Blu-ray Discussion Thread - The One and Only

[GizmoGC]

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

Its already shipped for some people.

[xmunitalp]

I wish the movies would be cheaper....


Bought Iron Man, Batman, and the Matrix....


The movies are beautiful on my 720p set.

[GizmoGC]

I should mention I just ordered both Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn. Sin City may arrive sometime next year...but I don't see Dusk coming.

After shipping it worked out to be about $45 for both shipped to California. Not bad.

[rsigley]

yea both of my sin city/from dusk shipped yesterday from amazon.ca

hopefully will come soon

actually saved money, was ~$47 when i ordered, got charged $44.86 for it due to currency changes

[LinkinPrime]

Its already shipped for some people.

I should mention I just ordered both Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn. Sin City may arrive sometime next year...but I don't see Dusk coming.

After shipping it worked out to be about $45 for both shipped to California. Not bad.

I'll wait for your review then...be sure to post a link here when its ready.

[genfuyung]

Any word on how good the hulk looks?

[GizmoGC]

Any word on how good the hulk looks?

Fucking amazing.

Seriously. Easily one of the finest BD's I have ever watched.

[Deadpool]

I should mention I just ordered both Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn. Sin City may arrive sometime next year...but I don't see Dusk coming.

After shipping it worked out to be about $45 for both shipped to California. Not bad.

It's shipping already but you won't get it till next year...?

[LinkinPrime]

He's talking about here in the states.

[rick3000gto]

I just ordered Almost Famous, Bruce Almighty, and Escape from New York from amazon.co.uk. Took advantage of there 3 for 2 BD's.

[rsigley]

amazon.ca dropped the prices on sin city and from dusk $1 CDN each so it should be ~$44 shipped now

too bad they don't price match anymore

[GizmoGC]

It's shipping already but you won't get it till next year...?

I meant to say it won't be released here until Next year...

[bigdaddybruce44]

I'm pretty interested in getting the James Bond BDs, but...Die Another Day...come on...

[rick3000gto]

I'm pretty interested in getting the James Bond BDs, but...Die Another Day...come on...
Yea i agree i think i will stop by Best Buy tomorrow to check these bad boys out.

[thelonepig]

Anyone happen to know if there are plans to break up the Matrix into its individual movies? I want to pick up the first movie and continue to pretend the other two were never made.

[GizmoGC]

Anyone happen to know if there are plans to break up the Matrix into its individual movies? I want to pick up the first movie and continue to pretend the other two were never made.

February 2009 you can buy the first movie by itself

[thelonepig]

February 2009 you can buy the first movie by itself

Awesome, thanks. I was searching around online and couldn't find any information and didn't see it up for preorder anywhere.

[CocheseUGA]

I thought the second one had the best sound, TBH. Can't beat the freeway scene, either.

[neocisco]

I think the sequels get a bum rap. Of course they're not as good as the original but how could they be? The Matrix completely changed the way we perceive action and sci-fi movies. It was truly revolutionary. Considering how high the expectations were for them the sequels couldn't possibly be as good. I agree that the sequels definitely have their flaws but they're still enjoyable movies.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I think the sequels get a bum rap. Of course they're not as good as the original but how could they be? The Matrix completely changed the way we perceive action and sci-fi movies. It was truly revolutionary. Considering how high the expectations were for them the sequels couldn't possibly be as good. I agree that the sequels definitely have their flaws but they're still enjoyable movies.

Indeed. In all actuality, Reloaded was a very, very good movie. It got pretty positive reviews and made a ton of money. Matrix Revolutions, of course, was a pretty big flop, both critically and financially (considering how much money Reloaded). That being said, I know I can't go a month without watching the final fight scene.

[Deadpool]

Anyone happen to know if there are plans to break up the Matrix into its individual movies? I want to pick up the first movie and continue to pretend the other two were never made.

Reloaded kick all kinds of ass! Yer crazy.

[rsigley]

i got sin city from amazon.ca yesterday. really good PQ and the audio is dts-hdma even though it doesn't say that on the box. didn't like the movie though

no special features, same with from dusk til dawn

didn't get a chance to watch that yet just checked it out.

[guyver2077]

picked up hulk today at bb.. with the lithograph.. cool stuff

[SoulEdgeVII]

For anyone that picked up the new Casino Royale Blu-Ray, does it come with the booklet like the standard version? Not sure if I want to spend $15 more for Blu-Ray when the DVD packaging looks so nice.

[GizmoGC]

I will update the OP a bit later guys. I just got a new laptop that Ive been setting up.

[Deadpool]

Anyone else have a problem with thier Hulk Blu-rays? I had my first disc skip 3 seconds of film when he does "Hulk Smash". Got a replacement but haven't checked it yet.

[tenzor]

Anyone else have a problem with thier Hulk Blu-rays? I had my first disc skip 3 seconds of film when he does "Hulk Smash". Got a replacement but haven't checked it yet.

no problem here, what player are you playing it on? PS3? I am playing mine on the Sony BDP-S350.

[LinkinPrime]

Hulk on :br: was awesome...be sure to watch the alternate opening to catch a peak at Captain America:
http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/captainhulk-440x499.jpg

[Deadpool]

no problem here, what player are you playing it on? PS3? I am playing mine on the Sony BDP-S350.

My PS3. The 2nd disc is fine. I guess it was just a bad disc.


http://i34.tinypic.com/ncdy5e.jpg

I much prefer this pic :lol:

[bigdaddybruce44]

Got From Russia with Love in the mail today from Netflix. I haven't seen it in quite some time and never caught it on DVD, but I must say it looks quite nice on BD.

[rsigley]

got around to watching from dusk til dawn

pq isn't that great, no special features, audio is standard

i'd pass and stick with the dvd

[rick3000gto]

Just received my copies of Almost Famous, Bruce Almighty, and Escape from New York from amazon.co.uk

[genfuyung]

Finally watched the hulk. Loved it. I didnt catch the captain america thing though in the alt opening.

[LinkinPrime]

Finally watched the hulk. Loved it. I didnt catch the captain america thing though in the alt opening.

It's right where the avalanche starts...the screen goes black as Capt. America goes towards the screen...try that scene in slow mo...you can't miss it.

[genfuyung]

It's right where the avalanche starts...the screen goes black as Capt. America goes towards the screen...try that scene in slow mo...you can't miss it.
So hes actually moving? From that picture it looks like hes buried. What was up with the gun? Who was norton gonna shoot?

[Deadpool]

He is frozen in the block of ice. The ice is moving towards the screen.

[LinkinPrime]

So hes actually moving? From that picture it looks like hes buried. What was up with the gun? Who was norton gonna shoot?

He went there to attempt suicide...if the gun failed, he was hoping the avalanche would take him out.

He is frozen in the block of ice. The ice is moving towards the screen.

Yeah...that's what I meant.

[blueweltall]

The Hulk on blu-ray was awesome! Excellent PQ!

[rick3000gto]

Who's picking up Hell Ride?

[HighlightShow]

Haha, that ice thing is hilarious!

[GizmoGC]

Who's picking up Hell Ride?

I have it...not very impressed with the film.

Let me know if you want to buy my copy.

[rick3000gto]

I have it...not very impressed with the film.

Let me know if you want to buy my copy.
How much are you looking for?

[rsigley]

Who's picking up Hell Ride?

Amazon shipped mine today, getting it tomorrow

[Deadpool]

I have it...not very impressed with the film.

Let me know if you want to buy my copy.

$15 shipped? :D

[CocheseUGA]

Die Hard Collection for $42.99....would you bite?

[Deadpool]

Die Hard Collection for $42.99....would you bite?

In a heart beat! Let me know where to get it!:drool:

[CocheseUGA]

It's at a local used-cd store here. Just wondering if I should return the crap I bought today and shell out another $15 to get it.

The PQ isn't listed as that great.

[bigdaddybruce44]

The PQ on the first two films isn't very good, Die Hard with a Vengeance is all right, and Live Free or Die Hard looks and sounds great. I picked up that set up for about $70, because I am massive fan of the films. For $43, used or new, you'd have to pry my fingers off the copy.

[guyver2077]

Finally watched the hulk. Loved it. I didnt catch the captain america thing though in the alt opening.

I was really dissapointed by this "Easter egg". I was expecting so much more from since the internet nerds were having orgasms about it.

It took me a few times to barely notice it. Someone had to point it out for me and slow frame it

[Deadpool]

It's at a local used-cd store here. Just wondering if I should return the crap I bought today and shell out another $15 to get it.

The PQ isn't listed as that great.

#1 & 2 aren't probably going to ever look any better than they are now. The only downfall of the set is that DH4 isn't the Unrated cut, but that's only a minor nusiance.

[cuco33]

The releases for films on Bluray is way too slow in my book. I mean there's a chunk I still wanna buy that's out now, and more that are coming out, but I love all types of movies MANY of which will probably never see the light of day on Blu. :cry:

[bigdaddybruce44]

Indeed. In a way, though, it really doesn't matter to me, because of the prices. I don't mind paying $20 for a brand-new movie that looks and sounds amazing in HD. But there are so many catalog titles that I refuse to buy, because I'm not paying the same price for minimal improvement over DVD.

[CocheseUGA]

Picked up the Die Hard set today. The discs are translucent. Weird.

[D_Icon]

Picked up the BluRay AC/DC No Bull at Wal-Mart. It ranged up at $10 that's what the regular edition sells for, Chicago Illinois btw. It could be YMMW.

[RedvsBlue]

Picked up the Die Hard set today. The discs are translucent. Weird.

There's actually quite a few translucent Blu Ray discs. Almost all the Universal ones I've seen are, in addition to the newer Paramount discs.

[GizmoGC]

Got Chuck S1 & Supernatural S3 on BD....bit disappointed to see they were crammed on 3 BDs with DD5.1 tracks.

[Malik112099]

pre-ordered Band Of Brothers today....sitting at $57.xx

[Ice2Dragon]

EA can go screw themselves for putting a digital copy with the dead space movie and not having it be iphone compatible.

Jerks.

On a positive note, picked up SIN CITY and Young People F****** on blu-ray in canada.. along with nightmare on elm street on blu ray as well :)

Sin city is amazing.. young people was funny as hell.. havent watched nightmare yet.

[blk00civicsi]

EA can go screw themselves for putting a digital copy with the dead space movie and not having it be iphone compatible.

Jerks.

On a positive note, picked up SIN CITY and Young People F****** on blu-ray in canada.. along with nightmare on elm street on blu ray as well :)

Sin city is amazing.. young people was funny as hell.. havent watched nightmare yet.

Get yourself DVD Fab Platinum. I use it to convert my DVD's and Video Files into MP4 format for my iphone.

[GizmoGC]

Hancock has the same, spoilerific cover that was posted here a few weeks back. Good transfer though.

[LinkinPrime]

Getting Get Smart from WHV tomorrow.

[lolwut?]

Did anymore pick up Journey to the Center of the Earth? If so, how's the PQ?

[Ice2Dragon]

Get yourself DVD Fab Platinum. I use it to convert my DVD's and Video Files into MP4 format for my iphone.

Never heard of it.. link to it or is it a program i buy in store?

[blk00civicsi]

Never heard of it.. link to it or is it a program i buy in store?

http://www.dvdfab.com/

It's a little pricey but there's ways around it. ;)

[D_Icon]

Watched the AC/DC No Bull today. The picture quality is horrible.

[LinkinPrime]

Very impressed with Indy IV...great PQ and AQ

[dallow]

Got Almost Famous and Transformers (1986 animated movie) for $32.xx.

Great deal going on at www.blahdvd.com (http://www.blahdvd.com) (or www.blahdvd.co.uk (http://www.blahdvd.co.uk))

2 movies for 8GPB each comes out to 32.xx
So I grabbed these two UK only movies.

[LinkinPrime]

I thought you already had Transformers dallow?

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Hellboy II collectors set looks pretty cool:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41kuHbe4vYL._SS500_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-II-Golden-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B001F7MSF2/ref=xs_gb_20_left-3_1_B001F7MSF2?pf_rd_p=451293501&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=12NPNN878B8A3Z40HWXB)

[dallow]

Gift.

What I really want is Children of Men (euro edition) as I've seen nothing about a domestic release in a year.
The only thing holding me back is its DD only soundtrack.

Which is very good on it's own. But makes me salivate at the thought of a lossless one.

[jonlubbe]

How is the PQ / extras on Futurama: Bender's Game? I have the first 2 movies on dvd, and am tempted to get this one also on dvd (for cost/continuity reasons) but if it looks amazing on blu...


EDIT:
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=7163
http://highdefnews.blogspot.com/2008/11/futurama-benders-game-blu-ray-review.html
http://www.dvdcorner.net/reviews/hd_reviews/futurama-_bender%27s_game_blu-ray.html

a couple of reviews i found.

[Frosty The Batman]

How long's that UK sites deal going on?
I definitely want Transformers and didn't know it was UK only.

[dallow]

How long's that UK sites deal going on?
I definitely want Transformers and didn't know it was UK only.
Really don't know.
Looks like they shipped my movies out the very next day. I should have them this week. Pretty good.

[Deadpool]

Oh GLORY!!! Lookie what i got!!
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4166/image055yl9.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image055yl9.jpg)

[Ice2Dragon]

Oh GLORY!!! Lookie what i got!!
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4166/image055yl9.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image055yl9.jpg)
hahaha i feel bad for those who paid more than 100 bucks for that set on hd dud. Poor souls :(

I like how the case is the exact same for the DVD VERSION..

[VipFREAK]

hd dud

lool

[mrmagoo1974]

Oh GLORY!!! Lookie what i got!!
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4166/image055yl9.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image055yl9.jpg)






:drool: Have you watched it yet? How is Video and Audio quality?

[GizmoGC]

hahaha i feel bad for those who paid more than 100 bucks for that set on hd dud. Poor souls :(

I like how the case is the exact same for the DVD VERSION..

Since they were able to sell them for far more then $100 after I doubt that.

Have we had any comparisons between the two or are we already in the assume mode that the BD is better? Because I'd be more then happy to point to several releases where the HD DVD remains superior - even though it came out first.

[sendme]

Just picked up the Planet of the Apes box set. Two things that I do not like about it are 1) the way the discs fit in the case and 2) the fact that they do not include the new movie from 2001.

The way the disc fits in the case is just bull shit and they could have well should have done it differently. They just have this circule that seems to be made of rubber cement that they use to hold that paper that is usually on the back of box sets. It seems like it will come off easly and the disc to me does not seem to fit on it as well as it did once you take it off. So I suggest getting cases for them.

The second thing is the fact that it does not include the 2001 movie. I'm sure most people do not like it however I didn't think it was all that bad. It would have been nice to see this as one large box set of the movies and the tv show like they did in the past but this time on BD.

Other then that this set seems great. The picture looks good and the audio even on my tv is really nice. If you are into the movies I suggest you pick it up but also get some other cases to put the discs in.

GizmoGC could you point on the HD DVDs that are superior to the BD? I stll wouldn't mind picking up some HD DVDs seeing how I can still play them and would like to get the better of the 2.

[Sporadic]

Since they were able to sell them for far more then $100 after I doubt that.


No, I totally regret importing Band Of Brothers and Equilibrium.

Here I wasted $110 and only got $240 in return. Boy am I a dumbass :lol:

[h0mi]

Wow no mention of Serenity coming to blu-ray 12/28?

[GizmoGC]

GizmoGC could you point on the HD DVDs that are superior to the BD? I stll wouldn't mind picking up some HD DVDs seeing how I can still play them and would like to get the better of the 2.

I don't have a list handy...but many Warner HD DVDs have either a TrueHD or DD+ track while the BD does not (a good example is Happy Feet). Also several Universal BDs dropped features and added some EE/DNR (End of Days, Both Mummy Films, U-571, Thing).

[GizmoGC]

No, I totally regret importing Band Of Brothers and Equilibrium.

Here I wasted $110 and only got $240 in return. Boy am I a dumbass :lol:

Idiot! :lol: 8-)

[Deadpool]

:drool: Have you watched it yet? How is Video and Audio quality?

I just watched the first bit of it, and it's pretty friggin fantastic. I want to dedicate sunday night for a good deal of it and then finish it on monday :booty:

[Richlough]

I picked up AC/DC No Bull for $10 at Wal*Mart .
It seems like it just has HD sound added to DVD visuals .

[thelonepig]

I just ordered Pride & Prejudice (1995 BBC version) and Bleak House on Bluray from Amazon UK for my wife for Christmas. The November release on P&P (in the US) was pulled and rumor is it won't see a release until next year. Came up to roughly $37 each.

While I was there, I noticed Equilibrium is up for preorder on BD - should be coming out in December if that's to be trusted.

Also, why do they have such a better b2g1 selection than Amazon US? :cry:

[sendme]

I don't have a list handy...but many Warner HD DVDs have either a TrueHD or DD+ track while the BD does not (a good example is Happy Feet). Also several Universal BDs dropped features and added some EE/DNR (End of Days, Both Mummy Films, U-571, Thing).

I'm not sure what EE/DNR is? I guess anything from Warner and Universal I want to see I should get on HD and not BD then. It would be nice if they would stop this BS of including something in one set but not another. I can see them making a standard edition and an extra/director/collectors edition with more but that should be the end of it. I don't like this where the BD has less then the HD and some times the HD has less then even the DVD. With BD/HD people pay a higher price and shuld get more then just video and audio quality.

[rsigley]

edge enhancement - supposed to make it sharper, takes away detail from the picture

digital noise reduction - gets rid of things like grain, dirt, scratches, etc. leads to artifacts

[Ice2Dragon]

I don't have a list handy...but many Warner HD DVDs have either a TrueHD or DD+ track while the BD does not (a good example is Happy Feet). Also several Universal BDs dropped features and added some EE/DNR (End of Days, Both Mummy Films, U-571, Thing).

Warner sucks.

their new releases are still getting that bull "DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1" even though they said they wouldnt after speed racer.

Freaking liers.. I boycotted all warner releases until they put high-res audio on them.. Im not rebuying titles.

[Deadpool]

Warner sucks.

their new releases are still getting that bull "DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1" even though they said they wouldnt after speed racer.

Freaking liers.. I boycotted all warner releases until they put high-res audio on them.. Im not rebuying titles.

You know you are going to get Dark Knight reguardless :lol:

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[Ice2Dragon]

Bought hellboy 2 last night at FYE.

Great pq/aq.

Gotta buy the collectors edition tomorrow at best buy and return the FYE regular edition :) I want my figure.

Was gonna grab CHUCK SEASON 1, but its dolby digital. <^>

[NegativeZero]

It may or may not have been mentioned but for those who don't know bestbuy has kungfu panda bluray/dvd with free PO figure. I tried to do instore pickup but everything in my area was out. so i had it shipped for $2.

[Ice2Dragon]

It may or may not have been mentioned but for those who don't know bestbuy has kungfu panda bluray/dvd with free PO figure. I tried to do instore pickup but everything in my area was out. so i had it shipped for $2.

the figurine is like an inch tall.. I grabbed five of them and the cashier was like "meh" and scanned them all for free lol.

[LinkinPrime]

Bought hellboy 2 last night at FYE.

Great pq/aq.

Gotta buy the collectors edition tomorrow at best buy and return the FYE regular edition :) I want my figure.

Was gonna grab CHUCK SEASON 1, but its dolby digital. <^>

It's $35 at DeepDiscount.com after the 25% deal that's going on.

[dallow]

The concert scenes in Almost Famous had great sound.
Really glad I finally watched this movie, so good.

[benjamouth]

Hey Blu-Ray wise ones,

I was thinking about getting my Dad a Blu Ray player for his birthday and I was wondering what you folks thought of the Sony BDPS350.

Some background info, my folks have only just bought an HD telly (might be a Bravia, not sure) it's 42inch and does 1080p I believe. My Dad's not much of an audiophile and he doesn't have 5.1 speakers or anything.

So what I'm asking is, is the Sony BDPS350 a decent starter level Blu-Ray player? Are there any problems with it ?

Also are Blu-Ray discs region-free ?

Thanks in advance.

[DestroVega]

i can't wait to pick up hellboy... i was pissed i didn't make it to the theater to see it.

[Ice2Dragon]

Hey Blu-Ray wise ones,

I was thinking about getting my Dad a Blu Ray player for his birthday and I was wondering what you folks thought of the Sony BDPS350.

Some background info, my folks have only just bought an HD telly (might be a Bravia, not sure) it's 42inch and does 1080p I believe. My Dad's not much of an audiophile and he doesn't have 5.1 speakers or anything.

So what I'm asking is, is the Sony BDPS350 a decent starter level Blu-Ray player? Are there any problems with it ?

Also are Blu-Ray discs region-free ?

Thanks in advance.

No, some are region locked.

Get the PS3, unless you go with amazon that has that great sale going on..

i can't wait to pick up hellboy... i was pissed i didn't make it to the theater to see it.

Well worth it :)

[gunm]

Hey Blu-Ray wise ones,

I was thinking about getting my Dad a Blu Ray player for his birthday and I was wondering what you folks thought of the Sony BDPS350.

Some background info, my folks have only just bought an HD telly (might be a Bravia, not sure) it's 42inch and does 1080p I believe. My Dad's not much of an audiophile and he doesn't have 5.1 speakers or anything.

So what I'm asking is, is the Sony BDPS350 a decent starter level Blu-Ray player? Are there any problems with it ?

Also are Blu-Ray discs region-free ?

Thanks in advance.

IIRC Paramount and Universal BRs have all been region-free. Sony, Warner/New Line, Lionsgate, and Fox have mix of coded and non-coded, although most of their current BR lines are region-free, particularly the newest releases.

Japan, and most of east Asia (where the BR manufacturers are based) share the same BR region as the US.

The 350 is a solid "entry level" BR player. IIRC about all it won't do is change resolution on the fly. I guess if you really wanted just a standalone player, this one is good enough for most people, although the PS3 is still a better value overall, particularly with the holiday specials going on now and in the very near future.

[benjamouth]

IIRC Paramount and Universal BRs have all been region-free. Sony, Warner/New Line, Lionsgate, and Fox have mix of coded and non-coded, although most of their current BR lines are region-free, particularly the newest releases.

Japan, and most of east Asia (where the BR manufacturers are based) share the same BR region as the US.

The 350 is a solid "entry level" BR player. IIRC about all it won't do is change resolution on the fly. I guess if you really wanted just a standalone player, this one is good enough for most people, although the PS3 is still a better value overall, particularly with the holiday specials going on now and in the very near future.

Thanks, I'd get a PS3 myself but my Dad is in the UK so it would be a lot more expensive for me and I don't think my folks would use any of the other PS3 features. Plus they probably won't want one sitting in the living room, it's a bit big.

[Sporadic]

Thanks, I'd get a PS3 myself but my Dad is in the UK so it would be a lot more expensive for me and I don't think my folks would use any of the other PS3 features. Plus they probably won't want one sitting in the living room, it's a bit big.

You should look into a LG player.

If I remember right one of them has a remote code that makes the player region free.

[Malik112099]

my band of brothers blu-ray shipped from amazon! Now what to do with my old DVD tin?

[CocheseUGA]

Found Patton at my local place for $15.99. I've been wanting that movie for ages, regardless of format.

[GizmoGC]

You should look into a LG player.

If I remember right one of them has a remote code that makes the player region free.

Correct.

DVD and Blu-ray region free + able to play PAL DVDs.

[rick3000gto]

Did anyone get the Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Collector's Set)?

[CocheseUGA]

Anyone know how long Best Buy will stock the Bond tins? I don't want to start buying them if I can't finish the set.

[rick3000gto]

mine has at least 5 of each Steelbook left.

[neocisco]

I went to the CC site to order BoB BR and CC has pulled ALL of the DVD's and CD's from the site. It's just a page that offers a link to the store locator. I have a gift card that I was going to use specifically for this. Now I have to drive over an hour to the nearest store that's not closing if I want to get it.

[misbitski]

I went to the CC site to order BoB BR and CC has pulled ALL of the DVD's and CD's from the site. It's just a page that offers a link to the store locator. I have a gift card that I was going to use specifically for this. Now I have to drive over an hour to the nearest store that's not closing if I want to get it.

Wow, the writing is definitely on the wall for CC. I need to use my $10 GC soon or it'll be worthless.

[LinkinPrime]

The movie we've all been waiting for has been finally annouced to come to :br: this upcoming February:



http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7303/original.jpeg (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universsal/Disc_Announcements/Street_Fighter_to_Kick_It_on_Blu-ray_this_February/2248)

:lol:

[guyver2077]

The movie we've all been waiting for has been finally annouced to come to :br: this upcoming February:



http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7303/original.jpeg (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universsal/Disc_Announcements/Street_Fighter_to_Kick_It_on_Blu-ray_this_February/2248)

:lol:


f that.. i want mortal kombat!

[LinkinPrime]

Ditto...I love the first MK

[neocisco]

The movie we've all been waiting for has been finally annouced to come to :br: this upcoming February:



http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7303/original.jpeg (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universsal/Disc_Announcements/Street_Fighter_to_Kick_It_on_Blu-ray_this_February/2248)

:lol:


MORTAL KOOOO...oh, wait.

I guess we have a winner on the first ultra crappy fighting video game movie to make it to BR.

Ditto...I love the first MK

Uh, when was the last time you watched it?;)

[LinkinPrime]

It's be a few years...I know its cheesy, but I like it.

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On another note...did anyone get The Clone Wars from Target? I got mine from WHV and the cover art sucks...was hoping that someone could scan it for me...

[SteveMcQ]

With the holiday season coming around, I sure would love a high-def transfer of Love, Actually with all the goodies that we didn't get even on the DVD release. But that's probably just me though.

[neocisco]

It's be a few years...I know its cheesy, but I like it.

Oh, I'm sure I have a few I like that would get some unfavorable responses.:) Enjoy what you enjoy.

[Megalith]

Wow.

Is Van Damme's speech going to be in DTS-HD MA?

[Malik112099]

just got band of brothers from amazon. I am so pumped about having this series in hd!

[Ice2Dragon]

Did anyone get the Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Collector's Set)?

Yes why?

[rick3000gto]

Yes why?
How is it? The extras i mean?

[Ice2Dragon]

How is it? The extras i mean?

Oh, if youre a fan, then get it, if not, id wait til a lightning deal sale on amazon.. i doubt this will ever run out.

[Sporadic]

Fuck, I just recieved my first HDM dud.

Baraka

Tried cleaning it, tried boiling it, tried everything and every program I throw at it refuses to read it (AnyDVD/Arcsoft/WinDVD)

Thankfully Amazon is sending me a new one but it looks like I won't be able to watch this one until Monday :cry:

[ITDEFX]

Within the next few weeks I am planning on buying a BR player. Now I have seen that most of these BR discs have an extra disc containing a digital copy of the movie for use with an IPOD. What file format is this and can I just convert it to another format? I don't have an IPOD but my LG Voyager plays movies when converted with Super (c). Is the 3rd disc a standard DVD with a SD verison of the movie is it something else?

Thanks

[62t]

the digital copy is standard version

[ITDEFX]

the digital copy is standard version

SO... the DC is actually a SD-DVD (playable in a SD-DVD Drive) or a file?

[rmb]

SO... the DC is actually a SD-DVD (playable in a SD-DVD Drive) or a file?
good question, I've been wondering about this as well.

[AdvOfJet]

SO... the DC is actually a SD-DVD (playable in a SD-DVD Drive) or a file?

No it's not a DVD in that you can play it in a standard DVD Player. It is a file on a DVD Disc. Depending on the movie, the file can be either a WMV, MP4 file, etc.

Each studio has their own standards they use for the file.

This is part of the confusion with the Digital Copy system. You may have a device that will play the digital copy from one studio but not from another. There is no sort of universal standard established for it.

So far, only one movie I know of actually came with a Regular SD-DVD which was Disney's Sleeping Beauty Blu-ray, and it was specifically marketed to say that it included a DVD copy, not a digital copy.

[ScoobyVick]

I have 'The Incredible Hulk' on Blu-ray and its a dvd-rom which says that it will not play in standalone DVD players and gives the option to transfer to iTunes or Windows Media Player. It also mentions that an internet connection is required.

[ITDEFX]

You know I noticed in my copy of RE: E SD-DVD it has a digital copy too, but has some funky code sheet I have to enter and need to go on the internet, so I said fuck it and extracted it using dvd decrypter. I thought these DC where standard VOB files with a converter program designed just for that file.

A WMV/MP4 is already compressed again from the original format, so reconverting it again will lose visual quality.

[xbox_mole]

You know I noticed in my copy of RE: E SD-DVD it has a digital copy too, but has some funky code sheet I have to enter and need to go on the internet, so I said fuck it and extracted it using dvd decrypter. I thought these DC where standard VOB files with a converter program designed just for that file.

A WMV/MP4 is already compressed again from the original format, so reconverting it again will lose visual quality.

Yeah the "funky code sheet" is to authorize the license to your PC so that you are authorized to play the file it will copy to hard drive via DRM.

[Ice2Dragon]

No it's not a DVD in that you can play it in a standard DVD Player. It is a file on a DVD Disc. Depending on the movie, the file can be either a WMV, MP4 file, etc.

Each studio has their own standards they use for the file.

This is part of the confusion with the Digital Copy system. You may have a device that will play the digital copy from one studio but not from another. There is no sort of universal standard established for it.

So far, only one movie I know of actually came with a Regular SD-DVD which was Disney's Sleeping Beauty Blu-ray, and it was specifically marketed to say that it included a DVD copy, not a digital copy.

RUN FATBOY RUN

also comes with a DVD copy.. not a digital copy.

[Kerig]

"Digital Copy" was created by a marketing department who was challenged to produce something all consumers can hate equally to help lessen the blow created by the DVD to BD transition as well as combat pirating at the same time.

They're now known as the greatest marketing dept. in two universes.

[misbitski]

"Digital Copy" was created by a marketing department who was challenged to produce something all consumers can hate equally to help lessen the blow created by the DVD to BD transition as well as combat pirating at the same time.

They're now known as the greatest marketing dept. in two universes.


Ah man...I thought that title was reserved for the people making those horrible gimmicky packages for DVDs!

[b3b0p]

An internet connection is required? That makes it DOA in my opinion. What do you do when they shut down the servers?

[djbooba]

An internet connection is required? That makes it DOA in my opinion. What do you do when they shut down the servers?
I think the internet connection is to check the code that you enter so you can download the digital copy.

Digital Copy is a nice idea in theory but if you download the movie to your PSP or iPod, it is stuck there and you can't move it.

[ITDEFX]

I just want the file than I can convert it to any other size less than 720x480. Just something to play on my voyager.

[iluvmywife]

Great thread, I have been wondering the exact same thing.

This "digital copy" crap is not going to go over too well. It is too confusing for most people.

IMHO BD dics should include a DVD copy. I know I would buy a lot more if each BD had a DVD copy in it!

[ITDEFX]

With BR discs having 50 gigs of space, there is plenty of room to dump a 5 gig SD movie. Not every movie uses up the entire disc. Yes I agree it's confusing a lot of people. SD movies need to become a shit load cheaper (under 10 bucks sometime next year. Forcing us to buy a SD movie at the 22 mark to get the second extra's disc and the digital copy is just too much.

[62t]

the problem is that only blu ray drive can read blu ray

[Ice2Dragon]

With BR discs having 50 gigs of space, there is plenty of room to dump a 5 gig SD movie. Not every movie uses up the entire disc. Yes I agree it's confusing a lot of people. SD movies need to become a shit load cheaper (under 10 bucks sometime next year. Forcing us to buy a SD movie at the 22 mark to get the second extra's disc and the digital copy is just too much.

if youre paying 22 or more for a movie then youre not being a cheapass like the rest of us lol

[TheRock88]

My cousin bought a blu ray (forgot which movie) that came with a digital copy for his daughter. Tried to upload it onto her iPod but it didnt work (was an wmv file). Brought my Zune over and tried to use that but the Zune program still wouldnt recognize it.

I remember reading somewhere that some companies have digital copies that work on any mp3 video device but some companies have onse that only work on certain devices.

[Ice2Dragon]

My cousin bought a blu ray (forgot which movie) that came with a digital copy for his daughter. Tried to upload it onto her iPod but it didnt work (was an wmv file). Brought my Zune over and tried to use that but the Zune program still wouldnt recognize it.

I remember reading somewhere that some companies have digital copies that work on any mp3 video device but some companies have onse that only work on certain devices.

Warner/New line are not ipod compatible.

Every other studio such as Fox is ipod compatible.

[VipFREAK]

Why would someone convert a blu ray movie for use on a 3in. screen... ? xD

It's like putting 92 premium gas in a Geo Metro.

[TheRock88]

Warner/New line are not ipod compatible.

Every other studio such as Fox is ipod compatible.

Ah, thanks.

So I'm guessing Dark Knight wont work. :cry:

[GizmoGC]

Warner/New line are not ipod compatible.

Every other studio such as Fox is ipod compatible.

Wrong.

Speed Racer (IIRC) was their last release that would not work the iPod (they later fixed this anyway). Get Smart, for example, works with iTuns (instructions inside the case). Warner will be doing a Digital Copy with 90% of all Day and Date titles for now on. They have their reasons why.

[GizmoGC]

Ah, thanks.

So I'm guessing Dark Knight wont work. :cry:

Some people already have TDK in hand...hoping to get mine from Warner in the next few days.

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[GizmoGC]

hahaha i feel bad for those who paid more than 100 bucks for that set on hd dud. Poor souls :(


Since they were able to sell them for far more then $100 after I doubt that.

Have we had any comparisons between the two or are we already in the assume mode that the BD is better? Because I'd be more then happy to point to several releases where the HD DVD remains superior - even though it came out first.

No, I totally regret importing Band Of Brothers and Equilibrium.

Here I wasted $110 and only got $240 in return. Boy am I a dumbass :lol:

The verdict is in:
HD DVD is still superior :lol:

The BD has some DNR added to it...comparisons between the DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1085043

[Ice2Dragon]

Wrong.

Speed Racer (IIRC) was their last release that would not work the iPod (they later fixed this anyway). Get Smart, for example, works with iTuns (instructions inside the case). Warner will be doing a Digital Copy with 90% of all Day and Date titles for now on. They have their reasons why.

Warner WAS only compatible with non ipod, theyve changed after get smart. Forgot, since I didnt get a review copy of get smart for some odd reason, never cared enough.

New line however is still not compatible, nor have they said anything in the future.

[synergy3000]

Your generally not converting the video but getting the video from a regular DVD onto your computer. At least that is the way it worked with Rambo. My laptop does not have a bluray drive but the digital copy came via a DVD. As to why one would want to view it on a 3 inch screen? Oh maybe to pass the time on a bus ride, train ride, place ride etc. etc.


Why would someone convert a blu ray movie for use on a 3in. screen... ? xD

It's like putting 92 premium gas in a Geo Metro.

[62t]

I am trying to decide if I should get Kung Fu Panda on Blu ray or DVD with the Secrets of the Furious Five. I like blu ray but hate to miss out on the extra

[GizmoGC]

New line however is still not compatible, nor have they said anything in the future.

Journey to the Center of the Earth, a Newline title, had a DC that is compatible with the iPod family.

[rick3000gto]

I dont even use my Digital Copies, i have no use for them.

[Richlough]

I am trying to decide if I should get Kung Fu Panda on Blu ray or DVD with the Secrets of the Furious Five. I like blu ray but hate to miss out on the extra

Secrets of the Furious Five is only like 24 min long .
Check the back of the package to confirm .

[CocheseUGA]

Having kids, digital copies are a must.

[LinkinPrime]

Secrets of the Furious Five is only like 24 min long .
Check the back of the package to confirm .

Wow, they were advertising that like it was a full feature film.

[VipFREAK]

As to why one would want to view it on a 3 inch screen? Oh maybe to pass the time on a bus ride, train ride, place ride etc. etc.

Yes, I know. That's obvious, but why use a blu ray? It's not like quality is going to be better and it will take forever to convert it.

[Sporadic]

Alright, I got my replacement of Barack in and...

THIS ONE STILL DOESN'T FUCKING WORK :bomb:

AnyDVD reads this one but my drive is still making horrible whining noises while trying to read it and it doesn't play.

Fucking ridiculous. I blame it on that horrible eco packaging bullshit since Band Of Brothers and Firefly both work.

Looks like I'll be stuck getting a refund and passing on this movie all together.

[Ice2Dragon]

Journey to the Center of the Earth, a Newline title, had a DC that is compatible with the iPod family.

Well then thats great to hear, I never ordered that movie, just assumed since it was new line it wasnt compatible like the last few.. Harold/Kumar.. etc.

[GizmoGC]

Got both of these today....

Jarhead includes both commentaries and My Scenes. Missing everything else (deleted scenes, fantasy sequences, interviews etc.)

Kingdom looks like it has everything from the HD DVD. The Mission Dossier: Surveillance is noW a U-Control feature. Oh, missing the Web-Enabled content...though not sure of Kingdom had any but it mentions it on the HD DVD case. Oddly enough, this shows the running time as being a minute longer then the HD DVD...

[Deadpool]

Wall-E is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen PQ wise!!!

[Ice2Dragon]

Got both of these today....

Jarhead includes both commentaries and My Scenes. Missing everything else (deleted scenes, fantasy sequences, interviews etc.)

Kingdom looks like it has everything from the HD DVD. The Mission Dossier: Surveillance is noW a U-Control feature. Oh, missing the Web-Enabled content...though not sure of Kingdom had any but it mentions it on the HD DVD case. Oddly enough, this shows the running time as being a minute longer then the HD DVD...

No kingdom to my knowledge never had anything on hd dvd for web content.. it was released around christmas time but nothing ever happened.

Maybe bluray has a minute longer credits? Theres no unrated version or extended version on dvd.

[GizmoGC]

The HD DVD for the Kingdom mentionsthe HD DVD portal website...probably just like BD-Live on many titles...just trailers and whatnot.

[LinkinPrime]

Can't believe that there were no good deals on Tropic Thunder...might have to hit up DeepDiscount with their 25% off thing.

[Ice2Dragon]

Can't believe that there were no good deals on Tropic Thunder...might have to hit up DeepDiscount with their 25% off thing.

Free t shirt at best buy or free poster at FYE.. yeah nothing really.

My best buy had maybe 2 copies AT MOST of 3 disc blu ray of WALL-E Left.. but over 200 cubes left.

"minimum 50 per store" screwing ad -_-V

[LinkinPrime]

Minimum = At least

That means that they can always have more, but don't chew them out if they only get 50.


The shirt at Best Buy is crap...I have some movies to trade a DVD planet, maybe I'll just wait till I get the credit from them, if not I'll take the DD route.

[GizmoGC]

Free t shirt at best buy or free poster at FYE.. yeah nothing really.

My best buy had maybe 2 copies AT MOST of 3 disc blu ray of WALL-E Left.. but over 200 cubes left.

"minimum 50 per store" screwing ad -_-V

You mean you don't want an ugly XXL T-Shirt? :lol:

[Ice2Dragon]

You mean you don't want an ugly XXL T-Shirt? :lol:

yeah, sorry best buy im not a 400 pound fat ass that needs a double XXL t-shirt.. @_@ Im not jack black.

[GizmoGC]

I remember when I ran a video game store...every promotional shirt was either XL or XXL. It was funny giving an XXL shirt to a 95 pound, 13 year old boy. Guess that size is the gamer demographic :lol:

[Ice2Dragon]

I remember when I ran a video game store...every promotional shirt was either XL or XXL. It was funny giving an XXL shirt to a 95 pound, 13 year old boy. Guess that size is the gamer demographic :lol:

yeah im not that big my BOOTY actually SWEATS.

get it? I used the tshirt terms.. me funny.

[SteveMcQ]

Regarding the digital copy/iTunes movies that comes with some movies: Are they tied to your hardware or your Apple Store account? I'm putting them on my laptop right now (iTunes on Mac), but I'm probably gonna get a Mac desktop soon. Will it allow me to do the download onto the desktop as well with the same code?

[Anexanhume]

I waited until 8 pm last night to try and get the 3 disc version of wall e (with the digital copy). That was a mistake. Neither best buy or target had it, so ended up snagging one of 2 copies left at Fry's. I didn't anticipate it selling near that fast.

[CocheseUGA]

Regarding the digital copy/iTunes movies that comes with some movies: Are they tied to your hardware or your Apple Store account? I'm putting them on my laptop right now (iTunes on Mac), but I'm probably gonna get a Mac desktop soon. Will it allow me to do the download onto the desktop as well with the same code?

With the iTunes, it's a download from the store. I would assume that you would be able to authorize another computer just like music.

[neocisco]

When I bought Wall-E I was told it had a $3 off coupon for Prince Caspian. I haven't opened it yet but has anyone else seen it in their copy?

[LinkinPrime]

I opened mine (3-Disc) yesterday, didn't see such coupon.

[markoslav]

I spoke to someone at best buy yesterday and he said the blu-ray shipment of wall-e won't be in til friday. Some best buys got their shipments, others didnt.

[Deadpool]

When I bought Wall-E I was told it had a $3 off coupon for Prince Caspian. I haven't opened it yet but has anyone else seen it in their copy?

Nothing in mine

[GizmoGC]

When I bought Wall-E I was told it had a $3 off coupon for Prince Caspian. I haven't opened it yet but has anyone else seen it in their copy?

My review copy did not have it (3 disc version)

[thelonepig]

When I bought Wall-E I was told it had a $3 off coupon for Prince Caspian. I haven't opened it yet but has anyone else seen it in their copy?

That's a no on my 2-disc copy as well.

[neocisco]

I was thinking this would be the result. There's nothing on the packaging indicating a coupon so I didn't really have my hopes up. Thanks for the responses, everyone.

[rahxephon01]

Wtf got my 3 disk Wall-E but no Digital Authorization code inside the package?

[Ice2Dragon]

Wtf got my 3 disk Wall-E but no Digital Authorization code inside the package?

it should be on the very first insert at the bottom of it i think.

[MastaGamer]

If anyone got Tropic Thunder...do yourself a favor and watch the commentary with the cast. It was quite possibly the best/funniest commentary I've ever heard in a long ass time. I could not stop laughing.

[Ice2Dragon]

Ugh.. I just started watching "MEET DAVE" with eddie murphy.. my first movie Giz.. its sooo awful.. I wanna jump out of the window.

[oemor]

MastaGamer is it true the commentary by the actors are in character?

[GizmoGC]

Ugh.. I just started watching "MEET DAVE" with eddie murphy.. my first movie Giz.. its sooo awful.. I wanna jump out of the window.

Puh-lease 8-). You know what I just got? The Longshots! Can't wait to pop that stinker in... :lol:

Also got Lost Season 4...so not all is bad :)

[GizmoGC]

Speaking of Lost...

Got my S4 Blu-ray today...and just as I expected, Disney changed the outer box. Gone is the nice hard cardboard style case with velcro and instead we get a simple slipcase. Sigh. Getting tired of the studios changing the way the slip cases look compared to other sets/movies (POTC, Smallville, Saw films etc.)

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[CocheseUGA]

Went and picked up 27 Dresses (and A Room With A View HD DVD) as Xmas presents for my wife. Bought them used ($12.99 & $5.99).

Got home, and he gave me a brand new 27.

[Ice2Dragon]

Puh-lease 8-). You know what I just got? The Longshots! Can't wait to pop that stinker in... :lol:

Also got Lost Season 4...so not all is bad :)

u suck... i wanted lost season 4 damnit lol :)

and no, longshots>meet dave. TRUST ME. this is worse than pluto nash.

[GizmoGC]

Sorry dude :lol:

Would you like The Cheetah Girls?

[rick3000gto]

MastaGamer is it true the commentary by the actors are in character?
Only Downey JR. it is pretty hilarious if u ask me.

[Ice2Dragon]

Sorry dude :lol:

Would you like The Cheetah Girls?

Hell yeah. You see the one girls pics online? Boooooing.

Ill take that one :)

You should uh.. let me snag lost season 4 off of you when ur done.. wink wink paypal wink wink reduced price wink wink

[Sporadic]

This Weeks Releases for November 18th:

-Becket
-Carlin It's Bad for Ya'
-Dreamboat Annie Live
-Flesh for The Beast
-Fred Claus
-GUNNIN FOR THAT #1 SPOT
-Hall & Oats Live
-Hancock
-Live From Madison Square Garden
-Meet Dave
-Ricky Martin Live Black & White Tour
-Shadow: Dead Riot
-Space Chimps
-Superman - Doomsday
-Talento De Barrio
-Talk to the Hand

Also two Jimi Hendrix titles and a B.B. King came out.

[SuperJedi]

Where the BEST Hancock deals? Blu-ray, of course!

[GizmoGC]

Hell yeah. You see the one girls pics online? Boooooing.

Ill take that one :)

You should uh.. let me snag lost season 4 off of you when ur done.. wink wink paypal wink wink reduced price wink wink

Lost is my favorite show so its staying with me. But Amazon has it pretty cheap right now ($50).

[Ice2Dragon]

Where the BEST Hancock deals? Blu-ray, of course!

There arent any really. The unrated cut doesnt add that much, mainly one longer scene and the digital copy is bogus.

:(

[SuperJedi]

Should I wait on Hancock for when it's below $20, I guess

[Ice2Dragon]

Lost is my favorite show so its staying with me. But Amazon has it pretty cheap right now ($50).

Damn u :*( you should go read my review lol.

Should I wait on Hancock for when it's below $20, I guess

Yes, definitely. The added scene is pretty lame to boot..its not more than a rental.

[GizmoGC]

Damn u :*( you should go read my review lol.

Forward it over to me. Otherwise I won't see it till it goes live. That reminds me I need your MSN Messenger or AIM screen name. PM it to me.

[shrike4242]

Hey, Gizmo, I saw HDD's review of Chuck S1, and it pretty much killed me from ever getting it on BR. Could you check it out and see if you agree with their description of it?

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1679/chuck_s1.html

[Ice2Dragon]

Hey, Gizmo, I saw HDD's review of Chuck S1, and it pretty much killed me from ever getting it on BR. Could you check it out and see if you agree with their description of it?

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1679/chuck_s1.html (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1679/chuck_s1.html)

Its accurate. The video quality is utter garbage.. its surprising coming from NBC as HEROES looks phenomenal. but I think it was shot with different cameras or something.. can't honestly remember.

The audio quality blows because its a dobly digital 5.1 release.. Im seriously betting on a rerelease later on down the road if the show does well and goes past the second season.

[shrike4242]

Its accurate. The video quality is utter garbage.. its surprising coming from NBC as HEROES looks phenomenal. but I think it was shot with different cameras or something.. can't honestly remember.

The audio quality blows because its a dobly digital 5.1 release.. Im seriously betting on a rerelease later on down the road if the show does well and goes past the second season.Very odd, since it looks pretty good on broadcast, as does Heroes.

I was passing on it because of the DD 5.1 sound until it was cheaper, though if the video quality is that bad, I'll pass on it on BR, unless they re-release it.

Hopefully they will re-release it, and it'll have cleaned-up video and better audio.

[GizmoGC]

Hey, Gizmo, I saw HDD's review of Chuck S1, and it pretty much killed me from ever getting it on BR. Could you check it out and see if you agree with their description of it?

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1679/chuck_s1.html

Here is my PQ assessment:
“Chuck: Season One” arrives on Blu-ray presented in its original aspect ratio 1.78:1 on 3 discs (one 50GB and two 25GB Discs). Many were unsure if the quality would be boosted thanks to Blu-ray due to the typically bad look on NBC... but “Chuck” shines through. I compared this to an HD episode I had saved on my DVR and found it to be much nicer - colors were more vibrant and everything just looked a bit more define. Now, it may not be as nice as “Pushing Daisies”... but this is still an excellent transfer.
4 out of 5

Personally, I think HDD shouldn't be comparing a TV Show to something like Iron Man or Incredible Hulk. Two, totally different mediums.

[GizmoGC]

For those considering Lost S4...perfect PQ/AQ for a BD TV Release. I'll post a link to my review when it goes live (sometime today or tomorrow).

[shrike4242]

Here is my PQ assessment:
“Chuck: Season One” arrives on Blu-ray presented in its original aspect ratio 1.78:1 on 3 discs (one 50GB and two 25GB Discs). Many were unsure if the quality would be boosted thanks to Blu-ray due to the typically bad look on NBC... but “Chuck” shines through. I compared this to an HD episode I had saved on my DVR and found it to be much nicer - colors were more vibrant and everything just looked a bit more define. Now, it may not be as nice as “Pushing Daisies”... but this is still an excellent transfer.
4 out of 5

Personally, I think HDD shouldn't be comparing a TV Show to something like Iron Man or Incredible Hulk. Two, totally different mediums.Well, so much for that thought. :lol: Always good to cross-reference it with your assessment, since I've seen some wrong bits on their reviews and more in line with what you've said.

Maybe I'll rent the first disc from Netflix and see how it looks, and then decide on what to do with it on buying it. The DD 5.1 sound is still an irritant, though.

[dallow]

Then why does Chuck fail to look as good as other HD shows on BD?

4 out 5?
....

Ice2Dragon is right about this one. And HDD.

[GizmoGC]

Then why does Chuck fail to look as good as other HD shows on BD?

4 out 5?
....

Ice2Dragon is right about this one. And HDD.

Why? Because its filmed differently. Its one of the worst looking HD shows on TV. The BD improves upon that picture greatly. Are we going to fault films from the 1950's that don't look as good as Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk? HDD giving the show a 2 in PQ is a joke. At the very least I could see why some would give it a 3.25 but to me, its a 4.

Josh Z from DVDTalk posted the following:

The NBC broadcasts of Chuck are some of the very worst "High Definition" I've ever seen. The show has really bad, ugly photography caked in layers and layers of grain. It's soft and dupey, and often doesn't look better than VHS quality.

The Blu-ray will probably rectify some of NBC's macroblocking and motion artifact problems, but I wouldn't hold out hope for a stunning "eye candy" presentation.

And Chuck has really bad photography for a show on any major network. It's shot on 16mm, but that's not the crux of the problem.

My 4 is not alone.

HDDNews gave it a 4 for PQ
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=6990

DVDTalk gave it a 3.5 for PQ
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/35353/chuck-the-complete-first-season/

Another site gave it an 8.8 out of 10 (so 4.25-4.50)
http://www.dbtechno.com/product-reviews/2008/11/06/chuck-the-complete-first-season-blu-ray-review/

So clearly I am not alone with the score - HDD is. But that's the thing about reviews (opinions) we all have them :)

[dallow]

So it should get a good rating because the show has bad PQ on the air?
I guess you can say it is true to the source, but that's hardly saying anything.

Things have to be rated in context, and that's why older films like my copy of 20 Million Miles to Earth on BD I'd give high ratings to.

(that being said, Chuck isn't unwatchable or anything, it looks pretty good, but pretty good should equal an average score for a show filmed in 2008)

[GizmoGC]

Well, so much for that thought. :lol: Always good to cross-reference it with your assessment, since I've seen some wrong bits on their reviews and more in line with what you've said.

Maybe I'll rent the first disc from Netflix and see how it looks, and then decide on what to do with it on buying it. The DD 5.1 sound is still an irritant, though.

Have you seen the show before? If not, its a great blind buy. Season Two is quickly becoming my favorite show on TV right now. The DD5.1 sound is a disappointment since I know Warner could have done TrueHD....but they are not likely to double-dip on this title ever again.

Just got Mamma Mia and Mummy 3 BD today...hoping they are decent flicks. Heard bad things about Mummy 3 has a film so I'll set the bar low for that one...

[GizmoGC]

So it should get a good rating because the show has bad PQ on the air?
I guess you can say it is true to the source, but that's hardly saying anything.

Things have to be rated in context, and that's why older films like my copy of 20 Million Miles to Earth on BD I'd give high ratings to.

(that being said, Chuck isn't unwatchable or anything, it looks pretty good, but pretty good should equal an average score for a show filmed in 2008)

Yes. If you watched the HD broadcast and the BD you would be shocked at the difference between the two. The difference is very noticable. I didn't notice all the issues that HDD did, but I could clearly see the difference when A/Bing back and fourth between the HD broadcast and BD.

But this is Warner so who really knows. They once again jammed as many episodes as possible on to a disc and gave it DVD sound. It's possible this could have looked a hell of a lot better had they spent more time with it but for $30 its an easy purchase IMO. They pulled this crap with Pushing Daisies, Smallville and now it looks like Austin Powers is suffering the same fate.

[dallow]

At $30, it isn't so bad.

Weeds dished up better offerings though at the same price.
Looked better and offered DTS-ES 6.1.
If you like the show Shrike, it's worth a purchase.
As Gizmo said, I don't see that show being re-released to appease few.

[GizmoGC]

At $30, it isn't so bad.

Weeds dished up better offerings though at the same price.
Looked better and offered DTS-ES 6.1.
If you like the show Shrike, it's worth a purchase.
As Gizmo said, I don't see that show being re-released to appease few.

Lionsgate knows how to do TV on BD right. Warner...well...at this point who knows if we'll even get S2 of Pushing Daisies on BD or DVD.

[Ice2Dragon]

We never thought STRANGER THAN FICTION would get a rerelease two years later :)

I say just rent CHUCK, dont buy the blu ray.. the 5.1 track is damn awful. I dont think a high-res track would help it THAT much.. but its just the thought warner shafted high def people again.

[shrike4242]

Have you seen the show before? If not, its a great blind buy. Season Two is quickly becoming my favorite show on TV right now. The DD5.1 sound is a disappointment since I know Warner could have done TrueHD....but they are not likely to double-dip on this title ever again.

Just got Mamma Mia and Mummy 3 BD today...hoping they are decent flicks. Heard bad things about Mummy 3 has a film so I'll set the bar low for that one...Oh, I love the show, though of course, it's always the question, buy it on BR or buy it on DVD.

The HDD review scared me off a bit, though I'll have to take a look at the other reviews and compare them.

I hadn't noticed the issues with the presentation, though I'll have to take a closer look in the future.

[GizmoGC]

We never thought STRANGER THAN FICTION would get a rerelease two years later :)

I say just rent CHUCK, dont buy the blu ray.. the 5.1 track is damn awful. I dont think a high-res track would help it THAT much.. but its just the thought warner shafted high def people again.

There would be no reason for Warner to re-release Chuck on BD since its a TV Show. How many times has a TV show been re-released with more features thats not called Star Trek? :lol: Unless its the "complete series" type of dealio.

As for Stranger Than Fiction, its to tie-in with Step Brothers. Just like Casino Royale was for Quantum of Solace. All are Sony titles.

[Ice2Dragon]

There would be no reason for Warner to re-release Chuck on BD since its a TV Show. How many times has a TV show been re-released with more features thats not called Star Trek? :lol: Unless its the "complete series" type of dealio.

As for Stranger Than Fiction, its to tie-in with Step Brothers. Just like Casino Royale was for Quantum of Solace. All are Sony titles.

I know, im just saying.. maybe CHUCK will be a movie :)

I get messenger : The story of Joan of Arc and you got mummy 3 and mamma mia!

I think I won this round :) At least I know what happens in the ending to my movie.

[GizmoGC]

I know, im just saying.. maybe CHUCK will be a movie :)

I get messenger : The story of Joan of Arc and you got mummy 3 and mamma mia!

I think I won this round :) At least I know what happens in the ending to my movie.

At this point, I hope Warner just continues with TV on BD.

[Ice2Dragon]

At this point, I hope Warner just continues with TV on BD.

But with high-def codecs, not the garbage dolby digital..

[guyver2077]

finally got two of my fav movies in today

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/11262008134.jpg

[Ice2Dragon]

Anyone interested in THE MESSENGER: JOAN OF ARC STOORY THINGY ...

It has FANTASTIC picture and audio.. very surprised.

the extras though suck.. BD-LIVE and previews for sony pictures blu ray..

definite buy if you are at all interestd in it.

[GizmoGC]

Looks like Sony dropped all the previous features, lol.

[Ice2Dragon]

Looks like Sony dropped all the previous features, lol.

yes, but they gave it a shiny case that sparkles.

[Deadpool]

Anyone interested in THE MESSENGER: JOAN OF ARC STOORY THINGY ...

It has FANTASTIC picture and audio.. very surprised.

the extras though suck.. BD-LIVE and previews for sony pictures blu ray..

definite buy if you are at all interestd in it.

Luc Besson is great! Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[Sporadic]

I heart Amazon

For Your Eyes Only = $23.99
Live and Let Die = $17.49
Thunderball = $17.99
Die Another Day = $17.49
From Russia with Love = $17.49
Carrie = $27.99

Item(s) Subtotal: $122.44
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Best Value Savings: -$10.00
Blu-ray Promotion: -$50.00
-----

Grand Total: $62.44

Can't beat $62.44 for 6 movies ($10.40 a movie)

Even better considering I bought Dr. No for $8.99 yesterday.

[jonlubbe]

There would be no reason for Warner to re-release Chuck on BD since its a TV Show. How many times has a TV show been re-released with more features thats not called Star Trek? :lol: Unless its the "complete series" type of dealio.


Well fox did it with 24 season 1, so there is almost a precedence, or was that just a shiny new box?

[GizmoGC]

Well fox did it with 24 season 1, so there is almost a precedence, or was that just a shiny new box?

IIRC, It was just a metal box with a timer on it.

[GizmoGC]

Got both Grindhouse BD flicks today...is there a certain order I should watch these in?

[Ice2Dragon]

Planet terror first, then the other.. and i hate you -_-V

[Sporadic]

Got both Grindhouse BD flicks today...is there a certain order I should watch these in?

Yes, Planet Terror than Death Proof

I hate Weinstein so much for not releasing these as Grindhouse. The HDTV rip I have of this is awesome.

[gunm]

I heart Frys...picked up (mostly as gifts):

Sarah Conor Chronicles $14.99
Hellboy $9.99x2 (my bro-in-law bought the other copy for me)
Mirror Mask $9.99
Southland Tales $9.99

Was tempted to get other $9.99s, but they weren't titles I really needed/wanted...

[guyver2077]

wow.. nice..hellboy 2 for 9.99 is amazing..

i personally cant wait for the mask on dec 9... one of my childhood favs

[Scorch]

ughh I would love Sarah Connor Chronicles for $14.99. I wish I had a Fry's.

[gunm]

Sorry, it's Hellboy 1. I wish Hellboy 2 was $10. :p

[guyver2077]

Sorry, it's Hellboy 1. I wish Hellboy 2 was $10. :p

o ok.. maybe my fault.. i have been drinking and maybe i imagined the 2..

[guyver2077]

may be off topic.. but i must of missed that they are actually selling the "booty sweat" drink from tropic thunder..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D3O9SW/ref=amb_link_7858712_4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_r=1Z8XBZ03Q520NEY31A9X&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=464722731&pf_rd_i=193640011

wtf

[gunm]

Is $41.99 a good price for Godfather Coppola Restoration set? I'm right on the verge of ordering this from amazon...against my wallet's wishes...

[Ice2Dragon]

Is $41.99 a good price for Godfather Coppola Restoration set? I'm right on the verge of ordering this from amazon...against my wallet's wishes...

Yeah, I got my copy in mint condition from a pawn shop for 45.. so 42 new is great. I honestly doubt its gonna be cheaper than that.

[neocisco]

Is $41.99 a good price for Godfather Coppola Restoration set? I'm right on the verge of ordering this from amazon...against my wallet's wishes...

IMO, one of the best deals ever on any BR set.

[gunm]

Thanks for the feedback, I opt'd in--had $2.10 credit from some other thing so I had to bite for under $40.

[HighlightShow]

I bit on 10 BDs from Amazon today. All for $62.90 shipped, amazing!

6 James Bond Films
Windtalkers
Dude, Where's My Car?
The Longest Day
Sand Pebbles

[Ice2Dragon]

Lmao.

So that one reviewer who couldnt review his way out of a paper bag reviewed Joan of Arc.. he gave video 2.5

The Blu-ray's 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer (properly presented in the movie's 2.40:1 theatrical aspect ratio) looks pretty good, even impressive in close-up shots.

However, medium and wide shots exhibit distracting and often thick edge ringing artifacts. Grain has a noisy, electronic texture. The image rarely looks film-like.

The contrast range also looks a little flat. Individual colors in the frame may
otherwise seem accurate, but flesh tones are usually quite drab. The film has some nice photography by Besson's frequent collaborator Thierry Arbogast, but the Blu-ray is an over-processed mess.

We must have been watching two different movies. Grain was only apparent in a few scenes at the start but showed near the last 30 or so minutes of the film. The war scenes looked phenomenal, I agree that the contrast was slightly off but I don't think it merited a 2.5??? I dont understand their logic what so ever :(

[gunm]

Joan of Arc comes out this week? I didn't hear very good things about the movie, but I loves me some Mila J, I may get it eventually...

[Ice2Dragon]

Yeah, its the unrated cut. Its hella long.

As i wrote in my review.. its not for everyone. This is young Mila before Resident Evil.. I think four or five years before that movie. Its 20 on amazon.

[guyver2077]

So seems we are getting Saw 5 on January 20th.. Can't wait..

additionally I was not aware that Saw 1 uncut came out in Germany. People are saying better pq and aq. Gotta find a cheap way to get this!

[Ice2Dragon]

So seems we are getting Saw 5 on January 20th.. Can't wait..

additionally I was not aware that Saw 1 uncut came out in Germany. People are saying better pq and aq. Gotta find a cheap way to get this!

Yes, Saw 1 is available for import. Its expensive though last time I checked. Itd be hard to NOT have better pq/aq... the uncut version though just has a few longer scenes/more gore during the fence guy's scene and amandas scene where she cuts the guy open for the key shows more of the organs and her rifling thru it.

I have the DVD unrated/extended cut...

[guyver2077]

Yes, Saw 1 is available for import. Its expensive though last time I checked. Itd be hard to NOT have better pq/aq... the uncut version though just has a few longer scenes/more gore during the fence guy's scene and amandas scene where she cuts the guy open for the key shows more of the organs and her rifling thru it.

I have the DVD unrated/extended cut...


yea im a fan of the movie .. so i would like to have it and ditch the shitty domestic release.. but its still $40 plus..

maybe lionsgate will eventually double dip here

[GizmoGC]

I'll wait for your review then...be sure to post a link here when its ready.

Ice2Dragon has a review of the Sin City BD review
http://www.moviemansguide.com/reviews/DVD/read.php?id=sincity-bd

I sold mine...never got around the watching it.

[Ice2Dragon]

Crappy ass audio track and no special features makes it not worth the import @_@

[guyver2077]

interesting.. ive been watching that one as the canadian import has been in the $20 range

[CombatCraig]

Hello,

I'm new to the Blu Ray world - just picked one up and I absolutely love it. But I am having some serious issues with this BD-Live stuff. My player is connected to the internet (because I downloaded the update) but any disc I click with BD-Live says it's not available.

I finally called Sony and they're telling me now that I need some kind of memory stick made by Sony for it download all the features.

Is this true or are they just trying to milk more money out of me?

(I have a BDP-BX1)