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

[halfbent]

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

Target.com was never going to change, it was just an endcap in stores for Blu-Ray players at christmas.

[propeller_head]

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.

i gotta agree w/ thrust. ive seen some swanky home theaters and they all used high end projectors. the screens themselves can easliy cost more than standard HDTVs w/ projectors costing more what most people pay for cars, e.g.Sony's VPL-VW50 $5,000 - DPI's Titan $50,000 retail.

if youre referring to something like an optoma xga projector which is mainly for presentations, youre probably right. but thats a very different animal than home theater projectors.

[Sarang01]

SED is pretty much dead in the water IMO.

If I can convince Canon it won't. I will beg Canon on their doorstep if need be. I refuse to go back in pq from CRT to LCD, Plasma or DLP. If you can find me a picture tech. that can match CRT like SED does I have no problems. My concern is the complete quality of the pic not imperfect blacks like all these new picture technologies are.
Propeller no thanks. I'd rather spend double that for a fixed display. I've always consider theater projectors inferior to home tech too. It's like having something high res. out of focus, even slightly. Take when you put in a pair of contacts or glasses for the first time with a new prescription and how clear everything looks. You don't get that with projectors, just fixed displays.

[Sporadic]

Pan's Labyrinth has been announced for December 26th.

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/761/protectedimageuh5.jpg

Exclusive HD extras are:
- Enhanced Visual Commentary: Exclusive high definition feature takes you behind the scenes while viewing the film (BD & HD DVD)
- Web Enhanced Features: Additional interactive features available through your HD player’s internet connection (HD DVD only)

Extras carried over from the 2-Disc DVD release and presented in standard definition:
- Video prologue by writer / director Guillermo del Toro
- Feature audio commentary from director Guillermo del Toro
- Marketing Campaign
- ”The Power of Myth” featurette: A discourse on the use of fairy tale mythology in Pan’s Labyrinth
- ”Pan and The Fairies (El Fauno y Las Hadas)” featurette: Del Toro unravels the intricate colour and texture coding present in all his work
- The Charlie Rose Show featuring filmmakers Del Toro, Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
- DVD Comics: Animated plates present prequel stories for The Giant Toad, The Fairies, Pan and The Pale Man
- Director’s Notebook: Interactive menu pages access video pods that feature exclusive interviews with Del Toro – Lost Character: El Hombre de Madera; Torture of The Maquis; The Phases of the Moon; Iconography: Echo…Echo…; The Underground Kingdom: Miniature Construction; The Mill: Set Design
- Multi-Angle Storyboard / Thumbnail Compares
- VFX Plate Compare: Guillermo del Toro and The Green Fairy
- Galleries: Production Design, DDT Creature Design & Production Scrapbook

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/New_Line/Disc_Annoucements/New_Line_Brings_Pans_Labyrinth_to_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD/1039

[SteveMcQ]

Pan's Labyrinth has been announced for December 26th.

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/761/protectedimageuh5.jpg

Exclusive HD extras are:
- Enhanced Visual Commentary: Exclusive high definition feature takes you behind the scenes while viewing the film (BD & HD DVD)
- Web Enhanced Features: Additional interactive features available through your HD player’s internet connection (HD DVD only)

Extras carried over from the 2-Disc DVD release and presented in standard definition:
- Video prologue by writer / director Guillermo del Toro
- Feature audio commentary from director Guillermo del Toro
- Marketing Campaign
- ”The Power of Myth” featurette: A discourse on the use of fairy tale mythology in Pan’s Labyrinth
- ”Pan and The Fairies (El Fauno y Las Hadas)” featurette: Del Toro unravels the intricate colour and texture coding present in all his work
- The Charlie Rose Show featuring filmmakers Del Toro, Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
- DVD Comics: Animated plates present prequel stories for The Giant Toad, The Fairies, Pan and The Pale Man
- Director’s Notebook: Interactive menu pages access video pods that feature exclusive interviews with Del Toro – Lost Character: El Hombre de Madera; Torture of The Maquis; The Phases of the Moon; Iconography: Echo…Echo…; The Underground Kingdom: Miniature Construction; The Mill: Set Design
- Multi-Angle Storyboard / Thumbnail Compares
- VFX Plate Compare: Guillermo del Toro and The Green Fairy
- Galleries: Production Design, DDT Creature Design & Production Scrapbook

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/New_Line/Disc_Annoucements/New_Line_Brings_Pans_Labyrinth_to_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD/1039:bouncy: Hopefully Santa can make a run to my chimney the day after.

[guyver2077]

whats so good about that movie

[thrustbucket]

whats so good about that movie

Pan's Labyrinth was my favorite movie of last year along with Curse of the Golden flower.

But only if you like Guillermo's other works, especially his foreign work like Devils Backbone. I loved that movie too, wish it would hit HD DVD. Hellboy was nothing special but Blade 2 was swell.

[KaneRobot]

whats so good about that movie
Nothing, in my opinion. Huge disappointment after all the hype I saw going into it. I liked Blade 2 and LOVED Hellboy so I'm not sure that director affinity had much influence on me here.

That said, a LOT of people like it, and it's certainly a worthwhile film (just not something that blew me away like I had heard it would), so it's definitely at least a safe rental.

[Deadpool]

Pan's Labyrinth was my favorite movie of last year along with Curse of the Golden flower.

But only if you like Guillermo's other works, especially his foreign work like Devils Backbone. I loved that movie too, wish it would hit HD DVD. Hellboy was nothing special but Blade 2 was swell.

Concurred!

[Sarang01]

whats so good about that movie

It's not bad. It's a dark Fairy Tale and when I say dark I mean VERY bleak. I'll just leave it at that and let you decide if you wanna see it. I will admit it's a bit overrated.

[Sporadic]

whats so good about that movie

It nails exactly what it sets out to be, a return to fairy tales of olden days, bleak and violent.

It really was a grand slam in that sense.

[LinkinPrime]

Check this shit out! :shock:
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20071005/cea16_22.jpg
At CEATEC Japan 2007, when it was Universal Pictures' (Japan) turn to present on stage, a slide provided by Universal Pictures Japan seems to suggest that titles such as Babe, Back to the Future Trilogy, Casper, Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws and Jurassic Park are among the major catalog titles that will be available on HD DVD in the future.

This is possibly the first time that Universal Pictures/Studios had publicly displayed these titles to be among some of the future HD DVD titles.

Full article here (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20071005/ceatec16.htm). [AV Watch / In Japanese]
http://www.hddvdformat.blogspot.com/
I'd love me some JP and Back To The Future on HD DVD!!!!!

[Sarang01]

Linkin they better force CE3K if Universal has to give up the Spielburg for BR. After all he said none of his films would be exclusive to a format.

[guyver2077]

that would be bad ass

[LinkinPrime]

Linkin they better force CE3K if Universal has to give up the Spielburg for BR. After all he said none of his films would be exclusive to a format.

I know, that's what I've heard before...I don't know how it will happen but the above pic says its coming....its from a conference in Japan:
http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.watch.impress.co.jp%2 Fav%2Fdocs%2F20071005%2Fceatec16.htm&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8 Posted by Diabolo - Forum Member of HighDefDigest.com

[Sporadic]

I'd be down for Back To The Future and Jaws.

[Sporadic]

Just watched part of my Galapagos disc Amazon/UPS just delievered. If you like Planet Earth, you'd also enjoy this one.

Same amazing PQ, very good story

[KaneRobot]

Instantaneous purchase of Jurassic Park and BTTF for me, and I'd almost certainly get E.T. and Jaws as well.

[Sarang01]

Must have "Back to the Future" first. :D

I hope it has HD DVD exclusive extra's and more then that of the BR's. As for "Jurassic Park" it's fun but such garbage compared to the book in how they rewrote it for the screen. Hammond is not a nice grandfatherly character, he's a greedy sob and it's the grandson who is smart and thoughtful. In the book, the granddaughter is boy crazy for Grant.

[CocheseUGA]

Mark me down for BTTF. Haven't bought it on SD yet, and now I really won't.

[GizmoGC]

Anyone get Galapagos on HD DVD (or Blu-ray). Any good?

[Sporadic]

Anyone get Galapagos on HD DVD (or Blu-ray). Any good?

5ish post up

Just watched part of my Galapagos disc Amazon/UPS just delievered. If you like Planet Earth, you'd also enjoy this one.

Same amazing PQ, very good story

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I made a mindblowing deal with a trustworthy guy living in Japan. We are doing a trade where he grabs me Band Of Brothers 1-5 & The Machinist from a second hand store (which he assures me they are in mint condition) for around $100 after shipping and I'm going to buy him A Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut, The Shining and Return to House on Haunted Hill from Amazon for around $100 after shipping.

Amazing and I should have them in my hand sometime around the 16-19th.

[gunm]

Jurassic Park sounds cool. I might wait or pass on BTTF as they might release some mega Trilogy set down the line.

Then again, I'm getting the Harry Potter 1-5 set though 6 and 7 aren't even made yet. :p

[LinkinPrime]

And here comes semi official news of the JP, BTTF, Jaws...etc rumor being false:
Marv Levy, spokesperson for Steven Spielberg, was kind enough to speak with us today regarding the recent surprise announcement from Universal Home Video Japan that Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park and Back to the Future would be released on HD DVD.

According to Mr. Levy, "There are no plans to release these titles on HD DVD. It was a mistake and someone inadvertently put those titles into a presentation"

Mr. Levy also mentioned that Universal will be making a public statement regarding this mistake in the coming days.

Blu-ray.com would like to thank Mr. Levy for again speaking with us regarding Mr. Speilberg's films and their future in the world of high definition media.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=568

Wonder why he's talking to Blu-Ray.com about HD DVD news though?

[KaneRobot]

Because he has a pointless hard-on for Blu-Ray.

None of those are must-haves for me. Like I said, I'd buy a couple of them certainly, but it's not something that would make me buy a Blu-Ray player if they somehow were released on that format.

[mykevermin]

And here comes semi official news of the JP, BTTF, Jaws...etc rumor being false:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=568

Wonder why he's talking to Blu-Ray.com about HD DVD news though?

I can't point to anything specific, but the tone of the piece suggests that they contacted him first.

[Sporadic]

Stardust was just announced for December 18th

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/stardust.html

[Sporadic]

The HD exclusives for Pan's Labynith have been announced.

Exclusive HD extras are:
- Enhanced Visual Commentary Picture In Picture (HD DVD and Blu-ray)
- Picture in Picture
- Linkouts (HD DVD only)
- Synchronized Storyboard and Art Gallery (HD DVD only)

Web Enabled Features (currently HD DVD only)
- New Line Portal
- Scene Shuffle and Share
- Polling
- Highlights
- Trivia

Glad to see they are doing the same as their parent company and releasing extra goodies on HD-DVD.

[Sporadic]

Goddamn fucking USPS! They didn't even try to deliver my package, they just left a note in my mailbox. I've been sitting here all day waiting for it. Guess Band Of Brothers and The Machinist will have to wait until tomorrow :cry:

On a happy note, I just watched Knocked Up and what a fantastic movie. I'm really surprised since I thought 40 Year Old Virgin was a giant piece of crap.

[Sporadic]

Jeez, did all of the HD fans fall of the face of the planet? ;)

Anyways

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3924/dscn0373st6.jpg

And yes, they are amazing :D

[LinkinPrime]

1st Transformers review (That I could find):


Picture Quality - 4.5/5
Audio Quality - 4/5
Special Features - 5/5
Overall – 4.25/5For this release Paramount went with an AVC encode on to two HD30 discs. This transfer is a keeper! The film grain is kept in check and the image is abundantly sharp. In many of the brighter/outdoors scenes the image really "pops" and is very vibrant. I saw no hints of macroblocking in any of the action sequences and also detected no noise during the viewing of this film. To me, this is the best video transfer I have seen for Paramount on HD-DVD thus far. There is a faint appearance of grain and softness in the darker scenes towards the end of the film, however this phenomenon seems to be present in most HDM releases and really is not a distraction. As far as AQ goes, I listened using the Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) option and it sounded excellent. The Center Channel presented the dialog in a clear and powerful manner, the Surrounds received consistent and accurate action and the LFE was used to perfection as it rocked my basement Home Theater. To me, this was the best I have heard of a DD+ track since King Kong. This release is also loaded with Special Features. I especially enjoyed the “making of” featurette which included some great interviews with the cast and crew. I also re-watched portions of the film with the audio commentary of Michael Bay, which for the most part was quite interesting. I also tried using some of the web enabled Special Features with my HD-A1, however I was never able to connect to the server. My guess is that the server does not go “live” until the release date of 10/16/07. In conclusion this is a very nice presentation, so if you are a fan of this film I can confidently recommend this purchase.

http://www.hidefpreview.com/Transformers.html

Gah....its killing me that I have to wait till Tuesday...I expected FYE.com to deliver early like they have in the past :cry:

[asianxcore]

Can't wait until Tuesday :)

Man, I'm jealous Sporadic. I've been thinking about upgrading my Band of Brothers set to the HD-DVD discs .

[Sporadic]

Can't wait until Tuesday :)

Man, I'm jealous Sporadic. I've been thinking about upgrading my Band of Brothers set to the HD-DVD discs .

I got lucky and traded with this guy from Japan. I bought him American HD-DVDs from Amazon and he picked me up some second-hand Japanese HD-DVDs. I ended up paying around $105 for the whole bundle. :bouncy: That's cheaper than HD-DVDs here in America.

[gunm]

My Smallville Season 6 shipped from Warner yesterday. A little unexpected.

Looking forward to Transformers, too. Time is zipping by. :p

[Ispep Aloc]

I'll pop in with a few comments.

Transfer looks sharp and detailed. Sound is excellent, much more dynamic than the DVD's 5.1 track, and I haven't gotten farther than the desert sequence.

Disc 1's Transformers HUD is pretty neat. It's a pop up track that features information about the actors or Transformers or vehicles. Cuts in with picture in picture interviews with Spielberg, writers, etc. Not sure if they are the same interviews from the bonus features on Disc 2.

Disc 2 has all same bonus features as DVD. Easter eggs are all in similar locations. Transformers Tech Inspector is a 360 degree look at Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Bumblebee, Megatron, Blackout and Starscream.

[Deadpool]

i so wanted to like Transformers too...

[Sporadic]

Looks like I'm importing Reservoir Dogs from The Netherlands.

Tony told me it's going to be around $26-31 through his site.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8503/dfwhdkh9.jpg

Coming November 13th

[GizmoGC]

1st Transformers review (That I could find):

http://www.hidefpreview.com/Transformers.html

Gah....its killing me that I have to wait till Tuesday...I expected FYE.com to deliver early like they have in the past :cry:

The scary thing? Thats a review from beatboy77 from AVS.

There are several other people who have reviewed it saying its the best HighDef movie on either format (Really? No need for 50GB, lol).

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=239

Looks like the movie comes with a slipcase too :drool:

http://highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/transformers_HD_cover_full.jpg

[guyver2077]

as i expected amazon didnt ship early so im cancelling preorder and picking it up in store at bb...

anyone know if netflix has dve for rent? i need to configure my westy

[KaneRobot]

The scary thing? Thats a review from beatboy77 from AVS.

It's a shame that fuckstick is protected from on high there, he's a cancer on that community.

That said - dvdtalk has their review up, and aside from the "movie quality" rating, everything is 5 stars and it gets their highest possible recommendation. Not really a fan of that site, but their reviews are generally reputable.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=30988

[guyver2077]

nice review..cant wait

[LinkinPrime]

Fucking FYE didn't ship it yesterday so I said fuck them...canceled and picking up on Tuesday at Best Buy or Target.

[GizmoGC]

Can't wait for Transformers. The GPS tracking sounds amazing. Curious how they would have implemented this on Blu-ray if Paramount was still neutral.

[Sporadic]

Oh Warner Home Video.

I canceled the remaining part of one of my orders (A Room With A View & Galapagos) two weeks ago. Placed an order with Amazon for Galapagos which showed up last week and imagine what came today from Warner...not the pieces from my other order (The Wild Bunch/Best Of HD-DVD Vol 3) but A Room With A View.

No charge has showed up on my debit card but I'll be keeping an eye out. Their shipping warehouse is a fucking mess right now.

[doubledown]

Apparently there is a glitch at CC where ALL HD/BD are ringing up B1G1 free. It may only be for $29.99 HD-DVD's. Hopefully this is good tomorrow also.

[GizmoGC]

Apparently there is a glitch at CC where ALL HD/BD are ringing up B1G1 free. It may only be for $29.99 HD-DVD's. Hopefully this is good tomorrow also.

Just waiting for the exact details before I bolt out the door.

[rsigley]

it's for all hd dvd's 29.99 and under

caught this thread on my way to lunch so checked it out

34.99 the fountain combo didn't work, but i got some 29.99 and 24.99 and they worked

here's a crappy cell phone pic of the receipt

http://i24.tinypic.com/1hzczp.jpg

[GizmoGC]

it's for all hd dvd's 29.99 and under

caught this thread on my way to lunch so checked it out

34.99 the fountain combo didn't work, but i got some 29.99 and 24.99 and they worked

here's a crappy cell phone pic of the receipt

http://i24.tinypic.com/1hzczp.jpg

I have pretty much everything right now. Sad I can't think of some titles to buy :cry:

[rsigley]

I have pretty much everything right now. Sad I can't think of some titles to buy :cry:

lol that's why i bought those titles

i got there and was like yea cheap HD-DVD's!!

then going through the rack i had all the ones i wanted, so i just bought some random movies i saw in theaters

the only couple i wanted (300, Fountain, Return to the House on Haunted Hill tomorrow) were 34.99 and not eligible

does anyone know if Next is 29.99? Thinking of what to grab with Transformers tomorrow if it still works

[Trakan]

I'm all over Transformers and Knocked Up if someone can confirm it tomorrow.

[thrustbucket]

Awesome. Got my return to house on haunted hill this morning from WMV. Still waiting on Troy Directors cut, both were ordered at the same time end of September...

[Sporadic]

Blockbuster just mailed my Transformers and Return To House On Haunted Hill. I should have it on Wednesday.

[LinkinPrime]

Whoa...Transformers on HD DVD is already backordered at BestBuy.com Can't wait to see the numbers on this HD DVD.

EDIT: NVM...its back up.

[velvet396]

9/10 from IGN - wish I had a player to put this on :) Tempted to buy anyway

7/10 - movie
10/10 - visual
10/10 - audio
8/10 - extras

[guyver2077]

picked up this morning at bb with the litho!!

cant wait to get home~!

[KaneRobot]

Curse you, Circuit City sale!
http://i20.tinypic.com/293hzpc.jpg

Yeah, I went in honestly meaning to only get Transformers and one free movie. Shit happens I guess. Went in, bought four, then went to recruit a friend who just bought the add-on. He bought four himself, and I bought four more.

Plus I got a free hat that I'll probably never wear.

http://i20.tinypic.com/kbf5eb.jpg

...I'll probably go check one more Circuit City tomorrow. The one I went to this morning had a pretty solid selection so I don't feel the urge to make trips all over the place.

[LinkinPrime]

I'll buy the hat from you...;)

[doubledown]

Does anyone know with the CC that you can get TWO of the SAME movie (two transformers)

I know someone who wants one also.

[LinkinPrime]

Does anyone know with the CC that you can get TWO of the SAME movie (two transformers)

I know someone who wants one also.
Yeah...someone reported getting 2 copies on the HD DVD deals thread.

EDIT: Doubledown...by someone you mean eBay?...;)

[guyver2077]

so you guys just take any two hd dvd's to the register and say what exactly?

[rsigley]

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6844/2pb9znf4.jpg

thanks circuit city :D

wanna buy more but i dunno when i'll ever watch these

(have an odd number cause picked up one copy of knocked up for a friend)

[KaneRobot]

so you guys just take any two hd dvd's to the register and say what exactly?
Nothing, really. I just brought 4 discs up and said "you guys are running a buy one get one thing on these, right?" She said "I think so" and checked for me. She looked through the ad, I told her I didn't think it was advertised this week. No problems at all though, when they ring up the cashier should see a prompt for the B1G1 deal.

I did have her check on stuff that was $34.99 (ie Hot Fuzz) and pairing it with a $24.99 title, and it didn't work. However, it appears any combination of titles $29.99 and lower will work, whether it's a combo or not is irrelevant; it just so happens that most combos are $34.99 there.

[Sporadic]

Of course a crazy deal has to pop up when I'm broke.

If somebody wants to grab me Next and sit on it until I get the money or trade for some Xbox games, I would really appreciate it.

[Midnite]

Looks like I'm going to run to Circuit City after work, already got Transformers through Amazon. I hope the deal is at the one I go to.

[Layd Dly]

Im gonna be broke very very soon.

[Richlough]

I ended up with Transformers , Terminator 3 , Dawn Of The Dead , & Out Of Sight . for $55 + tax . [they apparently take 1/2 off every one, not lowest price is free]

[Layd Dly]

Picked up at CC with the best sale EVAR

Blades of Glory - 15.00
Bourne Identity - 12.50
Bourne Supremecy - 12.50
Evan Almighty - 15.00
Transformers - 15.00

[Richlough]

Picked up at CC with the best sale EVAR

Blades of Glory - 15.00
Bourne Identity - 12.50
Bourne Supremecy - 12.50
Evan Almighty - 15.00
Transformers - 15.00

Why an odd amount ?
Did you buy 2 of something ?

[LinkinPrime]

Awesome sale...Added 6 more titles to my collection...now I have 46 titles.

Transformers
Half Baked
The Mummy Returns
The Scorpion King
Smokin' Aces
Nacho Libre

[guyver2077]

anyone noticing alot of grain in transformers?

i cant stand all this "intended" grain nowadays

[thrustbucket]

anyone noticing alot of grain in transformers?

i cant stand all this "intended" grain nowadays

Noticed in the theater too. It is in most movies. The reason you dont notice it usually in the theater is because you arent sitting as close as you do at home.

[Layd Dly]

Why an odd amount ?
Did you buy 2 of something ?

I believe that you can acutally buy odd ammounts. But i also purchased 3 BR Movies so a total of 8

http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/19823-2/DSC_1925.JPG

[LinkinPrime]

Couldn't resist...wen't back to CC for more...

Harsh Times - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Casino - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
12 Monkeys - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Meet The Fockers
Knocked Up - (For A Friend)
Assault On Presinct 13

Of those movies I've never seen...Are they good movies or should I consider returning/exchanging some?

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Also, I found Unleashed HD DVD/DVD combo at Target on clearance for $7.49...it was the only one at the store. I posted this on the HD DVD deals but it got lost quick...

[Sporadic]

Couldn't resist...wen't back to CC for more...

Harsh Times - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Casino - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
12 Monkeys - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Meet The Fockers
Knocked Up - (For A Friend)
Assault On Presinct 13

Of those movies I've never seen...Are they good movies or should I consider returning/exchanging some?

Casino is a great movie. A little long but great. I've always been into downward spiral stories.
12 Monkeys wasn't my cup of tea at all. Watched it, hated it, sold it.

Then again, you should go back to CC and grab Next/The Warriors for poor little Sporadic until he can come up with the money. ;) Japanese Band Of Brothers and Machinist broke my bank. :cry:

[doubledown]

Couldn't resist...wen't back to CC for more...

Harsh Times - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Casino - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
12 Monkeys - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Meet The Fockers
Knocked Up - (For A Friend)
Assault On Presinct 13

Of those movies I've never seen...Are they good movies or should I consider returning/exchanging some?

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Also, I found Unleashed HD DVD/DVD combo at Target on clearance for $7.49...it was the only one at the store. I posted this on the HD DVD deals but it got lost quick...

Harsh Times was NOT that great....it was worth watching once maybe, but nothing I would ever buy. 12 Monkeys is a odd movie, some love it, some hate it....

I went to pick up Transformers x2 last night at CC, but the line was wrapped around the store and people were NOT moving, I got fed up and left. Hopefully the deal is still going tody...if not, oh well. I generally watch movies once lately anyways

[guyver2077]

i loved harsh times.. picked up day one.. i guess im a bale fan

also microsoft should be promoting the shit out transformers but nothing....

i hope amazon gives us a bogo soon to counter those damn charts

i need to pass by cc and try to get blades...

[Layd Dly]

Couldn't resist...wen't back to CC for more...

Harsh Times - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Casino - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
12 Monkeys - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Meet The Fockers
Knocked Up - (For A Friend)
Assault On Presinct 13

Of those movies I've never seen...Are they good movies or should I consider returning/exchanging some?

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Also, I found Unleashed HD DVD/DVD combo at Target on clearance for $7.49...it was the only one at the store. I posted this on the HD DVD deals but it got lost quick...
Casino & 12 Monkeys are Great movies, never seen Harsh Times or Assault on Presinct 13 though so i cant comment aobut them.

[rsigley]

i really liked harsh times but i do'nt think it's a movie i'd watch more than once

[halfbent]

Couldn't resist...wen't back to CC for more...

Harsh Times - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Casino - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
12 Monkeys - (Blind Buy, Never Seen It)
Meet The Fockers
Knocked Up - (For A Friend)
Assault On Presinct 13

Of those movies I've never seen...Are they good movies or should I consider returning/exchanging some?

Liked them all, but 12 Monkeys is a very hit or miss movie. It's a little odd and kinda jumps around storywise if I remember right. Assault on Precinct 13 was ok, but I'm not sure if I'd actually watch it enough to buy it.


The CC deal is apparently dead, they were not ringing up today. Picked up Transformers and Full Metal Jacket anyway. =)

[KaneRobot]

Yep, looks like it's dead unfortunately. I didn't go to the same store it worked at yesterday, but I did go to two other CCs about an hour ago and it didn't work at either. Boy am I glad I went Tuesday morning.

[ryanbph]

dammit, oh well...i guess i will have to order transformers thru amazon

[Santurio]

Harsh Times is a great movie to me but it may not be for everyone.

[Sporadic]

Just watched Return To House On Haunted Hill. Pretty shitty movie but it's worth a rental just for the novelty of picking what happens.

It was pretty funny how when I picked to save the map instead of that guy about 40-50 minutes in, everybody ended up shooting each other and then the credits rolled.

Thankfully you can just press chapter back button and you get to pick again.

[guyver2077]

so they still havent fixed these addon issues when using web enabled discs? i constantly have to wipe the memory on the drive to get it to work

[LinkinPrime]

so they still havent fixed these addon issues when using web enabled discs? i constantly have to wipe the memory on the drive to get it to work

What issues? I did it with Transformers and it worked fine.

[guyver2077]

What issues? I did it with Transformers and it worked fine.

occasionally the discs just freeze up when playing web enabled discs... usually you have to go to the dash and delete the hd memory to fix the prob

[Sporadic]

occasionally the discs just freeze up when playing web enabled discs... usually you have to go to the dash and delete the hd memory to fix the prob

I've never ran into that issue.

[guyver2077]

really... its been reported alot for web discs like heroes and knocked up....

it is so annoying because i have to wipe out the memory so the disc will play and then i have to redownload stuff etc

[thrustbucket]

really... its been reported alot for web discs like heroes and knocked up....

it is so annoying because i have to wipe out the memory so the disc will play and then i have to redownload stuff etc

I've never run into that. Although last week no HD DVD would play, it would just go black screen, then back to the dashboard. Clearing the cache is the only thing that fixed it.

[halfbent]

My Transformers disc is doing it now. Locking up on the Web-enabled update screen.

edit -- Deleting the cache got it working again, glad I found an easy fix the first place I looked. It's been a long dang day.

[MusicNoteLess]

really... its been reported alot for web discs like heroes and knocked up....

it is so annoying because i have to wipe out the memory so the disc will play and then i have to redownload stuff etc

I just had my add on lock up when I was watching heroes. It sucks.

[thrustbucket]

I just had my add on lock up when I was watching heroes. It sucks.

It probably had nothing to do with the add-on drive itself.

[LinkinPrime]

really... its been reported alot for web discs like heroes and knocked up....

it is so annoying because i have to wipe out the memory so the disc will play and then i have to redownload stuff etc
Damn you for mentioning this...I got jinxed...Now I get this issue with Transformers...lucky for me I rememembered that you said you had to delete the HD DVD memory for it to work again and it did but damn...this does suck, everytime I load it up I'll have to clear the memory beforehand. :bomb:

[rabidmonkeys]

Damn you for mentioning this...I got jinxed...Now I get this issue with Transformers...lucky for me I rememembered that you said you had to delete the HD DVD memory for it to work again and it did but damn...this does suck, everytime I load it up I'll have to clear the memory beforehand. :bomb:

i had the same problem last night. I stopped watching Transformers half way through on Tues night and then continued last night. As soon as I fired the disc up, it hung. I didnt know about the cache clearing, so I just restarted my 360 and unplugged the Ethernet and it worked fine that way, bypassing the update (that I had already downloaded.)

I have Knocked Up and Heroes, but Transformers was the first time this happened.

[guyver2077]

yea its been a pain for me.. this has happenned with every web enabled disc for me.... its a pain to have to re login and typing the stupid logins with the controller.. a usb keyboard doesnt even work

it seems to happen randomly or maybe i just havent caught the pattern yet


O and that gps extra on transformers is fucking bad ass... i think paramount stepped up the game for web enabled discs with actually providing some useful stuff

[LinkinPrime]

White Noise part 1 and 2 coming to HD DVD:
A sequel to the original 2005 sleeper hit, 'White Noise: The Light' was initially expected to hit theaters early next year, but now Universal has confirmed it's bringing the Nathan Fillion-starrer directly to HD DVD and standard DVD January 8 instead, the same day the original 'White Noise (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/whitenoise.html)' is set to make its high-def bow
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Universal/White_Noise:_The_Light_Headed_Direct_to_HD_DVD_Thi s_January/1087

I didn't see part one, but I saw the trailer for part 2 and it looks a heck of a lot more interesting than part one. I also can't find a trailer for it, but you can read up on it here:
http://www.whitenoisethelight.net/

[Sporadic]

German Resident Evil is up over at Xploited Cinema

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/resident-evil-german-release-p-12916.html

$38.95

[captainfrizo]

German Resident Evil is up over at Xploited Cinema

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/resident-evil-german-release-p-12916.html

$38.95

For some reason I find that extremely tempting.

[Sporadic]

Today is a proud day, I just hit the 55 movie mark.

(click the spoiler for a list)
Own:
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
A Scanner Darkly
Band Of Brothers Vol 1
Band Of Brothers Vol 2
Band Of Brothers Vol 3
Band Of Brothers Vol 4
Band Of Brothers Vol 5
Being John Malkovich
The Big Lebowski
Black Snake Moan
Casino
Dawn Of The Dead
The Deer Hunter
Dog Day Afternoon
The Elephant Man
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Forbidden Planet
The Fountain
Galapagos
The Host
Hot Fuzz
King Kong
The Machinist
Mulholland Drive
Nine Inch Nails: Beside You In Time
One Six Right
The Pianist
Planet Earth
The Prestige
The Searchers
Serpico
Shaun Of The Dead
Terminator II
Total Recall
Trading Places
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
The World's Fastest Indian

On Order:
Casablanca
The Rundown
Seabiscuit

Pre Order:
2001: A Space Odyssey (Special Edition)
A Clockwork Orange (Special Edition)
Blade Runner: Complete Collector's Edition
Carlito's Way
Eyes Wide Shut (Special Edition)
Full Metal Jacket (Special Edition)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Monterey
Motörhead: Stage Fright
Queen Rock Montreal
The Shining (Special Edition)
The Wild Bunch
The Best Of HD-DVD Vol.3: Blazing Saddles
The Best Of HD-DVD Vol.3: The Departed
The Best Of HD-DVD Vol.3: GoodFellas

[LinkinPrime]

German Resident Evil is up over at Xploited Cinema

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/resident-evil-german-release-p-12916.html

$38.95
Mine!

Today is a proud day, I just hit the 55 movie mark.

(click the spoiler for a list)
Own:
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
A Scanner Darkly
Band Of Brothers Vol 1
Band Of Brothers Vol 2
Band Of Brothers Vol 3
Band Of Brothers Vol 4
Band Of Brothers Vol 5
Being John Malkovich
The Big Lebowski
Black Snake Moan
Casino
Dawn Of The Dead
The Deer Hunter
Dog Day Afternoon
The Elephant Man
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Forbidden Planet
The Fountain
Galapagos
The Host
Hot Fuzz
King Kong
The Machinist
Mulholland Drive
Nine Inch Nails: Beside You In Time
One Six Right
The Pianist
Planet Earth
The Prestige
The Searchers
Serpico
Shaun Of The Dead
Terminator II
Total Recall
Trading Places
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
The World's Fastest Indian

On Order:
Casablanca
The Rundown
Seabiscuit

Pre Order:
2001: A Space Odyssey (Special Edition)
A Clockwork Orange (Special Edition)
Blade Runner: Complete Collector's Edition
Carlito's Way
Eyes Wide Shut (Special Edition)
Full Metal Jacket (Special Edition)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Monterey
Motörhead: Stage Fright
Queen Rock Montreal
The Shining (Special Edition)
The Wild Bunch
The Best Of HD-DVD Vol.3: Blazing Saddles
The Best Of HD-DVD Vol.3: The Departed
The Best Of HD-DVD Vol.3: GoodFellas

I'm almost there...I got 53...If I can get myself to pull the trigger on Resident Evil and The Prestige I'll have 55 as well. My collection is in my sig.

EDIT: I just did it. BTW: Would you count Mission Impossible Trilogy and Matrix Trilogy as one or 3 movies? Because I would have 59 if I'm counting them as 3.

[Sporadic]

Mine!



I'm almost there...I got 53...If I can get myself to pull the trigger on Resident Evil and The Prestige I'll have 55 as well. My collection is in my sig.

EDIT: I just did it. BTW: Would you count Mission Impossible Trilogy and Matrix Trilogy as one or 3 movies? Because I would have 59 if I'm counting them as 3.

I'd say three since I go by movie not boxset.

If you order The Prestige, go with Amazon UK instead of Xploited Cinema. It's only £18.38 ($37.55) after shipping.

[guyver2077]

cmon amazon.. give us a bogo...

i need to catch up to you fuckers

[Sporadic]

Just saw a new HD-DVD commerical on E!

Starts with guys watching a football game then the field being empty. "What do you do after you watch football on your HDTV, watch movies in HD with the HD-DVD player from Toshiba" They then showed Knocked Up, 300 and Transformers playing and talked about the upscaling even making your DVDs better.

I guess they have a new nickname for it too, the "ultimate HD machine"

[LinkinPrime]

I'd say three since I go by movie not boxset.

If you order The Prestige, go with Amazon UK instead of Xploited Cinema. It's only £18.38 ($37.55) after shipping.

Its 37.95 at XploitedCinema.com, I was already paying shipping for R.E. so I figured why not just throw it in.

[terribledeli]

Amazon UK finally started taking pre-orders on the BBC's Robin Hood. About $75 (Unfortunately, its a combo disc)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Robin-Hood-Complete-HD-DVD/dp/B000VA3J8O/ref=sr_1_1/026-6052333-8093236?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1192934919&sr=8-1

[Sporadic]

Looks like Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid has been delayed to December 4th which fucking sucks.

I was really looking forward to that.

[Sarang01]

Just saw a new HD-DVD commerical on E!

Starts with guys watching a football game then the field being empty. "What do you do after you watch football on your HDTV, watch movies in HD with the HD-DVD player from Toshiba" They then showed Knocked Up, 300 and Transformers playing and talked about the upscaling even making your DVDs better.

I guess they have a new nickname for it too, the "ultimate HD machine"

You're my friend so I ask you with much concern, why were you watching E!?

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid has been delayed to December 4th which fucking sucks.

I was really looking forward to that.

I didn't know Live Aid was coming to HD DVD...I'll definately get that just for Linkin Park's performance alone.

[Sporadic]

You're my friend so I ask you with much concern, why were you watching E!?

Top 20 Love Gone Wrong Marathon ;) plus THS isn't half bad.

I didn't know Live Aid was coming to HD DVD...I'll definately get that just for Linkin Park's performance alone.

:lol: That's the complete name of the Queen HD-DVD. It's their movie We Will Rock You (or going by the new name Queen Rocks Montreal) in HD and their legendary Live Aid performance in SD.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8143/516lbmdgtplss500am7.jpg

[SteveMcQ]

For you guys getting the lock-ups with the add-on with Web Enabled discs, is it just randomly locking up during playback?

Mine seems to freeze up whenever I try to add a bookmark now or try to delete one in Transformers. It only does this on the 360 add-on though. If the only fix thus far is to delete the drive's memory, do I have to delete everything in the memory? Is there anyway to choose and just delete the TF related memory?

Edit: On another note, I did miss the best part of the movie when I first saw it in theatres. I stepped out to take a call and missed the part when they looked for the glasses. I left just as they pulled up to the alley and came in as the guy knocked on the door. Can't believe I missed that the first time.

[KaneRobot]

For you guys getting the lock-ups with the add-on with Web Enabled discs, is it just randomly locking up during playback?

Mine seems to freeze up whenever I try to add a bookmark now or try to delete one in Transformers.

I was able to make one, but deleting freezes it. I also had to delete everything.

We need a fucking update for the player, pronto.

Also, frys.com has a few decent deals...if you're not buying more than two though don't bother since shipping kind of kills it (but at least it doesn't increase as you add titles). Several of these are in the "get 5 movies for free" category, which is why they are cheap now:

$13.50:

Aeon Flux
Black Rain
Coming To America
Failure To Launch
Four Brothers
Hustle And Flow
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible 2
Payback: Straight Up
Rattle And Hum
Sahara
Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow
Sleepy Hollow
The Italian Job
The Manchurian Candidate
The Warriors
The Untouchables
Top Gun
Trading Places
We Were Soldiers

[LinkinPrime]

Top 20 Love Gone Wrong Marathon ;) plus THS isn't half bad.



:lol: That's the complete name of the Queen HD-DVD. It's their movie We Will Rock You (or going by the new name Queen Rocks Montreal) in HD and their legendary Live Aid performance in SD.


:lol: I feel dumb...I heard that Live Aid was coming to DVD soon so I just assumed
EDIT: Actually its Live Earth I'm thinking about so its a lot worse...:-#
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=781273

[KaneRobot]

Extra stuff for the Queen disc, which I was leaning towards not picking up, but after seeing that they have put some effort into this disc with the extras, I will:

Eagle Vision has confirmed an extensive supplemental package for the upcoming release. In addition to featuring newly remastered versions of the band's full Montreal concert and their seven-song 1985 Live Aid performance, both next-gen releases will also include a first-ever audio commentary by Brian May and Roger Taylor, newly-unearthed performance footage of Queen rehearsing for Live Aid, a previously unreleased band interview, additional media coverage of the event, and a "Before & After" restoration comparison .

That Montreal show was good, but DAMN I wish we could have gotten Live At Wembley '86 instead. Oh well.

[LinkinPrime]

Transformers HD DVD Kicked Ass!!!!
According to a just-issued press release (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/pr_paramounttransformers_week1.html) from Paramount, the HD DVD edition of 'Transformers' sold over 100,000 units in its first day of release, and went on to sell an additional 90,000 units over next six days, making it the fastest and best-selling week one release on either high definition format, as well as the best selling HD DVD ever.

The performance of the 'Transformers' DVD and HD DVD has demonstrated the phenomenal success of this global franchise," said Kelley Avery, president, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. “We’re happy to be kicking off the fourth quarter with a title that clearly shows home entertainment releases are still an event that drives consumers into stores—which is a win for both content providers and retailers.” http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Sales/Paramount/DreamWorks/Michael_Bay/Transformers_HD_DVD_Smashes_First-Week_Sales_Records/1093

:applause: :bow: Go HD DVD!!!

[guyver2077]

nice.....

i was also shocked to see troy and haunted hill arrived today from wb.. i didnt even get a shipment notification email... fucking finally

[guyver2077]

so i open up my haunted hill and look what i see....




http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/039.jpg

funny stuff... atleast i got the right disc though lol :)

[LinkinPrime]

so i open up my haunted hill and look what i see....
funny stuff... atlest i got the right disc though lol :)
:rofl: That's awesome!

----------------


What do you guys think of District B13? It was on Showtime and I taped DVR'd it, I watched the first 30min of the film (i'll finish the rest later) and I thought it looked pretty good, a lot of action and chases, the downside is that its subbed since its in French. Anyone here have the HD DVD? Wondering if its any good.

[guyver2077]

any reviews for resident evil... i really want it but this is one of those movies that i know will end up releasing here for $20.

i was hoing it would be same price as silent hill

ppl keep mentioning kubrick..dont think ive seen any..any recommendations?

[captainfrizo]

any reviews for resident evil... i really want it but this is one of those movies that i know will end up releasing here for $20.


Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Sony have the distribution rights to RE films here in the states? If so I kind of doubt it'd be released here on HD-DVD.

[KaneRobot]

I heard RE on HD DVD was MPEG-2...don't have a source for you but it may be something to keep in mind if you're thinking about spending 40 bucks on it.

[LinkinPrime]

I heard RE on HD DVD was MPEG-2...don't have a source for you but it may be something to keep in mind if you're thinking about spending 40 bucks on it.

Yeah I read that somewhere too, I think on the HighDefDigest forums...Kinda hope its not true, mine should be arriving tomorrow or Wednesday. It would suck to have spent $40 on a DVD+ rather than an HD DVD.

[zman73]

Its good Transformers is the highest one week title sales wise... but overall 190,000 still isnt that much even in comparison to what dvd was doing by this time, I remember the fuss over the Matrix when it was first released and how it was the first title to break a million units in a week, this is only 190,000...

I love my high def formats though, and kinda like being in the extreme minority sometimes... but loved how software plummeted when dvds hit big

[thrustbucket]

Its good Transformers is the highest one week title sales wise... but overall 190,000 still isnt that much even in comparison to what dvd was doing by this time, I remember the fuss over the Matrix when it was first released and how it was the first title to break a million units in a week, this is only 190,000...

I love my high def formats though, and kinda like being in the extreme minority sometimes... but loved how software plummeted when dvds hit big

I think it would not be inaccurate to state that HDM will never achieve the penetration that DVD did. There just isn't enough there to offer the mass market that they can be sold on to make the upgrade.

The one and only chance HDM will ever come close to DVD in sales is when/if players become so cheap that they basically just replace DVD players and Joe Six Pack doesn't notice a difference because the players cost the same.

[rsigley]

might be the wrong thread, but i have a sealed bourne supremecy from the circuit city glitch (accidently bought 2 thinking one was identity for some reason)

if anyone wants to trade, sealed or unsealed don't matter

[TheRock88]

After reading that RE is MPEG-2, I think I'll hold off on it. Hopefully the Japanese version is AVC. Here's some users thoughts and 3 pics of RE if you're still interested in it.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=860967&page=5

[LinkinPrime]

After reading that RE is MPEG-2, I think I'll hold off on it. Hopefully the Japanese version is AVC. Here's some users thoughts and 3 pics of RE if you're still interested in it.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=860967&page=5

Damn me for shopping on an impulse. If the Japanese is better I'm going to have to drop my German RE copy somewhere.

[KaneRobot]

ASS. I went out and stopped at Best Buy to pick up the Motorhead disc since I didn't want to wait for an internet order...of course they didn't have it, despite checking later and seeing the status on the site as "available at most stores." None in my area have it.

I guess I'll just wait for the Amazon order.

[Sporadic]

ASS. I went out and stopped at Best Buy to pick up the Motorhead disc since I didn't want to wait for an internet order...of course they didn't have it, despite checking later and seeing the status on the site as "available at most stores." None in my area have it.

I guess I'll just wait for the Amazon order.

Mine still hasn't shipped from Amazon, it's listed under "shipping soon"

I have Amazon Prime so it better be here on the 25th

[KaneRobot]

I did check it on Amazon a little bit ago, on the main item page it now says "shipping in 7 to 13 days." sdgnkdg.

[Sporadic]

I did check it on Amazon a little bit ago, on the main item page it now says "shipping in 7 to 13 days." sdgnkdg.

Just got my Motorhead HD-DVD in.

Definitely one of the weirdest releases so far. Comes in a UK style case with no security sticker and a 13 page insert. The video is good but this is a victim of MTV style editing (aka about a million camera changes) along with alot of SD footage of the drummer drumming and a horrible matrix thing. Subtitles seem to be broken or at least I can't turn them on. The web extras are pretty cool. There's news (which hasn't been updated since July), tour dates, photos, fan artwork (everything from rings to custom car jobs) and tattoos.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5629/dscn0377di2.jpg

[KaneRobot]

Interesting. I think I'm going to hold off on it since my Amazon order hasn't shipped yet.

[Sporadic]

Interesting. I think I'm going to hold off on it since my Amazon order hasn't shipped yet.

Well, don't get me wrong if you are a Motorhead fan, you aren't going to get much better then this. It's on par PQ-wise with the Cream HD-DVD once you overlooked the SD drummer footage and it was a pretty rocking show from what I watched. I was just pointing out the stuff that jumped out at me. This is the first American HD-DVD I've seen come in a UK fattie case along with a multi-page insert.

[KaneRobot]

Picked up 2001 last night, which has bitchin' video and audio, but it's definitely a "love it or hate it" movie, so buyer beware.


I'll get the Motorhead disc down the road, I need to cut down on the movies I'm buying. After FMJ I'm going to take a break for a little bit.

[guyver2077]

im torn with res evil.. $40 is just too much for a movie..(jap ones are even more $$)

im waiting to see how the domestic ones turn out on bd..

i would of jumped on it if it had the 30.95 silent hill price tag

[KaneRobot]

Putting to rest another "will it or won't it happen?" rumor from many months ago:

Wal-Mart now stocking HD-A2 at $198.00 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Toshiba/Wal-Mart/Wal-Mart_Stocks_Sub-$200_HD_DVD_Player/1110)

Pic:

http://i21.tinypic.com/1zwcc5x.jpg

[PyroGamer]

2001: A Space Odyssey (Warner)
A Clockwork Orange (Warner)
Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Edition (Warner)
The Shining (1980) (Warner)Like my top 4 favorite movies ever, right there. :DPicked up 2001 last night, which has bitchin' video and audio, but it's definitely a "love it or hate it" movie, so buyer beware.
If you don't love 2001 you can go to hell. You can go to hell and die.

[guyver2077]

after reading review of 2001... i may pick it up...

dont think ive ever seen it

the hd catalog at wbstore seems to be down though

[Sporadic]

Picked up 2001 last night, which has bitchin' video and audio, but it's definitely a "love it or hate it" movie, so buyer beware.


I'll get the Motorhead disc down the road, I need to cut down on the movies I'm buying. After FMJ I'm going to take a break for a little bit.

Agreed, 2001 is a beautiful movie but then it turns into some type of hellish stress test in the middle (12 minutes of buzzing, 4 minutes of sirens, etc) followed by some 30 minute acid trip. Good movie but I'll never watch it without fast forward again (at least through the noise parts, I loved the HAL story).

I always say that until stuff is added to the release slate or a deal pops up, then I cave almost immediately. I'm trying to do that now though. Omega Man, Pan's Labyrinth, Led Zeppelin and Queen then I should be done for the year.

[KaneRobot]

I always say that until stuff is added to the release slate or a deal pops up, then I cave almost immediately. I'm trying to do that now though. Omega Man, Pan's Labyrinth, Led Zeppelin and Queen then I should be done for the year.
Ha, I know...I'll probably cave as soon as Face/Off is out, actually. We'll see though. Hopefully after this month I can hold off until Bourne Ultimatum.

[thrustbucket]

Ha, I know...I'll probably cave as soon as Face/Off is out, actually. We'll see though. Hopefully after this month I can hold off until Bourne Ultimatum.

Hmmm. I was at my best buy last night doing this deal and saw about 5 Face/Off's on the shelf. Are they not suppose to be there?

[LinkinPrime]

I'll be getting Face/Off from Amazon this week, I love that movie but damn, I haven't seen it in a long while. I hear its got really great PQ and SQ so I can't wait.

[KaneRobot]

Hmmm. I was at my best buy last night doing this deal and saw about 5 Face/Off's on the shelf. Are they not suppose to be there?
Release is supposed to be 10/30. I didn't see them at my BB last night.

[ryanbph]

were these movies any good ?

License to Wed
Talk to Me

[KaneRobot]

were these movies any good ?

License to Wed
Talk to Me
No idea bout License to Wed, although the name tells me to avoid it.

I've heard good things about Talk To Me though, I do want to check it out.

*EDIT* Well, that didn't take long. Circuit City is also now selling the A2 for 200 bucks (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-HD-DVD-Player-HDA2/sem/rpsm/oid/169466/catOid/-16221/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do).

[halfbent]

Haven't seen License to Wed yet, but Robin Williams is usually good for at least a decent movie tho. Definitely want Talk to Me tho!

[DeskLaser]

I got dragged to the theater for this with the gf, and let me say that Robin Williams was the only thing that made the movie even remotely entertaining to me. To me, the movie seemed like it was all "let's find ways to get the engaged couple to argue with eachother," causing predictable chick flick arguments and resolutions.

[SteveMcQ]

I got dragged to the theater for this with the gf, and let me say that Robin Williams was the only thing that made the movie even remotely entertaining to me. To me, the movie seemed like it was all "let's find ways to get the engaged couple to argue with eachother," causing predictable chick flick arguments and resolutions.There were no moments that made it worth watching just for Mandy Moore?

[guyver2077]

wow i would of jumpe don face off if i had seen it in store

[GizmoGC]

Just got my Motorhead HD-DVD in.

Definitely one of the weirdest releases so far. Comes in a UK style case with no security sticker and a 13 page insert. The video is good but this is a victim of MTV style editing (aka about a million camera changes) along with alot of SD footage of the drummer drumming and a horrible matrix thing. Subtitles seem to be broken or at least I can't turn them on. The web extras are pretty cool. There's news (which hasn't been updated since July), tour dates, photos, fan artwork (everything from rings to custom car jobs) and tattoos.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5629/dscn0377di2.jpg

WTF is Motorhead? A movie? Concert?

[Richlough]

WTF is Motorhead? A movie? Concert?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XESEt5A12Zo

I thought you were a CAG know-it-all ?

[Sporadic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XESEt5A12Zo

I thought you were a CAG know-it-all ?

So, you link to the worst homemade video ever?

blah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImrtZRrS70w
(this is also from the DVD version of the HD-DVD)

[Richlough]

So, you link to the worst homemade video ever?

blah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImrtZRrS70w
(this is also from the DVD version of the HD-DVD)

He needed to know what Motorhead was . ;)

[KaneRobot]

Good article (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Joshua_Zyber/Commentary:_Specs_vs._Reality/1096) on the "U NEED MOAR BITS TO HAVE GOOD PICTURE" bullshit talking point.

[guyver2077]

so we arent getting a bogo huh? how gay

i might put in another wb order... strange that they took out twister.. guess rumors of delays are true..

may order some oldies like training day that i still dont have but i have to get over 50..

hows that corpse bride

[Sporadic]

hows that corpse bride

Bad.

It's very good PQ-wise but imagine if they took The Nightmare Before Christmas and stripped it of everything good/likable/catchy. That's basically Corpse Bride in a nutshell.

Out of catalog stuff avaliable on Warner's site right now, I could easily recommend Dog Day Afternoon, Galapagos and The Searchers.

Dog Day Afternoon is hands down Al Pacino's best work and it's definitely one of my favorite films from the 70s.
Galapagos is more of the same of Planet Earth, except this time it focuses solely on the Galapagos which is a better IMO then trying to go around the whole world.
The Searchers is a classic John Wayne movie. A little slow, very racist but if you can stand the Duke, it's well worth the money. Plus the PQ is really good.

I blindbought all of those and I don't regret it one bit.

[KaneRobot]

I enjoyed Corpse Bride, mostly because I did not go in expecting Nightmare Before Christmas. I think it's definitely worth a look (for what it's worth, I haven't seen the HD DVD yet, just the film itself).

It has pretty good feedback (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/corpse_bride/) overall. It's certainly not on Nightmare's level, but few things are.

[maccabee72]

i might put in another wb order...

I've caught a few bits and snippets about the WB deal. Did a search and can't find anything. Can someone explain? Thanks:D

[LinkinPrime]

I've caught a few bits and snippets about the WB deal. Did a search and can't find anything. Can someone explain? Thanks:D

Check the OP on this thread:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151227

[Richlough]

I've caught a few bits and snippets about the WB deal. Did a search and can't find anything. Can someone explain? Thanks:D

Dude is that a Full Auto gamercard ?

[maccabee72]

Check the OP on this thread:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151227

Thanks....noy sure how I missed that:D

Dude is that a Full Auto gamercard ?

No...It's Burnout

[KaneRobot]

Something that sort of goes without saying, but is good to be reminded of occasionally:

Check your Amazon gold box every day. I've seen people saying the Star Trek Season 1 box was in there at an even bigger discount than it already is priced at. Combined with the 10% discount (for those still under that umbrella) and it's a pretty solid deal for those interested in it. I doubt I'll buy it, but you're not going to get much better than 113 bucks on that set for quite a while.

My gold box actually offered me the 5 disc Blade Runner set for an extra dollar off. Combined with the 10% it winds up being about the same price as the Warner 25% deal before I cancelled it because of their crappy service.

[guyver2077]

gold box?

[guyver2077]

so finally got around to see return to haunted hill..


i thought it was pretty cool... nothing out of this world but i enjoyed picking the different options.. i dont know how they add up to 96 diff storylines though. maybe i should go through it again and see the diff outcomes..

typical thriller movie .. plus for alot of boobs/nipples action..dont resist the girls!!!! lol

i was also bummed that michelle's breasts werent exposed

[GizmoGC]

The A2 is now $199 at Wal-Mart, Circuit City, and Costco (though its called the D2 there and comes with HDMI cable in the box).

[KaneRobot]

gold box?
Go to Amazon while signed in, click the gold treasure chest thing at the top of the page. The deals change daily. Sometimes more than daily.

[GizmoGC]

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3221/hda3ws2.jpg

[LinkinPrime]

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3221/hda3ws2.jpg

Is this for Black Friday?

[guyver2077]

hopefully these hardware deals keep hd in the game these holidays...

based on software alone they should get murdered..

how have the reviews been for the a3? i would love to get it but the usual 720p/1080i mention worries me. I want to make sure im not downgrading my pq since i get 1080p from the addon.

[KaneRobot]

how have the reviews been for the a3? i would love to get it but the usual 720p/1080i mention worries me. I want to make sure im not downgrading my pq since i get 1080p from the addon.
Well if you have a 1080p TV, it should display 1080p anyway, even if the player only outputs 1080i.

I think the reviews have been ok but it's not much of a step up over the A2, and some people have praised the "build quality" of the A2 over the A3 - as in, the A2 is built like a tank and the A3 feels a little flimsy. I haven't seen an A3 in person so I can't vouch for that.

I am definitely getting closer to making the leap from 360 add-on to standalone player, though. I'd really like to get the A35, as many people have praised the picture being even more detailed than the high end XA2. Price is still about 150 bucks out of what I'm willing to pay, but the way the prices are falling I would expect I'll be picking one up in the summer.

Is this for Black Friday?
Yep.

[guyver2077]

i guess we have a "buy" day on nov 27...

sad that they didnt think ahead and did it this week

[doubledown]

It seems a little pointless to get an A3 if your 360 does 1080p and the A3 does only 1080i. I guess you can get better audio (possibly) out of the A3.

If I did anything, I would eventually get an HDMI system....but that is just me.

[LinkinPrime]

Figures, I ordered Transformers from FYE to get it early and I didn't, I order License to Wed and I get it on Saturday...sigh.

[SteveMcQ]

Went ahead and ordered Eyes Wide Shut and 2001 to see what the hubbub is about. I've only seen Full Metal Jacket, so I don't know what I have in store.

[LinkinPrime]

Tony @ ExploitedCinema stated (http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=22977) that he should be getting Ghost Rider (Extended Edition) HD DVD towards the end of this week:
http://areahd.dvdtiefpreise.com/?p=129

Looks like its currently $43 US at Amazon.fr (http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000RIZROE/ref=nosim/dvdtiefpreise-21)

EDIT: $51 shipped for me...I'll wait to see what price XploitedCinema.com has it for.

EDIT2: $43.45 shipped at HD Addicts (http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=89_90&products_id=744)...but it ships from Canada so it make take a while longer.

[bill123]

Just checked out exploited looks like Tony put up Resident Evil: Apocalypse
and Hannibal Rising.

Linkin just wondering if you got your copy of Resident Evil yet, and if so how is it. Im thinking of getting that and Apocalypse this week.

Resident Evil: http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/resident-evil-apocalypse-extended-version-german-release-p-12968.html

Hannibal Rising: http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hannibal-rising-polish-release-p-12969.html

[LinkinPrime]

Just checked out exploited looks like Tony put up Resident Evil: Apocalypse
and Hannibal Rising.

Linkin just wondering if you got your copy of Resident Evil yet, and if so how is it. Im thinking of getting that and Apocalypse this week.

Resident Evil: http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/resident-evil-apocalypse-extended-version-german-release-p-12968.html

Hannibal Rising: http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hannibal-rising-polish-release-p-12969.html

I did get RE but I haven't tested it. I'll try to check it out today. Its MPEG-2 so its not on par to today's quality but I'll let you know. If it sucks, its going on eBay and I'll be waiting for the Japanese version that comes out this December...well that's assuming it will be better quality.

[KaneRobot]

Rumors of a big Warner announcement keep hitting (which probably means nothing will happen, as per usual with "exclusivity rumors"). Supposedly - according to highdefdigest - they seem to be leaning towards Blu-Ray. That's not really what I took from this quote, but read into it what you will:

"One thing that may be changing is our strategy," he said. "When both formats launched and hardware prices were high, we made a decision to support both formats and let the consumer decide. But now that hardware pricing is affordable for both Blu-ray and HD DVD, it appears consumers no longer want to decide — so the notion of staying in two formats for the duration is something we are re-evaluating now that we are in the fourth quarter."

Silverberg went on to emphasize the Warner's strong Blu-ray sales, noting that the studio's Blu-ray release of '300' is the format's top selling disc. "We can definitely talk Blu-ray," said Silverberg. "We are committed to the format."

[guyver2077]

hope warner doesnt turn...

[LinkinPrime]

Rumors of a big Warner announcement keep hitting (which probably means nothing will happen, as per usual with "exclusivity rumors"). Supposedly - according to highdefdigest - they seem to be leaning towards Blu-Ray. That's not really what I took from this quote, but read into it what you will:

Same here...I think that the BR fabase is looking way too much into it. Though if I'm wrong...God help HD DVD.

[KaneRobot]

This isn't even funny, but I saw it posted by some troll on AVS and for some reason it made me laugh...probably the thought of wearing blue shirts to "show support."

http://i3.tinypic.com/66txcb7.jpg

Same here...I think that the BR fabase is looking way too much into it. Though if I'm wrong...God help HD DVD.
Eh, I'm not worried either way. Both formats are dug in, and by Christmas next year dual format players will be affordable.

[thrustbucket]

I dug around to find out what the basis for all this Warner Brothers exclusive internet mongering was about.

It seems a lot of it is based on some assumption that their contract with Blu-ray expires tomorrow (Oct 31). Combined with the fact that they have let rumors out that they are thinking about going exclusive rather than renew and be neutral. Combined with the fact that it's a pretty well known fact that Subsidies for BD replication costs expire for everyone Jan 1. Combine that with the fact that WB has obviously favored HD DVD so far.

I can see no other conclusion other than if they went exclusive it would be HD DVD.

I think that quote from the exec was basically saying "HD DVD has made us their offer, now we are waiting for BD's"

[LinkinPrime]

I dug around to find out what the basis for all this Warner Brothers exclusive internet mongering was about.

It seems a lot of it is based on some assumption that their contract with Blu-ray expires tomorrow (Oct 31). Combined with the fact that they have let rumors out that they are thinking about going exclusive rather than renew and be neutral. Combined with the fact that it's a pretty well known fact that Subsidies for BD replication costs expire for everyone Jan 1. Combine that with the fact that WB has obviously favored HD DVD so far.

I can see no other conclusion other than if they went exclusive it would be HD DVD.

I think that quote from the exec was basically saying "HD DVD has made us their offer, now we are waiting for BD's"

I know what you mean....Batman Begins, V For Vendetta, The Matrix Trilogy, 300 Exclusive Extras...why go Blu?

[KaneRobot]

I think that quote from the exec was basically saying "HD DVD has made us their offer, now we are waiting for BD's"
See, that's what I kind of thought too.

Really though, it may be that too much is being read into it on both ends. We'll see. I did find it a little odd that this "Blu-Ray expiration date" thing has come so close without being renewed earlier.

[CocheseUGA]

Any date on Bourne?

[LinkinPrime]

Any date on Bourne?
December 11th. Bourne Ultimatum HD DVD/DVD Combo and also The Jason Bourne Collection.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/4/4049/original.pjpeg http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3678/original.jpeg

Check the OP for links to release dates + more good stuff.

[SteveMcQ]

December 11th. Bourne Ultimatum HD DVD/DVD Combo and also The Jason Bourne Collection.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/4/4049/original.pjpeg http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3678/original.jpeg

Check the OP for links to release dates + more good stuff.DAMN! Combo! :bomb:

[KaneRobot]

Something I came across on AVS that was sort of interesting, especially if Warner does go Blu-Ray...


http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,13...a/article.html

Microsoft, Toshiba Team to Advance HD DVD Navigation
Toshiba and Microsoft today announced plans to launch the Advanced Interactivity Consortium to extend interactive features in HD DVD.
Agam Shah, IDG News Service
Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:00 PM PDT

Toshiba Corp. and Microsoft Corp. Thursday announced plans to launch the Advanced Interactivity Consortium to extend interactive features in HD DVD, a high-definition format, in an effort to attract more users.

Both companies are stout HD DVD supporters. Microsoft offers an HD DVD player add-on for its Xbox 360 gaming console and Toshiba is integrating HD DVD drives in its PCs. The rival format, Blu-ray Disc, is supported by Sony Corp. and movie studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and The Walt Disney Co.

The consortium will be a platform for companies to collaborate on improving the digital home entertainment experience and bringing advanced interactive features, including Web-enabled features, to digital downloads that go to DVDs, PCs, gaming consoles and cell phones.

Bringing companies together will ensure interoperability of HD DVD players and services, said Hisatsugu Nonaka, corporate executive vice president for Toshiba, in a news release.

Microsoft's XML-based HDi development environment creates an interactive layer for HD DVD movies. HDi, supported by the HD DVD players and media, is currently a mandatory feature across players to keep the consumer experience consistent, said Richard Doherty, principal program manager lead of the consumer media technology group at Microsoft.

Microsoft hopes to collaborate with other consortium members on extending interactive capabilities to digital download services, said Robbie Bach, president of Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft, in the release.

The consortium had no specific announcements related to improved HD DVD interactive features.

The announcement fuels an already heated battle between the HD DVD and Blu-ray formats as the next generation high-definition DVD standard. Sales of Blu-ray exceeded HD DVD in the first half of 2007 by 2 to 1 in the U.S., according to data from Home Media Research.

The consortium includes movie studios DreamWorks Animations SKG, Paramount Pictures Corp., Universal Studios and Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. Universal this week announced HD DVD movies with interactive features that provide access to online features such as bonus scenes and online communities that allow users to dive deeper into the movies.

They essentially JUST formed that group. Heck, during the presentation a WB graphic was shown alongside the other studios/companies involved. Doesn't make much sense that they'd be featured in the announcement and then bail on it a month later. Stranger things have happened though.

[CocheseUGA]

I don't mind the combo. Saves me a rental and having to burn a copy.

That collection looks sweet, but I'm sure it will be seriously out of my price range.

[doctorfaustus]

Tony @ ExploitedCinema stated (http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=22977) that he should be getting Ghost Rider (Extended Edition) HD DVD towards the end of this week:
http://areahd.dvdtiefpreise.com/?p=129

Looks like its currently $43 US at Amazon.fr (http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000RIZROE/ref=nosim/dvdtiefpreise-21)

EDIT: $51 shipped for me...I'll wait to see what price XploitedCinema.com has it for.

EDIT2: $43.45 shipped at HD Addicts (http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=89_90&products_id=744)...but it ships from Canada so it make take a while longer.


Are these not coming to the US anytime soon?

[rsigley]

i believe this is the last day for the warner coupon, so if you want to get in on it nows the time

picked up 7 movies since they're shipping again

[Sporadic]

Are these not coming to the US anytime soon?

Ghost Rider and alot of those movies on that site are from Blu-Ray exclusive studios in America so no.

[GizmoGC]

HD-A2...$179.99 now at Best Buy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8021767&st=toshiba+a2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1158323325814

[ryanbph]

I don't mind the combo's either, but I really wish the multi format ones would come in at the same price as the blu ray discs. It should be cheaper to make a dual format then a blu ray disc.

[thrustbucket]

I don't mind the combo's either, but I really wish the multi format ones would come in at the same price as the blu ray discs. It should be cheaper to make a dual format then a blu ray disc.

It is cheaper.

But for some reason the studios look at it like giving you added value they think they can charge for. It should change though.

[LinkinPrime]

K-Mart Chooses HD DVD
Hot on the heels of a highly-publicized series of price cuts for its HD-A2 player, Toshiba says Kmart has chosen to stock its 1080i HD DVD player as its only stand-alone high-def disc player this holiday season.
Link (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Toshiba/Kmart/High-Def_Retailing/Kmart_Goes_HD_DVD_Toshiba_Says_Recent_Price_Cuts_R etail-Driven/1129)

Woot!
------------------------------------------------------------------
Great Face/Off review:
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/870/faceoff.html

[anomynous]

I'm sorry Linkin, but K Mart doesn't mean shit to the high def war

[LinkinPrime]

I'm sorry Linkin, but K Mart doesn't mean shit to the high def war
Oh I know...that was more of a sarcastic "woot", though every little bit helps.

[anomynous]

Oh I know...that was more of a sarcastic "woot", though every little bit helps.
I know, it's just when I think of K Mart, I think of

http://www.uwsp.edu/facserv/recycling/Lot%20H%20Dumpster.jpg

[LinkinPrime]

Superman: Doomsday and Justice League: The New Frontier (Toons) 2/26/2008:
Just a little over a month ago, Warner Home Video released Superman: Doomsday DVD, an animated feature based on the comic book stories of Superman fighting the battle of his life...literally! Early in 2008, Warner will continue along these lines with a similar release of Justice League: The New Frontier.

The Justice League release is going to arrive on February 26th, available not only on DVD, but also on the competing hi-def disc formats HD DVD and Blu-ray disc. The news attached to that, though, is simply that the same day will see brand-new hi-def Blu-ray and HD DVD releases of Superman: Doomsday as well! Yes, our retail informants tell us that the studio has decided to add in an additional pair of releases, one for each of the hi-def formats. They tell us that these will each be single-disc releases, probably with idential content (but simply in hi-def, up to 1080P is expected!), and that pricing has not been set on them just yet.

Warner hasn't officially announced these so far, but is expected to withing the next couple of weeks. We should have cover art around the same time, so stay tuned and we'll follow up as we get that.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Superman-Animated-Series-Hi-Def-Doomsday/8342

I'll definately pick both these puppies up on launch day.

[gunm]

Cool, glad I didn't spring for the DVDs.

And yeah, not sure how much K-Mart means in the grand scheme of things--Sears still carries both format players, right?

[Deadpool]

Regarding Order #12***** placed on 07/29/2007
Dear Deadpool,

Thank you for your recent order. The items listed below have not shipped and are currently on back order:


QTY Item
1 Troy Director's Cut (HD)
HD-DVD
Price $21.56 (Savings $5.39)
ADVANCED ORDER
Estimated Street Date 09-18-2007

1 Clockwork Orange, A: Special Edition (Dbl HD)
HD-DVD
Price $15.96 (Savings $3.99)
ADVANCED ORDER
Estimated Street Date 10-23-2007

1 Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Edition (HD)
HD-DVD
Price $15.96 (Savings $3.99)
ADVANCED ORDER
Estimated Street Date 10-23-2007

1 Shining, The: Special Edition (HD)
HD-DVD
Price $15.96 (Savings $3.99)
ADVANCED ORDER
Estimated Street Date 10-23-2007

We expect to ship within the next thirty (30) days. It is quite possible that we could ship earlier.


I sent them a VERY nasty letter as to how they treat their loyal customers that pre-order 3 months in advance and still can't get a product. I've spent over $500 on their shit in the past 6 months. Bastards!

[Sporadic]

[i]Regarding Order #12***** placed on 07/29/2007
Dear Deadpool,

Thank you for your recent order. The items listed below have not shipped and are currently on back order:


I sent them a VERY nasty letter as to how they treat their loyal customers that pre-order 3 months in advance and still can't get a product. I've spent over $500 on their shit in the past 6 months. Bastards!

From every thing I've read, that means your package is already on the way.

I canceled a massive order from them a few days ago but now that they finally got their shit together, I think I'm going to place an even bigger order before the 25% off coupon expires.

[Sporadic]

From every thing I've read, that means your package is already on the way.

I canceled a massive order from them a few days ago but now that they finally got their shit together, I think I'm going to place an even bigger order before the 25% off coupon expires.

Damn them to hell.

2001: A Space Odyssey: Special Edition (HD)
Best of HD DVD, The Vol. 3 (HD)
Blade Runner: Complete Collector's Edition (HD)
Clockwork Orange, A: Special Edition (Dbl HD)
Eyes Wide Shut: Special Edition (HD)
Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Edition (HD)
Led Zeppelin: Song Remains the Same, The (HD)
Omega Man, The (HD) (Movie Pass)
Pan's Labyrinth (HD)
Shining, The: Special Edition (HD)
Wild Bunch, The (HD)

PRODUCT SUBTOTAL: $207.34
Tax: $12.44
Shipping and Handling: $0.00
ORDER TOTAL: $219.78

[bill123]

Yea I did the same thing. I cancelled two of my orders today because I just couldn't justify giving them my money right now when someone can order several movies from them now and they get them in a few days but I order a couple kubrick films back in august and still haven't seen shit from them. I've got half a mind to reorder now and see what happens but at the same time wait till a later date. what do you think sporadic?


From every thing I've read, that means your package is already on the way.

I canceled a massive order from them a few days ago but now that they finally got their shit together, I think I'm going to place an even bigger order before the 25% off coupon expires.

[Sporadic]

Yea I did the same thing. I cancelled two of my orders today because I just couldn't justify giving them my money right now when someone can order several movies from them now and they get them in a few days but I order a couple kubrick films back in august and still haven't seen shit from them. I've got half a mind to reorder now and see what happens but at the same time wait till a later date. what do you think sporadic?

It's up to you. From what I've heard they've been doing a last in, first out sort of thing. So if you reorder, theoretically, they should get on the ball about mailing you your movies.

If they are actually shipping now, you can't really go wrong at those prices. Just make sure that they don't charge you/ship your cancelled order anyways. I've had them do that to me with a piece of one of my orders and hopefully they won't do it with the one I canceled last week.

[KaneRobot]

HOLY SHIT.

There ain't no "1" in front of the price on this:

Wal-Mart (http://holiday.ri-walmart.com/?section=secret&utm_source=Walmartcom&utm_medium=POV1&utm_content=secret1&utm_campaign=holiday&povid=cat14503-env15844-module117144-lLink1)

[LinkinPrime]

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!

[Sporadic]

You have got to be fucking shitting me.

[KaneRobot]

Really - I mean, why not buy this? It's "only" 1080i, but who gives a damn for 99 bucks?

[PenguinoMF]

Are you sure that Walmart price isn't for Black Friday?

[TrueBlueLS]

That A2 is really tempting. I'd end up giving my girlfriend my 360 add-on.

[Cursor]

Shit, I was thinking of picking this up a couple of months back at Costco for $350-$100 MIR. Glad I held out! Costco was having trouble shifting them at this price.

Anybody know how this one stacks up compared to the 360 HD-DVD drive? Or its nearest competitors?

[CocheseUGA]

Are you sure that Walmart price isn't for Black Friday?

That's what I'm thinking. I saw the thing about the Acer laptop on CNN.

This is the BF ad, I do believe.

[LinkinPrime]

A picture is worth 1000 words...or in this case a $98.87 Toshiba HD DVD player with 5 HD DVD's via Mail In Rebate:
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3800/10851318ve5.png (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3526588#post3526588)

[Jedi1979]

That's what I'm thinking. I saw the thing about the Acer laptop on CNN.

This is the BF ad, I do believe.

well, it does say THIS Friday...

[KaneRobot]

Shit, I was thinking of picking this up a couple of months back at Costco for $350-$100 MIR. Glad I held out! Costco was having trouble shifting them at this price.

Anybody know how this one stacks up compared to the 360 HD-DVD drive? Or its nearest competitors?
This is the "low end" HD DVD player, but it's still going to be a better piece of hardware than the 360 add-on. The one caveat is the 360 can give you 1080p if you're using VGA or HDMI, but if you don't have a 1080p TV it's irrelevant. That said, you can't get TrueHD audio from the 360 add-on (which also only matters if you have a receiver capable of it), so the features are somewhat of a wash. I would DEFINITELY recommend upgrading here, though. I'm strongly considering it.

Here's a Cnet review (http://reviews.cnet.com/video-players-and-recorders/toshiba-hd-a2/4505-6463_7-32074340.html?tag=prod.txt.1).

[Nelo Ice]

damn i just had to get in on the BB deal for the 360 add on..but damn $99...at least i got heroes free

[kensterdotnet]

Gah, I don't even have own an hdtv and I want to buy this cause it's so cheap.

[RedvsBlue]

Superman: Doomsday and Justice League: The New Frontier (Toons) 2/26/2008:


http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Superman-Animated-Series-Hi-Def-Doomsday/8342

I'll definately pick both these puppies up on launch day.

Oh those mother fuckers, I fucking knew this was going to happen. I put off buying the damn disc and planned on just renting it but then absolutely NO ONE was renting it (red box, BB, Hollywood) so I cracked and bought it. Now I see that was a drastic mistake. There's no way I'm re-buying it, no way at all, nope not gonna do it... FUCK

[GizmoGC]

HD DVD has been having an AMAZING few weeks.

Wal-Mart decides to carry the A2 in GIGANTIC quantity's
Best Buy sells the 360 AO for and gives away Heroes + 2 other movies for free (Plus Kong in the box + 5 by mail)
All around the board drop for the A2 to sub $200 (CC, Best Buy, Amazon)
Circuit City to have A3 for $169 on Black Friday
K-Mart goes HD DVD exclusive
Wal-Mart sells A2 for $98 on Friday - 60k+ new HD DVD owners in one day
$15 HD DVD movies at Wal-Mart (Some of them being Warner...)

WHAT NEXT?!?

[zewone]

I think I found my parent's Christmas gift.

[Jedi1979]

WHAT NEXT?!?


HD-DVD annouces that they give up and are combining with BDA;)


sorry couldnt resist...i personally dont have a fav at the moment but do have both

[RedvsBlue]

HD DVD has been having an AMAZING few weeks.

Wal-Mart decides to carry the A2 in GIGANTIC quantity's
Best Buy sells the 360 AO for and gives away Heroes + 2 other movies for free (Plus Kong in the box + 5 by mail)
All around the board drop for the A2 to sub $200 (CC, Best Buy, Amazon)
Circuit City to have A3 for $169 on Black Friday
K-Mart goes HD DVD exclusive
Wal-Mart sells A2 for $98 on Friday - 60k+ new HD DVD owners in one day
$15 HD DVD movies at Wal-Mart (Some of them being Warner...)

WHAT NEXT?!?

I like how "K-Mart goes HD DVD exclusive" is a win...

Come on, let's be honest here, the entire chain has probably sold 5 high def discs in total to this point.

You know, I gotta be honest with you, now that I own both formats like you do I really can't understand why you seem to favor one over the other so much?

Me, personally, I could give 2 shits who wins the war at this point cause I've got both covered. Ah well, keep on sellin' it I guess.

[LinkinPrime]

Oh those mother fuckers, I fucking knew this was going to happen. I put off buying the damn disc and planned on just renting it but then absolutely NO ONE was renting it (red box, BB, Hollywood) so I cracked and bought it. Now I see that was a drastic mistake. There's no way I'm re-buying it, no way at all, nope not gonna do it... FUCK
You could have rented it on your XBOX360 its on the Video Marketplace and in HD

As far as standalones go, any reason besides 300 and Bourne Identity to go with the A3 instead of the A2?

[MSUHitman]

Someone should probably check each week at Wal-Mart's sale items. There was an article on CNNMoney today that stated basically Wal-Mart is going to have massive sales on 5 "high-demand" items each Friday until Christmas instead of all in one day so:

1. Other stores don't steal their ideas after the ads are leaked.
2. They don't have to worry about ads leaking early if they are changing the deals for every Friday.
3. They think they'll get more money and customers this way than having 1 giant sale.

[TehMuff1nM4n]

Wow, November 1st hits and ads like that roll out with all the Christmas sparkle to it. :roll:

[pimpinc333]

Damn. I think im going to pick up the A2 Player even though I have the 360 one. I'd rather have a stand alone unit then using the 360 one.

[Bezerker]

The 360 player is flawed anyways. Unless i'm remembering wrong, USB 2.0 maxes at 12Mb/s, while video/audio on some discs can exceed 20Mb/s.

I'm gonna go for a A2 tomorrow. It'll probably end up being like Black Friday, but maybe this wont be too well advertised in Tampa.

[mykevermin]

Wow, November 1st hits and ads like that roll out with all the Christmas sparkle to it. :roll:

You roll your eyes like you're surprised by that. Hell, I first heard in-store Christmas muzak 2-3 weeks ago. It's like this every year.

You could have rented it on your XBOX360 its on the Video Marketplace and in HD

Now, we all know where I stand on things...but is paying $6 (or whatever it costs) to watch a single movie one time a worthwhile substitute for getting a physical DVD, with all usage rights built-in, for maybe twice that amount? HD is nice, but that digital rental noise is an awful substitute for actually owning something, no?

[ashram]

USB 2.0 maxes at 12Mb/s, while video/audio on some discs can exceed 20Mb/s.


i thought it maxed at 480Mbps, but there is USB 2.0 full speed and hi speed, with hi speed maxing at 480Mbps....
http://www.usb.org/developers/usb20/faq20/

and how would you consider the 360 addon flawed??

[fraggedbylaggers]

I live in a small town. I think it will be me fighting stay at home moms. I am really drugged up right now (I just had surgery this tuesday and I am in pain). I think I can take them though!!!!

[doubledown]

The A2 only 1080i, so technically the 360 can give you 1080p.

The A2 CAN give you the better audio, but you have to have a receiver capable of TrueHD or DD+ (which I do not, so I do not care at this point).

Still a GREAT deal.

[tenzor]

sucks they dont give you a list of the stores that are going to stock the hd dvd player for 99.99. I don't want to be waking up early to go to a wal-mart only to find out that there is no HD DVD player on sale at my Walmart. I already have a HD-A2, but figure I can get one more for my downstairs TV.

[thrustbucket]

sucks they dont give you a list of the stores that are going to stock the hd dvd player for 99.99. I don't want to be waking up early to go to a wal-mart only to find out that there is no HD DVD player on sale at my Walmart. I already have a HD-A2, but figure I can get one more for my downstairs TV.

Basically if they don't have them in stock right now, then they very likely won't tomorrow. I really don't think any walmarts are getting any new shipments of any of these sale items, they just go on sale for cheap tomorrow.

[thrustbucket]

Watched Return to House on Haunted Hill last night for a halloween party movie.

For a party movie, it is pretty fun, because you have the choices you can make. We let each couple take turns on each choice. The movie itself is just direct to video horror, love it or hate it.

I am very confused about one thing though, I kept seeing little bright spots in the picture, almost like dust on film. But the review on Highdefdigest says it's nearly flawless.... weird.

[CocheseUGA]

Guess I was wrong. Wal-mart finally found a way to beat BF...by not even having it.

[KaneRobot]

$99 also at Best Buy NOW - I haven't been able to find a store with one though:

Link (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=GSSV0CYAH3BEXKC4D3I$$$I?sku Id=8021767&st=hd-a2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1158323325814)

[LinkinPrime]

$99 also at Best Buy NOW - I haven't been able to find a store with one though:

Link (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=GSSV0CYAH3BEXKC4D3I$$$I?sku Id=8021767&st=hd-a2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1158323325814)
Oh fuck!!!! Damn none near me either.

Edit: Scored one at Best Buy in Irvine, CA!

[bill123]

I plan on maybe checkin my close by BB to see if they do have them. JUst because the store inventory says not availble may not be the truth. I know for the CC i work at when we get shit in thats in limited supply like the wiis we move them all to display so people can't purchase off the internet and thats what I've seen done with a couple of BB.

[KaneRobot]

Yeah. There's one right by my house so it can't hurt to check. I'm not expecting much though.

The good thing is, this may be an indicator of upcoming Amazon/Circuit City/etc price drops, so even if it doesn't work out for people tomorrow I would guess we'll see at least a few more chances at this before Christmas.

[dastly75]

Does BB match the price on their website or is this in store too?

[LinkinPrime]

I don't know if you guys do this but everytime I see an interesting trailer for a movie, I check what studio it belongs to, to find out if its going to be on HD DVD or not.

Here's one that looks pretty cool: Wanted (Universal)

http://imdb.com/title/tt0493464/trailers-me60873718

[Sporadic]

I don't know if you guys do this but everytime I see an interesting trailer for a movie, I check what studio it belongs to, to find out if its going to be on HD DVD or not.

Here's one that looks pretty cool: Wanted (Universal)

http://imdb.com/title/tt0493464/trailers-me60873718

There's a massive ad for it on Xbox, no trailer yet on XBL though

[Jedi1979]

did anybody pick up their A2 from Best buy yet?...over in the FW thread they are claiming that you can still get 2 free HD-DVDs on top of it...just curious if its true

[LinkinPrime]

did anybody pick up their A2 from Best buy yet?...over in the FW thread they are claiming that you can still get 2 free HD-DVDs on top of it...just curious if its true

Fuck...its true, the site is still up. I'll have to return-rebuy when I pick mine up:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat133500050008

[LinkinPrime]

According to this "source" Warner's stance on High Def will be decided with Walmart's sales:
A Warner source said the studio is watching what happens now that Wal-Mart and other big retailers are selling entry-level Toshiba HD DVD players for less than $200, about half what the cheapest Blu-ray player costs. If there is a significant spike in HD DVD software sales, the studio may cast its lot with that format, whereas if there is no real impact, Warner may go Blu-ray only.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ic868cb7073298c93e702dbdc92804c43

[ITDEFX]

According to this "source" Warner's stance on High Def will be decided with Walmart's sales:


http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ic868cb7073298c93e702dbdc92804c43


uh oh... Microsoft better stick the HD-DVD drive into the 360 quick before this cost them millions :(

[Richlough]

uh oh... Microsoft better stick the HD-DVD drive into the 360 quick before this cost them millions :(

I guess HD DVD will be doing a BOGO at Wal*Mart .

[Jedi1979]

i can confirm for the 2 extra HD-DVDs at Bestbuy...so if you can find one there make sure you get your 2 free movies... this blows Walmarts deal out of the water if you can find it

[LinkinPrime]

i can confirm for the 2 extra HD-DVDs at Bestbuy...so if you can find one there make sure you get your 2 free movies... this blows Walmarts deal out of the water if you can find it

Did you return/rebuy? Was it automatic or did you need to show them a printout?