Jonno said:
And in any case, wouldn't the proper representation of this particular 6-track mix (with split surrounds) be 5.1? Seems more likely that this 4.1 would be an honestly-labelled repeat of the mono-surround 35mm upmix from 1999.
Yeah, that would be a more suitable configuration if it really was a mix with split surrounds, which the post from that old thread you posted, the Widescreen Review and the actual Laserdisc now suggests.
Jonno said:
Seems more likely that this 4.1 would be an honestly-labelled repeat of the mono-surround 35mm upmix from 1999.
Agree that it seems more likely. Also, wouldn't they proudly state that the track was mastered from the 6-track elements on the box if that was really the case. No matter what, the Laserdisc audio tracks needs to be preserved. I may even buy a copy of that laserdisc.