Jaws 2 [4K Ultra HD] [1978] [2023] [Region Free]

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I honestly like the slipbox; it’s the old DVD artwork. Plus you can either keep the 4K steelbook or replace it with the previous one without having redundant art. Universal brings Jaws 2 to UHD SteelBook with a handsome matte presentation. The front panel features a water skier, center, seen from the hand; most of his body is on the left, and the gun is on the right under the discs. This is a basic movie still image. textures, clothing elements, and environments, all bolstered over the previous Blu-ray for sheer complexity, visible intricacy, and overall stability even Jaws was shot photochemically on 35 mm film using Arriflex 35-III and Panavision Panaflex cameras with anamorphic lenses and was finished on film in the 2.35:1 “scope” ratio for its theatrical exhibition. As part of Universal’s 100th anniversary in 2012, a decision was made to restore and preserve Jaws for the future. The film’s original camera negative was wet gate scanned in native 4K. The image was then digitally cleaned to remove scratches, dirt, and other age-related artifacts. A new 4K DI was created along with a new film-out negative. For its release on Ultra HD, a new HDR color grade was completed too (and fans will be glad to know that HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision options are all included). Despite the fact that this restoration was done 8 years ago, the result is gorgeous. Save for titles and transitions done optically (which means you’re looking at internegative rather than the camera neg), and a few shots in which the focus is a little soft, the improvement in fine detailing is very pleasing. Grain is intact, at a light-moderate level, allowing the image to retain all of its original photochemical character. The HDR grade has been done with a light hand, adding just a little pop to the image. Shadows are a bit deeper, highlights are more naturally luminous but never blown out. Only a couple of image tweaks have been done (notably an adjustment to ensure that the brightness levels of the night sky, as seen through the windows of the Orca’s cabin, match at all times) but these were visible in the 2012 Blu-ray as well (reviewed here at The Bits). The film’s colors benefit the most on Ultra HD, exhibiting a richer luster and more nuanced shadings. Yet remarkably, this film still looks like a production of its day—it retains that familiar Eastman color look. This is a very pleasing 4K presentation of a 1970s vintage film.

Special Features: Includes a digital copy of Jaws 2 (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Deleted Scenes The Making of Jaws 2 Jaws 2: A Portrait by Actor Keith Gordon John Williams: The Music of Jaws 2 The "French" Joke Storyboards Theatrical TrailerUniversal's UHD only has upgraded video to offer, but it's enough. The picture looks solid and is worth the splurge, even for those who own the And if we have JAWS 2 swimming towards us on 4K, what about JAWS 3D which turns 40 this year? And - try as some might - let's not forget JAWS the Revenge. If Superman IV: The Quest for Peace can get a 4K release, then anything should be possible.

Anniversary Edition is on 4K Ultra HD™ and Collectors Edition Steelbook from Universal and is available now. On the bonus features front, the same set of extras from the 2016 disc are carried over and are on the actual 4K disc.There’s nothing new here, what’s included are the same series of supplements found on the previously-released Blu-ray. pale blue (Blu-ray) to deep blue (UHD). Overall, the HDR grading brings bolder yield to the screen, especially in the period attire where reds, blues,