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

[WingNut 25]

Love Point Break. I'll be buying that.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Went to BB tonight and they had no HD-DVD's. I didnt ask anyone but it looks like they just sent them all back. I was there last week and they had a ton for 30% off. Blu-Ray section was expanded and taking its place.

[JaylisJayP]

My Circuit City rocks...I was able to take 3 sealed HD DVDs back that I got last year during the BOGO mess up. Never opened them....figured if I hadn't by now, I don't need to own them if I can still get full value back. 3 movies returned for $90 in store credit. Well worth it, I picked up 2 PSP games and still have $36 credit.

If anyone is in a similar situation, try Circuit City.

[WingNut 25]

^ Can't beat that.

[SBrooks1]

Our HD DVD/Blu-ray section here at Best Buy now is all Blu-ray. 6 sections of nothing but Blu-ray now. :D

Saw copies of Hildago, Unbreakable and Coyote Ugly in the back. I'll be buying Coyote and Unbreakable next Tuesday.

[ToightLikeATiger]

whats the best site to download hd movies from to stream through tversity?

[Hanky Panky]

Went to BB tonight and they had no HD-DVD's. I didnt ask anyone but it looks like they just sent them all back. I was there last week and they had a ton for 30% off. Blu-Ray section was expanded and taking its place.

Same here...I noticed they removed their endcap of HD-DVD titles and also moved their Blu-rays towards the back lcd-tv area.

Target also only has one column of HD-DVD's left.

[SBrooks1]

whats the best site to download hd movies from to stream through tversity?

Newsgroups with a $15/month paid subscription to Newshosting.com or Giganews.com

[SBrooks1]

Target also only has one column of HD-DVD's left.

Target is 2 stores down from my Best Buy and I noticed that tonight as well. Same thing here. Only 1 column of HD DVD's. Maybe 3-4 movies tops.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I went ahead an ordered the DVE disk. After Im done with it LMK if you want to use it.

[SBrooks1]

I went ahead an ordered the DVE disk. After Im done with it LMK if you want to use it.

Blu-ray version? I'd love to use it after you. Maybe we could start a "pay it forward" thing with that disc for anyone who wants to use it? :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yeah its on Blu, works for me as I only paid $6.99 for it.

[TastySweetNutz]

Hey guys, what's the deal with this DVE that you all speak of? I'd google or wiki it but I figure I'd get a better answer that I could understand from the gurus on board here.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Its a Calibration disk for your HDTV. Basically a walk through to help you get the best possible picture on your TV. Without paying someone $500 to do it for you

[PrimeBane]

It will get to you close to a $500 calibration job. There are still menus and such that a pro can access that we can't for that final tweak.

I think Holland had his 50" plasma calibrated.

[JaylisJayP]

I'll get in line for the DVE disk....just let me know how much to pay.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I'll start a list right now. I will update and bump when names are added to the list. I think this would a be a good idea to do with movies, what do you guys think?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

List of ppl who want to use the DVE BD disk.

SBrooks1
JaylisJayP
ewto16
ToightLikeATiger
SackExchange
BostonFan

[JaylisJayP]

I'll start a list right now. I will update and bump when names are added to the list. I think this would a be a good idea to do with movies, what do you guys think?

Couldn't hurt to try :)

[SBrooks1]

Was able to check out STAR.WARS.VI.RETURN.OF.THE.JEDI.12GB.1080P.WMVHD.5.1 this morning. Wow. The dark scenes in Jabba's lair were really, dark and didn't reflect any HD. But once you get outside it really shines. Got up close to the TV to see the pixels and you can tell it's nice high quality video. Episodes 1, 2 and 3 (the ones I listed yesrterday) all look amazing as well. I did notice some frames were lost during very fast motion scenes which was distracting but overall they are awesome.

[ewto16]

I'll start a list right now. I will update and bump when names are added to the list. I think this would a be a good idea to do with movies, what do you guys think?

Please add me to the list. Note, I championed this idea yesterday..... :(

[ToightLikeATiger]

I would like to get in on that DVE disc list. Would like to get the best settings I can get. Im sure Im missing out on the better quality right now.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Please add me to the list. Note, I championed this idea yesterday..... :(

It was inspired by you ;)

[SackExchange]

Yes, add me to the list.:D

[HollandX]

It will get to you close to a $500 calibration job. There are still menus and such that a pro can access that we can't for that final tweak.

I think Holland had his 50" plasma calibrated.

Confirm. It was expensive. I used Eliab from Avical. He was awesome.

[ewto16]

Can you use the DVE disc to calibrate your cable TV picture as well? If I use the disc, am I just calibrating that particular input to look best with Blu-ray movies, or will it be the optimal settings for my TV overall?

I assume I may have to copy the settings over from one input to the other, but otherwise would that be correct?

[HollandX]

I have no idea how it works with the disc. With Eliab, he went into my TV and set up the perfect calibration settings under the preset "Movie" video mode. So I just set all my inputs to "Movie" and that's now the calibrated input.

[HollandX]

Art released.

It comes out April 29th.

http://i25.tinypic.com/24gkjk9.jpg

[HollandX]

Art released.

It comes out May 13th.

http://i29.tinypic.com/x2w42h.jpg

[HollandX]

Art released.

It comes out May 20th.

http://i25.tinypic.com/1181vf8.jpg

[ewto16]

I have no idea how it works with the disc. With Eliab, he went into my TV and set up the perfect calibration settings under the preset "Movie" video mode. So I just set all my inputs to "Movie" and that's now the calibrated input.

Hmmm....I think I have those Movie, Vivid, and Standard modes on my TV, but I'm pretty sure they are input specific.

So if you change the inputs on your TV, the picture settings remain the same? On mine, I cna have different picture settings for each input.

[ewto16]

I recall Anger Management being pretty funny.

Art released.

It comes out May 20th.

[JaylisJayP]

I think I'm passing on those three.

Rumor is Tarrtan canceled their upcoming blu-ray slate fo U.S. release....really sucks since I would've picked up The Proposition in a heartbeat. Maybe I'll splurge for the U.K. version.

[BostonFan]

I'd like to be on the DVE list too

[Kleptos18]

Hmmm....I think I have those Movie, Vivid, and Standard modes on my TV, but I'm pretty sure they are input specific.

So if you change the inputs on your TV, the picture settings remain the same? On mine, I cna have different picture settings for each input.

Mine tv (50" a3000) is the same way.

[HollandX]

Hmmm....I think I have those Movie, Vivid, and Standard modes on my TV, but I'm pretty sure they are input specific.

So if you change the inputs on your TV, the picture settings remain the same? On mine, I cna have different picture settings for each input.

but once you change them, doesn't it change from "Movie" or whatever to "Custom"? It just used "Movie" as a basis?

I just put it on Movie and don't change it.

[HollandX]

Ack! I just placed an order on circuitcity.com for instore pickup.

I've got 24 minutes to get there!

RUN, SELF!

[Tuckertank]

I'll pass on those 3 too, looking forward to Unbreakable next week.

I ordered a copy of DVE from Amazon, I'd be willing to pass it along when I'm finished if you need more distributors.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

List of ppl who want to use the DVE BD disk.

SBrooks1
JaylisJayP
ewto16
ToightLikeATiger
SackExchange
BostonFan

Updated again. Tuckertank if you want to, you can send it to the next person in line.

[HollandX]

Ack! I just placed an order on circuitcity.com for instore pickup.

I've got 24 minutes to get there!

RUN, SELF!

:( i was there in 22 minutes, and they had it ready for me.

:(

[WingNut 25]

Updated again. Tuckertank if you want to, you can send it to the next person in line.

Add me to that list.

[Barry Sanders]

Great deal on this preorder for the Alien vs Predator fans

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/104-5697949-1633514?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&tag=bluray-012-20&a=B00147F8ZA

[HollandX]

Um.. so... I walked into Circuit City this morning around 11:30am.

The blu-ray disc playing on the giant TV when you walk in was I Am Legend.

If I had a child with me, I'd have gone ape $!#| on them.

Hell... I might have nightmares tonight!!

[grif32]

I'll pass on those 3 too, looking forward to Unbreakable next week.

I ordered a copy of DVE from Amazon, I'd be willing to pass it along when I'm finished if you need more distributors.

I posted a link for $6.99 dlvd for this BR DVE disc.

I think garth grabbed it for that price.

Chris

[grif32]

I am sure with the DVE disc you can do each input.

Chris

[Gooker1]

Damn, i don't have a BD player, just HD right now :(

[ewto16]

but once you change them, doesn't it change from "Movie" or whatever to "Custom"? It just used "Movie" as a basis?

I just put it on Movie and don't change it.

Right, but each one is seperate, so if Input 6 is adjusted at the "movie" level, Input 7 will have a "movie" level, but it will be the default, not the same. Same idea behind custom. Custom on Input 6 doesn't equal custom on Input 7.

[grif32]

Damn, i don't have a BD player, just HD right now :(

There is one for HD DVD as well

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Basics-DVD/dp/B000V6LTG2/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206727861&sr=8-2

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

I posted a link for $6.99 dlvd for this BR DVE disc.

I think garth grabbed it for that price.

Chris

Yes i did;)

[SBrooks1]

Finally! This better have TrueHD or PCM. :mad:

Warner Announces V for Vendetta for Blu-ray

Warner Home Video has announced that they will release the highly anticipated Sci-Fi thriller 'V for Vendetta' for Blu-ray on May 20th. Video will be presented as 2.40:1 1080p VC-1 with 5.1 Dolby Digital audio track (no TrueHD track has been announced at this time, but is expected). While no extras have been announced at this time, you can expect that all the extras from the previous HD DVD release will fit easily on the BD-50.

This film was originally released on HD DVD, but was held back from Blu-ray release due to the lack of picture-in-picture support. Once support for PIP (BonusView) content was made mandatory, fans have been waiting eagerly for Warner to release those titles they initially held back. With this release of 'V for Vendetta', Warner is making good on their promise to bring all of their HD DVD exclusive titles to the Blu-ray format.

Extras on the HD DVD include the In Movie Experience (IME) PIP commentary, four featurettes ("Designing the Near Future", "Remember, Remember: The Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot", "England Prevails: V for Vendetta and the New Wave of Comics", and "Freedom! Forever!: Making of V for Vendetta"), the Saturday Night Live digital short, Cat Power montage, and theatrical trailers.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1159

[PrimeBane]

I hear it will be in 1080i like Terminator 3 ;)

[SmartassBoiler]

What size does your TV need to be to really appreciate the difference between 720p/1080i and 1080p? My TV doesn't do 1080p, but I doubt I'd really notice.

[grif32]

What size does your TV need to be to really appreciate the difference between 720p/1080i and 1080p? My TV doesn't do 1080p, but I doubt I'd really notice.

Some say 50 - 60"

I say 100" to really apprciate the difference.

[SmartassBoiler]

Some say 50 - 60"

I say 100" to really apprciate the difference.

That's what I figured.

[Konger82]

well, almost done with hd dvds got 3 more to get. I was able to get clerks 2 from a guy on highdefdigest.com, just need August Rush, I Am Legend, and P.S. I Love You

[PrimeBane]

It looks like the Canadian clearance has started.

Pan's Lanbrynth can be found for $6.99 or less.

Universal titles are all on sale... they seem to be catagorized in 3 groups. $8.99 or less, $14.99 or less and $21.99 or less.

These deals have shown up at Walmart, HMV and Bestbuy so far.

[ewto16]

Finally! This better have TrueHD or PCM. :mad:

Sweet!!! I've been waiting to buy this movie until I could get it on Blu-ray. Not sure if I'll get it on release though.

I'm sort of saving up a bunch of movies that I want for the next big Buy 1 get 1 sale. I'd prefer to get movies I mostly like during a sale like that.

[SmartassBoiler]

I'd like to give a big thanks to both PrimeBane and grif32 for saving me the time of reading lots of avsfoum threads. PrimeBane helped me pick out my TV last year, has answered my questions regarding gaming systems, helped me pick out my receiver about 2 weeks ago, and he also gave me a suggestion of some speakers to look at. grif32 helped me the rest of the way speaker-wise with suggestions on speakers and a subwoofer, all of which I ended up purchasing. My center and rear speakers should arrive in the middle of next week, and I can't wait to hook everything all together.

This thread is a nice consolidation of a lot of good HD information with numerous sources, but I wanted to specifically thank both of these guys. They will not steer you wrong. :)

[ewto16]

PrimeBane is a Canadian. You can't really trust him.

[PrimeBane]

http://datelinehollywood.com/wp-content/barth.jpg

D'I Heard that!

[TastySweetNutz]

Rumor is Tarrtan canceled their upcoming blu-ray slate fo U.S. release....really sucks since I would've picked up The Proposition in a heartbeat. Maybe I'll splurge for the U.K. version.

Ah hell! Pissed to hear that! Tartan give any reason why?

[JaylisJayP]

Ah hell! Pissed to hear that! Tartan give any reason why?

I don't even see it confirmed by them anywhere...just saw it on a post over at avsforum. Apparently U.S. preorders all disappeared...but the U.K. ones are still there, wherever they're looking.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a couple movies from FYE.

Iam Legend $11
Independence Day $15

[grif32]

Picked up a couple movies from FYE.

Iam Legend $11
Independence Day $15

If you want to sell Independence day BR for $25 Revolutionmoneyexchange

Lmk
Chris

[grif32]

I'd like to give a big thanks to both PrimeBane and grif32 for saving me the time of reading lots of avsfoum threads. PrimeBane helped me pick out my TV last year, has answered my questions regarding gaming systems, helped me pick out my receiver about 2 weeks ago, and he also gave me a suggestion of some speakers to look at. grif32 helped me the rest of the way speaker-wise with suggestions on speakers and a subwoofer, all of which I ended up purchasing. My center and rear speakers should arrive in the middle of next week, and I can't wait to hook everything all together.

This thread is a nice consolidation of a lot of good HD information with numerous sources, but I wanted to specifically thank both of these guys. They will not steer you wrong. :)

NP love this thread. Alot of good info and no fighting..

Like I said give me a shout if you run into any problems.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

A new and better solution to the lack of IR receiver on the PS3 than the BluWave

http://www.ir2bt.com/

Just went on sale today and all 200 sold out.

[SackExchange]

That's what I figured.

I have a 70" Sony Wega 1080i and sit about 12' from the screen and it looks every bit as good as any 1080p I see in the stores. I also believe that 720p looks better than 1080i.

[grif32]

A new and better solution to the lack of IR receiver on the PS3 than the BluWave

http://www.ir2bt.com/

Just went on sale today and all 200 sold out.

nice

[grif32]

Some are saying these are the prices we will get 50% sunday at CC

http://twenzor.org/cheapassgamer.com/HDDVD.txt

I hope so but who knows

[SteveMcQueen36]

So... I am finnally getting a HDTV at the end of April, its a 40" or something like that. I am going to be shooting for a game system this year as well but is the XBOX 360 obsolete now that HD is gone... Will there be a BluRay X-Box?

[grif32]

So... I am finnally getting a HDTV at the end of April, its a 40" or something like that. I am going to be shooting for a game system this year as well but is the XBOX 360 obsolete now that HD is gone... Will there be a BluRay X-Box?

HD DVD had nothing to do with the XBOX 360 so not its not obsolete.

They just made an add-on thats all.

BluRay XBOX maybe years down the road. But you never know.

[SteveMcQueen36]

HD DVD had nothing to do with the XBOX 360 so not its not obsolete.

They just made an add-on thats all.

BluRay XBOX maybe years down the road. But you never know.
That would be sweet though huhh

[grif32]

That would be sweet though huhh

Sure I guess.

[Kleptos18]

Picked up a couple movies from FYE.

Iam Legend $11
Independence Day $15

how'd you get them so cheap? used?

[JaylisJayP]

Some are saying these are the prices we will get 50% sunday at CC

http://twenzor.org/cheapassgamer.com/HDDVD.txt

I hope so but who knows

that'd be awesome...i'd rebuy The Breakfast Club for $10. I think I have everything else there I want.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

how'd you get them so cheap? used?

Yeah picked them up used. I only have till mon to use the rest of the 40% off coupons I have

[ToightLikeATiger]

Got the following sealed HD-DVD's and Blu-Ray's for sale.

The Italian Job HD- $9dlvd
Full Metal Jacket HD- $9dlvd
Firewall HD- $9dlvd
Black Rain HD- $9dlvd

Full Metal Jacket BR- $13dlvd
Flight Of the Pheonix BR- $13dlvd
American Psycho BR- $13dlvd

Madden 08 Xbox 360 Used 100% working condition- $22dlvd


I accept Paypal. If interested PM me!

[HollandX]

A new and better solution to the lack of IR receiver on the PS3 than the BluWave

http://www.ir2bt.com/

Just went on sale today and all 200 sold out.

That's awesome... But $55? Yikes. Too much for me. :(

[HollandX]

http://datelinehollywood.com/wp-content/barth.jpg

D'I Heard that!

I don't know.


*looks up*

[ToightLikeATiger]

Got the following sealed HD-DVD's and Blu-Ray's for sale.

The Italian Job HD- $9dlvd
Full Metal Jacket HD- $9dlvd
Firewall HD- $9dlvd
Black Rain HD- $9dlvd

Full Metal Jacket BR- $13dlvd
Flight Of the Pheonix BR- $13dlvd
American Psycho BR- $13dlvd

Madden 08 Xbox 360 Used 100% working condition- $22dlvd


I accept Paypal. If interested PM me!

new page

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching Saw 4. Although it was predictable it was pretty good. Not gonna rush out to theatres to see 5 or 6 when they come out but Ill watch them at some point lol.

[SBrooks1]

Well with HD DVD now dead the charts are going to reflect that. But we've got a new weekly chart to watch: Top 20 Blu-ray's vs Top 20 DVD's. Quite the opposite there with DVD obviously on top. It will be interesting to watch week after week now....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/darkblueme/23mar2008a.png

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/darkblueme/23mar2008b.png

[ToightLikeATiger]

Blu-Ray is starting to make a dent on SD though.

[HollandX]

Thanks SBrooks1... That last chart of SD vs. DVD will be fun to watch.

[HollandX]

Report: Blu-ray Disc Sales Impacting DVD
Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET

Thanks to the demise of HD DVD and increased Blu-ray retail momentum, next-gen disc sales are starting to carve out a bigger slice of the home video pie, a new report suggests.

According to an analysis of Nielsen VideoScan First Alert numbers conducted by Home Media Magazine, Disney's Blu-ray chart-topper 'No Country for Old Men' drew 9.8 percent of its total unit sales from Blu-ray during its first five days in stores.

Faring even better was Fox's 'Hitman,' which saw 12.6 percent of total customers taking home the Blu-ray version during its first five days.

By comparison, high-def percentages during the height of the format war rarely topped 2 to 3 percent of a title's total disc sales. (Even 2007's biggest high-def seller, the HD DVD-only release of 'Transformers,' generated little more than 4 percent of its total unit sales from the next-gen version.)

Adams Media Research analyst Tom Adams cited a newfound sense of confidence among consumers as the main reason for Blu-ray's recent siege on DVD market share, as many of those previously waiting out the format war may now be willing to dip their toes in the Blu waters.

"Before, there was a tendency to play it safe and stick with the standard DVD," Adams said. "But now there's no longer anything to worry about."

Adams also expects to see Blu-ray disc sales continue to boom throughout the rest of calendar year, fueled by increasing penetration of Blu-ray hardware and sales of Sony's Blu-ray-driven PlayStation 3.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Sales/Industry_Trends/Industry_Forecasts/Report:_Blu-ray_Disc_Sales_Impacting_DVD_/1602

[THuINIDeIzCIRaCIKIEIz]

They might be higher if they were actually available. My Walmarts don't have crap and they are all $29.99

[ToightLikeATiger]

I think you will see the price of Blu-Ray movies go down eventually so they can compete with DVD. New Release DVD's are from what I have seen $19.99. Blu Ray new realeases are $29.99. So you are paying $9.99 for higher quality which makes sense.

Blu Ray could come down to $24.99 per new release but you wont get higher quality for the same price of regular DVD. Only way we will ever see Blu-Ray at $19.99 for new releases is when DVD's drop to $14.99 or so.

btw there are movies for Blu-Ray that come out in the $14.99-$19.99 range they just are older movies that were transfered to Blu-Ray.

[grif32]

New Release's at my CC, Targets are always $13.99 or $14.99 for the first week then jump up to $21.99. No more $19.99 so BR is not far off.

I wish they would do the same for BR on the first week. Lower the price then raise it after that back to normal pricing.

Chris

[Moe Szyslak]

I rarely pay more than $15.99 for a dvd. If I miss it the week it comes out then I wait until its $9.99 (which only takes a couple of months)

I know Blu-Ray looks great. But as long as people can buy 2 new dvds for the price of 1 BR movie and watch those dvds on their upconverting dvd player, its just not worth the money.

When new BRs are released at $19.99, then they may make up some ground.

[SmartassBoiler]

I know Blu-Ray looks great. But as long as people can buy 2 new dvds for the price of 1 BR movie and watch those dvds on their upconverting dvd player, its just not worth the money.

I completely agree, especially when you can rent any of these movies for $5 in the store. If you're a part of Blockbuster Online/NetFlix, it's even cheaper. The comparison of paying $9.99 for a higher quality picture and sound makes sense when comparing BluRay to SD-DVD, but the problem is paying freakin' $20 a pop for a SD-DVD that you have to watch 4+ times to make your money count. With the advent of through-the-mail rental services, you can re-rent a movie you want to watch it again and have it 2 days later, making it even less attractive to purchase DVDs.

I come from a mindset of not buying movies, so I'm obviously biased, but food for thought.

[freezerfuel]

$6 to rent a movie is freakin ridiculous, man. I haven't rented a movie in a good 6 months... hell, if a person is still into the antique ;) that is DVD they could almost buy that movie previously viewed for a little more if they wait long enough. I used to rent DVD's all the time, Blockbuster gave me a gold card because I rented over 100 movies every year for three years, now that's depressing... all these movies I've seen but have nothing to show for. Netflix may be cheaper, but it still sucks.

Nobody I know other than my parents (thanks to me and my dads b-day a while back) have made the step up, which I really don't mind. I like knowing my movies are better than theirs, and if I have one they don't - they can't borrow it. :p

[grif32]

I look at it this way. I do not go to the movies to often anymore. I drop around $50 for the GF and I and the little one to go to the movies. Way to much money.

Now I just buy it on BR for $25 and I save money plus I can watch it as many times as I want and not worry about others during the movie. Plus we invite friends and family over to watch the movie as well.

[HollandX]

Plus we invite friends and family over to watch the movie as well.


You should charge at the door.

Or sell concessions.

Or leave a tip jar.

:cool:

[SmartassBoiler]

buy that movie previously viewed for a little more if they wait long enough

That's the best way to do it, IMO. It's like a car...buying used saves you money without too much downside. Obviously that's dependent on the seller's reputation, though.

[Chugga]

I'll ask this question again since the day is slowly approaching. Is anyone familiar with Echo Ridge releases what-so-ever? Their movies are MSRPed at $15 and will likely sell for like $10-$11 and thats a hell of a deal for a good movie.

My question is, are any of their movies good.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I picked up a new copy of Shooter on BD tonight. Found it at a ghetto Suncoast. Also I called a few CC's around me and they have all sent back their HD-DVD's. I would suggest calling before going to your local CC tomorrow as I think alot of ppl are going to be pissed off

[JaylisJayP]

I'll ask this question again since the day is slowly approaching. Is anyone familiar with Echo Ridge releases what-so-ever? Their movies are MSRPed at $15 and will likely sell for like $10-$11 and thats a hell of a deal for a good movie.

My question is, are any of their movies good.


I've never heard of them....but I don't want you to feel ignored.

So, I have no idea ;)

[grif32]

Well went to CC this morning and they went from having over 100 HD DVD titles on Wed to having about 20 - 30 today.

Talking to the lady she said people bought a bunch Friday and Sat so looks like they bought all the titles they wanted then will return them today and rebuy them at 50% off.

Oh well

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I'm going to frys to price match this morning as they open at 9am and CC doesn't open till 10. Maybe I will get lucky.

[grif32]

I'm going to frys to price match this morning as they open at 9am and CC doesn't open till 10. Maybe I will get lucky.

CC online has really great prices for HD DVD I would print out some on-line then take them as well..

CC wont price match their online prices tho.

They had Dawn of the Dead HD DVD for $24.99 plus 50$ off

On-line they had the same movie for $14.99. Some people are reporting that CC will match their online prices then take 50% of that. Unreal deal. Mine wouldnt. Would be some great deal for $7.50 a movie.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody find Arctic Tale or Appleseed EX Cheap????

[JaylisJayP]

CC online has really great prices for HD DVD I would print out some on-line then take them as well..

CC wont price match their online prices tho.

They had Dawn of the Dead HD DVD for $24.99 plus 50$ off

On-line they had the same movie for $14.99. Some people are reporting that CC will match their online prices then take 50% of that. Unreal deal. Mine wouldnt. Would be some great deal for $7.50 a movie.

Chris

The people over at AVs and HighDefdigest are saying it's almost impossible to get them to match the online price and do 50% off. If that's the case, I say pass on the sale unless there's a title you REALLY want.

$12.50 - $15 for an HD DVD is really not a deal anymore, imo.

[jjks]

Just got back from digging through the bin at my Circuit City, was hoping to find a Blade Runner or Justice League, but no such luck. They have a lot of titles still, but like Jaylis is right, 12-15 for a HD DVD just doesn't feel like much of a deal anymore.

[grif32]

The people over at AVs and HighDefdigest are saying it's almost impossible to get them to match the online price and do 50% off. If that's the case, I say pass on the sale unless there's a title you REALLY want.

$12.50 - $15 for an HD DVD is really not a deal anymore, imo.

Yeah some have reported getting them to price match the online store. So some people were able to.

I agree not much of a sale at all.

[Chugga]

I've never heard of them....but I don't want you to feel ignored.

So, I have no idea ;)

Thank you for making me feel important. Too bad you didn't have an answer though. I'm really tempted to pick a couple of the titles up but I don't want to immediately regret it if it's some low budget indy movie that never should have been released.

[ewto16]

There are a few used HD-DVDs for sale at my local Blockbuster. I saw Children of Men, which I know people on here like, and probably 24 others. Let me know if any of you are looking for something in particular and I'll try to see if they have it.

Looked to be $14 for each.

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody know what the status is on the Sweeney Todd Blu Ray???I see its available as a import but id like to save the cash if its going to be available later on(Soon)in the states.

[Kleptos18]

Anybody know what the status is on the Sweeney Todd Blu Ray???I see its available as a import but id like to save the cash if its going to be available later on(Soon)in the states.

I'm so dissapointed it isn't coming with the dvd.

[GPWYANKEE]

I'm so dissapointed it isn't coming with the dvd.

Me to-Nobody seems to know a thing about it either.

[grif32]

Well went back to CC to try my luck with another employee with their price matching online since we were next door at target and I was successful this time.

I got the following on HD DVD:

Dawn of the dead $7.50
Inside Man $7.50
Enternal Sunshine $7.50

So not bad. Not much left.

So its hit or miss but worth asking atleast.

[HollandX]

I'm sure it'll come out as soon as they port over whatever they had so far for HD DVD and finish it.

[PrimeBane]

IMO, all they'll port over is the HD transfer.

Supposedly Paramount had some pretty cool IME stuff in dev for Cloverfield. That all go scrapped when HD DVD folded.

I'm expecting barebones P/DM and Uni BDs when they finally arrive...

[WingNut 25]

My CC still had a big section of HD DVDs left but nothing I really wanted to pay $12-$15 for. I nearly bought a Wii today as they had some in stock but I'm just too strapped right now. I just read on Yahoo that the Wii shortage may be coming to an end soon though.

[Gooker1]

My goal was to grab maybe four or five movies, but while I was there, the store director came up to me and told me that CC is gonna have a fat sale on the HD DVD movies very soon. He said it will be along the lines of B1G2 Free. So I went ahead and bought a lot of movies, b/c he said it wouldn't be a problem matching the deal within the 31 days.

Plus I don't have many HDDVD's so here's what I picked up today:

Pan's Labryinth
Top Gun
Bourne Supremacy
Bourne Ulitmatum
MI
MI - 3
The Departed
Dazed and Confused
Casablanca
40 Yr Old virgin
The Untouchables
Blazing Saddles
The Breakfast Club
Goodfellas
Bullitt
Enter the Dragon
Caddyshack
Mallrats
Sneakers
Marchof the Penguins
The Dirty Dozen
Knocked Up
V for Vendetta
The Mummy Returns
Stardust

:)

[grif32]

Nice pickups..

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Audio question for you guys. I only have fronts and a center channel. I'm watching ID4 and notice that only my fronts are working and my center isn't on at all. Ive checked all the wires and also noticed in the audio options on the movie that it is english DTS-HD 5.1, no options for 2.0. Is there a way to get my center on cause I have to crank it just to hear them talk

[HollandX]

Is your receiver just set to stereo? Can you set it to some sort of Pro Logic mix?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have had it set to stereo since its been set up and the center has worked fine. I have just noticed the problem yesterday. I dont think it blew as I never heard any type of popping noise

[johnnyknoxsvill]

BTW I'm using a Onkyo 505

[JaylisJayP]

My goal was to grab maybe four or five movies, but while I was there, the store director came up to me and told me that CC is gonna have a fat sale on the HD DVD movies very soon. He said it will be along the lines of B1G2 Free. So I went ahead and bought a lot of movies, b/c he said it wouldn't be a problem matching the deal within the 31 days.

Plus I don't have many HDDVD's so here's what I picked up today:

Pan's Labryinth
Top Gun
Bourne Supremacy
Bourne Ulitmatum
MI
MI - 3
The Departed
Dazed and Confused
Casablanca
40 Yr Old virgin
The Untouchables
Blazing Saddles
The Breakfast Club
Goodfellas
Bullitt
Enter the Dragon
Caddyshack
Mallrats
Sneakers
Marchof the Penguins
The Dirty Dozen
Knocked Up
V for Vendetta
The Mummy Returns
Stardust

:)

Why wouldn't they just do the B1G2 already and clear out now...they'd probably make more money stocking the space with DVDs sooner rather than later. Why does CC play these stupid games with the sales? The only one I want is The Breakfast Club, but I'd almost rather pay the same amount online for it than give CC my money if they're going to jerk people around with the sales. From what I understand, they totally screwed with people with the lower online prices and then in-store BOGO prices.

[HollandX]

BTW I'm using a Onkyo 505

If it's set to stereo, nothing should be coming out of the center speaker.

[freezerfuel]

Plus I don't have many HDDVD's so here's what I picked up today:

Pan's Labryinth
Top Gun
Bourne Supremacy
Bourne Ulitmatum
MI
MI - 3
The Departed
Dazed and Confused
Casablanca
40 Yr Old virgin
The Untouchables
Blazing Saddles
The Breakfast Club
Goodfellas
Bullitt
Enter the Dragon
Caddyshack
Mallrats
Sneakers
Marchof the Penguins
The Dirty Dozen
Knocked Up
V for Vendetta
The Mummy Returns
Stardust

:)

Now THAT is a haul. I've had a few like that myself, it can get expensive but very fun.

Bourne Ultimatum knocked down $40 to $20 at Wal-Mart, good price 'round here.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If it's set to stereo, nothing should be coming out of the center speaker.

Im watching happy feet right now and have it set to stereo and I'm getting sound through the center channel. I think it might just be ID4 since the only option for english is DTS-HD 5.1.

[MeMyself&I]

I just want to say that this is the best thread on all of the boards. Thanks to those who started it and kept it going.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Its a great thread. If you have any questions or comments post away!

[SBrooks1]

Oh yes!!! :D

Band of Brothers Blu-ray in Works for 2008

HBO In the latest issue of Home Media Magazine, writer John Latchem interviewed Sofia Chang, Senior Vice President of Marketing for HBO Video with regards to the upcoming release of the mini-series 'John Adams' for DVD (no Blu-ray release has been announced at this time). At the conclusion of the interview, he asked when the popular 'Band of Brothers' mini-series would see Blu-ray release. She replied that a version was in the works for release later this year.

Currently, the only way to see 'Band of Brothers' in high definition is to import the now discontinued HD DVD releases from Japan (which were released by Toshiba). Now that HBO is readying the set, those highly anticipating the set (yours truly included) await anxiously for an official release date.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1167

[Gooker1]

Why wouldn't they just do the B1G2 already and clear out now...they'd probably make more money stocking the space with DVDs sooner rather than later. Why does CC play these stupid games with the sales? The only one I want is The Breakfast Club, but I'd almost rather pay the same amount online for it than give CC my money if they're going to jerk people around with the sales. From what I understand, they totally screwed with people with the lower online prices and then in-store BOGO prices.


You're right that they'd probably best serve the customer by just doing the B1G2 right off the bat, but they're a company, so they know that most people won't bother coming back to do a price correction once that sale hits. So they might as well make some money now if possible.

I'd still rather go to CC than BB since the latter has just completely removed HD-DVDs from their store. Also since BB didn't have a uniform discount across all stores, CC is the best way to go for B&M stores.

[JaylisJayP]

Oh yes!!! :D

so----SO glad I waited and held off spending $160 for the Japanese HD DVD version now. Just to know it's going to be available on blu-ray is fantastic.

[JaylisJayP]

You're right that they'd probably best serve the customer by just doing the B1G2 right off the bat, but they're a company, so they know that most people won't bother coming back to do a price correction once that sale hits. So they might as well make some money now if possible.

I'd still rather go to CC than BB since the latter has just completely removed HD-DVDs from their store. Also since BB didn't have a uniform discount across all stores, CC is the best way to go for B&M stores.

Makes sense.....i always talk a big game too, but I'm sure if I happen to come up on a Circuit City this week I'll go in to see what they have :):D

[WingNut 25]

Hmm, as much as I love BOB, do I really want to upgrade that one? I'd imagine it would be pretty pricey and I love the packaging the DVD is in.

[avsfan21]

I'd still rather go to CC than BB since the latter has just completely removed HD-DVDs from their store. Also since BB didn't have a uniform discount across all stores, CC is the best way to go for B&M stores.

Well you better start going a lot to get your fill because CC might not be there in a year or so.

[WingNut 25]

I'm not a fan of CC at all. I always shop BB and just have them price match Fry's and CC.

[avsfan21]

I dont care much for CC either.

[JaylisJayP]

I just want to say that this is the best thread on all of the boards. Thanks to those who started it and kept it going.

This thread does rock. It's the first place I come usually when I get on the Internet each day.

[Chugga]

This thread used to promote HD segregation. I remember when some of us couldn't post in it because it was HD DVD only. It's good to see that we've come so far

[SBrooks1]

This thread used to promote HD segregation. I remember when some of us couldn't post in it because it was HD DVD only. It's good to see that we've come so far

I remember being pro-HD DVD back in the day. After I got a PS3 I evolved. :D

[PrimeBane]

This thread used to promote HD segregation. I remember when some of us couldn't post in it because it was HD DVD only. It's good to see that we've come so far

This place may have been pro HD DVD, but misguided pro BD people were welcome as well. ;) :p

[PrimeBane]

I remember being pro-HD DVD back in the day. After I got a PS3 I evolved. :D

I always thought you just hit your head... hard. :p

[Chugga]

I remember I bought John Legend Live at the House of Blues and wanted to come to these boards to talk about my awesome purchase and what do I see....."HD DVD thread". It ruined my day, hell it may have ruined my year....while my disk was also high definition I was excluded from the super cool fun awesome HD DVD club.

[PrimeBane]

I remember I bought John Legend Live at the House of Blues and wanted to come to these boards to talk about my awesome purchase and what do I see....."HD DVD thread". It ruined my day, hell it may have ruined my year....while my disk was also high definition I was excluded from the super cool fun awesome HD DVD club.

Drama Queen :p

This thread was HD DVD only for a whole 7 days...

[Chugga]

7 painful days

[PrimeBane]

It's funny to go back and read the first few pages of this thread now... it's kinda funny to see how the trends and attitudes changed in such a short period of time. :)

[Hanky Panky]

For those who were unaware...CC is advertising this sale for this week http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

http://i29.tinypic.com/2s0fzgy.jpg

[Chugga]

It's funny to go back and read the first few pages of this thread now... it's kinda funny to see how the trends and attitudes changed in such a short period of time. :)

Yeah Target is actually mentioned in one of the early posts and thats funny because thats where I started my plunge into high def. I was jumping back and forth between HD DVD or Blu-ray forever and then one day I went into Target and saw $15 Blu-ray disks...knowing that I was going to be getting a PS3 the next week I bought basically everything I saw. I had over a dozen movies before I ever had a blu-ray player and the rest is history.I used to actually lean HD DVD before ever getting a player....how times have changed.

[WingNut 25]

For those who were unaware...CC is advertising this sale for this week http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

http://i29.tinypic.com/2s0fzgy.jpg

You're kidding right? We've been talking about this sale for at least 2 pages.

[JaylisJayP]

This thread used to promote HD segregation. I remember when some of us couldn't post in it because it was HD DVD only. It's good to see that we've come so far

well i originally started it as HD DVD because that's all I had...but then someone, might have been Primebane, said why don't we add blu-ray so everyone can discuss high-def....so we changed the title immediately thereafter. Then last year sometime we made a general high definition thread for movies, equipment, audio, etc.... it's really a great community here.

[JaylisJayP]

7 painful days

lol

[Hanky Panky]

You're kidding right? We've been talking about this sale for at least 2 pages.

Heheheh...I figured we needed a visual :D

[WingNut 25]

^ They are always helpful!

[YlhandlZ]

Universal HD is re-airing Firefly in HD (http://www.universalhd.com/Firefly/) starting this Saturday.

[latonthesnake]

I just got Beowulf on blu ray, sound and picture are amazing.

On a side note, does anybody know of any good region free (or at least easily converted) blu ray/dvd up scaling players. it doesn't look like the PS3 is going to to be hacked, and I like to be able to buy my movies from where ever I want.

[freezerfuel]

Finally, seeing some deals 'round hear so I couldn't resist picking them up, a couple of titles are ones that I would never have bought unless they were cheap.

Wal-Mart
The Kingdom $20
American Gangster $20

Best Buy
What Dreams May Come $13
Evan Almighty $19
Sneakers $13
Apollo 13 $13

Also picked up No Country For Old Men, can't wait to finally see this one.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Still have the following dvd's for sale. Price has been lowered and a trade list posted :)

The Italian Job HD- $8dlvd
Full Metal Jacket HD *Deluxe*- $10dlvd
Firewall HD- $8dlvd
Black Rain HD- $8dlvd

Full Metal Jacket BR *Deluxe*- $10dlvd *pending*
American Psycho BR- $10dlvd *pending*

Madden 08 Xbox 360 Used 100% Working- $22dlvd *pending*


I accept Paypal. If interested PM me!

Would also consider trading for the following movies

The Condemned BD
The Rock BD
Pirates 1,2 & 3 BD
The Die Hard Collection BD
Trading Places BD
Rocky Balboa BD
Gone in 60 Seconds BD
Smokey and the Bandit HD-DVD
Fearless HD-DVD
The Scorpion King HD-DVD
The Rundown HD-DVD
Happy Gilmore HD-DVD
Assault on Precinct 13 HD-DVD
The Big Hit BD

[grif32]

Well finally watched "No Country for old men" PQ was stunning. The movie well it was ok. I guess I expected so much more. Not saying it was bad it was good but thought it was going to be great.

Chris

[SmartassBoiler]

Well finally watched "No Country for old men" PQ was stunning. The movie well it was ok. I guess I expected so much more. Not saying it was bad it was good but thought it was going to be great.

Chris

I liked it. It was quite different than I expected, and I must have missed something because I didn't quite understand the ending. I don't want to say too much so as not to spoil it for others.

I ordered the DVE disc on BluRay since I have Amazon Prime for another week or two, it's it's marked down to $17.

[imaginegrafix]

Still have the following dvd's for sale. Price has been lowered and a trade list posted :)

The Italian Job HD- $8dlvd
Full Metal Jacket HD- $8dlvd
Firewall HD- $8dlvd
Black Rain HD- $8dlvd


Which version of Full Metal Jacket is that?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Which version of Full Metal Jacket is that?

I keep getting that question lol. Its regular I believe. Doesnt say special edition but it doesnt have a white cover like some ask. So not really sure. They are the free rebate movies.

[oaktown2000]

but it doesnt have a white cover like some ask.

The regular version is the White Cover with the helmet...the cover with the whole soldier...and the helicopters in the background, is the deluxe version

[imaginegrafix]

The following Blu Rays are all up 4 sale....preference will be given to those who purchase multiple (meaning....if one person says I'll take Gone Baby Gone....and aopther says he'll take 5, one of which is Gone Baby Gone...preference will be given to the person buying 5)

Apocalypto - $10
Blade Runner (5 Disc) - $15
Blazing Saddles - $8
Big Fish - $10
Donnie Brasco - $10
From Hell - $10
Full Metal Jacket - $10
Gone Baby Gone - $15
Hart's War - $10
Justice League - $10
Layer Cake - $10
Spider-Man 3 (still sealed) - $10
The Usual Suspects - $10

I'd be interested in Apocalypto and Full Metal Jacket (assuming it's the deluxe)

[Hokies]

The following Blu Rays are all up 4 sale....preference will be given to those who purchase multiple (meaning....if one person says I'll take Gone Baby Gone....and aopther says he'll take 5, one of which is Gone Baby Gone...preference will be given to the person buying 5)

Apocalypto - $10 (imaginegrafix)
Blade Runner (5 Disc) - $15
Blazing Saddles - $8
Big Fish - $10
Donnie Brasco - $10
From Hell - $10
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe) - $10 (imaginegrafix)
Gone Baby Gone - $15
Hart's War - $10
Justice League - $10
Layer Cake - $10
Spider-Man 3 (still sealed) - $10
The Usual Suspects - $10
Blade runner and Gone Baby Gone please :)

[oaktown2000]

Blade runner and Gone Baby Gone please :)

David...marked you down.....but I have a feeling those two are gonna be the most common wants from everybody

[imaginegrafix]

It is. I'll leave it up for like a day. Give preference to those who'd buy the most...and then go from there...but I'll mark you as interested....sound good.

Sounds grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat:)

I'll take 'em for sure if no one else buys them in a bigger lot.

[Spawm]

Hello everyone,
Don't know if this has been mentioned in this thread yet. I just found out about it when i purchased a TV. You can save an extra 5% off items using Amazon.com "Gold Box Trick." Not sure if it applies to all items, but I was able to save $20 on a new PS3.

Basically, the Gold Box Trick is to get Amazon to recommend items that you want, then those items will be put in your Quick Picks with an additional 5% discount.


detailed instructions
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=9570458

[grif32]

The following Blu Rays are all up 4 sale....preference will be given to those who purchase multiple (meaning....if one person says I'll take Gone Baby Gone....and aopther says he'll take 5, one of which is Gone Baby Gone...preference will be given to the person buying 5)

Apocalypto - $10 (imaginegrafix)
Blade Runner (5 Disc) - $15 (hokies)
Blazing Saddles - $8
Big Fish - $10
Donnie Brasco - $10
From Hell - $10
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe) - $10 (imaginegrafix)
Gone Baby Gone - $15 (hokies)
Hart's War - $10
Justice League - $10
Layer Cake - $10
Spider-Man 3 (still sealed) - $10
The Usual Suspects - $10

I will take Justice league and Donnie Brasco..

Thanks
Chris

[SBrooks1]

oaktown2000.....I'd like Big Fish, Donnie Brasco, Blazing Saddles and From Hell.

[Barry Sanders]

Oaktown I'd be interested in Spiderman 3 and The Usual Suspects.

[ewto16]

Bummer.....I really wanted that Blade Runner set....

[meatgoat]

Bummer.....I really wanted that Blade Runner set....

Read the rules. Buy a bunch from him and it's yours. :)


Is the Usual Suspects a good transfer? One of my favorite movies of all time. I just never bothered buying it on blu.

[ewto16]

Read the rules. Buy a bunch from him and it's yours. :)


Is the Usual Suspects a good transfer? One of my favorite movies of all time. I just never bothered buying it on blu.

I would, but there are only 3 that I'm interested in.

[Hanky Panky]

I would, but there are only 3 that I'm interested in.

If you look over at Amazon, you can find BladeRunner for $23 used on Blu or if you have an HD player, $21 brand new. :)

[ToightLikeATiger]

Going to check out CC tonight and see what they have for movies. Anyone know a place that will take sealed HD-DVD's without a reciept? I have 4 left from the mail in rebates I cant get rid of. Was wondering if anyone has successfully returned them before :)

[JaylisJayP]

Going to check out CC tonight and see what they have for movies. Anyone know a place that will take sealed HD-DVD's without a reciept? I have 4 left from the mail in rebates I cant get rid of. Was wondering if anyone has successfully returned them before :)

Before the CC sale started, I was able to return sealed HD DVDs to CC for full value, but only the ones that had a CC sticker on them. As far as your situation....my only thought would be maybe there are a few FYE's left that'll accept trade in, or Wal-Mart if they carry that title you're trying to return.

[JaylisJayP]

Anybody picking anything up today?

I think for this week I might get Hidalgo, and for next week I'm getting The Sixth Day.

[grif32]

Going to check out CC tonight and see what they have for movies. Anyone know a place that will take sealed HD-DVD's without a reciept? I have 4 left from the mail in rebates I cant get rid of. Was wondering if anyone has successfully returned them before :)

I have never tried it but I hear Walmart will.. Others have had good luck doing it.

Right or Wrong walmart should do it.

chris

[Barry Sanders]

Anybody picking anything up today?

I think for this week I might get Hidalgo, and for next week I'm getting The Sixth Day.

I got Coyote Ugly incoming from Amazon and I plan on picking up Alvin and the chipmunks and Unbreakable when I get off work. I hope my Walmart has Unbreakable so I don't have to run up to best buy also tonight. Its amazing how much better movies look on blu ray. My wife wasn't a believer until she watched the Nancy Drew Dvd I had got her and said it looked like total crap compared to blu. Its going to be hard not to pickup titles coming out on dvd and not blu, because I will still want the movie, but standard dvd quality sux now. I watched I am legend and Disturbia this weekend and was completly blown away with how it looks.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If anyone is interested in the PHX area Fry's on Baseline & I-10 have 20 Wii's in stock as of yesterday at 8pm

[WingNut 25]

The following Blu Rays are all up 4 sale....preference will be given to those who purchase multiple (meaning....if one person says I'll take Gone Baby Gone....and aopther says he'll take 5, one of which is Gone Baby Gone...preference will be given to the person buying 5)

Apocalypto - $10 (imaginegrafix)
Blade Runner (5 Disc) - $15 (hokies)
Blazing Saddles - $8
Big Fish - $10
Donnie Brasco - $10
From Hell - $10
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe) - $10 (imaginegrafix)
Gone Baby Gone - $15 (hokies)
Hart's War - $10
Justice League - $10
Layer Cake - $10
Spider-Man 3 (still sealed) - $10
The Usual Suspects - $10

YGPM

[oaktown2000]

If someone wants the entire lot......and then wants to sell them off individually on their own...I'd sell the whole shabang delivered for $110. 13 movies for $110 delivered. You won't find a better deal. Especially with Blade Runner, Gone Baby Gone, Justice League, etc, included in the lot.

[oaktown2000]

If someone wants the entire lot......and then wants to sell them off individually on their own...I'd sell the whole shabang delivered for $110. 13 movies for $110 delivered. You won't find a better deal. Especially with Blade Runner, Gone Baby Gone, Justice League, etc, included in the lot.

Sorry fellas. Someone has spoken for the entire lot. Thanks for the interest though. I'll be working on my next group to sell this week/weekend. Hoping I can blaze through several movies I've yet to watch that I've had sitting around for weeks now.

[CoachB]

Ouch:rolleyes:Sorry fellas. Someone has spoken for the entire lot. Thanks for the interest though. I'll be working on my next group to sell this week/weekend. Hoping I can blaze through several movies I've yet to watch that I've had sitting around for weeks now.

[SBrooks1]

Sorry fellas. Someone has spoken for the entire lot. Thanks for the interest though. I'll be working on my next group to sell this week/weekend. Hoping I can blaze through several movies I've yet to watch that I've had sitting around for weeks now.

That's not too cool to offer movies for certain prices, have people show interest in them and then offer and then sell them as a lot. You could have made a few of us happy with some good deals on movies instead of selling to just one. But whatever.....

[SackExchange]

Before the CC sale started, I was able to return sealed HD DVDs to CC for full value, but only the ones that had a CC sticker on them. As far as your situation....my only thought would be maybe there are a few FYE's left that'll accept trade in, or Wal-Mart if they carry that title you're trying to return.

FYE won't give you much. I took a few sealed HD-DVD's there a few weeks ago and they would only give me $2.50 each so I just kept them.

[WingNut 25]

That's not too cool to offer movies for certain prices, have people show interest in them and then offer and then sell them as a lot. You could have made a few of us happy with some good deals on movies instead of selling to just one. But whatever.....

I agree. That is pretty weak to offer up movies for sale and go so far as to put people's names next to those movies because they want to purchase them and then sell them to one person as a lot after others have spoken for them.

[oaktown2000]

That's not too cool to offer movies for certain prices, have people show interest in them and then offer and then sell them as a lot. You could have made a few of us happy with some good deals on movies instead of selling to just one. But whatever.....

I agree. That is pretty weak to offer up movies for sale and go so far as to put people's names next to those movies because they want to purchase them and then sell them to one person as a lot after others have spoken for them.


Well....I'm really disheartened that you feel this way....really.

Especially after i pointed out the fact that preference would be given to the person who buys the most. In this case..."the most" meant "all of them".

If this is how I need to sell them to make sure that I sell every one of them...and not just the popular titles...while getting stuck with the crap everyone seems to have and nobody seems to want....then so be it.

Sorry it wasn't "cool" or "was pretty weak". I'd much rather have sold many separate titles to many different boardmembers and had to deal with the hassle and extra costs of sending out multiple packages. And who's the selfish one here :confused:

[oaktown2000]

Besides....if it'll make either of you two feel a little better, previous to taking the entire lot....the buyer requested 5 titles...many of which both of you wanted....so he would have received preference anyways.

[grif32]

Planet Earth $24.99

http://shopping.discovery.com/product-65764.html?jzid=40588012-27-0

It says $29.99 but you send discovery your email and they send you a $5.00 off coupon.

This is a must own HD DVD.

Chris

[jon finfan]

They are oaktowns movies. He should be able to do/sell them as he pleases. Heck im just glad he at least offered them up to someone here than sell them on flea bay or at a swap shop for 1.00. If I was faster I would be the proud owner of the movies for the lot. Thanks oak.....

[imaginegrafix]

no hard feelings here oaktown - Just 2 less movies that go in that stack of HD movies that I own but haven't watched yet.

[Chugga]

I think we can just chalk this up to oaktown being a terrible person

[oaktown2000]

They are oaktowns movies. He should be able to do/sell them as he pleases. Heck im just glad he at least offered them up to someone here than sell them on flea bay or at a swap shop for 1.00. If I was faster I would be the proud owner of the movies for the lot. Thanks oak.....


Thank you for understanding. If it was 2 or 3 movies...it wouldn't have mattered. But with 13....the less packages to send out and deal with...the better.


no hard feelings here oaktown - Just 2 less movies that go in that stack of HD movies that I own but haven't watched yet.


lol....I hear ya. My wife has put a buying freeze on all newly released movies until we catch up on the ones we got. Still have, I am Legend, Michael Clayton, Enchanted, The Rock, Doctor Strange, The Descent, and many, many others to still see :(:o

[oaktown2000]

I think we can just chalk this up to oaktown being a terrible person


lol....tis true...tis true....I once saw him kick a dog and shake a baby...in the same day :eek:

Did you turn in RS:Vegas?

[WingNut 25]

Besides....if it'll make either of you two feel a little better, previous to taking the entire lot....the buyer requested 5 titles...many of which both of you wanted....so he would have received preference anyways.

Then my advice: offer the movies for sale as a lot and if you get no takers, break it up.

[Chugga]

lol....tis true...tis true....I once saw him kick a dog and shake a baby...in the same day :eek:

Did you turn in RS:Vegas?

No, I haven't really felt like walking into gamestop yet because I know I'll want to buy something and theres literally nothing what-so-ever that I want.

[WingNut 25]

How is Hidalgo as a movie? Walmart.com has that and Unbreakable for $19.87 for you price matchers like myself.

[oaktown2000]

Then my advice: offer the movies for sale as a lot and if you get no takers, break it up.

Regardless of which order, I still would have given preference to those who bought more. However, your advice has been duely noted. Thanks.

No, I haven't really felt like walking into gamestop yet because I know I'll want to buy something and theres literally nothing what-so-ever that I want.

So jump on...you can't be doing anything too exciting at 2am....why not TH with the gang :)

How is Hidalgo as a movie? Walmart.com has that and Unbreakable for $19.87 for you price matchers like myself.

It's "forgettable".Not a bad movie to watch if you've never seen it...but not something with a high replay value. It is after all, a movie about a "race"....and I'm sure you can surmise who wins.

Although I'm sure on a good sound set-up....the hoofs of the horses thundering along would be worth the price of $19.87 alone, given the SQ is up to par :)

[WingNut 25]

Thanks for the review. I may just give it a rent. Unbreakable I will buy though.

[Chugga]

Last couple of nights I've been watching movies instead of the whole Rainbow Six thing.

Saw a couple of decent movies....

Life of Brian
August Rush
No Reservations
Gattaca
Sleuth
Dan in Real Life (that makes 3 times)

So yeah I'm definately in a movie mood right now. And I'm definately watching something tonight from whatever I decide to pick up today....I'll probably be on rainbow six again soon though.

[ewto16]

lol....tis true...tis true....I once saw him kick a dog and shake a baby...in the same day :eek:

Did you turn in RS:Vegas?

Why do you have what sort of looks like a mutant Chargers helmet as your avatar? Did hell freeze over while I wasn't looking?

[ewto16]

Life of Brian - Seen half of
August Rush - Not interested
No Reservations - Don't know what this is
Gattaca - Not interested
Sleuth - Don't know what this is
Dan in Real Life (that makes 3 times) - Hate Steve what's his face

Do you watch anything good? :p

Last couple of nights I've been watching movies instead of the whole Rainbow Six thing.

Saw a couple of decent movies....

Life of Brian
August Rush
No Reservations
Gattaca
Sleuth
Dan in Real Life (that makes 3 times)

So yeah I'm definately in a movie mood right now. And I'm definately watching something tonight from whatever I decide to pick up today....I'll probably be on rainbow six again soon though.

[Chugga]

Dan in Real Life is an awesome movie. I'm a huge fan of it.

Sleuth was one of the trippiest movies I've ever seen before in my life...it's a mental cat&mouse movie about two guys Michael Caine/Jude Law who are screwing the same woman and have a battle of wits to see who can mentally screw up the other one worse. Weird

Gattaca was an awesome movie, I suggest everyone see it

No Reservations was an "ehh" film. Like almost all romantic comedies of the last 10 years...it lacked comedy and I could have told you what was going to happen 30 seconds into the movie.

August Rush was a solid movie but also saw exactly where it was going.

Life of Brian...well it got 99% on rottentomatoes so it has to be a great movie right? I mean it has to be? Just let me know how

[meatgoat]

I think we can just chalk this up to oaktown being a terrible person

:D

[oaktown2000]

Last couple of nights I've been watching movies instead of the whole Rainbow Six thing.

Saw a couple of decent movies....

Life of Brian
August Rush
No Reservations
Gattaca
Sleuth
Dan in Real Life (that makes 3 times)

So yeah I'm definately in a movie mood right now. And I'm definately watching something tonight from whatever I decide to pick up today....I'll probably be on rainbow six again soon though.

I see...so you did a bunch of "*****" movie watching....just without having the "*****" part around....cool.

Seriously though....how was Sleuth...it's the only one in that list that has my interest even mildly peeked.

I'm almost done with RS anyways...only a couple more maps to finish off on realistic.

Why do you have what sort of looks like a mutant Chargers helmet as your avatar? Did hell freeze over while I wasn't looking?

it's a joke from another thread.....it's actually Iceman's helmet from Top Gun. It's suppose to be my "alter-ego" avatar....for a more harsh, non-caring, oaktown2000.....I guess if you read the other thread it would make sense...cause right now...I'll be the first to admit it sounds completely ******ed.

[meatgoat]

it's a joke from another thread.....it's actually Iceman's helmet from Top Gun. It's suppose to be my "alter-ego" avatar....for a more harsh, non-caring, oaktown2000.....I guess if you read the other thread it would make sense...cause right now...I'll be the first to admit it sounds completely ******ed.

Nah it didn't makes sense there either. Twas funny though. :D

[Chugga]

Sorry but I've kinda run through all of my action heavy "man movies". Stuff like that usually gets watched day 1....Hitman, I Am Legend, Independence Day, No Country for Old Men, etc all got watched immediately. So I get left with the stuff listed above to catch up on.

[oaktown2000]

Sleuth was one of the trippiest movies I've ever seen before in my life...it's a mental cat&mouse movie about two guys Michael Caine/Jude Law who are screwing the same woman and have a battle of wits to see who can mentally screw up the other one worse. Weird


You keeping this one? Send it to me. I saw the preview on another disc...it looks interesting.

[Chugga]

Sure I'll send it out tomorrow I just need your address

[oaktown2000]

Nah it didn't makes sense there either. Twas funny though. :D


you shut the **** up...now


;) :D

[Chugga]

Oh wait someone offered me money for the whole lot, I guess he'll get it instead

[oaktown2000]

Sure I'll send it out tomorrow I just need your address


Maybe I got one I can drop in the mail for you to watch...I doubt it though...you seem to buy just about everything.

How about "The Punisher"....I bet you don't have that one on Blu Ray

[Chugga]

You should know by now I don't sell my movies I keep all of them regardless of how sucky they are.

[oaktown2000]

Oh wait someone offered me money for the whole lot, I guess he'll get it instead



hmmm.....I give you an A for effort seeing as how you used two different posts to set it up....but other then that...

[oaktown2000]

You should know by now I don't sell my movies I keep all of them regardless of how sucky they are.


Yes I know...and you continue to buy lots of "sucky" ones...yet you'll complain about spending $60 on a game you'll only play for like 2 weeks :confused:

[Chugga]

It was a great joke, one of the best ever.

Did you see Earth, Wind, & Fire are coming out with a Blu-ray in June. Might be worth a pickup, I'm kinda hooked on the concert Blu-rays, got 3 so far.

[Chugga]

Yes I know...and you continue to buy lots of "sucky" ones...yet you'll complain about spending $60 on a game you'll only play for like 2 weeks :confused:

I don't complain about spending $60 on a game, I complain when I spend $60 on a game and then I clear a room and someone spawns behind me and shoots me in the face.

Bully only took me a week to clear and that game was awesome, can't say the same about a certain other game, that is about rainbows, and six's.

[oaktown2000]

Shakira?

[oaktown2000]

I guarantee you run out and get the Timberlake blu ray the day it comes out.

I can see you now....prancing around your basement singing along.

[Chugga]

Never got Shakira, although the idea tempted me when I saw it for $12 used at Newbury

[oaktown2000]

Never got Shakira, although the idea tempted me when I saw it for $12 used at Newbury


If it's still there...will you grab it for me and ship it...I'll paypal you for all costs.

[PrimeBane]

For those that bought the original DVE on HD DVD, you can get an upgrade:

http://www.dvdinternational.com/cat-upgrade.cfm

[Chugga]

If it's still there...will you grab it for me and ship it...I'll paypal you for all costs.

Hahaha do you really think I'd turn down a $12 disk? I went back 2 weeks later to go get it after I was kicking myself for not picking it up and it wasn't there anymore. I remember I was talking to you on xbox about it a while back...."did you ever get the Shakira disk, I was wondering if it was any good or worth getting". The next day I drove to rhode island to go pick it up and it was replaced by one of those weirdo jam-band blu-rays.

[ewto16]

Dan in Real Life is an awesome movie. I'm a huge fan of it.

Sleuth was one of the trippiest movies I've ever seen before in my life...it's a mental cat&mouse movie about two guys Michael Caine/Jude Law who are screwing the same woman and have a battle of wits to see who can mentally screw up the other one worse. Weird

Gattaca was an awesome movie, I suggest everyone see it

No Reservations was an "ehh" film. Like almost all romantic comedies of the last 10 years...it lacked comedy and I could have told you what was going to happen 30 seconds into the movie.

August Rush was a solid movie but also saw exactly where it was going.

Life of Brian...well it got 99% on rottentomatoes so it has to be a great movie right? I mean it has to be? Just let me know how

Hmmm....Sleuth sounds familar now. Maybe I've seen it and don't remember it. No Reservations is that Zeta-Jones movie isn't it??? Ugh....

[ewto16]

If it's still there...will you grab it for me and ship it...I'll paypal you for all costs.

Seriously, are you looking for it? I'll keep an eye out for it if you are. How hard can it be to find?

[oaktown2000]

Seriously, are you looking for it? I'll keep an eye out for it if you are. How hard can it be to find?


To find period, not hard at all.......to find for $12, that's a different story.

My BB has a copy for $29.99...but I won't pay that.

[SmartassBoiler]

Does anyone have a list of concerts currently available on BluRay?

[Chugga]

John Legend
Queen
Justin Timberlake
Shakira
Led Zeppelin
Deep Purple
Santana
Celine Dion
Elton John
David Gilmore
AC/DC
Dave Matthews
Nine Inch Nails
Destiny's Child
Toto
Tony Bennett

Thats all I saw from looking at the release schedule quickly, there may be more. I will say if you are even mildly a fan of any of the acts up above I'd suggest their concert DVD. The sound is amazing on the ones I've heard.

[oaktown2000]

I'd like to get AC/DC and Dave Matthews for myself....and Shakira for the wife

[WingNut 25]

I have the AC/DC. A must own for fans of the band.

[Chugga]

So you're going to get AC/DC and Dave Matthews for yourself...and Sharika for yourself

[PrimeBane]

I'm pretty sure he meant to say he was getting Celine Dion for himself as well. :D

[SmartassBoiler]

So you're going to get AC/DC and Dave Matthews for yourself...and Sharika for yourself

She has redeeming qualities outside of her voice, so they can share. :D

The Led Zeppelin and Dave Matthews would be worth checking out. I don't listen to much in the way of mainstream music, but I enjoy both of those bands.

[meatgoat]

John Legend
Queen
Justin Timberlake
Shakira
Led Zeppelin
Deep Purple
Santana
Celine Dion
Elton John
David Gilmore
AC/DC
Dave Matthews
Nine Inch Nails
Destiny's Child
Toto
Tony Bennett

Thats all I saw from looking at the release schedule quickly, there may be more. I will say if you are even mildly a fan of any of the acts up above I'd suggest their concert DVD. The sound is amazing on the ones I've heard.

I'll have to check netflix for the NIN, Led Zep and AC/DC ones. Thanks for the list.

[oaktown2000]

So you're going to get AC/DC and Dave Matthews for yourself...and Sharika for yourself

lol...yeah...you could put it that way as well

I'm pretty sure he meant to say he was getting Celine Dion for himself as well. :D


That is a definite no. Shakira...ok, that's one thing...Celine Dion....that's something else entirely. I can't stand her music or her "I'm French-Canadian...I'm the greatest thing the Vegas strip has ever seen" attitude.

What's up with those damn Canadians, Scott? ;)

[PrimeBane]

We appologized for Celine Dion and Brian Adams long ago. :p

[Chugga]

Brian Adams is a hero among men. I refuse to badmouth anyone who only helped make the movie Robin Hood even more bad@$$ then it already was.

We'll take Brian Adams you can have Dave Matthews and his entourage of stoned college kids with v-neck tshirts, khaki shorts, and sandals. Oh wait I almost forgot a hemp necklace, they need to have hemp somewhere on them because hemp is natural much like what they smoke.

[GoNiners]

So I got my five free HD-DVDs in the mail today but got two that I didnt order(which means I didnt get two I did order).

I got Babel, Full Metal Jacket, The Frighteners, Born on the Fourth of July, and Waist Deep.

The first three I ordered but didnt order BotFoJ and Waist Deep. I had originally ordered The Thing and another movie I cant quite remember.

Also I got two copies of Full Metal Jacket on HD-DVD now so whoever wants a copy lmk. If you got extras of HD-DVDs from this and you want to get rid of one we can do a trade or whatever.

[SBrooks1]

So I'm sitting here watching Predator.1987.Bluray.VC1.720P.5.1.WMV-NOVO.nfo to get an idea of how the US Blu-ray will look like. Definitely a lot of underlying grain. But it's very small and gives the film a nice look. Some scenes it's more obvious than the others. Color has definitely benefited the most from this upgrade. The greens in the jungle are vibrant and crisp. I was going to buy this Blu-ray regardless but this eases my mind about the grain issues.

[CoachB]

Anyone need the Rock

Looking for:

Queen in concert
Benchwarmers
Big Hit
Gridiron Gang

[oaktown2000]

So I'm sitting here watching Predator.1987.Bluray.VC1.720P.5.1.WMV-NOVO.nfo to get an idea of how the US Blu-ray will look like. Definitely a lot of underlying grain. But it's very small and gives the film a nice look. Some scenes it's more obvious than the others. Color has definitely benefited the most from this upgrade. The greens in the jungle are vibrant and crisp. I was going to buy this Blu-ray regardless but this eases my mind about the grain issues.


Good to hear....that's my next "release" purchase

[Chugga]

Hey if anyone comes across any of Echo Ridges releases from today could you just give me a heads up as to what retail store you found them at. I came up empty everywhere I went including Borders which is a shocker.

[SBrooks1]

hahahhahaa.....RUUUUUUUUUN......GOOOOOOOO.....wait for it..........GET TO DA CHOPPAAAAAA!!! :D

[grif32]

Watched "We own the night" on BR and the movie was not good. Thats all I can say about this movie.

Chris

[grif32]

Predator received really bad reviews as well as Commando..

Thats sucks

Chris

[oaktown2000]

That sucks....here's a link showing the German Blu Ray vs the DVD

Not a huge difference...and there is a lot of grain....but I'll still pick it up.

Shots 2 and 4 show a marked improvement.

http://web12.dvd2web.de/hd_pred/hd_pred.htm

[HollandX]

No one needs The Rock or X-Men 3 ??

how much for da rok.

[YankeeTim]

I got my 5 free HD-DVDs in the mail today as well. Didnt get what I ordered at all, but it was expected. Guess cant complain too much since they were free.
Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix
U2 Rattle and Hum
Waist Deep
Babel
Streets of Fire(which i never have heard of)

[ToightLikeATiger]

CC had crap left for the 50% sale. Suprised they had so little with the pathetic deal. All their movies were still $30-$35 regular price. So it really wasnt that great of a deal. Still $15 or more for a movie. Oh well I bought nothing. Liar Liar and Happy Gilmore were the only options and I chose to avoid paying $15 each for them.

[PrimeBane]

Predator received really bad reviews as well as Commando..

Thats sucks

Chris

Not surprising considering both are mpeg2 encodes from before the Fox BD holdout. :(

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Its still gonna be nice to have at least somewhat of an upgrade.....lol

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a copy of GH3 on PS3 for trade. Its the game only. Looking for BD titles in return.

[CoachB]

What cha got for trade?how much for da rok.