lion king

goingganzo
goingganzo Posts: 2,793
edited October 2003 in Music & Movies
anyone else got this today? wont be able to watch thill later this week.


just a disney-a-holic.

i atend DA
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2003
    I'm going to pick up the DVD. It's one of the few Disney movies I like. I also have this movie on Laser Disc (remember LD?). It was one of my reference LD. Awesome picture and sound...very good bass too especially during the stampede. I'm sure you'll enjoy the DVD ganzo.

    Maurice
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2003
    Picked it up at T-R-U today along with "Treasure Planet" At T-R-U the "Lion King" DVD is $19.99 and you get any other Disney title for $5. CC has LK for $14.99 so if you don't want another DVD that is the place to go. Disney also has a deal out that if you get 3 Disney titles you can send in for a free DVD (from a selection of about 10 titles). I figure I'll pick up "Finding Nemo" at Blockbuster for $29.99 and 10 rentals. So for $55 I get 4 Disney DVDs and 10 rentals. Not too bad.

    Oh ... And "Lion King" got the highest review I've ever seen over at HTF. The guy rated the picture quality a "6" out of 5 and sound quality a 5 of 5. Besides, it may be Disneys greatest animated film...EVER!

    And...next up is "Aladdin" (10-05-04)...another of my favorites,
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited October 2003
    Picked up Italian Job & Lion King today. Haven't seen Italian Job yet, but heard good things.
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  • MAP1911
    MAP1911 Posts: 34
    edited October 2003
    Bought it as Best Buy for $15.99. Watched it w/ the kids last night. Great movies and great surround.

    Mike
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2003
    Got this, it has Disney Enhanced Home Theater mix (never heard about this format before) in addition to DD 5.1. What seem to be different, is the use of surrounds to convey sound effects. In the introduction of the format, it mentioned the need to have 5.1 Discrete. PQ is first rated.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2003
    Paging Dr. Spec, indeed, Superb SQ and PQ and plenty of LFE's content.

    Shack, this release I think is even better than Monster, Inc. awesome reference quality....
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited October 2003
    Pre-Ordered my last couple Disneys flicks through their wed site. You get free stuff animals and lithographs. I was suppose to get LK on or before the due date. And I am still freaking waiting for it.:mad:
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited October 2003
    Originally posted by polkatese
    Paging Dr. Spec, indeed, Superb SQ and PQ and plenty of LFE's content.

    Shack, this release I think is even better than Monster, Inc. awesome reference quality....

    I read the same HTF review. 6/5 for PQ and excellent aggressive SQ in the "HT 5.1 mix".

    We watched The Italian (Hand) Job last night, and tonight is Harley night (it's and Indian summer in upstate NY - this is the last night for a decent ride and then it's away for the winter), followed by CSI at 9:00. So LK will have to wait. All in good time.......
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2003
    Yeah, Doc...a new demo reference has been created...

    Here is the link to HTF review, for others who want to read the review:

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=161157&perpage=30&display=&pagenumber=1
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited October 2003
    Really nice DVD.

    The PQ was fabulous, except for a "slight" 3-2 alt flag chroma bug on the parrot's nose in one scene.

    HT 5.1 mix was excellent - aggressive and in your face with great surround and bass.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited October 2003
    Just purchased this yesterday and watched it tonight, Great movie.. sound was great!! We all loved it.. Nice revamp...
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2003
    anyoen hate the new song as much as i do? i can't stand it, makes me want to fast forward. other then that, one of my favorite disney movies
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited October 2003
    absolutely, the new song sucked.

    it was WAY too forced. just didn't seem to "fit" into the movie like all the other songs.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2003
    very much enjoyed the Disney Enhanced Home Theater mix 5.1 aucio. Much better than the original DD mix. even closer to DTS mix IMHO
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,741
    edited October 2003
    Anyone played Circle Of Life on their system off the CD? Man I tell ya, the flute in that thing is TOTALLY AWESOME! Holy crap! It sounds sweeeeeeeeeeet!!! The bass all through out that song is killer, especially at the end. Just a thought, sounds great!
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  • jdavy
    jdavy Posts: 380
    edited October 2003
    Danger Boy,

    You think Disney is admitting that DD5.1 is not good enough with the new Disney audio?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2003
    yeah i think so. although if you watch the extras on the second DVD it explains why there is an enhanced soundtrack on the movie. I guess the enhanced track was developed for the IMAX large screen format. so they remixed it.. and pumped up the surround effects. it's quite good
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2003
    Watched it with the kids a couple of days ago, great DVD. We really liked the video quality, and the new Enhanced 5.1 HT mix is pretty sweet, but me and the kids cringed during the new song (Morning Report). I didn't stick around for the extras, but my kids had a blast listining to the movie in some of the different languages. I'm glad this one finally came out on DVD....now I can get rid of the nearly worn-out VHS version!
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