Jeremy Bulloch

8 films on Best Blurays3 in 4K5 in HD

Jeremy Bulloch (16 February 1945 - 17 December 2020) was an English actor, best known for the role of the bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy. He has appeared in numerous British television and film productions, including James Bond movies, Doctor Who and Robin of Sherwood.

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3 in 4K

UHD Blu-ray or 4K streaming

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Small role · Director: Irvin Kershner

4K · Disappointing

Best English-Friendly:

OG: "4K80" or "D+80" on the high seas. If not, Disney 4K Blu-ray

Special Edition: "4K97_V" or "D+97_V" on high seas.

Upcoming Release:

2027 Original Trilogy restoration/50th anniversary rerelease clips leaked plus release confirmed

Best Video:

OG: "4K80" or "D+80" on the high seas

Special Edition: "4K97_V" or "D_97_VI" on the high seas.

Video Notes:

If not, the 4K Blu-rays are generally considered an improvement over the 2011 Blu-rays. (although both restorations are DNR'ed and have issues).

Best Audio:

OG: LaserDisc audio is the best option for the Dolby Stereo mixes. 70mm six-track mix is included in 4K80 (taken from an actual 70mm print). There are 16mm rips of the mono mix.

Special Edition: Cinema DTS or 1997 LaserDisc for the Special Edition.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Small role · Director: George Lucas

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

4K · Disappointing

Best English-Friendly & Video:

High seas for recreated Theatrical Cut or HDTV rip

Video Notes:

Disney 4K Blu-ray is a mediocre upscale.

Best Audio:

Cinema DTS

4.1

Return of the Jedi (1983)

Small role · Director: Richard Marquand

Video format: UHD Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly & Video:

OG: "4K83" or "OTD83" on the high seas

Special Edition: "4K97_VI" or "D+97_VI" on the high seas

Upcoming Release:

2027 Original Trilogy restoration/50th anniversary rerelease clips leaked plus release confirmed

Best Audio:

OG: LaserDisc audio is the best option for the Dolby Stereo mixes (and usually included in fan restorations). There are 16mm/TV rips of the mono mixes.

Special Edition: Cinema DTS or 1997 LaserDisc for the Special Edition.

5 in HD

Blu-ray or HD streaming

Octopussy (1983)

Small role · Director: John Glen

Best English-Friendly:

MGM Blu-ray

Best Video:

MGM Blu-ray despite Lowry master issues

Best Audio:

1990 MGM LaserDisc

2.9

O Lucky Man! (1973)

Small role · Director: Lindsay Anderson

Video format: HD Streaming

Best English-Friendly:

HD Streaming or WB DVD

Sources: Blu-ray.com (opens in a new tab)

Best Video:

HD Streaming only

Video Notes:

Criterion has the rights to it, but no news on releases https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=375463

3.8

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Small role · Director: John Glen

Best English-Friendly:

MGM Blu-ray

Best Video:

MGM Blu-ray despite Lowry master issues

Best Audio:

1990 MGM LaserDisc

3.1

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Small role · Director: Lewis Gilbert

Best English-Friendly & Video:

MGM Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 4-Track Mix: MGM 1990 LaserDisc

General release mono mix: CBS Fox VHS Hi-Fi but time compressed
5.1 remix of 4-track mix: MGM Blu-ray (a lossless version of the remix from the Ultimate Edition DVD)

Audio Notes:

The 5.1 track on the earlier THX LD/DVD and SE DVDs is not the same as the later remix, and appears to be more faithful the original mix (likely a simple upmix). The UE DVD remix has a lot more surround activity.

A Night to Remember (1958)

Small role · Director: Roy Ward Baker

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Criterion Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab) · caps-a-holic (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

All releases uses the old 2012 ITV 2K restoration, but from caps Criterion Blu-ray > UK ITV

3.9

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