Blu-ray Discussion Thread - The One and Only

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like we won't be seeing The Lord Of The Rings: Trilogy Extended Editions set any time soon.

The original trilogy has been delayed till 2010:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Brothers/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Trilogy_Blu-ray_Delayed/3401

[DestroVega]

Looks like we won't be seeing The Lord Of The Rings: Trilogy Extended Editions set any time soon.


they weren't going to come out until right before "The Hobbit" is released anyway.

[LinkinPrime]

Psh! Isn't 'The Hobbit' scheduled to come out around the the same day as Duke Nukem Forever? :lol:

[neocisco]

It's back on. A settlement to the lawsuit was announced yesterday. It looks like Guillermo Del Toro will still be directing.

http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerElectronics/idUSN0828241020090908

[Demolition Man]

Psh! Isn't 'The Hobbit' scheduled to come out around the the same day as Duke Nukem Forever? :lol:

The week before actually. ;)

[fizzywix]

I don't know if anyone else picked up the Office Season 5 BR, but I don't think I can watch the older episodes anymore until they re-release them on blu-ray!

My only wish is that there was an option to watch full episodes with the deleted scenes included where they belong.

[GizmoGC]

I'm gonna shill this one more time:
Win a Copy of Supernatural Season 4 on Blu-ray (http://bluviews.moviemansguide.com/?p=565)

It ends TODAY and we have a little over 50 entries and 5 copies to give away. That means you have a 1 in 10 chance of winning a $50 Blu-ray.

The next contest will suck your blood....

[bigdaddybruce44]

Psh! Isn't 'The Hobbit' scheduled to come out around the the same day as Duke Nukem Forever? :lol:

Yep, around the same time The Phantom console is gonna hit the streets.

[H.Cornerstone]

Looks like we won't be seeing The Lord Of The Rings: Trilogy Extended Editions set any time soon.

The original trilogy has been delayed till 2010:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Brothers/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Trilogy_Blu-ray_Delayed/3401

Hopefully this means that with the delay they will just release the extended editions from the beginning.

[RedvsBlue]

Hmm wonder how many more long delay "jokes" we can get in...

[LinkinPrime]

I was at Sams Club last night and I was looking at their 120hz HDTVs, they were displaying Pixar Cars and Bedtime stories on a Vizio and Samsung...they looked really good, except when they moved. It looked jittery...is this what 120hz does to Blu-Rays or could it be the settings they had on their TVs?

[Seasick Pirate]

if anyone is planning on picking up creepshow i'd wait

my copy only has 2.0 audio even though it says 5.1. read a couple of other posts about the same thing

I keeping hearing it has the same audio from the DVD version.
Is it at least better than the DVD enough for a $10 purchase, or should we stick to upscaling the DVD until a better edition comes along (even if we have to import it again)?

[VipFREAK]

I was at Sams Club last night and I was looking at their 120hz HDTVs, they were displaying Pixar Cars and Bedtime stories on a Vizio and Samsung...they looked really good, except when they moved. It looked jittery...is this what 120hz does to Blu-Rays or could it be the settings they had on their TVs?

I'd wonder what cables they were using and I'd assume they were kinda crappy for 120hz. Or they were miss marked. 120hz is suppose to help that not hurt it. It's a higher frame rate. I think...

[shrike4242]

I was at Sams Club last night and I was looking at their 120hz HDTVs, they were displaying Pixar Cars and Bedtime stories on a Vizio and Samsung...they looked really good, except when they moved. It looked jittery...is this what 120hz does to Blu-Rays or could it be the settings they had on their TVs?I'm sure as they split video a dozen different ways, there's probably some signal loss going on that makes it look less than optimal.

I have a 120Hz Sony XBR6 and have no problems at all with jittery picture on BR. Both Cars and Bedtime Stories look phenomenal on my TV, Cars especially.

If you're judging a TV by what you're seeing at the store, you really need to think that one through, since you'll never see it in an optimal environment that way.

[VipFREAK]

Which doesn't make a bit of sense from a sellers point of view... Or the consumers point of view...

[guyver2077]

might as well ask here..

What do the 240hz tv's bring to the table? What is the diff for movies and games?

I currently have a 120hz 40in Sammy which has been a great tv, but im getting that itching sensation to upgrade again...

[LinkinPrime]

Yeah that's what I figured. Both advertised anti-blur tech. I think that's what made it seem weird...there was no fluid movements...almost looked like wind-up toys.

[gunm]

That whole "hz" topic is such a grey area. For one thing, the effect of having the faster refresh on an LCD will depend on the motion-blur smoothing tech per each different manufacturer of TV. Secondly, everyone's brains/eyes will perceive the effect differently. Myself personally, I'll just stick to 120hz Sony Motion Flow because I can kind of perceive a positive effect with those TVs. I can't generally tell shit at 240hz. But that's just my own personal preference. Plasma, of course, would eliminate that whole issue. I'm not sure if my next TV will be Plasma or LED or whatever the new tech will be at that point though.

As for Linkin's personal experience, I'm not sure what would cause the jitter. I think some of the earlier sets did have some tearing or glitching when set to the highest motion compensation settings. Alternatively, the sets could have had those features disable for some inexplicable reason. Most retail demo sets are never calibrated to any kind of optimal viewing from what I've encountered anyways...

[GizmoGC]

Hopefully this means that with the delay they will just release the extended editions from the beginning.

Not gonna happen. They are delaying it because they don't want to interfere with sales of their glorious over-priced boxsets. They will release them as Theatricals and then as EEs. EEs may now be much later.

I bet when they eventually arrive the 'created' date will be dometime in September showing they didn't delay them to do anything 'special' to them - just to pad out what's going to be a very low Q1 next year. They did the same thing with the TMNT films (these were supposed to come in Q1 of this year).

You'd be amazed what titles have bounced around this year. Some of you guys would cry. Studios are really scared to release too many big titles as consumers have a limited amount of money. Apparently, they think next year consumers will just be loaded.

[GizmoGC]

I keeping hearing it has the same audio from the DVD version.
Is it at least better than the DVD enough for a $10 purchase, or should we stick to upscaling the DVD until a better edition comes along (even if we have to import it again)?

Ignore dumb posters at fan-based forums. Its 2.0 TrueHD and has better quality over a DVD audio track. (792kbps IIRC)

The only 'better' version would be the Region 2 DVD which has Special Features that Warner refused to license in America. It does have a 5.1 audio track but the film was made with 2.0 (well, 4.0 but its matrixed) in mind. So 5.1 is kinda iffy. The BD is very faithful to how it should look and sound.

[GizmoGC]

We announced the winners of Supernatural S4 on Blu-ray:
http://bluviews.moviemansguide.com/

[shrike4242]

Which doesn't make a bit of sense from a sellers point of view... Or the consumers point of view...Neither one makes sense, though that would require them to invest a lot more in their displays than they'd want to spend. That's why I never believe what I'm seeing at a store will be the "best" picture.

That whole "hz" topic is such a grey area. For one thing, the effect of having the faster refresh on an LCD will depend on the motion-blur smoothing tech per each different manufacturer of TV. Secondly, everyone's brains/eyes will perceive the effect differently. Myself personally, I'll just stick to 120hz Sony Motion Flow because I can kind of perceive a positive effect with those TVs. I can't generally tell shit at 240hz. But that's just my own personal preference. Plasma, of course, would eliminate that whole issue. I'm not sure if my next TV will be Plasma or LED or whatever the new tech will be at that point though.

As for Linkin's personal experience, I'm not sure what would cause the jitter. I think some of the earlier sets did have some tearing or glitching when set to the highest motion compensation settings. Alternatively, the sets could have had those features disable for some inexplicable reason. Most retail demo sets are never calibrated to any kind of optimal viewing from what I've encountered anyways...240Hz is just the next evolution of 120Hz technology, and for most people, they can't tell the difference between 120Hz and 240Hz. 60Hz and 120Hz, yes, they can.

If you're looking as plasma as your next set, there's a shrinking number of vendors in that arena, so the prices will probably starting moving upwards. My next set will be non-edge lit LED, though those are in the "oh crap, how much was that TV" prices at the moment. Samsung B8000 series I think is a good example of it, though I need to check to see if they're non-edge lit or edge lit like the B7000 and B6000 series.

You'd be amazed what titles have bounced around this year. Some of you guys would cry. Studios are really scared to release too many big titles as consumers have a limited amount of money. Apparently, they think next year consumers will just be loaded.Please, feel free to depress us.

[Seasick Pirate]

Ignore dumb posters at fan-based forums. Its 2.0 TrueHD and has better quality over a DVD audio track. (792kbps IIRC)

The only 'better' version would be the Region 2 DVD which has Special Features that Warner refused to license in America. It does have a 5.1 audio track but the film was made with 2.0 (well, 4.0 but its matrixed) in mind. So 5.1 is kinda iffy. The BD is very faithful to how it should look and sound.

I'm not sure what you mean by 'fan-based forums' but I am positive I'll b picking this one up regardless. Since we've been getting the shaft as far as getting a good transfer on this, I was hoping for something close to a definitive copy everyone would be happy with.
Some day.

[VipFREAK]

Neither one makes sense, though that would require them to invest a lot more in their displays than they'd want to spend. That's why I never believe what I'm seeing at a store will be the "best" picture.

Well... going off of Specs can be pretty worthless too... So...

[h3llbring3r]

Any word on E.T.?
I am watching it on the HBO family HD channel right now and it looks fantastic (even at 720p).

The only scene that looks odd was the one where the agents searching for the landing party are silhouetted infront of the city's skyline, it becomes very evident that the city light's background is some-kind of a backdrop with lights.

[GizmoGC]

Any word on E.T.?
I am watching it on the HBO family HD channel right now and it looks fantastic (even at 720p).

The only scene that looks odd was the one where the agents searching for the landing party are silhouetted infront of the city's skyline, it becomes very evident that the city light's background is some-kind of a backdrop with lights.

At least a few more years. It's a Spielberg film and he is in the process of prepping Minority Report.

[manthing]

The real question with E.T. :br: is: Guns or Walkie-Talkies?

[shrike4242]

At least a few more years. It's a Spielberg film and he is in the process of prepping Minority Report.Nice. That's one I'd certainly want on BR, assuming it's not a fuck-up job like some movies we can mention.

[neocisco]

Guns. I hate that retcon nonsense.

Nice. That's one I'd certainly want on BR, assuming it's not a fuck-up job like some movies we can mention.

Spielberg has a boatload of movies that I'd like to have and this would be a good start.

[shrike4242]

Spielberg has a boatload of movies that I'd like to have and this would be a good start.Minority Report and AI are ones I'd like on BR, again, assuming it's not a mess in the migration process.

I think, checking IMDB, that I'd want the following on BR:

Minority Report
AI
Schindler's List
Saving Private Ryan
Jaws
Indiana Jones 1-3
Empire Of The Sun
Hook
1941
The Terminal
Munch
War Of The Worlds

Though, oddly enough, as I check IMDB, I noticed that there's a remake of When Worlds Collide that he's producing. :-s Let's hope that's not a mess like When The Earth Stood Still was in last year's remake.

[StarKnightX]

Would being able to get Sleeping Beauty , Bugs Life and the Bolt Super Pack all on :br: for about $72 shipped seem like a good deal for anyone else? I know its hard to find good deals on disney movies , and getting the same items on amazon is about $10 more expensive.

[bill123]

Minority Report and AI are ones I'd like on BR, again, assuming it's not a mess in the migration process.

I think, checking IMDB, that I'd want the following on BR:

Minority Report
AI
Schindler's List
Saving Private Ryan
Jaws
Indiana Jones 1-3
Empire Of The Sun
Hook
1941
The Terminal
Munch
War Of The Worlds

Though, oddly enough, as I check IMDB, I noticed that there's a remake of When Worlds Collide that he's producing. :-s Let's hope that's not a mess like When The Earth Stood Still was in last year's remake.

Saving private ryan
Indy trilogy
Jaws
War of the worlds
are the ones I really want and in that order

[DestroVega]

people actually like War of the Worlds? I thought it was Speilbergs worst movie by a mile.

[bill123]

I just think it would look great and sound great in blu ray. But, yea it was pretty bad.

[phantomfriar2002]

people actually like War of the Worlds? I thought it was Speilbergs worst movie by a mile.

worse than THE LOST WORLD or KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL? All of those, plus WAR OF THE WORLDS, were bad.

[neocisco]

To be fair though, a "bad" Spielberg movie is still better than many other movies *cough*G.I. Joe/Transformers*cough*.

[LinkinPrime]

Spielberg was involved in Transformers, although maybe not directly.

[DestroVega]

worse than THE LOST WORLD or KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL? All of those, plus WAR OF THE WORLDS, were bad.

Isn't his actual level of directing Lost World disputed?...

I have never seen the new Indiana Jones so I can't comment either way on it.

I just know War of the Worlds was a terrible movie, for any director.

[gunm]

Whatever happened to Indy 1-3? I read last year that they had meant to package 1-4 together for Dec. 08 release, or was that only for the SD version?

[180husher]

Noticed Wolverine Blu is a buck cheaper online than the ad. In store pick up...save a buck.

[phantomfriar2002]

Isn't his actual level of directing Lost World disputed?...

I have never seen the new Indiana Jones so I can't comment either way on it.

I just know War of the Worlds was a terrible movie, for any director.

It's one of his worst movies. Most Spielberg fans will tell you that -- and it's right on par with WAR OF THE WORLDS. Jeff Goldblum's mixed-race daughter (who looks nothing like him at all, but that's another matter) karate-chopping a raptor was an embarrassing moment for any director.

[Scorch]

Minority Report on BR would look absolutely stunning.

[h3llbring3r]

Anyone here have Risky Business?
The reviews for VQ are all over the map is why I ask- oh, that and it's $9 at Best Buy.

[gunm]

Anyone here have Risky Business?
The reviews for VQ are all over the map is why I ask- oh, that and it's $9 at Best Buy.


The reviews all seem to agree that it's a soft picture that shows it's age. For $10, I'd get it (and amazon is PM'ing, too). Loves me some Rebecca DeHornay in her prime...

[sunnysky]

Just a heads up that the Harry Potter Ultimate Editions will start coming out in December.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner_Brothers/Disc_Announcements/Harry_Potter:_Ultimate_Editions_Blu-ray_Updates/3467

[zeb06]

I hate when they do this shit...same with LotR. They're releasing the theatrical versions of it in November and who knows on the extended. Thanks for the info though, I am sure I'll end up getting them eventually...gonna try and hold strong though! lol :D

[orbkeller]

LOTR fans knew that there was going to be a Extended Edition so they waited for that. It's no surprise HP followed suit as it is the next major film to have huge success off a novel. Both movie franchises had their running time cut short for a theatrical release so you just know they were going to be extended editions.

[zeb06]

Yeah, but they are doing it again with LotR on bluray lol. Not saying I blame them, I will probably yet again end up buying both, but from everything I have read they have said they will probably wait a couple more years before they release the extended versions of LotR.

As far as Harry Potter, even with the extended stuff, the HP movies leave way way too much out and their extended cuts were not near as much footage...so it isn't too big of a deal, I will probably be able to hold out on them.

[exRounder]

RE: Spielberg on BD

I would do terrible things to get Minority Report a ___th Anniversary Edition on BD. That movie is amazing.

[h3llbring3r]

RE: Spielberg on BD

I would do terrible things to get Minority Report a ___th Anniversary Edition on BD. That movie is amazing.
Yep, right before Tom Cruise started going downhill.

[xeno]

If anyone cares The Wallace and Gromit Anniversary collection looks and sounds good on blu ray.

[VipFREAK]

My beef with Animated films on Blu Ray is that it's not like it's ever gonna be bad in the first place. I don't think it's worth it in most cases. Although I do like Wallace and Gromit.

[Demolition Man]

I hate when they do this shit...same with LotR. They're releasing the theatrical versions of it in November and who knows on the extended. Thanks for the info though, I am sure I'll end up getting them eventually...gonna try and hold strong though! lol :D

You must not of gotten that memo that the release for the LotR theatrical box set on Blu has been delayed until 2010.

[LinkinPrime]

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut is now available for pre-order on Amazon (Currently $41.99):
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DfIs6GtKL._SL500_AA240_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IYEQR4/ref=pe_11480_13164020_emwa_email_title_1

[LinkinPrime]

Gremlins :br: exclusive (most likely timed exclusive) to Target...out next Tues 9/29 :shock:
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8798/img2212x.jpg
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-bargains/92681-gremlins-wizard-oz-target-sep-29-a.html

[h3llbring3r]

My beef with Animated films on Blu Ray is that it's not like it's ever gonna be bad in the first place. I don't think it's worth it in most cases. Although I do like Wallace and Gromit.

Yea I hear you about traditional and computer animation, but wasn't W&G stop-motion animation with plasticine-clay models (and shot on film-stock)?

That is something that could get could get really screwed up when processed, unlike CGI or hand-cell animation. The beauty is in the subtle / minute textures on the clay and evidence of being hand crafted. Some bad film DNR/EE could obliterate what makes those films "charming."

[gunm]

Ugh, I wish that Ultimate Watchen CE was cheaper (or at least was available for preorder from WBshop during that awesome B2G1--it's $38.36 over there right now). Amazon is offerring $5 mp3/DD credit right now though.

[DestroVega]

so Target has an edition of Wizard of OZ on Blu that isn't 85 bucks? or is there one everywhere? I was under the impression the only way to get the Blu was to buy that huge set.

[shrike4242]

Ugh, I wish that Ultimate Watchen CE was cheaper (or at least was available for preorder from WBshop during that awesome B2G1--it's $38.36 over there right now). Amazon is offerring $5 mp3/DD credit right now though.If the $10 coupon scenario actually pans out, it'll be $31.99 @ Amazon.

If you get it at WBshop, you're paying tax on it, plus you'd have to either pick up another BR, work your way up to $60, or pay for shipping.

The Amazon deal is the best option at the moment, and if the coupon works out, a much better deal.

[h3llbring3r]

Kevin Smith fans might find this interesting: iNetVideo has a :br: version of Chasing Amy for $9.99.
Be aware- the Criterion version is on its way in a few months.


Also, if you are willing to pay full MSRP you can get signed ones off of the viewaskew site when they finally do ship.

[guyver2077]

just a random deal.

t3 at amazon for 8.49

http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-3-Rise-Machines-Blu-ray/dp/B0013ND36G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1253919812&sr=1-2

[Demolition Man]

Kevin Smith fans might find this interesting: iNetVideo has a :br: version of Chasing Amy for $9.99.
Be aware- the Criterion version is on its way in a few months.

Source on an Criterion Blu for Chasing Amy? All I can find is speculation on it being worked on but nothing else.

[GizmoGC]

A Disney version of Chasing Amy arrives in September. Criterion is not working on any edition.

[Deadpool]

I like cheese.

[sendme]

A Disney version of Chasing Amy arrives in September. Criterion is not working on any edition.

WOW never would have thought Disney would put this out however I'm sure their are other things that I would have never associated with them that they did. I read a few months back that Kevin wanted to make another DVD with more content for the anniversary of the movie but Criterion wouldn't let him. In the article he said that Criterion does not double dip. The way it read I thought Criterion would be the one to release it.

Any word on the extras that will be in the Clerks BD? I'm sure the video quality can not be that much greater and to me looks fine the way it is for how low budget it was, but I'm wondering about the extras. Will it have more than Clerks X or just the same ones.

[GizmoGC]

My site is looking for a DVD and (some) Blu-ray reviewer. We've recruited two people from here before...so might as well give it another shot. It would be anywhere from 5-10 movies a month, mostly DVD, but some Blu-ray. If interested send me an e-mail at Sharpwoodenstake@gmail.com . No PMs, e-mail only as I will forward any on to the head owner.

[gunm]

If the $10 coupon scenario actually pans out, it'll be $31.99 @ Amazon.

If you get it at WBshop, you're paying tax on it, plus you'd have to either pick up another BR, work your way up to $60, or pay for shipping.

The Amazon deal is the best option at the moment, and if the coupon works out, a much better deal.


Yeah, I'd rather buy from amazon myself. I forget, is the coupon a rebate, or is amazon going to give us a code like Snow White?

[DestroVega]

If anyone wants a laugh, read the two polar opposite reviews of the Observe and Report Blu-Ray from these two sites...

Read this one first actually... hilarious back-to-back.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Observe-and-Report-Blu-ray-Review/5149/

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2604/observeandreport.html

[h3llbring3r]

If anyone wants a laugh, read the two polar opposite reviews of the Observe and Report Blu-Ray from these two sites...

Read this one first actually... hilarious back-to-back.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Observe-and-Report-Blu-ray-Review/5149/

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2604/observeandreport.html

That is truly hilarious- highdefdigest.com has made me groan with many a review. My favorite is Peter M. Bracke calling Reservoir Dogs "mean spirited" and one-starring the film. Terrible beyond words and sadistically funny, nice to see they are keeping up with their high standards of "quality" reviews.

[shrike4242]

Yeah, I'd rather buy from amazon myself. I forget, is the coupon a rebate, or is amazon going to give us a code like Snow White?Not sure. I sent emails to WBshop.com and WB.com asking for clarification on it. WBshop.com emailed me back and said the coupon would only be for WBShop.com.

Nothing ever came back from WB.com about it. My guess is that it's only for WBShop.com and $41.99 will be as cheap as we see it, until we get close to release and we get the usual price warfare from DD.com, Walmart.com and Amazon.com.


That is truly hilarious- highdefdigest.com has made me groan with many a review. My favorite is Peter M. Bracke calling Reservoir Dogs "mean spirited" and one-starring the film. Terrible beyond words and sadistically funny, nice to see they are keeping up with their high standards of "quality" reviews.I stopped using HDD.com's "film review" section of their reviews, since the ones on BluRay.com and DVDTalk.com are much better. I use their PQ and AQ comparisons against other sites, just their "film review" section of their review has been more than comical in the last few weeks.

[gunm]

Rats, I can't order one-sy two-sy from wbshop 'cause they charge me an assload on shipping (even "handling" charges for the free shipping promos).

[VipFREAK]

Talk about lame... I was going to do amazon's deal to trade in DVDs and get the extra $10, but half my dvds aren't even on the list so I can't trade them in... the other half don't total $50...

[seanr1221]

Anyone have a Vizio VX32L (or VW32L)?

If so, what settings do you like?

I haven't been too impressed with anything I've found online yet.

[Deadpool]

Talk about lame... I was going to do amazon's deal to trade in DVDs and get the extra $10, but half my dvds aren't even on the list so I can't trade them in... the other half don't total $50...

Is just hearing about this :hot:

[xeno]

Anyone have a Vizio VX32L (or VW32L)?

If so, what settings do you like?

I haven't been too impressed with anything I've found online yet.

From what i hear Vizio is the worst brand ever.
Anyway back to on topic, anyone else psyched for Southpark Bigger, Longer, and Uncut on Tuesday?

[A Happy Panda]

Anyone have any details has to what is being included in the Transformers 2 movie set?

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Revenge-Fallen-Blu-ray/dp/B002MIK0V2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1255559276&sr=8-3

[nightwarrior]

Anyone have any details has to what is being included in the Transformers 2 movie set?

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Revenge-Fallen-Blu-ray/dp/B002MIK0V2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1255559276&sr=8-3

probably the first and second movie package together with all of the extras from both movies.

btw here is Blu-ray.com review for the second movie:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-Blu-ray-Review/6216/

[2sday]

Even though I LOATHE Transformers 2 with a passion, thought yall should know Walmart will be having the IMAX cut of the film with an exclusive (and much cooler) cover, for $20.

[xbox_mole]

Even though I LOATHE Transformers 2 with a passion, thought yall should know Walmart will be having the IMAX cut of the film with an exclusive (and much cooler) cover, for $20.

$20 for the Blu-Ray edition?

[thaima1shu]

$20 for the Blu-Ray edition?

Yes.

[xbox_mole]

Yes.

Wow, that's awesome! I thought they'd try to milk money out of folks for the IMAX stuff on Blu-Ray!

Going to cancel my Amazon order now.

[SakBee]

Don't forget the $3 off coupon from Papa John's!

[Scorch]

Whaaat? There's no way the IMAX Version on Blu will be $19.99 at Wal-Mart

[A Happy Panda]

probably the first and second movie package together with all of the extras from both movies.

btw here is Blu-ray.com review for the second movie:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-Blu-ray-Review/6216/

Oh gee. I would've never guessed that.

[aboveaveragewes]

Anyone know of any decent $10 Blus on Amazon? I got $50 for my birthday, but I'm stuck at a decision if the last $10 should go towards Interview with the Vampire or A History of Violence. I'm also wondering if there are any good $10 buys since Amazon's "sort by price" feature is worthless.

Whaaat? There's no way the IMAX Version on Blu will be $19.99 at Wal-Mart

No kidding. I'm lucky to see a new release at Wal-Mart be as low as $24.99

[Sporadic]

Anyone know of any decent $10 Blus on Amazon? I got $50 for my birthday, but I'm stuck at a decision if the last $10 should go towards Interview with the Vampire or A History of Violence. I'm also wondering if there are any good $10 buys since Amazon's "sort by price" feature is worthless.

Requiem For A Dream is $9.50

http://www.amazon.com/Requiem-Dream-Directors-Cut-Blu-ray/dp/B00284BNKC

2001: A Space Odyssey is also $9.50

http://www.amazon.com/2001-Odyssey-Blu-ray-Keir-Dullea/dp/B000Q66J1M

Both of those movies look great and are fantastic.

[sendme]

I was at walmart today and some one was asking about transformers 2 and the guy checked to see the number of preorders they already had for it. The guy said that the scan gun was showing him 200 had already been preordered.

As for the amazon trade in I'm sending in 35 dvds/box sets out monday that should if they take all of them give me 100 in credit. I'm just wondering then if I will get 10 or 20 for the promo they have going. I would have devided them up but only bought one box to ship them in and it was large enough for all of them.

I'm going to have to use that credit for Trick r treat as no place around here even has it. I have to drive about a half hour. Thats not to bad but I just don't want to drive it. Not when it is 10 bucks less on amazon and I will have the credit in a few weeks.

[h3llbring3r]

Requiem For A Dream is $9.50

http://www.amazon.com/Requiem-Dream-Directors-Cut-Blu-ray/dp/B00284BNKC


Okay so wrong:
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6472/wrongpw.jpg
#-o

Can you imagine the Requiem for a Dream finale with whistle while you work playing?

So very, very wrong.

[shadowkast]

What's the difference in the covers for transformers 2? (links) When comparing walmart.com to other websites, they all look the same. Few have mentioned walmart having better cover art but all I see is the damn close up of optimus from the chest up which I hate. Transformers 2-disc se was nice with the white background and optimus and megatron on opposite sides.

edit- Is it this??? this is sweet! http://www.seibertron.com/images/news/gfx/1255812745_Imax.jpg
steelbook is tight too!

[megax11]

The guy who mentioned Walmart having it for 20 is right...

About two weeks ago they were running a Transformer sale, and releasing new toys, and on the page, you could see TF2 on Bluray listing it as the 2 disc big screen edition for 20 bucks.

I wondered why they did that, as the movie didn't come out for a couple of weeks, so I went ahead and snatched one, so I could show them incase they tried to sell it for higher.

The walmart version will indeed have the IMAX scenes, and even the bluray disc itself says big screen edition on it when gotten from Walmart.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attachment.php?do=fullview&attachmentid=24558

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attachment.php?do=fullview&attachmentid=24560

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attachment.php?do=fullview&attachmentid=24561

There are some pics of someone who has it already aparently.

I don't think this is a deal anyone can pass up, unless they don't want to see more robot fighting footage. Who would want to miss that?

[CocheseUGA]

Now that I finally have a 5.1 and HDTV, I'll have to keep better track of this thread. Picked up Snow White for $10, of course. It will just have to wait for Christmas, though. Waiting for a great deal on Braveheart.

[neocisco]

There's a $10 rebate in the Braveheart BR if you have Braveheart on DVD. It requires either the proof-of-purchase tab or the UPC bar code.

[CaseyRyback]

http://www.amazon.com/Silence-Lambs-Blu-ray-Jodie-Foster/dp/B000MGB6N2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1255887214&sr=8-3

Silence of the Lambs is 9.99 if anyone is interested.

[CocheseUGA]

There's a $10 rebate in the Braveheart BR if you have Braveheart on DVD. It requires either the proof-of-purchase tab or the UPC bar code.

Indeed I do, thanks.

[VipFREAK]

Oh Snap, Indeed I do too! Thanks

[digitalbabe]

Hi all-I was just at SD and someone went into great detail about promos/prices for the Revenge of the Fallen release. As this is one of those where there will be several releases, I thought I'd share here, in case you wanted to investigate for your own use.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1611261&p=23818355&highlight=borders#post23818355

Take care,
Digitalbabe

[token2k6]

Hi all-I was just at SD and someone went into great detail about promos/prices for the Revenge of the Fallen release. As this is one of those where there will be several releases, I thought I'd share here, in case you wanted to investigate for your own use.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1611261&p=23818355&highlight=borders#post23818355

Take care,
Digitalbabe

holy crap! I thought we weren't supposed to talk about SD? But that link was just what I was looking for...now I don't know how to feel, that was a pretty comprehensive post!! should have been put over here! Oh well, now to decide to get Wal-Mart Imax exclusive or go to BB so I can get reward zone points (plus get it on the door buster action!! $22 for BD for 1st two hours = FTW!)

[180husher]

Guy went through all that trouble posting his massive thread...but still didn't have a scan of the Papa John's coupon.

[token2k6]

Guy went through all that trouble posting his massive thread...but still didn't have a scan of the Papa John's coupon.

if someone can tell me how to upload an image proper to this website (w/o having to have another site host it..) I have the coupon in my pocket...can scan!

[James1701d]

Can you email the coupon too me?

[token2k6]

^^ see Coupon thread, it's in there now thanks to LP! if you still need me to email you, PM me.

[180husher]

^^ see Coupon thread, it's in there now thanks to LP! if you still need me to email you, PM me.


Thanks token2k6...this was very helpful.

[GizmoGC]

Thanks

[sendme]

I'm sure everyone knows about warner rewards. Well I have what should be 2 BDs in the collection but thanks to one that I just bought today not having a code only will have one. The movie was the new Friday the 13th. I sent them an e-mail but chances are they wont let me get a code. So if you plan on buying movies that are on the list keep in mind you may not get the code.

[fizzywix]

I bet im the last person to see this, but there is information about the 500 days of summer dvd/blu ray here (http://www.500days.com/500-days-of-summer-release-date-dvd-and-blu-ray.html)

Blu-ray = 2 disc set with lots of exclusive bonuses

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone know if there's anything special about Cars re-release besides the pack in exclusive cars?

http://www.amazon.com/Cars-Combo-Pack-Gift-Blu-ray/dp/B002LW9ITY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1256662840&sr=1-4

[GizmoGC]

Anyone know if there's anything special about Cars re-release besides the pack in exclusive cars?

http://www.amazon.com/Cars-Combo-Pack-Gift-Blu-ray/dp/B002LW9ITY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1256662840&sr=1-4

DTS MA track instead of PCM.

[A Happy Panda]

Are there any big differences in extras between the 2-disc DVD and 2-disc Blu Ray of Iron Man. I already have the 2-disc DVD, but if there are enough extras on the Blu-Ray, I may buy it for $15 in the future.

[GizmoGC]

I'm sure everyone knows about warner rewards. Well I have what should be 2 BDs in the collection but thanks to one that I just bought today not having a code only will have one. The movie was the new Friday the 13th. I sent them an e-mail but chances are they wont let me get a code. So if you plan on buying movies that are on the list keep in mind you may not get the code.

IIRC, the Digital Copy code IS the rewards code and since Warner removes Digital Copies after first pressing you may not be eligible for it.

[LinkinPrime]

DTS MA track instead of PCM.

Interesting, but I don't think it's enough for me to double dip on it. The pack-in cars look pretty cool, but I doubt they'll be limited.

Thanks Gizmo.

[sendme]

IIRC, the Digital Copy code IS the rewards code and since Warner removes Digital Copies after first pressing you may not be eligible for it.

I thought it might have to be the first pressing. I don't remember seeing anything online about it so if it isn't on the site they need to put that or take the movies down. Hell atleast do something.

Also with this disc it says on the back that it has the one in theaters and an uncut version. Most that are like that I see an option to play the uncut or the one from theaters yet friday the 13th I see no option.

[180husher]

Picked up Ice Age 3 Blu-ray/DVD combo at Walmart tonight for $19.96...I didn't know that Fox was doing the DVD/Blu-ray combo like Disney has been lately, not that I'll argue. I like having these extra DVD copies so the kids can beat the hell outta those instead of my Blu-rays!

[RedvsBlue]

Word on the 'net is The Third Man Criterion Blu Ray is now out of print. I'm not normally one of the types to get hyped about the OOP and/or criterion craze but as I was reading about The Third Man I saw a lot of comparisons to Casablanca and I just had to know if those comparisons were valid so I went ahead a placed an order for it.

Its climbed to #11 on Amazon top sellers so obviously there's a little bit of buzz surrounding it.

I just wish I could stop buying these damn blu rays. Between this, Battlestar Galactica Complete AND The Plan, I've spent a TON on blu ray this week alone. Not to mention the other releases I couldn't resist lately.

[therpson]

Never took a gander at amazon's top seller list, probably a good place to see the up and coming.

Those combo deals are to get bluray's foot in the door, that much is obvious. Oh well, we'll see how it fairs in the long run. http://cli.gs/cagus.smile.jpg

[Sporadic]

Word on the 'net is The Third Man Criterion Blu Ray is now out of print. I'm not normally one of the types to get hyped about the OOP and/or criterion craze but as I was reading about The Third Man I saw a lot of comparisons to Casablanca and I just had to know if those comparisons were valid so I went ahead a placed an order for it.

Its climbed to #11 on Amazon top sellers so obviously there's a little bit of buzz surrounding it.

I just wish I could stop buying these damn blu rays. Between this, Battlestar Galactica Complete AND The Plan, I've spent a TON on blu ray this week alone. Not to mention the other releases I couldn't resist lately.

That's not a rumor. It is confirmed OOP on Criterion's website. What's out there is all that is left.

http://www.criterion.com/films/236

[RedvsBlue]

That's not a rumor. It is confirmed OOP on Criterion's website. What's out there is all that is left.
There was some initial confusion as to whether or not the OOP status meant it was being replaced by different packaging. Then somone found the DVD version was discontinued as well so it looks more like they lost distribution rights to it.

[gunm]

Just a heads up but Star Wars Clone Wars Season 1 BR is $34.99 @ Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Clone-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B001PO53IO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1256775042&sr=8-2

Nice price since wbshop was $38.99 w/20%. I went w/wbshop when they had that stacking coupon bonanza (on pre-orders) so mine's is roughly $29, but if that falls through, I'd jump on Amazon's price no problem.

[gunm]

Also, Battlestar Complete Series Blu Ray dropped to $174.99. Not as good as the $150-ish from DD sale, but a good deal nonetheless...

http://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Edward-James-Olmos/dp/B001993Y2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1256782357&sr=8-1

[RedvsBlue]

Also, Battlestar Complete Series Blu Ray dropped to $174.99. Not as good as the $150-ish from DD sale, but a good deal nonetheless...

http://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Edward-James-Olmos/dp/B001993Y2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1256782357&sr=8-1

They appear to be matching Best Buy's price for the week. I'm convinced we probably won't see the ~$150 price again which is why I bought mine in store at BB this week.

[DestroVega]

Third Man that good of a movie? it's not widescreen so as good as it may be, a netflix viewing might be enough for me.

[RedvsBlue]

Third Man that good of a movie? it's not widescreen so as good as it may be, a netflix viewing might be enough for me.

I'll let you know sometime after Oct. 31-Nov.7 (estimated arrival date).

[h3llbring3r]

Third Man that good of a movie? it's not widescreen so as good as it may be, a netflix viewing might be enough for me.
So movies that pre-date or aren't in widescreen/CinemaScope/panavision . . . etc. don't warrant a purchase for you? Be warned, it's also in black and white. :lol:

[lolwut?]

Third Man that good of a movie? it's not widescreen so as good as it may be, a netflix viewing might be enough for me.

...seriously?


Well I just finished "watching" Transformers 2 (more like skimmed through it). The audio as a whole seemed a bit underwhelming to me, but it was still a quality disc; the IMAX scenes vs. the regular footage was like night and day, but fuck that was some sporadic AR switching going on.

Movie was much worse than I remembered, but I bought it with a giftcard + coupon, so I don't feel so bad.

[Deadpool]

Just want to throw this out there to the few reviewers we have here, if one of you gets the new Marylin Manson Blu-ray and wants to unload it on someone I'm your man! Please!

[GizmoGC]

I thought it might have to be the first pressing. I don't remember seeing anything online about it so if it isn't on the site they need to put that or take the movies down. Hell atleast do something.

Also with this disc it says on the back that it has the one in theaters and an uncut version. Most that are like that I see an option to play the uncut or the one from theaters yet friday the 13th I see no option.

IIRC, it automatically plays the Uncut version. The Theatrical version is available through the Special Features menu.

[phantomfriar2002]

Word on the 'net is The Third Man Criterion Blu Ray is now out of print. I'm not normally one of the types to get hyped about the OOP and/or criterion craze but as I was reading about The Third Man I saw a lot of comparisons to Casablanca and I just had to know if those comparisons were valid so I went ahead a placed an order for it.

It's nothing like CASABLANCA. It is a classic movie, but it's one of those films that scholars and hard-core old-time movie buffs are going to enjoy more than, say, "casual" viewers. If you don't like B&W film noir, character-driven movies I'm not sure how much you'd like it -- but give it a chance, and you can always sell it when it's more collectible.

I picked it up when Amazon had it on Blu for $14 earlier this summer, and did enjoy it, but then again, I like a lot of '40s noir movies.

[sendme]

IIRC, it automatically plays the Uncut version. The Theatrical version is available through the Special Features menu.

I will have to double check the special features menu. I don't remember seeing it on there but I could be wrong. Warner still has not sent me an email about the code yet.

[DomLando]

I know I am a little late on this, but is the MSRP of Transformers 2 at Walmart $20 or was that only the first week price?

[H.Cornerstone]

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1155687&highlight=forrest&page=2

If anyone is curious, an AVSforum user has posted images from Forrest Gump.

Looks like it's better than Gladiator but worse than Braveheart.

[gunm]

The one and only review I saw so far confirmed some light DNR/EE, but nothing I couldn't probably overlook myself.

I have to admit, when I netflix'd Gladiator it was not nearly as bad as the Internet cried about.

[DestroVega]

So movies that pre-date or aren't in widescreen/CinemaScope/panavision . . . etc. don't warrant a purchase for you? Be warned, it's also in black and white. :lol:

No dude... I usually never blind buy and that's a factor thrown in.

[guyver2077]

question about the new watchmen collection.. can you watch the movie without motion comics embedded within?

[gunm]

I thought the motion comics were separate from the film. My understanding was that the Ultimate version of the film is just the Director's Cut with Tales of the Black Freighter intertwined with it.

There is a theatrical version included with the package, but it is Digital Copy only.

[guyver2077]

whoa.. that kinda makes me not want to get it now...

[sendme]

well this is now getting old. I just got a copy of trick r treat in today from amazon. Like the Friday the 13th Killer cut I bought a few weeks ago it too does not have a code for warner rewards. What is worse is it is a new release. So if anyone is buying warner titles that are on the list to have the code chances are new or old it may not have it now.

[guyver2077]

what up with the lack of bd live extras on the latest paramount titles?

gi joe- nothing
transformers 2- nothing

I find this odd especially when they were one of the first ones to do it right. (transformers hd dvd)

[xbox_mole]

well this is now getting old. I just got a copy of trick r treat in today from amazon. Like the Friday the 13th Killer cut I bought a few weeks ago it too does not have a code for warner rewards. What is worse is it is a new release. So if anyone is buying warner titles that are on the list to have the code chances are new or old it may not have it now.

Are they on the official list to have the warner rewards codes?

[LinkinPrime]

Blu-Ray 3D coming next year. Sounds awesome, now I just need a 3D TV and a 3D Blu-Ray player :-(

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/3D/Industry_Trends/Michael_S._Palmer/Blu-con/3D_Blu-ray_Coming_Next_Year/3752

[sendme]

Are they on the official list to have the warner rewards codes?

Yeah only firday the 13th is listed different on the list but the cover art on the site and preview of the movie are for the killer cut version.

[DestroVega]

Blu-Ray 3D coming next year. Sounds awesome, now I just need a 3D TV and a 3D Blu-Ray player :-(

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/3D/Industry_Trends/Michael_S._Palmer/Blu-con/3D_Blu-ray_Coming_Next_Year/3752

I wouldn't watch movies in 3D if I were given the player for free.

[neocisco]

Has anybody read reviews for Heat? Yea or nay?

[gunm]

What I've read sounds good. I dunno if I'd replace my DVD copy just yet...maybe if I can find it for less than $15.

[h3llbring3r]

I wouldn't watch movies in 3D if I were given the player for free.
If it is shot in 3D and made to be in 3D (of a pixar flick) that's fine. That simulated 3D is terrible though.

[GizmoGC]

Has anybody read reviews for Heat? Yea or nay?

http://moviemansguide.com/reviews/DVD/read.php?id=heat-bd

Yay!

[shrike4242]

Has anybody read reviews for Heat? Yea or nay?Here's another one:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Heat-Blu-ray-Review/753/

[neocisco]

Thanks, guys. A purchase has been made, BB, $20. One of my favorite Michael Mann movies and the shootout in the street is still hold-your-breath intense.

[gunm]

It's $16.49 @ Amazon. Why do I think this type of re-release will get cheaper closer to BF?

[gunm]

Ah frack, Heat jumped up to $17.99 since I saw it this morning. Now I wish I had picked it up. :p

Edit: one odd thing I noticed is that Amazon is offerring The Third Man BR for $19.99, but as "Temporarily Out of Stock". I wonder if this placeholdering a different, non-Criterion version, or if Amazon is confident they'll find another allocation somewhere? I might order it for giggles.

[Scorch]

Currently watching Star Trek - the picture quality on this is INCREDIBLE. This is definite demo material for sure. It may be the best looking live action Blu-Ray I have seen so far.

[h3llbring3r]

One of my favorite Michael Mann movies and the shootout in the street is still hold-your-breath intense.
I love that scene.


Currently watching Star Trek - the picture quality on this is INCREDIBLE. This is definite demo material for sure. It may be the best looking live action Blu-Ray I have seen so far.
Gad to hear it. [Edit: It] was one of the free movies I selected with my new :br: player.

Also,
The newest Harry Potter:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy & BD-Live)
Is $16.49 @ amazon for the pre-order.
http://www.amazon.com/Potter-Half-Blood-Blu-ray-Digital-BD-Live/dp/B000ZELISO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1258087921&sr=8-1

[LinkinPrime]

What's the word on Fight Club next week? Any reviews out there?

[h3llbring3r]

What's the word on Fight Club next week? Any reviews out there?
Some many :br: so little cash.

[neocisco]

Heat is $16.77 at Fry's through 11/19.

What's the word on Fight Club next week? Any reviews out there?

C'mon, you know we can't talk about it.

[aboveaveragewes]

So is Wal-Mart now selling newly released Blu-rays at the same price as regular DVDs? So far Transformers 2, G.I. Joe, and Up have been $19.99. I hope so, I'd love to see Star Trek, Inglourious Basterds, and District 9 have the price.

[gunm]

Hm, Wizard of Oz 70th Anniv Blu Amazon set is now $42.99. I wonder if I should bite? Leon the Professional is down to $14.99.

[LinkinPrime]

So is Wal-Mart now selling newly released Blu-rays at the same price as regular DVDs? So far Transformers 2, G.I. Joe, and Up have been $19.99. I hope so, I'd love to see Star Trek, Inglourious Basterds, and District 9 have the price.

All those mentioned are $19.99 at Amazon or less.

[Demolition Man]

Major thumbs down to Disney for DNRing Chasing Amy to hell and back. Looks like I'll be sticking with my Criterion DVD. Epic fail Disney. EPIC FAIL!

[neocisco]

The title really needs some update lovin'.

[Demolition Man]

The title really needs some update lovin'.

Agreed. We're well past the release of LinkinPrime's film of the year.

[neocisco]

Agreed. We're well past the release of LinkinPrime's film of the year.

I like LP so I'm not saying a word. :-#

[DestroVega]

Major thumbs down to Disney for DNRing Chasing Amy to hell and back. Looks like I'll be sticking with my Criterion DVD. Epic fail Disney. EPIC FAIL!

After reading the Clerks BD review I have decided not to upgrade any of Smith's titles to BD... I like the fact I'll only have the on DVD anyway, they are Kevin Smith movies for crying out loud.

[Demolition Man]

After reading the Clerks BD review I have decided not to upgrade any of Smith's titles to BD... I like the fact I'll only have the on DVD anyway, they are Kevin Smith movies for crying out loud.

Clerks wouldn't be much to upgrade on for Blu-Ray given it was shot on very poor film to begin with. Chasing Amy outside of the DNR certainly is a upgrade. Its too bad Disney decided it needed the DNR since the film's grainy look only adds to the look of the film.

[LinkinPrime]

Agreed. We're well past the release of LinkinPrime's film of the year.

:lol:

My film of the year is Star Trek. Easily best movie I've seen all year.

[shrike4242]

Some reviews for recently released and newly released items:

Terminator Salvation:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Terminator-Salvation-Blu-ray-Review/5166/

Galaxy Quest:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Galaxy-Quest-Blu-ray-Review/5381/
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/39314/galaxy-quest/

Sex, Lies and Videotape:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sex-Lies-and-Videotape-Blu-ray-Review/5942/

[gunm]

I am hoping TS is the "Director's Cut" with uh...more...of Moon Bloodgood. I did end up pre-ordering since it was $16.49 on amazon. I dunno why a couple of dollars makes a difference, but I'm going to hold off on Galaxy Quest since I feel it's more like a $15 or less title as well.

[h3llbring3r]

Some reviews for recently released and newly released items:

Terminator Salvation:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Terminator-Salvation-Blu-ray-Review/5166/

Galaxy Quest:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Galaxy-Quest-Blu-ray-Review/5381/
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/39314/galaxy-quest/

Sex, Lies and Videotape:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sex-Lies-and-Videotape-Blu-ray-Review/5942/

Thanks for those, TS is "a most own." Hrmm, I was probably going to get it anyway to finish out the series. Wal-Mart or Amazon?

[aboveaveragewes]

All those mentioned are $19.99 at Amazon or less.

Yeah, I know. I'd rather just get them day 1 at Wal-Mart rather than wait a week just to save a few cents. I've just started to see a pattern since WM's BD prices used to be pretty steep. From what I've seen so far, the titles I listed are all $19.99 on Amazon (I already preordered Terminator Salvation from Amazon).

[h3llbring3r]

Any reviews up for Angel Heart :br:?

[phantomfriar2002]

Any reviews up for Angel Heart :br:?

I have it and it looks great -- very little DNR -- and a bargain for $12 or whatever Amazon is charging for it.

I did a capsule in my review here...

http://www.andyfilm.com/11-24-09.html

[h3llbring3r]

I have it and it looks great -- very little DNR -- and a bargain for $12 or whatever Amazon is charging for it.

I did a capsule in my review here...

http://www.andyfilm.com/11-24-09.html

Nice mini-review. I really like Alan Parker's films, they often feel a little "hollywood ending" at times but he still manages to hold my attention.

I was specifically worried about how the ending would hold up. It's one of those endings that was much less of a cliché and less predictable at the time of release.

[LinkinPrime]

$80 LG or Panasonic players at Amazon for Chase Visa cardholders:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-bargains/95949-80-lg-sony-panasonic-bd-players.html

[Deadpool]

$80 LG or Panasonic players at Amazon for Chase Visa cardholders:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-bargains/95949-80-lg-sony-panasonic-bd-players.html

Suck me! I want 1. :cry:

[GizmoGC]

Got me a BD370 :)

[phantomfriar2002]

Looks like it's dead.

[gunm]

Amazon has my Third Man order in "Shipping Soon" status. I wonder where they got that stock from?

[gunm]

Is Dollhouse BR worth $34.95? I'm pretty tempted, but not sure if it'll drop some more.

[GizmoGC]

It'll drop when S2 hits. Probably a 'complete series' bundle.

[Deadpool]

Is Dollhouse BR worth $34.95? I'm pretty tempted, but not sure if it'll drop some more.

The show was only "meh" for most of the first season. I'd say wait as well as it wont sell very well and are to sure to offer a bundle in the future.

[h3llbring3r]

Did anyone see how much Snatch was going for at Target? I was going to tr and use the $5 Manuf. coupon and the $5 Target coupon and get it for cheap (certainly not worth FP or SP IMHO).
EDIT: NM found it, per SD it is $19.

[CaseyRyback]

Can anyone recommend a good blu ray player that streams netflix. Budget is less than 200, though I might go higher if the AV quality is that much of a step up.

[shrike4242]

Can anyone recommend a good blu ray player that streams netflix. Budget is less than 200, though I might go higher if the AV quality is that much of a step up.LG BD370 @ $189.99:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Network-Blu-ray-Disc-Player/dp/B001UQ6F4S/

Though, it was ~$150 w/3 free movies right before Black Friday:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242455

Review links in the OP of that thread. Seemed decent from most of the reviews.

[GizmoGC]

BD370 was $80 last week :)

[shrike4242]

BD370 was $80 last week :)Only if you had an Amazon Visa card.

[JaroldL]

BD370 was $80 last week :)

lucky bastard.

[GizmoGC]

Only if you had an Amazon Visa card.

I do!!!

[freshzen]

Can anyone recommend a good blu ray player that streams netflix. Budget is less than 200, though I might go higher if the AV quality is that much of a step up.

Isn't PSN getting Netflix real soon? Maybe you should save up for a bit longer and get a PS3.

[sasuke543]

I don't know if anyone knows but Best Buy is actually price matching specific online stores including AMAZON!

[neocisco]

Any basis for this statement, like a link to a price match policy stating it?

[sasuke543]

Any basis for this statement, like a link to a price match policy stating it?

I actually went to a local Best Buy in San Dimas, CA and there was a small sign stating that they price match online store prices. So I went and asked a worker there if they can PM Amazon. She said yes you can as long it is sold by Amazon and not a third-party store. So I'm gonna be using my RZ more often since I can price match :)

[neocisco]

OK but this might be YMMV. I hope not but it's a possibility.

[gunm]

Isn't PSN getting Netflix real soon? Maybe you should save up for a bit longer and get a PS3.


You can do it right now--just request a streaming disc from Netflix.

So is $60 a good price for Rome complete? I'm seriously thinking about that one...

[sendme]

I'm going to best buy tomorrow so maybe they will have something up about it. I know they price match their own site and some times they don't even want to do that.

[RedvsBlue]

You can do it right now--just request a streaming disc from Netflix.

So is $60 a good price for Rome complete? I'm seriously thinking about that one...

If I had $60 right now I'd get it in a heartbeat. You're basically looking at $30 per season which is an absolute steal for an excellent show.

[sasuke543]

I'm going to best buy tomorrow so maybe they will have something up about it. I know they price match their own site and some times they don't even want to do that.

Let me know how it goes! :)

[gunm]

If I had $60 right now I'd get it in a heartbeat. You're basically looking at $30 per season which is an absolute steal for an excellent show.


Yes, that's exactly where I'm at right now too...do I have $60 hiding somewhere? Argh.

[CaseyRyback]

Anyone know if Panasonic players do netflix or how that all works? I know I saw a Panny that looked like the 60 with netflix on the box and I was wondering if that was in a firmware upgrade since I know they haven't supported it up to this time. I know the older boxes don't have anything mentioning it, but the newer style boxes in BB and HH Gregg both mentioned it. I can't find anything about a revision of hardware or anything that would specify a difference or an upgrade in the 60 about it adding Netflix though.

[gunm]

Panasonic players don't do Netflix at this time. For whatever reason, the two companies have not formed any type of partnership. Panny players do have Amazon Video, though.

[guyver2077]

Only if you had an Amazon Visa card.

crap. i have it as well but missed the deal

[aznguyen316]

Hey guys... sorry to shit in the thread if I am.. but can I get some recommended sub-$175 BD players or brands? I would like wireless and capable off playing vids of an ext HDD or USB (if any can do .mkv even sweeter). I know PS3 would be the best bet but not really looking to spend that much even though I know it is a very solid machine (I used to own one but sold it awhile back). Just want to stick with my PC and 360 for gaming. Thanks!

[gunm]

I know a number of people who use their PS3 primarily for blu ray movies and rarely, if ever play games on it. Honestly, the PS3 is your best bet for wifi, ext. storage, etc.. I'd just save up and get that. Most of the sub-$200 players sacrifice on one or more of the features you're looking for. For example, the Samsung BDP1600 on sale @ BB this week does stream, but you need to buy the wifi adapter separately.

[LinkinPrime]

Toy Story and Toy Story 2 coming March 23rd 2010!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray!/3916 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray%21/3916)

Hopefully we get some $10 off coupons on these as well :D

[perdition(troy]

I know a number of people who use their PS3 primarily for blu ray movies and rarely, if ever play games on it. Honestly, the PS3 is your best bet for wifi, ext. storage, etc.. I'd just save up and get that. Most of the sub-$200 players sacrifice on one or more of the features you're looking for. For example, the Samsung BDP1600 on sale @ BB this week does stream, but you need to buy the wifi adapter separately.

I bought a ps3, and will be using it for blu rays more then anything else. Sure my wife will actually play games on it, but I plan on just sticking with my 360 for gaming lol.

[neocisco]

Toy Story and Toy Story 2 coming March 23rd 2010!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray!/3916 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray%21/3916)

Hopefully we get some $10 off coupons on these as well :D

I wonder how much I can sell my Toy Story Ultimate Toy Box DVD set for?

[shrike4242]

I know a number of people who use their PS3 primarily for blu ray movies and rarely, if ever play games on it. Honestly, the PS3 is your best bet for wifi, ext. storage, etc.. I'd just save up and get that. Most of the sub-$200 players sacrifice on one or more of the features you're looking for. For example, the Samsung BDP1600 on sale @ BB this week does stream, but you need to buy the wifi adapter separately.I use my PS3 primarily as my BR player, though I do use it for PS3-exclusives. Almost all my multiplatform games I end up getting on 360.

I may pick up a stand-alone player when they get the managed copy issues worked out, which probably won't be for a while. That, and I'm out of HDMI inputs on my receiver.

Just about everything I've played on my PS3 for BR hasn't left me wanting for a standalone player.

Toy Story and Toy Story 2 coming March 23rd 2010!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray!/3916 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray%21/3916)

Hopefully we get some $10 off coupons on these as well :DWe could only be so lucky.

That and we could have Amazon do a deal with a discount when buying both of them at once, like they did with Up and Monsters Inc.

[CocheseUGA]

That and we could have Amazon do a deal with a discount when buying both of them at once, like they did with Up and Monsters Inc.

And then drop $12 after everyone's preorder ships.

[sendme]

I never saw anything about PMing online prices. Also WB is not even getting back with me on the issue with 2 of the BDs that I got on their rewards program.

[gunm]

Amazon PM'd...somebody, I forget...this week for Heat. $14.99.

[JaroldL]

Toy Story and Toy Story 2 coming March 23rd 2010!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray!/3916 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Disney/Buena_Vista/Toy_Story_&_Toy_Story_2_on_Blu-ray%21/3916)

Hopefully we get some $10 off coupons on these as well

cant wait!!!

[mcdaking84]

Trying to decide between these 3 movies for my free goozex blu ray. any one have any recommendations?

Angels and demons (never saw Da vinci code)
terminator Salvation
GI Joe

[neocisco]

Terminator, easily. Stay far, far away from the abomination that is G.I. Joe.

[Deadpool]

I second Terminator

[gunm]

Toy Story 1&2 BR preorder is $24.99 @ amazon, in case anyone was wanting to pre-order. I can't remember if there are good release week sales in March, so I just preordered to be be on the safe side...

[blk00civicsi]

Toy Story 1&2 BR preorder is $24.99 @ amazon, in case anyone was wanting to pre-order. I can't remember if there are good release week sales in March, so I just preordered to be be on the safe side...

24.99 Each that is.

Toy Story 1
http://www.amazon.com/Toy-Story-Special-Blu-ray-Package/dp/B0030IIYWA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261158931&sr=1-1

Toy Story 2
http://www.amazon.com/Toy-Story-Special-Blu-ray-Package/dp/B0030IIZ56/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261158931&sr=1-2

[gunm]

It's kind of crazy that the DVD versions are actually $3 more than the BR right now.

[Davestation]

Saw that The Simpsons seasons is making its Blu-Ray premiere (http://www.amazon.com/Simpsons-Complete-Twentieth-Season-Blu-ray/dp/B002R8JE7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261254227&sr=8-2) finally, only its Season 20 on Blu-Ray and DVD being released January 12, 2010 at Amazon. What the hell happened to seasons 13-19 on DVD? I want those.....

Also for the Goozex guy, get District 9 its better than Terminator Salvation. The other two movies are pretty bad that you listed and if its just between Terminator and those two, get Terminator.

[HydroX]

So my future mother-in-law bought us a blu-ray player for Christmas, but we don't have any BR discs to use with it.

Any suggestions on some good, cheap blu-rays? :)

[DaddyBoJangles]

15 dollars. Enjot http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Knight-BD-Live-Blu-ray/dp/B001GZ6QEC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1262111405&sr=1-1

[karkyco]

So my future mother-in-law bought us a blu-ray player for Christmas, but we don't have any BR discs to use with it.

Any suggestions on some good, cheap blu-rays? :)

You missed out on a couple of months of amazing deals on new releases as well as the $5 Target coupon (combined with sales/pricematches/manufacturer's coupons) that was simply amazing. Although, the coupon still scans even though it's expired.

Check out amazon's top sellers; there might still be some awesome deals there though nothing like Black Friday and the weeks around it. Best Buy has some decent $9.99 Blu Rays this week, check amazon for the pricematch on those. Oh and Costco has had some simply fantastic prices on a variety of quality titles.

[HydroX]

All these Target coupons floating around (BR, and 360 stuff) and I can't use any of them. I work for Target so it's automatic termination if I use the expired coupons (and get caught). lol

But yeah, I popped in here from time to time just to see what was there .. and of course I miss out on all the amazing stuff, THEN get a BR player. Haha.

Thanks.

[Lord_Kefka]

I need guidance from my fellow CAG's who are wise in the way of Blu.

Just finally popped off and got my HDTV (Samsung 46") and Blu-Ray (Panasonic DMP-BD60) ordered on Amazon. Went to Best Buy to buy some Blu's since I found better deals and warranties on Amazon. Figured I could turn the gift card from Xmas into a good surge protector and movies. I was quite saddened to see how badly BB failed with their prices. Amazon beat them by 25-50% on most of the movies!

While it's impossible to predict the prices in the coming weeks and months, what is the good low water mark I could find some of these movies for? I figure (and sorta remember) many of them being lower and I'm trying to decide how long to hold out. The cheap-ass side of me is balking at their upped prices, especially including tax. And should I hold out on any of these movies due to a poor Blu-ray transfer?

The Usual Suspects, Memento, The Dark Knight, Fight Club, Star Trek, Sin City, Iron Man.

[gunm]

Those movies have a bad transfer?

[Lord_Kefka]

Those movies have a bad transfer?

That's what I'm inquiring about. The Usual Suspects and Memento blu's looked pretty bare bones and I was wondering to the quality of the transfer of any of them.

[gunm]

I can personally vouch for TDK, Sin City, Star Trek, and Iron Man since I own those.

Off the top of my head, I believe the other titles got pretty good reviews too, though as you mention, some of them don't have much over the DVD beyond the 1080p upgrade.

[shrike4242]

I'd also vouch for Fight Club, especially for a 10 year old movie. Pretty good.

Usual Suspects is decent, though not reference quality. Memento, the same.

[JaroldL]

I'd also vouch for Fight Club, especially for a 10 year old movie. Pretty good.

Usual Suspects is decent, though not reference quality. Memento, the same.

The first rule about Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club.

[neocisco]

Timely reference.

[BigTex1979]

I had the good fortune of getting a BR player for Christmas ... but I have an input shortage, and need a little help:
Currently running my two HDMI ports with the Xbox 360 and HD cable box ... at this point, I have the BR running component, but would like to go HDMI with it.
What would folks who know what they're doing do here? I was thinking about going component with the 360, HDMI with the BR.
The whole setup is running on a 4-yr old 1080i DLP set. I'm worried the BR is as clear as it'll get on my TV. Still good, but I want better! haha, thanks in advance for any assistance.

[beatngurnuts]

HDMi is the way to go for the blu-ray palyer, you will be getting the best picture possibly + audio. The reason being is you can't get 720p, 1080i or 1080p out of component on a blu-ray player(component connection is not HDCP compliant), so your only getting 480p pciture, so I would definitely switch the blu-ray player over to HDMi and the Xbox over to component, so you can get full HD out the blu-ray player

[sendme]

I would look into one of thies

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_0_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hdmi+switch&sprefix=hdmi+s

[BigTex1979]

haha ... don't know why i didn't think of that. I had a similar device for my coax stuff back in the day; it didn't even occur to me to look for something like that.
Thanks for the tips and links, fellow CAGs.

[Lord_Kefka]

Another question, I'm going to be setting up this entertainment center away from my cable modem. I'll move my Xbox as well. So I'm thinking of setting up a bridge to connect these to my wireless internet (already have a WRT54G sitting over by my cable modem). Recommendations on brand/set-up?

[guyver2077]

ok.. WTF is up with The Final Destination.

Reviews say that the 3d version is supposed to be included... but the disc i bought only brought one disc.. and no mention of 3d anywhere...

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Final-Destination-Blu-ray-Review/5169/

That link takes you to amazon where the box has "3D" and its supposed to include digital copy.. but the amazon link takes you to a normal version with no mention of 3d. (like the one i just bought)

[GizmoGC]

ok.. WTF is up with The Final Destination.

Reviews say that the 3d version is supposed to be included... but the disc i bought only brought one disc.. and no mention of 3d anywhere...

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Final-Destination-Blu-ray-Review/5169/

That link takes you to amazon where the box has "3D" and its supposed to include digital copy.. but the amazon link takes you to a normal version with no mention of 3d. (like the one i just bought)

ATTENTION FOR ALL WARNER RELEASES:

3D, DVD, Digital Copy, Slipcovers are for FIRST PRESSINGS only.

If you bought a movie and it excludes any of the above, it's because you bought a pressing that was not the FIRST PRESSING. The extra stuff above is simply that - extra stuff to get people to buy on release day/week. Warner only allots a certain amount of that extra stuff, and after that, it's gone. It's a Limited thing.

- Bonus Round! Do you have a newer Warner release with a Slip Cover? Look at it - notice how it mentions Digital Copy/DVD/3D etc on it? Now look at the cover art on the Blu-ray - notice has it does not mention any of that? It's so Warner can re-use that cover art when it finishes its first run without remaking/printing new covers.

(Not directed at you, but this is being discussed in some many places we can just copy/paste this where needed)

[guyver2077]

thanks bro... this fucking sucks.

It makes no sense. I bought it one fucking week after release. I actually tried to purchase it last weekend but my BB was out of em.

[Scorch]

Oh wow. Knew that about slipcovers but not 3D stuff. Interesting. Glad I got TFD with 3D on it.

[SuperJedi]

Hey If you are looking for Adult movies, Adam & Eve have many for 50% OFF with Free DVDs. They only have 8 though... but 50% off!

May need a special link or code, I am not sure...

[SuperJedi]

You guys got Final Destination for $20 right??

I may just go ahead and get it now, and not miss out on Limited time thing. Any place still got it for $19.99?

[GizmoGC]

You guys got Final Destination for $20 right??

I may just go ahead and get it now, and not miss out on Limited time thing. Any place still got it for $19.99?

The first pressing is done with. It's luck now if you find a 3D version.

[SuperJedi]

The first pressing is done with. It's luck now if you find a 3D version.

Not really, I don't think.

It's not really that popular. I bet I can still find it, just for $20 or for higher price, that's the question! And, I am NOT paying more than $20!

[GizmoGC]

First pressing is done. That's a fact. Only the first 100k (what I heard) include slip covers and 3D. There may still be 3D versions out there, but not many. Most stores have already ordered third pressings of the title (i.e. sold out twice). So if you want it...go now and try and find it.

But anyway, the Red/Blue 3D sucks. Warner is only doing this Limited press so they can release the 'real' 3D at the end of the year. At a bloated pricetag, of course.

[SuperJedi]

I am not debating THAT fact, I am just betting I can STILL find it.

[GizmoGC]

I am not debating THAT fact, I am just betting I can STILL find it.

Yeah, you probably could. Just act now before they are all gone.

[onapartyrock]

Yeah, you probably could. Just act now before they are all gone.

Glad I saw this, just got a new one off of ebay for $19.50 shipped with the 3D version. Just started to venture in this section of the site and didn't know these were limited. Guy has 100% feedback and tons of sales so it should work out.

[guyver2077]

received my saw 6 bluray today.. as expected it looks like the saw 1 disc is the same as the old domestic bd release :(

guess im keeping my hd dvd copy

[GizmoGC]

received my saw 6 bluray today.. as expected it looks like the saw 1 disc is the same as the old domestic bd release :(

guess im keeping my hd dvd copy

Yep, 100% identical except the disc art is different.

[flatliner718]

so for Dr Horrible fans.... Jed Whedon announced via his twitter account at www.twitter.com/drhorrible (http://www.twitter.com/drhorrible) that Dr Horrible Sing-Along Blog is coming to Blu-ray in may.... MSRP of 19.99 but amazon has the pre-order for 13.99 currently...i know its a long way away...so i figured i'd not put it as a deal.... here's the amazon link

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Horribles-Sing-Along-Blog-Blu-ray/dp/B0025KW29U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1264977402&sr=1-1

[shrike4242]

Looks like BSG: The Complete Series on BR is getting a double-dip, apparently with better/slimmer packaging, with the inclusion of "The Plan" with it:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Universal/Battlestar_Galactica:_The_Complete_Series_Blu-ray_Reissue_/4159

Also looks like if you want the new/revised packaging to replace what you have with the "current" release, you can send them the Season One top flap and you'll get new packaging in 4-6 weeks:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/1830867-post13.html

[flatliner718]

Looks like BSG: The Complete Series on BR is getting a double-dip, apparently with better/slimmer packaging, with the inclusion of "The Plan" with it:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Universal/Battlestar_Galactica:_The_Complete_Series_Blu-ray_Reissue_/4159

Also looks like if you want the new/revised packaging to replace what you have with the "current" release, you can send them the Season One top flap and you'll get new packaging in 4-6 weeks:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/1830867-post13.html man I hope that's true....Id love to see the design of the new box too

[CombatCraig]

Also looks like if you want the new/revised packaging to replace what you have with the "current" release, you can send them the Season One top flap and you'll get new packaging in 4-6 weeks:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/1830867-post13.html

That would be awesome! Anyone know if that form is posted somewhere or if we need to e-mail customer service as well

I just sent them an e-mail through their form (http://www.universalstudios.com/contact_form.php?email_id=10)

[shrike4242]

According to that post above, it was something that person received via email from Universal directly. You might need to contact someone there to see what the details are.