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thanks to linkins post on the matrix collection on amazon, I ordered that and flags of our fathers and letters from iwagima (sp?) from amazon the other day....is there a reason why it takes so long for amazon to ship there items...I can understand that maybe the matrix might be sold out, but I can't imagine that the other 2 discs are being bought up a lot..
 
[quote name='ryanbph']thanks to linkins post on the matrix collection on amazon, I ordered that and flags of our fathers and letters from iwagima (sp?) from amazon the other day....is there a reason why it takes so long for amazon to ship there items...I can understand that maybe the matrix might be sold out, but I can't imagine that the other 2 discs are being bought up a lot..[/QUOTE]

Your welcome ;).

Amazon tends to wait for all items to be available to ship them together. This way it saves you and them money. They are also notorious for not shipping on time. I imaging that they have giagantic warehouses and it takes 24-48hrs to process an order to ship.
 
Just watched some of "Underworld Evolution" and OMG! The PQ and Sound is amazing, easily one of the best. HD DVD keeps impressing me with every new title I watch. I will definately be purchasing imports from xploitedcinema.com again.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Just watched some of "Underworld Evolution" and OMG! The PQ and Sound is amazing, easily one of the best. HD DVD keeps impressing me with every new title I watch. I will definately be purchasing imports from xploitedcinema.com again.[/QUOTE]

But they cost so damn much.... urgh.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Let the pants-shitting commence.
Warner Bros will release Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on August 7.

DVD - $28.98 US SRP
HD DVD/DVD - $39.99 SRP
Blu-ray - $34.99 SRP

Includes:

An Alternate opening and an alternate ending
Commentary by writer/director Kevin Munroe
Deleted Scenes
Storyboard sequences
Voice Talent: First Look
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http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=8349[/quote]
fuck! It had to be a motherfucking combo. Oh well I'll still be getting it.
 
Band Of Brothers is up on amazon.co.jp

$123.27 without shipping for all 5.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos...575232-5175900?_encoding=UTF8&m=AN1VRQENFRJN5

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos...575232-5175900?_encoding=UTF8&m=AN1VRQENFRJN5

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos...575232-5175900?_encoding=UTF8&m=AN1VRQENFRJN5

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos...575232-5175900?_encoding=UTF8&m=AN1VRQENFRJN5

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos...575232-5175900?_encoding=UTF8&m=AN1VRQENFRJN5

Toshiba Entertainment Inc. and Amuse Soft Entertainment ,Inc has announced that the HD DVD release of Tom Hanks' and Steven Spielberg's Band of Brothers will arrive in Japan on July 27.

The entire series which was originally produced with high definition TVs in mind and consist of 10 parts will released in 5 volumes. Each HD DVD (HD-30 disc) will contain one volume of the series, comprising of 2 parts. The 5 volumes are expected to be sold seperately, with each volume being priced at 3,990 Yen. The main feature on each disc will be presented in 1080p High Definition 16x9 1.78:1 with DTS-HD 5.1 (English & Japanese voiceover) audio tracks. Previously, it was indicated that the 2 audio tracks will be in Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1. Only Japanese subtitles (for both the English and Japanese voiceover audio tracks) are provided.

All discs will contain the following as bonus materials:
Preview trailer of the next few parts (Japanese edition)
Cast & Crew Profile (Stills)

Documentary We Stand Alone Together (80 mins.) will be available only on the Vol. 5 HD DVD disc.
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Warner Home Video is running another 20% off coupon. They also have 300 up for preorder, which you can use the coupon on. 300 only appears through this site. Click on "browse titles".

Note that you will not get free shipping unless your order is at least $60. The coupon code is WBWEL

Here is my haul:
1 300 (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
1 Blood Diamond (HD) HD-DVD $15.96
1 Letters From Iwo Jima (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
Product Subtotal: $63.88
Tax: $0.00
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Warner Home Video is running another 20% off coupon. They also have 300 up for preorder, which you can use the coupon on. 300 only appears through this site. Click on "browse titles".

Note that you will not get free shipping unless your order is at least $60. The coupon code is WBWEL

Here is my haul:
1 300 (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
1 Blood Diamond (HD) HD-DVD $15.96
1 Letters From Iwo Jima (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
Product Subtotal: $63.88
Tax: $0.00[/quote]

interesting.. may jump on this offer again... both preorders ive made on wb so far have arrived on the monday before release tuesday.....i like the fact that they ship early..great service so far..

im contemplating on what format to order 300 on... i really wanted to get this on hd but the combo disks turns me off on top of the extra $$..

they still dont have tmnt on there?.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']interesting.. may jump on this offer again... both preorders ive made on wb so far have arrived on the monday before release tuesday.....i like the fact that they ship early..great service so far..

im contemplating on what format to order 300 on... i really wanted to get this on hd but the combo disks turns me off on top of the extra $$..

they still dont have tmnt on there?.[/QUOTE]

300 has extra features like Blood Diamond last time I heard.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']300 has extra features like Blood Diamond last time I heard.[/quote]

really? gotta see if i can find some info..

edit.. yea i read the hd dvd version will have the pip commentary and an exlcusive game

what was that movie that was supposed to have online features...?

edit.. that was blood diamond.. interesting it looks like its not a combo either but comes out a month after the br
 
Here's the 300 exclusives.

Both the BD-50 Blu-ray and HD DVD/DVD combo versions will feature identical 1080p/VC-1 transfers and, in a welcome move from Warner, matching Dolby TrueHD (48kHz/16-bit) 5.1 surround tracks.

Also comparable on each will be "over 90 minutes of bonus features," including audio commentary with director Zack Snyder and the filmmakers, multiple featurettes and more.

Things become a bit more lopsided as we move into the high-def exclusive features, with only the HD DVD edition (not the Blu-ray) also boasting a picture-in-picture video commentary, plus the exclusive "Vengeance & Valor" interactive game.
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[quote name='thrustbucket']Warner Home Video is running another 20% off coupon. They also have 300 up for preorder, which you can use the coupon on. 300 only appears through this site. Click on "browse titles".

Note that you will not get free shipping unless your order is at least $60. The coupon code is WBWEL

Here is my haul:
1 300 (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
1 Blood Diamond (HD) HD-DVD $15.96
1 Letters From Iwo Jima (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
Product Subtotal: $63.88
Tax: $0.00[/QUOTE]


Damn there goes more cash! Thanx
 
Anyone who pre-ordered the Terminator 2 HD-DVD from Xploited Cinema needs to check their e-mail. I got a message saying that the details of the movie where changed, in that:
[quote name='Xploited Cinema email']While the extended version has optional French subtitles for the English track the theatrical version has FORCED French subtitles when accessing the English audio track.[/quote]
 
[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']Anyone who pre-ordered the Terminator 2 HD-DVD from Xploited Cinema needs to check their e-mail. I got a message saying that the details of the movie where changed, in that:[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that has been known for a while now.

Thankfully you can shrink the subtitles and make them sit only in the black bar.
 
Hot Fuzz confirmed for July 24th. Kind of weird they are releasing it before Shaun Of The Dead.

Get ready for a heaping of 'Hot Fuzz' on HD DVD this summer, when Universal Studios Home Entertainment releases the hit cult comedy on July 24.

The brainchild of 'Shaun of the Dead' co-creators Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, 'Hot Fuzz' received strong critical notice and break-out box office during its limited theatrical run this past season. But as with 'Shaun,' the film should enjoy an even stronger audience when it hits HD DVD day-and-date with the standard DVD release.


Universal will grant the film the special edition treatment on high-def, with a 1080p/VC-1 transfer and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround (1.5mbps) soundtrack.

Extras are set to include audio commentary with Pegg and Wright, two making-of featurettes, deleted scenes, outtakes and more.

Universal has set a $39.98 list price for the HD DVD/DVD combo release.
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http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news...HD_DVD_to_Get_a_Little_Hot_Fuzz_This_July/655
 
was anyone able to find The Frighteners, Lost In Translation, or Dragonheart at any B&M stores?

I've been busy most of the day so I haven't been able to stop by any stores. I was told by a Best Buy employee who posts on DVDTalk that they wouldn't be carrying the 3 above titles.
 
[quote name='asianxcore']was anyone able to find The Frighteners, Lost In Translation, or Dragonheart at any B&M stores?

I've been busy most of the day so I haven't been able to stop by any stores. I was told by a Best Buy employee who posts on DVDTalk that they wouldn't be carrying the 3 above titles.[/QUOTE]

All three were at Fry's for $19.99. GREAT price for them!
I went to Best Buy first to take advantage of the buy 3 get $20 off...but they don;t even carry them! So I bought all (got 40 Y/O instead of Dragonheart) and Weeds at Frys for $19.99 a pop.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']anyone know how long the wb coupon will be around?[/QUOTE]

It's been around for a few months now so I imagine that it isn't going anywhere soon.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']I's been around for a few months now so I imagine that it isn't going anywhere soon.[/quote]

k..i thought that it had just came back....

ill wait till tmnt shows up on their site... i cant think of any other movie i want besides 300 and blood diamond
 
I can't stand the Combo discs. They never seem to be able to play very well on my 360's HD-DVD drive. At some point during playback, it eventually stops playing altogether and I have to flip the disc just to finish.

Never had that problem with the Blu-Ray on the PS3 - yet.
 
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[quote name='thrustbucket']Warner Home Video is running another 20% off coupon. They also have 300 up for preorder, which you can use the coupon on. 300 only appears through this site. Click on "browse titles".

Note that you will not get free shipping unless your order is at least $60. The coupon code is WBWEL

Here is my haul:
1 300 (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
1 Blood Diamond (HD) HD-DVD $15.96
1 Letters From Iwo Jima (HD/DVD Combo) HD-DVD $23.96
Product Subtotal: $63.88
Tax: $0.00[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='Psykoboy2']I can't stand the Combo discs. They never seem to be able to play very well on my 360's HD-DVD drive. At some point during playback, it eventually stops playing altogether and I have to flip the disc just to finish.

Never had that problem with the Blu-Ray on the PS3 - yet.[/QUOTE]

That's because Microsoft has been slow as heck on their updates. Toshiba has already released a fix for the combo issue in the form of v1.6 firmware for the HD-A2/A20/XA2. Basically the issue was that combo discs are microscopically thicker than a regular HD DVD which results in read problems with the Toshiba HD DVDROM drive (the first gen NEC HD DVDROM drives in the A1/XA1 are unaffected). Microsoft needs to release a similar firmware upgrade for the 360 HD DVD because it uses the Toshiba HD DVDROM drive, but they have not yet. Hopefully that will be forthcoming shortly.
 
It's finally judgement day for me.

I can either get:

1) Terminator II, Mulholland Dr, and probably Hot Fuzz
2) One of the imports, Blue Planet, 300 and The Fountain
3) Blue Planet, 300, The Fountain, Shaun Of The Dead, and Hot Fuzz

Things to know:
1) Just about all of these would be blind buys (Terminator II, The Fountain, Shaun Of The Dead aren't)
2) These are all planned to be bought eventually.
3) I'm more interested in quality/replayablity over quantity
4) I have never seen a David Lynch movie and am very intrigued by Mulholland

What would you do?
 
#2 with Terminator 2, as long as you don't mind the subtitles on the one disc. I didn't see 300, however. Based on the response from people I trust most on movies, I have no desire to see it either. Should be a good looking disc though.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']#2 with Terminator 2, as long as you don't mind the subtitles on the one disc. I didn't see 300, however. Based on the response from people I trust most on movies, I have no desire to see it either. Should be a good looking disc though.[/QUOTE]

It's a comic book movie. Scene by scene recreated for a movie. Just like sin city. As long as you go into it knowing that, and expecting that, I don't know how you can't like it.

Unless, of course, you just hate that type of thing. The only people I know that didn't like 300 were the ones expecting bravehart.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']It's finally judgement day for me.

I can either get:

1) Terminator II, Mulholland Dr, and probably Hot Fuzz
2) One of the imports, Blue Planet, 300 and The Fountain
3) Blue Planet, 300, The Fountain, Shaun Of The Dead, and Hot Fuzz

Things to know:
1) Just about all of these would be blind buys (Terminator II, The Fountain, Shaun Of The Dead aren't)
2) These are all planned to be bought eventually.
3) I'm more interested in quality/replayablity over quantity
4) I have never seen a David Lynch movie and am very intrigued by Mulholland

What would you do?[/QUOTE]

Personally, I would lean toward (3) minus The Fountain (sorry I just couldn't get into it, gawd awful boring movie). If you liked Shaun I don't see how you won't like Hot Fuzz (I really enjoyed both), and 300 was awesome in the theater I can't wait to see it in HD.
 
[quote name='edison']Personally, I would lean toward (3) minus The Fountain (sorry I just couldn't get into it, gawd awful boring movie). If you liked Shaun I don't see how you won't like Hot Fuzz (I really enjoyed both), and 300 was awesome in the theater I can't wait to see it in HD.[/QUOTE]

I love The Fountain and am a giant fan of the Spaced boys (even imported the DVD set)
 
i almost jumped on the buy 2 hd dvd at bb deal...

too bad they overcharge for every damn movie...i had 40 yr old virgin in my hand but could not decide on another one
 
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