Blu Ray Release/Discussion Thread

[DomLando]

Put in a pre order for Sarah Connor just in case as well.

[Steggy]

preordered sarah connor as well... i checked on dvdtalk and they mentioned it may not get released until august. So this may be a lengthy preorder.

[blk00civicsi]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/shows/Terminator-Sarah-Connor-Chronicles/10850

FYI Guys, It looks like FOX doesn't have the distro rights to T:SCC. Guess who does! WARNER BROS. I am believing that the price will remain 27.95 due to that tidbit of info.

[dallow]

Some nice player news:

First up today, there's some good Blu-ray hardware news. EngadgetHD is reporting that Samsung's BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc player is now on shelves in select Wal-Mart stores.
That's not the good news. The player is profile 2.0 BD-Live compatible, and is supposed to bitstream all the advanced audio codecs up to 7.1.
That's not the good news either. Here's the good news: It's selling for just $349!

That makes it by far the cheapest stand-alone BD-Live ready player available. It's also likely that the BD-P1500 will be on sale later in the year for under $300

[WiiDSmoker]

Some nice player news:

still dont see the point in buying a stand-alone blu-ray player when you got the ps3 for $399 that does everything the best, easy to update, game machine, and one of the greatest upscalers.

[rsigley]

i rarely play video games now and if i do its usually on DS or 360 so if i could get a cheaper stand alone than ps3 i would get it

also my ps3 is a little noisy since its a launch model (20 gig) and getting old i guess, though i read the newer ones are really quiet

the one thing i don't like about the article is how he says it will probably be $300 at christmas because a) he doesn't know that b) some people will actually wait until christmas and if its not $300 get mad

[dallow]

Just for those who are vehemently opposed to having the PS3 as a BD player.
Or those who NEED a player to bitstream the HD sound formats.

[Watchman]

I've never seen Firefly but people seem to love it.

You're gorram right we do! We love it so much we actually got a theatrical movie out of it for closure.

[CocheseUGA]

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

SDTV = don't care.

$60+ for a season of a show is not value-pricing. But there's that issue I have with TV on DVD pricing in general.

Now if it came with Serenity on BD included? We could talk. But even then, I have it on HD.

[rsigley]

maybe hd isn't for you right now

seems like you never have anything positive to say about it or the pricing

wait a couple years?

[rsigley]

infernal affairs trilogy blu ray - $70 (comes out may 20th)

http://www.dddhouse.com/v3/product_details.php?ProductID=8509

also - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest August 13th in France, supposedly Region Free

[CocheseUGA]

maybe hd isn't for you right now

seems like you never have anything positive to say about it or the pricing

wait a couple years?

I buy ones that are cheap, or relatively close to SD releases I don't currently own.

It's mainly a price vs features thing for me. I think almost all HD/BD releases are too expensive, even with the upgraded picture. Isn't cheaper prices something we all want?

The one nice thing about HD and the combo discs was that you were slowly integrating people into hi-def. If Sony, et al would consider lower price points for BD titles, they'd gain more marketshare, and be on the way. Not everyone who owns a PS3 has a HDTV, and the real issue with them not selling the discs isn't the lack of the HDTVs, its the price.

The average PS3 owner would look at it like this:
Hey, Blu-ray...only $5 more? I've got a PS3, that plays Blu-ray! In for one!1!110101

Whereas now, you have titles that go for 3x the price, and for 1080i tv owners, hold little to no reason for an upgrade.

I feel like I'm the person they should most want to have: the guy who bought the game system, and will go forward with future-proofing (as much as you can with optical media) his movie library.

[WiiDSmoker]

Can someone explain this to me. I do not fully understand this. I have a 65" Mitsubishi 1080P DLP HDTV and a PS3 as my Blu-Ray player, and I'm not sure why it is like this. Some movies take up the entire screen and some have the bars on the top and bottom.

[dallow]

Can someone explain this to me. I do not fully understand this. I have a 65" Mitsubishi 1080P DLP HDTV and a PS3 as my Blu-Ray player, and I'm not sure why it is like this. Some movies take up the entire screen and some have the bars on the top and bottom.
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/anamorphic/aspectratios/widescreenorama.html

[aea414]

An Image was posted on the Amazon product page of the SCC(BR) IDK if it is the final or even if it is legit but I think it looks pretty good.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZuptwYWmL._SS400_.jpg

[tenzor]

An Image was posted on the Amazon product page of the SCC(BR) IDK if it is the final or even if it is legit but I think it looks pretty good.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZuptwYWmL._SS400_.jpg

looks good but its lacking one thing SUMMER GLAU

[GizmoGC]

Can someone explain this to me. I do not fully understand this. I have a 65" Mitsubishi 1080P DLP HDTV and a PS3 as my Blu-Ray player, and I'm not sure why it is like this. Some movies take up the entire screen and some have the bars on the top and bottom.

Wow. Hello J6P.

[anomynous]

So do you guys think that whenever Harold & Kumar 2 comes out on DVD that New Line will release it and the first one on :br: ?

Because I just realized I don't have the first one, but I don't want to buy it on DVD only to have a :br: version come out 2 or 3 months after.

[dallow]

Holy crap at how fantastic Patton looks!

Full review:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=679&show=review


http://images.blu-ray.com/reviews/388_5.jpg

[CocheseUGA]

That's an insta-buy from me. I was wanting to pick up the DVD version from Target for $10, but never saw it again.

Hopefully it will be available in the <$25 range.

[dallow]

It's from Fox which have ridiculous prices, but hopefully some store will have a deal.

[CocheseUGA]

$27.95 preorder from Amazon right now, I'll be checking MovieStop today.

[rsigley]

looks like a lot of edge enhancement in that shot

i got the national treasure amazon exclusive 2 pack today

all they did was shrink wrap both movies together

dunno how you can really call that exclusive

[dallow]

I don't know, the review didn't mention a thing about it.
And hard to tell from a compressed shot.

[rsigley]

yea just one picture, but it does look like he's not a part of the picture and is standing outside of it to me


ymmy on this one, just stopped by walmart and wrestlemania blu-ray was marked $19.99

didn't see what it rang up on the register, but i ended up getting it for 19.99+tax

[bigdaddybruce44]

Damn, Patton looks nice. Might have to pick that up for my birthday.

[DestroVega]

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/anamorphic/aspectratios/widescreenorama.html

I have always understood the difference between the two, and the difference between 1.85 and 2.35... but...

Could someone explain to me what benefits there are in shooting a film in one or the other?... just to get more scene?

I only ask this because the whole Pirates trilogy was on Starz HD this weekend, and I noticed that the first movie filled my whole screen (which i assumed was 1.85) and the second two had black bars...

Why would they shoot the sequels differently? and what's the real benefit....

AND my SD DVD box of Pirates 1 says it's shot in 2.35 but there were no bars on the HD presentation...

These things leave me a tad confused even though I grasp most of the reasons and ways to shoot movies.

[dallow]

I have always understood the difference between the two, and the difference between 1.85 and 2.35... but...

Could someone explain to me what benefits there are in shooting a film in one or the other?... just to get more scene?

I only ask this because the whole Pirates trilogy was on Starz HD this weekend, and I noticed that the first movie filled my whole screen (which i assumed was 1.85) and the second two had black bars...

Why would they shoot the sequels differently? and what's the real benefit....

AND my SD DVD box of Pirates 1 says it's shot in 2.35 but there were no bars on the HD presentation...

These things leave me a tad confused even though I grasp most of the reasons and ways to shoot movies.Just depends on the kind of scope and range the director wants to capture when shooting the film.
It's a creative decision.

So sometimes sequels are shot differently.
As for the HD presentation, I've seen them crop it slightly so it fills up a whole 16:9 TV (actually the zoom it in slightly so the bars don't show), best bet for original aspect ratio is the movie on disc.

[anomynous]

I just ordered 6 Blu ray's:

National Treasure
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Rambo
Batman Begins
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Semi-Pro


all for ~$90, I'm happy with that

[geko29]

Whereas now, you have titles that go for 3x the price, and for 1080i tv owners, hold little to no reason for an upgrade.

WTF are you talking about? 1080i has exactly the same amount of picture information that 1080p does for film-based content, and it's fucking breathtaking on even a halfway-decent transfer. Comparing a good BD to a good DVD is like comparing DVD to VHS SP. There's absolutely no contest. And that's before you get to the even BIGGER audio upgrade on most titles.

[TimPV3]

Stopped in Wal-Mart tonight to see if they put out Wii Fit at midnight, and witnessed the most beautiful Blu-Ray display. On the endcap they had the Sony Blu-Ray player and a PS3 side by side with a glowing blue light behind them while a movie was playing on the TV, then a full aisle dedicated to Blu-Ray, with 4 full four-foot sections full of movies and spots for 7 different players. Looks like Wal-Mart is definately embracing HD movies now.

[Deadpool]

Can someone explain this to me. I do not fully understand this. I have a 65" Mitsubishi 1080P DLP HDTV and a PS3 as my Blu-Ray player, and I'm not sure why it is like this. Some movies take up the entire screen and some have the bars on the top and bottom.


Wow, i don't know whether to be sorry for you for being ignorant or be sorry for you being a moron...

[blitz6speed]

Wow, i don't know whether to be sorry for you for being ignorant or be sorry for you being a moron...


That isnt needed man.

The black bars are there because Blu-ray movies use OAR to display movies. OAR is Original Aspect Ratio. Movies are shot in different ratios, be it 1.78:1 (which fills up your entire screen) or 2.35:1 (black bars on top and bottom). The black bars are there so that the entire image the director wanted is displayed and not chopped off on the sides, top or bottom. You can google for more info.

p.s. - In case you didnt realize it, the black bars are a good thing.

[mykevermin]

I've slowed down in my BD buying since I don't need more stuff to pack up and move in August - but I did pick up Wrestlemania 24. The video quality is incredible - great color, little pixelation. An overall great package (despite my 2-disc BD case disc grabs being both shattered by the time it arrived at my doorstep).

My one hangup: The WWE logo and on-screen graphics are still formatted for a 4:3 TV. The WWE logo is just hanging out on the middle of the bottom screen. It's pretty annoying.

[rsigley]

did you try the wrestlemania blu ray with motion flow on?

i usually have it off but i read its better for it so i tried it out and it definately is

[mykevermin]

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, what's motion flow?

[WiiDSmoker]

Wow, i don't know whether to be sorry for you for being ignorant or be sorry for you being a moron...

Heaven forbid that I don't know everything.

[rsigley]

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, what's motion flow?

adds frames to make it run at more fps (usually 120) and it makes it look 3-D

i know sony tv's have them, not sure about other ones

i think samsung has it but its called auto motion plus or something

it looks really good for sports especially football

[guyver2077]

Correct. My sammy has the auto-motion plus..

Occasionally though when i have it enabled and watching a bluray movie, sometimes it causes slow down. It works great though with 1080i videos..(and 1080i hd dvd players)

wm24 looks good with it on since its encoded at 1080i

[CocheseUGA]

WTF are you talking about? 1080i has exactly the same amount of picture information that 1080p does for film-based content, and it's fucking breathtaking on even a halfway-decent transfer. Comparing a good BD to a good DVD is like comparing DVD to VHS SP. There's absolutely no contest. And that's before you get to the even BIGGER audio upgrade on most titles.

Which is why if you have a TV that doesn't support 1080p, and a very good upconvert DVD player, the cost isn't necessarily worth it.

My father has a Sammy 1080i LCD with a Sony upconvert player via HDMI. The picture is incredible, so is the sound. For him, the added cost of a Blu-ray player, plus the added cost of BDs isn't worth it, and I have to agree. With what he has, I saw no difference in Casino Royale SD vs BD.

If you want the very best, sure. But something like that is more than serviceable, especially when you can get new release DVDs for under $10.

[dallow]

With what he has, I saw no difference in Casino Royale SD vs BD.That statement boggles my mind. You don't need HD then.

In my case, and for almost everyone else, it was a huge difference for all my family, even on a shitty 720p off brand LCD.

[CocheseUGA]

That statement boggles my mind. You don't need HD then.

In my case, and for almost everyone else, it was a huge difference for all my family, even on a shitty 720p off brand LCD.

He doesn't. I will. I'm buying a 1080p set when the time comes.

Even then, I can't see paying 3x the price. Why is that such an issue for everyone to understand?

[dallow]

You said that YOU didn't see the difference.

And you have to be crazy if you think I'm spending 3x of anything for BD movies.
The majority were 15 or less. And I own close to 80.

[CocheseUGA]

You said that YOU didn't see the difference.

That's right. I don't see a difference. I don't see the justification in spending the money on titles I already own.


And you have to be crazy if you think I'm spending 3x of anything for BD movies.
The majority were 15 or less. And I own close to 80.

Good job. I've spent less than $15 on all my BD and HD purchases. I'm somewhat limited to what I find B&M, though.

[shrike4242]

That statement boggles my mind. You don't need HD then.

In my case, and for almost everyone else, it was a huge difference for all my family, even on a shitty 720p off brand LCD.Casino Royale isn't the best encode for PQ anyway. You'd need some of the top-end PQ titles like Ratatouille to do a real comparison between SD and BR.

[CocheseUGA]

Casino Royale isn't the best encode for PQ anyway. You'd need some of the top-end PQ titles like Ratatouille to do a real comparison between SD and BR.

And that's probably a very valid point. I hope to pick up Crank before I head back over, I've heard that's a very good title.

I guess I'm more dissuaded from buying titles because almost everything I'd want that's out I already own in some capacity. Some of the few exceptions I can think of is the Pirates trilogy, The Other Boleyn Girl/Axe Murderer (June), Jesse James, Die Hard 4...there's more, but compared to my present library it's not a whole lot. When I worked at Blockbuster, I was able to really expand my collection of DVDs quickly. So much so I have a backlog.

So for me, it's hard spending that money when I will get so little back from the DVD I have afterwards. For releases I don't have, yes...I'm willing to spend $25 on it. I don't feel like saying more on the matter.

[dallow]

I mean, I could understand perhaps if it was Wall Street or something like that Shrike, but Casino Royale is still a lot prettier than the SD, and way more detailed.

[rsigley]

if you think casino royale sd upconverted and blurya look the same you might want to get some calbration software for your tv

using factory defaults or even the defaults for "cinema" or "movie" or whatever else your TV offers isn't going to give you the best picture

its really effected by your rooms lighting if any, position relative to TV, height off the ground, etc.

when i first got into HD I was disappointed because I didn't see that much of a difference in video, but once I calibrated my TV and got at the right viewing distance everything changed

some of the sony blu rays already have basic calbration built in on the blu-rays, but i'd download one of these and try it out http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=948496

[shrike4242]

I mean, I could understand perhaps if it was Wall Street or something like that Shrike, but Casino Royale is still a lot prettier than the SD, and way more detailed.Oh, I'm not disputing that Casino Royale doesn't look good. It looks much better to me than the SD version, though it's not the top-end picture that titles like Pirates 1 & 2, Ratatouille, Meet The Robinsons, Happy Feet, and HP: OOTP. Any of those make it blatantly obvious the differences between SD & BR.

[keiblerfan69]

Does anyone know if or when Garden State is going to come out on Blu-Ray?

[dallow]

Hmm, looks like MSRP on Sarah Conner above is $39.98.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/TV_on_High-Def/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Sets_August_Bow_for_Sarah_Connor_Chronicles _Blu-ray/1754

Gonna cancel the preorder then. :)

[LinkinPrime]

Canceled my SC pre-order as well.

[shrike4242]

I've canceled mine as well.

[blk00civicsi]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/shows/Terminator-Sarah-Connor-Chronicles/10850

FYI Guys, It looks like FOX doesn't have the distro rights to T:SCC. Guess who does! WARNER BROS. I am believing that the price will remain 27.95 due to that tidbit of info.

Posted this 5-14. As it is stated.. WARNER has the Distro Rights NOT FOX.

[Bezerker]

Canceled my SC as well, i'd rather pay $40 with Blockbuster credit than use my $25 amazon gift card.

I watched Short Circuit today. Looked pretty average for an 80's 2.4:1 movie. Not a bad thing, but not breathtaking or anything.

[Demolition Man]

My one hangup: The WWE logo and on-screen graphics are still formatted for a 4:3 TV. The WWE logo is just hanging out on the middle of the bottom screen. It's pretty annoying.

You would think given that the WWE most likely records an version without the logos embedded that they would of used that for the home video release but placed the WWE logo on the left edge of the 16x9 frame.

Honestly I find the "WWEHD" logo the most annoying. Yeah we get it... its HD..... now get rid of the dumb fucking thing.

[DomLando]

I just canceled SC as well.

[shadowrage]

OMG. That goes to show how much FOXs pricing sucks. Everyone assumed it was a Fox title, so they jumped on the pre-order because the price was so reasonable.

ROFLMAO

[LinkinPrime]

Iron Man Special Edition up for Pre-order at Amazon $27.95...typical Paramount price :roll:
http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Special-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B00168ML1G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1211436173&sr=8-1

[anomynous]

I have no problem paying that price for Iron Man

[CocheseUGA]

I still need to see that.

[blueseraphtears]

I have a question and sorry if it's a dumb one. Why would you cancel the SC pre-order if MSRP is $39.98 and you've got it pre-ordered for $27.95? Wouldn't you be guaranteed that price whether it goes up or not?

[rsigley]

lost s4 blu-ray for about $43 (came out to 43.67 for me) at fye.com after rebate if you're a member

its a little tricky, you have to add to your cart, apply your fye card

then go back to the cart page and apply MEMDAY2008 coupon

if you apply the MEMDAY2008 coupon first, your backstage member discount will overwrite it, but if you use it after it will stack

works on all pre orders too

free shipping, tax though and the mail in rebate is $15 - takes about 2 months to get but i never haven't gotten one from them

they'll pre authorize your card, but won't charge you until it ships

[dallow]

I have a question and sorry if it's a dumb one. Why would you cancel the SC pre-order if MSRP is $39.98 and you've got it pre-ordered for $27.95? Wouldn't you be guaranteed that price whether it goes up or not?
Yes, but it's not as big a savings as we had hoped.
If it were Fox, MSRP would probably have been $69.98 or something.

[LinkinPrime]

I have no problem paying that price for Iron Man

Its a crappy standard Paramount price but it didn't stop me from pre-ordering it on the spot last night :oops:

[rodeojones903]

Yes, but it's not as big a savings as we had hoped.
If it were Fox, MSRP would probably have been $69.98 or something.

Its only 9 episodes. I don't even think fox would charge that much for just 9 episodes.

[dallow]

Its only 9 episodes. I don't even think fox would charge that much for just 9 episodes.
Firefly is $70 for 14.

So $45 then?

[guyver2077]

im sure there will be a comparable b&M price for iron man so ill hold off... i would want to get that movie first day anyway

[shrike4242]

Its a crappy standard Paramount price but it didn't stop me from pre-ordering it on the spot last night :oops::rofl:

Why am I not surprised? :D

[Roufuss]

Can anyone explain why the hell Bee Movie is delayed, when it's sitting in the stockroom of every store I went to today??

Both Target and Circuit City told me they have it, but it's been delayed a week and can't sell it? Amazon delayed it to 5/27 too.

I'm a suck for animation on Blu, and really want to support Paramount's return to Blu as well, but it doesn't help if I can't find the damn movie!

Now Amazon is saying June 3rd... wtf?

[shadowrage]

I pre-ordered the Bank Job and Iron Man together for $51. Since Iron Man doesn't have a release date they will ship the Bank Job on its release date.

The last time I ordered on OOS item with another that was in stock. They rushed the in stock item with super saver. Not really a deal, but it's cool that amazon does that.

[Demolition Man]

Can anyone explain why the hell Bee Movie is delayed, when it's sitting in the stockroom of every store I went to today??

Both Target and Circuit City told me they have it, but it's been delayed a week and can't sell it? Amazon delayed it to 5/27 too.

Because Paramount set the street date as 5/27... or is it 6/3 now..... who knows but you would think that given the DVD is out already that they would but I guess they want to make people wait for no reason. Ironically they did not put an street date on "Blades Of Glory" or "Next" that matter on Bluray.

I'm a suck for animation on Blu, and really want to support Paramount's return to Blu as well, but it doesn't help if I can't find the damn movie!

Think about how HD-DVD supporters like me felt when they pulled the plug a few days prior to its release. At least its being released on Bluray.

*looks at his LG BH-200*

Yeah.... I'm Purple now.

[anomynous]

Well over at the HDD forums, one of the independent retailers that posts there said he got info that Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay is coming out on :br: on 7/29


I hope thie 1st one comes with it

[LinkinPrime]

Well over at the HDD forums, one of the independent retailers that posts there said he got info that Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay is coming out on :br: on 7/29


I hope thie 1st one comes with it

I'd love to have both on Blu-Ray.

[anomynous]

I'd love to have both on Blu-Ray.

Which is why I hope they do it.

I don't have the 1st one at all, so I want both on :br: I don't want one on :dvd: , than the other on :br:

[rsigley]

sarah connor is much cheaper at WHV, going to get it from there

29.95 + 30% off = 20.97 pre tax

free shipping for over $50

[CocheseUGA]

sarah connor is much cheaper at WHV, going to get it from there

29.95 + 30% off = 20.97 pre tax

free shipping for over $50

Are they still taking three months to send stuff out? Or was that just for their HDs?

[rsigley]

that was just for one month they didn't ship anything out and got really confused or something

i've been putting in about 1 order a month from them and i get everything day before release or friday before

[shrike4242]

sarah connor is much cheaper at WHV, going to get it from there

29.95 + 30% off = 20.97 pre tax

free shipping for over $50Can't add it to the cart at the moment.

And as a reminder, the 30% off coupon is ANWBTS , so you need to remove the 20% off coupon and add the 30% off coupon, if it's there.

[bill123]

I'd say check your local walmart. I walked into one yesterday and was surprised to see 3 copies just chilling there to buy. I didnt even know that it was coming out on Bluray.

Can anyone explain why the hell Bee Movie is delayed, when it's sitting in the stockroom of every store I went to today??

Both Target and Circuit City told me they have it, but it's been delayed a week and can't sell it? Amazon delayed it to 5/27 too.

I'm a suck for animation on Blu, and really want to support Paramount's return to Blu as well, but it doesn't help if I can't find the damn movie!

Now Amazon is saying June 3rd... wtf?

[Scorch]

I think Cloverfield is the same way. All dates said 5/20 or 5/21, then it changed to 6/3.

Also, was V for Vendetta pressed in really low numbers or something? I'm having a little difficulty finding it. Then again, I'm not trying too hard, as I already own it on DVD and HD-DVD. I did manage to pick up WM24, though.

[LinkinPrime]

In case any of you missed shadowrage's update to the Blu-Ray Cloverfield thread, Amazon now has the Blu-Ray for $19.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Cloverfield-Blu-ray-Mike-Vogel/dp/B0018QCXGY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1211583047&sr=8-2

[aea414]

NVM, I was looking at the DVD price not the BR price.

[Scarface7]

In case any of you missed shadowrage's update to the Blu-Ray Cloverfield thread, Amazon now has the Blu-Ray for $19.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Cloverfield-Blu-ray-Mike-Vogel/dp/B0018QCXGY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1211583047&sr=8-2
Thanks for posting this. :applause:

[Greenboom98]

A friend of mine found this: Transformers: 2 Disc BD - Sept 2, 2008. Not sure if this is 100% but just can't wait for it. I'm about 60% sure of this and until High-Def Digest confirms it, I'll be a bit skeptical about it. Sooner or later we all knew that it had to come out. Hopefully they'll add some new features to the BD release version.

Anyways...here's the link
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/michael-bays-transformers-bluray-releaseconfirmed/13128/

[Dragonsbane]

Call me when its the real transformers movie "You got the touch!" come out. /jk thats awesome for people waiting for it.

[CoffeeEdge]

Call me when its the real transformers movie "You got the touch!" come out.
Out in the UK for a while now:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers-Movie-Blu-ray-Peter-Cullen/dp/B000TR6BAW

I have it. :)

[Deadpool]

Can't add it to the cart at the moment.

And as a reminder, the 30% off coupon is ANWBTS , so you need to remove the 20% off coupon and add the 30% off coupon, if it's there.


Now if only i could figure out how to pre order Lego Batman with that code...

[anomynous]

Warner still hasn't shipped my Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, so I sent them an email. I ordered that along with SemiPro and Batman Begins, so I asked them to just cancel, but who knows if they'll ever even read it.

[rsigley]

Now if only i could figure out how to pre order Lego Batman with that code...

need to order 2+ movies, maybe thats why?

[Deadpool]

need to order 2+ movies, maybe thats why?

Um what? I just ordered 5...

I just don't believe they sell games on the site. Just advertise them.

[guyver2077]

In case any of you missed shadowrage's update to the Blu-Ray Cloverfield thread, Amazon now has the Blu-Ray for $19.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Cloverfield-Blu-ray-Mike-Vogel/dp/B0018QCXGY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1211583047&sr=8-2


nice.. preordered..

also thinking about pulling the trigger on wbstore..

Batman Begins l.e set- $27.97
Smallville season 7- $41.96

came out to 74 shipped after tax free ship

[GizmoGC]

Can anyone explain why the hell Bee Movie is delayed, when it's sitting in the stockroom of every store I went to today??

Both Target and Circuit City told me they have it, but it's been delayed a week and can't sell it? Amazon delayed it to 5/27 too.

I'm a suck for animation on Blu, and really want to support Paramount's return to Blu as well, but it doesn't help if I can't find the damn movie!

Now Amazon is saying June 3rd... wtf?

I've had my copy for 2 weeks now and its by far the best looking BD title to date. Paramount put a date of 5/20 on it so no idea why the stores are refusing to sell it.

[shadowrage]

The Starship Troopers Trilogy(BD) is up for pre-order on amazon. I can never get the link right.

$63 - Aug. 5

That's right it's a box set.

[dallow]

Oh, no.

I just want part 1. Thanks.

[Demolition Man]

I've had my copy for 2 weeks now and its by far the best looking BD title to date. Paramount put a date of 5/20 on it so no idea why the stores are refusing to sell it.

Could be that employees see "don't sell until 5/27" on the box. I had the Bluray release in my hands today but passed on it for now. Eventually I'll grab it once it drops in price or I find it used. No big hurry to buy it right away for me.

[js1]

Out in the UK for a while now:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers-Movie-Blu-ray-Peter-Cullen/dp/B000TR6BAW

I have it. :)

How is the PQ? Extras?When compared to the SE DVD?

[gunm]

wow, amazon has the Iron Man blu-ray pre-order up already. :p

[anomynous]

On the dvdtimes UK site it says both Harold & Kumars are coming to Blu Ray


Win

[dallow]

How is the PQ? Extras?When compared to the SE DVD?
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1198/transformersmovie1986_uk.html

[rsigley]

anyone get a weird tracking number from amazon? I just checked the shipping on a movie i ordered and it said this

Delivered On: 12/11/2006
2:19 P.M.
Delivered To: OMAHA, NE, US
Service: 2ND DAY AIR

except i don't live in nebraska and its 2008

[dallow]

Don't worry about it, just an old tracking number they never cleared.
It's coming, but you won't be able to track it properly, or it'll show up underneath the old info.

[cuco33]

I just read that come September we'll finally be getting Transformers on Bluray, and I was really contemplating on double dipping for this title or not for some time... I think I'm going for it though, the extras it comes with that isn't on my HD DVD version is a big plus as is the TruHD track. I have to see how well the DD+ track stacks up to TruHD, especially since TF on red won HD audio of the year... and it's only getting better :drool:

[guyver2077]

preorderd batman le., terminator season 1, and semi pro from whv..


may have to to preorder smallville season 7 before the 30% coupon runs out as well

[bmachine]

I was thinking about picking up the first 2 seasons of Three Sheets on BD...but it looks like they're only available on DVD.

Which strikes me as odd considering the show is broadcast on an all-HD-content network (MojoHD).

Am I missing something or is logic not allowed here?

[LinkinPrime]

Wow, I seriously expected the :br: version of Transformers to have more stuff than the :hd:, specially after Michael Bay's obvious format preference. Not even the IMAX cut...damn.

[cuco33]

Wow, I seriously expected the :br: version of Transformers to have more stuff than the :hd:, specially after Michael Bay's obvious format preference. Not even the IMAX cut...damn.


In a way it does. It has all the extras that came in the HD DVD version, only now you get some new extras in high def as well as a TruHD track and what looks to be a new encode tweaked specifically for Bluray. Maybe by release time we'll get the extras we all want

[dallow]

It's going to have to have a new video encode (supposedly) and the obvious bump in audio.

I saw the full list of extras at some site, I don't know if anything was added otherwise.

[guyver2077]

imax cut would of been nice...

[dallow]

What is the diff with the imax cut?
If they removed all references to ebay, I'm sold.

[Poor2More]

Guys I have one question for this Blue Ray thread........

Where is my Gladiator on Blue Ray, has anything been announced?

[cuco33]

It's going to have to have a new video encode (supposedly) and the obvious bump in audio.

I saw the full list of extras at some site, I don't know if anything was added otherwise.

From the HDD site that I read it off, it's extra side story bits not found on the original HD DVD release... Ironically my friend is giving me his HD DVDs (not many) and it means I will then have 2 red and 1 Blu (when it comes out) version of the same movie. I liked the movie but not THAT much lol

I see this as Para/DW giving Bay what he wants for a sequel as well as the studio wanting to crush 300's record for most Blus sold to date. A tweaked PQ and supposedly slightly better audio track (the masses won't be able to tell but some of us might) along with more extras should bring those current TF HD DVD owners to double dip. I for one refuse to double dip any more on any title unless to me it's worth it.

Guess it's time to update my trade list 8-)

As for above... I agree with you 200%.... I want Gladiator in high def asap!

[Poor2More]

^
I know I am eager for it

[anomynous]

I'm gonna triple dip on Batman Begins..........


At least if Warner ships it or whatever, I have no idea what the status of my order is

[gimmepilotwings]

I was thinking about picking up the first 2 seasons of Three Sheets on BD...but it looks like they're only available on DVD.

Which strikes me as odd considering the show is broadcast on an all-HD-content network (MojoHD).

Am I missing something or is logic not allowed here?

You aren't missing anythng, and I like that show.

[DestroVega]

I'm surprised so many people like Transformers enough to buy it, it was cool and all, but I'd never watch it again.

[rsigley]

man 34.99 msrp for harold/kumar go to white castle???

wish new line would adopt warners catalog pricing

[guyver2077]

I'm surprised so many people like Transformers enough to buy it, it was cool and all, but I'd never watch it again.


transformers is probably my most watched/rewatched hi def movie

[Kilger]

Thought I would post this in this thread.

At Hastings today I purchased the Rambo Trilogy and Rambo, Rambo Trilogy was 34.99 and Rambo was 27.99, but Hastings has a special going where if you buy both you save 12.99 instantly, so grand total was 49.99 plus tax.

[H.Cornerstone]

From the HDD site that I read it off, it's extra side story bits not found on the original HD DVD release... Ironically my friend is giving me his HD DVDs (not many) and it means I will then have 2 red and 1 Blu (when it comes out) version of the same movie. I liked the movie but not THAT much lol

I see this as Para/DW giving Bay what he wants for a sequel as well as the studio wanting to crush 300's record for most Blus sold to date. A tweaked PQ and supposedly slightly better audio track (the masses won't be able to tell but some of us might) along with more extras should bring those current TF HD DVD owners to double dip. I for one refuse to double dip any more on any title unless to me it's worth it.

Guess it's time to update my trade list 8-)

As for above... I agree with you 200%.... I want Gladiator in high def asap!


Yeah, I hope the re-encode it to higher bit rate and lossless is an awesome addition.

And A bit OT. I do not high hopes for the New Transformers AT ALL. The first one isn't that good, and the new one seems to be going towards a comedy more than a Action movie. Rainn Wilson and Judd Apatow are now both in it. Now, they are both good at what they do, which is comedy. This is supposed to be a Sci-fi flick. I have a feeling Michael Bay will be hated even more.

And Gladiator is such a mess it's not even funny. Dreamworks is the production studio but universal is the distributor. Who knows when that one is coming out. It looks great on TNT HD!

[Deadpool]

I was thinking about picking up the first 2 seasons of Three Sheets on BD...but it looks like they're only available on DVD.

Which strikes me as odd considering the show is broadcast on an all-HD-content network (MojoHD).

Am I missing something or is logic not allowed here?

I fucking love that show. Greatest job on earth! But yeah, i keep thinking the same thing about Dexter! They have WEEDS ON BLU FOR GOD SAKES!!!

[cuco33]

Yeah, I hope the re-encode it to higher bit rate and lossless is an awesome addition.

And A bit OT. I do not high hopes for the New Transformers AT ALL. The first one isn't that good, and the new one seems to be going towards a comedy more than a Action movie. Rainn Wilson and Judd Apatow are now both in it. Now, they are both good at what they do, which is comedy. This is supposed to be a Sci-fi flick. I have a feeling Michael Bay will be hated even more.

And Gladiator is such a mess it's not even funny. Dreamworks is the production studio but universal is the distributor. Who knows when that one is coming out. It looks great on TNT HD!

I'm a sucker for action type movies, especially when they throw in the nostalgic theme to it. I agree, it's not the best film out there and could have been done so much better but I liked it... then again I like a lot of things people say is crap lol

It looks like they are re-encoding the video and tweak it for Blu, apparently they video encode was already done. To me it looks damn good now as is, I don't know if we'll see any significant difference with the tweak... Sadly people will go on about how their bitrate meter has higher maxes then if the film looks identical or not. This applies more so for the audio. That DD+ track sounds excellent already, maybe with the supposed TruHD track (PCM is apparently on there as well :shock:) there will be more depth but honestly, I don't know how much better it'll be... My sub took a shit and I reordered a Hsu STF-1 (on sale now btw ZING!) so I'm looking forward to hearing this film better (old sub sucked a big one). I think it's one of those that it will look and sound slightly better but not ground breaking or significantly more. Besides the vast majority of buyers are those who don't have the audio setup and preach on god knows how many forums about how much better lossless is all while using TV speakers ;)
Shit I myself have a decent setup but nothing in the realm of the pros and hobbyists who spend thousands on equipement to benefit. I will tell you all that the DD+ track is one of the best audio tracks I've ever heard, and if it gets better, even if slightly, I'm double dipping and making my own comparison :D


Anyone know when Matrix trilogy is being released on Blu? I have a buddy of mine who wants it. I myself can't wait until the studios figure out how much who is getting for Gladiator on Blu

[CombatCraig]

Major noob question - be gentle

I waited for the HD battle to finish before I bought anything. Now that BR has won is it time to start buying? I mean the price of the players are still pretty steep. Right now the cheapest one I can find is $350 - I'd rather pay the extra $50 and get a PS3 so I can play the video games (Even though I probably wouldn't - just not into anything the PS3 is offering besides GTA).

I've been hesitant because the BR movie prices are so stinking high right now, but then I see posts in this forum every day for 2 for $30 deals and the like.

So are the prices going to drop in the near or distant future? Do I wait? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[cuco33]

Major noob question - be gentle

I waited for the HD battle to finish before I bought anything. Now that BR has won is it time to start buying? I mean the price of the players are still pretty steep. Right now the cheapest one I can find is $350 - I'd rather pay the extra $50 and get a PS3 so I can play the video games (Even though I probably wouldn't - just not into anything the PS3 is offering besides GTA).

I've been hesitant because the BR movie prices are so stinking high right now, but then I see posts in this forum every day for 2 for $30 deals and the like.

So are the prices going to drop in the near or distant future? Do I wait? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

My take, the PS3 is the only affordable and worthy Bluray player out now. Magnavox and Insignia have new ones due out in B&M stores for 300-350 but I believe both are the older 1.1 profile and either don't decode the newer HD audio formats at all or do some (i.e. I forget which one but it does TruHD in 2ch only :bomb:)

For $50-100 more the PS3 will be the latest profile, load faster, have faster menus, be able to do everything Bluray was intended to, and double up as a media center and game console. Do like me, buy Blurays if you think the price is good and enjoy them on your player of choice later on when you get one. I highly doubt we'll see a PS3 drop in price anytime soon but there are some $100 gift cards being given out with PS3s soon which might help you make your decision. I RARELY buy films at full retail price. I usually wait until Amazon has a price drop on some with sale or just price adjustment or wait until the bigger B&M stores have sales like the B2G1 or 2 for $30. Sometimes I buys used as well.

[blk00civicsi]

Has there been any news on South Park re-releases in BR?? I know they aren't shot in HD or broadcast but would Comedy Central be doing anything to satisfy the HD crowd?

[LinkinPrime]

Has there been any news on South Park re-releases in BR?? I know they aren't shot in HD or broadcast but would Comedy Central be doing anything to satisfy the HD crowd?

They did relese the HD DVD promo disc a while back...still got mine :D
http://images.dvdtalk.com/covers/ts1176645974.jpg

Guess that means there's hope...

[rsigley]

oh nice according to UPS cloverfield is on my doorstep waiting for me when i get home

i'll let everyone know about the quality

[LinkinPrime]

oh nice according to UPS cloverfield is on my doorstep waiting for me when i get home

i'll let everyone know about the quality

Where'd you get it from so quick...FYE.com?

[rsigley]

dvdpacific

they had it up for 19.99 + shipping for a couple of days

tried to cancel because i got free shipping at amazon, but they said they already shipped it

[LinkinPrime]

Cool...let us know how it looks/sounds.

[blk00civicsi]

They did relese the HD DVD promo disc a while back...still got mine :D
http://images.dvdtalk.com/covers/ts1176645974.jpg

Guess that means there's hope...

I got that too. I was just watching the one where Cartman drinks Kenny's ashes and the boys are building the "Ladder to Heaven" last night and was thinking about BR releases and figured someone may know more than me.

[nyprimus4]

With the way Blu-ray TV boxsets are priced I would just go regular DVD's on those.

[rsigley]

cloverfield looked really good IMO, probably 4.5/5 by HDD standards

sound was amazing, best i've heard

haven't tried out any of the features yet

also blue-underground announced some blu ray titles:

The Final Countdown, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Stendhal Syndrome, Maniac, Vigilante and Fire and Ice

[GizmoGC]

I got my Cloverfield today...very pretty.

[shrike4242]

cloverfield looked really good IMO, probably 4.5/5 by HDD standards

sound was amazing, best i've heard

haven't tried out any of the features yet

also blue-underground announced some blu ray titles:

The Final Countdown, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Stendhal Syndrome, Maniac, Vigilante and Fire and IceGuess I'll have to put my faith in your review, as I've not seen you steer anyone wrong yet.

[Scorch]

you guys suck for getting cloverfield early.. I can't wait to get it!

[VipFREAK]

I just saw Iron Man and I can't fucking wait for the fucking blu ray to come out! I'll GLADLY pay full price too!

http://forum.blu-ray.com/images/smilies/imported/drool.gif

[LinkinPrime]

I saw Bee Movie at Target today. I thought it got delayed?
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/473/0530081257ael6.jpg

[dallow]

I don't think so, people on other boards have it, and gizmo has it too I think.

[shrike4242]

I don't think so, people on other boards have it, and gizmo has it too I think.I saw it at Walmart early last week, around the 22nd, I think, when I was hunting down for the NT/NT2 2-pack.

[LinkinPrime]

Ok...so it seems Amazon was the only one with the delay then.

[Demolition Man]

Yep seems to me that Amazon is the only one with the delay.

[Deadpool]

Shit, why no reviews anywhere on Rambo yet?!

[rsigley]

http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/rambo/5947

[GizmoGC]

I don't think so, people on other boards have it, and gizmo has it too I think.

Yep, had my copy for over a week now, but I typically get them a week or two early. Bee Movie's official date is 5/20, but for some reason retailers are sticking to the 6/3 date for the other previous missing Day and Date titles. Its hit or miss really.

[GizmoGC]

As for Cloverfield....

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3916/1010299ib7.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1010299ib7.jpg)http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8609/1010300pt6.th.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1010300pt6.jpg)

So far this looks amazing! The case has a new "Blu-ray sticker" as shown on the top image. This release also includes the very neat "New Secrets Revealed" security sticker that was present on the DVD.

The TrueHD track is amazing. Best I have heard on any HD/BD release. Get ready to break some windows and piss of neighbors!

[D_Icon]

Anybody getting Dirty Harry?

[GizmoGC]

Anybody getting Dirty Harry?

Eh. Was never a big fan of any of the movies, but if my set arrives today, I'll be taking a look a look at it.

[D_Icon]

Eh. Was never a big fan of any of the movies, but if my set arrives today, I'll be taking a look a look at it.

The BluRay set right?

How much did you get it for?

[GizmoGC]

The BluRay set right?

How much did you get it for?

Yes, its only available on Blu-ray and DVD.

I get review copies to, well, review, so I don't pay anything for them. Warner is tough to get releases from so I doubt I will be getting this one. No biggie for me since I never cared for the films. Ive got a backlog right now so I would rather not get this anyway since its so much right now with Paramount back in the mix and Universal very soon.

As of now no reviewer has the set so Warner may only be sending them out to a select few or not at all. It comes out this Tuesday, right?

[D_Icon]

Yes, its only available on Blu-ray and DVD.

I get review copies to, well, review, so I don't pay anything for them. Warner is tough to get releases from so I doubt I will be getting this one. No biggie for me since I never cared for the films. Ive got a backlog right now so I would rather not get this anyway since its so much right now with Paramount back in the mix and Universal very soon.

As of now no reviewer has the set so Warner may only be sending them out to a select few or not at all. It comes out this Tuesday, right?

Who do you review DVDs for and where can I read them?

[anomynous]

As far as Rambo goes.........

awesome movie, and IMO the best looking one I have

and I have:

3:10 to Yuma
Crank
Juno
National Treasure 1 & 2
Shoot Em Up
The Simpsons Movie
I Am Legend

[GizmoGC]

Better then The Simpsons Movie which is animated?

[DomLando]

Guys I have one question for this Blue Ray thread........

Where is my Gladiator on Blue Ray, has anything been announced?

I just saw Gladiator the other night on HBO HD. Looked amazing. Can't wait for them to announce a Blu-Ray release.

[anomynous]

Better then The Simpsons Movie which is animated?

To me at least


and I have 42" 720p HP plasma set

And in other news:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Lost_Boys:_The_Tribe_to_Bite_Into_Blu-ray_this_Summer/1785


Lost Boys: The Tribe releasing day & date w/ DVD on 7/29

[rsigley]

nice whv got me my copy of semi-pro today

i hope it isn't as bad as the reviews

[guyver2077]

i also ordered semi-pro but people i know are saying it was real bad.. i kinda regretted ordering it after i heard that

[rsigley]

i also ordered semi-pro but people i know are saying it was real bad.. i kinda regretted ordering it after i heard that

same here, i tried to cancel through WHV but they said it was already packed up and ready to ship even though it was 2 weeks before release

to return i had to reject the shipment, but UPS just left it on my porch

too much of a hassle to return it so i just kept it

[dallow]

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1341/patton.html

Great review for Patton.

[LinkinPrime]

Cloverfield coming my way...:D Should be here on Weds...probably won't be able to watch it till Sat :-(

[rsigley]

ended up watching semi pro, it was alright

will arnett, the gun scene, and kristen wiig were the highlights for me

besides that don't think i'd be watching it again

PQ varies, the shots on the court are nice, but the rest is random

[LinkinPrime]

cloverfield looked really good IMO, probably 4.5/5 by HDD standards

This weekend can't come soon enough :D

[rsigley]

This weekend can't come soon enough :D

i just was playing around with the GPS function thing last night which was pretty cool. it makes the movie into a smaller box and they have a map where they show where the monster currently is, where the miliary is, main characters, etc.

[LinkinPrime]

i just was playing around with the GPS function thing last night which was pretty cool. it makes the movie into a smaller box and they have a map where they show where the monster currently is, where the miliary is, main characters, etc.

sounds awesome!

[anomynous]

Just got Semi Pro in from Warner

[nyprimus4]

i just was playing around with the GPS function thing last night which was pretty cool. it makes the movie into a smaller box and they have a map where they show where the monster currently is, where the miliary is, main characters, etc.
Cool stuff.

[anomynous]

1st Lost Boys is coming to :br: too

[Bezerker]

1st Lost Boys is coming to :br: too

Well I didn't think that they would only release the crappy sequel on blu-ray.


I just got done watching Narnia. PQ was pretty good, but for some reason nearly all the characters looked like they were superimposed on a background. I hear that its got to do with being over processed or something.

Looking through the special features on the first disc, i totally marked out when i saw the trailer for Nightmare Before Christmas on Blu-ray. It doesnt look quite as good as Corpse Bride did, but it's going to be a must own for my collection. Though i'm wondering what all we're missing as the Special Edition DVD will retail for $180 while the Blu-Ray is $40.

[shrike4242]

Well I didn't think that they would only release the crappy sequel on blu-ray.


I just got done watching Narnia. PQ was pretty good, but for some reason nearly all the characters looked like they were superimposed on a background. I hear that its something to do with being over processed or something.

Looking through the special features on the first disc, i totally marked out when i saw the trailer for Nightmare Before Christmas on Blu-ray. It doesnt look quite as good as Corpse Bride did, but it's going to be a must own for my collection. Though i'm wondering what all we're missing as the Special Edition DVD will retail for $180 while the Blu-Ray is $40.Details about Nightmare Before Christmas:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney/Disc_Announcements/Nightmare_Before_Christmas_Blu-ray_Gets_Date,_Digital_Copy/1784

[anomynous]

We don't even know if Lost Boys 2 is crap, from the trailer it looks no worse than the 1st one.

Which is a good thing, because the first was so bad that it was excellent

[Midnite]

No Cloverfield or There Will Be Blood from Amazon, it's saying in stock on July 3rd. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

[GizmoGC]

Who wants to buy my uber-rare copy of Cloverfield for $100 then? :lol:

[shrike4242]

No Cloverfield or There Will Be Blood from Amazon, it's saying in stock on July 3rd. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!Let's see why that might be.

Amazon.com has it for $19.95. DD has it for $27.85 and DVDPlanet has it for $27.99. And it goes up from there, to $28 and up to $32.

I think having a movie $8 or more cheaper than your competitors might get it to sell out, yes.

[LinkinPrime]

No Cloverfield or There Will Be Blood from Amazon, it's saying in stock on July 3rd. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn...I got my pre-order in early, I'll be having it on my doorstep tomorrow.

[rsigley]

never trust amazon shipping things anyway

i've ordered stuff that says in stock 4 to 6 weeks and it ships next day

i think they put up very conservative estimates

another plus is amazon started packing in southern style chicken sandwich coupons again or maybe i just got lucky

[rsigley]

HDD Cloverfield Review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1476/cloverfield.html

4/5 movie, 4/5 PQ, 5/5 AQ, 2.5/5 Supplements, 1/5 HD Extras

[shrike4242]

HDD Cloverfield Review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1476/cloverfield.html

4/5 movie, 4/5 PQ, 5/5 AQ, 2.5/5 Supplements, 1/5 HD ExtrasBlu-Ray.com review of it as well:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=865&show=review

[LinkinPrime]

Back To The Future :br: trilogy in the works:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Report:_Universal_Plotting_Back_to_the_Future_Blu-ray/1790

[doraemonkerpal]

Aaahhhh! Amazon decided to put 7 Blu Ray movies (including the pre-release of sleeping beauty) into my gold box today, but there are no B2G1 or B1G1 deal at the moment!

[guyver2077]

nev

another plus is amazon started packing in southern style chicken sandwich coupons again or maybe i just got lucky

yea i got that too on my last order.. I actually tried the sandwich but there was nothing really southwest about it.. Just two buns , a pickle, and a fried chicked strip. I usually stay away from mcdonalds food but i want to try the chicken biscuit (only am)

[rsigley]

yea i got that too on my last order.. I actually tried the sandwich but there was nothing really southwest about it.. Just two buns , a pickle, and a fried chicked strip. I usually stay away from mcdonalds food but i want to try the chicken biscuit (only am)

same, i'm not a big mc donald's fan or fast food fan in general, but it tastes decent and its a free lunch so can't complain

i think its called southern though because of the buttery bun and pickles

[guyver2077]

same, i'm not a big mc donald's fan or fast food fan in general, but it tastes decent and its a free lunch so can't complain

i think its called southern though because of the buttery bun and pickles

crap.. your right.. I thought it was "southwestern" .. There really is nothing about it though that stands out.. just another regular chicken sandwich to me.

Anyways nice to see Cloverfield get a good review. Easily one of my favorite movies. Should have it tomorrow hopefully.

[Deadpool]

Aaahhhh! Amazon decided to put 7 Blu Ray movies (including the pre-release of sleeping beauty) into my gold box today, but there are no B2G1 or B1G1 deal at the moment!

Damn imma look now!

*EDIT* Uncharted... WTF?!? I have 2 PS3 games and that's one of them!

[aea414]

Aaahhhh! Amazon decided to put 7 Blu Ray movies (including the pre-release of sleeping beauty) into my gold box today, but there are no B2G1 or B1G1 deal at the moment!

What do you mean? I don't see any blu-rays in the goldbox atm.

crap.. your right.. I thought it was "southwestern" .. There really is nothing about it though that stands out.. just another regular chicken sandwich to me.

Anyways nice to see Cloverfield get a good review. Easily one of my favorite movies. Should have it tomorrow hopefully.

Just wondering what made it so great? When I saw it, I didn't think it was that good. I actually came out of it thinking it was like the Blair Witch Project.

It is a cult film?

[rsigley]

damn HDD gave meet the spartans 0 stars

rough

[doraemonkerpal]

What do you mean? I don't see any blu-rays in the goldbox atm.

Hence the word "my" goldbox ;)

Do the goldbox trick if you want something specific to pop up for you. I didn't pull the trigger on any of them though b/c I'm waiting for another B1G1 or B2g1 deal.

Edit: I posted a simple way of manipulating your goldbox deals before on CAG but I can't find it at the moment. Here is a deal on SD that explains it thoroughly if you want to try it out. It works for me, but it might take awhile for the item you want to show up.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=369462&t=828245

[aea414]

Hence the word "my" goldbox ;)

Do the goldbox trick if you want something specific to pop up for you. I didn't pull the trigger on any of them though b/c I'm waiting for another B1G1 or B2g1 deal.

Edit: I posted a simple way of manipulating your goldbox deals before on CAG but I can't find it at the moment. Here is a deal on SD that explains it thoroughly if you want to try it out. It works for me, but it might take awhile for the item you want to show up.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=369462&t=828245

Okay thanks, i tired to do it but I am getting blu-rays that won't leave my recommendation page, I have every set as "Do not use for recommendation" maybe because I have a pre-order for SCC BR? IDK. But since it is giving me blu-rays I can atleast keep an eye to see if there are any good deals on them.

[rsigley]

i wonder if they can't keep up with making the blu-rays or there isn't enough blu-ray disks between GTA4/MGS/Paramount releasing tons of movies at once/etc. etc.

seems like a lot of things are getting delayed or are in short supply

[bigdaddybruce44]

Back To The Future :br: trilogy in the works:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Report:_Universal_Plotting_Back_to_the_Future_Blu-ray/1790

"When the hell did this happen?"

Awesome to hear.

[guyver2077]

wow it felt surreal for a moment when i saw the traditional paramount web loading screen during cloverfield when accessing the special mode. Its something like the hud mode in the transformers hd dvd.

[rsigley]

lol@fox pricing on this box set, when this came out on dvd msrp was $39.99 and had 5 movies not 4

Coming September 9 to Blu-Ray will be the THE OMEN: COMPLETE COLLECTION for $129.98. Specs:

Disc 1: OMEN 666 BLU RAY

Disc 2: OMEN BLU RAY WIDE SCREEN
**Commentary by Director Richard Donner & Editor Stuart Baird
**Commentary by Director Richard Donner & Brian Helgeland (Screenwriter of Man on Fire)
**Commentary by Film Historians Lem Dobbs, Nick Redman and Jeff Bond
**The Omen Revelations Bonus View with Trivia Track
**Introduction by Director Richard Donner from 2006
**Deleted Scene-Dog Attack with Comentary by Director Richard Donner and Brian Helgeland
**666: The Omen Revealed
**Screenwriters Notebook
**An Appreciation:Wes Craven on The Omen
**The Omen Legacy
**Curse or Coincidence
**Theatrical Trailer
**Still Gallery

Disc 3: OMEN 2: DAMIEN BLU RAY
**Commentary by Producer Harvey Berhard
**Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4: OMEN 3: THE FINAL CONFLICT BLU RAY
**Commentary by Director Graham Baker
**Theatrical Trailer

[aboveaveragewes]

Wow, I can't get a hold of Cloverfield for a decent price. I tried Amazon but it won't be in stock until July 4th! Walmart just now sold out this morning and every other place has it priced at $30 or over.

Why the hell can't I just pick it up somewhere for $24?!!?!?!?!??!?!??!?!

[guyver2077]

Looks like amazon has a bluray pc drive for a lightning deal at 1pm est..

It has to be a good price for me to even consider it. $100.00 would be nice. Even though i have been wanting the combo bd/hd drive to fall in price.

item on sale will be:

http://www.amazon.com/Liteon-Reader-Black-Retail-Pack/dp/B0010ZWYF8/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1212673228&sr=8-1

[cuco33]

Fox has always sucked in the HDM world. Their prices have always been the highest and many of their catalog hits were still packed with just the movie or barely much more. :bomb:

Not a fan of scary, horror or gore movies though but that pricing is ridiculous

My radar is out for cloverfield under $20. I'm patient so I'll wait a few weeks/months until it drops in price

[shadowrage]

Wow, I can't get a hold of Cloverfield for a decent price. I tried Amazon but it won't be in stock until July 4th! Walmart just now sold out this morning and every other place has it priced at $30 or over.

Why the hell can't I just pick it up somewhere for $24?!!?!?!?!??!?!??!?!

Just print out the Wal mart.com page and take it to BB and have them price match. I got mine for $22. Best sounding disc ever.

BTW White Castle is up for Pre-order at WHV priced @ $20
Order both H&Ks for $13 and $19 with the %30 percent code.
And in Be Kind Rewind and get free shipping. I got all 3 for $54 shipped.

[guyver2077]

blah.. that bd drive on amazon only dropped to 129... f that

[guyver2077]

My radar is out for cloverfield under $20. I'm patient so I'll wait a few weeks/months until it drops in price

You can order it from DDD.. comes out to 18-ish shipped after code.
Its not in stock so you may have to wait a bit.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=44098126&categoryId=65456

[aboveaveragewes]

Just print out the Wal mart.com page and take it to BB and have them price match. I got mine for $22. Best sounding disc ever.

BTW White Castle is up for Pre-order at WHV priced @ $20
Order both H&Ks for $13 and $19 with the %30 percent code.
And in Be Kind Rewind and get free shipping. I got all 3 for $54 shipped.

My Wal-Mart won't price match their own online ads. Even the Wal-Mart website said that they won't.

[Sporadic]

Looks like amazon has a bluray pc drive for a lightning deal at 1pm est..

It has to be a good price for me to even consider it. $100.00 would be nice. Even though i have been wanting the combo bd/hd drive to fall in price.

item on sale will be:

http://www.amazon.com/Liteon-Reader-Black-Retail-Pack/dp/B0010ZWYF8/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1212673228&sr=8-1

I'd stay away from Liteon if I were you.

I've had nothing but bad experiences with their drives and they have a pretty bad reputation online.

[aea414]

My Wal-Mart won't price match their own online ads. Even the Wal-Mart website said that they won't.
Yeah, so take it to BB and PM it.

[Deadpool]

You can order it from DDD.. comes out to 18-ish shipped after code.
Its not in stock so you may have to wait a bit.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=44098126&categoryId=65456

Code? Please tell me more.

[blueseraphtears]

Code? Please tell me more.


Just go to www.deepdiscount.com and type in cloverfield blu in the search field. It's $22.83. Use code DDAF to get 20% off.

[LinkinPrime]

This is on the J&R Blu-Ray sale thread, but its easy to miss. Spider-Man Trilogy $35
http://www.jr.com/product/movie/pv/_1185368V/

[Deadpool]

This is on the J&R Blu-Ray sale thread, but its easy to miss. Spider-Man Trilogy $35
http://www.jr.com/product/movie/pv/_1185368V/

Oooh thx!

[aea414]

Cloverfield for $18.95 shipped with Prime a good price(even though it is back ordered)?

I asked before and was wondering what makes this film so good? I saw it in theaters and idk if it was because i did follow the viral campaign or what but I wasn't too impressed with it.

EDIT-It is in MY Goldbox Quick Picks, if you want to see how to get the price down check back a few pages and it is explained. (I added blu-rays I was interested in to my cart and left them there a couple days)

[anomynous]

If you didn't like it that much, why would you buy it?

[aea414]

If you didn't like it that much, why would you buy it?

IDK, I figured it was a decent deal and I have heard it has good specs, PQ and AQ. I was just trying to figure out what you guys liked about it?

EDIT- Also, IDK what I was expecting when I went and saw it but it wasn't what I was expecting. I am going to bite for the alt endings and to give it another shot.

[rsigley]

man i think WHV stopped shipping next day air

got semi-pro last week next day, but natural born killers is coming by ground

hope its just a fluke

[anomynous]

Well its Warner, so who knows whats going on....

[guyver2077]

man i think WHV stopped shipping next day air

got semi-pro last week next day, but natural born killers is coming by ground



hope its just a fluke

yea i got shipping confirmation ( a first for whv store) and it mentioned semi-pro is coming ground...

also it must be just me but what is different in the cloverfield alt ending.. they seem the same to me

[rsigley]

here's what i noticed in diff between endings

one switched the ending from the ferris wheel to the train station

the other one had a face looking into the camera after the rubble and i think they added the camera end of tape beep as the monster was landing into the ocean

[TURBO]

Just thought I'd let you guys know (searched the thread for "Managed Copy" and didn't find anything).

Blu-ray has dropped Managed Copy from it's specs list. It had plans for implementing it until HD DVD bowed out; now it's dust in the wind.

For those of you who've never heard of it, it basically would've enable movement of high-definition content onto home network and portable devices. This means that users could legally copy a Blu-ray disc, at least for their home media server and backup purposes.

You can still do this w/ a PS3 to a PSP (however it's completely proprietary);
but any hope for putting a movie on a laptop for a trip or backing up your kids' movies so you don't have to re-buy them if they're ruined, or any other situation is vamoose.

R.I.P. Managed Copy

[VipFREAK]

Sucks, but not surprising... There well be a way to copy them though. I guarantee it.

[DestroVega]

You can copy any Blu-Ray from PS3 to PSP?

[TURBO]

Sucks, but not surprising... There well be a way to copy them though. I guarantee it.
Unlike DVD, BD will be using BD+; which will be constantly changing.

If you follow the history of DeCSS, which removed the CSS (Content-Scrambling System), on DVDs allowing people to make backups; you'll find that the MPA (Motion Picture Association) went hard after the 16 year old Norwegian kid who cracked it. They lost because of Norway's laws being sane; but if it wasn't for the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) helping him he may be in prison right now (as the old adage, the best defense you can buy goes; lawsuits are regularly a war of financial attrition against the just).

Now DeCSS only had to be released once to crack every DVD ever produced. BD+ will have to be cracked on a regular basis. Which means companies like SlySoft will likely be the only solution for backing up discs. Besides not being free like Managed Copy would have been, it also creates a huge bullseye on them for lawsuits; which likely means it's only a matter of time before they stop because defending the lawsuits costs more than they could make w/ the software.

So, imo, that's why this is a big decision by the BDA. They just invoked a policy which has made legitimate users uses illegitimate. With the future of media devices on the horizon, ripping video will become like ripping MP3s from your CDs to your iPod was not so long ago. Creating another uphill battle between consumers & the nameless faceless industry which wants to nickel & dime people as many times as possible for the same content.

As time goes on, you'll see what I mean more & more clearly.

[VipFREAK]

Now that I think of it again... I don't really care. BR is quality for at home, but for me on the go quality isn't as important since it's gonna be on a smaller screen so there's always DVD or just d/ling stuff. I don't care what they do, there will ALWAYS be a way to copy or get a copy as long as people need "backups" or whatever. I guess for me I've been getting BR just to get it since I have a PS3. It's the only reason I keep getting BR I guess and it's the only reason I haven't sold my PS3. It's definitely not all that.

Also, the MPA can follow the same route as the RIAA and they will lose the same way. Piss people off and they wonder why people rather pirate than buy stuff they don't really own.

[jonlubbe]

I thought that i had read that slysofts anydvd decrypts blu ray disks just fine, though i lack a bd-rom drive on my pc to experiment with it.

[TURBO]

Now that I think of it again... I don't really care. BR is quality for at home, but for me on the go quality isn't as important since it's gonna be on a smaller screen so there's always DVD or just d/ling stuff. I don't care what they do, there will ALWAYS be a way to copy or get a copy as long as people need "backups" or whatever. I guess for me I've been getting BR just to get it since I have a PS3. It's the only reason I keep getting BR I guess and it's the only reason I haven't sold my PS3. It's definitely not all that.

Also, the MPA can follow the same route as the RIAA and they will lose the same way. Piss people off and they wonder why people rather pirate than buy stuff they don't really own.
You may not care, but not everyone is tech savvy or willing to DL stuff they own illegally. Also are you going to buy the same movie twice on BD & DVD just so you can rip it to portable devices? The point is they want to sell you (most likely via digital DL) the same content all over again on mobile devices. The content you already purchased on BD. & again, BD+ will require regular cracking; which means any program for decrypting BD will have to be regularly updated. It wont be a simple program like DeCSS which can be spread all over the net like a wildfire & be impossible to stop. The updates will have to come from somewhere & that somewhere will always be a target.

I thought that i had read that slysofts anydvd decrypts blu ray disks just fine, though i lack a bd-rom drive on my pc to experiment with it.
It does for most ATM. But BD+ hasn't been implemented fully yet. AFAIK its only on a couple Fox titles ATM. Those titles though were undecryptable for a few weeks after they were released. As more titles are released it will be more of a waiting game. BD+ isnt uncrackable, it is just time consuming & not an end processes.

[aea414]

I just got an order approval request for my order of SCC, because they updated the shipping date to 8-19. I am thinking about canceling it since you guys said it was going to be distributed by WB making it likely there might be a better deal but I will wait until it gets alittle closer to see if any other places have a better deal.

Also my Cloverfield order that was supposed to ship sometime in July has shipped and will be here tomorrow.

[freshzen]

Does anybody have Dragon Tiger Gate yet by any chance? How is the picture quality?

[GizmoGC]

It does for most ATM. But BD+ hasn't been implemented fully yet. AFAIK its only on a couple Fox titles ATM. Those titles though were undecryptable for a few weeks after they were released. As more titles are released it will be more of a waiting game. BD+ isnt uncrackable, it is just time consuming & not an end processes.

Apparently Jumper has an all-new BD+ code which is giving people with BD Rom drives issues.

[anomynous]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, and 40 Year Old Virgin are all announced to be releasing on 9/30.
And there's a box set with all of them

[bmachine]

Just read that season one of Torchwood is being released on Blu-ray in September. Woohoo!

Amazon has it available for pre-order here (http://www.amazon.com/Torchwood-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/dp/B001AEF6IQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1213729554&sr=1-3).

Highdefdigest.com has a brief article about the package here (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/TV_on_High-Def/BBC/BBC_to_Debut_First_Season_of_Torchwood_on_Blu-ray/1778).

[nyprimus4]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, and 40 Year Old Virgin are all announced to be releasing on 9/30.
And there's a box set with all of them
\\:D/

[guyver2077]

good price this early for the onkyo sr606.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0015S8PGW/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

Wonder if its worth trying to sell my 605 now?

[dallow]

Doesn't seem like good enough of an upgrade.
I'd still rather get the 705 for future 7.1

[TimPV3]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, and 40 Year Old Virgin are all announced to be releasing on 9/30.
And there's a box set with all of themThis made me happy.

[DestroVega]

Doesn't seem like good enough of an upgrade.
I'd still rather get the 705 for future 7.1

yeah, i have the 605, what's the upgrade for 606... 2 more hdmi slots?

and no one answered me, but can u copy any blu-ray from the ps3 to psp or does it need that digital copy... i've been wondering if it'sworth getting a psp... i dont travel too much though, don't know what benefits it could bring me

[dallow]

yeah, i have the 605, what's the upgrade for 606... 2 more hdmi slots?

and no one answered me, but can u copy any blu-ray from the ps3 to psp or does it need that digital copy... i've been wondering if it'sworth getting a psp... i dont travel too much though, don't know what benefits it could bring me
Yeah, two more slots.
Upscales to 1080 instead of just 720 on SD content.
And a couple other fine tunings.

And no, you can't copy any BD with the PSP.
I don't think you can do this with any movie out there.
The digital copies have so far been download codes I thought that you redeem in iTunes.

[thelonepig]

I didn't see this one posted yet, but 6 Bond movies are hitting Bluray on 10/21.

Dr. No
Die Another Day
Live and Let Die
For Your Eyes Only
From Russia With Love
Thunderball

Somewhat varied assortment. I wish they'd announced Goldeneye and Goldfinger.

[nyprimus4]

I didn't see this one posted yet, but 6 Bond movies are hitting Bluray on 10/21.

Dr. No
Die Another Day
Live and Let Die
For Your Eyes Only
From Russia With Love
Thunderball

Somewhat varied assortment. I wish they'd announced Goldeneye and Goldfinger.
Nice but Goldeneye and Goldfinger would have completed it.

[DestroVega]

Yeah, two more slots.
Upscales to 1080 instead of just 720 on SD content.
And a couple other fine tunings.

And no, you can't copy any BD with the PSP.
I don't think you can do this with any movie out there.
The digital copies have so far been download codes I thought that you redeem in iTunes.

If I have the Xbox 360 add-on through the 605 it doesn't upscale to 1080? that sucks... I don't really notice it though.

[mykevermin]

:drool: Bond. :drool: James Bond. :drool:

[Deadpool]

good price this early for the onkyo sr606.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0015S8PGW/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

Wonder if its worth trying to sell my 605 now?


Damn that's so tempting, but i've blown $400 on movies in the past month... bah!

[guyver2077]

Yeah, two more slots.
Upscales to 1080 instead of just 720 on SD content.
And a couple other fine tunings.

.

2 slots could be helpful. Ill have to do more research though to see if it warrants an upgrade. I also wish they had slimmed down the exterior on these receivers. My 605 doesnt even fit in my allocated space.

I do wonder though how much i could get for my 605 and how much shipping it would be..

[sparklecopy]

I didn't see this one posted yet, but 6 Bond movies are hitting Bluray on 10/21.

Dr. No
Die Another Day
Live and Let Die
For Your Eyes Only
From Russia With Love
Thunderball

Somewhat varied assortment. I wish they'd announced Goldeneye and Goldfinger.
too bad it'll probably be a first dip with no extras and no remastering. God damn you MGM!

[GizmoGC]

too bad it'll probably be a first dip with no extras and no remastering. God damn you MGM!

...and $39.99 MSRP for each one. Typical Fox.

[Ice2Dragon]

...and $39.99 MSRP for each one. Typical Fox.

They will be 27.95 or Amazon will offer them as a "set" similar to weeds season 1-3 when they get closer to release.

Fox needs these to sell.

Im glad dallow updates the front page often -_-

[CaseyRyback]

...and $39.99 MSRP for each one. Typical Fox.

I just can't understand why they continue to think that they are going to sell their movies at such a high price tag. They have a lot of stuff out that I would buy at a reasonable price, but I just can't stomach paying 30 dollars for an HD movie. I also hate how they don't cut any slack on the catalog titles. There is no reason that Batman: The Movie should cost 28 bucks at Amazon.

[dallow]

If I have the Xbox 360 add-on through the 605 it doesn't upscale to 1080? that sucks... I don't really notice it though.I doubt it. It would only be 1080 if you're connected via component, and output that signal via HDMI which I don't recommend.
Component in -> component out.

Im glad dallow updates the front page often -_-Too much stuff is coming out now every week.
This isn't the site to learn about upcoming releases anyway.

[DestroVega]

I doubt it. It would only be 1080 if you're connected via component, and output that signal via HDMI which I don't recommend.
Component in -> component out.


eh, I have the HDMI from the xbox into the receiver and the hdmi out to the TV... like i said, it looks really good to me, and I try to watch everything in HD now anyways so, no biggie.

[dallow]

Well in that case, it's fine, the video signal is untouched.

I mean that only when you upscale from an analog cable to HDMI out, it is 720p.

[Sporadic]

Well, I sold my soul (and my Equilibrium/Machinist Japanese HD-DVDs :cry: ) but I'm officially purple. Just placed the order for my LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD computer drive from NewEgg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136133

Can't beat $77.58 (after $90 gift certificate) shipped. 8-)

[dallow]

I thought you had bought a BD-ROM drive a long time ago.

[guyver2077]

Well, I sold my soul (and my Equilibrium/Machinist Japanese HD-DVDs :cry: ) but I'm officially purple. Just placed the order for my LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD computer drive from NewEgg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136133

Can't beat $77.58 (after $90 gift certificate) shipped. 8-)


ive been looking at that same drive (and the burner model) for some time..almost bit with the ebay cashback program. its been at that 160ish range for a while now.

[dallow]

160 for a burner?

[anomynous]

Just got Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in the mail from Warner


for free

[Sporadic]

I thought you had bought a BD-ROM drive a long time ago.

Nope, bought a new computer for it and never got around to actually buying the drive. I hooked my HD-DVD drive to it, downloaded AnyDVD/WinDVD and it seems to be working fine. This is the first time I've seen the drive drop down to $160 at NewEgg so I decided, what better time than now to buy in?

Also those Blu-Rays in store at Blockbuster have been tempting me every time I walk through the store (since I have the Total Access plan). I'll never buy a disc again :-#

ive been looking at that same drive (and the burner model) for some time..almost bit with the ebay cashback program. its been at that 160ish range for a while now.

I almost did the same thing with the ebay cashback thing but decided I would rather get it from a store instead, just in case.

160 for a burner?

No, that one is only a reader.

The burner is usually around $250-300

[GizmoGC]

If I wanted to go the HTPC way whats the cheapest solution?

[dallow]

There's a BD-ROM drive that sells for 90-100 at Frys and Amazon from time to time.
Saw it last week in Frys ad.