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Stripes (1981) (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) [USA]
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4K UHD Disc
Both Theatrical & Extended versions presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
English Dolby Atmos (for both versions) + English 5.1 (for both versions) + English Mono (Theatrical version only)
Special Features:
40 Years of Stripes With Bill & Ivan – a two-part on-camera reunion between star Bill Murray and director Ivan Reitman, discussing their careers, memories from set, a tribute to the cast, as well as a special guest appearance from cinematographer Bill Butler
Theatrical Trailer
Blu-ray Disc
Both Theatrical & Extended versions presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K masters
English 5.1 (for both versions) + English Mono (Theatrical version only)
Special Features:
Commentary with Ivan Reitman and Dan Goldberg (Extended version only)
11 Additional Deleted & Extended Scenes
1983 TV Version of the film (in standard definition)
Deleted & Extended Scenes from the Extended version of the film
Stars and Stripes Documentary
Both Theatrical & Extended versions presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
English Dolby Atmos (for both versions) + English 5.1 (for both versions) + English Mono (Theatrical version only)
Special Features:
40 Years of Stripes With Bill & Ivan – a two-part on-camera reunion between star Bill Murray and director Ivan Reitman, discussing their careers, memories from set, a tribute to the cast, as well as a special guest appearance from cinematographer Bill Butler
Theatrical Trailer
Blu-ray Disc
Both Theatrical & Extended versions presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K masters
English 5.1 (for both versions) + English Mono (Theatrical version only)
Special Features:
Commentary with Ivan Reitman and Dan Goldberg (Extended version only)
11 Additional Deleted & Extended Scenes
1983 TV Version of the film (in standard definition)
Deleted & Extended Scenes from the Extended version of the film
Stars and Stripes Documentary
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I forgot that I have this in a Columbia Classics Boxset, so probably won't buy it again, unless deeply discounted...
This price conforms to what Amazon does when they import a uk steelbook with $10+ automarkup for importing. i.e.- I don't believe this is a US release at all, but an imported UK steelbook. -OR- this is gambit to establish a "new normal" on higher priced steelbooks.
It’s a USA SteelBook as it includes Digital Copy and has a release date Tuesday April 29
UK UHD/Blu-ray releases stopped including a digital copy years ago
As usual with Amazon USA and Walmart they often start with MSRP price when listings first go live and then before release date list a lower price.
Amazon and Walmart only went live to pre order on Monday February 10
Nice! Glad to see it receive actual artwork on the Steelbook.
As Breakfast Club and other similar titles like Mean Girls got recent steels with no designs just lockers or the burn book.
As Breakfast Club and other similar titles like Mean Girls got recent steels with no designs just lockers or the burn book.
gloss, very nice.
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Hi-Def Ninja ™ on Instagram: "Also out on the 29th is the comedy classic STRIPES in a nice gloss #steelbook with #dolbyatmos and #dolbyvision just like the other Sony release we last posted of #gandhi - they did a great job with these two #steelbooks
156 likes, 1 comments - hidefninjaofficial on April 20, 2025: "Also out on the 29th is the comedy classic STRIPES in a nice gloss #steelbook with #dolbyatmos and #dolbyvision just like the other Sony release we last posted of #gandhi - they did a great job with these two #steelbooks. #hidefninja".
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Important to note that the titles in the Columbia boxed sets are all HDR10, whereas the new steelbook editions of Stripes and Gandhi are Dolby Vision encoded.
Yeah, and I wish they were all without any HDR – looking for a player that can disable it.
Why? The revolution in 4K is not the modest resolution bump, but the wider color gamut and luminance.Yeah, and I wish they were all without any HDR – looking for a player that can disable it.
But if you want the ability to turn off HDR and use SDR rec. 709- these players can do that:
- Panasonic DP-UB820
- Panasonic DP-UB420
- Sony UBP-X700
- Sony UBP-X800M2
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I just don't like how it turns up the backlight to 100% automatically, on regular LCD TVs it looks bad, haven't tried on an OLED telly yet, but judging by OLED tablets and smartphones, I probably won't either.
I've heard those Panasonic models can ignore HDR modes, but didn't know about Sony, thank you!
Gotcha!I just don't like how it turns up the backlight to 100% automatically, on regular LCD TVs it looks bad, haven't tried on an OLED telly yet, but judging by OLED tablets and smartphones, I probably won't either.
I've heard those Panasonic models can ignore HDR modes, but didn't know about Sony, thank you!
I actually prefer LCD over OLED. OLED has perfect black- but it also has something called ABL (auto brightness limiter) that cannot be turned off. (Imagine a bright white subtitle coming on and the image dims.
Plus- 1) they will always have the burn-in issue. 2) when MicroLED becomes affordable it will be the new standard)From GROK:
1. Panasonic DP-UB820
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, you can force SDR output.
- Go to Settings > Picture > HDR Display Type and select Basic (Non-HDR TV) or disable HDR output.
- Alternatively, set HDMI Output > Advanced Settings > Color Mode to YCbCr (4:4:4 or 4:2:2) with BT.709 color space for SDR.
- Why Choose It: Excellent HDR-to-SDR tone mapping, with precise control over output settings. It handles Dolby Vision discs by converting the HDR10 base layer to SDR when HDR is disabled.
- Price: ~$400–$500 (Amazon, Best Buy).
- Note: Highly recommended for its flexibility and image quality. Ideal if you’re working with Dolby Vision content (e.g., related to your “DOVI TOOL” folder).
2. Panasonic DP-UB420
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, similar to the UB820.
- In Settings > Picture, set HDR Display Type to Basic or disable HDR output.
- Adjust HDMI Output to prioritize BT.709 (SDR) color space.
- Why Choose It: A more affordable alternative to the UB820, with similar SDR output options but fewer advanced audio features.
- Price: ~$200–$250.
- Note: Good for budget-conscious users who still want Dolby Vision compatibility.
3. Sony UBP-X700
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision (via firmware update), HDR10.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, supports SDR output.
- Go to Settings > Screen Settings > HDR and select Off to force SDR output, even on an HDR-capable TV.
- Set 4K Output to Auto or manually select 1080p with BT.709 color space for SDR.
- Why Choose It: Affordable and reliable, with straightforward settings to disable HDR. It converts Dolby Vision discs to HDR10 or SDR as needed.
- Price: ~$150–$200.
- Note: Doesn’t support HDR10+, but this is rarely an issue for Blu-ray discs.
4. Sony UBP-X800M2
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, similar to the X700.
- In Settings > Screen Settings, turn HDR to Off to output SDR.
- Configure Video Output to prioritize BT.709 for SDR playback.
- Why Choose It: Offers better build quality and audio features than the X700, with the same SDR output flexibility.
- Price: ~$250–$300.
- Note: Great for users with high-end audio setups or mixed media collections.
1. Panasonic DP-UB820
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, you can force SDR output.
- Go to Settings > Picture > HDR Display Type and select Basic (Non-HDR TV) or disable HDR output.
- Alternatively, set HDMI Output > Advanced Settings > Color Mode to YCbCr (4:4:4 or 4:2:2) with BT.709 color space for SDR.
- Why Choose It: Excellent HDR-to-SDR tone mapping, with precise control over output settings. It handles Dolby Vision discs by converting the HDR10 base layer to SDR when HDR is disabled.
- Price: ~$400–$500 (Amazon, Best Buy).
- Note: Highly recommended for its flexibility and image quality. Ideal if you’re working with Dolby Vision content (e.g., related to your “DOVI TOOL” folder).
2. Panasonic DP-UB420
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, similar to the UB820.
- In Settings > Picture, set HDR Display Type to Basic or disable HDR output.
- Adjust HDMI Output to prioritize BT.709 (SDR) color space.
- Why Choose It: A more affordable alternative to the UB820, with similar SDR output options but fewer advanced audio features.
- Price: ~$200–$250.
- Note: Good for budget-conscious users who still want Dolby Vision compatibility.
3. Sony UBP-X700
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision (via firmware update), HDR10.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, supports SDR output.
- Go to Settings > Screen Settings > HDR and select Off to force SDR output, even on an HDR-capable TV.
- Set 4K Output to Auto or manually select 1080p with BT.709 color space for SDR.
- Why Choose It: Affordable and reliable, with straightforward settings to disable HDR. It converts Dolby Vision discs to HDR10 or SDR as needed.
- Price: ~$150–$200.
- Note: Doesn’t support HDR10+, but this is rarely an issue for Blu-ray discs.
4. Sony UBP-X800M2
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, similar to the X700.
- In Settings > Screen Settings, turn HDR to Off to output SDR.
- Configure Video Output to prioritize BT.709 for SDR playback.
- Why Choose It: Offers better build quality and audio features than the X700, with the same SDR output flexibility.
- Price: ~$250–$300.
- Note: Great for users with high-end audio setups or mixed media collections.
Feels like I've been hearing about the next LED improvement that's coming out soon will beat Plasma/OLED for a couple of decades now, to each their own but I'd rather go for maybe occassionally having a slightly worse bright scene versus every dim or dark scene looking worse.Gotcha!
I actually prefer LCD over OLED. OLED has perfect black- but it also has something called ABL (auto brightness limiter) that cannot be turned off. (Imagine a bright white subtitle coming on and the image dims.
From GROK:
1. Panasonic DP-UB820
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, you can force SDR output.
- Go to Settings > Picture > HDR Display Type and select Basic (Non-HDR TV) or disable HDR output.
- Alternatively, set HDMI Output > Advanced Settings > Color Mode to YCbCr (4:4:4 or 4:2:2) with BT.709 color space for SDR.
- Why Choose It: Excellent HDR-to-SDR tone mapping, with precise control over output settings. It handles Dolby Vision discs by converting the HDR10 base layer to SDR when HDR is disabled.
- Price: ~$400–$500 (Amazon, Best Buy).
- Note: Highly recommended for its flexibility and image quality. Ideal if you’re working with Dolby Vision content (e.g., related to your “DOVI TOOL” folder).
2. Panasonic DP-UB420
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, similar to the UB820.
- In Settings > Picture, set HDR Display Type to Basic or disable HDR output.
- Adjust HDMI Output to prioritize BT.709 (SDR) color space.
- Why Choose It: A more affordable alternative to the UB820, with similar SDR output options but fewer advanced audio features.
- Price: ~$200–$250.
- Note: Good for budget-conscious users who still want Dolby Vision compatibility.
3. Sony UBP-X700
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision (via firmware update), HDR10.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, supports SDR output.
- Go to Settings > Screen Settings > HDR and select Off to force SDR output, even on an HDR-capable TV.
- Set 4K Output to Auto or manually select 1080p with BT.709 color space for SDR.
- Why Choose It: Affordable and reliable, with straightforward settings to disable HDR. It converts Dolby Vision discs to HDR10 or SDR as needed.
- Price: ~$150–$200.
- Note: Doesn’t support HDR10+, but this is rarely an issue for Blu-ray discs.
4. Sony UBP-X800M2
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10.
- SDR Output Capability: Yes, similar to the X700.
- In Settings > Screen Settings, turn HDR to Off to output SDR.
- Configure Video Output to prioritize BT.709 for SDR playback.
- Why Choose It: Offers better build quality and audio features than the X700, with the same SDR output flexibility.
- Price: ~$250–$300.
- Note: Great for users with high-end audio setups or mixed media collections.
Trust me on this. MicroLED will be the last word on televisions. It is the zenith. The last television you will ever need or buy.
They just need to iron out the manufacturing process to bring the cost down. (And they have made great strides in that already).
I lived with OLED for awhile- and I just could not get past it's biggest shortcoming- Luminence. Until recently- OLEDs could only muster about 700 nits vs. LED panels that could crank out 2000 nits. LED vs. OLED was largely this choice: Which do you value more? Perfect blacks (OLED)? Or Luminence (LED)?
OLED has finally been able to crank up the nits in the last few years- (which is great- but the OLED problem with burn-in makes that a double edged sword).
But- both LED and OLED will be dinosaurs when MicroLED is finally affordable.
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