The Format War

[Spider-X]

why the hell isn't the name of this thread changed to "The Official Blu-Ray thread"? The war is over, man. it's over...

 

[imdaly]

Well Ian at least you know what year the Spidey movies will get re-released on Blu-ray now. Spider-Man 4 on May 6, 2011.

lo. Man I HOPE it doesn't take that long.

But I'll wait that long if that's what it takes to get a passable release for those first 2 movies.

 

[ttotheusher]

lo. Man I HOPE it doesn't take that long.

But I'll wait that long if that's what it takes to get a passable release for those first 2 movies.

I'm with you man. I really really really wanna see Spidey 2 in HD.

 

[ttotheusher]

lo. Man I HOPE it doesn't take that long.

But I'll wait that long if that's what it takes to get a passable release for those first 2 movies.

Double post.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

why the hell isn't the name of this thread changed to "The Official Blu-Ray thread"? The war is over, man. it's over...

Because there technically still is a war. Blu-ray vs. DVD.

lo. Man I HOPE it doesn't take that long.

But I'll wait that long if that's what it takes to get a passable release for those first 2 movies.

I don't understand what you mean by passable. I mean I can't imagine them being new transfers when re-released the only different thing will probably be a special features disc added.

 

[Symbiotic]

Because there technically still is a war. Blu-ray vs. DVD.

They can co-exist.

 

[Downhere]

I'm with you man. I really really really wanna see Spidey 2 in HD.

Your missing out man...

 

[Downhere]

I don't understand what you mean by passable. I mean I can't imagine them being new transfers when re-released the only different thing will probably be a special features disc added.

Yeah, I'm not understanding that...get the current trilogy and enjoy it for a couple of years and then get the super duper collector's addition.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

They can co-exist.

Haha yep but still doesn't change the fact that studios are implementing strategies to get DVD buyers to switch to Blu-ray so there is still a battle going on.

 

[bullets]

I went into best buy today and saw they has a blu ray stand with a bunch of title on sale for $20 . There other places where you can get some of the title cheap but I thought it was funny Best Buy is finally coming around.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

The last time I was in a store to buy a movie was in January at a Wal-Mart and their prices were ridiculous then. I hope they wised up by now.

 

[imdaly]

I don't understand what you mean by passable. I mean I can't imagine them being new transfers when re-released the only different thing will probably be a special features disc added.

You just answered your own question.

If I only wanted to see them in HD, I'd just record them on my DVR one of the millions of times they are played.

 

[Downhere]

You just answered your own question.

If I only wanted to see them in HD, I'd just record them on my DVR one of the millions of times they are played.

You won't get the lossless sound though and the picture quality is better on the Blu-ray release. I'm glad I don't care for special features, I wouldn't want to miss out on watching my favorite films on Blu-ray.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

You won't get the lossless sound though and the picture quality is better on the Blu-ray release. I'm glad I don't care for special features, I wouldn't want to miss out on watching my favorite films on Blu-ray.

Exactly. Watching the discs myself I really can't imagine someone getting the same quality from a DVR. Just wish Raimi would have kept the same damn aspect ratio for every movie...lol.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Monster's Inc and Rounders Delayed
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has revealed that they are delaying the upcoming Blu-ray releases of both 'Monster's Inc' and 'Rounders: 10th Anniversary Edition'. When asked for comment, studio representatives confirmed the delay of 'Rounders', but could provide no new release date. At time of press, they could not confirm the delay of 'Monster's Inc'.

More Paramount Rumored Releases
Our good friend Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits got the inside scoop on a few upcoming titles Paramount is currently working for Blu-ray release (along with a few rumored release dates). First up is the Oscar-award winning 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' which is rumored to be released on May 5th (retailers were alerted to a pre-order last week), day-and-date with the DVD release. No other details are known at this time.

In July, you can expect to see 'Friday the 13th: Part 2' and 'Friday the 13th: Part III' to be released to coincide with the Blu-ray release of the 2009 remake of the original film.

Still on the release list are 'South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut', 'Gladiator: Director's Cut', 'Forrest Gump', and 'Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition' - all of which we still get asked about at least once a week. They're coming!

Gone With the Wind and Wizard of Oz Coming to Blu-ray
In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Home Video has revealed that they will bring 'Gone With the Wind: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' and 'The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' to Blu-ray sometime this year. The last time Warner spoke about these two titles was last November, but today they have popped up for pre-order with a release date expected soon.

Technical specs have not been released at this time, though you can expect the typical 1080p VC-1 video and 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks from the studio. No special features have been announced at this time.

As these are both "Ultimate Collector's Edition" releases, you can expect them to be part of a box set featuring collectibles associated with the release (similar to previous UCE Blu-ray releases). We'll have more info as it becomes available.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Announced for Blu-ray
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans' to Blu-ray on May 12th, day-and-date with the DVD release. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. The release will also include a digital copy of the film for PC, Mac, and PSP.

Extras for this release include:

* Cinechat: Send on-screen instant messages to your friends around the world while you watch the movie together
* Behind the Castle Walls: Picture-in-Picture
* “Lycanthropes Around the World” Interactive Map: Learn about werewolf sightings that span throughout the past five centuries
* BD-Live: Access Exclusive Content and Downloads
* "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans - From Script to Screen" Featurette
* "The Origin of the Feud" Featurette
* "Re-Creating the Dark Ages - The Look of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" Featurette
* Music Video: "Deathclub" By William Control
* Filmmakers' Commentary

More Grey's Anatomy Heading to Blu-ray
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Grey Anatomy: The Complete Fifth Season' to Blu-ray on September 15th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but the previous season's release utilized 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 PCM soundtrack.

No special features have been announced at this time.

 

[Downhere]

Exactly. Watching the discs myself I really can't imagine someone getting the same quality from a DVR. Just wish Raimi would have kept the same damn aspect ratio for every movie...lol.

Well, it's only the first one that was shot in flat, the rest were done in scope. It's not that big of a deal to me, it would only be so if I had a Constant Height setup and then I'd complain...but I'd also have to complain about TDK too if I had that kind of setup. hehe.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Here is a good deal for you Ian.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000350041&tag=blurayforum-20

 

[Downhere]

Here is a good deal for you Ian.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000350041&tag=blurayforum-20

Wish I had the cash, I'd go for that.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Wish I had the cash, I'd go for that.

Yep I have never gotten into many TV shows but that looks like a very nice deal especially if you haven't bought any of the seasons yet. Basically a Buy 3 seasons, Get 1 season free deal.

 

[Downhere]

Yep I have never gotten into many TV shows but that looks like a very nice deal especially if you haven't bought any of the seasons yet. Basically a Buy 3 seasons, Get 1 season free deal.

Yeah, Lost is seriously the best show ever! It just hits all the right spots and has become an amazing show that always keeps you guessing.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

Yeah, Lost is seriously the best show ever! It just hits all the right spots and has become an amazing show that always keeps you guessing.

I heard it started off good and became a mess towards the end like they didn't know where they were going with the plot.

 

[imdaly]

You won't get the lossless sound though and the picture quality is better on the Blu-ray release. I'm glad I don't care for special features, I wouldn't want to miss out on watching my favorite films on Blu-ray.

I can't get lossless audio anyway, and my tv only goes to 720p/1080i, so the picture qualtiy would really be about the same, too.

Here is a good deal for you Ian.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000350041&tag=blurayforum-20

SWEET! Thanks! I've already got S3 and S4, but I'll definitely save about $15 by canceling and rekeying my pre-order of S1 and S2.

 

[imdaly]

I heard it started off good and became a mess towards the end like they didn't know where they were going with the plot.

You heard wrong.

Heck, we still have 1 1/2 seasons to go before the end, anyway!

This season is proving all of those "The writers don't know where they're going!" people dead wrong.

 

[Downhere]

You heard wrong.

Heck, we still have 1 1/2 seasons to go before the end, anyway!

This season is proving all of those "The writers don't know where they're going!" people dead wrong.

Yeah, he definitely heard wrong. The only thing that can be said is that it kind of got bogged down in the middle with Season 3 a bit, but then went right back on the road it's going in. This has to be one of the best thought out shows I've seen and I hope I can say that when the show ends as well.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

I can't get lossless audio anyway

Wow you are missing out especially if you like Disney releases. Their releases with PCM audio sound amazing from my experience.