Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker BD $13.99 Amazon.com

Okay, so, Warner Bros, be upfront with me, do I have to buy this to get you to release Batman TAS and above all, Mask of the Phantasm on Blu-ray? I'll play by your rules, if that's what I have to do.

[quote name='guardian_owl']Well, it is important, folks were (are?) just trying to get to the bottom of what is the original aspect ratio of the movie. Screwing up the aspect ratio is one of the reasons I won't buy a show or movie, even if I like the content.[/QUOTE]
For crying out loud, we don't need to "get to the bottom" of anything, because we're already there. It was animated and framed in 1.33:1 (aka 4x3). It was letterboxed to 1.78:1 (aka 16x9) when it played on TV. If you want to see it the way it was drawn, you're good to go. If you want to see it the way it was on TV, use your TV's zoom feature. It's entirely up to you. Everybody wins. Simple as that.
 
LinkinPrime, you just inspired me to buy that book and the original Batman: Hush hardcover. Always wanted to check out that storyline.
 
[quote name='Kirin Lemon']Sigh. People still don't understand how this whole "HD" thing works, apparently...[/QUOTE]

What do you mean? I'm fully aware that the two series' won't look that much better on blu-ray but that doesn't mean I don't want them on the format. Especially since the DVD version of B: TAS is OOP now.
 
Saw this posted elsewhere. It's about the Warner Bros. release of "Dallas" on blu-ray, but there was some similar confusion surrounding the labeling of the aspect ratio on the back of the packaging: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dallas-The-Movie-Collection/15048
I've asked Warner and they've informed me that the 1.78:1 presentation ISN'T CROPPED in any way. What the studio did was take the original 1.33 presentation and add side mattes to it to create a 16x9/1.78:1 presentation. So the ENTIRE 1.33 image area is visible in the new presentation. You're just going to have bars on the sides to fill up the remaining space. Get it? Good. 'Nuff said.

Taken from: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dallas-The-Movie-Collection/15048#ixzz1EoYTFab7
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So this isn't about ROTJ specifically, but it's an example of WB using the term "matted widescreen" in a somewhat confusing fashion. They meant that black mattes (bars) would be encoded on the left and right of a 4x3 image, resulting in what is technically a 16:9 encode.
 
[quote name='BustaUppa']Saw this posted elsewhere. It's about the Warner Bros. release of "Dallas" on blu-ray, but there was some similar confusion surrounding the labeling of the aspect ratio on the back of the packaging: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dallas-The-Movie-Collection/15048
So this isn't about ROTJ specifically, but it's an example of WB using the term "matted widescreen" in a somewhat confusing fashion. They meant that black mattes (bars) would be encoded on the left and right of a 4x3 image, resulting in what is technically a 16:9 encode.[/QUOTE]

Why wouldn't Warner just release it in a standard 4:3 format? By releasing it with black bars encoded on the side in a 16:9 format results in the same 1.33 presentation. Unless they are trying to force people to watch it in 1.33 and make it difficult for those who like to stretch 4:3 to 16:9?

With the black bars encoded on the side, it also means that those who view this blu-ray on a 4:3 TV are going to have black bars on all sides. Sounds like a mess.
 
My TV doesn't have an advance zoom function. I have the option to set my screen to 4:3, 16:9, or to stretch the picture length ways (no width zooming). So I hate when 4:3 picture is encoded into a 16:9 picture, cause it means I am stuck with the bars with no way to stretch the picture. I rather have a stretched picture than black bars, it's hardly noticable to me on animation.

Why can't they just do what they did with the episodes of Batman: TAS that was included on the Gotham Knight bluray? Either it was cropped or was 4:3 that my tv stretched, either way they looked awesome.
 
[quote name='S_G']Unless they are trying to force people to watch it in 1.33 and make it difficult for those who like to stretch 4:3 to 16:9?[/QUOTE]You say this like it's a bad thing??

[quote name='Buuhan1']I rather have a stretched picture than black bars, it's hardly noticable to me on animation.[/QUOTE]What... this is just... :puke:
For the sake of the DCAU creators, I am glad this option has been taken away from people. I don't care if I sound like a dick!
 
First review

It's uncut!!!! Yay! And my Amazon preorder his shipping now.

BTW, I got the Batman: Hush Beyond trade paperback. The art is terrible overall - the guy just can't draw Batman Beyond's face to save his life. Still, the story's not bad. It's definitely not written as well as the original Hush, but it feels similar. The mastermind's identity is fairly lame compared to finding out who Hush is in the original story, but oh well. Still nice to see the characters again and especially the new Catwoman.
 
Just got my copy in from Amazon. The video is absolutely gorgeous and it is indeed the uncut version. As much as everyone was worried about the transfer those worries were unfounded. Warner did an amazing job on this one. This is THE definitive release of ROTJ.
 
[quote name='eastx']First review

It's uncut!!!! Yay! And my Amazon preorder his shipping now.

BTW, I got the Batman: Hush Beyond trade paperback. The art is terrible overall - the guy just can't draw Batman Beyond's face to save his life. Still, the story's not bad. It's definitely not written as well as the original Hush, but it feels similar. The mastermind's identity is fairly lame compared to finding out who Hush is in the original story, but oh well. Still nice to see the characters again and especially the new Catwoman.[/QUOTE]
That review was actually... bad.

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 Reading it carefully, the review says:

The Uncut Extended version is found only on the DVD.

The Blu-ray release got the Edited "kids cartoon network" version only.

What's up with that WB?

Early reviews of the Blu-ray version from Amazon are confirming this too...

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Beyond...iewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

NOT THE UNCUT VERSION & IT'S FULLSCREEN! March 31, 2011
By viking42011 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Batman Beyond: Return of Joker [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

Why release the Director's cut & or Extended cut on DVD but not on Blu-ray?

On top of that IT'S THE FULL SCREEN VERSION WHEN THE DVD WAS WIDESCREEN!
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Gonna pass on this one.
 
[quote name='Jcaugustine']That review was actually... bad.

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 Reading it carefully, the review says:

The Uncut Extended version is found only on the DVD.

The Blu-ray release got the Edited "kids cartoon network" version only.

What's up with that WB?

Early reviews of the Blu-ray version from Amazon are confirming this too...

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Beyond...iewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Gonna pass on this one.[/QUOTE]

And if you had actually read closely you'd see you're completely wrong.

"It's almost hard to believe that years after this very site originally blew the whistle on the film's original censorship and heavy edits (details here), we'd end up with this nearly perfect representation of it. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker uncut and in high definition? Excellent!"

I have the Blu Ray, just watched it again in fact, and it is the UNEDITED VERSION. The review you cited even says it is. He was just stating they included the DVD of the unedited version as a BONUS. Read closer next time buddy before spouting off bad information.
 
Another review, also confirming that it is the unedited cut. Though unlike the DVD, it is open matte fullscreen. That means instead of chopping off the sides of the image, it scrubbed away the black bars so that you see the top and bottom portion of the frame, though I don't believe that's how the creators intended it to be seen.
 
[quote name='Jcaugustine']That review was actually... bad.
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What a strange post. The other guys covered why. :p
 
should i blind buy this? or should i wait...cause right now i just start interested in dc anime blu ray...plan to buy wonder woman animated movie BD and was wondering is there any DC animated BD deal lately?

and any recomendation on buying DC anime?
 
[quote name='Astroranagun']should i blind buy this? or should i wait...cause right now i just start interested in dc anime blu ray...plan to buy wonder woman animated movie BD and was wondering is there any DC animated BD deal lately?

and any recomendation on buying DC anime?[/QUOTE]

If you haven't seen the Batman Beyond TV series and Batman The Animated Series I'm not sure I'd pick this one up. It's still good, but so much of the impact of the story is predicated on having watched those two series and being familiar with the characters.

Basically any of the newer DC animated movies (New Frontier and after) are one-off stories and can be watched with basically 0 prior knowledge. I'd highly recommend checking out the DCAU releases though: Batman the Animated Series, Superman the Animated Series, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, and Batman Beyond. Each series takes place in the same universe and the stories gradually build on each other to create a very fleshed out and engaging world.
 
Yep, I'd start with Batman: The Animated Series first, can pick up the first volume for $18.50 at amazon. If you enjoy that, you can pick up the other 3 for $20 to $21 each.

If you are only interested in blu-rays, the first season of Justice League is available on blu-ray
 
thanks. I already watched batman the animated series on tv when i was small. what about the other DC blu ray anime? such as wonder woman animted movie 2009, green lantern first flight, superman apocalypse...etc
 
Best of the bunch is Batman: Under the Red Hood which if it wasn't on Netflix instant watch, I would own. Wonder Woman, the Superman/Batman, and the Justice league movies were pretty good, but a one time rental was enough for me on those.
 
anyone know if Batman the animated series will be released on bluray? ive been wanting to get the complete collection, but it goes for almost $200 for a real copy on dvd, anything less usually turns out to be a bootleg.
 
[quote name='Ranma444']anyone know if Batman the animated series will be released on bluray? ive been wanting to get the complete collection, but it goes for almost $200 for a real copy on dvd, anything less usually turns out to be a bootleg.[/QUOTE]
200? Don't buy the out of print complete collection. You can get all 4 seasons for ~$80 off Amazon right now.
 
[quote name='Keen314']200? Don't buy the out of print complete collection. You can get all 4 seasons for ~$80 off Amazon right now.[/QUOTE]

I got 2, 3, and 4 online at Walmart.com for $9.96 each last year. That was a hell of a deal! But usually $20 for each of them is a pretty good deal, they are usually around $30-35 each.
 
Can someone please clear this up. Some people have said they got a dvd and bluray copy bundled together and other are saying that they only got the bluray version. Are their 2 bluray editions of the film or do all bluray copies include a dvd copy as well?
 
[quote name='skiizim']I ordered mine from Amazon and it had 2-disc, one BR and one DvD.[/QUOTE]
Same here. The DVD was a nice surprise extra for me. Was expecting only a blu-ray given the price.
 
[quote name='Keen314']Same here. The DVD was a nice surprise extra for me. Was expecting only a blu-ray given the price.[/QUOTE]

On the cover does it mention that it includes both the Bluray and DVD?
 
[quote name='Owen']On the cover does it mention that it includes both the Bluray and DVD?[/QUOTE]
Huh, nope. There's a sticker on the shrinkwrap that says it's a blu/DVD combo pack. The fine print on the back only mentions blu-ray stuff, no mention of a DVD on the actual cover. Only the sticker on the shrinkwrap says there's a DVD.
 
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