HD DVD thread - Toshiba: HD DVD DISCONTINUED, REPAIR/SUPPORT CONTINUES, NO BLU PLANS

[KaneRobot]

Yeah...hopefully these will be up "officially" in the next few weeks so that 25% code can be used to its full potential.

AVS is organizing another HD DVD buy day on Transformers Day (10/16), so if you're interested in participating that's something to keep in mind as well. I'm not really into that kind of stuff but I have no problem with others doing it.


....this hobby is REALLY starting to get f'ing expensive.

[TheRock88]

A ton of stuff has been added to Xploited Cinema

Alone In The Dark (German) - $30.95 (http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/alone-dark-german-release-p-12666.html)
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (German) - $30.95 (http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/lara-croft-tomb-raider-cradle-life-german-release-p-12665.html)
Silent Hill (German) - $30.95 (http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/silent-hill-german-release-p-12667.html)
Underworld: Extended Cut (German) - $30.95 (http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/underworld-extended-german-release-p-12664.html)

Awesome, gonna order Underworld and Silent Hill right now.

[mykevermin]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Must buy.

http://www.hddvd.de/motorhead/img/bg/HDDVDdisk.png



Shit, I'd almost convert to HD DVD for that.

[terribledeli]

....this hobby is REALLY starting to get f'ing expensive.

Tell me about it. I stopped buying games regularly due to my overall spending. But playing the catch up game (Before Best Buy starts sending back some of the older HD DVDs) is almost as bad.

[Sporadic]

Tell me about it. I stopped buying games regularly due to my overall spending. But playing the catch up game (Before Best Buy starts sending back some of the older HD DVDs) is almost as bad.

Same here.

I've only bought one game since I picked up my HD-DVD player (Viva Pinata for $8)

[guyver2077]

wow that was quick..

transformers hd already ranked # 5 on amazon

[guyver2077]

holy shit.. are all the smallville seasons coming on hd?

warner is going to rape me this holiday season

preordered transformers at amazon

[terribledeli]

So what's everyone banking on being the Christmas sellers?

I'll just toss in my thoughts

Warner Bros: Harry Potter (Gift set or otherwise. I wouldn't be surprised if there's two commercials. The DVD release and one specifically for high definition formats on certain cable channels. I'm positive Warner is banking on it to sell high definition this Christmas)

Dreamworks/Paramount: Shrek the Third (I was leaning towards Transfomers, but with an October release...I don't know if it'll have the staying power on high definition. Regular DVD probably though)

Universal: Bourne Ultimatum (Not the most family friendly release, but the new Toshiba's handing out Identity, I'm sure it'll sell fairly well - atleast 50,000 first week out)

Speaking of Universal, do they really any new day and date releases to announce outside of Bourne? I don't visit the movie theater often, so I can't really remember anything big this summer that hasn't been announced.

[Sporadic]

Speaking of Universal, do they really any new day and date releases to announce outside of Bourne? I don't visit the movie theater often, so I can't really remember anything big this summer that hasn't been announced.

They already announced Knocked Up, Evan Almighty and Chuck & Larry. Those are all pretty big.

And then there is The Kingdom (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0431197/) which is rumored for a late December release along with Eastern Promises (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765443/), Mr. Bean's Holiday and Balls Of Fury.

- edit And early 2008 is going to bring us the "guaranteed slam dunk" American Gangster.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765429/

[porieux]

Yeah, I posted that back when it was announced.

It's a shame it's so expensive or I would have imported it.

http://www.amazon.de/Motörhead-Stage-Fright-HD-DVD/dp/B000TM048C/ref=sr_1_257/028-5010513-9203703?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1188661299&sr=1-257

37.49 EURO ($51.21) after shipping.


This indeed looks like a must-buy. Is it really only for sale in Germany??

[Sporadic]

This indeed looks like a must-buy. Is it really only for sale in Germany??

As far as I know, yes.

[MSUHitman]

Fantastic Four up for order @ Xploited Cinema for $35.95
http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/images/fantfourden1hd.jpg (http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/fantastic-four-german-release-p-12469.html)
Anamorphic (16:9 1080p Hi-Def) Widescreen (2.35:1) Version (Theatrical Version)
English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 & German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 audio options
Optional German subtitles
Audio commentary with actors Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Ioan Gruffudd
"Heroes Are Born: The Making of 'Fantastic Four'" - Documentary (English with optional German subtitles)
"The Baxter Building: Declassified" - Featurette (English with optional German subtitles)
Extended & Deleted scenes (English with optional German subtitles)
Music Videoshttp://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/fantastic-four-german-release-p-12469.html

Don't think its the extended cut though...bummer. I'm debating on wether I should get it or not.


Also...Transformers release date on HD DVD is set for 10/16:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=15620

Didn't see a direct answer so I would like to ask 2 questions.

1. These HD-DVD imports from xploitedcinema.com; will they work on a US XBox 360 and a US 360 HD DVD drive?

2. On the F4 one listed above specifically, are all of these deleted scenes/extras the same as what's on the extended edition regular DVD that came out right before Silver Surfer? The color of the packaging and the artwork on it, plus the list of special features, seems to be the same. If it is I will get it but if not I will pass.

Thanks in advance.

[thrustbucket]

Didn't see a direct answer so I would like to ask 2 questions.

1. These HD-DVD imports from xploitedcinema.com; will they work on a US XBox 360 and a US 360 HD DVD drive?
There is no region coding on HD DVD. This is another way in which HD DVD is superior over Blu-ray.

[MSUHitman]

Didn't see a direct answer so I would like to ask 2 questions.

1. These HD-DVD imports from xploitedcinema.com; will they work on a US XBox 360 and a US 360 HD DVD drive?

2. On the F4 one listed above specifically, are all of these deleted scenes/extras the same as what's on the extended edition regular DVD that came out right before Silver Surfer? The color of the packaging and the artwork on it, plus the list of special features, seems to be the same. If it is I will get it but if not I will pass.

Thanks in advance.

Thank you for answering my first question. Any idea about the second one?

[gunm]

Shit, I'm orderin' Transformers HD-DVD now.

And yeah, this is getting expensive now, although the amazon 10% extra off promo does take a little of the sting away. :p

[thrustbucket]

Thank you for answering my first question. Any idea about the second one?

I have absolutely no clue about FF4. But I can say, in general, HD DVD's in the past contain most of the extra content on the DVD counterpart, but rarely is it all.

[Sporadic]

Thank you for answering my first question. Any idea about the second one?

No clue, usually imports are only barebones.

Email Tony over at Xploited Cinema. He should get back to you within a day.

[LinkinPrime]

Thank you for answering my first question. Any idea about the second one?

I haven't gotten a chance to see the whole movie, just opened it and checked out a few scenes. I have the DVD extended edition and I haven't seen that one either so I don't know how it will differ. I believe that this one is just the standard movie...not sure about what's in the deleted scenes yet.

[KaneRobot]

Triple layer HD DVD approved for production (http://www.screendigest.com/online_services/intelligence/video_and_dvd/updates/vi-060907-ec3/show)

I really don't care about the capacity difference between the two competing formats. If something has to be on two discs so we can get extras, I couldn't care less. Still, this would finally get rid of the annoying talking point about there being such a difference...and yes, give Disney, Fox et al more incentive to go neutral. I hate even saying that because I don't see it happening anytime soon, if ever....especially in Fox's case. But I guess if I didn't mention it someone else would.

I'd honestly rather see them put their effort into the 34 GB disc that has been worked on, as that seems a lot closer to reality and would allow more wiggle room for lossless audio (not that space for that has been a big issue in the past, but it would be nice to have).

Still, looks like good news. Also, everything I've seen has said it should be compatible with all currently available players, including the first-gen ones.

[terribledeli]

I'm sitting here watching Land of the Dead and it is quite possibly the laziest put together HD DVD ever.

I realize it was also one of the earlier combo discs, but...shit.

Side A contains the HD movie and commentary. Side B contains the SD edition and ALL the extra features. I know some combos have some features on the SD side only, but I've never seen all features on the SD side only (I have heard they do exist though).

Moving on, the usual Universal menu. I know some of their earlier HD DVD releases didn't have clips running through the background (Pitch Black or Riddick springs to mind - I can't remember which one), but at least these releases contained some of the score running through the menu. Land of the Dead contains a Yoda Theme inspired knock-off. I'd swear its a generic Universal filler song that you may hear at the movie theater during the previews.

All of this is disappointing because the transfer is pretty nice. Not reference quality, but a fairly large jump over the SD release.

Not surprisingly, its actually one of the cheapest combos I've seen to date. Best Buy sells it for $30, which is standard for most Universal combos. Usually, the $30 price tag with my wife's discount means I get it for $26. Land, however, was under $23 (amazon.com sells it for $24 which is cheaper than usual as well).

[pinoy530]

I'm sitting here watching Land of the Dead and it is quite possibly the laziest put together HD DVD ever.

I realize it was also one of the earlier combo discs, but...shit.

Side A contains the HD movie and commentary. Side B contains the SD edition and ALL the extra features. I know some combos have some features on the SD side only, but I've never seen all features on the SD side only (I have heard they do exist though).

Moving on, the usual Universal menu. I know some of their earlier HD DVD releases didn't have clips running through the background (Pitch Black or Riddick springs to mind - I can't remember which one), but at least these releases contained some of the score running through the menu. Land of the Dead contains a Yoda Theme inspired knock-off. I'd swear its a generic Universal filler song that you may hear at the movie theater during the previews.

All of this is disappointing because the transfer is pretty nice. Not reference quality, but a fairly large jump over the SD release.

Not surprisingly, its actually one of the cheapest combos I've seen to date. Best Buy sells it for $30, which is standard for most Universal combos. Usually, the $30 price tag with my wife's discount means I get it for $26. Land, however, was under $23 (amazon.com sells it for $24 which is cheaper than usual as well).

The earlier released combos are all like that. At first they could only do a single layer of 15 GB on the HD DVD side. As a result the HD side was barebones and all the xtras were on the DVD side. Some other ones I can think of are Unleashed and Mummy Returns. Of course, they've been able to do 30 GB on the HD side now, so this is no longer a problem.

[guyver2077]

WELL MY BULLETPRoOF HAS NO extras....

absolutely none

[terribledeli]

Saturday Night Fever has been delayed indefinately, which isn't too surprisingly considering it was going up against 10 other release next week.

And I've noticed some news sites are picking up on the Warner Brothers "list of coming soon's". So I think today we'll see two possible scenarios: 1) Warner just pulls the site till it gets fixed. 2) confirmation these titles are coming within the next six months to a year.

I'd prefer the latter because I was planning on picking up Phantom of the Opera for my wife, but the site has a listing for the Special Edition of it. The only thing I noticed different was the shorter running time on the SE.

The Pianist (UK Import) review up

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1057/pianist_uk.html

[Sporadic]

The Pianist (UK Import) review up

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1057/pianist_uk.html

Sounds about right.

Basically if you don't mind paying 30+ for a disc, The Pianist is must have.

[guyver2077]

rumors still going wild about warner and hd..

hopefully it doesnt backfire

[LinkinPrime]

The Aviator - November 6 (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=NEWS_VIEW_POPUP_TYPE&newsId=20070910005453&ndmHsc=v2*A1186830000000*B1189466756000*DgroupByDa te*J2*L1*N1000837*Zhd%20dvd&newsLang=en&beanID=202776713&viewID=news_view_popup)
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For some men, the sky was the limit. For Howard Hughes -- wily industrialist, glamorous movie producer and unstoppable American innovator -- it was just the beginning.
Now on November 6, The Aviator, the blockbuster epic biopic directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hughes and Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, will be flying higher than ever for its high definition debut from Warner Home Video ($28.99 SRP).
The Aviator won five Academy Awards® -- Best Supporting Actress for Miss Blanchett; Best Art Direction; Cinematography; Costume Design and Editing. Mr. Scorsese and Mr. DiCaprio were also nominated.
Special Features:

Commentary from director Martin Scorsese
Additional deleted scene
History Channel documentary
Still gallery
Theatrical trailer (HD)

Is this movie good...is it twisted like The Departed?

[Sporadic]

The Aviator - November 6 (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=NEWS_VIEW_POPUP_TYPE&newsId=20070910005453&ndmHsc=v2*A1186830000000*B1189466756000*DgroupByDa te*J2*L1*N1000837*Zhd%20dvd&newsLang=en&beanID=202776713&viewID=news_view_popup)


Is this movie good...is it twisted like The Departed?

I hated it.

Leo sucks in this movie, the plot jumps around too much and I ended up turning it off halfway through.

[2Fast]

I hated it.

Leo sucks in this movie, the plot jumps around to much and I ended up turning it off halfway through.

Same.

[LinkinPrime]

Guess I'll pass then...thanks for the imput guys!

[dastly75]

The Aviator - November 6 (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=NEWS_VIEW_POPUP_TYPE&newsId=20070910005453&ndmHsc=v2*A1186830000000*B1189466756000*DgroupByDa te*J2*L1*N1000837*Zhd%20dvd&newsLang=en&beanID=202776713&viewID=news_view_popup)


Is this movie good...is it twisted like The Departed?

It's a decent movie. Leo as well as the supporting cast do a great job. The film pretty much follows Howard Hughes through many years of his life and it's fairly interesting. I'd say it's worth seeing at least once.

[terribledeli]

I hated it.

Leo sucks in this movie, the plot jumps around too much and I ended up turning it off halfway through.

Word for word my thoughts on the movie. It just tries too hard.

[Sporadic]

Just a reminder of things to come...Paramount's Iron Man and 01-18-08 trailers are up on Apple in HD.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/11808/

[guyver2077]

wow iron man suit looks bad ass

[guyver2077]

oceans hi def set details..

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Oceans_Flicks_Get_Boxed_In_with_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_Giftsets/953

[Sporadic]

oceans hi def set details..

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Oceans_Flicks_Get_Boxed_In_with_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_Giftsets/953

I fucking knew it. Warner has such a hard-on for boxsets.

[guyver2077]

atleast its warner.. meaning good deals from wb store..

i pretty much mark out for anything warner nowadays

[KaneRobot]

I liked The Aviator ok. Yeah it does reek of "trying too hard" but it's still entertaining. However, I'm sure as hell not buying it - the audio on BOTH formats is just 640kbps DD 5.1. What the shit is that? That's lazy. I generally don't reward companies for being lazy.

[thrustbucket]

I thought the Aviator was fine. It is a docu-drama, so if you go in watching it for that, you might enjoy it.

[CocheseUGA]

Another goddamn boxset.

Although I'm sure I'll be able to find it used a couple months after.

[Sarang01]

I liked The Aviator ok. Yeah it does reek of "trying too hard" but it's still entertaining. However, I'm sure as hell not buying it - the audio on BOTH formats is just 640kbps DD 5.1. What the shit is that? That's lazy. I generally don't reward companies for being lazy.

Ugh and I wanted this but with no TrueHD as well as matching studio master it's not happening. I REALLY wanted this because I suspected the video would be GORGEOUS in high def.

[LinkinPrime]

oceans hi def set details..

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Oceans_Flicks_Get_Boxed_In_with_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_Giftsets/953

Sold! I enjoyed all 3

[Sporadic]

Hey, check out what showed up today (Dreamgirlz HD-DVD)

NWShttp://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3383/dreamgirlzrh5.jpgNWS

I found a half off coupon for Adam & Eve so I figured why the hell not for $24. It came in a normal HD-DVD case (2 discs though it came with the DVD version) with a foil wrap slipcover. The box says it was filmed in 1080p but it doesn't look like that big of a step up.

I scanned a few scenes and it is a definitive step-up from the upscaled DVD version which was plagued with tons of macroblocking and grain. Not exactly what I was expecting but again for $24 it's not half bad.

[LinkinPrime]

So what's the half off coupon :D
__________________________

In other news....

Warner going HD DVD exclusive? Lets hope so :bouncy:

Warner Bros is considering a "lucrative offer" to back HD DVD exclusively in the high-def disc format war.

That's according to an article in today's Los Angeles Times.

Warner Bros. is now releasing titles in both Blu-ray and HD DVD and the studio has preached that the two-format approach has led to increased sales of such titles as The Departed.

But the surprise departure last month of Steve Nickerson, Warner Home Video's senior vice president for High-Definition, has raised speculation that the studio may be reconsidering its policy. Nickerson was an outspoken booster of the two-format approach in the high-def war.

The Times writes that "Hollywood insiders" say Warner is "mulling over a lucrative offer that could bring such popular titles as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix into the HD DVD camp." The newspaper doesn't say, but the offer is presumably from Toshiba, the leading backer of the HD DVD format.

If Warner were to endorse HD DVD exclusively, it would follow similar exclusive endorsements last month from Paramount and DreamWorks. (Universal is also backing HD DVD exclusively while four major studios are supporting Blu-ray exclusively.)

While a Warner switch would seriously boost HD DVD's chances in the high-def format war, the Times reports that the Blu-ray side is also busy trying to line up exclusive deals with studios and retailers.

Wal-Mart, the newspaper said, had set a mid-August deadline for deciding which format to keep in its stores; it now carries both players. But Toshiba supposedly offered a large promotional budget to support HD DVD sales in a recent meeting at Wal-Mart headquarters.

Wal-Mart would not comment on that, but told the Times that "it would be good for the studios or somebody to make the call (on the high-def format war.)."
http://www.tvpredictions.com/warner091007.htm

[RedvsBlue]

If Toshiba can lock up both Walmart and WB as exclusive supporters that could be huge.

[Sporadic]

So what's the half off coupon :D

8-) There's two, you can either use CRAVE or HEYNOW. It knocks the price down by half but shipping is still $7.

They have Dreamgirlz, Debbie Does Dallas Again, Pirates, Curse Eternal and Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre in stock. No sign of Mobster's Ball or Girlvana 3 though.

[Sporadic]

Sorry for the double post but...

New preorders are up over at Warner's store!

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ($22.95) = http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=29420
Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen Giftbox ($59.95) = http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=29333

Remember there is a 25% off code so after coupon it knocks the prices down to $17.21 and $44.97 respectively.

[Bezerker]

I'm probably gonna wait for the Years 1-5 boxset. I know theyre gonna release a really nice complete boxset once DH comes out, but I think i can justify a double dip with a 4 year span.

[KaneRobot]

If Toshiba can lock up both Walmart and WB as exclusive supporters that could be huge.
They will likely get neither. Also, Bill Cunt is saying that the news article linked to above is old news (which would make sense, because there were those same WB exclusivity rumors flying around at the end of the week where Paramount went exclusive).

[Sporadic]

Also, Bill Cunt is saying that the news article linked to above is old news (which would make sense, because there were those same WB exclusivity rumors flying around at the end of the week where Paramount went exclusive).

You honestly take Bill Hunt's word on something like this?

The guy who had a party held for him by Sony and was basically frothing at the mouth when Paramount announced they were dropping support for Blu-Ray (which Mr. Insider knew nothing about)?

[guyver2077]

have the fixed all the other titles on that wb site yet...

im prob going to make another order soon.. i never saw any of the "oceans" movies.

i also wouldnt mind getting the potter set. I really only remember/saw like one or two of those movies

[KaneRobot]

You honestly take Bill Hunt's word on something like this?

The guy who had a party held for him by Sony and was basically frothing at the mouth when Paramount announced they were dropping support for Blu-Ray (which Mr. Insider knew nothing about)?
I'm not saying he's right or wrong, I have no idea. It certainly wouldn't surprise me though since we did just hear similar news a couple of weeks ago.



New Line is making an announcement "soon" - not necessarily about exclusivity, just regarding FINALLY GETTING THE LEAD OUT OF THEIR ASS and releasing stuff. I need me some Nightmare on Elm Street & Freddy vs. Jason in HD.

[LinkinPrime]

Sorry for the double post but...

New preorders are up over at Warner's store!

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ($22.95) = http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=29420
Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen Giftbox ($59.95) = http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=29333

Remember there is a 25% off code so after coupon it knocks the prices down to $17.21 and $44.97 respectively.

Ah...no Harry Potter Giftset yet...

[guyver2077]

fuck..


new lines hairspray hd dvd comes out after the dvd/bluray

blames lack of region coding for delay

[Sporadic]

fuck..


new lines hairspray hd dvd comes out after the dvd/bluray

blames lack of region coding for delay

Oh well, fuck them.

I don't see any other studio shitting their pants because certain movies are available in other regions.

[thrustbucket]

fuck..


new lines hairspray hd dvd comes out after the dvd/bluray

blames lack of region coding for delay

Read this. Amir doesn't know anything about it, and is looking into it, it may not be totally true.

Either way, the only people it really hurts is NL. They can choose to charge a premium for HD discs, or force people to buy the SD version. It's their loss.

[pinoy530]

Read this. Amir doesn't know anything about it, and is looking into it, it may not be totally true.

Either way, the only people it really hurts is NL. They can choose to charge a premium for HD discs, or force people to buy the SD version. It's their loss.

That came straight from a the New Line EVP of marketing.

"Since we sell to independent international distributors, we have to be more sensitive to their release dates than a major studio," Lasorsa added. "But for second-party acquisitions to which we don't have international rights, we will be day-and-date on all three formats."

Basically, so they don't want to sell the region free HD DVDs until their international buyer's theatrical runs are up. Kind sucks, but atleast it won't affet stuff like LOTR.

[KaneRobot]

That's fine then...most of the New Line stuff I want would be catalog releases anyway.

[guyver2077]

wow ppl are feisty (and ignorant) over at the digest smackdown forums

[anomynous]

wow ppl are feisty (and ignorant) over at the digest smackdown forums
no shit, it's the gameFAQS of HD movies...........

[Sporadic]

Weinstein better get off their asses and release this as soon as possible on HD-DVD.

The dead have risen. In a sale that once seemed as slow as a zombie, the Weinstein Co. snapped up North American and Mexican rights to "George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead."

While R-rated horror movies didn't perform well at the box office earlier this summer, Weinstein's "Halloween" bucked the trend with a record-breaking Labor Day opening. The latest sequel to Romero's 1968 horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" premiered late Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival and spooked out crowds.

Weinstein paid $2 million to $2.5 million for the rights Tuesday after several offers were considered, including some for video-only distribution. The Weinstein deal includes a theatrical commitment.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070912/film_nm/zombie_dc

[rsigley]

i hope weinstein doesn't totally change the movie tho like he did with zombie's halloween

[Sporadic]

i hope weinstein doesn't totally change the movie tho like he did with zombie's halloween

I don't think he will.

Diary Of The Dead is already in the can/completed and I doubt George would have signed another contract that took away creative control from him.

[thrustbucket]

I remember they were saying Land of the Dead was to be a trilogy. I guess not now?

[Sporadic]

Hey, look what I just got in.

They charged me on the 6th and I received on the 13th, pretty amazing considering it came from Australia

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4034/firstblood1ki0.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstblood1ki0.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4016/firstblood2sk9.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstblood2sk9.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7315/firstblood3bh8.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstblood3bh8.jpg)

[KaneRobot]

Very nice. Let me know if the pitch speed-up annoys you, I've been thinking about picking those films up myself.

[Sporadic]

Very nice. Let me know if the pitch speed-up annoys you, I've been thinking about picking those films up myself.

I don't really notice it so it doesn't bother me that much.

[terribledeli]

I remember they were saying Land of the Dead was to be a trilogy. I guess not now?

As far as I know, it wasn't. When Romero lectured at Full Sail in Orlando (2006 maybe? I can't remember), he didn't really seem overly happy with Hollywood's hand in Land. He wasn't as abrupt as Savini about ills of Hollywood, but you got the vibe he didn't want to do anything with a large budget/studio support ever again.

To take it slightly off topic, Romero is a work horse. He pulled two shows that night at Full Sail and was still willing to shoot the shit with fans at 4 AM. Not too many 65+ year olds I know could do that.

If only there was less "Um. Do you hate Zack Synder for remaking Dawn?" or "Don't you hate fast moving zombies?" questions at those things. To actually hear him discuss his career about being on the edge of Hollywood is extremely interesting. I only regret I didn't get him to sign my Dead DVDs, video tapes, and copy of Road to Fiddler's Green xbox game. A Dawn of the Dead print though will just have to do.

[Sporadic]

Warner has confirmed it will bring 'Twister' to HD DVD (and Blu-ray) on January 8, 2008:

[propeller_head]

Warner has confirmed it will bring 'Twister' to HD DVD (and Blu-ray) on January 8, 2008:
wow, its been a long time since i saw that movie. i remember it being pretty good, bet it's gunna look awesome in HD. :D

[Sporadic]

Holy shit!

Universal Music DVD Video has indicated that we can expect The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Monterey (The Definitive Edition) released on single-disc HD DVD in the United Kingdom, this October 29 (day-and-date with the single-disc DVD).

This special edition DVD/HD DVD features all of the existing film footage from Jimi’s incendiary June 18, 1967 concert newly transferred to high-definition specification from the original 16mm camera reversal original. Re-edited and presented in its original performance sequence, this DVD/HD DVD showcase of a legendary performance is completely unreleased. The DVD soundtrack, also available on CD and Vinyl, features a new 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo mixes by Eddie Kramer, Jimi’s original engineer.

In addition to the legendary Monterey performance, this Definitive Edition DVD/HD DVD features a multitude of special bonus features including:

- AMERICAN LANDING
A brand new documentary which traces Jimi’s remarkable transformation from obscurity to his triumphant U.S. ‘debut’ at the Monterey Festival.
- THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE: LIVE AT MONTEREY: A SECOND LOOK
A unique feature that allows viewers to switch between multiple, previously unseen camera angles to view several of Jimi’s celebrated performances like never before.
- MUSIC, LOVE & FLOWERS:THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL
This is a behind the scenes glimpse of the festival’s origins, operations and lasting impact brought to you by legendary composer, producer and Monterey Festival co-founder Lou Adler.
- EARLIEST KNOWN UNRELEASED PERFORMANCES
As an extra special bonus to the DVD, watch the earliest known film and sound recordings of The Jimi Hendrix Experience in concert from February 25, 1967 before a packed audience in Chelmsford, England. Songs featured are “Stone Free” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/

I'm going to be importing the shit out of that one, fuck cost I must have it.

[ryosnk]

Is anyone getting this?

http://www.amazon.com/Blade-Runner-Five-Disc-Ultimate-Collectors/dp/B000R5N1MC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8/105-5419640-7247664?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1189798886&sr=8-8

[guyver2077]

i find it stange that my warner preorder hasnt shipped... i guess im not getting my movies early

[captainfrizo]

Underworld arrived in the mail today.

Unfortunately I can't watch it right now (damn errands), but I'll post my opinion on it sometime later today and also how it compares to the incredible picture quality of Underworld Evolution.

[CocheseUGA]

I really hope I get my HD drive back before Transformers drops. I really want to compare the SD and HD versions on a SDTV of the movies I bought from Amazon, and I'm using the SD versions as trade-in fodder for Transformers.

[LinkinPrime]

I got my Underworld from XploitedCinema yesterday...haven't had a chance to check it out though.

[djkunai]

Okay, I just got Heroes, and when I get to disc 4, it gives an error message and won't play. I can't figure it out.

HELP!

[guyver2077]

anyone else had any of the new releases next week preordered at wb? im wondering if they are no longer shipping orders seperately.

i had two discs that ship next week and one from october in one order. usually they would just ship as they become available

[guyver2077]

man im watching the hitcher on hd..

the beginning has me spooked... it just turns out that next week im gonna have to drive from texas into new mexico and thats exactly what happens in this movie..

freaky movie

[Deadpool]

Hey, check out what showed up today (Dreamgirlz HD-DVD)

NWShttp://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3383/dreamgirlzrh5.jpgNWS



God i love Jenna Haze!

[Sporadic]

anyone else had any of the new releases next week preordered at wb? im wondering if they are no longer shipping orders seperately.

i had two discs that ship next week and one from october in one order. usually they would just ship as they become available

I'm hoping they are just behind after that whole month of being shut down thing, if they are actually no longer shipping orders in pieces then I have a huge issue.

I've made a giant order with them a few months ago with titles going all the way into December and I'll be damned if I going to wait until the 18th of December to get all of my movies in.

[KaneRobot]

Is anyone getting this?

http://www.amazon.com/Blade-Runner-Five-Disc-Ultimate-Collectors/dp/B000R5N1MC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8/105-5419640-7247664?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1189798886&sr=8-8

Too much for me for a movie I haven't seen in probably 10 years. That said, I did get the non-case edition and I'm anxious to see it.

Okay, I just got Heroes, and when I get to disc 4, it gives an error message and won't play. I can't figure it out.

HELP!
Exchange it for a new one?

[anomynous]

A pic of my collection so far:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/cool1337/HPIM0624.jpg

[GizmoGC]

A pic of my collection so far:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/cool1337/HPIM0624.jpg

Not bad. I always wondered if you would get a HD DVD player. Nice.

[Sporadic]

The Jackal is up on Xploited

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/jackal-german-release-p-12694.html

$30.95

[GizmoGC]

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/news.php

On December 11th Universal Home Video will release The Jason Bourne Collection on DVD and HD-DVD.

The collection will include both previous Bourne films plus The Bourne Ultimatum for the first time. All three films will come housed in collectible 'Safe Deposit Box' packaging which will include a Jason Bourne passport. No disc specs have been released at this time but once we receive the final press release we will let you know!

[SteveMcQ]

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/news.php

On December 11th Universal Home Video will release The Jason Bourne Collection on DVD and HD-DVD.Sold! It just better not be a damn combo.

[Sporadic]

Fantastic news for Motorhead fans!

We've been informed that Motörhead - Stage Fright will be available to own in high-definition exclusively on HD DVD, this October 23 (for North America). The disc is expected to be priced at $29.97 SRP.

Detailed Main Feature Presentation specs:
- 1080p High Definition 16x9 1.78:1
- DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
- No subtitles.

Detailed Bonus Material Presentation specs:
- NTSC 480i 4x3 1.85:1
- DTS HD Master Audio 2.0 & Dolby Digital Stereo
- English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish subtitle options.

HD DVD Special Features:
- Advanced content HD DVD (HDi)
- Online functionality (download of new content via Internet)
- "On the fly" menus during playback
- Picture-in-picture video commentary with the band
- Snapshot feature
- "Create setlist" feature
- Extensive bonus material including those from the 2-disc DVD

[anomynous]

Not bad. I always wondered if you would get a HD DVD player. Nice.
PQ on Hot Fuzz is :drool: :drool:

[halfbent]

Picked up Land of the Dead to make my 3rd foray into the HD-DVD market, and I have to say between that and Blood Diamond, the picture and sound quality that I've seen so far has been simply amazing. Well worth the extra money for the movies. Probably looking to snag Black Snake Moan next.

[LinkinPrime]

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/news.php

On December 11th Universal Home Video will release The Jason Bourne Collection on DVD and HD-DVD.

Aw fuck...now do I sell my Bourne 1 & 2 collection and get this or just get the third...I'm a sucker for Collectors boxes and shit...

[Sporadic]

Picked up Land of the Dead to make my 3rd foray into the HD-DVD market, and I have to say between that and Blood Diamond, the picture and sound quality that I've seen so far has been simply amazing. Well worth the extra money for the movies. Probably looking to snag Black Snake Moan next.

If those impressed you, Black Snake Moan will blow you away.

[asianxcore]

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/news.php

On December 11th Universal Home Video will release The Jason Bourne Collection on DVD and HD-DVD.

Sweet. Now I'm glad I haven't picked up Identity/Supremacy on HD yet.

[TheRock88]

Sweet. Now I'm glad I haven't picked up Identity/Supremacy on HD yet.

Same here, glad I held off on it.

[LinkinPrime]

Shrek The Third 11/13:
'Shrek the Third' will hit HD DVD November 13 day-and-date with the standard-def DVD version, in a feature-packed next-gen edition brimming with exclusive content.
Supplements mirroring the DVD version include nearly a dozen featurettes, lost scenes, a DreamWorks Video Jukebox and theatrical trailers.
Exclusive to the HD DVD are "The Animator's Corner" picture-in-picture commentary featuring storyboards, deleted scene pitches and technical goofs, "My Menu" customizable character menu skins, and web-enabled features to be made available after street date, including a "Shrek's Trivia Track," "Donkey's Digital Coloring Book" and more.
Tech specs may disappoint, however, as DreamWorks has opted to not support high-resolution audio with 'Shrek the Third,' with the disc including a Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround track (1.5mbps) only.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/DreamWorks/DreamWorks_Sets_Date_for_Shrek_the_Third_HD_DVD/978

[thrustbucket]

Man there are lots of announcements of new releases. I feel rather weird in that none of the upcoming releases really excite me except for Return to House on haunted hill.

Because I've seen everything else, and that just looks like a fun as hell party movie.

[Sporadic]

Zodiac: 2 Disc Director's Cut coming 1/18/08

Paramount just announced Zodiac DC for January 8, 2008. Extras will include:

- Commentary by David Fincher,
- Commentary by Jake Gyllenhall, Robert Downey Jr, Producer Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and James Ellroy
- Zodiac Deciphered documentary
- Visual Effects of Zodiac featurette
- Digital Workflow featurette
- Sequence breakdowns (Blue Rock Springs, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco)
- This is the Zodiac Speaking featurette
- Linguistic Analysis featurette
- His Name Was ********* featurette
- Jeopardy Surface: Geographic Profiling
- Dr. Kim Rossmo's Geographic Profile of the Zodiac
- The Psychology of Aggression: Behavioral Profiling
- Special Agent Sharon Pagaling-Hagan's Behavioral Profile of the Zodiac
- Trailers
- TV spots

[Midnite]

Finally got my HD-DVD add-on set up last night. I ended up watching 300 and it looked much better in HD over my parents upconverting DVD player. I'm probably gonna run down to Best Buy after work and pick up Hot Fuzz and possibly Shaun of the Dead. I know it's cheaper on Amazon but I have a rewards zone coupon.

That Bourne set is going to be nice.

[thrustbucket]

Zodiac: 2 Disc Director's Cut coming 1/18/08

Paramount just announced Zodiac DC for January 8, 2008. Extras will include:

- Commentary by David Fincher,
- Commentary by Jake Gyllenhall, Robert Downey Jr, Producer Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and James Ellroy
- Zodiac Deciphered documentary
- Visual Effects of Zodiac featurette
- Digital Workflow featurette
- Sequence breakdowns (Blue Rock Springs, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco)
- This is the Zodiac Speaking featurette
- Linguistic Analysis featurette
- His Name Was ********* featurette
- Jeopardy Surface: Geographic Profiling
- Dr. Kim Rossmo's Geographic Profile of the Zodiac
- The Psychology of Aggression: Behavioral Profiling
- Special Agent Sharon Pagaling-Hagan's Behavioral Profile of the Zodiac
- Trailers
- TV spots

Awesome. This movie was really interesting. And look of the picture in digital cinema's was outstanding. I really can't wait to see how this one looks.

[Sporadic]

I just ordered The Elephant Man and Serpico from Xploited Cinema.

I wonder how the forced subtitles on Serpico look, somebody told me they are the same as the ones of Terminator 2 disc 1 so they shouldn't be that annoying. I just had to have it so it's worth it.

[asianxcore]

Zodiac: 2 Disc Director's Cut coming 1/18/08


Damn, even longer wait than I expected. This movie was in my Top 5 of this year and I held off on buying the Theatrical SD in hopes of getting the movie before 08'

Oh well.

[fraggedbylaggers]

Just bought the add on new for $90!!!!!!!

I only have 300 and King Kong but is good stuff. Will def buy that new bourne set when it comes out...

Waiting for my 5 free HD DVDs...

[ryanbph]

just ordered we are marshall from amazon...anyone see it, was it any good?

Also, how is the last starfighter looking...I loved that movie as a kid

[Sporadic]

$34.95 each

Band Of Brothers Vol 1 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12711.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 2 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12715.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 3 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12716.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 4 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12717.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 5 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12718.html

or $164.95

Band Of Brothers Vol 1-5 bundle = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-complete-series-japanese-releases-dvds-p-12719.html

[LinkinPrime]

Confirmation of Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer on HD DVD:
http://www.1advd.ch/Default.asp?idlnk=4767215 (12/6/2007)
I'll wait to get it from XploitedCinema.com though :D.

In other news: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be an HD DVD/Combo...
But in an intersting turn of events, it will not carry the extra price of the combo, it will be priced as a regular HD DVD...could this be the start of a new trend?
http://www.dvdtown.com/news/dvd-combo-on-hd-dvd-harry-potter-release-at-no-extra-cost/4748

[KaneRobot]

$34.95 each

Band Of Brothers Vol 1 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12711.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 2 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12715.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 3 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12716.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 4 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12717.html
Band Of Brothers Vol 5 = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-japanese-release-p-12718.html

or $164.95

Band Of Brothers Vol 1-5 bundle = http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/band-brothers-complete-series-japanese-releases-dvds-p-12719.html

DAMN tempting. I'm going to try to hold out for the eventual US release though.

[SteveMcQ]

Is the latest Potter part of the HP giftset? I've forgotten how many films there has been thus far. Damn combos.

[LinkinPrime]

Is the latest Potter part of the HP giftset? I've forgotten how many films there has been thus far. Damn combos.

Yeah the latest was year 5. The giftset includes 1-5.

[Sporadic]

DAMN tempting. I'm going to try to hold out for the eventual US release though.

Well, if you really want to be tempted HMV JP has all 5 of them for only 17,240 yen ($148.71) shipped

[KaneRobot]

Well, if you really want to be tempted HMV JP has all 5 of them for only 17,240 yen ($148.71) shipped
stopppp

[Sporadic]

stopppp

nooooo

i can't be the only nutjob to buy them 8-)

[LinkinPrime]

Official cover art for Transformers HD DVD...
http://www.dvdtown.com/moviedatabase/coverart/transformers/22083/0
Pretty much the same as the 2-Disc DVD.

[Richlough]

Official cover art for Transformers HD DVD...
http://www.dvdtown.com/moviedatabase/coverart/transformers/22083/0
Pretty much the same as the 2-Disc DVD.

It looks faked , or is it 2 disc HD DVD ?

[LinkinPrime]

It looks faked , or is it 2 disc HD DVD ?

It looks fake because its not a scan, its the concept art, and it is going to be a 2 disc HD DVD.

[Richlough]

It looks fake because its not a scan, its the concept art, and it is going to be a 2 disc HD DVD.

Cool , I'm definitely getting it [I was even if it was 1 disc] .

[LinkinPrime]

Cool , I'm definitely getting it [I was even if it was 1 disc] .

Just too bad we won't be getting this cheezy yet fucking badass transforming package:
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/g/i/p/795761.jpg http://www.ezydvd.com.au/g/i/p/795761b.jpg http://www.ezydvd.com.au/g/i/p/795761c.jpg
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/795761

[Deadpool]

Still no word on Warner shipping out anything this week. I want my fucking TROY!

[guyver2077]

they havent even responded to my email yet..

wtf!@

[tenzor]

Anyone pick up the Troy Director's Cut yet? Is it worth it double dipping if I already own the regular HD-DVD version. I know there is 30 minutes of footage, but I can't really see it making much of a difference to the actual movie.

[Sporadic]

Still no word on Warner shipping out anything this week. I want my fucking TROY!

They are very backed up from the month long shut down.

I'm just hoping that they get in line for the Kubrick movies coming in October. I must have them on the day they release not a week or two after.

[guyver2077]

sucks this happenned on a busy week... hope they ship out my damn smallville soon!!! fuck!

[CocheseUGA]

Lame TF cover. I'll be making my own.

[TheRock88]

Just received Silent Hill and Underworld from Xploited. Now I gotta wait for my 360 to come back before I can watch it.:bomb:

[Sporadic]

Just received Silent Hill and Underworld from Xploited. Now I gotta wait for my 360 to come back before I can watch it.:bomb:

Oh buddy, I've been in that boat before.

I remember when I had something like 10 new movies but no HD-DVD add-on to watch them on.

Really really sucked.

[guyver2077]

i noticed exploited shipping charges arent too bad.. something like $3 for first class mail.

[DeskLaser]

Has anybody seen any reviews or heard anything about the picture quality of Gods and Generals, on either HD DVD or blu ray? I have players for both formats (360 add-on and PS3, hooray Goozex, hehe), so I can get whichever has the best PQ, but I imagine they will likely be identical. I'm mainly interested in it as portions of the movie were shot locally to me, in my hometown (Hagerstown, MD) and surrounding areas (Antietam Battlefield and Sharpsburg area, which is within 15-20 minutes from my current home), so it will be nice to have a movie with local scenery in HD. If anyone else is curious, here is a list of all the filming locations: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279111/locations

[pinoy530]

Has anybody seen any reviews or heard anything about the picture quality of Gods and Generals, on either HD DVD or blu ray? I have players for both formats (360 add-on and PS3, hooray Goozex, hehe), so I can get whichever has the best PQ, but I imagine they will likely be identical. I'm mainly interested in it as portions of the movie were shot locally to me, in my hometown (Hagerstown, MD) and surrounding areas (Antietam Battlefield and Sharpsburg area, which is within 15-20 minutes from my current home), so it will be nice to have a movie with local scenery in HD. If anyone else is curious, here is a list of all the filming locations: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279111/locations

Warner uses the same VC-1 video encode for the both their BDs and HDs. I think the only exceptions are the first few Warner BD titles like Training day.

[Sporadic]

i noticed exploited shipping charges arent too bad.. something like $3 for first class mail.

Yeah, they are usually really good with that which is why I skip the foreign Amazons most of the time.

Usually 3 for first class, 2 media mail or 5ish for priority.

[CocheseUGA]

Oh buddy, I've been in that boat before.

I remember when I had something like 10 new movies but no HD-DVD add-on to watch them on.

Really really sucked.

My Amazon movies haven't even been touched. If the 1-800 number is right, my 360 should be back next week.

[Deadpool]

They are very backed up from the month long shut down.

I'm just hoping that they get in line for the Kubrick movies coming in October. I must have them on the day they release not a week or two after.


I know how you feel. I already have a party planned for Full Metal Jacket!

[Sporadic]

I know how you feel. I already have a party planned for Full Metal Jacket!

Yeah, I can't wait to marathon through them. I've never seen 2001, Eyes Wide Shut and The Shining so I'm in for a real treat.

Good news about them.

Seems like Eyes Wide Shut is going to have both the rated and unrated version on it, A Clockwork Orange is a confirmed 2 disc with the full-length documentary O Lucky Malcolm in HD and Full Metal Jacket has been "remastered in 1080p high definition!"

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5900/3966cj2.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3966cj2.jpg)http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6167/3968ya4.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3968ya4.jpg)

[tenzor]

question for those of you who order from xploited cinema, do you guys usually use the postal service or fedex for your shipping? I am kind of scared of it getting damaged in the envelope they send it in if i pick postal. What do you guys normally use?

[Sporadic]

question for those of you who order from xploited cinema, do you guys usually use the postal service or fedex for your shipping? I am kind of scared of it getting damaged in the envelope they send it in if i pick postal. What do you guys normally use?

I've used all three USPS options and trust me you don't have to worry about it getting damaged at all.

My media mail and first class package(s) were sent in a bubble-wrap envelope and then they wrapped a priority envelope around my movies.

Priority is usually sent in a flat rate envelope.

Every time they showed up just fine.

[tenzor]

I've used all three USPS options and trust me you don't have to worry about it getting damaged at all.

My media mail and first class package(s) were sent in a bubble-wrap envelope and then they wrapped a priority envelope around my movies.

Priority is usually sent in a flat rate envelope.

Every time they showed up just fine.

thanks! Island on HD/DVD here I come

[Deadpool]

Yeah, I can't wait to marathon through them. I've never seen 2001, Eyes Wide Shut and The Shining so I'm in for a real treat.


And you should watch them in that exact same order. Savor the best for last. The Shining is truly a work of brilliance. One of the rare, if not only, occurrences where the film transcends the book.

[guyver2077]

how are those carlitos way movies?

im prob gonna preorder top gun and face off at amazon as well

[bill123]

Just received Silent Hill and Underworld from Xploited. Now I gotta wait for my 360 to come back before I can watch it.:bomb:


I'll definitely check back on your impressions of thoes two. Im definitely getting underworld but am on the fence for silent hill.

Also maybe linkin you know this...when are both Resident Evils hitting HD-DVD?
I'm waiting for thoes as well.

thanks,
bill123

[guyver2077]

i ordered (or in the process of ) silent hill as well.. heard it looks better than the us br release.. the only bummer is no extras but w.e

i also may get the res evils.. i already have apocalypse on br but supposedly the hd release is an extended cut

[Sporadic]

Also maybe linkin you know this...when are both Resident Evils hitting HD-DVD?
I'm waiting for thoes as well.

thanks,
bill123

From what I've heard, some time later this month.

[anomynous]

how are those carlitos way movies?

im prob gonna preorder top gun and face off at amazon as well
rise to power sucks balls, but the original is a classic

[thrustbucket]

rise to power sucks balls, but the original is a classic

Concurred, the original is great.

BTW, did anyone else pre-order Return to House on Haunted hill?

[anomynous]

and when I say it's a classic, it's my opinion

[guyver2077]

Concurred, the original is great.

BTW, did anyone else pre-order Return to House on Haunted hill?

i did preorder via wb.. cant wait..

[bill123]

Concurred, the original is great.

BTW, did anyone else pre-order Return to House on Haunted hill?

I did way back when it first hit on the website...patiently waiting for it now.

[doubledown]

Hopefully Blockbuster.com will ship Knocked Up HD soon.....they used to ship new releases on Monday, but lately, not so much. Oh well, they have a horrible stock on HD movies anyways.

[Richlough]

Blockbuster.com rents HD-DVD's ? I assumed they were Blu-Ray only .

[Sporadic]

Blockbuster.com rents HD-DVD's ? I assumed they were Blu-Ray only .

Yeah, only the stores are Blu-Ray only.

[Deadpool]

Yeah, only the stores are Blu-Ray only.

You can still find some if you know where to look, but yes they discontinued getting new ones.

[mykevermin]

You can still find some if you know where to look, but yes they discontinued getting new ones.

YMMV. I don't rent movies that often, but I did notice that they had Blades of Glory for rent in the HD DVD section of my local BB the other day.

[ryanbph]

is "next" a decent movie to watch?

Anyone know the PQ of "the last starfighter"

[doubledown]

Yeah, Blockbuster.com is actually getting BETTER with their HD selection (both HD/BD actually). Before it would take FOREVER to ship, but now they have been really good. They actually shipped Knocked Up on MONDAY in HD...which was a nice surprise as they rarely ship early lately.

I did find a store that rents Blu-Ray now, so that is good for me also....the selection is decent, not great, but decent.

[Sporadic]

Yeah, Blockbuster.com is actually getting BETTER with their HD selection (both HD/BD actually). Before it would take FOREVER to ship, but now they have been really good. They actually shipped Knocked Up on MONDAY in HD...which was a nice surprise as they rarely ship early lately.

I did find a store that rents Blu-Ray now, so that is good for me also....the selection is decent, not great, but decent.

Lucky.

I had my Next HD-DVD shipped Monday but Knocked Up went straight from coming soon to long wait.

[doubledown]

Lucky.

I had my Next HD-DVD shipped Monday but Knocked Up went straight from coming soon to long wait.

Looks like I took 1 of 5 copies ;)

However, the estimated shipping time is getting longer...hopefully it gets here sooner. Shipped: 9/24 - Estimated Arrival: 9/27

[Sporadic]

Looks like I took 1 of 5 copies ;)

However, the estimated shipping time is getting longer...hopefully it gets here sooner. Shipped: 9/24 - Estimated Arrival: 9/27

Same thing with my Next.

Usually they show up either the next day or the day after.

[ryanbph]

anyone have any answers to my questions?

is "next" a decent movie to watch?

Anyone know the PQ of "the last starfighter"

[LinkinPrime]

anyone have any answers to my questions?

is "next" a decent movie to watch?

Anyone know the PQ of "the last starfighter"

Not sure abou NEXT, I'm going to blindly buy it...

Last Starfighter got 2 out of 5 (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/laststarfighter.html) stars of PQ...guess its pretty bad.

[bill123]

I really enjoyed Next. Mind you I didnt watch the HD DVD version I plan on getting that one on HD DVD because it lends itself to ba a decent quality movie in HD. I'm still on the fence about getting knocked up in HD though. I just dont know if its worth buying a comedy in hd. I'll buy it regardless though.

[Ispep Aloc]

Next is decent. If you like Nic Cage you'll enjoy it more than if you don't. HD DVD picture quality is much more detailed which makes some of the cheap CGI more noticeable.

Haven't gotten around to watching Last Starfighter yet, got it on my desk from BBV.

[guyver2077]

offtopic..

what does everyone think about this deal on a 42 in 1080p tv..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101097

it seems good to me. im planning on selling my 37 in olevia (possibly bundle with a 360) for around 800.. and i will prob sell that sound system that comes with it since i doubt its better than what i have now.

if i dont bundle maybe i can get around 600 straight up for my tv alone.

[doubledown]

offtopic..

what does everyone think about this deal on a 42 in 1080p tv..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101097

it seems good to me. im planning on selling my 37 in olevia (possibly bundle with a 360) for around 800.. and i will prob sell that sound system that comes with it since i doubt its better than what i have now.

if i dont bundle maybe i can get around 600 straight up for my tv alone.

Seems like a pretty good deal. I know Best Buy has Samsungs with a FREE XBOX 360, which could be sold to recoup some of the costs....

Here is the link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat131500050063&type=category

50" Slim DLP for $1500, with free Premium 360 basically. You can also get an Elite for $100 more or Halo Console for $50 more

[guyver2077]

not bad.. but i dont know if that would work.. i have limited space in my bedroom and i think lcd's work best on my stand.. plus tax would prob suck on that big purchase

[doubledown]

Well, if you have a TV Stand, the slim depth DLP MIGHT work....all depends what type of stand. Plus, it IS a bedroom, so 50" Might be overkill. I was assuming this was your main TV.

[guyver2077]

lol my bedroom is pratically my hi def central.. so i dont know if it would be overkill...

[LinkinPrime]

Check out the sweet HD DVD Box for Harry Potter 1-5 Gift Set:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3793/original.jpeg

[SteveMcQ]

Check out the sweet HD DVD Box for Harry Potter 1-5 Gift Set:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3793/original.jpegNice. Is it gonna have a centerfold poster of Hermione Year 5?:lol:

[thrustbucket]

Nice. Is it gonna have a centerfold poster of Hermione Year 5?:lol:

Year 5? You are a pedophile. I want one of her at 13 though.

[SteveMcQ]

Year 5? You are a pedophile. I want one of her at 13 though.:lol:So how the hell does Hogwarts work anyway? Is it like a boarding school or is it college in that after high school, you go to Hogwarts? I've only really seen the first two Potter films. That should put her, theoretically, at a legal age (year 5 of school/college/graduate school, not of age).

[thrustbucket]

:lol:So how the hell does Hogwarts work anyway? Is it like a boarding school or is it college in that after high school, you go to Hogwarts? I've only really seen the first two Potter films. That should put her, theoretically, at a legal age (year 5 of school/college/graduate school, not of age).

I don't know. I don't think anyone knows. And to be honest, I don't care too much. I only know Hogwarts is a place with magic wands and pubescent girls - what else do you need to know?

[SteveMcQ]

I don't know. I don't think anyone knows. And to be honest, I don't care too much. I only know Hogwarts is a place with magic wands and pubescent girls - what else do you need to know?:rofl:Nicely played.

[guyver2077]

seriously wtf..

warnerstore is pissing me off

[thrustbucket]

seriously wtf..

warnerstore is pissing me off

look in the hd dvd software section of avsforum, lots and lots of people are canceling orders. It's almost like warner is AWOl. It apparently can be a huge pain in the ass to cancel orders too. Nobody knows what is wrong with them, but they haven't shipped a thing since like Sept 10th.

[guyver2077]

wow..


anyways warner SUPPOSEDLY has discontinued the combo disc!!!

BOUT FUCKING TIME!

[Sporadic]

To the guy who was asking about Next, I really enjoyed it.

Yeah, the budget is low so the CGI isn't good and Jessica Biel couldn't act her way out of a paper bag but I loved the plot and the dialog is fairly decent.

Also the PQ on this title is really good. At least Tier 1.

[bill123]

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that both Resident evils are up on amazon germany's site. I've been waiting for them but will probably wait and see if xploited cinema will post them as they look much easier and probably quicker to get as well.

here they are:

Resident Evil Apocalypse http://www.amazon.de/Resident-Evil-Apocalypse-HD-DVD/dp/B000TUM1BC/ref=sr_1_57/028-7372035-6702152?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190936106&sr=1-57

Resident Evil
http://www.amazon.de/Resident-Evil-DVD-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B000TUM1AS/ref=sr_1_41/028-7372035-6702152?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190935713&sr=1-41

[LinkinPrime]

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that both Resident evils are up on amazon germany's site. I've been waiting for them but will probably wait and see if xploited cinema will post them as they look much easier and probably quicker to get as well.

here they are:

Resident Evil Apocalypse http://www.amazon.de/Resident-Evil-Apocalypse-HD-DVD/dp/B000TUM1BC/ref=sr_1_57/028-7372035-6702152?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190936106&sr=1-57

Resident Evil
http://www.amazon.de/Resident-Evil-DVD-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B000TUM1AS/ref=sr_1_41/028-7372035-6702152?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190935713&sr=1-41

Yes! I've been waiting for these. I'll wait till XploitedCinema.com gets them though.

[halfbent]

To the guy who was asking about Next, I really enjoyed it.

Yeah, the budget is low so the CGI isn't good and Jessica Biel couldn't act her way out of a paper bag but I loved the plot and the dialog is fairly decent.

Also the PQ on this title is really good. At least Tier 1.

Enjoyed the movie, but the looks on Cage's face half the time I just couldn't stand to NOT laugh at him.

[bill123]

Man I'm on a roll...

JUST saw this and was thinking the other day what a good idea it would be:

Battlestar Galactica Razor Movie
http://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Razor-HD-DVD/dp/B000VS8NE6/ref=sr_1_29/102-6353683-3737724?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190938623&sr=1-29

God will December be expensive...but good

[thrustbucket]

Man I'm on a roll...

JUST saw this and was thinking the other day what a good idea it would be:

Battlestar Galactica Razor Movie
http://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Razor-HD-DVD/dp/B000VS8NE6/ref=sr_1_29/102-6353683-3737724?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190938623&sr=1-29

God will December be expensive...but good

Holy shit.

1)Why is that $45?
2) Why is it coming out so much later than the DVD?

[guyver2077]

Yes! I've been waiting for these. I'll wait till XploitedCinema.com gets them though.

me too!!!! let me know which comes out to be the cheapest!!

and i know im late to the party on this one but.. im very impressed so far

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/007.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/008.jpg

[SteveMcQ]

The lighting in the top pic made me think it was a BR case with a mistaken HD sticker on it.

[doubledown]

Just watched KNOCKED UP last night. The 360 add-on asked to download a COOKIE for the HD-DVD. Basically, you just have to let your 360 download this cookie, which is 11MB I believe. I thought my disc was faulty, because it sat on a LOADING page for a good 10 minutes probably. So, if anyone does this, just WAIT!!!

As for the movie....it had its moments....way too long for a comedy though.

[guyver2077]

good job paramount.. you definitely caught my attention now


Final specs are in for the highly-anticipated HD DVD debut of 'Shrek the Third (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/shrekthethird.html),'

Expanding upon the picture-in-picture video commentary feature found on other HD DVDs, the "Animator's Reel" will not only present an entire alternate version of the film in storyboard form, but it will further utilize the format's HDi technology to offer a "contextual seamless branch" to lost scenes and other content.

'Shrek the Third' is also set to push the boundaries in terms of what's been offered as web-enabled content on previous HD DVD releases. DreamWorks says a number of additional exclusive features will be made available for download the day the disc hits stores, including a full-length subtitle trivia track, a movie guide with files on characters and talent in the film, plus an interactive coloring book feature that allows you to digitally paint your favorite scenes.
As previously announced, the disc will also provide users the ability to customize their own menus based on famous 'Shrek' characters. Once customized, the user's menu will become the default menu for the disc, even after it has been ejected from the player.
Additional features identical to the standard DVD edition of the film are set to include audio commentary, multiple making-of featurettes, deleted scenes sand more.

[Sporadic]

Hey guyver would you mind shortening up the sig? It's pretty long.

[Sporadic]

News about Pan's Labyrinth UK import.

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/711/panshdlargemk0.jpg

• Director’s Commentary
• Director’s Prologue (35 secs)
• The Power of the Myth featurette on DVD comics (20 mins)
• El Fauno Y Las Hadas featurette (32 mins)
• The Colour & The Shape featurette (4 mins)
• Director’s Notebook (20 mins)
• Storyboard Video prologue (26 secs)
• Notebook Video Prologue (33 secs)
• Storyboard / Thumbnail Comparisons
• UK Theatrical Trailer (1 min 06)
• Picture galleries
• Guardian/NFT interview with Guillermo del Toro(30 mins)
• Where applicable, all have English and Spanish subtitles and English Closed Captions available

http://www.optimumdvdstore.com/film.php?id=640

[benjamouth]

News about Pan's Labyrinth UK import.

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/711/panshdlargemk0.jpg

• Director’s Commentary
• Director’s Prologue (35 secs)
• The Power of the Myth featurette on DVD comics (20 mins)
• El Fauno Y Las Hadas featurette (32 mins)
• The Colour & The Shape featurette (4 mins)
• Director’s Notebook (20 mins)
• Storyboard Video prologue (26 secs)
• Notebook Video Prologue (33 secs)
• Storyboard / Thumbnail Comparisons
• UK Theatrical Trailer (1 min 06)
• Picture galleries
• Guardian/NFT interview with Guillermo del Toro(30 mins)
• Where applicable, all have English and Spanish subtitles and English Closed Captions available

http://www.optimumdvdstore.com/film.php?id=640



Please excuse my ignorance but is this due to be released in the US, or should I pick up a copy next time I'm back in the UK?

[Sporadic]

Please excuse my ignorance but is this due to be released in the US, or should I pick up a copy next time I'm back in the UK?

I heard that New Line plans to release it eventually but I haven't heard any date or anything.

I would guess it's coming sometime in 2008, probably early.

[ryanbph]

Holy shit.

1)Why is that $45?
2) Why is it coming out so much later than the DVD?

$45 is a lot for a 2 or 4 hour special. It hasn't even aired on tv yet, and on amazon it looks like it comes out the same day as the dvd

[LinkinPrime]

Just watched KNOCKED UP last night. The 360 add-on asked to download a COOKIE for the HD-DVD. Basically, you just have to let your 360 download this cookie, which is 11MB I believe. I thought my disc was faulty, because it sat on a LOADING page for a good 10 minutes probably. So, if anyone does this, just WAIT!!!

As for the movie....it had its moments....way too long for a comedy though.
Thanks for the tip.

good job paramount.. you definitely caught my attention now


Final specs are in for the highly-anticipated HD DVD debut of 'Shrek the Third (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/shrekthethird.html),'

Expanding upon the picture-in-picture video commentary feature found on other HD DVDs, the "Animator's Reel" will not only present an entire alternate version of the film in storyboard form, but it will further utilize the format's HDi technology to offer a "contextual seamless branch" to lost scenes and other content.

'Shrek the Third' is also set to push the boundaries in terms of what's been offered as web-enabled content on previous HD DVD releases. DreamWorks says a number of additional exclusive features will be made available for download the day the disc hits stores, including a full-length subtitle trivia track, a movie guide with files on characters and talent in the film, plus an interactive coloring book feature that allows you to digitally paint your favorite scenes.
As previously announced, the disc will also provide users the ability to customize their own menus based on famous 'Shrek' characters. Once customized, the user's menu will become the default menu for the disc, even after it has been ejected from the player.
Additional features identical to the standard DVD edition of the film are set to include audio commentary, multiple making-of featurettes, deleted scenes sand more.
Whoa...that does sound fucking sweet, first time I got excited over additional features. I'll wait for a Shrek Trilogy HD DVD set though. hopefully it comes out around the same time.

[ryanbph]

finally biting the bullet and ordering a bunch of hd movies from amazon

next
knocked up
last starfighter
shooter
blades of glory

[thrustbucket]

I know this is kind of late, but I didn't see it posted.

Check out this box for BSG S1:

http://i10.tinypic.com/5z44kev.jpg

Universal Studios Home Video have announced the US HD DVD release of Battlestar Galactica (2004) Season 1 on 4th December 2007 priced at $99.98 SRP. With the 12 colonies of man virtually destroyed in the climax of a hundred-year war with the Cylon Empire, President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) gather up the few humans left and embark on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth, not realizing that the Cylon robot is no longer a recognizable enemy. Battlestar Galactica is a complete re-imagining of the 1970s series - upping the ante on the action, adventure, and drama that made the original so popular.

The Sci-Fi Channel hit series is now coming to HD DVD with all 13 Season 1 episodes and the mini-series which started it all spread across six-discs in 1080P Widescreen with Dolby True HD 5.1 Surround audio. The DVD extras are also ported across, and are accompanied by “Encyclopedia Galactica” - An interactive guide including ships, characters, colonies and flight training manual and a behind-the-scenes Picture-in-Picture feature – both on the mini-series.

The 6-discs are all dual-layer, HD30 with episodes presented in 1080P 1.78:1 Widescreen with English 5.1 (Dolby True HD and Dolby Digital Plus) and optional English SDH and French subtitles.

Extras are broken down below…

Disc 1 - Judging by the extras and the disc running time (95mins) we believe this disc features the first half of the mini-series…

* Encyclopedia Galactica - An interactive guide including ships, characters, colonies and flight training manual
* Picture in Picture - Behind the Scenes of the Mini Series
* Deleted Scenes - Mini Series
* Sketches and Art
* From Miniseries to Series
* Change Is Good, Now They're Babes
* The Cylon Centurion
* Future/Past Technology
* The Doctor Is Out (Of His Mind)
* Production
* Visual Effects
* Epilogue
* Feature Commentary with Director Michael Rymer and Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore


Disc 2 - Judging by the extras and the disc running time (134mins) we believe this disc features the remainder of the mini-series and the pilot episode of Season 1…

* Encyclopedia Galactica - An interactive guide including ships, characters, colonies and flight training manual
* Picture in Picture - Behind the Scenes of the Mini Series
* Deleted Scenes
* Feature Commentary with Director Michael Rymer and Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore
* Pilot Commentary with Director Michael Rymer and Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore


Disc 3 - The remaining discs all feature 3 episodes from Season 1…

* Deleted Scenes
* Episode 103 "Bastille Day" Commentary with Ronald D. Moore and David Eick
* Episode 104 "Act of Contrition" Commentary with Ronald D. Moore and David Eick


Disc 4

* Deleted Scenes
* Episode 105 "You Can't Go Home Again" Commentary with Ronald D. Moore and David Eick


Disc 5

* Deleted Scenes
* Episode 109 "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
* Episode 110 "The Hand of God" Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore


Disc 6

* Deleted Scenes
* Episode 111 "Colonial Day" Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
* Episode 112 "Kobol's Last Gleaming" Pt 1 Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
* Episode 113 "Kobol's Last Gleaming" Pt. 2 Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
Source: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=65586

Oh and apparently universal said Razor is not coming to HD DVD, so Amazon is confused. :bomb:

[ryanbph]

Dammit, I love bsg too much not to upgrade but do I want to part with that much cash for something I have seen on tv, seen it again on tv in HD, and own the dvd set.

[anomynous]

I hate Blockbuster. Don't carry HD DVDs in most of their stores, and they have a "long wait" for Blockbuster online

[Sporadic]

I hate Blockbuster. Don't carry HD DVDs in most of their stores, and they have a "long wait" for Blockbuster online

Really?

My HD-DVDs queue is doing pretty good. All of the Heroes set is "available" while Knocked Up is long wait.

[gunm]

Anybody use Netflix for HD rentals? Wondering if I should go that route for stuff I want to watch, but not necessarily own...

[Link127]

Thanks for the tip.


Whoa...that does sound fucking sweet, first time I got excited over additional features. I'll wait for a Shrek Trilogy HD DVD set though. hopefully it comes out around the same time.

Defintately. I hope they release the whole trilogy on HD DVD at the same time, just like the HP boxset.

[edison]

Anybody use Netflix for HD rentals? Wondering if I should go that route for stuff I want to watch, but not necessarily own...

I've been with them for almost a year (when I bought the HD DVD 360 add-on) because no one locally rented HD DVD's. So far I've been pretty well satisfied, I've received one disc that wouldn't play all the way through out of 65 rentals.

There is a 'mail' facility here so my disc only take 1 day to send in, and 1 to get a new one (ie. I mail it Monday, they get it Tuesday and send me a new one for Wednesday) so it's quick.

[guyver2077]

finally finished heroes season 1.... what a fucking show. whoever hasnt bought it needs to get it

and yea netflix woops bb

now i can focus on smallville again... fucking warner.. how do i go about cancelling an order? i may have to just order from amazon or fye as i do not want to wait any longer

[thrustbucket]

finally finished heroes season 1.... what a fucking show. whoever hasnt bought it needs to get it

and yea netflix woops bb

now i can focus on smallville again... fucking warner.. how do i go about cancelling an order? i may have to just order from amazon or fye as i do not want to wait any longer

Guyver, I've watched as you've commented on all these tv series on HD DVD. Which is cool, you are a fan of the medium. So please tell me you intend to get BSG season 1 in december :).

[guyver2077]

believe it or not... ive never seen anything of star trek..nothing at all..i think i saw one of the movies once but thats about it. guess its because i always saw trek second to star wars

that case above looks bad ass.. is that like a new series?

[thrustbucket]

believe it or not... ive never seen anything of star trek..nothing at all..i think i saw one of the movies once but thats about it

Battlestar Galactica has nothing to do with star trek. It's about as different from star trek as heroes is.

[guyver2077]

o .... so thats not star trek? what is it about?

[ryanbph]

well i guess you could say it is similiar to star trek. A sci fi series set in space, where the humans have alien enemies. A bold captain looking out for his crew. I have never really seen any of the star trek tv shows, so I could be wrong. BSG is a sci fi series that was made in the late 70's early 80's. It was a cheesy show that had a cult following. Sci fi channel redid it a couple of years ago, some of the writters/producers behind the new bionic women were behind bsg. This new redo of the show is a lot more serious darker look at the bsg universe. It is also a lot more character driven. It is an excellent series. If you watch 12 episodes, 2 or 3 of them might be ok to bad shows. The rest are usually top notch.

[ryanbph]

ohh, if you do get season 1, you should also the mini series that proceeded it. That is why the did the series, as the mini series was so popular. I don't know if the mini series comes on season 1, or if it is even in HD. But if you start watching bsg, start with that. Much higher production value.

[guyver2077]

interesting thanks.. Hopefully a deal comes up since universal is usually $$

[propeller_head]

o .... so thats not star trek? what is it about?
without ruining it. keeping it as simple as possible. its set far in the future. man has left earth long ago to travel/explore space. only they keep traveling farther and farther out until eventually earth is just a folktale. the settle other planets, have fleets of warships & space jet-fighters etc.. create robots to do their menial labor. keep improving them until the robots rebel a la terminator. and then thats where the story begins. its got miraculous undertones & is heavily based on conflict & a struggle for survival. thats about all i can say w/o giving away the plot. just a note, if you dont watch it in order it doesnt make much sense at all.

[LinkinPrime]

without ruining it. keeping it as simple as possible. its set far in the future. man has left earth long ago to travel/explore space. only they keep traveling farther and farther out until eventually earth is just a folktale. the settle other planets, have fleets of warships & space jet-fighters etc.. create robots to do their menial labor. keep improving them until the robots rebel a la terminator. and then thats where the story begins. its got miraculous undertones & is heavily based on conflict & a struggle for survival. thats about all i can say w/o giving away the plot. just a note, if you dont watch it in order it doesnt make much sense at all.

Hm...now I'm wondering If I should get it...sounds interesting enough.

[thrustbucket]

well i guess you could say it is similiar to star trek. A sci fi series set in space, where the humans have alien enemies.

While I agree with most of what you said, there are no aliens in BSG (yet).

ohh, if you do get season 1, you should also the mini series that proceeded it. That is why the did the series, as the mini series was so popular. I don't know if the mini series comes on season 1, or if it is even in HD. But if you start watching bsg, start with that. Much higher production value.

Season 1 should include the mini-series. It did on the DVD anyway.

without ruining it. keeping it as simple as possible. its set far in the future. man has left earth long ago to travel/explore space. only they keep traveling farther and farther out until eventually earth is just a folktale.

Woah woah woah. Where did you get this? Do you have any sources from the writers that this is true? I think those are your own assumptions. I think that is entirely false. It is never said what the time is in the show, for all we know it's far in the past. That's one of the allures of the show is wondering who these humans are and how they are related to us. Especially with it's religious overtones. Infact, many people speculate that the show will end with them arriving at earth 2,000 years ago and Baltar becomes a prophet or is Jesus. It certainly seems to be setting him up for something like that, especially with his changing appearance.

Nearly all the technology in the show is similar to ours now, except space travel (no laser guns).

I would say the only similarity BSG has with star trek is that it takes place in space. But BSG is much more of a military drama set in space. The reason it's worth watching is the acting and writing are top notch. Especially the writing. The story is extremely interesting and very intense. I've never felt such a sense of dread and hopelessness from a TV show before.

But seriously.... Heroes is a good show, but go watch season 1 of BSG, and then watch an episode of Heroes. It feels like going from Empire Strikes Back to Phantom Menace.

But don't take our word for it, even Cheappy D himself is a big fan, he's always talking about it in his podcast.

[doubledown]

I enjoy BSG and Heroes. I'm just about done with Season 2 on DVD....will I get the HD version...NOPE, but I generally don't rewatch TV shows.

[ryanbph]

Hm...now I'm wondering If I should get it...sounds interesting enough.

I see you in a lot of the tv threads that i post in, so I assume we have similiar tastes. Pick it up, without a doubt. Worst case scenerio, pick up season 1 on dvd and if you like it you could get the other seasons (if they come) on hd dvd.

[LinkinPrime]

I see you in a lot of the tv threads that i post in, so I assume we have similiar tastes. Pick it up, without a doubt. Worst case scenerio, pick up season 1 on dvd and if you like it you could get the other seasons (if they come) on hd dvd.

I'll take your advice, when I see a good deal on them I'll pick them up.

[ryanbph]

besides the ddd sale, you should be able to find the dvd for sale around $20

[thrustbucket]

For those on the fence about BSG, here is one more recommendation (http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=22612)from some interesting folk.

[Sporadic]

now i can focus on smallville again... fucking warner.. how do i go about cancelling an order? i may have to just order from amazon or fye as i do not want to wait any longer

Just call and tell them to cancel it.

They did it no questions asked on one of my orders that were open.

[Sarang01]

I couldn't believe how Conservative some aspects of BSG are. Thank God a friend told me they weren't endorsing hardcore Conservatism. You see some of this in the doctor killing the patients who are anti-traditional medicine and the torture aspect in one episode as well. That shit was really hard for me to stomach but maybe I'll give it another chance based upon what my friend said.

[ryanbph]

In BSG it is really how you look at it. They don't really push a specific party political message down anyones throats. ie the concentration camps...some looked at the cyclons as the US, invading a country and taking over to make things allegedly better, and the humans as those in iraq, where they used terrorist attacks against there aggressors, and they didn't want to be ruled by someone that isn't them. Other looked at it where as the cyclons as terrorist, with there sleeper cell mentality, they have done there own suicide attacks. As for the torture, it isn't like conservatives are the only ones that do it and I really think you are stretching it with the doctor episodes, both nazi germany, and the USSR both had no problem removing people from society. I think the great thing about this show, is that people with different points of view could look at the same scene differently.

[thrustbucket]

In BSG it is really how you look at it. They don't really push a specific party political message down anyones throats. ie the concentration camps...some looked at the cyclons as the US, invading a country and taking over to make things allegedly better, and the humans as those in iraq, where they used terrorist attacks against there aggressors, and they didn't want to be ruled by someone that isn't them. Other looked at it where as the cyclons as terrorist, with there sleeper cell mentality, they have done there own suicide attacks. As for the torture, it isn't like conservatives are the only ones that do it and I really think you are stretching it with the doctor episodes, both nazi germany, and the USSR both had no problem removing people from society. I think the great thing about this show, is that people with different points of view could look at the same scene differently.
I totally agree with you. And I would have to strongly disagree Sarang01 (who should learn to use spoiler tags).

I know people that stopped watching BSG because they felt they were pushing a liberal agenda a little too much.

That's the beauty of the show, how many ways you can interpret the story.

And for the record though -the writers (much to my dismay) are very much hollywood liberals in real life. So it's very interesting that anyone would accuse BSG of pushing a conservative message. If anything, they are trying to show what liberals perceive to be the horrors of conservativism, imo.

The beauty of BSG is that they address issues that no other show could ever get away with, but they get away with it because it's a SciFi. The show makes you question your beliefs. It makes you see other points of view that you had never considered. It's a real mind fuck. That's what I love about it.

Strang01, you need to keep in mind that the show isn't pushing any agenda. It's holding a mirror up to society, is all. It's showing the good and evil within everyone. The characters are real, they have real feelings and real reactions to things, that are sometimes shocking, stomach wrenching, or disgusting. But that's how real people are. Writers don't just write characters doing things they agree with.

[Sarang01]

I totally agree with you. And I would have to strongly disagree Sarang01 (who should learn to use spoiler tags).

I know people that stopped watching BSG because they felt they were pushing a liberal agenda a little too much.

That's the beauty of the show, how many ways you can interpret the story.

And for the record though -the writers (much to my dismay) are very much hollywood liberals in real life. So it's very interesting that anyone would accuse BSG of pushing a conservative message. If anything, they are trying to show what liberals perceive to be the horrors of conservativism, imo.

The beauty of BSG is that they address issues that no other show could ever get away with, but they get away with it because it's a SciFi. The show makes you question your beliefs. It makes you see other points of view that you had never considered. It's a real mind fuck. That's what I love about it.

Strang01, you need to keep in mind that the show isn't pushing any agenda. It's holding a mirror up to society, is all. It's showing the good and evil within everyone. The characters are real, they have real feelings and real reactions to things, that are sometimes shocking, stomach wrenching, or disgusting. But that's how real people are. Writers don't just write characters doing things they agree with.

Well as a Vegan as well as someone who believes in Organics and natural medicine some of these Sci-Fi shows bring up fears of mine. For ST TNG for example the idea this will be completely replaced by something artificial that isn't necessarily healthy and may be worse, see replicators and their medicine. <spoiler> In BSG I would agree the Doctor episode is a reflection of what most of society thinks of our kind in the Western world. Rather what the medical industry has brainwashed them to believe. This is with very big help from the Pharmaceutical Industry.</spoiler>

[thrustbucket]

Well as a Vegan as well as someone who believes in Organics and natural medicine some of these Sci-Fi shows bring up fears of mine. For ST TNG for example the idea this will be completely replaced by something artificial that isn't necessarily healthy and may be worse, see replicators and their medicine. <spoiler> In BSG I would agree the Doctor episode is a reflection of what most of society thinks of our kind in the Western world. Rather what the medical industry has brainwashed them to believe. This is with very big help from the Pharmaceutical Industry.</spoiler>

I see. Interesting. Well ok then.

As someone that isn't a Vegan, and believes organic stuff is way too fucking expensive for whatever marginal benefits it gives, let me just say this: What are you going to do when it's discovered that plants are sentient? I've always felt that just because we can't relate to them, doesn't mean they aren't. ;)

Just giving you a hard time (mostly).... But really, you have to accept you are in a small minority and can't get too offended by tv shows catering to the rest of us. Besides, I believe the ship in BSG that had all the gardens for growing stuff got destroyed, so they don't have much choice. I mean really, if you were on one of the ships in that show, and had no garden, what are you going to live on? What will you use for medecine?

[Sarang01]

I see. Interesting. Well ok then.

As someone that isn't a Vegan, and believes organic stuff is way too fucking expensive for whatever marginal benefits it gives, let me just say this: What are you going to do when it's discovered that plants are sentient? I've always felt that just because we can't relate to them, doesn't mean they aren't. ;)

Just giving you a hard time (mostly).... But really, you have to accept you are in a small minority and can't get too offended by tv shows catering to the rest of us. Besides, I believe the ship in BSG that had all the gardens for growing stuff got destroyed, so they don't have much choice. I mean really, if you were on one of the ships in that show, and had no garden, what are you going to live on? What will you use for medecine?

Depends what type of Organic product. I totally understand from the point of processed product or dairy and meat but then one must understand everything that goes into creating that to begin with. Now if you're talking Organic Flour, beans and grains I would argue the extra cost is VERY low. I would say on the base level it's Organic vegetables and fruits that have the worst chance of biting you in the ass costwise. To this extent, my suggestion is to grow those as well.
In terms of the garden bit I was thinking of Trek and the replicators. I don't know if I can reasonably answer your question as medicine is idealized on those shows. Here on Earth with bias added one must consider things like Chemotherapy as a treatment to cure people of Cancer and somewhat compromise their Immune System as well. This is so Big Pharma and the hospital can have on their hands a marginally well person who will somewhat reliably come in for treatment of a sickness with Pharmaceutical drugs. Then you have Stem Cells as a way for Big Pharma to treat the big uncurables, be they Genetic or otherwise. The purpose of this is so Pharma can patent it unfathomably somehow and make money off it. This is obviously done since a naturally occuring plant from the Rainforest you can't patent and make money off of.
I would argue these Sci-Fi shows portraying medicine do it in a bright light. On the other hand I am more cynical. I respect and recognize the idea of "First do no harm." but our medical industry has forgotten that. Now to make myself clear I am NOT saying that the Physicians don't believe in that.
Seeing more Sci-Fi shows with a Green touch would be very welcome, providing a counter balance. As far as I know Voyager and Enterprise do it though I think there was one show that really focused on it though the name escapes me. Well, it does moreso than the former two.

[Sporadic]

So duders, how does this TV look?

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=364183&BV_SessionID=_SC_1492640781.1191306609_CS_&BV_EngineID=cccjaddmedhkkkmcfkfcfkjdgoodfkf.0

Think it would be any good?

[doubledown]

So duders, how does this TV look?

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=364183&BV_SessionID=_SC_1492640781.1191306609_CS_&BV_EngineID=cccjaddmedhkkkmcfkfcfkjdgoodfkf.0

Think it would be any good?

Seems a little pricey to me for a 37", but that is just me. Are you SET with LCD or could you go DLP (even a DLP Slim).

[guyver2077]

PRICEY because its a 1080p 37 in...

if your on a budget i prob wouldnt go for it.. ppl say you need 42 in + to notice the 1080p diff..

there have been good deals lately on 32-37 in

[Sporadic]

Seems a little pricey to me for a 37", but that is just me. Are you SET with LCD or could you go DLP (even a DLP Slim).

I'd like to go with an LCD just because the image seems to be better on those or at least the ones I saw.

Also I've read about alot of issues on the bigger DLPs like image "smiling", color wheels being fucked up and other scary things.

Although if you have a suggestion, I'd be willing to listen to it.

PRICEY because its a 1080p 37 in...

if your on a budget i prob wouldnt go for it.. ppl say you need 42 in + to notice the 1080p diff..

there have been good deals lately on 32-37 in

Where?

Best I could find for a brand name TV (don't want any of these generic offbrands if I'm paying this much for one) is a 32" 720P Toshiba for $720 shipped. Which is why I kind of figured that for only $280 I might as well go from the 37 1080p especially if I can talk the people down a bit at Sam's.

[guyver2077]

if you want name brand then get ready to pay..

otherwise i would recommend an olevia set

[doubledown]

I have NO issues with my 60" Sony 60A2020. I know the 50" is probably more in the Maganox price range. I got mine at ABC Warehouse WELL below Best Buy/CC.

Also, I have 1080p and I'll admit that it is nice to have, but the picture is not THAT much different in 1080i. I would look into DLP personally, more bang for your buck (if you want a bigger TV).

[Sarang01]

Am I the only one wondering why "Eureka" hasn't hit HD DVD yet?

[ryanbph]

i don't think any sci fi shows have hit hd dvd yet. I believe bsg wil be the first

[LinkinPrime]

Here's specs for the upcoming imports:

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Dec 14)

* 1080p High Definition 16x9 2.35:1
* Other details TBC
http://bp2.blogger.com/_1NFSwSlabzU/RwKSnmCQ5-I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/ius5xpJt-GE/s400/fantastic4two%28de%29HDa.jpg

Resident Evil / 100 minutes

* 1080p High Definition 16x9 1.85:1
* DTS-HD 5.1 (German & English)
* German subtitles
* Bonus materials include audio commentary, screentests of Milla Jovovich, production featurettes and documentaries.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse / 98 minutes (Extended)

* 1080p High Definition 16x9 2.40:1
* DTS-HD 5.1 (German & English) & Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (German)
* German subtitles
* Bonus materials include audio commentary, deleted scenes, production featurettes and documentaries.

http://bp0.blogger.com/_1NFSwSlabzU/RwKN9GCQ57I/AAAAAAAAAn4/7d0XQDboj64/s400/residentevil%28de%29HDa.jpg http://bp0.blogger.com/_1NFSwSlabzU/RwKN9GCQ58I/AAAAAAAAAoA/S08wAiKCWjk/s400/residentevil2%28de%29HDa.jpg

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?p=343154#post343154

I plan to get all 3 as they release. I can't check XploitedCinema.com from work...do they have the RE one's yet?

[propeller_head]

Am I the only one wondering why "Eureka" hasn't hit HD DVD yet?
im more surprised The 4400 hasnt since its been around longer.
Eureka is a pretty cool series though. I'd buy it.8-[

[SteveMcQ]

Taking the movie itself and the extras included, what's a better pick: Hot Fuzz or Knocked Up.

[asianxcore]

Taking the movie itself and the extras included, what's a better pick: Hot Fuzz or Knocked Up.

Movie AND extras?

I would say Hot Fuzz. Hot Fuzz has all the extras that the SE R2 version has.

Knocked Up is still my favorite movie so far this year but it's missing a lot of the extras that are on the SD 2-Disc.

[guyver2077]

Here's specs for the upcoming imports:


http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?p=343154#post343154

I plan to get all 3 as they release. I can't check XploitedCinema.com from work...do they have the RE one's yet?

im definitely in for number one.. cant fucking wait..

anyreason to get apocalypse if i already own it on dvd,umd, and br?

i wonder if sony will release a trilogy..

also this looks nice...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889253090

[Sarang01]

im more surprised The 4400 hasnt since its been around longer.
Eureka is a pretty cool series though. I'd buy it.8-[

Shit how many newer Universal shows would fit the HD DVD crowd. "Eureka" seems to be right down their alley. Fuck only old catalogs and new release movies. Instead of trying to put out so many extra movies this year with Universal's cut and paste bullshit they should've lessened it. Universal focusing on their strengths and HELPING HD DVD by proxy would be releasing "Monk", "House", "The 4400"(IF Universal), "Eureka", "The Dead Zone", "Journeyman"(show seems ok so far), etc. It amazes me Ken Graffeo doesn't see the potential here or not enough money is being paid for Universal to put their real WEIGHT behind it.

[LinkinPrime]

Shit how many newer Universal shows would fit the HD DVD crowd. "Eureka" seems to be right down their alley. Fuck only old catalogs and new release movies. Instead of trying to put out so many extra movies this year with Universal's cut and paste bullshit they should've lessened it. Universal focusing on their strengths and HELPING HD DVD by proxy would be releasing "Monk", "House", "The 4400"(IF Universal), "Eureka", "The Dead Zone", "Journeyman"(show seems ok so far), etc. It amazes me Ken Graffeo doesn't see the potential here or not enough money is being paid for Universal to put their real WEIGHT behind it.

How could you forget "Psych"? I'd buy that on HD DVD in a heartbeat!

[ryanbph]

I like eureka and all, but was it a big seller on the dvd side of things? I doubt it, as it had mediocre numbers for sci fi channel to begin with. In all reality, if it didn't sell on dvd, why would they put it on hd dvd.

[propeller_head]

I'm sure they'll all show up over time. Heroes by itself got 2 acquaintances to go HD DVD.

Sopranos is great on HD DVD too. very crisp vid & audio. Seems the newer seasons are coming out before the older. I can only assume that's because it's harder to master the older material.

[propeller_head]

How could you forget "Psych"? I'd buy that on HD DVD in a heartbeat!
and Burn Notice, even though its a new series. pure awesome

[bill123]

I just stated getting into Eureka seeing as I watched the arathon that SciFi had on yesterday and would happily buy that on HD DVD. Also Linkin it doesnt look like xploitedcinema.com has updated their site with either Resident Evils. Hopefully soon as I'm very patiently waiting for them.

[LinkinPrime]

and Burn Notice, even though its a new series. pure awesome

Oh fuck yeah...shame on me for forgetting one of my all time favorite shows.

[Sarang01]

and Burn Notice, even though its a new series. pure awesome

I didn't mention Burn because it's FOX.

Ryan you realize I've stopped buying most shows I'm interested in on DVD because I know they've been shot in HD or film. I KNOW they're going to double dip me so why buy the DVD's, because if enough of us it might happen? No thanks, I don't feel like getting fucked with a double dip.
How about we send request letters and show we're willing and desperately want some of these shows on HD DVD but won't let them double dip us for this to happen earlier either?
Seriously most of the stuff I want on HD DVD no one is offering or in the case of "Weeds" Season 1 they're halfassing. I'm interested in some premium channel product, "Epitafios" in HD, "Dead Like Me", "Huff" and "Weeds". Past that you have the WB stuff like "Smallville" and "Supernatural". Also I want"Popular" in HD, "Angel" or "Buffy" as well if Weedon had it shot on film or HD. Now you have Universal shows like "House" and "Eureka" and maybe "Monk".
The shows I want desperately are foreign one's like "One Percent Of Anything" and "Delightful Girl Choon Hyang". Also "Cheer Dance" would be great as well.

[ryanbph]

Ryan you realize I've stopped buying most shows I'm interested in on DVD because I know they've been shot in HD or film. I KNOW they're going to double dip me so why buy the DVD's, because if enough of us it might happen? No thanks, I don't feel like getting fucked with a double dip.


I totally agree with you, but I highly doubt the avg consumer knows this. We are posting on a message board about HD DVD's. My brother has the 360 hd dvd add on, he doesn't post on message boards of any kind. If he wanted eureka on some format, and he walks into a big box store, he would get the version available. I just don't think there is much of an audience for a show like eureka for HD DVD format on the store shelves. Burn notice and psych both had much higher ratings so there is probably a bigger potential audience for it on HD DVD.

Are sci fi shows shot in HD. I know bsg is coming out in hd dvd format, and has aired on the universal hd channel. But I have never seen any other sci fi shows in hd format on tv.

[Sarang01]

I totally agree with you, but I highly doubt the avg consumer knows this. We are posting on a message board about HD DVD's. My brother has the 360 hd dvd add on, he doesn't post on message boards of any kind. If he wanted eureka on some format, and he walks into a big box store, he would get the version available. I just don't think there is much of an audience for a show like eureka for HD DVD format on the store shelves. Burn notice and psych both had much higher ratings so there is probably a bigger potential audience for it on HD DVD.

Are sci fi shows shot in HD. I know bsg is coming out in hd dvd format, and has aired on the universal hd channel. But I have never seen any other sci fi shows in hd format on tv.

Well I hear BSG is being presented in 480p on Universal HD but has been shot on 720p. Personally I'd like to know what idiot doesn't shoot these shows on 35 mm. instead. I want my shows at 4000x2000 if possible. Only if they can't afford 35 mm. film and have a choice between HD and VHS then HD. I mean even if the budget is threadbare and they might be able to do it, do it because it will pay off in the double dipping. I can't wait till 2080p is an option, then I'll be happy because film res. will be standard.

[propeller_head]

I didn't mention Burn because it's FOX.
the guy who penned the seires is a member of fuse entertainment which is on the fox lot. that doesnt mean fox owns rights to the series, it just means he (Mikkel Bondesen (http://www.variety.com/profiles/people/main/40020/Mikkel%20Bondesen.html?dataSet=1)) wanted his own production studio to shoot it. USA ordered & greenlit the series; & that usually means they own distribution rights.

[thrustbucket]

Well I hear BSG is being presented in 480p on Universal HD but has been shot on 720p. Personally I'd like to know what idiot doesn't shoot these shows on 35 mm. instead. I want my shows at 4000x2000 if possible. Only if they can't afford 35 mm. film and have a choice between HD and VHS then HD. I mean even if the budget is threadbare and they might be able to do it, do it because it will pay off in the double dipping. I can't wait till 2080p is an option, then I'll be happy because film res. will be standard.

Shooting digitally and on HD has other much bigger benefits, such as cost in production. Keeping things digital from end to end saves a lot of money and time.

I disagree with you however, unless we expect screens as big as the movie theater, I think resolution is just about fine as it is. I'd rather see other advances such as higher framerate before higher resolutions. I think most people will notice 90 fps more than 2048p.

[guyver2077]

i love the knocked up menu..

i havent even seen the movie yet.. i just let the menu keep looping

[Sarang01]

Shooting digitally and on HD has other much bigger benefits, such as cost in production. Keeping things digital from end to end saves a lot of money and time.

I disagree with you however, unless we expect screens as big as the movie theater, I think resolution is just about fine as it is. I'd rather see other advances such as higher framerate before higher resolutions. I think most people will notice 90 fps more than 2048p.

Considering I plan on getting an SED at a 100" size it matters to me. And don't mention to me projectors, they're shit picture quality wise. I believe fixed displays will have always sharper pictures though.

[guyver2077]

100"... wow bad ass..

and i thought i was going overboard with 47

[thrustbucket]

Considering I plan on getting an SED at a 100" size it matters to me. And don't mention to me projectors, they're shit picture quality wise. I believe fixed displays will have always sharper pictures though.

I can't believe you just said that. Wow. What was the last projector you saw? At school science class? My projector throws out a sharper more vibrant image than any of my friends HD sets. That includes my uncles $7,000 70" Toshiba dlp, and my friends 70" Bravia. And my screen is only 100".

So you are essentially saying digital cinemas can't compete with the picture quality of fixed pixel set-tops?

Well I can see your logic is way out there, with comments like that, but I will just say that 1080p is more than enough resolution all the way up to 120-130". But it really depends on how close you plan to sit as well.

[Ruined]

Considering I plan on getting an SED at a 100" size it matters to me. And don't mention to me projectors, they're shit picture quality wise. I believe fixed displays will have always sharper pictures though.

SED is pretty much dead in the water IMO.

[LinkinPrime]

After all of Sony's BS about "Target choosing Blu-Ray over HD DVD"...Target now has the Venturer HD DVD player up for preorder through Target.com. The downside is that the player was expected to be sold at $199.99 though the $249.99 tag could be a placeholder price.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-8/qid=1191321656/ref=sr_1_8/602-5966993-0459057?ie=UTF8&asin=B000W7O43U

[rsigley]

Well I hear BSG is being presented in 480p on Universal HD but has been shot on 720p. Personally I'd like to know what idiot doesn't shoot these shows on 35 mm. instead. I want my shows at 4000x2000 if possible. Only if they can't afford 35 mm. film and have a choice between HD and VHS then HD. I mean even if the budget is threadbare and they might be able to do it, do it because it will pay off in the double dipping. I can't wait till 2080p is an option, then I'll be happy because film res. will be standard.

shows on smaller budgets? it cost a lot of money to film on 35 mm