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

[civictyperboy]

I just got back from Best Buy with 2 copies of Pan's on HD-DVD 1 to keep and 1 for the collectability

[JaylisJayP]

I hope you didn't pay $34.99 for it..because although it will be New Line's only HD DVD, it's not like there isn't a good amount out there. And when HD DVD dies, they'll be had for $15 bucks tops.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Looks like this weekend Im going to be picking up a new HD-TV for my room and a PS3 so I can get into this thing they call Blu Ray. :)

Got my 12% the TV coupon from BB in the mail today. Also have my $100 worth of reward points to use. Probably gonna grab a couple BR movies while Im out and maybe a PS3 game if I find something good.

Need to grab an xbox 360 add on HD-DVD player as well but it looks like people are starting to ditch them for cheap on ebay right now. May hold off and grab it on there.

Anyone have PS3 game recommendations in the meantime?

[civictyperboy]

Looks like this weekend Im going to be picking up a new HD-TV for my room and a PS3 so I can get into this thing they call Blu Ray. :)

Got my 12% the TV coupon from BB in the mail today. Also have my $100 worth of reward points to use. Probably gonna grab a couple BR movies while Im out and maybe a PS3 game if I find something good.

Need to grab an xbox 360 add on HD-DVD player as well but it looks like people are starting to ditch them for cheap on ebay right now. May hold off and grab it on there.

Anyone have PS3 game recommendations in the meantime?
Call of Duty 4...amazing game...macdoanldj2 when you get it

[avsfan21]

Personally I think COD4 is overrated.

[captain_narcolepsy]

got sunshine, 3:10 to yuma, and zodiac today. sunshine was a blind buy, but I had been aching to see it. definitely a must own. excellent acting plus an intriguing story. may be one of the best blu rays I have seen so far. going thru the special features of zodiaz for the past two hours. theres a visual effects presentation and it is remarkable how much of the movie is cgi.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

Thanks for the tip on the Amazon discount MP. Superman Returns, Serenity, and Batman Begins are on the way.

Anyone know what the deal with POTC 2 is? I can't find any info regarding it's release on HD DVD.
That's cuz it wasn't released. It's a disney pic, so it's Blu Ray only.

[GPWYANKEE]

Once you register your Blu Ray player with the manufacturer,Do they automatically send you firmware updates or do i have to call?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Call of Duty 4...amazing game...macdoanldj2 when you get it

I have COD 4 for the 360 already.

[ewto16]

Looks like this weekend Im going to be picking up a new HD-TV for my room and a PS3 so I can get into this thing they call Blu Ray. :)

Got my 12% the TV coupon from BB in the mail today. Also have my $100 worth of reward points to use. Probably gonna grab a couple BR movies while Im out and maybe a PS3 game if I find something good.

Need to grab an xbox 360 add on HD-DVD player as well but it looks like people are starting to ditch them for cheap on ebay right now. May hold off and grab it on there.

Anyone have PS3 game recommendations in the meantime?

Uncharted is probably the best PS3 game right now. I'd get that if I was you. Warhawk is also fun, but only online. Heavenly Sword is cool but short. Ninja Gaiden is also cool, but hard.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^^what he said, especially regarding Uncharted. Plus you can't go wrong with Resistance. I've been aching to give that one a second play through.

[GPWYANKEE]

Once you register your Blu Ray player with the manufacturer,Do they automatically send you firmware updates or do i have to call?


Anybody???Did i fart or something:(

[JaylisJayP]

Anybody???Did i fart or something:(

can't help you, I own a PS3.

[JaylisJayP]

...plus you farted.

[GPWYANKEE]

...plus you farted.


Scuse me-Kind of slipped out:o

[ToightLikeATiger]

Anybody???Did i fart or something:(

I dont know if its true with BR but with HD-DVD I had the choice of either hooking up the ethernet cable and it automatically updated, i could have downloaded it off the interenet and burn it to a cd-rw and then update it like that or i could send away for the update discs.

I cant imagine BR would be much different then that though.

[pbspectre]

anyone know if they're ever going to release Labyrinth or The Dark Crystal in HD format?...i thought i heard something to that effect sometime last year, but i can't seem to find it anymore...the anniversary editions of both are great, but an HD release would be amazing, imo... :D

[ToightLikeATiger]

No BOGO's right now :(. Amazon one ended already. Was going to hit that up after I bought the PS3 this weekend. I have a 10% off movies at BB I guess I can use.

I know im picking up War and Rush Hour 3 the same day :)

[grif32]

People are reporting:

Conair and The Rock at Walmart for $18.96 plus they have been using the $5.00 disney coupon off for them.

So for $13.96 ea is a great deal.

Will try this at lunch.

Chris

[ToightLikeATiger]

People are reporting:

Conair and The Rock at Walmart for $18.96 plus they have been using the $5.00 disney coupon off for them.

So for $13.96 ea is a great deal.

Will try this at lunch.

Chris

Wow if that works I will have to hit up that deal as well.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Does anyone know if BB combines coupons like some of these other places?

[HollandX]

Does anyone know if BB combines coupons like some of these other places?

They denied my $10 off pirates 3 coupon as they don't accept coupons printed off the net. I tried it at CC, and they told me the same thing. I don't know if it's store policy or company policy.

[HollandX]

Run Lola Run announced for BD.

Do not adjust your monitor.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/run-lola-run2.html

[HollandX]

Thanks for the tip on the Amazon discount MP. Superman Returns, Serenity, and Batman Begins are on the way.

Anyone know what the deal with POTC 2 is? I can't find any info regarding it's release on HD DVD.

That's cuz it wasn't released. It's a disney pic, so it's Blu Ray only.

Meatgoat posted that on 11-28-2006.

[SBrooks1]

Run Lola Run announced for BD.

Do not adjust your monitor.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/run-lola-run2.html

Hey someone named HollandX made the same comment on there too!! :eek: ;)

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

If you had to recommend 5 or 10 top movies (that you own) for both HD-DVD or Blu Ray, what would you say are the must buy movies for each? Post for both if you have both or just the one you do have.



HD-DVD
1. Transformers
2. 300
3. Bourne Ultimatum
4. Troy
5. Shrek3

[PrimeBane]

Top 5 HD DVDs
1. Transformers
2. 300
3. Borne Ultimatum
4. Children of Men
5. Serenity

Top 5 Blu-ray
1. Ratatouille
2. POTC: Dead Man's Chest
3. Cars
4. Apocalypto
5. The Prestige

[civictyperboy]

Toight if you a PS3 if it is connected to the net it will tell you when you need to do a system update in order to go online, or play a video game etc...

[ToightLikeATiger]

Top 5 HD-DVD

1. Bourne Ultimatum
2. 300
3. Carlito's Way (original w/ Pacino)
4. Breach
5. Training Day

[CoachB]

How do we get Disney coupon?People are reporting:

Conair and The Rock at Walmart for $18.96 plus they have been using the $5.00 disney coupon off for them.

So for $13.96 ea is a great deal.

Will try this at lunch.

Chris

[avsfan21]

Well I got my HD-DVD drive today. Now just to wait for the HD-DVDs to come.

[PrimeBane]

Predator on BD April 15th

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/predator.html

EDIT: Commado is supposed to come out the same day as well.

[oaktown2000]

Predator on BD April 15th

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/predator.html


Sweet.

[oaktown2000]

How do we get Disney coupon?

+1

[HollandX]

You guys aren't very resourceful. :p

I googled, "Disney $5 blu coupon"

http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=sl1uerm73353401&bt=wg&o=51671&c=BV&p=PuxzHmf5

[ewto16]

They denied my $10 off pirates 3 coupon as they don't accept coupons printed off the net. I tried it at CC, and they told me the same thing. I don't know if it's store policy or company policy.

They took my coupon along with a price match of Wal-Marts price the week it came out. This is likely a YMMV thing.

Random unrelated story....

I actually tried to get BB to price match COD4 a couple weeks ago when Target was selling it for $37. The store closest to this BB happened to be sold out, but one 15ish minutes away had some copies. They refused to match it saying that it wasn't the local store.

I asked them to define local, since 15 minutes didn't seem unreasonable to me. It is the same metro area. They said local was whatever the closest store was. I said that wasn't what local meant and there is a BB near that store anyway. If they are one big chain, it should be an issue.

15 minutes of discussion and arguing later, I still didn't get COD4 from there. Totally annoying. Took the Target ad to Meijers and they matched it no problem.

[ewto16]

How do we get Disney coupon?

Didn't Jay post all the deals, coupons, etc in the first post of the thread? Look there. It is also in this thread about 5 times.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

Sweet.

Too bad the PQ will probably suck considering the effect the humidity of the jungle had on the film/source material. Oh well, I'll still get it....

[PrimeBane]

Well, if Fox remasters it there's really no reason it couldn't look great.

But, I'm going to take a wait and see approach with both Predator and Commado just in case...

[PrimeBane]

Twister on HD DVD May 6th (probably the last HD DVD Warner will ever produce... or close to it)

BD version will arrive 2 weeks later.

[oaktown2000]

You guys are very lazy. :p


fixed :)

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

new page bump since people are lazy and don't backtrack. ;) :p

If you had to recommend 5 or 10 top movies (that you own) for both HD-DVD or Blu Ray, what would you say are the must buy movies for each? Post for both if you have both or just the one you do have.



HD-DVD
1. Transformers
2. 300
3. Bourne Ultimatum
4. Troy
5. Shrek3

[ewto16]

Any thoughts on my previous comments regarding future Universal and Paramount releases? Will it even make sense for them to take the time and internal costs to make their HD-DVD releases, if it really seems as if Blu-Ray is going to win? It would seem to me that the market is going to shrink a ton for new HD-DVD releases, as they won't be getting many new adopters and some early adopters are leaving.

Perhaps the cost of making the discs won't offset the profit they make from selling them? Plus, I can't see them continuing to worry about getting catalog titles out the door in the future, likely just day and date stuff. I mean each will probably only have one major release every two months that is a "must Buy" title. Can they afford to make those HD-DVDs and actually make a profit on them?

I mean the best HD-DVD title will probably be lucky to crack the 100,000 barrier now. Granted that is around 2 mil at $20 a pop, but that 2 mil isn't all profit. They probably don't make more than half off that after all the marketing, promotions, development, pressing, and points to the various actors, directors, etc.

Might make more sense for them to just not release anything, thus bringing HD-DVD to the end sooner and enabling them to go over to Blu-Ray easier and without paying the HD-DVD group anything.

[ewto16]

new page bump since people are lazy and don't backtrack. ;) :p

I don't think I've watched 5 Blu-Ray movies to be able to tell you. I own a dozen or so, but haven't really watched them. All the ones I've seen have been rentals and I don't remember what they were now. :o

[grif32]

You guys aren't very resourceful. :p

I googled, "Disney $5 blu coupon"

http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=sl1uerm73353401&bt=wg&o=51671&c=BV&p=PuxzHmf5

LOL I posted it a few times a few pages back.

I am not sure if Jay posted it on the first page or not yet.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

If that's the case, then why bother putting out anything in HD to begin with?

This is how I see it going down.

Both Paramount and Universal are weighing their options. Paramount would have to buy out their contract in order to product BD. Universal seems to have some sort of fued with Sony, so they could take it all a little more personally.

Either way, both studios will most likely go purple at some point in time. Then X months down the road, go blu permanently.

I do believe you are correct about catalogue titles... unless they were previously announced, there will be no more HD DVD cat titles.

As for the 100,000 mark, I doubt any HDM disk will hit that again until after the summer blockbusters are released (I Am Legend might do it if Warner does a purple release).

[ewto16]

If that's the case, then why bother putting out anything in HD to begin with?

This is how I see it going down.

Both Paramount and Universal are weighing their options. Paramount would have to buy out their contract in order to product BD. Universal seems to have some sort of fued with Sony, so they could take it all a little more personally.

Either way, both studios will most likely go purple at some point in time. Then X months down the road, go blu permanently.

I do believe you are correct about catalogue titles... unless they were previously announced, there will be no more HD DVD cat titles.

As for the 100,000 mark, I doubt any HDM disk will hit that again until after the summer blockbusters are released (I Am Legend might do it if Warner does a purple release).

I assume this was in reference to my post.

You make a good point about the HD media......it would seem like it was pointless in the first place. I guess I assume there were some arrangements made to which the studios agreed to releace a certain amount of movies or something like that? Not really sure I guess. I mean Sony makes sense, since they want the format to take off as the owner, but the others not so much.

Universal is currently owned by NBC, so I have no idea why they would hate Sony. The point you make about Paramount having to buy out there contract is why I said they might not release anything. If HD-DVD is dead, then they probably wouldn't have to pay. Though I suppose Toshiba will continue to support it for at least another year.

You are probably right with how much of it will go. If Paramount leaves, I assume that Universal won't stubbornly stay with HD-DVD just to spite Sony. That would be pretty dumb, but I could see where they just decide to not release any Blu-Ray movies. There was a major studio that took forever to start releasing DVDs back in the day, if I remember correctly.

I forgot that I Am Legend would be on Blu-Ray now or at least could be. That rocks!! I bet that will easily do 100,000. That was a good movie and will look great in HD.

What other Warner movies could be coming out on Blu-Ray in the future now that were a big deal in the theater?

[sobentyo]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Industry_Trends/HBO/HBO_Confirms_Switch_to_Blu-ray_Exclusivity/1357

Looks like HBO has gone Blu as well. :o

[SBrooks1]

Awwww yeah! :D

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/4/4880/original.jpeg

In an early announce to retailers, Fox has set an April Blu-ray debut for the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic 'Predator.'

One of the "monster" franchises of the '80s (along with the 'Alien' series), the original 'Predator' has long been on the wishlish of early adopters for high-def release. Now Fox has heeded the call to hunt, setting an April 15 street date for the Blu-ray.

With a full press announcement still due in the coming days, there are no supplemental details yet available, but we'll keep you posted.

Tech specs are set to include 1080p video and audio flavors in DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround and Dolby Digital 4.0 Surround, plus a French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo dub.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Fox_Preps_Predator_Blu-ray/1355

[JaylisJayP]

LOL I posted it a few times a few pages back.

I am not sure if Jay posted it on the first page or not yet.

Chris

i did now

[petenfld]

They took my coupon along with a price match of Wal-Marts price the week it came out. This is likely a YMMV thing.

Random unrelated story....

I actually tried to get BB to price match COD4 a couple weeks ago when Target was selling it for $37. The store closest to this BB happened to be sold out, but one 15ish minutes away had some copies. They refused to match it saying that it wasn't the local store.

I asked them to define local, since 15 minutes didn't seem unreasonable to me. It is the same metro area. They said local was whatever the closest store was. I said that wasn't what local meant and there is a BB near that store anyway. If they are one big chain, it should be an issue.

15 minutes of discussion and arguing later, I still didn't get COD4 from there. Totally annoying. Took the Target ad to Meijers and they matched it no problem.

Why didn't you just go to the Target that had them 15 minutes away?

[petenfld]

Do you think with the majority now supporting Blu Ray that you will start to see the market gain more titles of older movies that they have been holding off on?

[ewto16]

Why didn't you just go to the Target that had them 15 minutes away?

I wanted the Best Buy points and had a gift card.

[PrimeBane]

Do you think with the majority now supporting Blu Ray that you will start to see the market gain more titles of older movies that they have been holding off on?

Perhaps some of the bigger name titles... both sides released their fair share of catalogue titles already.

I think for now, studios are playing a bit of a guessing game as to what will cost them the least to produce, but sell well enough to warrant an HD transfer.

[PrimeBane]

No official announcement yet, but BBC, makers of Planet Earth, will remain purple at this time.

[CoachB]

That link sends to a blank page.i did now

[JaylisJayP]

That link sends to a blank page.

sorry, i'll see if i can fix it.

[JaylisJayP]

coupon link should work now

[IceRat]

Do you think with the majority now supporting Blu Ray that you will start to see the market gain more titles of older movies that they have been holding off on?
oh you mean like the "BLOCKBUSTER" Predator :p;):D

[freezerfuel]

If you had to recommend 5 or 10 top movies (that you own) for both HD-DVD or Blu Ray, what would you say are the must buy movies for each? Post for both if you have both or just the one you do have.



HD-DVD
1. Transformers
2. 300
3. Bourne Ultimatum
4. Troy
5. Shrek3

1 - Transformers
2 - 300
3 - King Kong
4 - A Scanner Darkly - Definitely not for everyone, I'd probably recommend renting before buying.
5 - Eyes Wide Shut - Loved seeing this in HD, plus it's unrated and Nicole Kidman is ridiculously hot in it.

There's more but those spring to mind.

[freezerfuel]

Predator on BD April 15th

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/predator.html

EDIT: Commado is supposed to come out the same day as well.

Wow, nice.

[JaylisJayP]

HD DVD

1.) V for Vendetta
2.) Matrix Trilogy
3.) Bourne Trilogy
4.) Transformers
5.) Troy Director's Cut
6.) Eastern Promises
7.) Stardust
8.) Running Scared German Import

Blu-Ray

1.) Casino Royale
2.) Kingdom of Heaven
3.) 300
4.) Fifth Element Remastered
5.) Ratatouille

[captain_narcolepsy]

here's my lists from what I have and have seen. this is strictly as an hddvd or bluray. movie love would be a different order.

hd-dvd top 5

1. planet earth
2. a scanner darkly
3. transformers
4. the fountain
5. zodiac

honorable mention goes to 300, but the film is so grainy, especially when watching the pip blue screen version and how clear that is. not that I mind the grain as its the look they were going for, just next to the other titles.

top 5 blu rays

1. lost season 3
2. sunshine
3. house of 1000 corpses
4. superbad
5. pirates of the carribbean: at worlds end

[ewto16]

More rumoring via FormatWarCentral:

Rumors just won't stop about the future of HD DVD, and while we try not to post all of them, some seem too believable to pass up. Our friend Bill Hunt, at the Digital Bits, -- still waiting on those permalinks, Bill -- is reporting that his "second to none" sources informed him that both Universal and Paramount are in the process of going blu. But don't bother asking 'em, because the same contracts that prevent them from switching now, prevent them from confirming the rumor. In addition, Bills sources tell him that while Paramount could make an announcement any day now, Universal's won't come until February -- at the earliest -- because "their contract period with the HD-DVD camp expires at the end of January."

[IceRat]

5 - Eyes Wide Shut - Loved seeing this in HD, plus it's unrated and Nicole Kidman is ridiculously hot in it.

the widescreen framing on this movie really bothers me from the screenshots I have seen..... too much information is lost from the top and bottom of the frame that I consider part of the shot

nice to get the unrated version (though those few seconds really have no impact on the movie itself) but I still haven't chose to upgrade from sd due to the transfer

[IceRat]

Circuit City next week (1/13 - 1/19)... nothing to exciting

High Definition Discs // Sale Price listed Applies to Blu-Ray or HD-DVD Version :

$17.99

Lethal Weapon
Million Dollar Baby
The Dirty Dozen
Corpse Bride
The Phantom of the Opera
Enter the Dragon
March of the Penguins
The Wicker Man
The Ant Bully
The Fountain
Training Day
Blood Diamond
Superman Returns
Bullit
Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut
Goodfellas
The Fugitive

and BB has the following crap on BD at a supposed $5 off regular price (29.99)
- HSM2
- Cars
- Rat
- Invincible
- Apocalypto
- Wild Hogs
- Con Air
- POTC 1,2,and 3
- The Rock

[oaktown2000]

Circuit City next week (1/13 - 1/19)... nothing to exciting

High Definition Discs // Sale Price listed Applies to Blu-Ray or HD-DVD Version :

$17.99

Training Day


Might pick this one up.

[avsfan21]

Circuit City next week (1/13 - 1/19)... nothing to exciting

High Definition Discs // Sale Price listed Applies to Blu-Ray or HD-DVD Version :

$17.99

Lethal Weapon
Million Dollar Baby
The Dirty Dozen
Corpse Bride
The Phantom of the Opera
Enter the Dragon
March of the Penguins
The Wicker Man
The Ant Bully
The Fountain
Training Day
Blood Diamond
Superman Returns
Bullit
Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut
Goodfellas
The Fugitive

I wish they had something I would want. The only one I would want is Blood Diamond, but I already have that one coming.

[petenfld]

oh you mean like the "BLOCKBUSTER" Predator :p;):D


No, I was thinking more of the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, LOTR, and to some extent the Disney animation classics
You know the movies that everyone wants, but they don't want to give us

[JaylisJayP]

Circuit City next week (1/13 - 1/19)... nothing to exciting

High Definition Discs // Sale Price listed Applies to Blu-Ray or HD-DVD Version :

$17.99

Lethal Weapon
Million Dollar Baby
The Dirty Dozen
Corpse Bride
The Phantom of the Opera
Enter the Dragon
March of the Penguins
The Wicker Man
The Ant Bully
The Fountain
Training Day
Blood Diamond
Superman Returns
Bullit
Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut
Goodfellas
The Fugitive

and BB has the following crap on BD at a supposed $5 off regular price (29.99)
- HSM2
- Cars
- Rat
- Invincible
- Apocalypto
- Wild Hogs
- Con Air
- POTC 1,2,and 3
- The Rock

$17.99 deal added to front page deals post.

[IceRat]

may possibly save some people some scratch
$5 off HDM title $29.99 and up till 1/21 @ BB w/RZ card

http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/pp/editor_NET/v3/CampaignWrapper.aspx?E=9523;823995;1251504545;1;02&R=T1_CMP_9519&A=1007&ci=9519

[WhO Iz THiZ Iz]

just watched kung fu hustle on blu ray...and i think its one of the best looking Blu Ray out there.

[SBrooks1]

Looks like we might see Star Wars released in HD sooner than later.... :eek:

StarWars.com asks....

If the Star Wars movies were to come out in a Hi-Def video format tomorrow, which would you prefer?

*Blu-ray
*HD DVD
*I haven't taken any sides yet

http://www.starwars.com/community/fun/polls

[Holeman]

Looks like we might see Star Wars released in HD sooner than later.... :eek:

StarWars.com asks....

Neither. I've already got them on DVD and until one side or the other wins and the price comes down seriously on whoever wins, I'm not upgrading ****.

[SBrooks1]

WOOOO HOOOO!!! :D

Daily Variety has confirmed that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended. And Paramount has an escape clause in its HD DVD contract allowing it to release pics on Blu-ray after Warner Bros.' decision to back that format exclusively.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978760.html?categoryid=20&cs=1

[JaylisJayP]

WOOOO HOOOO!!! :D

I think it was already widely known that Universal's HD DVD committment ends at the end of January or sometime very soon. Not sure that's news.

The Paramount thing we've been hearing all week.

[PrimeBane]

Except Paramount has no escape clause... if they want out, they have to break the contract and pay back part of any money they may have received.

[PrimeBane]

And it's only Universal's commitment that has ended (much like Warner's commitment to BD expired in the fall)...

[GPWYANKEE]

3.10 To Yuma is amazing on Blu Ray.Im real glad i blind bought this one instead of renting it first.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

3.10 To Yuma is amazing on Blu Ray.Im real glad i blind bought this one instead of renting it first.

Im waiting for my LRS to call me to let me know they have a used copy in! Just dont want to pay retail for it since it is a blind buy.

[HollandX]

And it's only Universal's commitment that has ended (much like Warner's commitment to BD expired in the fall)...

everyone will be blu or purple by the end of the month.

[GPWYANKEE]

everyone will be blu or purple by the end of the month.


I tend to agree-The line in the sand is becoming more and more pronounced.

[GPWYANKEE]

Predator and I Robot should be sweet if they keep all the extras in tact.Big catalog titles are being announced left and right.

[PrimeBane]

everyone will be blu or purple by the end of the month.

More than likely.

I just want it all be done with now... if P and U and going to release in Blu I'd like to know. As much as I love HD DVD I don't really want to bother purchasing many more disks if a BD is released at the same time.

I'm still a little bitter about buying all the HPs just a week before Warner makes their big decision...

[JaylisJayP]

^^^the only thing that sucks about those is that they're FOX...and thus $34.99 at most places, or $29.99 at best, which for a catalog title is ridiculous. Sorry, but I won't pay that for catalog.

[GPWYANKEE]

^^^the only thing that sucks about those is that they're FOX...and thus $34.99 at most places, or $29.99 at best, which for a catalog title is ridiculous. Sorry, but I won't pay that for catalog.

I agree totally-I wouldnt(wont) be willing to pay anywhere near that myself.

[PrimeBane]

Just wait for the bogo :)

[GPWYANKEE]

More than likely.

I just want it all be done with now... if P and U and going to release in Blu I'd like to know. As much as I love HD DVD I don't really want to bother purchasing many more disks if a BD is released at the same time.

I'm still a little bitter about buying all the HPs just a week before Warner makes their big decision...

I ended up returning 10 HD Dvds to bestbuys that i bought during that buy 3 get 2 free deal.Im glad it took BestBuy.Com forever to get me my titles.Im pretty sure ill be able to get a better deal on the same movies in just a matter of time.

[JaylisJayP]

Just wait for the bogo :)

For those, I will wait. I can tolerate spending $18 for The Rock and Con-Air at Wal-Mart, especially since I get $10 back for The Rock since I own the DVD...but for FOX titles, yeah it's a BOGO.

The insane thing about FOX titles is that these B&M stores have the new releases for $29.99 but the catalogs like Robocop, etc.. for $34.99.

[PrimeBane]

That's crazy... most Fox catalogue titles are about $25 regular now here in Canada (at least at Walmart and HMV)

[CoachB]

I hate to be a buttinski, but is anyone else having problems trying to download the print coupons from the disney link? I download it and nothing comes out?

[GPWYANKEE]

I hate to be a buttinski, but is anyone else having problems trying to download the print coupons from the disney link? I download it and nothing comes out?

Really:eek:I had no issues.Try deleting it and reloading the coupon printer.

[GPWYANKEE]

I cant believe that they didnt include all the bonus features on the Man on Fire Blu Ray-I agree with the reviewers when they say what a load of crap that is to say the least.I was so bent when i bought Top Gun on HD and it was a bare bones release that i turned around and sold the damn thing.Were paying top dollar for catalog titles and theyre pruning them down-Booooooooooooooooooooo.

[JaylisJayP]

I cant believe that they didnt include all the bonus features on the Man on Fire Blu Ray-I agree with the reviewers when they say what a load of crap that is to say the least.I was so bent when i bought Top Gun on HD and it was a bare bones release that i turned around and sold the damn thing.Were paying top dollar for catalog titles and theyre pruning them down-Booooooooooooooooooooo.

welcome to FOX on blu-ray

[GPWYANKEE]

welcome to FOX on blu-ray


I hated the double and triple dipping on regular Dvds-Now it looks like the same is going to happen on the High Def front.I know some movies on Regular Dvd i bought three times-Frustrating as Hell.

[GPWYANKEE]

welcome to FOX on blu-ray


Was Top Gun also Fox???

What else is amazing is how awesome The Face Off HD Dvd was and how crapola the Top Gun one was.To movies from similar time periods-One was flawless in my book and one was fair at best.

[PrimeBane]

Paramount did Topgun and Face Off

[PrimeBane]

Paramount delays 2 titles
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Street_Date_Changes/Paramount_Delays_Into_the_Wild,_Things_We_Lost_in_the_Fire_HD_DVDs/1353

[GPWYANKEE]

Paramount did Topgun and Face Off

Why would they do such a lousey job on one and such a great job on the other?

[PrimeBane]

Probably because HollandX touches himself at night. ;) :p

I'm really not sure why they did it that way... probably out of laziness and greed than anything else I'm sure.

[GPWYANKEE]

Probably because HollandX touches himself at night. ;) :p

I'm really not sure why they did it that way... probably out of laziness and greed than anything else I'm sure.

Damn man-Rinse off those fargin hands boy:p

You mean everyone doesnt????:o:o:p

[lighdramon]

I just got this television for Christmas:

http://www.dynexproducts.com/pc-604-23-dynex-19-720p-widescreen-flat-panel-lcd-hdtv.aspx

and I was wondering which of these upconverting DVD players I should get:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6486442
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5584897
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7958341

Thanks for any help.

[ewto16]

If anyone happens to be looking for a PS3, this is a decent deal. You get R&C and an HDMI cable for basically free.

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320793

[ewto16]

Paramount delays 2 titles
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Street_Date_Changes/Paramount_Delays_Into_the_Wild,_Things_We_Lost_in_the_Fire_HD_DVDs/1353

All part of their semi-secret plan to help kill off the format and get out of their deal without paying. Delay, cancel, delay until Universal leaves as well. Then just stop putting out media all together until HD-DVD gives up. No way are they going to support the format all on their own. This will get really interesting if Universal really can leave at the end of the month.

I hope that both studios will be working on getting out previously HD-DVD exclusive titles in Blu-ray as soon as possible. I'd love to have Transformers in Blu-ray as well as a couple other movies I'm sure. I can never remember what is made by what studios. :o

[oaktown2000]

I would like to see the following HD DVDs show up some time on Blu Ray

Balls of Fury
The Big Lebowski
Batman Begins
Bourne Series
Children of Men
Lucky Number Slevin
Transformers
V for Vendetta

[PrimeBane]

All part of their semi-secret plan to help kill off the format and get out of their deal without paying. Delay, cancel, delay until Universal leaves as well.

If it wasn't two bit titles, I'd say you might be right...

Should they delay Bee Movie and Beowulf, then something is most likely up.

[GPWYANKEE]

Beowolf is one i cant wait to get-Loved it at the theatre.

[PrimeBane]

I would like to see the following HD DVDs show up some time on Blu Ray

Balls of Fury
The Big Lebowski
Batman Begins
Bourne Series
Children of Men
Lucky Number Slevin
Transformers
V for Vendetta

Batman Begins should arrive on BD just before The Dark Knight arrives in theatres. V for Vendetta will probably arrive shortly as well.

As for Lucky Number Slevin, I wouldn't count on it or any other Weinstein title coming out in either format for a very long time. Supposedly Weinstein wants more money from either side to produce HDM and that's certainly not going to happen now.

[burngwngs]

Not sure if this was mentioned but....

Virgin Megastores have a bunch of Blu-rays buy one get one free. Some of them are marked with a label and some are not but they can show you a complete list.

I picked up:

Hellboy DC
Stealth

[WingNut 25]

Still trying to unload these. Prices are delivered.

Blu Ray:
Kung Fu Hustle - sold to kawai7
National Geographic Relentless Enemies - sold to grif32
March of the Penguins - $13
Black Hawk Down - sold to TastySweetNutz
The Italian Job - $14
Layer Cake - sold to imaginegrafix
Corpse Bride - sold to HollandX
Hellboy - $10
Fantastic Four 2 - $15

HD-DVD:
Blue Planet IMAX - $12
Flags of Our Fathers - $15

[Tuckertank]

anybody interest in Hero's season 1 for cheap or trade for BD? Never watched it.

[PrimeBane]

I just got this television for Christmas:

http://www.dynexproducts.com/pc-604-23-dynex-19-720p-widescreen-flat-panel-lcd-hdtv.aspx

and I was wondering which of these upconverting DVD players I should get:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6486442
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5584897
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7958341

Thanks for any help.

You'd probably be fine with any of them... although with a 19" tv you're going to have to sit pretty close to the tv to notice any sort of difference that upconverting might make.

[imaginegrafix]

Paramount delays 2 titles
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Street_Date_Changes/Paramount_Delays_Into_the_Wild,_Things_We_Lost_in_the_Fire_HD_DVDs/1353

They also delayed the DVD's - so I wouldn't read too much into it.

[PrimeBane]

Hey oaktown, here's another for you... or the wife. ;)

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Best_Buy/Sony/Music_on_High-Def/Disc_Announcements/Best_Buy_to_Offer_Exclusive_Justin_Timberlake:_Live_Blu-ray/1358

:D

[ewto16]

If it wasn't two bit titles, I'd say you might be right...

Should they delay Bee Movie and Beowulf, then something is most likely up.

When are those supposed to come out? March? Would it be a stretch to delay them into May, when Warner is supposed to stop releasing HD-DVD? Is Warner even going to release anymore HD-DVDs between now and then?

[ewto16]

They also delayed the DVD's - so I wouldn't read too much into it.

I didn't catch that when I read it the first time. Good point. Wonder why they bumped them back? Anything comeing out around then to discourage them releasing it?

[PrimeBane]

5:00 pm ET January 10, 2008 --

Universal Studios has officially dispelled the rumors from Variety that it will drop HD DVD and switch to Blu-ray."Contrary to unsubstantiated rumors from unnamed sources, Universal's current plan is to continue to support the HD DVD format," said Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of HD strategic marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment and also co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group.The response would have come sooner, but many HD DVD executives were on flights home from CES when the incorrect story from Variety broke.

Of course we know "current" means "right this second, but we can change our minds anytime we want".

[PrimeBane]

They also delayed the DVD's - so I wouldn't read too much into it.

First time they posted they said the DVDs weren't delayed... but it's good to know now it's both. :)

[PrimeBane]

When are those supposed to come out? March? Would it be a stretch to delay them into May, when Warner is supposed to stop releasing HD-DVD? Is Warner even going to release anymore HD-DVDs between now and then?

Beowulf is Feb 26th
Bee Movie is March 11th

[lighdramon]

You'd probably be fine with any of them... although with a 19" tv you're going to have to sit pretty close to the tv to notice any sort of difference that upconverting might make.

It's in my bedroom:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i118/aegean2007/TVsetup.jpg

[jackbauer]

Another question guys, sorry. I am going to vegas in april and was wondering if I should buy a PS3 down there. Is it cheaper? Also I have not been to the states in a while, are movies cheaper down there? One more. Are there any places in vegas I should go for deals on movies? Thanks again for all the help

[ewto16]

:rolleyes:5:00 pm ET January 10, 2008 --

Universal Studios has officially dispelled the rumors from Variety that it will drop HD DVD and switch to Blu-ray."Contrary to unsubstantiated rumors from unnamed sources, Universal's current plan is to continue to support the HD DVD format," said Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of HD strategic marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment and also co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group.The response would have come sooner, but many HD DVD executives were on flights home from CES when the incorrect story from Variety broke.

Of course we know "current" means "right this second, but we can change our minds anytime we want".

And it took them over 3 days to finally get in contact with someone at Variety and inform them there their article that is being quoted EVERYWHERE was incorrect? :rolleyes: None of the CEOs has a cell phone?

Like you said, who knows what they will do tomorrow. All these statements from CEOs are 95% garbage and marketing spin anyway. I'll spin that to read that they are "currently supporting the HD-DVD format", but it doesn't say they are "exclusive" any more and that they won't support Blu-ray.

I mean Sony denided for months that they were dropping the price of the PS3 the first time, even though there was a CC ad with the new price flying around and everyone and their mom knew the price was going down. Then they come out a few days before the sale starts and announce the price drop.

It is all dumb.

[grif32]

Still trying to unload these. Prices are delivered.

Blu Ray:
Kung Fu Hustle - sold to kawai7
National Geographic Relentless Enemies - sold to grif32
March of the Penguins - $13
Black Hawk Down - sold to TastySweetNutz
The Italian Job - $14
Layer Cake - sold to imaginegrafix
Corpse Bride - sold to HollandX
Hellboy - $10
Fantastic Four 2 - $15

HD-DVD:
Blue Planet IMAX - $12
Flags of Our Fathers - $15

Still havent seen mine yet :(

[ewto16]

Another question guys, sorry. I am going to vegas in april and was wondering if I should buy a PS3 down there. Is it cheaper? Also I have not been to the states in a while, are movies cheaper down there? One more. Are there any places in vegas I should go for deals on movies? Thanks again for all the help

Oddly I am going to Vegas in April as well. April 7-10th.

I don't know what the PS3 is in Canada, but it is $399 or $499 here depending on the model. Why don't you just order one online? I just posted a link to a decent deal on the Dell web site one page back. Plus, then you won't have to have it flown back on the plane. I imagine that being a pain to get on the plane as a carry-on and I wouldn't trust them to handle it as regular baggage.

You should be able to buy one from BB.com, CC.com, Amazon.com, EBgames.com, etc. very easily. They aren't hard to find.

[PrimeBane]

Another question guys, sorry. I am going to vegas in april and was wondering if I should buy a PS3 down there. Is it cheaper? Also I have not been to the states in a while, are movies cheaper down there? One more. Are there any places in vegas I should go for deals on movies? Thanks again for all the help

No... the PS3 is the same price (as posted by ewto above) in Canada as the USA.

You're much better off buying one in Canada, especially for the warranty.

[PrimeBane]

It's in my bedroom:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i118/aegean2007/TVsetup.jpg

Your optimum viewing distance for a 19" tv will be between 3 and 4 feet away... so yes, you should see a difference with an upconverting player.

Although buy it from a place with a good return policy, just in case you don't like the results. Lower end upscalers don't always give the best results.

[imaginegrafix]

:rolleyes:

And it took them over 3 days to finally get in contact with someone at Variety and inform them there their article that is being quoted EVERYWHERE was incorrect? :rolleyes: None of the CEOs has a cell phone?

Like you said, who knows what they will do tomorrow. All these statements from CEOs are 95% garbage and marketing spin anyway. I'll spin that to read that they are "currently supporting the HD-DVD format", but it doesn't say they are "exclusive" any more and that they won't support Blu-ray.

I mean Sony denided for months that they were dropping the price of the PS3 the first time, even though there was a CC ad with the new price flying around and everyone and their mom knew the price was going down. Then they come out a few days before the sale starts and announce the price drop.

It is all dumb.

They may still end up switching but I don't think they will at the end of this month as originally reported - If they were going to now would be the time to announce it.

[ewto16]

Your optimum viewing distance for a 19" tv will be between 3 and 4 feet away... so yes, you should see a difference with an upconverting player.

Although buy it from a place with a good return policy, just in case you don't like the results. Lower end upscalers don't always give the best results.

I bought a little sony DVD player last year and it works fine. I think you can get it for $79 at Best Buy. It seems like it does fine. I believe it was well recommended when I bought it.

[ewto16]

They may still end up switching but I don't think they will at the end of this month as originally reported - If they were going to now would be the time to announce it.

Well, in one ofthe 300 articles posted on this the last few days, I thought I read something that Universal's contract expired at the end of the month. Perhaps, they have to wait until then??

That would still make their statement to Variety correct, as "current" would be now until the end of the month. I'm not particularly sure what benefit they would get from announcing it later as opposed to now, other than being contractually obligated. Who knows why these companies do what they do anyway.

I mean it is only a matter of time. There is no reason them for them to not at least support both at some point soon. Maybe they do that longer than people assume.

[PrimeBane]

They may still end up switching but I don't think they will at the end of this month as originally reported - If they were going to now would be the time to announce it.

My 2 cents... Universal will ride out HD DVD until the end of May. After that point it will be neutral or blu. I'm guessing that Paramount will do something similar.

[freezerfuel]

try this site, they have a bunch of HD and blu ray cover as well as some cool custom ones
http://www.freecovers.net/

Cool site.

I've also been checking out this thread at AVS for custom covers.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=765165

...and this site (they're all free)
http://www.eaprogramming.com/

Some of these new covers are pretty crappy compared to the originals. They do amazing work on these customs.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/BlackRain119632_f.jpg
vs

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/51LIsxoyvzL__SS500_.jpg

vs

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/cov20robocop20bluray.jpg

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

I'm liking the fake one's better. :D

[imaginegrafix]

Still havent seen mine yet :(

nor have I:(

[imaginegrafix]

That is pretty cool w/ the custom covers - although I don't care for the black rain that much

[JaylisJayP]

No blu-ray in the 360 just yet.

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/microsoft-we-are-still-dedicated-to-the-hd-dvd-format/5104

[PrimeBane]

I'm thinking that Toshiba, MS and some of the remaining members of the HD DVD promotional group will try one last push... lord knows what that push may be, but it will have to be a real doozy to make any sort of real comeback.

[avsfan21]

MS is now going to venture into making movies. Might as well do something else crappy when you do everything else crappy.

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody selling

Smallville Season 6 HD or NipTuck Season 4 HD??

[ewto16]

This thread is suprisingly slow so far today.

[JaylisJayP]

Probably because the Warner news' effect is dying down a little, and we're a full 3 days after release Tuesday. Plus not a whole lot is coming out next week, at least that I'd buy.

[PrimeBane]

Amazon BD sale... it's not terrific, but it's better than a kick in the ass.

50% off all Sony titles (except brand new releases)

50% off all Fox catalogue titles

All price are $US of course but $Cdn is right around par.

Sony titles:

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] $23.99 Savings of 52.0%
Spider-Man 3 [Blu-ray] $20.99 Savings of 52.2%
Superbad [Blu-ray] $20.99 Savings of 52.2%
The Company [Blu-ray] $26.49 Savings of 52.7%
Rescue Me - The Complete Third Season [Blu-ray] $37.49 Savings of 53.1%
Spider-Man - The High Definition Trilogy (Spider-Man / Spider-Man 2 / Spider-Man 3) [Blu-ray] $43.49 Savings of 53.2%
All the King's Men [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Are We Done Yet? [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Basic Instinct 2 [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Benchwarmers [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Click [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Little Man [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Monster House [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
RV [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Silent Hill [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
The Covenant [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Ultraviolet [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Underworld - Evolution [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Black Book [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Blood & Chocolate [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Casino Royale [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Catch and Release [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Ghost Rider (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Gridiron Gang [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Hostel - Part II [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
I Know Who Killed Me [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Open Season [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Paprika [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Perfect Stranger [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Premonition [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Reign Over Me [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Rocky Balboa [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Running With Scissors [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Stomp the Yard [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Stranger Than Fiction [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Surf's Up [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Tekkon Kinkreet [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Holiday (2006) [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Lives of Others [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Messengers [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Pursuit of Happyness [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Vacancy [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Volver [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
20 Million Miles To Earth (50th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
50 First Dates [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
A Few Good Men [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
A Knight's Tale [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Arlington Road [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Big Fish [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Black Hawk Down [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Bram Stoker's Dracula [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Closer [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Cruel Intentions [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Curse of the Golden Flower [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Donnie Brasco (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Flatliners [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Hellboy [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Hitch [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Hollow Man - The Director's Cut [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
House of Flying Daggers [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Identity [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Immortal Beloved [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Into the Blue [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Kung Fu Hustle [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Layer Cake [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Legend of Zorro [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Memento [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Memoirs of a Geisha [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Rent [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Resident Evil - Apocalypse [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Revenge (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
S.W.A.T. [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Secret Window [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Seven Years in Tibet [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Stealth [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Tears of the Sun [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Big Hit [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Fifth Element (Remastered) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Patriot (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Replacement Killers (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Tailor of Panama [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Underworld (Unrated) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Vertical Limit [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Warriors of Heaven & Earth [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Wild Things (Unrated Edition) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
XXX [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%

Fox Titles:

28 Days Later [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Behind Enemy Lines [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Broken Arrow [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Bulletproof Monk [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Chain Reaction [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Courage Under Fire [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Die Hard 2 - Die Harder [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Die Hard With a Vengeance [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Die Hard [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Edward Scissorhands [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Entrapment [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Fantastic Four [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Flight of the Phoenix [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
From Hell [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Hart's War [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Ice Age - The Meltdown [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Kiss of the Dragon [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Men of Honor [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Phone Booth [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Planet of the Apes [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Rising Sun [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Robocop [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Rocky [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Speed [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Day After Tomorrow [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Omen [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Transporter [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Usual Suspects [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Transporter 2 [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Windtalkers [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
X-Men - The Last Stand [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Last Waltz [Blu-ray] $13.99 Savings of 51.7%

Magnolia Titles (don't see this very often):

Bubble [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
District B13 [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
Enron - The Smartest Guys in the Room [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
One Last Thing... [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
The Lost City [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
The War Within [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
The World's Fastest Indian [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%

There are also Lionsgate titles and Disney titles but the discounts aren't as high.

[freezerfuel]

My god there's so many titles on there I want I don't even know where to begin. Maybe I should just wait for a BOGO before I go too crazy lol.


Also, I can't find a place that carries black HD DVD/Blu-ray cases dammit!!

[PrimeBane]

There's a little HD DVD sale at Amazon.com as well

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000186961&plpage=1

[burngwngs]

honestly, should we continue buying HD dvd's at this point. I just got my 5 free movies in the mail yesterday and I just looked at them and put them away. I didn't even open them. I also picked up Hellboy and Stealth on BD at Virgin records for buy one get one.

[Hanky Panky]

Thanks for the listings Primebane.

[PrimeBane]

As long at Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal commit to HD DVD, I'll purchase disks.

[burngwngs]

As long at Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal commit to HD DVD, I'll purchase disks.

That's how I'm feeling. HD-dvd have some great deals sometimes to pass on.

[Hanky Panky]

Glad to see the prices drop as I invested in a hd-dvd player for my xbox a while back.

Anyone know if Fox plans to release Aliens in HD? That seems like a classic long overdue.

[PrimeBane]

And great movies :)

But if both go purple in the next month or so, it's game over. :(

[PrimeBane]

It seems to me that Fox took their sweet time releasing the Alien movies on DVD... I imagine it will be the same for BD.

[GPWYANKEE]

honestly, should we continue buying HD dvd's at this point. I just got my 5 free movies in the mail yesterday and I just looked at them and put them away. I didn't even open them. I also picked up Hellboy and Stealth on BD at Virgin records for buy one get one.


Virgin Records have a online store??

[GPWYANKEE]

Amazon BD sale... it's not terrific, but it's better than a kick in the ass.

50% off all Sony titles (except brand new releases)

50% off all Fox catalogue titles

All price are $US of course but $Cdn is right around par.

Sony titles:

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] $23.99 Savings of 52.0%
Spider-Man 3 [Blu-ray] $20.99 Savings of 52.2%
Superbad [Blu-ray] $20.99 Savings of 52.2%
The Company [Blu-ray] $26.49 Savings of 52.7%
Rescue Me - The Complete Third Season [Blu-ray] $37.49 Savings of 53.1%
Spider-Man - The High Definition Trilogy (Spider-Man / Spider-Man 2 / Spider-Man 3) [Blu-ray] $43.49 Savings of 53.2%
All the King's Men [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Are We Done Yet? [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Basic Instinct 2 [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Benchwarmers [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Click [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Little Man [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Monster House [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
RV [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Silent Hill [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
The Covenant [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Ultraviolet [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Underworld - Evolution [Blu-ray] $18.99 Savings of 51.2%
Black Book [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Blood & Chocolate [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Casino Royale [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Catch and Release [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Ghost Rider (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Gridiron Gang [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Hostel - Part II [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
I Know Who Killed Me [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Open Season [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Paprika [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Perfect Stranger [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Premonition [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Reign Over Me [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Rocky Balboa [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Running With Scissors [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Stomp the Yard [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Stranger Than Fiction [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Surf's Up [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Tekkon Kinkreet [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Holiday (2006) [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Lives of Others [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Messengers [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
The Pursuit of Happyness [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Vacancy [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
Volver [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 50.0%
20 Million Miles To Earth (50th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
50 First Dates [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
A Few Good Men [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
A Knight's Tale [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Arlington Road [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Big Fish [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Black Hawk Down [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Bram Stoker's Dracula [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Closer [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Cruel Intentions [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Curse of the Golden Flower [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Donnie Brasco (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Flatliners [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Hellboy [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Hitch [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Hollow Man - The Director's Cut [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
House of Flying Daggers [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Identity [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Immortal Beloved [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Into the Blue [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Kung Fu Hustle [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Layer Cake [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Legend of Zorro [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Memento [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Memoirs of a Geisha [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Rent [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Resident Evil - Apocalypse [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Revenge (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
S.W.A.T. [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Secret Window [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Seven Years in Tibet [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Stealth [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Tears of the Sun [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Big Hit [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Fifth Element (Remastered) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Patriot (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Replacement Killers (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
The Tailor of Panama [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Underworld (Unrated) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Vertical Limit [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Warriors of Heaven & Earth [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
Wild Things (Unrated Edition) [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%
XXX [Blu-ray] $14.49 Savings of 49.9%

Fox Titles:

28 Days Later [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Behind Enemy Lines [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Broken Arrow [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Bulletproof Monk [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Chain Reaction [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Courage Under Fire [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Die Hard 2 - Die Harder [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Die Hard With a Vengeance [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Die Hard [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Edward Scissorhands [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Entrapment [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Fantastic Four [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Flight of the Phoenix [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
From Hell [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Hart's War [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Ice Age - The Meltdown [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Kiss of the Dragon [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Men of Honor [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Phone Booth [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Planet of the Apes [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Rising Sun [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Robocop [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Rocky [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Speed [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Day After Tomorrow [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Omen [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Transporter [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Usual Suspects [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Transporter 2 [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
Windtalkers [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
X-Men - The Last Stand [Blu-ray] $19.49 Savings of 51.3%
The Last Waltz [Blu-ray] $13.99 Savings of 51.7%

Magnolia Titles (don't see this very often):

Bubble [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
District B13 [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
Enron - The Smartest Guys in the Room [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
One Last Thing... [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
The Lost City [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
The War Within [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%
The World's Fastest Indian [Blu-ray] $15.49 Savings of 48.3%

There are also Lionsgate titles and Disney titles but the discounts aren't as high.


Is there a link for these titles?I went to Amazon and could only find the individual discs by looking them up separately.

[PrimeBane]

Just for you GPW ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000186951&plpage=1

[dayday6]

I picked up Hellboy and Underworld on BD from Fry's $14 each.

[JaylisJayP]

I'll wait for the next BOGO. There's a few I want, but blu-ray needs to realize what they did when they threw out all those BOGO deals. I won't buy already-released titles for more than $12-13 anymore.

[GPWYANKEE]

Just for you GPW ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000186951&plpage=1

Thank you kind sir:D

[GPWYANKEE]

Pretty sweet that The Rock and Con Air give you a $10.00 rebate if you have the Dvd.

[sobentyo]

Hey everyone,

I have been pondering the idea of starting my own high def web site. Sort of like highdefdigest.com. Since I work a full time job and this would be a side thing I was wondering if anyone would like to help write reviews and articles etc. I was hoping to get like 5 or 6 people so that no one person had to write a bunch of reviews. I haven't really started making the site yet, but I have a good idea of what it could be. I am just going to see how many people I can get to help generate content for the site before I make it. If you like the idea just PM me or drop a post in this thread. I check it pretty often. If I get enough interest I will give more details about the site.:)

[PrimeBane]

If I was any good at writing reviews, I'd be more than happy to help you out sobentyo... but alas, but writing skills just aren't that great.

Just my 2 cents, but there's already a pile of websites out there that cover HD now... unless you have some sort of catch or gimmick, it might not be worth your time.

[burngwngs]

I agree with Bane, but if you go ahead with it, I wish you the most of luck.

[ewto16]

Hey everyone,

I have been pondering the idea of starting my own high def web site. Sort of like highdefdigest.com. Since I work a full time job and this would be a side thing I was wondering if anyone would like to help write reviews and articles etc. I was hoping to get like 5 or 6 people so that no one person had to write a bunch of reviews. I haven't really started making the site yet, but I have a good idea of what it could be. I am just going to see how many people I can get to help generate content for the site before I make it. If you like the idea just PM me or drop a post in this thread. I check it pretty often. If I get enough interest I will give more details about the site.:)

I might be interested in chipping in some reviews. I don't really have any experience with it, but I could certainly give the general everyman's opinion on movies.

[oaktown2000]

Count me in for the goold old "two word review"

Buy it.
Rent it.
Forget it.



:D

[avsfan21]

Count me in for the goold old "two word review"

Buy it.
Rent it.
Forget it.



:D

Thank you Chris Gore.

[grif32]

Well I just bought (2) brand new sealed POTC 3 on BR for $2.00 total with tax included.

Only $1.00 a title not to bad :)

I will probably pick up two more so I have some trade bait now or give a couple away as gifts.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Jesus... I hate you Americans and your crazy deals! :p

[grif32]

Jesus... I hate you Americans and your crazy deals! :p

LOL I wasnt going to do it but it was way to good of a deal to pass up...

[sobentyo]

Thanks guys for your input. I will put this project off for a while. I do have some other sites I would like to work on as well. If I decide to bring this back up I will let you all know. Thanks! :)

[juicyjay504]

Well I just bought (2) brand new sealed POTC 3 on BR for $2.00 total with tax included.

Only $1.00 a title not to bad :)

I will probably pick up two more so I have some trade bait now or give a couple away as gifts.

Chris


How the hell did you pull that off? And I got the POTC in the mail from you today thanks so much man.

[grif32]

How the hell did you pull that off? And I got the POTC in the mail from you today thanks so much man.

They allowed me to use (2) of the POTC $10.00 coupons and 1 $5.00 disney coupon. So $25.00 off just paid the tax.

Tell you what if I can snag two more tomorrow 1 will be coming your way for the price of postage if you like..

I will try if I have time tomorrow

[grif32]

Here is the link again for the $10.00 POTC 3 off just print it on a normal size paper.

I didnt see it linked on the first page

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4003/poc10offkg2.jpg

[juicyjay504]

If anyone else is looking for covers are such for blu rays or hd dvds this site ive been using forever has them http://www.cdcovers.cc/covers

[PrimeBane]

Nice review for Zodiac... I wasn't going to pick it up, but I might when I can find a good deal on it. :)

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/841/zodiac.html

[GPWYANKEE]

LOL I wasnt going to do it but it was way to good of a deal to pass up...


Wow-What a great idea.Ill have to try that;)

[avsfan21]

Nice review for Zodiac... I wasn't going to pick it up, but I might when I can find a good deal on it. :)

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/841/zodiac.html

I want to get it. I hear is a really good movie. I am just going to wait for it to come down in price though.

[JaylisJayP]

Zodiac was pretty good....not one that I think I'd watch again anytime soon, though. Haven't heard anything other than the review on the PQ.

The Pianist is recommended. Strong all around.

[JaylisJayP]

Zodiac was pretty good....not one that I think I'd watch again anytime soon, though. Haven't heard anything other than the review on the PQ.

The Pianist is recommended. Strong all around.

[vicnsand]

Today I found out that Sunshine is only available on BR. *sigh* Once again, it's just the price of Blu-ray players that's holding me back.

[avsfan21]

Well get use to it. Soon it will be everything on Only BR.

[vicnsand]

Well get use to it. Soon it will be everything on Only BR.

Oh, I know that. It's just that it would be nice to own movies that I really enjoy. Until BR players come down to current HD DVD player prices I guess I'll be waiting a long time. :(

[grif32]

Wow-What a great idea.Ill have to try that;)

LMAO

[pbspectre]

dunno if it's been mentioned, but it looks like Sony will be releasing a $200 BD-ROM drive...

http://ces.cnet.com/8301-13855_1-9846712-67.html?tag=slide_1

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Well get use to it. Soon it will be everything on Only BR.

don't be suprised when both formats fail

[JaylisJayP]

Next week's gonna be torture...nothing new to buy! (at least nothing that's jumping out at me).

Bring on the next BOGO.

[grif32]

Looks like Amazon dropped the prices of their HD DVD players and a bunch of movies as well.

A3 is onlly $147.00 dlvd. WOW!!!

[avsfan21]

don't be suprised when both formats fail

Blu-ray probably wont fail, although it probably wont be mainstream for a while. It most likely will never over take DVD, but who knows as more and more people get HD tvs. We shall see what the future holds. I know after just watching 2 HD-DVDs so far it is tough to go back and watch regular dvds.

[PrimeBane]

Oh, I know that. It's just that it would be nice to own movies that I really enjoy. Until BR players come down to current HD DVD player prices I guess I'll be waiting a long time. :(

I think many buyers are facing the same problem. I know if I was in that boat, I'd be leary of just about any standalone use the manufacturer would guarantee it can be upgrade to profile 2.0.

The PS3 40 GB is the best option right now, but that $399 price tag isn't for everyone.

[PrimeBane]

This won't be for everyone, but if you're interested there is an online petition to sign to help save HD DVD. I know, these usually don't do squat.

http://www.petitiononline.com/SAVEHDD/petition.html

[avsfan21]

I would think about signing it until it gets to the inferior Blu-ray format part.

[PrimeBane]

If you consider unfinished specs to be inferior, then I supposed an arguement could be made... ;)

[JaylisJayP]

This won't be for everyone, but if you're interested there is an online petition to sign to help save HD DVD. I know, these usually don't do squat.

http://www.petitiononline.com/SAVEHDD/petition.html


signed

[JaylisJayP]

Here is the link again for the $10.00 POTC 3 off just print it on a normal size paper.

I didnt see it linked on the first page

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4003/poc10offkg2.jpg

on the front page now

[PrimeBane]

okay, who's going to get an HD VMD player? :D

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/2232/206/

;)

[IceRat]

The PS3 40 GB is the best option right now, but that $399 price tag isn't for everyone.
if someone doesn't mind taking on an extra credit card the Sony card offer gets you $100 credit with purchase of the PS3

I know this has been posted before but I believe the past offers had wording to suggest Sony Store/sonystyle purchases only ... it appears this promo is open towards purchases at ANY authorized retailer

so one could pretty much get this [40 GB] for $299 from Amazon (no tax + free shipping)

http://sonycard.sony.com/sonygateway/gateway.asp?offerlink=sonycardps3c100&PID=none&SPID=B7RY&CELL=6064&MSC=&AFFID=&CLICK=&CID=&PROMO=DF01

[CoachB]

Can you put up another link for the $5 disney coupon, everytime I went to it, it said to download coupon saver or something like that, and that my coupon would automatically print. It never did, and I never saw the coupon site on my computer either.Here is the link again for the $10.00 POTC 3 off just print it on a normal size paper.

I didnt see it linked on the first page

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4003/poc10offkg2.jpg

[PrimeBane]

That's great for you fine Americans Rat... but we Canadians don't see such fine deals. :(

[PrimeBane]

From HDAddicts.com with reguards to current Warner HD DVD releases.


Looks like the big releases from Warner will be around for some time. Such as 300, Matrix etc. The first ones to start disappearing will be small titles such as Return to House on Haunted Hill, Kubrick titles, Out for Justice etc.

[IceRat]

That's great for you fine Americans Rat... but we Canadians don't see such fine deals. :(
you guys have a pretty nice deal from Dell that I believe is still active

[PrimeBane]

It's definately a nice deal with the bonuses... but a $299 system would be much nicer IMO.

And easier to justify to the wife why we need 4 HDM players in the house...

[avsfan21]

I might have to look into that. Buy the PS3 with it. Pay it off then never use it again.

[PrimeBane]

IMO it's the way to go... HDM player, video games, media extender for $299. Can't beat that anywhere.

[oaktown2000]

And every now and then...a game comes along that you can't get on the 360 that doesn't actually suck...like Uncharted.

[freezerfuel]

I have begun implementing phase 2 of my home theatre today. :D

Picked up 2 Harmony 880 remotes (one for up, one for down) and a 80GB PS3. (this one I'm actually keeping :D)

Tomorrow I'm hoping to finally get a new HDMI receiver and new 5.1 speakers.

Still haven't decided on an Onkyo 705 or Sony 910. Funny, if I was to buy a 705 locally it would cost me $1000 + tax which seems ridiculous.

[freezerfuel]

okay, who's going to get an HD VMD player? :D

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/2232/206/

;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/finger.gif

;)

[kawai7]

That's great for you fine Americans Rat... but we Canadians don't see such fine deals. :(

Yeah, I have to do all my Hi-Def purchases online from eBay, deepdiscount.com and amazon.com

The only time I buy from Future Shop or Best Buy Canada is if they have titles for $19.99.

But other than that, its all online buying

[PrimeBane]

Damn straight kawai7... we in Canada get bent over for HD most of the time. :(

The odd good deal can be had, but they are very few and far between.

[avsfan21]

That is because no one likes Canada.

[kawai7]

Damn straight kawai7... we in Canada get bent over for HD most of the time. :(

The odd good deal can be had, but they are very few and far between.


No kidding, I can't believe how expensive being an HD buff in Canada has to be.

Freaking $39.99 plus taxes for HD-DVD combo discs
$32.99 and up plus taxes for Blu-Ray movies

So if I bought Shoot'em Up on Blu-Ray and The Kingdom on HD-DVD at Futureshop while living in BC, I would have to pay 5% GST plus 7% PST making it a grand total of $83.98 CAD. I could've already purchased 4 to 5 Hi-Def titles already.

Another great comparison is that Prison Break Season 1 is $87.99 plus taxes at Future Shop which is roughly $100 CAD

I just bought it on eBay for $34 USD shipped brand new. That means the markup on these movies at places like Future Shop and Best Buy is absolutely insane.

Even when I read about new release announcements about Blu-Ray and HD-DVD titles at websites like The Digital Bits and High Def Digest, they announce that the suggested retail is actually $39.99 but nobody in the US actually charges the actual retail price, thats freaking insane when you really think about it.

Today I walked around Future Shop in the Blu-Ray section and then I see a guy holding 2 Blu-Ray titles. Thats probably $70 to $80 right there, for 2 movies. 10 minutes, later he comes back to the Blu-Ray section to put one movie back. He was probably thinking, "naaaah, maybe I should put it back, its too much to purchase 2 movies at one time"

Canadians get the shaft big time when it comes to Hi-Def. Standard DVD buying is not bad though but after going Hi-Def, the only time I buy standard DVDs is when they got them in the bargain bin for like 2 for $10 or $15.

Speaking of ridiculous prices, can you actually believe that the original list price for Miami Vice HD-DVD combo disc is $54.99 CAD plus tax(es)????? I picked up my copy on eBay for $18.

The only time I would pay full retail for Hi-Def at Canadian retail is if its a must have, cannot wait title like 300 or Transformers. 300 is the only Hi-Def movie I ever bought at full retail price at $32.99 plus taxes but it was fully worth it. I have never heard a better sounding Blu-Ray movie than 300.

[PrimeBane]

No doubt... and yet it seems a lot of these expensive titles still seem to sell up here. Or maybe it's just being in Calgary where way too many people have way too much money (me not being one of them :( )

I buy most of my titles from amazon.com and hdaddicts.com now.

[MattW62001]

Is anyone interested in Planet Earth on HD for $35 delivered? It's only been watched a handful of times and still looks brand new. Just lmk. Thanks, Matt

[GPWYANKEE]

Couldnt pass on the Spiderman set for 43.99.Great price on Amazon for that.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

What are these taxes in Canada 5% GST , 7% PST ?

[GPWYANKEE]

Man-Now that ive gotten used to this Hrmony 880 Remote,I dont know how i went without one for so long.This thing is the cats arse.

[vicnsand]

No kidding, I can't believe how expensive being an HD buff in Canada has to be.

Freaking $39.99 plus taxes for HD-DVD combo discs
$32.99 and up plus taxes for Blu-Ray movies

So if I bought Shoot'em Up on Blu-Ray and The Kingdom on HD-DVD at Futureshop while living in BC, I would have to pay 5% GST plus 7% PST making it a grand total of $83.98 CAD. I could've already purchased 4 to 5 Hi-Def titles already.

Another great comparison is that Prison Break Season 1 is $87.99 plus taxes at Future Shop which is roughly $100 CAD

I just bought it on eBay for $34 USD shipped brand new. That means the markup on these movies at places like Future Shop and Best Buy is absolutely insane.

Even when I read about new release announcements about Blu-Ray and HD-DVD titles at websites like The Digital Bits and High Def Digest, they announce that the suggested retail is actually $39.99 but nobody in the US actually charges the actual retail price, thats freaking insane when you really think about it.

Today I walked around Future Shop in the Blu-Ray section and then I see a guy holding 2 Blu-Ray titles. Thats probably $70 to $80 right there, for 2 movies. 10 minutes, later he comes back to the Blu-Ray section to put one movie back. He was probably thinking, "naaaah, maybe I should put it back, its too much to purchase 2 movies at one time"

Canadians get the shaft big time when it comes to Hi-Def. Standard DVD buying is not bad though but after going Hi-Def, the only time I buy standard DVDs is when they got them in the bargain bin for like 2 for $10 or $15.

Speaking of ridiculous prices, can you actually believe that the original list price for Miami Vice HD-DVD combo disc is $54.99 CAD plus tax(es)????? I picked up my copy on eBay for $18.

The only time I would pay full retail for Hi-Def at Canadian retail is if its a must have, cannot wait title like 300 or Transformers. 300 is the only Hi-Def movie I ever bought at full retail price at $32.99 plus taxes but it was fully worth it. I have never heard a better sounding Blu-Ray movie than 300.

Haven't tried getting movies online, but one of the things that has helped me is HMV's 2/$50 sales, as it's easier (for me, at least) to justify paying $25 per HD DVD.

But you're right. A lot of hi-def movies are ridiculously priced up here in Canada.

[vicnsand]

What are these taxes in Canada 5% GST , 7% PST ?

The GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a federal tax that everyone in Canada pays when they purchase an item or a service. PST (Provincial Sales Tax) is usually charged for items purchased, and varies from province to province.

[HollandX]

hey yo-- how bad is it to watch 4:3 on a recent (i bought it six months ago) panny plasma? I know it stretches the image to fill the space, but that bugs the crap out of me. but i gote the shield on dvd, and wanted to start watching the series. so how bad is it?

[PrimeBane]

Depends on the plasma... but providing you're not going to watch 4:3 on it for 50 hours straight you should be just fine to go back if the stretched image isn't your thing. :)

If you have a Panasonic, you don't have much to worry about at all.

[vicnsand]

Can't you set the picture to standard? That's what I've set both my TVs for when I watch cable. It makes the picture a little smaller and gives you the sidebars, but I can't stand the sideways stretching.

[PrimeBane]

Yes, but it is recommended that for any new plasma tv to watch any 4:3 programming in stretch mode for at least the first 100 hours to break in the set.

I've read that this isn't always necessary, but when you pay that much for a tv, what's 100 hours?

[JaylisJayP]

i'd vary it up just to be safe....watch something in widescreen in between.

[kawai7]

I think we should have a thread for B/S/T for Hi-Def movies. Unless people wouldn't mind just posting everything they have for sale here. Cuz I've been on a buying frenzy lately and don't mind buying used if they're all in good condition :)

[PrimeBane]

I think we did have one for a while, but johnnyknoxvill was the only one with anything for sale at the time...

[kawai7]

oh sweet, ok i only thought of it after seeing people started posting stuff for sale on this thread about 2 weeks ago

[PrimeBane]

I still think it's a good idea... I'll see if I can dig it up. :)

Found it... Jay, can you add this link to the first page as well?

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367334

[HollandX]

Depends on the plasma... but providing you're not going to watch 4:3 on it for 50 hours straight you should be just fine to go back if the stretched image isn't your thing. :)

If you have a Panasonic, you don't have much to worry about at all.

:( so scared of big black vertical bars melting into my tv set.

[PrimeBane]

For the Americans: Toshiba HD A3 $129.99 at Tigerdirect.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3304908&CatId=2356

For the Canadians: Belkin Pure AV Isolator Surge Pro $29.99 at Factory Direct ($50 and higher everywhere else)
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

[JaylisJayP]

wow...$129.99. Give it 3 more months we'll see them for $80.

[JaylisJayP]

For the Americans: Toshiba HD A3 $129.99 at Tigerdirect.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3304908&CatId=2356

For the Canadians: Belkin Pure AV Isolator Surge Pro $29.99 at Factory Direct ($50 and higher everywhere else)
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

posted on front link.

[freezerfuel]

Damn, I spent way more money this weekend than I should have but some good deals were had.

The only place I knew that sold the Sony 910 here was Best Buy and they priced it at $650. :eek: But I went to a place called Audio Warehouse for the first time and they had it on sale for $400 so I grabbed one.

I ended up deciding on a 5.1 Precision Acoustics speaker system which the guy there said they had in stock according to the computer... I paid for them before he looked for them and of course... after that he couldn't find them. He knew my second choice was JBL which I thought sounded better but they were just too much money. Because it was sorta his fault he offered to take $250 off the JBL's or wait until they got more Precision Acoustics in stock. So I took the JBL's. :D

Also picked up The Simpsons Blu-ray.

No more home theatre spending for a looong time now.

[avsfan21]

Question for you guys. How do you get the 360 to upconvert dvds? I know it needs an HDMI cable. Do you just put an HDMI cable from the HD-DVD drive to the TV? I mean I already have it connected through the component cables. So if I hook up the HD-DVD drive with HDMI do I still need it to have the system hooked up through the component cables as well?

[PrimeBane]

No... HDMI will replace your component cables.

And it will be the 360 you connect with HDMI, not the addon. The addon only has USB out. It's basically just a drive that reads the disks. The 360 does all the decoding of the data.

[avsfan21]

So I am screwed then since I have an old 360 and I dont have any HDMI ports on my 360.

[PrimeBane]

Unless you have a VGA input on your tv, I'm afraid you are.

If you want to go to the trouble of ripping your DVDs, stripping the CSS off and reburning them then the 360 will then upcovert.

[avsfan21]

Well I guess I will just have to hope for a RROD and getting back a model with HDMI, I guess. Which probably wouldnt happen anyway. They would send be back an older model that would break in a week.

[PrimeBane]

Well, if you do end up buying a PS3 sometime in the near future, it will upconvert DVDs... and better than the 360 from what I understand.

[avsfan21]

I will have a PS3 someday. I just dont know when.

[oaktown2000]

Damn, I spent way more money this weekend than I should have but some good deals were had.

The only place I knew that sold the Sony 910 here was Best Buy and they priced it at $650. :eek: But I went to a place called Audio Warehouse for the first time and they had it on sale for $400 so I grabbed one.

I ended up deciding on a 5.1 Precision Acoustics speaker system which the guy there said they had in stock according to the computer... I paid for them before he looked for them and of course... after that he couldn't find them. He knew my second choice was JBL which I thought sounded better but they were just too much money. Because it was sorta his fault he offered to take $250 off the JBL's or wait until they got more Precision Acoustics in stock. So I took the JBL's. :D

Also picked up The Simpsons Blu-ray.

No more home theatre spending for a looong time now.

You got a 910 and then opted for 5.1......why not get 7.1 :confused:

[PrimeBane]

Damn, I spent way more money this weekend than I should have but some good deals were had.

The only place I knew that sold the Sony 910 here was Best Buy and they priced it at $650. :eek: But I went to a place called Audio Warehouse for the first time and they had it on sale for $400 so I grabbed one.

I ended up deciding on a 5.1 Precision Acoustics speaker system which the guy there said they had in stock according to the computer... I paid for them before he looked for them and of course... after that he couldn't find them. He knew my second choice was JBL which I thought sounded better but they were just too much money. Because it was sorta his fault he offered to take $250 off the JBL's or wait until they got more Precision Acoustics in stock. So I took the JBL's. :D

Also picked up The Simpsons Blu-ray.

No more home theatre spending for a looong time now.

Very nice :D

I'm fighting the urge to get a new receiver... I was thinking of getting an Onkyo, but then I was introduced to the Yamaha RXV1800 at highdefdigest.

http://www.yamaha.ca/av/Receivers/RXV1800B.jsp

4 HDMI 1.3a ports, TruHD, DTS Master, 1080p upscaling... *drool*

Problem is it's damn pricey right now... I'm hoping to see a price drop or a great Boxing Day sale next year.

[oaktown2000]

Well, if you do end up buying a PS3 sometime in the near future, it will upconvert DVDs... and better than the 360 from what I understand.


Odd you mention this...I just watched my first DVD on my PS3 and it looked awesome. I was very surprised how good it actually looked. Although....I do think the material was perfect for an upconversion, Pixar's "The Incredibles"

[freezerfuel]

You got a 910 and then opted for 5.1......why not get 7.1 :confused:

Just to save a bit of money for now. I might pick up 2 more speakers later.

[freezerfuel]

Very nice :D

I'm fighting the urge to get a new receiver... I was thinking of getting an Onkyo, but then I was introduced to the Yamaha RXV1800 at highdefdigest.

http://www.yamaha.ca/av/Receivers/RXV1800B.jsp

4 HDMI 1.3a ports, TruHD, DTS Master, 1080p upscaling... *drool*

Problem is it's damn pricey right now... I'm hoping to see a price drop or a great Boxing Day sale next year.


Sounds like a kickass receiver (The Yamaha). Yeah, I was thinking of an Onkyo too, the 705 had 3 HDMI inputs like the 910... problem was the price difference between the two. I'm only using 2 in's but it's nice to have an extra just in case. Now I've got to tear everything apart and put it all back together again. :D

[PrimeBane]

Odd you mention this...I just watched my first DVD on my PS3 and it looked awesome. I was very surprised how good it actually looked. Although....I do think the material was perfect for an upconversion, Pixar's "The Incredibles"

I think animation is the easiest to upconvert... less textures, etc. I noticed the same with Ice Age 2 a while back.

[avsfan21]

I hate you guys. You keep making me want a PS3 more and more.

[GPWYANKEE]

For those that care-Sunshine is a must for Science Fiction fans(Of Course on Blu Ray).Truly Truly amazing.

[TheRedOx]

Finally upgrading my audio/video setup a bit. Onkyo TX-SR605 on the way, should have it Wednesday. Upgrading from Onkyo HTS570 HTIB.
Speakers and sub still need to be upgraded bigtime but that's going to have to wait, I want to keep shopping around - not sure of what I want yet or how much I want to spend.

[R. Giles]

I hate you guys. You keep making me want a PS3 more and more.

I understand I want a Blu-ray player now.

[JaylisJayP]

For those that care-Sunshine is a must for Science Fiction fans(Of Course on Blu Ray).Truly Truly amazing.

i just watched this last night, and it is spectacular. In a class of it's own.

Watching this movie on blu-ray, too, just makes it that much more evident that high-definition adds an incredible positive dimension to film. It wouldn't be anything near the same experience on DVD.

[grif32]

Finally upgrading my audio/video setup a bit. Onkyo TX-SR605 on the way, should have it Wednesday. Upgrading from Onkyo HTS570 HTIB.
Speakers and sub still need to be upgraded bigtime but that's going to have to wait, I want to keep shopping around - not sure of what I want yet or how much I want to spend.

You have the same HTIB as I do. I been going back and forth on the Onkyo 605 and 805 then upgrading my speakers to Polk..

[TheRedOx]

You have the same HTIB as I do. I been going back and forth on the Onkyo 605 and 805 then upgrading my speakers to Polk..

Cool. I definitely want some nice speakers but I'll admit I don't know much about them and what to look for. I like to do a lot of research before I buy stuff like that. I do know that I want an SVS cylinder subwoofer though but they're so expensive.

[MattW62001]

Does anyone want Mr. Brooks on Blu Ray for $15 delievered? It was only watched once.

[ewto16]

I keep thinking about getting a new receiver as well. I have a Kenwood 5.1 HTIB right now that is like 7 years old. It gets the job done though, so I have trouble with spending $500+ on a new 7.1 system. My current one supports DD and DTS and I have hookups for all my audio.

Just hard to make myself pay to upgrade when I'm not really sure how much more I'll get out of it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went to BB today and noticed that the A-30's were marked to $199 and the A-3's were $149. Not sure if its like that at your BB's. I picked up a Samsung BD-P1400 for $149.99. They had a sale for 50% off all open box items, did I get a good deal on it? I dont know much about the SAL BD players.