Blu-ray Discussion Thread - October - Transformers 2

[GizmoGC]

October 13, 2009

* Adoration (Sony)
* American Violet (Image)
* The Craft (Sony)
* Drag Me to Hell (Universal)
* Fox Searchlight Volume One (20th Century Fox)
* Hardware (Severin)
* How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Universal)
* Kong: Return to the Jungle (Image)
* Midnight Movie (Phase 4 Films)
* Natural Born Killers: Director's Cut (Warner)
* Nickelback: Live from Sturgis (E1)
* The Proposal (Disney/Buena Vista)
* Satanic Panic (Celebrity)
* South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (Paramount)
* Stop Making Sense: 25th Anniversary (Palm)
* Wolf / Bram Stoker's Dracula / Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Trilogy (Sony)

October 20, 2009

* 100 Feet (Asylum)
* Blood: The Last Vampire (Sony)
* The Crew (Image)
* Easy Rider (Sony)
* Eminem: Live from New York City (Eagle Rock)
* Freedomland (Sony)
* Iron Man: Armored Adventures (Genius)
* Land of the Lost (Universal)
* Leonard Cohen: Live from the Isle of Wight (Amazon Exclusive) (Sony Music)
* Monsoon Wedding (Criterion)
* Toto: Falling In Between Live (Eagle Rock)
* Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Paramount)
* UFC 100: Making History (Starz/Anchor Bay)
* Waterworld (Universal)
* Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (20th Century Fox)

October 27, 2009

* Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (Universal)
* Beast Stalker (Tai Seng)
* Bollyrobics: Dance Like Bollywood Stars (Lichtung Media Limited)
* Expedition: Africa (A&E)
* Ice Age III: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (20th Century Fox)
* The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (Blue Underground)
* Look for a Star (Tai Seng)
* Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Umvd/Visual)
* Night of the Creeps: Director's Cut (Sony)
* Nothing Like The Holidays (Starz/Anchor Bay)
* Orphan (Warner Brothers)
* The Prisoner: Complete Series (A&E)
* Stan Helsing (Starz/Anchor Bay)
* Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition (Lionsgate)
* Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (Walt Disney)
* Whatever Works (Sony)

October 31, 2009

* Highlander: The Series - Season One (Legendary Heroes)

[GizmoGC]

Looks like Universal has dropped all extras from this release. Only thing present is U-Control, Commentary and My Scenes. I'll pop my copy in later to see if the "missing" features are present during U-Control...but it would suck to lose the Deleted scenes and Alternate ending.

Originally it was announced with (along with the DVD)
Extras will include: "Audio Commentary with writer/director Michael McCullers and actors Tina Fey and Amy Poehler,"
"From Conception to Delivery: The Making of Baby Mama," a "Saturday Night Live: Legacy of Laughter" featurette, "Deleted Scenes," and an "Alternate Ending."

[nyprimus4]

So many movies coming out from now until the end of the year. Right now my most anticipated is Wall E since I haven't seen it and I know how good Pixar looks on the Blu combined with the praise the movie itself got.

[blk00civicsi]

So many movies coming out from now until the end of the year. Right now my most anticipated is Wall E since I haven't seen it and I know how good Pixar looks on the Blu combined with the praise the movie itself got.

Do we know when Wall-E is coming?

[nyprimus4]

Do we know when Wall-E is coming?
11/18 and TDK is probably coming in December.

[bornrunnin31]

TDK is coming 12/12 according to Blockbuster (signs in store)

[shrike4242]

Gizmo, bolding something is [ b ] and [ / b ] tags, not that HTML stuff you were tossing out there. ;)

[Demolition Man]

So many movies coming out from now until the end of the year. Right now my most anticipated is Wall E since I haven't seen it and I know how good Pixar looks on the Blu combined with the praise the movie itself got.

Trust me when I say this that Wall-E is just an amazing film. You won't be let down.

[GizmoGC]

Gizmo, bolding something is [ b ] and [ / b ] tags, not that HTML stuff you were tossing out there. ;)

Haha. I was at work and the tags don't work with my proxy....thought it was HTML coding :lol: I'll fix it and change things around a bit tomorrow.

[CaseyRyback]

I resent you talking shit about my movie.

[Sporadic]

A few Criterion titles are up for preorder on Amazon.

Seems like the final price is going to be $27.95

The Man Who Fell To Earth = http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001EP8EL2/panandscathed-20
Bottle Rocket = http://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Rocket-Blu-ray-Criterion-Collection/dp/B001EOQCL2
Chungking Express = http://www.amazon.com/Chungking-Express-Blu-ray-Criterion-Collection/dp/B001EOQCKS
The Third Man = http://www.amazon.com/Third-Man-Blu-Ray-Criterion-Collection/dp/B001EP8EKS
Last Emperor = http://www.amazon.com/Last-Emperor-Blu-ray-John-Lone/dp/B001EOQCLM

[Scorch]

Postal seems to be online only for now. I haven't seen it anywhere. I've been told by a few different retail stores that they'll get it in on September 9th.

I only picked up Nightmare Before Christmas and What Happens In Vegas this week, bringing my count up to a measly 51. I also picked up Sum of All Fears this past week for $12 used.Like I've said before, having a mom and pop shop that price all new BR movies at $19.99 doesn't help the situation.. there's a lot of impulse buys. I still have quite a few sealed BR movies (Cruel Intentions, Dark City, Narnia, Natural Born Killers, Jumper, Disturbia)

Next week.. TRANSFORMERS!

[bigdaddybruce44]

I resent you talking shit about my movie.

Don't feel too bad. No one can beat you in the kitchen.

[gunm]

So there's a 2 disc and a 3 disc Wall-E?

Edit: Ok, so apparently the DVD is 3 disc and the BR is 2 disc? Amazon is confusing me because I think they are mixing the two up in their pre-order descriptions.

The 2 disc is $24.95 and the 3 disc is $27.95 right now. I was tempted to order the $24.95 one, but the $27.95 one falls more in line with their new BR release prices.

[graf1k]

IIRC there is are four total versions of Wall-E coming out, 2 BDs and 2 DVDs.

From The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa159.html#hellart)

There will be a single-disc DVD (SRP $29.99), a 3-Disc Special Edition DVD (SRP $39.99), a 2-Disc Blu-ray edition (SRP $35.99) and a 3-Disc Blu-ray Edition (SRP $40.99). The single-disc DVD will include the Presto animated short, the all new Burn-E animated short, audio commentary with director Andrew Stanton, deleted scenes, the Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds from the Sound Up featurette with Ben Burtt and the Sneak Peek: WALL-E's Tour of the Universe featurette. To this, the 3-Disc Special Edition DVD will add additional deleted scenes, 3 featurettes (The Pixar Story by Leslie Iwerks, BnL Shorts and Wall-E's Treasures and Trinkets), the Lots of Bots storybook, additional "making of" featurettes, Bot Files and a Disney File (Digital Copy) version of the film. The 2-Disc Blu-ray edition will include all of the above (minus the Digital Copy) and will add a Geek Track viewing option, the Cine-Explore with Andrew Stanton feature, PiP enhancement of Burn-E with storyboards, and an Axiom Arcade suite of "retro style videogames with a twist." The 3-Disc Blu-ray will have all that and also include a Disney File (Digital Copy) version of the film

[cuco33]

Haven't seen Wall-E yet but I'm interested in it if the price is right (I'm such a cheap bastid!)

as for the latest release list I want Outbreak. Loaned my DVD copy to friends and... like most DVD/CD loans, they never came back. Robotech is tempting for that nostalgia-ness :applause:

[Midnite]

Postal seems to be online only for now. I haven't seen it anywhere. I've been told by a few different retail stores that they'll get it in on September 9th.!

I was able to get a copy at Best Buy and possibly the only copy the store purchased.

[GizmoGC]

Just got the official press release from Disney about the Platinum BD releases...

Pinocchio, the beloved story of a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy, comes to Platinum Edition DVD and Disney Blu-ray in spring 2009. Disney's second full-length animated movie, Pinocchio won two Oscars®, one for Best Score and another for the unforgettable song "When You Wish upon a Star.” It returns for the first time since 2002.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, honored with a special Academy Award® for screen innovation this movie has been unavailable since 2001. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Platinum Edition will be released in the fall of 2009.

Walt Disney’s experimental masterpiece Fantasia won two honorary Oscars for its innovative use of animation and music. Most recently released in 2000, the restored and remastered Fantasia Platinum Edition will be available in 2010. Alongside this release, a newly restored and remastered Fantasia 2000 Platinum Edition, will be available. Fantasia 2000 begins where its predecessor, Fantasia, left off, with seven completely new segments and the return of the popular “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, featuring breathtaking images coupled with classical music favorites.

In conjunction with these releases, Destino, the unfinished animated feature film created by Walt Disney and famed surrealist painter Salvador Dali will release. Begun in 1946, it was rediscovered in 2003 and completed by Walt’s nephew, Roy E. Disney. The collaboration between these two legendary artists will be available to own for the first time along with an all-new feature-length documentary that examines the surprising partnership between Dali and Disney.

Beauty and the Beast, the only animated film ever nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture, earned a breathtaking six Academy Award® nominations and won two Oscars®. Beauty in the Beast Platinum Edition will be available in fall 2010.

[Sporadic]

Just got the official press release from Disney about the Platinum BD releases...

Spring 2009 before the first release and 2010 before Fantasia? :cry:

[neocisco]

Has there been any talk of a double dip on Hoosiers? I was looking at the first and the extras had the trailer...that's it. None of the extras from the CE DVD. It's been a year and a half since the BD release and I'm hoping for a real one that has the extras on it.

[LinkinPrime]

Superman: Doomsday coming to :br: November 28 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Warner_Announces_Superman:_Doomsday_for_Blu-ray/2043)
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6738/original.jpeg
Finally! I know most have said its horrible, but I still want it.

[bigdaddybruce44]

No way I am double-dibbing on that one. I was so disappointed by it. Huge Superman fan, and the Death/Return storyline was what got me into comics, but damn, that movie stunk up the joint.

[shrike4242]

No way I am double-dibbing on that one. I was so disappointed by it. Huge Superman fan, and the Death/Return storyline was what got me into comics, but damn, that movie stunk up the joint.Cartoon Network had it on a few weeks back and I Tivo'd it. Glad I didn't buy it, 'cause it was on the bad side, yes.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Cartoon Network had it on a few weeks back and I Tivo'd it. Glad I didn't buy it, 'cause it was on the bad side, yes.

Indeed. I understand it would be quite difficult for them to jam the entire Death and Return story into one movie, but they didn't even try. The most disappointing thing about it was the fight with Doomsday. It was over before it started. The only thing redeeming about the whole purchase was the featurette about the development of the Death of Superman. That was good. The movie was awful.

[GizmoGC]

Looks like the Sarah Marshall BD is dropping some features (but they will be available via BD-Live in 480i grr)

[seanr1221]

I'll be selling my PS3 soon, but holding onto most of my Blu-rays.

Think I should look into a cheap player, or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?

[Malik112099]

or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?

sure, if you are willing to wait at least 2 years to watch any of your movies

[GizmoGC]

Think I should look into a cheap player, or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.

[RedvsBlue]

I'll be selling my PS3 soon, but holding onto most of my Blu-rays.

Think I should look into a cheap player, or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?

Its not a matter of whether Microsoft wants 360 Blu Ray, its whether Sony would want them to have it. With the best selling Blu Ray player (and worst selling console oddly enough) being the PS3 they wouldn't want to shoot themselves in the foot on letting Microsoft put Blu Ray in the 360, they'd simply lose too many PS3 sales.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I think he was talking about the next Xbox console, not a 360 with a Blu-ray drive. Also, Sony isn't the only ones with a voice in Blu-ray.

[nflsonic]

I'll be selling my PS3 soon, but holding onto most of my Blu-rays.

Think I should look into a cheap player, or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?
Why would you be selling your PS3 anyways? It is one of the cheapest Blu-Ray players out there. Sure, there are cheaper ones, but they exclude many things that would not make it worth the purchase (no ethernet, no upgrade). I think Samsung or some other company is releasing a fairly comparable BD Player, but I remember seeing that it was roughly the same price as a PS3.

Ah, you choice though. I'm with the others in saying that you shouldn't hold your breath for a Blu-Ray Xbox 360. If you are talking about the "next" Xbox, then I wouldn't know. My guess is that they might include it, but you are going to wait another 3-5 years until it comes out (my guess obviously).

[GizmoGC]

I think he was talking about the next Xbox console, not a 360 with a Blu-ray drive. Also, Sony isn't the only ones with a voice in Blu-ray.

Yeah, still, don't hold you're breath. I think we are more likely to see a DVD/Download hybrid system then Microsoft putting a Blu-ray player in. But who knows.

[Sporadic]

I'll be selling my PS3 soon, but holding onto most of my Blu-rays.

Think I should look into a cheap player, or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?

If it were me, I would definitely start looking for a standalone player. That $330 combo player Gizmo was pimping would be a good pick.

Its not a matter of whether Microsoft wants 360 Blu Ray, its whether Sony would want them to have it. With the best selling Blu Ray player (and worst selling console oddly enough) being the PS3 they wouldn't want to shoot themselves in the foot on letting Microsoft put Blu Ray in the 360, they'd simply lose too many PS3 sales.

It isn't just Sony's decision and I imagine that everybody else in the Blu-Ray Association (including studios) would be beyond pissed if they turned away a system that could possibly help them get Blu-Ray into another 19 million homes (that is if the next Xbox does as good as the 360)

[Malik112099]

It isn't just Sony's decision and I imagine that everybody else in the Blu-Ray Association (including studios) would be beyond pissed if they turned away a system that could possibly help them get Blu-Ray into another 19 million homes (that is if the next Xbox does as good as the 360)


exactly...plus, isnt Microsoft's VC-1 codec part of blu-ray?

[GizmoGC]

Universal and Paramount use VC1...I don't think any other studio does (or not as much as the two I mentioned). Universal is still cranking out new VC1 releases (Heroes Season 2, Baby Mama)

[graf1k]

IIRC Warner and New Line use VC-1 almost exclusively.

[Deadpool]

Postal:
I was able to get a copy at Best Buy and possibly the only copy the store purchased.

Well how was it?!

[cuco33]

Its not a matter of whether Microsoft wants 360 Blu Ray, its whether Sony would want them to have it. With the best selling Blu Ray player (and worst selling console oddly enough) being the PS3 they wouldn't want to shoot themselves in the foot on letting Microsoft put Blu Ray in the 360, they'd simply lose too many PS3 sales.

Problem with that is Sony isn't Bluray. BDA is in place to 'prevent' any of that. It's more MS's decision than it would be Sony's and yes, Sony does controls more of the Bluray market than anyone else. I also highly doubt you'ld see any BD version of the 360 anytime soon.

[GizmoGC]

OP Updated with latest release date.

[Bioshocked360]

I want Wall E!

[Richlough]

I'm missing alot of movies at the theater , now that I have 2 children [3mo and 4yr] .

I'm going to blind buy alot of Blu-Rays because of this .

[cuco33]

Kill Bill 1 and 2 FTW please :applause:

[seanr1221]

I wasn't talking about the 360, I was talking about the next xbox, like I said.

Sporadic, link to that 300ish player? I'd be selling my ps3 for 500, so with proper deals, I could get a good amount of blu-rays with that extra money.

[h0mi]

I'll be selling my PS3 soon, but holding onto most of my Blu-rays.

Think I should look into a cheap player, or wait and see if the next xbox has blu support?

Next xbox might be 3 years out from now. You can pick up an Insignia player for $250 and if you wait till Xmas, you might find a black friday blu-ray player for $200 or less. But why are you selling your ps3?

Edit- I believe there is a $50 gift card with the insignia and there's a $100 coupon (good for blurays) in the box. That's a pretty good deal- $200 for a player and you get to pick about 3 or so blu-rays for free.

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/en_US/images/abn/2008/tvv/cond/f_bluraycoupon_080608.gif
http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/spacer.gif
with this Insignia® Blu-ray Disc player
When you buy our Insignia® NS-BRDVD Blu-ray Disc player, you'll receive this special book of valuable coupons inside the box. Redeem the coupons at your local Best Buy store for $100 in instant savings on a great collection of Blu-ray Disc movies from Disney, Touchstone and Miramax.

[GizmoGC]

I wasn't talking about the 360, I was talking about the next xbox, like I said.

Sporadic, link to that 300ish player? I'd be selling my ps3 for 500, so with proper deals, I could get a good amount of blu-rays with that extra money.

You don't think you will get $400 for just the PS3, right? I've had my 60GB on Craigslist now for a month with a free BD remote and HDMI cable and can't even sell that for $440. I'll take a bit cheaper, but some people think $250 is a good deal:lol:

[bigdaddybruce44]

Whoa, yeah, you aren't getting $500 for a PS3...

[JMEPO]

Kill Bill!!! ZOMG! *Foaming at mouth*

[neocisco]

Link or fail.

[Padfeet]

Do not sell your PS3 it i the best blu-ray player on the market. It has a faster processer, better chip, faster laser and built in storage and wifi.

[Sporadic]

I wasn't talking about the 360, I was talking about the next xbox, like I said.

Sporadic, link to that 300ish player? I'd be selling my ps3 for 500, so with proper deals, I could get a good amount of blu-rays with that extra money.

Well, it was 300ish.

Now it's listed at $399 and it's sold out online

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8504709&st=LG+BH+200&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1186004964788

Do not sell your PS3 it i the best blu-ray player on the market. It has a faster processer, better chip, faster laser and built in storage and wifi.

It's not.

[rsigley]

i've been having a lot of problems lately with my ps3 (launch 20 gig) with not being able to read disks, so i ended up buying that hybrid player.

don't really notice much difference between the two except that the hybrid player loads a little faster (esp HD-DVDs vs the toshiba a-35)

for some reason on the ps3 47 was the volume i always kept it at, but for the hybrid player 39 is about the same

[GizmoGC]

Small heads up...

Just got Pushing Daisies BD and it listed TrueHD on the back! Hopefully Warner continues with this track record. Comes with a nice slipcase as well...slightly thicker case than Sarah Connor Chronicles.

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[newtype06]

What's the best deal for The Mist?

[shadowrage]

Small heads up...

Just got Pushing Daisies BD and it listed TrueHD on the back! Hopefully Warner continues with this track record. Comes with a nice slipcase as well...slightly thicker case than Sarah Connor Chronicles.
That's some misprint. SCC is a much bigger seller and a better candidate for lossless.
Too bad they can't give every title TrueHD.

Or maybe they had a deadline for when they were going to fix up their act so SCC and Speed Racer must have missed the deadline by a couple of weeks.

[rodeojones903]

Do not sell your PS3 it i the best blu-ray player on the market. It has a faster processer, better chip, faster laser and built in storage and wifi.

I disagree. Now that I have a receiver that can do TrueHD and DTS-HD audio I want a new stand alone player.

Is there any word about the PS3 supporting the new audio formats?

[GizmoGC]

PS3 can't bitstream.

[guyver2077]

i think dallow and others have mentioned various times that the ps3 will never be able to bitstream..

any reviews on the insignia player? (not that i would even bother with it)

[seanr1221]

Anyone have any experiences with Sharp LCDs? And if so, what settings have you used?

[Scorch]

Passed on Speed Racer today.. 131 minutes long was too much to me..
i heard it's pretty though

[grendel19]

for some reason on the ps3 47 was the volume i always kept it at, but for the hybrid player 39 is about the sameWhen you're playing a BD disc, hit "options" on the remote (I think). There's actually a selection where you can adjust PS3's internal volume, between -3 to +3 or something. I read somewhere that basically each increment of 1 equals to about +/- 4db.

I'm missing alot of movies at the theater , now that I have 2 children [3mo and 4yr] .
I'm going to blind buy alot of Blu-Rays because of this .I know how you feel. I have a 4 and a 1 year old and the last movie I saw in the theater was Star Wars III. And in the old days, I used to watch a double header every Sunday with a friend of mine.

[Sporadic]

I recieved The Fall today from Blockbuster Online.

Even though the movie isn't quite the visual masterpiece hype may want you to think it is (The Cell is better), it does look great in motion and is a good movie.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2286/58fda1d17624aef35a8ba15yc0.th.jpg (http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=58fda1d17624aef35a8ba15yc0.jpg)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/484/74afcc0782d8666b778b64fqt9.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=74afcc0782d8666b778b64fqt9.jpg)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6304/295bb192f3fd84b6ab9e47ewo1.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=295bb192f3fd84b6ab9e47ewo1.jpg)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5020/058d6d57e1d53f3ba16ca05uz1.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=058d6d57e1d53f3ba16ca05uz1.jpg)

[GizmoGC]

Lookie what I just got....

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/7901/photoxa4.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photoxa4.jpg)

[rick3000gto]

Lookie what I just got....

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/7901/photoxa4.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photoxa4.jpg)
Wait how'd you get those they arent released untill the 30th.

[neocisco]

He gets preview copies. We all hate him.;)

[seanr1221]

So what do people think of comments like this...

http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=40680

[neocisco]

Digital distribution is a very long ways off for one giant reason. Broadband market penetration in the U.S. is nowhere near where it needs to be to make it an alternative that kills physical media.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Indeed. I also think there are a lot of people out there who still simply prefer having a physical copy of something. I guess, it has a lot to do with being set in my ways, but I just like having a disc and a case. I'm sure that sentiment will fade in coming generations, but for now, there are still a lot of "older" folks who like physical media.

[whoknows]

I'm going to grab Speed Racer next week. Will be the first blu-ray I ever pay money for.

[GizmoGC]

Wait how'd you get those they arent released untill the 30th.

They are review copies. I have a stack of other films (Leatherheads, Pushing Daisies etc) as well but those are my two favorites.

Can't wait to watch Iron Man for the first time later today!

[seanr1221]

Yea, tell us how it looks. I'm excited for that one.

Kill Bill 1 and 2 look really good. There are some scenes where you can see beads of sweat perfectly.

[seanr1221]

Also, Death Proof and Planet Terror are coming :] But it sucks they're in two packages.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Weinstein_Co./Disc_Announcements/Weinstein_Plotting_December_Bow_for_Death_Proof,_P lanet_Terror/2080

[Deadpool]

Indeed. I also think there are a lot of people out there who still simply prefer having a physical copy of something. I guess, it has a lot to do with being set in my ways, but I just like having a disc and a case. I'm sure that sentiment will fade in coming generations, but for now, there are still a lot of "older" folks who like physical media.

Or there are people like me that would still like the option of trading or even reselling movies they don't like. I will not go Digital Distribution until i am forced, and i can't see that happening for 20 years.


Lookie what I just got....

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/7901/photoxa4.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photoxa4.jpg)

Oh yeah... you're a jerk! ;)

[GizmoGC]

Indeed. I also think there are a lot of people out there who still simply prefer having a physical copy of something. I guess, it has a lot to do with being set in my ways, but I just like having a disc and a case. I'm sure that sentiment will fade in coming generations, but for now, there are still a lot of "older" folks who like physical media.

Sure, there are movies I want to have a physical copy of - Forgetting Sarah Marshall for example. But others, like Leatherheads, is simply a film I would watch once and that would be that. To have the ability to rent it in HD, all from my living room, for a small fee, is worth it. Not everyone has $20-$40 to spend on Blu-ray discs and not everyone wants to get in there car, go to Blockbuster, hope the movie is in-stock, wait in line, drive home, and then play the movie. Why spend all that time when I can simply click "RENT", wait a few or two, and boom, I get to start watching.

Like I said, there are tons of movies I would want to own - but there are thousand I wouldn't. Its much easier to swallow a $3-$5 rental of a shitty VOD film in HD than $20-40 on a Blu-ray.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Hmmm, I understand what you're saying, but I was really talking more about when one has already decided to purchase a product. From that point on, a physical copy is still superior in my book, especially if they are going to cost about the same.

[Sporadic]

Sure, there are movies I want to have a physical copy of - Forgetting Sarah Marshall for example. But others, like Leatherheads, is simply a film I would watch once and that would be that. To have the ability to rent it in HD, all from my living room, for a small fee, is worth it. Not everyone has $20-$40 to spend on Blu-ray discs and not everyone wants to get in there car, go to Blockbuster, hope the movie is in-stock, wait in line, drive home, and then play the movie. Why spend all that time when I can simply click "RENT", wait a few or two, and boom, I get to start watching.

Like I said, there are tons of movies I would want to own - but there are thousand I wouldn't. Its much easier to swallow a $3-$5 rental of a shitty VOD film in HD than $20-40 on a Blu-ray.

Well, to be fair, you can already do that with physical media via Netflix/Blockbuster Online. I'd much rather have the physical product instead of waiting 3-5 hours for it to download.

Only way I would get into digital distribution with movies is if there was a Steam-like service...also if I had a bigger hard drive (my 750GB drive is down to 100GBs left)

[GizmoGC]

Well, to be fair, you can already do that with physical media via Netflix/Blockbuster Online. I'd much rather have the physical product instead of waiting 3-5 hours for it to download.

Only way I would get into digital distribution with movies is if there was a Steam-like service...also if I had a bigger hard drive (my 750GB drive is down to 100GBs left)

You absolutely can rent it from Netflix/BBO - problem is, it will take 2-3 days to arrive. At that time I may have things going on in my life or no interest in watching the film anymore. Ive sent back my fair share of films simply because I'm in no mood to watch them anymore. The whole point of VOD (for me at least) is to be able to watch it right then and there. If I have a hankering to watch Harold and Maude in HD, I simply click BUY, wait a few minutes, and then it starts right away. It's all about impulse buying without having to leave the couch. Of course my experience has been with Xbox 360 and AppleTV - all of which start either within a few seconds or minutes.

But I purchase more for BD/DVD then rent via VOD...but with Netflix streaming coming to 360, I may cut back on impulse buys for catalog titles when I can essentially rent them for free (aside for the $8.99 I already pay for Netflix). I know there in SD...but still would save me some money.

P.S. Welcome aboard ;)

[GizmoGC]

BTW,

For those interested in Leatherheads on Blu-ray Universal has cut all the announced special features from it. All that's left is a Commentary and U-Control (which incorporates seconds of the missing features). REALLY disappointed.

[seanr1221]

Doesnt the new LG Blu player allow streaming from Netflix? Not in HD yet but I could see that maybe being the future.

[GizmoGC]

Doesnt the new LG Blu player allow streaming from Netflix? Not in HD yet but I could see that maybe being the future.

Yes, it will when it comes out. As of right now its only SD quality, but it can be updated to HD at any time (at least the RoKu box can...it has an HDMI port and so do most 360's and I imagine they will pull from the same server).

[GizmoGC]

Yeah, ok, Iron Man kicked some serious ass!

[neocisco]

I could've told you that 4 months ago.;)

[LinkinPrime]

I'm jeleous...I'll have to wait till early Oct. for my Amazon copy to arrive :-(

[Megalith]

Is anyone still getting 10% off HDM from Amazon?

I still seem to be, but it looks like I'm being cheated. I just checked my order for Forbidden Kingdom, which was originally $24.95, and there was a promotion applied that took $1.25 off. But 10% of $24.95 is $2.50.

I only thought to check this because I found The Incredible Hulk BD in my Gold Box today, but if you add it to the cart, there is no promotion applied aside from the Gold Box discount. So I'm thinking, what is the point of waiting for a disc to hit the Gold Box when you should probably be getting the same (or better) discount from the HDM 10% off.

[rick3000gto]

I cant wait for my Iron Man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall to ship.

[GizmoGC]

Both of those are probably some of the best BD discs so far in terms of special features.

[LinkinPrime]

Hancock cover art blows:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6876/original.jpeg

[DomLando]

Hancock cover art blows:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6876/original.jpeg

The movie blew as well.

[GizmoGC]

Hancock cover art blows:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6876/original.jpeg

One of the worst I have ever seen. What. The. Fuck.

[LinkinPrime]

It blows my mind that they didn't go with this:
http://larryfire.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/hancock1.jpg

[GizmoGC]

Looks like The Godfather Trilogy should be arriving today.... I'll post some impressions when I get my copy.

[shrike4242]

Looks like The Godfather Trilogy should be arriving today.... I'll post some impressions when I get my copy.I can only hope it lives up to the hype. :pray:

Gizmo, did you get your review copy of Smallville S7 yet on BR? HDD review made me think twice about it, which makes no sense since S5 on HD-DVD and S6 on HD-DVD (and BR, though I just have the HD-DVD version) look pretty damn good.

[guyver2077]

i was also looking forward to smallville season 7 but the review wasnt too hot.

waiting for a deal I suppose that better than wbstore

[GizmoGC]

I can only hope it lives up to the hype. :pray:

Gizmo, did you get your review copy of Smallville S7 yet on BR? HDD review made me think twice about it, which makes no sense since S5 on HD-DVD and S6 on HD-DVD (and BR, though I just have the HD-DVD version) look pretty damn good.

I opted not to get that release because I'm not a fan of Smallville. One of the other reviewers from my site got it and its 7 episodes per disc...which means 3 discs house 7 episodes each. I don't know WTF Warner was thinking with that.

For comparison, both Terminator: Sarah Connor and Pushing Daisies have 3 episodes on each disc and both contain DD5.1 tracks as well. Warner is being very, very cheap with their releases.

To be honest with you, I think Warner is trying to make their TV on BD releases each 3 discs to use the same type of amray case to store them in. I believe Justice League is the same way and I imagine (sadly) Chuck and Supernatural will follow as well. :cry:

[GizmoGC]

Oh and BTW...

Ok, Warner had lied.

Pushing Daisies Season One advertises TrueHD tracks on the back of the slip cover in fact only has standard Dolby Digital 5.1 ones. There is no way to select other audio tracks and someone over at AVS has scanned the disc and confirmed only DD5.1 is present. Warner has not only a misprint on their hands, but yet another title to not include TrueHD at all. I searched all over my set and could not find any other track but DD5.1....GRR.

[shrike4242]

I opted not to get that release because I'm not a fan of Smallville. One of the other reviewers from my site got it and its 7 episodes per disc...which means 3 discs house 7 episodes each. I don't know WTF Warner was thinking with that.

For comparison, both Terminator: Sarah Connor and Pushing Daisies have 3 episodes on each disc and both contain DD5.1 tracks as well. Warner is being very, very cheap with their releases.

To be honest with you, I think Warner is trying to make their TV on BD releases each 3 discs to use the same type of amray case to store them in. I believe Justice League is the same way and I imagine (sadly) Chuck and Supernatural will follow as well. :cry:Yeah, I noticed that from the review on HDD. Would expain all the ugly compression artifacts, if they're trying to cram 300 minutes on a disc.

I did notice about SCCC and Pushing Daisies only getting DD5.1 sound, which is why I'm not that keen on buying them on BR, since most of what I can see with upgraded video I could get away with via upscaled DVD, if I'm getting DD5.1 regardless of BR or DVD.

Oh and BTW...

Ok, Warner had lied.

Pushing Daisies Season One advertises TrueHD tracks on the back of the slip cover in fact only has standard Dolby Digital 5.1 ones. There is no way to select other audio tracks and someone over at AVS has scanned the disc and confirmed only DD5.1 is present. Warner has not only a misprint on their hands, but yet another title to not include TrueHD at all. I searched all over my set and could not find any other track but DD5.1....GRR.Yeah, I think that gives me reason to pass on it on BR.

Hello, re-release anyone, ala 5th Element?

[graf1k]

I opted not to get that release because I'm not a fan of Smallville. One of the other reviewers from my site got it and its 7 episodes per disc...which means 3 discs house 7 episodes each. I don't know WTF Warner was thinking with that.

For comparison, both Terminator: Sarah Connor and Pushing Daisies have 3 episodes on each disc and both contain DD5.1 tracks as well. Warner is being very, very cheap with their releases.

To be honest with you, I think Warner is trying to make their TV on BD releases each 3 discs to use the same type of amray case to store them in. I believe Justice League is the same way and I imagine (sadly) Chuck and Supernatural will follow as well. :cry:

Gizmo, will you be getting Chuck early? I have it pre-ordered from Warner but if it turns out you're right about them cramming episodes onto fewer discs (although I can't possibly imagine how they'd do 3 discs for a season of a 1-hour show) I'd appreciate an early warning.

As for now, I am eagerly awaiting your thoughts on the Godfather Collection. It's probably my most anticipated title for the rest of the year.

[GizmoGC]

Gizmo, will you be getting Chuck early? I have it pre-ordered from Warner but if it turns out you're right about them cramming episodes onto fewer discs (although I can't possibly imagine how they'd do 3 discs for a season of a 1-hour show) I'd appreciate an early warning.

As for now, I am eagerly awaiting your thoughts on the Godfather Collection. It's probably my most anticipated title for the rest of the year.

Yes, as well as Supernatural. Both are not coming out in Blu until November though...unless it gets pushed up like Torchwood did. However with the disc shortage...don't count on it.

Godfather just arrived.... :)

[gimmepilotwings]

Yeah, I noticed that from the review on HDD. Would expain all the ugly compression artifacts, if they're trying to cram 300 minutes on a disc.


Yeah, I think that gives me reason to pass on it on BR.

Hello, re-release anyone, ala 5th Element?

That's pretty disappointing. I still don't think that is enough from keeping from owning this show. At least they ARE releasing it in HD. If I find it for ~$40, it's mine.

[GizmoGC]

Godfather is packed in a 4 case BD Amray (much like Smallville, Terminator etc.) houses in a nice cardboard case. Attached to the back is a small booklet with info on the films and bonus disc.

[seanr1221]

Would you say it's worth the 60-something Borders is charging?

[GizmoGC]

Would you say it's worth the 60-something Borders is charging?

Its cheap on Amazon again.

But at less than $20 a film...yeah.

I'm going to sell mine as soon as I'm done with it though. Not a fan of gangster movies.

[neocisco]

Godfather is packed in a 4 case BD Amray (much like Smallville, Terminator etc.) houses in a nice cardboard case. Attached to the back is a small booklet with info on the films and bonus disc.

Does it have all of the extras that were on the DVD boxset?

[GizmoGC]

Does it have all of the extras that were on the DVD boxset?

I don't have the DVD set but the booklet says something like "All the DVD special features plus... [Blu-ray stuff in HD]"

[neocisco]

Good news then. Big fan of The Godfather over here. Thanks.

[CocheseUGA]

Just a heads-up - if you're looking for cheap used BRs, check out CD Warehouse.

I picked up I Am Legend today for $12.

[rick3000gto]

Its cheap on Amazon again.

But at less than $20 a film...yeah.

I'm going to sell mine as soon as I'm done with it though. Not a fan of gangster movies.
I'll buy it from you.:lol:

[SteveMcQ]

Nice...looks like I'll be keeping my Amazon pre-order for The Godfather then. Thanks for the early notice Gizmo.

[pimpinc333]

Hey Guys. I decided to start building a Blu Ray Movie Collection. Now I'm really looking for some good cheap blu rays at the moment. I'm thinking of buying with amazon either from them or the sellers on there. Any Recommendations on some Good Cheap Blu Rays? Also if anyone has BD's for sale here I'd be interested in buying them ;) Thanks!

BTW. First BD I bought a couple of mins ago was 28 Weeks Later for 15.78 shipped Brand New. I heart this movie. :D

[rick3000gto]

A Clockwork Orange $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q678OO
Beerfest $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MEYFXW
Eraser 13.95: http://www.amazon.com/Eraser-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B001CT877Q/ref=pd_ts_d_28?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Men In Black $14.95: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Black-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0017APPT8/ref=pd_ts_d_37?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Swordfish $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5XOVY
The Fifth Element $14.95:http://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Element-Remastered-Blu-ray/dp/B000QTD368/ref=pd_ts_d_30?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Terminator 2 $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-2-Judgment-Day-Blu-ray/dp/B000EWBKKI/ref=pd_ts_d_32?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Total Recall $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Total-Recall-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B000HIVOIM/ref=pd_ts_d_71?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

These are just a few on Amazon.

[seanr1221]

Hey Guys. I decided to start building a Blu Ray Movie Collection. Now I'm really looking for some good cheap blu rays at the moment. I'm thinking of buying with amazon either from them or the sellers on there. Any Recommendations on some Good Cheap Blu Rays? Also if anyone has BD's for sale here I'd be interested in buying them ;) Thanks!

BTW. First BD I bought a couple of mins ago was 28 Weeks Later for 15.78 shipped Brand New. I heart this movie. :D

As someone who's currently trying to build up a nice collection, stick with amazon. It's almost always cheaper, even when movies go on sale B&M.

[neocisco]

Just a heads-up - if you're looking for cheap used BRs, check out CD Warehouse.

I picked up I Am Legend today for $12.

Hey, it's been a while. A friend of mine is always telling me about his BR finds there. What location was this at?

[CocheseUGA]

Hey, it's been a while. A friend of mine is always telling me about his BR finds there. What location was this at?

Town Center. The location near Lassiter is crap.

Also, some HDs there as well, around $6-$9.

[pimpinc333]

A Clockwork Orange $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q678OO
Beerfest $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MEYFXW
Eraser 13.95: http://www.amazon.com/Eraser-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B001CT877Q/ref=pd_ts_d_28?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Men In Black $14.95: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Black-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0017APPT8/ref=pd_ts_d_37?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Swordfish $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5XOVY
The Fifth Element $14.95:http://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Element-Remastered-Blu-ray/dp/B000QTD368/ref=pd_ts_d_30?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Terminator 2 $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-2-Judgment-Day-Blu-ray/dp/B000EWBKKI/ref=pd_ts_d_32?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Total Recall $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Total-Recall-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B000HIVOIM/ref=pd_ts_d_71?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

These are just a few on Amazon.

I've always wanted to see Clockwork Orange. It's an older movie and the only reason I haven't bite yet is because my brain thinks it maybe too dated. I know the movie was well ahead of it's time and all but does it still hold up well? Is it one of Kubricks best films?

[LinkinPrime]

A Clockwork Orange $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q678OO
Beerfest $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MEYFXW
Eraser 13.95: http://www.amazon.com/Eraser-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B001CT877Q/ref=pd_ts_d_28?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Men In Black $14.95: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Black-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0017APPT8/ref=pd_ts_d_37?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Swordfish $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5XOVY
The Fifth Element $14.95:http://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Element-Remastered-Blu-ray/dp/B000QTD368/ref=pd_ts_d_30?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Terminator 2 $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-2-Judgment-Day-Blu-ray/dp/B000EWBKKI/ref=pd_ts_d_32?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Total Recall $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Total-Recall-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B000HIVOIM/ref=pd_ts_d_71?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

These are just a few on Amazon.

I might have to bite on Eraser if the price holds till Friday.

[VipFREAK]

I know the movie was well ahead of it's time and all but does it still hold up well?

I like it and think it's hilarious every time I watch it. Especially the part where the guy daydreams himself with a big ass grin whipping Jesus. lool

[bigdaddybruce44]

I might have to pick up Eraser and Commando. So many classic, terrible lines.

[Deadpool]

Hancock cover art blows:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6876/original.jpeg

And has a spoiler right on the fucking box!!!

[Sporadic]

I've always wanted to see Clockwork Orange. It's an older movie and the only reason I haven't bite yet is because my brain thinks it maybe too dated. I know the movie was well ahead of it's time and all but does it still hold up well? Is it one of Kubricks best films?

What? All of Kubrick's films beginning with The Killing still stand up today besides Lolita and that's only due to crippling censorship issues.

Clockwork Orange is my favorite Kubrick behind Dr. Strangelove.

[rick3000gto]

Has anyone seen the Speed Racer BD? If so any thoughts about it.

[sendme]

A Clockwork Orange $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q678OO
Beerfest $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MEYFXW
Eraser 13.95: http://www.amazon.com/Eraser-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B001CT877Q/ref=pd_ts_d_28?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Men In Black $14.95: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Black-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0017APPT8/ref=pd_ts_d_37?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Swordfish $13.95: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5XOVY
The Fifth Element $14.95:http://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Element-Remastered-Blu-ray/dp/B000QTD368/ref=pd_ts_d_30?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Terminator 2 $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-2-Judgment-Day-Blu-ray/dp/B000EWBKKI/ref=pd_ts_d_32?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
Total Recall $11.95: http://www.amazon.com/Total-Recall-Blu-ray-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B000HIVOIM/ref=pd_ts_d_71?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

These are just a few on Amazon.


If you are like me and want the extras T2, Total Recall and I think The Fith Element will all be a let down. All have less then the DVD counterpart when it comes to that. Video quality may be better but the upconversion on atleast the player I have looks good enough for me.

[lobitoh]

nice cheap titles

[GizmoGC]

I imported Total Recall on HD DVD since the PQ is miles ahead of the crappy BD.

[Deadpool]

Has anyone seen the Speed Racer BD? If so any thoughts about it.

The picture is un fucking real! The movie is passable. All in all if you like eye candy it's well worth it.

[shrike4242]

The picture is un fucking real! The movie is passable. All in all if you like eye candy it's well worth it.Reference quality disc for PQ, though story's a snoozer?

[GizmoGC]

A Nightmare on Elm Street is out...in CANADA! I placed an order so I'll report when it gets here.

[graf1k]

Reference quality disc for PQ, though story's a snoozer?

That seems to be the word around the water cooler. Blu-ray.com called it THE best looking disc of the year.

This direct digital approach has given Speed Racer a stunning visual sheen and a truly flawless picture. Colors practically leap off of the screen and the movie’s many small details are rendered with a crystal clear clarity that I’ve never seen equaled on home video. Black levels are deep and contrast is excellent. I can’t even begin to accurately convey how amazing Speed Racer looks on Blu-ray. This is THE definitive reference disc of the year and will be utilized the world over as a demo disc for Blu-ray for years to come.

- Blu-ray.com (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1052&show=review) Review

The Digital Bits seems to agree....

It's just damn near perfect, and I guarantee it's better than anything any of you saw in the theatres. Colors absolutely burst off the screen, contrast is outstanding and detail is spot-on. You're going to notice that some DNR was used here and there - you'll notice it on faces, in particular Mom and Pops Racer - but that's not something that was done for Blu-ray. I noticed it in that original screening. It's a stylistic choice on the part of the filmmakers. But trust me, the detail everywhere else is crisp and exactly as it should be. There is some very light digital compression artifacting here and there, but it's very well hidden by all the fast movement on screen. Trust me, I'm watching this in native 1080p on a 110" screen, and I really had to look for it. Speed Racer is right up there with the best Blu-ray video I've seen yet.

- The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviewshd/speedandmore.html) Review

And to top it off, the AVSForum Official Review (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1066923) gave the video 100/100.

I have to say, I had very little interest in buying this but I might just now for the reference video to test when I go TV shopping soon.

[GizmoGC]

graf,

Keep in mind TDB has been pimping Speed Racer for a loooooong time. I had no doubt they would say the BD is perfect. Is it? Dunno, my copy is in the mail somewhere. Personally I'd wait to read other reviews first because while the disc may look pretty, the film still sucks.

[GizmoGC]

I should (hoping) be getting a handful of Universal's latest titles today...so I'll let you all know how they look. Apparently The Thing dropped the 80 minute documentary....

[graf1k]

I respect that, but I mean 3 reviews calling the video perfect or near perfect is pretty convincing thus far.

I'll be interested to hear some of the new Paramount titles. I'm about to pull the trigger on the Halloween pack and thinking about the Comedy pack.

[GizmoGC]

Graf,

I'll should be getting the horror pack today so I'll let you know how they look.

[Deadpool]

Reference quality disc for PQ, though story's a snoozer?

The picture is near perfect, but it is absolutely not 100% perfect. The backgrounds and colors are simply something out of this world. Extremely crisp and lively. Unfortunetly some of the close ups on the actors are a little soft in some scenes and exceptional in others. If i had to rank it i'd go with a 95%. It is definetly something everyone should witness at least once. My eyes almost hurt because all the colors just popped off the screen.

And yes, the story is fairly straight forward, but i didn't really expect too much from it anyways.

[graf1k]

Just FYI, after looking at a couple reviews, the close ups of the actors faces looking a little weird might not be the fault of the transfer, but the movie itself. Apparently they did some post work on the people that play the Speed Racer guys parents to make the actors look younger.

[Richlough]

I had a feeling Speed Racer would be something to marvel at on BR .
I don't think it will be on sale for a while , Warner is going to have to try to make up $ on the home video .

There is a Blu-Ray/DVD new release booklet at Best Buy with 2 coupons on the inside back cover .

Double Reward Zone points on any Blu-ray purchase
&
10% OFF any single DVD or Blu-ray DVD purchase

they both expire Sept. 30 2008 .

[GizmoGC]

Got the horror pack today...

Oh man, they got slaughtered. All are missing extra features....this is really, really bad.

[whoknows]

Now I have to run out and buy Speed Racer after reading all that. I was having second thoughts on spending $30 on a movie, but it sounds like it's absolutely worth it.

[graf1k]

Got the horror pack today...

Oh man, they got slaughtered. All are missing extra features....this is really, really bad.

Wow, that's really disappointing although I almost suspected something like that when it works out to something like $13 per movie at Amazon. Is the PQ/AQ good at least? Even without extras I still think I might want to pick up Dawn of the Dead.

[rick3000gto]

Speed Racer BD Definitely FTW!!! Any thoughts on The Ultimate Matrix Collection coming in October.

[seanr1221]

So anyone have any expierence with Samsung LCD's? I'm trying to find the best movie settings on my PS3.

[rick3000gto]

So anyone have any expierence with Samsung LCD's? I'm trying to find the best movie settings on my PS3.
Not here i have a Sharp Aquos.

[exRounder]

And has a spoiler right on the fucking box!!!

You mean that it ruins how it's a piece of shit?

[shrike4242]

So anyone have any expierence with Samsung LCD's? I'm trying to find the best movie settings on my PS3.Run over to AVSForum.com , they'll have tons of threads about Samsung TV's, including ones specific for specific model types.

You should be able to find what you're looking for in there.

[Deadpool]

Any thoughts on The Ultimate Matrix Collection coming in October.

well if they keep the same transfer as the HD DVD it'll be phenominal. 92%

[rick3000gto]

well if they keep the same transfer as the HD DVD it'll be phenominal. 92%
I'm really looking forward to it.

[GizmoGC]

Wow, that's really disappointing although I almost suspected something like that when it works out to something like $13 per movie at Amazon. Is the PQ/AQ good at least? Even without extras I still think I might want to pick up Dawn of the Dead.

What's missing? The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed, Special Report: Zombie Invasion, Undead (Deleted) Scenes, Splitting Headaches: Anatomy of Exploding Heads, Attack of the Living Dead, and Raising the Dead. Wow...way to drop almost every extra, Universal!

[Poor2More]

I dont understand why do studios drop vast amount of extras when it comes to blu-ray transfers?

[neocisco]

Is the just-released (9/16) PotC trilogy just a collection of the previous individual releases?

[graf1k]

Is the just-released (9/16) PotC trilogy just a collection of the previous individual releases?

Pretty sure it is.

[Malik112099]

Any info on pre-order deals for Band of Brothers?

[rick3000gto]

Any info on pre-order deals for Band of Brothers?
Amazon's got it for $59.95 http://www.amazon.com/Band-Brothers-Blu-ray-Damian-Lewis/dp/B00129H7VS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1221809334&sr=8-3

[GizmoGC]

I dont understand why do studios drop vast amount of extras when it comes to blu-ray transfers?

Lack of space.

[shrike4242]

Lack of space.Hasn't the trend been to replace a dual-layer HD-DVD with 30GB of space with a single-layer BR with 25GB of space? Isn't it either that, or trying to get more stuff on a disc because of shortages with BR media?

[seanr1221]

Run over to AVSForum.com , they'll have tons of threads about Samsung TV's, including ones specific for specific model types.

You should be able to find what you're looking for in there.

Thanks Shrike :)

[shrike4242]

Thanks Shrike :)Just be careful over there, as there's tons of cases of information overload from the AV nuts. Just skim through the thread for your model of TV, and I'm sure you'll find what you need.

[LinkinPrime]

Gizmo did you get review copies for Madagascar, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and/or Daredevil? Wondering about the PQ/AQ on those.

[cuco33]

Hasn't the trend been to replace a dual-layer HD-DVD with 30GB of space with a single-layer BR with 25GB of space? Isn't it either that, or trying to get more stuff on a disc because of shortages with BR media?

I think the costs of a SL BD25 disk is cheaper and doesn't have as much bottlenecks in production as well as better yields compared to DL BD50 disks. I think what you see is the law of diminishing returns happening here. As well as why release everything on the 1st go when you can double dip the customers a year or 2 later with special edition versions of the same disk, and then they'll include the BD50 filled with extras. Just my guess

[dallow]

Hasn't the trend been to replace a dual-layer HD-DVD with 30GB of space with a single-layer BR with 25GB of space? Isn't it either that, or trying to get more stuff on a disc because of shortages with BR media?Are there still titles being released on BD-25 discs?
Even if they are, that doesn't mean there's no space for some extras.

Some discs just come barebones from studios.
It's their fault.
Lack of space.
What?

[shrike4242]

Are there still titles being released on BD-25 discs?
Even if they are, that doesn't mean there's no space for some extras.

Some discs just come barebones from studios.
It's their fault.I'll believe the "just come barebones from studios" to a point. If they're migrating from a 30GB DL HD-DVD to a 50GB DL BD, then there should be 20GB left over, if they're not changing anything. Should be plenty of space to move everything over, even if they're changing something like U.Control to BD-Live.

Now, if they're moving 30GB of info to a 25GB SL BD, then they'll have to cut something back to save that 5GB of space.

That was the point I was trying to bring up. If they use the same codec from the HD-DVD version to the BR version, file-size shouldn't change much, if at all.

[Poor2More]

Lack of space.

?? Why is all that I hear....I swore Blu-Ray were suppose to be better then HD-DVD (Media Size wise)...Why can they fit all the extras on HD-dvd but when it comes time to transfer them to Blu-Ray they drop the extras?

[dallow]

I just saw that Speed Racer is on a 25GB disc.
I've been out of the loop and really thought the major studios had dropped this crap.
I'll believe the "just come barebones from studios" to a point. If they're migrating from a 30GB DL HD-DVD to a 50GB DL BD, then there should be 20GB left over, if they're not changing anything. Should be plenty of space to move everything over, even if they're changing something like U.Control to BD-Live.

Now, if they're moving 30GB of info to a 25GB SL BD, then they'll have to cut something back to save that 5GB of space.

That was the point I was trying to bring up. If they use the same codec from the HD-DVD version to the BR version, file-size shouldn't change much, if at all.Same code = same size, you're right.
Realize that even on 25GB releases, they're not using all that space up.
I'm really surprised they put out Speed Racer on a 25GB disc.
Not that 25GB means they can't put a lossless track, it depends on the length of the movie.
SR is over 2 hours right? Ouch.

?? Why is all that I hear....I swore Blu-Ray were suppose to be better then HD-DVD (Media Size wise)...Why can they fit all the extras on HD-dvd but when it comes time to transfer them to Blu-Ray they drop the extras?They just do drop them.
Many early movies had nothing on the discs but the movie, and leaving lots of empty space.

Like another user mentioned, it just paves the way for special editions down the line.
I really don't care about extras at all, but dang, don't cut off my audio!

[graf1k]

Yeah, I almost think sometimes a lot of these discs where the extras get dropped at the last second now is just the studio saying to themselves "Well, we've already got the extras content. We'll take them off the first release and a year from now we can release a special edition with all the extras back and lossless 7.1 audio".

[GizmoGC]

Gizmo did you get review copies for Madagascar, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and/or Daredevil? Wondering about the PQ/AQ on those.

Hopefully, Yes, and No (well the other reviewer got it)

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

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

Iron Man:
http://moviemansguide.com/reviews/DVD/read.php?id=ironman-bd

[GizmoGC]

?? Why is all that I hear....I swore Blu-Ray were suppose to be better then HD-DVD (Media Size wise)...Why can they fit all the extras on HD-dvd but when it comes time to transfer them to Blu-Ray they drop the extras?

HD DVD was 30GB...and BD is 25GB (or 50GB if they use the more expensive discs).

So they have to drop 5GB...which typically means Extras.

BUT, since Universal used DD+ on many titles, adding DTS MA to each BD means even MORE space is required since it takes up more room then a DD+ track. Thats why you see so many extras being dropped and/or being incorporated into U-Control.

In some cases (End of Days) its just mind blowing. It had a TrueHD track on HD DVD, and for BD, they used DTS MA...and still dropped all the features. Same with Dawn of the Dead.

[GizmoGC]

Universal is set to announce some pretty cool titles in the near future...sadly it looks like some other previous HD DVD titles may have gotten pushed back into 2009

[rick3000gto]

Anyone have thoughts of Afro Samurai Season 1?

[Richlough]

Hopefully, Yes, and No (well the other reviewer got it)

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

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

Iron Man:
http://moviemansguide.com/reviews/DVD/read.php?id=ironman-bd

Is that the site where your reviews are ?

[GizmoGC]

Is that the site where your reviews are ?

Yep. Mine and another fellow CAGer.

[dallow]

Well.... at least it's worth it for the free movies.

[GizmoGC]

Bingo

[Sporadic]

Yep. Mine and another fellow CAGer.

Well, coming soon. I just emailed my first review today :)

I'll be watching Finding Rin Tin Tin tonight :-#

[pimpinc333]

I'm happy. Just got my first Blu Ray Movie. 28 Weeks Later. Just in time for the halloween season too :D

[GizmoGC]

I'll be watching Finding Rin Tin Tin tonight :-#

I have to watch I-See-You.com tonight :lol: Looks like a winner!

[GizmoGC]

I'm happy. Just got my first Blu Ray Movie. 28 Weeks Later. Just in time for the halloween season too :D

Well then, this might be of help to you:

Fox Introduces New $20 Retail Price Level for Blu-ray
Posted in Amazon, Studios on September 20th, 2008 by Dave

In a surprise move, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment appears to have introduced a new pricing level.

While back in March Fox introduced a $30 retail price for some of its less popular releases, the studio is now following Lionsgate with a budget level $20 retail pricing strategy for a subset of the studio's older releases.

Titles with the new $20 retail price tag according to Amazon include Commando, Predator, Kiss of the Dragon, Men of Honor, Pathfinder, Chain Reaction, Entrapment, The Hills Have Eyes 2: Unrated, The Sentinel and Courage Under Fire.

These titles now list for $14.95 at Amazon.

[neocisco]

Men of Honor will be nice once it goes on sale.

[GizmoGC]

Men of Honor will be nice once it goes on sale.

Its $14.95 right now on Amazon along with all the rest.

[LinkinPrime]

Hopefully, Yes, and No (well the other reviewer got it)

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

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

Iron Man:
http://moviemansguide.com/reviews/DVD/read.php?id=ironman-bd
Awesome thanks. Is your friend selling DD by any chance?

[TheRock88]

Nice, I'll probably pick up Predator at that price.

[GizmoGC]

Awesome thanks. Is your friend selling DD by any chance?

I'll e-mail him and ask him for you.

[Richlough]

Nice, I'll probably pick up Predator at that price.

I will too . When the hell is True Lies coming out on BR ?

[Poor2More]

Anyone have any info on When these will be release on Blu-Ray..

Friday the 13th (any of them)
Gladiator (I would spend $50 for an ultimate uber collectors edition)
Scarface

[GizmoGC]

Anyone have any info on When these will be release on Blu-Ray..

Friday the 13th (any of them)
Gladiator (I would spend $50 for an ultimate uber collectors edition)
Scarface

Maybe later this year/early next when the remake comes out
Soon...
Not even planned.

[Poor2More]

Maybe later this year/early next when the remake comes out
Soon...
Not even planned.

soon for Gladiator? Sweet it will be a day 1 purchase for sure, full price and all

[seanr1221]

I'm still holding out for Fight Club.

[Deadpool]

Well, coming soon. I just emailed my first review today :)


I want to get in on that!

[neocisco]

I saw that L.A. Confidential is coming out Tuesday. Gizmo, have you heard anything about it?

[GizmoGC]

I saw that L.A. Confidential is coming out Tuesday. Gizmo, have you heard anything about it?

Yeah, got mine Friday. It has the original cover art, not the one Amazon and WarnerBros.com is showing. Includes a CD soundtrack as well...I have yer to watch it. Just finished both Kill Bill 1 and 2 yesterday.

[Scorch]

I want to get in on that!

you're not the only one.

[GizmoGC]

Amazon knocked a while lot of players down in price.
Sony 300 = $199
Sony S350 = $395
Panasonic 30 = $276
Samsung 1500 = $277

Personally, I'd go with the S350 as my unit was amazing when I owned it.

[rick3000gto]

Amazon knocked a while lot of players down in price.
Sony 300 = $199
Sony S350 = $395
Panasonic 30 = $276
Samsung 1500 = $277

Personally, I'd go with the S350 as my unit was amazing when I owned it.
Im just fine with my ps3, do players offer more than what the ps3 blu ray drive offers?

[GizmoGC]

No, not at the moment. PS3 is still the best possible player, though it lacks analog inputs and bitstreaming.

[Megalith]

No one believes me, but the audio output from the PS3 sounds worse---compared to my LG BH300, at least. It sounds like it has some kind of DRC thing going on, even when it's clearly turned off.

[neocisco]

Yeah, got mine Friday. It has the original cover art, not the one Amazon and WarnerBros.com is showing. Includes a CD soundtrack as well...I have yer to watch it. Just finished both Kill Bill 1 and 2 yesterday.

Thanks. If you could post whether they dropped any of the extras once you watch it I would appreciate it.

[GizmoGC]

Thanks. If you could post whether they dropped any of the extras once you watch it I would appreciate it.

I don't have the original to compare...but the BD is loaded!

[D_Icon]

Is Speed Racer the best looking HD movie?

[Steggy]

anyone here get the pirates trilogy and can inform me if its 6 discs in 1 case, or just a box around the individual movies/cases?

[bigdaddybruce44]

Gizmo, you serious about Gladiator coming to BD soon? That would be great. I cannot wait to see that movie in HD.

[GizmoGC]

Gizmo, you serious about Gladiator coming to BD soon? That would be great. I cannot wait to see that movie in HD.

Yes and No. Studios change their minds all the time for various reasons (disc supply, timing etc.)...right now two studios are moving dates around so much that it may mean a few prominent titles may get moved to Q2/3 next year... As usual, I can't say which studios and/what titles, sorry.

But Gladiator was a serious contender for this year...I too hope it goes through :cry:

[GizmoGC]

anyone here get the pirates trilogy and can inform me if its 6 discs in 1 case, or just a box around the individual movies/cases?

Its a slip cover (like Oceans Trilogy, Matrix) that houses the 3 POTC movies. They are standard retail copies that may or may not come with their slipcovers.

Just imagine Disney picking a copy of each film off the shelf and shoving them into a rather ugly box.

[seanr1221]

Gizmo, and word at all on Fight Club?

[genfuyung]

I cant believe scarface isnt a priority title. Id love to see boondock saints but thats probably a long shot.

[genfuyung]

Is Speed Racer the best looking HD movie?

I watched it last night. It was awesome looking. The colors were amazing. As for the best looking HD movie, I dont think their will ever be such a thing. Speed Racer definitely went from a rent to a buy though after I saw it. Very impressive.

[GizmoGC]

Gizmo, and word at all on Fight Club?

No idea. I wish...I still have my original 2 disc DVD

I cant believe scarface isnt a priority title. Id love to see boondock saints but thats probably a long shot.

It never was on DVD either. Took a long time for it to show up. Releasing it with the "gangster" collection made sense, but Universal is focusing on getting Day and Dates out and their previous HD DVD library. 8 Mile is their first new catalog title since Fletch on HD DVD!

[Sporadic]

Gizmo isn't some type of crazy insider...Gladiator has been in the works for awhile now back on HD-DVD. I imagine that porting it over to Blu-Ray would be a high priority as soon as they rerelease most of the HD-DVD only hits.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Gizmo isn't some type of crazy insider...Gladiator has been in the works for awhile now back on HD-DVD. I imagine that porting it over to Blu-Ray would be a high priority as soon as they rerelease most of the HD-DVD only hits.

I really don't remember anyone referring to him as such. Still, he is full of very useful information. Considering that there is no concrete information about a potential BD release of Gladiator, anything anyone can share about it is nice.

[Scorch]

I really don't remember anyone referring to him as such. Still, he is full of very useful information. Considering that there is no concrete information about a potential BD release of Gladiator, anything anyone can share about it is nice.

It's kinda a given that it's coming though, Amazon's had a placeholder page for it for a while now

I'm looking forward to 9/30, but I'm a bit bummed (and not suprised) to hear that Dawn of the Dead is the one that's censored near the beginning (where there's a chick walking around and it shows blood instead of boob). I'm also pretty pissed to find out that the "From the director of 300!" is on the actual art and is not a sticker on the case.

But yay for Iron Man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I bet FSM is gorgeous, what with it being Hawaii and all..

[GizmoGC]

I really don't remember anyone referring to him as such. Still, he is full of very useful information. Considering that there is no concrete information about a potential BD release of Gladiator, anything anyone can share about it is nice.

Yeah, I am NOT an Insider. But I deal with the studios all the time and I am able to request certain movies before announcements are made...and sometimes they push back, and push back, and push back a title so much that you never know WHEN it will hit. Plus I do talk to several other reviewers from other websites so we tend to share information when we hear it. So please, take what I say with a big bowl a doubt because I myself never know whats going to hit until they announce it.

What I do know is a really cool Brave movie may be hitting the same day a Pick Flick one might.

And another studio...oh boy, they are changing dates almost every other day!

[GizmoGC]

It's kinda a given that it's coming though, Amazon's had a placeholder page for it for a while now

I'm looking forward to 9/30, but I'm a bit bummed (and not suprised) to hear that Dawn of the Dead is the one that's censored near the beginning (where there's a chick walking around and it shows blood instead of boob). I'm also pretty pissed to find out that the "From the director of 300!" is on the actual art and is not a sticker on the case.



To be fair, Amazon has tons of place holders for shows, including Murphy Brown Season 1, Buffy Seasons One, X-files etc. No Guarantee those will ever come out.

As for DOTD...yeah, that stupid banner is on the fucking coverart! Lame as shit. And the boob censor was present in the DVD and HD DVD version as well.

[genfuyung]

Ya know what would be awesome on BR? Star Wars. I wonder how many years (decades?) (never?) until that happens.

[GizmoGC]

Ya know what would be awesome on BR? Star Wars. I wonder how many years (decades?) (never?) until that happens.

Took 7 years on DVD...

[genfuyung]

Took 7 years on DVD...

Thats insane. They are just now re re re re releasing eps 1-3 in a box set. Nothings new but the box. *sigh*:cry:

[neocisco]

All I know is that the 1st 3 Indy movies better be available in their own set at some point. There's no way I'm paying for that Crystal Skull piece of crap.

[GizmoGC]

All I know is that the 1st 3 Indy movies better be available in their own set at some point. There's no way I'm paying for that Crystal Skull piece of crap.

Don't count on it for a while - at least until next Christmas.

Paramount is very interested to see how The Godfather does tomorrow.

[shrike4242]

All I know is that the 1st 3 Indy movies better be available in their own set at some point. There's no way I'm paying for that Crystal Skull piece of crap.Some people are going to pay quite a bit for that Crystal Skull piece of crap:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195403

Don't count on it for a while - at least until next Christmas.

Paramount is very interested to see how The Godfather does tomorrow.I hope it does great numbers, especially after how much the restoration has been touted to make it look fantastic.

Thats insane. They are just now re re re re releasing eps 1-3 in a box set. Nothings new but the box. *sigh*:cry:Guess I know when it's time to pick them up, as I didn't want to do those three piecemeal. I guess three in a box is better than three singles, unless it's more for those three in a box than singles.

[neocisco]

Don't count on it for a while - at least until next Christmas.

Yeah, I didn't have my hopes up for anytime soon.

Some people are going to pay quite a bit for that Crystal Skull piece of crap:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195403

Is it possible to slap people over the internet yet?:fridge: I could go on a diatribe about Lucas (who couldn't at this point?) but I'll refrain. I'd still love to read Darabont's script (or not, it would probably just frustrate me even more).

I hope it does great numbers, especially after how much the restoration has been touted to make it look fantastic.

I'm in for 1.

[SteveMcQ]

Can't wait to get The Godfather Collection tomorrow from Amazon. I'm gonna make an admission here, but I've not seen any of the movies all the way through. Maybe a scene or two here and there, but certainly no more than 10 minutes total of the movie trilogy.

[CocheseUGA]

I'll buy Crystal Skull. It was enjoyable.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I'll buy Crystal Skull. It was enjoyable.

Same here. Can't hold a candle to Raiders or Crusade, but I still enjoyed it.

[Sporadic]

Ya know what would be awesome on BR? Star Wars. I wonder how many years (decades?) (never?) until that happens.

It's been played on a cable HD movie channel and I have a recording of all three.

3 WMV files at 1080p, 23.4 GB and they look pretty good. 8-)

[neocisco]

Lucas will send stormtroopers to your house to confiscate them for reediting.

[Deadpool]

Can't wait to get The Godfather Collection tomorrow from Amazon. I'm gonna make an admission here, but I've not seen any of the movies all the way through. Maybe a scene or two here and there, but certainly no more than 10 minutes total of the movie trilogy.

I am of the minority and don't think you are missing much, but of course EVERYONE adores the trilogy. Well the first 2 at least. I just happen to find the movies mind numbingly boring and some what self important. Meh.

[sendme]

I could never get into them all that much but I do plan on getting the BD set. I would also like to see a starwars bd set of 4-6 the first 3 I would never watch or buy unless they came in the set and I was forced to get them. Indy would be nice but they would chances are pack all 4 of them in a box and I would be in the same boat with the 4th as episodes 1-3. All are nothing but trash.

[GizmoGC]

Updated OP

[LinkinPrime]

Dreamworks rumored winter lineup:


November
Tropic Thunder

December
Eagle Eye (12/16)
Hot Rod (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1803) (12/16, confirmed)
Old School (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1187) (12/16, confirmed)
Into the Wild (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1804) (12/16, confirmed)
Tommy Boy: Holy Schnike Edition (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1812) (12/16)
Coach Carter (12/16)
The Heartbreak Kid (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1807) (12/16)
Ghost Town (12/30)
Event Horizon (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1806) (12/30)
The Truman Show (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1813) (12/30)
Ghost (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=441) (12/30)
Last Holiday (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1809) (12/30)
Days of Thunder (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1805) (12/30)
The Dutchess

January
Election (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1802) (1/20, confirmed)
Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1289) (1/20)
Dexter: The Complete First Season
Zodiac (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=458)

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1805

DEXTER!!!! Yes!

[graf1k]

I seem to be the only person for whom Warner never ships early. I have yet to be notified of my L.A. Confidential shipping which means it'll probably be Friday before I have it. That said, the Godfather collection should be here today which should keep me busy.

Hey Gizmo, heard anything about this? (other than Zodiac obviously, which I believe you already confirmed by the insert of another title)

The great news, however, is that a TON of new catalog Blu-rays are expected to be released on 12/16, just before Christmas. Hot Rod, Old School and Into the Wild have already been announced for that date, and Tommy Boy, Coach Carter and Heartbreak Kid are expected that day as well. Better still, Event Horizon, The Truman Show, Ghost, Last Holiday and Days of Thunder are all expected to arrive in stores on 12/30.

More great Blu-ray titles are expected in January, including Dexter: The Complete First Season (for Showtime), the Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition, Election and Zodiac. Election has already been officially announced for release on 1/20, and we expect Braveheart that day as well.

As always, keep in mind that these titles and dates ARE unofficial and are subject to change until they're actually officially announced by the studios in press releases and retail solicitations.

- The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#092208)I know I'm probably the only one but I really like Event Horizon for some reason and to know that Braveheart AND Dexter (FINALLY!) are possibly coming in January is giving me a lot of ideas of what to do with Christmas cash. 8-)

EDIT: Linkin and I are on the same wave length or something.

[bigdaddybruce44]

You aren't the only one, friend. I love Event Horizon. I got the two-disc edition they released a couple of years ago, though, so I don't know if this will be a must-buy for me.

[rick3000gto]

Dreamworks rumored winter lineup:



November
Tropic Thunder

December
Eagle Eye (12/16)
Hot Rod (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1803) (12/16, confirmed)
Old School (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1187) (12/16, confirmed)
Into the Wild (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1804) (12/16, confirmed)
Tommy Boy: Holy Schnike Edition (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1812) (12/16)
Coach Carter (12/16)
The Heartbreak Kid (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1807) (12/16)
Ghost Town (12/30)
Event Horizon (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1806) (12/30)
The Truman Show (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1813) (12/30)
Ghost (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=441) (12/30)
Last Holiday (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1809) (12/30)
Days of Thunder (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1805) (12/30)
The Dutchess

January
Election (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1802) (1/20, confirmed)
Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1289) (1/20)
Dexter: The Complete First Season
Zodiac (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=458)

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1805

DEXTER!!!! Yes!
Hot Rod FTW!!!

[shrike4242]

I know I'm probably the only one but I really like Event Horizon for some reason and to know that Braveheart AND Dexter (FINALLY!) are possibly coming in January is giving me a lot of ideas of what to do with Christmas cash. 8-)

EDIT: Linkin and I are on the same wave length or something.I liked Event Horizon as well, though I hope they don't go nuts with EE on it, due to some of the dark scenes in it. If it's a nice clean print with good AV, I'll pick it up.

Bravehart is another one I'm looking forward to, and hope they don't fuck it up.

[graf1k]

That is so weird. Every time I can think of I ever mentioned Event Horizon to another person, either they never heard of it or hated it with every fiber of their being and here, I find two like-minded people in like 20 minutes. Weird....

My mind will be officially blown if some of you guys like the 13th Warrior as much as me too.

[shrike4242]

That is so weird. Every time I can think of I ever mentioned Event Horizon to another person, either they never heard of it or hated it with every fiber of their being and here, I find two like-minded people in like 20 minutes. Weird....

My mind will be officially blown if some of you guys like the 13th Warrior as much as me too.Consider your mind blown. :D

[thatcher]

Event Horizon is a must have for me.

[rick3000gto]

13th warrior was a pretty bad ass movie everyone in my household thinks otherwise but it's awesome.

[genfuyung]

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

[genfuyung]

It's been played on a cable HD movie channel and I have a recording of all three.

3 WMV files at 1080p, 23.4 GB and they look pretty good. 8-)

I remember seeing on AVS Forum people had made custom cases and everything for them. Thats some dedication there.

[LinkinPrime]

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

You can always check here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates.html

[genfuyung]

You can always check here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates.html

Bookmarked. Thanks man.

[CocheseUGA]

I liked Event Horizon and 13th Warrior as well.

I still need to get So I Married An Axe Murderer. Any first-hand reviews?

[sendme]

Just got the Godfather set. I tried to watch it but just can't get into it much at all. I saw about the first half hour to 45 minutes of the first movie and just stopped watching. I think it is going to be one that I have to watch in parts. I have had that issue with other movies and liked them. I just can't watch all of it at one time. It however seems like a nice set I have not checked out the extras yet and the only thing I don't like is the sound. Some parts it is louder then others and I was playing with the valume for the tv a lot. However that is with tv speakers I currently don't have a good set up for 5.1. I may play it with the 5.1 I do have some time in the next week though.

[graf1k]

Apparently the first batch of Iron Man BDs are all defective and have some kind of issue with various BD players and Onkyo and Denon receivers and thus has been recalled. Mine supposedly shipped from Tower.com already and they have already issued a complete refund. I'm hoping that it plays fine on a PS3 or that Paramount will do a disc replacement because that would mean free Iron Man for me. :D

[Poor2More]

I just got the Godfather collection (blu-ray) and had the $10 rebate form inside IF you own the DVD, my question is this, do I have to own ALL 3 of the godfather movies to receive the $10 rebate? or can I just own one of them?

[LinkinPrime]

Apparently the first batch of Iron Man BDs are all defective and have some kind of issue with various BD players and Onkyo and Denon receivers and thus has been recalled. Mine supposedly shipped from Tower.com already and they have already issued a complete refund. I'm hoping that it plays fine on a PS3 or that Paramount will do a disc replacement because that would mean free Iron Man for me. :D

Ah that'd be cool if it plays on your PS3...I hope this doesn't delay the street date. I might cancel my Amazon pre-order and just get it at Best Buy for $25.99

[genfuyung]

Apparently the first batch of Iron Man BDs are all defective and have some kind of issue with various BD players and Onkyo and Denon receivers and thus has been recalled. Mine supposedly shipped from Tower.com already and they have already issued a complete refund. I'm hoping that it plays fine on a PS3 or that Paramount will do a disc replacement because that would mean free Iron Man for me. :D

how could they botch such a big release? heres to hoping.

[sendme]

I just got the Godfather collection (blu-ray) and had the $10 rebate form inside IF you own the DVD, my question is this, do I have to own ALL 3 of the godfather movies to receive the $10 rebate? or can I just own one of them?

I read it as if you have an older box set or if you get the new box set that is DVD and then upgraded to BD.

Now I'm wondering if BB will even have the BD of Iron Man and if they do if it will work correctly or if I will have to send in the disc.

[CocheseUGA]

Dammit, the first new release I've wanted and they screw it up.

[neocisco]

Ah that'd be cool if it plays on your PS3...I hope this doesn't delay the street date. I might cancel my Amazon pre-order and just get it at Best Buy for $25.99

Is that a confirmed release price?

[IXI Dragunz IXI]

Jesus Christ, movies are coming out on DVD/BD too fast. Like Iron Man was just out like 2 weeks ago(not really, but you get the point), then rumored Tropic Thunder next month? THEN EAGLE EYE IN DECEMBER? The movie hasn't even released yet and its going to be on Blu Ray 2 months after? Last time I heard, it took movies 6 months after release to get on DVD/BD.

[graf1k]

Ah that'd be cool if it plays on your PS3...I hope this doesn't delay the street date. I might cancel my Amazon pre-order and just get it at Best Buy for $25.99

From what I read on the HDD forums, street date is delayed 1 week.

[genfuyung]

Jesus Christ, movies are coming out on DVD/BD too fast. Like Iron Man was just out like 2 weeks ago(not really, but you get the point), then rumored Tropic Thunder next month? THEN EAGLE EYE IN DECEMBER? The movie hasn't even released yet and its going to be on Blu Ray 2 months after? Last time I heard, it took movies 6 months after release to get on DVD/BD.

Why is this not an awesome thing? not all of us can make it to the theaters to see new movies.

[Scorch]

Eagle Eye in December? Good god. I'm loving this treatment. It seems like Love Guru and Baby Mama were both rushed out as well.

That said, here's my "hit list" of movies that I'll be buying, because I know you guys care so much (and I need to make a list for myself, too):


September 30, 2008



The 40-Year-Old Virgin (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1449/40yearoldvirgin.html) (Universal)
Can't Hardly Wait (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1667/canthardlywait.html) (Sony)
Dawn of the Dead (2004) (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1664/dawnofthedead2004.html) (Universal)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1576/forgettingsarahmarshall.html) (Universal)
Iron Man (2008) (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1571/ironman2008.html) (Paramount)
Knocked Up (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1447/knockedup.html) (Universal)
Land of the Dead (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1663/landofthedead.html) (Universal)

October 07, 2008



The Happening (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1714/happening.html) (Fox) (Yes, I know it sucks really bad)

October 14, 2008



Interview with the Vampire (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1707/interviewwiththevampire.html) (Warner)
The Rocker (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1764/rocker.html) (Fox)
The Ultimate Matrix Collection (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/300/matrix_umc.html) (Warner)

October 21, 2008



Casino Royale (2006, Collector's Edition) (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1693/casinoroyale_ce.html) (Sony)
Diary of the Dead (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1782/diarydead.html) (Weinstein)
The Incredible Hulk (2008) (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1438/incrediblehulk2008.html) (Universal)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1603/sweeneytodd2007.html) (DreamWorks)
Thunderball (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1583/thunderball.html) (MGM)

October 28, 2008



Elf (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1721/elf.html) (New Line)

November 18, 2008



Wall•E (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1729/walle.html) (Walt Disney)

December 02, 2008



Austin Powers Collection: Shagadelic Edition, Loaded with Extra Mojo (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1730/austinpowerscollection.html) (New Line)
The Shawshank Redemption (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/683/shawshankredemption.html) (Warner)
Step Brothers (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1798/stepbrothers.html) (Sony)
Wanted (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1439/wanted.html) (Universal)

December 09, 2008



Dodgeball (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/566/dodgeball.html) (Fox)
Super Troopers (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1800/supertroopers.html) (Fox)

December 16, 2008



Into the Wild (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1813/intowild.html) (Paramount) JUST LISTED!
Old School (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1492/oldschool.html) (Paramount)

[GizmoGC]

I seem to be the only person for whom Warner never ships early. I have yet to be notified of my L.A. Confidential shipping which means it'll probably be Friday before I have it. That said, the Godfather collection should be here today which should keep me busy.

Hey Gizmo, heard anything about this? (other than Zodiac obviously, which I believe you already confirmed by the insert of another title)

I know I'm probably the only one but I really like Event Horizon for some reason and to know that Braveheart AND Dexter (FINALLY!) are possibly coming in January is giving me a lot of ideas of what to do with Christmas cash. 8-)

EDIT: Linkin and I are on the same wave length or something.

Yeah, I heard all of those and a few more. I hinted at Braveheart a few days ago 8-)

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

[GizmoGC]

Here is whats going on with Iron Man BD:

Disc One is being recalled from all Iron Man BD sets. Why? Apparently issues loading on certain players (Sony and Samsung). Paramount has already sent some reviewers new discs, and all current ones (in retailers hands) are being shipped back to Paramount and being replaced. The Bad SKU and Good SKU are posted a few up as well as in the OP. As I said before, my copy worked just fine in my LG 200s and PS3...so it may just be a small sampling of people having the issue.

So far, I have not heard of a single reviewer who could not get the title to play...so a huge recall like this threw me off. I've been discussing it with a few other reviewers since Saturday (Paramount started to ship out replacements to reviewers - Mine still has yet to come). Kudos to Paramount for doing this rather then dealing with the backlash later.

For you guys getting Iron Man in store (even though Paramount promises them to be the new copies...just in case)
Here's the UPC's:
Defective: UPC: 097361385747
New "Fixed": UPC: 097361385709

I'll stress, this is not a major thing - very minor. Paramount is going to eat 100k discs and since they have the special hard coating, can not be recycled. Paramount is really stepping up for such a minor, minor issue.

The BD is NOT being delayed a week. It may be tough to find Tuesday...but by Friday you should be fun. They are rushing new copies as ASAP.