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

[PrimeBane]

I still wonder what it is going to get listed at here in Canada.

Probably the usual $32.99 ass raping. :mad:

Although if one waits 2-3 weeks, Sigelectronics will have it for $22.50 :)

[PrimeBane]

For those still buying HD DVDs in Canada

Futureshop has 50% off all remaining HD DVD stock. I picked up 5 titles for less than $35 on Friday. :D

Walmart has 2 for $10 Warner HD DVDs... YMMV on this one as it hasn't shown up in all stores yet.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here is the new TV i'm looking to get

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-73736-73-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B00166G6FA/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

would this be a good TV size for a veiwing distance of 17ft?

[cflames89]

Probably the usual $32.99 ass raping. :mad:

Although if one waits 2-3 weeks, Sigelectronics will have it for $22.50 :)

Lately some of the movies have been coming out at a good price.

I mean, Batman Begins is still sitting at $24.99.

Here is hoping it is cheapish.

[grif32]

Here is the new TV i'm looking to get

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-73736-73-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B00166G6FA/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

would this be a good TV size for a veiwing distance of 17ft?

Dang why not just get a projector?

I am just not big into DLP's but some are.. But 17ft away I would invest into a projector IMHO.

But 73" should be good for 17ft away

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

That's a pretty good price for that DLP. I've had a 62" DLP for 4 years now and love it....only drawback is the bulbs, but i imagine they've improved the life of those by now....you'd think.

[grif32]

That's a pretty good price for that DLP. I've had a 62" DLP for 4 years now and love it....only drawback is the bulbs, but i imagine they've improved the life of those by now....you'd think.

Yeah I think they use to last 2 - 3 years for bulbs. Hopefully its alot longer now. Every 2 years dropping $150 or more on bulbs would suck. Every 4 years wouldnt be so bad.

I think around 60" would be the biggest TV I would go with anything larger I would get a Projector. I need to finish my downstairs and get a projector and be done with it.

Mits makes decent DLP's. CC has a bunch on

[ewto16]

Here is the new TV i'm looking to get

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-73736-73-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B00166G6FA/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

would this be a good TV size for a veiwing distance of 17ft?

Check to see if it actually resovles all the lines of a 1080p image first. Many TVs claim they do, but don't actually show the complete image.

[Hanky Panky]

Yo fellas!

Noticed Circuit City is running a special this week on The Mummy blus...not bad since yer now paying $13.00 per disc with the movie cash spent on a ticket to the new film.

http://i34.tinypic.com/14j3lte.jpg

[Kleptos18]

Lately some of the movies have been coming out at a good price.

I mean, Batman Begins is still sitting at $24.99.

Here is hoping it is cheapish.

i think BB is staying cheap because of the fact so many had it on HD, and this is a double dip and the studio knows that.

[PrimeBane]

Lately some of the movies have been coming out at a good price.

I mean, Batman Begins is still sitting at $24.99.

Here is hoping it is cheapish.

True, but BB is considered catalogue by Warners... I'm not sure TF is by Paramount/DM yet or not.

I'd be very surprised to see it for less than $29.99 in the Great White North. I imagine one will be able to find it in the US for $19.99 or less on sale.

[Hanky Panky]

Question...Great White North? Obviously this refers to Canada, but what specifically?

a.) Great White Sharks swim up there.
b.) The snow blankets most of that region, hence "white".
c.) Mostly white folks who inhabit the area.

So which is it? :D

[PrimeBane]

That would be the snow :D

Although it should be at least 3 months off yet...

Once upon a time, C could have been the answer.

[grif32]

Anybody get anything good lately? Not much BR talk...

[ewto16]

I haven't bought anything recently. Probably get something soon with a good sale.

[PrimeBane]

Lack of sales, lack of decent releases.

The majority of my money has been on discount HD DVDs and preorders for summer blockbusters.

[Hanky Panky]

That would be the snow :D

Although it should be at least 3 months off yet...

Once upon a time, C could have been the answer.

Ah ok...that's what I figured with the snow n' all. Not sure if you knew, but down here in Texas we have a decent sayin' too, actually two of 'em...

1.) Don't Mess With Texas (which is lame)
2.) Everything is bigger in Texas (which is my favorite, since it applies to food and women)

Anybody get anything good lately? Not much BR talk...

Nothing on the front for me...except for this. I've caught some of the episodes and it's actually quite entertaining.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZF7nYO-UL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/L-Ink-Season-1/dp/B0016MJ6HO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1216675984&sr=1-1

[JaylisJayP]

Anybody get anything good lately? Not much BR talk...

I bought Bank Job last week but haven't watched it yet.....getting Emily Rose tomorrow.

Next week I imagine the talk will start up again. Here's what I'm thinking of getting that week.

For Sure: Dark City
Likely: Doomsday, Lost Boys
Possible: Both Harold and Kumar movies

There's also a ton of blu's coming out that were on HD DVD (or that should've been with the Jack Ryan set) which I already have, otherwise it would've been a very crazy week indeed.

[SBrooks1]

Any of you PS3 owners want a free voucher to download the PSN game "Pain"? I already paid for and downloaded it a long time ago so this free voucher I got today with my new 80GB PS3 is useless to me. Who wants it? PM me. :D

Edit - Gone...

[JaylisJayP]

Can't Hardly Wait in September....guilty pleasure.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony/Disc_Announcements/Sony_to_Bring_Cant_Hardly_Wait_to_Blu-ray_this_September/1922

[PrimeBane]

You seems to have a lot of those Jaylis.. ;)

[Chugga]

When every movie you like is a "guilty pleasure" it's no longer a guilty pleasure, it's just a pleasure.

But I'll have to agree I liked Can't Hardly Wait. It came out when I was in high school and alot of the personalities in the movie were hilariously accurate. The only thing I didn't like was how it was supposedly a high school graduation party and what like 3 people total were drunk? Come on now....Superbad was far more believable.

[PrimeBane]

Constantine to BD... PQ and HQ were decent for this flick :)

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Exclusive_HD_Content/Disc_Announcements/Constantine_Headed_to_Blu-ray/1924

[WingNut 25]

I loved Can't Hardly Wait.

"Yo I gots to have sex tonight!"

[johnnyknoxsvill]

"Want to touch my Pen is" lol

[SBrooks1]

Anyone interesting in buying a brand new unopened copy of Metal Gear Solid 4? $50 + free shipping. PM me.

[JaylisJayP]

You seems to have a lot of those Jaylis.. ;)

I keep telling myself whatever I need to. :D:D:D

[JaylisJayP]

When every movie you like is a "guilty pleasure" it's no longer a guilty pleasure, it's just a pleasure.




Well then....I guess I like to repeatedly pleasure myself....with blu-rays, of course.

[PrimeBane]

Well then....I guess I like to repeatedly pleasure myself....with blu-rays, of course.

Quoted for the ages :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

i think this is going to be my next project

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZPTBI/ref=s9subs_c2_img1-rfc_p?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0HMER4Q1MNW6EHP9N62Z&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846

[Chugga]

Monumental day today....Universal finally comes to Blu-ray.

Honestly I'm not really all that interested in any of their first titles but I think I'll pick up one just for the sake of seeing their high def blu-ray previews and intro.

[cflames89]

i think BB is staying cheap because of the fact so many had it on HD, and this is a double dip and the studio knows that.

Well, the $24.99 is at Future Shop here in Canada, and is like $10 below a lot of other BD movies here.

[cflames89]

True, but BB is considered catalogue by Warners... I'm not sure TF is by Paramount/DM yet or not.

I'd be very surprised to see it for less than $29.99 in the Great White North. I imagine one will be able to find it in the US for $19.99 or less on sale.

Well, here is hoping, LOL!!!!

[Hanky Panky]

Monumental day today....Universal finally comes to Blu-ray.

Honestly I'm not really all that interested in any of their first titles but I think I'll pick up one just for the sake of seeing their high def blu-ray previews and intro.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for John Carpenter's The Thing...I passed on the HD-DVD anticipating this day would come...so here's hoping...

[ewto16]

I've never seen any of the Mummy movies.

[PrimeBane]

They're fun... don't expect incredible acting or anything. Both are great popcorn type movies. :)

[cflames89]

I've never seen any of the Mummy movies.

I always was enjoyed when seeing them. Quite excited to see the new one the day after my birthday this year as well.

[Hanky Panky]

I've never seen any of the Mummy movies.

They're both fun movies and are worthwhile to own if you can get 'em for $20 or less.

[cochese75]

I've never seen any of the Mummy movies.

the 1st one was good...the 2nd not so...LOL



:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Hey Primebane check your local Walmarts. Word is Walmarts up your way are getting HD DVD's in for $5.00/ea..

People on Highdefdigest are reporting it.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=61177

[TastySweetNutz]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for John Carpenter's The Thing...I passed on the HD-DVD anticipating this day would come...so here's hoping...

I did the exact same thing with The Thing. I need that movie so bad.

[PrimeBane]

Hey Primebane check your local Walmarts. Word is Walmarts up your way are getting HD DVD's in for $5.00/ea..

People on Highdefdigest are reporting it.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=61177

Thanks :)

I've been keeping any eye out, but no luck yet.

[JaylisJayP]

The Thing has already been announced for blu-ray hasn't it? I want to say sometime in September. I have the HD DVD and it looks amazing.

[Hanky Panky]

The Thing has already been announced for blu-ray hasn't it? I want to say sometime in September. I have the HD DVD and it looks amazing.

Yeah, I was SO tempted to buy a copy but once I got wind of HD losing its ground, I decided to back off and wait. Glad to hear that the picture looks good, especially for a movie shot way back when.

I haven't read any announcement but I'll take your word for it as I'm ITCHING to own that one on blu.

[R. Giles]

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1063

The Thing Sept 30, 2008

[ewto16]

Already looking forward to the sure to be announced Batman 2 pack with Begins and the Dark Knight. Man that movie was great!!

[Hanky Panky]

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1063

The Thing Sept 30, 2008

DUDE...U ROCK! Thanks for confirming that for me...I'm marking that day on my calendar now! :)

http://i36.tinypic.com/33dbb0y.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Already looking forward to the sure to be announced Batman 2 pack with Begins and the Dark Knight. Man that movie was great!!

Already own Begins. Will definitely buy Dark Knight.

[grif32]

Some Very good pricing for BR's:

GodFather Collection: FamilyVideo $64 - Amazon is $86.95

http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=292659


Haloween BR Pack $37 - Amazon $54

http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=292982

Includes: The Thing , Land of the Dead and Dawn of the Dead.






GAMEPRO7 free shipping code

[TastySweetNutz]

http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=292982[/url]

Includes: The Thing , Land of the Dead and Dawn of the Dead.

Sweet bro! Much appreciated on the heads up.

[grif32]

Sweet bro! Much appreciated on the heads up.

NP

[PrimeBane]

I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen any of the Godfather movies. :o

[SBrooks1]

The majority of my money has been on discount HD DVDs.....

I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen any of the Godfather movies. :o

That's 2 strikes against you. 1 more and we'll have to smite you.

[PrimeBane]

Hey, why buy overpriced BDs when I can get dirt cheap HD DVDs? :D

[Hanky Panky]

Hard to argue against that logic...

There's a Fry's Electronic store out here in Dallas that I'm just waiting for their HD's to drop in price, as they seem to have the largest selection in the metroplex.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen any of the Godfather movies. :o

Go...rent....now.

[PrimeBane]

I'll wait until they hit Blu-ray ;)

[ewto16]

I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen any of the Godfather movies. :o

That makes two of us. Might pick up the trillogy, just so I can see them all.

[ewto16]

Hanky, your image skills are quite fantastic.

[grif32]

That makes two of us. Might pick up the trillogy, just so I can see them all.

Makes 3 of us

[cochese75]

4 of us

atleast you 3 dont actually own them. :rolleyes::o:cool:




:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

i own the DVD set and have watched them all once....i think i spent like $60 on the DVD set when it first came out, also. I don't think I'll be upgrading to the blu-rays unless the A/V package is too good to pass up.

[vicnsand]

For all Canadians:

Is it better to order Blu-ray movies from Amazon.com or Amazon.ca? And what kinds of "extra charges" are involved?

I'm sick of waiting for prices to come down at Futureshop, Best Buy, and HMV.

[PrimeBane]

Amazon.com will have better pricing 99 times out of 100.

Shipping from .com is $8.00 for the first movie and $3 per movie after. Shipping is usually free at .ca (over X number of dollars). You'll get dinged GST from .ca, but no taxes from .com. You could get hit with brokerage fees from .com, but it's a pretty rare thing in my experience, especially with larger orders. I've had about 20 packages arrive from .com and have yet to be dinged with brokerage fees.

Your best bet, if you're a patient man, is buy them from www.sigelectronics.com. They are Canadian so you'll get charged GST, but flat shipping is $7.99 for any number of movies. New releases normally show up 2-3 weeks later and only cost $22.50.

Also keep an eye on www.hdaddicts.com from time to time... they'll often have some pretty good sales. They don't charge GST, but shipping can be high.

Also check out http://www.bigpicvideo.com/ They're fairly new (sold on ebay before), but based out of Edmonton. Pretty good prices so far. Maybe you'll get an option for local pickup. :)

[SBrooks1]

Watched some of The Mummy last night. I can't remember if I owned the HD DVD or not but it's absolutely beautiful. The DTS-HD MA soundtrack is a scorcher too! Really loud and robust. The U-Control PiP works really well too.

[ewto16]

Anyone try the BD-Live stuff on some Blu-rays yet? I've done it twice and it is terribly cumbersome and really quite useless. Are there better things planned for it in the future other than being able to download some crap that wasn't even good enough to be on the disc?

[PrimeBane]

Haven't tried any Live stuff yet... the older stuff is slow enough I find, even on my PS3. :(

[ewto16]

Press release on the new Onkyo HTIB coming out. I'm still looking at the S6100. The only difference I can see between the two is a better iPod dock and being Sirius satellite on the S7100.

Onkyo Introduces 2 High-Quality Home Theater Packages with HDMI Audio/Video, 1080i Video Upscaling, & More
07/22/08 - UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ -- Onkyo has introduced two new 7.1-channel home theater packaged systems that combine the latest in high resolution audio and video processing with the simplicity of an all-in-one system. Both the HT-S7100 and the HT-S6100 include powerful 130 watt-per-channel A/V receivers with HDMI inputs for up to four sources, including internal processing for the latest high resolution audio formats and 1080i video upscaling. The receivers are matched with a high-performance 7.1-channel speaker and active subwoofer package, and the company's highly regarded iPod dock.

"These systems are a simple, foolproof, and extremely cost-effective solution for high end home theater," commented Onkyo Marketing Manager Paul Wasek. "They include all the audio and video processing needed to take full advantage of the audio and video capabilities of Blu-Ray disc players and modern HD video displays, without the complexities of an individual component system. With one-cable HDMI connectivity, Audyssey automatic room setup and calibration, and Onkyo's signature audio performance, these systems are an unbeatable value."


For connectivity, the HT-S7100 and HT-S6100 A/V receivers each feature four HDMI inputs, including support for 1080p video and DeepColor™ capability. There is internal audio processing for the latest Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio formats, making it possible to extract the full audio potential of the Blu-ray disc format. For video, the receivers include Faroudja DCDi Edge processing that is capable of upscaling all video inputs to 1080i resolution for output via HDMI, improving picture quality and simplifying the connection to HD video displays.


Onkyo's HT-S7100 and HT-S6100 each feature seven satellite speakers and a powerful subwoofer for deep bass reproduction. The front L/R and horizontal center channel speakers each feature a pair of 3-1/8 inch cone woofers and a high quality 1-inch balanced tweeter. For a coherent and timbre-matched surround field, the included surround speakers each use the same drivers as the front speakers, but employ only a single woofer. Each system includes a high-power downfiring subwoofer with a 10-inch cone driver with an internal 290 watt amplification module. All crossover points in each system can be set to any of eight possible settings for ideal integration with the environment and listener preferences.


Each of the new systems includes the highly acclaimed Audyssey 2EQ room correction and calibration system, greatly improving and speeding up setup and optimization of the loudspeaker system in any environment. They also employ Audyssey's Dynamic EQ algorithm, which refines the system's frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment to compensate for deteriorations in the listening experience at different volume levels. When used in combination with the Audyssey 2EQ system, this feature tailors the receiver's output to correct for room acoustics, listening position, and playback-level distortions, delivering an overall experience that is a much closer match to what the audio production engineers originally intended.


The Onkyo HT-S7100 and HT-R6100 each include a version of Onkyo's exclusive iPod dock/charging units. The HT-S7100 features the A/V capable DS-A1XP dock, while the HT-S6100 includes the audio-only DS-A1L.


Both of the systems include a full-function RI (Remote Interactive) remote control and Onkyo's RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) capability allows them to seamlessly integrate with other leading brand-name devices, including all Toshiba CE-Link equipment and selected Panasonic VIERA Link, Sharp, and Samsung products. Each includes a 30-preset AM/FM tuner. The HT-S7100 is also Sirius Satellite Radio Ready for those desiring to add this service to their entertainment system. (need to add that 1 pair of speaker stands is included in this package)


Finally, the HT-S7100 and HT-S6100 each include Onkyo's new Music Optimizer software, which improves the quality of MP3 and AAC encoded audio source material. While these compressed audio formats sound quite acceptable over small headphones or PC speaker systems, when reproduced on a full-scale home theater system the loss of high-frequency information becomes much more apparent. The Music Optimizer employs sophisticated equalization and optimization algorithms to overcome these faults, and enhances the reproduction quality of digitally compressed music.


The Onkyo HT-S7100 will be available in August at a suggested retail price of $799. The HT-S6100 is now shipping and has a suggested retail price of $699.


Onkyo, which means 'audio' or 'sound' in Japanese, has been producing precision audio components for over a half-century. The company's philosophy is to deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard of excellence. Today, Onkyo is at the forefront of the home theater and digital revolutions. For more information about this and other fine Onkyo products, visit www.onkyousa.com (http://www.onkyousa.com) or call 800-229-1687.

[PrimeBane]

If you're looking at it for your main setup... pass.

Get yourself a good set of speakers and a lower end receiver to start. Good speakers will outlast the rest of your equipment. Replace the receiver down the road if you feel the need.

[ewto16]

If you're looking at it for your main setup... pass.

Get yourself a good set of speakers and a lower end receiver to start. Good speakers will outlast the rest of your equipment. Replace the receiver down the road if you feel the need.

Really?? I was under the impression that Onkyo made good AV equipment. I know the receivers are solid, or at least that is what i read everywhere. Wasn't sure about the speakers, but I think Grif said he didn't like them.

[PrimeBane]

Good receivers... not the best speakers.

[ewto16]

Ahhh...are these speakers possibly different from previous speaker sets they have made?

[PrimeBane]

Couldn't tell you for sure, but I imagine they are pretty similar.

[Hanky Panky]

Hanky, your image skills are quite fantastic.

Thank you sir...that kind of praise will earn you a free beer and lapdance (preferably from a woman).

Watched some of The Mummy last night. I can't remember if I owned the HD DVD or not but it's absolutely beautiful. The DTS-HD MA soundtrack is a scorcher too! Really loud and robust. The U-Control PiP works really well too.

Cool...I was debating about getting the first one, especially since it's $20 right now at Circuit City.

[PrimeBane]

Ghostbusters 1 and 2 coming to Blu-ray :)

http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Comic_Con_2008/Comic-Con_2008_25.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Ghostbusters 1 and 2 coming to Blu-ray :)

http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Comic_Con_2008/Comic-Con_2008_25.jpg


Can't wait to get both of these.

[Hanky Panky]

Ghostbusters 1 and 2 coming to Blu-ray :)

http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Comic_Con_2008/Comic-Con_2008_25.jpg

KICK ASS!
(For the first one anyways)

[PrimeBane]

The future of Home Theater is brighter (and cooler)
How to use lighting to increase the value of an HT system

http://www.hometoys.com/ezine/08.02/sima/lighting.htm

[Chugga]

KICK ASS!
(For the first one anyways)

The 2nd one is awesome. Has there ever been a better movie villain then Viggo? He was the most scary painting ever as a kid.

[avsfan21]

I will for sure have to pick up both then they finally hit stores.

[R. Giles]

I enjoyed both movies when I first saw them, now not so much.

[avsfan21]

How could you not still in enjoy the first one at least? It is still a classic.

Although you dont even like WarGames so I guess there is no hope for you.

[SBrooks1]

The 2nd one is awesome. Has there ever been a better movie villain then Viggo? He was the most scary painting ever as a kid.

Why am I drippings wif goo?

[Hanky Panky]

The 2nd one is awesome. Has there ever been a better movie villain...the most scary painting ever as a kid.

Now that you mention it...yer right! That painting is worth avoiding with the utmost fear...

http://i37.tinypic.com/im2eyq.jpg

[R. Giles]

^^^^LOL

[Hanky Panky]

:D

[JaylisJayP]

Why am I drippings wif goo?

Yanoosh (misspelled on purpose :) is one of the greatest movie characters ever.

"Everything you are doing is wrong, I just want you to know that."

"Dr. Venkman, go. Yes, I think go!"

"Oh, but I wooo."

"And you will be the mother of the ruler of the world....doesn't that sound nice?"

[JaylisJayP]

I think the original Ghostbusters holds up so well as a comedy. I still laugh like crazy whenever I see it. The comedic genius of Murray, Aykroyd and Ramis will stand the test of time forever. At least in my opinion.

[SBrooks1]

I think the original Ghostbusters holds up so well as a comedy. I still laugh like crazy whenever I see it. The comedic genius of Murray, Aykroyd and Ramis will stand the test of time forever. At least in my opinion.

I totally agree. Ghostbusters will always remain one of my top favorite movies ever.

[cflames89]

Ghostbusters 1 and 2 coming to Blu-ray :)

http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Comic_Con_2008/Comic-Con_2008_25.jpg

Hot-diggity-dog!!!!!

Ghostbusters was on TV Sunday night, and man, still so good.

[freezerfuel]

Ghostbusters 1 and 2 coming to Blu-ray :)

http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Comic_Con_2008/Comic-Con_2008_25.jpg

Definite BUY. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

[grif32]

Watched Bank Job last night. Not a bad movie. Wasnt great but wasnt horrible. Dragged on a little longer then it should

PQ wasnt the best

Good Rental

[ewto16]

WOW!!! That is soooooooooooooo funny!!! I'm dying over here. Classic!! :p

Now that you mention it...yer right! That painting is worth avoiding with the utmost fear...

http://i37.tinypic.com/im2eyq.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...I think it's ten times more menacing now than the original painting.

[Hanky Panky]

Just read this over at digital bits...look what Japan is getting this Thanksgiving...

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And the Japanese Amazon site has revealed that Warner's Matrix Trilogy Blu-ray Disc set (due in Japan on 11/19) will come packaged in a replica of the Nebuchadnezzar. (Thanks to Bits reader Jim J. for that link.) Warner has acknowledged to The Bits that it's coming this year, so we expect The Matrix Trilogy to be announced for release here in the U.S. very soon.

http://i38.tinypic.com/sb673c.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/11rtzrp.jpg

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B001ALQXGI/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en%5FJP

[PrimeBane]

Japan always gets the cool boxed sets :(

[Hanky Panky]

Yeah, that's a neat way to collect 'em and display it on a cabinet or something.

The site says there will be 7 discs total to squeeze into that little compartment.

[R. Giles]

****ing Japanese always getting awesome packaging and we get crap.

[ewto16]

weird...not a fan of that packaging.

Any of you recommend some good speakers?

[Hanky Panky]

Hey ewto changed his avatar...Broncos fan eh?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Acoustec is what I use and they are great. Good mid grade speakers that dont cost alot and get alot of bang for the buck. The H-100 sub is amazing!!

My set up is

HT-88's Towers
HT-65 Center
H-100 Sub

Also getting in celling speakers which I belive are H-C 8's

[PrimeBane]

Energy
Klipsh
Boston Accoustics
Polk Audio
JBL
Infinity

I'm sure there are others I can't think of off the top of my head...

[Hanky Panky]

Never heard of JBL...other than the WWE wrestler who's always fun to watch :)

[HollandX]

HOLY CRAP!

Circuit City has the Panasonic 50" VIERA TH50PX80U 720p Plasma TV on sale for $1259.99! THEN 36 months no interest on the house credit card (which I already have).

That's $35 a month.

I think I'll be getting this for my bedroom.

[PrimeBane]

Didn't you just get a tv for the bedroom... how many bedrooms do you have?

[HollandX]

Didn't you just get a tv for the bedroom... how many bedrooms do you have?

LOL only one. I didn't end up getting the other one.

(The other TV, not the other bedroom.)

[Hanky Panky]

It's for his "Jungle Room" with the disco ball, silk curtains, and P. Diddy perfumed scented waterbed.

[PrimeBane]

LOL only one. I didn't end up getting the other one.

(The other TV, not the other bedroom.)

Oh... okay... here I thought you were the Hugh Hefner of Atlanta bedding a different beautiful young, busty lady in each room. :D

[HollandX]

Oh... okay... here I thought you were the Hugh Hefner of Atlanta bedding a different beautiful young, busty lady in each room. :D

Oh I am!!

The laundry room is quite popular!!

(Is that a good TV for $1259.99?)

[PrimeBane]

As long as you don't care about 1080p, yes, it's a fantastic tv at that price. :D

[HollandX]

As long as you don't care about 1080p, yes, it's a fantastic tv at that price. :D

I'd probably never see any difference between the two at that screensize. The room is narrow, but really long. If I sat in bed, I'd be 12-13 feet from the screen.

[PrimeBane]

Buy it... I would :D

For my fellow Canadians, check your local Blockbuster video if you're interseted in a PS3... if they have the old 40GB with Spiderman, they're blowing them out at $299.99 each.

I had no luck.

[ewto16]

Hey ewto changed his avatar...Broncos fan eh?

No, Niners fan tried and true, but I manage the Broncos in a Spawn Fantasy Football league. Our draft is this Saturday, so I want people to know who I control for trades and such.

Chugga and Holland also play.

[ewto16]

So you guys would typically suggest paring something like an Onkyo 606 with a set of speakers like PB and Grif listed?

What about Yamaha HTIB systems? Any good?

[JaylisJayP]

I'd probably never see any difference between the two at that screensize. The room is narrow, but really long. If I sat in bed, I'd be 12-13 feet from the screen.


wow....someone who actually knows something about the 720p/1080p thing.

Good for you! :p:p:p

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Warner Home Video has announced the long-delayed Blu-ray release of The Ultimate Matrix Collection for the 14th of October, priced at around $129.95. The set will arrive on seven discs, which will include a mixture of both Blu-ray and standard definition DVDs. Full specs have yet to be revealed, but you can almost guarantee that they will be identical to the previously released HD DVD version. We'll bring you full details as soon as we have them,

[Chugga]

How much do just the 3 movies cost? Because honestly I don't watch extras, let alone 4 disks of extras.

[cochese75]

just curious do the new HDTVs have PIP???
love that on my big screen during football season



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

How much do just the 3 movies cost? Because honestly I don't watch extras, let alone 4 disks of extras.

Unless they release the Complete Matrix on BD at the same time, you're stuck with this for now. :(

[PrimeBane]

just curious do the new HDTVs have PIP???
love that on my big screen during football season


:spawnorb:

Not many... it's a feature that is being phased out on many sets. People have digital cable or satellite boxes and would require a second in order for PiP to work.

[JaylisJayP]

So you guys would typically suggest paring something like an Onkyo 606 with a set of speakers like PB and Grif listed?

What about Yamaha HTIB systems? Any good?


HTIB = avoid

[cochese75]

Not many... it's a feature that is being phased out on many sets. People have digital cable or satellite boxes and would require a second in order for PiP to work.

duh
makes sense. I forgot about that since i had regular cable(no box) and DTV.



:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Well I tried watching Be Kind Rewind on BR got it from Netflix only my 3rd rental and it would not play. Stuck at the Warning menu.

Sucks ass...

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Your not missing anything Chris. Just 90mins you'll never get back

[NCStateWolfpack33]

So I was bored waiting to watch TDK again and went to WM and bought Hellboy for $18 and Superbad for $20 (it had The Mummy tag on it) and I also blind bought "A Brutal Massacre: A Comedy" for 10 bucks...ehh probably going to watch it tomorrow

[JaylisJayP]

Well I tried watching Be Kind Rewind on BR got it from Netflix only my 3rd rental and it would not play. Stuck at the Warning menu.

Sucks ass...

It's a horrible movie. Seriously, thank Netflix for sending you one that didn't work. I wish I was that lucky.

[JaylisJayP]

Impulse bought "21" tonight. Hope it's decent.

[jackbauer]

Hey everyone!! So the ex is moving out and I am giving her my tv, so I need a new one. I dont want to spend alot but I dont want crap!! BB has a 42inch insigna? for $799. Its 1080p with three HDMI ports. Is it worth it or should I spend a bit more? I live in a condo but am planning to buy a house soon, that why I dont want a super nice tv. Thanks in advance

[cochese75]

HOLY CRAP!

Circuit City has the Panasonic 50" VIERA TH50PX80U 720p Plasma TV on sale for $1259.99! THEN 36 months no interest on the house credit card (which I already have).

That's $35 a month.

I think I'll be getting this for my bedroom.

just checked out that TV at CC it looks nice.
they had it displayed above the 1080 version and it had a slightly lighter PQ to it. Thats the only difference i could tell

Can someone explain when you see the difference between 720 & 1080?
up close? further away??



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

This chart probably explains it best...

http://rob-the.geek.nz/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/resolution_chart.png

[PrimeBane]

Hey everyone!! So the ex is moving out and I am giving her my tv, so I need a new one. I dont want to spend alot but I dont want crap!! BB has a 42inch insigna? for $799. Its 1080p with three HDMI ports. Is it worth it or should I spend a bit more? I live in a condo but am planning to buy a house soon, that why I dont want a super nice tv. Thanks in advance

I'd probably spend a the extra money for a better set... I guess it really depends on how long you plan to use the Insignia as your main tv.

Check BB and Futureshop in store to see what they have left on clearance... there's still a some good deals to be had. Just this week they had a 42" 720p Samsung plasma for $799.

[HollandX]

I know it didn't happen.

But imagine The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger commentary as a blu-ray exclusive.

I wonder how many PS3 or standalone BD sales that would drive this xmas.

[Hanky Panky]

Well I tried watching Be Kind Rewind on BR got it from Netflix only my 3rd rental and it would not play. Stuck at the Warning menu.

Sucks ass...

Yeah...that's something I learned about renting from stores. If you wanna see something that's just been released...get it THAT day...or week.

Cuz if you wait like a few months after...those discs always seem to skip or lock up on me. It's one of the most frustrating things about renting...when yer all cozy with the popcorn and that **** happens.

[SBrooks1]

Last night at Best Buy I calculated my employee cost of the Blu-ray's I'm buying next week....Top Gun, Beowulf, Lost Boys, Hunt for Red October, Dark City, Shine a Light - $135 :eek:

[ewto16]

Well I tried watching Be Kind Rewind on BR got it from Netflix only my 3rd rental and it would not play. Stuck at the Warning menu.

Sucks ass...

Honestly, you are better off that way. While I thought the movie was OK, most will hate it. You probably just saved yourself from wasting 90+ minutes of your life.

[grif32]

Well I will be laid up for awhile. Have a Herniated Disc in my back. My own damn fault. Trying to best my Flat Bench and did it but the next day I was done for.

Worse pain I have EVER dealt with. Its unreal. Sucks cause football starts in one month. Not sure if I will be ready..

My previous best for Flat bench was 380 it now 400 :) Only 1 rep. but my thats what my goal was. I will NEVER try it again.

So plenty of time to catch up on some BR movies.

[grif32]

Honestly, you are better off that way. While I thought the movie was OK, most will hate it. You probably just saved yourself from wasting 90+ minutes of your life.

The GF wants to see it. I have seen bad movies before whats one more.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

One more could make you burst into flames....who knows ;)

[Hanky Panky]

Last night at Best Buy I calculated my employee cost of the Blu-ray's I'm buying next week....Top Gun, Beowulf, Lost Boys, Hunt for Red October, Dark City, Shine a Light - $135 :eek:

Dayum...it really adds up there even with the discount.

Well I will be laid up for awhile. Have a Herniated Disc in my back. My own damn fault. Trying to best my Flat Bench and did it but the next day I was done for.

My previous best for Flat bench was 380 it now 400 :) Only 1 rep. but my thats what my goal was. I will NEVER try it again.

380?! Jeeezus...I can barely do 40lbs without my nuts dropping to the floor. Course I hardly ever step into a gym. :p

I am proud to say I've lost 20lbs since I started exercising again in late March. It's all been attributed to 3 times a week jogging for 2 miles...and of course, smaller portions of meals (which has been tough at night time when I get the munchies).

Sorry to hear about your back man...here's wishing ya a speedy recovery!

[JaylisJayP]

Matrix announcement.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Ultimate_Matrix_Blu-ray_Coming_in_October/1944

[JaylisJayP]

Have we talked about Doomsday already? Anyone actually see this already? High-def. digest calls it a bad flick in their review, but I've heard some positive buzz from other people. Apparently the disc itself is a winner, so was just wondering if anyone else was planning to pick this up Tuesday?

[Hanky Panky]

Matrix announcement.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Ultimate_Matrix_Blu-ray_Coming_in_October/1944

Wow...in October eh? That's not too long of a wait. Little disappointing that we're not getting the cool ship exclusive like Japan.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2r70m6c.jpg

[ewto16]

Well I will be laid up for awhile. Have a Herniated Disc in my back. My own damn fault. Trying to best my Flat Bench and did it but the next day I was done for.

Worse pain I have EVER dealt with. Its unreal. Sucks cause football starts in one month. Not sure if I will be ready..

My previous best for Flat bench was 380 it now 400 :) Only 1 rep. but my thats what my goal was. I will NEVER try it again.

So plenty of time to catch up on some BR movies.

Back problems suck. I was laid up in October with some back issues. Slipped a couple discs in my lower back. Just terrible pain. Did some therapy and it went away for the most part.

Maybe you can pick up a couple of PS3 games to play too.

[ewto16]

The GF wants to see it. I have seen bad movies before whats one more.

Your GF will want that 90+ minutes of her life back. Does she like slow, plodding movies that don't really go anywhere and aren't particularly funny?

[ewto16]

Have we talked about Doomsday already? Anyone actually see this already? High-def. digest calls it a bad flick in their review, but I've heard some positive buzz from other people. Apparently the disc itself is a winner, so was just wondering if anyone else was planning to pick this up Tuesday?

Someone that posted in this thread before liked it. I don't remember who it was.

[ewto16]

$129 bucks is an awful lot to spend on one great movie and two sort of crappy ones.

Wow...in October eh? That's not too long of a wait. Little disappointing that we're not getting the cool ship exclusive like Japan.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2r70m6c.jpg

[R. Giles]

Have we talked about Doomsday already? Anyone actually see this already? High-def. digest calls it a bad flick in their review, but I've heard some positive buzz from other people. Apparently the disc itself is a winner, so was just wondering if anyone else was planning to pick this up Tuesday?

I actually have the movie to watch but probably won't for a couple more weeks have other movies to watch first.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

the Jap ship thingy will run you $300+ if they released it here. Thats what it costs over there

[PrimeBane]

$129 bucks is an awful lot to spend on one great movie and two sort of crappy ones.

That is just the MSRP... one should be able to get it from Amazon.com for around $90.

[ewto16]

That is just the MSRP... one should be able to get it from Amazon.com for around $90.

$90 is an awful lot to spend on one really great movie and two sort of crappy ones. ;)

[WingNut 25]

I've got them in HD. I'm not double dipping because it isn't worth it money-wise.

[R. Giles]

I have 2 on regular dvd and thats good enough for me.

[grif32]

Dayum...it really adds up there even with the discount.



380?! Jeeezus...I can barely do 40lbs without my nuts dropping to the floor. Course I hardly ever step into a gym. :p

I am proud to say I've lost 20lbs since I started exercising again in late March. It's all been attributed to 3 times a week jogging for 2 miles...and of course, smaller portions of meals (which has been tough at night time when I get the munchies).

Sorry to hear about your back man...here's wishing ya a speedy recovery!

Yeah I will start to lose some weight now. I am only 5'8 200 pounds so not bad for pushing 400 pounds bench.

I would like to drop down to 185 before football starts.

[grif32]

Back problems suck. I was laid up in October with some back issues. Slipped a couple discs in my lower back. Just terrible pain. Did some therapy and it went away for the most part.

Maybe you can pick up a couple of PS3 games to play too.

I will probably start DMC4 for the PS3. My GF bought it for me back when it first came out but havent touched it yet.

[Hanky Panky]

I actually have the movie to watch but probably won't for a couple more weeks have other movies to watch first.

Heh...this sounds like me. I buy movies when they are first released...then sit on 'em for a little while (either because it's a busy week with various errands so I wait til the weekend).

But I can honestly say I've got around 12 movies sitting, waiting for me to view. :p

[ewto16]

Yeah I will start to lose some weight now. I am only 5'8 200 pounds so not bad for pushing 400 pounds bench.

I would like to drop down to 185 before football starts.

What football do you play?

[JaylisJayP]

$90 is an awful lot to spend on one really great movie and two sort of crappy ones. ;)

One really great movie and two sort of AWESOME ones. :D

[HollandX]

Matrix announcement.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Ultimate_Matrix_Blu-ray_Coming_in_October/1944


Now Warner has finally earmarked an October 14 Blu-ray arrival for 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection,' which will replicate the seven-disc configuration of the HD DVD version.

ARGH! SO?!??! Are they flipper discs, or do they all fit on one side finally??!

[WingNut 25]

FS: Heroes season 1 on HD DVD (only watched once) - $35 shipped

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went to BB and picked up Lost Boys, Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, both Mummy's and Emily Rose. they also had Dark City out as well but didnt buy it. I looked for all the others that aresupposed to be out on Tues but thats all I could find.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

They were also clearing out a few sony BD players

S300 - $399
S500 - $499

To me those are a lil high

[JaylisJayP]

Went to BB and picked up Lost Boys, Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, both Mummy's and Emily Rose. they also had Dark City out as well but didnt buy it. I looked for all the others that aresupposed to be out on Tues but thats all I could find.

You passed on the best movie.

[JaylisJayP]

Just watched Emily Rose...wow the audio really takes the tension in this movie to a whole new level.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

You passed on the best movie.

Right after I put it down a BB employee came over and took the 2 copies off the shelf:rolleyes:

[vicnsand]

FS: Heroes season 1 on HD DVD (only watched once) - $35 shipped

pm sent

[Chugga]

So I watched my first ever Universal Blu-ray today with "The Mummy"....one of my favorite parts of the move to high def is seeing all of the studios new intro's for high def. And I gotta say Universals was a little weak. I thought seeing the earth kinda light up would be a sight but it's not really all that it's cracked up to be. I think Disney still has the best disk intro followed by Paramount. Where you get a crappy SD Paramount logo and it all of a sudden opens up into HD. New Line is also awesome but it hurts my eyes.

I also thoroughly disagree with it's 4 star picture rating....there were times when it was 4-4.5, but the details were sorely lacking in alot of spots.

[JaylisJayP]

So I watched my first ever Universal Blu-ray today with "The Mummy"....one of my favorite parts of the move to high def is seeing all of the studios new intro's for high def. And I gotta say Universals was a little weak. I thought seeing the earth kinda light up would be a sight but it's not really all that it's cracked up to be. I think Disney still has the best disk intro followed by Paramount. Where you get a crappy SD Paramount logo and it all of a sudden opens up into HD. New Line is also awesome but it hurts my eyes.

I also thoroughly disagree with it's 4 star picture rating....there were times when it was 4-4.5, but the details were sorely lacking in alot of spots.

How's the DTS-MA track on this?

[JaylisJayP]

Dark City review....and in case you all forgot....3 DAYS until release!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/dark-city/6131

[WingNut 25]

pm sent

Returned.

[SBrooks1]

How's the DTS-MA track on this?

It's all kinds of kick ass. I wish every Blu-ray had a DTS-HD MA soundtrack. That way I would know it would be loud, clear and I wouldn't have to turn it up because of DialNorm on TrueHD soundtracks.

[Chugga]

How's the DTS-MA track on this?

The sound was absolutely amazing. Then the scarabs come and attack and you hear them coming from the rear speakers then all of a sudden they are coming from every angle and every speaker is pumping out their swarm. I'll admit the sound on the movie was indeed impressive.

Still not impressed with it's intro though. And no previews? Whats up with that? Thats 50% of the reason I bought the movie.

[PrimeBane]

That's the first time I've ever heard anyone complain about the lack of previews ;) ... I hate when they are at the start of a movie (I'm lookin at YOU Disney).

The Mummy was lacking for details on the HD DVD versio as well... The Mummy Return has much more pop to the PQ IMO.

[Chugga]

Previews are what make a movie. Who went to the Dark Knight expecting only to see the Dark Knight? No one. You go to see the new James Bond movie, the Watchmen, Tropic Thunder, etc. It's like they are fine icing on an already impressive cake, if you somehow were to eat icing before cake.

Sure I wanted to see both of the Mummy movies but a big reason why I bought them was because I figured Universal would have had like a giant intro saying "This is Univeral Blu-ray, the look and sound of slightly better than perfect!". Or something like that. And then have clips from all of their upcoming releases all mashed up into one seizure enducing preview. But no luck.

Their paper insert was pretty cool though with box art for both Heroes Series 1&2 on Blu-ray, pics from both Hulks (woohoo) and a few others.

[WingNut 25]

Disney is terrible at delaying the main feature with previews.

[PrimeBane]

Previews are what make a movie. Who went to the Dark Knight expecting only to see the Dark Knight? No one. You go to see the new James Bond movie, the Watchmen, Tropic Thunder, etc. It's like they are fine icing on an already impressive cake, if you somehow were to eat icing before cake.



Yeah, but in the theatre you see brand new stuff... it's old and boring on most disks. :p

[Chugga]

You say terrible, I say wonderful. I love Disney's intro's when they are actually updated. I've been hearing that story of how Wall-E came to be for over a year now.

[Chugga]

Yeah, but in the theatre you see brand new stuff... it's old and boring on most disks. :p

You say boring, I say refreshing.

[cflames89]

That's the first time I've ever heard anyone complain about the lack of previews ;) ... I hate when they are at the start of a movie (I'm lookin at YOU Disney).

The Mummy was lacking for details on the HD DVD versio as well... The Mummy Return has much more pop to the PQ IMO.

I hated the fact that there were freaking commercials before I could watch Semi-Pro.

[Chugga]

Theres really only one preview I hate and thats the one that tells me to stop stealing. I find it to be very insulting. So I just paid $20-$30 for your movie (which with my tastes probably isn't even good) and you're gonna talk to me like a child telling me "you wouldn't steal a car, you wouldn't steal a purse"....hell I also wouldn't steal a blu-ray as you can tell by the fact that I had to BUY this movie to see this advertisement.

Don't friggin lecture me about stealing before I watch a movie that I BOUGHT.

[JaylisJayP]

Theres really only one preview I hate and thats the one that tells me to stop stealing. I find it to be very insulting. So I just paid $20-$30 for your movie (which with my tastes probably isn't even good) and you're gonna talk to me like a child telling me "you wouldn't steal a car, you wouldn't steal a purse"....hell I also wouldn't steal a blu-ray as you can tell by the fact that I had to BUY this movie to see this advertisement.

Don't friggin lecture me about stealing before I watch a movie that I BOUGHT.

That's pretty presumptuous, too, wouldn't you say? How the hell do they know I wouldn't steal a car?

[oaktown2000]

That's the first time I've ever heard anyone complain about the lack of previews ;) ... I hate when they are at the start of a movie (I'm lookin at YOU Disney).

Exactly. I'm all for previews. But put them in the "extras" section......not in the frist 20 minutes of the disc.

Sure I wanted to see both of the Mummy movies but a big reason why I bought them was because I figured Universal would have had like a giant intro saying "This is Univeral Blu-ray, the look and sound of slightly better than perfect!". Or something like that. And then have clips from all of their upcoming releases all mashed up into one seizure enducing preview. But no luck.

Lionsgate has the best "intro" by far IMO.

[Chugga]

Lionsgate looks like the watch builder demo that Best Buy used to run when Blu-ray first came out. It doesn't impress me. Watch a New Line movie and tell me their intro doesn't kill Lionsgate. Just make sure you wear sunglasses because it gets bright and amazing all at the same time.

[JaylisJayP]

At first I was quite impressed with Universal's color in the intro...at least on the HD DVDs...not sure if it's the same on blu-ray.


But I'll know Tuesday when I pick up DOOMSDAY!!!!

And for that matter, Harold and Kumar 1 and 2, The Lost Boys and....hmm.....can't quite think of it....

[JaylisJayP]

oh now I remember....


Dark City :)

[Chugga]

At first I was quite impressed with Universal's color in the intro...at least on the HD DVDs...not sure if it's the same on blu-ray.


But I'll know Tuesday when I pick up DOOMSDAY!!!!

And for that matter, Harold and Kumar 1 and 2, The Lost Boys and....hmm.....can't quite think of it....

Universal has a pretty cool Blu-ray intro, I just thought their actual Universal intro could have been a little better. It didn't really seem all that HD to me in comparison to the greatness that is New Line, Disney, etc.

As for this tuesday I'm skipping Doomsday, the only reason I was ever going to buy it was because it was the first Universal title on Blu-ray but the Mummy movies kinda got there first. I'll be picking up Beowulf, Dark City, Harold&Kumar 1 and 2, and Never Back Down. I'm getting Dark City only because you drool over it every single day. If it sucks it's on your shoulders.

[TastySweetNutz]

You all got Bond, Watchmen and Thunder previews before the Dark Knight???? WTH!! My theater had Pineapple Express, The Drummer and everything else I could care less about except Mirrors.

[Chugga]

I got Bond, Watchmen, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, and 2 other movies that I can't even remember.

Bond being my favorite of the bunch.

[TastySweetNutz]

Just another example of why I can't wait to move out of Dover. 3 days and counting!!

[Chugga]

Where you off to?

[cochese75]

had Bond,Watchmen,Tropic Thunder,The Spirit,Terminator 4 and another one




:spawnorb:

[Chugga]

The Spirit and Terminater 4, those were the 2.

[TastySweetNutz]

Where you off to?

I'm getting stationed in New Cumberland, PA. I drove up to look around Thur/Fri and I'm really looking forward to it. You'll never understand how psyched I was to see a Barnes and Noble and a Taco Bell. I went into a Best Buy and was amazed at the selection for BRs. Dover still thinks that VHS is the place to be and that a 36' TV is all the rage. Good riddance!

Just remembered another preview before the Dark Knight. Frigging Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm getting Dark City only because you drool over it every single day. If it sucks it's on your shoulders.

I don't think I can handle that pressure.

Seriously, it's one of my favorites, but you all know my movie tastes so take it with a grian of salt. However, regardless of whether you think it's a phenomenal movie or not, it's very unique with a fantastic "mood", and it has J Connelly.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm hoping Doomsday is as much of an entertaining train wreck as No Escape with Ray Liotta. I love that movie....it's a guit....a PLEASURE....of mine.

[grif32]

Just watched Be Kind Rewind.

Cant understand why everyone hated this movie. I liked it. Very well done..

[JaylisJayP]

Just watched Be Kind Rewind.

Cant understand why everyone hated this movie. I liked it. Very well done..


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

[JaylisJayP]

Watched The Ruins on blu-ray last night. It's not a bad flick at all. Probably not worth a purchase, but there are some seriously cringe-inducing scenes in this one, that happen in broad daylight nonetheless.

[Chugga]

Just watched Be Kind Rewind.

Cant understand why everyone hated this movie. I liked it. Very well done..

I liked the movie alot, but I was afraid to speak up because Jaylisjayp would go crazy and start yelling about how awesome Dark City is. But then again I'm a huge fan of Jack Black and don't think I've ever seen anything from him that I didn't like (minus Nacho Libre, that doesn't count).

As for Doomsday I guarentee it will be an awful piece of crap of a movie. Sure it's the ultimate high def experience, but thats just what universal says, you can't believe them.

[Chugga]

In my opinion there are better movies to be had this week to worry about Doomsday.

Something like "Never Back Down" a movie that teaches you it's never ok to back down. Far better and I haven't even seen it.

[ewto16]

Watched 21 last night. Good picture quality and great sound. I'd say the picture quality was better, but there isn't any real big-time stuff happening, so it is hard to compare it to some of the typical top-tier stuff. All the wide shots of Vegas look great though.

Movie is sort of average overall, but I don't think anyone was expecting more than that.

[ewto16]

Just watched Be Kind Rewind.

Cant understand why everyone hated this movie. I liked it. Very well done..

Grif's girlfriend must have gotten hold of his PC. :p

[HollandX]

mummy is $18.99 at best buy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=2PAWKHARUUYVJKC4D3GFAGY?skuId=8906482&type=product&id=60693

[HollandX]

is this cool or dumb

http://www.amazon.com/Human-Body-Pushing-Limits-Blu-ray/dp/B0017XFP54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1217182100&sr=8-1

[SBrooks1]

Something like "Never Back Down" a movie that teaches you it's never ok to back down. Far better and I haven't even seen it.

Garbage B-movie crap......Yes I know you were being sarcastic.....I hope

[Chugga]

It's a high school flick with MMA mixed in. It's like 16 Candles meets UFC. Two of my favorite things in this world. I think it could be a hit.

[SBrooks1]

It's a high school flick with MMA mixed in. It's like 16 Candles meets UFC. Two of my favorite things in this world. I think it could be a hit.

It would only be a hit if an Asian says "No mo yankee my wankee, the Donger needs food!!" :D

[oaktown2000]

I liked the movie alot, but I was afraid to speak up because Jaylisjayp would go crazy and start yelling about how awesome Dark City is. But then again I'm a huge fan of Jack Black and don't think I've ever seen anything from him that I didn't like (minus Nacho Libre, that doesn't count).

Oddly...I just rented Nacho Libre after someone posting a funny gif from the moive. The first time I saw it....I didn't think it was that good. Last night....I was laughing my azz off watching it. Weird.

"Get that corn outta my face"

In my opinion there are better movies to be had this week to worry about Doomsday. TRUE

Something like "Never Back Down" a movie that teaches you it's never ok to back down. Far better and I haven't even seen it. FALSE


I think it could be a hit.

I'd rather be caught with Step It Up 2....take it to the streets.

At least in that movie...I can watch the Jabberwocky's pull off some insane moves.

[Chugga]

Jabberwockys are only in the movie for like 30 seconds.

[Chugga]

*oops*

[oaktown2000]

Cool....now I don't need to ever watch it :)

[Chugga]

Theres a special feature of them doing an entire like 10-15 minute long routine but in the movie itself they get like a 30-45 second cameo where they don't even do anything crazy. A couple of the jabberwocky's are actually extras (without their masks on) but still thats only like a 15 second cameo.

There are other reasons to watch the movie though. Cassie is in the movie and she's quite a looker. And grew up only minutes down the street from me.

[DEN7ER]

Just watched Be Kind Rewind.

Cant understand why everyone hated this movie. I liked it. Very well done..

no, no, nooooooooooooooo, no, no, no... :(:(:(

it's just awful. please tell me ANY part you found funny... magnitized neon urine? :(

[Chugga]

no, no, nooooooooooooooo, no, no, no... :(:(:(

it's just awful. please tell me ANY part you found funny... magnitized neon urine? :(

When they attempt to break into the videostore and have to break like 4 different windows because of how most video stores are set up (and of course because they are idiots).

[JaylisJayP]

I'm going out on a limb and saying that for straight entertainment value, Doomsday will far surpass Be Kind Rewind.

See, I CAN go a whole post without mentioning Dark City.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ D'OH!

[oaktown2000]

I found Be Kind, Rewind to be lost in itself. It didn't want to be a comedy....it didn't want to be a drama...and finally...it just decided that it wanted to be a crappy movie.

[avsfan21]

I just finished watching it this afternoon. It wasnt bad at all. I think it would be fun as hell just to go out and remake all these movies with some friends.

[TastySweetNutz]

I still have to give "Be Kind" a shot. I hear so many differing opinions that this movie is good or terrible. There seems to be no middle ground with that movie.

[grif32]

When they attempt to break into the videostore and have to break like 4 different windows because of how most video stores are set up (and of course because they are idiots).

OMG that part killed me. Very funny.

[grif32]

Watched Dark Night. Wow really long ass movie. Could have shorten that up.

Joker was great.

Overall good movie. Worth owning

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I was looking at this TV instead of the 73" Mitsu DLP

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC65D64U-65-Inch-1080p/dp/B000W4RWEQ/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1217224489&sr=11-1

[JaylisJayP]

I was looking at this TV instead of the 73" Mitsu DLP

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC65D64U-65-Inch-1080p/dp/B000W4RWEQ/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1217224489&sr=11-1


wow, i didn't even know they made LCD's that large now.

[JaylisJayP]

Well, I can comfortably say a couple crappies movies coming out soon that I will NOT be adding to my collection are Starship Troopers 2 and 3. I haven't seen either, but from all the reviews it sounds like I'd be better off watching Be Kind, Rewind again.

;)

[freezerfuel]

I think I saw Starship Troopers 2 a long time ago and remember it being horrible.

Part 1 only for me! Anything else would be... uncivilized.

[burngwngs]

I was looking at this TV instead of the 73" Mitsu DLP

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC65D64U-65-Inch-1080p/dp/B000W4RWEQ/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1217224489&sr=11-1

oh yeah!!!! that's what I'm saving up for.:cool:

[burngwngs]

Saw Bank Job on BD, movie was actually pretty darn good but the video quality was beautiful. Worth owning IMO.

[grif32]

Saw Bank Job on BD, movie was actually pretty darn good but the video quality was beautiful. Worth owning IMO.

I thought the movie was OK but I thought the PQ wasnt.. Some spots were ok but the whole movie didnt seem that great PQ wise IMO.

[TastySweetNutz]

Part 1 only for me! Anything else would be... uncivilized.

Part 1's redeeming value? Dina Meyer and the shower scene. Honorable mention goes to a pre coming out of the closet Doogie Patrick Harris.

[R. Giles]

I have 3 I need to watch but have no hope for it and I will own 1 on BR

[Wardo30]

I watched Jumper on BluRay...nothing Oscar worthy but not a terrible movie IMO

[Hanky Panky]

Part 1's redeeming value? Dina Meyer and the shower scene. Honorable mention goes to a pre coming out of the closet Doogie Patrick Harris.

Heheheh...agreed on the Dina Meyer sequence...also the shirt covering her face scene is also worth noting. :)

[burngwngs]

I watched Jumper on BluRay...nothing Oscar worthy but not a terrible movie IMO

not a bad movie at all. I just put the digital copy on my iPod.

[Hanky Panky]

not a bad movie at all. I just put the digital copy on my iPod.

Are there any melons or beaver shots in Jumper? :D

[R. Giles]

NO unless you consider Sam Jacksons head a melon.

[HollandX]

Casino Royale double dipped already: http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/casino-royale8.html

[PrimeBane]

I wish I could say I was surprised...

[Hanky Panky]

NO unless you consider Sam Jacksons head a melon.

Heheheh...I was thinking something a little more ripe. :p

[TastySweetNutz]

beaver :D

LOL!! That term never gets old. I've got to use that more often in my daily life.

[burngwngs]

Ha, beaver! :D

[Wardo30]

Are there any melons or beaver shots in Jumper? :D

no but Rachel Bilson in bra and undies...

[Hanky Panky]

no but Rachel Bilson in bra and undies...

Bummer...I'm more of a birthday suit kinda guy.

[Wardo30]

Bummer...I'm more of a birthday suit kinda guy.

same here..i get disappointed with the lack of nudity in alot of movies..like AVP2..where's the nudity :D

[Hanky Panky]

same here..i get disappointed with the lack of nudity in alot of movies..like AVP2..where's the nudity :D

Agreed...I would have also preferred too see a nekked She-Predator.

[ImagineGate]

I watched Jumper on BluRay...nothing Oscar worthy but not a terrible movie IMO

I guess its worth a rental. I'll check it out thanks! Been stuck watching The Departed like every night before bed. I have it tivo'd and cant erase it.

[quiggle]

would I be making a blunder for the long run if I go ahead now and buy a 720P 26" television instead of a 1080P one?

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Is Harold and Kumar 2 worth getting? Im buying something tomorrow, just dont know what yet.

[Wardo30]

would I be making a blunder for the long run if I go ahead now and buy a 720P 26" television instead of a 1080P one?

I have one in my bedroom...blunder or not it was inexpensive

[johnnyknoxsvill]

would I be making a blunder for the long run if I go ahead now and buy a 720P 26" television instead of a 1080P one?

You wont notices a difference with picture untill you go 50" or bigger.

[quiggle]

I have one in my bedroom...blunder or not it was inexpensive

how much was yours, the one I want to get is $650 Sony Bravia

[quiggle]

You wont notices a difference with picture untill you go 50" or bigger.

thanks what about if I get a PS3, will Blu Ray DVDs still play well on it?