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

[LinkinPrime]

I'm not aware of ANY HD DVD movies in a resolution other than 1080p. All 6 launch titles were, and every release I've seen since has been. Every single one of my ~70 movies (about a third of all that have been released) is 1080p as well. Can you list some titles?

I don't have 1080p but I could have sworn some of the earlier ones didn't...I guess I was wrong. Sorry for the misinformation there.

[Ruined]

I don't have 1080p but I could have sworn some of the earlier ones didn't...I guess I was wrong. Sorry for the misinformation there.

The poster was correct, all major titles released on HD DVD have been 1080p. This includes Chronos which was incorrectly listed as 1080i in the booklet but is actually 1080p24 on the disc.

[Sporadic]

I'm not aware of ANY HD DVD movies in a resolution other than 1080p. All 6 launch titles were, and every release I've seen since has been. Every single one of my ~70 movies (about a third of all that have been released) is 1080p as well. Can you list some titles?

Only ones I can think of are Island Fever 3 and Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre which are only 720p

[ashram]

Only ones I can think of are Island Fever 3 and Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre which are only 720p

well, do we really need 1080p porn?? ok, some of us may..... but i doubt most will need that kind of detail.....

[Sporadic]

well, do we really need 1080p porn?? ok, some of us may..... but i doubt most will need that kind of detail.....

Well, the good news is almost all of the newer porn HD-DVDs are 1080p. Now I get to see those ass zits in TRUE HIGH DEF :lol:

[thrustbucket]

well, do we really need 1080p porn?? ok, some of us may..... but i doubt most will need that kind of detail.....

Yes. If I can't see the pubic hair split ends, I'm not satisfied.

[LinkinPrime]

300 - $14.99 @ Frys.com + Shipping (& Tax if you have a Fry's in your state) (http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5265347?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG)

Got it for 21.52 after tax and shipping!!! Remember its a combo so you won't find it cheaper.

Credit due here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140390

[Sporadic]

300 - $14.99 @ Frys.com + Shipping (& Tax if you have a Fry's in your state) (http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5265347?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG)

Got it for 21.52 after tax and shipping!!! Remember its a combo so you won't find it cheaper.

Credit due here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140390

It's $23.96 at Warner's store after the 20% off coupon and if you buy 60 dollars worth of stuff, they upgrade you to UPS shipping.

[guyver2077]

good deal.. ill prob still get it from wbstore.. i think it comes out to 23 and i usually get it the monday before its released

[LinkinPrime]

It's $23.96 at Warner's store after the 20% off coupon and if you buy 60 dollars worth of stuff, they upgrade you to UPS shipping.

Yeah, but there's not enough movies on that site that I want. Everything I wanted I already got, unless TMNT is up for pre-order, guess I'll stick with Frys.com

[guyver2077]

Yeah, but there's not enough movies on that site that I want. Everything I wanted I already got, unless TMNT is up for pre-order, guess I'll stick with Frys.com

ive been keeping an eye on it but have yet to see tmnt go up....

i just need a 3rd movie to order.. 300 and blood diamond are prob for sure

[flybrione]

300 - $14.99 @ Frys.com + Shipping (& Tax if you have a Fry's in your state) (http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5265347?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG)

Got it for 21.52 after tax and shipping!!! Remember its a combo so you won't find it cheaper.

Credit due here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140390

Thanks for the deal Linkin I ordered one up for myself.
$22.33 plus tax and shipping.

[Sporadic]

Yeah, but there's not enough movies on that site that I want. Everything I wanted I already got, unless TMNT is up for pre-order, guess I'll stick with Frys.com

I know I still have to pick up The Fountain, The Departed and Blue Planet.

[asianxcore]

I know the tier list is subjective on AVS, but I'm disappointed the 3 recent Universal titles (Frighteners, Dragonheart, Lost in Translation) were rated average. Both Frighteners and Dragonheart earned High-Mid Tier 3. Lost in Translation actually was put in the lowest tier (Tier 5).

Also I got my Complete Matrix HD-DVD set delivered today. I've only checked out Reloaded so far, but it obviously stomps my SD version in terms of PQ.

[Sporadic]

I know the tier list is subjective on AVS, but I'm disappointed the 3 recent Universal titles (Frighteners, Dragonheart, Lost in Translation) were rated average. Both Frighteners and Dragonheart earned High-Mid Tier 3. Lost in Translation actually was put in the lowest tier (Tier 5).

Also I got my Complete Matrix HD-DVD set delivered today. I've only checked out Reloaded so far, but it obviously stomps my SD version in terms of PQ.

The Tier thread over at AVS is completely fucked. There is no way Lost In Translation is a Tier 5.

I dig the one over at High-Def Digest more.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=7311

We put Lost In Translation at the bottom of Tier 2.

[LinkinPrime]

FYI: They might be considering region coding for HD DVD's.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8366025&&#post8366025

Check out Amir's post #2104. All it says its that its being discussed on DVD Forum, which I have no clue what it means, but just FYI.

[Sporadic]

FYI: They might be considering region coding for HD DVD's.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8366025&&#post8366025

Check out Amir's post #2104. All it says its that its being discussed on DVD Forum, which I have no clue what it means, but just FYI.

That would be extremely shitty if it went through.

One of the reasons I bought into HD-DVD was because everything was region free.

[LinkinPrime]

Pans Labirinth to be first HD DVD to feature THX certification
European HD DVD release of 'Pan's Labyrinth' will carry THX-certification, making it the first-ever next-gen title to receive the high-end seal of approval. The THX certified process, famously invented in the '80s by George Lucas and his team at Lucasfilm to ensure quality control in theatrical presentations, eventually found its way into the home video industry, including various movie releases on Laserdisc, VHS and DVD.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Industry_Trends/THX/THX_Certification_of_High-Def_Discs_Comes_to_Europe_Is_U.S._Next/681

[Sporadic]

Pictures of The Prestige box are up.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=8584&page=4

[LinkinPrime]

Damn it...the US mail lost my Frighteners HD DVD...It says it was delivered to me on Saturday but I was here when the mail came and I didn't get it. Emailing Buy.com now to see what can be done...

Update:

We apologize for the difficulty you have experienced with your order.

Tracking shows your shipment has been delivered to the shipping address you
originally provided on your order. Per the Buy.com policy, it is ultimately the
responsibility of the customer to make sure they provide a secure delivery
address where someone will be available to accept the order.

However, because of your good customer standing with Buy.com, we have decided to
make a one-time exception and have approved your request for a replacement order
to be sent. Please allow 7-9 business days for this new order to arrive to you
from the date it ships.

Please note that we cannot guarantee a similar concession should the same type
of issue arise on future orders. It is always best if you can have your orders
shipped to an address you will be at during normal delivery times of most
carriers. We thank you for your understanding and customer loyalty.

Sincerely,

Buy.com
http://www.buy.com (http://www.buy.com/)

I was there to receive the mail so I know it was safe, damn USPS lost it. Hopefully this one comes through ok.

[Santurio]

Update:



I was there to receive the mail so I know it was safe, damn USPS lost it. Hopefully this one comes through ok.
I'll buy the second copy if you it happens to show up. ;)

[LinkinPrime]

I'll buy the second copy if you it happens to show up. ;)

I doubt it shows, but if it happens to show up, you'll be the first to know...well second after me.

[Santurio]

I think you already have it and just tried to pull a fast one on ol' Buy.com. haha

Nah, I'm sure it won't show but you never know and it doesn't hurt to ask.

[Sporadic]

Update:



I was there to receive the mail so I know it was safe, damn USPS lost it. Hopefully this one comes through ok.

Well that was cool of them.

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On a different uncool note, what the hell is going on with Amazon?

$27 dollars for a non-combo HD-DVD

http://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Dead-Unrated-HD-DVD/dp/B000RJO582/ref=sr_1_13/103-9005636-9331058?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181285960&sr=8-13

[LinkinPrime]

I've personally have been wondering about Shooter...it hasn't been announced as a combo, the cover art doesn't say its a combo but Amazon.com has it priced at 27.95

http://www.amazon.com/Shooter-HD-DVD-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B000QUEQBI/ref=sr_1_1/104-2849798-0466352?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181283562&sr=8-1

[Sporadic]

I've personally have been wondering about Shooter...it hasn't been announced as a combo, the cover art doesn't say its a combo but Amazon.com has it priced at 27.95

http://www.amazon.com/Shooter-HD-DVD-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B000QUEQBI/ref=sr_1_1/104-2849798-0466352?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181283562&sr=8-1

Maybe Paramount is doing a same prices for both formats thing. The Blu-Ray is also 27.95.

Dawn Of The Dead perplexes me though. It has been announced a single side, no combo on the cover and $26.99 coming from a HD-DVD exclusive company.

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My screenshots of Mulholland Drive aren't doing so good.

I can't get FRAPS to work and I can only print screen the image which sucks because I don't have a 1080p screen.

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/4947/4b54820f9e44f34dc55eceagg4.th.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4b54820f9e44f34dc55eceagg4.jpg)

[thrustbucket]

I'm too lazy to look for the hd vs thread, if it exists, so maybe someone can repost this there or move it?

Someone just posted a lot of screen caps of the prestige on BD vs HD DVD. BD is AVC and HD DVD is VC-1. You mouse over each shot to see the HD DVD version.
http://www.mbmg.de/hd-discs/theprestige_bd-vs-hd/01.html

Keep in mind that this movie is considered one of the best looking BD's.

[Ruined]

I've personally have been wondering about Shooter...it hasn't been announced as a combo, the cover art doesn't say its a combo but Amazon.com has it priced at 27.95[/url]

Paramount has charged $39.99 for single disc standard releases in the past, such as Babel. As I stated earlier in the thread, combo or not studios are looking to charge $35-$40 for new releases.

[LinkinPrime]

I'm too lazy to look for the hd vs thread, if it exists, so maybe someone can repost this there or move it?

Someone just posted a lot of screen caps of the prestige on BD vs HD DVD. BD is AVC and HD DVD is VC-1. You mouse over each shot to see the HD DVD version.
http://www.mbmg.de/hd-discs/theprestige_bd-vs-hd/01.html

Keep in mind that this movie is considered one of the best looking BD's.
I don't get it...are they identical? The pages loaded but the image doesn't seem to change for me.

BTW: Vs thread is here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132555

[ryanbph]

anyone see harsh times or breach?

[rsigley]

i saw harsh times at fye couple days ago and picked it up (guess they got it early and didn't care about street date)

it was MSRP too which sucked, but the picture quality wasn't that impressive. Maybe high tier 3 on AVS list. Audio was the same. No special features really (Deleted scenes, commentary, trailer, thats it). I liked th emovie tho, but I don't think it deserved HD treatment.

I can't tell the difference between upscanned DVD and this release

[ryanbph]

thanks for the info, but I was more into if they were good movies

[asianxcore]

anyone see harsh times or breach?

I saw Breach when it was in theaters.

I really enjoyed it as a "cat and mouse" type movie. Then again I'm really biased as I like a lot of those movies as well as spy movies/shows. Came in thinking that a movie of this calibur based on a "real" event wouldn't be interesting. Glad to see that I was proven wrong and the movie is solid stuff.

Chris Cooper is fantastic as usual. I was really suprised with Ryan Phillipe since I'm not a fan of any of his work (minus Way of the Gun). His performance was good throughout the whole movie and I definitely liked Cooper and Phillipe as the mains.

Lots of great/tense moments throughout the movie. It's also nice to see that this movie, which hinges on a lot of dialogue, is as deeply interesting as it is.

[captainfrizo]

Underworld was in the mail today. From what I've seen thus far, it's sweet.

[Sporadic]

Just a heads up, One Six Right maybe getting discontinued on Amazon.

It's currently at 1 to 3 week wait and usually items disappear after that.

I just grabbed a copy with my new Amazon Prime account :)

[asianxcore]

http://www.mbmg.de/hd-discs/theprestige_bd-vs-hd/01.html


Thanks for the link. Looks like I'll be ordering The Prestige in the near future.

[Sporadic]

TMNT pre-order is up. Just click the link and go "browse all titles"

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_bros_hi_definition/us/html/titles.html

20% off code is WBWEL and they also have 300 and Purple Rain

[terribledeli]

TMNT pre-order is up. Just click the link and go "browse all titles"

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_bros_hi_definition/us/html/titles.html

20% off code is WBWEL and they also have 300 and Purple Rain

Thanks for the heads up

I can't actually get it ordered though. Clicking on the "Buy Now" button just leads to a page that claims "There is no valid item in your request". Couldn't find it on the store either.

There's a distinct possibility I'm quite blind though and am missing it. I'll keep my eye open for it though.

[Sporadic]

Thanks for the heads up

I can't actually get it ordered though. Clicking on the "Buy Now" button just leads to a page that claims "There is no valid item in your request". Couldn't find it on the store either.

There's a distinct possibility I'm quite blind though and am missing it. I'll keep my eye open for it though.

That happened with Blood Diamond back in the day.

Just check back in a day or two and it should be working.

[KaneRobot]

Tempted to get Purple Rain but I'm waiting for feedback on video quality, which I doubt will be that amazing. Obviously the sound will be awesome, but my sound system isn't taking advantage of those newer HD audio formats so it's fairly pointless.

[anomynous]

Tempted to get Purple Rain but I'm waiting for feedback on video quality, which I doubt will be that amazing. Obviously the sound will be awesome, but my sound system isn't taking advantage of those newer HD audio formats so it's fairly pointless.
I've seen Purple Rain on HDnet movies, and it looked really good for a 20+ year old movie, I can't imagine the HD DVD version looking worse, so it's a safe bet

[guyver2077]

TMNT pre-order is up. Just click the link and go "browse all titles"

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_bros_hi_definition/us/html/titles.html

20% off code is WBWEL and they also have 300 and Purple Rain

thanks ..now i can finally order...

300
blooddiamond
tmnt

cant believe im about to add 2 more combo disks to my collection..

i wonder how that blue planet is... ive been watching 1st disc of planet earth and im not exactly blown away.

im now thinking where im going to pick up harsh times... may get it at ddd

[Sarang01]

Thought I'd throw this out. Crutchfield seems to be selling the HD-A2 for $200.

[pinoy530]

thanks ..now i can finally order...

300
blooddiamond
tmnt

cant believe im about to add 2 more combo disks to my collection..

i wonder how that blue planet is... ive been watching 1st disc of planet earth and im not exactly blown away.

im now thinking where im going to pick up harsh times... may get it at ddd

Harsh times is cheaper at dvdplanet with their 20% off sale, $16.77 I think and you can order it now.

[GizmoGC]

Here's my collection so far.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1605/cimg0285bt3.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0285bt3.jpg)

[Sporadic]

Here's my collection so far.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1605/cimg0285bt3.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0285bt3.jpg)

I think we have the same DVD tower.

Is yours a spinning one too?

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Looks like it's time to start a new pile on another shelf.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2416/hddvdsai0.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hddvdsai0.jpg)

Owned:
A Scanner Darkly
Dog Day Afternoon
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
King Kong
Mulholland Drive
Nine Inch Nails: Beside You In Time
Planet Earth
Terminator II
Total Recall
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
The World's Fastest Indian

On order:
One Six Right

Soon to be purchased wishlist:
300
The Big Lebowski
Blue Planet
Dawn Of The Dead (2004)
The Fountain
Hot Fuzz
Shaun Of The Dead

[GizmoGC]

I think we have the same DVD tower.

Is yours a spinning one too?


Mine does not spin. Its flat against the wall.

[Chris in Cali]

Here's my collection so far.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1605/cimg0285bt3.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0285bt3.jpg)


How's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back look? I know that it's supposed to be one of the worst looking Blu-ray movies, but I'm a huge fan of Kevin Smith, and really would love that movie in high-def. Is it an improvement over the DVD at all? Anyway, nice collection, we have very similar taste.

[Sarang01]

Here's my collection so far.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1605/cimg0285bt3.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0285bt3.jpg)

Looks Gizmo in the eye after seeing Weeds and says "Friends don't let friends buy lazy encode jobs with shitty picture due to too small disc space.".

[GizmoGC]

How's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back look? I know that it's supposed to be one of the worst looking Blu-ray movies, but I'm a huge fan of Kevin Smith, and really would love that movie in high-def. Is it an improvement over the DVD at all? Anyway, nice collection, we have very similar taste.

Jay and Silent Bob is a big improvement over the DVD, but its not the greatest ever. Its fairly average but looked great on my TV.

[GizmoGC]

Looks Gizmo in the eye after seeing Weeds and says "Friends don't let friends buy lazy encode jobs with shitty picture due to too small disc space.".

...? I'm, confused? Is it a bad transfer...?

[guyver2077]

Here's my collection so far.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1605/cimg0285bt3.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0285bt3.jpg)

i thought cruel intentions comes out this week

[guyver2077]

Harsh times is cheaper at dvdplanet with their 20% off sale, $16.77 I think and you can order it now.

i didnt even know they had a 20% off sale...how do i get the discount

[LinkinPrime]

i didnt even know they had a 20% off sale...how do i get the discount

Coupon code: DVDTALK

[guyver2077]

Coupon code: DVDTALK

and thats for dvdplanet? not ddd right?

[LinkinPrime]

and thats for dvdplanet? not ddd right?

Ooops...I thought it was DeepDiscount.com...I didnt know DVDPlanet.com was having a sale.

[LinkinPrime]

DVDPlanet.com coupon code: 20OFFSALE

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140229

[guyver2077]

cool... not bad at all...i bet their shipping will take forever..

Cruel Intentions (1999) Blu-ray Disc
$16.21 - Quantity: 1
Shipping Status - In Stock

Harsh Times (2006) HD DVD
$16.77 - Quantity: 1
Shipping Status - In Stock

[GizmoGC]

i thought cruel intentions comes out this week

Ive had it for a month now. Someone on AVS sold me their review copy. Good transfer!

[LinkinPrime]

cool... not bad at all...i bet their shipping will take forever..

Cruel Intentions (1999) Blu-ray Disc
$16.21 - Quantity: 1
Shipping Status - In Stock

Harsh Times (2006) HD DVD
$16.77 - Quantity: 1
Shipping Status - In Stock

:shame:We don't use the "B" word in this thread unless its to mock or say hateful comments.

[guyver2077]

:shame:We don't use the "B" word in this thread unless its to mock or say hateful comments.

lol..... cmon its not like im going to see that movie on hd anytime soon

[LinkinPrime]

Paramount Home Entertainment (http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=599#) has announced 'The Jack Ryan Collection,' 'Face/Off (Special Collector's Edition),' 'Disturbia' starring Shia LaBeouf, and 'Top Gun (http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=599#)' are all coming to HD DVD and Blu-Ray

http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=599

[SteveMcQ]

...'Top Gun (http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=599#)'....cue "Danger Zone", Iceman.

(Very subtle Linkin. Nicely done.)

[LinkinPrime]

cue "Danger Zone", Iceman.

(Very subtle Linkin. Nicely done.)
;)

In case some of you don't follow the HD DVD deals thread:

Small 40% off HD DVD sale at Amazon:

Aeon Flux (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000GYHVFC/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Black Rain (Special Collector's Edition) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000K7UG20/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Clerks II (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000I5YMR4/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Derailed (Unrated) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000J10KUU/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Feast (Unrated) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000N3AXPG/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
The Italian Job (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000GX57YK/panandscathed-20) $19.99 (40% off)
Lucky Number Slevin (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JGWD7S/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
The Matador (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000J10KVE/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000MTFFUY/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Pulse (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JGWD82/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Scary Movie 4 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FVBMVU/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
School for Scoundrels (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000K2UH74/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
We Were Soldiers (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000GW8VTO/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
Wolf Creek (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000J10KV4/panandscathed-20) $17.99 (40% off)
The Fugitive on HD-DVD is Clearanced at Target for $4.96.

Just thought I would throw that out there.

[chair_home]

Also wanted to remind people on this thread that Target clearance is YMMV.

[terribledeli]

I need to get to target to check out the fugitive. I was waiting for clearance on that one.

[LinkinPrime]

I need to get to target to check out the fugitive. I was waiting for clearance on that one.

If you find an extra one, hook it up...I'll do the same if I find some.

[pimpinc333]

Tagged!

[terribledeli]

If you find an extra one, hook it up...I'll do the same if I find some.

Will do. I think they had atleast two copies last time I checked.

[Sporadic]

If you don't mind, keep an eye out for me too.

I won't be able to go to my local Target for a few days.

[SteveMcQ]

If you find an extra one, hook it up...I'll do the same if I find some.Ditto. In case you stumble across a few more HD-DVD clearanced titles.

BTW, where did they stock the clearanced movies? Mine seem to just disappear with the older titles like Phantom of the Opera and Troy.

[thrustbucket]

Another HD DVD exclusive:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10769358&&#post10769358


Weinstein Company Announces ‘Nomad The Warrior: Unrated Director’s Cut’ for Release on HD-DVD July 24, 2007

June 12, 2007



Weinstein Company is proud to announce the release of ‘Nomad The Warrior: Unrated Director's Cut’ on HD-DVD on July 24, 2007.



‘Nomad The Warrior: Unrated Director's Cut’ will be presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution. This release of the modern-day classic will also be presented in the new state of the art Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 sound format.



Come and experience the film, which critics agree is nothing more then average. Since enjoying a successful run at the box-office domestically ($79,123) join Oscar-winning director Milos Forman who executive produces this cinematic classic import from Kazakhstan.



In the 18th century, Mongolian invaders rule the country. The Kazakhs are divided by infighting, but Oraz (Jason Scott Lee, THE JUNGLE BOOK) searches for the messiah destined to unite and save his people. He finds Mansur, the baby boy of prophecy, and trains him to be a fighter. As Mansur (Kuno Becker, GOAL!) becomes a man, he reveals himself to be a mighty warrior, as does his best friend, Erali (Jay Hernandez, HOSTEL).



The men prepare to battle the Mongols, who are led by the strength of Sharish (Mark Dacascos, IRON CHEF). Though this war epic features an unusual subject in its focus on the history of Kazakhstan, it follows in the footsteps of Hollywood war films such as BRAVEHEART.



Unlike most recent battle-driven movies, NOMAD: THE WARRIOR doesn’t rely on computer-generated effects to create its vast armies. Instead, it focuses on the talents of real people, including Dacascos, who has displayed his martial-arts prowess in films like DOUBLE DRAGON and BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF. Each of the actors displays deft sword fighting skills--an essential in a film fueled by action. Italian composer Carlo Siliotto (THE PUNISHER) garnered a Golden Globe nomination for his powerful score.



‘Nomad The Warrior: Unrated Director's Cut’ will carry an MSRP of $29.95 and be available on HD-DVD on July 24, 2007.

Never heard of it, and I'm usually into really obscure films. But it has Mark Dacoscos in it, whom I love, so I might blind buy.

The government of Kazakstan spent $40 million on it. But it did get a 7% on rotten tomatoes. oh well. I hear it has some cool fighting and nice scenery.

[propeller_head]

not sure if any1 has posted this already

http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Fuzz-DVD-Simon-Pegg/dp/B000RJO58M

Hot Fuzz coming July 31
i thought this movie was pretty funny.

[LinkinPrime]

Import News

Underworld (part 1), Silent Hill and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider are coming to HD DVD in Germany on August 31st:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?p=7923077#post7923077 (Post #163)
http://www.mediabiz.de/newsvoll.afp?Nnr=234534&Biz=dv&Premium=N&Navi=00000000&T=1

[Sporadic]

Spain's getting Bridge To Terabithia

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=838258

[asianxcore]

Can't wait for Hot Fuzz on HD. Then again I can't wait for the end of July, in terms of releases.

300, Shaun of the Dead AND Hot Fuzz? Count me in.

totally off-topic, but I finally finished watching the Matrix Trilogy in HD. the PQ is gorgeous and the movies (including the sequels) are better than I remember.

[terribledeli]

No copies at all. I guess they've started to stock the HD DVD's pretty regularly now so they'll actually be paying attention to clearancing titles, instead of just leaving them on the shelf unmarked for months.

[ryosnk]

Hi, I just got planet earth hddvd, but it does not go pass the title screen on all four disk. IS something wrong with my xbox hddvd or is it with the disk?

Thanks.

[rsigley]

i guess one good thing from the matrix collection for $20 circuit city glitch is ebay is flooded with them now

got a copy for $29 + $4 shipping

if you're looking for it ebay is the place to go

[grendel19]

i guess one good thing from the matrix collection for $20 circuit city glitch is ebay is flooded with them now

got a copy for $29 + $4 shipping

if you're looking for it ebay is the place to goYou must have gotten lucky. Checking the completed listings, all have ended in the $40-$50 range. And tack on shipping which ranges from $5-$10, you're looking at a $50-$60 final price.

[Sporadic]

Man, July 31st is going to drain my bank account.

300
Darkman
Hot Fuzz
Shaun Of The Dead

[Stingermck]

i guess one good thing from the matrix collection for $20 circuit city glitch is ebay is flooded with them now

got a copy for $29 + $4 shipping

if you're looking for it ebay is the place to go

Whew, sold mine for $60 :applause:

Good thing too since July 31st is heavy

[LinkinPrime]

So much for talks of Region Coding. Just got an email from TheLookAndSoundOfPerfect.com with the following:

The release of stellar titles such as Pan's Labyrinth is yet another example of why the top-selling high-def players as well as the top selling high-def titles in Europe, are available only in HD DVD. Contrary to what the other guys might say, HD DVD is earning a tremendous amount of support worldwide.

Just in case you're not going on a European vacation anytime soon, it's worth nothing that HD DVDs do not support region coding. What's that mean for you? The more than 100 European HD DVD releases will play on the HD DVD hardware you already own. See if you can do that with other high-definition formats. Thanks to the magic of online shopping, you can be enjoying a wider variety of titles than you thought! We expect more than 600 HD DVDs to be available worldwide by the end of this year.

There you go...Toshiba encourages the purchase of imported titles :D

[Sarang01]

Good on them. Now get in CAG chat so I can shoot the shit with you Linkin.

[Bezerker]

Lets just hope the studios releasing the hd-dvds dont have that same 'just import it' philosophy, $40 for an hd-dvd is definately not 'cheapass' friendly.

[KaneRobot]

Hi, I just got planet earth hddvd, but it does not go pass the title screen on all four disk. IS something wrong with my xbox hddvd or is it with the disk?

Thanks.
Wow, that's a new one.

First I'd try shutting everything off and unplugging everything, and then hooking it back up following the directions you used to set it up initially.

I'm assuming you are hooked up to the internet and your player is updated with the newest firmware.

You may want to check the avsforum.com HD DVD software section. I haven't heard of that problem but there may be something on it there. You could always ask there too I suppose.

If all else fails, send/take it back and try again.



I am SO tempted to go for the HD-A20 while the rebate is on, but I'm going to wait I guess. Further (and better) discounts will be coming pretty heavily once we get into fall. The 360's player is fine in the meantime.

[Sporadic]

Lets just hope the studios releasing the hd-dvds dont have that same 'just import it' philosophy, $40 for an hd-dvd is definately not 'cheapass' friendly.

Well, alot of the time, the studio doesn't own the American rights.

[bill123]

Hey all. Got a queston for you. I just picked up a 360 hd dvd drive and a couple of movies and just love the high quality of them. My question for you is after reading linkin's quote and clickingon thoes liks where exactly are you guys getting your over seas hd dvds from? The very few I've come across are great but when these newer ones come out like underworld for instance I'd love to get thoes but from a CAG reliable place. As being a total newb with this whole HD DVD experience I would love some insight and possible links to where you guys are going to buy movies.

thanks for whatever help you guys offer.

bill123

[Sporadic]

Hey all. Got a queston for you. I just picked up a 360 hd dvd drive and a couple of movies and just love the high quality of them. My question for you is after reading linkin's quote and clickingon thoes liks where exactly are you guys getting your over seas hd dvds from? The very few I've come across are great but when these newer ones come out like underworld for instance I'd love to get thoes but from a CAG reliable place. As being a total newb with this whole HD DVD experience I would love some insight and possible links to where you guys are going to buy movies.

thanks for whatever help you guys offer.

bill123

xploitedcinema.com is the place to import your HD-DVDs from

They are based in Wisconsion, have fast/cheap shipping and great customer service.

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2911415&highlight=xploited+cinema#post2911415

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hd-dvds-c-35.html

[LinkinPrime]

xploitedcinema.com is the place to import your HD-DVDs from

They are based in Wisconsion, have fast/cheap shipping and great customer service.

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2911415&highlight=xploited+cinema#post2911415

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hd-dvds-c-35.html

Thats the place!

[KaneRobot]

Something to keep in mind for people considering getting Army of Darkness once the non-combo reissue is out:

It appears that the SD side of the HD DVD is superior to every standalone SD release so far. The color on the SD side of the combo appears to be much more realistic than the too blue/cool look of the "previous champion" that was a Region 3 only release.

For my money, it's not worth paying the extra 5 bucks (or whatever) to have the best-looking SD version, but completists may want to pick it up before it starts to vanish. I'm waiting for the inevitable special edition regardless.

[Sporadic]

I guess buy.com is shipping out The Big Lebowski early.

I just placed an order with Google Checkout and they have the status as in-stock

[bill123]

Thanks alot sporadic for that link. I checked it out and after reading a couple other posts by you and linkin about that place and the quality of underworld I'm definitely gonna bite. I didn't even know that hd dds were region free that hopefully will make movie selections alittle easier now.

thanks again,
bill123

[LinkinPrime]

Face Off gets pushed back to Sept. 11 but is now a 2disc Special Edition:
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/2/2814/original.jpeg

Paramount has now bumped the release of both the Blu-ray and HD DVD versions back until September 11.
While full specs have yet to be released, Paramount has sent along the box art for both next-gen editions, which indicates a two-disc special edition for each. So we can likely look forward to plenty of fresh bonus features to highlight the release.
Retail price remains $29.95 for both versions.


http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Street_Date_Delays/Paramount/Paramount_Bumps_Face/Off_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_2-Disc_Special_Edition_Now_Expected/698

[Sporadic]

I just got my One Six Right in.

Beautiful.

If you love airplanes or are looking for an eye-candy disc, you'd be crazy not to pick this up.

[ryanbph]

any info of some of the big martial arts movies making it to HD DVD, or that other high Def format?

Movies like, crouching tiger, and hero come to mind for me.

[Sporadic]

any info of some of the big martial arts movies making it to HD DVD, or that other high Def format?

Movies like, crouching tiger, and hero come to mind for me.

Off the top of my head.

HD-DVD:
Fearless
Unleashed

Blu-Ray:
Curse of the Golden Flower
House of Flying Daggers
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (indefinitely delayed)

[Sporadic]

Sorry for the double post but this is worth it.

The Digital Bits just put up Universal's release list for the rest of the year. They haven't been wrong before so you can just about bet on this being correct.

Also today, our sources have given us a rundown of the latest expected street dates for the rest of Universal's planned catalog and new release HD-DVD titles through the end of 2007. Here's what to look for...

8/7 - Hot Fuzz

8/14 - Erin Brockovich, Meet the Fockers, Mercury Rising, What Dreams May Come

8/28 - Dawn of the Dead (2004), Heroes: The Complete First Season, The Hurricane, Notting Hill

9/18 - Battlestar Galactica: The Complete First Season, Elizabeth, For the Love of the Game, The Last Starfighter, Legend

9/25 - Cat People, Evening, The Getaway, Knocked Up, Patch Adams

10/9 - Strangers, Seed of Chucky

10/23 - Inside Man, Carlito's Way, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power, White Noise

10/30 - Talk to Me

11/6 - Evan Almighty, About a Boy, Weird Science

11/13 - Pride and Prejudice

11/20 - I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Tremors, Family Man

12/11 - The Bourne Ultimatum, Mr. Bean's Holiday, The River Wild, Timecop

12/18 - Eastern Promises

12/26 - The Kingdom, Balls of Fury, American Pie: Unrated, Mobsters, Undercover Brother

As always, this information should be considered unofficial until the titles and dates are announced by the studios. Stay tuned...

I'm amazed that Tremors is getting the HD treatment.

[bill123]

What kind of a movie is that?I personally am an aviation fanatic so this movie intrigues me. Also where did you order from?

thanks,
bill123

I just got my One Six Right in.

Beautiful.

If you love airplanes or are looking for an eye-candy disc, you'd be crazy not to pick this up.

[guyver2077]

wow that universal list is blah

[Sporadic]

What kind of a movie is that?I personally am an aviation fanatic so this movie intrigues me. Also where did you order from?

thanks,
bill123

It's a documentary on small airports/Van Nuys Airport.

Very interesting although a little short (hour and ten minutes)

I picked it up from Amazon for $16.95

http://www.amazon.com/One-Six-Right-HD-DVD/dp/B000L42VRA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/103-9005636-9331058?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181952956&sr=8-3

[LinkinPrime]

Bummer, I was hoping for a Bourne Trilogy set...

[bill123]

Thanks sporadic, just ordered one. Now that was something that I hoped ould be in HD at some point. If you know anymor elike this I'd love to hear about it. Also side note I ordered underworld from exploited cinema so hopefully that'll be here soon.

bill123

[Sporadic]

Thanks sporadic, just ordered one. Now that was something that I hoped ould be in HD at some point. If you know anymor elike this I'd love to hear about it. Also side note I ordered underworld from exploited cinema so hopefully that'll be here soon.

bill123

If you dig motorcycles, The World's Fastest Indian is worth checking out.

It not only has Anthony Hopkins in (my opinion) his best role ever but it comes with the original (sadly SD only) documentary Offering To The God Of Speed.

And the best part is it's only $7.99 after the $10 off Google Checkout coupon.

http://www.buy.com/prod/worlds-fastest-indian/q/loc/322/204064135.html

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/

[guyver2077]

just got my harsh times and cruel intentions...

harsh looks decent and has a few extras and trailers..

cruel doesnt look as good as i hoped so far but gellar looks hot..


i havent been able to find a review for prestige hd dvd.. im tempted to order the br version since amazon dropped the price

[anomynous]

Bummer, I was hoping for a Bourne Trilogy set...
I wouldn't rule it out...........

[bill123]

I rented harsh times on dvd a few weeks ago. Pretty good movie. Bale does a pretty good tony montana style acting in it and it has a pretty good ending. Well worth the watch.

just got my harsh times and cruel intentions...

harsh looks decent and has a few extras and trailers..

cruel doesnt look as good as i hoped so far but gellar looks hot..


i havent been able to find a review for prestige hd dvd.. im tempted to order the br version since amazon dropped the price

[gorgo]

i havent been able to find a review for prestige hd dvd.. im tempted to order the br version since amazon dropped the price

AVSFORUM has a few mini-reviews (just general commentary from people who ordered it), it's supposed to be look great. Slightly soft on some scenes, but they believe that's intentional.

[guyver2077]

I rented harsh times on dvd a few weeks ago. Pretty good movie. Bale does a pretty good tony montana style acting in it and it has a pretty good ending. Well worth the watch.

yea i totally loved the movie in theatres and have been waiting for the hd release for some time....

[LinkinPrime]

No copies at all. I guess they've started to stock the HD DVD's pretty regularly now so they'll actually be paying attention to clearancing titles, instead of just leaving them on the shelf unmarked for months.

I checked a couple of my nearby Targets and no dice.

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone seen or heard anything about the imported Rambo I, II, and III?

[Sporadic]

Anyone seen or heard anything about the imported Rambo I, II, and III?

They looked pretty good on the Studio Canal teaser.

[KaneRobot]

Anyone seen or heard anything about the imported Rambo I, II, and III?
High pitched audio. Other than that they apparently were fine.

[LinkinPrime]

Fucking Sony with their low blows:

http://gamersreports.com/images/news/bluray.gif

PRESS RELEASE

Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2007) -- Video rental giant Blockbuster will only rent HD in the Blu-ray format in 1,450 stores next month when it expands its high-def service.

That's according to an exclusive report today from the Associated Press.

The retailer has tested both formats in approximately 250 stores for the last several months. But Blockbuster officials say 70 percent of the high-def rentals are Blu-ray.

"The consumers are sending us a message. I can't ignore what I'm seeing," Matthew Smith, Blockbuster's senior vice president of merchandising, tells AP.

Blockbuster is expected to announce the decision to favor Blu-ray over HD DVD on Monday, AP reports. However, the retailer will continue to carry HD DVD titles in the original 250 test locations.

Smith said that Blu-ray titles are outpacing HD DVD rentals because there are movies available in the format. Four of the eight major film studios are backing Blu-ray exclusively with only one (Universal) supporting HD DVD exclusively.

"When you walk into a store and see all this product available in Blu-ray and there is less available on HD DVD, I think the consumer gets that," Smith said, according to the AP.

Blockbuster's decision could be a serious blow to HD DVD in the high-def format war. But one HD DVD backer said Sunday that Blockbuster is acting on limited information.

"I think trying to make a format decision using such a short time period is really not measuring what the consumer is saying," said Ken Graffeo, co-president of the promotional group for HD DVD.

http://gamersreports.com/news/5877/blockbuster-to-support-blu-ray/

And on positive news...

Among the major titles that Video Business says are hit to next-gen by the end of the year are two blockbuster franchises from Warner. The studio is reported to be planning a roll-out of at least some (if not all five) of the 'Harry Potter' series, as well as all three 'Ocean's Eleven' flicks.
Look for the 'Potter' titles to be released on high-def by the end of 2007, timed to the home video bow of next month's theatrical premiere 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.'


Also on tap are 'Ocean's Eleven' and 'Ocean's Twelve,' which should arrive with the late fall video debut of the 'Ocean's Thirteen.' (The latest -- and supposedly -- last in Steven Soderbergh's star-studded Vegas caper series opened at No. 1 at the domestic box office last weekend.)
In addition, Warner Home Video plans to bow some of the first made-for-DVD titles on either high-def format. Due for release in early 2008 are the horror movies 'The Rest Stop' and 'Sublime,' which will come from the studio's Raw Feed label.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Harry_Potter,_Oceans_Eleven,_Direct-to-Disc_Premieres_Highlight_Upcoming_Warner_High-Def_Release_Plans/706

[doubledown]

Why are you mad at SONY since Blockbuster picked BR over HD in a few stores? Not Sony's fault.....

[LinkinPrime]

Why are you mad at SONY since Blockbuster picked BR over HD in a few stores? Not Sony's fault.....

Yeah, like Blockbuster made that decision on their own :roll:

[Ruined]

Blockbuster also supported Circuit City's dead DIVX format and tried to buy the entire DIVX business (when it was competing with DVD). Having Blockbuster on your side only means you will be able to rent movies from them, nothing more.

http://www.deadmedia.org/notes/42/426.html

[anomynous]

Yeah, like Blockbuster made that decision on their own :roll:
well that's how the game is played, there was nothing that was stopping Toshiba from doing the same

[Ruined]

The MS response:

Would be happy to comment . Let’s start with pointing out the specifics that are in front of us:

1. All the tools we had to bring HD DVD to our customers yesterday, we have today and tomorrow. BB has and will continue to offer HD DVD to its customers in the 250 stores and online. Nothing has changed in this. Nothing. Note that the great pains they took in their press sub-heading to confirm their commitment to HD DVD:
http://blockbuster.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=727

“Company will continue to offer HD DVD titles online and in select number of stores“

They would not go out of their way to confirm their intention in such a clear way to support HD DVD if they did not believe in viability of HD DVD.

2. Yes, they are expanding their offering to other stores. One would think though, that the core stores that carry both formats, were picked because they were closer to where potential customers are (e.g. higher income, higher probability of owning HDTVs, larger metropolitan areas, etc.). As such, the fact that those stores continue to carry HD DVD is very substantial aspect of this story.

3. Please read BB’s own press release – they clearly state that they cannot and are not stating a “winner.” And that they are very open to changing their distribution strategy in the future. Given the fact that they already carry HD DVD in such a broad basis already, making adjustments to that plan comes easily.

4. Both formats right now are niche products. As such, expansion to large set of stores is not that significant in itself. The key to expanding the market is to make the players more affordable. I can have 1000 Ferrari showrooms, but that doesn’t mean people will go and buy them in droves . The key is to bring the cost of that Ferrari to the level of a Honda and then you have it available in all the stores. Until then, the cart is being put before the horse. But still, I applaud BB for wanting to make HD more mainstream. And as soon as they do, we will be ready with HD DVD .

Please note that I am not saying this is not a positive development for BDA. It is. They have had a long drought wrt to getting more companies on board while we have been making progress in reverse (e.g. Circuit City carrying HD DVDs). But as you can imagine, by now we are used to press releases from companies in support of their format. Yet, BD remains a niche product as does ours frankly. The cost of products is simply too high, and the value too limited to consumer in relation to it, leading to small sales (and rentals). As such, our focus remains as I stated: getting the cost down, and making it more affordable for people to own the sockets which will eventually drive rental business. We have that advantage on the replication, and better interactivity to differentiate our product from DVD, but the playback devices still have room to come down in price to gain wider adoption….

[GizmoGC]

And stated, not too worried. They already carry HD DVD in 250 of their stores, and expansion Blu-Ray 'catalog' titles to another 1,000 is not a huge deal. They have 6,000 stores and only 1,500 are going Blu. Please remember this is Blockbuster/ Take a look at there past and you will see some laughable decisions. Sony and Blockbuster have been in bed for a while now, take a look at the new release shelfs for some hard proof.

[doubledown]

Ummm, Blockbuster has the Exclusive deal with Weinstein also (look at all those horrible Exclusive at Blockbuster titles)....that is HD-DVD exclusive. So, they take what they can get.

However, at least more stores are getting next-gen titles...that is a good thing. I'm neutral, since I have PS3 and 360 HD-DVD.

[Ruined]

A bit more from MS:

Q:
Hi Amir,
I've yet to walk into my local store and see an HD-DVD disc priced lower than it's BD counterpart.
If they are truely cheaper to produce, then this means the studios are taking the opportunity to rake in a higher profit.

While I cannot fault them for this, it seems like perhaps they should forego the extra profit to try to secure a larger footprint with the public (so that people walk into a store and see that HD-DVD is truely cheaper.)

If the average person walks in and see's the HD-DVD version of something is $5 more expensive, they won't be thinking "oh, maybe it's a combo disc", they'll just think "same movie, and the one in the blue case is cheaper".

Thoughts? Any word of this "cheaper" thing ever becoming a reality?

Thanks in advance,
Stuart

A:
If you want to take this thinking further, you have to wonder why the discs are not even more expensive than they are (in both formats) since studios don’t make money on hardly any titles in HD!

So what we have is not a proper economic system yet so we can’t judge it that way. You have companies subsidizing production of discs and not passing on the true cost to their consumers. You have small market where companies are investing strategically instead of economically. You have consumers not being price sensitive, buying $80 HD DVD/BD packages, etc. pushing a documentary and HD DVD test disc ahead of Hollywood titles in Amazon DVD rankings.

But as we look at this market, I think we all care about the time the format becomes mainstream. At that moment, you have to think of big numbers. I think I heard Warner alone stamps out close to half a billion DVDs a year! On that day, competition will be fierce forcing lower retail prices and cost of production will be a key factor.

On top of that, you have to look at where the supply comes from. HD DVD is not cheaper to produce because its plastics cost less than the same plastic used in BD . It costs less because it is possible to deploy it in existing DVD lines and as a result, just about any DVD line purchased in the last two years or so can, and many are making HD DVDs. This volume availability will invariably lead to lower cost due to higher level of competition for the business. You know, the old supply and demand rule in economics .

In addition, a typical BD line is $1.5M to $3M. Someone has to go and buy this line and dedicate it to making BD discs. And that cost will be passed on to people. Companies will not subsidize this business forever and certainly not through their competitors (i.e. one replicator helping the other). This is different again from HD DVD where the same line is already bought and being amortized on the backs of DVD business. So every day, we get more HD DVD capacity online, without having to lift a finger, or write a check.

Net, net, when we step out of the niche/artificial environment we live in, the strength of HD DVD comes into play strongly and result in lower cost to consumers. And yes, higher profits for some companies if the consumer/competition allows it.

Finally, on combo pricing, that has not hurt the sales of the discs as compared to other HD offerings in the eyes of studios. In the grand scheme of few titles making money, it is hard to argue the point strongly to the studios when a disc sells as well as non-combos. But again, once the market expands and true economics set in, the studios will get a better picture of whether they should charge the premium. But one thing is for sure. Combo discs are an incredible technical accomplishment and solve key consumer adoption problems. If we ever have hope of making these formats mainstream, we have to deal with the other “format war”: that of DVD and HD. The combo is the true “universal” format in that sense. So while like you, I am not happy that a premium is charged for it sometimes, I salivate at the thought of seeing DVDs being replaced one day with combo HD DVDs and consumers not even blinking. Connecting this with the BlockBuster discussion, combo HD DVDs can be shipped to them as DVDs and wind up in all of their stores, whether they make a conscious decision about carrying HD DVD or not. See how powerful of a card this is?

Oops, this became kind of long. Hopefully you didn’t expect a short answer.

[thrustbucket]

Well screw Sony. I am canceling my Blockbuster membership over this. I would rather support Xbox Live HD marketplace than BD/Sony.

I am not too worried though. If you read Amir's posts carefully, it's fairly obvious they have a lot of cards up their sleeve still.

@ the Warner exclusive announcement - yawn... Where the hell is LOTR? And I will throw a shit fit if Universal doesn't give us Conan this year.

[guyver2077]

give me some fucking good news hd dvd camp....

[LinkinPrime]

Freedom 1 First info of HD DVD/DVD Twin format disc:

Not to be confused with double-sided HD DVD/DVD combo discs, twin-format discs can contain up to three layers of recorded content on a single-sided disc. 'Freedom 1' uses two of those layers -- a 15GB HD DVD layer, and a 4.6GB standard-def DVD layer.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/2/2832/original.pjpeg http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/2/2833/original.pjpeg
Yeay, disc artwork...

As for video quality, Kenneth says this first-ever anime release to hit high-def disc in the US looks excellent, boasting "vivid colors, perfect black levels, and crisply detailed linework." Considering the program's running time of only 25 minutes, arguably that's no great feat for a 15GB HD DVD, but it is an encouraging sign for both Microsoft and the disc's distributor Bandai, who reportedly worked together to tweak the VC-1 encode specifically for anime (http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/20/first-hd-dvd-dvd-twin-disc-hits-u-s-in-june-along-with-new-hdi/).
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/HDi/Bandai_Visual/Freedom_1_Offers_First_Look_at_HD_DVD_Twin-Format_Disc/702

Review here: http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/freedomvol1.html

[Sporadic]

^^ I heard that it's crap.


Dunno how many people give a shit about this release but Bandai Visual sent me a review copy of Freedom, the "first anime to be released on HD-DVD".

It's a shitty, shitty value - 25 minutes for $39.99 - and the packaging is nonstandard, a recycled paper slipcover and a weird Japanese jewel case. It's the same size as a regular HD DVD case, though. Maybe a bit taller.

The show itself isn't much to write home about. The characters are designed by the same guy who did Akira, and they're animated in a 3D cel-shaded style, except the framerate kinda sucks because it's an anime, so anything moving that's not a machine looks awkward and jerky. Plot-wise it's postapocalyptic biker story, pretty standard stuff.

It looks great, and it's a flawless image, but the animation itself isn't very impressive so I'm not sure I'd even recommend it as something to show off your system.

Also, $39.99 for 25 minutes. :pwn:


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HD-DVD fans time to check out MTV's latest mistake.

$10 off any movie including pre-orders!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3032151#post3032151

I got Shaun Of The Dead (HD-DVD) for $12.88 shipped.

[guyver2077]

i was just prompted to update when starting up an hd movie...

[porieux]

Blockbuster has been pretty desperate for a while now, it probably didn't take that much for Sony to get them to do this.

[Bezerker]

Ah man, I was planning on pre-ordering Freedom. But $40 SRP for 25 minutes? I have trouble enough paying $12 for 100 min of anime. Ill rent it from Blockbuster Online. If its anything like Metropolis, its not worth buying.

I hope the MTV deal comes through, i preordered Mallrats & Shaun of the Dead.

[SteveMcQ]

$28 shipped at Amazon right now, but still too much for a 25 minute feature.

[Sporadic]

Man, I hate buy.com

I guess I should be happy that I was able to use the 10 off thing on The Big Lebowski but since I have Amazon Prime, I would have rather paid the extra 5 and recieve 2 day shipping.

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You guys charged my card on the 14th but have yet to mail out my product. What's going on?

XXX

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Dear XXX,

We apologize for the delay in shipment.

Item #XXXXXX for order #XXXXXXX is still in the fulfillment process. We do not have an estimated shipping date at this time. However, confirmation will be sent via e-mail once your order is shipped.

Thank you for your patience.

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Yeah, that's bullshit.

I placed the order five days ago on the 14th, it's
listed as in stock but you guys have yet to mail it
out.

What is going on?

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We apologize for the delay in shipment.

Item #XXXXXX for order #XXXXXX is still in the fulfillment
process. We do not have an estimated shipping date at this time.
However, confirmation will be sent via e-mail once your order is
shipped. Please note that you are billed though your item has not yet
shipped. This is one of the unique policies when purchasing through
GoogleCheckout. For more questions on GoogleCheckout policies, please
visit the following link:

http://www.buy.com/corp/support/billing/google.asp

Thank you for your patience.

[LinkinPrime]

Buy.com is run by monkeys. I never got my copy of Frighteners. They shipped 2 copies, by the time they shipped the 2nd copy, I noticed that they shipped with no street name both times. So the stupid USPS, assumed that the the city was the same as the street name and shipped it accross the street to some pizza place and its gone...Called up Buy.com after I realized what the did and they said that they are issuing me a credit, I told them that I didnt' want a credit, I wanted the item, but they told me that its too late, that it was already processed. I better see my credit in a couple days otherwise I'm disputing the charges with my CC.

[Bezerker]

Looks like with the MTV orders canceled. Buy.com is the cheapest place for Shaun of the Dead - $11.89 shipped after GCO.

[Ruined]

Toshiba to roll out mainstream laptops with HD DVD readers -and- writers!

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070619/20070619005625.html?.v=1

Snippet:


Toshiba to Roll Out Mainstream Notebook Computers with HD DVD Playback
Tuesday June 19, 8:00 am ET
Company Also Plans to Release First U.S. Notebook with Writable HD DVD Drive in Third Quarter


IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba's Digital Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that the Satellite® P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio® F45 will be the company's first mainstream mobile solutions to incorporate HD DVD drives, while the Qosmio G45 will be the first U.S. notebook computer with a writeable HD DVD optical drive, and will be available to consumers in time for the back-to-school season.

Hopefully the writer will be available to sites like newegg.com seperately soon so I can stick one in my computer :)

[KaneRobot]

Glad to see people aren't flipping out over the Blockbuster thing like they are on other, more "scientific" forums. It's decent marketing for Blu-Ray but it's hardly a death knell for HD DVD. In 2 or 3 months when we start getting info on holiday releases, the Blockbuster thing will be as forgotten as the March drought is now.

[soccerstud652]

Glad to see people aren't flipping out over the Blockbuster thing like they are on other, more "scientific" forums. It's decent marketing for Blu-Ray but it's hardly a death knell for HD DVD. In 2 or 3 months when we start getting info on holiday releases, the Blockbuster thing will be as forgotten as the March drought is now.

YAA

[LinkinPrime]

Glad to see people aren't flipping out over the Blockbuster thing like they are on other, more "scientific" forums. It's decent marketing for Blu-Ray but it's hardly a death knell for HD DVD. In 2 or 3 months when we start getting info on holiday releases, the Blockbuster thing will be as forgotten as the March drought is now.

I flipped out at first, but then reading some of the CAG's opinions opened my mind. Also Blockbuster has been near bankruptcy quite a few times, so meh.

[thrustbucket]

Glad to see people aren't flipping out over the Blockbuster thing like they are on other, more "scientific" forums. It's decent marketing for Blu-Ray but it's hardly a death knell for HD DVD. In 2 or 3 months when we start getting info on holiday releases, the Blockbuster thing will be as forgotten as the March drought is now.

It really isn't that big of a deal. But by far the worst part about it is that it was carried on nearly every mainstream news outlet. So J6P most likely saw it.

[Sporadic]

I think the new update nerfed my add-on.

I updated just fine this morning and then turned it off.

Decided to watch some Terminator 2 and within the first 10 minutes the disc starts going crazy. I pop it out and there's gigantic (I don't know how to describe it) scuff marks all around the inner ring of my HD-DVD.

I'm positive they weren't there before hand.

Thankfully after buffing it with a wet cloth, they all came off but I'm hesitate to put another disc in.

[LinkinPrime]

I think the new update nerfed my add-on.

I updated just fine this morning and then turned it off.

Decided to watch some Terminator 2 and within the first 10 minutes the disc starts going crazy. I pop it out and there's gigantic (I don't know how to describe it) scuff marks all around the inner ring of my HD-DVD.

I'm positive they weren't there before hand.

Thankfully after buffing it with a wet cloth, they all came off but I'm hesitate to put another disc in.

Try to put in a freebie like South Park or the NIN sampler if you have it. If not I'd recommend putting in the latest new movie you purchased, that way if it scratches it, you can try to get it exchanged and tell them it was damaged in shipping ;).

[guyver2077]

fuck blockbuster... netflix is way better anyways...

but again... where are the hd dvd counter news? they never report anything to counter..they just take the beating...

[doubledown]

Well, I still like Blockbuster....I like the fact I can return movies in store and I can rent a game FREE each month also.

Now, Blockbuster STILL said they would support HD-DVD online...it's just 25% of the stores will support Blu-Ray.

I'll agree that there AVAILABILITY of HD/BR is horrible online. Lots are Short to Very Long Wait to Coming Soon. Not sure how Netflix is for that.

[Sporadic]

Try to put in a freebie like South Park or the NIN sampler if you have it. If not I'd recommend putting in the latest new movie you purchased, that way if it scratches it, you can try to get it exchanged and tell them it was damaged in shipping ;).

I'm on the phone right now with Microsoft support.

After explaining my situation 10+ times and telling them no I will not be putting any of my other HD-DVDs in the damn thing, they put me on hold.

- edit It only has a 3 month warrenty which I'm out of and the guy put me on hold again so he could talk to his super.

[Sporadic]

I'm on the phone right now with Microsoft support.

After explaining my situation 10+ times and telling them no I will not be putting any of my other HD-DVDs in the damn thing, they put me on hold.

- edit It only has a 3 month warrenty which I'm out of and the guy put me on hold again so he could talk to his super.

Well, I get transfer to Chase the supervisor who tells me that since I'm a month out of my warrenty, it will be 69.99 if I want to have it fixed.

After explaining multiple times that I only paid $170 for the piece of shit, the problem only started after the update and that it ate a 40 dollar disc, he tells me that I'm shit out of luck unless I pay.

"Sir, I went through my records and haven't seen anything like this before so you're going to have to...."
"Well, then Chase let me introduce you to the first."

And apparently he's the highest guy and if I want to talk to a different manager I will have to call back which I plan on doing right now because it's impossible for him to transfer me. :roll:

[Sporadic]

Well, I get transfer to Chase the supervisor who tells me that since I'm a month out of my warrenty, it will be 69.99 if I want to have it fixed.

After explaining multiple times that I only paid $170 for the piece of shit, the problem only started after the update and that it ate a 40 dollar disc, he tells me that I'm shit out of luck unless I pay.

"Sir, I went through my records and haven't seen anything like this before so you're going to have to...."
"Well, then Chase let me introduce you to the first."

And apparently he's the highest guy and if I want to talk to a different manager I will have to call back which I plan on doing right now because it's impossible for him to transfer me. :roll:

And after calling again, venting on a poor American guy, I apologized and said I wasn't mad at him just the situation. He replied, "hey it's my job"

Put me on hold and sent me to his supervisor, an indian lady named Maggie. After explaining what happened, Maggie said it's fine. Here's a reference number, here's the address to mail it to and in two weeks I'll get it back fixed for free.

A so far happy ending to my journeys through MS support.

[doubledown]

Just curious, is your HD-DVD on it's side or flat?

[Duo_Maxwell]

Well, I still like Blockbuster....I like the fact I can return movies in store and I can rent a game FREE each month also.

Now, Blockbuster STILL said they would support HD-DVD online...it's just 25% of the stores will support Blu-Ray.

I'll agree that there AVAILABILITY of HD/BR is horrible online. Lots are Short to Very Long Wait to Coming Soon. Not sure how Netflix is for that.

Netflix is working out great for my Next gen rentals. There's only a select few that get put on short wait or long wait right when they come out, but i usually get them within a week or so. The only one I had trouble with was the good Shepard for some reason. Catalog titles and the like I have no problem getting alost right away in both formats.

[Duo_Maxwell]

Buy.com is run by monkeys. I never got my copy of Frighteners. They shipped 2 copies, by the time they shipped the 2nd copy, I noticed that they shipped with no street name both times. So the stupid USPS, assumed that the the city was the same as the street name and shipped it accross the street to some pizza place and its gone...Called up Buy.com after I realized what the did and they said that they are issuing me a credit, I told them that I didnt' want a credit, I wanted the item, but they told me that its too late, that it was already processed. I better see my credit in a couple days otherwise I'm disputing the charges with my CC.

That's an insult to monkeys everywhere, I'm sure they could run more efficently than buy.com does.

[Sporadic]

Just curious, is your HD-DVD on it's side or flat?

Flat

[Ruined]

Blu-Ray wins format war for the 3rd time in 6 months!

http://www.twice.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6453379

Concerning Blu-ray and HD DVD, Taylor commented, "I'm giving a very politically incorrect answer. I think the battle is over. I think Blu-ray has won.

Well guys, according to the BD guys HD DVD has lost the war yet again! How many times can Blu-Ray win the format war in a year? Now that is a pressing question.

I think Blu-Ray needs to step up their game and start winning the format war at least once a month. Bimonthly would be preferable, actually. If Blu-Ray can win the format war at least 13.5 times before 2008, then we can all rest assured that Star Wars will be Blu-Ray exclusive in 2014. :D

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/01/08/blu-ray-disc-association-declares-victory-over-hd-dvd/
http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/02/12/sony-sez-the-format-war-is-over-really/

[Sporadic]

Blu-Ray wins format war for the 3rd time in 6 months!

http://www.twice.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6453379



Well guys, according to the BD guys HD DVD has lost the war yet again! How many times can Blu-Ray win the format war in a year? Now that is a pressing question.

I think Blu-Ray needs to step up their game and start winning the format war at least once a month. Bimonthly would be preferable, actually. If Blu-Ray can win the format war at least 13.5 times before 2008, then we can all rest assured that Star Wars will be Blu-Ray exclusive in 2014. :D

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/01/08/blu-ray-disc-association-declares-victory-over-hd-dvd/
http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/02/12/sony-sez-the-format-war-is-over-really/

Man, if only the head of Universal would come out and say that Blu-Ray is dead.

That would show em :lol:

[Sarang01]

All the BB thing shows me is Sony is worried after Toshiba's rebate and the Matrix Trilogy appearing on it as a timed exclusive. They want to try to bury it NOW. I hope they fail and HD DVD players sell great this holiday, ensuring a win for HD DVD or a dual format player future.

[zman73]

Man, if only the head of Universal would come out and say that Blu-Ray is dead.

That would show em :lol:


What alot of forecasters dont realize is the PS3 could be a repeat of the PSP... new arbitrary format from Sony which the software SELLS DECENTLY for a while as there is nothing to play gamewise.... as games are released intrest in the format dies down because people generally buy PSP's and PS3's for games first (although I am an exception to the PS3 rule and I know of other too)

I dont think either format is going to gain the toehold like dvds (I kind of like that reminds me of dvds first months) ... they were released so far after VHS's inception that it made sense to upgrade, the quality was leaps and bounds over vhs... with HD and BR you really need a huge tv to really enjoy them as the difference in my 30" wasnt all that great, on my 61"... whoa baby!

[LinkinPrime]

i was just prompted to update when starting up an hd movie...
Here's the update info:

It is a very minor update in relation to the May 07 update. It includes a small number of fixes in the player networking functionality, to address interoperability issues with the first HD DVD titles supporting networking features, which are shipping in the coming weeks. All other functionality is unchanged.


In other words, we found some bugs we want to fix in advance you all seeing them. Wouldn't it be nice if all bug fixes came that way? http://forums.highdefdigest.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=3962&page=23

Also some good HD DVD news from our neighboors in Canada:

Well, we may be a tenth of the population of the US, but there's some good news for HD DVD in Canada today. http://forums.highdefdigest.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

First, Blockbuster Canada is not following BB USA's lead with going all BD in the next HD expansion. In fact BB Canada just added another 50 stores that will carry both formats. Of course I suppose they could follow suit later on depending on the demand.

Blockbusters in Canada that rent HD movies: http://www.blockbuster.ca/hd-blu-ray-stores.html

And while they're not huge, Zip.ca is seeing more HD DVDs go out for rent than BDs to the tune of 56:44 last month.(http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/f...3-0f6630772db9 (http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/financialpost/printedition/story.html?id=31845479-08fd-4022-b873-0f6630772db9))

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=10074

[Ruined]

BTW, here is Universal's & HD DVD's response:

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06/21/hd_dvd_shrugs_off_blockbuster_move/1

snippet:

HD DVD shrugs off Blockbuster move
Author: Tim Smalley
Published: 21st Jun 2007

The HD DVD Promotional Group isn't fazed by Blockbuster's move to expand its Blu-ray rentals to another 1450 stores, while not expanding HD DVD.
During a briefing with UK press in London yesterday, Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of High Definition Strategic Marketing for Universal Studios and co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group, shrugged off Blockbuster’s move to expand Blu-ray to 1450 new stores in America.

Graffeo pointed out that rental counted for less than one percent of its revenue and brushed it off as an insignificant event in the format war.

Ken cited the fact that HD DVD is still being offered in the original 250 stores and through Blockbuster’s online rental service. He claims that those 250 stores are stores where there are large numbers of early adopters and the latter, he believes, is Blockbuster’s major growth market.

Thus, he is not fazed by Blockbuster’s decision. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that this is potentially a bigger win for Blu-ray than it is a loss for HD DVD, based on the figures he’s given to us.

He remained adamant that HD DVD was on top at the moment and claimed that dedicated HD DVD set top boxes are outselling Blu-ray set top boxes at a rate of three to one in the US. In the last six weeks, the Promotional Group has sold over 50,000 HD DVD set top boxes on promotion in the US, proving that once the price is right, consumers will buy into the technology.

[LinkinPrime]

WTF is up with Paramount...Disturbia, Shooter...still listed at $29.99 everywhere. I caved in though and preordered Disturbia from Buy.com with GGC for 23.XX after tax/shipping.

[Sporadic]

WTF is up with Paramount...Disturbia, Shooter...still listed at $29.99 everywhere. I caved in though and preordered Disturbia from Buy.com with GGC for 23.XX after tax/shipping.

Amazon dropped them to 27.95 which seems to be the par for new Paramount movies.

[Sporadic]

My Big Lebowski shipped today but I have nothing to watch it in :cry:

[Sarang01]

WTF is up with Paramount...Disturbia, Shooter...still listed at $29.99 everywhere. I caved in though and preordered Disturbia from Buy.com with GGC for 23.XX after tax/shipping.

Personally I'm frustrated at them consistently trying to sidestep adding Lossless audio on anything. Even though I think Universal is mainly avoiding doing it for double dipping at LEAST they have included Dolby TrueHD tracks on SOME releases which is more then I can say for Paramount except for as of late perhaps. Is DTS HD lossless? If so then kudos for Paramount finally stepping up to delivering it.
Too bad it was too late for "Dreamgirls". As it stands I'm not touching that with Lossless. I might even be looser when it comes to an action flick but this is a film that depends directly on sound being it's a Musical and I find it INSULTING they could even think they could pass halfassing the audio here.

[doubledown]

Here's the update info:


http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=3962&page=23

Also some good HD DVD news from our neighboors in Canada:



http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=10074

I wish there was some list of what US Blockbuster stores have both formats currently and WILL be getting the Blu-Ray movies.

[Bezerker]

Found out that apparently there are 2 stores in Tampa that carry HD-DVDs for rent right now. Wish i would've known that, i would've tried to help in the war with my additional 9 instore rentals a week.

Not that the rental schematics of a dying company mean shit to the war. If anything, HD-DVD could just spin it around by saying "Blockbuster gets Blu-ray since no one actually wants to buy them, unlike HD-DVDS"

[rsigley]

Anyone know what the special features on the mallrats disk will be if any? Looking to pick up that and Dead Silence next week.

[Sporadic]

Anyone know what the special features on the mallrats disk will be if any? Looking to pick up that and Dead Silence next week.

Mallrats (Original Theatrical Version only)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Bonus Materials
- Feature Commentary with Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Scott Mosier and Vincent Pereira
- Deleted Scenes
- Cast Interviews from the Original Set
- A Brief Q&A with Kevin Smith
- Outtakes
- View Askew's Look Back at MALLRATS
- The Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
- The Goops "Build Me Up Buttercup" Music Video
- Theatrical Trailer
- Mallrats: The Reunion
- Jason Mewes & Kevin Smith Plug Jay & Silent Bob Secret Stash & The View Askew Universe Website
- "Lee & Mewes: Jason Mewes Interviews Jason Lee"
- Kevin's Make-Up
- Stan the Man
- Jason Mewes "Do It"
- Jason Mewes Dance
- Jason Lee

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I'm going preorder crazy lately.

I already paid for Shaun Of The Dead and What Dreams May Come.

Later this week I'm placing an order for 300, The Fountain, Blue Planet, The Prestige, Hot Fuzz and Dawn Of The Dead 8-)

Hopefully my add-on will be back by July 30th.

[rsigley]

Thanks a lot!

I got a lot on preorder too: Imax: The Blue Planet, Darkman (wish they woulda just made it Darkman trilogy - movie is old enough), Blood Diamond, Disturbia, Dawn of the Dead, and Hot Fuzz

I just got my copy of T2 from xploited, great service. Ordered my DVD thursday night, had it in NJ saturday morning

[Sporadic]

Thanks a lot!

I got a lot on preorder too: Imax: The Blue Planet, Darkman (wish they woulda just made it Darkman trilogy - movie is old enough), Blood Diamond, Disturbia, Dawn of the Dead, and Hot Fuzz

I just got my copy of T2 from xploited, great service. Ordered my DVD thursday night, had it in NJ saturday morning

I've been kicking around the idea of Darkman and Disturbia but I haven't seen Darkman in 13 years and Disturbia is too rich for my blood at $27.95

Oh, I forgot to mention I also already paid for The Big Lebowski. Now that one's going to hurt. I need to see that movie in HD like a crackhead needs a hit.

[GizmoGC]

Dead Silence and Mallrats for me on Tuesday (along with Super Mario 3 DVD)

[guyver2077]

dunno where to order lebowski from... i know in store it will prob be 25

[Sporadic]

dunno where to order lebowski from... i know in store it will prob be 25

You could always do the buy.com 10 off GGC route.

It would be about 13 shipped.

[guyver2077]

buy.com took fukking forever to get ghost rider to me so i dont know if id go that route again..i think ive used up all my cards for gc already

[Sporadic]

buy.com took fukking forever to get ghost rider to me so i dont know if id go that route again..i think ive used up all my cards for gc already

I've used one card about 6 times.

[geko29]

Is DTS HD lossless? If so then kudos for Paramount finally stepping up to delivering it.
Nope, DTS-HD is a lossy codec similar to DD+, with the exception that it contains a "core" DTS stream that can be extracted and sent out via optical/coaxial without re-encoding.

DTS-HD Master Audio is DTS' lossless codec, analagous to Dolby TrueHD.

[SteveMcQ]

I've used one card about 6 times.I just tried making a GCO from Buy.com's site using the same CC from a previous purchase. I kept getting a "Please enter a valid card" error. :cry:

[Ruined]

Planet Earth HD DVD= Best moneymaking hidef disc on EITHER format!



The high-definition DVD version of the Discovery Channel and BBC’s Planet Earth has sold about 45,000 copies. That’s “one for every five owners of a high-def disc machine, a ratio only a handful of DVDs have ever come close to,” USA TODAY reports.

Those sales translate to $3.2 million, “the biggest moneymaker yet to hit Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.” The set actually has “a list price of nearly $100 costs more than the average DVD player,” although it retails for around $65—still more than many DVD players.

The four-disc high-definition set has been available in both HD-DVD and Blu-ray; both have the British narration by David Attenborough, and are not the Sigourney Weaver-narrated US version. There’s also a standard DVD version. Today, the Discovery Channel starts selling HD versions of the US version.

Warner Home Video’s Ron Sanders tells the paper, “This series was made for high definition. Its success points to consumers wanting to see and hear high-definition content, and there isn’t a huge amount of content available from broadcast or cable or satellite.”

The BBC’s Burton Cromer tells the paper, “In a month and a half, we’ve sold more copies of Planet Earth across all three formats than we’ve sold of The Office or Fawlty Towers. And we don’t see any letup; in fact, we’re selling more units a day than when we first streeted.”

He attributes that success in part to Oprah, who talked about the series during two episodes of her show. “If you don’t think I have a shrine to Oprah set up in my office, you’re wrong,” he said.
‘Planet Earth’ looks great in HD — and to the BBC

Go HD DVD! :)

[LinkinPrime]

DVDTalk'er Jackal04 reports that Best Buy will have a special box set for 300 DVD like they did for V for Vendetta (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=504596)

http://www.bestbuy.ca/multimedia/products/large/dvd2135802.jpg

Mini Spartan Helmet :drool:...Looks like I'll have to pick up the DVD version as well, hopefully I can sell it to someone shortly after...sans helmet ofcourse :D

[Ruined]

All region free :)

France
**
Ghost Rider HD DVD
http://www.amazon.fr/Ghost-rider-DVD-Nicolas-Cage/dp/B000RIZROE/

Hannibal HD DVD
http://www.amazon.fr/Hannibal-HD-DVD-Anthony-Hopkins/dp/B000R7G83O/

Germany
**
Underworld HD DVD
http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000S1ROPK/

Silent Hill HD DVD
http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000S1ROPU/

[LinkinPrime]

Awesome, I knew about Underworld (getting it) and Silent Hill, but had no clue about Ghost Rider, picking that puppy up as well.

[SteveMcQ]

Planet Earth HD DVD= Best moneymaking hidef disc on EITHER format!



Go HD DVD! :)How come stories like this aren't picked up mainstream, but shit like Blockbuster going BR does? I can't remember how many times I've heard countless podcasts say, Blu-Ray is taking hold of the market and will likely win soon.

[Stingermck]

Damn, nice discs coming out in Sept! That makes both Underworlds on HD :)

[propeller_head]

DVDTalk'er Jackal04 reports that Best Buy will have a special box set for 300 DVD like they did for V for Vendetta (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=504596)

http://www.bestbuy.ca/multimedia/products/large/dvd2135802.jpg

Mini Spartan Helmet :drool:...Looks like I'll have to pick up the DVD version as well, hopefully I can sell it to someone shortly after...sans helmet ofcourse :D is the set HD DVD? im assuming yes since this is the HD DVD thread, but i cant see on the box. also, i didnt know they had a special V for Vendetta, i would have bought that in a second. Did it come w/ the mask? Is it still for sale?

note: link goes to "invalid thread" now

[LinkinPrime]

is the set HD DVD? im assuming yes since this is the HD DVD thread, but i cant see on the box. also, i didnt know they had a special V for Vendetta, i would have bought that in a second. Did it come w/ the mask? Is it still for sale?

note: link goes to "invalid thread" now
This is just for DVD...posting it just because its damn cool.

Edit...heres the link: http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=503336

[porieux]

Planet Earth HD DVD= Best moneymaking hidef disc on EITHER format!



Go HD DVD! :)



I'd like to see them make good by their HD customers and offer them a DVD of the supplemental features for the cost of shipping. It's a great set, except for the asinine fact that they left the special features off.

[Sporadic]

Awesome deal at Barnes & Noble.

I just got Black Snake Moan, Meet Joe Black and Being John Malkovich for $50 shipped (2-3 day) on the dot after borrowing my friend's membership number.

[LinkinPrime]

Awesome deal at Barnes & Noble.

I just got Black Snake Moan, Meet Joe Black and Being John Malkovich for $50 shipped (2-3 day) on the dot after borrowing my friend's membership number.


What was the deal?

[Sporadic]

What was the deal?

Buy 2 Get 1 Free off a few HD-DVDs.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=10391

I recieved an extra $5.60 off for using my friend's membership card.

According to them, I saved $32.78 and then $4.98 on shipping 8-)

[pinoy530]

Awesome deal at Barnes & Noble.

I just got Black Snake Moan, Meet Joe Black and Being John Malkovich for $50 shipped (2-3 day) on the dot after borrowing my friend's membership number.

I hope you didn't put his membership number into your online account. Cuz then he can't use it online. Once its entered into an online account it can only be used for that one account.

[Sporadic]

I hope you didn't put his membership number into your online account. Cuz then he can't use it online. Once its entered into an online account it can only be used for that one account.

He doesn't order online and even if he did, I would gladly let him use my B&N account after he did me this favor.

[rsigley]

i wonder why most of Warner HD DVD's are so expensive on buy.com relative to other sites

a lot of the dual combo are $35.99 and the single sided are usually are mid to high $20s

blood diamond, t3, and training day seem to be the cheap ones

black snake moan is $20.99 after MIR on fye.com

http://www.fye.com/Black-Snake-Moan--HD--Front-Page_stcVVproductId16106028VVcatId455366VVviewprod .htm

[guyver2077]

i forgot i had a $25 reward zone coupon at bb.. ill prob go pick up lebowski this week

[rodeojones903]

Fuck my local BB for them not carrying Mallrats.

[Ruined]

Top Gun comes to HD DVD on 10/2/07!

Wooohooo! A personal fave of mine!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=867101&page=1&pp=30

[LinkinPrime]

Top Gun comes to HD DVD on 10/2/07!

Wooohooo! A personal fave of mine!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=867101&page=1&pp=30
guess you missed my post a few weeks ago: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3009096&postcount=1562 ;)
(http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3009096&postcount=1562)

[guyver2077]

well assuming that it is exclusive then thats a big one...

o and fuck blockbuster... i kept 2 br movies of theirs lol..... i guess they got lost in the mail and i reported them as not received.. and they just showed up on one day

[geko29]

Being a Paramount Pictures release, I would be EXTREMELY surprised if it's exclusive. Paramount is completely and totally neutral.

[rsigley]

Fuck my local BB for them not carrying Mallrats.

the PQ is kinda blah

somewhere inbetween clerks 2 and jay/silent bob (on blu ray)

i know the movie is old and shot on a low budget, but i expected more PQ wise

[Layd Dly]

Have:
The Departed (Combo)
Flags of Our Fathers
King Kong
A Scanner Darkly

[Duo_Maxwell]

well assuming that it is exclusive then thats a big one...

o and fuck blockbuster... i kept 2 br movies of theirs lol..... i guess they got lost in the mail and i reported them as not received.. and they just showed up on one day

Definately not exclusive, just check the link from Linkin's post awhile ago if you need confirmation (or google it). Also, there's listings up already for the BD version (this is why I say you can't always believe everything you read on AVS).

[Deadpool]

Top Gun comes to HD DVD on 10/2/07!

Wooohooo! A personal fave of mine!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=867101&page=1&pp=30


Woot homoeroticism at its best!

[geko29]

Have:
The Departed (Combo)
King Kong
Smokin' Aces (Combo)
Thanks for sharing. :roll:

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks for sharing. :roll:
Well, to be fair, this thread did start as how many/what HD DVD's do you own/have on preorder?

[Sporadic]

Just order The Pianist and The Prestige for £32.13 ($64.16) from Amazon.co.uk

Not bad.

On a weird note, Barnes & Noble changed my $50 dollar hold into a 22.xx dollar charge. They better still be mailing out the rest of my order or they can just stick the one they mailed me up their ass.

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

Here's my list:

Own:
A Scanner Darkly
The Big Lebowski
Dog Day Afternoon
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
King Kong
Mulholland Drive
Nine Inch Nails: Beside You In Time
One Six Right
Planet Earth
Terminator II
Total Recall
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
The World's Fastest Indian

On Order:
Being John Malkovich
Black Snake Moan
Meet Joe Black
The Pianist
The Prestige

Pre Order:
Hot Fuzz
Shaun Of The Dead
What Dreams May Come

[rsigley]

here's what i got

The Polar Express
Superman Returns
The Hitcher
Slither
Casino
Feast
Serenity
King Kong
The Departed
Breach
Clerks 2
Flags of our Father
Letters from Iwo Jima
Black Xmas
The Good Shephard
Land of the Dead
Terminator 2 (import)
Terminator 3
Complete Matrix
Training Day
Mallrats
Dead Silence

Pre order: Darkman, IMAX: Blue Planet, Disturbia

[pinoy530]

Being a Paramount Pictures release, I would be EXTREMELY surprised if it's exclusive. Paramount is completely and totally neutral.

While they are neutral, the HD DVD releases do tend to get higher resolution audio and atleast in the case of MI:III, an exclusive video commentary.

[guyver2077]

ironically i was once again looking at ordering prestige from amazon.uk..


i was let down that gift certificates dont work at amazon uk though.. held off again

[Sporadic]

ironically i was once again looking at ordering prestige from amazon.uk..


i was let down that gift certificates dont work at amazon uk though.. held off again

If you order from amazon.uk, you are best off getting more then one item.

[guyver2077]

yea true but $30 + for a movie is ridiculous...

also my blood diamond shipped today from wb :)

[LinkinPrime]

I'll throw this out again...anyone looking for Clerks II on HD DVD? CLM if you are, I want to part with it.

[Sporadic]

yea true but $30 + for a movie is ridiculous...

Just look at it this way, it's either paying 400+ for a Blu-Ray player or pay a little extra to get it on HD-DVD (or even worst not getting it at all in HD if it comes from an HD studio)

And that's why I said get more then one if you decide to import. My order came out to 32.08 per movie where if I would have ordered from an importer it would have been 35.45 per movie without shipping.

[LinkinPrime]

Toshiba sticks with the $299 Price Point for the HD-A2
Toshiba is sticking with the $299 price-point for its bottom-line HD DVD player after seeing a sales jolt when it introduced the lower price (http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6442859.html) in May as part of a limited-time offer. The company said during a press event in New York Thursday that promotional prices introduced in May on its two lower-priced players would go into permanent effect July 1.

The entry-level HD-A2 player will stay at $299 and the HD-A20 at $399. The top-line HD-XA2 remains $799.

The company sold 100,000 set-top players in its first year on the market but has sold an additional 50,000 players since it began lowering prices in April.

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6456435.html

See, HD DVD has good news too, they just don't shove it down everyone's faces like fucking Sony

[rodeojones903]

Did anyone pick up Mallrats? How is the transfer?

[gunm]

rsigley mentioned that the mallrats PQ wasn't that great on the previous page.

[Ruined]

rsigley mentioned that the mallrats PQ wasn't that great on the previous page.

Mallrats looks the best it has ever looked. It's a low budget movie, so its not going to look like King Kong, ever. If you are a fan of the movie, get the HD DVD!

[guyver2077]

lol i enjoyed watching that jesus bowling scene again in big lebowski

[asianxcore]

did anyone end up getting Le Pacte Des Loups?

[edison]

did anyone end up getting Le Pacte Des Loups?

:wave: I did.


I noticed in the links that Ruined posted for Underworld and Silent Hill that The Island is coming out end of July on HD DVD. Has it been announced in the US, and I missed it?

[asianxcore]

:wave: I did.


I noticed in the links that Ruined posted for Underworld and Silent Hill that The Island is coming out end of July on HD DVD. Has it been announced in the US, and I missed it?

I believe all 3 are releasing in different countries.

The Island HD-DVD (UK/Europe)
Underworld HD-DVD (Germany)
Silent Hill (Germany)

How is the PQ on Le Pacte Des Loups?

[Sporadic]

Just go the email B&N mailed out the rest of my order.

I can't wait until Monday where I can stare at the box :cry:

[guyver2077]

just finished seeing black snake moan.... rather interesting movie..

i didnt think ricci would do such a role..

and throughout the movie i kept saying her bf looked just like jt... turns out it was him lol

[Duo_Maxwell]

Toshiba sticks with the $299 Price Point for the HD-A2

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6456435.html

See, HD DVD has good news too, they just don't shove it down everyone's faces like fucking Sony

I'm glad and seems to be on track for the long speculated $199 price point by around the start of '08. A smart move too, I don't think they could expect it to sell effectively if they didn't drop the price as many folk would just wait and wait around to jump in thinking it would get cheaper again.

Edit: In other random news, I just saw Last Starfighter was announced, may actually pick that one up in all its 80's goodness.

[dastly75]

just finished seeing black snake moan.... rather interesting movie..

i didnt think ricci would do such a role..

and throughout the movie i kept saying her bf looked just like jt... turns out it was him lol

Wasn't she in Casper? I kept thinking she was gonna get raped by a ghost at some point...

[thrustbucket]

just finished seeing black snake moan.... rather interesting movie..

i didnt think ricci would do such a role..

and throughout the movie i kept saying her bf looked just like jt... turns out it was him lol

So um. I wanted to see this movie.... I guess I don't need to now? :roll:

[ashram]

So um. I wanted to see this movie.... I guess I don't need to now? :roll:
go ahead and see it.... the whole jt thing is only a small part of the story...

[Deadpool]

So um. I wanted to see this movie.... I guess I don't need to now? :roll:

Well you find that out in the first 5 minutes... anyways i didn't think it was a very good flic. Well made, but boring.

[Sporadic]

Argh today sucks and rocks at the same time.

My order from Amazon.co.uk (The Pianist & The Prestige) showed up today, only 5 days after being mailed out.

The rest of my order from B&N (Black Snake Moan & Being John Malkovich) showed up.

My movies from blockbuster.com (Hustle And Flow & Flags Of Our Fathers) showed up today.

And I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO WATCH THE DAMN THINGS ON!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: Pretty boxes though. :cry:

[guyver2077]

my blood diamond came in.....

the online experience is definitely not mind blowing... just acess to more information (mostly text) and you can take some wb polls..


its also kinda slow.. make sure you have your cookie settings to accept all or your going to be prompted every few secs

[SteveMcQ]

So we're having guests over today for the 4th and I wanted to fire up the HD player to try and lure in some new consumers. Which discs do you guys suggest as the best demos for the format? I'll probably pop in King Kong, but I also wanted something that could play in the background and just let the picture catch their attention without being immersed into a storyline. Which Planet Earth episode would be good for that? Thanks.

[thrustbucket]

So we're having guests over today for the 4th and I wanted to fire up the HD player to try and lure in some new consumers. Which discs do you guys suggest as the best demos for the format? I'll probably pop in King Kong, but I also wanted something that could play in the background and just let the picture catch their attention without being immersed into a storyline. Which Planet Earth episode would be good for that? Thanks.

I would vote on the first PE episode. Or any of the discovery atlas series.

[Sporadic]

I just came into some money, what should I grab

300
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
Blue Planet
The Departed
The Fountain
The Fugitive
Galapagos
Goodfellas

or

Band Of Brothers Vol. 1-5 imported from Japan

I'm leaning towards the 8 from Warner but since Band Of Brothers hasn't had a date announced, will jump up 997 yens in price after release and is rumored to be using TrueHD discs, I'm tempted.

[Deadpool]

I just came into some money, what should I grab

300
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
Blue Planet
The Departed
The Fountain
The Fugitive
Galapagos
Goodfellas

or

Band Of Brothers Vol. 1-5 imported from Japan

I'm leaning towards the 8 from Warner but since Band Of Brothers hasn't had a date announced, will jump up 997 yens in price after release and is rumored to be using TrueHD discs, I'm tempted.

BoB isn't going to come out till March i hear so grab all the goodness from Warner now!

[Sporadic]

BoB isn't going to come out till March i hear so grab all the goodness from Warner now!

Band Of Brothers in Japan is set for a July 27th release.

http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/2007/04/band-of-brothers-arriving-on-hd-dvd-in.html

[KaneRobot]

Well, I'm out of the game for at least two weeks. Goddamn fucking rush-it-out-the-door hardware. Fuck Microsoft.

Glad I just got 2 more movies with nothing to watch them on. Ugh.

[Sporadic]

Well, I'm out of the game for at least two weeks. Goddamn fucking rush-it-out-the-door hardware. Fuck Microsoft.

Glad I just got 2 more movies with nothing to watch them on. Ugh.

Join the club except it was my hd-dvd attachment that ate shit.

I currently have 6 new movies (Being John Malkovich, Big Lebowski, Black Snake Moan, Meet Joe Black, Pianist, Prestige) and 2 from Blockbuster Online (Hustle And Flow, Flags Of Our Fathers) and I'm looking at another 2-3 weeks before I can watch them.

[guyver2077]

im waiting for your impressions on prestige..

if you dont like it you can always sell it to me lol

watching the fountain right now.


i cant believe the attachment crapped out.. mine has been solid so far.. when i had to send my old 360 in for repairs twice, i luckily connected the attachment to my pc... see having it not integrated is a plus sometimes.. ive always though the add on is a great value for the money because it can be used on pc as well..

since i got the elite i had had no problems at all

[KaneRobot]

Is Being John Malkovich a decent movie? A friend says it was great and I generally trust him, but I'm a little wary.

[Sporadic]

im waiting for your impressions on prestige..

if you dont like it you can always sell it to me lol

watching the fountain right now.


i cant believe the attachment crapped out.. mine has been solid so far.. when i had to send my old 360 in for repairs twice, i luckily connected the attachment to my pc... see having it not integrated is a plus sometimes.. ive always though the add on is a great value for the money because it can be used on pc as well..

since i got the elite i had had no problems at all

I'll take photos of the box once I get some batteries for my camera.

I was surprised as hell when it decided to act up. I've never heard of it scuffing disc before and neither has support.

Is Being John Malkovich a decent movie? A friend says it was great and I generally trust him, but I'm a little wary.

It's really weird, once you can jump that hurdle, it's good/decent. It reminds me of a less likeable Eternal Sunshine.

[gunm]

Hm, I guess I missed 300 becoming available for pre-order @amazon? I love how their "alert me when this title is available feature" works 2% of the time.

Anyway, I ordered at about $25 and change shipped after the 10% discount deal.

[doubledown]

Join the club except it was my hd-dvd attachment that ate shit.

I currently have 6 new movies (Being John Malkovich, Big Lebowski, Black Snake Moan, Meet Joe Black, Pianist, Prestige) and 2 from Blockbuster Online (Hustle And Flow, Flags Of Our Fathers) and I'm looking at another 2-3 weeks before I can watch them.

My 360 is on the fritz also (see COFFIN thread). It still works sort of, but I'm getting it replaced, as the 3 RED RINGS keep coming back.

I was able to watch DAYLIGHT on HD-DVD, then it died the next day. I have THE WATCHER in route from Blockbuster.com, so hopefully I can TRY to watch it before my 360 dies completely (or before I get my coffin).

I'm beginning to get more annoyed with the 360 lately...at least I have my PS3 to fall back on, just wish my BlockBuster store carried Blu-Ray.

[Sporadic]

Hm, I guess I missed 300 becoming available for pre-order @amazon? I love how their "alert me when this title is available feature" works 2% of the time.

Anyway, I ordered at about $25 and change shipped after the 10% discount deal.

You should cancel and grab it from Warner.

They have either a buy 2 get 15% off and free shipping or 20% (WBWEL) and free shipping after you buy 60 dollars worth of goods. Going the 20% route, it's only $23.96

Most people have reported that they recieve preorders 3-7 days in advance.

[guyver2077]

yea mines preordered at wb as well.. i tend to get them the day before release

[LinkinPrime]

Apocalypto coming to HD DVD in Poland:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=11138

Also Mr. and Mrs. Smith on HD DVD
http://www.dvdmax.pl/dvd/art/id/7655
Not sure where to import polish HD DVD's though...

[Sporadic]

Also Mr. and Mrs. Smith on HD DVD
http://www.dvdmax.pl/dvd/art/id/7655
Not sure where to import polish HD DVD's though...

A guy at AVS got his from e-dvd.pl but it ended up cost him something obscene like 48 after shipping (-edit Although that was for 2 day shipping from Poland)

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=869993

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Here's pictures of my UK Pianist and Prestige.

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3646/84561203fs8.jpg
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5752/21350352ix8.jpg
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/6174/28287849iz6.jpg

Yes one of the reviews listed on the case for The Pianist is "Hotdog" :rofl:

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- edit After a 30 minute wait to contact Xbox Support, they told me I should expect my unit back somewhere around the 14th since their repair center is backed up.

18 day turn around isn't so bad.

[GuitarHero SG]

HDDVD:
Accepted
The Departed
Dog Day Afternoon
Four Brothers
The Fugitive
King Kong
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
The Last Samurai
Lucky # Slevin
The Matrix
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Revolution
Mission Impossible: 3
The Mummy
Smokin Aces

[UjnHunter]

Can you watch those UK dvd's on a US Xbox HD-DVD player? Are they going to come out in the US?

also my list:

BLACK SNAKE MOAN (USA) [1HDDVD]
CHILDREN OF MEN (USA) [1COMBODVD]
DEPARTED, THE (USA) [1COMBODVD]
FOUNTAIN, THE (USA) [1COMBODVD]
KING KONG (USA) [1HDDVD]
NINE INCH NAILS: BESIDE YOU IN TIME (USA) [1HDDVD]
PLANET EARTH (USA) [4HDDVD]

TOTAL: 7

OTHER:

DIGITAL VIDEO ESSENTIALS: HIGH DEFINITION (USA) [1COMBODVD]
HDSCAPE SAMPLER (USA) [1COMBODVD]

TOTAL: 2

[gunm]

You should cancel and grab it from Warner.

They have either a buy 2 get 15% off and free shipping or 20% (WBWEL) and free shipping after you buy 60 dollars worth of goods. Going the 20% route, it's only $23.96

Most people have reported that they recieve preorders 3-7 days in advance.

Thanks. Yeah, I did think about that, but there's not a lot I want to get that's Warner that I don't already have. Meh, it's only a couple bucks difference, plus I can't remember if they ship to Hawaii for free. That's usually the killing point of deals for me.

[Sporadic]

Can you watch those UK dvd's on a US Xbox HD-DVD player? Are they going to come out in the US?


Yes.

There is no region lock on HD-DVD.

As for whether or not they are going to come out in America, it depends on the movie.

Out of the imports I own, it's possible for Mulholland Drive and The Pianist to come out here since Universal owns the American rights to both.

It's not possible for The Prestige, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Total Recall to be released in America on HD-DVD due to the rights being owned by Blu-Ray exclusive studios.

[Ruined]

I just came into some money, what should I grab

300
The Adventures Of Robin Hood
Blue Planet
The Departed
The Fountain
The Fugitive
Galapagos
Goodfellas

or

Band Of Brothers Vol. 1-5 imported from Japan

I'm leaning towards the 8 from Warner but since Band Of Brothers hasn't had a date announced, will jump up 997 yens in price after release and is rumored to be using TrueHD discs, I'm tempted.

Go with the 8 from Warner. BoB will come out in the US and will be cheaper than importing when it does.

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like after E3 Sony will be dropping the PS3 $100 down to $499.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143618

Wonder what MS and Toshiba will do to counterattack.

[Deadpool]

You should cancel and grab it from Warner.

They have either a buy 2 get 15% off and free shipping or 20% (WBWEL) and free shipping after you buy 60 dollars worth of goods. Going the 20% route, it's only $23.96

Most people have reported that they recieve preorders 3-7 days in advance.

Except me. I usually get it the friday after release, but it's still no big deal to save a few bucks.

[Deadpool]

Yes.

There is no region lock on HD-DVD.

As for whether or not they are going to come out in America, it depends on the movie.

Out of the imports I own, it's possible for Mulholland Drive and The Pianist to come out here since Universal owns the American rights to both.

It's not possible for The Prestige, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Total Recall to be released in America on HD-DVD due to the rights being owned by Blu-Ray exclusive studios.

Maybe i missed it somewhere, but aren't the UK HD-DVDs still in PAL which would make them unplayable in the US?

[LinkinPrime]

Amir from MS dishes some slight info on LOTR for HD DVD.

Care is needed to get the absolute best quality. Fortunately, while I can’t say much about LOTR in public, I can tell you that a ton of care is being applied to its encoding. And the results are very nice from what I hear.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=851221&page=30&pp=30 Post# 887

From the sounds of it, MS is working with New Line to get this release on HD DVD to be the perfect HD DVD.

[Sporadic]

Go with the 8 from Warner. BoB will come out in the US and will be cheaper than importing when it does.

The main question for me is when. If it's the middle of next year on a TrueHD disc, then I'm not very interested in the American release.

Here's the pros and cons I came up with for each one

Warner 8 Pros:
Alot of good movies
Quality is sure to be top-notch

Warner 8 Cons:
Will probably still be available in a few months

BoB Pros:
One of the best mini-series ever, months in advance
Since the pre-order price is cheaper than the Japanese retail, if it's bad then I could probably flip it with minimal loss

BoB Cons:
English menu still unconfirmed
Video quality unknown besides the fact it's encoded AVC
Japanese packaging

Maybe i missed it somewhere, but aren't the UK HD-DVDs still in PAL which would make them unplayable in the US?

No.