Blu Ray Release/Discussion Thread

[seanr1221]

HBO is now Blu-Ray exclusive as well.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/HBO/Industry_Trends/HBO_Confirms_Switch_to_Blu-ray_Exclusivity/1357

I hope that means HD Flight of the Concords. I love that show.

[DestroVega]

I hope that means HD Flight of the Concords. I love that show.

I liked it better when it was called "Tenacious D"

[dallow]

I liked it better when it was called "Tenacious D"Barf.

[asianxcore]

HBO is now Blu-Ray exclusive as well.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/HBO/Industry_Trends/HBO_Confirms_Switch_to_Blu-ray_Exclusivity/1357

Meh. I love HBO, but their SD discs cost enough already.

Then again if they decide to release BD Deadwood... :)

[DomLando]

Meh. I love HBO, but their SD discs cost enough already.

Then again if they decide to release BD Deadwood... :)
Yeah Deadwood would be amazing. I got the Sopranos season 6 Part 1 and 2 on Ebay for around 25-30 each. So if you wait a good amount of time the box sets don't really hold there value.

[Ice2Dragon]

I still want Dexter damnit.

[Bezerker]

For HBO, i'd love to see Carnivale get released on Blu. Maybe to accompany with a 3rd season (the first probably being the more likely occurance).

For New Line, way too many to pick. My top 10 would probably be (in no order): Se7en, American History X, Spawn, Blade 1, LOTR 1-3, Butterfly Effect, and Mortal Kombat 1&2.

[Kendal]

So I picked up Pirates 1-3 and Meet the Robinsons at the TRU sale. I like Meet the Robinsons. Haven't seen Pirates 3 yet. But for all 4 of them for under $50 total after tax, I can't be too put off. MtR looked and sounded great.

Anyone cash in on that deal? Sorry for going OT, but this is a Blu-ray discussion thread right?

[SteveMcQ]

Rome please, HBO.

[Ice2Dragon]

Rome please, HBO.

FREAKING

AGREED

X10

I seriously wanted to get the DVD for what was it? 50 bucks? But I know.. as soon as I get it.. bam.. announcement.

Expect HBO to be releasing some blu ray's soon.

Ill update if anyone wants it if I see or hear anything.

Yes, MTR was a great looking/sounding movie.. but not the best film Ive seen from that studio. Great buy though.

Yeah, toys r us had a great sale this week..

I wanted to go HSM2, but thought id feel a little.. weird.. But vanessa hudgens.. ga damn

[Ice2Dragon]

Slowly working on updating the main page..

Any help or icons.. would be helpful.. id gladly give credit.

[RudyPants]

Thanks for you efforts Ice2Dragon ... I just got a PS3 this week and this thread will be a useful supplement to my Netflix account. So here's my official tag. :)

[Rei no Otaku]

Just bought Shoot Em Up. I plan to watch it tomorrow. I really want Sunshine, but they didn't have it. Going to look tomorrow.

I hope they release some more anime on blu-ray.

[rodeojones903]

I watched Sunshine yesterday and loved it. Its a must own disc imo.

[Ice2Dragon]

Just bought Shoot Em Up. I plan to watch it tomorrow. I really want Sunshine, but they didn't have it. Going to look tomorrow.

I hope they release some more anime on blu-ray.

They are!

Appleseed is coming :)

Also rumors about Ghost In The Shell is coming as well ^_^ Since Japan has it already, 5.1 master hd audio, but it doesnt have english audio.

Theres a ton of anime out.. but BB and CC dont carry it..

Paprika
SOS Escape from the Tokyo Metro
Tekkonkinkreet

Just to name a few.. all great anime..

There will be more over the next coming months dont worry. ive been waiting too..

[ryanbph]

[quote=Bezerker;3810923]For HBO, i'd love to see Carnivale get released on Blu. Maybe to accompany with a 3rd season (the first probably being the more likely occurance).

quote]

there isn't going to be a third season...unless something has come up over the past few weeks, as far as I know the series is dead. The creators were trying to think up ways to finish up the storyline, but HBO didn't seem interested...


I picked up all three pirates movies and ratatollie at toys r us...great deal...about $30 for 4 blu ray movies and a bongo drum:bouncy: :bouncy:

[Rei no Otaku]

I have Wings of Honneamise, which is great. Unfortunately I don't like the others. I was hoping Sony would do a HD release of Blood+, but only DVD was announced T.T

[Ice2Dragon]

I have Wings of Honneamise, which is great. Unfortunately I don't like the others. I was hoping Sony would do a HD release of Blood+, but only DVD was announced T.T

Omg you got Wings of Honneamise? How is it.. Ive been looking everywhere for it.. never found it.. and Im not paying fleabay or amazon high ass prices for it..

I heard the case was huge lol

[dallow]

I have Wings of Honneamise, which is great. Unfortunately I don't like the others. I was hoping Sony would do a HD release of Blood+, but only DVD was announced T.TDidn't like Tekkon Kinkreet? How come?

I keep seeing Wings of H. at Frys, but damn that stupid price.
Same goes for the other Bandai stuff.

[Rei no Otaku]

Omg you got Wings of Honneamise? How is it.. Ive been looking everywhere for it.. never found it.. and Im not paying fleabay or amazon high ass prices for it..

I heard the case was huge lol
I got it off Amazon lol. I preordered it as soon as it was announced. I think I paid like 65 for it. Amazon is good with preorder prices.

The box isn't too big. It comes with the BR and DVD packaged together. Each is in a DVD sized case, and both of those are in a nice box. It's a nice package, but kind of pricey. Wish they had just sold the BR and DVD versions seperately.

Awesome movie if you haven't seen it. Easily one of the best anime ever made. Also the picture quality is quite nice. Especially when you realize the movie was made over 15 years ago.
Didn't like Tekkon Kinkreet? How come?
Just not my kind of show. Though I'll probably end up getting Paprika.

[Ice2Dragon]

I got it off Amazon lol. I preordered it as soon as it was announced. I think I paid like 65 for it. Amazon is good with preorder prices.

The box isn't too big. It comes with the BR and DVD packaged together. Each is in a DVD sized case, and both of those are in a nice box. It's a nice package, but kind of pricey. Wish they had just sold the BR and DVD versions seperately.

Awesome movie if you haven't seen it. Easily one of the best anime ever made. Also the picture quality is quite nice. Especially when you realize the movie was made over 15 years ago.

Yeah well. If you ever wanna sell it PM Me lol.

Anime is always great looking on blu ray.. not everyones cup of tea I guess..

I personally loved tekkonkinkreet.. but Paprika was a bit.. out there.. even for me.

[rodeojones903]

Didn't like Tekkon Kinkreet? How come?



I really enjoyed it. One of the better anime movies I have seen in a long time. I was pleasantly surprised at the PQ/SQ on the Dragon Ball Z double pack.

[Rei no Otaku]

Anime does look great in HD. Which is why we need more XD

Oh and sorry, Honneamise is a permanent part of my collection lol.

[Ice2Dragon]

Hopefully BB and CC will start carrying them more and more.. they got paprika in a month after it was out.. still no tekkonkinkreet.. had to go to borders for that.. damn over priced asshats -_-V

[chodax]

How was 310 to yuma in blu-ray? I liked it in theater and there are no reviews out on it yet.

[NamPaehc]

Did anyone track down Jin-Roh? Only place I saw it for sale was from their website.

[Bezerker]

Omg you got Wings of Honneamise? How is it.. Ive been looking everywhere for it.. never found it.. and Im not paying fleabay or amazon high ass prices for it..

I heard the case was huge lol
Warehousedeals has an open one for $49.75 shipped.

I actually bought the DBZ double feature Blu-Ray. I figured $13.99 shipped is enough to support Funi Blu-Ray. I just hope they choose something decent to release next. I watched a 720p rip of Origin: Spirits of the Past, and it is one of the most incredible looking HD anime ive seen (next to the 1080p rips of Place Promised In Our Early Days & 5 cm per second).

[Trakan]

I actually bought the DBZ double feature Blu-Ray. I figured $13.99 shipped is enough to support Funi Blu-Ray.

Where can I get it for this price?

[rodeojones903]

Where can I get it for this price?


Its part of the amazon sale right now, and alot of us have prime.

http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Legendary-Saiyan-Blu-ray/dp/B000WC3922/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200108367&sr=1-1

[Rei no Otaku]

Shoot Em Up was awesome! If you like mindless action as much as I do, highly recommended.

Went to Borders today, and of course they didn't have Blade Runner. They had the ultimate edition, but I'm not paying $100 for that!

[Bezerker]

Heres a list of all the current & upcoming anime Blu-Rays:

USA:
Royal Space Force: Wings of Honneamise
Tekkon Kinkreet
DBZ double feature: Broly movies
Jin-Roh
Paprika
SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
Appleseed Ex Machina 3/11/08

Japan (Region 1, so they'll play in your PS3, however not all have english subs)
Project Papo
Brave Story
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Air TV series
Iblard Jikan
Patlabor the movie 1
FLAG Director's Edition - Issenman no Kufura no Kiroku
Patlabor the movie 2
Ghost in the Shell
Steamboy
Avalon
Patlabor Movie 3: WXIII
Spriggan
Metropolis
Memories
Utawarerumono Box Set, 01/23/08
Yukikaze (upconvert), 01/25/08
Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door, 01/25/08
Escaflowne the Movie, 01/25/08
Afro Samurai movie, 02/20/08
Mobile Suit Gundam F91, 02/22/08
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, 02/22/08
Perfect Blue, 02/22/08
Stranger - Mukoh Hadan, 04/11/08
hack//G.U. TRILOGY, 03/25/08
Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children, TBA

Unfortunately the prices on the japanese blu-rays are insane. Most of the Movie/OVA's are $60-80 each and the series boxsets run from $200-$450. Why anime costs more in japan for less work being done, i'll never know. Perfect Blue (my favorite anime movie by my favorite director) is coming out on my birthday. I'm really tempted to get it, but i cant find anyone to confirm if it has english subs or not.

[Rei no Otaku]

Char's Counterattack and Escaflowne will be mine...

[Ice2Dragon]

Heres a list of all the current & upcoming anime Blu-Rays:

USA:
Royal Space Force: Wings of Honneamise
Tekkon Kinkreet
DBZ double feature: Broly movies
Jin-Roh
Paprika
SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
Appleseed Ex Machina 3/11/08

Japan (Region 1, so they'll play in your PS3, however not all have english subs)
Project Papo
Brave Story
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Air TV series
Iblard Jikan
Patlabor the movie 1
FLAG Director's Edition - Issenman no Kufura no Kiroku
Patlabor the movie 2
Ghost in the Shell
Steamboy
Avalon
Patlabor Movie 3: WXIII
Spriggan
Metropolis
Memories
Utawarerumono Box Set, 01/23/08
Yukikaze (upconvert), 01/25/08
Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door, 01/25/08
Escaflowne the Movie, 01/25/08
Afro Samurai movie, 02/20/08
Mobile Suit Gundam F91, 02/22/08
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, 02/22/08
Perfect Blue, 02/22/08
Stranger - Mukoh Hadan, 04/11/08
hack//G.U. TRILOGY, 03/25/08
Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children, TBA

Unfortunately the prices on the japanese blu-rays are insane. Most of the Movie/OVA's are $60-80 each and the series boxsets run from $200-$450. Why anime costs more in japan for less work being done, i'll never know. Perfect Blue (my favorite anime movie by my favorite director) is coming out on my birthday. I'm really tempted to get it, but i cant find anyone to confirm if it has english subs or not.

Good god .hack trilogy is gonna be freaking sweet.. the price is gonna be huge though to import it.. damn them.

FF7 will also be just as good.. can not wait for that to be 1080p..

Come on 7.1 dts master audio..

[Ice2Dragon]

And updated for the week.

Good luck chuck.. just wow. Great lines from that movie.. Tons of nudity.. a definite buy for anyone interested..

Mr woodcock for me this week :)

[DestroVega]

I wouldn't watch Good Luck Chuck if I were paid the price of the disc.

[guyver2077]

I wouldn't watch Good Luck Chuck if I were paid the price of the disc.

this would of been a must get for me but after the alba preggers news.. ive lost pretty much all interest in her right now

[Ikohn4ever]

And updated for the week.

Good luck chuck.. just wow. Great lines from that movie.. Tons of nudity.. a definite buy for anyone interested..




that has to be one of the worst, least funny movies, that I have ever seen and I have seen Manos

[Ice2Dragon]

that has to be one of the worst, least funny movies, that I have ever seen and I have seen Manos

Really? My girlfriend and I enjoyed it a lot. Just must be personal taste though.. hopefully Woodcock is just as good.

[seanr1221]

That's what I was going to say. I thought Chuck was a stinker.

I'm tempted to pick up Superman Returns and Enter the Dragon today from CC.

[Ice2Dragon]

That's what I was going to say. I thought Chuck was a stinker.

I'm tempted to pick up Superman Returns and Enter the Dragon today from CC.

Make sure its the newer superman returns with the better audio -_-V

[rsigley]

dunno if its been mentioned but

next week at best buy

buy saw 4 (29.99) get good luck chuck, war, or 3:10 to yuma for $15, all blu ray

decent deal

[Ice2Dragon]

dunno if its been mentioned but

next week at best buy

buy saw 4 (29.99) get good luck chuck, war, or 3:10 to yuma for $15, all blu ray

decent deal

Freaking stupid, I have all three of those movies.

Sigh..

Damn BB.. wheres the ad for next week at already?

[DestroVega]

So Warner AND Fox got paid to go with Blu-Ray... shocker... not.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080115a.php

[Ice2Dragon]

So Warner AND Fox got paid to go with Blu-Ray... shocker... not.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080115a.php

Another story to blame the blu ray side, probably published by a pro HD DVD reporter.

Wouldnt shock me at all..

[DestroVega]

Another story to blame the blu ray side, probably published by a pro HD DVD reporter.

Wouldnt shock me at all..

why is it so hard to believe Warner would take a payout to go exclusive? it's harder to believe they didn't.

[rodeojones903]

why is it so hard to believe Warner would take a payout to go exclusive? it's harder to believe they didn't.


Why did you feel the need to post that here and the vs thread? This thread is to talk about new releases. Get over your wasted money, pick up a blu-ray player, and join us in discussing new releases.

[rsigley]

Freaking stupid, I have all three of those movies.


if you bought them at BB just buy it at $15 and return it with the old receipt if you still have it

[DomLando]

why is it so hard to believe Warner would take a payout to go exclusive? it's harder to believe they didn't.
We have a Format War Thread for stuff like this. Why bother posting it in the Blu-Ray thread and trying to start a flame war?

Edit: Rodejones903 you beat me to it.

[TheRock88]

Picked up some movies today at Fry's

Resident Evil
Resident Evil Apocalypse
Black Hawk Down
The Rock

Gonna watch Rock tonight. Havnet seen any officials review of it so far so I hope the PQ and AQ is good.

[seanr1221]

dunno if its been mentioned but

next week at best buy

buy saw 4 (29.99) get good luck chuck, war, or 3:10 to yuma for $15, all blu ray

decent deal

Getting 3:10 to Yuma for 15.00 is awesome...paying 30.00 for Saw 4? Not so awesome.

[Bezerker]

I think the DBZ Broly Blu-Ray just killed my PS3. It was playing fine for about 5 minutes, then it froze up, sent me back to the XMB with an error, and now it wont play any discs at all (BR,DVD, or PS2/PS3 games)

[Ice2Dragon]

I think the DBZ Broly Blu-Ray just killed my PS3. It was playing fine for about 5 minutes, then it froze up, sent me back to the XMB with an error, and now it wont play any discs at all (BR,DVD, or PS2/PS3 games)

Did you turn it off while it was loading?

[Bezerker]

Did you turn it off while it was loading?
Nope, like i said, it was playing and it froze for about 20 seconds then sent me back to the XMB with an error. I think i heard a faint grinding noise as well. Basically all that happens now is that the blu light is there to show that there is a disc in the console, and in the upper right corner, the loading icon is moving, but it doesnt stop.

I've tried unplugging and re-plugging everything (other than the harddrive), setting it on its side (i have had it vertical since i got it, with no problems). Right now it is shut off completely.

I just did a search on yahoo and found quite a number of hits with the exact same problem. Looks like I gotta call Sony to get a replacement...

[JohnnyDrama]

Has anyone had trouble playing Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on their PS3? Whenever I pop in the disc, the drive would make these weird sounds and it would take about 3 or 4 minutes to load. Out of the 4 times I've used the disc, twice it would actually play, and the other two times it would just say something like "this video cannot be played". This is the only blu-ray movie I've had problems with so far. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[Bezerker]

Has anyone had trouble playing Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on their PS3? Whenever I pop in the disc, the drive would make these weird sounds and it would take about 3 or 4 minutes to load. Out of the 4 times I've used the disc, twice it would actually play, and the other two times it would just say something like "this video cannot be played". This is the only blu-ray movie I've had problems with so far. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

Are you trying to play the one from the boxset? Because most likely if it wont play, its because its an HD-DVD (look at the front of the disc).

[guyver2077]

needs me a deal on saw 4!!!

and shit.. im scared to play the dbz movie now..

[dallow]

and shit.. im scared to play the dbz movie now..SAME HERE!

wtf is up with this!??

[dallow]

Bezerker, why did you say that Orange Box worked in this post?

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:bRUdEQ3XyHUJ:www.animeondvd.com/forum/showtopic.php%3Ftid/22605/pid/612939/post/last/m/1/+dragon+ball+blu+ray+ps3+problem&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us

I thought all your discs stopped working?

[Ice2Dragon]

needs me a deal on saw 4!!!

and shit.. im scared to play the dbz movie now..

Rumor going around.

Saw 4 = 29.99

But you can get

GLC
3:10 to Yuma
War

For 15.00 when you get saw4.

Ill have next weeks ads tomorrow.. if I see anything Ill post here.

[JohnnyDrama]

Are you trying to play the one from the boxset? Because most likely if it wont play, its because its an HD-DVD (look at the front of the disc).
The copy I have is the non-boxset version, got it during the B1G1 sale at Amazon, and it does say Blu-ray disc on it.

[Ice2Dragon]

The copy I have is the non-boxset version, got it during the B1G1 sale at Amazon, and it does say Blu-ray disc on it.

You might just have a bad disc, contact amazon about it and youll get a replacement asap odds are.

[rsigley]

Rumor going around.

Saw 4 = 29.99

But you can get

GLC
3:10 to Yuma
War

For 15.00 when you get saw4.

Ill have next weeks ads tomorrow.. if I see anything Ill post here.

not a rumor, i have the ad and its in there

[Ice2Dragon]

not a rumor, i have the ad and its in there

Sorry, didnt check my inbox til just now.

Theres also ten movies for some gift cards promotion.. 2 gets 10 3 gets 25, but nothing really worthwhile promotion wise.. shame -_-V

[js1]

I do have a question for you guys with HDMI do you guys have your RGB setting on limited or full?

I was watching the first Die Hard the other night and I thought that the picture was really dark and the color was really saturated so I had changed the setting from full to limited and it was improved, I had calibrated the picture and this was the second movie I had watch on Blu-Ray the other being Sunshine(Ithought that was really dark too) but game look good though.

Do you you guys have any tips or ideas?

[dallow]

On a properly calibrated set, changing between limited and full does nothing to the picture.

RGB Full is meant for PC display devices with a different color spec, it helps improve color on them, but for uncalibrated TVs, it just over saturates the colors and makes the screen too dark.

That being said, it's not supposed to looked washed out either.
Everyone should get a calibration disc when they buy an HDTV.
Colors should be rich, but never oversaturated.


On my set, the pic looked okay, and when I turned on FULL it made the colors richer and blacks deeper, that can fool you into thinking it's better. It's actually crushing blacks and over saturating.

I calibrated the set on LIMITED and superwhite ON, and got the same richness in color and darker blacks but with no clipping.
Switching between full and limited does nothing to my screen now.
Output should always be Y Pb\ Cb Pr\ Cr and not RGB.

[Ice2Dragon]

I do have a question for you guys with HDMI do you guys have your RGB setting on limited or full?

I was watching the first Die Hard the other night and I thought that the picture was really dark and the color was really saturated so I had changed the setting from full to limited and it was improved, I had calibrated the picture and this was the second movie I had watch on Blu-Ray the other being Sunshine(Ithought that was really dark too) but game look good though.

Do you you guys have any tips or ideas?

Just to let you know, the die hard's (except for live free) look like shit.

Ask anyone, the picture blows, its not the best thing to set the RGB settings too.

Pop in an animated movie, Ratatouille, Cars, Open Season, etc, then try both settings to see what you feel looks better.

Sunshine was hella bright.. I think some of your settings might be a bit off

[RelentlessRolento]

any info on when the PS3 to PSP copying firmware will probably drop?

[DomLando]

Anyone pick up The Rock or Con Air? How's the PQ?

[Ice2Dragon]

Anyone pick up The Rock or Con Air? How's the PQ?

Conair - Stunning pq and aq.. im used to the movie on dvd, DEFINITE improvement for 18 bucks at walmart.

The Rock - Bought it, havent popped it in yet.. Been too busy with college. But from what friends told me who have it, they said it looks great.

[TheRock88]

Anyone pick up The Rock or Con Air? How's the PQ?

Watched The Rock last night. There are about 3-4 scenes that are really grainy and look like crap but the rest of the movie is really good.

[js1]

Just to let you know, the die hard's (except for live free) look like shit.

Ask anyone, the picture blows, its not the best thing to set the RGB settings too.

Pop in an animated movie, Ratatouille, Cars, Open Season, etc, then try both settings to see what you feel looks better.

Sunshine was hella bright.. I think some of your settings might be a bit off
When watching Sunshine,I ment some of the detail was lost in a couple of scenes mainly outside shots of the ship

[TheRock88]

Just wondering, but what audio do you guys use when watching Blu Rays?

Dolby TrueHD 5.1 or PCM 5.1 Uncompressed?

I just use the speakers from my tv and for me, uncompressed sounds better. I noticed that with TrueHD, when they the characters are talking and then they have a huge explosion or something similar, the next time a character talks it's really low and hard to hear. Uncompressed for me seems to do a better job with this.

[Ice2Dragon]

Just wondering, but what audio do you guys use when watching Blu Rays?

Dolby TrueHD 5.1 or PCM 5.1 Uncompressed?

I just use the speakers from my tv and for me, uncompressed sounds better. I noticed that with TrueHD, when they the characters are talking and then they have a huge explosion or something similar, the next time a character talks it's really low and hard to hear. Uncompressed for me seems to do a better job with this.

I use NEO : 6 , which is dts master hd audio. It depends on what your receiver can handle.

Some movies are generally low, even for me. It just depends on the movie.

[Ice2Dragon]

Saw 4 and game plan added to new releases.

Sorry.. been a long weekend, out of town.

[mykevermin]

"It's what you've been waiting for"?

Just list the damn movies, please.

[dallow]

I use NEO : 6 , which is dts master hd audio. It depends on what your receiver can handle.

Some movies are generally low, even for me. It just depends on the movie.What? That doesn't make any sense. Neo 6 is an algorithm.
And DTS-HD MA tracks don't even work on PS3.

Just wondering, but what audio do you guys use when watching Blu Rays?

Dolby TrueHD 5.1 or PCM 5.1 Uncompressed?I'm assuming you have an HDMI 1.1 or greater receiver right?

I usually use the PCM track over TrueHD.
(they are pretty much identical though)

[Ice2Dragon]

What? That doesn't make any sense. Neo 6 is an algorithm.
And DTS-HD MA tracks don't even work on PS3.

I'm assuming you have an HDMI 1.1 or greater receiver right?

I usually use the PCM track over TrueHD.
(they are pretty much identical though)

I dont use my ps3 for blu ray movies, unless the my player cant read them, I have the dual combo hd/blu ray player :)

There is an option called neo:6. Its the listening mode that supports dts master hd audio.

[dallow]

That's not what Neo6 does.
Neo6 is just DTS's equivalent of PL-IIx. It's for converting stereo souces to surround.

You have the Onkyo receiver right?
You shouldn't even be using a listening mode. It should show up as straight DTS-HD MA on the receiver.


Most BD titles are either TrueHD or PCM (or both). He was wondering which of those two you choose to playback.

There's only one title I can think of that has both the DTS-HD MA and the TrueHD track together. (close encounters)

[Rei no Otaku]

"It's what you've been waiting for"?

Just list the damn movies, please.
Seriously. What have we been waiting for?

[seanr1221]

Seriously. What have we been waiting for?

I guess saw 4? Which...wasn't very good.

[mykevermin]

Seriously. What have we been waiting for?

Personally, I'm waiting for "Enchanted," so the topic title just threw me all kinds of the hell off.

[mtxbass1]

Just wondering, but what audio do you guys use when watching Blu Rays?

Dolby TrueHD 5.1 or PCM 5.1 Uncompressed?

I just use the speakers from my tv and for me, uncompressed sounds better. I noticed that with TrueHD, when they the characters are talking and then they have a huge explosion or something similar, the next time a character talks it's really low and hard to hear. Uncompressed for me seems to do a better job with this.

Here's my reply from another thread about audio issues with the PS3.

In your PS3 BD/DVD settings, you can set the audio output to bitstream, or linear PCM.

If you are using optical audio, you want to use bitstream.
If you are using HDMI and your receiver supports it, you want to use linear PCM.

With bitstream, your receiver decodes all dts/dolby, etc tracks. With lpcm, your PS3 does all the work, sends that to your receiver, then your reciever produces a "true" HD sound.

If you connect HDMI to your receiver (if you can support that), then the PS3 will automatically list all formats that your receiver can handle. For example, when I hooked up the PS3 to my receiver (Denon 3808ci), it lit up every audio option available that the PS3 can produce.

If your receiver cannot support certain formats, then you will hear a stereo sound (and sometimes no sound at all).

I have a hard time believing your TV alone supports uncompressed audio. If your device doesn't support a source, it will play in Stereo, which is why uncompressed sounds better to you. You are getting a stereo only (L/R) sound (and only partial sound in TrueHD)...

For the record, I use linear PCM, uncompressed, 7.1 when available.

[Ice2Dragon]

Seriously. What have we been waiting for?

its a line from the movie...

[dallow]

The next release I want is Bonnie and Clyde in March.

Oh well, I have a few things to catch up on.

[Rei no Otaku]

its a line from the movie...
And the movie is?

[Ice2Dragon]

And the movie is?

oh god, I gotta refer pinoy to this thread..

Saw 4! Of course.

[Kendal]

oh god, I gotta refer pinoy to this thread..

Saw 4! Of course.

Saw movies are shit. I can sum them up and I haven't seen one past 2. Here we go.

We're men, we're men in tight *tight* tightes!

Saw my leg off.

Dead man is alive.

I am a self righteous cancer patient that thinks he should show people they suck at life.

I'ma put you in a house and kill you.

My number goes in pocket!

Lets kill more people.

Saw 4, I'm Tu Pac, but I am really dead.

Saw my head.

Lets make another to cash in on gore and no substance.

These movies are hardly what I am waiting for. I wish I never watch those dumb movies. Even though the Matrix isn't a great series, it is what I am waiting for. Way more than Saw. Seriously, why do people like this shit?

[H.Cornerstone]

For the Record, I have watched Die Hard 1 and 3. For 1 being as old as it is and they way it was filmed it looks good enough and an upgrade over DVD. And Die Hard 3 looks great. Don't know what you are talking about. The color reproduction is phenomonal as well as the detail, not to mention the sound quality which is also top notch for a 13 year old movie.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Hello Kids!

[Ice2Dragon]

Saw movies are shit. I can sum them up and I haven't seen one past 2. Here we go.

We're men, we're men in tight *tight* tightes!

Saw my leg off.

Dead man is alive.

I am a self righteous cancer patient that thinks he should show people they suck at life.

I'ma put you in a house and kill you.

My number goes in pocket!

Lets kill more people.

Saw 4, I'm Tu Pac, but I am really dead.

Saw my head.

Lets make another to cash in on gore and no substance.

These movies are hardly what I am waiting for. I wish I never watch those dumb movies. Even though the Matrix isn't a great series, it is what I am waiting for. Way more than Saw. Seriously, why do people like this shit?

How dare you.. go back to your Smallville.. or your Star wars..

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

G'nite Kids

[gunm]

How dare you.. go back to your Smallville.. or your Star wars..

Well, not everyone likes the Saw movies, number of sequels notwithstanding.

[zman73]

Saw 4 didnt do as well financially as the other 3... if we are lucky there will wont be another 4... it was interesting for part of the first movie

[Bezerker]

Saw 5's already being made for Halloween 08. The first moviewas amazing and they could've stopped the series right there. But of course when they saw all that cash flowing in, they thought it'd be a good idea to keep running with it.

I'm sure soon enough it'll end up like "The Land Before Time" where TLBT 6-20 were straight to dvd releases. (and yes i know its a kids movie so its not exactly the same thing; i just couldnt think of another movie that comes out yearly to compare with)

[Rei no Otaku]

How dare you.. go back to your Smallville.. or your Star wars..
You're not actually implying that Saw is better than Star Wars are you?

[rsigley]

How dare you.. go back to your Smallville.. or your Star wars..

ha, i was just going through smallville s5 on hd dvd and there's one episode that is such a blatant rip off of saw with clark's mom and lionel

[InuFaye]

So should I stay away from the DBZ movie?

I saw that someone had problems,and it worries me.

[Rei no Otaku]

So should I stay away from the DBZ movie?

I saw that someone had problems,and it worries me.
Well the fact that it's a DBZ should be the real reason you stay away...

[rsigley]

picked up saw 4 today along with war

is lionsgate the only studio that still does the three security stickers on the case?

its so annoying

[Ice2Dragon]

fpicked up saw 4 today along with war

is lionsgate the only studio that still does the three security stickers on the case?

its so annoying

YES! OMG! My same complaint about lionsgate.. I dont get why the hell they do that, I had to order 10 replacement cases, the sticky stuff is such a pain in the ass. My saw movies stick together, I could literally grab one of them and itd bring like 3 movies along with it.

STAY AWAY FROM DBZ. It murders ps3s. And not in a good way.

Yeah, the smallville episode about saw.. classic.

Saw 4 didnt do as well at the box office, but it still made wayyyy more money than it cost to produce.

So under that theory, there will be many more saw's to come.

[dallow]

I haven't heard about the DBZ problem except from that one guy.

Even when I did a search it was just him posting at another site, except he said his game still worked after it froze.

[rodeojones903]

I had no problem with DBZ in my PS3. I was really impressed with the PQ considering how old they are.

[dallow]

I had no problem with DBZ in my PS3. I was really impressed with the PQ considering how old they are.Thanks, I'm going to watch mine this week.

Yeah yeah, it's DBZ, but oh the memories!

[InuFaye]

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH H!

KAKAROTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! !!!

Goku kills 90% of the enemies with a spirit bomb

[Ice2Dragon]

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH H!

KAKAROTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! !!!

Goku kills 90% of the enemies with a spirit bomb

Wtf!? Ive never even seen DBZ before.. my girlfriend loves some one piece show..? or something?

[rsigley]

i found a nice system of getting the stickers off without leaving residue with a box cutter, but sometimes i accidently cut up the bottom of the case while doing it

i think a lot of people complained to sony and they stopped doing it, hopefully lionsgate will follow

[mtxbass1]

How's the PQ on Saw IV? I'm tempted to get it along with GLC this week at best buy.

[SteveMcQ]

i found a nice system of getting the stickers off without leaving residue with a box cutter, but sometimes i accidently cut up the bottom of the case while doing it

i think a lot of people complained to sony and they stopped doing it, hopefully lionsgate will followThe security stickers? I've had a few cases that are left with that sticky stuff on the edges. It's irritating. What's your system?

[rsigley]

The security stickers? I've had a few cases that are left with that sticky stuff on the edges. It's irritating. What's your system?

i use a box cutter to cut it along the lines in the box (so its cut in half evenly)

then open it up and there should be some overhang

i then pull from one corner to the other at an angle

ever since i started doing it haven't gotten any residue at all, but the bottom of the case has tiny marks from the box cutter if i'm not precise

[Bezerker]

So should I stay away from the DBZ movie?

I saw that someone had problems,and it worries me.
Yea, apparently i was just one of the lucky few hundred (at least) whose PS3's up and died on the week of 1/14. Its really wierd as i havent connected it to the PSnetwork in a while, so its not a skynet thing.

There were tons of threads all over the net (including the official forums) about people who's PS3's all up and died on or around the same day - varying from people who have had theirs from launch to people who bought in december, 40 gigs, 60gigs & 80gigs. Whats pissing me off more is that everytime i try to call sony, it says to call back later... I sent their CS an email right after it happened, and still no response.

I've been using my 360 hd-dvd player to upscale and man, that thing does a shitty job compared to the PS3.

[mykevermin]

i use a box cutter to cut it along the lines in the box (so its cut in half evenly)

then open it up and there should be some overhang

i then pull from one corner to the other at an angle

ever since i started doing it haven't gotten any residue at all, but the bottom of the case has tiny marks from the box cutter if i'm not precise

In my desire to be meticulous, like you, on two occasions the security sticker has been stuck to the paper insert. Once was a PS2 Castlevania game years ago...and recently with The Simpsons Movie. Try as I might, a little of the insert tore as a result of the shoddy assembly line. I was livid then, and I'm a little miffed still.

[BigMastadon]

Hey guys, just wanted to comment on that deal really quick to where if you buy Saw 4, you could get GLC, War, or Yuma for $45 combined.

I was at Best Buy today and the sign there said "Buy TWO of these titles for $45!" And listed all four of those movies... so im wondering if you even have to get Saw 4 at all... or if it was just a typo.

[SteveMcQ]

In my desire to be meticulous, like you, on two occasions the security sticker has been stuck to the paper insert. Once was a PS2 Castlevania game years ago...and recently with The Simpsons Movie. Try as I might, a little of the insert tore as a result of the shoddy assembly line. I was livid then, and I'm a little miffed still.Hehehe. Believe it or not, that's something I check at retail. I look over the case carefully to make sure the insert doesn't extend past the actual plastic cover for just such an occasion. What does irritate me is when you remove the security seal and the residue doesn't come off at all. It's like it completely melted into the plastic cover.

And another small note, I wish they'd stop putting those damn square magnetic security stickers (not the black bars) on the inside of cases. Some movies have printouts that you can see through the case on the inside of the chapters or just nice artwork and it's obstructed by the damn security tag. Those things are damn near impossible to get off cleanly.

[rsigley]

In my desire to be meticulous, like you, on two occasions the security sticker has been stuck to the paper insert. Once was a PS2 Castlevania game years ago...and recently with The Simpsons Movie. Try as I might, a little of the insert tore as a result of the shoddy assembly line. I was livid then, and I'm a little miffed still.

ha i had that happen a couple of times

i usually was never anal about these things, but i got tired of picking up a movie and bringing three others with it

i tried to use goo gone to get it off but it actually ate through the plastic on the outside a couple times

[Rei no Otaku]

Got my free copy of The Prestige today!

[Bezerker]

Bleh, no Blu-Rays for me for a while. Since I dont have a receipt for my PS3 (got it through a referral site), they want me to pay $150 to get it repaired.

I emailed the referral site in hopes that they keep all transaction emails. I guess ill find out in a few days...

Back on topic, I've still got a sealed Shining & Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Ed. for trade (would prefer to go 1:1). PM me with any offers.

[rsigley]

Releases this week:

Deadliest Catch
Across the Universe
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
The Brave One
Breaker Morant
Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas
Crimson Tide
The Jane Austen Book Club
Me, Myself & Irene
Wall Street

[dallow]

In for Wall Street if the reviews on it weren't complete crap.

Love the movie but I'll wait for a sale on that one.

[rsigley]

i just watched jesse james on blu ray

horrible picture quality

[Ice2Dragon]

i just watched jesse james on blu ray

horrible picture quality

Thanks for the update.. college kept me busy and everytime i tried to update, the site was down.

Yes, jesse james did have bad pq. I had it last week.

Across the universe though looks phenomenal.

Definite buy for anyone who enjoys musicals :)

[asianxcore]

I'll definitely have to pick up Across The Universe once I get paid next week.

It was one of my favorite movies of last year.

[Ice2Dragon]

I'll definitely have to pick up Across The Universe once I get paid next week.

It was one of my favorite movies of last year.

Get the deluxe soundtrack too.. its great hearing the songs again :)

[DestroVega]

Indie distributor Echo Bridge has announced their debut slate of high-def releases, bringing a wave of six bargain-priced hits to Blu-ray this April.

A diverse mix of theatrical releases and made-for-TV fare, the line-up includes the 2006 telefilm 'Blackbeard,' the hit mini-series '10.5: Apocalypse,' 'Category 7: The End of the World' and 'The Curse of King Tut's Tomb,' and the theatrical releases 'The Last Sentinel' and 'Artie Lange's Beer League.'

Priced at a format-low of $14.95 a pop, Echo Bridge will release the entire slate on Blu-ray April 1. (Echo Bridge has not announced any plans to support HD DVD.)

Tech specs for all six titles include 1080 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround tracks.

There are no announced supplemental features.

[rsigley]

thanks, they're only $8.95 each at amazon

saw beer league in theaters and wanted to see category 7 since i saw category 6 (horrible movie)

gonna check out 10.5 too

hope the PQ is decent

[Ice2Dragon]

Indie distributor Echo Bridge has announced their debut slate of high-def releases, bringing a wave of six bargain-priced hits to Blu-ray this April.

A diverse mix of theatrical releases and made-for-TV fare, the line-up includes the 2006 telefilm 'Blackbeard,' the hit mini-series '10.5: Apocalypse,' 'Category 7: The End of the World' and 'The Curse of King Tut's Tomb,' and the theatrical releases 'The Last Sentinel' and 'Artie Lange's Beer League.'

Priced at a format-low of $14.95 a pop, Echo Bridge will release the entire slate on Blu-ray April 1. (Echo Bridge has not announced any plans to support HD DVD.)

Tech specs for all six titles include 1080 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround tracks.

There are no announced supplemental features.

8.95 for beer league is a freaking steal on blu ray. thats cheaper than the damn dvd will be :)

Win!

[rsigley]

8.95 for beer league is a freaking steal on blu ray. thats cheaper than the damn dvd will be :)

Win!

amazon has the dvd of beer league for 6.95 new

[Bezerker]

Heh, irony loves me.

My package from Amazon containing Lost Season 3 on BR was lost in transit. Amazon will be sending me a replacement, hopefully today.

[Ice2Dragon]

Heh, irony loves me.

My package from Amazon containing Lost Season 3 on BR was lost in transit. Amazon will be sending me a replacement, hopefully today.

How the hell does a package get lost in transit? Ive used amazon, deep discount, etc, and never once has a package gotten lost.

At least they are sending you a new one -_-V

[Bezerker]

Yea, its the first time I've ever had a problem with Amazon. I've had packages that take 3-4 weeks to get here from California (buy.com's free shipping), but nothing ever lost. I had the prime 2 day for free, but since it was their fault, i sweet talked them into upgrading it to 1 day (so I'll get it Monday). I would've tried for Saturday delivery, but as my PS3 is still broken, its not like I'll be watching it anyways.

The referral site i got my ps3 off of says that they are going to contact their fulfillment dept and they should be able to email me the receipt from the PS3. Hopefully by the end of the month I'll be back to watching Blu-rays. I haven't watched any since 3:10 to Yuma came out, so I've got a bit of a backlog piling up.

[rsigley]

Here's this weeks releases:

* The Amateurs (Blu-ray)
* Becoming Jane (Blu-ray)
* Gone Baby Gone (Blu-ray)
* No Reservations (Blu-ray)
* Over America In High Definition (Blu-ray)
* Over California In High Definition (Blu-ray)
* We Own the Night (Blu-ray)

Gone Baby Gone and We Own the Night have rebates at FYE making them $17.29 each [$14.29 if you get the $10 gift card] which isn't too bad. they shipped mine out on thursday and i got both of them today with the free shipping option

we own the night is part of the b2g1 on DDD too

[Kendal]

I finally picked up Blade Runner on Blu. Such a good movie. It is one of those movies I have been trying for many years to see. I am glad I waited. The PQ and AQ is great. I can't believe this movie is over 25+ years old. How did they make this movie look so good? The discs came scratched and loose in the case, so I am going to have to send it back to DeepDiscount. If you haven't picked this up, it is a really good movie. Well ahead of it's time.

[dallow]

Looksa lika I have a new thread!

I'll update and keep it steady tonight and onwards.

[Vitality X]

all the big-time studios have become blu http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic60f3f2e7077b9b8dc969933f25fc601
which titles are you looking for? transformers with the bonus footage plus dolby truehd 5.1 sounds nice, no pun intended.

[dallow]

Run Lola Run just came out, I'm looking to pick that up.

[mykevermin]

As far as releases that were only HD DVD thus far, I'm dyin' for The Big Lewbowski, Sweeney Todd (not yet released, I know), and Casablanca.

Transformers, the Matrix, Batman Begins, and V for Vendetta are on my "probably" list.

[dallow]

I need Shaun, and Hot Fuzz.
Also a few of the better classics from Uni.

I really want Spartacus but it's horrible PQ has me wishing for some kind of reissue/remastering.

[Sporadic]

As far as releases that were only HD DVD thus far, I'm dyin' for The Big Lewbowski, Sweeney Todd (not yet released, I know), and Casablanca.

Transformers, the Matrix, Batman Begins, and V for Vendetta are on my "probably" list.

I thought you already owned Lebowski on HD-DVD, myke?

[dallow]

He has no player, Sporadic.

[mykevermin]

I thought you already owned Lebowski on HD-DVD, myke?

I do - but dallow's right. I have no player.

[seanr1221]

Lebowski, Hot Fuzz, Shaun, Matrix, V and Transformers top my list.

[rsigley]

anyone familiar with blu ray importing? wondering whats some good sites

http://www.mediadis.com has buy 2 get 1, but i really just want hills have eyes 1

[H.Cornerstone]

I never got to say goodbye to the Format War thread. :'(. We had so many good times. R.I.P.

Anyways, I am looking forward to Hot Fuzz, The Bourne Movies, The Mummy Movies, Transformers, Any Spielberg movie (Especially Saving Private Ryan), Shooter (re-released), We Were Soldiers (re-released), The Run Down, Sahara (if it's cheap), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Hulk (just for the good transfer), and Anchorman.

[rodeojones903]

I just got done watching In the Valley of Elah and was very impressed. It was much better than I was expecting. Tommy Lee Jones' performance was top notch.

[snakelda]

Superbad was an ok movie but SAW IV looked really amazing!Planet Earth also looks really good.

[dallow]

anyone familiar with blu ray importing? wondering whats some good sites

http://www.mediadis.com has buy 2 get 1, but i really just want hills have eyes 1
The various foreign Amazon's work, (starship troopers)

http://www.axelmusic.dk/ for some stuff like Children of Men and other Euro releases
http://xploitedcinema.com/ has a few things like The Seventh Seal

I'll put stuff like this in the OP when I get the chance.
I had a link with the various import only BDs out there, I'll post it from home tonight.

[DestroVega]

I need Shaun, and Hot Fuzz.
Also a few of the better classics from Uni.


I have both on HD DVD but will rebuy Hot Fuzz in Blu if they release it as the 3 disc SD edition they put out a few months after the initial release.

[dallow]

The Rock (and The Host) are both 14.95 on Amazon.

The Rock will be the same price at BB this coming week too I think.

[SteveMcQ]

The Rock (and The Host) are both 14.95 on Amazon.

The Rock will be the same price at BB this coming week too I think.The Rock is on sale this week.

[Sporadic]

anyone familiar with blu ray importing? wondering whats some good sites

XploitedCinema is probably you're best bet since everything they have is confirmed region free.

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/bluray-discs-c-36.html?osCsid=72a04881aeec3f5d8b9267f64dd72317

[MadFlava]

I'm looking forward to Paramount's Beowulf on BluRay. For some reason, CG movies really benefit from the HD transfer. So I'm hoping that Disney releases all the older Pixar Movies on BluRay this year. I never got Toy Story 1 and 2 on DVD. I would love to finally own copies of them on BluRay.

[rsigley]

XploitedCinema is probably you're best bet since everything they have is confirmed region free.

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/bluray-discs-c-36.html?osCsid=72a04881aeec3f5d8b9267f64dd72317

yea i get all my hd dvd's from xploited, but he doesn't seem to carry all the blu ray region free ones

thanks tho

cheapest place i could find hills have eyes is 40 shipped from ezydvd, think i'll wait a lil

didn't like it that much

[greydt]

The Rock (and The Host) are both 14.95 on Amazon.


Thanks for pointing this out - ended up getting those and Con Air & Crimson Tide at the same price.

[H.Cornerstone]

I'm looking forward to Paramount's Beowulf on BluRay. For some reason, CG movies really benefit from the HD transfer. So I'm hoping that Disney releases all the older Pixar Movies on BluRay this year. I never got Toy Story 1 and 2 on DVD. I would love to finally own copies of them on BluRay.

I don't think they announced Toy Story, but they are releasing Finding Nemo this year.

[DestroVega]

I don't think they announced Toy Story, but they are releasing Finding Nemo this year.

Just let me know when The Incredibles is getting it's Blu release, that movie owns all the Pixar films.

[mykevermin]

Glancing at this week's Home Media Magazine, the advertisement for "There Will be Blood" makes *zero* mention of either an HD DVD version (as had been announced) or a BD version (which may happen now that Paramount's Blu again).

If nothing else, it suggests the HD DVD will not see release.

[dallow]

I didn't post it but two days ago it was reported that they took the dates off the HD DVD version from their internal media site.

Perhaps to prep BD version?

[H.Cornerstone]

Just let me know when The Incredibles is getting it's Blu release, that movie owns all the Pixar films.

You and about 90% of America. :D

[Bezerker]

So does anyone have that import of Almost Famous? I was just wondering how the PQ was. One of the downfalls I read is that it doesnt have all the special features of the last special edition; but that seems to be a common problem for HD/BR.

[MadFlava]

Just let me know when The Incredibles is getting it's Blu release, that movie owns all the Pixar films.

QFT, Incredibles and Ratatouille are my favorite Pixar films. Glad to hear that Finding Nemo is getting a Blu release this year. Another fantastic film. Monsters Inc. also needs a to be on BluRay. One thing I hope is that they change up the special features on the BluRay releases. That way I don't feel too bad having both HD and SD releases of the films.

[anomynous]

So since HD DVD is KIA, I guess I'm gonna get a PS3 some time this year, probably in the summer. So I guess I can start stocking up my Blu Ray library when they habe BOGO or B2GOs. I want 3:10 to Yuma to be on in one though...........

[MSUHitman]

Just let me know when The Incredibles is getting it's Blu release, that movie owns all the Pixar films.

I HATE that movie because it's such a ripoff of the Fantastic 4. Any word on any animated movies not Marvel/DC/Pixar that are coming to Blu-Ray soon?

[geko29]

QFT, Incredibles and Ratatouille are my favorite Pixar films. Glad to hear that Finding Nemo is getting a Blu release this year. Another fantastic film. Monsters Inc. also needs a to be on BluRay. One thing I hope is that they change up the special features on the BluRay releases. That way I don't feel too bad having both HD and SD releases of the films.
If history is any predictor, they'll probably give you $10 for owning the SD DVD releases, as they've done with Cars, Crimson Tide, Con Air, and The Rock.

[dallow]

So does anyone have that import of Almost Famous? I was just wondering how the PQ was. One of the downfalls I read is that it doesnt have all the special features of the last special edition; but that seems to be a common problem for HD/BR.
This user likes it:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=990472

[mykevermin]

So does anyone have that import of Almost Famous? I was just wondering how the PQ was. One of the downfalls I read is that it doesnt have all the special features of the last special edition; but that seems to be a common problem for HD/BR.

What's that? The inevitable setup for a double dip? ;)

[dallow]

I'm gonna pick this one up from Amazon France.

http://www.amazon.fr/mome-2-DVD-Blu-ray/dp/B000WTYRDA

[dallow]

Looking for a nice high-end profile 2.0 player?
Goldmund has you covered.


GOLDMUND INTRODUCES FIRST HIGH-END BLU-RAY PLAYER

Los Angeles, February 25, 2008:

Goldmund, makers of the world's most extravagant and technologically advanced systems for audio-video purists, introduced today the company's first Blu-ray player, the Eidos 20 BD. With the announcement of the Eidos 20 BD, Goldmund becomes the first high-end audio/video manufacturer to issue a Blu-ray player. The Eidos 20 BD embodies the Goldmund high-tech refinement that has made the Swiss-based company a leader in the audiophile community for the last 30 years. Goldmund signature features found on the Eidos 20 BD include the "AC-Curator" power supply circuit which dramatically improves picture and sound stability and dynamics, and the "Mechanical Grounding" construction which removes from the player mechanism spurious vibrations blurring the video signal and increasing jitter. In addition, the new Eidos 20 BD uses the Goldmund "Magnetic Damper," a device lowering the reading errors, a feature that previously was exclusive to Goldmund's highest end devices.

"As a result of last week's news in regards to the format wars, Goldmund decided to launch the Eidos 20 BD earlier than we had originally planned to capture the attention of the industry that believes in the superior technological merits of the Blu-ray format," said Michel Reverchon, president of Goldmund. "The Blu-ray player is the perfect addition to our Goldmund Media Room, which requires high-definition playback and is the pinnacle of technological excellence."

Goldmund will begin taking orders for the Eidos 20 BD, which is priced at $16,900.


On a more realistic note, Sony just showed off two new models, both 2.0 players retailing at $400 and $500 respectively.

The $500 ones does just about everything I would ever want it to do.

TrueHD and DTS-MA HD decoding
TrueHD and DTS-MA HD bitstreaming.
7.1 analog out.

[rodeojones903]

Short Circuit coming to blu ray.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1050

[H.Cornerstone]

Short Circuit coming to blu ray.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1050

NUMBER 5 IS ALIVE!!!!!!!

[mykevermin]

http://www.amazon.com/WWE-Wrestlemania-24-Blu-ray/dp/B00140KWLM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1204392101&sr=8-2

WWE Wrestlemania 24 is up for preorder at Amazon. $59.95 MSRP, $41.95 actual cost. It better be a 3-disc set like the DVDs have been (contentwise) for the past few years.

[dallow]

First BD "audio disc".

Guess if you're a fan of NiN it's good news.

http://ghosts.nin.com/images/popup_product_deluxe.jpg

Seems to be basically a DVD-A but with high res slideshow.



Gattica next week, bitches.
It's mine.

[LinkinPrime]

Has Fox announced plans to release Fight Club yet?

[GizmoGC]

So does anyone have that import of Almost Famous? I was just wondering how the PQ was. One of the downfalls I read is that it doesnt have all the special features of the last special edition; but that seems to be a common problem for HD/BR.

The PQ is alright...nothing great. Only 1 or 2 special features, so if you have the bootleg cut on DVD, KEEP IT.

[guyver2077]

man.. where have the bd deals been lately....

[seanr1221]

Has Fox announced plans to release Fight Club yet?

I'd like to know too. This is my favorite movie.

[SteveMcQ]

man.. where have the bd deals been lately....Deals?!?! You're kidding right?!?!? We fucking own the market. You'll pay what we damn well ask.What he said.

[sparklecopy]

is it me, or are the BR prices going up on amazon? i remember when Casino royale was 19.95 2 months ago and 9.99 when it was b1g1free. now it's 26.95! is this what happens when HD-DVD loses? damn. we really needed those hd-dvd guys to compete not to mention kick around. Hd-dvders were the best, they got kicked in the face and subsidized us too.

[dallow]

Amazon stuff has always fluctuated like that.

[rodeojones903]

Did anyone pick up Initial D? Is the flick any good, and how is the picture quality?

[dallow]

Columbia House had a BOGO recently (last week I think), probably over by now.

[H.Cornerstone]

WEll, Best Buy had The Rock, Crimson Tide and Con-Air, and numerous other movies for 14.99. That is a pretty good deal if you ask me.

[LinkinPrime]

Does The Rock still come with the $10 MIR?

[DomLando]

Does The Rock still come with the $10 MIR?

Some do. You have to check to make sure it has the sticker on the outer plastic saying it contains the rebate inside.

[Sarang01]

Did anyone pick up Initial D? Is the flick any good, and how is the picture quality?

Don't bother dude. It's Chinese. If it was an all Japanese cast and live action I'd be thumbs up but being it's all Chinese it would just feel like watching a bootleg.
Come on Sony Pictures Classics, give me "Persepolis" and "The Counterfeiters".

[sparklecopy]

Don't bother dude. It's Chinese. If it was an all Japanese cast and live action I'd be thumbs up but being it's all Chinese it would just feel like watching a bootleg.
Come on Sony Pictures Classics, give me "Persepolis" and "The Counterfeiters".
it's not all chinese. the girl is actually really japanese and some of the minor racers are japanese. The bottom line is the director, andrew lau, is top notch and the racing is awesome. Too bad the lead guy sucks.

[dallow]

Tartan UK announced some BD titles you might like Sarang?
Not sure:


A Tale of Two Sisters (April 14)
Paranoid Park (April 28)
Park Chan-wook's Sympathy for Lady Vengeance and I’m A Cyborg, But That’s OK (May 26)

[2Fast]

Was all set to finally pick up "The Lives of Others" this week until it went up $6 on Amazon. Guess I'll just wait until it drops again or part of a BOGO/B2G1 sale.

My collection yearns for that film :cry:

[Sarang01]

Tartan UK announced some BD titles you might like Sarang?
Not sure:

WTF is the 3rd film?

[b3b0p]

What he said.

I would guess the lack of deals has to do with mostly it not being the holiday season anymore. Most of those sales were during the 4th quarter where most consumers spend the most money.

I would also like to know about Fight Club.

[dallow]

WTF is the 3rd film?Two movies listed together.

[LinkinPrime]

Some do. You have to check to make sure it has the sticker on the outer plastic saying it contains the rebate inside.

Thank you sir!...now if I could find one of the elusive BBy $5 off Blu-Ray coupons for the month of March I'll be set :D

[Bezerker]

Welp, finally got my PS3 repaired (only took 6 business days from me sending it out to getting it back, would've been quicker but rather than the 1 day service they use for when you return it; they only use 3 day when sending it back to you).

First thing I watched was what killed my last ps3, the DBZ Broly 2pack. Everything worked great, so hopefully i wont have any problems with this system. Its been a month and a half since i've watched a Blu-ray movie so i've got some backlog to catch up on over the weekend.

[mykevermin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1KLxcN25Zo

I'm not a huge fan of ID4, but if every release got that kind of treatment. Holy cow.

[cuco33]

Anyone know where I can get Sunshine on Blu-ray for UNDER $20?

Let me know... Ridiculous price they charge right now and cheapest I found it was $10 off at Best Buy which made it around $25. I really like the movie but not THAT much and I refuse to spend more than $20 on any film.

[cuco33]

Some do. You have to check to make sure it has the sticker on the outer plastic saying it contains the rebate inside.

DOH! If I knew this I would have looked harder!!

I picked up The Rock for 15 at BB 8-)

[LinkinPrime]

A friend hooked me up with a free Disney Blu-Ray demo disc...are these worth anything?

[dallow]

What's on it?

Oh, I guess you can't tell yet. :P

[LinkinPrime]

What's on it?

Oh, I guess you can't tell yet. :P

It's sealed...my guess is what's currently at Target stores...it mentions Cars and Pirates on it. I'll have to check the back again when I get home later tonight.

[dallow]

If it had previews of 2D films, it'd probably worth something.
But I hadn't heard of anything like that.

[rodeojones903]

We have like 10 of those at the BB I work at just sitting in a cabinet. Its just a preview disc of movies out already from Disney, Finding Nemo, and Narnia. I don't see how it would be worth anything.

[LinkinPrime]

I also have a few of these:
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9514/0214080911aba2.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0214080911aba2.jpg)
You want one?

[rsigley]

independence day review up at HDD

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/612/independenceday.html

4/5 PQ, 4/5 AQ

no supplements really except for 2 commentaries, couple trailers, trivia track, and some game

think i'm going to wait until its on sale somewhere

[SteveMcQ]

I also have a few of these:
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9514/0214080911aba2.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0214080911aba2.jpg)
You want one?If you're inclined, you can ship one out to me.;)

Regarding that ID4 review and the YouTube video a few posts above, was that a different region with all that supplement/extras? Or did I just misconstrue the video and that it was just a snazzy menu, with not much content as the reviews have stated?

[dallow]

Some strong language in that ID4 review:

D-Box - Finally, Fox has encoded D-Box motion control commands into 'ID4,' so if you have one of the company's custom home theater chairs, you can feel a little rumble every time one of the aliens blows shit up.

[Sporadic]

Amid rumors that Microsoft is in talks to add Blu-ray support to its Xbox 360 game console, CEO Steve Ballmer has indicated the company’s intention to support the remaining high-def format.

As reported by The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took part in an onstage conversation at the company’s Mix08 Internet conference in Las Vegas Thursday, where the topics discussed included Microsoft’s high-def plans following the discontinuation of Toshiba’s HD DVD format.

Without offering specifics, Ballmer said the company will work to support Blu-ray. “We've already been working on, for example, in Windows, device driver support for Blu-ray drives and the like,” Ballmer stated. “I think the world moves on. Toshiba has moved on. We've moved on, and we'll support Blu-ray in ways that make sense.”

Make a Blu-Ray attachment for the 360, you fucks :bomb:

[rsigley]

haha same thing i thought when i read that sentence about blowing shit up

i've read almost all of his reviews and never read him curse before

[seanr1221]

Make a Blu-Ray attachment for the 360, you fucks :bomb:

Which would probably be like....200.00. Why not just buy a PS3?

[mykevermin]

Which would probably be like....200.00. Why not just buy a PS3?

Man, just don't do it. Just don't. ;)

Am I the only one who sees this MS/Sony talk as silly or strange? The BDA gets the sayso on BD tech, not just Sony. Moreover, if Microsoft is going to make any move at all, it's going to be to include BD playback in Windows Vista or something (if it's isn't there yet).

[Sporadic]

Which would probably be like....200.00. Why not just buy a PS3?

Because A) I don't have any more free ports on my monitor, B) the PS3 doesn't have a official set of VGA cables like the 360 and C) I'd much rather just buy another add-on for $200 instead of a console for $400 that I'll never use for anything besides movies.

I kicked around the idea of buying a internal drive for my computer but it's not strong enough and I wouldn't be able to use my bitching new wireless headphones I bought for the 360/HD-DVD.

Am I the only one who sees this MS/Sony talk as silly or strange? The BDA gets the sayso on BD tech, not just Sony. Moreover, if Microsoft is going to make any move at all, it's going to be to include BD playback in Windows Vista or something (if it's isn't there yet).

Vista didn't even have HD-DVD playback (the drivers were there but you had to use a third-party player)

[dallow]

Watching Triplets of Belleville on wireless headphones.......

I could cry.

[Sporadic]

Watching Triplets of Belleville on wireless headphones.......

I could cry.

What's the matter with that?

I had it hooked up to my computer 5.1 system but with the noise pollution from the 360/AC window unit mixed with the fact I couldn't have it very loud, most of the time I could barely hear it and had to rely on subtitles.

With my wireless headphones, I get to actually hear the soundtrack and I don't have to worry about bothering anybody (since I usually watch movies very late at night)

Also, I only paid $60 for them which was 8-)

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Wireless-Headphones-Charging-Cradle/dp/B0001FTVEK

[dallow]

I'm one of the weird ones that cares more about the audio than the picture quality.

And yes, I'm still crying.


My headphones are same brand though, good choice. But I'd never get wireless ones.

I rarely use them for movies, but mine cost about $250, and I have the Dolby Headphone option. The phantom 5.1 works really well, just sucks I have to plug in an optical cable to the PS3, then to my headphones each time.

[Sporadic]

I'm one of the weird ones that cares more about the audio than the picture quality.

And yes, I'm still crying.

I'm uncultured swine when it comes to audio ;)

In my eyes, it only gets so good and most of the time, even the default tracks are good enough.

My headphones are same brand though, good choice. But I'd never get wireless ones.

Why's that?

I don't any type of hiss or anything unless I really crank them (past the point of pain) or walk out to my mailbox.

[dallow]

Wireless just isn't a good option for audio. If it isn't the hiss and occasional static as you mentioned, it's the fact that they sound too "bright" for my ears. Though there are some quality ones, I'll admit.
Then again, I have tons electronics and gizmos, so there's tons of interfence with wireless headphones.

My headphone cable is thick as heck. :)

[dallow]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Lionsgate/High-Def_Disc_Marketing/Disc_Announcements/Lionsgate_Boxes_Up_Rambo_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray/1547

Rambo Trilogy for MSRP $49.95, May 27.

Not bad, I should be able to snag it for $40 or less then.

[cochesecochese]

I hate to be 'that guy' but does anyone know if there's a planned release of Gladiator on Blu-Ray? I believe it's a Dreamworks picture if that means anything. Thanks for answering my asenine question in advance.

[geko29]

No plans yet. If it does come this year, I'd expect it in the 4th quarter, to capitalize on holiday shopping. But there are no guarantees.

[H.Cornerstone]

I hate to be 'that guy' but does anyone know if there's a planned release of Gladiator on Blu-Ray? I believe it's a Dreamworks picture if that means anything. Thanks for answering my asenine question in advance.

It's one of my favorite films of well and can't wait. It's on Max HD all the time and even looks awesome on that.

[Rei no Otaku]

Can't wait for Gattaca. One of my favorite movies.

[cochesecochese]

No plans yet. If it does come this year, I'd expect it in the 4th quarter, to capitalize on holiday shopping. But there are no guarantees.

Thanks for the info.

[rsigley]

this sounds stupid, but can anyone find the documentary on the rescue dawn disk?

HDD says there is one but the menus are really hard to navigate and i can't seem to find it

maybei 'm just too tired and gave up quickly, but the colors for the cursor are basically the same color as the background and you can't tell whats highlighted

[LinkinPrime]

With the war over and done with, I figured it makes much more sense to keep both HD DVD and Blu-Ray threads here in the DVD/HD DVD/Blu-Ray Deals Forum.

[DomLando]

Just ordered a Blu-ray movie from Amazon and the 10% that was supposed to be over the beginning of the year was still working for me. Anyone else that had that promotion, still work?

[dallow]

Keep quiet about it. ;)

I just No Country FOM with that $10 coupon.
I'll get Gattica this weekend, and probably take advantage of that BOGO at Target for the only 2 titles I'm interested in.

[dallow]

Dirty Harry COLLECTOR'S EDITION boxset looks nice.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w145/columbine420/dirtyharry.jpg


Dirty Harry: Ultimate Collector's Edition boxset -- 6/13/08, $129.99

Dirty Harry

* New Commentary by Richard Schickel -- Filmmaker and Eastwood biographer Schickel examines the landmark film that revolutionized cinematic crime drama for all time.
* New Featurette: The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry -- An examination of the influence and legacy of Dirty Harry.
* Featurette Dirty Harry: The Original -- Clint Eastwood and the film’s creators look back at the birth of the modern action hero: Dirty Harry.
* Featurette Dirty Harry’s Way -- A promotional short on the movie Dirty Harry focusing on the toughness of the movies’ main characters.
* Interview Gallery -- Includes interviews with Patricia Clarkson, Joel Cox, Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Evan Kim, John Milius, Ted Post, Andy Robinson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Urich.
* 1993 TV Special Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso -- A look at the life and career of actor/director Clint Eastwood, including scenes from his past film and television work and interviews with friends, fellow actors and crew members who have worked with him over the years.
* Trailer Gallery -- Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, The Enforcer, Sudden Impact and The Dead Pool

Magnum Force

* New Commentary by writer John Milius -- In this gritty, entertaining commentary, legendary Hollywood screenwriter Milius discusses Eastwood, the world of Dirty Harry and the rugged resilience of crime drama in American cinema.
* New Featurette A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry -- Filmmakers, social scientists and authors take a provocative look at the moral, political and ethical themes of the Dirty Harry films.
* The Hero Cop: Yesterday and Today
* Trailer Gallery

The Enforcer

* New Commentary by director James Fargo. Director Fargo takes an entertaining look at the film that launched his career as a director, including the day Clint Eastwood nonchalantly let him know he had the job.
* New Featurette The Business End: Violence in Cinema An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in cinema.
* Featurette Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films
* Trailer Gallery

Sudden Impact

* New Commentary by renowned film critic Richard Schickel -- Author and longtime Eastwood associate Schickel uncovers layers of meaning in this, the only Dirty Harry film directed by Eastwood himself
* New Featurette The Evolution of Clint Eastwood -- An examination of the film in the context of Eastwood’s broader career as a director.
* Trailer Gallery

The Dead Pool

* New Commentary by producer David Valdes and Cinematographer Jack N. Green, who discuss the challenging and rewarding experience making this the final chapter in the Dirty Harry series.
* New Featurette The Craft of Dirty Harry -- A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
* Trailer Gallery

Additional special features and content specific to the Ultimate Collector’s Edition

* Bonus Feature-Length documentary Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
* 40+ page hardcover book
* Wallet w/metal badge and removable laminated I.D. card
* Five 5”x 7” Reproduction Lobby Poster Cards plus an exclusive UCE card
* Scorpio Portrait of a Killer Poster-Sized (19” x 27”) map of San Francisco detailing Harry’s hunt for the killer
* Never-Before-Seen Production Correspondence

[Morphine]

That s some pretty good collector edition, but $129 :S

[geko29]

That s some pretty good collector edition, but $129 :S
$90 with Amazon's standard 30% off, so $18/movie--for what looks to be a MOST impressive package. Not too bad, IMO.

[Stryffe2004]

I just can't understand why the studios are holding back on the big guns. I understand it costs money to create the high def masters and all, but early adopters would love to see Gladiator, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, James Bond, Star Trek (the movies), Alien series, Predator and the like and would be willing to double dip. It took a long time for The Matrix and Harry Potter to come out and they have been selling well from what I understand.

Instead we get Alexander and Eragon. I support both formats even now but the studios really need to open the archives and give us the goods. I suspect we won't see Star Wars or Indiana Jones any time soon since Lucas and company will want to milk it some more.

[Deadpool]

WTF is the 3rd film?

Park Chan-wook's "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance"

Is simply a stunning revenge flick. A must buy for me.

Park Chan-wook is probably the greatest living director in my book.

[LinkinPrime]

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/images/revbrsnen1kl.jpg
Anyone seen Revolver yet? I'm a Statham fan and I was wondering about this film...its an import though.

[Deadpool]

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/images/revbrsnen1kl.jpg
Anyone seen Revolver yet? I'm a Statham fan and I was wondering about this film...its an import though.

I love Guy Ritchie, but have waited on this because it got shit reviews. I'll bite when it's cheap on hi def.

[SteveMcQ]

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/images/revbrsnen1kl.jpg
Anyone seen Revolver yet? I'm a Statham fan and I was wondering about this film...its an import though.It says "BRILLIANT" right on the cover, so I'm gonna have to believe that it is. Just look at the font size. Almost as big as the movie title itself. And all in caps. It's gotta be good.;)

[LinkinPrime]

It says "BRILLIANT" right on the cover, so I'm gonna have to believe that it is. Just look at the font size. Almost as big as the movie title itself. And all in caps. It's gotta be good.;)

Can't argue with that...checking out on website right now...

*end sarcasm* :lol:

[Kendal]

So anyone want to help explain the ending to No Country for Old Men? I really like the movie, but I don't totally grasp the ending. I am going to watch it again tomorrow and see if I can pick up new things from it.

[bmachine]

Can't wait for Gattaca. One of my favorite movies.

Dying to grab this, too...any deals cheaper than Amazon's $20?

[rsigley]

i'm guessing the movie will mean different things based on your life experiences, but i thought it meant

that when you're younger you think you can make an impact on the world, and things will always work out for you. thats why moss (i forget the names seen it in theaters, haven't watched blu ray yet) thinks he can just steal the money and get away with it even when the guy is tracking him down. his foolishness cost him his life basically, it was obvious he was over matched yet he turned down help from woody harrelson's character and refused to save his wife's life when it was pretty obvious he was goign to get both of them killed.

tommy lee's character is older and wiser and realizes that no matter what he does the world isn't going to change, so he's gone to more of an observer of life than participating in life. there was a couple times where he could of confronted javier whoever's character, but chickened out. in his youth he might of been able to do this and think what he is doing is going to help, but he's old now and he knows what he does isn't goign to matter any so he ends up chickening out and retiring.

[rsigley]

if anyone is into importing, blahdvd is having a 9 sterling sale on sony blu rays

almost famous and emily rose are 2 region free imports

they also have the island which i think is region free as well

shipping is 1 sterling for first item, 0.5 sterling for each additional to US

http://www.blahdvd.com/Blah/Promotion_Display.aspx?PromotionId=190000000000119 5&sortby=bestsellers&WT.ac=bR0bPro1195BRMegaDrop070308

conversion rate is about 2 US for 1 sterling

[rsigley]

batman begins blu ray july 8th

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/index.cfm?sec_id=2&newsid=12310


Two Blu-ray editions are in the works: a single-disc version at $28.99, and as part of a limited-edition gift set at $49.99. The gift set also includes a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, exclusive photos, script pages, storyboards, five collectible Batman Begins postcards and $7.50 in movie cash toward a Dark Knight ticket. Both the standalone version and gift set Blu-ray releases include an exclusive comic book prologue to The Dark Knight.

[Kendal]

How was I am Legend? I enjoy Will Smith(not a favorite, but he doesn't bug me). I never saw the movie, but wanted to.It is coming out next week and I have some extra money to spend.

[archibishopthedoge]

How was I am Legend? I enjoy Will Smith(not a favorite, but he doesn't bug me). I never saw the movie, but wanted to.It is coming out next week and I have some extra money to spend.

If you've read the book, it will piss you off (as it did me), its annoying as all hell.

Taken alone, I'd say its at best a rental. Will is pretty good in it IMO, but the story has flaws.

[Kendal]

If you've read the book, it will piss you off (as it did me), its annoying as all hell.

Taken alone, I'd say its at best a rental. Will is pretty good in it IMO, but the story has flaws.

I will NFlix it. I can put my money towards Bully on the 360 or Metal Gear Solid collection.

[dallow]

Wow, I Robot got a GLOWING review at HDD.
I never saw it, but I guess it's worth it for the audio and visual feast, and to see what they've done to one of my favorite stories...

[guyver2077]

i loved i robot... was kind of dissapointed in the ign review but the hdd review seems alot better

[Deadpool]

Wow, I Robot got a GLOWING review at HDD.
I never saw it, but I guess it's worth it for the audio and visual feast, and to see what they've done to one of my favorite stories...


I, Robot is a great movie if you can get past the fact that they combined elements from different stories. It's not a completly faithful adaptation. Plus the product placement is almost nausiating, and hampers the mood a bit. Alex Proyas is a brilliant filmmaker though, so i'm sure you'll dig it.

[LinkinPrime]

I wasn't too fond of I Robot the first time I watched...it was on TV not to long ago and for some reason I enjoyed it a whole lot more.

[sman113]

How was I am Legend? I enjoy Will Smith(not a favorite, but he doesn't bug me). I never saw the movie, but wanted to.It is coming out next week and I have some extra money to spend.

DVDTown gave I Am Legend a great review. I'm looking to get it from Netflix on Tuesday as well. If its as good as advertised, i am sure it'll be part of a B1g1 soon enough.

[LinkinPrime]

Just get it through Amazon.com ($18.95)...you wont find it cheaper for a long while...and I'm sure B1G1 are done with now that HD DVD is gone.

http://www.amazon.com/Am-Legend-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0013FBS20/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205534245&sr=8-2

[LinkinPrime]

batman begins blu ray july 8th

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/index.cfm?sec_id=2&newsid=12310


Two Blu-ray editions are in the works: a single-disc version at $28.99, and as part of a limited-edition gift set at $49.99. The gift set also includes a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, exclusive photos, script pages, storyboards, five collectible Batman Begins postcards and $7.50 in movie cash toward a Dark Knight ticket. Both the standalone version and gift set Blu-ray releases include an exclusive comic book prologue to The Dark Knight.

Too bad it doesn't include the 128mb Batman flash drive that the DVD will have:
Warner also will re-release Batman Begins on DVD, re-packaged as a $39.92 gift set that includes a 128MB Batman flash drive...

[H.Cornerstone]

I just can't understand why the studios are holding back on the big guns. I understand it costs money to create the high def masters and all, but early adopters would love to see Gladiator, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, James Bond, Star Trek (the movies), Alien series, Predator and the like and would be willing to double dip. It took a long time for The Matrix and Harry Potter to come out and they have been selling well from what I understand.

Instead we get Alexander and Eragon. I support both formats even now but the studios really need to open the archives and give us the goods. I suspect we won't see Star Wars or Indiana Jones any time soon since Lucas and company will want to milk it some more.

Predator already has a release date. http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/609/predator.html

But I completely agree with the rest of your statements. I would also like Forrest Gump on there as well. :)

[b3b0p]

Whenever someone mentions Predator, I always think of Commando. I liked Predator also, but liked Commando more from what I remember. It's been a while since I last saw it.

I don't understand what the studios are waiting for either.

I am just dyeing to get my hands on Bourne for Blu-ray more than anything though.

[jonlubbe]

Too bad it doesn't include the 128mb Batman flash drive that the DVD will have:

What can one do with 128 megs anymore? I mean, come on.