Blu-ray Discussion Thread - The One and Only

[guyver2077]

thats what i'm sayin.....they definitely shipped black freighter and my extra blu-ray post hast.....i guess this is punishment.


well atleast now i know.. i used to order from only because the coupon code and new releases would arrive at my door the day before release day

[SuperJedi]

Definitely wait for the Ultimate edition for Watchmen, now... Thanks for alert about it!

[wormraper]

well atleast now i know.. i used to order from only because the coupon code and new releases would arrive at my door the day before release day

ever since they switched websites to wbshop.com they stopped shipping pre-orders early. It's posted over at Blu-ray.com and HDD that multiple people have called WB and gotten replies that Watchmen discs won't ship out till thursday at the earliest.

[guyver2077]

wonderful.. thanks.

I guess ill stop ordering pre-orders that i really want on day one.

[lolwut?]

ever since they switched websites to wbshop.com they stopped shipping pre-orders early. It's posted over at Blu-ray.com and HDD that multiple people have called WB and gotten replies that Watchmen discs won't ship out till thursday at the earliest.

Thursday? Holy fucking fail.

[Trakan]

I got Watchmen, Black Freighter, and Gran Torino fore $28 shipped.

The fact that they even honored the mistake is enough for me. I can wait a couple days.

[gunm]

I got Watchmen. I may still bite on Ultimate Double Dip Money Grab Edition, though, if only because they will give $10 off w/proof of purchase of this month's release. :p

[rsigley]

wb is pretty good about honoring their screw ups

i remember they sent me about 40 free blu rays when the shop first opened. i had an order for 5 which i wanted to cancel one item and the only way was to cancel the entire thing

then boxes kept showing up at my house of those 5 movies over and over. never got charged and they said i could keep them

[The Notorious ROB]

I got Watchmen Director's Cut Blu-ray. However I notice iTunes version I downloaded was the regular version.

[Taboner]

Picked up Watchmen(non-mask edition...ill probably get it when the hype hopefully dies down) and Children of Men from BB yesterday:)

[guyver2077]

fyi

Amazon has Casino Royale at $11.99 and Quantum for 15.49

[gunm]

I wonder if Sony's new code STAYBLU3 for Amazon blus would work with Quantum? I saw the movie already via Netflix, but I may bite on it for $12.49...

[Trace17]

I got Watchmen Director's Cut Blu-ray. However I notice iTunes version I downloaded was the regular version.

That's not a mistake, it was that way from the get go. I don't know the reasoning for it, but I suppose now I can own both editions?? :-s

[SteveMcQ]

I wonder if Sony's new code STAYBLU3 for Amazon blus would work with Quantum? I saw the movie already via Netflix, but I may bite on it for $12.49...Just tried and it wouldn't work for me.:cry:

[gunm]

Just tried and it wouldn't work for me.:cry:

Bummer, I guess that one is not a "Staycation" title. Sorry, the link took me to a PDF with the qualifying titles, but instead of text, it's all tiny little pictures I can't see too well on my little laptop screen. >_<

There's also 23001 for DD. It don't believe DD's codes are stackable, though.

[The Notorious ROB]

That's not a mistake, it was that way from the get go. I don't know the reasoning for it, but I suppose now I can own both editions?? :-sI guess it's a good thing then.

[guyver2077]

has anyones wb watchmen shipped yet? im kinda pissed that i still dont have it.

[Taboner]

Heads up guys:

If you have a Samsung or LG BluRay player, you can expect some audio issues with the Watchemn: DC. I have a LG BD390 and the audio goes completely out of sync multiple times. You have to continuously pause and play to get it working again.

I'm hoping for a firmware update soon.

[LinkinPrime]

has anyones wb watchmen shipped yet? im kinda pissed that i still dont have it.

Mine hasn't shipped either. I ordered it with Green Lantern and The Black Freigther...got TBF, maybe they'll ship it this Tuesday along with my Green Lantern.

[Trakan]

Got my Watchmen Director's Cut yesterday and TotBF/Gran Torino a couple of weeks ago.

[neocisco]

TotBF?

[lawdood]

TotBF?

I'm guessing Tales of the Black Freighter.

[neocisco]

Ah. Thanks.

[rsigley]

Heads up guys:

If you have a Samsung or LG BluRay player, you can expect some audio issues with the Watchemn: DC. I have a LG BD390 and the audio goes completely out of sync multiple times. You have to continuously pause and play to get it working again.

I'm hoping for a firmware update soon.

i have the same player and no problems with my copy

maybe i have a newer player? i think the manf date was may 09

[Taboner]

It is kind of up in the air at the moment. I watched it again today, and for the first two hours, it played well. The last hour was kind of bad though.

Also, I hear if you change the settings for HDMI/Component, it can work.

And I bought mine in mid-June.

[guyver2077]

Mine hasn't shipped either. I ordered it with Green Lantern and The Black Freigther...got TBF, maybe they'll ship it this Tuesday along with my Green Lantern.

thats what i am afraid of. I ordered my copy with the ninga turtles set coming up... i hope i dont have to wait until august for this..

[xbox_mole]

My Watchmen arrived today and I got a slipcover copy with the lenticular 3-D cover.

[MotzCTG]

I picked up Coraline last week. Me and the girlfriend watched the 3D version and it looked horrible (colors were all washed out) and gave us small headaches. I do not recommend watching the 3D version please stick to the 2D version which looks absolutely amazing on blu-ray.

[gunm]

Hm Amazon never shipped out my Watchmen BR. It was combined with a pre-order for GI Joe #5 TPB that was slated for Oct. I figure, if they're not going to send me the disc until Oct., I might as well just wait for Ultimate Double Dip Edition in December.

[guyver2077]

blah.. got an email response from wb. Seems they dont ship out individually anymore and are waiting to ship my order together with turtles. They will charge me 4.95 if i decide to split shipment. fuck that.


I am about to cancel order. Are there any other 25/30% coupons flying around for wbshop?

[thelonepig]

I picked up Coraline last week. Me and the girlfriend watched the 3D version and it looked horrible (colors were all washed out) and gave us small headaches. I do not recommend watching the 3D version please stick to the 2D version which looks absolutely amazing on blu-ray.

My wife and I enjoyed the 3D. I think the trick is really to make sure the room is as dark as possible (and of course to wear the 3D glasses). The colors aren't as good, but that's to be expected when everything will be tinted magenta through one eye and green through the other.

[LinkinPrime]

Transformers: The Revenge Of The Fallen (http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Revenge-Blu-ray-Shia-LaBeouf/dp/B001KZIRM2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1248883845&sr=1-3) is up for pre-order at Amazon...no release date listed as of yet.

[lawdood]

Transformers: The Revenge Of The Fallen (http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Revenge-Blu-ray-Shia-LaBeouf/dp/B001KZIRM2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1248883845&sr=1-3) is up for pre-order at Amazon...no release date listed as of yet.

I've never understood why Amazon allows reviews of products that aren't even out yet. I realize the reviews are on the movie itself but I'd rather they wait until the product is released and review the ACTUAL product itself, as in PQ, AQ and special features.

[SteveMcQ]

Won't be able to read up reviews until tonight, so I'll throw this out to you guys:

Is there a difference between the Fast and Furious Trilogy boxset and the individual release? I'm considering buying F&F4 and Tokyo Drift, but if I can find the set and it's the same thing, I'll just go for that, plus the fourth.

[MotzCTG]

My wife and I enjoyed the 3D. I think the trick is really to make sure the room is as dark as possible (and of course to wear the 3D glasses). The colors aren't as good, but that's to be expected when everything will be tinted magenta through one eye and green through the other.

It was at night and completely dark in the room....and yes we were wearing the 3d glasses. I wonder why they don't include the good 3d glasses you get in the theaters that are clear. I saw up in 3D and it was pretty good. I guess I am just picky and want the 3d to look as good as 2d :).. Although I will say that the spider web scene near the end that was almost all white looked really really good in 3d.

[duckydan]

Won't be able to read up reviews until tonight, so I'll throw this out to you guys:

Is there a difference between the Fast and Furious Trilogy boxset and the individual release? I'm considering buying F&F4 and Tokyo Drift, but if I can find the set and it's the same thing, I'll just go for that, plus the fourth.

There is no difference between the individual discs and the box set. I have the box set now and it is the same exact discs (extras and all) that just got released.

It was at night and completely dark in the room....and yes we were wearing the 3d glasses. I wonder why they don't include the good 3d glasses you get in the theaters that are clear. I saw up in 3D and it was pretty good. I guess I am just picky and want the 3d to look as good as 2d :).. Although I will say that the spider web scene near the end that was almost all white looked really really good in 3d.
It's not that the companies can't make it, it's that your television can't display it. The RealD 3D that you see now in theaters requires a special projector which creates the depth of the image in conjunction with the glasses. There are a select few tvs that can display films in 3d but it would require changing the specs of blu-ray to allow for true 3d to be on the discs. Too many changes for a novelty.

[nightwarrior]

Transformers: The Revenge Of The Fallen (http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Revenge-Blu-ray-Shia-LaBeouf/dp/B001KZIRM2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1248883845&sr=1-3) is up for pre-order at Amazon...no release date listed as of yet.

i picked up Fast & Furious yesterday at Moviestop and i saw that it is coming out October 20th.

[LinkinPrime]

A couple more months...excellent!

[h3llbring3r]

My PS3 hates this Watchmen :br:

[MotzCTG]

It's not that the companies can't make it, it's that your television can't display it. The RealD 3D that you see now in theaters requires a special projector which creates the depth of the image in conjunction with the glasses. There are a select few tvs that can display films in 3d but it would require changing the specs of blu-ray to allow for true 3d to be on the discs. Too many changes for a novelty.

Ah that makes sense, thanks for the clarification. :)

[bigdaddybruce44]

My PS3 hates this Watchmen :br:

What problems have you had? I've only watched about the half movie and haven't any problems. Haven't tried to do anything else, though.

[xbox_mole]

Won't be able to read up reviews until tonight, so I'll throw this out to you guys:

Is there a difference between the Fast and Furious Trilogy boxset and the individual release? I'm considering buying F&F4 and Tokyo Drift, but if I can find the set and it's the same thing, I'll just go for that, plus the fourth.

I believe the 3 disc boxset does not have Digital Copies while the new separate re-releases do.

[nightwarrior]

the Fast and Furious trilogy does include Digital Copies.

[h3llbring3r]

What problems have you had? I've only watched about the half movie and haven't any problems. Haven't tried to do anything else, though.

I have a loud static A&V burp around the end of the first third and the whole film's color skews a purple/magenta hue sometimes and doesn't go away. Rebooting the PS3 is the only thing that fixes it. My Wife's copy of (ugh) Twilight does that too.

[xbox_mole]

the Fast and Furious trilogy does include Digital Copies.

Really? I guess then they did the re-releases just for folks who only want one specific title then.

[h3llbring3r]

:whee:Big Trouble in Little China!:whee:
I hope Fry's does a $9-12 deal on it!

[VipFREAK]

Oh, man if I end up keeping my BR play... erm I mean PS3 this will be a must buy!

[h3llbring3r]

Big Trouble in Little China :br: is up on DD. I am really torn, should I buy it for $16 or gamble on Fry's possibly having a $12 deal?

[gunm]

I bit on Planet Terror BR for $16.49 and Clone Wars BR for $14.99 @ amazon. :p Spent waaayyy too much on BRs thanks to DD and amazon this past two weeks. :(

[VipFREAK]

Big Trouble in Little China :br: is up on DD. I am really torn, should I buy it for $16 or gamble on Fry's possibly having a $12 deal?

Like any other BR I've gotten, I'll be waiting til a review and it get's no more than 4/5 on the video part. Anything below it and I pass no matter what it is.

[h3llbring3r]

Like any other BR I've gotten, I'll be waiting til a review and it get's no more than 4/5 on the video part. Anything below it and I pass no matter what it is.
Good point. Although I never picked up the SD DVD, so if it's $12 or < my standards are lowered a bit. I am having a hard time finding accurate reviews- several have disappointed me in terms of VQ assessment.

[rodeojones903]

I went ahead and got the Battlestar box set from DD. $170 is just too good to pass up.

[GizmoGC]

Like any other BR I've gotten, I'll be waiting til a review and it get's no more than 4/5 on the video part. Anything below it and I pass no matter what it is.

It will! I have this one already and it looks pretty damn good.

[VipFREAK]

That's good to hear. Doesn't really make sense to me to get the same video I have if the quality isn't going to be "that" much better than a regular DVD. I want it to WOW me every time.

[aboveaveragewes]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles isn't supposed to be released on BD until the 11th. So why did Netflix send my copy off today?

[blk00civicsi]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles isn't supposed to be released on BD until the 11th. So why did Netflix send my copy off today?

It must've been pushed to the 11th. It was slated for 8/4 when it was first announced. Maybe Netflix already has it.

[guyver2077]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles isn't supposed to be released on BD until the 11th. So why did Netflix send my copy off today?

im jealous!

[LinkinPrime]

Did you get your Watchmen from WB yet Guyver? Just as I suspected they shipped mine out along with Green Lantern last week.

Interesting tidbit: Green Lantern: First Flight :br: case is green like The Incredible Hulk's.

[guyver2077]

Did you get your Watchmen from WB yet Guyver? Just as I suspected they shipped mine out along with Green Lantern last week.


Nope. The CS email said it would process along with TMNT set next week. I ended up netflixing it for now but Disc 1 didnt really have any extras.

The WB online portal now integrates with Facebook which i had not heard about before. cool

[LinkinPrime]

Well at least you know now.

What does the integration with FB doo?

[h3llbring3r]

It will! I have this one already and it looks pretty damn good.
Are you referring to BTiLC? If so, I would love your personal take on it.

[GizmoGC]

Are you referring to BTiLC? If so, I would love your personal take on it.

Just finished watching it -
Solid, solid release. Picture still shows a little bit of age to it, but damn does this look slick in HD. The Audio is even better - never really bothered to listen to an Isolated Track before but gave it a bit of a spin and was impressed. This is how Fox should be treating all of their catalog titles.

[h3llbring3r]

Sold.

[aboveaveragewes]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is alright on BD. There's quite a bit of grain, especially during the dark scenes. The sound acceptable, as well. It's definitely not a demo piece, but it's hard to imagine the DVD version looking or sounding anything this quality.

The special features are especially lacking; there's only a theatrical trailer. It's a shame this isn't being released separately from the other films, because the whole box set isn't be worth it. I saw that the packaging was crap although it has some kick-ass cover art.

[Poor2More]

Finally my most wanted Blu-rays were announced

Gladiator (Sapphire Collection) 2 Disc Blu-ray set (9-1-09)
BraveHeart (Sapphire Collection (9-1-09)

[lolwut?]

Finally my most wanted Blu-rays were announced

Gladiator (Sapphire Collection) 2 Disc Blu-ray set (9-1-09)
BraveHeart (Sapphire Collection (9-1-09)

Pretty sure those were announced a couple months ago.

[gunm]

Just finished watching it -
Solid, solid release. Picture still shows a little bit of age to it, but damn does this look slick in HD. The Audio is even better - never really bothered to listen to an Isolated Track before but gave it a bit of a spin and was impressed. This is how Fox should be treating all of their catalog titles.


Hm, I might have to pick it up then. Thanks for the impressions.


Pretty sure those were announced a couple months ago.


IIRC they were announced, but no release date until recently?

[Poor2More]

Pretty sure those were announced a couple months ago.

Announced but no release date but set in stone until a few weeks or so ago, I cant wait for gladiator

[h3llbring3r]

Any trustworthy reviews of this; I'm curious to see if this is just a repressing of the HD-DVD's file (love the cover art regardless):
http://images.blu-ray.com/movies/covers/5155_medium.jpg (http://images.blu-ray.com/movies/covers/5155_front.jpg)

Edit: Whoa that cover was huge, I thumbnail linked it.

[Scorch]

Just a heads up, in case you guys didn't notice, Monster's Inc is region free and now shipping from Amazon.co.uk.. winds up being about ~$26 shipped, which is still cheaper than what you'll probably pay when it eventually comes out here in the states.

[h3llbring3r]

Just a heads up, in case you guys didn't notice, Monster's Inc is region free and now shipping from Amazon.co.uk.. winds up being about ~$26 shipped, which is still cheaper than what you'll probably pay when it eventually comes out here in the states.
IDK about that, most of the Pixar titles that I have picked up have been for $19. Target puts them on sale every few months.

[LeRoy]

Any trustworthy reviews of this; I'm curious to see if this is just a repressing of the HD-DVD's file (love the cover art regardless):
http://images.blu-ray.com/movies/covers/5155_medium.jpg (http://images.blu-ray.com/movies/covers/5155_front.jpg)

Edit: Whoa that cover was huge, I thumbnail linked it.

I already own the HD-DVD but if this an improvement I may have to pick it up. Oh and Big Trouble in Little China Blu-Ray kicks ass!

[Scorch]

IDK about that, most of the Pixar titles that I have picked up have been for $19. Target puts them on sale every few months.

Right, but for an extra $7, you can have it months early. It doesn't even have a firm date in the US yet.

I'll pay a premium price (premium price to me is $25-$30) for Pixar stuff just because the movies are great and I think the team deserves my extra money. I strongly support their stuff, and the quality of their Blu's is unbelievable.. so I don't feel bad about paying a few extra bucks and getting it early.

[h3llbring3r]

Right, but for an extra $7, you can have it months early. It doesn't even have a firm date in the US yet.

I'll pay a premium price (premium price to me is $25-$30) for Pixar stuff just because the movies are great and I think the team deserves my extra money. I strongly support their stuff, and the quality of their Blu's is unbelievable.. so I don't feel bad about paying a few extra bucks and getting it early.
I can see what you are saying, and I agree Pixar blu's are stunning in terms of both AQ/VQ.

[Scorch]

Pixar blu's are stunning in terms of both AQ/VQ.

Just check out screen grabs from the Blu here (http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=2153933&postcount=1564). Talk about setting a new standard for Blu.

[LinkinPrime]

Wow that looks phenomenal. I've had mine preordered from Amazon for a while now...just waiting.

[blk00civicsi]

Rumor has it that Monsters isn't getting released in the states until sometime between Dec 09 and Apr 10. I ordered my MI through Amazon UK but canceled because they hadn't shipped in over 4 days. Will attempt a re-order soon.

[LinkinPrime]

I didn't know the UK already had it...might just import a copy if it's region free.

[h3llbring3r]

Just check out screen grabs fw the Blu here (http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=2153933&postcount=1564). Talk about setting a new standard for Blu.

Wow- http://smilies.vidahost.com/cwm/cwm/eek2.gif Funny, I like the Yetti's use of the Lingon Berry Jam box as furniture ( an Ikea joke), reminds of the first time I read Chick-Hicks main sponsor name (HtB, which made me laugh because of friend of mine's family bank was taken over by BB&t). Never noticed either until the :br: release.

[Taboner]

Comes out to ~$26 USD shipped to NYC. Hmmm....

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone seen any of the Blades or seen a review online? I didn't even know they were out:

http://search.inetvideo.com/search?w=blade&view=grid

[gunm]

Anyone seen any of the Blades or seen a review online? I didn't even know they were out:

http://search.inetvideo.com/search?w=blade&view=grid



Those Canadian/Alliance versions don't sound good, I'd wait for a proper US catalog release:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/blu-ray-movies-tv-programmes/970519-blade-blu-ray-02-06-a.html

[LinkinPrime]

Those Canadian/Alliance versions don't sound good, I'd wait for a proper US catalog release:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/blu-ray-movies-tv-programmes/970519-blade-blu-ray-02-06-a.html

Wow, what a shame. Thanks for the heads up Gunm.

-----------

Tempted to import Monsters Inc :-k

[Scorch]

shut up debating about it and do it already, you know it's worth it.

go ahead and order it now, it's back ordered like a mother fucker and won't ship out for another week and a half.. mine is shipping out Monday though, yay

[LinkinPrime]

:lol: Sadly, it's cheaper for me to import it $26 as opposed to getting it from Amazon US $28.

I wonder if they have DMR codes on the UK :br:'s

[gunm]

Oh alright, I ordered MI BR through amazon.uk.

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody affair might hit around Christmas this year:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/10/kill-bill-the-whole-bloody-affair-new-anime-sequence-at-last-completed-and-more/

[gunm]

^^ Glad I held off on buying the existing BRs.

[Taboner]

I'll wait to see how you guys like the MI BR from Amazon.co.uk.;)

[guyver2077]

screens from MI look good.. have their been any reviews?

[Taboner]

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2451/monstersinc_jp.html

Only the Japanese one. This is why I hate importing. I always want the superior copy and at this point, we don't know which one will be better: US, UK, or Japan.

[LinkinPrime]

November 10th release dates for both Monster's Inc. and UP

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/10/pixars-up-and-monsters-inc-dvdblu-ray-releases-announced/

I'm hoping on sales that have "Buy Both and get $___ Off".

[Scorch]

You know what? fuck the whole bloody affair. He's been talking about it since 2005. I've been waiting since then. I'm tired of waiting.

Knowing Tarantino, he'll release it this Christmas, and it'll still have the censored version of the Crazy 88 fight. That's the only way I'll buy it - if it's extended by at least 30 minutes, it's all on one disc, and it's the uncensored version - the full color Crazy 88 fight and the scene where the Bride cuts off Sophie's other arm MUST be included.

And it wouldn't hurt if it was in a steelbook case as well ;)

(Note that the above would only apply to a blu ray version.)

Side note: MI shipped out to me yesterday.. should be here next week!

[shrike4242]

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2451/monstersinc_jp.html

Only the Japanese one. This is why I hate importing. I always want the superior copy and at this point, we don't know which one will be better: US, UK, or Japan.I guess there's the idea of just waiting to see what the other two look like.

I'd rather wait and see how the US version compares, since HDD will reference their review of the Japanese version when they do the review of the US version.

[Trace17]

You know what? fuck the whole bloody affair. He's been talking about it since 2005. I've been waiting since then. I'm tired of waiting.

Knowing Tarantino, he'll release it this Christmas, and it'll still have the censored version of the Crazy 88 fight. That's the only way I'll buy it - if it's extended by at least 30 minutes, it's all on one disc, and it's the uncensored version - the full color Crazy 88 fight and the scene where the Bride cuts off Sophie's other arm MUST be included.

And it wouldn't hurt if it was in a steelbook case as well ;)

(Note that the above would only apply to a blu ray version.)

Side note: MI shipped out to me yesterday.. should be here next week!

I don't think it's gonna happen. I want it too, but I remember reading an article that whoever distributes the films here stateside doesn't have the rights to the Japanese, full color cut. I don't know if the issue is that they can't acquire the rights or won't acquire the rights, but I refuse to double dip this again unless they do. Nor will I ever beliece the Whole Bloody Affair is happening until I see it on store shelves.

[neocisco]

You know what? fuck the whole bloody affair. He's been talking about it since 2005. I've been waiting since then. I'm tired of waiting.

Knowing Tarantino, he'll release it this Christmas, and it'll still have the censored version of the Crazy 88 fight. That's the only way I'll buy it - if it's extended by at least 30 minutes, it's all on one disc, and it's the uncensored version - the full color Crazy 88 fight and the scene where the Bride cuts off Sophie's other arm MUST be included.

And it wouldn't hurt if it was in a steelbook case as well ;)

(Note that the above would only apply to a blu ray version.)

Side note: MI shipped out to me yesterday.. should be here next week!

Nov./Dec. sounds about right for a release date. Inglorious Basterds could be prepped for release by then (might be already) plus Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown are on deck as well (PF had an estimated date of this month back at the beginning of the year). I foresee a smorgasbord of Tarantino BR's towards the end of the year.

[rsigley]

Rumor has it that Monsters isn't getting released in the states until sometime between Dec 09 and Apr 10. I ordered my MI through Amazon UK but canceled because they hadn't shipped in over 4 days. Will attempt a re-order soon.

nov 10th with up

[DestroVega]

I'll buy the whole bloody affair with or without the black and white... I just want it recut.

It's not 30 mins longer though.

[blk00civicsi]

November 10th release dates for both Monster's Inc. and UP

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/10/pixars-up-and-monsters-inc-dvdblu-ray-releases-announced/

I'm hoping on sales that have "Buy Both and get $___ Off".

Count me in. I can wait until November. I'm hoping we see the infamous $10 BR coupon for these titles. (Doubtful, but One can hope)

[LeRoy]

I heard that Weinstein Company is in financial trouble and that if Inglorious Bastards and H2 do do so well that they may go under which would suck since I enjoy their Dragon Dynasty releases. That would probably throw off the release of The Whole Bloody Affair and I'm still waiting for them to release titles like Equilibrium and From Dusk Till Dawn.

[gunm]

Even if weinstein does go under, I'm sure another company will come in and pick up the titles eventually.

[aboveaveragewes]

Even if weinstein does go under, I'm sure another company will come in and pick up the titles eventually.

They sure will. Weinstein Company already sold the home video distribution rights to Universal Pictures.
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/more-woes-for-the-weinstein-company-needing-to-change-original-inglorious-basterds-deal/

Also, Robert Rodriguez tweeted awhile ago that he was currently working on a '10-minute Film School' special feature for the "Grindhouse" Blu-ray/DVD release.

[DarkRider23]

H2 should do really well. I don't see why it won't.

Inglorious Bastards is hit and miss. It looks like it's going to be hilarious. I loved the trailers.

[Scorch]

just import equilibrium.

[GizmoGC]

I heard that Weinstein Company is in financial trouble and that if Inglorious Bastards and H2 do do so well that they may go under which would suck since I enjoy their Dragon Dynasty releases. That would probably throw off the release of The Whole Bloody Affair and I'm still waiting for them to release titles like Equilibrium and From Dusk Till Dawn.

From Dusk is a Disney film. It's out in Canada

Even if weinstein does go under, I'm sure another company will come in and pick up the titles eventually.

Universal will be releasing Basters BD/DVD.



Also, Robert Rodriguez tweeted awhile ago that he was currently working on a '10-minute Film School' special feature for the "Grindhouse" Blu-ray/DVD release.

And this blows that Tweet out of the water:
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/10/kill-bill-the-whole-bloody-affair-new-anime-sequence-at-last-completed-and-more/
(some info on Kill Bill TWBA as well)

That’s not the only Tarantino project to be cut in two however, with the current DVD releases of Grindhouse in most of the world splitting the double bill apart (not to mention many of the theatrical releases). Is that one about to be reconstituted too? Not right now, no:

We’ve just been lazy getting around to Grindhouse, the full edition.

He admits it. And the inference is, of course, that he’ll get round to it in due course

H2 should do really well. I don't see why it won't.

Inglorious Bastards is hit and miss. It looks like it's going to be hilarious. I loved the trailers.

H2 will bomb. It's going up again The Final Destination the same weekend which has a built-in audience and franchise.

For fun, here is what I came up with last week:
Fun Weinstein Facts over their possible demise:

Official Weinstein Blu-ray Releases: 15 (1408, Awake, Deathproof, Planet Terror, The Mist, Halloween 2007, Superhero Movie, Soul Men, The Longshots, Vicky Christinia Barcelona, The Reader, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Clerks II, Diary of the Dead, Hell Ride)
Alliance Weinstein Blu-ray Releases: 7 + 2 Announced (Black Christmas 2006, Dead or Alive, Fanboys, Outlander, Killshot, Hannibal Rising, Derailed) (Harsh Times, Rogue)
Official Weinstein HD DVD to Blu Ports: 2 (Clerks II and Lucky Number Slevin)
Official Weinstein HD DVD Releases: 11 (Clerks II, Lucky Number Slevin, School for Scoundrals, Harsh Times, Derailed, Pulse, Wolf Creek, Black Christmas 2006, Feast, Scary Movie 4, The Matador)
Other Weinstein Titles available as HD DVD Imports: 5 (1408, Deathproof, Aurthur and the Invisibles, Hoodwinked, Hannibal Rising)
Postponed/Canceled/Delayed US Blu-ray Releases: 10 Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden, Fanboys, Killshot, Outlander, Eden Lake, Martyrs, Boy A, The Road, Hurricane Season, Janky Promoters, Crossing Over
Rumored: 2 (Grindhouse) and possibly H2 (Halloween 2). Inglorious Basterds will now be released by Universal

First and last HD DVD Release: December 19th, 2006 ;June 12th, 2007 = 6 Months
First and last Blu-ray Release: September 16th, 2008; April 28th, 2009 7 Months

If I need to add any titles please reply with a list.

As a reminder, if you want any of their Blu-rays perhaps now is the time to buy (especially since all just so happened to drop in price recently).

[GizmoGC]

Oh, and Genius (who distributes for Weinstein and was pissed about their backdoor-deal with Universal on Basterds) just canceled a Blu-ray.

[neocisco]

My only personal concern about Weinstein is the Dragon Dynasty imprint. I was really surprised to see so much consistently good product under that banner, especially considering all of the horrid releases they put out under the Dimension brand when they were at Disney. It was nice to finally get a version of Fist of Legend that was treated the way it shoud be. If Weinstein Co. does go under I really want to see the DD label saved.

[ajh2298]

I already have the first release of the movie on Blu-ray is it worth upgrading to the "Skynet Edition" for the $13.00 it will cost me to do so at Best Buy this week. I only have a 720p TV set with no home theater system and my Blu-ray player is my PS3 if that matters. If somebody could post what the differences are between the two versions that would be great also.

Thanks,
ajh2298

[Stealthcat]

I think the first release was bare bones so this one has the special features and the director's cut.

[shrike4242]

Take a look at these reviews and decide for yourself:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2152/terminator2_skynet.html
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=4024
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/37191/terminator-2-judgment-day/

Quick summary is that the picture on the Skynet Edition version is a better looking one, though they add DNR to clean it up a bit. Audio is better on the newer one, and there's the director's cut and theatrical cut on the disc.

[Sporadic]

I've been out of the loop for awhile with movies (about 6 months now)

Are there any Blu-Rays that have been released that I need to see? Great releases/movies?

[Taboner]

I'll probably sound like a hypocrite since I think they are too expensive(I wait for sales), but all Pixar movies are must-buys. Watchmen is great. Coraline, 300: UE, Strangelove, Shawshank redemption, and many more.

You can check out a list of old releases here (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates_historical.html). There are also reviews on the site I linked to(HDD).

[guyver2077]

actually looking forward to H2. The first one was pretty good. I find it weird though that final destination and h2 open on the same day. Final might win due to the 3d gimmick. we'll see.

on another note.. wb finally shipped my damn order. Going to have to be careful next time i order as they arent as good as they once were.

[h3llbring3r]

Anyone get a look at Blue Thunder? It's $10 at Fry's and, as a kid, I loved that movie.
It's certainly an older action film, I just wanna make sure it's not DNR'ed to the point that it looks like plastic people. I can only find one review and it's not from a trusted source.

[shrike4242]

This one looked like it was well worth the $10:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=5031&show=review

Amazon has it for $10.99 right now.

[h3llbring3r]

This one looked like it was well worth the $10:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=5031&show=review

Amazon has it for $10.99 right now.

Thanks Shrike, I had read this one (http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blue_Thunder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml) several days ago and his details lead me to believe he had barely watched it. The Blu-ray.com you posted is much more thorough and positive. Not owning the DVD I guess I can't really go wrong.

[Demolition Man]

on another note.. wb finally shipped my damn order. Going to have to be careful next time i order as they arent as good as they once were.

Since when have they been good?

[gunm]

Interesting review. It's almost like the author went out of his way to give a positive rating. I enjoyed BT when it first came out, but I dunno if I enjoyed that much where I want to own a copy now. Still, that $10-11 price point sure is tempting.

[VipFREAK]

Since when have they been good?

Seriously... I ordered from them once. It was one time too many.

[h3llbring3r]

Interesting review. It's almost like the author went out of his way to give a positive rating. I enjoyed BT when it first came out, but I dunno if I enjoyed that much where I want to own a copy now. Still, that $10-11 price point sure is tempting.

Yea, many of those Badham movies haven't held up as well as I remember them. At the same time they are like perfect little pop-culture time capsules and are iconic films of the 1980s. So many scenes and story-lines seem cliche now but were original and fresh then.
I think I'll pick it up.

[manthing]

Not owning the DVD I guess I can't really go wrong.

Stop complaining about a $10 :br: you don't own on DVD. :booty:

[h3llbring3r]

Stop complaining about a $10 :br: you don't own on DVD. :booty:
Hey, Young Guns was a footbullet I am still getting over. I didn't own it on :dvd: and it burned me, even as cheap as I got it.

[gunm]

Finally rec'd BSG Complete BR set today from DD sale. Haven't opened it yet, but looks good so far. I dunno why, but the packaging is somewhat larger than I expected it to be.

[guyver2077]

Since when have they been good?

are you kidding.. in the early days of the hi def wars, they were top notch. 30 % off and free ship plus they would get new releases to your house the monday before release day. I miss those days.

[LinkinPrime]

Finally!!!!

Fight Club coming November 17th (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements__/20th_Century_Fox/Fight_Club_Scheduled_for_Blu-ray/3251).

[Scorch]

Finally!!!!

Fight Club coming November 17th (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements__/20th_Century_Fox/Fight_Club_Scheduled_for_Blu-ray/3251).

Yep. Same say as Clerks, Chasing Amy, Scrubs season 8, and Star Trek. That day will be financially crippling.

[neocisco]

Has anybody seen the listings for the extras on Gladiator?

[LeRoy]

Has anybody seen the listings for the extras on Gladiator?

Seems pretty packed:

• Audio Commentary—Two separate commentaries accompany the original theatrical version and extended version of the film.
• The Scrolls of Knowledge—The original trivia track has been newly enhanced with focus points allowing viewers to access a series of new behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring key scenes and how they relate to the historical accuracy depicted in the film. The extended version of the film also includes a deleted scene marker.
• Visions From Elysium: Topic Marker—Viewers can tag moments of interest throughout either version of the film, allowing them to create “shopping lists” of topics to learn more about. Thanks to the Blu-ray player’s memory, the topics will automatically be loaded when Disc 2 is inserted, giving viewers immediate access to featurettes and galleries of interest.
• Strength And Honor: Creating The World of Gladiator—The definitive documentary on the origin, production and impact of the Oscar®-winning classic. The documentary includes an all-new Enhanced Viewing Mode allowing viewers access to additional interviews and behind-the-scenes material.
• The Making of Gladiator—HBO First Look special.
• Gladiator Games: The Roman Bloodsport—Learning Channel special.
• Hans Zimmer: Scoring Gladiator—An exploration of the rousing soundtrack.
• My Gladiator Journal—Personal diary of the young actor who played Lucius.
• Image & Design—Featurettes and galleries covering the production design, storyboards, costumes and more.
• Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
• VFX Explorations: Germania & Rome—Shot deconstruction with the visual effects artists.

[guyver2077]

got my tmnt set in..

kinda bummed that theres no indivual cases.. (as usual).

One of the discs was loose because of the design.

So far noticing alot of grain and some ghosting in part 1

pics:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/081720091581.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/081720091571.jpg

[lolwut?]

Has anybody seen the listings for the extras on Gladiator?

Just a note on Gladiator; you might want to order it from the UK and get the kickass steelbook. It's 17.99 pounds which comes to around $30, about what it would cost buying the US release from Amazon ($27.99?).

Shipping might drive it up a few more bucks, but I might bite; the case is worth the extra ~$5-7

[neocisco]

Thanks, LeRoy.

lolwut?, I might be able to get a trade-in deal for it so I'm looking into that.

[Scorch]

Thanks for the pics, Guyver. No individual cases = no buy.

Got my Monsters, Inc. today. Holy balls. Seriously. It looks insane.

[manthing]

got my tmnt set in..

kinda bummed that theres no indivual cases.. (as usual).

One of the discs was loose because of the design.

So far noticing alot of grain and some ghosting in part 1

pics:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/081720091581.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/081720091571.jpg


That it possibly the worst case design I have ever seen.

[LinkinPrime]

got my tmnt set in..

kinda bummed that theres no indivual cases.. (as usual).

One of the discs was loose because of the design.

So far noticing alot of grain and some ghosting in part 1

pics:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/081720091581.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/guyver2077/081720091571.jpg


Ouch...that sucks.

-------------------

UP was on my Goldbox today...it was only $1.60 off, but I bit. Figure I have plenty of time to decide whether I want to keep it or not.

I have yet to see the movie too. It's at the $3 theater near me and I'm hoping to go watch it this weekend with the wife.

[guyver2077]

so engadget is reporting that the new slim ps3 will bitstream true hd... very interesting.

[seanr1221]

Ugh, that Turtles set looks terrible.

[guyver2077]

so im shipping a bd disc on goozex for the first time.. can anyone tell me the weight of a standard bluray/hddvd case with disc? (it wasnt automatically detected)

[LinkinPrime]

IIRC it's 3oz.

[Taboner]

That Turtles set has a horrible design, but on a good note, an extraordinary boxset is the True Blood S1 set. I just started watching the show yesterday and it is great. It looks great too. HBO can never go wrong.

[guyver2077]

IIRC it's 3oz.

seems about right.. thx

[DestroVega]

so engadget is reporting that the new slim ps3 will bitstream true hd... very interesting.

what does it do now?

[shrike4242]

what does it do now?Another article in question about it:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10314795-1.html

However:
Unfortunately, the practical benefit of this feature upgrade is minimal. The "fat" PS3 could transmit Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in uncompressed linear PCM format, providing the exact same audio quality as the bit stream versions. There are some cases where an AV receiver may process linear PCM differently than bit stream, but its rare. On the other hand, it's at least nice to have the option, especially for those guys who just have to see the words "DTS-HD Master Audio" light up on their AV receiver.

[DestroVega]

oh yeah, it doesn't light up on my receiver but I see it on the PS3 menu so it's all good.

[h3llbring3r]

Ah, so it would depend on your receiver's handling of the TrueHD audio and DTS-HD audio as well. I'm not even sure how mine is processed.

[guyver2077]

yea the oldies could only send linear PCM.. but could not bitstream through hdmi.

Im one of those guys that want to see "DTS-HD" on my receiver.

[shrike4242]

Ah, so it would depend on your receiver's handling of the TrueHD audio and DTS-HD audio as well. I'm not even sure how mine is processed.As long as you don't have a low-end receiver that can't decode TrueHD, this is a non-issue. Not an issue for me.

[bill123]

I didnt see it mentioned but looks like amazon has the release date up for transformers 2: http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Revenge-Two-Disc-Special-Blu-ray/dp/B001KZIRM2/ref=pd_sim_d_4

looks like oct. 20

[nightwarrior]

i said that back on page 102.

[fizzywix]

I'm actually excited to pick up the Adventureland blu ray when I find a good deal. Saw it in theaters and enjoyed it, glad it has a digital copy.

[GizmoGC]

Wanna see how shitty Gladiator is on Blu-ray?

Where have all the cowboys gone? How about where did all the arrows go?

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7889/glad1a.jpg
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3937/glad1b.jpg

Any guess which is the Blu-ray and the other a HDTV screencap?

[neocisco]

You're going to make me cry. I just sold my 3-disc Gladiator to put toward the BR.

[lolwut?]

Wanna see how shitty Gladiator is on Blu-ray?

Where have all the cowboys gone? How about where did all the arrows go?

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7889/glad1a.jpg
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3937/glad1b.jpg

Any guess which is the Blu-ray and the other a HDTV screencap?

Well fuck me. I can't believe they would do this to such a well known title. I bet Forest Gump and Braveheart will have the same issues :bomb:

Edit: I guess Braveheart is ok. At least that's what I've been reading...

[bill123]

is that the only bad part of the bluray release? because if so the other screens I've seen will more than enough make up for that.

[lolwut?]

If you can't see the thick coat of DNR applied to the movie than you probably will be fine picking it up. Go look at some comparison screens before you do though.

On that note, Braveheart looks amazing. No idea why they decided to fuck with Gladiator; the difference between the normal scenes and the added extended ones is huge.

[GizmoGC]

Gladiator is likely using an old master with DNR/EE smothered on while Braveheart is pretty new.

[GizmoGC]

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx142/VenkmanLeeFan/GLADFIX.jpg

[bill123]

well that sucks as I was REALLY looking forward to that movie. I mean I could look past some missing arrows in a scene but something like what gizmo posted would be pretty lame throughout the movie.

[shrike4242]

Well, that's pretty annoying about the excess of EE for Gladiator. :bomb: Guess I'll wait for it to go on sale for cheaper due to that.

Gizmo, besides the ugly presence of EE, how is the rest of the PQ?

[GizmoGC]

I don't have it yet. Review copies have not gone out but they have leaked in some stores (Wal-Mart...cough). I have no interest in either film so I won't be getting them.

[shrike4242]

Understood. I guess we'll have to wait out the reviews from the usual sources.

[GizmoGC]

Understood. I guess we'll have to wait out the reviews from the usual sources.

Both are expected in a few days to reviewers.

[gunm]

Ah, rec'd my UK copy of Monsters Inc. I will try to pop it in tonight for a look-see.

Speaking of Pixar films, Disney is double-dipping Cars this November. They are adding DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and a couple of toys, but that's it.

Edit: whoa, I absolutely loved the movie, but what the heck about this package is worth $140, let alone $200??

http://www.amazon.com/Up-Limited-Luxo-Collectible-Blu-ray/dp/B002LE6XR2/ref=pd_cp_d_3

[gunm]

Oh wow, I popped in Monsters, Inc. and it is simply stunning. Could I have waited a couple more months? Probably. But I don't regret picking it up now (or double dipping off my DVD copy for that matter) at all. This is the kind of disc you show off the A/V set up to your friends--highly recommended whether you import or get the US release.

[xeno]

Ah, rec'd my UK copy of Monsters Inc. I will try to pop it in tonight for a look-see.

Speaking of Pixar films, Disney is double-dipping Cars this November. They are adding DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and a couple of toys, but that's it.

Edit: whoa, I absolutely loved the movie, but what the heck about this package is worth $140, let alone $200??

http://www.amazon.com/Up-Limited-Luxo-Collectible-Blu-ray/dp/B002LE6XR2/ref=pd_cp_d_3

How about this:
http://www.amazon.com/White-Dwarfs-Limited-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0026ICMLY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1251267120&sr=1-3

[lolwut?]

Well, that's pretty annoying about the excess of EE for Gladiator. :bomb: Guess I'll wait for it to go on sale for cheaper due to that.

Gizmo, besides the ugly presence of EE, how is the rest of the PQ?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1173155

[GizmoGC]

Can anyone guess which one is the Blu-ray?
http://img5.imagebanana.com/img/nwcz6nlo/fireball12hdtv.pngxhttp://img5.imagebanana.com/img/q2xqut8y/fireball12bd.png

[scarface983]

the one on the right?

[shrike4242]

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1173155Ouch. Not good.

[guyver2077]

i guess i just suck at eyeballing those comparison pics.. i dont see huge differences

[LinkinPrime]

Conflicted on Gladiator. Why would such a highly anticipated release have such a bad transfer? You'd think that they would want to take their time with this one.

[GizmoGC]

i guess i just suck at eyeballing those comparison pics.. i dont see huge differences

You don't see the fireball missing in the middle of the frame? Perhaps you should stick to SelectaVision... 8-)

[downwardspiral]

I see the fireball in the middle but the one on the right just seems so much crisper. Look at the bottom corner with the flame or just the arrows scattered about.

[GizmoGC]

You're missing the fact that the Blu-ray REMOVED that fireball and various arrows. Elements are actually missing from the film.

[DestroVega]

Luckily, I never have had a desire to watch Gladiator again.

[guyver2077]

You don't see the fireball missing in the middle of the frame? Perhaps you should stick to SelectaVision... 8-)


That i did catch. i was referring to the AVS link with the hd comparisons.

[GizmoGC]

That i did catch. i was referring to the AVS link with the hd comparisons.

Some pretty major EE is going on is various screencaps. This should hit reviewers hands today or tomorrow...unless Paramount decides to hold it back (Star Trek).

[lolwut?]

That i did catch. i was referring to the AVS link with the hd comparisons.

It depends on what you're looking at.

If it's the first post, that's the point. The HDTV versions look a bit better than the Blu-Ray.

Scroll down and look at the post that compares the normal film to the extended edition scenes. If you can't see the difference in those, there is no helping you.

[gunm]

So for Gladiator, are we to assume these screen caps are from the final, finished cut for release? And is it safe to assume whoever was responsible for the transfer used some kind of automated software DNR? Seems like they just ran it through some algorhythms without even checking it. I mean, how else can you explain the completely missing images from some of those captures?

[LinkinPrime]

I canceled my pre-order for Gladiator...I'll pick it up when it's $15 or less...or I might bite on the UK SteelBook :-k

[lolwut?]

So for Gladiator, are we to assume these screen caps are from the final, finished cut for release? And is it safe to assume whoever was responsible for the transfer used some kind of automated software DNR? Seems like they just ran it through some algorhythms without even checking it. I mean, how else can you explain the completely missing images from some of those captures?

Yes. And from what I've been reading, they used an old master that already had DNR and EE, and then using some sort of scratch repair process which then took out the arrows and all that good stuff.

[gunm]

Ugh. Well, I'm not double-dipping Gladiator then. If I want to play spot the differences, I'll just get a sub to Highlights for Children. :p

[h3llbring3r]

Yes. And from what I've been reading, they used an old master that already had DNR and EE, and then using some sort of scratch repair process which then took out the arrows and all that good stuff.
Inexcusable.

[seanr1221]

Looks like Gladiator is a rent for me.

[GizmoGC]

I canceled my pre-order for Gladiator...I'll pick it up when it's $15 or less...or I might bite on the UK SteelBook :-k

The UK release will be identical - Universal handled the encode.

[GizmoGC]

Don't expect any reviews either - they have not even been received by the people who send them out to reviewers. The earliest, possibly, would be Friday, but maybe not till Monday. Anyone remember how the Star Trek set went? Haha

[LinkinPrime]

The UK release will be identical - Universal handled the encode.

Oh yeah, I figured that much. I know it's still an upgrade of the DVD minus certain objects :bomb: but if I'm going to buy it at launch I'm saying I'd rather get the SteelBook or wait till it's under $15.

[gunm]

Don't expect any reviews either - they have not even been received by the people who send them out to reviewers. The earliest, possibly, would be Friday, but maybe not till Monday. Anyone remember how the Star Trek set went? Haha


Conspiracy? lol. I guess no matter what, Universal/Paramount are too far gone to do anything about this release. If all the pre-launch hoopla is true, then it really doesn't speak well for this "Sapphire Series" label they are trying to market.

[GizmoGC]

The fight between AVS and Blu-ray.com is far more interesting then Gladiator getting DNR/EE'ed. I've never laughed so hard regarding "no, they are wrong" before.

[h3llbring3r]

Conspiracy? lol. I guess no matter what, Universal/Paramount are too far gone to do anything about this release. If all the pre-launch hoopla is true, then it really doesn't speak well for this "Sapphire Series" label they are trying to market.
What is really sad is this image (http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?art=part&x=335&y=141&action=1&image=2&vergleich=gladiator#vergleich)

That really looks like some automated software removing what it mistakenly perceives to be scratches but not where they overlap a still object.


If so, Sapphire Series label = GARBAGE.

[gunm]

Hehe, the bickering is rather humorous indeed. As is that image of the spears...er, well, what's left of the spears anyway. >_<

[jaysapathy]

Just thought I'd chime in and say I picked up Shaun Of The Dead + Hot Fuzz on BD Tuesday. Holy hell, so, so good. Highly reccomended.

[shrike4242]

Well, I think I'm passing on Gladiator, and I hope the reviews and sales will get someone to get their head out of their ass and redo the title. I doubt that'll happen. Guess it's off to get the 3-disc collector's edition to replace my original release one I traded in.

Braveheart is a hope they didn't fuck that up as well. From the preliminary stuff I've heard, they haven't.

[gunm]

The UP Luxoflux or whatever-its-called lamp Richie Rich package dropped to $120.99 on Amazon. I'm still trying to decide if a lamp is worth $90. :-k

[bigdaddybruce44]

Wow, haven't checked the thread in awhile, and now I'm severely disappointed after reading this stuff about Gladiator. Damn shame...

[gunm]

Oh yeah, I hear Braveheart is good. Paramount was soley responsible for that one, IIRC.

I'm kind of worried about Forrest Gump now. It could go either way! :p

[LinkinPrime]

I haven't seen that UP set before :shock:.

[xeno]

me want this:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002HWRZH0/panandscathed-20

[h3llbring3r]

Braveheart, from everything I've read, seems solid (time to upgrade from the :ld: lol).
Looks like I am going to pre-order SW&tSD at BBy for the free steelbook cover. (It's damn cool that you get both, so if your kid dents it all to hell you still have the original)

[lolwut?]

For those who haven't seen here is the thread on Braveheart: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1173246

Looks pretty damn amazing IMO; I'll probably end up picking that up. Just look at the first shot in the thread; you can see the green and blue fabric, whereas on the DVD it looked like a flat brown

[GizmoGC]

For anyone interested:
Were giving away a few copies of Supernatural Season 4 of Blu-ray right now. We don't have a ton of entries...so your chances are probably pretty good.
http://bluviews.moviemansguide.com/?p=565

[gunm]

Glad I netflix'd Adventureland. Movie was boring, trite, and waaaaayy too long.

[H.Cornerstone]

Well, I think I'm passing on Gladiator, and I hope the reviews and sales will get someone to get their head out of their ass and redo the title. I doubt that'll happen. Guess it's off to get the 3-disc collector's edition to replace my original release one I traded in.

Braveheart is a hope they didn't fuck that up as well. From the preliminary stuff I've heard, they haven't.

Braveheart looks amazing.

Gladiator is atrocious. I was going to buy it but now there is no way I am ever buying it, not even for $10. They messed it up more than Patton!

[shrike4242]

Braveheart looks amazing.

Gladiator is atrocious. I was going to buy it but now there is no way I am ever buying it, not even for $10. They messed it up more than Patton!Patton doesn't look massively bad, like they seemed to do with Gladiator. There's some issue with DNR in the picture, yes, though large aspects of the picture aren't missing, like the fireballs and arrows in Gladiator.

Good to know Braveheart looks amazing, so that'll go on the must-buy list.

[ohboy10451]

Glad I netflix'd Adventureland. Movie was boring, trite, and waaaaayy too long.

It's a solid movie. A few laughs. Good date movie though.

[Scorch]

I was going to grab Gladiator and Braveheart with that "Get $10 off when you pick up both" deal at BB, but I think I'll pay full price for Braveheart and also grab Shaun of the Dead instead.

//edit: Adventureland blew so hard that I fell asleep. That hasn't happened in a while.

[H.Cornerstone]

Patton doesn't look massively bad, like they seemed to do with Gladiator. There's some issue with DNR in the picture, yes, though large aspects of the picture aren't missing, like the fireballs and arrows in Gladiator.

Good to know Braveheart looks amazing, so that'll go on the must-buy list.

The problem with Patton isn't that it looked bad, is that it could have looked AMAZING. Like better than most modern movies. It was shot using 70mm film so their could have and should have been so much fine detail that could have been stored with the higher quality fim, but they DNR'ed that out. However, for a 40 year old movie, I can somewhat accept it because it doesn't look terrible, and is still a significant upgrade over the DVD. Gladiator on the other hand looks god awful and is barely an upgrade.

Gladiator:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1173155

Braveheart:
So detailed you can see the flakes on the paint.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1173246

[Sporadic]

Gladiator is atrocious.

Patton doesn't look massively bad, like they seemed to do with Gladiator. There's some issue with DNR in the picture, yes, though large aspects of the picture aren't missing, like the fireballs and arrows in Gladiator.

The problem with Patton isn't that it looked bad

Really guys? Patton doesn't look bad but Gladiator is some type of atrocity?

I would much rather have small things like fireballs and arrows partially missing due to poor DNR scrub (which I probably wouldn't even notice in motion) than the horrible, shitty treatment Patton recieved.

I mean, come on, seriously?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1039303

[seanr1221]

I bought Shaun, and it looks great.

I also rented Obsessed for my gf. Terrible movie, but a great transfer.

[LinkinPrime]

Never seen Braveheart, but I think I'll be picking the :br: up.

[H.Cornerstone]

Really guys? Patton doesn't look bad but Gladiator is some type of atrocity?

I would much rather have small things like fireballs and arrows partially missing due to poor DNR scrub (which I probably wouldn't even notice in motion) than the horrible, shitty treatment Patton recieved.

I mean, come on, seriously?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1039303

Ahhh......Gladiator received worse treatment than Patton. They were both DNR'd poorly and too much, but with patton there aren't details of the picture missing. And at least with Patton it still is a substantial upgrade from the DVD.

[h3llbring3r]

Ahhh......Gladiator received worse treatment than Patton. They were both DNR'd poorly and too much, but with patton there aren't details of the picture missing. And at least with Patton it still is a substantial upgrade from the DVD.
. . and Patton was a $9 pick-up at Fry's for me, which is not the price mark for Gladiator.

BTW, the free BBy steelbook for SW&tSD is really cool.

[amill007]

Has anybody seen the Disney/BBC documentary "Earth"? ( Or, better yet, have a blu-ray review of it? )

I'm a big nature documentary junkie, yet I was at college with this baby slipped into theaters. Any opinions? I've heard that it's a lot like Planet Earth.

[manthing]

Has anybody seen the Disney/BBC documentary "Earth"? ( Or, better yet, have a blu-ray review of it? )

I'm a big nature documentary junkie, yet I was at college with this baby slipped into theaters. Any opinions? I've heard that it's a lot like Planet Earth.


It *IS* Planet Earth.

[neocisco]

It *IS* Planet Earth.

Plus a Disney logo.

[lolwut?]

Plus a Disney logo.

Minus hours of footage

[GizmoGC]

Has anybody seen the Disney/BBC documentary "Earth"? ( Or, better yet, have a blu-ray review of it? )

I'm a big nature documentary junkie, yet I was at college with this baby slipped into theaters. Any opinions? I've heard that it's a lot like Planet Earth.

I saw the Blu-ray last week. Its pretty meh. It's all Planet Earth footage cut to 90 minutes. Barely any features. I'd say stick to Planet Earth instead.

[LinkinPrime]

Star Trek :br: getting a bundle from Amazon:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/10/10086/original.pjpeg

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002HWRZH0/panandscathed-20

[gunm]

That's kind of cool. Not $90+ cool, but it's interesting. :p

[a_secret_boss]

For anyone interested:
Were giving away a few copies of Supernatural Season 4 of Blu-ray right now. We don't have a ton of entries...so your chances are probably pretty good.
http://bluviews.moviemansguide.com/?p=565
:D me love sam and dean

joined

[Demolition Man]

I saw the Blu-ray last week. Its pretty meh. It's all Planet Earth footage cut to 90 minutes. Barely any features. I'd say stick to Planet Earth instead.

Better way to sum it up is...

Disney's Planet Earth: The Short Attention Span Edition

[merkman]

Had pre-ordered Heroes Season 3 and Gladiator last week, but since reading the reviews e-mailed Best Buy to cancel my order. Hopefully they'll put my copies back on the shelf for other people if they want them.

[LinkinPrime]

Now I know where I'll be buying Transformers 2:

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US//en_US/images/abn/2009/mm/pcon/f_comiccon0719_03.jpg

$50 @ Best Buy

$40 for Star Trek, but I'm not getting that one there.

[Scorch]

Picked up Braveheart, laughed when I saw that Gladiator was sold out.. poor consumers.

[VipFREAK]

Ouch... looks like after the reviews I'm obviously just going with Braveheart.

[LinkinPrime]

I'm betting that Gladiator will be going for cheap on eBay soon.

[Sporadic]

I'm betting that Gladiator will be going for cheap on eBay soon.

I doubt it.

The normal user isn't going to notice or care.

I'm going to hold my judgment until I see it in motion

[shrike4242]

Blu-Ray.com posted a review of Braveheart:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1289&show=review

[GizmoGC]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/09/500x_toshblue.jpg

Debut player delivers high image quality and sophisticated design, a great complement to Toshiba's superior line of HDTVs

WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C. ("Toshiba"), a market leader in home entertainment products, underscores its commitment to high-definition entertainment with the introduction of its first Blu-ray Disc player. The BDX2000 provides Full HD 1080p digital output that when coupled with a REGZA(R) LCD TV, enables consumers to enjoy the superior quality of high-definition audio & video content.

Supporting BD-Live(TM) (Profile 2.0), the BDX2000 allows users to take advantage of interactive features through an Ethernet connection. With interactive content enabled on select Blu-ray discs and Bonus View(TM) support for picture-in-picture capability, Toshiba's Blu-ray player offers state-of-the-art home entertainment.

Complementing the player's stunning picture quality, design is an integral component of Toshiba's home entertainment products. This new Blu-ray Disc player boasts a faceted design featuring a smoked mirrored front panel. The stylish front panel dropdown door conceals the player's primary functions, allowing for a smooth, clean facade.

"Toshiba is a technology leader in high definition products," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. "From listening to our consumers we know they demand access to full high definition content. With the introduction of our BDX2000 we are offering consumers what they want with a breath-taking HD viewing experience to meet the needs of today's home theater."

Using the REGZA-LINK(R) function, the new BDX2000 can connect with a REGZA LCD TV via a HDMI(TM) cable and display full high definition content with a single remote control. For added convenience, the BDX2000 features a SD card slot, making it an entertainment hub in the home by allowing consumers to showcase photos and videos with ease.

Additional Product Features:

* BD-Live(TM) (Profile 2.0)
* 1080p/ 24 fps Full HD Video Output
* AVCHD Playback
* Toshiba REGZA-LINK(R) (HDMI-CEC)
* Support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby(R) True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential(TM) Playback
* Bonus View
* SD Card Slot
* ENERGY STAR(R) Certified

Pricing and Availability:

Toshiba Blu-ray Disc Player

BDX2000 (available November, MSRP $249.99)

[GizmoGC]

No streaming, ugly looking and a high MSRP? Pass.

And No WiFi and a really cheap looking remote. Double Pass.

Toshiba really fumbled the ball here. Do they not know who they are competing against? Sony has WiFi. LG has WiFi.
Samsung, LG and Panasonic has Streaming (Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Unbox, VuDu)

Seriously, WTF Toshiba?

Here's a link to a video on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5OrUugSvtU

Don't know how to embed.

[VipFREAK]

Toshiba sucks anyway. Weren't they on HDDVD's side... ?

[guyver2077]

ooo toshiba... how i used to pull for you...

[sendme]

Toshiba sucks anyway. Weren't they on HDDVD's side... ?

Yes they were. Infact HD-DVD was the format from them. As for getting a new player or not I'm sticking with my BD200 from LG. Once I am able to build me a HTPC I'm going with the combo drive they have and will be using it.

Anyway I'm picking up Braveheart today and will hold off on Gladiator till they fix the issues or it get to a cheap price.

[phantomfriar2002]

Yes they were. Infact HD-DVD was the format from them.

Yes, as in the format that actually worked! lol.

[LeRoy]

Yes, as in the format that actually worked! lol.

Yes! Good one! I still mourn HD-DVDs loss. I think Toshiba's a bit too late to the game but I bet their player is pretty good.

[sendme]

It would have been nice if they could have got that larger HD-DVD disc out. Wasn't it to hold around 100 gigs?

Anyway just got done watching Braveheart. The Best Buy I went to didn't even have them with the new BDs/DVDs. However unless I just over looked it I didn't even see Gladiator. I have not seen Braveheart in so long. I love this movie and the only thing that was bad about it was the fact that at the time I couldn't watch it with my 5.1 and chances are wont be able to do so for a nother day or so. If at all with hours I work and when I can watch tv on the tv with the 5.1.

[GizmoGC]

It would have been 51GB (3 17GB Layers). It was never finalized though and out of all the studios (including at the time Blu-ray exclusive ones) only Disney cared about the extra space. Price-wise it made more sense to do 2, 30GB Discs instead of 1 51GB Disc. The 2 discs would appear to be extra 'value' to consumers and the second could have been a combo Special Features/DVD/Digital Copy disc.

[sendme]

I wasn't sure at the amount of space. I just took a guess at 100. I was thinking BD was already 50 and everything I was reading said it would be more than BD could hold at the time.

[gunm]

Poor Toshiba. Engadget reported that they had just one BR player to show at IFX today, and the demo setup was actually turned off until they asked to see it. It apparently ran ok, but why weren't they running the demo unless asked? They also had to pull all their P500 laptop BR models off the show floor due to stability issues.

[GizmoGC]

Toshiba couldn't give two shits about Blu-ray. They (more like retailers) want a Toshiba branded Blu-ray player to sell with their Regza line. It's simply a Magnavox player with a Toshiba insignia on it.

[neocisco]

I gotta brag about this. I preordered Braveheart and Gladiator (before the issues) at MovieStop and picked them up today. MS beats any local price so they were $21.87 each. MS also does a trade in deal where you can trade in any 4 DVD's that have an individual minimum value of $1.50 and get a new release DVD for free or $16 towards a BR which is how I did my preorders. I'm now down to $5.87 for each. BB had their deal this week to get an additional $10 off when buying both of these movies on BR. MS doesn't typically match bundle deals but, I'm guessing due to how frequently I'm in there, they made an exception for me. In the end, it cost me .87 for each movie (which was paid for in store credit). On top of that, I'll get $10 for each movie via the rebates. I'm essentially getting paid $9 each to take these movies. Bad transfer be damned, a very good deal to say the least.

[shrike4242]

I gotta brag about this. I preordered Braveheart and Gladiator (before the issues) at MovieStop and picked them up today. MS beats any local price so they were $21.87 each. MS also does a trade in deal where you can trade in any 4 DVD's that have an individual minimum value of $1.50 and get a new release DVD for free or $16 towards a BR which is how I did my preorders. I'm now down to $5.87 for each. BB had their deal this week to get an additional $10 off when buying both of these movies on BR. MS doesn't typically match bundle deals but, I'm guessing due to how frequently I'm in there, they made an exception for me. In the end, it cost me .87 for each movie (which was paid for in store credit). On top of that, I'll get $10 for each movie via the rebates. I'm essentially getting paid $9 each to take these movies. Bad transfer be damned, a very good deal to say the least.I dare you to try that again with another movie pre-order. :D

Good job on the deal, with everything figured in there.

[neocisco]

I already preordered Star Trek back in July (my only PO at the moment) so I'll see what I can do on that one.:)

[koebner]

Braveheart looks amazing.

Gladiator is atrocious. I was going to buy it but now there is no way I am ever buying it, not even for $10. They messed it up more than Patton!

Try playing the disc yourself,before making statements like that.The release isn't nearly as bad as the screen grab guys would have you believe.

Pretty fair assessment here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2524/gladiator.html

And yes,it is a massive upgrade from the SD-DVD.

[Deadpool]

I gotta brag about this. I preordered Braveheart and Gladiator (before the issues) at MovieStop and picked them up today. MS beats any local price so they were $21.87 each. MS also does a trade in deal where you can trade in any 4 DVD's that have an individual minimum value of $1.50 and get a new release DVD for free or $16 towards a BR which is how I did my preorders. I'm now down to $5.87 for each. BB had their deal this week to get an additional $10 off when buying both of these movies on BR. MS doesn't typically match bundle deals but, I'm guessing due to how frequently I'm in there, they made an exception for me. In the end, it cost me .87 for each movie (which was paid for in store credit). On top of that, I'll get $10 for each movie via the rebates. I'm essentially getting paid $9 each to take these movies. Bad transfer be damned, a very good deal to say the least.

Nice fucking job man.

[gunm]

A fair assessment will be my own when I netflix Gladiator BR shortly. I'm not buying it, though.

[guyver2077]

picked them both up at bb yesterday. braveheart was great

[jaysapathy]

Gladiator transfer is disappointing. Looks like ass. Why shit on such a fabulous movie? Braveheart looks amazing, like it was handled with kid gloves.. A shame, really. Gladiator could have been epic. I see a double dip in the future!

[LinkinPrime]

Looks like the Star Trek cover art changed yet again:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RfGsmoLVL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Not digging it at all...hope its not the final cover art.

[rsigley]

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

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

[H.Cornerstone]

Try playing the disc yourself,before making statements like that.The release isn't nearly as bad as the screen grab guys would have you believe.

Pretty fair assessment here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2524/gladiator.html

And yes,it is a massive upgrade from the SD-DVD.

As someone pointed out, thats still a 75% ;-)
Blu-ray.com also gave it 3 stars.
And everyone on AVS also says it's looks terrible, putting it in to the 2nd to last worse tier of movies.

And screenshots are pretty indicative of the final product. They tell you if post processing such as DNR and EE have been used, and in those screens you can tell that is has been. And guess what? Everyone who has reviewed the movie says the same thing: It reeks of DNR and EE. (not to mention the fact that parts of the movie disappear because of these effects)

Whether or not it's an upgrade from the DVD is irrelevant. The point is the Extended scenes show how good the movie could have looked, and the whole movie does not look that way. So if you buy the blu-ray, your not getting the best product possible. If your fine with that, well thats your prerogative. However, If I'm spending $20 on a movie, I want to know that it's the best it could be, And Gladiator is not. 3.5 stars for a 10 year old movie is not acceptable in my mind, especially one so high profile and especially when you compare it to Braveheart.

Gladiator transfer is disappointing. Looks like ass. Why shit on such a fabulous movie? Braveheart looks amazing, like it was handled with kid gloves.. A shame, really. Gladiator could have been epic. I see a double dip in the future!

And with reviews like this, who needs to watch it yourself? ;-)