HD DVD thread - Toshiba: HD DVD DISCONTINUED, REPAIR/SUPPORT CONTINUES, NO BLU PLANS

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[quote name='LinkinPrime']I hope that they bring on Jurassic Park Trilogy and Back To The Future Trilogy :drool:[/QUOTE]

I don't think Jurassic Park is possible due to Spielberg but Paramount has been working on a complete remaster of The Godfather series so it's very possible, those will be released this year.
 
why would they wait for the 5th? Seems like they'd run an ad on the 3rd, and then "announce" whatever the following day.

Also, I don't have high hopes for the super bowl ad. It's probably just going to be some version of "the look and sound of perfect".

[quote name='CaseyRyback']I would love a BTTF box set.[/quote]
+1,000
Why does Spielberg impede a JP release? Just the first movie out of that series would be fantastic, the dvd doesn't hold up well (just watched it 2 weeks ago).
 
[quote name='velvet396']Why does Spielberg impede a JP release? Just the first movie out of that series would be fantastic, the dvd doesn't hold up well (just watched it 2 weeks ago).[/QUOTE]

He was the director of the first one.

The films he directed seem to be off-limits.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Nope, but it's going to be a blind buy for me.

It's from the same director that did Dog Day Afternoon and Serpico (two of my favorite movies)

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Never had that problem.

How long are you letting it sit before "rebooting" it? The A2 take a little while to get started.[/QUOTE]

I let it sit the one time for over 5 mins. Once I reboot it, and restart it, it only takes about 1 minute before it works right.
 
[quote name='pimpinc333']I let it sit the one time for over 5 mins. Once I reboot it, and restart it, it only takes about 1 minute before it works right.[/QUOTE]

Ouch, I've never had that happened with my A2.

You did upgrade the firmware, right?

It maybe just a dud player, I'd try calling Toshiba.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Ouch, I've never had that happened with my A2.

You did upgrade the firmware, right?

It maybe just a dud player, I'd try calling Toshiba.[/QUOTE]

Yea I just upgraded to Firmware 2.8 and it still does it :(
 
[quote name='velvet396']why would they wait for the 5th? Seems like they'd run an ad on the 3rd, and then "announce" whatever the following day.

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The rumors I have heard on other forums is that it would go up on their website and/or have an announcement on the night of the 2nd.
 
When did Blockbuster start renting out HD DVDs in-store? I saw a good amount of hd dvds for rent and sale at my local blockbuster. Maybe I misunderstood Blockbuster's previous annoucement.
 
[quote name='Bezerker']I'd be willing to sell it for $15 shipped if you still want. I'll get it in on Wednesday.[/QUOTE]

Let me see what my finances are like in a couple of days.
 
Pics of German T2 here.

Not sure what's up with the menus, they seem to be German and English...on the same screen. The menu at the bottoms says "Untertitel - Deutsch," which I assume means German subtitles, so it appears English will be an option. Crossing fingers.
 
Pics of German T2 here.

Not sure what's up with the menus, they seem to be German and English...on the same screen. The menu at the bottoms says "Untertitel - Deutsch," which I assume means German subtitles, so it appears English will be an option. Crossing fingers.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']Pics of German T2 here.

Not sure what's up with the menus, they seem to be German and English...on the same screen. The menu at the bottoms says "Untertitel - Deutsch," which I assume means German subtitles, so it appears English will be an option. Crossing fingers.[/QUOTE]

I'm a total sucker for this movie , I'm pretty sure the Blu-Ray version is being redone as well because they are blowing out the 'old' version pretty cheap .
Probably because of the new TV show .
If that doesn't come through domestically I'll have to import this .

Thanks for the info .
 
Has anyone even seen the HD version of deadliest catch anywhere. I can only find it through discovery's website. I'd love to buy that on HD but may end up getting it on dvd instead. Also anyone know of codes for the discovery site to maybe get free shipping or a discount? thanks

bill123
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']Pics of German T2 here.

Not sure what's up with the menus, they seem to be German and English...on the same screen. The menu at the bottoms says "Untertitel - Deutsch," which I assume means German subtitles, so it appears English will be an option. Crossing fingers.[/quote]
I'm definately getting T2:Judgement Day *Ultimate Edition*...to prepare for it, I just got T3 on HD DVD.
Here's a Youtube video showcasing some of the features:
[MEDIA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A4UKRwSZZo[/MEDIA]

On another note, is Invasion buyworthy?
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I'm definately getting T2:Judgement Day *Ultimate Edition*...to prepare for it, I just got T3 on HD DVD.
Here's a Youtube video showcasing some of the features:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A4UKRwSZZo

On another note, is Invasion buyworthy?[/QUOTE]

Invasion is like the 4th version of 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' ex , if you've seen one you've seen them all , IMO .

Check this , http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278277/

Treat yourself to a good catalog title instead like Superman II:The Donner Cut or whatever instead .
 
i liked the PQ and AQ of the invasion, but didn't care for the movie

also the special features were pretty boring and lacking

only one of them was a little interesting, talking about how viruses can spread and take over a world quickly

the other two were really short and pointless
 
[quote name='dallow']Things are looking up![/QUOTE]

Not really, things are about the same through my vantage point. Of course, I never bought into that whole "dead format, it's only a matter of time" bullshit FUD. I knew that it would take a month or two for the wake of Warner's decision to finally die down.

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Weird enough, it's reported that HD-DVD will also be getting the Dirty Harry boxset.

Warner Bros. will release all "Dirty Harry" movies on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray this second quarter.

In a recent held press conference it was revealed that all five movies will be released in new special editions. A "Dirty Harry: Ultimate Collector's Edition" box will also be released on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray.

Feel lucky punk?
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http://www.dvdtown.com/news/all-dirty-harry-movies-on-dvd-hd-dvd-and-blu-ray/5197

Fantastic news for me. The three movies I was really going to miss with Warner going exclusive were I Am Legend, Dirty Harry and The Shawshank Redemption. 2 out of 3 isn't bad at all.
 
Still not as cheap as the HD-A3 on Amazon but it's a good deal if you have your 360 hooked up via VGA (my monitor doesn't have HDMI so the 360 add-on is the best I can do)
 
I'm baffled as to why this price drop isn't to 99 bucks, but whatever. It should have been 99 bucks six months ago. At least it seems to be selling quickly.

Regardless, the standalones are so cheap now that there's no reason not to just get an A30 or better, unless space is an issue.
 
nice to see a drop on these. I purchased this on day one and dont regret it one bit.

Hopefully more ppl jump aboard.

Honestly though since the warner announcement my movie buying on either format has been pretty much dead.
 
Space Ace

I heard the HD DVD Dragon's Lair was a bit stinky, but this has at least mildly interested me since a) I always preferred Space Ace anyway and b) The online thing that's exclusive to the HD DVD version.

Yeah, it'll probably be terrible, but at least...uh...I don't know how to finish that statement.
 
I'm not sure if this has been asked before but here goes:

Since Warner Bros will be stopping the production of HD-DVD movies, what're the chances of the last two Harry Potter films coming to HD-DVD going to be? Because I was going to pick up the 5 movie set, but if they're not going to release the last 2 films for HD-DVD, I might as well pick up the BD one so I can finish off the collection in the future.
 
[quote name='godhatesjustyou']I'm not sure if this has been asked before but here goes:

Since Warner Bros will be stopping the production of HD-DVD movies, what're the chances of the last two Harry Potter films coming to HD-DVD going to be? Because I was going to pick up the 5 movie set, but if they're not going to release the last 2 films for HD-DVD, I might as well pick up the BD one so I can finish off the collection in the future.[/quote]

All we get is the first 5 unless they go dual or HD DVD exclusive later on...which is highly unlikely.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']All we get is the first 5 unless they go dual or HD DVD exclusive later on...which is highly unlikely.[/QUOTE]

Bah, as I thought. Thanks for confirming though.
 
man ive been trying to watch 2001: space odyssey for like a week now and i just can get into this movie..

its "brilliance" is definitely not appealing to me
 
[quote name='guyver2077']man ive been trying to watch 2001: space odyssey for like a week now and i just can get into this movie..

its "brilliance" is definitely not appealing to me[/quote]

Just hold out. It has alot of fluff but the HAL storyline is amazing.

[quote name='cleaver']Funny HD DVD movie
REMOVED[/quote]

reported
 
Added this week's stuff. Was it you that said the GGW release was terrible, Sporadic? I know someone here was saying it was really tame.


[quote name='Sporadic']reported[/QUOTE]


LOL. Someone PM me the details.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']Added this week's stuff. Was it you that said the GGW release was terrible, Sporadic? I know someone here was saying it was really tame.

LOL. Someone PM me the details.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it was me.

I watched the DVD and it sucked. No good stuff like the Girl Power series and it's "hosted" by some no-name rapper.

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Nothing too funny, he was just spamming that stupid HD-DVD is like Hitler in Downfall video in multiple HD-DVD related threads.
 
allright so we are finally getting close to some big name releases finally..

BEOWULF
AMERICAN GANGSTER
BEE MOVIE

about time.. hope these sell a bit
 
[quote name='guyver2077']allright so we are finally getting close to some big name releases finally..

BEOWULF
AMERICAN GANGSTER
BEE MOVIE

about time.. hope these sell a bit[/QUOTE]

I would get American Gangster, but since HD DVD doesn't get the extended version on the HD side, I'll just get the normal DVD
 
[quote name='guyver2077']man ive been trying to watch 2001: space odyssey for like a week now and i just can get into this movie..

its "brilliance" is definitely not appealing to me[/QUOTE]

It's a love it or hate it movie.

Originally I didn't like it either when I first saw it several years ago. As time went on I appreciated it more. Regrettably (but obviously since I'm in my 20s), I never got to see it in theaters, and some of the effect is lost on the smaller screen. This was absolutely mind-blowing when it was released. With all the eye-candy films we've had over the past two or three decades some people seem to find it harder to appreciate it, even if it has and atmosphere and feel to it that far surpasses just about any other movie out there.
 
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