Blu Ray Release/Discussion Thread

[LinkinPrime]

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

I probably wouldn't use it...unless it comes pre-loaded with content...but it says "Batman Flash Drive" so I'm expecting it to look cool or atleast have a batman logo engraved or painted on.

[H.Cornerstone]

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.

Don't worry, Fox is releasing Commando the same day as Predator! :D

And I still want to know what the hell MGM is doing. They need to get off their asses and actually release some movies. Such as Princess Bride which has been postponed forever.

[Ice2Dragon]

Don't worry, Fox is releasing Commando the same day as Predator! :D

And I still want to know what the hell MGM is doing. They need to get off their asses and actually release some movies. Such as Princess Bride which has been postponed forever.

Commando's pq is amazing on the import. Extras are terrible.. AQ is great as well.

Nowhere near what I am legend is though.. or even Enchanted.. yeah I know.

[Filmmaker]

Wow, I Robot got a GLOWING review at HDD.

And yet Fox is screwing the Blu-ray customer yet again by making their packaging look like the BD contains all the features on the SD All-Access Collector's Edition when, in fact, many of them have been edited down from that earlier version (see details at the BD's review at highdefdigest.com). Hell, since they're all still SD extras anyway, Fox could have just added that 2nd disc from the earlier C.E. instead of truncating the extras and squeezing them on a single BD. This frankly scares the hell out me--how am I ever going to be able to trust Fox packaging now, if there's no indication that they're providing edited-down versions of previously available SD extras?

[aboveaveragewes]

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

Couldn't agree more. Although I feel Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is his crowning achievment.

[PleasantOne]

Does anyone know if Sweeney Todd has gotten a US release date yet? All I can seem to find on it is a UK release date.

[dallow]

It's rumored to be April 1st according to a Best Buy release sheet.

[GizmoGC]

And yet Fox is screwing the Blu-ray customer yet again by making their packaging look like the BD contains all the features on the SD All-Access Collector's Edition when, in fact, many of them have been edited down from that earlier version (see details at the BD's review at highdefdigest.com). Hell, since they're all still SD extras anyway, Fox could have just added that 2nd disc from the earlier C.E. instead of truncating the extras and squeezing them on a single BD. This frankly scares the hell out me--how am I ever going to be able to trust Fox packaging now, if there's no indication that they're providing edited-down versions of previously available SD extras?

This is why I don't buy Fox titles until they BOGO or go under $20. I would have purchased ID4 and I, Robot, yet when they remove features for no apparent reason, I won't buy it for their asking price. They could have easily fit those missing features on the disc in SD as there is plenty of room left. Boggles my mind.

[rsigley]

yea, i picked up man on fire for 19.99 from amazon

i should of read the review, cause there's not a single special feature on the disk

i usually don't mind double dips, but this seems deliberate which makes me want to not buy them at all unless i can get them for cheap

[rodeojones903]

I just got done watching Dogma and was really impressed with the PQ. Its much better than Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back in terms of quality.

[Sporadic]

I'm looking for advice on what I should do regarding Blu-Ray. The death of HD-DVD has really put me in a hard place and I'm trying to come up with a solution.

I know that the PS3 is the best Blu-Ray player but it's not a choice for me. My current setup only has a DVI/VGA input on it and they are both in use with my PC/Xbox 360.

So, I was thinking maybe a internal PC drive would be the answer. That way I could also retire my 360 HD-DVD add-on. Only problem is my PC is fairly old and I'm afraid it will have trouble with playback. P4 3Ghz, 2GB RAM, 6800GT. I also don't have HDCP compliant hardware but I heard that AnyDVD will strip all of that anyways along with region code.

Regarding actual drives, I'm looking into two.

The first one is a LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drive for $329.99. It would replace my current DVD drive and not only does it read Blu-Ray/HD-DVD but it also burns Blu-Ray discs. I don't really have any plans on burning any Blu-Ray disc but it would be pretty cool to be able to.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,140332-page,1-c,dvddrivesmedia/article.html

The second is also a LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drive for $237.14 but this one doesn't burn Blu-Ray discs. It would also be replacing my current DVD drive.

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=29&id=2438

If I actually buy one of these, I still have a problem.

I recently bought a pair of wireless headphones so I could watch movies at night without waking anybody up. I currently have it hooked up to my 360 but I would want to use it on my PC if I buy one of these drives. What are my options for using these without disconnecting my 5.1 speakers? It has your standard red/white plugs. Would I be able to use the red/white to headphones adapter I have and plug it into the digital out jack on my soundcard?

[GizmoGC]

It's rumored to be April 1st according to a Best Buy release sheet.

2 Weeks away and they have yet to alert retailers to start pre-ordering this title?

[Kendal]

Anyone watch and enjoy Hitman? I am not expecting anything great, but was the action good and is the audio/picture quality anything special? I am looking for a action flick from NFlix.

[seanr1221]

Sporadic, it might not be an option for you, but I say upgrade your tv first.

[rodeojones903]

Anyone watch and enjoy Hitman? I am not expecting anything great, but was the action good and is the audio/picture quality anything special? I am looking for a action flick from NFlix.

Its not too bad. Worth a rental if you haven't seen it.

[Rafael122]

Is it wrong of me to fork over $22 for a 2-disc special edition of I Am Legend (standard DVD version) even though the extras are weak? I'm such a completist that it actually bothered me when someone gave me the 1-disc of Harry Potter and OOTP. But with I Am Legend, yeah, they could have done a lot more with the extras, but eh...it is what it is I guess. Anyone else feel the same way?

[dallow]

No blu-ray version?

[LinkinPrime]

Is it wrong of me to fork over $22 for a 2-disc special edition of I Am Legend (standard DVD version) even though the extras are weak? I'm such a completist that it actually bothered me when someone gave me the 1-disc of Harry Potter and OOTP. But with I Am Legend, yeah, they could have done a lot more with the extras, but eh...it is what it is I guess. Anyone else feel the same way?

They have the same extras except for the DVD-ROM thingy.

[rsigley]

anyone read something about the rambo 2/3 on blu ray having any special features?

they're both 13.95 (trilogy 34.99) at amazon now, but if they have no special features no point in replacing my import HD DVD's

[gunm]

Sporadic, it might not be an option for you, but I say upgrade your tv first.

Seconded. Especially if your TV has no component HD or HDMI capability at all.

[Kendal]

Its not too bad. Worth a rental if you haven't seen it.

I actually picked it up from my local GameStop for part of the buy 2 get 2 sale. I spent $8 on it. Worth the price of admission since I never saw it in theaters.I also changed my mind about I am Legend. I got in on the Amazon $19 price. I actually enjoyed the movie. More than I thought. I just hope my order ships soon so I can return that Blu to Target. :D

[LinkinPrime]

I actually picked it up from my local GameStop for part of the buy 2 get 2 sale. I spent $8 on it. Worth the price of admission since I never saw it in theaters.I also changed my mind about I am Legend. I got in on the Amazon $19 price. I actually enjoyed the movie. More than I thought. I just hope my order ships soon so I can return that Blu to Target. :D

GS has a B2G2 sale...if only my local GS's had Blu-Rays.

[Kendal]

I picked up War, i, Robot, We own the Night and Hitman all for about $34. These are all "used". People steal them and return them for cash or games. I almost feel bad. But not really. I still need to watch i, Robot.

[Bezerker]

GS has a B2G2 sale...if only my local GS's had Blu-Rays.

A good amount of GS/EB's are doing B2G4 rather than the B2G2.

[LinkinPrime]

I picked up War, i, Robot, We own the Night and Hitman all for about $34. These are all "used". People steal them and return them for cash or games. I almost feel bad. But not really. I still need to watch i, Robot.

Oh man...that's a sweet deal...jeleous...except for War...that one sucks bad.

[guyver2077]

picked up saw 4 and casino at target..

hows 3:10?

[anomynous]

3: 10 is a great movie, I loved it

[Kendal]

Oh man...that's a sweet deal...jeleous...except for War...that one sucks bad.

I actually liked it. I hadn't seen it before and wanted to. I thought it was a good revenge flick.

[Bezerker]

picked up saw 4 and casino at target..

hows 3:10?

If you like movies where all that happens ends up being in vain, then you'll like it.

[guyver2077]

rambo trilogy 34.95 preorder

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0015XHP4K/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

[guyver2077]

blah.. didnt realize that the comics on the the bd i am legend were the same ones that were on xbl

For some reason i enjoyed the movie more in theatres...


question..

if a movie has a 7.1 track.. will i be missing channels if i only have a 5.1 system?

Should i select the 5.1 option instead?

[bmachine]

Did Southland Tales come out on Blu-ray this week, or only on DVD?

[wormraper]

Did Southland Tales come out on Blu-ray this week, or only on DVD?

only on DVD, no hi-def release date at all.

[dallow]

blah.. didnt realize that the comics on the the bd i am legend were the same ones that were on xbl

For some reason i enjoyed the movie more in theatres...


question..

if a movie has a 7.1 track.. will i be missing channels if i only have a 5.1 system?

Should i select the 5.1 option instead?What kind of 7.1?

[SteveMcQ]

Any news on whether Love in the Time of Cholera will release on Blu-Ray sometime soon? It just came out on DVD. And where would I go about finding this news myself?

[bmachine]

only on DVD, no hi-def release date at all.

Thanks for the info...that's too bad.

[rsigley]

anyone know where you can buy replacement blu ray cases?

i imported the exorcism of emily rose and hills have eyes 1 remake and they're the huge cases

[anomynous]

I have I Am Legend, & just ordered 3:10 to Yuma & Crank from the sale on jr.com

And I don't even have a player yet, so I'll have a nice amount to start watching when I get my PS3 on 4/6. (it's because I work at Kmat, and they have an employee appreciation day that day, and everybody gets an extra 10% off, so 40 GB PS3 for $343 after tax)

[LinkinPrime]

I ordered The Fifth Element and Transporter 2 from the Amazon sale and they only shipped me The Fifth Element but the receipt and my order status says that they both shipped...how weird. I sent them an e-mail, hopefully they'll send me my Transporter 2.

Also, just got Stargate and The Punisher from JR.com for about $8 ea. Sweet!

EDIT: Also got 3:10 To Yuma (blind buy) and Employee Of The Month

[anomynous]

Linkin, you won't regret 3:10

[Deadpool]

I have I Am Legend, & just ordered 3:10 to Yuma & Crank from the sale on jr.com


Thx for the heads up. Just got Reservoir Dogs, First Blood, Terminator 2 and Total recall for $41 shipped :D

[SuperJedi]

I WANT Bogo on Hitman, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, 30 days of night, We own the night, Invasion!!!

[D_Icon]

Would you guys get the BluRay Bonnie and Clyde or the regular DVD Ultimate Collectors edition?

[dallow]

Blu-ray, no doubt about it.

Most people in this thread don't buy DVDs anymore.

[guyver2077]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00168O6N2?tag=bluray-073-20

[rsigley]

top 5 blu ray movies from week no country was released

1. No Country for Old Men Disney/Miramax Blu-ray
2. Hitman Fox Blu-ray
3. Dan in Real Life Disney/Touchstone Blu-ray
4. Appleseed: Ex Machina Warner Blu-ray
5. Independence Day Fox Blu-ray

maybe this is a sign for fox to lower the price of their catalog titles, ID4 being outsold by Appleseed?

anyone notice that beowulf was the top hi def movie the week before? So since Toshiba's announcement 2 of the 4 weeks were won by HD DVD

[rodeojones903]

top 5 blu ray movies from week no country was released

1. No Country for Old Men Disney/Miramax Blu-ray
2. Hitman Fox Blu-ray
3. Dan in Real Life Disney/Touchstone Blu-ray
4. Appleseed: Ex Machina Warner Blu-ray
5. Independence Day Fox Blu-ray

maybe this is a sign for fox to lower the price of their catalog titles, ID4 being outsold by Appleseed?

anyone notice that beowulf was the top hi def movie the week before? So since Toshiba's announcement 2 of the 4 weeks were won by HD DVD

Did they win in total sales, or did they just get the #1 spot? Its probably hard for blu ray to win with all these $8 movies.

Would you guys get the BluRay Bonnie and Clyde or the regular DVD Ultimate Collectors edition?


Blu ray version for sure since its getting great reviews. Its one of my top 10 best so its a must buy for me.

[rsigley]

whoops #1 spot

the week beowulf was #1, AG was #3, into the wild was #7, rest were blu ray

but there was one week that was 65:35 blu, think last week was 78:22 blu

and isn't that how blu ray won weeks last year? with sales and BOGO

[LinkinPrime]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00168O6N2?tag=bluray-073-20

Tempting but I didn't really enjoy the 2nd one...

[rodeojones903]

Tempting but I didn't really enjoy the 2nd one...

Same here. The second one was very disappointing. I'll be picking up just the first one.

[dallow]

and isn't that how blu ray won weeks last year? with sales and BOGOThere were only sales in the last few months of the year, and other than Transformers week, it didn't need them to win each week.

[rsigley]

oh yea i jsut meant certain weeks

but just tried out the 2.0 features on saw 4

there's only one thing up there now from the director

i couldn't get my keyboard to work on the interface for some reason, so it was a pain registering with the ps3 controller

i'm trying to make my own blog now to try it out but its too much of a pain without a keyboard, can anyone get one to work?

everything loaded very quick too

[dallow]

You're probably one of the first in the world to do it.
Post a blog, be a pioneer.

(what's the date of the director's blog?)

[rsigley]

i ended up just making a random clip with a text box over the guy saying something. its annoying cause you have to use the red button a lot, but i'm using a ps3 controller not a remote so i have to keep bringing up that menu then hitting red button

i uploaded it, but it doesn't appear in the list yet, maybe there's some approval thing? the entire community upload thing was blank

the directors clip was from 12/20/07

[rsigley]

oh yea forgot to mention, after i updated the screen where it says do you want to enable the bd+ features for this disk, it froze

couldn't move the cursor and had to reset the ps3

second time it went through fine

anyone else have that happen?

[LinkinPrime]

So has Paramount or Universal made any plans to release titles on Blu-Ray yet?

[anomynous]

Not yet

[LinkinPrime]

Damn...was really hoping on Cloverfield next month...now I gotta debate on wheter to get the DVD now and get the Blu-Ray later or just wait...

Maybe I'll just rent it from XBLM.

[guyver2077]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00168O6N2?tag=bluray-073-20

i never saw the first one and thought the second one was pretty decent..

goldbox has it for 37.99 today for me so ill prob just preorder it at that price and maybe cancel later

[SuperJedi]

I WANT Bogo on Hitman, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, 30 days of night, We own the night, Invasion!!!


Soon Please!

[rsigley]

they fixed the molog feature on saw 4 so now you can add stuff, last night it was broken why i couldn't see what i uploaded

the "alternate" version of i am legend is such a rip off. a few scenes are longer so the ending makes more sense and they added one scene and changed the ending. why not just have deleted scenes/alternate ending? i guess they thought this would sell more, but its pretty stupid.

[bmachine]

Lost Highway is finally (in the US, anyway) out on DVD...have any of you well-informed individuals heard anything about a BD release, or should I snag the DVD now that I've got the opportunity?

[H.Cornerstone]

Damn...was really hoping on Cloverfield next month...now I gotta debate on wheter to get the DVD now and get the Blu-Ray later or just wait...

Maybe I'll just rent it from XBLM.

IIRC, I read on AVS forums that Paramount realize that many are upset with them for switching over, so they are taking their time to make sure they do their blu-rays right, and the BDA is trying to get their plants up to speed to handle the extra load of Paramount releasing on Blu-ray.

I haven't heard anything on Universal.

[guyver2077]

i tried the molog feature of saw 4 last night as well... nice to finally see bd go online..

the feature itself though is nothing special.. i think their were like 3 videos up last night plus 1 from the saw director. Its basically clips take from the movie with added text bubbles here and there..

[LinkinPrime]

IIRC, I read on AVS forums that Paramount realize that many are upset with them for switching over, so they are taking their time to make sure they do their blu-rays right, and the BDA is trying to get their plants up to speed to handle the extra load of Paramount releasing on Blu-ray.

I haven't heard anything on Universal.

Thanks for the update.

Edit: Amazon.com has a B-Movie for 9.95
The Curse Of King Tuts Tomb: The Complete Miniseries (http://www.amazon.com/Curse-King-Tuts-Tomb-Miniseries/dp/B0013DI4L0/ref=br_lf_m_1000199141_1_28_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=dvd&pf_rd_p=372787001&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000199141&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=09284H8CBCPZZTVRZ5MD)

[shrike4242]

Thanks for the update.

Edit: Amazon.com has a B-Movie for 9.95
The Curse Of King Tuts Tomb: The Complete Miniseries (http://www.amazon.com/Curse-King-Tuts-Tomb-Miniseries/dp/B0013DI4L0/ref=br_lf_m_1000199141_1_28_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=dvd&pf_rd_p=372787001&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000199141&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=09284H8CBCPZZTVRZ5MD)
If you're talking about cheap BR's, then you should toss a couple more into the mix:

http://www.amazon.com/Blackbeard-Blu-ray-Richard-Chamberlain/dp/B0013DI4LA/ref=pd_bxgy_d_text_b

http://www.amazon.com/Artie-Langes-Beer-League-Blu-ray/dp/B0013DI4LU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206551304&sr=1-2

[LinkinPrime]

Wow...

So I'm assuming that the PQ and AQ isn't the greatest on those titles...not that I was looking to buy any.

[shrike4242]

Wow...

So I'm assuming that the PQ and AQ isn't the greatest on those titles...not that I was looking to buy any.Probably not, though as long as it's slightly better than DVD, it'll be worth a look.

I think the DVD pricing on Beer League is $6.95 for the DVD and $9.95 for the BR, as an example.

[dallow]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Industry_Forecasts/Industry_Trends/Disc_Sales/Report:_Blu-ray_Disc_Sales_Impacting_DVD_/1602

Wow, just about 1 in 10 No Country FOM sold was a BD disc.

The DVD to BD ratio is 94% to 6%.

[silentspork]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Industry_Forecasts/Industry_Trends/Disc_Sales/Report:_Blu-ray_Disc_Sales_Impacting_DVD_/1602

Wow, just about 1 in 10 No Country FOM sold was a BD disc.

The DVD to BD ratio is 94% to 6%.
Nice rounding up :P

Really its closer to 1 in 20 unforunately, 5% being 1 in 20

[dallow]

Nice rounding up :P

Really its closer to 1 in 20 unforunately, 5% being 1 in 20Ooops, I should have made it more clear.

Of NCFOM only, it was 1 in 10 BD to DVD.
9.8% = BD.

Over all, DVD vs BD is 94:6.

[silentspork]

Nah you were pretty clear, that just teaches me to read not to read stuff too quick ;)

[Deadpool]

Just got my Totall Recall and it looks... like shit, but the sound is pretty stellar.

[dallow]

Updated OP.
Bit late this week.

I enjoyed Unbreakable.

[bmachine]

I enjoyed Unbreakable.

God, yes. M. Night's best movie, IMHO. I need.

Thanks for the info, dallow.

[LinkinPrime]

Hmmm...Unbreakable was good but I can't personally wait for Signs this summer.

[dallow]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa92/magoosh/batmanbeginsltdgiftsetbrd.jpg

Band of Brothers is also coming over later this year at sweet non Japanese prices.

[SteveMcQ]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa92/magoosh/batmanbeginsltdgiftsetbrd.jpg

Band of Brothers is also coming over later this year at sweet non Japanese prices.Damn, they're gonna get me to buy it again on Blu-Ray. What's in that set?

[Deadpool]

Hmmm...Unbreakable was good but I can't personally wait for Signs this summer.

I fucking adored that movie.

[SuperJedi]

When is Beowulf for BR due?

I want to know if it's coming out in Blu-Ray with MORE/BETTER features (Maybe 3D version) or nothing different from HD DVD version?

[bmachine]

What's in that set?

From www.comingsoon.net:
Batman Begins Coming to Blu-ray Disc
Source: Warner Home Video
March 17, 2008
Batman Begins (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=5020) catapults into the high definition age on July 8th with the Blu-ray™ Hi-Definition release from Warner Home Video. Batman Begins has already been well received in high definition, as the HD DVD release is the top catalog HD seller.

Three new DVD editions -- two on Blu-ray™ Hi-Definition and one in Standard Definition -- will be released prior to the July 18th nationwide theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures' The Dark Knight (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=15813).

Leading the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def pack is the Batman Begins Limited Edition Gift Set ($49.99 SRP). The single disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Gift Set also includes The Dark Knight prologue" (the first six minutes of the film), a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, a 32-page booklet including an all-new DC Comics comic book adaptation of The Dark Knight prologue, exclusive photos, script pages and story boards. This Gift Set will also include five Batman Begins collectible postcards with never-before printed key art from the theatrical release, as well as $7.50 "movie cash" towards the purchase of an adult ticket to see The Dark Knight in theatres.

A single disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def version ($28.99 SRP) of Batman Begins will also be available. This also features The Dark Knight prologue.

Batman Begins Limited Edition Gift Set will also be available in a 2-Disc Standard Definition ($39.92 SRP) version. This Gift Set will include a 128MB Batman branded flash drive, five Batman Begins collectible postcards with never-before printed key art from the theatrical release, as well as $7.50 "movie cash" towards the purchase of an adult ticket to see The Dark Knight in theatres.

[anomynous]

I finally get my PS3 today.

[guyver2077]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136137&nm_mc=AFC-Bensbargains&cm_mmc=AFC-Bensbargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

$280 for bd writer/hd rom

Almost getting cheap enough.....media must still be $$ though

[dallow]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136137&nm_mc=AFC-Bensbargains&cm_mmc=AFC-Bensbargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

$280 for bd writer/hd rom

Almost getting cheap enough.....media must still be $$ thoughGetting closer......

I'm willing to pay $200 for one.
They had the LG one at Frys that also reads HD DVD for $330 I believe.

[anomynous]

Just watched my first Blu Ray, Crank.


Picture quality is great

[dallow]

Congrats on the PS3 anon.

[anomynous]

Congrats on the PS3 anon.


Thanks

Now all I need are BOGOs or B2GOs

[dallow]

Erm........


;)

[rodeojones903]

I picked up Beer League just because it was cheap and in my gold box. I went in expecting the worst, and while it wasn't good there were a few laughs in the flick. I have definitely seen some DVD's with a better PQ though.

[rsigley]

beer league, some scenes were really crisp and nice looking, but most of the movie had a lot of noise and didn't look too nice, prolly like 3/5 on HDD scale

the audio tho i think was 2.0, the side speakers were way too low, had to put my ear up to the speaker to hear anything

thought something got loose, but it was just the movie

[TheRock88]

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?partner_id=10007988&item_id=1402586&tab_id=60&site_id=69

Best news of the day, Hannah Montana is coming to Blu Ray. You know you want it.;)

[H.Cornerstone]

Just watched my first Blu Ray, Crank.


Picture quality is great

Crank is one of the worst blu-rays to watch first. The Picture quality is so amazing you'll expect that from all blu-rays and be disappointed. :D

[Kendal]

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?partner_id=10007988&item_id=1402586&tab_id=60&site_id=69

Best news of the day, Hannah Montana is coming to Blu Ray. You know you want it.;)

I thought HD-DVD was the only HD media to have porn on it??

[HighlightShow]

I thought HD-DVD was the only HD media to have porn on it??
Haha. :rofl:

[rsigley]

seems like best buy is now starting to carry more catalog titles

before couldn't find any of the new ones, but today when i went in to spend my gifts they had hidalgo, unbreakable, and independence day and i robot showed up which weren't there before

now only if they'd lower their prices a little

[lurknomore]

seems like best buy is now starting to carry more catalog titles

before couldn't find any of the new ones, but today when i went in to spend my gifts they had hidalgo, unbreakable, and independence day and i robot showed up which weren't there before

now only if they'd lower their prices a little

Yeah, if only BB were about $5 cheaper I would shop there more regularly. Too bad that Blu-Ray $5 coupon expired. I finally got my hands on one, and the expiration date was for last month.

[LinkinPrime]

How do I find out if a Blu-Ray title is region free or not?

[dallow]

How do I find out if a Blu-Ray title is region free or not?
http://bluray.liesinc.net/

[Bezerker]

Blind bought Naked Beneath the Water on Amazon since its only $8.95 and CAG member "Rewn" is in it.

[hiccupleftovers]

Better ask here before I make a thread for it: How does Run Lola Run look in HD on its Blu-Ray transfer? Did they do a good job with it? I've seen it on a bunch of sales (b1G1/B2G1 and its $20 at Walmart), so I'm thinking of getting it.

[jimbodan]

Better ask here before I make a thread for it: How does Run Lola Run look in HD on its Blu-Ray transfer? Did they do a good job with it? I've seen it on a bunch of sales (b1G1/B2G1 and its $20 at Walmart), so I'm thinking of getting it.


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316

[hiccupleftovers]

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316

Thanks a ton for that list! It's phenomenal and definitely a better review of the disc than what I found at DVDTalk. I love the movie, but I guess I'll just get the DVD for $10 and have it run through an upconvert player. The DVD doesn't look bad at all, anyway.

[LinkinPrime]

http://bluray.liesinc.net/

Thank you kindly.

[CocheseUGA]

OK, I'm now officially purple.

Guess I need to spend some time looking at the last couple of weeks for super-cheap deals, unless someone wants to fill me in?

[dallow]

OK, I'm now officially purple.

Guess I need to spend some time looking at the last couple of weeks for super-cheap deals, unless someone wants to fill me in?
B2G1 at Amazon is all I know at the moment.
Haven't kept up with it in a while.

[shrike4242]

Better ask here before I make a thread for it: How does Run Lola Run look in HD on its Blu-Ray transfer? Did they do a good job with it? I've seen it on a bunch of sales (b1G1/B2G1 and its $20 at Walmart), so I'm thinking of getting it.Another option:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/reviews_video.html

[guyver2077]

besides the b1g1 from target a few weeks ago.. the b&m deals have been non existant. (frys not an option for me)

[sonoflspear76]

Where's my Space Ace in Blu-ray? It was released today, and I pre-ordered, but now Amazon says "4-6 weeks." What is it with this Digital Leisure games? When I pre-ordered Dragon's Lair on HD DVD months back, on the release day it said the same thing -- delayed. But then it showed up at my door 3 days later even though I canceled it. Bizarre!

[Sporadic]

Awesome, I'm on my way to Blu-Ray.

Just bought a new computer from HP and the only thing left is to buy a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray drive from Amazon to put in it. I'm hoping to do that last part some time in the coming weeks.

[shrike4242]

Awesome, I'm on my way to Blu-Ray.

Just bought a new computer from HP and the only thing left is to buy a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray drive from Amazon to put in it. I'm hoping to do that last part some time in the coming weeks.And on tomorrow's news, Hell freezes over. :D

[dallow]

Awesome, I'm on my way to Blu-Ray.

Just bought a new computer from HP and the only thing left is to buy a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray drive from Amazon to put in it. I'm hoping to do that last part some time in the coming weeks.
:grouphug:

[shadowrage]

The PS3 is getting DTS MA decoding this tuesday. (Just in time for your new copy of Firefly on Blu-ray)
And it's the only profile 2.0 BD player available(probably all future revisions too).

So if anyone is wondering what gives you the most bang for your buck, it will officialy be the PS3 on 4/15

[Bezerker]

And on tomorrow's news, Hell freezes over. :D

Well, we've been able to convert LinkinPrime, so why not add another notch on the belt.

[LinkinPrime]

Well, we've been able to convert LinkinPrime, so why not add another notch on the belt.

Well it wasn't by choice...HD DVD did die...may it rest in piece :cry:

[Sporadic]

Well it wasn't by choice...HD DVD did die...may it rest in piece :cry:

Really, it was either go back to DVDs or drop the $140 for a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray drive for my new computer.

HD-DVD will forever be the superior format in my mind but at least it was around long enough to force Blu studios to stop using shitty MPEG2 transfers and ease up on region coding (even though that last part won't matter to me, I have AnyDVD and it will strip any Blu-Ray of that bullshit :D)

[dallow]

Early releases were regionfree or multiregion to start with.

The format war was excellent for improving standards though, you're right.
Best thing to come out of it, also, the laughs online.
Highly entertaining the whole way.

[offensive_jerk]

Is the PS3 blue Ray deal over??????????????

[shrike4242]

Really, it was either go back to DVDs or drop the $140 for a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray drive for my new computer.

HD-DVD will forever be the superior format in my mind but at least it was around long enough to force Blu studios to stop using shitty MPEG2 transfers and ease up on region coding (even though that last part won't matter to me, I have AnyDVD and it will strip any Blu-Ray of that bullshit :D)I am a purple high-def owner, and gave love to both sides of the fence, and still do, when I can find good looking HD-DVDs at good prices. Though, those are getting harder and harder to find at the sub-$15 prices I'd like to get most at. Damn BOGO's @ Amazon were very dangerous to my wallet, and good for expanding the collection.

Between a PS3 and a XA2, I think I'm covered for a while, until some decent higher-end standalone Profile 2.0 BR players come out, and I think it'll be a little while before that's down to my reasonable price range.

[HighlightShow]

Is the PS3 blue Ray deal over??????????????
Unfortunately, yes. It ended like two weeks before I got my PS3.

[rsigley]

anyone pick up category 7?

wondering if anyone noticed the dialogue audio getting really low around 2 hours, 20 minutes (where quaid/brenda from 90210 are in the garage)? for about 10 minutes can barely hear it and there's no subtitles :(

also this movie was ridiculous, watched category 6 and 7 in a row and i dunno how this stuff gets made

[rsigley]

fye.com has a $10 rebate on the rambo 1-3 box set making it $26.89 + tax after rebate for members if anyones interested

any word on if there's special features on 2/3 yet?

[LinkinPrime]

fye.com has a $10 rebate on the rambo 1-3 box set making it $26.89 + tax after rebate for members if anyones interested

any word on if there's special features on 2/3 yet?

Hmm...that's tempting. I've actually never seen any Rambo movies.

[anomynous]

The PQ on Walk Hard is better than the reviews give it credit for

It's not reference quality by any means, but it's still good

[Sarang01]

Thanks dallow for the info on "A Tale Of Two Sisters"!

Credit is given here!

http://www.pimp-productions.com/index.php?topic=84.msg767#msg767

[blitz6speed]

Universals first Blu-rays are The Mummy 1 and 2 along with The Scorpion King July 22.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKN1740482320080417

[mykevermin]

"The studio is set to announce Thursday that the program will kick off in the summer with the recent box office flop "Doomsday.""

:rofl:

Reuters pulls no punches.

[DomLando]

Heroes Seasons 1 & 2 are coming to Blu-Ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/TV_on_High-Def/Disc_Announcements/Heroes_Double-Header_Coming_to_Blu-ray_this_August/1659

[lurknomore]

It's going to be a good year for Blu. Hopefully the prices will fall in line as well.

[shrike4242]

Heroes Seasons 1 & 2 are coming to Blu-Ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/TV_on_High-Def/Disc_Announcements/Heroes_Double-Header_Coming_to_Blu-ray_this_August/1659Hope S2 will be a cheaper point of entry than S1 on HD-DVD, as we had a shorter season, unless they stick in some unaired episodes in there.

[D_Icon]

Man I was watching the Platoon DVD and the difference is sad.

I don't know what Im gonna do with all the DVDs.

[Sporadic]

WWEshop.com is taking preorders for Wrestlemania 24 packages.

2 disc Blu-Ray/t-shirt/program - $47.85
http://www.wweshop.com/Product_detail.asp?cat=cat-wrestlemania&productId=50-03367

2 disc Blu-Ray/program - $38.85
http://www.wweshop.com/Product_detail.asp?cat=cat-wrestlemania&productId=50-03376

2 disc Blu-Ray - $32.85
http://www.wweshop.com/Product_detail.asp?cat=cat-wrestlemania&productId=35-00614

This two-disc set includes more than 8 hours of exciting moments, including:

Belfast Brawl: Finlay vs. JBL

Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Chris Jericho vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. John Morrison vs. Carlito vs. CM Punk vs. MVP vs. Mr. Kennedy

Battle for Brand Supremacy: Batista vs. Umaga

ECW Championship Match: Chavo Guerrero vs. Kane

Career Threatening Match: Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjack Match: Maria & Ashley vs. Beth Phoenix & Melina

Triple Threat Match For The WWE Championship: Randy Orton vs. triple h vs. John Cena

ThE Biggest vs. the Best: big show vs. Floyd “Money” Mayweather

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Edge vs. Undertaker

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The complete WWE 2008 Hall
of Fame Ceremony - celebrate the careers of Rocky Johnson, High Chief Peter Maivia, Mae Young, the Brisco Brothers, Gordon Solie, Eddie Graham, and the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Special appearances by The Rock, JBL, John Cena, Triple H and more!
• The pre-WrestleMania 24-man Battle Royal for a shot at the ECW Championship.
• Enhanced for 16:9 widescreen
• 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Audio
• Spanish language commentary
(main program only)
2-Disc.

[anomynous]

Heroes, nice.

[Morphine]

I bet they will go crazy with the price for Heroes, I'm not in a hurry to get it, so I`ll wait probable :)

[rsigley]

sweney todd is coming to the uk on blu ray on may 19th and is region free if people don't want to wait for paramount to start releasing blu ray's

region locking sucks though, optimum home entertainment is releasing so many good horror movies and they all appear to be region locked

[bill123]

quick question for you guys. Anyone know of a link or phone number that I can call to find out the status of my free blurays that I sent away for. It's been almost 5 months without seeing anything and I figured I should check in on them.

thanks,
bill123

[sunnysky]

800-598-9671

[D_Icon]

Any coupons for The Orphanage?

Also, I had no idea the BluRay Bonnie & Clyde wasn't 5.1 surround. I guess I thought since its BluRay why wouldn't it be.

[dallow]

Even if it was 5.1 it would be weak as hell.

[anomynous]

So Netflix is gonna start charging a premium for access to rent Blu Rays...........

[rodeojones903]

So Netflix is gonna start charging a premium for access to rent Blu Rays...........

Looks like I will be canceling my account. Their availability for new blu rays sucks as it is anyway.

[Deadpool]

Any coupons for The Orphanage?


You can price match Walmart.com's $24.87 if you want it now, or $24.99 and free shipping at Amazon if you can wait a week. I haven't found anything better than that.

[DestroVega]

So Netflix is gonna start charging a premium for access to rent Blu Rays...........

Yeah, this is pure horseshit... do they charge more for people who rent Criterions?... no.

[moviewizguy]

If you buy One Missed Call, I feel sorry for you.

[D_Icon]

You can price match Walmart.com's $24.87 if you want it now, or $24.99 and free shipping at Amazon if you can wait a week. I haven't found anything better than that.

Alright, thanks.

[Sarang01]

Even if it was 5.1 it would be weak as hell.

Bingo! Though I can't understand why almost all of these older movies, they won't present the sound in PCM. It's not like stereo PCM or Mono will be a killer on BR, space or bitratewise.
Dallow you know it's on when I finally get my PS3, which will be VERY soon. Next week in fact. Muhahaha! The competition will start.

[anomynous]

Just ordered the National Treasure 2 pack.

And I just realized V for Vendetta is coming out soon. Should be nice.

And this is a RUMOR, but the guy who runs buyhdmoviesonline.com posted over on HDD forums a picture of Cloverfield Blu Ray and July 20th under it.

[CocheseUGA]

So Netflix is gonna start charging a premium for access to rent Blu Rays...........

Hello Cockbuster, unfortunately.

[bmachine]

So Netflix is gonna start charging a premium for access to rent Blu Rays...........

What's your source for this information?

[DomLando]

What's your source for this information?

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Disc_Rentals/Netflix/Netflix_to_Raise_Prices_for_Blu-ray_Subscribers/1671

[bmachine]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Disc_Rentals/Netflix/Netflix_to_Raise_Prices_for_Blu-ray_Subscribers/1671
Thanks.

[DomLando]

Anyone pick up Independence Day and I Robot? I am wondering how the PQ and AQ are on both.

[Sporadic]

Just got my brand new computer going. Very sexy. Now only thing I have to do is buy my Blu-Ray/HD-DVD combo drive and I'll be set :)

[Deadpool]

Anyone pick up Independence Day and I Robot? I am wondering how the PQ and AQ are on both.

I, Robot is just about the best damn thing i've ever seen. Only slightly beaten out by Sunshine.

[D_Icon]

Bingo! Though I can't understand why almost all of these older movies, they won't present the sound in PCM. It's not like stereo PCM or Mono will be a killer on BR, space or bitratewise.
Dallow you know it's on when I finally get my PS3, which will be VERY soon. Next week in fact. Muhahaha! The competition will start.

Off-topic, but wait for the Metal Gear PS3 package sometime in June I think.

[dallow]

Bingo! Though I can't understand why almost all of these older movies, they won't present the sound in PCM. It's not like stereo PCM or Mono will be a killer on BR, space or bitratewise.
Dallow you know it's on when I finally get my PS3, which will be VERY soon. Next week in fact. Muhahaha! The competition will start.
Haha, what competion is that?

[bmachine]

I, Robot is just about the best damn thing i've ever seen. Only slightly beaten out by Sunshine.

Sunshine is a substantially better movie, too.

People seem to like the Will Smith...I don't see the appeal, but whatever.

[guyver2077]

ID4 looks pretty decent for an older movie.. It is one of my fav's so its definitely on my "buy eventually" list..

Its currently 19.99 at amazon. (IMHO this should of been retail price though). Fox charges way too much for catalog titles.

[Deadpool]

Sunshine is a substantially better movie, too.

People seem to like the Will Smith...I don't see the appeal, but whatever.

And I, Robot being one of 2 (Bad Boys 2) movies that i like of his.

[rsigley]

was master & commander delayed again? no listing at amazon still

[Morphine]

According to Digitalbits new upcoming titles:
-Back to the future Trilogy in 2009 <----In for one!!!!!!

-La Confidential- 10th Anniversary <----In For one!!!!!
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c218/BlakeHolder/51Cyf88YVkL_SS400_.jpg

-Day Watch/Night Watch
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c218/BlakeHolder/51PgUAjjoyL_SS400_.jpg

-X-Files: I Want to Believe

Link to full article: http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html

[HumanSnatcher]

I don't think anyone else has noticed this yet, but Netflix wants to go up and charge BR owners more for renting BR. From Hi Def Digest:

Citing higher retail and wholesale prices, Netflix plans to implement a "modest monthly premium" for access to Blu-ray titles some time this year.

As confirmed through transcripts of Netflix's first quarter earnings call, (http://seekingalpha.com/article/73207-netflix-q1-2008-earnings-call-transcript) President and CEO Reed Hastings made the announcement during the conference call yesterday.

"Purchasing Blu-ray DVDs costs more both at retail and wholesale than standard definition DVDs, and consumers are used to paying more for high-definition content in every other channel, including video rental stores, video-on-demand, and cable channels," Hastings stated. "Because of the higher cost of Blu-ray and the consumer expectations around high-def content, we are planning on implementing a modest monthly premium for access to Blu-ray some time this year."

No information was provided regarding a timeline for the price increase or the amount that might be charged. We'll be sure to keep you posted as we learn more regarding the company's plans for next generation subscribers.http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Disc_Rentals/Netflix/Netflix_to_Raise_Prices_for_Blu-ray_Subscribers/1671

If you ask me, thats total bullshit. They all ready have over 6 million customers. And not all of them have any hi def players or tvs. I all ready pay 30 a month for 5 out. If they want to increase by 2 or bucks, fine, I can deal with that. Anything more is milking it. But the way I see it is another way to throttle and bilk even more from people in this growing shitty economy. The dumbasses idea that "people are used to paying more" is malarky.

[rsigley]

I don't think anyone else has noticed this yet, but Netflix wants to go up and charge BR owners more for renting BR. From Hi Def Digest:


it was mentioned a couple of times on the last two pages

[InuFaye]

Thats bullshit if Netflix pulls some thing like that I am switching.

[D_Icon]

I just got The Orphanage. It says that the audio is 7.1 surround, but I only have 5.1. Whats gonna happen when I play it?

[dallow]

It'll mix down to 5.1 for non lossless.

[thelonepig]

I don't think anyone else has noticed this yet, but Netflix wants to go up and charge BR owners more for renting BR. From Hi Def Digest:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Disc_Rentals/Netflix/Netflix_to_Raise_Prices_for_Blu-ray_Subscribers/1671

If you ask me, thats total bullshit. They all ready have over 6 million customers. And not all of them have any hi def players or tvs. I all ready pay 30 a month for 5 out. If they want to increase by 2 or bucks, fine, I can deal with that. Anything more is milking it. But the way I see it is another way to throttle and bilk even more from people in this growing shitty economy. The dumbasses idea that "people are used to paying more" is malarky.

No, it's not malarky. People are paying more for BD. That's why they are more expensive in stores, on demand, etc.

The way it sounds to me is that IF you want BD rentals as part of your subscription it'll cost more. Otherwise, your charges will remain the same.

[InuFaye]

No, it's not malarky. People are paying more for BD. That's why they are more expensive in stores, on demand, etc.

The way it sounds to me is that IF you want BD rentals as part of your subscription it'll cost more. Otherwise, your charges will remain the same.

Which is absolutely bullshit because the competition does not do that at all.

[Deadpool]

Which is absolutely bullshit because the competition does not do that at all.

Yet...

[JMEPO]

I'd check out I am legend. Will smith looks delicious in 1080p...(in a non gay way)

[rodeojones903]

I'd check out I am legend. Will smith looks delicious in 1080p...(in a non gay way)

There is no "non gay way" to that statement. :D

[JMEPO]

There is no "non gay way" to that statement. :D

Hahaha, very true indeed.

[rsigley]

Paramoutn blu rays:

May 20th:
Cloverfield
Bee Movie
There Will Be Blood (sucks just bought 2 disk)
Face/Off
Next

June 24:
Spiderwick Chronicles

[LinkinPrime]

Will definitely pick up Cloverfield. No Sweeney Todd?

[rsigley]

not what i see on the list

should be released to press tomorrow, my friend owns a video store and got info from paramount

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks rsigley!

[rsigley]

oh nice just checked HDD and they're on the site there too under coming soon, so i guess he wasn't lying

[rsigley]

here's a press release

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iad7629cf5da06c79c1d52af2e489502b

apparently twbb/cloverfield is 6/3 not 5/20 :(

[mykevermin]

No Sweeney Todd?

My immediate reaction as well. About the only Paramount title I can think of that I'm interested in (Transformers too, of course).

[anomynous]

Of course after I bought Cloverfield on DVD


And Sweeny Todd please. I haven't seen TWBB yet.

And this means day and date release for Iron Man?

[shrike4242]

I'm curious to see how Cloverfield will look on BR.

[Sporadic]

My immediate reaction as well. About the only Paramount title I can think of that I'm interested in (Transformers too, of course).

You didn't like There Will Be Blood?

That was one of my top movies of the year along with Sweeney Todd.

---------

On a side note, when I went to Blockbuster to try to rent Grand Theft Auto, I noticed that they added a Blu-Ray rental section to the PS3 section of the store. Kind of cool even though there were only 20 something movies.

[anomynous]

Thats old news. Even the Blockbusters in my little hick town have had Blu Rays for a while.

[Sporadic]

Thats old news. Even the Blockbusters in my little hick town have had Blu Rays for a while.

Old news? They just put it in today.

I know that some Blockbusters have them but it seems like they are expanding even more.

[tenzor]

Good job Paramount for getting Bee Movie, Cloverfield, and There will be Blood but where is Transformers, Sweeney Todd, and Beowulf?

Universal also needs to put out The Bourne Trilogy on Blu-Ray as well.

[VipFREAK]

Tagged.

[anomynous]

Old news? They just put it in today.

I know that some Blockbusters have them but it seems like they are expanding even more.

Im just saying that Blockbuster reported they were putting in Bly ray sections in a bunch of stores back in August, I'm suprised yours just got one now

[seanr1221]

I too am curious how Cloverfield will look on BR.

[CocheseUGA]

Is there a site that simply tells you which version (HD/BD) is better, without getting into the various PQ/SQ scores? Because, most of my collection right now exists of exclusives to either format, and soon I will be having to make choices.

Thanks.

BTW, up to two BDs as I bought Layer Cake last night (both of my BDs are Daniel Craig...:-k)

[shrike4242]

Is there a site that simply tells you which version (HD/BD) is better, without getting into the various PQ/SQ scores? Because, most of my collection right now exists of exclusives to either format, and soon I will be having to make choices.

Thanks.

BTW, up to two BDs as I bought Layer Cake last night (both of my BDs are Daniel Craig...:-k)Not that I've seen, though for most cases that I've seen between BR and HD discs, it looks like they're almost always the same if they were released at the same time or just about the same time.

For movies that were HD-DVD only and they're moving to BR, that might change somewhat depending on the encode and if they do any cleanup.

Most of my collection is exclusive to the specific format they came out on, though when there was a choice, and not any real price difference, I went with BR. When there was a price difference, such as with Michael Clayton, Appleseed and a few other more recent purchases, I went with the cheaper option, which was HD-DVD.

[rsigley]

amazon lowered the price on some pre orders

shinobi - 10.95
short circuit - 10.95
weeds s3 - 24.95

probably others, but thats what i just noticed since i preordered them

and most non fox catalog titles are 18.95 not 19.95

[dallow]

Sweet, looks like Universal is going to be using DTS-HD MA on all their titles.

Helloooooooooo Children of Men.
It's hard to imagine that movie sounding any better.

[CocheseUGA]

Can't wait for So I Married An Axe Murderer.

At this rate, it will probably be my third.

[Scorch]

thank god for cloverfield on blu-ray.. I almost caved and bought the DVD

[guyver2077]

I'd check out I am legend. Will smith looks delicious in 1080p...(in a non gay way)

:-k

[InuFaye]

I cant wait for TWBB on Blu-Ray.

I will be picking that and Cloverfield and whenever they feel like releasing Sweeney Todd.

[mykevermin]

You didn't like There Will Be Blood?

That was one of my top movies of the year along with Sweeney Todd.

I haven't seen it yet, to be honest. I can't suffer through theaters anymore, partially due to cost, and partially due to the severe lack of manners people have in talking, texting, ringing phones, etc.

It hit a crescendo when the folks in front of me were asking each other about the plot to one of the POTC movies. DISCUSSING THE FINER PLOT POINTS OF A GODDAMNED DISNEY MOVIE! They quieted down after I reminded them that home video was made for folks like them (a cute one-liner I think I grabbed from someone on this site a bit back) - but the point remains that I have, at this point, a near anuerysm each time I go to the theater now.

Seriously, I go to the theater now more than 5 times a year now - at best. I'll do it for bigtime action movies (I'm contemplating Iron Man), or if someone else is paying. ;)

Also, why spend $25 between tickets and popcorn and soda and shit (my wife insists on popcorn and sodie, now matter how much I resist - it's part of the 'movie experience,' sez she) when I can buy the BD at this point?

Short story long, I very much look forward to seeing TWBB on BD, but have yet to see it.

the irony is that I don't shut the fuck up or sit still when watching a movie at home, which drives my wife up the fuckin' wall :lol:

[shrike4242]

I haven't seen it yet, to be honest. I can't suffer through theaters anymore, partially due to cost, and partially due to the severe lack of manners people have in talking, texting, ringing phones, etc.

It hit a crescendo when the folks in front of me were asking each other about the plot to one of the POTC movies. DISCUSSING THE FINER PLOT POINTS OF A GODDAMNED DISNEY MOVIE! They quieted down after I reminded them that home video was made for folks like them (a cute one-liner I think I grabbed from someone on this site a bit back) - but the point remains that I have, at this point, a near anuerysm each time I go to the theater now.

Seriously, I go to the theater now more than 5 times a year now - at best. I'll do it for bigtime action movies (I'm contemplating Iron Man), or if someone else is paying. ;)

Also, why spend $25 between tickets and popcorn and soda and shit (my wife insists on popcorn and sodie, now matter how much I resist - it's part of the 'movie experience,' sez she) when I can buy the BD at this point?

Short story long, I very much look forward to seeing TWBB on BD, but have yet to see it.

the irony is that I don't shut the fuck up or sit still when watching a movie at home, which drives my wife up the fuckin' wall :lol:I'll have to remember that line when someone's talking in the movies. :lol:

And I think I'm like you about the theatres, myke, if it's someone else's nickel, such as free tickets, I'll go. Same goes for the big action movies as well, or if it's showing on the IMAX.

Between two tickets, popcorn and soda, yes, I could buy the BR and show it at home. Which is why I've been going through and picking up the BR's or the HD-DVD's for the good stuff I missed over the past few years.

[Layd Dly]

I haven't seen it yet, to be honest. I can't suffer through theaters anymore, partially due to cost, and partially due to the severe lack of manners people have in talking, texting, ringing phones, etc.

It hit a crescendo when the folks in front of me were asking each other about the plot to one of the POTC movies. DISCUSSING THE FINER PLOT POINTS OF A GODDAMNED DISNEY MOVIE! They quieted down after I reminded them that home video was made for folks like them (a cute one-liner I think I grabbed from someone on this site a bit back) - but the point remains that I have, at this point, a near anuerysm each time I go to the theater now.

Seriously, I go to the theater now more than 5 times a year now - at best. I'll do it for bigtime action movies (I'm contemplating Iron Man), or if someone else is paying. ;)

Also, why spend $25 between tickets and popcorn and soda and shit (my wife insists on popcorn and sodie, now matter how much I resist - it's part of the 'movie experience,' sez she) when I can buy the BD at this point?

Short story long, I very much look forward to seeing TWBB on BD, but have yet to see it.

the irony is that I don't shut the fuck up or sit still when watching a movie at home, which drives my wife up the fuckin' wall :lol:

Exactly, ive invested enough money into my home theater and blu-ray collection because of it. Me an my fiance would rather stay home and watch a $15 blu-ray than pay the $35-40 it costs us to goto the movies and get a horrible experience.

[rsigley]

justice league s1 aug 19th:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1259&page=0

[shrike4242]

justice league s1 aug 19th:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1259&page=0Nice.

Hopefully, with the rest of the seasons to follow, and JLU right behind it.

[LinkinPrime]

Cloverfield Blu-Ray info:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5765/original.jpeg
Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be the Cloverfield Special Investigation Mode" picture-in-graphics track.
Tech specs include 1080p video, and audio options in English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Paramount/Paramount_Adds_Exclusives_to_Cloverfield_Blu-ray/1699

[Sporadic]

Dear Criterion Collection Newsletter subscriber,

We've got some exciting news for this fall, and we wanted you to hear it first.

Our first Blu-ray discs are coming! We've picked a little over a dozen titles from the collection for Blu-ray treatment, and we'll begin rolling them out in October. These new editions will feature glorious high-definition picture and sound, all the supplemental content of the DVD releases, and they will be priced to match our standard-def editions.

Here's in the pipeline:

The Third Man
Bottle Rocket
Chungking Express
The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Last Emperor
El Norte
The 400 Blows
Gimme Shelter
The Complete Monterey Pop
Contempt
Walkabout
For All Mankind
The Wages of Fear

Alongside our DVD and Blu-ray box sets of The Last Emperor, we'll also be putting out the theatrical version as a stand-alone release in both formats, priced at $39.95. Our Blu-ray release of Walkabout will be an all-new edition, featuring new supplements as well as a new transfer; we will also release an updated anamorphic DVD of Nicolas Roeg's outback masterpiece at the same time.

As a special thank you to our newsletter subscribers, we'd like to offer you all $10 off any order of $60 or more placed on on criterion.com through Monday, May 26. Just use the code OFBT and you'll also qualify for free shipping.

Enjoy spring!

..........

[dallow]

..........
Holy shit Sporadic.
Holy. Shit.

[VipFREAK]

Not to mention heard of most of them... lol

Can we get some that AREN'T a waste of a Blu Ray disc well... and a waste of an HD pic quality.

[dallow]

I really can't wait to see how well they handle HD transfers.
Will they be the first to include a PCM mono track?

[gunm]

You may not like or even have heard of the titles in Criterion's first BluRay lineup, but the fact that they are finally moving to an HD format is really good news for anyone interested in classic/foreign/and yes, arthouse films.

I'm rather glad my Criterion DVD collection is just two titles as I won't have to do a mass replacement sale.

[anomynous]

Chasing Amy on Blu?

[CocheseUGA]

You may not like or even have heard of the titles in Criterion's first BluRay lineup, but the fact that they are finally moving to an HD format is really good news for anyone interested in classic/foreign/and yes, arthouse films.

I'm rather glad my Criterion DVD collection is just two titles as I won't have to do a mass replacement sale.

My original comment was bait for someone to tell me why I should care/buy these films I've never heard of, rather than the retarded comments that followed.

[dallow]

Rather than bait with a sarcastic comment, you can ask what the deal is.

[gunm]

Well, to be fair, you could've just asked someone if there was any title in there worth recommending. Or even bluntly, what the big deal was.

But yeah, I've only heard of half of those titles and the ones I know I'm not interested in picking up.

Definitely keeping an eye on Criterion's BluRay lineup, though, because there's a lot of movies they have handled before that I really am interested in.

[bigdaddybruce44]

justice league s1 aug 19th:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1259&page=0

Guess I will hold off on picking up the other season and JLU, in hopes that they will be released soon after.

By any chance, has anyone heard anything about the possibility of the Man with No Name "trilogy" coming to BD? Now, that would be nice.

[mykevermin]

Criterion on Blu: there goes my pocketbook.

[dallow]

Criterion on Blu: there goes my pocketbook.
Time to clean the slate.

Will I be able to keep up and collect them all since they're starting over? Hmmm...

[CocheseUGA]

I guess the other reason I'm less than ambivalent about not only those titles, but Criterion on BD as a whole. I'm already aware that most, if not all, Criterions are better than their standard DVD cousins, if any double dipping applies (Close Encounters, for example). They are also 2-3x the price, retail-wise. I see 'Criterion on BD' and I can't help but assume that there will also be a Criterion-sized markup over regular BD prices, and I can't see the worth. You have to wonder if you'll get the same 'jump' in quality as you do with regular BD, considering the higher quality of most of their DVDs (Seven Samurai, etc).

1080p really isn't a factor to me either. Right now the best TV I could watch it on is 1080i, and I have ways of upscaling regular DVDs (Criterion included) to the best quality that I can see. Right now I buy HD and BD titles that I either don't own, or know I'll be wanting to watch for a long time - and usually at discounted prices.

Are these titles that people are going to spend $50 on (as a random, but possible price point)?

[rsigley]

from the email

"Alongside our DVD and Blu-ray box sets of The Last Emperor, we'll also be putting out the theatrical version as a stand-alone release in both formats, priced at $39.95"

makes me think that the pricing between the two will be similar

[CocheseUGA]

from the email

"Alongside our DVD and Blu-ray box sets of The Last Emperor, we'll also be putting out the theatrical version as a stand-alone release in both formats, priced at $39.95"

makes me think that the pricing between the two will be similar

Well, that's one. And a start. I'll withhold further judgement until more pricing comes along.

That's the price of the regular Criterion on Amazon. Will the BD have the same 2:1 crop? How much better will it look?

These things and more still beg me to ask will it be worth the upgrade price? I'm not one of those people who get wet when 'Criterion' is mentioned.

And I suppose now that I go back and re-read it I've heard of two (Bottle Rocket) and watched one (TLE).

[Sporadic]

So, all of my posts have been deleted :lol: Wow, the middle ones I can understand because I was just fucking with him but the last one actually had a point.

[DestroVega]

Criterion has said the Blu-Ray disc prices will be the same as the DVD set prices.

I seriously blew a load in my pants seeing Bottle Rocket finally in Criterion... ON BD NO LESS!!

It can't get here soon enough.



Although I'm only familiar with 20% of the movies Criterion releases, they have the best box art in the biz.. hands down.

I want to watch all their movies based on the covers alone.

[shrike4242]

So, all of my posts have been deleted :lol: Wow, the middle ones I can understand because I was just fucking with him but the last one actually had a point.Next time, make it clearer that there's actually a point there. ;)

Hard to tell with all the sniping going back and forth, of course.

[dallow]

Well, that's one. And a start. I'll withhold further judgement until more pricing comes along.

That's the price of the regular Criterion on Amazon. Will the BD have the same 2:1 crop? How much better will it look?

These things and more still beg me to ask will it be worth the upgrade price? I'm not one of those people who get wet when 'Criterion' is mentioned.

And I suppose now that I go back and re-read it I've heard of two (Bottle Rocket) and watched one (TLE).
Also from the email posted above:
These new editions will feature glorious high-definition picture and sound, all the supplemental content of the DVD releases, and they will be priced to match our standard-def editions.

So they'll priced the same as their DVDs. aka, expensive but still the same.

Criterion editions are not just about quality, but about bringing to light films that probably wouldn't have gotten a chance to be featured.
And they go about it properly with clean transfers and copious, informative supplements.

[Bezerker]

Criterion editions are not just about quality, but about bringing to light films that probably wouldn't have gotten a chance to be featured.

That would explain why I have never heard of any of them, lol. Though looking on Wikipedia at the list of Criterion flicks, I wouldnt mind Seven Samurai, Chasing Amy, and Fear & Loathing in LV on Blu-ray.

[rsigley]

i think chasing amy looked bad on criterion

i can check when i get home but i remember it being very grainy and colors were off a little

not one of their best efforts

[H.Cornerstone]

I'd check out I am legend. Will smith looks delicious in 1080p...(in a non gay way)

I, Robot is a much better choice then. ;)

[CocheseUGA]

Criterion editions are not just about quality, but about bringing to light films that probably wouldn't have gotten a chance to be featured.
And they go about it properly with clean transfers and copious, informative supplements.

Sometimes, but not always. The Rock, Seven Samurai, Chasing Amy come to mind.

But yes, they tend to be not mainstream works.

[dallow]

They do have oddballs.
See their laserdisc collection.

[CocheseUGA]

They do have oddballs.
See their laserdisc collection.

Yeah, I've read about that.

When Seven Samurai comes to BD though, I'll be the first one to order. Those titles just don't do anything for me. I barely have time to watch the movies or play the games I have without spending $30-$40 on blind-buys.

Reading and deciphering charts is a time-consuming process.

[Kendal]

I really wish the Indiana Jones movies were on Blu. I am a sad panda!

[bigdaddybruce44]

I really wish the Indiana Jones movies were on Blu. I am a sad panda!

Damn. I was just thinking the same exact thing, after seeing a commercial for the individual release of the DVDs this month.

[rsigley]

sarah connor blu 27.95, prolly a typo since its basically the same price as dvd

http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-Connor-Chronicles-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B00168HARG/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210709828&sr=8-14

amazon usually honors it

[LinkinPrime]

sarah connor blu 27.95, prolly a typo since its basically the same price as dvd

http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-Connor-Chronicles-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B00168HARG/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210709828&sr=8-14

amazon usually honors it

Wow great price, not sure if I'll want it but I pre-ordered, figure I have enough time to decide, better safe than sorry.

[dallow]

Yeah, Fox's price is probably a lot higher than that.

[CocheseUGA]

sarah connor blu 27.95, prolly a typo since its basically the same price as dvd

http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-Connor-Chronicles-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B00168HARG/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210709828&sr=8-14

amazon usually honors it

I stopped watching after the second episode. Did it get better? Did they actually start having continuity?

[rsigley]

I stopped watching after the second episode. Did it get better? Did they actually start having continuity?

no idea, i only watched the first episode last summer online

forgot it was on until it was almost done

[guyver2077]

thats a great price for sarah connor.. i loved the first few eps

[rsigley]

where is prison break s2 on blu

1 is out and 3 is coming out, but nothing on 2 :(

amazon also has smallville s7 up for 55.95

thinking WHV might be cheaper for that one though

sony bringing a bunch of horror on july 22nd (urban legend, i know what you did last summer, i still know, exorcism of emily rose - i have the import and the quality is good)

[shrike4242]

Yeah, Fox's price is probably a lot higher than that.It is only eight episodes long, dallow.

Probably on 2 BR's, with 40-odd minutes per episode.

[legnar32]

I stopped watching after the second episode. Did it get better? Did they actually start having continuity?

i enjoyed it. it got better as it went along and i was actually disappointed that it ended at 8 episodes. it got very violent which is awesome since its on network TV.

i'll have to pick up this disc.

[LinkinPrime]

Is it really only 8 episodes?

[shrike4242]

Is it really only 8 episodes?Sorry, nine episodes:

http://www.fox.com/terminator/

Nine was a 2-hour, so it might be technically 10.

Plus, rumored to be picked up for a second season.

[rsigley]

prison break s3 was only 13 episodes and the mSRP on the blu ray is 79.99

don't think we'll be seeing too big of a discount for strike shortened shows

only way that sarah connor price could be real is if they're hoping to promote the show with a low price which is very un fox like

even firefly which is old is $90 msrp

[blk00civicsi]

Pre-Ordered the Sarah Connor Series. We'll see if that truly is the retail price for the blu.

[shrike4242]

Tossed in a pre-order, just in case.

[Bezerker]

Had a $25 gift certificate so i pre-ordered Sarah Connor as well.

[LinkinPrime]

Sorry, nine episodes:

http://www.fox.com/terminator/

Nine was a 2-hour, so it might be technically 10.

Plus, rumored to be picked up for a second season.

:-k...well I got time to think about it.

[Steggy]

:-k...well I got time to think about it.


can anyone confirm the qquality of this show? 28 seems like a decent deal I could even flip if I hated the show.

Also, anyone know of a deal for rambo 1-3 and the 2008 rambo?

[aea414]

IDK if it has been posted but Firefly BR Pre-order $62.95

http://www.amazon.com/Firefly-Complete-Blu-ray-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B0018QI5UM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210722232&sr=8-2

Also thanks for the tip on Sarah Connor, Seems like a good deal.

[CocheseUGA]

3x the price? No thanks.

[BlaculaDave]

3x the price? No thanks.

But it's 3x the price for 6x the resolution of the original. Seems like a steal to me. 8-)

[dallow]

Yeah, there's more content in that set than in Planet Earth, and that cost more MSRP.
I've never seen Firefly but people seem to love it.

[bigsick]

Only saw the first ep of sarah connor but it was pretty good. put a preorder in.