Blu-ray Discussion Thread - The One and Only

[GizmoGC]

Any chance that the OP will ever start being updated on Sunday? I keep missing out on BRs on netflix because I don't know the release schedule til monday or tuesday. By then they say very long wait.

Yeah, I can. Never seemed like a big deal until the day they come out, but I'll note it for the future.

[Deadpool]

Not only have I never seen Event Horizon, I have no idea what it is! From IMDB, looks like a decent flick.

Don't feel bad. I've seen it and have no idea what it's about! Lol it's just a bunch of violent and weird set pieces pieced together. Not a good movie by any means, but it does have some striking visuals and a few imaginative bits.

[phantomfriar2002]

Yeah EVENT HORIZON is kind of like an outerspace "Dead Calm" mixed with "The Shining". It has its moments and was one of the most expensive British movies ever, but frankly I found some of it unintentionally funny. It's great looking though, but incredibly stupid and derivative at the same time.

All you need to know is it's from the guy who made the RESIDENT EVIL films and the first ALIEN VS PREDATOR. Same kind of movie really, though personally I'd place it below those four also.

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall under $26 anywhere?

[genfuyung]

Yeah, I can. Never seemed like a big deal until the day they come out, but I'll note it for the future.

Thanks a lot man. I lost track of when 21 was coming out so I ended up adding it to my q the day it came out. I just got it a few days ago...

[whoknows]

Any of you watch Shoot Em Up on blu-ray? I saw it for $12 at a pawn shop, but since I already have it on DVD I was wondering if it's worth it?

[rick3000gto]

Anyone seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall under $26 anywhere?
Amazon but sadly by 5 cents.

[genfuyung]

Any of you watch Shoot Em Up on blu-ray? I saw it for $12 at a pawn shop, but since I already have it on DVD I was wondering if it's worth it?

Id buy it for twelve bucks in a heart beat. Heres a review as far as how it looks.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1193/shootemup.html

[starmask2k3]

because i was watching a movie and they had sin city out now and the blu-ray movie was old

[Ice2Dragon]

Japan it was announced already for blu-ray.. its region free so you can import it.

Otherwise, its a waiting game. Studios are more focused on new releases than old ones.

However, since Im fairly certain i read somewhere that they are making a sequel, expect it out around that time if its not out before hand.

[Deadpool]

Any of you watch Shoot Em Up on blu-ray? I saw it for $12 at a pawn shop, but since I already have it on DVD I was wondering if it's worth it?

Buy it now!

[LinkinPrime]

Amazon but sadly by 5 cents.

:lol:

I think I'll just sell my 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up :hd:'s and get the 3 Pack for $54
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Collection-Forgetting-Marshall-40-Year-Old/dp/B001B7CNYW/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222291849&sr=8-2

[rick3000gto]

:lol:

I think I'll just sell my 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up :hd:'s and get the 3 Pack for $54
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Collection-Forgetting-Marshall-40-Year-Old/dp/B001B7CNYW/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222291849&sr=8-2
It is a very tempting deal i mite bite after you LP.

[GizmoGC]

because i was watching a movie and they had sin city out now and the blu-ray movie was old

Sin City is coming to Blu-ray in October...only in Canada. Much like how A Nightmare on Elm Street did last week.

Yeah, I know, WTF!

But Newline has no plans to release it this year on Blu-ray but "Alliance" does and controls Newline in Canada (or something like that).

I just imported Nightmare on Elm Street Blu-ray...can't wait to watch it.

[D_Icon]

Did anyone who purchased the BluRay Godfather trilogy from BestBuy get the quote book?

[LinkinPrime]

Star Wars: Clone Wars 11/11

The Dark Knight 12/10
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8495/darkknightcd3.jpg (https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1174)
http://www.dvdtown.com/news/official-the-dark-knight-on-december-9th/5954

[seanr1221]

:drool:

I'm willing to bet it will break records on Blu.

[rick3000gto]

:drool:

I'm willing to bet it will break records on Blu.
Second

[RedvsBlue]

December 10 can not come soon enough...

[crunchb3rry]

I can't believe Dexter isn't out on Blu-Ray yet. Not even a hint of a release date.

[Sporadic]

I can't believe Dexter isn't out on Blu-Ray yet. Not even a hint of a release date.

Um, Season One is rumored for release in January

[darkcrawlspace]

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8571/darkknightfrontvt5.jpg http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4826/darkknightbackiw9.jpg

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2940/darkknightlimitedgq5.jpg

Warner has finally OFFICIALLY announced the blockbuster of the year, “The Dark Knight” on Blu-ray Disc with a December 9th release date. The title will be released in a Standard and “Limited Edition” version. The later of the two will include a collectible “Bat Pod” and neat casing. The technical specs for both versions would indicate (from the back of the package art) to be on 2 BD-50’s and contain a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track. The bonus materials are set to include a “Focus Points” feature similar to the studio’s original “In-Movie-Experience” found on past releases such as the first film. Two featurettes will be included in full Hi-Def on the second disc. Those two featurettes are “Batman Tech - The Incredible Gadgets and Tools” and “Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight“. Also to be included are 6 episodes of “Gotham Tonight” which is supposed to be one of the city’s premier news program and tons of still image galleries will be included as well.


http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=5727

[graf1k]

A lot of people on blu-ray.com and/or high-defdigest.com seemed pretty pissed it doesn't have 7.1 audio. I personally don't care as I don't even have 5.1 yet but from what I remember of the leaked info on the extras, it sounded great,

[GizmoGC]

Very few people have 7.1 systems...does not bother me one bit. I have no interest in ever owning one.

Glad we got TrueHD and not DD5.1

[rsigley]

kind of like how most people complain about not having lossless when they don't have a system to capitalize on it

[HighlightShow]

Thinking about picking up the Godfather...

[Sporadic]

Awesome.

Just in time for Halloween.

Your FamilyVideo.com ORDER HAS SHIPPED
1 X Texas Chainsaw Massacre Blu-ray Disc (030306180298) = $8.34
Status: Shipped

[dallow]

kind of like how most people complain about not having lossless when they don't have a system to capitalize on it
Yeah, so let's put DD5.1 on everything.

Every movie should max out it's video and audio specs, even if not everyone can take advantage of them.

[Sporadic]

Yeah, so let's put DD5.1 on everything.

Every movie should max out it's video and audio specs, even if not everyone can take advantage of them.

It has TrueHD 5.1, shouldn't that be good enough?

It's like bitching if Fox doesn't include that stupid D-Box thing on every release.

[dallow]

It has TrueHD 5.1, shouldn't that be good enough?

It's like bitching if Fox doesn't include that stupid D-Box thing on every release.Lossless 5.1 should be the minimum, but I'd love for everyone to jump into making 7.1 standard, especially for actions movies such as this.

And yes, I wouldn't mind D-Box in every title as a bonus for those who have it or would have it in the future.

I cannot wait to move in a couple weeks to my bigger place and then I'll finally be able to add two more speakers + amps to my setup.
Perhaps I'll add D-Box to it as well. ::scratches chin::

[Deadpool]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2940/darkknightlimitedgq5.jpg

Why can't we get a Joker or Batman cast? The bike is lame.

[rick3000gto]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2940/darkknightlimitedgq5.jpg

Why can't we get a Joker or Batman cast? The bike is lame.
Yea i agrees doesnt look like much :drool:

[sendme]

Getting off topic what is D-Box?

Now back on topic I wonder what type of case comes with the LE set of TDK. Also I would rather have a Joker bust or something then the Bat pod.

[Sporadic]

Getting off topic what is D-Box?

A stupid gimmick that moves/vibrates a special chair you buy from them according to what's happening on the screen.

[GizmoGC]

Getting off topic what is D-Box?

Now back on topic I wonder what type of case comes with the LE set of TDK. Also I would rather have a Joker bust or something then the Bat pod.

D-Box is (at minimum) $10,000. The only reason why Fox includes that option is because D-Box pays for it. Its a reall lame chair (or couch) that shakes.

[TheRock88]

I wonder how much the Dark Knight LE is.

I agree though, Dec 10 cant come fast enough.

[genfuyung]

So for the past couple of days Ive been trying to influence what goes into my quick picks. Specifically Ive been trying to get the hulk, iron man, sweeney todd, and wall e blu rays. So, after days of seeing things in my quick picks like a red stapler, a clock, a book on obama, and an electric mouse trap i finally log in today to see iron man and wall e there. Yay I thought, then I scrolled down a bit more and saw they were both the DVD versions...why amazon why?

[SteveMcQ]

So for the past couple of days Ive been trying to influence what goes into my quick picks. Specifically Ive been trying to get the hulk, iron man, sweeney todd, and wall e blu rays. So, after days of seeing things in my quick picks like a red stapler, a clock, a book on obama, and an electric mouse trap i finally log in today to see iron man and wall e there. Yay I thought, then I scrolled down a bit more and saw they were both the DVD versions...why amazon why?I'm not sure if you can even influence the Quick Picks anymore. I've been trying here and there with a few random items, but no luck. Oddly enough, I happened to find Iron Man (Blu-Ray) on there the other day, so I quickly jumped on it. Also found 3:10 To Yuma on the same day and managed to get both in at the gold box price even though it says one item can only be discounted. I haven't even been trying to influence anything Blu-Ray or movie related.

[neocisco]

Austin Powers collection comes out 12/2 if anybody cares.

Was L.A. Confidential on sale anywhere when it came out? Also, has The Great Debaters been released yet?

[pinoy530]

A lot of people on blu-ray.com and/or high-defdigest.com seemed pretty pissed it doesn't have 7.1 audio. I personally don't care as I don't even have 5.1 yet but from what I remember of the leaked info on the extras, it sounded great,

Well, if you have a 7.1 system anyways, you can just bitstream the TrueHD and your systen should be able to spread it accross all 8 speakers.

[blackwaltz34]

i'll probably pick up the LE version of TDK


the batpod is still pretty cool, but i would prefer a batman or joker figure instead

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[Scorch]

I agree though, Dec 10 cant come fast enough.

So you're waiting until the day after it comes out?

[neocisco]

What sites do you guys recommend for a comprehensive list of upcoming releases?

Updated OP

The only thing you forgot to update was...the date.:)

[freshzen]

The only thing that makes the Iron Man movie cool is the suit, take away the suit and it'd be a total yawn fest. Still better than The Incredible Hulk. Maybe I just don't like superhero movies where they aren't a superhero through 3/4 of the movie.

[dallow]

Well, if you have a 7.1 system anyways, you can just bitstream the TrueHD and your systen should be able to spread it accross all 8 speakers.
Well, yeah, you can do that from any source, but that's cheating. ;)

[GizmoGC]

The only thing that makes the Iron Man movie cool is the suit, take away the suit and it'd be a total yawn fest. Still better than The Incredible Hulk. Maybe I just don't like superhero movies where they aren't a superhero through 3/4 of the movie.

I thought Incredible Hulk was better to.

[rick3000gto]

Austin Powers collection comes out 12/2 if anybody cares.

Was L.A. Confidential on sale anywhere when it came out? Also, has The Great Debaters been released yet?
Link for the Austin Powers BD Set> http://www.amazon.com/Austin-Powers-Collection-Shagadelic-Blu-ray/dp/B001EN71HC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222646005&sr=1-1

Comes out to $17.31 each movie in the set.

[rick3000gto]

Is it worth it to wait for "The Whole Bloody Affair" or just pick up part 1 and 2 of kill bill now on BD?

[bigdaddybruce44]

The only thing that makes the Iron Man movie cool is the suit, take away the suit and it'd be a total yawn fest. Still better than The Incredible Hulk. Maybe I just don't like superhero movies where they aren't a superhero through 3/4 of the movie.

Exactly.

[Richlough]

I don't know if you guys already know but there's a pretty good podcast called IGN DVD DigiGods .

It takes some getting used to , but the guys are very honest and entertaining .

Do yourself a favor and check it out .

http://dvd.ign.com/index/digigods.html

[GizmoGC]

Is it worth it to wait for "The Whole Bloody Affair" or just pick up part 1 and 2 of kill bill now on BD?

There is no indication that will ever come out on BD or DVD in the next few years. It was rumored well over 2 years ago for a DVD release.

[bigdaddybruce44]

While we wait for The Whole Bloody Affair, we can pick up Duke Nukem Forever and a Phantom console.

[neocisco]

I blame those Inglorious Bastards.

[GizmoGC]

It appears Indy 4 and The Strangers should be arriving today for me...I'll post impressions!

[blk00civicsi]

It appears Indy 4 and The Strangers should be arriving today for me...I'll post impressions!

I'd be interested in Indy 4. I pre-ordered on Amazon due to it being in my Gold box today. I'd like to know what I'd be sinking my 25 into.

[Deadpool]

It appears Indy 4 and The Strangers should be arriving today for me...I'll post impressions!

If you want to dump the Strangers on anyone, gimme a call :)

[Steggy]

wheres sarah marshall the cheapest at this time of week?

[GizmoGC]

No Indy 4 today...but Strangers turned up. AMAZING Sound...PQ is kinda meh.

[VipFREAK]

I searched around here, but anyway... Any deals for Iron Man in store tomorrow? Not that I won't buy it tomorrow either way

[genfuyung]

I searched around here, but anyway... Any deals for Iron Man in store tomorrow? Not that I won't buy it tomorrow either way

target has a pretty cool helmet case for the blu ray for 27.99. its about 25 everywhere else.

[VipFREAK]

Cool, should I expect it to go fast? http://www.scionlife.com/forums/images/avatars/195517897341e71f258d9b3.gif

[genfuyung]

Depends how many hoarding bastards live around you. Good luck though.

[VipFREAK]

Great... probably shouldn't bother then. :roll:

Thanks for the info anyway.

[RedvsBlue]

It shouldn't be hard to get at all. My store isn't even a high volume store and we got about 30 copies in, whereas we usually only get about 10 of any high profile blu ray new release. I can't say for sure about future shipments but the initial shipment consists entirely of the special case. Personally, I wasn't that enthused about it after seeing it in person.

[aznguyen316]

Looks like Sarah Marshall at Target is cheapest.. hmm wonder what I'd be missing on the 3 disc ed.

[ighosty]

Hopefully Target won't be out of the helmet by the time I get there later tonight.

[rsigley]

i don't think anything is different between the 3 disk [really 2 disk, one disk is the digital copy] and the blu-ray of sarah marshall. i was trying to figure it out since the PQ on the blu-ray didn't get to good of a review, but they seem identical

here's a list of the features in both http://newsblaze.com/story/20080919200302mill.nb/topstory.html

indiana jones review up at hdd
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1715/indianajoneskingdomcrystalskull.html

[GizmoGC]

The BD is missing 4 features from the 3 disc DVD set. Those 4 features are available to download though from BD-Live.

[thebob101]

Just picked up the Iron Man BD w/ the helmet. Very cool. $28 isn't bad.

[flizmo007]

Looks like Sarah Marshall at Target is cheapest.. hmm wonder what I'd be missing on the 3 disc ed.

Target ad shows $29.99 while the CC ad shows $27.99. It's just $2 but still cheaper at CC.

[phantomfriar2002]

Couple of quick impressions --

INDY 4 looks as good as it can on Blu-Ray -- but I hated Janusz Kaminski's stylized cinematography, which is at odds with all the prior movies, and as much as I loved Raiders, Temple of Doom & Last Crusade, the movie is a total mess IMO. Overall though it's a solid Blu-Ray, the sound is terrific also, and the extras are OK, but are mostly promo filler about how great the movie is and such.

THE STRANGERS is a BD25 and looks and sounds terrific. I personally disliked this one also, but if you're a fan, at least it gives you both cuts of the movie. No real big extras otherwise though.

[genfuyung]

Can someone who picks up the target iron man blu ray post some impressions? Specifically is it metal or plastic? Maybe some pics? Netflix didn't ship it to me today and I am impatient as all hell so Im trying to decide where to pick it up.

[rsigley]

i just got the blu-ray for iron man for ~21.00 from best buy.

rang up as the 2 dvd price [22.99] for some reason + 10% off from insider book

wasn't going to buy it, but too much hype i guess i have to see it now

[SteveMcQ]

Can someone who picks up the target iron man blu ray post some impressions? Specifically is it metal or plastic? Maybe some pics? Netflix didn't ship it to me today and I am impatient as all hell so Im trying to decide where to pick it up.It's plastic. It hinges at the top to open up to the discs themselves. Nothing too special, IMO.

[genfuyung]

It's plastic. It hinges at the top to open up to the discs themselves. Nothing too special, IMO.

eh, I'll probably pass then. Thanks.

[LinkinPrime]

Damn, I didn't know that Best Buy had a lithograph...if my copy didn't already ship from Amazon, I would have gotten it there :wall:

[jcp4305]

Not sure if anyone else received a coupons from borders, but it's for buy 2 get one free blu-ray. Was able to pick up Iron Man, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and picked up Speed Racer for free.

[Jedi1979]

Not sure if anyone else received a coupons from borders, but it's for buy 2 get one free blu-ray. Was able to pick up Iron Man, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and picked up Speed Racer for free.

what were the prices of iron man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

[doraemonkerpal]

Damn, I didn't know that Best Buy had a lithograph...if my copy didn't already ship from Amazon, I would have gotten it there :wall:

Damn. If I would have known somebody would want the lithograph, I would have picked it up and gave it to you. It didn't look very nice... kinda like a poster the size of 2 regular sheets of paper side by side with a mediocre picture on it.

BTW, I picked up Iron Man on Blu Ray (unfortunately for the regular sale price since BB already corrected the pricing error from this morning) and it had a sticker covering the old UPC. Hopefully that means somebody switched out the defective first disc that was covered on the first post. :lol:

[LinkinPrime]

Damn. If I would have known somebody would want the lithograph, I would have picked it up and gave it to you. It didn't look very nice... kinda like a poster the size of 2 regular sheets of paper side by side with a mediocre picture on it.

BTW, I picked up Iron Man on Blu Ray (unfortunately for the regular sale price since BB already corrected the pricing error from this morning) and it had a sticker covering the old UPC. Hopefully that means somebody switched out the defective first disc that was covered on the first post. :lol:

Oh well...

I saw someone at work that had it, I liked it. :D...My little sis is buying the DVD, she's going to see if she can hook me up.

What was the error on pricing for the :br:...the 2disc DVD price?

[doraemonkerpal]

Not sure if anyone else received a coupons from borders, but it's for buy 2 get one free blu-ray. Was able to pick up Iron Man, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and picked up Speed Racer for free.

Thanks for the heads up. Here is the coupon for in-store straight from the website if anybody is interested.

http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/couponb2g1bluray0930.asp?cmpid=SL_20080930_NR

You must be a Borders rewards member to use the coupon and I think it's free to sign up.

[doraemonkerpal]

Oh well...

I saw someone at work that had it, I liked it. :D...My little sis is buying the DVD, she's going to see if she can hook me up.

What was the error on pricing for the :br:...the 2disc DVD price?

Best Buy was selling the Blu Ray 2 disc Ultimate edition for the price of the DVD version at $22.99 instead of $25.99. Every little bit helps. :)

[LinkinPrime]

Yeah, that would have been nice

[sendme]

Well just tried Iron Man BD on my PS3 and the loading screen (the thing in his chest) just comes up nothing after that. On my LG Super Blue Combo HD/BD player it get to the Fire Fighter Dinner scean and it locks up. Any one else have this issue? The bar code number on mine is 0 97361 38570 9. If I remember correctly this is the one that should play.

[zman73]

I had the same issue on my PS3.... didnt load on the first disc...

[Richlough]

Maybe the Iron Man Target SE's are made from the defective pressings .

My copy is doing the same thing .

Chest logo infinite loading FTL .

[galvatron2k1]

I read somewhere in another forum that if you download the firmware update and let the chest loading screen go for about 15 minutes, it will download the BD-live applet or whatever it's called and work and then the next time you view it, should be no waiting. Might be worth checking out for you guys if you are stuck with it for right now.

Unfortunately, I rented mine with my blockbuster online package and it's currently in transit so I won't be able to try (assuming I have issues) until tomorrow.

Edit: My buddy bought it today and I told him to try this and he just called me and said he was able to get it to work using the steps above, so FYI.

[LinkinPrime]

Weak...Amazon shipped my order yesterday and its literally 15min away from my house at a UPS location as of this morning...Est. delivery tomorrow :-|

[rsigley]

yea try unplugging your ethernet, worked for me when mine was stuck at the spinning logo

[guyver2077]

man i went to target and boy was that iron man packaging ugly.. i decided not to get it and just went to best buy. i was hoping the helmet was just an extra and that the original packaging was included..

edit- great my bb copy is not loading pass the startup.. ill try letting it go.

[Richlough]

I had the same issue on my PS3.... didnt load on the first disc...

To play on the PS3 , without waiting forever , you must disable your network connection .

[sendme]

I checked the Hi-Def Digest forums and others have had this issue. Like some of you said just let it run and it can take up to 15-20 minutes and work fine after that. You can also unplug the ethernet cable. Hower my PS3 is wireless so if you have one that is wireless you can go to a setting and change it so that it will ask you if you want it to connect. I was trying to find where it was at however I could not. I will try this on my PS3 later tonight and try to find that setting however I think I read it in this thread here

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-software-general-discussion/67476-iron-man-ps3-bluray-problem.html

EDIT: Found it. Go into BD settings for the PS3 and tell it to "confirm" istead of "allow" BD's to access the Internet. Then when asked to connect to the internet tell it "no".

[guyver2077]

wow.. i see paramaount is still having these old issues.. these same probs have been around since their first online enabled hd dvd discs

[ZR0 Limit]

What sites do you guys recommend for a comprehensive list of upcoming releases?

http://www.releaselists.com/index.html

[Proto Man]

I checked the Hi-Def Digest forums and others have had this issue. Like some of you said just let it run and it can take up to 15-20 minutes and work fine after that. You can also unplug the ethernet cable. Hower my PS3 is wireless so if you have one that is wireless you can go to a setting and change it so that it will ask you if you want it to connect. I was trying to find where it was at however I could not. I will try this on my PS3 later tonight and try to find that setting however I think I read it in this thread here

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-software-general-discussion/67476-iron-man-ps3-bluray-problem.html

EDIT: Found it. Go into BD settings for the PS3 and tell it to "confirm" istead of "allow" BD's to access the Internet. Then when asked to connect to the internet tell it "no".

thanks for the advice! It worked perfectly! Is Internet connectivity necessary for any of the additional functionality of the disc, like BD-Live?

[cdeener]

Luckily, Blockbuster wouldn't let anyone buy or rent the Blu-ray version of Iron Man but they stated that the replacement disc should be at the store tomorrow so I will have to go back tomorrow. Hopefully, I can get it for $29.99 like some have reported since I didn't fully pay off my pre-order.

[SuperTongue]

Got my copy in the mail from Amazon today. It seemed to work fine on my PS3 with no issues. Plus, I saved money on my ca-

I mean, I saved money by preordering on Amazon (as I'm sure you are all aware of that stuff), and surprisingly they sent it out yesterday and it got here today, so I'm happy.

[RedvsBlue]

I was already struggling with whether or not I should get Iron Man but seeing all these difficulties makes me lean toward the "not worth all the hassle" attitude. There's plenty of other Blu Rays between now and christmas for me to waste my money on.

[sendme]

Seems like the only issue is with BD-Live. I have yet to try to play it again on my ps3 however I just put it in my BH200(LG Super Blue Combo player) and the part that it froze on played fine after I updated my player. The BH200 has 4 updates on LG's site and I had the oldest one on mine. Now I'm trying to get the driver update and Should be all up to date.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Earlier in this thread, someone mentioned that there allegedly was going to be issues with the initial run of the Iron Man BD. I am guessing this is the problem. I think I will hold off a bit on this one.

[guyver2077]

i dont think this is a disc issue.. im pretty sure just an update or patch is needed..

we had similar issues with the 360 hd addon

[CocheseUGA]

Luckily, Blockbuster wouldn't let anyone buy or rent the Blu-ray version of Iron Man but they stated that the replacement disc should be at the store tomorrow so I will have to go back tomorrow. Hopefully, I can get it for $29.99 like some have reported since I didn't fully pay off my pre-order.

They were told to trash them last week.

[neocisco]

http://www.releaselists.com/index.html

Thanks.

[SuperTongue]

I've looked through some of the problems here and I honestly haven't had any with my PS3. The BD-Live worked fine (I was able to register an account and use the "quiz" thing they had.)

The first load time of the disc seemed to be the longest, but after putting it in to check out the extras on the first disc, it seemed to load like any other disc.

[ZR0 Limit]

i dont think this is a disc issue.. im pretty sure just an update or patch is needed..

just popped it in and it loaded up in about 5 minutes (15 is a bit of a stretch) on the PS3. bd data took up 12mb so i'm guessing that's the cause of the slow start up. i've downloaded themes that size and it took about as much time.

@neocisco - no prob.

[Richlough]

After turning off my network connection and watching Iron Man , the BD live doesn't want to work at all .
I deleted the files from the BD Utility folder , but it didn't help .

Did anyone else do this and have a problem ?

[VipFREAK]

Is this bd live crap manditory? I don't like the sound of it. You don't have to be online to play the movie do you? :roll:

Anyway, I saw the box at Target and left the store with a nice C9 by champion jacket instead... Guess I'll pick the regular one at Fry's or BB.

[animemaniac14]

so once iron man BR loads in the PS3...it won't have the loading prob again? is this true?

[Deadpool]

mine worked fine in both my PS3 and my LG BH200.

[sendme]

Well I hope it is just my disc because after all the updates to my LG BH200 it now shuts off after about a half hour. I tried to watch all the deleted sceens and got to about the last of them if not the last one and it shut off. I'm trying another BD to see if it is my player or not. If it is the player I'm calling LG if it is not I'm takeing the movie back to best buy and geting a new one.

[kwallac00]

Just a helpful hint.... If you do a software update to get your PS3 at the most current version, you will have no problems playing this disc.

I had the loading error myself, but then read the note in the box saying that you may need to upgrade to the latest version of the firmware, I did so, and have had no problems whatsoever... No having to disconnect the internet or anything... Just the simple software update.

Hope it helps some.

-K

[misbitski]

I'm going to try searching for an available PS3 update, but I think I'm at the latest or one minor version prior to the latest.

I popped in my Iron Man disc 1, and sure enough, it sat at the chest logo for a while. I let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. I flipped over to some TV and then flipped back. It then booted into the disc. I exited the disc back to my PS3 menu and started it back up to see if it had the long load again. Sure enough, it sat at the logo. This is an original release 60GB model. I have a newer 80gb model I need to try it on. That one I know has the latest and greatest firmware.

This is the latest "fixed" disc since mine had the updated UPC sticker on it.

[GizmoGC]

Well I hope it is just my disc because after all the updates to my LG BH200 it now shuts off after about a half hour. I tried to watch all the deleted sceens and got to about the last of them if not the last one and it shut off. I'm trying another BD to see if it is my player or not. If it is the player I'm calling LG if it is not I'm takeing the movie back to best buy and geting a new one.

It played perfect in my LG 200.

[sendme]

I tried 30 Days of Night and it froze and shut off at 33 minutes and 7 seconds into the movie. So I called LG and they are going to have me send the player into them so they can downgrade it back to what it was when I bought it. It would be nice if they would just update it hower seeing how they are not I'm just going to plug it into the tv in the living room and plug the network cable into it and upgrade it that way. I just hope that if I upgrade it again this does not happen. Atleast sending it back to them is all free unless I have to buy a box to up it in.

[phantomfriar2002]

It played perfect in my LG 200.

Same here.

[doraemonkerpal]

After turning off my network connection and watching Iron Man , the BD live doesn't want to work at all .
I deleted the files from the BD Utility folder , but it didn't help .

Did anyone else do this and have a problem ?
The same thing happened to me. :bomb:

[fieldkillah]

After I deleted the BD utility files and had Iron Man redownload them I have had no problems (movie boots right up, tried out the I.Q thing) . The file is 25MB and I'm using a 60GB PS3.

[Richlough]

The Iron Man BD Live seems to OK today , I think it was a problem on the server side .
There's a new prompt that comes up today that was never there last night .

"Additional bonus features are now available via BD-Live for this disc .
Note this one time process may take several minutes depending on your player model and Internet connection speed . Would you like to download these features now ? NO______YES"


It seems I can use my HD-DVD Transformers log-in for Iron Man's BD-Live log-in .

Go ahead Linkin and try it .

[sendme]

It worked great on my PS3 today. Not much load time at all. However my BH200 would shut off after about a half hour. I didn't see why I would not be able to downgrade the software on it. So I gave it a shot and I was able to go back to the version that was on the player when I bought it. Only I can not go back to the old drivers because I do not have that file. After doing this Iron Man and another movie that is on SD DVD played fine. So now I dont know if I even want to send it in. I have the newest driver for the player and the old software that came on the player. I will upgrade later and see what happens then.

[LinkinPrime]

The Iron Man BD Live seems to OK today , I think it was a problem on the server side .
There's a new prompt that comes up today that was never there last night .

"Additional bonus features are now available via BD-Live for this disc .
Note this one time process may take several minutes depending on your player model and Internet connection speed . Would you like to download these features now ? NO______YES"


It seems I can use my HD-DVD Transformers log-in for Iron Man's BD-Live log-in .

Go ahead Linkin and try it .

My movie should arrive today from Amazon...I never linked up my HD DVD to the net so I'll have to create a new log in. Thanks for the update though...glad it worked.

[genfuyung]

So is everyone wowed by the iron man transfer? Im still on the fence about buying it as Ive heard the special features are kind of lacking as well as the PQ.

[guyver2077]

it actually worked this time.. i received a different prompt telling me that bd-live content was detected and if i wanted to do a one time download..

works perfectly now

[Richlough]

My movie should arrive today from Amazon...I never linked up my HD DVD to the net so I'll have to create a new log in. Thanks for the update though...glad it worked.

Cool , I figured you would have been all over the extra content from the HD-DVD .

Oh well , anyone else that created a Paramount user-name and log-in , it should work the same .

[sendme]

Well I guess it is back to the old software version on my BH200. Atleast with the second set of drivers it played Iron Man and the other movies. I just hope it goes back to it and I dont brick it. Atleast I was able to watch the movie once all the way through.

[Proto Man]

Thanks for the update, guys. I updated my PS3 and everything works just fine now.

[misbitski]

I updated my PS3 firmware to 2.43. Sony did not require or recommend the update outside of Japan if you were already on 2.41 or later, which is why I didn't update further.

Iron Man works like a champ now. Hard to say if it was the fix Paramount did on their end, or if it was indeed he firmware.

[phantomfriar2002]

So is everyone wowed by the iron man transfer? Im still on the fence about buying it as Ive heard the special features are kind of lacking as well as the PQ.

This is one of those cases where the PQ is exactly what was intended and what we saw in theaters. This isn't one of those movies where the colors pop off the screen -- the film wasn't shot that way, so it was never going to be one of those transfers that "wows" you, if that makes any sense. It looks gritty at times and it's just fine in HD, but it's not SPEED RACER -- nor was it ever intended to be.

[Richlough]

I updated my PS3 firmware to 2.43. Sony did not require or recommend the update outside of Japan if you were already on 2.41 or later, which is why I didn't update further.

Iron Man works like a champ now. Hard to say if it was the fix Paramount did on their end, or if it was indeed he firmware.

I already had 2.43 , so it was on Paramount's end of the line .

[sendme]

So is everyone wowed by the iron man transfer? Im still on the fence about buying it as Ive heard the special features are kind of lacking as well as the PQ.

Just like the HD of King Kong you can tell what is CG and what is not. On dvd or tv I usually cant tell much of a difference and it all blends well. I saw King Kong on tv one day and I knew it was CG but was blended into the actual video a little bit better. I think the CG was blended better in to the actual video in theaters. I have not seen this on a SD DVD so I dont know if it is like this on all of them or not. This is just me. I'm glad I got the BD and not the SD DVD because the picture does look great and does not take away from the movie at all. The BD is well worth it I think even with being able to tell what is CG and what is not better then I think I could on a normal DVD.

[rsigley]

"The Iron Man Blu-ray went on sale Tuesday and due to the overwhelming popularity of the release an unprecedented demand was placed on the BD-Live connection. The disc represents a truly state-of-the art Blu-ray presentation with a first of its kind BD-Live application. As such, the heavy amount of traffic strained the servers due to so many people heading to the same destination. The bandwidth capacity was increased in preparation for the release but the demand exceeded all expectations so capacity was expanded dramatically last night and local servers were established worldwide to accommodate all the fans. The issue should be completely resolved but if anyone experiences a brief traffic jam, we have provided consumers with a menu option during disc startup that allows them to go directly to the movie main menu or continue to download the BD-Live features."

^^ from paramount

[LinkinPrime]

I popped in Iron Man on my PS3 last night...no issues at all...took about a min on the reactor screen. Movie looks good...was surprised to see some grainy scenes though.

[LinkinPrime]

The newest Futurama movie "Bender's Big Game" is available for pre-order at Amazon:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61LZ9%2BvCYbL._SS500_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Futurama-Benders-John-Di-Maggio/dp/B001DZOC46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222966408&sr=8-1)

$27.95 though :-|

[guyver2077]

forget that.. everyone should preorder:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cVx0IcDSL._SS500_.jpg

[VipFREAK]

Going though the Iron Man extras and oh my, Oh My!

[rick3000gto]

Iron Man BD = AWESOMENESS

[VipFREAK]

Quoted for the mother fucking truth!

[CocheseUGA]

Going though the Iron Man extras and oh my, Oh My!

Care to share?

[GizmoGC]

Got Indy 4 today on BD....damn this thing looks and sounds pretty!

[sendme]

The newest Futurama movie "Bender's Big Game" is available for pre-order at Amazon:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61LZ9%2BvCYbL._SS500_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Futurama-Benders-John-Di-Maggio/dp/B001DZOC46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222966408&sr=8-1)

$27.95 though :-|

Think I will have to pick that up.

[rick3000gto]

Got Indy 4 today on BD....damn this thing looks and sounds pretty!
God i hate you in a good way;)

[jonlubbe]

Question RE: Iron Man Bonus Footage.

On the documentary thing on the first disk, there are a few scenes with a collection of statues/action figures in a display cabinet, but two of the characters are blurred out, one of which is a blue and white character, and the other is more a red. Why were these blurred out? Licensing issues?

[rick3000gto]

Question RE: Iron Man Bonus Footage.

On the documentary thing on the first disk, there are a few scenes with a collection of statues/action figures in a display cabinet, but two of the characters are blurred out, one of which is a blue and white character, and the other is more a red. Why were these blurred out? Licensing issues?
HAHAHAH i just saw the exact same thing. Maybe there DC figurines.

[Lice]

I popped in Iron Man on my PS3 last night...no issues at all...took about a min on the reactor screen. Movie looks good...was surprised to see some grainy scenes though.

Why where you surprised to see grainy scenes?

This was shot partially on film... film has grain. Grain on film is detail... take out the grain you loose detail... Simple as that.

[VipFREAK]

Care to share?

Pics > Words

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9561/dscn0380hk5.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6535/dscn0381od4.jpg

Why where you surprised to see grainy scenes?

This was shot partially on film... film has grain. Grain on film is detail... take out the grain you loose detail... Simple as that.

lol, I just can't except that answer I'm sorry... That's bull

[genfuyung]

Pics > Words



lol, I just can't except that answer I'm sorry... That's bull

If u need proof just look at the sweeny todd blu ray. They took out the grain and now everyone in the movie looks like they are made of plastic. its god awful. grain is a design choice.

[VipFREAK]

Grain is one thing but "noise" like in 300 is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy another. I don't care what you say. Besides do you know how ridiculous you're sounding?

Plastic? yeah... uh huh. Sweeny todd if I remember correctly wasn't all reality based was it? (never saw it) Iron man and 300 on the other hand is reality (yeah yeah... so what there's CGI). You know... take a video camera outside and shoot?

[Lice]

Here is an example of the plastic look that scrubbing the grain away does...
http://horn.hdtvtotal.com/hdtvtotal/scripts/waggle/waggle.php?hd=http://chidragon.thedessie.com/bdcomp/smcomp/i19473_scary4.PNG&sd=http://chidragon.thedessie.com/bdcomp/smcomp/scary4dvd.png

It basically just applies a blur to the static to make it look more even. Most of the time gamers feel that no grain should be present because they are used to video games which are clean...

Noise is to emulate a film like look. 300 was all digital so to make it not look so pasted together and fake, they threw noise to make it look more cohesive.

[Sporadic]

Grain is one thing but "noise" like in 300 is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy another. I don't care what you say. Besides do you know how ridiculous you're sounding?

Plastic? yeah... uh huh. Sweeny todd if I remember correctly wasn't all reality based was it? (never saw it) Iron man and 300 on the other hand is reality (yeah yeah... so what there's CGI). You know... take a video camera outside and shoot?

The grain or "noise" in 300 was added in post to reach the director's desired look.

Shooting digitally is much different than shooting on actual film and actual film depends on what type of film they shoot on/how the source was preserved.

But you're right pics > words

Just look at what happened to The Thing when they tried to "clean up" the transfer.

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1645/6a8abfdany0.pnghttp://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5213/61ac7154fj1.png

Yup, nothing lost at all.

[VipFREAK]

Hmm... yeah, you missed my point completely. When did I say I was comparing HDdvd to Blu ray? But yeah... going from analog to digital will be different and that's why I guess I hate digital because it shouldn't be THAT hard to make it look good if we could do it that well a long time ago.

With that said, iRobot on blu ray as predicted is the best example of "hi def" that has actually delivered so far.

[blk00civicsi]

Got Indy 4 today on BD....damn this thing looks and sounds pretty!

Please post a link to your review Giz so I can see if I want to keep my pre-order.

Thanks a mil :D

[Richlough]

Hmm... yeah, you missed my point completely. When did I say I was comparing HDdvd to Blu ray? But yeah... going from analog to digital will be different and that's why I guess I hate digital because it shouldn't be THAT hard to make it look good if we could do it that well a long time ago.

With that said, iRobot on blu ray as predicted is the best example of "hi def" that has actually delivered so far.

I think that was intended as more of a grain removal example .

[Lice]

Please post a link to your review Giz so I can see if I want to keep my pre-order.

Thanks a mil :D

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1715/indianajoneskingdomcrystalskull.html

Heres the one from HDD... Good picture quality and amazing sound, but kind of a pos movie...

[GizmoGC]

Yeah, Indy 4 was not very good... I started to doze off towards the end. PQ/AQ were nice. Dipping my toes into the features right now.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Will certainly be picking up Crystal Skull. It's decent fan-service, and that's all I really expected out of it.

[Lice]

Will certainly be picking up Crystal Skull. It's decent fan-service, and that's all I really expected out of it.

Fan service would of been not making it...I find nothing in it that adds to the previous three.

[blk00civicsi]

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1715/indianajoneskingdomcrystalskull.html

Heres the one from HDD... Good picture quality and amazing sound, but kind of a pos movie...

Thanks Lice Didn't even think to look there. :)

[bigdaddybruce44]

Fan service would of been not making it...I find nothing in it that adds to the previous three.

That's why I called it fan service. Fan service doesn't add anything. It's just there. It was just an opportunity to make money, but as a big fan of Raiders and Crusade (how does anyone actually watch Tempe and stomach Short Round?), I found it entertaining in the same way I found the Star Wars prequels entertaining. They are not good films (Revenge is pretty decent, though), but they are still fun to watch. If you go into this expecting Raiders, well, you're going to be disappointed, but I don't know why anyone would actually go into it expecting anything more than what it was.

I'd also like to point out that it got pretty positive reviews, as well. Say what you want about critics (maaaaaaaaaan, I don't bow to the establishment, maaaaaaaan), but the fact that it got 61% positive reviews from the top critics on RT means it isn't this epic trainwreck everyone likes to pretend it is.

[blk00civicsi]

Yeah, Indy 4 was not very good... I started to doze off towards the end. PQ/AQ were nice. Dipping my toes into the features right now.

I was loaned a screener of this and I couldn't stay awake either, but who doesn't love Indy (Originals that is)

[RedvsBlue]

That's why I called it fan service. Fan service doesn't add anything. It's just there. It was just an opportunity to make money, but as a big fan of Raiders and Crusade (how does anyone actually watch Tempe and stomach Short Round?), I found it entertaining in the same way I found the Star Wars prequels entertaining. They are not good films (Revenge is pretty decent, though), but they are still fun to watch. If you go into this expecting Raiders, well, you're going to be disappointed, but I don't know why anyone would actually go into it expecting anything more than what it was.

I'd also like to point out that it got pretty positive reviews, as well. Say what you want about critics (maaaaaaaaaan, I don't bow to the establishment, maaaaaaaan), but the fact that it got 61% positive reviews from the top critics on RT means it isn't this epic trainwreck everyone likes to pretend it is.

Temple>Crystal Skull

[rick3000gto]

Anyone pick up the Ultimate Comedy Collection?>http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Collection-Forgetting-Marshall-40-Year-Old/dp/B001B7CNYW/ref=pd_ts_d_15?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

[bigdaddybruce44]

Temple>Crystal Skull

...and? Don't know where I said otherwise. Personally, though, it's almost unwatchable, because I have to skip every scene where Short Round opens his mouth.

[graf1k]

...and? Don't know where I said otherwise. Personally, though, it's almost unwatchable, because I have to skip every scene where Short Round opens his mouth.

You carr him Docta Jonez, Rrady!

[blk00civicsi]

Anyone pick up the Ultimate Comedy Collection?>http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Collection-Forgetting-Marshall-40-Year-Old/dp/B001B7CNYW/ref=pd_ts_d_15?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

I did. It's just the 3 movies in a slip case. It's cheaper than buying them separately.

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[Deadpool]

Got my Red Cliff Blu-ray in today! Can't wait to watch it tomorrow night.

[GizmoGC]

If anyone is interested, I have two sealed copies of Almost Famous BD arriving (Imports from the UK, Sealed, play in any BD player) for sale for $25 shipped.

[CaseyRyback]

You got a PM Gizmo. I have been hoping for a domestic announcement, but I guess Dreamworks has other priorities.

[GizmoGC]

Don't plan on that one for a while.

I have 1 left if anyone else is interested.

[neocisco]

If anyone is interested, I have two sealed copies of Almost Famous BD arriving (Imports from the UK, Sealed, play in any BD player) for FREE!

Thanks!;)

[Sporadic]

I finally got home (been out of town) and I found my Texas Chainsaw Massacre from FamilyVideo in the mailbox. The cover is really nice, it's more like a foil paper than the normal stuff. Haven't watched it yet but Dark Spy Video really went all out. 5.1, stereo and mono soundtracks, 2 commentaries, Blu-Ray Exclusive "Off The Hook" with Terri McMinn and a ton of other extras.

I almost feel bad I only paid $8 for it :D

Here's what AnyDVD tells me about the disc.

Media is a Blu-Ray disc.

Total size: 17953312 sectors (35065 MBytes)
Video Blu-ray label: TEXAS_CHAINSAW_US
Media is AACS protected!
Removed AACS copy protection!
Blu-ray disc is region free!
Removed UOPs!
Removed annoying trailers!


Nice to see it's region free even though it is marked A on the back.

[rick3000gto]

Don't plan on that one for a while.

I have 1 left if anyone else is interested.
I would love to take it but im tight on $$$ right now.

[Siggy Stardust HD]

definitely getting Sleeping Beauty and will also get Transformers and Iron Man since I missed 'em.

[Deadpool]

Red Cliff while being quite excellent is still a little bit off. I did some digging and apperently it's only 1 half of the story which would explain a lot. The pq and aq are some of the best i've seen. Not the pop out and enhanced colors of Speed Racer but equally impressive in how clean and crisp the image is. Battle scenes have tons of movement and not one bit of artifacing to be found. Anyone a fan of the 80's/90's john Woo will be quite pleased with his turn back to the older style of filming. None of the high gloss and sheen of his latest works, this movie shines with intricate character interactions and almost overwhelming battle scenes. Wow! I highly recommend it to those that love period war films like Ran or the crapfest The Last Samurai. I really look forward to the finishing chapter.

[GizmoGC]

These are arriving to reviewers today and it looks very, very bad.

All 4 films are presented on 4 BD50's. The case itself is a flimsy cardboard with the discs being held in by foam. Mine arrived smashed as its incredibly flimsy and cheap.

A picture I took:
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9663/1000607ix4.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000607ix4.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
The case is bigger then a normal BD case (I used Indiana for comparison)

Just a word of warning to those that may want to cancel and order the Individual BD release of the first film instead.

Omen II and II only have a Commentary and Trailer.

[graf1k]

I was really hoping a new format would mean an end to crappy flimsy cardboard boxes and that companies would either stick to the standard BD cases or steelbooks. Oh well, I wouldn't have bought The Omen collection anyway.

[GizmoGC]

Its one of the worst boxsets I've ever seen before. Honestly.

[CocheseUGA]

The taller size case is just a one-off, right?

[misbitski]

I was really hoping a new format would mean an end to crappy flimsy cardboard boxes and that companies would either stick to the standard BD cases or steelbooks. Oh well, I wouldn't have bought The Omen collection anyway.

I'm with you. The crazy packaging that started to take over DVD is ridiculous. I actually prefer the simple, compact design of blu-ray cases and HD-DVD for that matter. I blame marketers for the packaging silliness. You know companies complain that there isn't enough space on the box to promote the movie.

I was kind of annoyed to find the slip cover to Iron Man. Even worse, the jacket to the inner case has none of the movie info. Just Robert Downey Jr's mug. Feels like the beginning of the end.

[LinkinPrime]

I too hate slipcovers...they're pointless.

[Demolition Man]

forget that.. everyone should preorder:

*removed picture of 8-Mile*

They'd have to pay me to even take it.... only so I can then toss the disc out, remove the artwork and keep the case itself.

[RedvsBlue]

Its one of the worst boxsets I've ever seen before. Honestly.

Even worse than the POS Battlestar Galactica Season 1 HD-DVD?

[GizmoGC]

Even worse than the POS Battlestar Galactica Season 1 HD-DVD?

Yes. Two of my discs were loose already and the case is completely squished. Such a POS.

[phantomfriar2002]

The problem with the OMEN set, as Gizmo mentioned, is that the whole cardboard CASE is so flimsy. There's a little tiny central point where the discs are "stuck" on each inside panel but there's no real case involved. Thankfully mine didn't arrived smashed but one of the discs was loose (luckily it was the '06 OMEN, lol).

It's actually a far WORSE design than BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's HD-DVD set.

[LinkinPrime]

...and its official DEXTER on :br: January 6th :bouncy:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/TV_on_High-Def/Paramount/Dexter_Coming_to_Blu-ray/2146

[GizmoGC]

Got Sweeny Todd today!!!

I'll have to compare it to my UK version to see if they are the same encode or not.

[genfuyung]

Got Sweeny Todd today!!!

I'll have to compare it to my UK version to see if they are the same encode or not.

Im very interested in this. I thought the other version was pretty bad. By removing the grain they made the actors look like dolls.

[Scorch]

Definitely, please let me know if you like it.

And let me know if you want to sell it after viewing it :)

[GizmoGC]

Definitely, please let me know if you like it.

And let me know if you want to sell it after viewing it :)

Yes, I will. I have the UK one so no need for the American (identical features and most likely enocode). I'll PM you right now...

[GizmoGC]

Im very interested in this. I thought the other version was pretty bad. By removing the grain they made the actors look like dolls.

The few reviews I read made the UK version out to be pretty good. I'll be comparing both later tonight/tomorrow so I'll let you know then.

[LinkinPrime]

When does Sweeney come out?

[GizmoGC]

When does Sweeney come out?

October 21st

[LinkinPrime]

Cool...thanks!

[GizmoGC]

Got The Incredible Hulk today as well. I'll be watching that one tomorrow!

[rick3000gto]

Got The Incredible Hulk today as well. I'll be watching that one tomorrow!
You know wat its not even a good movie just send it to me and i'll painfully watch it;)

[genfuyung]

Got The Incredible Hulk today as well. I'll be watching that one tomorrow!

pre ordered that the other day when it was in my gold box. I hope it looks great.

[blk00civicsi]

Got The Incredible Hulk today as well. I'll be watching that one tomorrow!

Gizmo I'll gladly take/buy (however) that one off your hands. As well as the US Sweeney if you don't want them.

Thanks

[jonlubbe]

As you may know, Blu-ray movies are more expensive than standard definition movies. As a result, we're going to start charging $1 a month (plus applicable taxes), in addition to your monthly membership charge, for unlimited access to Blu-ray movies.

The additional charge for unlimited Blu-ray access will be automatically added to your next billing statement on or after November 5th, 2008 and will be referenced in your Membership Terms and Details. If you wish to continue getting Blu-ray movies for $1 a month more, you don't need to do anything. If not, you can remove Blu-ray access anytime by visiting Your Account at the Netflix website.


I think i will be ok with this. It is only one dollar more and all, and I have a bad taste for BlockBuster.

[neocisco]

So, by "unlimited Blu-Ray access" does that actually mean "any Blu-Ray access" or are their different tiers for BR?

[graf1k]

So, by "unlimited Blu-Ray access" does that actually mean "any Blu-Ray access" or are their different tiers for BR?

I would assume they mean there is no limit to how many BDs you can rent with the $1 increase and, if they even give you the option, if you don't opt for that, you are limited to X amount a month. That's what it sounds like anyway.

[misbitski]

Glad I switched to Blockbuster from Netflix a few years back. That's f'n lame.

Didn't they just say blu-ray wasn't a significant portion of their rental business?

[Deadpool]

Glad I switched to Blockbuster from Netflix a few years back. That's f'n lame.

Didn't they just say blu-ray wasn't a significant portion of their rental business?

thus the need for a price increase...

[CocheseUGA]

It's a buck. Per month.

I could see if it was per movie, but it's not. It's not a big deal, IMO.

I'll be more than happy to pay it when I reactivate my account about the time the NXE launches.

[RedvsBlue]

$1 per month is far less than Blockbuster has jacked up their prices over the past year...

[Sporadic]

$1 per month is far less than Blockbuster has jacked up their prices over the past year...

Mine has only gone up once since I've been member (back in 2005?)

$19.99 / month (plus taxes)
3 at-a-time, Unlimited mailings
Unlimited in-store movie exchanges
+2 FREE bonus Movie or Game Rental E-Coupon / Month

[H.Cornerstone]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1900

Myke! Boondock Saints on Blu-ray!

[blk00civicsi]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1900

Myke! Boondock Saints on Blu-ray!

HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been wanting this for ages. I have all the US/CA versions of this on DVD and now it's coming to Blu!!!!! Can't wait

[genfuyung]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1900

Myke! Boondock Saints on Blu-ray!

best news ever. I've wanted this on blu ray since blu ray was announced.

[starmask2k3]

best news ever. I've wanted this on blu ray since blu ray was announced.

hell yeah how we need scareface

[VipFREAK]

I'd get a clockwork orange and boondock saints but when it's like $10 ea.

[genfuyung]

hell yeah how we need scarface

I think thats the only news that could top this. That or The Professional. Oh well. One at a time I suppose. Baby steps...

[RedvsBlue]

Mine has only gone up once since I've been member (back in 2005?)

When I signed up in 04 I paid $15 a month for 3 at a time, when I got the email about a year ago informing me they were raising it to $20 from the $17 I was already raised to I cancelled. That's on top of all the perks given and taken away during my 3 years of membership.

[Sporadic]

Dexter Season 1 is up for preorder on Amazon for only $40.99

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001HPP2X2

Not bad considered the DVD still goes for $28.99

[GizmoGC]

Ouch...the DVD is typically $19.99 most weeks on sale. $40 is stretching it for a now catalog release. They need to get this into Lionsgate type pricing (Weeds, Mad Men)

[LinkinPrime]

If anyone got Nightmare Before Christmas or Sleeping Beauty on :br: and are not planning on using the Disney rewards, send them my way :D

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As for next week...looks like I'm saving my cash, nothing for me till The Incredible Hulk the week after.

[joker______]

just found out that Tropic Thunder comes out on Nov. 18th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/DreamWorks/Disc_Announcements/Tropic_Thunder_Directors_Cut_Rumbles_Onto_Blu-ray/2161

[graf1k]

Nothing for me until Band of Brothers I think, although I'll probably rent Mongol, Standard Operating Procedure and maybe The Strangers.

[Siggy Stardust HD]

Damn it, after months of not buying any Blu I just went on a crazy spending spree today. I was only going to buy Sleeping Beauty but I also ended up getting 2001 A Space Odyssey, Cloverfied, Discovery Atlas: Australia and Brazil, Beer League (which I might return) and A view from Space (which I will definitely return after hearing about the bad quality from a friend), I was so tempted to get the Godfather trilogy but I have to save that cash for either The matrix trilogy or Dead Space on PS3 later this week. Iron Man, Transformers and the upcoming Dark Knight and Wall-E are still on my hit list but I'll end up getting even more than I originally planned, damn this sickness of mine.

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[blueweltall]

So does every Blu-ray version of the Incredible Hulk comes with a digital copy? What about the new Casino Royale 2 disc version does that include a digital copy too?

[JMEPO]

I really want to get Poltergeist because it's one of my favorite movies and it has that cool flip book packaging. I just got One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest and the convert looks great.

[CocheseUGA]

So does every Blu-ray version of the Incredible Hulk comes with a digital copy? What about the new Casino Royale 2 disc version does that include a digital copy too?

New Casino Royale? Goddamit.

[GizmoGC]

So does every Blu-ray version of the Incredible Hulk comes with a digital copy?

Yes. Mine was in a white envelope though inside the case (not like FSM which had a special tray for it).

[neocisco]

New Casino Royale? Goddamit.

Yup, 10/21. I could be wrong but I think this is the first double dip for a AAA title on BR. With the new 007 out next month it's not much of a surprise, unfortunately.

[CocheseUGA]

Dammit. Link to details?

If the only thing new is a preview of QoS, then I'll pass.

[GizmoGC]

I remember a few people wanted this film but it was delayed...but I got War Inc. today on Blu-ray so tomorrows date is for sure.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1900

Myke! Boondock Saints on Blu-ray!

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: :applause::applause::applause::applause:

[Chase]

As for next week...looks like I'm saving my cash, nothing for me till The Incredible Hulk the week after.


Ditto.

I'm new to Blu-ray and am loving it.

Quality = :drool:

[LinkinPrime]

Dexter Season 1 is up for preorder on Amazon for only $40.99

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001HPP2X2

Not bad considered the DVD still goes for $28.99

Not sure how I missed this...pretty damn good price...I hope It gets cheaper as January nears though :D

[starmask2k3]

Yup, 10/21. I could be wrong but I think this is the first double dip for a AAA title on BR. With the new 007 out next month it's not much of a surprise, unfortunately.

my target got them in i cant buy one that sucked

[CocheseUGA]

Picked up Matrix today. I'll post my impressions later.

[LinkinPrime]

I'll get this for sure...hopefully WHV puts it up soon

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Warner_Sets_December_for_Jim_Carrey_Blu-ray_Double_Header_/2165

Now where are the Ace Ventura's?

[rick3000gto]

I'll get this for sure...hopefully WHV puts it up soon

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Warner_Sets_December_for_Jim_Carrey_Blu-ray_Double_Header_/2165

Now where are the Ace Ventura's?
OMGOSH Thats gonna be my early chirstmas present for myself.

[gunm]

Sorry if I missed it, but did they announce a release date for the Indy Collection on Blu-Ray? I thought I heard like end of year or something like that.

[mrmagoo1974]

That dumb and dumber/mask combo is a no brainer purchase for me, but to me the biggest future blu ray release that I cannot wait for is austin powers.....

http://www.amazon.com/Austin-Powers-Collection-Shagadelic-Blu-ray/dp/B001EN71HC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224034664&sr=8-7

[CocheseUGA]

The Matrix looks great. Even on a SDTV with component cables I can tell.

Unfortunately, they always seem to screw something up with Matrix packaging. This time, the spindles of the Matrix Experience case were made out of some form of Dixie Crystals sugar. Same thing happened to my DVD Ultimate edition.

Guess I'll be hanging on to that, since for some reason they only gave us the digital copy of the Matrix (none of the other movies) and either iPod or WMV. Not the choice for both, as usual.

[shrike4242]

Yup, 10/21. I could be wrong but I think this is the first double dip for a AAA title on BR. With the new 007 out next month it's not much of a surprise, unfortunately.Glad I picked up Casino Royale as my freebie pick from the first of the Sony B2G1 rebates.

[neocisco]

I'll get this for sure...hopefully WHV puts it up soon

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Warner_Sets_December_for_Jim_Carrey_Blu-ray_Double_Header_/2165

Now where are the Ace Ventura's?

OK, I'll say it...

SSSSSSSmokin'!!!!!

[bigdaddybruce44]

Hmmm, so what's the difference between the editions of Casino Royale? If the new edition doesn't really have much, I might just keep waiting for the first version to drop more.

[shrike4242]

Hmmm, so what's the difference between the editions of Casino Royale? If the new edition doesn't really have much, I might just keep waiting for the first version to drop more.This is what's supposed to come with the "new" version:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1693/casinoroyale_ce.html

[Kilger]

Well I never owned the original release, and I'm actually getting the new 2 disc set for free, thanks to the buy 2 get 1 debacle so I look forward to owning it.

[LinkinPrime]

Wanted cover art looks sweet...assuming it looks the same as the slipcase:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7082/original.jpeg

Collectors Edition:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7083/original.jpeg
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Exclusive_HD_Content/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Universal/First_Look:_Wanted_Blu-ray_Box_Art/2167

[rsigley]

looks nice, tired of the slipcases though since they always arrive damaged and they seem to be keeping the info off of the box and putting it on the slipcase instead now

[phantomfriar2002]

Fox sent out the 007 Blu Rays but alas, I couldn't get FOR YOUR EYES ONLY to work on my player (the LGBH200) and I own 2 different units. Not only that but they sent me by mistake 2 different copies of the disc, which exhibited the same behavior!! Arrgghh! (can you say firmware update, lol??).

The other Bonds look SENSATIONAL. Fans will not be disappointed in the level of detail on these discs :)

[Richlough]

I'll get this for sure...hopefully WHV puts it up soon

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Warner_Sets_December_for_Jim_Carrey_Blu-ray_Double_Header_/2165

Now where are is Cable Guy?

fixed ;)

[rick3000gto]

Sin City> http://www.amazon.ca/Sin-City-Blu-ray/dp/B001ECDVZE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224192657&sr=8-1
Anyone else gonna get it?

[GizmoGC]

Yay! Goonies, Night of the Living Dead and Son of Rambow got to me from Amazon UK (and a seller) today!

[flatliner718]

Sin City> http://www.amazon.ca/Sin-City-Blu-ray/dp/B001ECDVZE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224192657&sr=8-1
Anyone else gonna get it?
I'd get it if i could find some specs on it.

[LinkinPrime]

Sin City> http://www.amazon.ca/Sin-City-Blu-ray/dp/B001ECDVZE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224192657&sr=8-1
Anyone else gonna get it?

17.77 USD is pretty good...weird how there's no artwork...I have a feeling that its a mistake :-k

[mrmagoo1974]

I have no idea if it was this thread or another, but a whlile ago someone somewhere posted a really good site that had a complete list of all blu rays that have bd live content. I searched and searched and could not find it. Little help? Thanks.