cms382 said:

Hi, a few searches for this subject led me to this thread/forum.

I ordered a few pre-Lowry laserdiscs, I'll see how they compare.

The Jungle Book Blu-ray is the same restoration as the 2007 DVD (I'm sure there are a few minor tweaks but I no longer have the old disc for reference). The DNR'd line work doesn't hold up as well in 1080p compared to its non-Xerox based predecessors, soft shots are especially deteriorated. Color timing seems to be okay and doesn't have any glaring consequences because the film had flat lighting to begin with.

I'll post my thoughts on the 1992 laserdisc when it arrives.

Welcome. We'd be glad to hear your impressions. If you can post screenshots that would be great too.

It seems pretty clear that until Disney finds a new method, most of their films (and especially the Xerox era ones) are going to have lines that look like melting icicles.