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

[HollandX]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1116186/

[Kleptos18]

When I was in Vegas for work a few months ago, someone was doing the spiderman.

Naked, handstand, knock on door of hotel room.

Bad news for guy opening door :(

[GPWYANKEE]

My favorite part of the movie is when Dean goes back to the kitchen and tells Dane Cook's character to remember no bacon. Then Dane Cook acts like a slave saying "yes sir no bacon im sorry sir." and the other cook is whipping him with the towel.

I spit my ice coffee all over myself that was so funny. Its racist and vulgur but its so damn funny. Dane Cook wasnt a major role but thats the best I have ever seen him in a movie.


Couldnt agree more-That line kills me.

[JaylisJayP]

My favorite part of the movie is when Dean goes back to the kitchen and tells Dane Cook's character to remember no bacon. Then Dane Cook acts like a slave saying "yes sir no bacon im sorry sir." and the other cook is whipping him with the towel.

I spit my ice coffee all over myself that was so funny. Its racist and vulgur but its so damn funny. Dane Cook wasnt a major role but thats the best I have ever seen him in a movie.

Yeah, I haven't seen any of his other movies, but he kills in this one.

I also love when the rednecks are eating and the guy is like "Mmmm mmmm, nothing offsets the flavor of a steak like some ketchup."

[JaylisJayP]

I'll be getting in on this...now the only question is Commando or Predator.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat148800050010

[ToightLikeATiger]

I'll be getting in on this...now the only question is Commando or Predator.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat148800050010

Thats a good deal. Too bad they dont do something like that on all titles not just select.

[SBrooks1]

I'll be getting in on this...now the only question is Commando or Predator.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat148800050010

Predator is infinitely better than Commando

[grif32]

Couple BR's for trade:

Full Metal Jacket (new version)
Are we done Yet
Gone Baby Gone

Thanks
Chris

[WingNut 25]

Well I don't see that $20 BD sale at Target. The online circular has some titles for $24.99.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

It starts next sun.

[WingNut 25]

Hmm, that's pretty early for a brick and morter sale to be posted.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

As posted over on Highdefdigest

Circuit City Prices: April 20 - April 26, 2008

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Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:


One Missed Call >>>> $29.99

The Orphanage >>>> $29.99


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$19.99 Blu-Ray Discs:



300
Training Day
Blood Diamond
The Phantom Of The Opera
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The Usual Suspects
The Transporter
The Transporter 2
The Devil Wears Prada
The Ant Bully
Ocean’s Thirteen
The Corpse Bride
Troy
March Of The Penguins
Fantastic Four
Rocky
GoodFellas
Men Of Honor
28 Days Later
Chain Reaction
Planet Of The Apes (Time Burton)
The Fugitive
Pan’s Labyrinth
The Departed
The Sentinel (Sutherland / Longoria / Douglas)
Broken Arrow
Entrapment
Speed
Enter The Dragon
Flyboys
Bullitt
Superman II: Richard Donner Cut
Behind Enemy Lines
Unforgiven
Blade Runner: 5 Disc Complete Collector’s Edition

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Blu-Ray Players:


Samsung Blu Ray Player // Model BDP1400 // Closeout // No Rain checks >>>> $399.99

[TastySweetNutz]

I'll be getting in on this...now the only question is Commando or Predator.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat148800050010

Not a bad deal but with Target offering Predator for $20, I'll pass on Requiem for now.

[JaylisJayP]

As posted over on Highdefdigest

Circuit City Prices: April 20 - April 26, 2008

***********************************************


Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:


One Missed Call >>>> $29.99

The Orphanage >>>> $29.99


----------------------------------------------------------------


$19.99 Blu-Ray Discs:



300
Training Day
Blood Diamond
The Phantom Of The Opera
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The Usual Suspects
The Transporter
The Transporter 2
The Devil Wears Prada
The Ant Bully
Ocean’s Thirteen
The Corpse Bride
Troy
March Of The Penguins
Fantastic Four
Rocky
GoodFellas
Men Of Honor
28 Days Later
Chain Reaction
Planet Of The Apes (Time Burton)
The Fugitive
Pan’s Labyrinth
The Departed
The Sentinel (Sutherland / Longoria / Douglas)
Broken Arrow
Entrapment
Speed
Enter The Dragon
Flyboys
Bullitt
Superman II: Richard Donner Cut
Behind Enemy Lines
Unforgiven
Blade Runner: 5 Disc Complete Collector’s Edition

**********************************************


Blu-Ray Players:


Samsung Blu Ray Player // Model BDP1400 // Closeout // No Rain checks >>>> $399.99

Nice, might finally pick up Rocky and Flyboys.

[cocojr]

Anybody have any experience with Vizio TV's? I thought I read about a year ago that they were very good for the price.......any thought or advice?

[HollandX]

My girlfriend got a 30something inch LCD one for her bedroom. She couldn't care less about quality... She just wanted a flat TV and doesn't want to pay for cable. Anyways, I was quite shocked when we hooked it up to OTA HDTV. The picture is really nice quality! The picture looked pretty darn good! Even the TV itself was a nice build.

The biggest problem with the TV is that if something goes wrong with it, you might be SOL. If something goes wrong with it after a year, you're very SOL. It's a disposable TV. You use it until it dies. Nobody knows when that is.

So I wholeheartedly recommend them as a low cost disposable solution as long as you aware of what you're paying for. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I noticed a Vizio that was on display at WM and the picture was great but I did notice burn in big time.

[HollandX]

Yeah, I might be scared of a Vizio plasma.

:\

[CoachB]

"It's so Angry" "Has that thing had it's shots??If you wanna work here, in this restaurant, I really think that you need to ask yourself one simple question.... How do you feel about frontal male nudity? :D

[someguy6000]

"It's so Angry" "Has that thing had it's shots??
that scene was....wow still makes me laugh

[Konger82]

I Am Legend had pretty good HQ (the HDDVD version) got it from Amazon.com, anyone else buy this

[someguy6000]

I Am Legend had pretty good HQ (the HDDVD version) got it from Amazon.com, anyone else buy this
i am eventually was trying to find it locally but looks like amazon is it for me

[JaylisJayP]

Watched No Country For Old Men tonight. The blu-ray looks and sounds great. Up in the top tier for both definitely.

The movie itself definitely leaves its impression. I'm going to give it a couple days before I decide how I really felt about it.

[Chugga]

Watched No Country For Old Men tonight. The blu-ray looks and sounds great. Up in the top tier for both definitely.

The movie itself definitely leaves its impression. I'm going to give it a couple days before I decide how I really felt about it.

I'll make it easy for you, the movie is amazing. You can't let an abrupt ending ruin such a moving film.

To me No Country for Old Men is like watching the most entertaining and gripping Superbowl ever, only to have the team you wanted to lose, win the game at the last second. Sure it wasn't the outcome you were hoping for but that doesn't change how awesome the game was.

[PrimeBane]

I agree with Chugga... amazing movie.

I loved the ending. I'm sick of the usual crap endings Hollywood force feeds us.

[HollandX]

I just watched A Scanner Darkly.

w. t. f.

[Chugga]

I just watched A Scanner Darkly.

w. t. f.

I watched it back when it came out and I guess I didn't read the disclaimer that I had to be on some sort of drug to truly appreciate the movie.

[BrewersFan4Life]

I have a Vizio and I really like it. Just wish I had a bigger one! Mine's the 26" that Walmart sells.

[Barry Sanders]

Anybody have any experience with Vizio TV's? I thought I read about a year ago that they were very good for the price.......any thought or advice?

I know some people hate them, but I just picked up a 47" 1080p Vizio from Sams. It was 1278 or something like that. The picture on it is beautiful. I love it. It was well worth the money. The model is like a v047l or something like that. I would recommend this tv to anyone looking for something similar in size. Blu-rays look awesome, xbox 360 does as well. It has just as good a picture than the more expensive tv's for a whole heck of a lot less money than others.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I know some people hate them, but I just picked up a 47" 1080p Vizio from Sams. It was 1278 or something like that. The picture on it is beautiful. I love it. It was well worth the money. The model is like a v047l or something like that. I would recommend this tv to anyone looking for something similar in size. Blu-rays look awesome, xbox 360 does as well. It has just as good a picture than the more expensive tv's for a whole heck of a lot less money than others.

I concur with this. I own a 50" plasma Vizio, and I love it! Well worth the money. Everyone that comes over is just astonished by the picture quality, and instantly they all fall in love my TV. If your on a limited budget or just don't want to spend a ton on HD at this point, then Vizio is highly recommended by me.


BTW- The original Vizio I bought has some picture problems. I called Vizio and they sent a repair crew to my place to fix it. Since they could not fix it, Vizio later sent a replacement TV to me. Funny thing is Vizio actually gave me a much newer and better quality TV then I had originally bought. So I must say their customer service is outstanding. :D

[JaylisJayP]

I'll make it easy for you, the movie is amazing. You can't let an abrupt ending ruin such a moving film.

To me No Country for Old Men is like watching the most entertaining and gripping Superbowl ever, only to have the team you wanted to lose, win the game at the last second. Sure it wasn't the outcome you were hoping for but that doesn't change how awesome the game was.


So, what you're saying is....go Giants?

[ewto16]

I still have Ultraviolet and Wild Hogs for sale.

Also, are we still passing that DVE disc around? I'd really like to get the BD version.

[HollandX]

I watched it back when it came out and I guess I didn't read the disclaimer that I had to be on some sort of drug to truly appreciate the movie.

I watched it high on life.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I still have Ultraviolet and Wild Hogs for sale.

Also, are we still passing that DVE disc around? I'd really like to get the BD version.

I have one I don't mind passing around but I wanted to see if anyone had the HD-DVD version that I could swap with for a bit first.

[SmartassBoiler]

Also, are we still passing that DVE disc around? I'd really like to get the BD version.

I bought the Blu-ray version, but I forgot that I had gotten the calibration numbers for both of my TVs off of a website, so all the tests on the DVD passed without me having to do anything. I can sell you mine cheap, like $10 dlvd or something.

[SmartassBoiler]

I loved the ending. I'm sick of the usual crap endings Hollywood force feeds us.

+1.

[SBrooks1]

Question.....would anyone be willing to buy my $50 Amazon.com gift code? I would much rather have cash to buy GTA4 with here at BB using my employee discount than buying it on Amazon. Would selling my $50 gift code for $50 be wrong? I've never had something like this to sell before so I have no clue.

[Kleptos18]

I have one I don't mind passing around but I wanted to see if anyone had the HD-DVD version that I could swap with for a bit first.

Wouldn't it give you the same results? Just move your blu over to that input and run it again. :)

[grif32]

Question.....would anyone be willing to buy my $50 Amazon.com gift code? I would much rather have cash to buy GTA4 with here at BB using my employee discount than buying it on Amazon. Would selling my $50 gift code for $50 be wrong? I've never had something like this to sell before so I have no clue.

No its not wrong atall alot of people do it but they usually do it at a discount. Like $40 for a $50 grift card, code Etc...

Chris

[SmartassBoiler]

Question.....would anyone be willing to buy my $50 Amazon.com gift code? I would much rather have cash to buy GTA4 with here at BB using my employee discount than buying it on Amazon. Would selling my $50 gift code for $50 be wrong? I've never had something like this to sell before so I have no clue.

PM

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Wouldn't it give you the same results? Just move your blu over to that input and run it again. :)

From what I've read, it is highly recommended to run calibrations for each separate unit you have hooked up to you HDTV. You cannot expect your calibrations for your PS3 to be the same as lets say your HD cable converter box or your XBox 360. Each system has it's own separate output, so what your PS3 blu ray might be pushing out will be different then what your 360 HD DVD player pushes out in video quality.

My mind would rest a lot more easy knowing that my P3 and 360 where each calibrated perfectly for my plasma. ;)



Oh yeah just as an example: My setting are way different from my cable box to my P3 settings. If I try and switch the setting from one system to the other, you can clearly see how certain calibrations work better for each system.

[SBrooks1]

Man, HDD supposedly switched over and let Internet Brands takeover their forum hosting and now they're down again. Anyone else notice the only HD DVD reviews they have been doing are mainly imports. LOL

[Konger82]

Man, HDD supposedly switched over and let Internet Brands takeover their forum hosting and now they're down again. Anyone else notice the only HD DVD reviews they have been doing are mainly imports. LOL
it's all we got left :(

[Chugga]

So, what you're saying is....go Giants?

Well no in this analogy your favorite team or most hated team wouldn't be in the superbowl. It would be too neutral parties battling it out on the gridiron. So kinda like when the 49ers faced off against the Bengals and I wasn't a 49ers fan or a Bengals fan and most importantly I wasn't even born. But that was a hell of a superbowl and while the 49ers came out on top when I would have liked the Bengals to win instead it doesn't take away from the fact that, that superbowl was awesome.

[JaylisJayP]

Well no in this analogy your favorite team or most hated team wouldn't be in the superbowl. It would be too neutral parties battling it out on the gridiron. So kinda like when the 49ers faced off against the Bengals and I wasn't a 49ers fan or a Bengals fan and most importantly I wasn't even born. But that was a hell of a superbowl and while the 49ers came out on top when I would have liked the Bengals to win instead it doesn't take away from the fact that, that superbowl was awesome.

Gotcha:D The ending of NCFOM didn't bother me so much, even right after I watched it. I thought it was a great movie, I'm just wondering if it was really the best picture of the year...I have There Will Be Blood waiting in my Netflix queue, and am really looking forward to seeing that one for the first time, as well.

[SBrooks1]

W T F :confused:

Blockbuster offers up to $1.3 billion for Circuit City

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Blockbuster Inc (BBI.N) said on Monday that it was offering up to $1.3 billion for electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc (CC.N), a bid that left some analysts scratching their heads.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080414/bs_nm/circuitcity_blockbuster_dc

[JaylisJayP]

W T F :confused:

So...failing company + failing company = good idea?

I like the part where they say Blockbuster stop dropped 11% just on this news alone.

[PrimeBane]

It's actually not a bad idea... combine the new stores and allow for a rental section in CCs and a larger sales section in BBVs. Reorganize and trim the fat from management at the top.

And get agressive with pricing of course.

As much venom as I see spewed for both companies, I do hope they survice. Competition is key to keeping prices down.

[grif32]

From what I've read, it is highly recommended to run calibrations for each separate unit you have hooked up to you HDTV. You cannot expect your calibrations for your PS3 to be the same as lets say your HD cable converter box or your XBox 360. Each system has it's own separate output, so what your PS3 blu ray might be pushing out will be different then what your 360 HD DVD player pushes out in video quality.

My mind would rest a lot more easy knowing that my P3 and 360 where each calibrated perfectly for my plasma. ;)



Oh yeah just as an example: My setting are way different from my cable box to my P3 settings. If I try and switch the setting from one system to the other, you can clearly see how certain calibrations work better for each system.

I always calibrate per input not per PS3, Xbox 360 unless they are all hooked up to different inputs. I have everything running to one input and did the calibration that way.

So calibrate per INPUT is the best way to do it.

[ewto16]

Some sort of smart merger of CC and BBV could work. My BBV has converted over recently to a more sales focused store, so they push all the new games and movies for sale now as well as other stuff like posters and such. Personally, I find it annoying, but I see the point in doing it.

Really, the rental model they use for movies is failing them fast. They keep doing the bait and switch with their store and online rental plans to get people into the store and then trap their money somehow.

Somehow making their rentals available in CC would probably be the best option.

[WingNut 25]

I need to get both of those discs so I can do the calibration. My 360 is running through Component 2 and my PS3 through HDMI on my TV.

[PrimeBane]

So calibrate per INPUT is the best way to do it.

That will depend on the tv.

Some tvs if you calibrate one input, they're all done... others you have to calibrate them seperately.

[HollandX]

W T F :confused:

Blockbuster City should bring back Divx movies.

:D

[PrimeBane]

Don't even kid about that... :p

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

That will depend on the tv.

Some tvs if you calibrate one input, they're all done... others you have to calibrate them seperately.

I have 3 HDMI inputs; one for the P3, one for the 360 and the third one is not used. Each input has it's own setting saved, so calibrating each individual input would be essential. but like I mentioned above, calibrating each individual system would be best. Just to be on the safe side and make sure your getting the highest quality out of each to your TV.

[PrimeBane]

Problem is Manny (unless I'm misreading) you can't calibrate each system.

The PS3 and 360 are easy of course as DVE and other tools are available. But how would you calibrate something like a cable box or DVR?

As far as I know, all calibration is done on the tv only.

[HollandX]

Eliab went into some secret menu of my cable box. I completely forgot what he was checking for. It might've been overscan? Black level? I honestly don't remember. I'm just guessing with those.

Whatever he was checking for... He didn't change anything.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Problem is Manny (unless I'm misreading) you can't calibrate each system.

The PS3 and 360 are easy of course as DVE and other tools are available. But how would you calibrate something like a cable box or DVR?

As far as I know, all calibration is done on the tv only.

But of course. :)

The only way to do cable box is by eye (unless you pay a pro to do it). With what I learned from the DVE disks and how settings should properly work, I was able to adjust my settings for brightness, contrast and sharpness. Color well that's more difficult to get properly right, but should be left to personal preference anyway. It might be harder for those that don't notice finer details to do but I for sure have seen a huge difference on how much more 3D my cable HD channels look now.

[HollandX]

I was able to adjust my settings for brightness, contrast and sharpness.

inside the cable box itself?!

mine didn't do that.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

inside the cable box itself?!

mine didn't do that.

No, I mean the component settings from my TV.


You don't calibrate a P3 or 360 system itself do you? No, just the input settings with help from the DVE disks. (not saying this to sound mean, I know it almost sounds that way. :o just making a point :))


So that is what you do with your cable's input settings. Use the tricks they teach you about settings and you should be able to eye for yourself the best levels for your preference.

[grif32]

That will depend on the tv.

Some tvs if you calibrate one input, they're all done... others you have to calibrate them seperately.

Well thats my point. You dont want to calibrate each device like the PS3,Xbox 360 thats just doesnt make sense but each input or just one input.



Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Ok, this is actually where I got the best tips to calibrating my cable TV and explaining what I was trying to say calibrate each system to your TV.


Watch the video
http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,339273712,00.htm

[grif32]

I have 3 HDMI inputs; one for the P3, one for the 360 and the third one is not used. Each input has it's own setting saved, so calibrating each individual input would be essential. but like I mentioned above, calibrating each individual system would be best. Just to be on the safe side and make sure your getting the highest quality out of each to your TV.

I am not understanding how you are calibrating each system to each input? The only thing you can do is calibrate each input with the test patterns they give you. Unless I am misunderstanding what you are saying/doing?? Which might be the case since I have a pounding headache right now.

Chris

[grif32]

Ok, this is actually where I got the best tips to calibrating my cable TV and explaining what I was trying to say calibrate each system to your TV.


Watch the video
http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,339273712,00.htm

I cant see the video at work

Are you first running the DVE disc then going back in and making some minor changes per each device afterwards?? That would make more sense to me.

Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I am not understanding how you are calibrating each system to each input? The only thing you can do is calibrate each input with the test patterns they give you. Unless I am misunderstanding what you are saying/doing?? Which might be the case since I have a pounding headache right now.

Chris

Yup, your misreading my posts. :p

All I want is

my P3 blu ray calibrated perfectly (done thx to blu DVE disk) to my TV via HDMI input 1

my 360 HD DVD calibrated perfectly (not done yet, I would like to use HD-DVD DVE disk still) to my TV via HDMI input 2

my DVR HD cable box calibrated to my TV via component input 1 - maybe I should not call this one calibrated, let's just say I set my settings to my liking and leave it at that. :olol

since each input saves it's settings I can do each one specifically.

[Konger82]

anyword on when Paramount will go Blu Ray? I am waiting until I buy a PS3, I know I will want to buy a PS3 for the Blu Ray still waiting patiently to see if XBOX will have a Blu Ray player, I just know I will want two movies on Blu Ray this fall Iron Man and The Dark Knight, not sure if we will see Indiana Jones but that also if it comes to Blu Ray

[PrimeBane]

Paramount/Dreamworks has already gone Blu... the question is, when will they actually release something new?

[Konger82]

Paramount/Dreamworks has already gone Blu... the question is, when will they actually release something new?
when in doubt ask an Oilers fan :)

[PrimeBane]

Well, this Oilers fan anyways... I'm not sure what the rest know about HD ;)

[PrimeBane]

Anyone pick up and watch The 6th Day?

I see Hdd gave it a very good PQ and AQ score.

[SmartassBoiler]

Anyone pick up and watch The 6th Day?

I see Hdd gave it a very good PQ and AQ score.

What's that movie about?

[JaylisJayP]

What's that movie about?

Governator's flick about humans being cloned. I actually really like this movie. I bought the blu but am yet to watch it.

[SmartassBoiler]

Governator's flick about humans being cloned. I actually really like this movie. I bought the blu but am yet to watch it.

Cool, thanks. I saw the cover browsing thru Blockbuster's Blu-ray selection, but I didn't recognize it.

[grif32]

Yup, your misreading my posts. :p

All I want is

my P3 blu ray calibrated perfectly (done thx to blu DVE disk) to my TV via HDMI input 1

my 360 HD DVD calibrated perfectly (not done yet, I would like to use HD-DVD DVE disk still) to my TV via HDMI input 2

my DVR HD cable box calibrated to my TV via component input 1 - maybe I should not call this one calibrated, let's just say I set my settings to my liking and leave it at that. :olol

since each input saves it's settings I can do each one specifically.

I understanding what you are saying now but it still doesnt makes sense. You calibrate each input no matter what is hooked up to it. I will have to watch that video to see exactly what you are saying.

Hey whatever makes that input shine. :D

So the question is was the DVE worth the money to you? Did you notice a difference after doing the calibration? I thought so. Some thought it was hard to understand but I thought it was simple to follow.

Your thoughts?

Chris

[PrimeBane]

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1349/6thday.html

It was an okay flick... definately better than the 1.5 stars Hdd gave it IMO.

[oaktown2000]

I thought 6th Day was a terrible movie. Even if it had 6 out of 5 stars for PQ and AQ, I wouldn't bother :p

[jskrap]

I understanding what you are saying now but it still doesnt makes sense. You calibrate each input no matter what is hooked up to it. I will have to watch that video to see exactly what you are saying.

Hey whatever makes that input shine. :D

So the question is was the DVE worth the money to you? Did you notice a difference after doing the calibration? I thought so. Some thought it was hard to understand but I thought it was simple to follow.

Your thoughts?

Chris

No, actually you don't calibrate each input no matter what is hooked up to it to get optimal settings. You can and still have it look good but it doesn't always work out. So say I have an XBOX 360 on HDMI 1 and a PS3 on HDMI 2 and I calibrated both inputs for those systems using the HD-DVE for the 360 and BluRay DVE for the PS3. So the picture settings for HDMI 1 will probably be different than HDMI 2 because both systems do not necessarily produce the same picture. So now if I switch and hook the 360 to HDMI2 and the PS3 to HDMI1, the settings may not be optimal anymore for each system.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Oh yeah, I looked over my DVE disk again. I guess the calibrations did make a difference. I switched back and forth from other setting and the custom calibrated setting I made with the DVE disk and boy can you tell the difference in the color. I then put in TMNT and then Cars and damn was I astounded at how much more beautiful the picture looked. I think now I'll have to add TMNT at the top of my list of best PQ movies on blu.

Yeah it does make a difference if you take the time.. Glad you noticed it.

It really makes the Colors pop on the screen. Cars and TMNT really POP on BR.

Chris

I understanding what you are saying now but it still doesnt makes sense. You calibrate each input no matter what is hooked up to it. I will have to watch that video to see exactly what you are saying.

Hey whatever makes that input shine. :D

So the question is was the DVE worth the money to you? Did you notice a difference after doing the calibration? I thought so. Some thought it was hard to understand but I thought it was simple to follow.

Your thoughts?

Chris

We went over this a few days ago Chris. ;):p:D Here I quoted the posts above to refresh your memory.

Oh and when you watch the video Chris, pay very close attention to what he says at the beginning about calibrating each system. It's short what he says but make all the sense in the world to me. :D ;)

So say I have an XBOX 360 on HDMI 1 and a PS3 on HDMI 2 and I calibrated both inputs for those systems using the HD-DVE for the 360 and BluRay DVE for the PS3. So the picture settings for HDMI 1 will probably be different than HDMI 2 because both systems do not necessarily produce the same picture. So now if I switch and hook the 360 to HDMI2 and the PS3 to HDMI1, the settings may not be optimal anymore for each system.

That is precisely what I was trying to convey.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching I Am Legend. Not a bad movie. PQ was great. Will Smith did a good job in it I thought. There were some moments where I thought I was watching a rip off of Cast Away (mainly the scenes with the manaquins). But overall a good movie. Solid 7 out of 10 in my book.

[JaylisJayP]

OK...what's everyone getting tomorrow????

[ToightLikeATiger]

OK...what's everyone getting tomorrow????

:confused: is there something good to get tomorrow?

[SBrooks1]

OK...what's everyone getting tomorrow????

Juno, Mariah Carey "Mimi" concert and Predator

[WingNut 25]

I'll be grabbing Juno at some point soon.

[avsfan21]

What is up with no Blu-ray Cloverfield release?

[SBrooks1]

What is up with no Blu-ray Cloverfield release?

It's a Paramount movie. They haven't announced any Blu-ray releases since HD DVD died.

[HollandX]

I'll grab Juno used when it hits $20. Too rich for my blood as-is. :(

[avsfan21]

I was hoping to pick it up on the 22nd but I guess not, not sure if I want to get the regular DVD yet or not.

[PrimeBane]

I'll wait on Juno as well... I dispise Fox for their stupid pricing :mad:

I had heard rumors that Paramount would rush out a bare bones BD of Cloverfield... I guess it won't be day and date at this rate. :(

[avsfan21]

I would have been fine with a bare bones release since I dont really watch special features like I use to.

[PrimeBane]

Normally I'd agree, but they were scheduled to include all the viral advertising material and I thought I read something about an alternate ending (think that might be on the DVD).

"Supposedly" they had some pretty cool extras on the go when Paramount dropped HD DVD... hopefully they get resurrected in a BD special edition down the road. :)

[JaylisJayP]

It's a Paramount movie. They haven't announced any Blu-ray releases since HD DVD died.

HD DVD didn't die......IT WAS MURDERED!

Or maybe it committed suicide.

[PrimeBane]

I thought I heard someone yelling "Jump! Jump!"... it was either Bill Hunt or SBrooks. ;)

[Hanky Panky]

:confused: is there something good to get tomorrow?

I'm considering Predator (even though I own 2 versions already on dvd)...and also Mannequin 2: On the Move :D

[HollandX]

I thought I heard someone yelling "Jump! Jump!"... it was either Bill Hunt or SBrooks. ;)

LOL

[PrimeBane]

New firmware for the PS3 is out... didn't take long to DL tonight. :)

[Hanky Panky]

Suhweetness...thx for the heads up!

Here's a link for those wondering where to download...links at the bottom.
http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/about/systemupdate

[thaderules]

What's the deal with the DTS update? Does it sound better than Dolby True HD?

[kawai7]

What's the deal with the DTS update? Does it sound better than Dolby True HD?

I think the DTS is the best audio mix for Hi-Def movies.

[grif32]

No, actually you don't calibrate each input no matter what is hooked up to it to get optimal settings. You can and still have it look good but it doesn't always work out. So say I have an XBOX 360 on HDMI 1 and a PS3 on HDMI 2 and I calibrated both inputs for those systems using the HD-DVE for the 360 and BluRay DVE for the PS3. So the picture settings for HDMI 1 will probably be different than HDMI 2 because both systems do not necessarily produce the same picture. So now if I switch and hook the 360 to HDMI2 and the PS3 to HDMI1, the settings may not be optimal anymore for each system.

I have everything hooked up to one input so it didnt matter what I had hooked up to it.

I understand what Manny is trying to do. The way he was wording things confused not only me but others. Thats all..

What Prime wrote:

Problem is Manny (unless I'm misreading) you can't calibrate each system.

The PS3 and 360 are easy of course as DVE and other tools are available. But how would you calibrate something like a cable box or DVR?

As far as I know, all calibration is done on the tv only.

We are beating a dead horse. We are all thinking the samething but wording it different I guess. As long as Manny is happy with his Vizio plamsa calibrated with DVE thats all that matters.

Chris

[grif32]

I have "The Simpsons Movie" On BR for trade in anyone is interested.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Ive got all 3 Resident Evil Movies FT also

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I have everything hooked up to one input so it didnt matter what I had hooked up to it.


We are beating a dead horse. We are all thinking the samething but wording it different I guess. As long as Manny is happy with his Vizio plamsa calibrated with DVE thats all that matters.

Chris

And I just don't see how calibrating one input with your blu ray DVE disk can still be optimal for all your other source devices on that same input. Each source device has it's own distinct output power so your HD and blu ray players are not pushing out the same quality, but your using the setting from just blu to watch everything:confused:. The way I look at it, you calibrated your blu ray player perfectly to your HDTV with blu DVE disk but your HD-DVD player itself is not calibrated to your TV because your using setting that are intended for your blu ray player not your HD-DVD player. Each DVE disk (blu/HD-DVD) calibrates each source system specifically to it's full potential to your TV.


Yes in over-explaining myself people did miss that I said I used the TIPS I learned from the DVE disk about settings to fix the setting on my cable box. Like I tried to retract a few post ago, I should not have called it calibrating my cable box:o, I just used TIPS from the disk and that link I posted with the HD expert on it. So NO, you cannot calibrate a cable box. You can only fix the settings on your TV to make it look close.


But yeah your right Chris, dead horse, move on, nothing to see here folks. ;) :p :D

[GPWYANKEE]

On a different note-Watched Reign of Fire on BD last night and was pretty pleased.Overall sound and player quality were good.

[grif32]

And I just don't see how calibrating one input with your blu ray DVE disk can still be optimal for all your other source devices on that same input. Each source device has it's own distinct output power so your HD and blu ray players are not pushing out the same quality, but your using the setting from just blu to watch everything:confused:. The way I look at it, you calibrated your blu ray player perfectly to your HDTV with blu DVE disk but your HD-DVD player itself is not calibrated to your TV because your using setting that are intended for your blu ray player not your HD-DVD player. Each DVE disk (blu/HD-DVD) calibrates each source system specifically to it's full potential to your TV.


Yes in over-explaining myself people did miss that I said I used the TIPS I learned from the DVE disk about settings to fix the setting on my cable box. Like I tried to retract a few post ago, I should not have called it calibrating my cable box:o, I just used TIPS from the disk and that link I posted with the HD expert on it. So NO, you cannot calibrate a cable box. You can only fix the settings on your TV to make it look close.


But yeah your right Chris, dead horse, move on, nothing to see here folks. ;) :p :D

Manny I only have ONE HDMI INPUT on my TV so I can only calibrate that ONE input. I would do each HDMI input if I had more like you did. I did do my component for HD Cable.

My one Input that I calibrated looks amazing no matter WHAT goes through it, PS3, HD DVD etc... All sources really POP. I dont think my TV will allow me to save 4 or 5 different settings (PS3, Xbox 360 ,Wii, etc.) on one HDMI input. I dont know I really didnt try to be honest. So I just have one setting set and thats what my eye's enjoy.

I have everything going to my Receiver to the TV with ONE HDMI Cable.

I have seen others that calibrated their settings and to be honest my has more of a 3D look then theirs did. Even tho everything was going to one INPUT.

But I agree if I had more HDMI inputs I would calbrate each one like you did.

Chris

Chris

[Tuckertank]

I've heard "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" is great, will be picking it up after work today and I'll let you guys know. Juno was good but not sure I want to watch again.

[grif32]

I've heard "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" is great, will be picking it up after work today and I'll let you guys know. Juno was good but not sure I want to watch again.

I agree Juno was alright but not a movie I would watch more then once.

[JaylisJayP]

I was just coming here to ask about Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.....I might make that a blind buy, as well, today, we'll see.

[ewto16]

Normally I'd agree, but they were scheduled to include all the viral advertising material and I thought I read something about an alternate ending (think that might be on the DVD).

"Supposedly" they had some pretty cool extras on the go when Paramount dropped HD DVD... hopefully they get resurrected in a BD special edition down the road. :)

The alternate endings are on the DVD and are very lame. I don't want to spoil them for someone who may not have watched the movie yet, but they make zero difference/impact on the movie. Don't buy it just to see them.

The movie as a whole is pretty cool though. I really wanted it, but I'm holding out for the eventual Blu-Ray.

[ewto16]

I still have Ultraviolet and Wild Hogs for sale.

[Kleptos18]

Ive got all 3 Resident Evil Movies FT also

What are you looking for?

[GPWYANKEE]

What are you looking for?


Movies I Need

Juno
I Robot
Legend of The WaterHorse
Castaway
Superbad
The Guardian
Predator
Independence Day

[HollandX]

Ugh. NBK officially announced for Blu-ray on June 10th. It's ONLY the theatrical cut. NOT the extended director's cut. They will not be getting my money. I refuse to double dip my hi def movies the way I did with my standard dvds. Once I get it in hi def, I'm done. Most likely for forever for that title.

Same reason I do not yet own Die Hard 4.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Natural_Born_Killers_Coming_to_Blu-ray/1647

[GPWYANKEE]

Ugh. NBK officially announced for Blu-ray on June 10th. It's ONLY the theatrical cut. NOT the extended director's cut. They will not be getting my money. I refuse to double dip my hi def movies the way I did with my standard dvds. Once I get it in hi def, I'm done.

Same reason I do not yet own Die Hard 4.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Warner/Natural_Born_Killers_Coming_to_Blu-ray/1647


I know im in the minority but i hated this movie:o

[HollandX]

I know im in the minority but i hated this movie:o


But we can interlock our arms and join together to hate the studio!

[JaylisJayP]

I know im in the minority but i hated this movie:o

i kinda hated it, too, now that i think about it more.

[SBrooks1]

Ugh. NBK officially announced for Blu-ray on June 10th. It's ONLY the theatrical cut. NOT the extended director's cut. They will not be getting my money. I refuse to double dip my hi def movies the way I did with my standard dvds. Once I get it in hi def, I'm done. Most likely for forever for that title.

It's only 4 minutes of footage for Christ sake... :rolleyes: ....And someone on Blu-ray.com said "Warner's master of this movie was much better than Lionsgate's. The elements for the director's cut were not in good shape the last time they were used. I would expect this Blu-ray to look pretty good."

I'll take a pristine theatrical cut over a sub par Director's cut any day...

[HollandX]

It's only 4 minutes of footage for Christ sake... ....And someone on Blu-ray.com said "Warner's master of this movie was much better than Lionsgate's. The elements for the director's cut were not in good shape the last time they were used. I would expect this Blu-ray to look pretty good."

I'll take a pristine theatrical cut over a sub par Director's cut any day...

you can buy it! i wasn't telling you not too. I was just expressing my personal displeasure and choice. the disc is big enough for both. for that price, they can let us choose which version we want to watch, because there is surely enough room to fit them both. BDA always touts the huuuugeeee disc size of blu-rays, but they never make anyone use it.

Warner has released the unrated version in the past: http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Born-Killers-Oliver-Collection/dp/B0000542DH/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1208280685&sr=8-2 That wasn't from their own master?

[SBrooks1]

Warner has released the unrated version in the past: http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Born-Killers-Oliver-Collection/dp/B0000542DH/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1208280685&sr=8-2 That wasn't from their own master?

I think what he's talking about is the uncensored footage added into that release isn't of the same quality as the rest of the theatrical footage used in the rest of the film. Probably when it shows the uncensored footage, you can tell.

[HollandX]

I think what he's talking about is the uncensored footage added into that release isn't of the same quality as the rest of the theatrical footage used in the rest of the film. Probably when it shows the uncensored footage, you can tell.

Oh, poo... I guess I'll just wait for the eventaul Lionsgate release and I'll compare disc reviews. If I've gone this long without the movie, a little longer won't make a difference. :p

[thaderules]

I think the DTS is the best audio mix for Hi-Def movies.


Do you need a special receiver for that?

[PrimeBane]

Do you need a special receiver for that?

It really depends on the player and the receiver you have, but assuming you have a PS3 like most of us, you would require a receiver with an HDMI input that would accept the linear PCM from it.

[thaderules]

It really depends on the player and the receiver you have, but assuming you have a PS3 like most of us, you would require a receiver with an HDMI input that would accept the linear PCM from it.

Is the Onkyo 605 capable of that?

[HollandX]

yes sir

[SmartassBoiler]

Is the Onkyo 605 capable of that?

Yes. The 605 can pretty much handle anything.

[SmartassBoiler]

Was Terminator 3 any good? I loved the first two, but never got around to watching the 3rd one.

[HollandX]

Was Terminator 3 any good? I loved the first two, but never got around to watching the 3rd one.

I just thought it was ok the first time I saw it. After subsequent viewings, I actually kinda like it. It is in no way epic or groundbreaking like the first two. You honestly can't even compare it to the first two. It's a step-child. But it's a fun summer movie.

[thaderules]

Yes. The 605 can pretty much handle anything.

Cool, I'm looking at it on amazon and it's around $390 with free shipping and no tax. Silver version is even cheaper, $352.

What do you guys do with your old receivers, keep it or sell? If you sell it, what's the best way of doing it (ebay, craigslist, etc.)

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Was Terminator 3 any good? I loved the first two, but never got around to watching the 3rd one.

It's okay. Nothing special. People just couldn't stand the fact that it didn't live up to the standards that T2 set.

[HollandX]

I'd recommend Craig's List only because receivers are heavy and shipping is expensive. You may get more $$ from someone who saves on shipping.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone have any comments or opinions on these 2 TV's?

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8460/8460685fp.gif

Sony - BRAVIA XBR 52" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: KDL-52XBR4

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8460685&st=sony+52%22&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1184369373431

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8749/8749287fp.gif

Samsung - 52" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: LN52A650

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749287&st=samsung+650&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=1202649424157

[Therman Merman]

Quick question for you guys...My new plasma is almost through it's first 100 hours. My question is, which calibration disk is the best, and where can I find one?

Thanks

[HollandX]

Quick question for you guys...My new plasma is almost through it's first 100 hours. My question is, which calibration disk is the best, and where can I find one?

Thanks

Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Basics-Blu-ray/dp/B000V6LST0/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1208289570&sr=8-1)

or

Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [HD DVD] (http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Basics-DVD/dp/B000V6LTG2/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1208289570&sr=8-3)

depending on whichever you can play.

:)

[ewto16]

I'm a Sony snob, so I'd go with that. New Sonys come out in June though, so you may want to wait.

Anyone have any comments or opinions on these 2 TV's?

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8460/8460685fp.gif

Sony - BRAVIA XBR 52" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: KDL-52XBR4

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8460685&st=sony+52%22&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1184369373431

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8749/8749287fp.gif

Samsung - 52" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: LN52A650

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749287&st=samsung+650&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=1202649424157

[SmartassBoiler]

Cool, I'm looking at it on amazon and it's around $390 with free shipping and no tax. Silver version is even cheaper, $352.

What do you guys do with your old receivers, keep it or sell? If you sell it, what's the best way of doing it (ebay, craigslist, etc.)

I had a 7 year old Yamaha receiver that I just gave to a friend. If you have one that will bring in enough to warrant putting it up for sale, I'd suggest selling it on Ebay with free shipping as that tends to bring in extra bidding, and you might get more than actually listing a shipping price.

[PrimeBane]

Was Terminator 3 any good? I loved the first two, but never got around to watching the 3rd one.

Avoid the BD version for now... it's only a 1080i transfer. Either wait for the next release or buy the HD DVD version.

Personally, I liked the movie. :)

[Hanky Panky]

Personally, I liked the movie.

Really? I'm still trying to see how anyone could enjoy that film, especially when the writer was also the brains behind Catwoman with Halle Berry. :rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

If I had to pick between those two, I'd probably go with the Sony.

If THIS (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8330987&type=product&id=1175389260793)badboy goes on sale, I'd recommend it over either. :D

Anyone have any comments or opinions on these 2 TV's?

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8460/8460685fp.gif

Sony - BRAVIA XBR 52" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: KDL-52XBR4

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8460685&st=sony+52%22&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1184369373431

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8749/8749287fp.gif

Samsung - 52" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: LN52A650

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749287&st=samsung+650&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=1202649424157

[imaginegrafix]

FYI, not sure if it was mentioned - Shopko has fox blurays for $19.99

Went to see if Juno falls in that category, but it doesn't - I believe the sale goes through the end of May.

[PrimeBane]

I'm a Sony snob, so I'd go with that.

I hear they have support groups for that now. ;)

[PrimeBane]

Really? I'm still trying to see how anyone could enjoy that film, especially when the writer was also the brains behind Catwoman with Halle Berry. :rolleyes:

I stand behind my commments... Arnie + hot female terminator = good popcorn viewing :)

Plus I'm a sucker for anything Terminator. :o

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Predator and Mariah's concert today.

[Hanky Panky]

I stand behind my commments... Arnie + hot female terminator = good popcorn viewing :)

Plus I'm a sucker for anything Terminator. :o

I share your enthusiasm on all things Terminator...but I also still expect the characters to be respected and developed...not stagnant and formulaic.

Course maybe you also loved Catwoman in which case I should simply end this conversation and jump out a window. :p

[PrimeBane]

I'm proud to say I've never seen a minute of Catwoman. :)

[Hanky Panky]

*Hanky pauses at the window sill...and steps back into a life of normality*

[Chugga]

I was trying to do the math in my head today on what deal made the most sense and I went blank so I just bought the AvP 2 Pack today and figured I'd pick up Predator on the 20th from Target. I figured that was cheaper then the AvP2 + Predator for $45 deal. Although now that I think about it, it was probably exactly the same.

[JaylisJayP]

I stand behind my commments... Arnie + hot female terminator = good popcorn viewing :)

Plus I'm a sucker for anything Terminator. :o

I liked T3, too. Very enjoyable in my opinion.

[SmartassBoiler]

K-Mart has a PS3 for $366 dlvd by doing the following:

"K Mart (http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_018W963975110001P?aff=Y&sid=KAx20050801x13xSlickdeals)has Sony Playstation 3 40GB Console for $400 - $40 (with code AK10OFF7) = $360 + $6 shipping = $366."

[SBrooks1]

Watching Predator now, I don't care what the reviews say this looks pretty damn good. Somewhat grainy yes but it's a definite upgrade over the DVD and it's the best I've ever seen. The audio is damn good too. DTS-HD MA can been seen in the "Select" menu while it plays and even though I'm only using optical and getting 1.5mb/s it still sounds damn good.

[PrimeBane]

Oh good, I've been waiting for the BD release of the Tinkerbell films :rolleyes:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney/Disc_Announcements/Disney_to_Bring_Four_Tinkerbell_Direct-to-Video_Films_to_Blu-ray/1649

I hear oaktown is buying them for his "wife" :p

On a more serious note... WTH is Disney doing? Is this the crap we have to put up with now that the format war is over? @#$^@#$#$^@#$^&%$&*#$ :mad:

[PrimeBane]

10,000 BC on BD June 24th

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Loysy/Blu-news.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Disney is being very smart with their releases in my opinion. Hannah Montana 3-D and Tinkerbell brings in more consumers to the Blu-ray format. How many young girls will be bugging their parents for a Blu-ray player once they hear they can watch Hannah Montana in 3-D on Blu-ray? Probably more than you think. Tinkerbell was probably made digitally so bringing it to Blu-ray is a no brainer.

[GPWYANKEE]

Disney is being very smart with their releases in my opinion. Hannah Montana 3-D and Tinkerbell brings in more consumers to the Blu-ray format. How many young girls will be bugging their parents for a Blu-ray player once they hear they can watch Hannah Montana in 3-D on Blu-ray? Probably more than you think. Tinkerbell was probably made digitally so bringing it to Blu-ray is a no brainer.


My daughters already started on me:(

[flesh_gordon]

10,000 BC on BD June 24th

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Loysy/Blu-news.jpg

I couldn't watch that movie again if someone gave me $500 at the end of the film. What a waste of 200,000 ft of film. give or take a few feet.

[SBrooks1]

Holy hell Mariah Carey is delicious in HD! :D Bought the "Adventures of Mimi" Blu-ray today as well. Watching it right now. PQ is quite excellent. Mariah looks damn good in HD. The PCM 5.1 soundtrack kicks as well. Her voice reigns supreme through the center channel. Very clear and loud. Another great Blu-ray concert!

Oh and this Blu-ray comes with a CD-ROM for your PC with all kinds of interactive extras.

[WingNut 25]

I've heard 10,000 BC is pretty bad. Rental!

[JaylisJayP]

I hear oaktown is buying them for his "wife" :p



lol, nice.

[JaylisJayP]

Here's my blu haul from today.

AVP:R
Predator --- both of these for $45 at Best Buy

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (price matched Wal-Mart.com for $19.87)
Rocky (pricematch)
Flyboys (pricematch)
Unbreakable (pricematch)

[logain99]

I've heard 10,000 BC is pretty bad. Rental!

I have heard both sides. Some people liked it and others hated it... definitely will use the old rental to determine purchasibility

[grif32]

Anyone have any comments or opinions on these 2 TV's?

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8460/8460685fp.gif

Sony - BRAVIA XBR 52" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: KDL-52XBR4

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8460685&st=sony+52%22&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1184369373431

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8749/8749287fp.gif

Samsung - 52" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: LN52A650

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749287&st=samsung+650&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=1202649424157

Not even close. The XBR4 hands down.

Chris

[grif32]

Disney is being very smart with their releases in my opinion. Hannah Montana 3-D and Tinkerbell brings in more consumers to the Blu-ray format. How many young girls will be bugging their parents for a Blu-ray player once they hear they can watch Hannah Montana in 3-D on Blu-ray? Probably more than you think. Tinkerbell was probably made digitally so bringing it to Blu-ray is a no brainer.

Everyone thought HSM2 would bring people to BR and it didnt. Few yes but not many. I doubt 3-D Hannah Montana is going to have parents running our dropping $400 on a BR machine so their kids can enjoy it in 3D. Same goes for Tinkerbell..

It might sell well to those who have a BR player.;

[IceRat]

Disney is rolling out a big "faries" campaign
Tinkerbell is only one component of it

pretty sure the mouse knows what they are doing :p

[PrimeBane]

Disney is rolling out a big "faries" campaign
Tinkerbell is only one component of it

Is that to coinside with the release of Brokeback Mountain on BD? ;)

Or sorry, that's a Universal title. :o

[Hanky Panky]

Wow...I'm surprised they actually made their money back with a 90+ million advertising gross in the states. I think the budget was around the same.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Loysy/Blu-news.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

Btw...Circuit City has the Alien Quadrilogy for $19 for any fans of the franchise.

[HollandX]

Is that to coinside with the release of Brokeback Mountain on BD? ;)

Or sorry, that's a Universal title. :o

:(

I miss Heath.

[JaylisJayP]

Wow...I'm surprised they actually made their money back with a 90+ million advertising gross in the states. I think the budget was around the same.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Loysy/Blu-news.jpg

I haven't seen this but I'll probably buy it if someone has it for $24.99 or less on release day.

[IceRat]

next week BB

nothing special, just postin'...........

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

One Missed Call >>>> $29.99
The Orphange >>>> $29.99
Walk Hard: 2 Disc Unrated Edition >>>> $29.99
Juno >>>> $34.99
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem >>>> $34.99
Sharkwater >>>> $24.99
Pan’s Labyrinth >>>> $24.99
Rescue Dawn >>>> $24.99
Ocean’s Thirteen >>>> $24.99
Mr. Brooks >>>> $24.99
Ice Age: The Meltdown >>>> $24.99
Night At The Museum >>>> $24.99
Blade Runner >>>> $24.99
X-Men: The Last Stand >>>> $24.99
Troy >>>> $19.99
300 >>>> $19.99
The Fugutive >>>> $14.99
Beowulf & Grendel >>>> $14.99
3:10 To Yuma >>>> $19.99
The Departed >>>> $19.99
To Kill A King >>>> $14.99
Blue Planet (IMAX) >>>> $14.99
Planet Earth >>>> $64.99

[Chugga]

10,000 BC is probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I go to the movie theaters once a year and wasted my time going to see that complete piece of junk during my 1 time. The guy who cut the trailer deserves at least 80 of that 93 million because it was the damn trailer (which was awesome by the way) that got me to go see that movie and in the end the trailer was far better then the movie itself.

Now here's the tricky part about this title. It has the potential to be demo material. For as awful as this movie is (and believe me it's awful) if done properly it could be one of the best looking blu-ray titles to date.

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody got a copy of Juno on Blu for sale?

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Manny I only have ONE HDMI INPUT on my TV so I can only calibrate that ONE input.

But I agree if I had more HDMI inputs I would calbrate each one like you did.

Chris

Ah that explains a lot to me. I was thinking to myself "If Chris knows so much about Hi-Def why is he being so lazy splitting all his HDMI cables into one input". :o :D lol

We were in agreement, but just running around my words as you said.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

FYI, not sure if it was mentioned - Shopko has fox blurays for $19.99

Went to see if Juno falls in that category, but it doesn't - I believe the sale goes through the end of May.


I'm pretty sure this is on very select few titles and I don't recall witch ones they where since it was in the Ad from 2 weeks ago.

I was hoping Alvin & the Chipmunks would also fall in the category but they told me it didn't when I called last night. :(

[grif32]

Ah that explains a lot to me. I was thinking to myself "If Chris knows so much about Hi-Def why is he being so lazy splitting all his HDMI cables into one input". :o :D lol

We were in agreement, but just running around my words as you said.

LOL, I might be lazy at others things but not my Electronics:D. My GF says I love my electronics more then her.. I can not agrue with her on that point.

Alot of people I know run everything through the receiver then to the TV into one HDMI slot. Alot less cables that way.. So everything would be running through one INPUT.

Chris

[grif32]

So whats everyone have for trade/sell? HD DVD or BR.

Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

:D

Yeah that's my next step, a nice receiver and new speakers. But that wont be till next year, so I'll just have to deal with my crappy 5.1 sound till then. :o :D

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

So whats everyone have for trade/sell? HD DVD or BR.

Chris

I pretty much only buy keepers so I doubt I'd ever have any trade/sale bait. Only things I got that I'd ever think of getting rid of, is what I got out of the 5 free HD-DVD deal; Hulk and Italian Job. But everyone either has those or doesn't want them. :o

[SBrooks1]

Anyone want the 5-disc Blade Runner Blu-ray set? I'll never watch it. Throw some trade bait at me. :D

[PrimeBane]

10,000 BC is probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I go to the movie theaters once a year and wasted my time going to see that complete piece of junk during my 1 time. The guy who cut the trailer deserves at least 80 of that 93 million because it was the damn trailer (which was awesome by the way) that got me to go see that movie and in the end the trailer was far better then the movie itself.


Have you seen Battlefield Earth? ;)

[PrimeBane]

Anybody got a copy of Juno on Blu for sale?

Damn dude, let the body cool first! ;)

I have a funny feeling this one will be a little harder to find used for a couple of reasons.

1. Oscar winning
2. High price of Fox releases

I'm going to wait for some kind of sale on this one.

[PrimeBane]

:D

Yeah that's my next step, a nice receiver and new speakers. But that wont be till next year, so I'll just have to deal with my crappy 5.1 sound till then. :o :D

Nothing wrong with 5.1 :D

I'm hoping to upgrade later this year or next year... currently I've got my eye on either the Onkyo 606 or Sony 920 as both should have a decent price and the wife won't kill me for picking one up.

I also hope to buy two tower for the front... if I'm going to go 7.1, I might as well get something decent for upfront. :)

[Kleptos18]

Yay. Blade Runner and the DVE disc shipping from netflix today.

[grif32]

Anybody got a copy of Juno on Blu for sale?

LOL didnt this just come out yesterday?

Expensive disc thats for sure.

I would give it a couple weeks then you should be able to grab one used for a decent price.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

So whats everyone have for trade/sell? HD DVD or BR.

Chris

I'm working on another list now. Headliners so far are; Enchanted, I am Legend, Michael Clayton....

Damn dude, let the body cool first! ;)

I have a funny feeling this one will be a little harder to find used for a couple of reasons.

1. Oscar winning
2. High price of Fox releases

I'm going to wait for some kind of sale on this one.

See....I think completely opposite for the exact same reasons though. People will buy it...because it has a lot of buzz...watch it once...then decide it's not really a multi-viewing type of Blu Ray...and decide to sell.

At least...that's what I'm hoping for :D

Oh...and if anyone by chance picked up Predator...and wasn't satisfied with it and wanted to sell...I'm your buyer :)

[PrimeBane]

I hope you're right Keith. :D

[WingNut 25]

Curious to see some stuff for sale. I have nothing for trade.

[grif32]

I have Simpons Move and Full Metal Jacket on BR if anyone is interested LMK

Chris

[WingNut 25]

How much for The Simpsons?

[ewto16]

Anyone want the 5-disc Blade Runner Blu-ray set? I'll never watch it. Throw some trade bait at me. :D

Wild Hogs?

[SBrooks1]

Wild Hogs?

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

[ewto16]

Come on!!! Travolta, Allen, Lawarence, and Macy all in one movie!! How can you possibly say no to that??

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

[JaylisJayP]

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

This might be the best post this thread has seen yet. I laughed for 2 minutes straight.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm working on another list now. Headliners so far are; Enchanted, I am Legend, Michael Clayton....



See....I think completely opposite for the exact same reasons though. People will buy it...because it has a lot of buzz...watch it once...then decide it's not really a multi-viewing type of Blu Ray...and decide to sell.

At least...that's what I'm hoping for :D

Oh...and if anyone by chance picked up Predator...and wasn't satisfied with it and wanted to sell...I'm your buyer :)

Oak...might be interested in Clayton.

[grif32]

How much for The Simpsons?

I can do $16 dlvd. only viewed once. If thats to much shoot me an offer.

Chris

[grif32]

Oak...might be interested in Clayton.

To bad I am buying the whole lot.. I dont care whats in the lot you can not have Clayton. :D

Was Clayton a good movie? I am not sure if I want to see it or not.

Chris

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

I'm working on another list now. Headliners so far are; Enchanted, I am Legend, Michael Clayton....




I'd def be interested in I Am Legend.

[oaktown2000]

Wild Hogs?

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

arghhhhhahahahahahah....that was great...just what I needed at work today

[oaktown2000]

To bad I am buying the whole lot.. I dont care whats in the lot you can not have Clayton. :D

Was Clayton a good movie? I am not sure if I want to see it or not.

Chris

I don't know how to classify Clayton. It was a drama....but there was very little "hidden" from the viewer. You know all the major players...and everything seems to be laid out for you rather simply. It's got some great performances in it. But...along the lines of my, gotta have it in 1080P, movies....this one can be excluded. The high def part doesn't really factor too much into a film like this.

I will say this though. My wife thoroughly enjoyed it. And she is like my bitter movie rival. I like action...she likes Rom-Com. I like blood and guts....she likes a more realistic story. I like comic book character movies...she thinks they're "silly".

[ewto16]

Anyone else notice we are closing in on 13,000 posts?? That is crazy considering a good 85% of this thread is actualy on topic, as opposed to the other post-***** threads on here.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone else notice we are closing in on 13,000 posts?? That is crazy considering a good 85% of this thread is actualy on topic, as opposed to the other post-***** threads on here.

That's because we're all a family of HD enthusiasts :D

[PrimeBane]

For those that HAVE TO have Sweeney Todd on BD

http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1099

[Hanky Panky]

Anyone else notice we are closing in on 13,000 posts?? That is crazy considering a good 85% of this thread is actualy on topic, as opposed to the other post-***** threads on here.

I'm proud to say I've contributed exactly 9 1/2 posts.

[SBrooks1]

I'm proud to say I've contributed exactly 9 1/2 posts.

144 actually ;)

http://board.spawn.com/forums/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=350863

[oaktown2000]

damn...over 400 posts for me here.....i have no life :o

[Hanky Panky]

144 actually ;)

http://board.spawn.com/forums/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=350863

Well...when you consider after inflation...than it's technically 9.5. :D

[ewto16]

Holy POOP!!! 510 posts in this thread for me??? That is insane considering I don't even buy that many BD movies. I can't even think about what I might have contributed to this thread that is even worth all that posting.

Make that 511..... :o

[oaktown2000]

lol..."I still have Wild Hogs available" has accounted for about 20% of those 510 posts :p

[Hanky Panky]

Make that 511..... :o

Don't feel bad...PrimeBane has almost 2000 posts so you aren't the head HD geek. :spawnorb:

[ewto16]

If any of you are looking for a Wii, I'll have 2 coming next week sometime. Thought I would give everyone in here first dibs.

[ewto16]

lol..."I still have Wild Hogs available" has accounted for about 20% of those 510 posts :p

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....probably right.

Now that you mention it, I do still have Wild Hogs (Sealed and BRAND NEW) for sale.

"The Comedy Event Of The Year." - Erica Lang, NBC-TV/Houston

[PrimeBane]

Don't feel bad...PrimeBane has almost 2000 posts so you aren't the head HD geek. :spawnorb:

You say it like it's a bad thing :(

[WingNut 25]

If any of you are looking for a Wii, I'll have 2 coming next week sometime. Thought I would give everyone in here first dibs.

How much?

[imaginegrafix]

I'm pretty sure this is on very select few titles and I don't recall witch ones they where since it was in the Ad from 2 weeks ago.

I was hoping Alvin & the Chipmunks would also fall in the category but they told me it didn't when I called last night. :(

It's everything but new releases - there are some good titles in there:
- Man on Fire
- Independance Day
- Simpsons
- Die Hard movies

About 20 or so total, if you go in store you'll probably walk out with a few (I did at least:) )

[MPCanes]

So, how much does this rock the ****:

My parents 65" CRT has taken a nose dive, and it was barely covered by its Best Buy extended warranty, and after 3 attempts to fix it they said screw it, here is your exchange sheet.

So I now have $2,200 to play with, and I get to pick the TV. We're not looking to go more then $2,400, and I'd personally prefer plasma, and 1080p. I'm going to keep this TV and my parents are getting my 58" DLP, so I'd rather get something in the 42-50" range that is of nicer quality, then something big that is a piece of ****.

This is my front runner right now:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749367&type=product&id=1202649424291

Anything else I should look at, or will I be immensely satisfied with that?

[PrimeBane]

I think you'd be happier with this one :)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8740419&type=product&id=1202650462469

[HollandX]

So, how much does this rock the ****:

My parents 65" CRT has taken a nose dive, and it was barely covered by its Best Buy extended warranty, and after 3 attempts to fix it they said screw it, here is your exchange sheet.

So I now have $2,200 to play with, and I get to pick the TV. We're not looking to go more then $2,400, and I'd personally prefer plasma, and 1080p. I'm going to keep this TV and my parents are getting my 58" DLP, so I'd rather get something in the 42-50" range that is of nicer quality, then something big that is a piece of ****.

This is my front runner right now:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749367&type=product&id=1202649424291

Anything else I should look at, or will I be immensely satisfied with that?

Don't get that. Get a Panasonic. And if you don't want one of those, get a Panasonic.

If that doesn't work, get a Panasonic.

Just throwin out some ideas.

Oh, yeah. There's one more brand I'd recommend, but I forgot the name. Crap. Umm... I think it rhymes with Shamnascronic. Maybe someone else here can help with that.

[HollandX]

I think you'd be happier with this one :)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8740419&type=product&id=1202650462469

YES! THAT'S THE ONE I MEANT!

Thanks, PB!

Especially because it's quite impressive to answer the question before I ask it.

[PrimeBane]

It's the cool time warping board tech I picked up elsewhere ;)

[HollandX]

It's the cool time warping board tech I picked up elsewhere ;)

If it's by Toshiba, I'd be careful using it again.

:o

[MPCanes]

Well, one problem with that is that it's not in stock at a store within 500 miles around me.

So...

What do I do now :(.

[PrimeBane]

Can the local BB bring one in for you?

[HollandX]

Can the local BB bring one in for you?

Mine did for me. It took a few days, obviously. But they brought one in from another store. Then again, the other store was only 10 miles away. :(

But it's the same concept in theory!

:(

Good luck!

[MPCanes]

Alright, sounds like that is what I will try and do on Saturday.

If that fails, the Samsung has gotten good reviews so it doesn't sound like I'm downgrading THAT much.

:)

But I'll try to raz them as much as possible for the Panny, as I would prefer not to go Samsung again (not that I dislike their product, but I like to spread the love).

[TastySweetNutz]

next week BB

nothing special, just postin'...........

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

One Missed Call >>>> $29.99
The Orphange >>>> $29.99
Walk Hard: 2 Disc Unrated Edition >>>> $29.99
Juno >>>> $34.99
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem >>>> $34.99
Sharkwater >>>> $24.99
Pan’s Labyrinth >>>> $24.99
Rescue Dawn >>>> $24.99
Ocean’s Thirteen >>>> $24.99
Mr. Brooks >>>> $24.99
Ice Age: The Meltdown >>>> $24.99
Night At The Museum >>>> $24.99
Blade Runner >>>> $24.99
X-Men: The Last Stand >>>> $24.99
Troy >>>> $19.99
300 >>>> $19.99
The Fugutive >>>> $14.99
Beowulf & Grendel >>>> $14.99
3:10 To Yuma >>>> $19.99
The Departed >>>> $19.99
To Kill A King >>>> $14.99
Blue Planet (IMAX) >>>> $14.99
Planet Earth >>>> $64.99

Didn't know that "The Orphanage" was coming out already. That's definitely a must buy for me.

[HollandX]

Alright, sounds like that is what I will try and do on Saturday.

If that fails, the Samsung has gotten good reviews so it doesn't sound like I'm downgrading THAT much.

:)

But I'll try to raz them as much as possible for the Panny, as I would prefer not to go Samsung again (not that I dislike their product, but I like to spread the love).

Rock on! Unless someone here disagrees with me, don't go for the store display model if they push that. That sucker was most likely torched in vivid mode. I'd rather they take it out back and end it peacefully than sell it to you.

[PrimeBane]

You're right Holland... NEVER buy a demo model plasma (unless they give you an insane discount on it).

[JaylisJayP]

damn...over 400 posts for me here.....i have no life :o

1,700 and change for me...so if you have no life, that means I............????

[freezerfuel]

Didn't know that "The Orphanage" was coming out already. That's definitely a must buy for me.

I haven't seen The Orphanage yet but looking forward to it as it seems to have been given a lot of good reviews... 84% rating on RT.

Decent week for horror, One Missed Call comes out too, I haven't seen that one yet either and it'll be a gamble but I'm pretty freakin' desperate to add some more horror to my collection.

[freezerfuel]

I'm beginning to think I'll never get my 5 free Blu-rays as it's coming up on 4 months... anyone have a phone # or e-mail to find out what's going on?

It sucks because a couple of those titles I really, really want dammit.

[HollandX]

I'm beginning to think I'll never get my 5 free Blu-rays as it's coming up on 4 months... anyone have a phone # or e-mail to find out what's going on?

It sucks because a couple of those titles I really, really want dammit.

Where it says "this site"... Does that help you?

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=548

[BostonFan]

Where it says "this site"... Does that help you?

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=548

that site is for the summer offer, you almost made me panic when it couldn't find me, but it's not for the winter offer ::sigh of relief::

[HollandX]

eep!

[freezerfuel]

Thanks for the link Holland. I think it's the Winter/Holiday Offer for me too even though I checked it anyway and there's no status. Canada 5 free too so they might separate the offers that way as well.

[MeMyself&I]

I have a quick question for you guys. I bought Juno on bluray and noticed that it came with a digital transfer disc. Are these going to be standard with dvd releases? I think they're great!! I've always wanted to be able to put my own movies on my Ipod/Iphone without the hassle of finding a program that made it easy to do. Well I always thought it was a hassle anyways. Are there any upcoming releases that will have the digital transfer disc? Thanks for any info you can give.

[JaylisJayP]

I have a quick question for you guys. I bought Juno on bluray and noticed that it came with a digital transfer disc. Are these going to be standard with dvd releases? I think they're great!! I've always wanted to be able to put my own movies on my Ipod/Iphone without the hassle of finding a program that made it easy to do. Well I always thought it was a hassle anyways. Are there any upcoming releases that will have the digital transfer disc? Thanks for any info you can give.

Not sure about the DVD...but a couple other blu-rays that have the digital copy are AVP:R and Hitman.

[Kleptos18]

For those that HAVE TO have Sweeney Todd on BD

http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1099

BAH!

I'm so tempted!

[PrimeBane]

Thanks for the link Holland. I think it's the Winter/Holiday Offer for me too even though I checked it anyway and there's no status. Canada 5 free too so they might separate the offers that way as well.

If you still have a copy of the PDF form there is supposed to be a number at the bottom.

Or try calling 1-877-823-0804

[SBrooks1]

Universal, welcome aboard.... :D

Universal joining Blu-ray bandwagon in the summer

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Universal Studios, once Hollywood's top backer of the doomed HD DVD video format, will soon release all its new videos on the victorious Blu-ray rival at the same time as its standard DVDs.

The studio is set to announce Thursday that the program will kick off in the summer with the recent box office flop "Doomsday."

Universal's Blu-ray strategy includes plans to release about 40 titles in the second half of the year.

Among them are the studio's five big feature films of the summer, including "The Incredible Hulk," with Edward Norton, William Hurt and Liv Tyler; "Wanted," an action thriller starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie; "Hellboy II: The Golden Army"; "Mamma Mia," the adaptation of the musical starring Meryl Streep; and the sequel "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," with Brendan Fraser and Jet Li.

Universal officially will enter the Blu-ray market July 22 with a trio of films from its "Mummy" action-adventure franchise: "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns," both starring Fraser, and the spinoff "The Scorpion King," with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Also planned for domestic Blu-ray before the year is up are the catalog titles "American Gangster," "Knocked Up," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Miami Vice," "End of Days," "U-571" and "Land of the Dead," among others.

Universal had been HD DVD's biggest studio backer ever since the next-generation optical disc format came to market in April 2006. But when Toshiba pulled the plug on the format in February, the studio wasted no time switching its allegiance to Sony's Blu-ray.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKN1740482320080417

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Nice, I just hope the Mummy gets a better transfer.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang last night...was a very good movie and it suprised me. Didnt expect much going in but I enjoyed it and it was funny. Robert Downey Jr was very good in it. He is a pretty darn good actor when he isnt being arrested. Fat Val Kilmer playing a *** guy was disturbing but he did a good job in this movie as well.

If you havent seen this movie yet then check it out. You will be suprised!

[Tuckertank]

Watched "Before the Devil Knows You're dead" last night. Not bad but I'd suggest renting it before you buy it, I liked it but not enought to view again. Acting kind of sucked which was surprising since they're so many good ones in it.

[grif32]

Nice, I just hope the Mummy gets a better transfer.

I thought the Mummy was a great transfer.. I bought these less then $10/ea new on HD DVD. I cant see me paying to replace these on BR.

Chris

[SBrooks1]

I had all the Mummy movies on HD DVD as well but I'll buy them again if the audio is better. Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 isn't going to cut it now. Give us TrueHD, PCM or DTS-HD MA.

[Hanky Panky]

You say it like it's a bad thing :(

Nah...I'm just bustin yer balls buddy. I think this board is fortunate to have an expert/enthusiast like yerself in here.

Hell...I think I've said it many times before but you deserve a lapdance for your extensive knowledge and advice. http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang last night...was a very good movie and it suprised me. Didnt expect much going in but I enjoyed it and it was funny. Robert Downey Jr was very good in it. He is a pretty darn good actor when he isnt being arrested. Fat Val Kilmer playing a *** guy was disturbing but he did a good job in this movie as well.

If you havent seen this movie yet then check it out. You will be suprised!

I couldn't get more than 30 minutes into this one....

[SBrooks1]

Ghostbusters Blu-ray in October!!! :eek:

Ghostbusters: The Video Game & Blu-Ray Together!

You heard it here first!

Sony and Vivendi Games are both aiming for the same release date of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, and the new Ghostbusters Blu-Ray DVD. Both are hoping to be released on October 21st, 2008.. while neither is set in stone, both are likely to be released on the same day. Vivendi is working on a Best Buy Exclusive promotion, as well as promotions with Target and GameStop.

Sony and Vivendi are also teaming up for a DVD Cash Promotion. All copies of the Vivendi Ghostbusters: The Video Game for XBox 360, PS2, & Wii will come with a DVD cash credit good towards the purchase of the Ghostbusters Collectors Edition DVD (while supplies last).

http://www.gbfans.com/?sid=480ce0f4571976e2e62fd96ab7977482

[Hanky Panky]

Here's hoping the transfer is a decent one with the original film being way too grainy.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Sweet!!! Cant wait for that one.

[ewto16]

Liked Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Glad to see Universal finally jumping into the frey. Where o where is Paramount?? I better be able to get Iron Man on BD when it comes out. I know there are a lot of other big Paramount movies too. Crap.....I better be able to get the new Indy too.

Not too excited about Ghostbusters on BD. I'm not really a fan of older movies being on HD media. I haven't particularly watched one yet, but I'm just assuming that since it wasn't shot on high quality film, the transfer just won't be worthy of the high cost for BD.

[SBrooks1]

I'm not really a fan of older movies being on HD media. I haven't particularly watched one yet, but I'm just assuming that since it wasn't shot on high quality film, the transfer just won't be worthy of the high cost for BD.

Go watch 2001: A Space Odyssey and you'll see how an older movie can look transferred from film to HD when the master is pristine and done properly.

[ewto16]

Go watch 2001: A Space Odyssey and you'll see how an older movie can look transferred from film to HD when the master is pristine and done properly.

I wonder if Blockbuster has that for rent?? I've actually never seen the movie at all, so it would be a double win for me.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

So I watched Blade Runner (theatrical version) last night. Should I even bother watching any of the other versions?

As much as I tried to like it since it was a sci-fi flick and Harrison Ford was in it, I just couldn't. That final chase and fight was just painfully boring and dull to watch. And this movie was a prime example of why voice-over narration sucks.