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

[mikedanger]

my 50" panasonic 1080p plasma is the most glorious thing in my house...most people have a "save my pets" sticker on the door in case of fire...i have a "save my tv" sticker... :p

[cflames89]

You should be looking for about 8" bigger :D

It would be way too overpowering in our current living room, LOL!!!!

[mikedanger]

It would be way too overpowering in our current living room, LOL!!!!

then move...

[cflames89]

+1... and go 8" bigger like Jaylis said. Unless it has to fit into a particular space, you'll probably regret not going bigger down the road. I know I do.

Not a particular space, but the living room is not that large where we currently are.

[ewto16]

Totally off topic, but any of you see the Legends Montana yet anywhere? I really need one of those, but I need one with painted pants. The stores around here just don't carry them anymore.

[cflames89]

then move...

Well, if you float me a down payment........

[PrimeBane]

Buy now while you still don't need a down payment... it all changes soon. :(

[cflames89]

Buy now while you still don't need a down payment... it all changes soon. :(

Just have to wait till the end of this month to see what I can do.

[JaylisJayP]

you'd be surprised with the actual size of the widescreens if you haven't owned one yet....at least to me a 42" widescreen seems smaller than a 42" 4x3 tube TV....even though tube TVs at that size were extremely rare.

[cflames89]

I have a 26" or so tube right now.

I know that I could go bigger, but just from seeing them all day at work, and how we would have to setup the living room, I know 42" is probably best right now.

Hell, I was looking at 32" last fall, so I am heading in the right direction.

[PrimeBane]

Big question is, how far back do you plan on watching the set? The general rule to get the best viewing from your HDtv is to sit twice the distance as the size. So if you buy a 42" tv, the best viewing will be at 84" or 7 feet back.

[cflames89]

Currently, it would be around 88" from the TV to my ass groove.

[PrimeBane]

ewwwww.... yeah 42" should do you just fine

Hopefully you're getting a decent employee discount at the very least. :)

[cflames89]

ewwwww.... yeah 42" should do you just fine

Hopefully you're getting a decent employee discount at the very least. :)

Hell, when I got my PS3, it was an open box, just the seal was cracked, everything else was still as is from the factory, and with my discount, added the 3 year service plan on it, and only paid $10 more than retail for just the system.

TV's and wall mounts, yeah, I will be finding a good deal for sure.

[JaylisJayP]

Big question is, how far back do you plan on watching the set? The general rule to get the best viewing from your HDtv is to sit twice the distance as the size. So if you buy a 42" tv, the best viewing will be at 84" or 7 feet back.


So, that's my problem...i've been sitting twice the distance in centimeters. Maybe that's why everything else in the world is blurry.

[cflames89]

So, that's my problem...i've been sitting twice the distance in centimeters. Maybe that's why everything else in the world is blurry.

Why are you trying to use metric, you silly person you.

[PrimeBane]

Interview with the Vampire coming to BD :D

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Bringing_Interview_With_The_Vampire_to_Blu-ray/1969

[PrimeBane]

Looks like the MSRP on Band of Brothers will be $99, which is awesome news. Should be able to get it for $70 on Amazon, which is a steal.

Still hate the tin, though.

Or get it directly from Warner for about $60

http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=50192

And use the 25% off code (AUBM8)

I hear it's free shipping as well.

[freezerfuel]

Looking for opinions... I've been toying with the idea of getting some HT signage. I found a nice site that's actually in Canada, but I'm torn on the their 2 designs.

The first has a black background with silver writing.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BLU-RAY-DISC-NEW-SIGNS-HOMETHEATER-AUDIO-SIGN-DECOR_W0QQitemZ150278548258QQihZ005QQcategoryZ1499QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

The second has a silver background with black writing... they're also smaller.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BLU-RAY-DISC-HOME-THEATER-ROOM-SIGN-DECOR-NEW-MODEL_W0QQitemZ190242017351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ778QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

ebay store
http://stores.ebay.ca/Home-Theater-Signs-Store-and-More

Another Canadian site that carries some home theatre decor. Just be aware that their communication kinda sucks. I ordered a statue from them before... usually takes a couple days to get a e-mail reply.

Edit - I guess it would help if I put the link in here. http://www.allmoviereplicas.com/

Prime, do you know if there is a way to only show channels in Starchoice's Guide that you subscribe to?

[freezerfuel]

Picked up a few more releases which I fell behind on.

Enchanted (Wife)
The Lost Boys (Oh hell yeah, this one's mine)
The Mummy Returns (Wife this movie suuucckks)
Hidalgo (Awesome movie)

[grif32]

Or get it directly from Warner for about $60

http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=50192

And use the 25% off code (AUBM8)

I hear it's free shipping as well.

Good luck getting. They are horrible.

[grif32]

Picked up a few more releases which I fell behind on.

Enchanted (Wife)
The Lost Boys (Oh hell yeah, this one's mine)
The Mummy Returns (Wife this movie suuucckks)
Hidalgo (Awesome movie)

I still need to pickup lost Boys.

[JaylisJayP]

i still don't trust warner and won't order through them.

[WingNut 25]

Is Warner that bad?

[PrimeBane]

Another Canadian site that carries some home theatre decor. Just be aware that their communication kinda sucks. I ordered a statue from them before... usually takes a couple days to get a e-mail reply.

Edit - I guess it would help if I put the link in here. http://www.allmoviereplicas.com/

Prime, do you know if there is a way to only show channels in Starchoice's Guide that you subscribe to?

Thanks :)

There are two ways to show only the channels you subscribe to:

1. Subscribe to everything
2. Go through and make a favorites list with all the channels you get.

You'll figure out what you get and don't get in time... I know it's a pain, but you get used to it.

[freezerfuel]

Thanks :)

There are two ways to show only the channels you subscribe to:

1. Subscribe to everything
2. Go through and make a favorites list with all the channels you get.

You'll figure out what you get and don't get in time... I know it's a pain, but you get used to it.


Yeah, it's gonna take some serious getting used to but man I'm loving it. I'm gonna try that favorites thing, thanks.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

no luck today with Dark City...picked up a headset for the ps3 instead

[lefty9]

Yeah, it's gonna take some serious getting used to but man I'm loving it. I'm gonna try that favorites thing, thanks.

you could also lock out all the channels that you dont subscribe to. that way you dont have to worry about wheather or not your on favourites.

[freezerfuel]

you could also lock out all the channels that you dont subscribe to. that way you dont have to worry about wheather or not your on favourites.

Worked like a charm, thanks man. :D

[grif32]

Currently, it would be around 88" from the TV to my ass groove.

Look no further here is the TV you want for only $777 shipped.

PANASONIC TH-42PX80U
42" 720P PLASMA HDTV
PANASONIC:
FRYS.com #: 5521710

http://shop4.frys.com/product/5521710?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

[cflames89]

So, I should not worry about 1080p over 720p then?

[Wofford29]

Do these Panasonic tv's need a lot of tampering with or something? I see a lot of praise for them the last few pages but I've never seen one in a Best Buy or Circuit City that had a decent picture on it. Is it the price or something? I'm looking at getting a new tv as well, but based on what I've seen in the stores the Samsung's and the Sony's had the best picture so I just passed off all the others. What is it that makes the Panasonic the one to choose?

[cflames89]

Look no further here is the TV you want for only $777 shipped.

PANASONIC TH-42PX80U
42" 720P PLASMA HDTV
PANASONIC:
FRYS.com #: 5521710

http://shop4.frys.com/product/5521710?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Well, we have that guy at work. Should check out what my staff will be on that one.

[grif32]

So, I should not worry about 1080p over 720p then?

Not at that size. You will not see a difference.

[grif32]

Do these Panasonic tv's need a lot of tampering with or something? I see a lot of praise for them the last few pages but I've never seen one in a Best Buy or Circuit City that had a decent picture on it. Is it the price or something? I'm looking at getting a new tv as well, but based on what I've seen in the stores the Samsung's and the Sony's had the best picture so I just passed off all the others. What is it that makes the Panasonic the one to choose?

Panasonice Plasma's are top notch. IMHO better then Samsung and Sony's LCD's.

I own a Panasonic Plasma and a Sony LCD and Panasonic is that much better and its 4 years older.

Plasma's have the best picutre over LCD and DLP unless you get into the cheaper plasma's. Thats why Panasonic gets alot of praise.

NEVER go by the PQ in BB or CC because they put everything in Torch Mode.

[cflames89]

Not at that size. You will not see a difference.

Cool beans. Good to know.

[JaylisJayP]

great find Grif. Amazing price, I'm going to recommend that to some of my friends.


Only thing you have to do, though, is be sure Fry's is an authorized online Panasonic dealer....otherwise Panasonic won't honor the warranty.

[Tuckertank]

Picked up Dark City from BB last night for $18.99. I watched it too and loved it, I can't believe I had never seen the movie before...I now know where the movie The Matrix came from. I watched the theatrical version but am planning to watch the directors cut this weekend...great movie!!

[cflames89]

great find Grif. Amazing price, I'm going to recommend that to some of my friends.


Only thing you have to do, though, is be sure Fry's is an authorized online Panasonic dealer....otherwise Panasonic won't honor the warranty.

Downfall to it is right now they are out of stock.

[grif32]

Downfall to it is right now they are out of stock.

I figured they would go fast. Great price on a great TV.

I think they have the 50' for $1097..

Trust me the TV Shrinks once you get it home.

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Dark City from BB last night for $18.99. I watched it too and loved it, I can't believe I had never seen the movie before...I now know where the movie The Matrix came from. I watched the theatrical version but am planning to watch the directors cut this weekend...great movie!!


Well, neither movie was entirely original with that whole idea per se....but Dark City did come out a full year before Matrix.

All right, Chugga....you're now the only person in the world who is yet to watch Dark City.

[grif32]

Well, neither movie was entirely original with that whole idea per se....but Dark City did come out a full year before Matrix.

All right, Chugga....you're now the only person in the world who is yet to watch Dark City.

I havent either :(

[Hanky Panky]

Me neither...

Does Connelly get nekked in the movie? :D

[PrimeBane]

no :p

[Hanky Panky]

Bummer...

So why should we watch this then?

[PrimeBane]

Because it's still plenty entertaining without the T and A :)

[ewto16]

No Dark City for me yet as well.

[R. Giles]

I have seen bits and pieces of the movie

[Hanky Panky]

I have bits and pieces of the movie

What was your impression of those kibbles n bits?

[R. Giles]

What was your impression of those kibbles n bits?

I didn't get to see much my damn rat ate the pieces.

[Chugga]

Well, neither movie was entirely original with that whole idea per se....but Dark City did come out a full year before Matrix.

All right, Chugga....you're now the only person in the world who is yet to watch Dark City.

I was going to watch it then I played Uncharted instead. Then I was going to watch it last night and I watched Beowulf instead. So I'm kinda out of excuses now since I didn't buy any new movies this week.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I watched Jumper this weekend. Really enjoyed the movie. From what I heard there werent too many fans of it. But I thought it was a great movie. Samuel L Jackson with white hair gave me a good laugh but he was good in this. Good to see Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker putting in a great performance :)

[PrimeBane]

A fewTower Record deals

Men in Black $12.86
http://www.tower.com/men-in-black-tommy-lee-jones-blu-ray/wapi/112045765

Hellboy $12.86
http://www.tower.com/hellboy-ron-perlman-blu-ray/wapi/107014691

Dark City $16.86
http://www.tower.com/details/details.cfm?wapi=112134915

Batman Begins $15.86
http://www.tower.com/details/details.cfm?wapi=112085340

[PrimeBane]

Indy 4 on BD... I have my doubts as to whether Lucas and Spielberg will let this be released.

http://www.amazon.com/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-Crystal-Blu-ray/dp/B00168OINA/ref=pd_ts_d_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

[sportsnut2006]

Hey guys, I have a samsung LCD tv and I was wondering what is the best thing to clean the screen with?

[someguy6000]

ok guys problem with my xbox i bought the mad catz HDMI adaptor from best buy and i tried to swicth the xbox to 1080p and the picture keeps going fuzzy i get static sounds it's all very choppy i tried to record it with my camera phone to show the problem sorry about the quality
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=40236919

[grif32]

Hey guys, I have a samsung LCD tv and I was wondering what is the best thing to clean the screen with?

White Cotton T shirt. Works like a charm.

[SBrooks1]

I watched Jumper this weekend. Really enjoyed the movie. From what I heard there werent too many fans of it. But I thought it was a great movie. Samuel L Jackson with white hair gave me a good laugh but he was good in this. Good to see Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker putting in a great performance :)

I know you just didn't equate Hayden Christensen with anything close to a "great performance". I enjoyed Jumper too, until the end. Hayden is still a horrible actor though.

[JaylisJayP]

Indy 4 on BD... I have my doubts as to whether Lucas and Spielberg will let this be released.

http://www.amazon.com/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-Crystal-Blu-ray/dp/B00168OINA/ref=pd_ts_d_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

you know I really liked this when I saw it in the theater...but after a couple months now I'm wondering if I need to get this at all, and that's saying a lot considering what I do buy.

I can only take so much Shia in my collection for one thing.

But I can say one thing for sure...there's ZERO chance I'd buy it on DVD if that was the only format available.

[ewto16]

I won't be buying the crap that was called Indy 4. Now if they released the first 3 on BD....

[cflames89]

I can't wait until they release the original Indy trilogy on BD.

[Hanky Panky]

I can't wait until they release the original Indy trilogy on BD.

Yeah me too. I'm looking forward to the Matrix, Indy trilogy (sans 4), Back to the Future, SW: OT, and LOTR. :)

[cflames89]

Yeah me too. I'm looking forward to the Matrix, Indy trilogy (sans 4), Back to the Future, SW: OT, and LOTR. :)

Indy, Star Wars Original, and Lord of the Rings for me.

[PrimeBane]

ok guys problem with my xbox i bought the mad catz HDMI adaptor from best buy and i tried to swicth the xbox to 1080p and the picture keeps going fuzzy i get static sounds it's all very choppy i tried to record it with my camera phone to show the problem sorry about the quality
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=40236919

Perhaps it's a bad unit? Take it back and swap it out if you can.

Or just use component and output at 1080i... assuming the tv is 1080p native, the results should still be very good.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just signed up at Columbia House for the Blu-Ray membership. Here is the info I used incase anyone wants to do the same.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=61924&page=11 Post# 164

[HollandX]

Hey guys, I have a samsung LCD tv and I was wondering what is the best thing to clean the screen with?

a new plasma

[Hanky Panky]

Indy, Star Wars Original, and Lord of the Rings for me.

No Back to tha Future lovin? Booooooooooooooo....

[johnnyknoxsvill]

No Back to tha Future lovin? Booooooooooooooo....

Great Scott!!! :eek:

[Hanky Panky]

Jumpin jigawatt!

[PrimeBane]

a new plasma

+1 :D

[Chugga]

So I finally watched Dark City last night. And yes it was good, I really liked it. My one and only issue with the film was that the fight scenes look a little like they were done with technology out of the 1970's. I mean I've seen original Star Wars sequences better then that brain battle. But thats not a big deal so all in all yeah it was a great movie.

Also while it did have Jennifer Connelly in it, it wasn't my favorite Jennifer Connelly. I think she grows finer with age and in 1998 she was hot, but she hadn't fully unlocked all of her potential.

[SBrooks1]

I think she grows finer with age and in 1998 she was hot, but she hadn't fully unlocked all of her potential.

She was already hot in 1991.....Career Opportunities :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/Jen_Connelly_CareerOps06_DL.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

^ SUHWEET BABY JEEZUS!

*Grabs tissues and runs to the can.

[cochese75]

10 minutes should = 3 rounds for Hanky




:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...I'm sorry but the horse mounting was the boiling point.

[Chugga]

I'm not saying she wasn't hot before 1998, I'm just saying I think she gets increasingly hotter each and every year.

Not to mention I was 8 years old in 1991 and didn't really care about Jennifer Connelly at all. At that age I was more interested in Tiffany Amber Theissen from "Saved by the Bell" and Christine Taylor from "Hey Dude"

[Hanky Panky]

Tiffany Amber Theissen? Yikes...she was more "cute" than hot imo. Plus her face was too cheeky and round.

[cochese75]

something about her face i dont like about her. In that pic its the eyebrows, too thick. But i agree with Chugga she gets more attractive not "hot" IMO as she ages. she does have a smoking body though :D



:spawnorb:

[SBrooks1]

Not to mention I was 8 years old in 1991 and didn't really care about Jennifer Connelly at all. At that age I was more interested in Tiffany Amber Theissen from "Saved by the Bell" and Christine Taylor from "Hey Dude"

In 1991 I was 14 so as soon as she climbed that horse all I was thinking was "BANG BANG BANG" :D

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...I wonder if that transfer would hold up on blu...

[Chugga]

something about her face i dont like about her. In that pic its the eyebrows, too thick. But i agree with Chugga she gets more attractive not "hot" IMO as she ages. she does have a smoking body though :D



:spawnorb:

I think over the years her face has definitely taken dramatic steps in the right direction.

If there was a cloning machine that only knew how to clone Jennifer Connelly at different times of her life and I could pick to have either mid 90's Jennifer Connelly or mid 00's Jennifer Connelly, I'd go with 00's. This one to be exact: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1745787392/nm0000124

[Chugga]

Tiffany Amber Theissen? Yikes...she was more "cute" than hot imo. Plus her face was too cheeky and round.

I was 5-8 years old, I didn't care if she had big cheeks. The internet made all of us ridiculously picky, at that time there was no internet so I was fine with her chipmunk face. And we all know how she turned out looking anyways, so my eggs would have been in the right basket.

[someguy6000]

Perhaps it's a bad unit? Take it back and swap it out if you can.

Or just use component and output at 1080i... assuming the tv is 1080p native, the results should still be very good.
ok exhanged for a new one same result :( component it is...

[PrimeBane]

Damn, that's brutal... I know there were a lot of doubt about the product when it was first announced. :(

[ewto16]

She was already hot in 1991.....Career Opportunities :D



I was 14-15 when that movie came out. Man did I love that movie.... :o

[JaylisJayP]

Check out Connelly in Once Upon A Time in America....not for any hotness factor (she's like 12) but just to see what she looked like back then.

[someguy6000]

Damn, that's brutal... I know there were a lot of doubt about the product when it was first announced. :(
i've learned two things from this 1. if i didn't buy the open box then i would have known that it didn't work before driving back and finding out the brand new one didn't work either. 2. the BB game dept. probably didn't have the xbox that was using the adaptor set for 1080 or the person who told me it was set up was lying.

i did however watch Transformers on HD-DVD and i noticed during some scenes that it was very grainy and most scenes were just plain awesome is this normal for High Def formats?

[PrimeBane]

It can be... it can also be how your tv handles the picture.

[freezerfuel]

I can only take so much Shia in my collection for one thing.


I'm afraid I must agree. He's not too bad in small doses but this kid gets annoying fast. I haven't seen Indy 4 yet, hoping he doesn't spoil it for me. Sadly he's shaping up to be the next big thing in Hollywood (I guess some would say he's already there being in movies like Transformers and Indy).

[grif32]

I'm afraid I must agree. He's not too bad in small doses but this kid gets annoying fast. I haven't seen Indy 4 yet, hoping he doesn't spoil it for me. Sadly he's shaping up to be the next big thing in Hollywood (I guess some would say he's already there being in movies like Transformers and Indy).

Trust me Shila DOES NOT spoil Indy 4. Lucas spoiled Indy 4.

[grif32]

i've learned two things from this 1. if i didn't buy the open box then i would have known that it didn't work before driving back and finding out the brand new one didn't work either. 2. the BB game dept. probably didn't have the xbox that was using the adaptor set for 1080 or the person who told me it was set up was lying.

i did however watch Transformers on HD-DVD and i noticed during some scenes that it was very grainy and most scenes were just plain awesome is this normal for High Def formats?

Yes you will see grain in HD movies. Watch 300. The director wants it there.

[ewto16]

Trust me Shila DOES NOT spoil Indy 4. Lucas spoiled Indy 4.

Shia as Tarzan is the only aspect that he ruins. Grif is right about the rest. Indy 4 is terrible, once you get about 30 minutes in.

[SBrooks1]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/ironmanbluray.jpg

Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed the detailed specs and special features for the upcoming summer blockbuster hit 'Iron Man: Ultimate Edition', due to hit store shelves on September 30th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The two-disc set will feature 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

The disc break down for extras can be seen below:

* Disc 1
* Hall of Armor -- The Invincible Iron Man (HD)
* Origins
* Friends & Foes
* The Definitive Iron Man
* Demon in a Bottle
* Extremis and Beyond
* Ultimate Iron Man
* Deleted/Extended Scenes (HD)
* BD Live: Iron Man IQ

Disc 2
* I Am Iron Man (HD)
o The Journey Begins
o The Suit that makes the Iron Man
o The Walk of Destruction
o Grounded In Reality
o Beneath the Armor
o It's All in the Details
o A Good Story, Well Told
* Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron Man (HD)
* Robert Downey Jr. Screen Test (HD)
* The Actor's Process (scene rehearsal with cast) (HD)
* The Onion "Wildly Popular Iron Man Trailer to be Adapted into Full Length Film" (HD)
* Theatrical Trailers (HD)
* Image Galleries

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1628

[cochese75]

cant wait.........





:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Havent seen Iron Man yet.. But will buy it on BR.

[Hanky Panky]

Ooooooooh...that is a damn impressive set for Iron Man...me want! :)


Shia as Tarzan is the only aspect that he ruins.

Well, don't forget the 3 waterfalls, nuke fridge, and the cgi ants.

[grif32]

Shia as Tarzan is the only aspect that he ruins. Grif is right about the rest. Indy 4 is terrible, once you get about 30 minutes in.

LOL yeah I forgot about that part. Wow that was bad.

[Hanky Panky]

LOL yeah I forgot about that part. Wow that was bad.

Not to go on a rant here, but that scene really did take you out of the moment for its sheer absurdity.

[PrimeBane]

SPOILERS people :mad:

[Hanky Panky]

MY BAD...PB...I'll refrain from commenting any further, although those scenes are just elements and by no means give away the plot.

[Tuckertank]

Started watching Weeds this week, I'm almost through the second season. Great show and very addictive. the picture on the 1st season was horrible but much improved with the second season, check it out if you haven't already.

[MPCanes]

Anyone interested in an HD-DVD add on and 8 movies?

Children of Men Combo
Transformers
King Kong
Bourne Identity
Casablanca
The Big Lebowski
Shaun of the Dead
Bullitt

All discs are in minty shape, and the HD-DVD add on comes with the original box and media remote + all paperwork.

Send me a PM.

[jjks]

Started watching Weeds this week, I'm almost through the second season. Great show and very addictive. the picture on the 1st season was horrible but much improved with the second season, check it out if you haven't already.

I started watching this a couple of weeks ago and am halfway through the 3rd season right now. It really is an addictive show, makes me wish I had Showtime since season four is airing now, but don't want to add it just for one show.

[Tuckertank]

Showtime has a few good shows, I rented the first season of The Brotherhood last year, it was excellent, better than The Sopranos imo. I like that the Weeds episodes are only about 25 minutes each so you can watch 3 or 4 at one sitting fairly easy.

[grif32]

People looking for a Screen Cleaner.. Suppose to be pretty good.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1056850

[larry_chimp_man]

Shia as Tarzan is the only aspect that he ruins.

Yeah, because Shia wrote that sequence. :rolleyes:

Actors do as they're told. Everyone would look goofy doing what Shia did in that scene.

[Chugga]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/ironmanbluray.jpg




Hate to say it and open up old wounds for HD DVD supporters but the packaging would have looked a million times better on HD DVD.

[PrimeBane]

Very true, but then we'd have to put up with SBrook's whining about no lossless track ;)

[Chugga]

You'd have to put up with my whining too about not being able to get it. I really think now that HD DVD is gone they should start mixing up their case colors. A maroon Iron Man case would look awesome. A green Hulk case would be pretty sick too.

[PrimeBane]

That would be sweet :D

Although I think Sony bought up all the red plastic cases for their "greatest hits" games... a little salt for the wound maybe?

When did you go lossless?

[WingNut 25]

Gotta grab Iron Man when that hits.

So for those who had harsh words about ordering from Warner, I ordered 3 titles (Batman Begins BD, Wings 2008 Cup DVD and a Mickey Mantle documentary) on Sunday and they arrived yesterday.

[oldboy26]

Hate to say it and open up old wounds for HD DVD supporters but the packaging would have looked a million times better on HD DVD.

no it wouldn't.

[Chugga]

No it definitely would have

[larry_chimp_man]

No it definitely would have

I did a quick photo-manip in Photoshop and both cases look about the same. The cover-art has both blue and red displayed prominently so it works well with either colour case.

[HollandX]

I did a quick photo-manip in Photoshop and both cases look about the same. The cover-art has both blue and red displayed prominently so it works well with either colour case.

lol do you want to post it?

[HollandX]

never mind... I'll design my own and post. :cool:

http://www.markholland.com/ironmanblu.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/ironmanred.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/ironmen.jpg

[Chugga]

Minus it saying "HD DVD" at the top I think it looks better.

[larry_chimp_man]

http://www.markholland.com/ironmen.jpg

I must say I do prefer the HD DVD case with this cover art but it's a close decision. Although, I do find that Blu-ray cases fit better with most cover art than HD DVD ones did.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

the hd dvd does look better

[HollandX]

Minus it saying "HD DVD" at the top I think it looks better.

http://www.markholland.com/ironmanredblu.jpg

[Chugga]

There you go, perfect.

[MeMyself&I]

September is going to be an expensive month for me.

[freezerfuel]

no it wouldn't.

Yes, it would.

[freezerfuel]

Here's how my September's looking so far.

Eraser
Under Siege 2
1408
The Mist
Blow
Land of the Dead
Iron Man
Daredevil

Not too bad. My list would be twice that if I didn't already own a bunch of releases that already came out on HD DVD.

Kill Bill and The Omen collection I'd like to own but I'll probably wait until I can get them for a decent deal.

...and maybe 88 Minutes.

[JaylisJayP]

September is going to kill me. Thank goodness I have all these Universal titles on HD DVD already.

Both Kill Bills
night-watch
Daywatch
How the West Was Won
Iron Man
Can't Hardly Wait

I'm sure there's more that's all I can think of off the top of me head.

[Chugga]

How about The Godfather, the biggest title of the month?

[grif32]

Watched Curse of the Gold Flower last night. Fell asleep. Pretty bad movie. I didnt even know what the movie was about. GF had it in our Netflix que.

Pretty sad movie. I left the Subtitles on and them speaking english. The subtitles I would say 60% of the time DID NOT match what they were saying. Pretty funny. Sometimes they would say something then the subtitles would appear and not even be close. Then the correct ones would appear a little later.

PQ on this BR were amazing tho. So many really brite colors. But I give this movie a 1. GF watched the whole thing and hated it.

And yes the HD DVD case looks much better then the BR for Iron Man.

[burngwngs]

That's because Curse of the Gold Flower is a chic flick. It's just a colorful love story.

[burngwngs]

That's because Curse of the Gold Flower is a chic flick. It's just a colorful love story.

[JaylisJayP]

How about The Godfather, the biggest title of the month?


i own the trilogy on DVD, got it the season it came out years and years ago, and have watched each one only once. They're great, classic movies, even the third was was enjoyable....but this is just one set I'm not paying full price to upgrade over DVD.

[JaylisJayP]

I didn't even get through 45 minutes of Curse of the Golden Flower. It's a horrible movie, at least the first 45 minutes are...

[moviemaniac4]

Guys, I was playing Half Life ep 2 at my brothers in his PS3, and did not saved the game in a USB stick to bring home. Is it possible he can send me the file from PS3 to PS3 or he will still have to download it and send that to me via PC email ?

[TastySweetNutz]

Watched Curse of the Gold Flower last night. Fell asleep. Pretty bad movie. I didnt even know what the movie was about. GF had it in our Netflix que.

Pretty sad movie. I left the Subtitles on and them speaking english. The subtitles I would say 60% of the time DID NOT match what they were saying. Pretty funny. Sometimes they would say something then the subtitles would appear and not even be close. Then the correct ones would appear a little later.

PQ on this BR were amazing tho. So many really brite colors. But I give this movie a 1. GF watched the whole thing and hated it.

And yes the HD DVD case looks much better then the BR for Iron Man.

I gave it a shot only because of Gong Li's cleavage. Sadly that couldn't save the movie.

[PrimeBane]

TV actually had some decent HD movies on over the weekend.

We watched War of the Worlds and Shark Tale... although it was tv hd, it was still pretty good. I look forward to at least War of the Worlds hitting BD one day. :)

[Hanky Panky]

The new season of Sarah Connor Chronicles starts in a few weeks, but for those of you needing a crash course on the first season, it's getting a blu release next Tuesday. :)

http://i33.tinypic.com/126a0wx.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Terminator-Connor-Chronicles-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B00168HARG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1218474673&sr=1-2

[grif32]

I gave it a shot only because of Gong Li's cleavage. Sadly that couldn't save the movie.

LOL yeah that was good for the 1st 5 minutes then I just couldnt watch anymore.

So bad.

College Road Trip tonight. Hopefully thats a decent flick.

[Chugga]

It's not

[TastySweetNutz]

College Road Trip tonight. Hopefully thats a decent flick.

Please tell us that you lost a bet ;)

[Chugga]

I'll admit I watched it too and let me be completely honest. It makes Wild Hogs look like a cinematic masterpiece.

[Hanky Panky]

You guys should try giving Curse of the Golden Shower a viewing...much better payoff than Gong Li's cleavage. :D

[R. Giles]

You guys should try giving Curse of the Golden Shower a viewing...much better payoff than Gong Li's cleavage. :D

Is it as much of a masterpiece as Two Girls One Cup.

[TastySweetNutz]

I'll admit I watched it too and let me be completely honest. It makes Wild Hogs look like a cinematic masterpiece.

Grif, consider this your official warning.

[Hanky Panky]

Is it as much of a masterpiece as Two Girls One Cup.

No, I would consider that the "Godfather" of the goatse genre of film. :p

[johnnyknoxsvill]

For you guys in Canada Futureshop will be selling a BD Steelbook edition of Iron Man similar to what they did with I am Legend. If any Canadian can help me out with a copy please let me know.

[PrimeBane]

I got ya covered... send me a reminder when the time comes. :)

[Hanky Panky]

I was visiting Fry's Electronics on Sunday (here in Dallas) and noticed they had a clearance sale on their hd-dvds.

The only thing that was quite tempting for me was the Matrix set for $35...but I decided to pass for now.

Here's some pics I snapped with me cell...
http://i38.tinypic.com/11kjx9d.jpg

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got ya covered... send me a reminder when the time comes. :)

Thanks Prime ;)

[grif32]

Please tell us that you lost a bet ;)

LOL no these are the GF's picks. Not mine.

[grif32]

I was visiting Fry's Electronics on Sunday (here in Dallas) and noticed they had a clearance sale on their hd-dvds.

The only thing that was quite tempting for me was the Matrix set for $35...but I decided to pass for now.

Here's some pics I snapped with me cell...
http://i38.tinypic.com/11kjx9d.jpg

Wish I could find deals this this...

[grif32]

Amazon's B2G1 deal:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7173492_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000250321&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-blog-0&pf_rd_r=0758RVNBRQP4KC0DN8SJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=427656101&pf_rd_i=193640011&tag=blurayforum-20

It had 4 pages but no longer. SP3 $29.95 ouch...

[WingNut 25]

Fry's has been selling HD DVD's at a very discounted price for weeks. The past 3 Fridays, they have had most every HD movie for at least $10. They keep adding to the list (Transformers and Batman Begins are the most recent big titles). They have a ton of inventory at my local Fry's. They really need to start blowing them out cheaper. I'd hop on a lot of titles for $5 or so.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Gonna be picking up this lot of BD's tonight for $125
300
The Departed
Young Guns
good night and good luck
Crash
Stirs of Echoes
Crank
The Vacancy
Pat Metheny Group
A View from Space
The Great Southwest
A Clockwork Orange
Pirates of the Caribbean (the curse of the black pearl) NEW
The Patriot - NEW
Full Metal Jacket - NEW
The Last Waltz - NEW

And these from my new hook up for $108

Gone in 60 seconds
Doomsday
21
Patton
Jumper
Crank
Cast Away
Bucket List
Point Break

[PrimeBane]

Your hookup kicks all sorts of ass :D

[WingNut 25]

Damn. Who's your hook up? I want these:

21
Patton
Jumper
Bucket List
Point Break

[grif32]

Gonna be picking up this lot of BD's tonight for $125
300
The Departed
Young Guns
good night and good luck
Crash
Stirs of Echoes
Crank
The Vacancy
Pat Metheny Group
A View from Space
The Great Southwest
A Clockwork Orange
Pirates of the Caribbean (the curse of the black pearl) NEW
The Patriot - NEW
Full Metal Jacket - NEW
The Last Waltz - NEW

And these from my new hook up for $108

Gone in 60 seconds
Doomsday
21
Patton
Jumper
Crank
Cast Away
Bucket List
Point Break

Need point break if you can get an extra copy.. Might take crank if you can get one for cheap. Never seen it.

[JaylisJayP]

I still need Christmas Vacation on either format cheap cheap....anyone using one as a coaster right now?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Finally watched Transformers last night. Pretty good movie. Shia LeCrap is annoying though. When asked if LeCrap would be good for any movie Directors should answer "NONONONONONONONONONO!"

[grif32]

Watched College Road Trip. Not nearly as bad as people stated. I guess having a little one you can relate. I keep telling the lilttle one (8 years Old) she is only going to Michigan.. :)

She keep asking me if I was going to act like Martin Lawerence and I said Yeap...

Not a bad movie. Not great but not bad.

[TastySweetNutz]

Watched College Road Trip. Not nearly as bad as people stated. I guess having a little one you can relate. I keep telling the lilttle one (8 years Old) she is only going to Michigan.. :)

She keep asking me if I was going to act like Martin Lawerence and I said Yeap...

Not a bad movie. Not great but not bad.

Well if you watched it with your little one then you get an automatic pass in my book. Others might not be as forgiving. ;)

Glad you enjoyed it. Care to tell us what's next on your "wife's" Netflix queue??

[grif32]

Well if you watched it with your little one then you get an automatic pass in my book. Others might not be as forgiving. ;)

Glad you enjoyed it. Care to tell us what's next on your "wife's" Netflix queue??

Yeah we always try and watch one Family Movie a week. So it was fun. I think she is really scared I am going to act like that. :D

Well my pick is next and its The Assassination of Jesse James then Shoot em up for her... Thats the next 2.

I am prying Jesse James is a decent flick. Been wanting to see this for awhile now.

I know Shoot em up is going to suck tho.

[HollandX]

Finally watched Transformers last night. Pretty good movie. Shia LeCrap is annoying though. When asked if LeCrap would be good for any movie Directors should answer "NONONONONONONONONONO!"

They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said...

[ToightLikeATiger]

They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said...

Haha Im suprised noone has pieced that together and put it on youtube.

[JaylisJayP]

Whole bunch of crap coming out tomorrow.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Shoot em up wasent bad. It s a good mindless action flick ;)

[Hanky Panky]

Fry's has been selling HD DVD's at a very discounted price for weeks. The past 3 Fridays, they have had most every HD movie for at least $10. They keep adding to the list (Transformers and Batman Begins are the most recent big titles). They have a ton of inventory at my local Fry's. They really need to start blowing them out cheaper. I'd hop on a lot of titles for $5 or so.

Yeah, I was surprised to see the Matrix set for $35...still debating about whether to snag it or not.

[IceRat]

good move by the house of mouse

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61RCMZ1UKnL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[WingNut 25]

Yeah, I was surprised to see the Matrix set for $35...still debating about whether to snag it or not.

I would dude.

[littlejacque25]

Where's the best place to load up BD? I only have 1 so far and would like to purchase a big lot.

[JaylisJayP]

Where's the best place to load up BD? I only have 1 so far and would like to purchase a big lot.

used to be amazon, but their sales suck now. I'd say try trading forums at high def digest.com or blu-ray.com. also try half.com.

if you happen to live near a Fry's, they always seem to have good deals.

[burngwngs]

I was visiting Fry's Electronics on Sunday (here in Dallas) and noticed they had a clearance sale on their hd-dvds.

The only thing that was quite tempting for me was the Matrix set for $35...but I decided to pass for now.

Here's some pics I snapped with me cell...
http://i38.tinypic.com/11kjx9d.jpg

I never find these sales:mad: I would have picked up a few for sure.

[grif32]

good move by the house of mouse

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61RCMZ1UKnL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Is the Bonus DVD a Digital Copy? It would be cool if they included the regular DVD inside. It would appear thats is a regular DVD but surprised they would do that.

Edit: Just read Amazon.com and its says BR and Standard DVD.. WOW great price and great idea.

[cflames89]

Very nice move. Still not sure if Sleeping Beauty is a must on BD for me though.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah there are still a few I'd pick up on HD DVD for the right price...

Michael Clayton
Animal House
Christmas Vacation

I want these but I'm in no rush to pay $17 for them.

[HollandX]

and great idea.

yeah... when hd dvd thought of it first.

:p

[cochese75]

anyone know who has the cheapest pre-order for IronMan??




:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

anyone know who has the cheapest pre-order for IronMan??

:spawnorb:

Best I've seen is $24.95, but it was a one weekend sale. I imagine there will be some pretty good deals closer to the release date. I believe most places want at least $27.95 right now.

[HollandX]

i think iron man's the first movie i'll pay $27.95 for.

[HollandX]

original specs for casino royale double dip:

The two-disc set will sport tech specs similar to the previous edition, with the film presented in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and uncompressed PCM 5.1 Surround audio, and new to the special edition, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround option.

Extras are extensive, with the set including a pair of cast & crew audio commentaries (participants TBA), a suite of documentaries ("Becoming Bond," "James Bond: For Real," "Bond Girls are Forever"), an additional pair of featurettes ("The Road to Casino Royale," "Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise"), six deleted scenes, two storyboard presentations, filmmaker profiles, and the Chris Cornell music video for "You Know My Name."

The Blu-ray release will also feature an e-Movie Cash ticket for the upcoming 22nd James Bond adventure, 'Quantum of Solace.'

newly added exclusives:

Newly-added to the spec list is a Bonus View picture-in-picture visual commentary with director Martin Campbell and producer Michael G. Wilson, and the "Know Your Double-O" the Ultimate James Bond Trivia Quiz (BD-Java-enhanced).

[cochese75]

Best I've seen is $24.95, but it was a one weekend sale. I imagine there will be some pretty good deals closer to the release date. I believe most places want at least $27.95 right now.

thanks. i remember someone posting that

i think iron man's the first movie i'll pay $27.95 for.

yup




:spawnorb:

[grif32]

yeah... when hd dvd thought of it first.

:p

Only problem was HD DVD glued their disc together and people had problems. I like the idea of seperate disks. That way the kids can beat up on the standard DVD and not the BR version.

[HollandX]

Remember the Indian guy in 40 year old virgin?

You won’t be seeing him anymore.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/949059/40yearold_virgin_scene_stealer_shelly.html

[WingNut 25]

Holy crap!

[SBrooks1]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/kingcrystalr1artworkpic6.jpg

Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Blu-ray


Disc One

• Indiana Jones Timelines
- Story Timeline: Showcases the key events of the “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” storyline.
- Production Timeline: A Making-of chronology for “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”.
- Historical Timeline: Dives into the real-world historical influences
• The Return of a Legend
• Pre-Production

Disc 2:

• Production Diary:
- Shooting Begins: New Mexico (HD)
- Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut (HD)
- Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii (HD)
- On-Set Action (HD)
- Exploring Akator (HD)
- Wrapping Up! (HD)
• Warrior Makeup (HD)
• The Crystal Skulls (HD)
• Iconic Props (HD)
• The Effects of Indy (HD)
• Adventures in Post Production (HD)
• Closing: Team Indy (HD)
• Pre-Visualization Sequences
- Area 51 Escape (HD)
- Jungle Chase (HD)
- Ants Attack (HD)
• Galleries
• The Art Department
- The Adventure Begins
- Cemetery and Jungle
- Akator
• Stan Winston Studio
- Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
- Aliens & Crystal Skulls
• Production Photographs
• Portraits
• Behind-the-Scenes Photographs

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.html

[JaylisJayP]

^^^^ Cool. Still on the fence about buying it, though. Even after seeing the blu-ray case.

[PrimeBane]

Edit: Just read Amazon.com and its says BR and Standard DVD.. WOW great price and great idea.

I'm sorta surprised they're going back to that... I know Paramount/Dreamworks tried something similar with Shrek when it first came out. You got the WS version on one disk and the FS version on another. I always figured the smarter consumers bought one copy for two families.

[PrimeBane]

Definitely buying Indy 4 :D

[ewto16]

Are they giving this away free with something? That is the only way I would own it.



Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Blu-ray


Disc One

• Indiana Jones Timelines
- Story Timeline: Showcases the key events of the “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” storyline.
- Production Timeline: A Making-of chronology for “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”.
- Historical Timeline: Dives into the real-world historical influences
• The Return of a Legend
• Pre-Production

Disc 2:

• Production Diary:
- Shooting Begins: New Mexico (HD)
- Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut (HD)
- Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii (HD)
- On-Set Action (HD)
- Exploring Akator (HD)
- Wrapping Up! (HD)
• Warrior Makeup (HD)
• The Crystal Skulls (HD)
• Iconic Props (HD)
• The Effects of Indy (HD)
• Adventures in Post Production (HD)
• Closing: Team Indy (HD)
• Pre-Visualization Sequences
- Area 51 Escape (HD)
- Jungle Chase (HD)
- Ants Attack (HD)
• Galleries
• The Art Department
- The Adventure Begins
- Cemetery and Jungle
- Akator
• Stan Winston Studio
- Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
- Aliens & Crystal Skulls
• Production Photographs
• Portraits
• Behind-the-Scenes Photographs

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.html

[Hanky Panky]

Me likey the Indy 4 cover but will probably pass on the initial release...maybe if it drops down to $20.

[MPCanes]

My SR-606 came today, have a few questions now.

I should have my PS3 set to decode via linear PCM now, correct? And the Dolby, DTS, etc. lights should never light up on the receiver, just "multi channel PCM", correct?

So far, love this bad boy. My new center channel comes tomorrow, and next week, I order...

http://svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pcpow2.cfm

:)

[PrimeBane]

My SR-606 came today, have a few questions now.

I should have my PS3 set to decode via linear PCM now, correct? And the Dolby, DTS, etc. lights should never light up on the receiver, just "multi channel PCM", correct?



That is correct. :)

Enjoy the new receiver. :D

[grif32]

My SR-606 came today, have a few questions now.

I should have my PS3 set to decode via linear PCM now, correct? And the Dolby, DTS, etc. lights should never light up on the receiver, just "multi channel PCM", correct?

So far, love this bad boy. My new center channel comes tomorrow, and next week, I order...

http://svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pcpow2.cfm

:)

Sweet enjoy. You will love your Onkyo... Congrats

If you are going to watch Standard DVD's make sure you swtich back to Bitstream on the PS3.

[cflames89]

Best I've seen is $24.95, but it was a one weekend sale. I imagine there will be some pretty good deals closer to the release date. I believe most places want at least $27.95 right now.

I wonder what our first week price will be on the Steelbook BD.

[cflames89]

So, new movie today, more for the wife than anything else, Stargate: Continuum.

[PrimeBane]

If it mirrors the I Am Legend steelbook, it will be $32.99 for the first week only.

[PrimeBane]

So, new movie today, more for the wife than anything else, Stargate: Continuum.

Send it to me when you're done if you don't want it :D

[cflames89]

If it mirrors the I Am Legend steelbook, it will be $32.99 for the first week only.

I would swear it was less than that, but the wife bought that one. :D

[cflames89]

Send it to me when you're done if you don't want it :D

Well, the wife is a huge Stargate fan, so I think she might kill me were I to do that, LOL!!!!!

[PrimeBane]

She has good taste. :) Hows did she manage to marry a dirty Flames fan? ;)

[WingNut 25]

Nice to see Indy in BD. Now let's see the other 3. And hopefully George will get off his butt and put all the SW movies out on BD.

[larry_chimp_man]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/kingcrystalr1artworkpic6.jpg

That is one hideous case. The gold border is totally unnecessary.

[Hanky Panky]

That is one hideous case. The gold border is totally unnecessary.

I think it works...adds the right motif to the legend of Dr. Jones.

[HollandX]

That is one hideous case. The gold border is totally unnecessary.

I like it. It fits the Indiana Jones style, and it's nice and different.

[WingNut 25]

I like it too.

[PrimeBane]

Heroes Season 2 BD - $40.95 from Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Season-Blu-ray-Jack-Coleman/dp/B001B7CNX8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1218580651&sr=8-3

[WingNut 25]

Season 2 sucked.

[SBrooks1]

Did anyone find The Doors today? Even my Best Buy got NONE in!! I couldn't believe it! :mad:

[WingNut 25]

Did anyone find The Doors today? Even my Best Buy got NONE in!! I couldn't believe it! :mad:

Did it get pushed back?

[SBrooks1]

Did it get pushed back?

I don't know. It was completely deleted from our system. :mad: Deleted from BestBuy.com too!! :mad:

[freezerfuel]

I know the case says "2 Disc Special Edition" but couldn't they have fit everything on one disc? If they can fit everything on one disc without compromising quality then they should do it.

[Poochiesdead]

I don't know. It was completely deleted from our system. :mad: Deleted from BestBuy.com too!! :mad:I work at Sears and we got a bunch of them in, so no, it wasn't pushed back.

[JaylisJayP]

Just finished watching Daywatch from Netflix.....not as good as the first one. Dragged a lot in the middle and finally picked up at the end.

I also just noticed that these two are FOX titles....so I'm definitely passing on Daywatch right now, and I may wait a while to get Nigh****ch.

I'm just not paying $30 for movies anymore.

[grif32]

Just finished watching Daywatch from Netflix.....not as good as the first one. Dragged a lot in the middle and finally picked up at the end.

I also just noticed that these two are FOX titles....so I'm definitely passing on Daywatch right now, and I may wait a while to get Nigh****ch.

I'm just not paying $30 for movies anymore.

Yeah $30 a movie is just nuts. Most of the time the transfers have not been that good to warrant $30 anyway.

Biggest reason I went with Netflix. Nothing IMO worth buying on BR right now. Well maybe 2 titles.

The Lost Boys

Point Break

Only two am looking for right now.

[Hanky Panky]

Do you guys ever have issues with the movie skipping?

I quit renting dvds for that very reason. Nothing worse than getting all cozy with my Yoohoo drink and bowl of popcorn and BAM! a scene skips two chapters....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

[ewto16]

Do you guys ever have issues with the movie skipping?

I quit renting dvds for that very reason. Nothing worse than getting all cozy with my Yoohoo drink and bowl of popcorn and BAM! a scene skips two chapters....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

All the stuff I've gotten from Blockbuster online has been great. I haven't had an issue with a single movie yet.

[Hanky Panky]

All the stuff I've gotten from Blockbuster online has been great. I haven't had an issue with a single movie yet.

That's reassuring to know. If there was an issue with the disc, can't you take it directly to a nearby store to exchange? I think someone told me that once.

[grif32]

Do you guys ever have issues with the movie skipping?

I quit renting dvds for that very reason. Nothing worse than getting all cozy with my Yoohoo drink and bowl of popcorn and BAM! a scene skips two chapters....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

So far with the 10 movies I got from Netflix 2 have been bad. One wouldnt play and the other Skipped. Both were BR disc. So much for that super duper scratch crap they have on there.

[Hanky Panky]

So far with the 10 movies I got from Netflix 2 have been bad. One wouldnt play and the other Skipped. Both were BR disc. So much for that super duper scratch crap they have on there.

The last movie I think I rented was Pirates 2: Dead Man's Chest and I was SO disappointed with the skipping.

I remember taking it back that evening and the clerk said next time ask to have the disc "buffed" on their little machine on the back counter. It's supposed to remove/smooth out any scratches on the surface. She told me it takes about 10 minutes to buffer out. :rolleyes:

[ToightLikeATiger]

I watched Back To The Future in HD and it looked great. I hope they do a box set on Blu-Ray for the series.

[grif32]

The last movie I think I rented was Pirates 2: Dead Man's Chest and I was SO disappointed with the skipping.

I remember taking it back that evening and the clerk said next time ask to have the disc "buffed" on their little machine on the back counter. It's supposed to remove/smooth out any scratches on the surface. She told me it takes about 10 minutes to buffer out. :rolleyes:

LOL thats all you want to do is run to the store to buff out your movie. LOL. The whole purpose of ordering online is NOT to go running around wasting gas.

Not sure if you can buff the BR disc. The data is stored so close to the surface.

Thats funny.

[Hanky Panky]

LOL thats all you want to do is run to the store to buff out your movie. LOL. The whole purpose of ordering online is NOT to go running around wasting gas.


No kidding...if I need to add buffing to the whole deal to watch a film than forget it. The only exception I will make to buffing is during an automated car wash.

I'll be damned if I'm waiting 10 minutes to buff a movie!

[JaylisJayP]

I watched Back To The Future in HD and it looked great. I hope they do a box set on Blu-Ray for the series.

I was just thinking the other day how much I'd love the trilogy on blu-ray.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched the first 2 episodes of Lonesome Dove....man is the PQ all over the place.

Definitely the best it's ever looked, but the night shots still look bad. Not just the grain, but in a couple spots it has that DVD blur-effect. Day shots look fantastic, and up-close facial detail is stunning.

[WingNut 25]

Wasn't Back To The Future talked about already on Blu?

[ewto16]

That's reassuring to know. If there was an issue with the disc, can't you take it directly to a nearby store to exchange? I think someone told me that once.

Some of the Blockbuster programs (There are like 7) allow you to exchange mail rentals for in-store movies. Usually it isn't to swap a bad disc for a good one, but to actually get a different movie.

I see no reason why you couldn't swap your bad one for a good one at the stroe, but it would count as a swap, which are limited on some of those 7 accounts.

As a side note, I discovered something interesting awhile ago. Apparnetly studios lease movies to Blockbuster now, the store doesn't have to buy all 200 copies you see of a new release.

For example, I was in there one day and they had about 150 copies of Juno sitting there. I asked to buy one and he said they couldn't sell it since they were sending them back to the studio. He said for big releases the studio sends them copies and then Blockbuster just pays a royalty on the rentals. After a certain period, they send them back.

The real kicker is they just destroy them!!! He was cutting each DVD to the center, so it wouldn't play. The studio just gets them, counts them to make sure they go all the copies, and trashes them. A total waste and I assume rather costly.

[PrimeBane]

As a side note, I discovered something interesting awhile ago. Apparnetly studios lease movies to Blockbuster now, the store doesn't have to buy all 200 copies you see of a new release.

For example, I was in there one day and they had about 150 copies of Juno sitting there. I asked to buy one and he said they couldn't sell it since they were sending them back to the studio. He said for big releases the studio sends them copies and then Blockbuster just pays a royalty on the rentals. After a certain period, they send them back.

The real kicker is they just destroy them!!! He was cutting each DVD to the center, so it wouldn't play. The studio just gets them, counts them to make sure they go all the copies, and trashes them. A total waste and I assume rather costly.

I think they just started doing this (at least in Canada)... too many people were buying "previously viewed" movies for cheap thus cutting into the studios new release profits.

[PrimeBane]

Kill Bill 1 and 2 specs

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney/Disc_Announcements/Disney_Sets_Kill_Bill_Blu-ray_Specs,_Adds_Bundle/1994

Uncompressed PCM... nice :)

[Hanky Panky]

For example, I was in there one day and they had about 150 copies of Juno sitting there. I asked to buy one and he said they couldn't sell it since they were sending them back to the studio. He said for big releases the studio sends them copies and then Blockbuster just pays a royalty on the rentals. After a certain period, they send them back.

The real kicker is they just destroy them!!! He was cutting each DVD to the center, so it wouldn't play. The studio just gets them, counts them to make sure they go all the copies, and trashes them. A total waste and I assume rather costly.

That's interesting...I can't believe they have those discs destroyed after a period of time. That can't be good for the environment long term, considering the number of films that get released...sheeesh.

It sounds a lot like the publishing business. I was in my local Hastings book store one day and noticed the stock guy and his plastic bins of magazines. I asked him what do they do with previous month's issues and he told me they are all destroyed by them and returned back to the publisher. He said they normally tear the cover off!

[PrimeBane]

That's interesting...I can't believe they have those discs destroyed after a period of time. That can't be good for the environment long term, considering the number of films that get released...sheeesh.


It's sadly a very common practice for studios... they end up destroying a pile of DVDs not only from rentals, but from retail stores as well. They'll way overproduce a new movie as DVD replication is sooooo dirt cheap now and they don't want to run out of product in any store.

[PrimeBane]

Transformers BD review
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=3043#more-3043

Sounds like the audio may be worth an upgrade afterall...

[Hanky Panky]

It's sadly a very common practice for studios... they end up destroying a pile of DVDs not only from rentals, but from retail stores as well. They'll way overproduce a new movie as DVD replication is sooooo dirt cheap now and they don't want to run out of product in any store.

That's a crazy method of doing things...what a waste to the environment. Course I imagine they must also practice this with toys too. I'm thinking of McFarlane's toys here. I collect on occasion some of his lines and always wondered what they do with all of those peg warmers.

[PrimeBane]

I'd like to think there is some sort of recyling process...

But then all those Atari 2600 copies of ET need company right? ;)

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...I actually still have my original 2600 in storage somewhere along with ET and Pacman. :)

Btw...anyone know what the hell happened to Val Kilmer's career? I was reading through Aintitcool's dvd releases and noticed Val's direct to dvd movie "Felon". What's really bad is that Stephen Dorff gets first billing. How come he's getting the same lovin' as Snipes?

http://i33.tinypic.com/f4jrx3.jpg

[grif32]

Transformers BD review
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=3043#more-3043

Sounds like the audio may be worth an upgrade afterall...

Have to upgrade now do to AQ.. Just hope the price drops now.

[grif32]

Heheheh...I actually still have my original 2600 in storage somewhere along with ET and Pacman. :)

Btw...anyone know what the hell happened to Val Kilmer's career? I was reading through Aintitcool's dvd releases and noticed Val's direct to dvd movie "Felon". What's really bad is that Stephen Dorff gets first billing. How come he's getting the same lovin' as Snipes?

http://i33.tinypic.com/f4jrx3.jpg

Because he is a Jackass. No-one likes him.

[TastySweetNutz]

Heheheh...I actually still have my original 2600 in storage somewhere along with ET and Pacman. :)

Btw...anyone know what the hell happened to Val Kilmer's career? I was reading through Aintitcool's dvd releases and noticed Val's direct to dvd movie "Felon". What's really bad is that Stephen Dorff gets first billing. How come he's getting the same lovin' as Snipes?

http://i33.tinypic.com/f4jrx3.jpg

Red Planet is what happened to him.

But that's pretty sad when you lose out to Dorff and share a shot with Harold Perrineau.

[Chugga]

Because he is a Jackass. No-one likes him.

He was awesome in Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

[WingNut 25]

I've never heard a good word about Kilmer.

Transformers may very well be an upgrade for me now too.

[grif32]

He was awesome in Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

Never seen it. Word is he is a real jackass to people. Very rude.

[cochese75]

Heheheh...I actually still have my original 2600 in storage somewhere along with ET and Pacman. :)

Btw...anyone know what the hell happened to Val Kilmer's career? I was reading through Aintitcool's dvd releases and noticed Val's direct to dvd movie "Felon". What's really bad is that Stephen Dorff gets first billing. How come he's getting the same lovin' as Snipes?

http://i33.tinypic.com/f4jrx3.jpg

it couldve been in Alpha Order :D



:spawnorb:

[oaktown2000]

Transformers BD review
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=3043#more-3043

Sounds like the audio may be worth an upgrade afterall...

Can't wait.

He was awesome in Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

I liked "The Saint" as well with him in it.

[ToightLikeATiger]

He was awesome in Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

Yes he was...he plays a *** detective very well! Robert Downey Jr is the best in that movie but Val Kilmer wasnt far behind.

[cflames89]

She has good taste. :) Hows did she manage to marry a dirty Flames fan? ;)

Well, she hasn't married me yet, and she is a pseudo Sens/Flames fan.

[cflames89]

He was awesome in Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

He was also great in Tombstone.

[ewto16]

Big fan of Val Kilmer. He is KITT now as well.

[PrimeBane]

December 9th... The Dark Knight :D

[WingNut 25]

December 9th... The Dark Knight :D

Shocker, right before Christmas.

[cflames89]

December 9th... The Dark Knight :D

Hey, another no brainer.

[SBrooks1]

Did you guys really think Transformers wouldn't be worth the upgrade to lossless audio? hahaha

[JaylisJayP]

I doubt I'll upgrade for the audio on Transformers. I'm sure it'll be better, but I wouldn't pay more than $10 for a movie I already own just for better audio. I can live with what I have no problem. It still sounds really good.

[JaylisJayP]

He was also great in Tombstone.

Lunger!