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[quote name='Sporadic']Zodiac: 2 Disc Director's Cut coming 1/18/08

Paramount just announced Zodiac DC for January 8, 2008. Extras will include:

- Commentary by David Fincher,
- Commentary by Jake Gyllenhall, Robert Downey Jr, Producer Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and James Ellroy
- Zodiac Deciphered documentary
- Visual Effects of Zodiac featurette
- Digital Workflow featurette
- Sequence breakdowns (Blue Rock Springs, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco)
- This is the Zodiac Speaking featurette
- Linguistic Analysis featurette
- His Name Was ********* featurette
- Jeopardy Surface: Geographic Profiling
- Dr. Kim Rossmo's Geographic Profile of the Zodiac
- The Psychology of Aggression: Behavioral Profiling
- Special Agent Sharon Pagaling-Hagan's Behavioral Profile of the Zodiac
- Trailers
- TV spots[/QUOTE]

Awesome. This movie was really interesting. And look of the picture in digital cinema's was outstanding. I really can't wait to see how this one looks.
 
I just ordered The Elephant Man and Serpico from Xploited Cinema.

I wonder how the forced subtitles on Serpico look, somebody told me they are the same as the ones of Terminator 2 disc 1 so they shouldn't be that annoying. I just had to have it so it's worth it.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Zodiac: 2 Disc Director's Cut coming 1/18/08
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Damn, even longer wait than I expected. This movie was in my Top 5 of this year and I held off on buying the Theatrical SD in hopes of getting the movie before 08'

Oh well.
 
Just bought the add on new for $90!!!!!!!

I only have 300 and King Kong but is good stuff. Will def buy that new bourne set when it comes out...

Waiting for my 5 free HD DVDs...
 
just ordered we are marshall from amazon...anyone see it, was it any good?

Also, how is the last starfighter looking...I loved that movie as a kid
 
 
Confirmation of Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer on HD DVD:
http://www.1advd.ch/Default.asp?idlnk=4767215 (12/6/2007)
I'll wait to get it from XploitedCinema.com though :D.

In other news: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be an HD DVD/Combo...
But in an intersting turn of events, it will not carry the extra price of the combo, it will be priced as a regular HD DVD...could this be the start of a new trend?
http://www.dvdtown.com/news/dvd-combo-on-hd-dvd-harry-potter-release-at-no-extra-cost/4748
 
 
[quote name='SteveMcQ']Is the latest Potter part of the HP giftset? I've forgotten how many films there has been thus far. Damn combos.[/quote]

Yeah the latest was year 5. The giftset includes 1-5.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']DAMN tempting. I'm going to try to hold out for the eventual US release though.[/QUOTE]

Well, if you really want to be tempted HMV JP has all 5 of them for only 17,240 yen ($148.71) shipped
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Well, if you really want to be tempted HMV JP has all 5 of them for only 17,240 yen ($148.71) shipped[/QUOTE]
stopppp
 
[quote name='Richlough']It looks faked , or is it 2 disc HD DVD ?[/quote]

It looks fake because its not a scan, its the concept art, and it is going to be a 2 disc HD DVD.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']It looks fake because its not a scan, its the concept art, and it is going to be a 2 disc HD DVD.[/QUOTE]

Cool , I'm definitely getting it [I was even if it was 1 disc] .
 
[quote name='Richlough']Cool , I'm definitely getting it [I was even if it was 1 disc] .[/quote]

Just too bad we won't be getting this cheezy yet fucking badass transforming package:
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http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/795761
 
Anyone pick up the Troy Director's Cut yet? Is it worth it double dipping if I already own the regular HD-DVD version. I know there is 30 minutes of footage, but I can't really see it making much of a difference to the actual movie.
 
[quote name='Deadpool']Still no word on Warner shipping out anything this week. I want my fucking TROY![/QUOTE]

They are very backed up from the month long shut down.

I'm just hoping that they get in line for the Kubrick movies coming in October. I must have them on the day they release not a week or two after.
 
[quote name='TheRock88']Just received Silent Hill and Underworld from Xploited. Now I gotta wait for my 360 to come back before I can watch it.:bomb:[/QUOTE]

Oh buddy, I've been in that boat before.

I remember when I had something like 10 new movies but no HD-DVD add-on to watch them on.

Really really sucked.
 
Has anybody seen any reviews or heard anything about the picture quality of Gods and Generals, on either HD DVD or blu ray? I have players for both formats (360 add-on and PS3, hooray Goozex, hehe), so I can get whichever has the best PQ, but I imagine they will likely be identical. I'm mainly interested in it as portions of the movie were shot locally to me, in my hometown (Hagerstown, MD) and surrounding areas (Antietam Battlefield and Sharpsburg area, which is within 15-20 minutes from my current home), so it will be nice to have a movie with local scenery in HD. If anyone else is curious, here is a list of all the filming locations: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279111/locations
 
[quote name='DeskLaser']Has anybody seen any reviews or heard anything about the picture quality of Gods and Generals, on either HD DVD or blu ray? I have players for both formats (360 add-on and PS3, hooray Goozex, hehe), so I can get whichever has the best PQ, but I imagine they will likely be identical. I'm mainly interested in it as portions of the movie were shot locally to me, in my hometown (Hagerstown, MD) and surrounding areas (Antietam Battlefield and Sharpsburg area, which is within 15-20 minutes from my current home), so it will be nice to have a movie with local scenery in HD. If anyone else is curious, here is a list of all the filming locations: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279111/locations[/QUOTE]

Warner uses the same VC-1 video encode for the both their BDs and HDs. I think the only exceptions are the first few Warner BD titles like Training day.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']i noticed exploited shipping charges arent too bad.. something like $3 for first class mail.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, they are usually really good with that which is why I skip the foreign Amazons most of the time.

Usually 3 for first class, 2 media mail or 5ish for priority.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Oh buddy, I've been in that boat before.

I remember when I had something like 10 new movies but no HD-DVD add-on to watch them on.

Really really sucked.[/QUOTE]

My Amazon movies haven't even been touched. If the 1-800 number is right, my 360 should be back next week.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']They are very backed up from the month long shut down.

I'm just hoping that they get in line for the Kubrick movies coming in October. I must have them on the day they release not a week or two after.[/QUOTE]


I know how you feel. I already have a party planned for Full Metal Jacket!
 
[quote name='Deadpool']I know how you feel. I already have a party planned for Full Metal Jacket![/QUOTE]

Yeah, I can't wait to marathon through them. I've never seen 2001, Eyes Wide Shut and The Shining so I'm in for a real treat.

Good news about them.

Seems like Eyes Wide Shut is going to have both the rated and unrated version on it, A Clockwork Orange is a confirmed 2 disc with the full-length documentary O Lucky Malcolm in HD and Full Metal Jacket has been "remastered in 1080p high definition!"

 
question for those of you who order from xploited cinema, do you guys usually use the postal service or fedex for your shipping? I am kind of scared of it getting damaged in the envelope they send it in if i pick postal. What do you guys normally use?
 
[quote name='tenzor']question for those of you who order from xploited cinema, do you guys usually use the postal service or fedex for your shipping? I am kind of scared of it getting damaged in the envelope they send it in if i pick postal. What do you guys normally use?[/QUOTE]

I've used all three USPS options and trust me you don't have to worry about it getting damaged at all.

My media mail and first class package(s) were sent in a bubble-wrap envelope and then they wrapped a priority envelope around my movies.

Priority is usually sent in a flat rate envelope.

Every time they showed up just fine.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']I've used all three USPS options and trust me you don't have to worry about it getting damaged at all.

My media mail and first class package(s) were sent in a bubble-wrap envelope and then they wrapped a priority envelope around my movies.

Priority is usually sent in a flat rate envelope.

Every time they showed up just fine.[/quote]

thanks! Island on HD/DVD here I come
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Yeah, I can't wait to marathon through them. I've never seen 2001, Eyes Wide Shut and The Shining so I'm in for a real treat.[/quote]


And you should watch them in that exact same order. Savor the best for last. The Shining is truly a work of brilliance. One of the rare, if not only, occurrences where the film transcends the book.
 
[quote name='TheRock88']Just received Silent Hill and Underworld from Xploited. Now I gotta wait for my 360 to come back before I can watch it.:bomb:[/quote]


I'll definitely check back on your impressions of thoes two. Im definitely getting underworld but am on the fence for silent hill.

Also maybe linkin you know this...when are both Resident Evils hitting HD-DVD?
I'm waiting for thoes as well.

thanks,
bill123
 
i ordered (or in the process of ) silent hill as well.. heard it looks better than the us br release.. the only bummer is no extras but w.e

i also may get the res evils.. i already have apocalypse on br but supposedly the hd release is an extended cut
 
[quote name='bill123']Also maybe linkin you know this...when are both Resident Evils hitting HD-DVD?
I'm waiting for thoes as well.

thanks,
bill123[/QUOTE]

From what I've heard, some time later this month.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']how are those carlitos way movies?

im prob gonna preorder top gun and face off at amazon as well[/QUOTE]
rise to power sucks balls, but the original is a classic
 
[quote name='anomynous']rise to power sucks balls, but the original is a classic[/QUOTE]

Concurred, the original is great.

BTW, did anyone else pre-order Return to House on Haunted hill?
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Concurred, the original is great.

BTW, did anyone else pre-order Return to House on Haunted hill?[/quote]

i did preorder via wb.. cant wait..
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']Concurred, the original is great.

BTW, did anyone else pre-order Return to House on Haunted hill?[/quote]

I did way back when it first hit on the website...patiently waiting for it now.
 
Hopefully Blockbuster.com will ship Knocked Up HD soon.....they used to ship new releases on Monday, but lately, not so much. Oh well, they have a horrible stock on HD movies anyways.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Yeah, only the stores are Blu-Ray only.[/QUOTE]

You can still find some if you know where to look, but yes they discontinued getting new ones.
 
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