Blu Ray Release/Discussion Thread

[Ice2Dragon]

Anyone know where Doomsday can be had for under $25?

Nowhere. Cheapest is 27.95 from Amazon.

Everywhere else is 29.99

Wait for a BOGO if youre looking for it cheaper.


Its a great movie though :)

[thrustbucket]

Nowhere. Cheapest is 27.95 from Amazon.

Everywhere else is 29.99

Wait for a BOGO if youre looking for it cheaper.


Its a great movie though :)

Actually you can get it at family video (http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=289205) for $24.xx with free shipping using code GAMEPRO7 but I don't buy movies over $20.

[LinkinPrime]

:-k They also have the Starship Troopers trilogy for $53.xx

[anomynous]

and the Knocked Up/40 Yr Old/ Forgetting Sarah marshall pack for $51.xx


But they charge your card when you order FYI

[LinkinPrime]

Oooh...Starship Troopers by itself is $17.xx Might have to bite just on the 1st movie.

[Sporadic]

I can't believe nobody has posted this yet.

Mark your calendars, Kubrick fans: Sony Pictures has announced a December Blu-ray debut for the comedy classic 'Dr. Strangelove.'

Starring Peter Sellars and widely considered one of Kubrick's finest efforts, 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' will make its much-anticipated bow on Blu-ray December 9.

Given the early lead time of the studio's announcement, there are no tech specs or supplement details available. However, Sony previously released a special edition DVD release, so a comparable batch of bonus features is expected. Stay tuned.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony_to_Drop_Dr._Strangelove_on_Blu-ray_this_December/1953

Fucking awesome, best surprise news of the year.

I'M SO fuckING JEALOUS!!! :bow:

I'll be sure to post pictures and impressions. I've never seen it before so I'm pretty hyped :bouncy:

[dallow]

I wish I liked that movie.
I'm sure the transfer will be good. Sony usually does a good job with their releases don't they?

[shrike4242]

I can't believe nobody has posted this yet.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony_to_Drop_Dr._Strangelove_on_Blu-ray_this_December/1953

Fucking awesome, best surprise news of the year.:drool:

I can only hope it looks as good as 2001. It's a very very close second for my favorite Kubrick movie, right behind 2001.

Good Night, Good Luck was a damn good looking B&W movie, hopefully Dr. Strangelove will look just as good.

[Ice2Dragon]

Oooh...Starship Troopers by itself is $17.xx Might have to bite just on the 1st movie.

PQ/AQ=Excellent

[graf1k]

I can't believe nobody has posted this yet.



http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony_to_Drop_Dr._Strangelove_on_Blu-ray_this_December/1953

Fucking awesome, best surprise news of the year.



I'll be sure to post pictures and impressions. I've never seen it before so I'm pretty hyped :bouncy:

Actually I was more excited to see that Sony is working on a Taxi Driver BD. I love Dr. Strangelove, but I think Taxi Driver is going to benefit more from the BD treatment than Strangelove.

[Deadpool]

I'll be sure to post pictures and impressions. I've never seen it before so I'm pretty hyped :bouncy:

You are in for a treat sir. Far and away one of my favorite films. Stunningly brutal and poetic.

[erehwon]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one having a hard time in going over to high def? The $20-30 price range on most movies is just more than I generally feel comfortable with. I am tempted get that Dark City deal on amazon and maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey, though. Those are really the only movies I've felt like upgrading to for the moment. I'm also trying to decide between Iron Man on Blu-ray or the steelbook DVD.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one having a hard time in going over to high def? The $20-30 price range on most movies is just more than I generally feel comfortable with. I am tempted get that Dark City deal on amazon and maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey, though. Those are really the only movies I've felt like upgrading to for the moment. I'm also trying to decide between Iron Man on Blu-ray or the steelbook DVD.

Trust me...you aren't the only one. Almost all of the hi-def movies I have so far were gotten at good prices. I rarely ever spend more than $20. The only ones I can think of are sets, like Die Hard and the Ultimate Matrix, and the Batman Begins giftset. There have been a ton of movies I have balked at over price.

[DaddySasquatch]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one having a hard time in going over to high def? The $20-30 price range on most movies is just more than I generally feel comfortable with. I am tempted get that Dark City deal on amazon and maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey, though. Those are really the only movies I've felt like upgrading to for the moment. I'm also trying to decide between Iron Man on Blu-ray or the steelbook DVD.

You pretty much summed it up for me too. I remember when DVD hit and online prices were dirt cheap, oh the good old days. I had a ton of DVDs in a short time. I only have a few blu-rays and mostly use the hell out of my NetFlix membership. I am looking forward to the day when the studios realize that we just can't afford these prices and if they want to sell mass quantities they will have to come down. God bless Netflix and the PS3.

[shadowrage]

Actually I was more excited to see that Sony is working on a Taxi Driver BD. I love Dr. Strangelove, but I think Taxi Driver is going to benefit more from the BD treatment than Strangelove.

Nothing is going to make Taxi Driver look better. The grain will be more prominent and the whole thing will probably look dirty.

Stranglove will be grain city too, but will have some pretty exceptional detail and a very hi-res look.
Because both are so grainy there is an unfortunate chance of DNR. Sony hasn't done this yet, so it could be good.

Superman Doomsday wins the award for best BD surprise.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Anybody else not a big fan of Superman/Doomsday? I was really excited leading up its release, but it really ended up disappointing me. I understand it would be impossible to do the entire Death and Return story justice in one movie, but they simply veered too far off the path for me. Plus, the battle against Doomsday was awful.

[LinkinPrime]

Anybody else not a big fan of Superman/Doomsday? I was really excited leading up its release, but it really ended up disappointing me. I understand it would be impossible to do the entire Death and Return story justice in one movie, but they simply veered too far off the path for me. Plus, the battle against Doomsday was awful.

It's on Blu-Ray now?

[RedvsBlue]

It's on Blu-Ray now?

Nov. 25th

[LinkinPrime]

oh...thanks

[anomynous]

Hmmmm Judd Apatow3 pack & Godfather Trilogy from Family Video.

$115.xx before tax, end up saving at least $27 over Amazon, because they don't have that 3 pack up yet.

I think I'll bite.

[GizmoGC]

oh...thanks

Warner's been getting a huge boner for animation on BD lately. Hey Warner, why not, ya know, give me WATERSHIP DOWN?!?!? Argg

[Sporadic]

Hmmmm Judd Apatow3 pack & Godfather Trilogy from Family Video.

$115.xx before tax, end up saving at least $27 over Amazon, because they don't have that 3 pack up yet.

I think I'll bite.

Remember Family Video charges you the moment you place the order.

[anomynous]

I know

[neocisco]

Warner's been getting a huge boner for animation on BD lately. Hey Warner, why not, ya know, give me WATERSHIP DOWN?!?!? Argg

Has Iron Giant been released or announced?

[bmachine]

Has anyone picked up Persepolis on BD? How's it look? How're the extras?Has Iron Giant been released or announced?

Would love to get Iron Giant on Blu-ray, but I haven't heard/read anything about a release.

[Ice2Dragon]

Has anyone picked up Persepolis on BD? How's it look? How're the extras?

Would love to get Iron Giant on Blu-ray, but I haven't heard/read anything about a release.

Unless they sequel Iron Giant (straight to dvd) or have some sort of Tie In, I doubt we will until at least late 09..

Persepolis is a very odd movie.. PQ is great, but its.. different. I didnt like it, but my girlfriend really enjoyed it.

Its not my type of film.

[LinkinPrime]

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead is on Amazon Gold box...1hr left
$17.xx not that great of a price but you do see Marisa Tomei naked :drool:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BII5fewBL._SL120_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

[dallow]

You pretty much summed it up for me too. I remember when DVD hit and online prices were dirt cheap, oh the good old days. I had a ton of DVDs in a short time. I only have a few blu-rays and mostly use the hell out of my NetFlix membership. I am looking forward to the day when the studios realize that we just can't afford these prices and if they want to sell mass quantities they will have to come down. God bless Netflix and the PS3.I certainly don't remember DVD prices being 'dirt cheap' early on.

I bought over 50 BDs 'early on' thanks to them being so cheap (10-15 each) as they battled HD DVD though.
Now I sit and wait for sales.

[Sporadic]

Wow, Amazon UK has insanely quick shipping

Ordered July 27th, recieved July 31st

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/6041/blu1ec5.th.jpg (http://img124.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blu1ec5.jpg)

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/7354/blu2nc9.th.jpg (http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blu2nc9.jpg)

[LinkinPrime]

Holly shit that's fast :shock:
That Crow cover is horrid.

[anomynous]

I ordered my Starship Troopers from Amazon UK 3 weeks ago, shipped 2 weeks ago, still not here


And my Harold & Kumar: Guantanamo Bay still hasnt shipped AFAIK

[graf1k]

Trust me...you aren't the only one. Almost all of the hi-def movies I have so far were gotten at good prices. I rarely ever spend more than $20. The only ones I can think of are sets, like Die Hard and the Ultimate Matrix, and the Batman Begins giftset. There have been a ton of movies I have balked at over price.

Exactly. Besides, if you wait a little while and shop around there are very few Blu-Rays that come to mind that I have not seen at $15-20 price (or lower) since I started buying them. Between 2 for $30 and B2G1 and B1G1 sales and DDD's 20% off, I think the most I've paid for a Blu-Ray (Lost S3 aside) is about $21. Seems like most studios have brought their price down to about $20 except for Fox. What makes them think they can charge almost $8 more per movie is beyond me.

[Scorch]

sweet jeebus i had no idea that the crow was actually out on blu ray anywhere!

//edit: There's a review on amazon.co.uk that says even though the BR says it's region free, it's not. Can you confirm, Sporadic? I would hate to order it and it be region locked.

[Sporadic]

sweet jeebus i had no idea that the crow was actually out on blu ray anywhere!

//edit: There's a review on amazon.co.uk that says even though the BR says it's region free, it's not. Can you confirm, Sporadic? I would hate to order it and it be region locked.

I can confirm the disc is region locked B, it also says it on the back of the case.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8393/crowir3.jpg

[LinkinPrime]

I can confirm it's region locked B.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8393/crowir3.jpg

Ouch...so you're stuck with it and can't view it now? Or do you have ways to go around it?

[Sporadic]

Ouch...so you're stuck with it and can't view it now? Or do you have ways to go around it?

No, I have AnyDVD (which is what that screenshot is from)

It breaks the region code and removes all of that annoying shit they put on the disc (BD+, trailers, UOP warnings, etc) on the fly. Any disc works just like normal on my set up.

[anomynous]

that screencap shows he's ripping it


I think

[blk00civicsi]

Sporadic - Why did you get Encounters from UK? Is there extra stuff???

[Sporadic]

that screencap shows he's ripping it


I think

No, I didn't rip it (although it's possible) that screenshot shows AnyDVD doing all of that stuff on the fly.

Sporadic - Why did you get Encounters from UK? Is there extra stuff???

It was cheaper to just import it instead of buying it from Amazon US ($20.24 vs $32.95)

It doesn't seem to be any different than the US release and it's region free.

[Scorch]

So you just view them on your PC?

[Sporadic]

So you just view them on your PC?

Yeah, I have a LG HD-DVD/Blu-Ray combo drive in my computer.

I'm currently using my computer monitor (which has been my setup since getting into HDM) but when I get the money for a new TV, I'll be able to output to it via HDMI.

[anomynous]

Suprised this hadn't been posted yet:

Planet of the Apes box set announced (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Exclusives_Highlight_Planet_of_the_Apes_Blu-ray_Box_Set/1955)

One of the most iconic sci-fi franchises in cinema history, the five 'Apes' films -- 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes,' 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes,' 'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' and 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes' -- will be packaged on Blu-ray as 'Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution Collection,' which will hit stores on November 4.

This six-disc set will see each 'Apes' film get its own BD-50 dual-layer disc (with an additional disc for extras), each in remastered 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and with DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround tracks.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set has been placed at $159.98.

[LinkinPrime]

Starship 3 got a shitty review...good PQ/AQ but shitty movie according to HighDefDigest...They've given shitty reviews to movies I like though so I may still get the trilogy when I see a decent price on it.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1452/starshiptroopersmarauder.html

[anomynous]

Linkin, the 1st Starship is up on Amazon by itself now

[Sporadic]

Starship 3 got a shitty review...good PQ/AQ but shitty movie according to HighDefDigest...They've given shitty reviews to movies I like though so I may still get the trilogy when I see a decent price on it.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1452/starshiptroopersmarauder.html

I wouldn't trust HighDefDigest on actual movie quality. That reviewer is one strange duck.

[GizmoGC]

I just finished with all 3 Starships...2 blows balls and 3 is a little bit better but its filled with cheesy one-liners, poor acting, and some strange religion subplot. PQ quality is so-so.

[Deadpool]

I just finished with all 3 Starships...2 blows balls and 3 is a little bit better but its filled with cheesy one-liners, poor acting, and some strange religion subplot. PQ quality is so-so.

I believe i'm the only person that thought #2 was quite entertaining...

[GizmoGC]

I believe i'm the only person that thought #2 was quite entertaining...

Yes, yes you are. :lol:

[anomynous]

2 sucked. But I have some hope for 3, I'll see when it comes from Netflix. Not expecting much though.


And my Harold & Kumar 2 finally shipped

[LinkinPrime]

2 sucked. But I have some hope for 3, I'll see when it comes from Netflix. Not expecting much though.


And my Harold & Kumar 2 finally shipped

Oh snap! Mine shipped out last night too, they even paid for Next Day Delivery...its already in transit towards me. Thank you WHV :applause:

[dallow]

SO mine!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Exclusives_Highlight_Planet_of_the_Apes_Blu-ray_Box_Set/1955

[shrike4242]

SO mine!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Exclusives_Highlight_Planet_of_the_Apes_Blu-ray_Box_Set/1955:drool:

Oh, to hope that will actually be good.

Wouldn't mind a double-dip on that, if it really lives up to the hype and the PQ/AQ are off the charts. I picked up the more recent SD box set a while back, and the PQ on that is pretty good for DVD. Hopefully, it'll be nice and clean on BR.

[dallow]

Fox for the most part is quality stuff.
It's a great little series of films.

Hoping for a good deal.....

[gimmepilotwings]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one having a hard time in going over to high def? The $20-30 price range on most movies is just more than I generally feel comfortable with. I am tempted get that Dark City deal on amazon and maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey, though. Those are really the only movies I've felt like upgrading to for the moment. I'm also trying to decide between Iron Man on Blu-ray or the steelbook DVD.

High media prices is why I wanted the format war to last much longer. People looked at me crazy, but we are already seeing the effects. It will be a couple of years before we see B1G1 deals like we were in Bluray was competing with HDDVD.

I still buy movies, but I really bargain shop. I spend less than $10 on titles.

[shrike4242]

Fox for the most part is quality stuff.
It's a great little series of films.

Hoping for a good deal.....Their pricetags are also quality stuff, in the high range. :wall:

If it looks good and lives up the promises of the extras, then hopefully, it'll show up with a nice deal through Amazon.com, DD or somewhere else.

[Ice2Dragon]

Their pricetags are also quality stuff, in the high range. :wall:

If it looks good and lives up the promises of the extras, then hopefully, it'll show up with a nice deal through Amazon.com, DD or somewhere else.

Their newer movies have been awesome, but their catalog quality has been pure crap.

[Sporadic]

James Bond specs have been released.

MGM has revealed the full dossier on the first six titles in its upcoming James Bond Blu-ray collection, which will debut on Blu-ray with hours of bonus features.

As reported last month, MGM finally confirmed the release of its first wave of six classic James Bond titles, set to bow on Blu-ray October 21 (day-and-date with new standard DVD re-issues).

Spanning all four decades of Bond, the half-dozen titles include 'Dr. No,' 'From Russia with Love,' 'Thunderball,' 'Live and Let Die,' 'For Your Eyes Only' and 'Die Another Day.' (MGM will also package the six titles in a pair of three-pack bundles, with the 'James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack: Volume 1' featuring 'From Russia with Love,' 'Thunderball' and 'For Your Eyes Only,' and the 'James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack: Volume 2' with 'Dr. No,' 'Live and Let Die' and 'Die Another Day.')

Now the full specs are in, with each Bond adventure receiving the BD-50 dual-layer treatment, complete with fully-remastered 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and audio tracks in DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.

Extras will be comparable to the previously-released two-disc DVD editions of each title, with hours of rare bonus materials featuring the participation of Bond cast and crew. The breakdown of extras for each release is as follows:

Dr. No:
• "The Complete Special Features Library: Mission Dossier" - Audio commentary featuring director Terence Young and cast & crew
• Featurettes: "Inside Dr. No," "Premiere Bond," "Terence Young: Bond Vivant," "Dr. No 1963 Featurette"
• "Top Level Access 007: License to Restore" - Featurette detailing the Bond Ultimate Edition film restoration process
• "Declassified: M16 Vault" - The Guns of James Bond
• "007 Mission Control" Interactive Guide Into the World of Dr. No
• "Ministry of Propaganda" - Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery and Radio Communications

Die Another Day:
• "The Complete Special Features Library: Mission Dossier" - Audio Commentary Featuring Director Lee Tamahori and Producer Michael G. Wilson
• Audio Commentary featuring Pierce Brosnan and Rosamund Pike
• "Declassified: M16 Vault" - From Script to Screen
• Featurettes: "Shaken and Stirred on Ice," "Just Another Day," "The British Touch: Bond Arrives in London," "On Location With Peter Lamont
• "007 Mission Control" Interactive Guide Into the World of Die Another Day
• MI6 DataStream
• Madonna’s "Die Another Day" Music Video
• "Ministry of Propaganda" Photo gallery

Live and Let Die:
• Audio Commentary featuring Sir Roger Moore
• "The Complete Special Features Library: Mission Dossier" - Audio Commentary featuring Guy Hamilton
• Audio Commentary featuring Tom Mankiewicz
• "Declassified: M16 Vault" - Bond 1973: The Lost Documentary
• Featurettes: "Roger Moore as James Bond, Circa 1964," "Inside Live and Let Die," "On Set With Roger Moore"
• Live and Let Die Conceptual Art
• "007 Mission Control" Interactive Guide Into the World of Live and Let Die
• "Ministry of Propaganda" - Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery and Radio Communications

For Your Eyes Only:
• Audio Commentary featuring Sir Roger Moore
• Audio Commentary featuring Michael G Wilson and Crew
• "The Complete Special Features Library: Mission Dossier" - Audio Commentary featuring John Glen and Actors
• "Declassified: M16 Vault" Deleted Scenes and Expanded Angles
• Featurettes: "Inside For Your Eyes Only," "Bond in Greece, Bond in Cortina," "Neptune’s Journey
•"007 Mission Control" Interactive Guide Into the World of For Your Eyes Only
• Animated Storyboard Sequences
• Sheena Easton’s "For Your Eyes Only" Music Video
• "Ministry of Propaganda" - Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery and Radio Communications

From Russia with Love:
• "The Complete Special Features Library: Mission Dossier" - Audio Commentary featuring director Terence Young and cast & crew
• "Declassified: M16 Vault" - Ian Fleming: The CBC Interview
• Featurettes: "Ian Fleming and Raymond Chandler," "Ian Fleming on Desert Island Discs," "Inside From Russia With Love," "Harry Saltzman: Showman"
• Animated Storyboard Sequence
• "007 Mission Control" - Interactive Guide Into the World of From Russia With Love
• Ministry of Propaganda" - Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery and Radio Communications

Thunderball:
• "The Complete Special Features Library: Mission Dossier" - Audio Commentary featuring Terence Young and others
• Audio Commentary featuring Peter Hunt, John Hopkins and Others
• "Declassified: M16 Vault" The Incredible World of James Bond - Original 1965 NBC Television Special
• "A Child’s Guide to Blowing Up a Motor Car" - 1965 Ford Promotional Film On Location With Ken Adam
• Featurettes: "Bill Suitor: The Rocket Man Movies," "The Making of Thunderball," "The Thunderball Phenomenon," "The Secret History of Thunderball"
• Thunderball Boat Show Reel
• Selling Bonds - Original 1965 Television Advertisements
• "007 Mission Control" Interactive Guide Into the World of Thunderball
• "Ministry of Propaganda" - Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery and Radio Communications

Suggested list price for the stand-alone Bond titles has been set at $34.95 a pop, and $89.95 for each 3-pack bundle.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/James_Bond/Sony/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Specs_Revealed/1962

[anomynous]

Somebody over at the High Def Digest forums got Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles early

[CAG 79]

I'm disappointed in myself for not ordering from Xploited Cinema sooner. Earlier today I ordered Sweeney Todd Blu-Ray Steelbook and it already shipped. Same day service. Amazing! Too bad they are going out of business so to speak.

[archibishopthedoge]

I'm disappointed in myself for not ordering from Xploited Cinema sooner. Earlier today I ordered Sweeney Todd Blu-Ray Steelbook and it already shipped. Same day service. Amazing! Too bad they are going out of business so to speak.

Yea. Tony is quick as hell. One of the reasons I kept going back to them was the speed of the service.

I ordered my last few imports last week on Friday that I wanted, and they were in hand by Monday.

[GizmoGC]

Somebody over at the High Def Digest forums got Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles early

I got it as well. Mine includes a slip cover (I think somone on Blu-ray.com got theirs and they either didn't get a slip cover or didn't take a picture of it).

It has DD5.1 sound :cry: Previous TV on HD DVD from Warner was DD+ so this is once again a slap in the face by Warner.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4024/1000443sj5.jpg

[anomynous]

So I just read that Futureshop in Canada is getting a steelbook version of Iron Man

I hope it's possible to order that online for the US

[graf1k]

So how's everyone getting Terminator almost 3 weeks early?

[bigdaddybruce44]

So how's everyone getting Terminator almost 3 weeks early?

I'm guessing they ordered them from Warner, and they are known to ship stuff out before its street date.

[Deadpool]

Die Another Day

REALLY?! This is what they give us?! Not Goldfinger, Goldeneye, The Spy Who Loved Me, Man With the Golden Gun, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (My Favorite!) or Octopussy even... We get that trash?! I fucking hate Haley Berry and her popularity.

[nyprimus4]

REALLY?! This is what they give us?! Not Goldfinger, Goldeneye, The Spy Who Loved Me, Man With the Golden Gun, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (My Favorite!) or Octopussy even... We get that trash?! I fucking hate Haley Berry and her popularity.
I love her tits though. That's why I bought Swordfish. :D

[erehwon]

So I just read that Futureshop in Canada is getting a steelbook version of Iron Man

I hope it's possible to order that online for the US

FYE and Suncoast are also getting a steelbook of Iron Man, at least on DVD. I haven't heard anything about one for Blu-Ray. I went in to check a couple weeks ago and they only had one choice for Blu-Ray and it didn't say anything about steelbook. I really want to go back and see if anything has changed.

[anomynous]

Too bad I don't have any FYE's or Suncoasts near me, but if there is a :br: steelbook at one of those, I'm willing to pay someone on here to get me one.

[GizmoGC]

So how's everyone getting Terminator almost 3 weeks early?

I am a reviewer. Others are getting it from Warner shipping it early.

[nyprimus4]

Damn the Warner Bros. 25% off coupon is pretty sweet.

Dark City, Dirty Harry, 2001, The Aviator, Blade Runner, Blood Diamond, Pan's Labyrinth, Be Kind Rewind, and Goodfellas for $170.

I haven't seen any of them.

[Ice2Dragon]

I got it as well. Mine includes a slip cover (I think somone on Blu-ray.com got theirs and they either didn't get a slip cover or didn't take a picture of it).

It has DD5.1 sound :cry: Previous TV on HD DVD from Warner was DD+ so this is once again a slap in the face by Warner.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4024/1000443sj5.jpg

Yeah.. DD = no thanks.. I was really looking forward to it too.. at lot of warner releases as of late have been standard dolby digital (Bucket list, Fools gold).. no idea why though.

Potential double dip?

[VipFREAK]

So I just read that Futureshop in Canada is getting a steelbook version of Iron Man

I hope it's possible to order that online for the US

That's cool, I'd be willing to buy it. :drool:

[GizmoGC]

Yeah.. DD = no thanks.. I was really looking forward to it too.. at lot of warner releases as of late have been standard dolby digital (Bucket list, Fools gold).. no idea why though.

Potential double dip?

Ive now watched the entire season on BD. The DD5.1 is nice...but the show is really dialog heavy so their may not be much of a reason for a TrueHD track. I barley noticed anything coming out of my rear speakers besides the odd bird chirping or phone ringing.

If this was Lost with a DD track I'd be REALLY pissed...but here not so much, but still a shame.

PQ however is VERY nice, much better then any other WB on HDM TV show yet...until Pushing Daisies :drool:

[Ice2Dragon]

Ive now watched the entire season on BD. The DD5.1 is nice...but the show is really dialog heavy so their may not be much of a reason for a TrueHD track. I barley noticed anything coming out of my rear speakers besides the odd bird chirping or phone ringing.

If this was Lost with a DD track I'd be REALLY pissed...but here not so much, but still a shame.

PQ however is VERY nice, much better then any other WB on HDM TV show yet...until Pushing Daisies :drool:

Yeah.. but it needed the hi-def audio track for me to buy it.. I rarely buy anything that's dolby digital. Its a slap in the face gizmo lol. Why put it on blu ray without a hi def audio track :(

I dunno, I may just rent it and not buy it. I really want to see the series, but DD just hurts me :(

[anomynous]

Turns out the Band of Brothers msrp is $100

[graf1k]

Turns out the Band of Brothers msrp is $100


Hopefully Warner adds it to their site for preorder before that 25% coupon runs out. $75 for BoB in HD is an easy first-day purchase.

[archibishopthedoge]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00129H7VS/ref=pe_11480_10129960_emwa_email_title_1

Kinda shocked at this. Early rumors were 129.95, but the price is absolutely perfect.

Already pre-ordered :D

[Filbert]

Wow, if I had a BR player I'd jump on this.

[62t]

wonder if i should sell my dvd version now

[msu89dawgs]

Yep, time to get rid of the DVD version.

[62t]

The problem is my version is import (not bootleg) and you would need a region free player to watch it.

[h3llbring3r]

That's really a great price (unbelievable in fact), I almost paid more for the HD-DVD import.
In for one!

Credit archibishopthedoge with a seriously awesome find! 1000 internets to you.

[shadowrage]

$59.96(shipped/ but with tax) on WHV with the coupon code.

[archibishopthedoge]

wonder if i should sell my dvd version now

Your best bet is Ebay. I had one of those import versions as well before I finally got the regular DVD retail version. I still have the import lol no one wanted it.

But yea, all you guys with the regular, get rid of it ASAP. I got rid of mine when I got my PS3 as blu-ray just took over my movie buying soul and I had watched it about 2 weeks prior to that.

This and Godfather make my year movie wise. Matrix Im slightly excited about as well, but the 2 sequels are so weak in comparison to the first (IMO) that its hard for me to get pumped about.

[anomynous]

Good news, but we have a Blu ray discussion thread for stuff like this

[DestroVega]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00129H7VS/ref=pe_11480_10129960_emwa_email_title_1

Kinda shocked at this. Early rumors were 129.95, but the price is absolutely perfect.

Already pre-ordered :D

because everyone goes crazy when seeing the MSRP even though the products are almost never sold at that price...

it wasn't an early rumor, that's what they placed the MSRP at.

[bill123]

Anyone know if its worth buying the starship trooper trilogy or any of them really in blu ray? I'm debating on just buying the first since I liked that one and betting the rest on SD dvd. What do you guys think?

[shrike4242]

Anyone know if its worth buying the starship trooper trilogy or any of them really in blu ray? I'm debating on just buying the first since I liked that one and betting the rest on SD dvd. What do you guys think?
Starship Troopers review from HDD: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1033/starshiptroopers.html
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder review from HDD: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1452/starshiptroopersmarauder.html

[Sporadic]

Makes me glad I sold my HD-DVD import set for $195 shipped :D

[bill123]

thanks shrike. looks like I'll just grab the first movie then seeing as it was my favorite and then rent the third one.

[anomynous]

Apparently The Incredible Hulk is gonna come out sometime in September

[LinkinPrime]

Old news dude.

[anomynous]

Well.....................


Lucky Number Slevin 11/18

And according to somebody that works for universal over at the High Def Digest forums;

Casino, American Gangster, and Eastern Promises are all scheduled to release 10/14 right now. So maybe there will be a 3 pack of those like the Halloween or action pack.

[graf1k]

Casino is a definite buy for me. American Gangster & Eastern Promises are going to depend on price & reviews.

[aboveaveragewes]

Old news dude.

*shrugs*

I didn't know. I knew Iron Man and Hulk were being released next month, but not The Incredible Hulk.

Anyone have a link?

[LinkinPrime]

Damn, September is Comic Book month...Hulk, Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man...also wouldn't be surprised to see Wanted around that time.

Daredevil :whee:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6562/original.jpeg

[anomynous]

Wanted is scheduled for 12/02


And according to the guy that runs HDaddicts.com, Incredible Hulk is officially coming 10/21

[SteveMcQ]

What's the cheapest you guys have seen the Godfather Collection and Heroes Season 2, before any coupons?

[Sporadic]

What's the cheapest you guys have seen the Godfather Collection and Heroes Season 2, before any coupons?

FamilyVideo

Godfather = $64.35
http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=292659

Heroes Season 2 = $39.95
http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=291406

They will bill you as soon as you place the order though.

[Sporadic]

Amazon seems to have posted the cover art for Iron Man

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/9222/51hso1x0gjlsl500aa240zz2.jpg

Here's all the disc details from HighDefDigest

Confirming the rumors, Paramount has officially announced 'Iron Man' for Blu-ray release this September, as a two-disc special edition with hours of HD bonus features.

Ending weeks of speculation, Paramount has finally confirmed a September 30 Blu-ray touchdown for the Robert Downey Jr. blockbuster, which grossed over $300 million at the domestic box office this summer. Due day-and-date with the standard DVD, the Blu-ray will come as a two-disc set with extensive bonus features and BD-Live content.

Tech specs for the main feature include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Extras will be consistent between the Blu-ray and the DVD (with the Blu-ray content in full 1080 HD). Disc one will include the six-part documentary "Hall of Armor: The Invincible Iron Man" ("Origins," "Friends & Foes," "The Definitive Iron Man," "Demon in a Bottle," "Extremis and Beyond," "Ultimate Iron Man"), plus deleted and extended scenes.

Disc two includes an additional seven-part documentary "I Am Iron Man" ("The Journey Begins," "The Suit that makes the Iron Man," "The Walk of Destruction," "Grounded In Reality," "Beneath the Armor," "It's All in the Details," "A Good Story, Well Told"), the "Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron Man" featurette, a Robert Downey Jr. screen test, "The Actor's Process" rehearsal footage, a short film by The Onion ("Wildly Popular Iron Man Trailer to be Adapted into Full Length Film"), still galleries, and the original theatrical trailer.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be BD-Live functionality (Profile 2.0 required) on disc one, including the "Iron Man IQ" interactive feature.

As previously announced, Paramount has set the suggested retail price at $39.98 for the Blu-ray.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Announces_2-Disc_Iron_Man_Blu-ray/1983

[bornrunnin31]

Iron Man sounds pretty awesome, and a decent cover as well.

[GizmoGC]

For those interested

Just got my Universal "Action Start Pack" today on Blu-ray from Universal. For those that like the Special Features, well, I don't know if Universal plans on bringing all of them back for Blu-ray.

U571 is missing several special features (Spotlight on Location, Inside Enigma, U.S. Naval Archives, Creating and Constructing U-571, Submarines Experience and Britain Captures the U-110. Its been replaced with U-Control which may or may not include all the features (Profile 1.0 owners are screwed as they won't play). 25GB Disc

Miami Vice appears to have all special features intact. Maybe additional special features? 50GB disc.

End of Days is missing the Spotlight on Location, Special Effects, Book of Revelation, Soundtrack Presentation and Trailer. No U-Control but a "My Scenes" selection. 25GB Disc.

I am just going off what the back cases list and what my press sheet shows. I have yet to put the discs in my player...but I can only assume what is listed on the back of the cases is accurate.

[TURBO]

Amazon seems to have posted the cover art for Iron Man

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/9222/51hso1x0gjlsl500aa240zz2.jpg

Here's all the disc details from HighDefDigest



http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Announces_2-Disc_Iron_Man_Blu-ray/1983
that's a lot of stuff, but $40 is still too much for a movie.

[LinkinPrime]

That Iron Man cover is awesome, just hope its metallic/shiny.

that's a lot of stuff, but $40 is still too much for a movie.

That's just the MSRP...Amazon currently has it up for pre-order at $27.95 which for a 2-disc is pretty good!

[Sporadic]

Miami Vice appears to have all special features intact. Maybe additional special features? 50GB disc.

What version of the movie does it have? Theatrical, Director's or both?

[TURBO]

That Iron Man cover is awesome, just hope its metallic/shiny.



That's just the MSRP...Amazon currently has it up for pre-order at $27.95 which for a 2-disc is pretty good!
i'd still rather just have the movie for 17-20 bucks. i'd only ever watch the other stuff once

[GizmoGC]

What version of the movie does it have? Theatrical, Director's or both?

"Unrated Directors Cut" is the only one listed. Once again, Universal screwed up :roll:

I'll be keeping my HD DVD for all of the 3 new releases. Each one is missing special features!

[anomynous]

Kill Bill in a month :whee:


Just wish it was the Whole Bloody Affair, but as usual, the Weinsteins aren't doing anything about it

[metallicoholic]

Damn, September is Comic Book month...Hulk, Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man...also wouldn't be surprised to see Wanted around that time.

Daredevil :whee:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6562/original.jpeg

I love the sticker that they put on this one. Come watch Daredevil because Jon Farveau, who directed Iron Man, plays a character in this movie. Therefore, if you liked Iron Man, you'll also like Daredevil! I'm not trashing the movie, just think studios have a strange marketing scheme sometimes.

Also, for anyone interested in getting Iron Man Blu Ray for cheap, it's part of Moviestop's Trade 4 Get 1/2 off Blu-Ray. Basically, trade in 4 movies and get Iron Man on BR for 1/2 off. Normally this comes out to about 11 bucks or so. Not sure if this will be more or not, but at least it's better than $25 or $30.

[GizmoGC]

You should see the Dawn of the Dead (04) cover.

"FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 300" plastered on it. Ugh.

[Sporadic]

You should see the Dawn of the Dead (04) cover.

"FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 300" plastered on it. Ugh.

$10 says that it's not a removable sticker but actually printed onto the cover, what bullshit.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6053/4822347baa48cec246ea85ebv7.jpg

Universal has really been disappointing me when it comes to Blu-Ray. There's no reason why they should be releasing crap on SL 25GB disc and why they should be excluding the theatrical versions.

[GizmoGC]

Which is exactly why I am keeping all my HD DVDs and selling the Blu-ray versions after I'm done with them. Why keep Miami Vice for questionable improvements in sounds if its missing the Theatrical Cut? Or End of Days with all the special features stripped? Bleh.

[Sporadic]

Which is exactly why I am keeping all my HD DVDs and selling the Blu-ray versions after I'm done with them. Why keep Miami Vice for questionable improvements in sounds if its missing the Theatrical Cut? Or End of Days with all the special features stripped? Bleh.

Well, to be fair, the theatrical cut was only on the DVD side of the HD-DVD.

Still, the fact they are half assing it and removing extras, only including the director's cuts and are trying to squeeze everything on a SL 25GB :-#

[GizmoGC]

Well, to be fair, the theatrical cut was only on the DVD side of the HD-DVD.

Still, the fact they are half assing it and removing extras, only including the director's cuts and are trying to squeeze everything on a SL 25GB :-#

Oh, I know that. No reason why branching could not have been done with an extra 20GB that the BD50's hold. Still, the HD DVD is identical except for it having a DD+ track and the BD have the DTS MA. For me, that's not a biggie.

[shrike4242]

Which is exactly why I am keeping all my HD DVDs and selling the Blu-ray versions after I'm done with them. Why keep Miami Vice for questionable improvements in sounds if its missing the Theatrical Cut? Or End of Days with all the special features stripped? Bleh.I saw the ones you mentioned earlier, Gizmo, though are those the only ones you've picked up after getting the HD-DVD versions, plus the two Mummy movies + Scorpion King? If they're making half-assed transitions to BR, then I'm with you in keeping the HD-DVD versions.

From the review I read of Beowulf in BR over the HD-DVD version, it looks like PQ is the same between the two, the audio goes from DD+ to TrueHD, and there's some extras on the disc, most likely because they have 20GB more to fill:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1229/beowulf2007.html

Can't imagine I'm in a rush to swap my HD-DVD version for the BR version.

Well, to be fair, the theatrical cut was only on the DVD side of the HD-DVD.

Still, the fact they are half assing it and removing extras, only including the director's cuts and are trying to squeeze everything on a SL 25GB :-#I can't imagine why they'd try to fit it onto a SL disc, when there's so much more space they could toss on it as a DL disc. I can't imagine it would be much more expensive to master a DL disc than a SL disc, and at the quantities movie studios are buying media at, it has to be insignificant.

[Sporadic]

I can't imagine why they'd try to fit it onto a SL disc, when there's so much more space they could toss on it as a DL disc. I can't imagine it would be much more expensive to master a DL disc than a SL disc, and at the quantities movie studios are buying media at, it has to be insignificant.

Only thing reason I can think of (besides them just being cheap asses) is if Universal isn't getting the normal subsidies on DL-BRs like every other company as punishment for being the hold out during the format war.

[anomynous]

I hope Universal starts picking up with releases.

I want Shaun of the Dead & Hot Fuzz

[neocisco]

Have you guys seen this thread yet?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193472

I love the sticker that they put on this one. Come watch Daredevil because Jon Farveau, who directed Iron Man, plays a character in this movie. Therefore, if you liked Iron Man, you'll also like Daredevil! I'm not trashing the movie, just think studios have a strange marketing scheme sometimes.

Also, for anyone interested in getting Iron Man Blu Ray for cheap, it's part of Moviestop's Trade 4 Get 1/2 off Blu-Ray. Basically, trade in 4 movies and get Iron Man on BR for 1/2 off. Normally this comes out to about 11 bucks or so. Not sure if this will be more or not, but at least it's better than $25 or $30.

I'll go ahead and say it, DD was utter crap. (Sorry, LP, it had to be said.)

I did the deal for Iron Man BR about a month ago. Absolutely worth it.

[GizmoGC]

I saw the ones you mentioned earlier, Gizmo, though are those the only ones you've picked up after getting the HD-DVD versions, plus the two Mummy movies + Scorpion King? If they're making half-assed transitions to BR, then I'm with you in keeping the HD-DVD versions.

From the review I read of Beowulf in BR over the HD-DVD version, it looks like PQ is the same between the two, the audio goes from DD+ to TrueHD, and there's some extras on the disc, most likely because they have 20GB more to fill:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1229/beowulf2007.html

Can't imagine I'm in a rush to swap my HD-DVD version for the BR version.

I can't imagine why they'd try to fit it onto a SL disc, when there's so much more space they could toss on it as a DL disc. I can't imagine it would be much more expensive to master a DL disc than a SL disc, and at the quantities movie studios are buying media at, it has to be insignificant.

So far I have received every Universal Blu-ray disc made (expecting Heroes 1 and 2 very soon...can't wait!). So far, I have only kept Mummy 1 and 2 for the sole reason because Mummy 3 will be coming out and its odd to have 1 and 2 on HD DVD and 3 on Blu-ray. Everything else...I sold and kept my HD DVD version. Going from a DD+ track to DTS MA is not enough for me to sell my HD DVD version for $5 when I can dump the BD for $16 or so. Plus I have close to a dozen HD DVD players in my house, parents and in-laws house so they like to borrow movies from me.

Beowulf is a Paramount title. I have that one also and the improvements are sound only. The extra 'special features' are pretty much crap anyway and amount to nothing. I'm content with my 2 Disc HD DVD. The new extras are not because of space (because 2 HD DVDs equal 60GB vs the 1 BD at 50GB)...they are just that, extra. Probably to entice people who bought the Red to pick up the Blu as well. Same can be said about Top Gun (which I also received and compared).

Universal is simply not getting enough BD50's. Warner seems to be able to get all the BD50's they want though...wonder why :-# . Terminator: Sarah Chronicles for example is 3 BD50 discs with DD5.1 tracks. The amount of space used on each disc is 27GB...which could have been compressed just a tad more and fit on 25GB with out any issue or put all the extras on an additional BD25 disc and made it a 4 disc set.

[GizmoGC]

Only thing reason I can think of (besides them just being cheap asses) is if Universal isn't getting the normal subsidies on DL-BRs like every other company as punishment for being the hold out during the format war.

FYI,
The rumor going around is that Sony, Disney, Lionsgate, Fox and Warner bought up most of the BD50's for the next year. Universal and Paramount only get them for "important" titles while the other studios can waste them on anything they want. You'd be shocked at the amount of crap titles studios put out on a 50GB disc and they are simply the movie, TrueHD track, and a handful of SD extras. Most of the time they don't amount to fill a 25GB disc.

[LinkinPrime]

Has anyone heard if DEXTER is planned to hit Blu-Ray soon?

[earvcunanan]

I can't wait to pick up both Transformers and Iron Man in September. I'll be buying the combo from Amazon for $52.90 shipped. Both of them are two-disc special editions as well.

[Sporadic]

Has anyone heard if DEXTER is planned to hit Blu-Ray soon?

No :(

[anomynous]

I'm probably going to wait for the 20% DD sale to pick up Iron Man.

And Transformers, Hell Ride, and The Incredible Hulk.

[nyprimus4]

Familyvideo has nice prices. Do they ever have coupons for a percentage off?

[Bezerker]

Has anyone heard if DEXTER is planned to hit Blu-Ray soon?

Man, that cartoon was the greatest. Dee Dee, get out of my laboratory.


Yea, i know, you're talking about "Morgan". While it would be nice to re-watch on Blu-ray, I would rather have a 3rd season now that they've revealed that Doakes is still alive.

[GizmoGC]

Man, that cartoon was the greatest. Dee Dee, get out of my laboratory.


Yea, i know, you're talking about "Morgan". While it would be nice to re-watch on Blu-ray, I would rather have a 3rd season now that they've revealed that Doakes is still alive.

Umm, link?

[Sporadic]

Familyvideo has nice prices. Do they ever have coupons for a percentage off?

I think either GAMEPRO or GAMEPRO7 is a free shipping code.

That's how I got my Texas Chainsaw Massacre Blu-Ray for $8.34

[LinkinPrime]

Um what!? How could he be alive!???

[SuperJedi]

that's a lot of stuff, but $40 is still too much for a movie.

Retail price aren't the same as Sales price you see at stores.

Don't worry, it will be 29.99 or less!


Man, I want some BIG BOGOs in Holiday!!!

[graf1k]

Um what!? How could he be alive!???

I think he means he wishes Doakes was still alive. I have to agree, although I don't see how they could have done it. As for the Blu-Ray, it's got to be coming. I think Dexter has turned out to be a pretty decent hit for Showtime so hopefully season sets of it & The Tudors are coming to N.A. soon. What I want to know though is when it HBO going to get on ball with their BDs? One season of the Sopranos (in 2 stupid parts no less) and Band of Brothers this fall. Where are my seasons of Rome & Deadwood, HBO? Hopefully the BD of Generation Kill is day and date with the DVD, whenever that is.

[bmachine]

What I want to know though is when it HBO going to get on ball with their BDs? One season of the Sopranos (in 2 stupid parts no less) and Band of Brothers this fall. Where are my seasons of Rome & Deadwood, HBO? Hopefully the BD of Generation Kill is day and date with the DVD, whenever that is.

Man, I would kill for a Blu-ray box set of the complete Six Feet Under, but I'll be damned if I'm giving them any more of my money for that show!

[graf1k]

Yeah, I agree man. I almost kind of hope that The Wire doesn't show up on Blu-Ray just because I've spent so much on it for SD seasons. It's probably the only show I'd buy twice. I held off on Deadwood & Rome, Lost and Dexter and other shows because I know the BDs are coming eventually.

[anomynous]

Indy 4 is officially coming to :br: now, and releasing on 10/14.

[LinkinPrime]

Indy 4 is officially coming to :br: now, and releasing on 10/14.

...and the other 3? :pray:

[anomynous]

Nothing about them



yet..............

[Cap'n_RDM]

...and the other 3? :pray:

I'm new to Blu-Ray and want to ask a noob question. Is there a noticeable difference when old movies are released on Blu-Ray?

[DestroVega]

...and the other 3? :pray:

i hear 2009 possible

[DestroVega]

I'm new to Blu-Ray and want to ask a noob question. Is there a noticeable difference when old movies are released on Blu-Ray?

depends on the quality of the source film... take a look at 2001: A Space Oddesey... filmed in 65 or 66? looks amazing in hi-def

Clockwork Orange doesnt look as good... and some newer stuff doesn't look as good, it all depends...

take a look at hidefdigest.com reviews for picture quality

Thanks to them I didn't waste money on Robocop

[Cap'n_RDM]

depends on the quality of the source film... take a look at 2001: A Space Oddesey... filmed in 65 or 66? looks amazing in hi-def

Clockwork Orange doesnt look as good... and some newer stuff doesn't look as good, it all depends...

take a look at hidefdigest.com reviews for picture quality

Thanks to them I didn't waste money on Robocop

Thanks for the response...I'll check out that site.

[neocisco]

...and the other 3? :pray:

As long as they'e available separately from the travesty that is Indy4 I'll be happy.

[shrike4242]

As long as they'e available separately from the travesty that is Indy4 I'll be happy.And a worthwhile upgrade from the DVD versions, as well.

[Sporadic]

I'm new to Blu-Ray and want to ask a noob question. Is there a noticeable difference when old movies are released on Blu-Ray?

Yes, it depends on the movie, but it's mainly yes. Film has a higher resolution than 1080p so it's possible to pull a HD transfer from it.

The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938) = http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1039608&highlight=pix

Casablanca (1942) = http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1040951&highlight=pix

The Searchers (1956) = http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1041534&highlight=pix

Grand Prix (1966) = http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1053304&highlight=pix

[Deadpool]

Man, that cartoon was the greatest. Dee Dee, get out of my laboratory.


Yea, i know, you're talking about "Morgan". While it would be nice to re-watch on Blu-ray, I would rather have a 3rd season now that they've revealed that ...

Thanks for the .. tags... Dick.

[shrike4242]

Thanks for the .. tags... Dick.Fix'd.

[Sporadic]

I fucking hate region coding. Turns out my UK Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, which says on the back of the case is All Regions, is actually region B!

I'm glad I have something like AnyDVD to break that but there goes my plan of letting my Dad borrow it to watch on his new HD setup :/

[graf1k]

Fix'd.

Snap! Thanks for doing mine too. It totally slipped my mind that that's a pretty big spoiler. :-# :wall:

[GizmoGC]

Got Transformers BD today.

Can't fucking wait to watch this one tomorrow. Gonna be fun comparing it to the HD DVD.

So far, from other reviewers, PQ is the same (even with Michal Bay bitching the BD was superior) and the Audio is better (though it remains to be seen how much).

[LinkinPrime]

I'm pretty sure that the double dip version of Transformers with the IMAX extra footage will show up a month or so before Transformers: Rise Of The Fallen hits theaters next year, so I'll wait.

[mykevermin]

I'm glad I saw a bit of Transformers a few weeks back.

Saves me the $20 I'd pay to see that corny piece of crap on BD. Wow, what an awful movie (tho' good eye candy).

In more "pot-kettle" news, I'm totally stoked about Bond on Blu-Ray. I'm upset, however, that they're already double-dipping Casino Royale.

[neocisco]

I'm glad I saw a bit of Transformers a few weeks back.

Saves me the $20 I'd pay to see that corny piece of crap on BD. Wow, what an awful movie (tho' good eye candy).

In more "pot-kettle" news, I'm totally stoked about Bond on Blu-Ray. I'm upset, however, that they're already double-dipping Casino Royale.

Casino Royale with Cheese?

[bmachine]

Casino Royale with Cheese?

That's the same as the Casino Quarter Pounder, right? ;)

[neocisco]

That's the same as the Casino Quarter Pounder, right? ;)

No, they got the metric system there, they wouldn't know what the fuck a Quarter Pounder is.

What'd they call it?
Royale with Cheese.

Royale with Cheese. What'd they call a Big Mac?

Big Mac's a Big Mac, but they call it Le Big Mac.

Le Big Mac. What do they call a Whopper?

I dunno, I didn't go into a Burger King.

[graf1k]

Got Transformers BD today.

Can't fucking wait to watch this one tomorrow. Gonna be fun comparing it to the HD DVD.

So far, from other reviewers, PQ is the same (even with Michal Bay bitching the BD was superior) and the Audio is better (though it remains to be seen how much).


Gizmo, can you confirm that inside the new Transformers BD is a flier for, among others, a 2 Disc BD of Zodiac coming? Just want to be sure as I had been planing to import the dutch one, but I think I can wait if it's "coming soon" here anyway.

[GizmoGC]

Gizmo, can you confirm that inside the new Transformers BD is a flier for, among others, a 2 Disc BD of Zodiac coming? Just want to be sure as I had been planing to import the dutch one, but I think I can wait if it's "coming soon" here anyway.

I'll do better then that:


http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6272/1000489jr0.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000489jr0.jpg)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7002/1000490fy9.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000490fy9.jpg)

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8223/1000491bv6.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000491bv6.jpg)

Enjoy! 8-)

P.S. The "rumored" date is later October....but it (and Stardust) may get pushed into November or December depending on, well, issues. It will be a carbon copy of the HD DVD (except with a TrueHD track). Old School will probably come out the same day as Elf and Fred Clause to tie in with Farrell and Vaughn.

[graf1k]

Aweome man, thanks a bunch for that. Also, does the back of the Transformers box say that all the supplements are in HD? That's what it looks like. Not sure if that was the case with HD-DVD or not.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Check out the big brain on neocisco!

[neocisco]

http://www.gearfuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/badmotha1.jpg

[GizmoGC]

Aweome man, thanks a bunch for that. Also, does the back of the Transformers box say that all the supplements are in HD? That's what it looks like. Not sure if that was the case with HD-DVD or not.

Yes. Just like the HD DVD version, everything is in HD. The BD just makes it more apparent by adding HD after the special features (listed on the back).

[Sporadic]

Fucking cool

Hello Sporadic,

The following item(s):

1 x Texas Chainsaw Massacre Blu-ray Disc

is(are) prebooked and should be arriving for your entertainment around:

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[bmachine]

I dunno, I didn't go into a Burger King.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/kornholio360/Motivational/trigger.jpg

[H.Cornerstone]

So what do you guys think, should I just go ahead and Pre-order Iron Man on Blu-ray at Amazon or wait to see if there are any B&M deals the week it comes out?

[DestroVega]

some new Blu release dates...

10/21 - Sin City, From Dusk 'til Dawn
11/11 - Kung Fu Panda
12/16 - Stardust, Into the Wild
1/20 - Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition

[Trendy2]

1/20 - Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition

Ooooh, got so excited there I think I just peed a little!
Still my favorite movie ever...needs a proper hi-def treatment. They show it on Cinemax every once in a while in HD and it looks good but they never show it in 5.1 for some reason. It's such a great score - can't wait for some great audio.

[graf1k]

10/21 - Sin City, From Dusk 'til Dawn

Actually, according to TheDigitalBits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents)....

While we're on the subject of Buena Vista, there have been a lot of reports around the Net that the studio is planning to release Sin City on Blu-ray Disc on 10/21. That's a big negatory, folks. We've checked with the studio and have officially learned that the title has been pushed back into 2009, along with Finding Nemo. Just so you know... you know?

[DestroVega]

Actually, according to TheDigitalBits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents)....

confirmed to be pushed back to 2009... at least it's coming.

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone seen a deal on Street Kings?

[Deadpool]

1/20 - Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition

And of course it still wont be an extended cut :roll:

and as for Sin City... Actually, according to TheDigitalBits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents)....

WHORES!

[VipFREAK]

Hmm... might have to get Braveheart.

[Richlough]

Did anyone get a Hancock sneak peak BD from Best Buy .

They're scanning at $.01 .

It's worth it for the replacement case , it's the good case with the actual chrome logo .

[exRounder]

Did anyone get a Hancock sneak peak BD from Best Buy .

They're scanning at $.01 .

It's worth it for the replacement case , it's the good case with the actual chrome logo .

Thanks for the tip! Will make good lender cases.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Did anyone get a Hancock sneak peak BD from Best Buy .

They're scanning at $.01 .

It's worth it for the replacement case , it's the good case with the actual chrome logo .

Wow! And I was just at a BB that had a ton of them. I wish I would have known then and checked out what they were scanning at. For a penny, you're right about them being worth it for the case. And you can always just enjoy smashing the extras discs, as well.

[Richlough]

Wow! And I was just at a BB that had a ton of them. I wish I would have known then and checked out what they were scanning at. For a penny, you're right about them being worth it for the case. And you can always just enjoy smashing the extras discs, as well.

Blu-Ray hard-coating stress test guinea pig anyone ? :lol:

[Sporadic]

Looks like Weinstein has pulled a Fountain and replaced The Mist's cover with a much better version.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1685/mistsm2.jpg

[GizmoGC]

Looks great. Wonder if they will do the same with their other releases?

[Bezerker]

Looks like Weinstein has pulled a Fountain and replaced The Mist's cover with a much better version.


But unfortunately the movie inside is still crap.

[shrike4242]

But unfortunately the movie inside is still crap.Pretty on the outside, crap on the inside?

Guess this is another case of "don't judge the book by its cover", just in reverse to what you expect? :-s

[pat87]

Actually I find the opposite to be true... The Mist was decent, not great by any means, but a decent time waster. That boxart however, is horrible.

Of course, to each his own.

[Sporadic]

But unfortunately the movie inside is still crap.

fuck yooooooooooouuuuuu

I really enjoyed it (and 1408), the ending was a little abrupt (would have been better if they dragged it out) but other than that it's a great Stephen King movie.

Looks great. Wonder if they will do the same with their other releases?

I don't think so. I heard a rumor that they changed the cover art to better match the feel of the second disc (black-and-white version)

[bigdaddybruce44]

The Mist was a pretty good movie. Nothing ground-breaking, but far from bad.

[shadowkast]

Wow! And I was just at a BB that had a ton of them. I wish I would have known then and checked out what they were scanning at. For a penny, you're right about them being worth it for the case. And you can always just enjoy smashing the extras discs, as well.
microwave them, that never gets old...or put a few in, smoke a fattie, and enjoy your 10 sec. fireworks show8-)

[aea414]

So has anyone's BR SCC shipped from Amazon yet? They have just started processing mine.

I had to take a double take when I saw the price for it at BB($22ish) but then I realized that it was only DVD, BR was $40 so amazon saves me me about $12.
Should be here Wednesday, possibly Tuesday depending on where it is coming from.

[crunchb3rry]

Any word on Vanilla Sky coming to Blu-Ray? I've been playing the shit out of Braid for the 360 and somehow it reminds me of that movie in a lot of ways, at least early on when you have no idea what was happening, or if the game character was batshit crazy.

[LinkinPrime]

Austin Powers Trilogy coming Dec. 2nd. (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/New_Line/Warner/New_Line_Boxes_Up_Austin_Powers_for_Blu-ray/2007)

I'll bite when the first and second are available by themselves. The third with Beyonce was pure shit :puke:

[guyver2077]

right around the corner for heroes season 2.. any new deals appeared?..

i cant even get anything i want to appear in gold box anymore

also my terminator scc arrived today via wb

[LinkinPrime]

I can't believe nothing popped up for Street Kings...$30 is way to much for a Blu-Ray :bomb:

[LinkinPrime]

The Incredible Hulk will sport a green Blu-Ray band:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6654/original.jpeg

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Universal/Universal_to_Go_Green-Ray_with_Incredible_Hulk/2013

[DomLando]

Started a thread for this but figure I post in here as well. Amazon is having a sale on over 80 Blu-Ray titles.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7342172_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000265211&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-blog-0&pf_rd_r=04P5JMRCDNPB25QM7NWM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=430655401&pf_rd_i=193640011

Prices range from $15-20. A decent selection, not the best prices though.

[DestroVega]

The Incredible Hulk will sport a green Blu-Ray band:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6654/original.jpeg

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Universal/Universal_to_Go_Green-Ray_with_Incredible_Hulk/2013

the start of many corny ideas like that I'm afriad...

[aboveaveragewes]

The Incredible Hulk will sport a green Blu-Ray band:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6654/original.jpeg

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Universal/Universal_to_Go_Green-Ray_with_Incredible_Hulk/2013

No Director's Cut? I guess I'll be renting this and waiting for a good release.

[GizmoGC]

Just got Heroes Season 1 & 2 along with Nightmare before Christmas.

This is going to be an awesome weekend for me!!!

[DeskLaser]

No Director's Cut? I guess I'll be renting this and waiting for a good release.

I believe what I saw when the movie originally came out is that it would have all of the leftover footage as just "extra scenes" that you could watch. I could be wrong on this, but I'm pretty sure I remember hearing interviews with the director that the theatrical cut is the final cut, that there would be no director's cut, etc. But then again, without any detailed specs for the disc, hopefully the extra footage still finds its way on there.

[TehMuff1nM4n]

Just got Heroes Season 1 & 2 along with Nightmare before Christmas.

This is going to be an awesome weekend for me!!!

How'd you get ahold of Heroes so early?

[Sporadic]

How'd you get ahold of Heroes so early?

He gets review copies.

You need to post impressions on Nightmare Before Christmas immediately. How's it looked compared to Corpse Bride?

[GizmoGC]

He gets review copies.

You need to post impressions on Nightmare Before Christmas immediately. How's it looked compared to Corpse Bride?

Bingo.

I'll check out Nightmare tonight or tomorrow...I have corpse on HD DVD so I can A/B between them and see which looks better. I'd imagine Corpse would due to it being a newer film...too bad they ditched the 3D mode on Nightmare!

Also, for those that do not know, Nightmare comes with a shiny embossed slim cover as well as a 'digital copy' that can be transferred to an iPod etc. Disney bumped up MSRP $5 for this reason...cheapest is Amazon at $28 or Target for $30.

[shrike4242]

He gets review copies.

You need to post impressions on Nightmare Before Christmas immediately. How's it looked compared to Corpse Bride?He also needs to post impressions of Heroes S1, as I'm curious how the BR version is compared to the HD-DVD version I own.

[LinkinPrime]

What site do you review for GizmoGC?

[GizmoGC]

He also needs to post impressions of Heroes S1, as I'm curious how the BR version is compared to the HD-DVD version I own.

Here is some of what I wrote (it won't be posted until later this week)

While the Blu-ray brings over the majority of supplements from the HD DVD set on less discs, sacrifices have been made. Gone is the "Helic Symbol" feature from U-Control (which was admittedly really stupid), "Mind Games" and the Genetic Test (though this might be available; its simply not listed on the back of the case and its a BD-Live function which is unavailable at the time of writing). While none of these features are major, its disappointing they could not be carried over, especially something as small and minor as the Helic Symbol feature.

Universal has once again bumped up the audio for this release - gone is the Dolby Digital Plus tracks in favor in Universal new baby DTS MA. Since the show is almost entirely dialog driven, don't expect much improvement over the different audio format. I personally didn't notice any improvement from the upped audio codecs. Regardless, the DTS MA provides crystal clear dialog and when there is some action on the show, provides a decent oomph from my sub woofer. While not the best soundtrack for a TV Show I have heard (Lost Season 3) on HDM, still a great track and a good start for Universal...unlike other studios who include only basic Dolby Digital 5.1 (Looking at you Warner...)

In a nutshell if you have the HD DVD version, and could careless about your sets matching, I would pass (especially since Season 1 BD is $75). If not the missing features are not that important. DTS MA sounds great, but again its so dialog driven I couldn't tell the difference (I sampled several "heavy" scenes for the show including the explosion halfway through the season...).

Also a very minor change from HD DVD to Blu-ray...

Its worth noting Universal has done away with the nice hard case that came with the HD DVD set in favor a thinner, cheaper cardboard that matches Season Two. While not a big deal, I thought I would mention it for those that care.

If you guys ever want pictures of the case etc. feel free to let me know. I get request from other forums so its no biggie.

[GizmoGC]

What site do you review for GizmoGC?

www.moviemansguide.com (under the name Brad)

I tend to make my reviews a bit easier to read unlike stuff you would see at HDD or other sites. I'm not a fan of giving away every ounce of story and tend to focus on what I like and what I didn't. I do sometimes go all out on some movies, but for the most part, I do a review a day so I don't have as much time as some of the other reviews to delve deep into things. I typically do most of the Blu-ray reviews as well as some of the TV on DVD and DVD horror releases.

Edit: I said "I' way too much there. Time to go to sleep...after watching some Heroes!

[crunchb3rry]

Fuck the band color. I'm glad they're going with green for The Hulk. It's getting to be entering Electronic Arts territory with how often Sony likes to remind you you're watching Blu-Ray. It's like buying a cassette tape and having "you are listening to high fidelity cassete tape!" before the first song. Worse is the disc art for some of these, a giant blue graphic with a faded box cover shot in a quadrant.

[graf1k]

Worse is the disc art for some of these, a giant blue graphic with a faded box cover shot in a quadrant.


Yeah, I think that was just some early movies though. Seems like a a lot of Buena Vista/Disney releases had it. Kind of annoying though.

[shrike4242]

In a nutshell if you have the HD DVD version, and could careless about your sets matching, I would pass (especially since Season 1 BD is $75). If not the missing features are not that important. DTS MA sounds great, but again its so dialog driven I couldn't tell the difference (I sampled several "heavy" scenes for the show including the explosion halfway through the season...).Here's the HDD review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1450/heroes_s1.html

Does that concur with what you saw when you were looking it over?

[TehMuff1nM4n]

It would be cool if the Heroes BD-Live had the features that are available online, much like these types of these that add to the feeling like the show is real.

http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/evolutions/season1/season1_walkThru1.shtml

[GizmoGC]

Here's the HDD review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1450/heroes_s1.html

Does that concur with what you saw when you were looking it over?

No, I actually rated everything 4.5 across the board (IIRC). For a TV show it has some excellent Audio and PQ (It would be unfair to judge it to against Bee Movie or There Will Be Blood PQ wise and Transformers AQ wise.)

Funny, they actually made a few glaring mistakes and I made mention of it over at HDD...we'll see if it gets corrected or "forgotten".

He neglected several ommisions that are not present on the Blu-ray:
The "Helix Revealed" U-Control has been removed.
Genetic Mind Games has been removed.
And the Genetic Test thing might not be there as its not mentioned on the back of the package and there is no way to tell because the BD-Live function does not work as of yesterday afternoon.

Interesting to see it holds the same Special Features score for both BD and HD even with the removed features... but at least he bumped up the HD Audio score on the BD review to reflect BD's superiority. :-#

[GizmoGC]

I got my Sweeny Tood Steelbook BD today from Amazon.uk! So excited to watch this one!

[graf1k]

Speaking of import BDs, who are people turning to these days as xploitedcinema slowly goes out of business? There's a couple upcoming releases I want to get unless the NA versions are announced soon and I may not be able to wait for the NA release of Zodiac. I know Amazon for UK, German and Japanese releases, but stuff what about stuff like the rest of Europe? I can't find an english friendly site that has BD from Norway & Denmark.

[Sporadic]

I got my Sweeny Tood Steelbook BD today from Amazon.uk! So excited to watch this one!

Cool, be sure to post your impressions of it.

I'm planning on importing the HK version and Lust, Caution from yesasia as soon as I get the money.

[anomynous]

Sweeney Todd is easily worth the price tag. Top notch PQ, great movie.


Can't really judge the sound since I don't have a sound system, but I'm sure that it's good too.

[Sporadic]

Criterion posted a FAQ on their upcoming Blu-Ray releases.

Are Criterion's Blu-ray discs region-encoded?

Yes. Criterion is licensed to sell most of its editions only in North America.

Why should I buy regular DVDs when I don't know if Criterion will release a Blu-ray version six months from now?

If you love these films, keep buying DVDs. It is going to be quite a while before the Blu-ray marketplace can support many of the titles Criterion releases on DVD. For new releases, if we think a title has a shot of succeeding on Blu-ray, we aim to put out both editions at the same time, so you can make an informed choice. Where classics from our catalog are concerned, to give you a little extra comfort we'll be offering a $20 Blu-ray upgrade program for customers who have already bought the equivalent edition on DVD.

You send us the movie disc from your DVD edition, and for $20 (plus tax and shipping) we'll exchange it for the Blu-ray version, simple as that.

How will the Blu-ray upgrade program work?

Just mail your disc to:

The Criterion Collection
Attn: Jon Mulvaney
215 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003

Be sure to include your U.S. or Canadian mailing address inside the package, as we cannot ship outside of North America. Please also include your e-mail address in case we need to contact you. You can send in your disc for exchange anytime, but we won’t be sending out the Blu-ray discs until their release dates.

You can pay the $20 plus tax (New York State only) and $5 shipping and handling by a check or money order made payable to the Criterion Collection. You can also pay by PayPal by making a payment to store@criterion.com (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover welcome). If your shipping address is in New York State, the total is $26.50 for the upgrade of one DVD. If your shipping address is in any other state or in Canada, the total is $25.

We’ll mail the Blu-ray disc in a sleeve, and you'll be able to place the new disc in your existing packaging. This doesn't give you the new Blu-ray packaging, but it does give you an option if you want the Blu-ray version but don't want to buy the entire set again. This offer only applies to "like" editions. For example, you can return disc 1 of the rerelease of The Third Man but not the earlier, out-of-print edition.

If you have any questions about the Blu-ray upgrade offer please e-mail Jon Mulvaney at mulvaney@criterion.com. We reserve the right to change or discontinue this program at any time.

What is the Blu-ray packaging going to look like?

Our Blu-ray packaging will be similar to our DVD packaging, only in the smaller Blu-ray size. As with DVDs, we'll use a range of paper and plastic packaging, and we'll bring the same care and attention to the design. Where we're upgrading an existing release, the design will match right down to the disc labels, so if you want to take advantage of the $20 Blu-ray upgrade program, your replacement disc will fit right into the design of your existing Criterion DVD edition. In the store, if you want to be sure you're buying the Blu-ray edition and not the standard-def DVD version, you'll know it by the smaller size and the blue Blu-ray sticker on the front.

Will Criterion's Blu-ray discs have spine numbers?

Spine numbers on our Blu-ray discs will match the existing DVD editions. Our Blu-ray releases represent a significant upgrade when it comes to audiovisual quality, and many of our customers will want to take advantage of that, but we're not starting over at number 1, and we're not expecting our longstanding DVD collectors to do so either. Where content is concerned, we aren't planning on publishing anything on our Blu-ray editions that won't also be available on DVD. Whether you collect only DVDs or only Blu-ray discs or a mix, it's all part of your Criterion collection—and they'll all line up in spine-number order.

What will Criterion Blu-ray discs cost?

Criterion's Blu-ray editions will generally be priced to match our DVDs. It makes sense to us: High-definition mastering and restoration has been a part of our DVD production standard for years. And for our customers who might be on the fence about whether to buy DVD or Blu-ray, we thought the best thing we could do was take price out of the equation.

Pretty lame how their idea of an upgrade program is paying $25 and recieving the disc only. Wouldn't you just be better off just selling the DVD and putting that money towards the Blu-Ray that way you get the Blu-Ray packaging too?

[graf1k]

Yeah, at first when I read that I thought they were saying they'd give you $20 credit toward the BD when you send the DVD which would have been sweet, but this way is retarded, especially when you don't even get the full BD packaging and all. Also that comment that BDs will "generally" be priced to match the DVDs has me a little worried. Originally they said flatly that BD = DVD in price.

[bmachine]

Dark City just came out on BD, didn't it? Has anyone picked it up yet?

[Sporadic]

Yeah, at first when I read that I thought they were saying they'd give you $20 credit toward the BD when you send the DVD which would have been sweet, but this way is retarded, especially when you don't even get the full BD packaging and all. Also that comment that BDs will "generally" be priced to match the DVDs has me a little worried. Originally they said flatly that BD = DVD in price.

They all are the same price as the DVDs on Criterion's site ($31.96)

Dark City just came out on BD, didn't it? Has anyone picked it up yet?

It came out almost a month ago.

I bought it from Amazon for $17 a week or so ago. Pretty good upgrade and it has a ton of extras, both the Director's/Theatrical cut and a digital copy.

[bmachine]

It came out almost a month ago.

I bought it from Amazon for $17 a week or so ago. Pretty good upgrade and it has a ton of extras, both the Director's/Theatrical cut and a digital copy.

Huh...I thought it was mid-August, for some reason.

Regardless, thanks for the impressions. Definitely need to pick that one up!

[shadowrage]

Dark City just came out on BD, didn't it? Has anyone picked it up yet?
It's DNRd pretty good. So there's not really a lot of detail, the audio is ok. Extras are good, $17 is the right price.

BTW- Tower.com has Beowulf for $24 and Transformers for $23. Free shipping over $25 and some people are getting Transformers already(my entire order shipped earlier in the week, should be here by Mon.)

[Sporadic]

Fucking awesome

I finally figured out how to take full 1080p screenshots with my setup.

Tested it out with Apocalypto

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5395/apocalypto1qo5.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=apocalypto1qo5.jpg)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7209/apocalypto2pb9.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=apocalypto2pb9.jpg)

[VipFREAK]

And... how do you do that?

[Sporadic]

And... how do you do that?

magic :-$

I have a LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drive in my computer. With the use of a few programs, I was able to take screenshots and export them in full 1080p. Took forever to figure it out but it's actually a fairly simple process.

[VipFREAK]

Nice, I can't wait til we are able to make "backups" of our Blu Rays.

[rsigley]

you can hd dvd anywhre i think its called

[nyprimus4]

You can but with the price of Blu-ray writable discs at this point its pointless to do so.

[bigdaddybruce44]

How bad are the picture and sound for U-571 and End of Days? $42 on Amazon for the Action Starter Pack seems like a pretty good deal, so I am thinking those two are duds, considering Miami Vice is a fairly recent movie.

[GizmoGC]

U-571 PQ/AQ is amazing.
End of Days has decent AQ...PQ is one of the worst I've seen (same with the HD DVD version).

For both, if you have the HD DVD keep them.

U-571 has better picture on HD DVD and End of Days BD dropped all the special features from HD DVD version.

[bigdaddybruce44]

U-571 PQ/AQ is amazing.
End of Days has decent AQ...PQ is one of the worst I've seen (same with the HD DVD version).

For both, if you have the HD DVD keep them.

U-571 has better picture on HD DVD and End of Days BD dropped all the special features from HD DVD version.

Thanks for you the quick response, Gizmo. Can always bank on you to offer up some good advice on films. I don't have either U-571 or End of Days on HD-DVD, even though I enjoy both films, so I might have to consider this. Not the biggest fan of Miami Vice (actually trying to get rid of an HD-DVD copy on my TL), though. I see some good prices on the other two films on HD-DVD in a few places, so I might just pick them up and avoid being stuck with another copy of Miami Vice.

[guyver2077]

heroes season 2 didnt get such a good review.

Any where to get it cheaper than the amazon 40? 40 seems like a lot for 11 episodes

[GizmoGC]

Thanks for you the quick response, Gizmo. Can always bank on you to offer up some good advice on films. I don't have either U-571 or End of Days on HD-DVD, even though I enjoy both films, so I might have to consider this. Not the biggest fan of Miami Vice (actually trying to get rid of an HD-DVD copy on my TL), though. I see some good prices on the other two films on HD-DVD in a few places, so I might just pick them up and avoid being stuck with another copy of Miami Vice.

You're Welcome. Love to be of help. Looking forward to getting the horror and comedy pack from Universal soon!

IIRC, I got both End of Days and U-571 from iNetVideo for about $6 or so. Well worth it. I held on to my HD DVD copies of both films and got rid of the Blu.

[GizmoGC]

heroes season 2 didnt get such a good review.

Any where to get it cheaper than the amazon 40? 40 seems like a lot for 11 episodes

You mean the show in general or the quality on BD?

[guyver2077]

You mean the show in general or the quality on BD?

the actual show.. season 2 was a supposed dissapointment but I have not watched it yet

[GizmoGC]

Season 2 is much better when watched on BD. Hiro's story only takes a few hours on BD while it takes weeks on broadcast TV.

[SteveMcQ]

Damn, forgot I pre-ordered Heroes S2 at Amazon. Hopefully, I enjoy it. Managed to not see more than five minutes of last season, though I'm worried considering all the bad word I've heard of last season's story arch.

[anomynous]

It's not nearly as bad as people make it out to be

[LinkinPrime]

Just the arc with the twins from Honduras sucked ass...other than that it was a great season. But sadly that ugly arc takes up a lot of the season :-(

[SteveMcQ]

It's not nearly as bad as people make it out to be

Just the arc with the twins from Honduras sucked ass...other than that it was a great season. But sadly that ugly arc takes up a lot of the season :-(Good to know. Then again, as Gizmo noted the great thing about having it on Blu-Ray is that you don't have a week to stew over a bad episode. Then again, I'm not really that picky over television unless it's blatantly bad. I can stomach the not so good efforts they throw out there.

[guyver2077]

w.e i went and ordered season 2 as well.. im dying to keep watching and i was pleasantly suprised after blind buying season one on hd dvd

[Malik112099]

i am pumped cause i just found out band of brothers is coming out pretty soon!

[Sporadic]

In the next 2 years we are going to get Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000 and Beauty and the Beast.

I wish they would just hurry up and push them out. 5 titles in 2 years is lame.

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Company is dispatching Pinocchio, Snow White and a team of other characters in its effort to accelerate consumer adoption of next-generation DVD technology.

Disney, like other media companies, is counting on high-definition Blu-ray discs — and companion technology that connects them to the Internet — to reinvigorate its highly profitable home entertainment business. But so far, Blu-ray players are selling more slowly than expected, apparently because people are not convinced they need a better DVD experience.

So Disney is sending in the troops. The company will release five “platinum” titles from its library in the Blu-ray format over the next two years, hoping that classic animated movies will spur wider interest.

The films are “Pinocchio,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Fantasia,” “Fantasia 2000” and “Beauty and the Beast.” The company had previously announced plans to introduce one such title, “Sleeping Beauty.”

All the DVDs will include unusual features geared toward a generation that embraces interactivity and social networking. Viewers can watch a movie in tandem with friends in other locations, while they chat using a laptop or cellphone (the comments appear on the screen).

Viewers will also be able to compete against others around the world at trivia or send what Disney is calling movie mail, video images of themselves that appear within the context of the movie.

Such activities are possible because of a technology called BD Live that connects Blu-ray discs with the Internet.

Bob Chapek, president of Disney’s home entertainment unit, said that his company hoped the animated favorites would help it “break past early adopters” to a wider group of consumers.

“BD Live is not a niche product,” Mr. Chapek said. “We see mass adoption of the technology.”

Mr. Chapek said that “Snow White,” last available in 2001, had helped start the market for traditional DVDs. “The power of these titles is incredible,” he said.

Disney needs all the muscle it can find. Sales of Blu-ray players have been disappointing — although the industry has big hopes for the coming holiday season — and players compatible with BD Live just became available a few months ago.

They are also expensive: Blu-ray players that function with BD Live are priced from $300 to $700, much more than regular Blu-ray machines.

Making DVDs exciting is a trick that movie studios are desperate to pull off. After years of blistering growth, domestic DVD sales fell 3.2 percent last year, to $15.9 billion, the first annual drop in the medium’s history, according to Adams Media Research.

Blu-ray sales are growing fast, but still represent a tiny part of the business. The industry estimate for sales of Blu-ray discs in 2008 is nearly $1 billion, up from $170 million last year.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/business/media/27disney.html?_r=3&ref=business&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

[nyprimus4]

Pretty much everything they described is what I would classify niche as. People just want to watch their movies.

[Skylander7]

In the next 2 years we are going to get Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000 and Beauty and the Beast.

I wish they would just hurry up and push them out. 5 titles in 2 years is lame.



http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/business/media/27disney.html?_r=3&ref=business&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

I was just about to post this. If they can pull off a good remaster of the original Fantasia's score.. holy bejesus. I'm not a Disney fan, but Fantasia is amazing. I'll likely be picking up Fantasia 2000 as well.. I have a feeling it will be at least a year before they hit retail though.

[GizmoGC]

BD-Live is great (especially for Sleeping Beauty which I had a chance to play around with at a Disney BD-Live event in Hollywood a few months back (http://www.moviemansguide.com/articles/bdlive-prt1.php)) but most people could careless. They have no intentions of ever connecting their player to the internet nor do they have any idea how to perform a firmware update. Many of these BD-Live Ready players will remain Profile 1.1 as J6P could careless about it. Its the sad, sad truth.

[GizmoGC]

I am happy to see Beauty and The Beast listed their as that is a Day 1 purchase for me. Could careless about Fantasias, Pinocchio or Snow White. I want Aladdin, Lion King and Mulan!

[Sporadic]

Ice2Dragon hasn't updated the OP since last month (07-28-2008)

Considering he got the first post by bitching non-stop about how the original guy couldn't "do something simple" like copy and paste the release list from HDD, I say that the OP should be passed along to somebody that will actually update it.

[GizmoGC]

Start a new thread. Mission solved!

[Sporadic]

Start a new thread. Mission solved!

I've dealt with megathreads before and I can't say that I like doing them.

I usually write up a kickass FAQ/summary and than only update breaking news/release list. It's a massive pain in the ass to actually update and add stuff to the FAQ/summary.

If nobody wants to step up than I'll do it.

[GizmoGC]

I'll do it if no one else wants to.

[GizmoGC]

Moved...

[Trakan]

Ice2Dragon hasn't updated the OP since last month (07-28-2008)

Considering he got the first post by bitching non-stop about how the original guy couldn't "do something simple" like copy and paste the release list from HDD, I say that the OP should be passed along to somebody that will actually update it.

Feel free. I'll close this.

[LinkinPrime]

Or we can just change the OP like I did with Dallow and then back to Ice2Dragon after he complained and Dallow gave it up.

[GizmoGC]

So...how wants to manage it? If no takers I will.

Edit: Ok. New thread started. I'll be updating it later tonight/tomorrow with more release information.