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

[JaylisJayP]

What was Wal-Mart's price? And isn't that almost a week early?

You should watch this one tonight....and give us a review of the PQ/SQ. I want to buy it....but I'm worried about the quality seeing as how it is a dated film.

I will sample at least the Final Cut tonight...others are saying it looks amazing.

Wal-Mart's price was $31.87 (printed off their Web site - technically an online only price, but if you click into the item it doesn't say online only on that screen.) Best Buy was $34.99. Plus I had a $5 reward zone certificate.

I would've tried Target/Amazon's $27.95 price but I couldn't get the item to come up when I searched through Target. It's hit or miss with them.

Yes, they had it out there in Jensen on Tuesday - exactly a week before "street date". 3 copies of the blu-ray one only. I went back today and all 3 were still there, so there's 2 left. Others are seeing the same thing at Best Buys across the country. Weird.

[sobentyo]

FYI regarding that Best Buy BOGO....someone over at Avs posted a .pdf of the actual ad. I printed it out and got Circuit City to price match it today.

Got Bourne Ultimatum for myself and Shooter for a friend and we split the cost.

Also found Blade Runner blu-ray on the shelf at Best Buy and got them to price-match Wal-Mart's price.

When you price match do you just take the products up to the register and then show the ad? Did they ask any questions?

[oaktown2000]

I will sample at least the Final Cut tonight...others are saying it looks amazing.

Wal-Mart's price was $31.87 (printed off their Web site - technically an online only price, but if you click into the item it doesn't say online only on that screen.) Best Buy was $34.99. Plus I had a $5 reward zone certificate.

I would've tried Target/Amazon's $27.95 price but I couldn't get the item to come up when I searched through Target. It's hit or miss with them.

Yes, they had it out there in Jensen on Tuesday - exactly a week before "street date". 3 copies of the blu-ray one only. I went back today and all 3 were still there, so there's 2 left. Others are seeing the same thing at Best Buys across the country. Weird.


oh man........do I dare stop on my way home and buy myself yet another thing before X-mas

I could easily add it to my "want list"....but then that means waiting another two weeks to watch it........arghhhhhhhhh :mad:

[jackbauer]

Anyone know when pans labryinth comes out? (I dont think I spelt that correctly)

[HollandX]

LOL: Fans open Harry Potter Blu-ray Discs to find HD DVDs inside!!!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/Warner/Potter_Giftset_Inadvertantly_Goes_Purple/1261

LOL. The HD DVD version of Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix is a COMBO disc...

So someone could mess with the HD DVD disc in their Blu-ray Disc machine and actually GET the movie to play!

Certainly it will be when they get to the DVD side... but it will most certainly play!
But will they realize it?

LOOK AT THIS BLU RAY MOVIE! I PAYED THOUSANDS FOR THIS TV AND BLUE RAY MACHHINE! ISNT THE QUALITY AMAZING? IT'S SO REAL!

[IceRat]

12/25 re: Pan's

[sobentyo]

FYI regarding that Best Buy BOGO....someone over at Avs posted a .pdf of the actual ad. I printed it out and got Circuit City to price match it today.

Got Bourne Ultimatum for myself and Shooter for a friend and we split the cost.

Also found Blade Runner blu-ray on the shelf at Best Buy and got them to price-match Wal-Mart's price.


Well my garbage CC didn't price match. Tried it tonight and they said they don't price match "special offers". I told her that it was ok and I would go to Best Buy with my money. I think this whole price match thing is kinda garbage. "Special Offers" could be taken as a sale price and they could deny you. They should call it.."we will match the competitors offer if you can prove to us that it is the "regular price" in which the competitor sells the exact same item. Ohh well I will wait until Sunday to go to BB and get the movies.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Didn't someone here post a web-site that gave color and picture calibrations for HDTV's? I seem to be getting a lot of greenish looking color in the grey areas on my 50" plasma Vizio and it's really buggin' me. :o

[HollandX]

is a coaxial digital audio cable the same cable as an rca composite r/w/y cable? ie if I don't have a coax digital audio cable, can I just use like the yellow off a rwy strip?

i know they all look the same, but i didn't know if they WERE the same...

thanks!

[JaylisJayP]

When you price match do you just take the products up to the register and then show the ad? Did they ask any questions?

Yes. At Best Buy here I can go up to any register. At Circuit City you have to go up to customer service. As long as you have something on paper, they tend to do it. My Circuit City is very good with price matching anything. When TRU had that deal a few weeks ago that if you buy Mario Galaxy you get a $25 gift card, Circuit City matched that for me too.

They usually don't ask me questions, since I know the drill and I have everything ready for them.

The key is to make sure they know right away the deal is for another brick and mortar store that exists in the immediate area. Target, Wal-Mart, FYE, etc...

I also find that if you go toward closing, the person running the customer service counter is tired as all hell and it's usually not a manager or higher up. If you sympathize and shmooze and give 'em a line like, "Tough day, huh?" they're more open to helping you out and matching whatever you put in front of them.

[JaylisJayP]

oh man........do I dare stop on my way home and buy myself yet another thing before X-mas

I could easily add it to my "want list"....but then that means waiting another two weeks to watch it........arghhhhhhhhh :mad:


Do it. Robocop is lonely on the shelf all by itself.

[PrimeBane]

Didn't someone here post a web-site that gave color and picture calibrations for HDTV's? I seem to be getting a lot of greenish looking color in the grey areas on my 50" plasma Vizio and it's really buggin' me. :o

Sometimes www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com (http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com) has them.

Congrats on the new plasma. :) Did you take it off torch mode when you got it?

[oaktown2000]

Do it. Robocop is lonely on the shelf all by itself.


lol...I'm up to 39 Blu-Rays already

[JaylisJayP]

Nice!

[ickzer1]

Mail came, just got TMNT and Happy Feet on Blu-ray. Man does TMNT look good. I really hope they continue the story in cg flicks. Havent peeped HF yet.

[thaderules]

Got 2 Bourne Ultimatum's today at Best Buy. Going to price match with the b1g1 deal sometime next week.

I wasn't planning on getting Bourne because I thought it would be a one time watch movie. But with the great reviews and the deal next week at Best Buy, I just couldn't pass up.

Watched it earlier and I enjoyed it more this time than at the theatre. Dolby TrueHD was great. Music score from John Powell really stood out. Video quality was good but I've seen sharper transfers in Transformers and 300. I don't know if this is how it was originally shot.

Transformers is still the HD to beat.

[ickzer1]

I just realized one day ill have all the Alien and Predator flicks on blu-ray plus all the AVP stuff. Get this stuff out FOX.

[JaylisJayP]

For anyone buying these, looks like The Kingdom and Eastern Promises were bumped up from Dec. 26 to Dec. 23.

Anyone see The Kingdom? How was it?

[HollandX]

I want them both, but combo discs are so outragously expensive. :(

i'll have to wait and buy them used.

[SBrooks1]

My HAUL from the JR.com sale arrived!! :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/blu-blu-blu.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Glad you got them cheap SBrooks :)

[HollandX]

It's not SBrooks. It's SBlockbuster Video.

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

[JaylisJayP]

Apparently I've bought enough on Amazon with the Amazon Chase card to earn a $25 gift card. lol, didn't even know that reward existed.

Which means I spent at least $800 at Amazon alone....kinda sad in hindsight.

[PrimeBane]

It doesn't take long for movies to add up though, even with a bogo. :(

[thaderules]

For anyone buying these, looks like The Kingdom and Eastern Promises were bumped up from Dec. 26 to Dec. 23.

Anyone see The Kingdom? How was it?

It got a lot of heat when it came out because people were saying it was anti American. I enjoyed the movie, it was deeper than I thought. It wasn't really anti American but the way humans work when it comes to beliefs/revenge.

Universal site is reporting it doesn't have True HD BUT other sites are reporting it has it. If it has it I'm buying, if not, I'm not going to support it. This movie deserves lossless sound.

[Wofford29]

Eastern Promises is top 3 films of the year. I'm pumped for it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Fry's Electronics has another BOGO sale going on. Zorro is on the list but most of the other ones are the same from the previous sale

[JaylisJayP]

Fry's Electronics has another BOGO sale going on. Zorro is on the list but most of the other ones are the same from the previous sale

online, too?

[IceRat]

online, too?
looks like a bunch of Sony titles (the ones with the red buy button) marked down to 9.99 ... so it is pretty much the same as in-store except you only have to commit to one title for $10

http://shop3.outpost.com/search?cat=-59248&pType=pDisplay

[SBrooks1]

How can any movie studio not see the momentum that Blu-ray has held all year and continues to hold? :eek:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/09dec2007.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/09dec2007a.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Don't know....but HD in general is such a niche. Maybe HD DVD is fine for now with being the niche of the niche?

[JaylisJayP]

although it's easy to see why....HD DVD just doesn't have the sheer # of blockbusters to move the movies. I wouldn't even call Bourne Ultimatum a blockbuster in the sense that it would sell players.

Pirates
Fantastic 4s
Spidermans

Those movies sell in huge quantities.

All HD DVD has had to offer was Transformers. Now, if they had offered all 3 shrek flicks when Shrek 3 came out, they'd probably at least have won 1 week.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^^
Not really the BD team would of put together an even better BOGO deal. Sad to say

[oaktown2000]

Sad to say


Not for my wallet :)

[Preditor74]

Just picked up LOST Season 3 today from Best Buy using a 10% off coupon. I must say that it looks absolutly spectacular. I am going to rewatch Season 3 in order to be ready for Season 4 to start in Jan.

By the way...the packaging is FANTASTIC!

[PrimeBane]

3:1 is pretty typical for a week where BD has the major releases and HD DVD has nothing other than an expensive box set.

Like Jaylis said, it's all just niche so far... hardly a reason for anyone on the red side to worry.

How can any movie studio not see the momentum that Blu-ray has held all year and continues to hold? :eek:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/09dec2007.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/09dec2007a.jpg

[SharpyDave]

A buddy of mine told me to look for a HDTV with 3 HDMI inputs, is that really necessary? Most have 2.

[grif32]

A buddy of mine told me to look for a HDTV with 3 HDMI inputs, is that really necessary? Most have 2.

Yes the more the better unless you have a Receiver that has multiple HDMI ports you want as many HDMI ports as possible. Or buy a switcher.

But yes he is correct I would look for a TV with the most Ports possible.

Chris

[grif32]

Doesnt matter. BR sold 160,000 POTCAWE not good when DVD sold 8 Million copies. Both will be a niche market for some time to come

I would love to see all studios put movies on both formats. Just think if Transformers or POTC AWE was on both formats. Possible they would have sold 500K each not alot but alot better then 160,000 or 190,000

I do beleive BR will win this thing (someday) but HD DVD will still be around.

How can any movie studio not see the momentum that Blu-ray has held all year and continues to hold? :eek:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/09dec2007.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/09dec2007a.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Doesnt matter. BR sold 160,000 POTCAWE not good when DVD sold 8 Million copies. Both will be a niche market for some time to come

I would love to see all studios put movies on both formats. Just think if Transformers or POTC AWE was on both formats. Possible they would have sold 500K each not alot but alot better then 160,000 or 190,000

I do beleive BR will win this thing (someday) but HD DVD will still be around.

at some point, though, there are just too many players and people invested in it (HD DVD) to just drop it completely, you'd think. Although i admit I don't have any experience buying into a "losing" or "failed" format. (Betamax, Divx, I suppose laserdisc).

[WingNut 25]

My Harry Potter Blu Ray box set arrived yesterday. Very cool piece. Now to dive into the movies.

[dayday6]

A buddy of mine told me to look for a HDTV with 3 HDMI inputs, is that really necessary? Most have 2.

More is better, but 2 could be enough.

The only thing that matters is how many devices you are plugging in.
If you are only going to plug in 2 devices, that 2 inputs is enough.

[IceRat]

niche market is a bit of an overstatement when mentioning HD video sales

the music industry has just as many potential customers and would be happy right now to have their top weekly seller doing 160,000 right now

If anything the home movie industry is spoiled by how home video ownership took off via dvd and despite the 8 mil number the industry is said to be slumping compared to past years. Some slump considering most of the blockbusters make their money back on theatrical release and much of the home video sales is just gravy.

[GPWYANKEE]

Have a few HD Dvds to trade if anyones interested
Flags of our Fathers
Letters from Iwo Jima

Let me know what you have in HD Dvds for trade and im sure we can work something out.

Wish my HD Dvd Harry Potter set would get here-Cant wait to see these again in High Def.

[HollandX]

My Harry Potter Blu Ray box set arrived yesterday. Very cool piece. Now to dive into the movies.

is there room for the last 2?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Wow waiting for Xmas really sucks when you got a 46" HD-TV in your closet wrapped up lol. Cant wait to set that thing up and watch Bourne Ultimatum on it. Picked up Spiderman 3 today to watch on it also. Havent see it yet. Probably gonna check out that BB BOGO tomorrow as well.

Not even my TV or HD-DVD player but I wanna buy stuff for it lol.

Quick question for someone who knows about the Toshiba HD-DVD A30. I know you have to download the updated firmware. Can I plug my laptop right in to do that? Thanks in advance.

[WingNut 25]

is there room for the last 2?

If you take all of the bonus stuff out I would imagine so. HD/BD movie cases are small. The 5 movies come in different sized custom cases. It's kinda cool but you can't display them with the rest of your movie collection. The first 2 movies come in CD-sized cases.

[HollandX]

just saw the departed for the first time. watched it on hd dvd.

good god damn!

[IceRat]

I take it you liked it :D

[RAIDEN6]

I was thinking about picking up The Departed tomorrow at the BOGO and was going to ask if that movie was good. I heard some people loved it, then some hated it.

[TheRedOx]

I was thinking about picking up The Departed tomorrow at the BOGO and was going to ask if that movie was good. I heard some people loved it, then some hated it.
I was also thinking about that one too and I haven't seen it yet either.
I think I'm just going to get these at the BB BOGO:
Shrek the Third
Harry Potter: OOTP
Transformers
Bourne Ultimatum

[grif32]

Another Bogo on Amazon. Fox titles: 2 days only.

And someone said BR hasnt had alot of Bogo's. Seems like a new one each week.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6039682_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000177751&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=0RZ2EDC9JE7Z5FN8VAPK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=339226401&pf_rd_i=193640011

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Cast Away last night on blu-ray. Very good picture quality but it won't absolutely wow you. Audio quality is a solid 4/5 stars.

I hadn't seen this movie in forever but still found myself fast forwarding to the plane crash.

[sobentyo]

Just got back from BB...Picked up Bourne Ultimatum, Shrek 3, Departed (blu), and Harry Potter 5 (blu). $66 for 4 wasn't bad at all. Glad I got there early though. Looks like they only had 6 copies of Bourne HD DVD left.

[grif32]

Just got back from BB...Picked up Bourne Ultimatum, Shrek 3, Departed (blu), and Harry Potter 5 (blu). $66 for 4 wasn't bad at all. Glad I got there early though. Looks like they only had 6 copies of Bourne HD DVD left.

Man I wish I had a BB.. Nice pickups..

Chris

[grif32]

CC has bogo on selected BR's as well but they pretty much suck

Chris

[sobentyo]

Man I wish I had a BB.. Nice pickups..

Chris

I am not 100% but I think the offer is online as well.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Can anyone confirm if they have another slip up with these? like the last BOGO

[grif32]

Can anyone confirm if they have another slip up with these? like the last BOGO

LOL no I already tried today at my CC. Could be different at others.. But no luck at mine..

[grif32]

I am not 100% but I think the offer is online as well.

Thanks I will check..

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If you order from Amazon use the code "DVDSAVE5" on orders $50 or more. I also picked up Behind Enemy Lines and Edward Scissorhands for a total of $31.00

[grif32]

If you order from Amazon use the code "DVDSAVE5" on orders $50 or more. I also picked up Behind Enemy Lines and Edward Scissorhands for a total of $31.00

I tried this with my order with the BOGO BR and it wouldnt accept it.. It was over $70.00

[johnnyknoxsvill]

same here so not sure how its working

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I tried Cast Away and Mr/Mrs Smith but came up full price. I figured I'd try since Edward Scissorhands wasent on the list but came up with the discount

[JaylisJayP]

The DVDSAVE5 worked on my BOGO....and it was under $50. So instead of it being $31.62 or something it was $26.62. Ended up caving and getting Behind Enemy Lines and Flight of the Phoenix. Thanks for the tip Johnny!

[GoNiners]

So I am getting an Olevia HDTV for christmas. I got an xbox 360 so would you guys reccomend I get the HD-DVD player for the 360 or get a toshiba one?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I would get a Toshiba, I havent had any problems so far with either of them. I own a A20 and an A3

[GoNiners]

I would get a Toshiba, I havent had any problems so far with either of them. I own a A20 and an A3

Im thinking that too but my thing is the Best Buy near me doesnt have the 300 dollar one just the 400 dollar one. And the 360 add-on is half the price. I could get that, 5 free movies, and still get some movies and a game for my 360.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

true, it all comes down to what you like.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

oh and a heads up to who ever wants to pick up an extra PS3. Toys R Us has $299 PS3s (20 GB)

Act quick on this in-store Toys R Us deal! It's temporarily sold out online according to the link.

At $299, that's $50 more than a Wii and an AWESOME deal for any of you who can deal with a few downgraded features.

Heres the link
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2549777

[IceRat]

the chances you are going to find a 20 GB PS3 at TRU retail is slim and ..... scratch that ..... none

and although it showed up on their website it never was in stock

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I went to 1 and they said they are pending to get some in

[IceRat]

good luck... not trying to be a downer but I don't think you will ever see it

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I called back and the info the guy told me was wrong, they are pending some 60gigs not the 20's. But good luck to whoever might find one in store.

[RAIDEN6]

I can't decide between Rescue Dawn or Robocop for the BOGO. (Diehard & either RD or Robocop)

[grif32]

If you order from Amazon use the code "DVDSAVE5" on orders $50 or more. I also picked up Behind Enemy Lines and Edward Scissorhands for a total of $31.00

So I am getting an Olevia HDTV for christmas. I got an xbox 360 so would you guys reccomend I get the HD-DVD player for the 360 or get a toshiba one?

I would also go with the Toshiba..

Check amazon right now. You get 10 free movies with a purchase of a Toshiba HD DVD player. You have 3 to choose from

You get 3 free from amazon, 2 free in box (300 and a bourne movie) and 5 free via mail.

Chris

[HollandX]

If you order from Amazon use the code "DVDSAVE5" on orders $50 or more. I also picked up Behind Enemy Lines and Edward Scissorhands for a total of $31.00

worked for me on under $50!

thanks, man!!!

[JaylisJayP]

I can't decide between Rescue Dawn or Robocop for the BOGO. (Diehard & either RD or Robocop)


My advice is find a 4th and get them all. This is about as good as Fox prices get, even Frys.com is a little more expensive when you factor in shipping when they had some of these titles for $13.99 each. And with the code johnny offered, it's even cheaper here at amazon.

[RAIDEN6]

My advice is find a 4th and get them all. This is about as good as Fox prices get, even Frys.com is a little more expensive when you factor in shipping when they had some of these titles for $13.99 each. And with the code johnny offered, it's even cheaper here at amazon.I can't really find a 4th, thats why. I was thinking about The Terminator.

[JaylisJayP]

I can't really find a 4th, thats why. I was thinking about The Terminator.

In that case I'd say Rescue Dawn. Robocop's picture quality isn't the greatest. Both are good flicks but Rescue Dawn is a great all-around blu-ray.

[RAIDEN6]

In that case I'd say Rescue Dawn. Robocop's picture quality isn't the greatest. Both are good flicks but Rescue Dawn is a great all-around blu-ray.Well I just placed the order for

Die Hard
Rescue Dawn
Robocop
The Terminator

[JaylisJayP]

can't go wrong with any of those.

[oaktown2000]

I'm not sure exactly which movies will and which won't....but just as johhnyknoxsville said above (he added Edward Scissorhands).....there are movies not on that list that will still give you the BOGO.

[petenfld]

LOST - blu ray sound?
I can switch through the different options, but the 5.1 is not being send to my receiver
It is just 2 channel
any help?
or is this more disney problems
btw my other movies and games get processed correctly (PS3)
I have a SONY receiver that has a blue light that comes on when 5.1 is being processed


Problem solved - switch PS3 from PCM output to bitstream
Thanks for all the suggestions and help on this

[HollandX]

terminator 2 blu-ray

$11dlvd. looks perfect except the upc symbol is neatly cut off the back insert.

:(

[TastySweetNutz]

Thanks for the amazon BOGO heads up guys. Picked up 28 Days/Weeks and Rescue Dawn/AvP. I was going to go with Die Hard, but I want to get the quad boxed set.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb/en/US/direct/bestbuy?cmd=catProductDetail&productID=BB10612599

Not sure how good of a player it is but I ordered one anyway at that price.

[PrimeBane]

I'm kinda surprised that the Fox titles listed there haven't come down in price yet... a lot of them are available in the Great White North for $24.83 per title.

But the bogo was still worth it. :)

[SBrooks1]

Spent $91 more yesterday on the Fox/Amazon BOGO. Couldn't pass up on...

# 1 of: Fantastic Four [Blu-ray]
# 1 of: Broken Arrow [Blu-ray]
# 1 of: Rising Sun [Blu-ray]
# 1 of: Planet of the Apes [Blu-ray]
# 1 of: The Fly [Blu-ray]
# 1 of: X-Men - The Last Stand [Blu-ray]

I'm truly addicted :D

[freezerfuel]

Did Sony discontinue the 60 GB PS3? All I see are 40 and 80 GB systems.

Picked up the Harry Potter HD DVD set, it looked pretty cool in person so I went that route instead of buying them individually. Also picked up Shrek 3, another gift.

[PrimeBane]

Yup... 60 GB was discontinued months ago, but they had a nice stock pile of them so they're probably just getting hard to find as of December.

[freezerfuel]

Thanks for the info Prime.

[someguy6000]

gamestop should have plenty of refurbs though.

[HollandX]

Stardust HD DVD BURNAGE: http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1188/stardust.html

[SBrooks1]

Stardust HD DVD BURNAGE: http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1188/stardust.html

Just like I posted in the High Def Digest forum....The entire review just seemed very amateurish compared to reviews by Peter or Kenneth. It just seemed very amateurish.

[ewto16]

Did Sony discontinue the 60 GB PS3? All I see are 40 and 80 GB systems.

Picked up the Harry Potter HD DVD set, it looked pretty cool in person so I went that route instead of buying them individually. Also picked up Shrek 3, another gift.

There is actually one at my local Blockbuster.

[MPCanes]

Just like I posted in the High Def Digest forum....The entire review just seemed very amateurish compared to reviews by Peter or Kenneth. It just seemed very amateurish.

I hate High Def Digest's reviews. Almost all of their reviews at some point have "this is probably how the film is supposed to look, but I don't like it! Wahhh!"

What the ****? I don't want all of my films to look like Spider-Man 3. Grain Structures, overblown whites, crushed shadows, etc. are sometimes ON PURPOSE.

HDD needs to learn to rate their movies on the star scale based on how its SUPPOSED to look, rather than how they WANT IT to look.

The worst was 300. "I know this looks exactly as it does in theaters, but I don't like it so I won't give it 5 stars"

What the **** does that even mean?

[SBrooks1]

I hate High Def Digest's reviews. Almost all of their reviews at some point have "this is probably how the film is supposed to look, but I don't like it! Wahhh!"

What the ****? I don't want all of my films to look like Spider-Man 3. Grain Structures, overblown whites, crushed shadows, etc. are sometimes ON PURPOSE.

HDD needs to learn to rate their movies on the star scale based on how its SUPPOSED to look, rather than how they WANT IT to look.

The worst was 300. "I know this looks exactly as it does in theaters, but I don't like it so I won't give it 5 stars"

What the **** does that even mean?

I consider HDD's reviews by Peter Bracke to be the best on the net, period. There's really no other site that gives as well written reviews of HD DVD's and Blu-ray's better than HDD.

[GPWYANKEE]

Amazon has the Sony BDP-S300 BluRay play for 294.00 plus you get 7 movies from the jump.What do you guys think of this player and deal?

[IceRat]

I'd rather spend the extra $100 and get the 40 GB PS3 with 1 less movie and many more features/capabilities
but since I already have it I guess I don't need to make that decision :p

[oaktown2000]

I ordered 4 BRs from that latest bogo....but I cannot even remember what I ended up getting...other then The Usual Suspects

[PrimeBane]

I agree with IceRat... spend the extra $100 and get yourself a future proof player (and a not bad video game system/media center to boot) :)

[ickzer1]

I'd rather spend the extra $100 and get the 40 GB PS3 with 1 less movie and many more features/capabilities
but since I already have it I guess I don't need to make that decision :p

Yeas, The PS3 really does hold it down for entertainment value. The media center options work great if youre jacking HD content from the net. Stream it to ps3 or transfer video over to ps3 and watch from there.
It just works great man.:)

[giantSFortyniners]

sorry if this has been mentioned but when is the next bogo for HD-DVD's? and when they do go bogo, are they usually select titles?...thanks

btw...got a sealed knocked up hddvd for sale or trade if anybody is interested

[IceRat]

BOGO sales come and go
and are always on select titles
I don't know of any BOGO sale that has included all titles from all studios... obviously

[GPWYANKEE]

Thanks for the input guys-Now ill start searching for the best PS3 deal.

[PrimeBane]

For those looking at getting the HD DVD addon for the 360, Amazon.com will included all 3 Borne movies with purchase DECEMBER 18th ONLY as part of their 10 Days, 10 Deal promotion.

So you get the addon, all 3 Bornes, King Kong in the box and 5 free by mail :)

Deal should show up here tomorrow.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000176361

[HollandX]

http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb/en/US/direct/bestbuy?cmd=catProductDetail&productID=BB10612599

Not sure how good of a player it is but I ordered one anyway at that price.

don't know about the rest of us, but that link doesn't work for me. what's bestbuybusiness.com?

[IceRat]

^ if that is what I think it is/was
they listed a Blu Ray player (Samsung BD-P1000) for $17.99 ..... sure to be cancelled for any and all orders placed

[grif32]

Amazon has the Sony BDP-S300 BluRay play for 294.00 plus you get 7 movies from the jump.What do you guys think of this player and deal?

Dont buy my friend. Get the PS3. Firmware comes out tomorrow for profile 1.1 and you will be all set.

Chris

[grif32]

sorry if this has been mentioned but when is the next bogo for HD-DVD's? and when they do go bogo, are they usually select titles?...thanks

btw...got a sealed knocked up hddvd for sale or trade if anybody is interested

Well Bogo's for BR seem to be all the time now. If Hd DVD has a big release coming you can pretty much assume a Bogo for BR.

HD DVD has one on amazon.

But Bogo's for HD DVD are rare. Hopefully they will have more now to compete with BR.

[Hanky Panky]

For those looking at getting the HD DVD addon for the 360, Amazon.com will included all 3 Borne movies with purchase DECEMBER 18th ONLY as part of their 10 Days, 10 Deal promotion.

So you get the addon, all 3 Bornes, King Kong in the box and 5 free by mail :)

Deal should show up here tomorrow.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000176361

You sir are gentleman and a scholar for posting these type of announcements. This entire board owes you a bit of gratitude and a lap dance.

[IceRat]

someone at Buena Vista Home Entertainment hooked me up good

I sent in for my 5 free Blu Ray movies by mail the last week of November and today I received them

even better than the short wait which I didn't think would happen during the holiday season ... they sent the new remastered version of Full Metal Jacket and not the old one :D

very happy camper here today

[Radiation74]

I remember paying 25 bucks for each of the LOTR movies.. on DVD...


now the 3 can be had for that price.


What's the obsession with buying HD?:confused:

[grif32]

I remember paying 25 bucks for each of the LOTR movies.. on DVD...


now the 3 can be had for that price.


What's the obsession with buying HD?:confused:

PQ and AQ for me. SD DVD's are tough to watch anymore. Heck anything SD is tough to watch. I paid alot for my TV(s) so why not use it to its full potential??

Plus the Bogo deals are a killer. You can pick up HDM lower then you can SD DVD's. No brainer for me.

[PrimeBane]

You sir are gentleman and a scholar for posting these type of announcements. This entire board owes you a bit of gratitude and a lap dance.

A beer will do ;) I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed lap dances anymore. :(



even better than the short wait which I didn't think would happen during the holiday season ... they sent the new remastered version of Full Metal Jacket and not the old one :D



SWEET! I have to get the remaster someday... terrific movie.


What's the obsession with buying HD?:confused:

I find it's mostly to get the most and best our of my HDtv. Broadcast TV and DVDs just don't look great on my plasma or projector. HD content makes them both sing. :)

[oaktown2000]

someone at Buena Vista Home Entertainment hooked me up good

I sent in for my 5 free Blu Ray movies by mail the last week of November and today I received them

even better than the short wait which I didn't think would happen during the holiday season ... they sent the new remastered version of Full Metal Jacket and not the old one :D

very happy camper here today


Nice.

*starts wondering where in the hell are my 5 free Blu-Rays...as I sent them in before November*

[oaktown2000]

A beer will do ;) I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed lap dances anymore.


Guess I'll go put back the "banana hammock" back into the closet :mad::o :p

[oaktown2000]

Does anyone have any contact information for the "5 Free" offer? I'm pretty sure mine should have been here long ago.

[JaylisJayP]

Got a head start on January 8.

Pre-ordered The Rock, Con Air and 3:10 to Yuma. With my $25 reward certificate and the SAVE5 code, the total with standard shipping was only $42.

[grif32]

Got a head start on January 8.

Pre-ordered The Rock, Con Air and 3:10 to Yuma. With my $25 reward certificate and the SAVE5 code, the total with standard shipping was only $42.

I can not for the life of me get that code to work... Strange.

[grif32]

Does anyone have any contact information for the "5 Free" offer? I'm pretty sure mine should have been here long ago.


https://portal.archway.com/run/Lookup?key=BVISTA

[IceRat]

I wouldn't put much creedence into that site as my info never and still doesn't show up on it when I type it in

[HollandX]

I can not for the life of me get that code to work... Strange.

dvdsave5

[oaktown2000]

I can not for the life of me get that code to work... Strange.


I'm right there with you. Every attempt to use that code with a wide range of different titles always fails for me.

[IceRat]

I can not for the life of me get that code to work... Strange.
I think you have to be using an Amazon Visa and/or I think it is dvdsave5

[oaktown2000]

https://portal.archway.com/run/Lookup?key=BVISTA


Sweet....I'm "IN PROCESS"

Thanks. I still don't understand how someone who just sent theirs in less then a month ago already received theirs....and I've been waiting over 2 months now :confused:

[IceRat]

^ don't know maybe it has to do with availability of the movies
I'm sure they'd rather wait for stock if they don't have 2 of your 5 titles then to pick a relacement title at random for you

regardless it would suck to have to wait and it doesn't do well for promoting the format if you don't get the software out asap .....

I would assume come Jan 31st they will be switching out some of the movies for new ones

[HollandX]

I think you have to be using an Amazon Visa and/or I think it is dvdsave5

OH YEAH

i'm using my amazon visa. is that the trick?

[IceRat]

^ yep

[oaktown2000]

^ don't know maybe it has to do with availability of the movies
I'm sure they'd rather wait for stock if they don't have 2 of your 5 titles then to pick a relacement title at random for you

regardless it would suck to have to wait and it doesn't do well for promoting the format if you don't get the software out asap .....

I would assume come Jan 31st they will be switching out some of the movies for new ones


Probably....since the latest switch was for purchase dates of 10/31-1/31. Much better selection too, IMO.

[VOGLER/ART]

I just recently bought an HD DVD player, so I wanted to ask what do you think is the best looking HD DVD movie? I heard King Kong and The Chronicles of Rid**** looked nice. What do you recommend?

[sobentyo]

I just recently bought an HD DVD player, so I wanted to ask what do you think is the best looking HD DVD movie? I heard King Kong and The Chronicles of Rid**** looked nice. What do you recommend?


Transformers looks awesome!! I just recently go shrek 3 and that looked really good as well.

[PrimeBane]

Like sobentyo said, Transformers and Shrek the Third to start... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is also very impressive.

Other good choices are:

King Kong
Chronicles of Rid****
Hulk
Corpse Bride
Happy Feet
Hot Fuzz
Matrix Reloaded
Matrix Revolutions
Flags of our Fathers

[grif32]

Sweet....I'm "IN PROCESS"

Thanks. I still don't understand how someone who just sent theirs in less then a month ago already received theirs....and I've been waiting over 2 months now :confused:

Call ASAP. I was going on 4 months then I called and a week later they were shipped.

Chris

[sobentyo]

I purchased the xbox 360 add on a while back when Best Buy messed up their ad.This was about 6 weeks ago. I sent my rebate for the 5 free HD DVD's and haven't gotten them yet. Anyone have an idea of how long it takes?

[PrimeBane]

Not sure what it is now, but I have heard it can take as long as 3 months. :(

[davetheking75]

can i get some opinions on this TV, i might be able to get it for just under 1700

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010086941&catid=

[sobentyo]

Not sure what it is now, but I have heard it can take as long as 3 months. :(


lol geez by that time I will forget I even sent a rebate for them and I will get a surprise package in the mail.

[imaginegrafix]

those that have bought 2 sony titles recently from this list - don't miss out on a free one: http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/bluraymailoffer/

Offer expired 12/15 but if you have your receipts might as well grab a free one - you do have to pay 2.99 for shipping

[JaylisJayP]

too many sales and freebies at once...i can't process it all.

[JaylisJayP]

replacement info for Pirates - Curse of the Black Pearl...

Pirates of the Caribbean Replacement Program
Posted December 17, 2007 by Josh

Many months after the Blu-ray release of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl', an error was discovered in the framing of some scenes. To rectify this issue, Disney is offering a replacement disc with the framing corrected. Simply call their customer service line at 1-800-723-4763 (US) and you will need to provide them with your contact information. Have your copy in front of you as well, if possible.

For Canadian customers, a phone line is being set up at 1-800-877-2843, but it may not be up yet.

[HollandX]

replacement info for Pirates - Curse of the Black Pearl...

Pirates of the Caribbean Replacement Program
Posted December 17, 2007 by Josh

Many months after the Blu-ray release of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl', an error was discovered in the framing of some scenes. To rectify this issue, Disney is offering a replacement disc with the framing corrected. Simply call their customer service line at 1-800-723-4763 (US) and you will need to provide them with your contact information. Have your copy in front of you as well, if possible.

For Canadian customers, a phone line is being set up at 1-800-877-2843, but it may not be up yet.

woohoo!

thanks. i'll call tomorrow.

[PrimeBane]

Thanks Jay... hopefully the Canadian line is set up soon :)

update: Tried calling the number for Canada and it's a fax line...

[JaylisJayP]

Sorry Prime...that was just a copy and paste from one of the news sites. Maybe they'll update it.

[PrimeBane]

No worries... I got a good chuckle out of it. :)

I'm sure the info for Canadians will show up before long.

[HollandX]

canuckleheads.

[PrimeBane]

That's MISTER Canucklehead to you! :p

[JaylisJayP]

I called the Disney # and they said to do this:

E-mail your name, address and the discs UPC # to disneyinfo@disneyhelp.com.

[HollandX]

I called the Disney # and they said to do this:

E-mail your name, address and the discs UPC # to disneyinfo@disneyhelp.com.

doesn't every disc have the same upc #?

[HollandX]

I called the Disney # and they said to do this:

E-mail your name, address and the discs UPC # to disneyinfo@disneyhelp.com.

ya

and phone number.

[sobentyo]

ya

and phone number.


So what you are saying is that you should give us the UPC and we can all email our info to get a free copy of pirates?:D

[JaylisJayP]

ya

and phone number.

right...

[PrimeBane]

Beowulf on DVD and HD DVD Feb 26th :D

Info comes from hdaddicts.com

[SBrooks1]

So what you are saying is that you should give us the UPC and we can all email our info to get a free copy of pirates?:D

7 86936 72479 0

:D

[PrimeBane]

Are you sure it's just the UPC... from what I understood you need a unique serial number that's printed right on the disk.

[SBrooks1]

Are you sure it's just the UPC... from what I understood you need a unique serial number that's printed right on the disk.

The recording says......."Disc UPC number located on the package"

[PrimeBane]

Damn... that seems like a pretty open invitation for fraud.

[grif32]

The recording says......."Disc UPC number located on the package"

Its a 5 digit code on the binder on the DVD case...

Yeah this has fraud written all over it. I didnt have my case because I was at work and she said no problem... Not good.

chris

[ewto16]

Email sent

[TexasHeat]

Blade Runner was a pain to find in HD. My Best Buy got their inventory screwed up and didn't get it. Luckily Target had 1 copy.

[HollandX]

yeah my BD copy from amazon still hasn't shipped yet.

[PrimeBane]

For my fellow Canucks:

To get your Pirates replacement disk, call 1-888-877-2843. :)

[Hanky Panky]

Blade Runner was a pain to find in HD. My Best Buy got their inventory screwed up and didn't get it. Luckily Target had 1 copy.

Found plenty for BD and HD here in Dallas at my Best Buy, but the price was $34.99 each compared to Amazon's $27.99 so I'll think I'll just hold off and get 'em online.

[JaylisJayP]

Anybody getting Stardust? Never saw it, but am considering it if Best Buy actually does have that Buy 2, Get 1 Free on ALL HD DVDs starting this Sunday.

[WingNut 25]

Stardust was actually kinda fun. I will pick it up if they have that deal in place.

[TheRedOx]

Anybody getting Stardust? Never saw it, but am considering it if Best Buy actually does have that Buy 2, Get 1 Free on ALL HD DVDs starting this Sunday.

Ooh, where'd you see that?

</edit> Nevermind, I saw it on the High-Def Digest forums too now, figured that's where you might have seen that. I didn't even know they had forums - I just have the reviews page bookmarked.
Anyways, more I think about it it's really not that great of a deal. Would be what 3 for $60 in most cases, $20 each - still too much for me. I'll pay $15 per but not $20.

[oaktown2000]

Am I the only one excited to see that The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is going to be released on Blu Ray :D

[JaylisJayP]

Ooh, where'd you see that?

</edit> Nevermind, I saw it on the High-Def Digest forums too now, figured that's where you might have seen that. I didn't even know they had forums - I just have the reviews page bookmarked.
Anyways, more I think about it it's really not that great of a deal. Would be what 3 for $60 in most cases, $20 each - still too much for me. I'll pay $15 per but not $20.

It's a decent deal if you buy 2 or 3 new releases, since these combos are still $28 on Amazon at release.

Plus I have $5 reward zone credit which takes care of the tax.

[JaylisJayP]

Am I the only one excited to see that The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is going to be released on Blu Ray :D

quite possibly.

[oaktown2000]

quite possibly.

lol....this coming from the guy who has House of Wax in his movie collection :p

[PrimeBane]

Can't say I've ever heard of it...

[JaylisJayP]

lol....this coming from the guy who has House of Wax in his movie collection :p

Somehow I think trying to defend owning House of Wax wouldn't really be in my best interest, so I'll just smile and nod.

[HollandX]

blade runner.

oh. my. god.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1039/bladerunner_cce.html

5 stars video, 5 stars audio

Simply put, 'The Final Cut' looks stunning. Although again I didn't despise the earlier DVD editions, this restoration is nothing short of a revelation. I've seen the film at least 50 times over the years (seriously), and was absolutely floored by how many visual elements I'd simply never seen before. The detail, texture and depth of the image are spectacular. The original elements have clearly been rehabbed from the ground up, with a flawless print that has had all dirt and blemishes removed, (which is doubly impressive considering how many optical effects there are in the film). But lest purists fear that Warner has overdone it, I was thrilled to see that there is still some legitimate grain to the image, which retains a film-like and natural look entirely appropriate to the vintage of the film.

[PrimeBane]

Nice... on all 4 HDM sets too:)

I'm not sure sure if I want to pick it up or not... my initial thoughts were that the film was pretty boring when I saw it years ago.

[ewto16]

I have never seen Blade Runner.

[burngwngs]

I have never seen Blade Runner.

rent it first dude, it's not for everyone.

[burngwngs]

I went to best buy today, they had buy 1 get one free on select BD and HD dvd's.:D:D:D

[IceRat]

^ yes this has been covered

[IceRat]

For Canadian customers, a phone line is being set up at 1-800-877-2843, but it may not be up yet.

Thanks Jay... hopefully the Canadian line is set up soon :)

update: Tried calling the number for Canada and it's a fax line...
I believe the number should be an 888 prefix not 800 for Canada

EDIT: whoops sorry I see PB covered it above now

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Fletch comes to HD-DVD in March


http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Fletch_Lives_on_HD_DVD/1279

[burngwngs]

^ yes this has been covered

oh.............well then, I'm just gonna go and set up my collection or something.:(

[IceRat]

decided to watch my first Blu tonight via PS3

2001: A Space Odyssey

very nice!

[JaylisJayP]

yeah if there's 1 catalog title to start with, you certainly can't go wrong with 2001

[SBrooks1]

2001 looks and sounds amazing on Blu. :D I picked up the Chris Botti concert on Blu last night to use as some background music for me and my finance's house warming Christmas party. It looks and sounds so damn good I think I'm gonna pick up the Tony Bennet, Destiny's Child and John Legend concerts too. I'm a sucker for HD concerts and PCM 5.1. :D

[HollandX]

Beovoolf HD DVD on February 26

[PrimeBane]

Beovoolf HD DVD on February 26

See post 6403 :p

[JaylisJayP]

got an e-mail back from buena vista saying they were sending me my pirates replacement disc soon...we'll see.

[SBrooks1]

got an e-mail back from buena vista saying they were sending me my pirates replacement disc soon...we'll see.

Just got mine too! :eek: I sent them the UPC from the back of the package. Looks like a lot of people will be getting a free Blu-ray without having to buy it.... LOL :D

Dear Scott,

Thank you for your email. We have received your contact information and will be sending you a new Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-ray disc shortly.

If you have any other questions please reply with history to this email.

Thank you for your patience.

Walt Disney Home Entertainment Technical Support

[PrimeBane]

Is it possible to love a piece of HT equipment?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000V53V82//ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

I sooooo want this receiver... *drool*

[thaderules]

No True HD for Kingdom. This is disapointing because the movie sounded pretty good at the theatre. DD+ might be good as well like Transformers but why not put the lossless track? It's about the same length as Bourne Supremacy. Way to be consistent Universal :rolleyes:

Link to the review (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=957709)

[PrimeBane]

Until you hear it, I wouldn't worry too much. :)

[HollandX]

See post 6403 :p

Oh yeah?

Well see post 2854!

Burn!

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

IT DOESN'T COUNT WHEN YOU EDIT AN OLD POST TODAY! :p

[freezerfuel]

Because I'm bored and 2007 is just about over, here's my list of red titles I'll be picking up so far in 2008 that have release dates.

No Country For OId Men
The Invasion
White Noise
Zodiac
Beowulf
Fletch
Land of the Dead (just saw it listed on HD Digest... woohoo!)
Twister
American Gangster

Not much yet but at least there's 3 horror titles, HD DVD needs more horror!

[IceRat]

yeah if there's 1 catalog title to start with, you certainly can't go wrong with 2001

2001 looks and sounds amazing on Blu. :D

yep, I was a little underwhelmed with the audio till later in the movie but that may just be because my daughter was sleeping when I watched it and I fluctuated the audio. Not sure how it compares with the last version of the dvd.

I have seen this movie countless times but last night something stood out to me for the first time and bothered me...............


SPOILERS*****





HAL had the power to take over Frank's pod and have it "attack" him
why did he not exert the same control on Dave's pod shutting down the mechanics of it
then when Dave ejects himself from the pod into the spaceship why doesn't HAL shut down the ability of the ships exit bay door to close
Dave then I believe goes through 1 or possibly 2 (mechanical) sliding doors on the way to HAL's memory center.... again why doesn't HAL protect himself and shut down functions of the doors from opening


ps. now I have to decide if I should pick up the rest of the newly released Kubrick catalog (ACO, The Shining, EWS) to replace my dvds or wait till they re-release them once again in the future.

[HollandX]

Because I'm bored and 2007 is just about over, here's my list of red titles I'll be picking up so far in 2008 that have release dates.

No Country For OId Men
The Invasion
White Noise
Zodiac
Beowulf
Fletch
Land of the Dead (just saw it listed on HD Digest... woohoo!)
Twister
American Gangster

Not much yet but at least there's 3 horror titles, HD DVD needs more horror!

when's no country coming out? i missed the announcement. :(

[PrimeBane]

No Country for Old Men
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney/Disc_Announcements/No_Country_for_Old_Men_Coming_to_Blu-ray/1264

[GPWYANKEE]

One of the other forums i was on are saying that the $100.00 Instant rebate at Sony Style with a Credit Card being opened is still on-Is this the case?I couldnt find it any where on the Sony Style sight.

[IceRat]

not sure, looks like the link is still live

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?jspStoreDir=SonyStyleStorefront&mpe_id=1908885412&cmsId=sony_card

[briking]

One of the other forums i was on are saying that the $100.00 Instant rebate at Sony Style with a Credit Card being opened is still on-Is this the case?I couldnt find it any where on the Sony Style sight.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?cmsId=sony_card

Good luck in getting it. I have pretty good credit and it didn't give me an instant approval. I've been waiting a week so far to find out via snail mail if I've been approved.

[ewto16]

I emailed Disney yesterday, but I haven't gotten a response yet.

[oaktown2000]

I got approval instantly a few months back when I wanted to buy a PS3, but I have had friends try it that have good (not great) credit and they were denied. I love it so far. I paid off the complete balances of my other cards and cut them up and now use the Sony card exclusively. I've already accumulated 10,000 Sony points ($100 value) in a couple months. I'm holding off on spending them on Blu Rays or on PS3 games in hopes I can get an AV receiver...or possibly a 7.1 speaker package in another couple months.

[SBrooks1]

I emailed Disney yesterday, but I haven't gotten a response yet.

That's because you touch yourself at night....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/6nuzzps.gif

[freezerfuel]

when's no country coming out? i missed the announcement. :(

Could have swore I read somewhere it was coming out on HD DVD but I'm just plain wrong.

Damn.

[IceRat]

Could have swore I read somewhere it was coming out on HD DVD but I'm just plain wrong.

Damn.
considering it is a Disney movie I would say yes you are "just plain wrong" :p

[oaktown2000]

am i going to be the only one who picks up the Shakira Blu Ray?

[SBrooks1]

am i going to be the only one who picks up the Shakira Blu Ray?

Nope, if/when I see it I'll be buying it too!! :D

[PrimeBane]

Could have swore I read somewhere it was coming out on HD DVD but I'm just plain wrong.

Damn.

I suppose there's alwasy the possibility of an import...

[oaktown2000]

Nope, if/when I see it I'll be buying it too!! :D


sweet. It's actually not for me...but rather a x-mas gift for my wife. I'm glad it received such high marks though.

[PrimeBane]

Riiiiiiight... for the wife.... ;)

[oaktown2000]

Riiiiiiight... for the wife.... ;)


lol...I'm serious man. Half of her stuff is in spanish and I have no idea what the hell she is saying. But since my wife is Venezuelan....she loves all her latin songs, not so much the "hip-hop" stuff. Although...I will admit....I do find the way she can move her body very sexy.

[JaylisJayP]

yeah, Shakira is damn hot.

[GPWYANKEE]

Did all the Blu Ray BOGO"s end??

[PrimeBane]

Yes, the Amazon Fox/MGM bogo is over.

But there's the Bestbuy bogo that's on until the 22nd. :)

[GPWYANKEE]

Yes, the Amazon Fox/MGM bogo is over.

But there's the Bestbuy bogo that's on until the 22nd. :)

The prices on the bestbuy discs seem wicked high-Averages out to about 17.00-18.00 a piece even with the BOGO.

[PrimeBane]

Very true, but from what I understand, the BB bogo includes all the latest releases. :)

[oaktown2000]

The prices on the bestbuy discs seem wicked high-Averages out to about 17.00-18.00 a piece even with the BOGO.


yeah....I like those $19.99 priced BOGOs muh better too :)



Speaking of all of these BOGOs, do some of you think you're spoiled now. I know I am. I see a new title I might want...and it's $27.95 price tag...and think to myself, "no way....I'll just wait for a BOGO"

[PrimeBane]

I'm definately in that state of mind now... I still like to get the new titles that I really want early, but anything I'm borderline on now I'll wait for a bogo. :)

[GPWYANKEE]

According to Bestbuy.Com it includes only about 15 Titles.

[HollandX]

yeah....I like those $19.99 priced BOGOs muh better too :)



Speaking of all of these BOGOs, do some of you think you're spoiled now. I know I am. I see a new title I might want...and it's $27.95 price tag...and think to myself, "no way....I'll just wait for a BOGO"

yeah i was going to preorder the rock and con air... but at amazon $19.99, those seem RIPE for a bogo.

[HollandX]

No Country for Old Men
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney/Disc_Announcements/No_Country_for_Old_Men_Coming_to_Blu-ray/1264

suhWEET!

thanks, duder.

[oaktown2000]

yeah i was going to preorder the rock and con air... but at amazon $19.99, those seem RIPE for a bogo.


Exactly....I'm saving all my "Blu Ray" money for a blockbuster HD DVD release



;) :p

[PrimeBane]

Especially being Beuna Vista (Disney) titles... they seems to love the bogo more than Sony and Fox/MGM.

[oaktown2000]

I even like the word "bogo"....it just sounds cool the way it rolls off the tongue

[sobentyo]

Just got mine too! :eek: I sent them the UPC from the back of the package. Looks like a lot of people will be getting a free Blu-ray without having to buy it.... LOL :D


I got my email confirmation today too... SAWEET!!!!:D

[sobentyo]

I even like the word "bogo"....it just sounds cool the way it rolls off the tongue


lol I agree...When I say BOGO while explaining the best buy sale (or amazon) to others they look at me like I am crazy. Then I tell them its Buy One Get One and they start saying it as well. :p

[grif32]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?cmsId=sony_card

Good luck in getting it. I have pretty good credit and it didn't give me an instant approval. I've been waiting a week so far to find out via snail mail if I've been approved.

I was approved within seconds when I did it.

[PrimeBane]

For those looking for Rush Hour 3 and Shoot 'Em Up on BD... both titles are expected to be few days late due to some distribution problem.

Rush Hour 3 is supposed to be out next week... Shoot 'Em Up on on Jan 1st.

[ewto16]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Good one.

That's because you touch yourself at night....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/6nuzzps.gif

[MPCanes]

God damn it, I applied for an Amazon credit card and didn't get instant approval.

Since I'm a recent graduate just working part time until graduate school, I'm sure my annual income of $6,000 and paying no rent is the reason for it, but still.

****.

[ewto16]

Got my Disney email. I no longer feel like an outcast.

[TastySweetNutz]

I was looking forward to BestBuy's BOGO sale but I was disappointed with the selection. Was hoping to see new releases like Hot Fuzz, The Host or Pan's Labyrinth. I just picked up Disturbia and Transformers seeing as the rest of the stuff was unappealing.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Got my first wave of free HD-DVD's that came with my player today. Cant wait to watch Bourne Ultimatum but I guess I have to :( lol.

Anyway if anyone is interested in Hot Fuzz or I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry PM me. Got both sealed and for sale.

[oaktown2000]

Did anyone have any luck finding (or at least saw it on the shelf) the Shakira Blu Ray......or was it delayed?

I could not find it anywhere - Wal-Mart (x2), Best Buy, FYE (x2), Circuit City....



but I did pick up Simpsons and Reservoir Dogs....and I rented Rambo: First Blood to see if it was worth a purchase...or if it is to "dated" of a film to even bother with.

[JaylisJayP]

if i get eastern promises and kingdom this sunday at best buy, i need to pick a third...what's everyone's thoughts on these HD DVDs?

- Children of Men
- Forbidden Planet
- Aviator
- Stardust

[oaktown2000]

Children of Men

[CoachB]

Which one does everyone seem to prefer? HD DVD or Blu-Ray??

[HollandX]

hey-- i ordered simpsons bd from amazon but it came like a regular movie. i could have SWORN the one at best buy had a slipcover. is there a slipcover for it out there?

[rsoaker23]

Searched online and havent seen the new halloween on HD or BR..I wonder what gives?

[oaktown2000]

hey-- i ordered simpsons bd from amazon but it came like a regular movie. i could have SWORN the one at best buy had a slipcover. is there a slipcover for it out there?

Mine was just the same as every other Blu Ray on the shelf....no slip cover

[PrimeBane]

if i get eastern promises and kingdom this sunday at best buy, i need to pick a third...what's everyone's thoughts on these HD DVDs?

- Children of Men
- Forbidden Planet
- Aviator
- Stardust

Children of Men by a country mile... easily in my top 5 HD DVDs to date.

[PrimeBane]

Searched online and havent seen the new halloween on HD or BR..I wonder what gives?

It's a Weinstein film... they've gone AWOL producing any HD media.

They were HD DVD exclusive.

[PrimeBane]

hey-- i ordered simpsons bd from amazon but it came like a regular movie. i could have SWORN the one at best buy had a slipcover. is there a slipcover for it out there?

Mine didn't have one either... I've never see a Fox BD title with a slip cover to date.

[PrimeBane]

Which one does everyone seem to prefer? HD DVD or Blu-Ray??

Depends on the person... some here have both formats, some have either or.

I personally prefer HD DVD. :)

[PrimeBane]

Got my first wave of free HD-DVD's that came with my player today. Cant wait to watch Bourne Ultimatum but I guess I have to :( lol.


If it makes you feel any better, you're not alone. I probably won't have my copy until after Xmas due to the slow ass shipping time from the US right now. :(

[GPWYANKEE]

Got my Harry Potter HD Dvd Box Set last night along with My Halo 3 Deluxe set.The Harry Potter trunk is pretty neat and well set up.Lots of cool throw ins.

[ewto16]

if i get eastern promises and kingdom this sunday at best buy, i need to pick a third...what's everyone's thoughts on these HD DVDs?

- Children of Men
- Forbidden Planet
- Aviator
- Stardust

I don't have an HDDVD player, but I can tell you what I thought of the actual movies, if that helps.

Children of Men - Decent flick, but I wouldn't watch it again. It is filmed very well.
Forbidden Planet - I don't know what this is exactly. It sounds familar though.
Aviator - I hated this movie and turned it off after like 30-45 minutes. Slow and boring.
Stardust - Haven't seen, but I think it got decent reviews in the theater.

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks...i might still look at the selections and see if there's on out there that slipped through the cracks.