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

[GPWYANKEE]

Have Blu Rays and HD FT

Haves

Bluray

Layer Cake
Legend of Zorro
Ultraviolet
Hollowman Directors Cut

HD

Italian Job
Bone Collector
Transformers
Polar Express(Sealed)
Casino
Goodfellas

XBOX 360

Elder Scrolls of Oblivion Collectors Edition

Needs

Bluray

Gone Baby Gone
Rocky
Queen Concert-Either Format
Disturbia
Arctic Tale
Seabiscuit
Old Boy
Pursuit of Happiness
Man on Fire
Carlitos Way
The Pianist
Smallville Season 6
Black Snake Moan(Either)
Lucky Number Slevin
Cinderella Man


Wii Games


Buehler Buehler

[PrimeBane]

HD-DVD exchange for those of you that bought these goofy HD-DVDs.

http://www.hdscape.com/cat_upgrade.cfm

They are also on sale!!

http://www.hdscape.com/cat_hdscape.cfm

I paid less than that when I bought them the first time before Xmas... I think I'll just hold onto them for now. :)

[Hanky Panky]

I paid less than that when I bought them the first time before Xmas... I think I'll just hold onto them for now.

I imagine Paramount will have to address an exchange program sooner rather than later. Reason being...I've been reading about the original series Star Trek being released for season one. Apparently the pricing was rather high when they announced exclusivity to HD. With fans now being forced to purchase a Blu player...why would they buy another set for S1 again and blow $100+ is unrealistic.

[ewto16]

I imagine Paramount will have to address an exchange program sooner rather than later. Reason being...I've been reading about the original series Star Trek being released for season one. Apparently the pricing was rather high when they announced exclusivity to HD. With fans now being forced to purchase a Blu player...why would they buy another set for S1 again and blow $100+ is unrealistic.

Hmmmm....that is an interesting look at it. I guess for smaller movie purchases it isn't as big of a deal, but for big sets I can see where it would be an issue.

However, I'm going to just side with corporate greed and assume that they will just wait awhile before releasing the next set and release a Blu-ray version at the same time.

Those that don't already have the Season 1 set in Blu-ray will pick it up. Those that have it on HD-DVD will either buy the Season 2 set, rebuy them both, or be satisfied that they have Season 1 on HD-DVD and figure that by the time they need to replace the HD-DVD set, it will come down in price.

I see no real reason, other than an odd need for earning public goodwill and press, that a studio would offer an exchange program. There is more money to be made by not doing it and these studios are all about making money.

[SBrooks1]

Oh, ewto16, did you know you can listen to all of either XM's or Sirius's satellite radio stations through TVersity/PS3? :D As long as you have a paying XM or Sirius sub you can go to www.millardsoftware.com and download either XM or Sirius's program from him. Then it runs in the background as a server. You enter the URL in TVersity as an Internet Audio Feed then all the channels show up. They take approx 10-15 seconds to load but it's pretty cool. :D

The same goes for all the Shoutcast Radio stations that are accessable in Winamp. Just add those URL's as an Internet Audio URL's and you can play them as well. :D

[PrimeBane]

I'd like to see Paramount exchange for ST: TOS S1, but I doubt it will happen.

And I'd be very surprised to see it on BD anytime soon either. Toshiba was funding the remastering and creation of the rather expensive sets. With that gone now I can see Paramount shelving them until the install base is larger.

[grif32]

Nope. I'm into Blu Rays....and 1/4 Scale Premium Format statues from Sideshow...and that's it. Only visit this board because it's a habit and there are a few boardies I actually like.



I'm still trying to figure out, with using the PS3 as my player, what is the best receiver I need to get to enjoy the most out of my Blu Rays. Obviously...the most expensive one would probably do the trick....but for example...I'm looking in the area of the Oknyo 605 or 805...or Sony 810 or 910.

I'd like......7.1 audio......and to be able to play almost all of the tracks available on Blu Rays. It also will be my "movie" receiver...as I do not intend to listen to music on it.....so I don't care about that. And I need at least two HDMI ins....preferably 3.

The 605 will be more then plenty for you. The 805 is a tank and comes in about 60 pounds.

Since you need 3 HDMI ins I would go with either the 705 or 805.

605 only has 2 HDMI ins.

Chris

[Hanky Panky]

I see no real reason, other than an odd need for earning public goodwill and press, that a studio would offer an exchange program. There is more money to be made by not doing it and these studios are all about making money.

I suppose this will be dictated by the number of units sold. Not sure how many fans could have afforded the set anyways at $195 retail but for those that did...I'd be pissed at my investment going down the drain and the need to buy a new Blu player at a minimum of $400. Unless they want to burn bridges in that niche market...an exchange program needs to be addressed.

I'd like to see Paramount exchange for ST: TOS S1, but I doubt it will happen.

And I'd be very surprised to see it on BD anytime soon either. Toshiba was funding the remastering and creation of the rather expensive sets. With that gone now I can see Paramount shelving them until the install base is larger.

Hmmm...the waiting-it-out-til-they-forget option doesn't sound like a solid gameplan imo. No doubt fans will be contemplating selling their sets but with the value obviously going down, perhaps by 50%...it's going to leave a nasty taste in their mouths without some sort of exchange or proof-of-purchase rebate instituted.

[JaylisJayP]

one more PM your way GPWYANKEE

[ewto16]

Oh, ewto16, did you know you can listen to all of either XM's or Sirius's satellite radio stations through TVersity/PS3? :D As long as you have a paying XM or Sirius sub you can go to www.millardsoftware.com (http://www.millardsoftware.com) and download either XM or Sirius's program from him. Then it runs in the background as a server. You enter the URL in TVersity as an Internet Audio Feed then all the channels show up. They take approx 10-15 seconds to load but it's pretty cool. :D

The same goes for all the Shoutcast Radio stations that are accessable in Winamp. Just add those URL's as an Internet Audio URL's and you can play them as well. :D

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

I just set this up on my PC. Now I just need to test on the PS3. This thing just gets better and better. I need to keep learning more about it.

All of my media is still terribly unorganized, I'm assuming because I don't know how to use Tags.

[ewto16]

I suppose this will be dictated by the number of units sold. Not sure how many fans could have afforded the set anyways at $195 retail but for those that did...I'd be pissed at my investment going down the drain and the need to buy a new Blu player at a minimum of $400. Unless they want to burn bridges in that niche market...an exchange program needs to be addressed.

Well, as many people on here point out, your investment didn't go down the drain. Your HD-DVds will still work. They don't stop working now. Assuming you are still interested in HD media, then you would be purchasing a Blu-ray player anyway, now that it will be your only option going forward. If you are a Star Trek fan, then you will buy the next season set and maybe pick up the old one on Blu-ray or not.

Hmmm...the waiting-it-out-til-they-forget option doesn't sound like a solid gameplan imo. No doubt fans will be contemplating selling their sets but with the value obviously going down, perhaps by 50%...it's going to leave a nasty taste in their mouths without some sort of exchange or proof-of-purchase rebate instituted.

Early adopters face this problem all the time. You buy in and hope that you make the right choice or realize that you got your enjoyment out of the product while you could. Assuming you got $100 back, then you are really only out $99, which may or may not equal the value and enjoyment you got out of watching them.

[Chugga]

Damn I guess I'm the only one who still collects Mcfarlane figures....going strong since 2001. I've toyed with the idea of quitting and selling everything I own about a million times by now but I could never pull the trigger. To this day I regret getting rid of all of my slu's and I don't want to feel that regret twice by getting rid of all my mcfarlane stuff. I also really don't have the luxury of a bunch of you guys of just cutting back and getting players from my favorite team...right now I've been waiting 3+ years for another player from my favorite team. I should put up pics one of these days....hell maybe today being snowed in and all.

As for Blu-rays ever since I changed my harry potter order over from the boxed set to the single dvd's I've been wanting to ditch my Die Hard boxed set and get the single disks. If anyone has the single disks and is looking for the boxed set let me know...or if you only have a couple of the singles we could work something out.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Has anyone been checking their Hollywood/Movie Gallery's? They are selling their HD-DVD's 2 for $20. Ive picked up a bunch of titles today.

Blade Runner x2
Matrix Trilogy
Zodiac x2
The Invasion x2
American Gangster x3
HP OOTP
Shooter x2
Eastern Promise (sp)
Bourne Trilogy

[PrimeBane]

Sweet scores johnny! :D

[Tuckertank]

I still collect NFL, I've got all 6" and 12" except for 12" LT and a few NH's, if anyone could help me out with the LT, that would be swell.

[SBrooks1]

All of my media is still terribly unorganized, I'm assuming because I don't know how to use Tags.

Don't mess with tags, there's no need. My folders on my 500GB external look like this....

-=Music=-
-=Movies=-
-=TV Shows=-
-=Pictures=-
-=UFC=- (I have all the UFC pay per views downloaded)

When I access my videos through TVersity I select Video > My Video > Folders so I see my actual folder names. Much easier that way. :)

[SBrooks1]

As for Blu-rays ever since I changed my harry potter order over from the boxed set to the single dvd's I've been wanting to ditch my Die Hard boxed set and get the single disks. If anyone has the single disks and is looking for the boxed set let me know...or if you only have a couple of the singles we could work something out.

I was able to trade my Harry Potter box set to a guy on HDD for the singles. Best trade EVER. :D The Die Hard box set I don't mind as much since it's actually in a Blu-ray case; just a big one. The Harry Potter box set was just too damn big and looked like crap on my shelf.

[imaginegrafix]

Has anyone been checking their Hollywood/Movie Gallery's? They are selling their HD-DVD's 2 for $20. Ive picked up a bunch of titles today.

Blade Runner x2
Matrix Trilogy
Zodiac x2
The Invasion x2
American Gangster x3
HP OOTP
Shooter x2
Eastern Promise (sp)
Bourne Trilogy

What do you want for a copy of American Gangster?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I picked up a A35 open box from BB tonight for $79. They tested it and it works perfectly. Doesnt have a box or movies but thats ok

[Chugga]

Well it was a snowy day today so I figured what better then to try out the new camera (which apparently sucks just slightly less then my old one)

The side I've got pictured in the first 2 photos is about 1/3 of my home theatre/sports room. Sports on one side movies/games/tv on other side.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/new/100_0024.jpg

Thats all of NFL1 through I'm going to say about NFL10....at least part of NFL10

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/new/100_0020.jpg

Thats a bunch of 11 and 12 and some 13 on the side. The figures keep going around the rectangle but I didn't take pics because it's not really done yet (and had a ton of rock band stuff in the way)

And then to keep things on topic: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/new/100_0027.jpg
Like I said it was a snowy day today so I figured why not start alphabetizing them. Sorry for the crappy pic that doesn't even show the vast majority of the titles but I'm kinda in the middle of a move, building a shelving unit that they'll eventually go in. And yes I'm very aware I'm backlogged about 60 or so movies. But I'll catch up eventually, it's the BOGO's that put me behind schedule.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Looks like you have every BD made known to man!! I bet you dont have The Pacifier japan import do you;) lol

[Chugga]

I never got into importing, it goes against rule #1 of my buying habits.

Although I can't say I wouldn't buy the Pacifier if there was a decent bogo stateside. I've got far more embarrassing titles littered in that pic but we'll leave it at that.

[juicyjay504]

Hey Johnny wanna sell me a copy of American Gangster? It would be really appreciated if you have an extra

[someguy6000]

Has anyone been checking their Hollywood/Movie Gallery's? They are selling their HD-DVD's 2 for $20. Ive picked up a bunch of titles today.

Blade Runner x2
Matrix Trilogy
Zodiac x2
The Invasion x2
American Gangster x3
HP OOTP
Shooter x2
Eastern Promise (sp)
Bourne Trilogy
you selling? i would be interested in blade runner and the invasion

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I'm keeping 1 and another is going to Grif32 and the other is going to my buddy. I'm waiting for a few phone calls from Hollywood Video since they are out on rental right now.

[JaylisJayP]

Very nice Chugga. I love seeing collection photos, be it of figures or movies.

[Hanky Panky]

That BD collection is insane...jeeezus.

[ewto16]

I want that Niners Rice if you ever part with it.

Well it was a snowy day today so I figured what better then to try out the new camera (which apparently sucks just slightly less then my old one)

The side I've got pictured in the first 2 photos is about 1/3 of my home theatre/sports room. Sports on one side movies/games/tv on other side.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/new/100_0024.jpg

Thats all of NFL1 through I'm going to say about NFL10....at least part of NFL10

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/new/100_0020.jpg

Thats a bunch of 11 and 12 and some 13 on the side. The figures keep going around the rectangle but I didn't take pics because it's not really done yet (and had a ton of rock band stuff in the way)

And then to keep things on topic: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/new/100_0027.jpg
Like I said it was a snowy day today so I figured why not start alphabetizing them. Sorry for the crappy pic that doesn't even show the vast majority of the titles but I'm kinda in the middle of a move, building a shelving unit that they'll eventually go in. And yes I'm very aware I'm backlogged about 60 or so movies. But I'll catch up eventually, it's the BOGO's that put me behind schedule.

[Chugga]

Very nice Chugga. I love seeing collection photos, be it of figures or movies.

Thanks, unfortunately it looks like I'll probably be cutting back big time though. May be in need of work come April so just in case going to step off the pedal a bit until Universal & Paramount come out to play.

[Chugga]

I want that Niners Rice if you ever part with it.

Haven't found one yet? You should ask that dude who bought like 100 of them for no reason. While I doubt I'll be selling any of them anytime soon you'll be the first to know if anything crazy happens.

[cocojr]

Well, I couldn't resist and got myself a Toshiba A-3 last night for $89. I can't see the down side at all when you consider the upconverting is much better than the DVD player I had before that up converted, not to mention the 7 free movies.
I figure with everyone panicing and selling off thier collections, I will still be able to get a lot of titles I want and eventually get Blue Ray when (not if) the price of players drop.

And Chugga, I still collect all goalies, all Yankees, and any chase figures I can get in all sports except basketball.

And if anyone wants to get rid of Transformers HD at a good price.....:D

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

has any one changed a bulb on a rear-proj TV with just buying the bulb w/o the housing? was it easy?

[TastySweetNutz]

Nice SP and BR collection there Chugga. Everytime I see a collection of both regs and variants I'm amazed that someone has actually gone through the hunting and searching to put that together.

Your BR collection kills my collection of 11. Once I went BR I told myself that my buying habits would be far different than my DVD buying days.

[SBrooks1]

Started my rebuying of HD DVD's on Blu-ray today with Planet Earth. Might as well get the expensive ones out of the way first before the flood of Blu-ray re-releases flood the market.

[JaylisJayP]

has any one changed a bulb on a rear-proj TV with just buying the bulb w/o the housing? was it easy?

I've had to change my DLP bulb twice since I've had the TV...the first time it was covered, the second time a lightning bolt blew it out. But both times I just went safe and rebought the whole thing.

Personally, I wouldn't mess with just the bulb. But I'm sure you can find a tutorial somewhere online.

[JaylisJayP]

Started my rebuying of HD DVD's on Blu-ray today with Planet Earth. Might as well get the expensive ones out of the way first before the flood of Blu-ray re-releases flood the market.

Such a great blu-ray set.

[JaylisJayP]

I've resisted and resisted and I'm just so close to collapsing and buying Band of Brothers HD DVD set.

If I could get something from blu-ray, even saying it'll be here at the end of 2009...I'd totally wait.

Funny thing is I'm not even through watching the DVDs for the first time (only through 4 episodes), but it is just so phenomenal.

[SBrooks1]

I loved Band of Brothers don't get me wrong but I really don't have a desire to sit down and watch them all again until they come out with a real official Blu-ray box set. Definitely don't love that show enough to navigate through Jap menus, heh heh :D

[imaginegrafix]

I've resisted and resisted and I'm just so close to collapsing and buying Band of Brothers HD DVD set.

If I could get something from blu-ray, even saying it'll be here at the end of 2009...I'd totally wait.

Funny thing is I'm not even through watching the DVDs for the first time (only through 4 episodes), but it is just so phenomenal.

Same boat here - it looked so good when history channel showed it a few weeks ago in HD - I'm thinking 1 of 2 things:
- we'll see an announcement or an unlikely release around fathers day
- or the more likely thing is that we will see it come out around the same time as the sequel starts on HBO, which I think is sometime in 2009

[GPWYANKEE]

Any of you guys have a extra copy of Cars on Blu Ray that you want to sell or trade??

[someguy6000]

ok went to hollywood video and picked up blade runner on HD DVD and they didn't have the original case so instead of one case i now have 3 standard dvd cases taped together. so does anyone know where i can pick up a HD case that they originally came in?

[SBrooks1]

ok went to hollywood video and picked up blade runner on HD DVD and they didn't have the original case so instead of one case i now have 3 standard dvd cases taped together. so does anyone know where i can pick up a HD case that they originally came in?

http://search.stores.ebay.com/hd-dvd-case_W0QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1248QQdfspZ1QQfromZR40QQsbrexpZWD1SQQsifZ1QQsofpZ4QQssPageNameZWD1S

[JaylisJayP]

I loved Band of Brothers don't get me wrong but I really don't have a desire to sit down and watch them all again until they come out with a real official Blu-ray box set. Definitely don't love that show enough to navigate through Jap menus, heh heh :D

Every time I feel the urge, I'm going to come back and read this post. ;)

[someguy6000]

http://search.stores.ebay.com/hd-dvd-case_W0QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1248QQdfspZ1QQfromZR40QQsbrexpZWD1SQQsifZ1QQsofpZ4QQssPageNameZWD1S
Thanks brooks but i already checked ebay. didn't find what i was looking for. so to clear things up i'm looking for the same case that blade runner came in. is it possible to find a replacement

[YankeeTim]

Hollywood video around my area doesnt have HD-DVD for 2/$20..i live in alexandria va

[WingNut 25]

High def movies for sale. Prices are shipped:

HD-DVD
Superman II Director's Cut: $18

Blu Ray
Invincible: $12
Big Fish: $15
The Last Samurai: $15

Will also trade for Elizabeth: The Golden Age on HD-DVD.

[cocojr]

Went looking for some HD DVD's today and no one has really marked anything down yet, but when I went into the local Rogers Video, they had American Gangster combo on for $21.99:eek: It was 3 bucks cheaper that the regular DVD.

[edschmoe]

Got an open only watched once copy of Ghost Rider on Blu up for trade if anyone is interested.

[avsfan21]

The hollywood video here closed a few months back. Thank god to, it is the company of the devil.

[civictyperboy]

Hollywood video around my area doesnt have HD-DVD for 2/$20..i live in alexandria va

Well that saves me a trip...thanks...thats the one on 7 right?

[TastySweetNutz]

Anyone have a good site for import BRs? I'm looking for 13 Ghosts and I saw that it's a UK released title.

Plus does anyone know if "Right At Your Door" or "Hatchet" were released on BR? Thanks guys.

[TheRedOx]

I'm loving the B2G2 going on at Gamestop/EB still. Picked up 4 more yesterday - Shooter (HD-DVD), Pan's Labyrinth (HD-DVD), Top Gun (HD-DVD) and Talladega Nights (BR) for $34 total. Haven't gotten in on all the Hollywood Video madness, there's only one or two stores around me that have survived and I'm not willing to travel that far to see what's left. Anyways, seems a lot of people really did unload their HD-DVD's at Gamestop over the last few days when they announced they would no longer buy them back - 3 stores near me have more HD-DVD's than they've ever had before, actually a really decent selection.
Rumor is that Gamestop/EB are indeed not going to carry DVD's at all anymore and that starting tomorrow they will be Buy 2, Get 4 free on all previously viewed DVD/HDDVD/BD.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched American Gangster yesterday. Actually enjoyed the movie more the second time around.

PQ was unimpressive, though. I know this was the "feel" of the movie, but it was what it was. Clean, but drab, lacking in detail at some points.

I'd say the reviews that gave it a 7 were right on.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm loving the B2G2 going on at Gamestop/EB still. Picked up 4 more yesterday - Shooter (HD-DVD), Pan's Labyrinth (HD-DVD), Top Gun (HD-DVD) and Talladega Nights (BR) for $34 total. Haven't gotten in on all the Hollywood Video madness, there's only one or two stores around me that have survived and I'm not willing to travel that far to see what's left. Anyways, seems a lot of people really did unload their HD-DVD's at Gamestop over the last few days when they announced they would no longer buy them back - 3 stores near me have more HD-DVD's than they've ever had before, actually a really decent selection.
Rumor is that Gamestop/EB are indeed not going to carry DVD's at all anymore and that starting tomorrow they will be Buy 2, Get 4 free on all previously viewed DVD/HDDVD/BD.

If only my Gamestops carried more high def than the same X-Men and The Fifth Element they've have for a year now.

[TheRedOx]

If only my Gamestops carried more high def than the same X-Men and The Fifth Element they've have for a year now.

If you're out and about you might want to check back. I know it's a YMMV thing but the three stores that I check every couple of weeks had a lot more HD-DVD's than ever before.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

anyone else having trouble getting on to highdefdigest?

[SBrooks1]

Yeah their server has been down since last night... :(

[YankeeTim]

Well that saves me a trip...thanks...thats the one on 7 right?

little river turnpike, if thats 7..kinda new to the area

[grif32]

Planet Earth HD DVD $29.95

http://shopping.discovery.com/CS/ViewShoppingCart.html

[CoachB]

I can check my local GameStops if you want. LMK what your looking for.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone have a good site for import BRs? I'm looking for 13 Ghosts and I saw that it's a UK released title.

Plus does anyone know if "Right At Your Door" or "Hatchet" were released on BR? Thanks guys.

Xploited Cinema (US site)
http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/bluray-discs-c-36.html?osCsid=b064dc6633af6e16b5ca89cccac7a6a9

HDAddicts (Canadian site)
http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=91
http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=91_93

[WingNut 25]

I'll have to check my local GameStop today before my hockey game.

[juicyjay504]

Planet Earth HD DVD $29.95

http://shopping.discovery.com/CS/ViewShoppingCart.html

its not showing for me

[WingNut 25]

Planet Earth HD DVD $29.95

http://shopping.discovery.com/CS/ViewShoppingCart.html

I'm seeing it for $79.95 on their site? :confused:

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^^
same here

[grif32]

Click add to cart...then when the pop up window appears...click continue shopping...Pop up disappears...Go to top left of screen and click on shopping cart...VOILA!!! 29.95 and free shipping!!!

You might have to clear your cache first.

[WingNut 25]

Click add to cart...then when the pop up window appears...click continue shopping...Pop up disappears...Go to top left of screen and click on shopping cart...VOILA!!! 29.95 and free shipping!!!

You might have to clear your cache first.

Not working. Still $80.

[grif32]

Not working. Still $80.

Did you clear out your cache?

Working for me and its posted all over avsforums and Slickdeals

[WingNut 25]

Did you clear out your cache?

Working for me and its posted all over avsforums and Slickdeals

Clear it out how?

[grif32]

Clear your internet files. Looks like its hit or miss with some.

[WingNut 25]

Clear your internet files. Looks like its hit or miss with some.

Yeah I did that and so did my Dad on his comp and it isn't working for either of us.

[grif32]

Yeah I did that and so did my Dad on his comp and it isn't working for either of us.

Strange. Looks like its hit or miss. Some people are getting it to work and some are not.

Very wierd...

Sorry it wouldnt work for you

[PrimeBane]

I can't find it on the site at all... I believe it's sold out.

[grif32]

I can't find it on the site at all... I believe it's sold out.

Yeah I can not find it now either. Dang that sold fast.

[JaylisJayP]

Guess there are still people out there who want HD DVDs.

[TastySweetNutz]

Well it's a good opportunity to stock up on HD-DVDs but I think I'm going to end my HD-DVD buying. I guess it's press on with BR.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Is Hidefdigest.com down for anyone else or is it just me?

[avsfan21]

I guess they did away with that 50 dollar coupon because every time I try after clearing out my internet data it is still 80.

[JaylisJayP]

Is Hidefdigest.com down for anyone else or is it just me?

me, too.

[SBrooks1]

Planet Earth HD DVD $29.95

http://shopping.discovery.com/CS/ViewShoppingCart.html

Do they sell the BBC version because the US version sucks. It's shorter and has Sigourney Weaver narrating. :o

[grif32]

Do they sell the BBC version because the US version sucks. It's shorter and has Sigourney Weaver narrating. :o

I dont know but for $30.00 u cant go wrong

[GPWYANKEE]

I dont know but for $30.00 u cant go wrong

That is a sweet price for sure.Chris-Did The Rock show up??

[TastySweetNutz]

I actually liked Weaver narrating, I preferred her over Attenborough.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone have any interest in the following Blu-rays? All are new and sealed.

The Italian Job (sold)
Underworld Evolution
Transporter 2 (sold)
Blazing Saddles

$26 shipped for two

[SBrooks1]

I actually liked Weaver narrating, I preferred her over Attenborough.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/ScannersExplodingHead.gif

[Kleptos18]

so i just got back from moviestop.

traded in a bunch of old dvds, stuff I don't watch anymore or had already bought on blu-ray. Picked up Gone Baby Gone, Robocop (kind of on a whim, how is this one, I might not open it up yet), Ice Age The Meltdown, Pirates Dead Man's Chest, and one more i'm blanking on :)

About to go throw in gone baby gone

[grif32]

That is a sweet price for sure.Chris-Did The Rock show up??

Yes it did. Thanks

Chris

[stupidsuck]

i've been eyeing a harmony 550 and i'm wondering how easily it will handle 2 TVs, cable box and logitech surround sound system? (i'll know i'll have to stick with my ps3s bluetooth remote)

What i mean is, how easily can you change the inputs on each of the devices? Is it a matter of pushing a button, or going through a few menus to get to what you want to do, etc.

I've never had any experience with a harmony before but i'd like to know more about it.

[HollandX]

February 24, 2008 12:25 PM PST

Microsoft nixes HD DVD drive for Xbox 360

Posted by Erica Ogg

Microsoft will end production of the external HD DVD drive for its Xbox 360 video game console, according to a report by the Associated Press.

The company said it would, however, continue to offer warranty support for the peripheral.

"HD DVD is one of the several ways we offer a high definition experience to consumers and we will continue to give consumers the choice to enjoy digital distribution of high definition movies and TV shows directly to their living room, along with playback of the DVD movies they already own," Blair Westlake, a corporate vice president of Microsoft's media and entertainment group, said in a statement.

The drive, which currently costs about $130, was intended as Microsoft's answer to Sony's PlayStation 3 console, which contained an integrated Blu-ray Disc drive.

Microsoft is just the latest top-tier tech company to abandon the failed high-definition disc format. Along with Toshiba, Intel, and NEC, Microsoft was one of the most prominent supporters of the standard. Toshiba said last week it would no longer make HD DVD players. Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy, and all the major movie studios have all now said they will exclusively support Blu-ray.

The biggest proponent of Blu-ray, Sony, now stands poised to become the standard bearer of HD video mostly because of its strategy in including Blu-ray playback capability into the PS3. It's unclear if Microsoft now plans to make an attachable Blu-ray player for the Xbox 360.

Source: http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9877624-7.html?tag=nefd.top

[SBrooks1]

HighDefDigest is back up....

[ToightLikeATiger]

Still got Madden 08 for 360 for sale. $32dlvd within the US. Game works perfectly fine. Adult used! Stopped playing football for the year. Wanna sell it and use the money to buy more movies :). PM me if interested.

[PrimeBane]

Microsoft nixes HD DVD drive for Xbox 360


I wonder if we'll see the drive for $50 in store soon then? :D

[Kleptos18]

anyone know anything about sin city on blu?

I know one of the first movies I watched had a blu-ray commercial and sin city was included, can't find anything about it though. the wife really wants it :)

[grif32]

i've been eyeing a harmony 550 and i'm wondering how easily it will handle 2 TVs, cable box and logitech surround sound system? (i'll know i'll have to stick with my ps3s bluetooth remote)

What i mean is, how easily can you change the inputs on each of the devices? Is it a matter of pushing a button, or going through a few menus to get to what you want to do, etc.

I've never had any experience with a harmony before but i'd like to know more about it.

Its just a matter of pushing a button and it turns everything on to the correct inputs.

Chris

[grif32]

Found this on Slickdeals. Not great IMO but thought I would put it here.

Circuit City Prices: March 2 - 8, 2008

HD-DVDs For $29.99 Each:

Buy Three And Get 2 Free // In store only // Purchases Must Be On The Same Receipt // Titles may vary by store

The Bourne Ultimatum
Transformers
Disturbia
The Kingdom
Shooter
M: I: III
Smokin’ Aces
The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift
King Kong
Flags Of Our Fathers
Stardust
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Knocked Up: Unrated

[grif32]

I wonder if we'll see the drive for $50 in store soon then? :D

Just missed amazon had this for $49.99 with free shipping with prime and 6 free movies.

Kong in box and 5 via mail

They sold out fast so keep watching for more to come.

Chris

[grif32]

BB has the addon for $49.99 so it looks like this will be showing up in ALL stores.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1158321865239&type=product&isLogout=true&DPSLogout=true

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

This might be the norm now that there is no competition for Blu but this week there are NO good sales for Blu. :(

Only new movie deal I could find was -$10 off select HD-DVD's at Best Buy. They had some titles I don't see often for sale.

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8104035&postcount=9515

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

tower.com by far has the best prices for blu right now. I picked up over the weekend POTC At Worlds End and Hellboy both together for $28 with free shipping. :)

[ewto16]

i've been eyeing a harmony 550 and i'm wondering how easily it will handle 2 TVs, cable box and logitech surround sound system? (i'll know i'll have to stick with my ps3s bluetooth remote)

What i mean is, how easily can you change the inputs on each of the devices? Is it a matter of pushing a button, or going through a few menus to get to what you want to do, etc.

I've never had any experience with a harmony before but i'd like to know more about it.

I have a 550 and it works great. I use it to control my TV, cable box, DVD, player, and home theater. Just push a button and it flips all the inputs around as necessary. You may have to do some customization to get everything perfect, but it is easy to do through the Harmony menus.

[JaylisJayP]

This might be the norm now that there is no competition for Blu but this week there are NO good sales for Blu. :(

Only new movie deal I could find was -$10 off select HD-DVD's at Best Buy. They had some titles I don't see often for sale.

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8104035&postcount=9515

Zodiac for $24.99 is a pretty good deal. I might pick that one up.

[imaginegrafix]

Zodiac for $24.99 is a pretty good deal. I might pick that one up.

Amazon has it for $19.99

[SBrooks1]

No you may not have There Will Be Blood on HD DVD :o

Paramount Nixes 'There Will Be Blood' HD DVD

Though Paramount has yet to detail its Blu-ray transition plans, it looks like at least one of its previously-announced HD DVD titles won't be hitting store shelves as originally planned.

Announced just last week, the April 15th release of 'There Will Be Blood' would likely have been among the biggest titles to hit HD DVD this Spring, but following Paramount's announcement late Thursday that it will re-embrace Blu-ray, the title has quietly been removed from from the studio's official media website.

At press time it wasn't clear whether the cancellation was a direct result of Paramount's move to Blu-ray. As we've previously reported, the studio has yet to provide a timetable for its first Blu-ray releases, nor has it commented on the fate of its upcoming HD DVD slate.

Notably, although 'There Will Be Blood' has been removed, Paramount still lists over a half a dozen HD DVD titles for release through early Spring. Here is a complete list of previously-announced Paramount/DreamWorks titles that remain officially scheduled as of this writing:

February 26: 'Beowulf'
March 4: 'Into the Wild,' 'Things We Lost in the Fire'
March 11: 'Bee Movie'
March 25: 'The Jack Ryan Collection,' 'The Kite Runner'
April 1: 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'

Needless to say, we'll keep you posted on any official announcements from Paramount as they come in.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/DreamWorks/Paramount/Street_Date_Changes/Paramount_Nixes_There_Will_Be_Blood_HD_DVD/1501

[PrimeBane]

It's probably safe to say that Cloverfield has been pulled as well then... I believe it was slated for April 22nd.

[PrimeBane]

anyone know anything about sin city on blu?

I know one of the first movies I watched had a blu-ray commercial and sin city was included, can't find anything about it though. the wife really wants it :)

It's believed to be tied up in the legal mess that is the split between Beuna Vista (Disney) and The Weinstein Company... hopefully it comes out soon as the PQ I've seen for this on my HD movie channels is stunning.

[Hanky Panky]

It's probably safe to say that Cloverfield has been pulled as well then... I believe it was slated for April 22nd.

This doesn't surprise me...I also noticed BB advertising Star Trek: TOS S1 for $99 this week. I'm sure this price will continue to drop as they flush out stock.

[PrimeBane]

I'm not sure how much that ST set will drop... considering it has DVD on the other side and there was no stand alone DVD set, I can't see this set dropping below $75.

Of course, stranger things have happened. :)

[Hanky Panky]

I'm not sure how much that ST set will drop... considering it has DVD on the other side and there was no stand alone DVD set, I can't see this set dropping below $75.

Agreed...considering the regular dvd S1 goes for about $60...I think your estimate is reasonable at $75 which would be almost 70% off the original price.

[ewto16]

COD4 (used) for the PS3 up for sale. Great condition. If interested, let me know.

[grif32]

Garth and CoachB this is for you and your Panny BR player:

1.6 Firmware is released! Here is a link: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...bd30/bd30.html (http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/bd/download/bd30/bd30.html)

Fixes- RE:E TrueHD problem
LFE Bug
Samsung HDMI handshake improvements

[WingNut 25]

High def movies for sale. Prices are shipped in the US (Canada add a buck):

HD-DVD
Superman II Director's Cut: $12
Superman Returns: $11
Smokin' Aces: $15
Troy: $10

Blu Ray
Stargate: $16
Transporter: $22
Transporter 2: $15
The Patriot: $17
Invincible: $12
The Last Samurai: $14

[PrimeBane]

Pioneer to stop making 42" plasmas
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUST34259620080225

[PrimeBane]

POTC: At World's End $14.76
http://www.tower.com/details/details.cfm?wapi=111344528

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone getting Beowulf tomorrow? Am I the only sucker still buying new HD DVDs?

[GPWYANKEE]

Anyone getting Beowulf tomorrow? Am I the only sucker still buying new HD DVDs?


Im getting it.

[GPWYANKEE]

Garth and CoachB this is for you and your Panny BR player:

1.6 Firmware is released! Here is a link: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...bd30/bd30.html (http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/bd/download/bd30/bd30.html)

Fixes- RE:E TrueHD problem
LFE Bug
Samsung HDMI handshake improvements


Cool-Lets see if i can do this without fargin it up

[Wofford29]

POTC: At World's End $14.76
http://www.tower.com/details/details.cfm?wapi=111344528

Awesome deal, but the only way I'd watch that movie again is if I had a gun to my head.

[JaylisJayP]

Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'...on blu-ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Plans_Shawshank_Redemption_Blu-ray_for_November_/1502

[WingNut 25]

Anyone getting Beowulf tomorrow? Am I the only sucker still buying new HD DVDs?

Renting it. For those who are buying it, Fry's has it for $24.99.

[SBrooks1]

Am I the only sucker still buying new HD DVDs?

Yes, yes you are. Sucker. :p

[oaktown2000]

Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'...on blu-ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Plans_Shawshank_Redemption_Blu-ray_for_November_/1502


I will own this one....depsite TBS playing it 3,000 times a year.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone getting Beowulf tomorrow? Am I the only sucker still buying new HD DVDs?

My order is being prepped at Amazon right now. :)

Can't wait to get this one espeically considering the rave review the disk got from IGN. :D

[GPWYANKEE]

Decent day for me-My 5 Free Blu Rays finally got there-Kind of sad selection

The Patriot
Flight of The Phoenix
WildHogs
American Psycho
Swordfish

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Ill picking up 2 copies tomorrow at HV 2 for $20 ;)

[PrimeBane]

^^ As soon as I saw the deal included Beowulf, I knew you'd be in there like a dirty shirt. :D

[GPWYANKEE]

Ill picking up 2 copies tomorrow at HV 2 for $20 ;)


Why in gods name would they sell a new release never rented for $10.00????Please tell me your busting my balls:o

[PrimeBane]

He is not... they did the same thing last week with American Gangster... crazy isn't it?

[GPWYANKEE]

He is not... they did the same thing last week with American Gangster... crazy isn't it?

Wow:eek::eek:

[johnnyknoxsvill]

a $10 new release, most ppl wouldnt pass that up

[ewto16]

Ill picking up 2 copies tomorrow at HV 2 for $20 ;)

What is HV? Hollywood Video? The one near me went out of business a few months ago. I could go to some others which are sort of close if they really are selling these HD-DVDs for that cheap.

[PrimeBane]

Yes, Hollywood Video.

$20 for 2 HD DVDs

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=45269

[ewto16]

Yes, Hollywood Video.

$20 for 2 HD DVDs

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=45269

Link doesn't work, but I'll take your word for it. When do they get them in? First thing in the morning? That is a pretty silly deal.

[PrimeBane]

It's basically all their rental stock... some don't even come with the red case.

The deal started last week so it could be slim pickings.

Funny how the link didn't work... HDD is running fine. :confused:

[ewto16]

It's basically all their rental stock... some don't even come with the red case.

The deal started last week so it could be slim pickings.

Oh it sounded like they were getting some new titles in from what the other guy said. Well, I'm a sucker for a deal, so maybe I'll wander out a lunch tomorrow and see if there is anything. If nothing else, it gives me an excuse to get Quiznos, which is never a bad thing.

Link still not working for me. The other one posted recently (to Shawshank) doesn't wrok for me either. Must be only up for canadians.

[PrimeBane]

They are... last week you could find brand new copies of American Gangster for $10. :)

The same should be true of Beowulf tomorrow. :)

And should anyone come across copies of Blade Runner, 2001 or Zodiac, I'll happily take them off your hands. :D

[sobentyo]

xbox hd dvd add on $50 bestbuy.com....microsoft announced the price cut

[JaylisJayP]

I went into the 1 remaining Hollywood Video in our area today on my way to work. They don't carry any HD media....sucks.

I'll be getting Beowulf but only because I have so much FYE credit. I doubt I'd drop $30 cash on it at this point.

[ewto16]

They are... last week you could find brand new copies of American Gangster for $10. :)

The same should be true of Beowulf tomorrow. :)

And should anyone come across copies of Blade Runner, 2001 or Zodiac, I'll happily take them off your hands. :D

Well, if I go to HV tomorrow, I'll buy those for you if they are there. I have no idea if they will have them or not, but I guess it can't hurt to look. I assume you would want a copy of Beowulf as well?

I know my Blockbuster has some HD-DVDs for rent still as well. I don't know if they are selling them, and probably not at as good of a deal, but I might be able to pick up something there as well.

[JaylisJayP]

Yes, yes you are. Sucker. :p

I need to start a new poll asking what will SBrooks purpose in life and/or this thread be after HD DVD is completely out of the conversation picture. ;)

[PrimeBane]

I know my Blockbuster has some HD-DVDs for rent still as well. I don't know if they are selling them, and probably not at as good of a deal, but I might be able to pick up something there as well.

Thanks, but I already have a copy on the way. :)

[ewto16]

Thanks, but I already have a copy on the way. :)

OK, well if they have some HD-DVDs that I know are popular, I'll just snag them. I assume someone on here will want them. If not I'll either take them back or toss them on Ebay. Of course with the new Ebay fees, I won't make any money. :rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

You could always post them on highdefdigest as well. :)

[SBrooks1]

I need to start a new poll asking what will SBrooks purpose in life and/or this thread be after HD DVD is completely out of the conversation picture. ;)

Eventually it will turn into a "Hey check out what Blu-ray I bought today!" thread :D

[ewto16]

You could always post them on highdefdigest as well. :)

If I could ever get the site to work. ;)

[PrimeBane]

Eventually it will turn into a "Hey check out what Blu-ray I bought today!" thread

God I hope not... the day it becomes that is the day I quit posting in the thread.

Hopefully we start to see more posting and discussion on equipment rather than movies now...

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I need to start a new poll asking what will SBrooks purpose in life and/or this thread be after HD DVD is completely out of the conversation picture. ;)

he'll find some other technology to miss-inform the public about at BestBuy

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Why in gods name would they sell a new release never rented for $10.00????Please tell me your busting my balls:o

Ill see if I cant snag both copies tomorrow, if so I got ya covered

[grif32]

xbox hd dvd add on $50 bestbuy.com....microsoft announced the price cut

Already posted.

But CC now has them for $50.00 as well..

Chris

[SBrooks1]

he'll find some other technology to miss-inform the public about at BestBuy

Yeah I feel really bad about telling people to buy HD DVD since Blu-ray is dead now, LOL :D

[WingNut 25]

I need to check Hollywood Video if I can potentially grab Beowulf for $10.

[WingNut 25]

More movies listed for sale on page 296. Just thinning out my collection.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Do any of you have a Polk Sub? I was looking at these 2 on Amazon. Would these be an ok sub to have in an Apartment? I have carpet floors BTW

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002KVQBA/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A1J7WSBJHTGUFA&v=glance

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E845/ref=pd_luc_00002B0002KVQBAB00007E845

[grif32]

Do any of you have a Polk Sub? I was looking at this on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E845/ref=pd_luc_00002B0002KVQBAB00007E845 Would this be an ok sub to have in an Apartment? I have carpet floors BTW

Polk makes better speakers then subs but that should be good for an Apt. I wouldnt put in your home HT.

Probably about the same..

Great price tho.

Chris

[Barry Sanders]

My Hollywood video didnt have the 2 for 20 on the HDDVD. They had them all 14.99. None had cases thou.

[CoachB]

Garth take them back to BB , CC or Wally and trade for ones you want. As long as they are sealed.Decent day for me-My 5 Free Blu Rays finally got there-Kind of sad selection

The Patriot
Flight of The Phoenix
WildHogs
American Psycho
Swordfish

[GPWYANKEE]

Garth and CoachB this is for you and your Panny BR player:

1.6 Firmware is released! Here is a link: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...bd30/bd30.html (http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/bd/download/bd30/bd30.html)

Fixes- RE:E TrueHD problem
LFE Bug
Samsung HDMI handshake improvements


Thanks Chris-Was able to upgrade mine without a hitch.

[GPWYANKEE]

My Hollywood video didnt have the 2 for 20 on the HDDVD. They had them all 14.99. None had cases thou.

Same thing as mine:(

[IceRat]

Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'...on blu-ray.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Plans_Shawshank_Redemption_Blu-ray_for_November_/1502
since the site is down for me and I saw it mentioned elsewhere
Shawshank on Blu 11/4

[jackbauer]

Hey prime, I noticed a couple pages back you said FS might be selling HD DVDs at 75% off. I called the three in my area and all said no way!! Do you know something they dont? Thanks

[Kleptos18]

Garth take them back to BB , CC or Wally and trade for ones you want. As long as they are sealed.

so a couple years ago i bought the first 4 seasons of 24 on dvd. I never got around to watching anymore than the first couple episodes of season 1.

I decided to try to take the other 3 to wal*mart and trade em for some blu's, walked in, found out they were worth 50 bucks a piece. Lady told me to go pick out what I wanted. I got back up front and she said without a reciept they couldn't do anything.

I used to work for wal*mart and I don't remember them every turning anything down. How are BB and CC with taking back dvds sans reciept. I have a couple of my 5 free I wanna go trade also when they get here.

[98vols]

Same thing as mine:(

I went to my local Hollywood yesterday and they were listed as $14.99. There previously viewed new release SD DVDs were also $14.99 or 2 for $20.00. I picked up
picked up Stardust, Smoking Aces, V for Vendeta, and Constintine on HD and when they rang up they rang up 2 for $20.00 just like the New Release SDs. The only thing that sucks is there were in Standard DVD cases. They did have the HD case cover art though so I just picked up some replacement HD Dvd cases off of Ebay.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got lucky at a HV by me, I guess they were one of the first stores to get HD. They had a stack of the original cases and I asked what he was doing with them, he said he was just gonna throw them out. So I walked out of there with about 30 cases....lol

[JaylisJayP]

so a couple years ago i bought the first 4 seasons of 24 on dvd. I never got around to watching anymore than the first couple episodes of season 1.

I decided to try to take the other 3 to wal*mart and trade em for some blu's, walked in, found out they were worth 50 bucks a piece. Lady told me to go pick out what I wanted. I got back up front and she said without a reciept they couldn't do anything.

I used to work for wal*mart and I don't remember them every turning anything down. How are BB and CC with taking back dvds sans reciept. I have a couple of my 5 free I wanna go trade also when they get here.

i was able to return a movie to Best Buy without a receipt, but it did have the Best Buy price tag sticker on it.

Wal Mart has become stricter with what they'll accept back without a receipt.

[JaylisJayP]

Slightly off topic, but has anyone in here seen the 1990 Irish mob flick State of Grace?

Holy crap was this movie awesome. Gary Oldman was spectacular. Not to mention Sean Penn, Ed Harris, John Turturro, Robin Wright, Burgess Meredith and John C. Reily.

I hope somehow this makes it blu-ray someday.

I'd honestly put this in my top 3 mobster movies of all time.

[grif32]

I got lucky at a HV by me, I guess they were one of the first stores to get HD. They had a stack of the original cases and I asked what he was doing with them, he said he was just gonna throw them out. So I walked out of there with about 30 cases....lol

Nice if you want to get rid of a couple I could use probably 3 or so. If they are in good shape.

[Kleptos18]

i was able to return a movie to Best Buy without a receipt, but it did have the Best Buy price tag sticker on it.

Wal Mart has become stricter with what they'll accept back without a receipt.

i can't remember where I bought these. I wanna say best buy but they don't have any tags on them at all.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Came home with a mini haul today. Traded in some standard dvd's at FYE. Got $40. With that +$10 I got:

Smokin Aces HD-DVD
Great American Hero Seasons 1-3 (full series)

I use to love GAH as a kid so I had to grab the DVD's. Didnt even know they were out. I gave them to my grandmother to watch but when she is done Im watching them :p

Then I got home and I finally got my movies I bought from someone on hidefdigest.com. I got Four Brothers and The Departed on HD-DVD. 2 Marky Mark movies for $22dlvd. :)

[HollandX]

HollandX wants your money. Prices include shipping.
$1 more each for Canada because then I have to go IN the Post Office and that takes FOREVER.

All are HD DVD.

Sealed
Casablanca $15
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory $10
Disturbia $15
Dreamgirls $15
Enter the Dragon $14
The Fugitive $13
Goodfellas $13
Hustle and Flow $10
Million Dollar Baby $14
Troy: Director's Cut $13
V For Vendetta $15

Opened, but Like New
Batman Begins $16
Beerfest $13
Blades of Glory $12
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (HD DVD / DVD COMBO) $16
Payback $10
Unforgiven $15

[TastySweetNutz]

Anyone picking up 30 Days of Night for BR? I saw it in theaters and really enjoyed it, so it'll most likely be my only movie buy for this week.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Anyone picking up 30 Days of Night for BR? I saw it in theaters and really enjoyed it, so it'll most likely be my only movie buy for this week.
i'll be picking it up tomorrow, i havent seen it yet

[Kleptos18]

i'll be picking it up tomorrow, i havent seen it yet

i didn't think that was supposed to be out yet. it was out saturday at the movie stop i was in :)

[someguy6000]

My Hollywood video didnt have the 2 for 20 on the HDDVD. They had them all 14.99. None had cases thou.
mine was marked that way but i still got the two 2 for 20 deal although they didn't have cases either

[rsoaker23]

Anyone feel let down on American Gangster? I kept hearing how it was being compared to scarface..total BS..dont get me wrong it was ok..but i felt like something big was coming and then BAM the movie was over

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone picking up 30 Days of Night for BR? I saw it in theaters and really enjoyed it, so it'll most likely be my only movie buy for this week.

i'm getting this and beowulf....possibly michael clayton, too.

[JaylisJayP]

watched Zodiac HD DVD tonight. Great picture, great movie. Definitely recommended to those still with some red left in 'em.

[PrimeBane]

Hey prime, I noticed a couple pages back you said FS might be selling HD DVDs at 75% off. I called the three in my area and all said no way!! Do you know something they dont? Thanks

It was a rumor that showed up at www.redflagdeals.com (http://www.redflagdeals.com)... it was said that some managers were told that stock would be discounted by 75% by the end of February.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone picking up 30 Days of Night for BR? I saw it in theaters and really enjoyed it, so it'll most likely be my only movie buy for this week.

Ordered and on the way... I'm really looking forward to this movie. :)

[Kleptos18]

Anyone out there still a member of columbia house? They are having a bogo. Not worth it unless you are already a member.

I looked through but don't have the cash atm since my wife quit her job 2 weeks ago and is just starting a new one tommorow :)

Kinda happy i never canceled that membership now.

Here's what's up for those non-members:

Surf's Up - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Animated
Rush Hour 3 - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan
Spider-Man 3 - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson
300 - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey
Kung Fu Hustle - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah

Stranger Than Fiction - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson
Vacancy Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Luke Wilson
Open Season Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Animated

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly
Click Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale
3:10 to Yuma Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale

Ocean's Eleven, Twelve & Thirteen Collector's Edition - Blu-ray Widescreen

List $79.98
Special $59.96

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt
Planet Earth: The Complete Collection - Blu-ray Widescreen

List $99.98
Special $74.96

Resident Evil: Extinction - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Milla Jovovich, Oded Fehr

Superbad - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $43.95
Sale $32.96

Starring: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera
Troy Director's Cut - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Starring: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana
Ocean's Thirteen - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt

War Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Jet Li, Jason Statham
Saw IV Unrated Director's Cut - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Tobin Bell, Lyriq Bent
Casino Royale - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo
The Brave One - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard
Shoot 'Em Up - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti

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Hairspray "Shake & Shimmy" Edition - Blu-Ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer
Black Hawk Down - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor
Terminator 2: Judgement Day - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46


A Christmas Story - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin
The Polar Express - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Animated
Goodfellas - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Robert Deniro, Ray Liotta

The Departed Special Edition - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Ghost Rider - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes
The Patriot - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger

Blood Diamond - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Leonardo Di Caprio, Djimon Hounsou
Total Recall - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint

Pan's Labyrinth - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Ivana Baquero, Sergi Lopez
Superman Returns - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint

Underworld Evolution - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman
Hellboy - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint

The Invasion - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig
Stargate - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46

Starring: Kurt Russell, James Spader
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $29.95
Sale $22.46

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint

Crank - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart
House of Flying Daggers - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Andy Lau, Ziyi Zhang
Happy Feet - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Starring: Animated

Letters From Iwo Jima - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Starring: Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya
Rocky Balboa - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young
Blazing Saddles - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder

Dreamgirls Showstopper Edition - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx
Pursuit of Happyness - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith
Saw III - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith

The Covenant - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Steven Strait, Laura Ramsey
Into the Blue Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Paul Walker, Scott Caan
Monster House - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Animated

We Are Marshall - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Starring: Matthew McConau****, Matthew Fox
Flyboys - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: James Franco, Scott Hazell
March of the Penguins - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71

Starring: Documentary

The Descent Unrated Cut - Blu-Ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Shauna Macdonald
The Fountain - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $34.95
Sale $26.21

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz
Ultraviolet - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright

Premonition Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon
TMNT - Blu-ray Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Animated
30 Days of Night - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order)

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George

The Golden Compass - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $39.95
Sale $29.96

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $43.95
Sale $32.96

Starring: Jenna Fischer, John C. Reilly
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21

Starring: Emily Watson, Brian Cox

Spider-Man: The High Definition Trilogy - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

List $92.95
Special $69.71

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck
I am Legend - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Starring: Will Smith, Willow Smith

Michael Clayton - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

No Reservations - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96


Resident Evil: The High-Definition Trilogy - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

List $89.95
Special $67.46



The Fifth Element - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $28.95
Sale $21.71


We Own the Night - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $38.95
Sale $29.21


August Rush - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

Reg $35.95
Sale $26.96

Blade Runner Complete Collector's Edition - Blu-ray (Pre-Order) Widescreen

List $39.99
Special $29.96


prices kinda high maybe. I tried putting the oceans box and blue planet in and didn't get either of them for free so i don't think boxes are included in the free column. But, if you get one of them and another movie, the other movie is free.

[ewto16]

so a couple years ago i bought the first 4 seasons of 24 on dvd. I never got around to watching anymore than the first couple episodes of season 1.

I decided to try to take the other 3 to wal*mart and trade em for some blu's, walked in, found out they were worth 50 bucks a piece. Lady told me to go pick out what I wanted. I got back up front and she said without a reciept they couldn't do anything.

I used to work for wal*mart and I don't remember them every turning anything down. How are BB and CC with taking back dvds sans reciept. I have a couple of my 5 free I wanna go trade also when they get here.

Technically what you are doing is illegal. With people buying things for Ebay and off the Internet, stores have become much more strict in their return policies. Many stores only allow you so many returns within a time period now.

BB and CC are likely more strict with their returns than Wal-Mart is. You could try Target as well, but I don't know if you will have any luck.

[JaylisJayP]

Technically what you are doing is illegal. With people buying things for Ebay and off the Internet, stores have become much more strict in their return policies. Many stores only allow you so many returns within a time period now.

BB and CC are likely more strict with their returns than Wal-Mart is. You could try Target as well, but I don't know if you will have any luck.

Target's more strict than all of them. I've tried to return things to Target with a Target receipt and I get hassled.

[ewto16]

Target's more strict than all of them. I've tried to return things to Target with a Target receipt and I get hassled.

Well, I was just trying to think of another department store place that would probably still carry the sets and might take them back. I'm not surprised they are strict about it as well. Most places really do require that you have a receipt anymore.

[ewto16]

No idea if this is good or bad, but it is a deal on HD-DVDs at least. Prices start at 9.98 and include free shipping I think.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewcategory.htm?categoryId=462364&sortby=price&count=500#listtop

[GPWYANKEE]

Well i dove into the deep end of the pool

Just ponyed up and bought my Toshiba XA2 HD Player

[PrimeBane]

Nice... did you get a good deal Garth?

[GPWYANKEE]

Nice... did you get a good deal Garth?

$295.00 PLUS 20.00 Shipping.Barely used-Not a refurb.Im pretty happy.

[WingNut 25]

Prices are shipped in the US (Canada add a buck):

HD-DVD
Superman II Director's Cut: $11
Superman Returns: $11
Smokin' Aces: $14
Troy: $10

Blu Ray
Ratatouille: $22
Stargate: $16
Transporter: $21
Transporter 2: $12
The Patriot: $16
Invincible: $12
The Last Samurai: $14

[ToightLikeATiger]

No idea if this is good or bad, but it is a deal on HD-DVDs at least. Prices start at 9.98 and include free shipping I think.

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewcategory.htm?categoryId=462364&sortby=price&count=500#listtop

May hit that deal up when I get home from work. Some titles I still need and for $10 each dont think will find them much cheaper. Thanks for the link.

[PrimeBane]

$295.00 PLUS 20.00 Shipping.Barely used-Not a refurb.Im pretty happy.

Very nice deal IMO :)

[HollandX]

Well i dove into the deep end of the pool

Just ponyed up and bought my Toshiba XA2 HD Player

YYYAAAYYY!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!

~partytime~

[HollandX]

Very nice deal IMO :)

ya confirm. good job, mate.

[JaylisJayP]

Beowulf HD DVD reviewed by HDD....highly recommended.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1304/beowulf2007.html

[PrimeBane]

Bah... I can't believe I have to wait a week for slow ass Amazon shipping to watch this. :(

[JaylisJayP]

Bah... I can't believe I have to wait a week for slow ass Amazon shipping to watch this. :(

sorry to hear that....at least you can visit the post on Avsforum that has the screen shots :D

[PrimeBane]

No, then I'll just do something stupid like go buy a copy at full price here. :(

[PrimeBane]

30 Days of Night looks like a winner as well. :)

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1262/30daysofnight.html

[WingNut 25]

Some good prices on DeepDiscount. May have to upgrade on some of those $10 titles like Top Gun.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone have any interest in the following Blu-rays? All are new and sealed.

Underworld Evolution
Blazing Saddles

$26 shipped for both

[PrimeBane]

More XA2s (refurbs) from ubid
http://www.ubid.com/Toshiba_HDXA2_HD_DVD_high-def__player_with_1080p_output/a602216157-rsearchone.html

This is the second batch today... the first batch sold out.

[Kleptos18]

Anyone have any interest in the following Blu-rays? All are new and sealed.

Underworld Evolution
Blazing Saddles

$26 shipped for both

what about just underworld. Need that but don't want blazing saddles.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I haven't had any luck at any of the HV's by me that have gotten in Beowolf

[GPWYANKEE]

I haven't had any luck at any of the HV's by me that have gotten in Beowolf


This is not the news i was hoping to hear:(

[PrimeBane]

Two new Sony BD players announced

Press release (http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080226/latu018a.html?.v=1)

http://img801.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/02/26/bdps550front-49n67iaj3.jpeg

Summary data:


S350 S550
BonusView Yes Yes
Ethernet port Yes Yes
BD-Live Ready Capable
Storage port Yes Yes
1GB storage device No Yes
1080/60p Yes Yes
1080/24p Yes Yes
DVD upscaling Yes Yes
DD+/TrueHD decoding Yes Yes
DD+/TrueHD bitstream Yes Yes
DTS-HD/MA decoding No Yes
DTS-HD/MA bitstream Yes Yes
7.1 analog outputs No Yes
Availability Summer Fall
Price $400 $500

[ewto16]

Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle confirmed for those that enjoy some gaming with your Blu-ray movie watching. This is a sold deal if you are still looking to get a PS3 for Blu-ray movies.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/26/499-80gb-ps3-bundle-includes-mgs-4-dualshock-3/

[PrimeBane]

what about just underworld. Need that but don't want blazing saddles.

Shipping is stupid expensive to the US. Best I could do is $16 shipped I'm afraid and that's not much of a deal. :(

[jackbauer]

Need an opinion. A local FS has a HD A30 opened for $75.00. Should I get it as a back up? Is there still the five free movie deal? And if I should buy it do I get the firmware update right away or will it always be available?

[jackbauer]

Sorry one more question. I have never shopped on line for movies so where is a good place to start? I try to look into this thread everyday but do you guys post all the deals online?

[WingNut 25]

Most everything gets posted here and a lot of us sell movies from our own collection as well. This is the place to check to get going.

[HollandX]

amazon

[PrimeBane]

Need an opinion. A local FS has a HD A30 opened for $75.00. Should I get it as a back up? Is there still the five free movie deal? And if I should buy it do I get the firmware update right away or will it always be available?

For $70, yes buy it.

Yes, the 5 free are still available, but I don't know if you can get them with an open box purchase or not. 5 free is available on purchases in Canada until the 28th and must be received by the end of March.

You can always download the firmware update to your computer and leave it. I've heard that 2.0 can cause problems with the A30 and A35. I've held off on updating my A35 for the moment.

[PrimeBane]

Sorry one more question. I have never shopped on line for movies so where is a good place to start? I try to look into this thread everyday but do you guys post all the deals online?

Try www.sigelectronics.com (http://www.sigelectronics.com)... they are Canadian based and have wicked prices. Although they tend to have a lot of cheap stuff out of stock.

[ewto16]

Sorry one more question. I have never shopped on line for movies so where is a good place to start? I try to look into this thread everyday but do you guys post all the deals online?

Yep lots of great info in here. Most of the big news, developments, and deals get posted in here. This place is pretty "n00b" friendly too, as opposed to some of the other sites that are more specialized.

I always come here first and explore outward.

[grif32]

Leave your A35 at 1.3 if you get one.

Leave your XA2 at 2.7

[jackbauer]

Thanks for the advice, heading there now!!

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up 30 Days of Night, Michael Clayton and Beowulf today...also got my backup A2 in the mail!

[TastySweetNutz]

Picked up 30 Days of Night, Michael Clayton and Beowulf today...also got my backup A2 in the mail!

Picked up 30 Days as well but I had to pass of Beowulf. I enjoyed it in theaters but it's probably one of those movies that I can only watch once. I was hoping that Darjeeling was going to be an HD release, but I guess it's coming later on.

[Wofford29]

Is 30 days of Night a good movie, or is it just another picture quality only movie. I don't usually like "dumb" cinema. Should I stay away?

[HollandX]

Yes, the 5 free are still available, but I don't know if you can get them with an open box purchase or not.

Not if you don't have no UPC cut off the box.

[GPWYANKEE]

Is 30 days of Night a good movie, or is it just another picture quality only movie. I don't usually like "dumb" cinema. Should I stay away?

I saw it at the theatre and loved it.Great vampire flick in my opinion.

[JaylisJayP]

Question for the HD DVD crowd....I know a sales manager who works at Best Buy. I was there today shooting the breeze with him and he mentions he has a new HD DVD player in box that he got as a gift a little while ago that he has no use for. I tell him I'm interested and ask how much he wants to sell it for. So he says whatever he can get. I asked him which model # it is (he's going to check for sure and get back to me tonight), but he said he thought he remembered a W and a D...I'm guessing it's the Toshiba D-2 probably.

So I offered him $50 and he said sure. I'm supposed to get it from him on Friday.

Is this a good deal for this player new in box? I know nothing about it other than it doesn't do 1080p, which is fine with me. I figured what the hell for $50 to have another backup player.

Thanks

[PrimeBane]

If it's the D2, it's just a rebranded A2. $50 is a steal for it. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks for the info Prime

[SBrooks1]

Wow, for a company to admit their balls are in another company's sling because of money they received just gives me ****** chills. Dreamworks HAS to be kicking themselves for taking a bribe to go HD DVD exclusive and then for it to die shortly thereafter. *cringe*

DreamWorks waiting for cue from Toshiba on Blu-ray

LOS ANGELES, Feb 26 (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc said on Tuesday it was locked in an exclusive deal to distribute DVDs on Toshiba Corp's HD DVD format even though the Japanese electronics maker plans to quit the technology.

"We have a partnership with Toshiba and have an obligation to see this through," DreamWorks Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg said on Tuesday.

"As you know, we have been well-compensated for our support. It really is in their court at this point to really declare what the next step will be. We're poised either way to jump into the marketplace when the conditions are right to do so," he said

http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSN2651290220080227

[grif32]

Wow check this thread out:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=977444&page=50

BB matching HV 2 for $20 deal.. Might be worth a shot.

Post 1499

Unreal..

[JaylisJayP]

i saw that, too. Apparently the guy "knew" the worker at Best Buy. I seriously doubt it'd work for most people.

[JaylisJayP]

Has anyone made out on the HV deal? Are there still extras you'd be willing to pick up and ship to me a C+S? Looking for Tokyo Drift mostly.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ or if anyone has Tokyo Drift and they're looking to sell....

[JaylisJayP]

Wow, for a company to admit their balls are in another company's sling because of money they received just gives me ****** chills. Dreamworks HAS to be kicking themselves for taking a bribe to go HD DVD exclusive and then for it to die shortly thereafter. *cringe*

If I were Toshiba...I couldn't see a reason why I'd just let Dreamworks go to blu-ray. Unless the blu-ray group paid up. Would seem awkward if a "good faith" type thing popped up where Toshiba just said "Go ahead," ... out of competition now or not.

[PrimeBane]

^^^ or if anyone has Tokyo Drift and they're looking to sell....

I've got a sealed copy I'm not particularily married to. You want to trade or prefer to buy?

FYI, its the Canadian bilingual copy so if you don't like the additional french text, you might not want it. Disk wise it's the same as the US copy.

[PrimeBane]

Wow, for a company to admit their balls are in another company's sling because of money they received just gives me ****** chills. Dreamworks HAS to be kicking themselves for taking a bribe to go HD DVD exclusive and then for it to die shortly thereafter. *cringe*

Why? They probably received more money going HD DVD than they'd make selling BDs all year long. They're laughing all the way to bank.

I have no doubt that Toshiba will tell them to go ahead and produce BDs very soon.

[ToightLikeATiger]

What is the deal with the PS3 and external hard drives? I have heard you can get High Def movies online via download. Then you can play them through the PS3? Is this possible. I know people have external drives for their PS3 so I was wondering if thats what its for. Thanks ahead of time for info :)

[JaylisJayP]

I've got a sealed copy I'm not particularily married to. You want to trade or prefer to buy?

FYI, its the Canadian bilingual copy so if you don't like the additional french text, you might not want it. Disk wise it's the same as the US copy.

Can't really think of anything extra I'd have to trade right now...unless you need any videogames. As far as the text, is it just on the disc? As long as there's not like forced French subtitles, I don't care if there's french text on the disc itself.

What were you looking to sell for? Want to shoot me a PM?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just signed up for Netflix. Give it a try with the free 14 day trial. American Gangster is a very long wait :(. Still got a pretty good list of movies I havent seen yet :)

[CoachB]

Thats too bad, I would have bought Bee Movie for sure if it was on Blu-Ray.Wow, for a company to admit their balls are in another company's sling because of money they received just gives me ****** chills. Dreamworks HAS to be kicking themselves for taking a bribe to go HD DVD exclusive and then for it to die shortly thereafter. *cringe*

[PrimeBane]

Well, there is a rumor floating that Bee Movie will be on BD... and out the same day as the HD DVD version. I got this from a Canadian site I hang out at.


I was at work today (im a music vendor for a company called Handleman and I work at Walmart) I went in the back for a box of CDs to put out and I saw a box labeled Bee Movie High Definition so I took a peek. And there it was, Blu Ray copies. Unfortunetly I get paid to much to risk my job to take a picture for you guys, youll just have to take my word.


I'm guessing it came from a poster at blu-ray.com.

We only have 2 weeks to find out if it's true or not...

[PrimeBane]

Can't really think of anything extra I'd have to trade right now...unless you need any videogames. As far as the text, is it just on the disc? As long as there's not like forced French subtitles, I don't care if there's french text on the disc itself.

No subtitles... we don't put up with that forced French crap ;)

I don't think there's French on the disk either... the package is sealed.

[oaktown2000]

Anyone out there still a member of columbia house? They are having a bogo. Not worth it unless you are already a member.

I looked through but don't have the cash atm since my wife quit her job 2 weeks ago and is just starting a new one tommorow :)

Kinda happy i never canceled that membership now.

You sir....are ****ing awesome.

I've been a member there for like 2 years...and I still had to make 2 purchases to complete my contract. I haven't ordered anything from there since I signed up and got like 12 DVDs for $ .99. But now....my contract is fulfilled...I got Blu Rays...and I got some new releases...and pre-orders (which is very rare on a BOGO)


Here's my detail page -

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) $32.96 Sale Price
Release Date is 04/08/2008. The item will be shipped separately.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Blu-Ray Free Sale Price ($35.95 off)

Michael Clayton - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) Free Sale Price ($35.95 off)

I am Legend - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) $26.96 Sale Price
Release Date is 03/18/2008. The item will be shipped separately.

The Golden Compass - Blu-Ray (Pre-Order) $29.96 Sale Price
Release Date is 04/29/2008. The item will be shipped separately.

30 Days of Night - Blu-Ray Free Sale Price ($38.95 off)

[WingNut 25]

Prices are shipped in the US (Canada add a buck):

HD-DVD
Superman II Director's Cut: $11
Superman Returns: $11
Smokin' Aces: $14
Troy: $10

Blu Ray
Ratatouille: $22
Stargate: $16
Transporter: $21
Transporter 2: $12
The Patriot: $16
Invincible: $12
The Last Samurai: $14

[PrimeBane]

Damn Keith, you did VERY well with that sale. :D

[oaktown2000]

Damn Keith, you did VERY well with that sale. :D


It kinda looks weird....cause on the detail....the price they say you are getting for free...is the retail price....not the actual price of the Blu Ray....none of them are actually like $38.95. They are more like $28.95. So basically....I got all of the above titles...for $15 each....not too damned bad.

But yeah....I'm just happy to get some "newly released/not even out yet" Blu Rays as part of a BOGO. I cannot complain one bit.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey Garth Ill let you know tomorrow if I can get you a copy of Beowolf. I'm pretty sure I'm on the list at the HV I went to on Fri.

[Chugga]

Wait if I joined Columbia House right now could I get like 10 blu-rays for 99 cents then fulfill my contract by just using their bogo? I used to be a member of Columbia house YEARS ago and I was never too big of a fan of having to work off those 99 cent cd's. But if I can get that deal then why not.

[Chugga]

Nevermind just answered my own question apparently Blu-rays only get unlocked for purchase after you do their crappy 5 dvd's for a $1 thing.

[SBrooks1]

Why? They probably received more money going HD DVD than they'd make selling BDs all year long. They're laughing all the way to bank.

That's probably true considering Dreamworks Animation has only released 1 HD DVD thus far: Shrek 3.

[Kleptos18]

Nevermind just answered my own question apparently Blu-rays only get unlocked for purchase after you do their crappy 5 dvd's for a $1 thing.

yeah that's why i said if you are still a member :(

I wish they would do 5 blu-rays for 1.00 :) i'd quit and join again.

the prices on blu-rays aren't worth joining though.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Well, there is a rumor floating that Bee Movie will be on BD... and out the same day as the HD DVD version. I got this from a Canadian site I hang out at.
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I was at work today (im a music vendor for a company called Handleman and I work at Walmart) I went in the back for a box of CDs to put out and I saw a box labeled Bee Movie High Definition so I took a peek. And there it was, Blu Ray copies. Unfortunetly I get paid to much to risk my job to take a picture for you guys, youll just have to take my word.


I'm guessing it came from a poster at blu-ray.com.

We only have 2 weeks to find out if it's true or not...

I didn't realize Walmart paid that well.

[GPWYANKEE]

Hey Garth Ill let you know tomorrow if I can get you a copy of Beowolf. I'm pretty sure I'm on the list at the HV I went to on Fri.

Thank You Sir

[ToightLikeATiger]

What is the deal with the PS3 and external hard drives? I have heard you can get High Def movies online via download. Then you can play them through the PS3? Is this possible. I know people have external drives for their PS3 so I was wondering if thats what its for. Thanks ahead of time for info :)

Noone knows?:(

[SBrooks1]

Noone knows?:(

http://www.wikihow.com/Add-an-External-Hard-Drive-to-a-Playstation-3

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=35773&highlight=external

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33962&highlight=external

;)

[JaylisJayP]

That's probably true considering Dreamworks Animation has only released 1 HD DVD thus far: Shrek 3.

I don't think this is accurate. Either Anchorman or Old School or both are Dreamworks, too.

[SBrooks1]

I don't think this is accurate. Either Anchorman or Old School or both are Dreamworks, too.

There's a big difference between Dreamworks SKG (their movie division) and Dreamworks Animation. Toshiba gave Dreamworks as a whole $150m. Jeffrey's comments only pertain to Dreamworks Animation (not Dreamworks SKG) which thus far has only released 1 HD DVD: Shrek 3. Bee Movie is next. After that who knows what they have planned. Paramount and DreamWorks SKG were covered by the $50m that went to Viacom. DreamWorks Animation separately received $100m to release on HD DVD (they hadn't released anything on either format until that point).