Blu-ray Discussion Thread - The One and Only

[bhk]

So.... why were the other 4 batman movies not released at the same time as the Dark Knight?

[gunm]

Unfortunately, I'll prolly have to get Monsters Inc., Bugs Life, and Bolt 'cause I gots 2 kiddies. :p

[shrike4242]

You guys are crazy. It is all about my boy Matt Damon and that Good Will Hunting and Rouders. I will grab Pulp Fiction as well, but Matt Damon is TN, TD.I'll grab Good Will Hunting as well, though Rounders would be a blind buy for me.

[HighlightShow]

Rounders is a great movie. I can't wait to pick it up.

[Trakan]

Rounders is fucking excellent. You won't be disappointed, shrike.

[DestroVega]

"check, check, check!!!"

[shrike4242]

Rounders is a great movie. I can't wait to pick it up.
Rounders is fucking excellent. You won't be disappointed, shrike.
Well, I guess that's enough recommendations for me, with you two, and Casey.

Hopefully, they won't dick up the encode on it and it'll look good.

[Deadpool]

"check, check, check!!!"

"In my club I vill splash the pot vhenever the fuck I pleeeaase. " :lol:

Add me to that list. Not the most realistic of poker scenes but a great movie.

[flatliner718]

Has anyone seen any reviews of DEXTER yet?

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviewshd/eagledexter.html

down below the eagle eye review

[seanr1221]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/CES_2009/Industry_Trends/Video/News_From_CES_2009:_Vizio_To_Sell_Sub-$200_BD_Player/2394

Affordable blu-ray players for everyone!

[GizmoGC]

Wow.. Ill post pictures in a few.

You should see what the post office did to my copy of the new Mummy movie.. holy god.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3706/249jm8.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=249jm8.jpg)

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6025/253pu2.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=253pu2.jpg)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9687/254zb4.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=254zb4.jpg)

For the record.. I never opened the package. THATS HOW THE PACKAGE CAME... I SLID THE MOVIE OUT!!

Gees....and I took special care in picking out the best looking slip cover as well free of dents/marks! Kinda funny considering how the last Mummy 3 I had from Universal had a holepunch through the disc (not the normal hole, an extra one!) and that as my replacement from them.

[Scorch]

Hope you like DNR....Warner sure likes to coat Newline catalog releases with it.

I don't mind DNR, it's never really been annoying to me, but it was pretty obvious on Wedding Crashers, mostly during a closeup of anyone's face.

I'm watching Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery right now, and I'm really surprised at how great it looks.

How does Zodiac look over the HD version, Gizmo? I may buy it off of you when you're done with it, but I have trouble paying anything over $23 shipped (but I know you won't sell it as that), as a local store sells all new BR movies for $19.99. I'm pretty excited that they put Dexter at $19.99 as well, I blind bought that. Pretty good show so far.

Oh, and I keep asking this every few weeks.. does anyone have Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on BR? Imported from Japan? Are there any reviews or anything? I'm actually considering paying $50 shiped for it since it doesn't look like it will ever be released on BR here.

[bhk]

Oh, and I keep asking this every few weeks.. does anyone have Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on BR? Imported from Japan? Are there any reviews or anything? I'm actually considering paying $50 shiped for it since it doesn't look like it will ever be released on BR here.

If by here you mean the US, why not?

and high def digest has a review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1632/eternalsunshine_jp.html

[Ice2Dragon]

Gees....and I took special care in picking out the best looking slip cover as well free of dents/marks! Kinda funny considering how the last Mummy 3 I had from Universal had a holepunch through the disc (not the normal hole, an extra one!) and that as my replacement from them.

well UPS took extra care in running it the hell over twice...

[GizmoGC]

I don't mind DNR, it's never really been annoying to me, but it was pretty obvious on Wedding Crashers, mostly during a closeup of anyone's face.

I'm watching Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery right now, and I'm really surprised at how great it looks.

How does Zodiac look over the HD version, Gizmo? I may buy it off of you when you're done with it, but I have trouble paying anything over $23 shipped (but I know you won't sell it as that), as a local store sells all new BR movies for $19.99. I'm pretty excited that they put Dexter at $19.99 as well, I blind bought that. Pretty good show so far.

Oh, and I keep asking this every few weeks.. does anyone have Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on BR? Imported from Japan? Are there any reviews or anything? I'm actually considering paying $50 shiped for it since it doesn't look like it will ever be released on BR here.

Zodiac BD looks and sounds identical to the HD DVD IMO. It has a "new" transfer...but to be honest, I couldn't tell the difference when I A/Bed back and fourth (i have two LG 200s hooked up with the same settings). DVDBeaver posted screencaps and the BD does look slightly better, but I had to strain to tell the difference and my screen is not 100"+ big. I'm holding onto my HD DVD (I already sold the BD to someone else, sorry) since the difference is not enough.

As for Eternal Sunshine....wait on importing it. I have a feeling we may see a Jim Carrey 3 pack (Liar, Liar, Bruce Almighty, Eternal) when Yes, Man arrives on DVD/BD *cough* plans may change though *cough*

[seanr1221]

I wish they'd release Fight Club :(

[GizmoGC]

I wish they'd release Fight Club :(

They did. I have the steelbook somewhere in the mail...its Region coded though, only works on Region B and my trusty LG 200 :D

[seanr1221]

**** In america ;)

[CocheseUGA]

I want it too. Have the DVD rip permanently loaded on my PS3.

[crunchb3rry]

Anybody got any news on this series coming to America? I'm wondering if it's better to just buy them from Amazon's UK store. It seems the Canadian sets have been discontinued based on availability and a major price hike. The UK sets are shockingly cheap (not sure about shipping) and apparently both the CA or UK sets are region free, or at least good to play on any American player. But now I'm wondering if there's going to be a problem with PAL discs on an NTSC TV.

I guess this question thread could also double as a deal thread. I think both sets run at $25 each, or a double pack for $40 (save $10!) after currency conversion.

[bigdaddy]

What's Tudors? Are you talking about The Tudors because that's an American show.

[RaidenMGS3]

What's Tudors? Are you talking about The Tudors because that's an American show.

Yeah I just saw the box set at Best Buy last night.

[Kapwanil]

If we're talking about The Tudors, like here... http://www.sho.com/site/tudors/home.do ...the boxset for the Second Season came out in the US last Tuesday. The First Season has been out for a fair several months, as well. The first set can be had for a decent price (usually $20 to $25 if you look hard?) and since last week was the first week for the Second Season it went from around $25 or so instead of $40.

[Ice2Dragon]

THIS SUCKS.

Boondock saints got pushed back til freaking february.

MIRRORS came in today tho ^_^

[gunm]

THIS SUCKS.

Boondock saints got pushed back til freaking february.

MIRRORS came in today tho ^_^

Ahh, Amy Smart. I would like to netflix that when I start my sub up again.

[Rockgamer]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the OP is talking about the blu-ray versions, which have been released in the UK and Canada but not here in the US.

I know there hasn't been anything official announced, but I believe the blu-ray versions will show up in America sooner or later. I mean, it's already available everywhere else, and other Showtime series like Weeds and Dexter are on blu-ray, so it's probably just a matter of time.

[bigdaddy]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the OP is talking about the blu-ray versions, which have been released in the UK and Canada but not here in the US.

The name of the show is still "The Tutors", and no where does it say anything about blu-ray so we are supposed to guess what the OP's question was?

[Ice2Dragon]

Ahh, Amy Smart. I would like to netflix that when I start my sub up again.

Surprisingly for a horror movie it sounds rather good.. nearly as good as "The eye"

Decent flick. the unrated version is only like 20 seconds longer than theatrical apparently.. so anyone whos already seen it.. yeaH.

[DestroVega]

who knows what the OP is talking about, but this is a pretty excellent show... except the 2nd season finale was one of the worst hours of TV I have ever watched.

[crunchb3rry]

Shit, you're right, I'll edit the thread title to clarify. I meant the Blu-Ray. I always fuck up thread titles.

[Ice2Dragon]

Hopefully.

I have season 1 on blu ray if ur interested. Ive seen it twice. Decent pq/aq.

Its worth an import in my opinion, but since 2 just ended itll be at least 4-5 months before we get word if its coming to dvd/blu ray.

Showtime though has been improving their blu ray.. Dexter season 1 was great as were Weeds. Ive been hoping more for Californication tho :(

[Deadpool]

MIRRORS came in today tho ^_^

Oooh! Name your price :D

[seanr1221]

Hey Gizmo, if you get King Kong in and don't want it, let me know please :)

[GizmoGC]

Anybody got any news on this series coming to America? I'm wondering if it's better to just buy them from Amazon's UK store. It seems the Canadian sets have been discontinued based on availability and a major price hike. The UK sets are shockingly cheap (not sure about shipping) and apparently both the CA or UK sets are region free, or at least good to play on any American player. But now I'm wondering if there's going to be a problem with PAL discs on an NTSC TV.

I guess this question thread could also double as a deal thread. I think both sets run at $25 each, or a double pack for $40 (save $10!) after currency conversion.

Trust me on this (please), when Tudors comes out in the USA...it will be far more expensive then what you can get it for on Amazon UK. Please, trust me on that.... I suggest you order it from Amazon UK....before they jack the price up. ;)

[CocheseUGA]

Hmm...$44 shipped for Tudors. Tempting, but I'll keep it on DVD.

[Ice2Dragon]

Trust me on this (please), when Tudors comes out in the USA...it will be far more expensive then what you can get it for on Amazon UK. Please, trust me on that.... I suggest you order it from Amazon UK....before they jack the price up. ;)

Agreed. Itll be AT LEAST 40+ per season.

On a plus side, Mirrors aq/pq was rather good.. aq was booooming. PQ was standard Fox release. Mostly perfect, a few hiccups now and then.. my review of it will be up later @_@ When I dont have college. Which seems like never.

[DestroVega]

Weeds dropped to 12 bucks on blu ray for both seasons 1 nd 2 though so if it comes out here and you just wait it out a bit you should be fine.

i love how hot the chicks are in the tudors... as if every chick henry banged back then was in perfect shape, clean, and completely shaven.... hahahahaha

[Taboner]

Where are the Weeds seasons?

[CocheseUGA]

Where are the Weeds seasons?

Best Buy.

[Taboner]

Is that show good? I love Entourage. It is it HBOesque?

Cheap TV seasons are always good deals.

[gunm]

as if every chick henry banged back then was in perfect shape, clean, and completely shaven....


:shock:

What the Fuck? What I saw of the show, there wasn't any full frontal...I need to import!!1!

[Ice2Dragon]

:shock:

What the Fuck? What I saw of the show, there wasn't any full frontal...I need to import!!1!

Theres more boobs in it than a girls gone wild blu ray..

[gunm]

Curse you guys, I just tossed a sixpence I don't bloody have over to our chums across the pond for Natalie Dormer's tits The Tudors. Pip pip cheerio bums yer uncle and all that shit. <o_0>

[CocheseUGA]

Natalie Dormer = the hotness.

[Ice2Dragon]

Natalie Dormer = the hotness.

+1 to that.

[DestroVega]

Natalie Dormer = the hotness.

too bad she'll probably never be seen or heard from again

[Ice2Dragon]

Mirrors is worth mentioning Giz. TOp notch Audio, Video is above average, amazing extras..

I really want Ghost In The Shell @_@

[Deadpool]

I really want Ghost In The Shell @_@

That got shit on, supposedly they are remastering it yet again for a re-release later this year. Fingers crossed.

[genfuyung]

I thought ghost in the shell 2 was supposed to be amazing looking?

[Ice2Dragon]

That got shit on, supposedly they are remastering it yet again for a re-release later this year. Fingers crossed.

bandai visual blows for their blu-rays.. i wouldnt be surprised if they gave it 1.0 DTS HD audio :(

[gunm]

I say, my copy of Natalie Dormer's bare bosoms The Tudors was dispatched. That was right quick. Carry on then...

[Ice2Dragon]

13 going on 30 looks fantastic compared to the DVD. Plus its loaded with extras.. gonna take me hours to go thru them :(

[gunm]

Good to know. I thought it was a cute movie, but not one I'd ever want to see again, let alone sift through hours of extras for.

Then again, I haven't had much time to go beyond the feature for most of the BRs I picked up recently anyway. :p

[gunm]

So...more titles in March:

Australia
Passengers
Quantum of Solace

And some more Indies.

I just wanna know when that Kate Winslet flick comes out. :drool:

[GizmoGC]

13 going on 30 looks fantastic compared to the DVD. Plus its loaded with extras.. gonna take me hours to go thru them :(

Man, how many titles did you get in the past week? I just got King Kong

[Ice2Dragon]

Man, how many titles did you get in the past week? I just got King Kong

I got...

Mirrors (Blu)
13 going on 30 (blu)
Pink Panther (2006) (blu)
Duckman Season 3/4 (dvd)

I should be getting some tomorrow too. How was king kong ? Identical to HD DVD?

[neocisco]

Man, how many titles did you get in the past week? I just got King Kong

Does KK have all the extras from the 3 disc extended edition?

[animemaniac14]

GITS Blu-ray would be nice...tho GITS2...not so much...and GITS3 DEFINITELY!!

[erectiontown]

ordred the tudors from the uk based on discussions in this thread. $43 shipped for two seasons is a steal. thanks guys

[GizmoGC]

Does KK have all the extras from the 3 disc extended edition?

Uhhh...no.... Its identical to the HD DVD except it has a Commentary track, DTS MA and a slip cover (along with the Extended cut via seamless branching). :bomb:

[Ice2Dragon]

Uhhh...no.... Its identical to the HD DVD except it has a Commentary track, DTS MA and a slip cover (along with the Extended cut via seamless branching). :bomb:

I got another three in today too :)

[neocisco]

Uhhh...no.... Its identical to the HD DVD except it has a Commentary track, DTS MA and a slip cover (along with the Extended cut via seamless branching). :bomb:

Just so I'm clear, it has the extended version of the movie from the 3-disc set but not the extras, correct?

[Taboner]

How's this show Tudors? Any rumored release for the US?

[Ice2Dragon]

How's this show Tudors? Any rumored release for the US?

No rumors, but it may when the new season comes out to DVD at some point in the future.

I say its worth importing.

[gunm]

Madagascar 2 coming out already? Second week next month, too. My kids will be happy.

[GizmoGC]

Just so I'm clear, it has the extended version of the movie from the 3-disc set but not the extras, correct?

Correct. It has the same U-Control found on the HD DVD version which is snippets of some of the features (I think).

[LinkinPrime]

Madagascar 2 coming out already? Second week next month, too. My kids will be happy.

I actually enjoyed it. I picked up the first one at Best Buy a couple weeks back for $15...hope I can find a good price for the 2nd one.

[neocisco]

The Matrix 10th Anniversary 3/31
X-Men trilogy 4/21

Gizmo or Ice, have either one of you heard anything about L.A. Confidential already getting a double dip? It was just released in September but then I found this.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=3085

[Ice2Dragon]

The Matrix 10th Anniversary 3/31
X-Men trilogy 4/21

Gizmo or Ice, have either one of you heard anything about L.A. Confidential already getting a double dip? It was just released in September but then I found this.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=3085

Isnt that japan only?

Japan gets way more than we do here. I doubt though we will get a double dip THAT SOON.. if we do, sell your copy asap when the news hits and use it to buy the new one lol.

But I havent heard anything.

[GizmoGC]

The Matrix 10th Anniversary 3/31
X-Men trilogy 4/21

Gizmo or Ice, have either one of you heard anything about L.A. Confidential already getting a double dip? It was just released in September but then I found this.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=3085

Its Japanese.

[neocisco]

Thanks. I figured that, this quickly, there's no way it's a domestic release.

[DestroVega]

i like that cover better though

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Is there any information on Battlestar Galactica coming to Blu-Ray? I searched around and all I could find was that it was rumored to be happening "sometime in 2009".

[guyver2077]

i just finished watching the horrer that was Disaster Movie. jesus christ it was bad.. mainly just saw it for kim :)

[Ice2Dragon]

i just finished watching the horrer that was Disaster Movie. jesus christ it was bad.. mainly just saw it for kim :)

Was there nudity in it?

If u wanna sell let me know :)

[phantomfriar2002]

Thanks. I figured that, this quickly, there's no way it's a domestic release.

You might get a double dip in maybe another 10 years, since that was basically the gap between the last release and this one.

But, the Japanese release does have DTS-MA instead of TrueHD if it matters to you.

[guyver2077]

Was there nudity in it?

If u wanna sell let me know :)

no nudity unfortunately... and just a rental.. thank god.

I usually like these spoof movies.. but their just getting outa hand.

[sendme]

I know it is early but for anyone who does not know Zack & Miri Make a Porno will be out on February 3rd. I took this from ViewAskew.com. I know I will be picking this up day one.

Zack & Miri Make a Porno will hit DVD and Blu-Ray on February 3, 2009. Features will include:


A bunch of deleted/extended scenes
Zak/Joey documentary
Money Shots Shorts
Bloopers

[HighlightShow]

King Kong comes out this week! Apparently it has reference-quality PQ and AQ too!

There is a review up on Blu-Ray.com

[Taboner]

I actually heard it is shit.

[GizmoGC]

King Kong comes out this week! Apparently it has reference-quality PQ and AQ too!

There is a review up on Blu-Ray.com

I actually heard it is shit.

Looks identical to the HD DVD and sounds only a bit 'louder' (volume match DTS MA to DD+ and you won't notice a difference).

[guyver2077]

so did cc break release dates? thought someone said they got saw 5 today

[CocheseUGA]

so did cc break release dates? thought someone said they got saw 5 today

What would they care? The studio going to sue them?

[GizmoGC]

CC is dead. They want to sell EVERYTHING - so if its in the back room...its going out!

[neocisco]

Street dates don't matter in a liquidation. When my store closed down we were selling DVD's that weren't being released for another 9 days. I went to the only CC left near me yesterday to use up some gift cards. I was hoping they would have the Bourne Trilogy or least KK but their shipments were halted. Sucks since I was holding on to those GC's specifically for Bourne.

[CocheseUGA]

Rome?

[neocisco]

Yup, about 112 miles round trip from north of Woodstock, about $10 in gas. It was worth it, though, just so I wouldn't lose the GC's.

[CocheseUGA]

True. If you had a HD player you could get them from Fry's.

[neocisco]

I tried Kennesaw Sears for the $5 add-on but the one they had left was already sold. Was Ultimatum released on HD?

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like Amazon might start selling imports:

Batman:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Blu-ray-Michael-Keaton/dp/B001CP4VMU/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302523&sr=1-11

Batman Returns:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Returns-Blu-ray-Michael-Keaton/dp/B001CP4VNE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302579&sr=1-3

Batman Forever:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Forever-Blu-ray-Val-Kilmer/dp/B001CP4VNY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302579&sr=1-2

Batman & Robin:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Robin-Blu-ray-George-Clooney/dp/B001CP4VO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302579&sr=1-1

Each 29.99 with free shipping.

Hope this turns out to be a new trend. I wouldn't mind picking up Batman Forever...as cheesy as it was, it's a good movie.

[GizmoGC]

Amazon has been for a while as long as they are region free. You can buy American Pie or The Goonies right now for instance.

Though, $120 for 4 films is a lot...the boxset will likely be $70 or so

[GizmoGC]

I tried Kennesaw Sears for the $5 add-on but the one they had left was already sold. Was Ultimatum released on HD?

On HD DVD, yes. It can be had for $8 or so on eBay. Its a Combo titles as well so it might show up at Ralphs/Krogers in the future.

[CocheseUGA]

I tried Kennesaw Sears for the $5 add-on but the one they had left was already sold. Was Ultimatum released on HD?

Yes. Went to Fry's this morning and they are $5 each. Or maybe $7. Can't remember, but it's cheap.

[Ice2Dragon]

Well shoot im going to cc to see if saw 5 is there.. ill wait a few hours in line for it.

[guyver2077]

Well shoot im going to cc to see if saw 5 is there.. ill wait a few hours in line for it.


no luck in mine... but their were no crazy lines at my store either.. everything looked quite normal

[LinkinPrime]

Amazon has been for a while as long as they are region free. You can buy American Pie or The Goonies right now for instance.

Though, $120 for 4 films is a lot...the boxset will likely be $70 or so

Wow, news to me. $30 for a movie is too much though.

[Sporadic]

Looks like Amazon might start selling imports:

Batman:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Blu-ray-Michael-Keaton/dp/B001CP4VMU/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302523&sr=1-11

Batman Returns:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Returns-Blu-ray-Michael-Keaton/dp/B001CP4VNE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302579&sr=1-3

Batman Forever:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Forever-Blu-ray-Val-Kilmer/dp/B001CP4VNY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302579&sr=1-2

Batman & Robin:
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Robin-Blu-ray-George-Clooney/dp/B001CP4VO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232302579&sr=1-1

Each 29.99 with free shipping.

Hope this turns out to be a new trend. I wouldn't mind picking up Batman Forever...as cheesy as it was, it's a good movie.

Just import from Amazon UK. They are cheaper overall.

[GizmoGC]

Just import from Amazon UK. They are cheaper overall.

That is way true. Many got all 4 for $80ish a few weeks back as they were part of some sort of sale/BOGO.

[Sporadic]

That is way true. Many got all 4 for $80ish a few weeks back as they were part of some sort of sale/BOGO.

You can get all 4 shipped to America for £57.97

That's only $84.48

[phantomfriar2002]

The best deal on the UK BATMANs is easily the 4-disc LEGACY Box-Set coming out in March.

It ends up being $49.34 shipped for all four movies if you pre-order it from Amazon UK and don't mind waiting a few weeks.

Certainly will be a better deal than the $70-$90 the US set will command, and all you get extra in that is a digital copy of the first BATMAN if some of the press releases are accurate.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001MUK7GY

[dv8mad]

Don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I can't seem to find a list of future blu-ray release dates anywhere. Is there something like that available?
Just asking because, I have no rational explanation, but every single day for the past 2 or 3 weeks, I find myself thinking "I wonder if Pee-Wee's Big Adventure is going to release on blu-ray?".

I can't imagine what triggered the thought, but I can't get it out of my head!

[gunm]

I usually check hidefdigest.com myself.

In fact, I see In the Realm of the Senses is coming from Criterion. I might double dip that--get rid of my DVD version.

[Stonecoldfreak1]

went to a few stores looking for repo! on blu-ray. the only one that had it was walmart and they had it for a pretty good price, $19.99.

[Scorch]

bluray.com is where I go for future dates.

Picked up Max Payne, Dogma and Diary of the Dead. I love this site.. my wallet does not.

Even though a local shop sells all BR movies for $19.99 new, I think I may pay the $34.99 for Zack and Miri on viewaskew.com.. it's autographed :D

[bases1616]

bluray.com is where I go for future dates.

Picked up Max Payne, Dogma and Diary of the Dead. I love this site.. my wallet does not.

Even though a local shop sells all BR movies for $19.99 new, I think I may pay the $34.99 for Zack and Miri on viewaskew.com.. it's autographed :D

I usually check hidefdigest.com myself.

In fact, I see In the Realm of the Senses is coming from Criterion. I might double dip that--get rid of my DVD version.

Both sites bluray.com and highdefdigest.com are good sites to go to for reviews and release dates. I have been disappointed with HighDefDigest lately because they have been lacking on the reviews and the ones they do have are movies most of us do not care about.

I was really disappointed with Saw V. I expected a lot more killing. It was nice to get some of the storyline explained from the first four, but not enough going on to keep you interested. Hoping for a better experience with Saw VI later this year.

[ryosnk]

Has anyone seen El Norte on bluray for cheap?

[Sporadic]

Has anyone seen El Norte on bluray for cheap?

I haven't seen any of the Criterions for cheap.

Back during the 20% off sale for DD.com, I was able to get The Last Emperor and The Third Man for $20something each.

[DestroVega]

Both sites bluray.com and highdefdigest.com are good sites to go to for reviews and release dates. I have been disappointed with HighDefDigest lately because they have been lacking on the reviews and the ones they do have are movies most of us do not care about.

I was really disappointed with Saw V. I expected a lot more killing. It was nice to get some of the storyline explained from the first four, but not enough going on to keep you interested. Hoping for a better experience with Saw VI later this year.

I, myself, am looking forward to Saw XXII, by then the story should really get cooking.

[Trakan]

Is there a site where I can order a replacement case for the Blade Runner 5-disc CE?

[guyver2077]

ice..Did you ever get freddy vs jason? any good?

[Sporadic]

Awesome, I just recieved my El Norte and Encounters At The End Of The World from Blockbuster Online.

[Ice2Dragon]

ice..Did you ever get freddy vs jason? any good?

No, someone else here got it.. was gonna wait till I heard about it.. ive had a horrible week...

[mrmagoo1974]

Don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I can't seem to find a list of future blu-ray release dates anywhere. Is there something like that available?
Just asking because, I have no rational explanation, but every single day for the past 2 or 3 weeks, I find myself thinking "I wonder if Pee-Wee's Big Adventure is going to release on blu-ray?".

I can't imagine what triggered the thought, but I can't get it out of my head!






I always use amazon.com. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and it breaks it down according to weeks. http://www.amazon.com/Blu-ray-movies-discs-store-deals/b/ref=sa_menu_blu1?ie=UTF8&node=193640011&pf_rd_p=328655101&pf_rd_s=left-nav-1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=507846&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=060W58EE5GDCYTTAAW2P

[sendme]

bluray.com is where I go for future dates.

Picked up Max Payne, Dogma and Diary of the Dead. I love this site.. my wallet does not.

Even though a local shop sells all BR movies for $19.99 new, I think I may pay the $34.99 for Zack and Miri on viewaskew.com.. it's autographed :D

What part is autographed and is it just printed on it or is it actually kevin smiths signature?. I really would not want to buy it and the wrap be signed and not be able to open it with out destroying the signature. To me his signature is not worth the extra. If I wanted his signature I would order something from there with it that chances are it would not come off of.

[HighlightShow]

Is there a site where I can order a replacement case for the Blade Runner 5-disc CE?
I know you can get blu-ray cases at SleeveTown for cheap, but I don't know if they carry a 5-disc one or not.

[phantomfriar2002]

ice..Did you ever get freddy vs jason? any good?

it looks great. DTS Master audio, terrific transfer. No extras but I'm fully satisfied with it. Worth the import, and look for a $10 off $40 coupon at Amazon.ca which I believe still works for new accounts.

[HighlightShow]

Anyone pick up King Kong already? I really wanna pick it up after reading some of the rave reviews about the spectacular PQ and AQ.

[Ice2Dragon]

Saw V is disappointing.. the pq/aq isnt as good as part 4.. sadly.

Sigh.. to the two people who have movies from me.. i mailed them to myself. Sorry. Its been a shitty ass week for me.

[LinkinPrime]

http://whvcmt.warnerbros.com/WHV_MARS/thumbnail.jsp?assetID=2173120
Watched any great books lately? Now you can. The most celebrated graphic novel of all time that broke the conventional mold continues to break new ground WATCHMEN illustrator Dave Gibbons oversees this digital version of the graphic novel that adds limited motion, voice and sound to the books strikingly drawn panels. All 12 chapters of the story are here nearly 5 hours spanning everything from the mysterious demise of the Comedian to the crisscrossed destinies of loosely allied superheroes to their fateful impact on the world. Be in the know. Be watching. With Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic.
http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=73119

Odd release...and at $27.95 too :shock:

[Deadpool]

http://whvcmt.warnerbros.com/WHV_MARS/thumbnail.jsp?assetID=2173120

Odd release...and at $27.95 too :shock:

Wow am i on the fence with that thing, so pricey!!

[sendme]

I have looked at 2 different release lists and not one says anything about battlestar galactica. I have season one on HD that I just got from a sale on Amazon and now I want to watch the rest of them. However I don't want to buy them on dvd because I know they will come to bd soon. Has anyone read online as to when they might come out?

[Ice2Dragon]

So ive got about 8 blu's to burn thru in the next few days..

Cant wait to watch rock n rolla :)

[GizmoGC]

I have looked at 2 different release lists and not one says anything about battlestar galactica. I have season one on HD that I just got from a sale on Amazon and now I want to watch the rest of them. However I don't want to buy them on dvd because I know they will come to bd soon. Has anyone read online as to when they might come out?

It hasn't been announced yet by Universal.

[gunm]

I have looked at 2 different release lists and not one says anything about battlestar galactica. I have season one on HD that I just got from a sale on Amazon and now I want to watch the rest of them. However I don't want to buy them on dvd because I know they will come to bd soon. Has anyone read online as to when they might come out?

Same here, but as Gizmo mentioned, it hasn't been announced yet.

At this point, I wouldn't mind if Universal just waited until this season closes out so I can just get the entire run on BR. :p

I'm also pining for Ghost Whisperer...Love Hewitt in HD :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[neocisco]

So ive got about 8 blu's to burn thru in the next few days..

Cant wait to watch rock n rolla :)

Rocknrolla is definitely entertaining. It's about time Guy Ritchie made another good one.

[guyver2077]

it looks great. DTS Master audio, terrific transfer. No extras but I'm fully satisfied with it. Worth the import, and look for a $10 off $40 coupon at Amazon.ca which I believe still works for new accounts.


nice .. i want it now.. any other canadian exclusive releases that are worth it.. dont know what else to order to get up and over $40

[Ice2Dragon]

Rocknrolla is definitely entertaining. It's about time Guy Ritchie made another good one.

Just got finished. Great video.. amazing audio quality.. but it auto started (i figured it didnt have a menu) and had it on dolby digital for a good 30 minutes until i realized it wasn't the high-def audio.. switched it over.. HUGE DIFFERENCE.

Overall though I didnt enjoy it.. it wasnt my type of film i guess. not enough action.. a little too long too.. its roughly 2 hours.

[Taboner]

My god damn PS3 ate my SuperBad disc:(

[Sporadic]

My god damn PS3 ate my SuperBad disc:(

proof the ps3 eats shit 8-)

[Taboner]

:-p

Do you guys know whether or not I need my receipt for my warranty at GameStop? I still have my box though:-) Won't they know from my address?

[GizmoGC]

nice .. i want it now.. any other canadian exclusive releases that are worth it.. dont know what else to order to get up and over $40

I made a list:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hd-talk/546911-canadian-blu-ray-releases-complete-list-discussion.html

[Ice2Dragon]

DId u get the butterfly effect giz?

[guyver2077]

I made a list:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hd-talk/546911-canadian-blu-ray-releases-complete-list-discussion.html


thanks!

is freddy vs jason region locked?

[HighlightShow]

The Bourne Trilogy got a good review at Blu-Ray.com

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=3079&show=review

[graf1k]

Bourne Trilogy is tempting but $65 for 3 movies is too much. I'll wait for $50 or less.

[GizmoGC]

DId u get the butterfly effect giz?
It shippes yesterday

thanks!

is freddy vs jason region locked?
Its Region A as far as I know. Watched it last night on my S550.

[CocheseUGA]

The Bourne Trilogy got a good review at Blu-Ray.com

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=3079&show=review

That's a nice looking set. Don't know if I'll get rid of my HD copies for it, though.

[bhk]

The Matrix, as a standalone disc, is coming March 24th.

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B001NXBRJG

I love this movie to death, and while the two sequels are not as good as the first, I never understood the hate they get.

[LinkinPrime]

Yeah...in a digibook...:puke:

[shrike4242]

That's a nice looking set. Don't know if I'll get rid of my HD copies for it, though.The video looks to be the same encode, though the audio gets a nice upgrade, as do the extras.

Figuring I paid less than $40 for my three movies on HD-DVD, I'm OK with waiting a bit before crossgrading to BR.

[Scorch]

PLEASE let me know what you think of Butterfly Effect.. I want to order it but it looks like a barebones release.

I picked up Bourne Trilogy.. $60 for 3 movies isn't bad at all. I didn't have the movies prior to this release. The case is awesome.. I didn't like how the movies inside weren't factory sealed, even though the outer box is.

[neocisco]

Where did you get it for $60?

[bhk]

Where did you get it for $60?

Amazon and Deep Discount both have it for $65 right now. Maybe he had a gift card.

[HighlightShow]

The Matrix, as a standalone disc, is coming March 24th.

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B001NXBRJG

I love this movie to death, and while the two sequels are not as good as the first, I never understood the hate they get.
Nice, I am excited for that.

[h3llbring3r]

When the HELL, is O Brother Where art thou coming to Blu? Wasn't this promised like a year ago.

[Ice2Dragon]

When the HELL, is O Brother Where art thou coming to Blu? Wasn't this promised like a year ago.

Bad Boys 1/2 have been promo'd for 3 years now :(

[LinkinPrime]

Bad Boys 1 & 2...I haven't even heard an announcement on those. I'd love to own those on :br:

[Scorch]

Where did you get it for $60?

A local mom n pop shop. They sell all new release blu's for cheap. All new releases are $19.99, box sets are usually well under retail (Matrix set was $69, Lost Heroes S2 was $29, Prison Break was $60). I picked up Dexter last week for $19.99. Their used ones are super cheap as well, ranging from $9.99 to $14.99.

I'd have no problem buying for CAG's. Cost and shipping would be $25 total per blu, prices vary on used ones.

[LinkinPrime]

Damn, I paid $30 for Dexter and I thought I got a sweet deal.

[Ice2Dragon]

Bad Boys 1 & 2...I haven't even heard an announcement on those. I'd love to own those on :br:

Pop in almost any SONY BD with previews before start up and you'll see scenes from both films :( Theyve been around since 2006 @_@

[h3llbring3r]

Pop in almost any SONY BD with previews before start up and you'll see scenes from both films :( Theyve been around since 2006 @_@

Yea he's right there are lots of BB1 scenes in those POWER OF BLU-RAY movie mash-up promos.

Well, better they get it right than put something like out like the terribly mastered, F'ed up aspect ratio and resolution Young Guns release I just bought. The DVD version looks better.

[Ice2Dragon]

Yea he's right there are lots of BB1 scenes in those POWER OF BLU-RAY movie mash-up promos.

Well, better they get it right than put something like out like the terribly mastered, F'ed up aspect ratio and resolution Young Guns release I just bought. The DVD version looks better.

Well its been 3 years.. it can't be that hard to remaster them :)

[GizmoGC]

Guess what just showed up on my doorstep?

http://www.impawards.com/1994/posters/street_fighter.jpg

[graf1k]

A local mom n pop shop. They sell all new release blu's for cheap. All new releases are $19.99, box sets are usually well under retail (Matrix set was $69, Lost Heroes S2 was $29, Prison Break was $60). I picked up Dexter last week for $19.99. Their used ones are super cheap as well, ranging from $9.99 to $14.99.

I'd have no problem buying for CAG's. Cost and shipping would be $25 total per blu, prices vary on used ones.

If you can still get Dexter S1 for $25 I'd take one.

[h3llbring3r]

Well its been 3 years.. it can't be that hard to remaster them :)

LOL, have you seen the OP in this thread . . .

EDIT:
Whoops- This is what I get for tabbing three CAG threads. I meant the Blu-Ray Glitch thread, this has saved me some serious anger. With the exception of the complete F-up with Young Guns DO NOT BUY IT PEOPLE! It's not even reasonable for $10.


http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210343

[Ice2Dragon]

Guess what just showed up on my doorstep?

http://www.impawards.com/1994/posters/street_fighter.jpg

Yeah well.. I got Blindness in today.. soo...

Take that..

[Deadpool]

A local mom n pop shop. They sell all new release blu's for cheap. All new releases are $19.99, box sets are usually well under retail (Matrix set was $69, Lost Heroes S2 was $29, Prison Break was $60). I picked up Dexter last week for $19.99. Their used ones are super cheap as well, ranging from $9.99 to $14.99.

I'd have no problem buying for CAG's. Cost and shipping would be $25 total per blu, prices vary on used ones.

If you are serious i want a Dexter!

[GizmoGC]

Yeah well.. I got Blindness in today.. soo...

Take that..

I got Changeling 8-)

[Ice2Dragon]

I got Changeling 8-)

On a small side note, we are in need of some reviewers to handle DVD releases (and possibly a Blu-ray release every once and a while) for our website. The titles vary - some will be major releases, some Direct to video, some TV on DVD and as I said, possibly a Blu-ray here and there. We do have some guidelines - must have a 5.1 system, 32" HDTV or better, and at least an Upconverting DVD Player (Blu-ray player would obviously be fine as well). The reviewer would get anywhere from 2-20 titles a month and expected to send a review in with-in 10 days of receiving the title. If this interests anyone please PM me here.

/end of whoring myself

Yeah well I got the rocker.. so take that. :)

[GizmoGC]

Yeah well I got the rocker.. so take that. :)

Dude, that movie sucks. :applause:

[Ice2Dragon]

Dude, that movie sucks. :applause:

Yeah I have no comeback to that. GG

GIzmo - 1
Ice - 0

[VipFREAK]

Hmm... Gonna need to go to Fry's methinks. http://www.frys.com/product/5810123?site=frysecampaign

[HighlightShow]

Yeah well I got the rocker.. so take that. :)
I didn't think The Rocker was that bad. It was alright I guess.

[neocisco]

Fry's has Groundhog Day in store for $17.99.

[shrike4242]

I got Changeling 8-)

On a small side note, we are in need of some reviewers to handle DVD releases (and possibly a Blu-ray release every once and a while) for our website. The titles vary - some will be major releases, some Direct to video, some TV on DVD and as I said, possibly a Blu-ray here and there. We do have some guidelines - must have a 5.1 system, 32" HDTV or better, and at least an Upconverting DVD Player (Blu-ray player would obviously be fine as well). The reviewer would get anywhere from 2-20 titles a month and expected to send a review in with-in 10 days of receiving the title. If this interests anyone please PM me here.

/end of whoring myselfI guess I'll come knocking when I get my sound system set up with 5.1 sound, as I have everything else besides that.

I'll PM you when I'm in that spot. ;)

[h3llbring3r]

Hmm... Gonna need to go to Fry's methinks. http://www.frys.com/product/5810123?site=frysecampaign

Sold out online! I am not suprised.
I going to have to show her my Oh face.

I wonder if Targé is going to get it, I do have a $5 coupon.

[LinkinPrime]

I got Changeling 8-)

On a small side note, we are in need of some reviewers to handle DVD releases (and possibly a Blu-ray release every once and a while) for our website. The titles vary - some will be major releases, some Direct to video, some TV on DVD and as I said, possibly a Blu-ray here and there. We do have some guidelines - must have a 5.1 system, 32" HDTV or better, and at least an Upconverting DVD Player (Blu-ray player would obviously be fine as well). The reviewer would get anywhere from 2-20 titles a month and expected to send a review in with-in 10 days of receiving the title. If this interests anyone please PM me here.

/end of whoring myself

I'd have all the qualifications except for the time to watch the discs...that and my writing skills suck. :-P

[VipFREAK]

Sold out online! I am not suprised.
I going to have to show her my Oh face.

I wonder if Targé is going to get it, I do have a $5 coupon.

Yeah, I'm hoping it's not true at the store though.

[Taboner]

Friday the 13th pre-ordered at $8:)

[metallicoholic]

Friday the 13th pre-ordered at $8:)

Where did you pre-order it for that price?

[GizmoGC]

Just got my Canadian BDs in...Butterfly Effect is 1 Hour and 51 mins. NO Special features.

[Deadpool]

I want damn In Bruges!

[manthing]

The new DC DTV is a Wonder Woman feature, and it's supposed to be decent.

There's gonna be a :br: special edition that comes with an exclusive Wonder Woman action figure, shown here:

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Mattel%2FWonder_Woman_DVD_Figure&pic=WW_SEBB_BD_3dBDGiftSetdoll.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0

Since it's an exclusive figure, you could probably sell the figure off to help defray the cost.

Unfortunately, there's no new of who is carrying the :br: SE yet.

[Scorch]

Just got my Canadian BDs in...Butterfly Effect is 1 Hour and 51 mins. NO Special features.

I KNEW it! Damn it. Please post how it is (video quality/audio quality/etc).

[GizmoGC]

I KNEW it! Damn it. Please post how it is (video quality/audio quality/etc).

Only popped it in for a few minutes (watched Quarantine last night instead). Looks very nice. I have yet to be disappointed by these Canadian BDs. I also picked up Fido and Sin City.

[GizmoGC]

Tons of new Blu-rays announced for Canada only...as usual, here is my thread detailing it.

While searching on Amazon.ca I found several "exclusive" releases found only in Canada. With some already released, and more coming, I figured I would make a small list for those interested. I've bought several releases so far and if anyone else has some of the ones below please comment on them. Most of these releases sell for 12.95 - 17.95 and with the exchange rate, they only add up to a typical USA catalog release.

Already Released:
* Amelie - (1080i, No Subtitles, Poor Menu Navigation; French TrueHD only) with special features
* A Nightmare on Elm Street (TrueHD) (Heavy DNR...USA Release likely to be the same transfer due to it being Warner/Newline) NO special features
* Black Christmas (2006 version) with special features
* C.R.A.Z.Y. (1080i, French TrueHD only) with special features
* Cruising Bar 2 (special features unknown)
* Fido (1080i with TrueHD) with special features
* From Dusk Till Dawn NO special features
* Freddy Vs. Jason (DTS MA) NO special features
* Hostage (1080p - box says 1080i but its a mistake) NO special features
* In a Galaxy Near You (Dans une galaxie près de chez vous 1 & 2) (special features unknown)
* Seed of Chucky (1080i, DTS MA, AVC - Believed to be Rated cut)
* Slither (AVC 1080i with TrueHD / For Comparison, the HD DVD was VC1 1080p with DD+) with special features
* Sin City NO special features - Confirmed for a USA Release in 2009
* The Constant Gardener (DTS MA) with special features
* The Butterfly Effect (DTS MA) Theatrical Cut (1 Hour 54 Mins) NO special features
* Young People F***ing with special features

Coming Soon:
Good Will Hunting (2/3) - Confirmed for a USA Release in 2009
Cold Mountain (2/3)
DOA: Dead or Alive (2/3)
21 Grams (2/3)
15 Minutes (2/3)
Ronin (2/24) - Confirmed for a USA Release in 2009
Traffic (3/3)
Rounders (3/3) - Confirmed for a USA Release in 2009
Se7en (3/3)
Brokeback Mountain (3/3) - Confirmed for a USA Release in 2009
Derailed (3/3)
Silence of the Lambs (3/3) - Confirmed for a USA Release in 2009
Requiem for a Dream *Directors Cut( 3/3)
Knockaround Guys (4/7)
Reindeer Games (4/7)
Chasing Amy (4/7)
Boiler Room (4/7)
A Man Apart (4/7)
Running Scared (4/7)
Trainspotting (4/7)

Currency Converter - http://www.xe.com/ucc/
- As of 1/2/09 $10CANADIAN = $8.23USA

Coupon Code:
"Use coupon code MAPNEWNCSAVE to save $10 off 40 good for NEW accounts to Amazon.ca"

[johnnypark]

Oh man, Clerks 2 and Zack & Miri... so much Kevin Smith goodness. Still too expensive for my tastes but glad to know they're coming out.

[GizmoGC]

I KNEW it! Damn it. Please post how it is (video quality/audio quality/etc).

Someone else confirmed - Alliance messed up on the artwork because it IS the Directors Cut!

[Ice2Dragon]

I cant believe u woke me up to tell me Chasing Amy is coming out on Blu-ray in canada. Im turning off msn at night :(

[BostonCollegeFan]

Question is there a limit to the amount of times you can use the included digital copys? I bought Pineaplle Express and grabbed it off iTunes, does this mean I can't grab it as an actual file now or?

[GizmoGC]

I cant believe u woke me up to tell me Chasing Amy is coming out on Blu-ray in canada. Im turning off msn at night :(

Woke you up? It was like 11am in California...

[TheLastGunslinger]

Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway comes out tomorrow. Though, I'm probably the only person who wants to get it, has anyone seen it for less than $30?

[rodeojones903]

I can't wait to get Zack & Miri.

Chasing Amy is a must have for me was well.

[graf1k]

Thank God nothing for me this week. After last week and some more imports I need a week to recover in time for Boondock Saints, Donnie Darko and maybe Miracle at St. Anna next week.

[bmachine]

The Cure: Trilogy is my only must have this week.

[DestroVega]

I've got like 5 BD's on my plate I am gonna pick up in the next 7 days

[LinkinPrime]

The new DC DTV is a Wonder Woman feature, and it's supposed to be decent.

There's gonna be a :br: special edition that comes with an exclusive Wonder Woman action figure, shown here:

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Mattel%2FWonder_Woman_DVD_Figure&pic=WW_SEBB_BD_3dBDGiftSetdoll.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0

Since it's an exclusive figure, you could probably sell the figure off to help defray the cost.

Unfortunately, there's no new of who is carrying the :br: SE yet.

$27.95 up for pre-order at Warner Home Video:
http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=71825
(When you click on the link it shows you the regular edition pic, but it's priced at $27.95, and the regular is $23.95)

[guyver2077]

my amazon.ca order shipped..

cant wait to watch freddy vs jason and good will hunting (dont care about extras)

[Taboner]

Just ordered Afro Samurai and Napoleon Dynamite for $23 shipped total.:)

[neocisco]

Where?

[Ice2Dragon]

Where?

Youd think people would know to post where they find deals at...

[neocisco]

Candyland.com, where every order comes with a dozen lollipops and your own personal unicorn.

I just ordered James Cameron's Avatar for $22 shipped. Score!

[ronaldhennessy]

One of my favorites, Little Miss Sunshine is now out on Blu! I got it coming via Amazon.com I hope they kept the same features as the DVD. Now, I have to figure out what to do w/ my DVD copy.

[GizmoGC]

One of my favorites, Little Miss Sunshine is now out on Blu! I got it coming via Amazon.com I hope they kept the same features as the DVD. Now, I have to figure out what to do w/ my DVD copy.

It has a handful of new features. My copy just arrived 8-)

[nightwarrior]

i'll probably picked up both Zack & Miri and Nick & Norah this week.

[Taboner]

Oh sorry guys. I get my cheap Blus from hotmoviesale.com. I use a PayPal VCC though becasue they sign you up for a subscription. You can cancel all of your acounts right after you create them and you can still get them. Every Blu-Ray is $5 off for every new account and you can use the promo code 8QNA8T78P7 for an extra $10 off. Cancelling is very easy via smartsavingscenter.com. So far I have received:

King Kong- $7.84
Punisher- $1.50
Reservoir Dogs- $1.50

And I have four pre-ordered:

Afro Samurai-$11
Napoleon Dynamite-$12
Friday the 13th-$8

Donnie Darko-$12


I am sorry for not saying where I got them before, but it works flawlessly.

-John

[Taboner]

-Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist
-Office Space
-Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Any good deals on these?

[xbox_mole]

Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway comes out tomorrow. Though, I'm probably the only person who wants to get it, has anyone seen it for less than $30?

You're not the only one looking for it cheap. The best I could find is Amazon for $27.99 so far.

[HighlightShow]

Oh sorry guys. I get my cheap Blus from hotmoviesale.com. I use a PayPal VCC though becasue they sign you up for a subscription. You can cancel all of your acounts right after you create them and you can still get them. Every Blu-Ray is $5 off for every new account and you can use the promo code 8QNA8T78P7 for an extra $10 off. Cancelling is very easy via smartsavingscenter.com. So far I have received:

King Kong- $7.84
Punisher- $1.50
Reservoir Dogs- $1.50

And I have four pre-ordered:

Afro Samurai-$11
Napoleon Dynamite-$12
Friday the 13th-$8

Donnie Darko-$12


I am sorry for not saying where I got them before, but it works flawlessly.

-John
Interesting...

[Taboner]

Yes, very interesting. They also don't charge on pre-orders until they ship. I just ordered Little Miss Sunshine and Clerks II at $12 each.

[Scorch]

Picked up Zack and Miri and Office Space.

I really hate how they removed the "make a porno" tagline. It's such a trivial thing, but still.

[Scorch]

Okay, so, apparently there's two versions: Wal-Mart and Target are carrying Zack and Miri with a neutered cover, other places have the cover that has "make a porno" on it..

Still trying to find out if the content is the same.

[Ice2Dragon]

Okay, so, apparently there's two versions: Wal-Mart and Target are carrying Zack and Miri with a neutered cover, other places have the cover that has "make a porno" on it..

Still trying to find out if the content is the same.

I believe so. the only difference is that walmart removed porno from it. Everything else should be the same.

[blueseraphtears]

Oh sorry guys. I get my cheap Blus from hotmoviesale.com. I use a PayPal VCC though becasue they sign you up for a subscription. You can cancel all of your acounts right after you create them and you can still get them. Every Blu-Ray is $5 off for every new account and you can use the promo code 8QNA8T78P7 for an extra $10 off. Cancelling is very easy via smartsavingscenter.com. So far I have received:

King Kong- $7.84
Punisher- $1.50
Reservoir Dogs- $1.50

And I have four pre-ordered:

Afro Samurai-$11
Napoleon Dynamite-$12
Friday the 13th-$8

Donnie Darko-$12


I am sorry for not saying where I got them before, but it works flawlessly.

-John

Yeah, this actually works. I've received a couple of cheap dvd/BRs there. Smartsavingscenter.com does charge a $1.00 processing fee, though. Still not bad for $15 off and free shipping.

[GizmoGC]

Okay, so, apparently there's two versions: Wal-Mart and Target are carrying Zack and Miri with a neutered cover, other places have the cover that has "make a porno" on it..

Still trying to find out if the content is the same.

Content is the same - Wal-mart just didnt want the "make a porno" line on the cover.

[Deadpool]

Wow... Mirrors is the worst Blu-ray PQ wise i have seen. Wildly varying quality per scene and distracting amounts of distortion and grain. U G L Y

[Ice2Dragon]

Wow... Mirrors is the worst Blu-ray PQ wise i have seen. Wildly varying quality per scene and distracting amounts of distortion and grain. U G L Y

Its how it was intended to be. Its supposed to be "dark and murky" since its a horror film.

And dont say worst until youve seen The Big Hit :(

[DestroVega]

Its how it was intended to be. Its supposed to be "dark and murky" since its a horror film.

And dont say worst until youve seen The Big Hit :(

or Wall Street... I think it would have looked better in standard def broadcast TV

[Deadpool]

Its how it was intended to be. Its supposed to be "dark and murky" since its a horror film.

And dont say worst until youve seen The Big Hit :(

I've seen dark and murky before, but never the amount of background movement and jaggies on still objects as in this film. :puke: It seriously looks worse than the intentional trashing of Planet Terror!


and you are right i havn't had the displeasure of seeing the Big Hit or Wall Street, but i did see The Fifth Element before it got remastered.

[Demolition Man]

The X-Files: Fight The Future says hello as well. For christ sakes you know its bad when there's compression artifacts all over the place during the film's opening. I swore I was watching a upconverted DVD (that's badly edge enhanced) instead of Bluray during most of the film.

[LinkinPrime]

X-Men trilogy finally coming out on :br:...this April:
'X-Men' will feature audio commentary with director Bryan Singer and Brian Peck, an eight-part documentary, 20 behind-the-scenes vignettes, 12 internet interstitials, a Singer interview, the "Mutant Watch" Fox TV special, deleted and extended scenes, animatics, an art gallery, a music promo, TV spots and trailers.
'X2: X-Men United" enjoys two audio commentaries (with Singer, plus a producer/screenwriter track), the "Generation X: Comic Book History" documentary, an additional four-part making-of documentary, deleted scenes, art galleries, additional "Locations and Sets" vignettes, on-camera graphics breakdowns, storyboards and concept art, and trailers and TV spots.
Finally, the new re-issue of 'X-Men: The Last Stand' boasts two audio commentaries with director Brett Ratner, the producers and screenwriters, over two dozen deleted scenes (including three alternate endings), a Brett Ratner Video Diary, the "X-Men Up Close" interactive gallery with stills and video, two Fox Movie Channel TV specials, an "Anatomy of a Scene: Golden Gate Bridge" featurette, additional Vignettes, Blog entries and "Previz Animatics," art galleries, theatrical trailers, and easter eggs.
Exclusive to all three Blu-ray releases is BD-Live connectivity, which will offer an exclusive download preview of 'Wolverine: Origins.' The discs will also come with D-Box motion codes compatible with D-Box home theater equipment.
Finally, each set includes a third DVD disc with Digital Copy (in standard-def) compatible with PCs, PSP and iTunes.
The 'X-Men Trilogy' will feature each stand-alone release only, bundled as a three-pack. At presstime, Fox has not announced any additional content or exclusives for the set.
Suggested list price has been set at $34.98 each for the stand-alone Blu-rays, and $79.98 for the three-pack.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Exclusive_HD_Content/Fox_Reveals_X-Men_Trilogy_Blu-ray_Details/2473

[GizmoGC]

My UK Copies of Friday the 13th Part II and III shipped :)

[Taboner]

Just got Little Miss Sunshine, Friday the 13th, Clerks 2, and Napoleon Dynamite in the mail today. Cheap as fuck too.

[Scorch]

I've yet to see Clerks 2 in the wild, and it's really pissing me off. I've checked at least six stores.

[Ice2Dragon]

I've yet to see Clerks 2 in the wild, and it's really pissing me off. I've checked at least six stores.

Both are identical to the HD DVD releases :(

[pete5883]

the "Mutant Watch" Fox TV special
Oh god, I remember watching this on TV back when the movie came out. Weird.

[phantomfriar2002]

Both are identical to the HD DVD releases :(

...and the problem with that is, what exactly?

[Ice2Dragon]

...and the problem with that is, what exactly?

Nothing. was saying incase he was wondering if the hddvd/blurays were different. Both are same (nearly, I think Clerks 2 for Blu has upgraded audio).

[LinkinPrime]

I just saw Taken last night and I loved it...I just found out it's out on Blu-Ray in the UK...anyone know if it's region free?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vWs5CZh%2BL._SL500_AA240_.jpg
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Taken-Blu-ray-Liam-Neeson/dp/B001J1O848/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234156129&sr=8-3

[Scorch]

It is not region free. Region locked to regions B and C.

[LinkinPrime]

It is not region free. Region locked to regions B and C.

I just found that out from HighDefDigest as well...thanks though...sucks, I'll have to wait for it now.

[neocisco]

I just saw Taken last night and I loved it...I just found out it's out on Blu-Ray in the UK...anyone know if it's region free?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vWs5CZh%2BL._SL500_AA240_.jpg
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Taken-Blu-ray-Liam-Neeson/dp/B001J1O848/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234156129&sr=8-3

I saw Taken last week and enjoyed it. I'd say it's more of a rental than a buy though (but a top notch rental). I interpreted it as Jason Bourne in 25 years with a daughter.:)

[phantomfriar2002]

Nothing. was saying incase he was wondering if the hddvd/blurays were different. Both are same (nearly, I think Clerks 2 for Blu has upgraded audio).

Yeah CLERKS II has TrueHD on BD, but its not really the kind of movie you'd notice any difference.

[GizmoGC]

Nothing. was saying incase he was wondering if the hddvd/blurays were different. Both are same (nearly, I think Clerks 2 for Blu has upgraded audio).

Clerks II had an error on its box when it was released on HD DVD...It mentioned only DD5.1, but in fact had DD+ and TrueHD. The BD is identical ...except it dropped the DD+.

[LinkinPrime]

Dexter Season 2 May 5th (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Paramount/TV_on_High-Def/Dexter_Second_Season_to_Cut_Up_Blu-ray_this_May/2474)

Sweet!

[Scorch]

Yep. (Edit: I wonder why HDD just posted that - other sites posted it on Feb. 6th) and CSI season 1 was just announced for Blu Ray on May 12th.

Gizmo hasn't updated the OP, so here's what's coming out this week:

2/10/09:

- Amadeus
- Boondock Saints
- Chocolate
- Connected (Import)
- Djinn: An Ancient Fairy Tale
- Donnie Darko
- Doom
- Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13/Bojack Unbound
- Frozen River
- Halford: Resurrection World Tour (Import)
- A History of Violence
- Miracle at St. Anna
- My Name Is Bruce
- Nights in Rodanthe
- The Pelican Brief
- Ping Pong Playa
- Pretty Woman
- Raging Bull
- "The Rock" collection: The Rundown, Scorpion King and Doom
- The Rundown
- Soul Men
- Street Fighter
- A Time to Kill
- W.
- The Way of War

[DomLando]

I received a $5 off any Fox or MGM Blu-ray title coupon from Target the other day with my receipt. Any recommendations of a good Fox or MGM title to pick up?

[Sporadic]

Dexter Season 2 May 5th (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Paramount/TV_on_High-Def/Dexter_Second_Season_to_Cut_Up_Blu-ray_this_May/2474)

Sweet!

Noice.

Looks like it's time to finally buy Season 1. I was waiting for a Season 2 announcement before getting it.

[graf1k]

Boondock Saints.

I received a $5 off any Fox or MGM Blu-ray title coupon from Target the other day with my receipt. Any recommendations of a good Fox or MGM title to pick up?

[Ice2Dragon]

Some ping pong movie came in today... no idea.

[GizmoGC]

Some ping pong movie came in today... no idea.

On Bu-ray?

[CocheseUGA]

Clerks II had an error on its box when it was released on HD DVD...It mentioned only DD5.1, but in fact had DD+ and TrueHD. The BD is identical ...except it dropped the DD+.

Sweet. Makes that $2.99 purchase that much better.

One of these days I'll get a surround system.

[Ice2Dragon]

On Bu-ray?

Yes..

[HighlightShow]

Some ping pong movie came in today... no idea.
Ping Pong Playa I'm guessing.

[Scorch]

Man.. Donnie Darko and Boondock Saints were HARD to find! Out of three stores I went to, only one had Donnie Darko, one had Boondock Saints, and they were the last at each store! Cripes.

[DestroVega]

anyone have any PQ AQ rating on Darko, Sideways, Dynamite and Office Space... my usual review sites don't even have any up yet

[Scorch]

Office Space was pretty much what I was expecting. It's brighter and clearer. I'd give it a 4/5. Little to no grain.

The audio is INSANE though. You can hear people's phones ringing all around you, voices, everything.. felt like I was in the cubicle with him.

Corporate accounts payable, Mina speaking.. just a moment.
Corporate accounts payable, Mina speaking.. just a moment.
Corporate accounts payable, Mina speaking.. just a moment.

[Scorch]

Paramount notified retailers of a few new BR's coming up in May:

May 5th
-How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
-Ferris Bueller's Day Off
-Grease
-Saturday Night Fever

May 12th
-Black Sheep
-Major League
-Wayne's World
-Wayne's World 2
-Without a Paddle

[DestroVega]

wow... GREASE for my girl....

MAJOR LEAGUE!?!? for me.... if the video is remastered

[DestroVega]

Office Space was pretty much what I was expecting. It's brighter and clearer. I'd give it a 4/5. Little to no grain.

The audio is INSANE though. You can hear people's phones ringing all around you, voices, everything.. felt like I was in the cubicle with him.

Corporate accounts payable, Mina speaking.. just a moment.
Corporate accounts payable, Mina speaking.. just a moment.
Corporate accounts payable, Mina speaking.. just a moment.


nice! i am probably picking up those 4 movies, just wanted some feedback

[Scorch]

I finally got around to watching Zack and Miri.. are they serious.. FOURTY THREE deleted scenes?! They made an entire movie out of deleted scenes.. the deleted scenes combined is literally six minutes shorter than the actual movie (95 minutes of deleted scenes versus the actual movie, which is 101 minutes). It may actually be longer if you count out the time of the credits in the main movie.. It gives a lot of backstory and adds a lot of hilarity. Insane.

[VipFREAK]

Geez, I'd love to see those scenes then. lool That movie was hilarious enough by itself.

[Scorch]

I have NEVER laughed so hard at a movie before.. the deleted scenes are funnier than the actual movie (Which I've seen at least five times now, but this is the first time on blu-ray).


Zack: "Big trouble in little vagina!"
*Customer's young girl laughs; mother walks away in disgust*
Zack: "Shame she's not 18, she gets me.."

Bubbles: Wait, there's a big finish.
*Brown bubble pops up*
Zack (whispering): "That's a fart!"
*Bubbles puts her lighter under the bubble, flicks it on, and the fart pops in a ball of fire*

[Keavy_Rain]

If by here you mean the US, why not?

and high def digest has a review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1632/eternalsunshine_jp.html
Thank you so much for providing that link.

I just ordered my PS3 today and am looking for Blu-Ray movies but wanted to know which were worth the added cost.

That site and this thread have both been bookmarked and I'll soon be expanding my collection beyond the free Blu-Ray I'm getting with my PS3. Its "Monty Python's Life of Brian" if you care.

[Ice2Dragon]

Sigh. Ive tried watching THE PINK PANTHER on blu-ray twice now to finish my review of it.

I seriously want to bang my head against the wall. Steve martin is not freaking funny.

[VipFREAK]

I still don't understand why people aren't grasping this even from the previews of the first one. What I still for the life of me don't get is who said the first one was so good it warranted a sequel...?

[Ice2Dragon]

I still don't understand why people aren't grasping this even from the previews of the first one. What I still for the life of me don't get is who said the first one was so good it warranted a sequel...?

Well, the sequel tanked, so at least we won't have anymore.

This movie is dreadful.

STEVE MARTIN IS NOT FUNNY DAMNIT

[VipFREAK]

Considering a lot of the people that WERE funny I guess that's the way it is these days.

[bmachine]

Amazon delivered my copy of Donnie Darko yesterday...I was just reading the back of the box and noticed that Kevin Smith does a commentary on the Director's Cut with Richard Kelly. That could be very cool.

The cover art of Frank made out of smoke is amazing, too. Beautifully done.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q6leJLndL._SS500_.jpg

[johnnypark]

So the BD for Donnie Darko both versions of the film? I think that warrants a purchase, then!