, Seven just has a processed look. Not horrible, but a less organic look than what is apparent in the caps. I think it’s light(ish) AI processing if I had to guess. Nothing (horrible) like the Camerons from last year, but not ideal.

Yes, that's pretty much it. It's kinda not so good, but kinda not atrocious either, just some light-but-still-visible processing that's bothering because it seems superfluous but on the other hand isn't in-your-face either (save for a couple shots that absolutely look processed - there's one of Pitt sitting in the police office that feels just obviously sharpened, and it's so processed that when comparing it to the previous BD, you'd wonder if this shot on UHD is actually sourced from a new master).

[jegharfangetmigenmyg]

So, I'm downgrading my projector setup to a tv one as the family is moving and the man cave must go. LG and Sony are releasing new sets this month, and I was contemplating the Sony (Bravia 8 II) as it compares to their previous flagship A95L. But, as reviews are now landing, it turns out that the Sony is not very good in rooms that aren't completely darkened. At least not compared to the new LG G5. Basically, the LG appears to beat Sony in every instance BUT the color accuracy. Major caveat is this: HDR10 looks crappy on the LG compared to the Sony, however LG is amazing in DV and SDR.

My question is: What is the share of HDR10 only UHD's today compared to HDR10's only? If I'm correct, by far most new releases has Dolby Vision while it was the other way around in the early days of UHD? So, basically, only older UHD would look sub-standard on the LG - I see that some big sellers that only had HDR10 are even being re-released in DV nowadays. If this I'm right that most new UHD all have DV then I can live with this caveat, especially as I'd mostly be watching older SDR HD films on blu-ray anyways.

This is the comparison I looked at: https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare ... 8601/92248

[Finch]

I don't have specific numbers but you are right that UHDs that only have HDR10 make up a pretty small number of the overall share today. Of the major studios, I can only recall WB not using Dolby Vision.

[andyli]

Disney and Universal are not yet DV by default, right?

[jegharfangetmigenmyg]

Thanks! Meanwhile, it appears that the HDR issue has been resolved by a firmware update. Only issue now, comparing LG to Sony is banding that some mention. Should be especially visible white and grey scenes with panning shots. Any LG owners who can comment on this? It's one of my worst memories from the DVD era; the jittery interlaced panning.

[hearthesilence]

Quick question - first, I want to make sure these numbers sound right:

UHD with HDR is capable of displaying a dynamic range wider than 14 stops, much wider than an SDR grade which would be capable of about 6 to maybe 10 stops. Is this correct?

A 35mm exhibition print - say the old method of a film shot on 35mm, from which they grade an IP, then create an IN which is then used to strike the prints projected in a theater - will usually retain maybe 6 to 8 stops from what was actually captured/burned into the original camera negative. Is this correct?

I remember a while back someone explained that 2K was originally seen as a good (and attainable) standard when digital filmmaking for big studio theatrical films was developed because it was roughly equivalent to what an exhibition print actually retained from the original OCN after the inevitable generational loss that comes from grading and striking prints in the analog domain. I'm just wondering if the same logic may have applied to SDR.

[dwk]

Ignite Films ' Bride of Re-Animator is available to pre-order from their site

Street Date: 6/11/2026

BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1989)

HERE COMES THE BRIDE!

RESTORED IN SPECTACULAR 4K UHD — PRESENTED IN HDR

Director-approved by Brian Yuzna

The outrageous, blood-soaked sequel returns — newly restored in 4K with hours of bonus features.

Bride of Re-Animator returns in a director-approved 4K UHD restoration, delivering the outrageous, blood-soaked sequel in its most definitive presentation to date. Years after defying death itself, the brilliant and unhinged Herbert West resumes his forbidden experiments, dragging a reluctant Dan Cain into his most audacious creation yet.

Darker, bolder, and more grotesque than its predecessor, Bride of Re-Animator pushes the franchise’s pitch-black humor and elaborate practical effects to thrilling new extremes. Director Brian Yuzna expands the mythology with grander set pieces, escalating chaos, and unforgettable imagery that cemented the film’s cult reputation.

Loaded with newly produced bonus features, a 60-minute documentary, and extensive legacy extras, this release is a must-own for horror fans and collectors seeking the ultimate edition of one of the genre’s most fearless sequels.

The new Bride of Re-Animator 4K UHD is available in 4 editions, including our Ultimate Limited Edition Box Set featuring a Finger Creature collectible — which doubles as a desk top phone holder. With limited quantities available, this exclusive individually hand painted collectible won't be restocked once its gone.

AVAILABLE IN 4 EDITIONS

Ultimate Limited Edition Box Set
$129.95

4K UHD + Blu-ray Combo Pack

· EXCLUSIVE FINGER CREATURE COLLECTIBLE! Doubles as a desktop phone holder
· 3-Disc Set: 4K UHD + 2 Blu-rays, region-free, housed in a deluxe digipack
· Newly produced bonus features, including a 60-minute documentary
· Extensive legacy bonus features on Blu-ray
· Hardcover book featuring new interviews with stars Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Kathleen Kinmont, and Fabiana Udenio, with an introduction by director Brian Yuzna
· 5 collector art cards
· Rigid box with J-Card packaging

Deluxe Edition Box Set
$79.95

4K UHD + Blu-ray Combo Pack

· 3-Disc Set: 4K UHD + 2 Blu-rays, region-free, housed in a deluxe digipack
· Newly produced bonus features, including a 60-minute documentary
· Extensive legacy bonus features on Blu-ray
· Hardcover book featuring new interviews with Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Kathleen Kinmont, and Fabiana Udenio, with an introduction by director Brian Yuzna
· 5 collector art cards
· Rigid box with J-Card packaging

4K UHD Standard Edition
$49.95

· 2-Disc Set: 4K UHD + Blu-ray, region-free
· Exclusive slipcover (Ignite-Films.com only)
· Newly produced bonus features, including a 60-minute feature-length documentary
· Extensive legacy bonus features on Blu-ray

Blu-ray Standard Edition
$39.95

· 2-Disc Set: 2 Blu-rays, region-free
· Exclusive slipcover (Ignite-Films.com only)
· Newly produced bonus features, including a 60-minute feature-length documentary
· Extensive legacy bonus features on Blu-ray

Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Region: All discs region free (UHD + Blu-rays)

Newly Produced Bonus Features:

Till Death Do Us Part: Making Bride of Re-Animator — a newly produced, 60-minute documentary

Extended interviews with Director Brian Yuzna, Bruce Abbott, Fabiana Udenio, Jeffrey Combs, and Kathleen Kinmont

Newly produced 4K release trailer

Legacy Bonus Features:

HD restoration of the Rated version

Audio commentaries with Director Brian Yuzna, stars Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott, special effects coordinator Thomas Rainone, and the effects team including John Buechler, Mike Deak, Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger, and Screaming Mad George.

Brian Yuzna Remembers Bride of Re-Animator — the Director looks back at the making of the Re-Animator sequel

Splatter Masters: The Special Effects Artists of Bride of Re-Animator — FX featurette with a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Robert Kurtzman of KNB, Screaming Mad George, Tony Doublin, and John Buechler.

Getting Ahead of Horror — archive making-of featurette

Meg is Re-Animated — deleted scene with behind-the-scenes footage

Carnival Sequence — the cast and crew discuss this excised sequence

[dwk]

Ignite Films working on 4K restorations of Society, Horror Express, Bloody Birthday, and The Baby

Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures — the team behind last year’s Re-Animator 4K restoration — have announced their slate of genre titles set for 4K restorations in 2027.

Society leads the pack, targeted for an early 2027 release, followed by Horror Express, Bloody Birthday, and The Baby.

[TMDaines]

At my old house until May 2025, we had a BenQ W1110, which we loved watching films on. Never once did I feel like I was missing out on HDR and not being 4K when engrossed in a film, but I have since made the leap to UHD 4Ks, buying and flashing a Panasonic DPUB820 last summer.

We are now starting to think about our "cinema room", the more formal lounge space more decorated to film watching, as opposed to the open plan space next to the kitchen, at our new home. As such I bought a BenQ W4100i open box for a good price during the recent Richer Sounds sale, which I had been eyeing up for a while. I am now having second thoughts before we fully commit and redecorate the room about whether we should make our "cinema room" just have a big TV instead, because of HDR. I just love the romanticism of project movies though. We could also accommodate a 120+ inch screen, and we aren't gonna buy a TV of that size.

In the interim since the move, we've been watching films on our 4K TV in the open plan space. I've enjoyed watching some stuff in HDR, but have been saving most of my UHDs to when we get the new setup sorted. I'd be interested to hear what others did in terms of weighing up home projectors in the age of HDR.

[denti alligator]

I love my Epson (3020? I forget the model), and does do HDR10+ ... and the results are stunning. Watched Lawrence of Arabia last week and was floored by how great it looked. But you have to have a totally dark room. Because the sun doesn't go down until much later during the time of year we watch more movies, I've considered getting a 65" Sony for upstairs. I'm curious about how much of a difference Dolby Vision makes.

[dwk]

MVD is releasing Scorsese’s New York New York on UHD.

2025 4K Scan and Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of the Expanded Cut of film presented in 2160p in its original 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio in HDR
Introduction by Martin Scorsese (5:36)
Audio Commentary by Director Martin Scorsese and Film Critic Carrie Rickey
Optional English Subtitles
5.1 DTS-HD Surround & LPCM 2.0 Stereo
“New York, New York” International Version (HD, 136 minutes) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
The New York, New York Stories: Part One (25:31) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
The New York, New York Stories: Part Two (26:58) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
Liza on New York, New York (22:09) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
Alternate Takes / Deleted Scenes (19:14) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
Commentary on Selected Scenes by László Kovács, ASC (10:14) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
Photo Gallery [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
Theatrical Teaser (2:07) & Theatrical Trailer (3:27) [Blu-ray Bonus Features Disc]
Reversible Artwork

Set in the celebratory aftermath of World War II, New York, New York follows the passionate and turbulent romance between Jimmy Doyle (Robert De Niro, Goodfellas), a brash and talented saxophonist, and Francine Evans (Liza Minnelli, Cabaret), a gifted and ambitious singer. As they navigate the highs and lows of love, they also pursue their individual dreams in the demanding world of show business. Their relationship is tested by clashing personalities, creative differences, and the pressures of rising fame. Blending stylized musical numbers with raw emotional drama, this classic film directed by Martin Scorsese (The Departed) pays homage to classic Hollywood musicals while exploring the bittersweet cost of ambition. Against the vibrant backdrop of 1940s New York, the city becomes a character of its own--teeming with jazz, heartache, and the pursuit of stardom.

2-Disc Set... DISC 1: Expanded version of "New York, New York" presented in 4K UHD + DISC 2: Supplemental features on Blu-ray disc

[The Curious Sofa]

Looking forward to this, the grain on the Blu-ray of New York, New York always struck me as far too thick.