Peter Pan : Platinum Edition ----> 3/6/2007
03-06-07, 02:24 PM
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The "softness" of the image may be part of the concerted effort to remove all grain and edge enhancement. Other forums say the bitrate is rather low. It also appears that in the last two editions (SE and PE), some visible brushstrokes were removed, such as on Tinker Bell's dress when she measures her thighs on a mirror. Something smells fishy, and it ain't a mermaid...
03-06-07, 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by Giles:
for the Disney completists though, there's an audio commentary track on the new release, which Entertainment Weekly raved about - can't wait to hear it.
for the Disney completists though, there's an audio commentary track on the new release, which Entertainment Weekly raved about - can't wait to hear it.
03-06-07, 03:43 PM
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exclusives?
does anyone have any info on the exclusives yet?
i know circuit city is offering a cdrom,
& walmart has a bonus dvd, but whats on these?
are they worth it?
so far im thinking ill get it at best buy
& grab the lunchbox & captain hook figure..
theres also a lightup pin at target,
some card game at kmart (or sears),
& apparently lithographs at the disney store..
i know circuit city is offering a cdrom,
& walmart has a bonus dvd, but whats on these?
are they worth it?
so far im thinking ill get it at best buy
& grab the lunchbox & captain hook figure..
theres also a lightup pin at target,
some card game at kmart (or sears),
& apparently lithographs at the disney store..
03-06-07, 03:48 PM
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The UltimateDisney reviewer of "Peter Pan Platinum Edition" sees nothing wrong with this picture ( http://www.ultimatedisney.com/peterp...umedition.html ):
[If the images don't appear, please go to the website and scroll down to the pictures of Wendy sewing on Peter's shadow.]
(The Platinum Edition picture is the one that looks like it was peed on.)
... and goes so far as to say:
Sense of antiquity? The film looks like it was artificially aged...
[If the images don't appear, please go to the website and scroll down to the pictures of Wendy sewing on Peter's shadow.]
(The Platinum Edition picture is the one that looks like it was peed on.)
... and goes so far as to say:
Colors differ drastically from the Special Edition, generally looking far less pale or washed out in the new transfer. Hook's pirate map goes from blue-tinted to brown and his coat lining from a mossy green to a goldenrod. Without the original artwork to reference, it's difficult to say just which is the most accurate. On the whole, the colors make the most sense in the new transfer, so I'm apt to believe that the Platinum Edition is the closer of the two. It's certainly a more colorful movie when viewed on this new set. Those who felt Cinderella's clean was a little too squeaky needn't worry, though -- it's bright and vibrant, but not quite that bright and vibrant, and no sense of antiquity has been betrayed here.
Last edited by baracine; 03-06-07 at 05:10 PM.
03-06-07, 04:09 PM
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Hard to believe that the non-anamorphic version of the SE looks so much better than the Platinum one. The screencaps especially the lagoon shot makes a strong point.
I was all set to buy the Platinum Edition, now I'm not too sure.
I was all set to buy the Platinum Edition, now I'm not too sure.
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03-06-07, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
Hard to believe that the non-anamorphic version of the SE looks so much better than the Platinum one. The screencaps especially the lagoon shot makes a strong point.
I was all set to buy the Platinum Edition, now I'm not too sure.
I was all set to buy the Platinum Edition, now I'm not too sure.
If anything, the Special Edition is a better transfer than the Platinum Edition, judging from the bitrate.
Last edited by baracine; 03-06-07 at 05:11 PM.
03-06-07, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by baracine
I agree with you but PLEASE stop referring to the previous editions as "non-anamorphic" and to the Platinum Edition as "anamorphic". None of these editions are anamorphic. Only widecreen films can be transferred in an anamorphic way. Peter Pan is NOT a widescreen film. It has the standard 1.37:1 Academy ratio.
If anything, the Special Edition is a better transfer than the Platinum Edition, judging from the bitrate.
If anything, the Special Edition is a better transfer than the Platinum Edition, judging from the bitrate.
03-07-07, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
Okay, let me rephrase it for you. I think that the SE transfer is much better than the PE one. How's that?
03-07-07, 07:13 AM
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Another frame robbed of its blue overtones:
The first one (Special Edition) shows the sky at dusk. The second one (Platinum Edition) shows an eerie, unhealthy calm-before-the-storm cloudy sky.
The first one (Special Edition) shows the sky at dusk. The second one (Platinum Edition) shows an eerie, unhealthy calm-before-the-storm cloudy sky.
03-07-07, 08:23 AM
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There are times that I shouldn't read these forums because when I sit down on my couch and watch this, I'll now be trying to spot the problems. Otherwise, I doubt I would have ever known the difference, having not owned any previous edition. All the new frames I'm seeing are great color-wise, but the PE looks blurry. But perhaps that's only when you see a screen shot, so it won't be as noticable when the characters are actually moving. At the end of the day, however, I'm just thrilled to finally own this.
03-07-07, 12:18 PM
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I decided to cancel my Amazon order and pick up the SE on eBay. Great deal ($11 shipped) from a reputable seller (550 positives/100%). In fact, most of the features that I would watch are on the SE and PE didn't really add much to me in that dept. I think the SE with the much better PQ and price will work out great for me. I also think that once this transfer issue becomes more well known, we will see a run on eBay for the old SE.
03-07-07, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
I also think that once this transfer issue becomes more well known, we will see a run on eBay for the old SE.
03-07-07, 02:13 PM
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I decided not to get the PE. The image is too disappointing. I'm gonna stick with my Special Edition.
What are the newer extras on the PE? Am I missing anything juicy?
What are the newer extras on the PE? Am I missing anything juicy?
03-07-07, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by baracine
Something smells fishy, and it ain't a mermaid...
(I almost spewed my Arizona Ice Tea onto my monitor)