High Definition Discussion Thread - Blu-Ray, HDTV, etc...

[JaylisJayP]

civic...did you get my last PMs?

[HollandX]

'300' HD DVD Goes Non-Combo For Toshiba Bundle
Fri Sep 21, 2007 at 10:02 AM ET

Answering the cries of HD DVD/DVD combo-haters everywhere, Warner has issued a non-combo edition of '300,' but there's a catch -- you'll need to buy a new Toshiba HD DVD player to get it.

As we first reported several weeks back, consumers buying Toshiba's third-generation HD DVD players will receive a total of seven free HD DVD discs, including two of the format's most popular titles -- Warner's '300' and Universal's 'Bourne Identity' -- bundled right in the box.

Now that the first of the new players have begun shipping, we've learned that the edition of '300' that comes in the box differs in one crucial way from the HD DVD/DVD combo version that was released in the US this past July: it drops the combo disc's DVD flipside.

According to initial reports, the disc's HD DVD side is otherwise identical to the commercially-released version, with the only net loss in terms of overall content being the audio commentary, which had been exclusive to the disc's DVD side (the HD DVD side replaces that track with its own exclusive picture-in-picture video commentary).

Considering the disdain some early adopters have for the HD DVD/DVD combo format (see Josh Zyber's recent commentary, "Combo Discs - What Went Wrong?") we can only imagine these non-combo editions of '300' are soon to become a hot item on the trading circuit.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Combo_Discs/Bundles/Warner/300_HD_DVD_Goes_Non-Combo_For_Toshiba_Bundle/996

[HollandX]

Ok, you guys are killing me.

MotorStorm for PS3. $30 shipped. It looks brand new. It's like you bought it at Best Buy, but I opened it. I will even pack it with love.

[PrimeBane]

If you hold it for me until after October 1st, I'll take it off your hands. :)

[HollandX]

If you hold it for me until after October 1st, I'll take it off your hands. :)

I'll send it now. Just send me the money when you can. PM me your addy again.

[ewto16]

Heavenly Sword - $40 shipped.

Brand NEW in package. Never played.

[grif32]

Ok, you guys are killing me.

MotorStorm for PS3. $30 shipped. It looks brand new. It's like you bought it at Best Buy, but I opened it. I will even pack it with love.

IF PB doesnt want it I will pay now.

Just let me know

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Just got my copy of Top Gun on HD today. I will be watching it tonight or tomorrow but I will let you guys know what I think of it.

[JaylisJayP]

cool..how'd you get it so soon?

[HollandX]

IF PB doesnt want it I will pay now.

Just let me know

Chris

Hey man, I already promised it to PB. :(

Thanks anyways.

[oaktown2000]

Is there a date for "the Goonies" on Blu-Ray???

[PrimeBane]

Not yet

[freezerfuel]

Well, I just took an assload of DVD's to Blockbuster and traded them in for over $500 worth of credit. I was pretty impressed with how much credit they gave me for each DVD. They just scan each bar code and give you exactly half of what they sell them for. I came so close to getting a PS3 for almost free and going format neutral but decided not to. I kept DVD's which I simply can not live without and don't know when they will be released in HD, or just really cool boxed sets I don't want to replace yet.

I went on a HD DVD shopping spree today.

Blood Diamond
Pitch Black
Chronicles Of Rid****
The Departed
The Fast & The Furious
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Hulk
King Kong
MI:3
Trainind Day
Troy
The Untouchables
Van Helsing
V For Vendetta

Best part, I didn't pay a penny. :D

[WingNut 25]

Wow that's a lot. I should have taken all my old DVDs there. Probably would have gotten a lot more. Do they buy back video games too?

[grif32]

Heavenly Sword - $40 shipped.

Brand NEW in package. Never played.

PM

Chris

[freezerfuel]

Wow that's a lot. I should have taken all my old DVDs there. Probably would have gotten a lot more. Do they buy back video games too?


I didn't ask, pretty sure they would though as they sell previously played games. The hardest part is finding a Blockbuster that has the Trade & Save program, There are 4 Blockbusters fairly close to me but I ended up having to go to the one 45 minutes away because it was the only one that traded movies.

[freezerfuel]

For Primebane or anyone else that buys imported HD DVD's. Are the menu's in german or whatever country it was meant to be seen in and do the cases look the same (not the cover art but the case dimensions etc.) ? I want to buy Resident Evil, Silent Hill and maybe a couple more.

[JaylisJayP]

For Primebane or anyone else that buys imported HD DVD's. Are the menu's in german or whatever country it was meant to be seen in and do the cases look the same (not the cover art but the case dimensions etc.) ? I want to buy Resident Evil, Silent Hill and maybe a couple more.

Menus are in the foreign language, but for the 3 I've bought they're pretty easy to navigate to find English.

As far as the cases, it varies. Silent Hill is a standard HD DVD case. But the Running Scared HD DVD I bought was in a cardboard fold-out type case, and I bought a few HD DVD cases and just converted some of the case art and did a makeshift one.

[freezerfuel]

Menus are in the foreign language, but for the 3 I've bought they're pretty easy to navigate to find English.

As far as the cases, it varies. Silent Hill is a standard HD DVD case. But the Running Scared HD DVD I bought was in a cardboard fold-out type case, and I bought a few HD DVD cases and just converted some of the case art and did a makeshift one.


Cool, thanks for the info.

[civictyperboy]

Is anyone looking for a new reciever? I am looking to upgrade mine, I purchased it about 8 months ago, still have the box and all the paper work etc... the reciever is a Sony STR-DA3200ES, purchased new for 1000, would like to sell it for 400-450 + shipping...

[HollandX]

Is anyone looking for a new reciever? I am looking to upgrade mine, I purchased it about 8 months ago, still have the box and all the paper work etc... the reciever is a Sony STR-DA3200ES, purchased new for 1000, would like to sell it for 400-450 + shipping...

You may catch a break, but it's tough to sell receivers online. They're so heavy, shipping is a fortune. You may have better luck with someone local through Craig's List.

:)

[JaylisJayP]

watched Troy Director's Cut HD DVD yesterday....huge improvement in PQ over the first one. The movie itself was longer....didn't really notice the changes all that much, though....a few extended scenes here and there. They must've blended them really well.

[SBrooks1]

Gentleman, I have joined the club... :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/0924071000.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/0924070958.jpg

$186 for all that from Amazon.com + 5 more free movies coming from Toshiba :D

[ewto16]

Too bad you picked the wrong side. ;)

Gentleman, I have joined the club... :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/0924071000.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/0924070958.jpg

$186 for all that from Amazon.com + 5 more free movies coming from Toshiba :D

[SBrooks1]

Too bad you picked the wrong side. ;)

I'll be getting a PS3 soon for Blu-ray :D

[ewto16]

I'll be getting a PS3 soon for Blu-ray :D

I suppose the longer you can hold out, the better chance you have of getting a deal or another price drop.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just preordered a few titles, I should have all of them 2 weeks before the release dates

Surf's Up
Transformers
Cars

I just got Top Gun On Fri.

Nice pick up on the HD add-on. You'll be glad you took the red pill first.

[PrimeBane]

Excellent pickup SBrooks :)

Great price as well.

[HollandX]

I just preordered a few titles, I should have all of them 2 weeks before the release dates

Surf's Up
Transformers
Cars

I just got Top Gun On Fri.

Nice pick up on the HD add-on. You'll be glad you took the red pill first.

Do you plan on selling Top Gun?

:D

[ewto16]

Are there any details on the Transformers discs yet? I assume there will be a special edition version as well as a regualr one. Curious as to what the special features are on the DVD version. No HD-DVD for me.

[HollandX]

Still haven't gotten my 5 free HD DVDs yet. I mailed the card out in July.

[El Dubious Mung]

OK, guys, I figure someone here will be able to help me out. Now that I've got an HDMI equipped 360, I want to upgrade my TV.

I'll be keeping my main 50" 1080i projection screen (it sucks, but I won't have THAT much cash to blow in the upcoming month or two).

I'm looking for something under $1000, native 1080p (1920x1080) with HDMI, and a good contrast ratio (5000:1 or up). Size isn't that big of a deal, because this will pretty much be my personal tv set, something I can throw in my room and easily take with me when I get an apartment.

I've found one or two sets that come close, but I figured I'd ask around anyway, see what you guys can come up with.

[PrimeBane]

Well, if you're going to go below 50", I wouldn't worry about 1080p too much.

Check out a nice 42" plasma (768p) from Panasonic, Samsung or LG. :)

[JaylisJayP]

OK, guys, I figure someone here will be able to help me out. Now that I've got an HDMI equipped 360, I want to upgrade my TV.

I'll be keeping my main 50" 1080i projection screen (it sucks, but I won't have THAT much cash to blow in the upcoming month or two).

I'm looking for something under $1000, native 1080p (1920x1080) with HDMI, and a good contrast ratio (5000:1 or up). Size isn't that big of a deal, because this will pretty much be my personal tv set, something I can throw in my room and easily take with me when I get an apartment.

I've found one or two sets that come close, but I figured I'd ask around anyway, see what you guys can come up with.

if you're going with a smaller TV, you're basically wasting your money on 1080p. Depending on how the lightning is in your room, also, might determine if you want LCD or Plasma (LCD handles ambient light better, but has weaker blacks than plasma).

Check out some of the reputable web sites online...Vanns.com, DTVCity.com....if you're dead set on 1080p your money will go further there than Best Buy.

[JaylisJayP]

Do you plan on selling Top Gun?

:D

I'll definitely be saddling up to the high-def danger zone on Oct. 2 :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Do you plan on selling Top Gun?

:D

I havent even gotten a chance to watch it yet.....lol Maybe down the road

[grif32]

Sweet enjoy!!

Gentleman, I have joined the club... :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/0924071000.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/0924070958.jpg

$186 for all that from Amazon.com + 5 more free movies coming from Toshiba :D

[juicyjay504]

Anyone here have a Vizio? Thinking about getting a 50 inch plasma any thoughts

[IceRat]

I finally went HD today..... OTA :p

[PrimeBane]

Anyone here have a Vizio? Thinking about getting a 50 inch plasma any thoughts

Beware the off brand sets... if they break down it can be HELL to get them fixed or replaced.

Read this before buying a Vizio or any other off name brand HDtv

http://hdguru.com/?p=107

[PrimeBane]

I finally went HD today..... OTA :p

It's a start :D

[juicyjay504]

Beware the off brand sets... if they break down it can be HELL to get them fixed or replaced.

Read this before buying a Vizio or any other off name brand HDtv

http://hdguru.com/?p=107

Ive done TONS of research and have found even more good reviews. Nothing really bad to say about of them. Vizio is not much of an off brand anymore they are currently the number 1 selling flat panel tv producer. Plus Costco will double the manufactors warrenty and take the tv back within 90 days no questions asked

[SBrooks1]

Picked up one of my absolute favorite movies of all time tonight on HD-DVD, Dune. The HD-DVD version is absolutely amazing. The depth and level of color and clarity is awesome. I can finally watch Dune over and over again now the way it should be seen. Very very impressed. I bought Knocked Up and Bourne Identity tonight as well.

[HollandX]

Still haven't gotten my 5 free HD DVDs yet. I mailed the card out in July.

LMAO guess what I found in my mailbox like 6 hours later?

[civictyperboy]

I wanna say 4 hd-dvds?

[grif32]

Ive done TONS of research and have found even more good reviews. Nothing really bad to say about of them. Vizio is not much of an off brand anymore they are currently the number 1 selling flat panel tv producer. Plus Costco will double the manufactors warrenty and take the tv back within 90 days no questions asked

I wouldnt worry about Vizio. Great TV for the price.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up one of my absolute favorite movies of all time tonight on HD-DVD, Dune. The HD-DVD version is absolutely amazing. The depth and level of color and clarity is awesome. I can finally watch Dune over and over again now the way it should be seen. Very very impressed. I bought Knocked Up and Bourne Identity tonight as well.


Yes, Dune! Great sleeper HD DVD.

[HollandX]

Who wants Four Brothers HD and/or U-571 HD!!! New and sealed!!

[JaylisJayP]

both good movies with good PQ...I'd bite if I didn't already own them.

[SBrooks1]

Who wants Four Brothers HD and/or U-571 HD!!! New and sealed!!

Got both of them coming free from Toshiba.........what a coincendence! :D

[HollandX]

:p

[HollandX]

SIMPSONS MOVIE ON BLU-RAY DISC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't have a cow, man! Fox has announced it will bring 'The Simpsons Movie' to Blu-ray day-and-date with the standard-def DVD this December.

After over a decade in development, 'The Simpsons Movie' lived up to the hype and emerged as one of the summer's biggest hits, with Bart & Co. netting a worldwide gross of nearly $300 million.
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Fox will debut the Blu-ray and DVD day-and-date December 18, with both sharing identical extras (al though the Blu-ray versions will all be presented in full 1080 HD video).

Among the goodies are two audio commentaries with multiple cast and crew, three featurettes, deleted scenes, a Homer monologue from the "Tonight Show," and alternate character designs from the show's creator, Matt Groening.

The BD-50 dual-layer release will come with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.

Fox has set a $39.98 MSRP for the Blu-ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Fox/Simpsons_Movie_Headed_to_Blu-ray/1007

[HollandX]

A blurry and pretty much incoherent video has been posted which guides you through the steps of converting HD-DVD media to Blu-Ray format. The result is said to be playable on the PlayStation 3 with zero quality loss.

Link to blurb and the video: http://www.ps3-hacks.com/2007/09/25/convert-hd-dvd-to-blu-ray-no-quality-loss/#comments

[civictyperboy]

I was thinking about someone doing that on the way home from the grocery store, who knows if that actually works, but it would be pretty cool, but it would still be cheaper for me to buy an hd-dvd player and buy/rent movies

[freezerfuel]

SIMPSONS MOVIE ON BLU-RAY DISC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't have a cow, man! Fox has announced it will bring 'The Simpsons Movie' to Blu-ray day-and-date with the standard-def DVD this December.

After over a decade in development, 'The Simpsons Movie' lived up to the hype and emerged as one of the summer's biggest hits, with Bart & Co. netting a worldwide gross of nearly $300 million.
ADVERTISEMENT

Fox will debut the Blu-ray and DVD day-and-date December 18, with both sharing identical extras (al though the Blu-ray versions will all be presented in full 1080 HD video).

Among the goodies are two audio commentaries with multiple cast and crew, three featurettes, deleted scenes, a Homer monologue from the "Tonight Show," and alternate character designs from the show's creator, Matt Groening.

The BD-50 dual-layer release will come with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.

Fox has set a $39.98 MSRP for the Blu-ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Fox/Simpsons_Movie_Headed_to_Blu-ray/1007

Good news for the Blu-ray guys but after the Transformers news I guess you guys deserve this. I need to buy this movie and it just has to be on the other format. Dammit. Well, hopefully this will be out as an HD DVD import because I certainly won't hesitate to buy it that way if I have to. If not then I guess it'll be my first SD purchase in a long time.

[ewto16]

Does anyone have any Transformers Special Edition news yet? DVD only, no HD-DVD for me. Thanks!!

[grif32]

Who wants Four Brothers HD and/or U-571 HD!!! New and sealed!!

how much for 4 brothers?

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Not sure if anyone here bothered pre-ordering, but FF2: Rise of the Silver Surfer has apparently been delayed by Fox due to production problems.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Not sure if anyone here bothered pre-ordering, but FF2: Rise of the Silver Surfer has apparently been delayed by Fox due to production problems.

Not shocked at all by this. It was just a mtter of time before it happened

[PrimeBane]

Indeed... with only 2 factories in the USA capable of producing BD-50s and the fact the yeild can be as bad as 50%, I think we could see more delays on big BD releases this holiday season (other than Sony's I'm sure).

[oaktown2000]

I just want the Goonies....is that too much to ask

[PrimeBane]

Odds are Goonies will be on a BD-25... I wouldn't worry too much assuming it ever gets announced.

NOW DO THE TRUFFLE SHUFFLE!

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone pick up Knocked Up today that owns the 360 add-on...word is it won't play since it's a combo. I bought mine but am considering returning it unopened. Anyone?

[SBrooks1]

Anyone pick up Knocked Up today that owns the 360 add-on...word is it won't play since it's a combo. I bought mine but am considering returning it unopened. Anyone?

I bought it and played it on my add-on. It connected to the Internet and downloaded some cookie when it first started up. Then it looked like it was stuck on a loading but I clicked cancel and it loaded up just fine.

[JaylisJayP]

cool, thanks for the info...i'm gonna give it a shot when i get home.

[WingNut 25]

^ Mine hasn't come from Amazon yet but I'll let you know.

[SBrooks1]

Grrrrr....having some problems playing Knocked Up now. Loading.......loading......loading.....GRRRRRR!! :mad:

[SBrooks1]

Got it to work again. Hitting "cancel" is a trial and error issue definitely. Weird. Someone on HighDefDigest mentioned to go into your HD-DVD memory via the Memory blade and delete everything from it. I tried it and I'm not sure if it worked or not.

[JaylisJayP]

hmm...that kinda sucks...you'd think they'd have addressed this ridiculous issue by now.

[PrimeBane]

hmmm... got mine tonight, but I'm not sure when I'll ge to try it.

Hopefully we'll see an update to solve the problem if it's widespread.

[SBrooks1]

Traded in a bunch of Wii/360 games and increased my collection a bit tonight....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/IMG_0835.jpg

HD movies, it's an addiction :D

[PrimeBane]

LOL... yes, it most certainly is :D

Although I'd give Full Metal Jacket the boot... the transfer is bad and there's a new version coming from WB soon.

[JaylisJayP]

dang brooks, instant collection!

[JaylisJayP]

Well, I haven't watched the whole thing, but Knocked Up is playing fine on my add-on (knock on wood)...OK now back to Halo 3.

[YankeeTim]

how do you find out what blockbusters accept old dvds? i have a bunch of dvds that id like to get on bluray.


Well, I just took an assload of DVD's to Blockbuster and traded them in for over $500 worth of credit. I was pretty impressed with how much credit they gave me for each DVD. They just scan each bar code and give you exactly half of what they sell them for. I came so close to getting a PS3 for almost free and going format neutral but decided not to. I kept DVD's which I simply can not live without and don't know when they will be released in HD, or just really cool boxed sets I don't want to replace yet.

I went on a HD DVD shopping spree today.

Blood Diamond
Pitch Black
Chronicles Of Rid****
The Departed
The Fast & The Furious
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Hulk
King Kong
MI:3
Trainind Day
Troy
The Untouchables
Van Helsing
V For Vendetta

Best part, I didn't pay a penny. :D

[TheRedOx]

New HD channels have begun rolling out on DirecTV this morning - Yay!
Looking really nice too - love the Smithsonian channel already. Thanks D10 ;)
The following channels are live today, September 26, 2007:

265: A & E HD
282: Animal Planet HD
220: Big Ten HD
202: CNN HD
278: Discovery HD
206 / 73: ESPN HD
209 / 72: ESPN2 HD
70/501/509: HBO HD East
269: History Channel HD
76: HD Theater (was Discovery HD Theater)
79: HDNet
78: HDNet Movies
280: Learning Channel HD (TLC HD)
544: Movie Channel HD
212: NFL Network HD
284: Science Channel HD
538: SHO Too HD
71/537/543: Showtime HD
540: Showtime HD West
267: Smithsonian HD
519: Starz Comedy HD
520: Starz HD East
521: Starz HD West
522: Starz Edge HD
518: Starz Kids and Family
247: TBS HD
245 / 75: TNT HD
74: Universal HD
604: Versus HD / Golf Channel HD
362: Weather Channel HD

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just want the Goonies....is that too much to ask

Goonies should be out early next yr

[HollandX]

inre Top Gun HD:



I should mention that I noticed one strange audio anomaly on thise disc. At approximately the 55:11 mark, right at a cut from a shot of Kelly McGillis in bed staring at a note to a shot of Maverick walking with a group of fellow fighter pilots, there is a prominent dropout of the soundtrack. Berlin's "Take My Breath Away" plays in the background, and about a half-second too early before the video cuts, the audio simply cuts out. It's like the jarring audio silence you hear during a layer change on a standard-def DVD, only the video holds tight.

We've contacted Paramount to get a response on the potential defect, and will report as soon as we receive official word. In the meantime, if any readers have experienced the same problem with the disc, we've opened a dedicated thread for 'Top Gun' (linked below) where you can discuss the issue.

[HollandX]

how much for 4 brothers?

Chris

$14 dlvd? it's still new and sealed.

[SBrooks1]

Worst HD-DVD cover art EVER!! :mad:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/Transformers-Angled.jpg

Someone get me the print specs for HD-DVD covers because I'll have to print my own for this....

[PrimeBane]

That looks a lot like a slip cover... although the actual cover will be the same.

There's a website somewhere that creates their own HD DVD and BD covers... you could always snag their's when the movie is released.

[freezerfuel]

how do you find out what blockbusters accept old dvds? i have a bunch of dvds that id like to get on bluray.


I called my local Blockbuster and asked if they traded DVD's for HD titles. The lady told me all 4 of the locals don't accept DVD's except for one that was 45 minutes away in a town/small city. Just call the one nearest you and if they don't, ask which ones near you will. Also, you don't have to use the trade credit at the same store as the one you traded in the DVD's, you can use the credit at any Blockbuster as they give you a "credit" card. I used most of my trade credit at a different Blockbuster.

That's another thing, out of 5 Blockbusters only 1 sells HD titles, but it has a pretty good selection. Must be an experimental type thing with that store.

[freezerfuel]

I kinda like the simplicity of the Transformers cover, I think Megatron is on the back.

[SBrooks1]

I just can't stop!!! Picked up Fast and the Furious 1 and 2, Untouchables, The Mummy and Mummy Returns today. :eek: Glad I work for Best Buy part time for the discount. Got all those for $18.89 each. :D

[ewto16]

I wouldn't pick up the Fast and Furious movies if someone was giving them out for free. I don't care if they are in HD or not, they are sooooooo terrible.

[SBrooks1]

I consider them fun popcorn flicks. Great audio too from the cars in every movie which rocks my home theater system. :D

[ewto16]

I consider them fun popcorn flicks. Great audio too from the cars in every movie which rocks my home theater system. :D

I think of them more as a turd in a box, but to each their own. :p

[JaylisJayP]

Thought the first Fast and the Furious was a good action flick. Second one was horrible...never saw the third one.

[SBrooks1]

Has anyone seen any reviews of the imported Rambo HD-DVD's? I'm curious how the PQ and AQ is.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched House of 1,000 Corpses last night...and I'm sure everyone will think I'm crazy, but this has to be in the top 3 high-definition movies to date for PQ....I'm talking catalog, new titles, animated....the thing looks amazing.

[SBrooks1]

Man, I have GOT to get surround sound hooked up in my fiance's (our) house. Watching these HD-DVD's on a 40" Samsung LCD is great except for the stereo sound coming from the TV. I've got a 6.1 home theater system at my parents house I need to bring over.

My receiver doesn't have HDMI but supports everything all the way to DD 5.1 EX and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete. So I'm guessing via optical cable from my 360 to my receiver all the audio I'll be getting from HD-DVD's will be Dolby Digital 5.1 and EX or basic DTS 5.1/6.1 right?

[PrimeBane]

Yes, optical will serve you well. :)

[MofoEd]

Agreed with PrimeBane, Optical is the way to go if that is what you have.

[PrimeBane]

For any of my Canadian brothers still looking to get a PS3 80GB (that's the one with Motostorm) it's $549.99 at WM for their big Anniversary sale. I believe the sale starts this Friday or Saturday.

They'll also have the Xbox 360 Premium w/Forza and NHL 2K (not sure if its 07 or 08)for $349.99... it's rumored these will include an HDMI out.

[PrimeBane]

hmmm... looks like I could have had Top Gun early. My local WM had a copy out last night when I was scanning the movies.

But for $25, I think I'll pass.

[PrimeBane]

Looks like Warner is killing the HD DVD combos


Beginning in January 2008, the HD-DVD Combo will be discontinued by Warner Home Video for the Theatrical New Release Business Unit. Warner will be offering the HD version only.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be the last title we are offering the HD-DVD Combo for. The Invasion will be the first HD only title on the TNR release slate.

[HollandX]

Looks like Warner is killing the HD DVD combos

WOOHOO!

[HollandX]

Who else makes combos?

[JaylisJayP]

Universal

[liam444]

I want to see Jennifer Love Hewitt in high def!! Better ask the boss for a raise before friday night - she looks better than ever this year and I didn't think that was possible.

[PrimeBane]

Better late than never... a nice photo comparison of 300 in SD vs HD

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=749

[oaktown2000]

Collection is into double digits now.....picked up Underworld last night on Blu-Ray. Now if my copy of Underworld: Evolutions would ever show up that would be nice.

[PrimeBane]

Doesn't take long does it Keith? :o

[JaylisJayP]

I just got my collection into the triple digits last week...sitting at about 110 right now!

[PrimeBane]

Sweet jebus... I promised myself I wouldn't get that many again after my huge DVD collection.

I'll have to start thinning out again sometime next year... hell, I still need to start clearing out some of my DVDs before they are completely worthless.

[SBrooks1]

What do you guys think about HD movies released with little or no extras? Some negative chatter has been mentioned about Top Gun's HD-DVD release next week which has virtually no extras. My opinion, I couldn't care less about extras on a HD-DVD/Blu-ray movie release. Most extras in DVD's I've ever checked out have always sucked. Except maybe for a nice documentary every now and then. Pretty much all the extras in HD releases I've seen are 480i/p anyway so really what's the point? HD movies could come with no extras and it wouldn't bother me. I just want the movie in HD.

[PrimeBane]

I feel the same... extras are nice, but I won't lose sleep over not having them. Give me a great picture and I'm happy.

I rejoiced when studios started releasing cheaper titles sans extras. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I was in triple digits with my HDM, but I had to sell most of them so I could put down a big down payment on my new car.

[JaylisJayP]

i hate to say it...but Americans are total ******s. What is so confusing about high-definition? Such a sad state of affairs that all companies want to do is cater to the "average person"....and that person has the intelligence of a fourth grader.

Sorry, but at this point, how can you really be that confused about high-definition...or that you need an HDTV to enjoy high-definition --- especially if you already frickin own one and don't know!

Not caring, I can understand, that's one thing....but polls like this just show make you shake your head, and reaffirm why I feel like punching everyone around me when I'm in public.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Best_Buy/Industry_Trends/Best_Buy_Survey:_Consumers_Still_Confused_About_HD/1013

[JaylisJayP]

I was in triple digits with my HDM, but I had to sell most of them so I could put down a big down payment on my new car.

i also saw your sales just a tad bit late, otherwise I'd probably own a few from you :)

[PrimeBane]

I think the biggest problem with the public and HD is that people aren't buying a large enough tv for their viewing distance.

If you sit far enough away from any size HDtv, you'll never see the benefits... IMO that's the biggest hurdle HD has to overcome in terms of media sources.

[JaylisJayP]

I think the biggest problem with the public and HD is that people aren't buying a large enough tv for their viewing distance.

If you sit far enough away from any size HDtv, you'll never see the benefits... IMO that's the biggest hurdle HD has to overcome in terms of media sources.


true...but what gets me is that seemingly everyone is buying HDTVs these days. I mean go into Best Buy, Circuit City, etc... that's basically all they sell. So all these new HDTVs are getting sold and nobody seems to know what high-definition even is...and I'll bet they're all wondering why their cable picture is poorer all of a sudden.

Wouldn't you at least look it up before spending all that money on one?

[freezerfuel]

Picked up:

Mission: Impossible
MI:2
Next
Tomb Raider

My HD DVD collection is at 45 now.

http://freezerfuel.dvdaf.com/owned

[freezerfuel]

What do you guys think about HD movies released with little or no extras? Some negative chatter has been mentioned about Top Gun's HD-DVD release next week which has virtually no extras. My opinion, I couldn't care less about extras on a HD-DVD/Blu-ray movie release. Most extras in DVD's I've ever checked out have always sucked. Except maybe for a nice documentary every now and then. Pretty much all the extras in HD releases I've seen are 480i/p anyway so really what's the point? HD movies could come with no extras and it wouldn't bother me. I just want the movie in HD.

I'll take extra's if they're given to me but it won't make or break my buying decision. I do think every release should at least have the theatrical trailers/teasers and TV Spots but I'll only watch a documentary or whatever if I really, really want to know more about a movie, that's not very often. I've never watched a movie with commentary on. I just want a good picture with killer audio.

[JaylisJayP]

what's everyone getting next week?

I think Top Gun is a definite for me...maybe Evil Dead II on blu-ray. Who's seen that one?

[SBrooks1]

Top Gun is a definite for me as well. I hope the PQ for Twilight Zone: The Movie is good because on 10/9 I'll definitely buy that if it's high. :D

[freezerfuel]

Top Gun is a definite for me as well. I hope the PQ for Twilight Zone: The Movie is good because on 10/9 I'll definitely buy that if it's high. :D

Damn right, I can't believe after all this time Twilight Zone has never been released on DVD and here we are in the early stages of HD and boom, there it is. That's a must have. Wanna see something really scary?

I might get Top Gun, not sure yet.

Haven't bought Knocked Up yet but probably will.

[JaylisJayP]

Pre-ordered Top Gun, Evil Dead 2 and The Wild Bunch over at Amazon.

[WingNut 25]

I'm passing on Top Gun due to the lack of extras. It isn't worth the upgrade.

[JaylisJayP]

probably not...but i don't own it on DVD, so....

[WingNut 25]

Then you aren't upgrading. :D

[imaginegrafix]

So my 1 year old, who is just learning to walk, has found out that he can turn the tv on/off and it makes a little beepy sound..... which he loves. He's a smart little bugger too - put a piece of plastic in front of it, which after a week he realized that he can pull down and then turn it on/off.

Tried a CD case last night..... which he cracked and got to it. Think I outsmarted him this time though - took a piece of acrylic and cut it to size and wedged it up against there....... hopefully it works.

[imaginegrafix]

Also thinking about upgrading my surround sound - I was looking at this one: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=367537

Thoughts?

[JaylisJayP]

Also thinking about upgrading my surround sound - I was looking at this one: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=367537

Thoughts?

i'm always skeptical of those surround sound complete packages in a box...plus i'm not a huge fan of samsung.

Some good speaker brands are Polk, Infinity, etc... for receivers, Onkyo is very good.

[freezerfuel]

Picked up The Mummy HD DVD, no plans to get The Mummy Returns.:D

[WingNut 25]

Anyone have any interest in Hellboy on Blu Ray? It was one of the free movies I got with my PS3 deal. I have already seen the movie and have no plans to watch it again. I opened it up but obviously never watched it. $17 dlvd and I'm open to trades.

[PrimeBane]

Also thinking about upgrading my surround sound - I was looking at this one: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=367537

Thoughts?

Like Jaylis said, they're not great... but they do make a nice first HT sound system until you want to upgrade.

I've always had pretty good luck with Samsungs... I think it would be a nice first setup. :)

[JaylisJayP]

My dad surprised me with a couple gifts today...Condemned (oh yeah, Stone Cold!) and The Lookout on blu-ray, which I'm yet to see.

[IceRat]

I finally went HD today..... OTA :p

It's a start :D
damn I can't watch SD tv anymore now that I am getting HD via OTA... SD just seems so ... sub-standard

now I have to decide if I want to abandon OTA and give Directv my coin for HD programming

[civictyperboy]

I would say go with DirectTV, I am stuck in NOVA with Cox, and believe me if my condo faced the south, I would be all over DirectTV

[IceRat]

just to be clear ... I have Directv (and have had for 5 yrs) which I use for my SD programming... just need to decide if I buy into their HD package (which they recently added a bunch of channels to) or if I just continue to get my more limited HD programming for free via OTA

I guess I'm kind of waiting on seeing what Directv is going to do as far as offering HD versions of Center Ice games

[JaylisJayP]

how much is the Directv HD package? I know DishNetwork is very expensive...it was a killer for me during the brief time I was considering giving them a whirl. Never did, though. Currently I use comcast cable, and they have a few HD channels, but it's only 5 bucks a month, it's nothing.

[juicyjay504]

hey guys please go vote on my poll im debating between these 2 sets

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416007

[IceRat]

how much is the Directv HD package? I know DishNetwork is very expensive...it was a killer for me during the brief time I was considering giving them a whirl. Never did, though. Currently I use comcast cable, and they have a few HD channels, but it's only 5 bucks a month, it's nothing.
I think it's only an additional ten bones a month right now but I'm sure it is going up soon due to the increase in channels they just added

[imaginegrafix]

Prime and Jaylis - you gus seem to be the audio experts 'round here, what are your opinions on this receiver: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5811819

I've always like pioneer's audio line - the receiver I have now is a pioneer and almost 10 years old:o (now you know why I am looking at upgrading)

[JaylisJayP]

Prime and Jaylis - you gus seem to be the audio experts 'round here, what are your opinions on this receiver: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5811819

I've always like pioneer's audio line - the receiver I have now is a pioneer and almost 10 years old:o (now you know why I am looking at upgrading)

Well, if you're going to use it to feed through an HDTV, then I really like the fact that it has not only 2 HDMI in inputs, but an HDMI output, as well.

It has a lot of different audio modes, but you'll probably never use most of them. And it's 7.1, which is a cool feature if you use it. It has 110 watts per channel, but you'll probably never reach that potential (even 100 watts per channel is way more than enough in my opinion).

I've never used my receivers for MP3s or anything like that, so I can't really speak to the options it offers there, although it looks like it offers quite a bit from reading through.

Pioneer is a great brand, although I've never owned or even heard one of their receivers.

My thought on this unit is that it's kind of in the middle ground of the receivers. It's a little bit of a step up from a standard, fully-capable 5.1 that can do the dolby, etc.. and those usually have at least 1 HDMI input and at least 1 or 2 Optical audio inputs. (You can get a nice Sony or Yamaha for $200 at Best Buy, probably cheaper online).

But it's a step below the receivers that can handle the True HD sound or the other top of the line uncompressed audio formats being offered on blu-ray/HD DVD discs (unless I missed it when reading the receiver's specs, which is possible.)

I'd say it's a good product if you're going to use 7.1 and want all the bells and whistles of the settings/options, but if you just want the sound quality and the basic inputs to handle a nice HD setup, you can find others out there for 150-100 bucks cheaper.

Good luck! I just bought a new receiver a few weeks ago, it's always fun to shop for new electronics.

[JaylisJayP]

All right, well I'm probably out of here for a couple days....my wife is being induced into labor tomorrow afternoon!

I'll get some good use out of that HD camcorder finally!

[PrimeBane]

Prime and Jaylis - you gus seem to be the audio experts 'round here, what are your opinions on this receiver: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5811819

I've always like pioneer's audio line - the receiver I have now is a pioneer and almost 10 years old:o (now you know why I am looking at upgrading)

Well, if you want to take advantage of Dolby TruHD or lossless, then I'd pass on this receiver.

If DD 5.1 and DTS 5.1 are good enough, then go for it. :)

Site link for the receiver
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069809_424527396,00.html?compName=PNA_V3_ProductDetailsComponent

[ewto16]

I bought a Kenwood HTIB like 5 or more years ago. It is pretty nice and works well for my basement. Maybe I'm not so keen on audio, but I'm pleased with it.

Onkyo, as someone else said, makes a KILLER receiver.

[SBrooks1]

My new avatar rocks :D

[HollandX]

HAVE: U-571 HD-DVD or Four Brothers HD-DVD
WANT: Training Day HD-DVD

come to me.

[PrimeBane]

My new avatar rocks :D

LOL... you using it on highdefdigest as well? ;)

fyi, I post as Icy Red over there.

In HD releated news, I picked up FF: Rise of the SS today... I guess we'll see if I think it's as bad as some made it out to be. For the record, I did like the first one.

[SBrooks1]

LOL... you using it on highdefdigest as well? ;)

Indeed I am :D

Picked up Top Gun today. Very impressed. A definite 3D depth to the visuals here. Some grain is apparent but it's not distracting at all. I can't comment on the audio since I don't have a surround sound hooked up right now. But it's definitely impressive and the best I've ever seen Top Gun look.

[JaylisJayP]

Man, I'm sitting here at the hospital waiting while my wife is in labor...and they have wi-fi. So Internet plus waiting = unintentional high-def movie splurge.

Top Gun HD DVD
Evil Dead 2 Blu-Ray
Dawn of the Dead Blu-Ray
Day of the Dead Blu-Ray
Halloween Blu-Ray
The Wild Bunch HD DVD
The Great Raid Blu-Ray
A Scanner Darkly Blu-Ray
Saw III Blu-ray (already on the way)

Was considering Day After Tomorrow and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer but those dang Fox prices are so prohibitive.

Well, back to business!

[civictyperboy]

My new avatar rocks :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1423/1409967769_faec5d1db4.jpg?v=0


Ohhhhhh...i've got the real thing

[HollandX]

9 free hd dvds... and they don't suck!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Retailing/Best_Buy/Nine_Free_HD_DVDs_With_Toshiba_HD_DVD_Player_at_Best_Buy/1026

[civictyperboy]

well that pretty much settles that...I guess I will be going format neutral

[YankeeTim]

do you all have alot of regular dvds? and now you have started buying blurays and hd..i have like 500 dvds, and now ive begun to aquire some blu rays, since i got a ps3. i am debating to buy a hd but havent quite gotten to that point yet. i remember when dvd came out and i began replacing my vhs with dvds. i wish the price of the blurays went down..30 a pop is alot per dvd. im up to 7 now, and just ordered the shooter from amazon.

[WingNut 25]

^ My advice: don't replace stuff just for the sake of upgrading. I've been upgrading movies I love or think would be better in high def (ex. Matrix, Harry Potter, etc.)

[YankeeTim]

what are some good movies that are good on blu-ray?

[oaktown2000]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1423/1409967769_faec5d1db4.jpg?v=0


Ohhhhhh...i've got the real thing


How much for the Planet Earth series???

[freezerfuel]

9 free hd dvds... and they don't suck!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Retailing/Best_Buy/Nine_Free_HD_DVDs_With_Toshiba_HD_DVD_Player_at_Best_Buy/1026


I assume that excludes Canada, we always get the shaft.

Bastards.

[PrimeBane]

what are some good movies that are good on blu-ray?

Good is subjective, but I'd start with Pirates of the Caribean movies. If you're a Bond fan, Casino Royale might be right up your alley.

Pretty much any Beuna Vista (ie Disney) title you're pretty safe PQ wise.

Titles like Flags of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima are really good if you like WWII movies.

IMO, most of the really good movies for BD are coming out this fall starting with Meet the Robinsons and the Spiderman boxed set.

[Wardo30]

Is it worth paying $1,000 for a 37" Samsung LCD if its only 720p?? I only intend to play Xbox 360 and watch a movie here and there on it. It will not have an HD cable box being run to it..

[freezerfuel]

do you all have alot of regular dvds? and now you have started buying blurays and hd..i have like 500 dvds, and now ive begun to aquire some blu rays, since i got a ps3. i am debating to buy a hd but havent quite gotten to that point yet. i remember when dvd came out and i began replacing my vhs with dvds. i wish the price of the blurays went down..30 a pop is alot per dvd. im up to 7 now, and just ordered the shooter from amazon.

The sooner you sell them the more you get back. I waited waaaay too long to get rid of my VHS collection (finally sold them about 4 months ago) and got a whopping 50 cents each! I sold and traded a bunch of DVD's while they have some value. I made a deal with my wife that every title I got rid of on DVD I would eventually replace in HD. (although some were blind buys and I have no intention to replace):D I have a list and am crossing them off one at a time. I did keep almost 100 DVD's, just the movies I love, and don't know when they will be out in HD.

[oaktown2000]

Is it worth paying $1,000 for a 37" Samsung LCD if its only 720p?? I only intend to play Xbox 360 and watch a movie here and there on it. It will not have an HD cable box being run to it..


It's all relative........how much is a $1000 to you? Is it a lot...or is it a drop in the bucket?


If you don't have any HD sources for your movies, the part of it being 720p won't matter. It will only display your XBOX games in HD. Which comes to the second part...do you game alot? Would the tv be worth getting just for the gaming alone? You're the one who will answer these questions...not us.

[oaktown2000]

Anyone watch Galapagos yet? I went ahead and ordered it. It was only $22 and had a running time of 150 minutes.....which isn't bad. As long as it has some komodo dragons killing and eating stuff....I'll be happy :D

[Wardo30]

Is there a better option than the Samsung for the same cash??? I have a 50" Sony downstairs that all my movies are hooked up to. I just don't want to hook up my games to it because I like keeping my game systems up in my office. I play mostly sports games and usually about an hour every night or couple of nights.

[PrimeBane]

At 37" 720p will do you just fine. :)

Samsung and Sony both use the same panels for their LCD screens... I'd go with Samsung due to the lower price.

[oaktown2000]

Seriously....if it were for nothing more then a gaming monitor, so to speak.......I'd just get a cheap 32"-37" 720p TV from Vizio or Westinghouse.

[Wardo30]

Is Vizio the company alot of people are raving over for their nice sets with reasonable prices????

[oaktown2000]

I don't know about "raving"....but they are reasonably priced. Of course....they're not the same standard as a Sony or Samsung...but they're not priced as high either.

Like I said...if it was for nothing except playing videos games on...I'd get one of those or a Westinghouse.

I actually think Westinghouse makes 1080p "monitors" for relatively cheap.

[freezerfuel]

I've heard good stuff about Vizio... they seem to be working their way up to the big dawgs.

[Wardo30]

I don't know about "raving"....but they are reasonably priced. Of course....they're not the same standard as a Sony or Samsung...but they're not priced as high either.

Like I said...if it was for nothing except playing videos games on...I'd get one of those or a Westinghouse.

I actually think Westinghouse makes 1080p "monitors" for relatively cheap.

Thanks for the info...I'll have to start looking around....

[PrimeBane]

Vizio tends to get a good name due to price and a better picture than most bargain tvs... and as long as they work okay, you'll have a pretty good tv.

But if it goes, you could have a hell of a time getting it serviced by the company.

[Wardo30]

If its going to be a pain to deal with customer service than its not worth the savings. I am actually eventually looking to get two flat screens (one for the bedroom, one for my office).

[juicyjay504]

If you buy your vizio at costco the warranty is doubled so 2 years that aint bad imo

[Wardo30]

If you buy your vizio at costco the warranty is doubled so 2 years that aint bad imo

I'm not sure I have a Costco around me. I do have Sams and I believe they also carry Vizio...

[jack00]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6180227.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;19

this article might interest some of you

[YankeeTim]

for you blu ray folks i just saw the circuit city ad for next week and it says "buy 2 blu ray get 1 free" from the select movies. a link to the ads

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/769518/

[PrimeBane]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6180227.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;19

this article might interest some of you

*sniff, sniff*

Yup... that's a load of FUD right there. No doubt about it...

[civictyperboy]

Well I dislike whoever posted the 9 free hd dvd movies...I had to go out and become format neutral...I got myself an HDA30 at best buy

[grif32]

*sniff, sniff*

Yup... that's a load of FUD right there. No doubt about it...

Didnt panasonic just annoucne they will make a HD DVD player? If so u are right its 100% fud. Either way really.

Blu Ray have said many many many times the war is over.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Well I dislike whoever posted the 9 free hd dvd movies...I had to go out and become format neutral...I got myself an HDA30 at best buy

Welcome to the purple zone... it's a fine club to be in. :)

And let us know how the A30 treats you.

[PrimeBane]

Didnt panasonic just annoucne they will make a HD DVD player?

Pretty sure they haven't... they're pretty deep in the BD camp.

[civictyperboy]

So far the player is nice, played half way through top gun, I already programmed the remote into my RMAX4000 remote, and it's working like a charm, the best part about all of this was that Sony (work for them) actually paid for the A30...HA

[PrimeBane]

LOL... now that is pretty funny. :D

[grif32]

Pretty sure they haven't... they're pretty deep in the BD camp.

I read it yesterday over at avsforum. But just read today its a HD DVD recorders

http://www.edn.com/article/CA6486341.html?nid=3351&rid=1668736159

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a used copy of Halo 3 for $40 DLVD if anyone is intrested

[HollandX]

Well I dislike whoever posted the 9 free hd dvd movies...I had to go out and become format neutral...I got myself an HDA30 at best buy

:( sorry

[JaylisJayP]

Have College Hooks 2k7 for the PS3 for $15 dlvd or for trade for any high-def movies or possibly Madden 07 on PS3.

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Rise of the Silver Surfer last night while I was getting a few things at Target...can't wait to see this one (haven't seen the movie yet but was encouraged that High Def Digest gave it an all around highly-recommended)

[SBrooks1]

I'm finally getting to move my surround sound system from my parents house to me and my fiance's house. It's non-HD but it supports 6.1 and should do for now. I've been DYING playing 360 games and watching HD-DVD's without surround sound. :mad:

[HollandX]

Playback Problems Reported on 'Silver Surfer,' 'Day After Tomorrow' Blu-ray Discs

what was initially a cause for celebration has become an exercise in frustration for some Blu-ray fans as incompatibility issues with some players have hindered playback of the discs.

The most severe problems have been reported on Samsung's BDP-1200 and LG's BH100, which are both said to be incapable of playing back the discs at all. Less catastophic issues (error messages and playback stutter) have been reported for Samsung's BDP-1000. The discs appear to play back fine on all other Blu-ray players (including the PlayStation 3), although users have reported lengthy load times of up to two minutes.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/BD+/Fox/Playback_Problems_Reported_on_Silver_Surfer,_Day_After_Tomorrow_Blu-ray_Discs/1035

[HollandX]

what percentage of netflix users view the pages featuring hi def movies on their site?

not necessarily click the 'rent' button

just view the entry

(so it should be larger)

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POINT 3 PERCENT!!!

BUT, they favor HD DVD over BD. Hmm.. I wonder if that's because users can pick up BD at Blockbuster?

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Netflix/High-Def_Disc_Rentals/Report:_Netflix_Users_Favor_HD_DVD/1036

[PrimeBane]

Playback Problems Reported on 'Silver Surfer,' 'Day After Tomorrow' Blu-ray Discs

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/BD+/Fox/Playback_Problems_Reported_on_Silver_Surfer,_Day_After_Tomorrow_Blu-ray_Discs/1035

Can't say I'm surprised... I think many knew there would be problems when BD+ was added to disks, especially with the older players.

Hopefully the firmware update is out soon. :)

[HollandX]

new ps3 ad. you will lol at one part: http://apps.eyewonderlabs.com/adWdrVideoSpace/ad/28148/approvalJSTags.html

[HollandX]

Can't say I'm surprised... I think many knew there would be problems when BD+ was added to disks, especially with the older players.

Hopefully the firmware update is out soon. :)

We never had these disc not working things on DVD

[HollandX]

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!

New Line Brings 'Pan's Labyrinth' to Blu-ray, HD DVD
Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 04:10 PM ET

In the studio's first dual-format day-and-date high-def release, New Line will bring the Oscar-winning 'Pan's Labyrinth' to Blu-ray and HD DVD this December.

Ever since New Line finally announced it was jumping into high-def with last month's announcement of 'Hairspray,' 'Pan's Labyrinth' has been one of the most highly-anticipated catalog titles for next-gen release in the studio's library. Now the wait is over, and both HD DVD and Blu-ray fans will be able to feast on Guillermo Del Toro's highly-acclaimed, multiple Oscar-winning fairy tale when it streets December 26.

New Line will be pulling out all the stops for 'Labyrinth,' which will come loaded with bonus features. Among the extras is a video prologue and audio commentary by Del Toro, two featurettes, an interactive "Director's Notebook," extensive storyboard and still galleries, an excerpt from the "Charlie Rose Show" with Del Toro, and a Marketing Campaign gallery with trailers and other ad materials.

Exclusive to the high-def versions will be an enhanced picture-in-picture video commentary with cast & crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, while the HD DVD will also enjoy web-enabled content (to be announced at a future date).

Tech specs are equally impressive, with 1080p video (codec TBA) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio track in 7.1 Surround -- so far the studio's first high-def title to be confirmed with high-resolution audio.

Retail for both next-gen editions is $35.99.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Annoucements/New_Line/New_Line_Brings_Pans_Labyrinth_to_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD/1039

[HollandX]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3894/original.jpeg

[SBrooks1]

Good to see New Line continuing to support Team Purple :D

[PrimeBane]

We never had these disc not working things on DVD

Actually it did... certain disks would not play in certain players. Never happened to me, but then I didn't bother following DVD that closely.

I believe the PS2 was one of the bigger culprits.

[PrimeBane]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3894/original.jpeg
Can't wait to get this... such an incredible film.

I was getting ready to import it from the UK.

[oaktown2000]

Very good....bloodier then I thought it would be...but the ending left me kinda empty....not really a "happily ever after" film.

[JaylisJayP]

Not a huge Pan's fan...i can say it was definitely a good movie, but i don't know...not my thing I guess. Should look amazing in HD though.

[ewto16]

Isn't in all subtitled?

[SBrooks1]

Isn't in all subtitled?

Yup, Spanish audio with English subtitles. It's like watching Passion of the Christ without the Passion.... :p

[ewto16]

Sigh, I thought so. I won't watch that or Apocolypto because of the subtitles.

[PrimeBane]

That's unfortunate... you're missing out on one hell of a movie in Pan's and I've heard very good things about Apocalypto.

[grif32]

Yeah I hate subtitles as well but had ZERO problems watching Apocalypto. Very Very good moive and PQ in HD is insane.

chris

[JaylisJayP]

i agree with ewto but only as far as owning the movie. For me, at least, much of the replay value is having a movie on while I'm cooking in the kitchen or putting something together, so I'm not 100 percent with the movie the entire time...so if it's not in English at least dubbed (a la District B-13, which rocks by the way), it doesn't really pay for me to own it.

That said, Apocolypto is probably the 1 movie where you don't need to understand what they're saying so much to enjoy the film a second or third time.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone have any luck finding The Day After Tomorrow at any B&M stores?

[PrimeBane]

Yup... but they wanted $34 CDN for it. :(

Haven't seen it anywhere else...

[JaylisJayP]

Yup... but they wanted $34 CDN for it. :(

Haven't seen it anywhere else...

what store?

[PrimeBane]

London Drugs... it's a chain in Western Canada.

[freezerfuel]

London Drugs... it's a chain in Western Canada.

London Drugs sells HD movies?

Yayz! Gonna have to check my local and see what they got. :D

[PrimeBane]

Yup... kinda crappy prices though.

But they have been blowing out select older titles lately... you never know what you might find. :)

[PrimeBane]

Thought I'd start posting the Friday NDP numbers:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hom100707/index.php
Week: 54:46
YTD: 66:34
SI: 61:39

1. Knocked Up HD 100.00
2. 300 BD 25.47
3. Next HD 18.26
4. Underworld BD 18.16
5. Troy BD 17.36
6. 300 HD 14.64
7. We Are Marshall BD 12.15
8. Planet Earth BD 10.50
9. Casino Royale BD 8.61
10. The Condemned BD 8.03

xx Planet Earth HD 7.50
xx Batman Begins HD 7.25
xx Troy HD 6.7
xx We Are Marshall HD 6.28

I never though Knocked Up would sell that well...

[freezerfuel]

My movies so far, HD DVD on the top shelf. I tried to take a close-up but it comes out blurry.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/DCP03642.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/DCP03644.jpg

[oaktown2000]

That Sideshow Jaws is sweet. I love the statue itself...as it's massive....but I just hate the base they used.

Got any other Sideshow stuff?

I cannot wait till next year when the wifey and I get our new place. I have clearence from the Warden (wifey :p) to take one room and do with it as I please. It'll be my movie viewing/gaming room and I'll be putting all my Sideshow crap there. Still haven't decided on the type of displays I want to use.

But so far I have:
Jason PF
Freddy PF
Frodo PF
Lurtz PF
Hellboy PF
Captain America Exclusive PF
John Wayne PF
Darth Vader PF
Obi Wan PF
James Bond (Roger Moore) PF

I also have on order at Sideshow:
Robocop Exclusive PF
Gandalf Exclusive PF
Godfather PF

[JaylisJayP]

Got a sweet deal today at Circuit City. Went in and found The Day After Tomorrow blu-ray. They also had both 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks later on the shelves...so I took all 3 to the front to pay. Well, the 28 later movies flagged because the street date isn't until Tuesday, so they told me they couldn't sell them to me, but that I'd get a $24 gift card (for my trouble).

So The Day After Tomorrow ended up costing me 7 bucks!

[JaylisJayP]

Also found and picked up Galapogos HD DVD at Best Buy today, they didn't have the blu-ray. Can't wait to give this one a spin, I still use the desert scenes from Planet Earth as my demo material.

[PrimeBane]

Too bad you could get the 28s... I'm really looking forward to both titles :)

[freezerfuel]

That Sideshow Jaws is sweet. I love the statue itself...as it's massive....but I just hate the base they used.

Got any other Sideshow stuff?

I cannot wait till next year when the wifey and I get our new place. I have clearence from the Warden (wifey :p) to take one room and do with it as I please. It'll be my movie viewing/gaming room and I'll be putting all my Sideshow crap there. Still haven't decided on the type of displays I want to use.

But so far I have:
Jason PF
Freddy PF
Frodo PF
Lurtz PF
Hellboy PF
Captain America Exclusive PF
John Wayne PF
Darth Vader PF
Obi Wan PF
James Bond (Roger Moore) PF

I also have on order at Sideshow:
Robocop Exclusive PF
Gandalf Exclusive PF
Godfather PF

That's a hell of a collection, I'm actually in the process of a huge trade with another boardie. I'm getting rid of my Sideshow Predator Maquette and Green Goblin PF for a bunch of Bowen statue's. There's no denying Sideshow makes top notch stuff though, I'm just making a bit of a transition from collecting movie based stuff to Marvel and some other stuff. Jaws isn't going anywhere though, love that statue. Other than that all I'll have left is Sideshow's Bride Of Chucky-Chucky Statue. I also had the Pumpkinhead Maquette but sold that off too.

And yeah, having your own room rocks. I just took the whole basement and called it my room. :D You're gonna love it. I use it for all my movie watching and video games (getting a 360 soon I hope) and general collectibles area.

[JaylisJayP]

Too bad you could get the 28s... I'm really looking forward to both titles :)

i know...but what the hell, I can wait, they come out Tuesday.

[oaktown2000]

That's a hell of a collection, I'm actually in the process of a huge trade with another boardie. I'm getting rid of my Sideshow Predator Maquette and Green Goblin PF for a bunch of Bowen statue's. There's no denying Sideshow makes top notch stuff though, I'm just making a bit of a transition from collecting movie based stuff to Marvel and some other stuff. Jaws isn't going anywhere though, love that statue. Other than that all I'll have left is Sideshow's Bride Of Chucky-Chucky Statue. I also had the Pumpkinhead Maquette but sold that off too.

And yeah, having your own room rocks. I just took the whole basement and called it my room. :D You're gonna love it. I use it for all my movie watching and video games (getting a 360 soon I hope) and general collectibles area.


That is just too funny. I only recently got into the Sideshow stuff in the last 3 months.....previous to that......I was into, you guessed it, Bowen Designs. LOL. I'm going in just the opposite direction...from Marvel to the movie stuff.

I had a ton of Bowens including Moon Knight, Hulk, Standing Spidey, Juggernaut, Cleary Modern Spidey, Namor, Scorpion, the new Venom, Rhino, Mysterio, Spider Woman, the new Thor, Hawkeye, Black Panther, and a few more. That's how I got such a great start on the Sideshow stuff. I ebayed all of the Bowens for almost $3k and then bought some Sideshow stuff and other crap.

[PrimeBane]

i know...but what the hell, I can wait, they come out Tuesday.

Sounds like I have to wait :( HDAddicts didn't get either movie in their shipment. :(

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Hulk and V for Vendetta HD-DVD's today. I love working at Best Buy. I get HD-DVD's for around $19 each. :D

[freezerfuel]

That is just too funny. I only recently got into the Sideshow stuff in the last 3 months.....previous to that......I was into, you guessed it, Bowen Designs. LOL. I'm going in just the opposite direction...from Marvel to the movie stuff.

I had a ton of Bowens including Moon Knight, Hulk, Standing Spidey, Juggernaut, Cleary Modern Spidey, Namor, Scorpion, the new Venom, Rhino, Mysterio, Spider Woman, the new Thor, Hawkeye, Black Panther, and a few more. That's how I got such a great start on the Sideshow stuff. I ebayed all of the Bowens for almost $3k and then bought some Sideshow stuff and other crap.

You're kidding, that's awesome in a reverse sort of way. Sideshow makes truly awesome collectibles but man do they destroy my wallet. I'm getting a couple Bowen's that you used to have, I'm mostly going to collect the villains at first. I sold some of the Sideshow stuff for Home Theatre equipment. :D Sideshow seems to hold their value or go up, up and more up for the most part which is always good too.

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Hulk and V for Vendetta HD-DVD's today. I love working at Best Buy. I get HD-DVD's for around $19 each. :D

How's Hulk as a movie? I know it's supposed to be a top-tier PQ, but I've never seen the flick itself.

[PrimeBane]

Honestly, rent the Hulk unless you can get it for cheap... I was pretty disappointed with the movie. :(

[SBrooks1]

How's Hulk as a movie? I know it's supposed to be a top-tier PQ, but I've never seen the flick itself.

I think it's a lot better than people give it credit for. Eric Bana does a pretty good job as David Banner. The CG for Hulk is pretty good as well. It's not the greatest movie of all time but it has it's strong points. Like the scene where Hulk smashes the Hulk-Dog in his balls. :D

[SBrooks1]

Alright, someone tell me why I'm not getting DD 5.1 from my HD-DVD add-on for my 360!! :mad: It's hooked up via optical and the dashboard menu detects as DD 5.1 when it loads up. I select DD 5.1 in the HD-DVD menu but it plays in stereo. What gives?? :mad:

[SBrooks1]

I'm getting 5.1 from my normal DVD's but HD-DVD's only play in stereo. :mad:

[SBrooks1]

Nevermind, I had to go into the Advanced settings while any DVD plays and change my audio settings to DD 5.1..... sheesh

[SBrooks1]

Where is everyone today? I went on a tear today and picked up Casablanca, Breakfast Club, Last Samurai, Blazing Saddles, Van Helsing, Polar Express and Swordfish. :eek:

Does anyone who doesn't have a receiver that supports Dolby TrueHD still select it when playing HD-DVD's or Blu-ray? Now that I have my surround sound hooked up I've found that even though my receiver doesn't Dolby TrueHD it does sound better, louder and more dynamic with my rear surrounds. The first 10 minutes of Top Gun sounds amazing!!! :eek:

[SBrooks1]

It's like an addiction!! :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/HD-DVDs.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

WOW...SBrooks. That's a great instant collection for the short time you've been on the HD-train.

Although i've only had these things since November and February, and I think I'm up to about 125 movies!

Better the heroin! (not that I'd know.......anymore......it's cold in here)

[WingNut 25]

So my Knocked Up HD DVD won't play at all. Luckily it's a combo disc.

[PrimeBane]

Does anyone who doesn't have a receiver that supports Dolby TrueHD still select it when playing HD-DVD's or Blu-ray? Now that I have my surround sound hooked up I've found that even though my receiver doesn't Dolby TrueHD it does sound better, louder and more dynamic with my rear surrounds. The first 10 minutes of Top Gun sounds amazing!!! :eek:

hmmm... I'll have to give that a try :)

[PrimeBane]

So my Knocked Up HD DVD won't play at all. Luckily it's a combo disc.

I should really try mine... I'm starting to get a little worried. :(

[JaylisJayP]

i didn't have any problems on my 360 add-on with Knocked Up....but i heard others did. Might need to update to latest firmware on whatever player you're using.

[IceRat]

till 10/13 for those with a Meijer [IL, IN, MI, OH, KY] near you

http://www2.meijer.com/ads/AdImages/1288/3/aablock_1_25.jpg

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a few Used BD and HD titles today.

A Few Good Men BD $11.99
Halloween BD $9.99
Blades of Glory HD $15.99
Lego Star Wars 2 on Xbox360 $8.99

OT: I also found at Kmart the other day copy's of Open Season($10.00) and Surf's Up($22.00) on Xbox 360 for pretty cheap

[ewto16]

What other Disney BD are there besides the Pirates movies and this?

till 10/13 for those with a Meijer [IL, IN, MI, OH, KY] near you

http://www2.meijer.com/ads/AdImages/1288/3/aablock_1_25.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

What other Disney BD are there besides the Pirates movies and this?

Invincible
The Lookout
Imax: Roving Mars
Dinosaur
Eight Below
Bridge to Terebithia
Pearl Harbor
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Guardian
Deja Vu
The Wild
Chicken Little

There might be more...

[SBrooks1]

Bought Planet Earth and Troy: Director's Cut last night :D

Has anyone done any importing of HD-DVD's? I'm thinking of importing Total Recall and possibly others. What are the best HD-DVD imports right now of big titles that won't see the light of day here for a long time if not ever?

[ewto16]

Invincible - Slow and boring
The Lookout - Never head of it
Imax: Roving Mars - Would only watch once
Dinosaur - Possible
Eight Below - Not interested
Bridge to Terebithia - Heard it was terrible
Pearl Harbor - Slow, boring, and terrible
Gone in 60 Seconds - I'd rather cut out my eye than watch Nic Cage in a movie.
The Guardian - Saw it and liked it, but don't know if I'd watch it again.
Deja Vu - OK, popcorn flick, but wouldn't watch again.
The Wild - Cartoon? Don't think I saw it.
Chicken Little - Not interested.

There might be more...

Thanks though.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Bought Planet Earth and Troy: Director's Cut last night :D

Has anyone done any importing of HD-DVD's? I'm thinking of importing Total Recall and possibly others. What are the best HD-DVD imports right now of big titles that won't see the light of day here for a long time if not ever?

I have the Prestige on order should be here in a few days. If your looking for imports try

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hd-dvds-c-35.html?osCsid=3202fc1e5ab6dc60c5d39477186c9367

He has a lot of movies and they ship quick since he is in the US.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Or try http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=89 They also have a good selection of imports, they are located in Canada.

[SBrooks1]

I have the Prestige on order should be here in a few days. If your looking for imports try

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hd-dvds-c-35.html?osCsid=3202fc1e5ab6dc60c5d39477186c9367

He has a lot of movies and they ship quick since he is in the US.

Nice, I heard about that site but didn't know he was in the US. :cool:

[SBrooks1]

I'm tempted to buy the T2 French import but I'm hearing a forthcoming German version may be better

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I heard about that to so I might hold off and check reveiws on it before I decide

[JaylisJayP]

I've bought 3 imports so far...Silent Hill HD DVD and Running Scared HD DVD from Xploited (who are awesome), and French T2 HD DVD from HDADDICTS (who was good, but took a while to ship coming from Canada, at the time Xploited was out of stock).

I don't know how much better they can get T2 to look considering the source, but I did hear the German version will have more extras. Oh well, I can't afford to triple dip just yet on T2!

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks though.

yeah of all those disney movies I only own Deja Vu (bought used) and The Guardian (one of the best looking blu-ray titles out there.) And my dad bought me The Lookout but I'm yet to watch it yet.


Also, if you're considering The Wild, do yourself a favor and use the same knife to gouge your eyes out that you used for Gone in 60 Seconds :)

[Hanky Panky]

The Guardian? Is that the movie w/ Costner and Kutcher?

Tell me you don't own that one.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

The Guardian? Is that the movie w/ Costner and Kutcher?

Tell me you don't own that one.
The Guardian on Blu-ray was pretty solid

[JaylisJayP]

The Guardian on Blu-ray was pretty solid

agreed, people are real quick to dismiss Costner flicks. I've watched this one 3 times already.

[ewto16]

Guardian is actually a good movie to watch once. I wouldn't watch it again, unless it was with someone who had not seen it, but I don't repeat view a lot of movies as it is.

[freezerfuel]

Christ, my "optical in" on my HTIB is broken. Now I'm running sound through RCA cables, how prehistoric is that. Time to bite the bullet and get a HDMI receiver. I want to hear what TrueHD sounds like anyway.