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

[JaylisJayP]

December 9th... The Dark Knight :D

Awesome. Can't wait for this one.

[PrimeBane]

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

Yes... and I'll continue to doubt until I rent the BD and test it myself (best audio remember? Beating out several lossless tracks).

The current DD+ is pretty damn lively and clear. :)

[freezerfuel]

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.

First thing I could think of is how hard that is on the environment. Now I feel good that Blockbuster hasn't got my business for a long time... pretty much ever since I went HD. That's just a terrible thing to do.

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

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

I've heard it's hard to do any kind of recycling process for discs because it's not just one material they're made of. They can't just melt them all down and reuse them. No idea on the specifics but that's what I've heard.

[PrimeBane]

Sin City Oct. 21 :D
White Noise 1&2 Bundled Oct. 7
From Dusk Till Dawn Oct. 21

[SBrooks1]

Yes... and I'll continue to doubt until I rent the BD and test it myself (best audio remember? Beating out several lossless tracks).

The current DD+ is pretty damn lively and clear. :)

The soundtrack to Transformers was mixed really well to engage the surrounds pretty much at all times. This will only be bolstered and improved with a lossless option.

[burngwngs]

Sin City Oct. 21 :D
White Noise 1&2 Bundled Oct. 7
From Dusk Till Dawn Oct. 21

MMMMMMMMMM, Sin City:D I'll be getting that for sure.

We really need Jurassic Park on BD, that would so rock.:cool:

[grif32]

The soundtrack to Transformers was mixed really well to engage the surrounds pretty much at all times. This will only be bolstered and improved with a lossless option.

But not worth the $25 plus tax upgrade. If I can pick it up for around $10 - $12 used then I will but not going to buy new since I already have it on HD DVD.

[grif32]

MMMMMMMMMM, Sin City:D I'll be getting that for sure.

We really need Jurassic Park on BD, that would so rock.:cool:

Oh man the sound from Jurassic Park would be sick on BR...

[SBrooks1]

Thank God Universal chose DTS-HD MA for all Blu-ray releases :D

[burngwngs]

Oh man the sound from Jurassic Park would be sick on BR...

My Point Exactly:eek::cool:

[TastySweetNutz]

Sin City Oct. 21 :D
From Dusk Till Dawn Oct. 21

Oh yes! Jessica Alba at her best in HD but the important one of course is Salma Hayek in FDTD doing her dance in HD. Geeeez....I need a bathroom break.

[JaylisJayP]

Hell yes. I'm all over Sin City and FDTD.

[Hanky Panky]

Not sure of the FDTD transfer but there's no doubt that Sin City is gonna be tha shiznit in HD since Rodriguez shot everything with HD cams. That contrast of b/w is going to look amazing...

especially on Carla Gugino's assets :)

[burngwngs]

Are we gonna see the other 2 X-Men on BD?

[ewto16]

December 9th... The Dark Knight :D

WHOOOO!! Can't wait to get this. I'm so excited for it.

I don't have an HD Audio setup yet, so I think I'll be passing on Transformers for now. I'll be interested to see how well it actually sells, given that almost every purchase will be someone rebuying it.

[ewto16]

I actually don't own Sin City yet, so that might get picked up.

[PrimeBane]

Are we gonna see the other 2 X-Men on BD?

I believe Fox said a boxed set of all 3 movies will be available around the time Wolverine Orgins comes out... but I don't down if that's the release of the movie or the DVD/BD. Either way, it should be sometime in 2009 :)

[PrimeBane]

Not sure of the FDTD transfer but there's no doubt that Sin City is gonna be tha shiznit in HD since Rodriguez shot everything with HD cams. That contrast of b/w is going to look amazing...

especially on Carla Gugino's assets :)

I've seen it a few times on our HD movie channel... this is going to be a reference BD for PQ IMO.

[burngwngs]

I believe Fox said a boxed set of all 3 movies will be available around the time Wolverine Orgins comes out... but I don't down if that's the release of the movie or the DVD/BD. Either way, it should be sometime in 2009 :)

that's good news, The VQ on 3 is amazing, I really hope it's the same with the first 2.

[PrimeBane]

that's good news, The VQ on 3 is amazing, I really hope it's the same with the first 2.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed... after Sony screwed up the first Spiderman, I remain cautiously optomistic on any X-Men set.

[freezerfuel]

Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

[YlhandlZ]

Hey fellas, my 51" DLP died and I'm looking for something relatively cheap to tide me over until I move later this year. Any suggestions for something in the 32-37" range? I'm doing my own research of course, but where better to start than the wealth of knowledge here? :)

[moviemaniac4]

BTW, is there a "Video Essentials" for HDTV ?

[grif32]

BTW, is there a "Video Essentials" for HDTV ?

Yes check amazon uder DVE

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dve

Chris

[grif32]

Hey fellas, my 51" DLP died and I'm looking for something relatively cheap to tide me over until I move later this year. Any suggestions for something in the 32-37" range? I'm doing my own research of course, but where better to start than the wealth of knowledge here? :)

Did it die or the bulb just burn out?

Alot of options in that range. Pretty much anything will do since you a cheap one to hold you over. What price range are we talking?

[WingNut 25]

I'm going to attempt to calibrate my Samsung DLP this weekend.

[grif32]

I'm going to attempt to calibrate my Samsung DLP this weekend.

DLP's are the easiest to do. Just open the door and push it right out to the curb.. Get a Plasma TV and the PQ will improve big time. :D

Kidding..

Its fun and easy to calibrate TV's. Just take your time and really fine tune it.

[moviemaniac4]

Yes check amazon uder DVE

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dve

Chris


Got it.....

Now this is funny.....the HD-DVD version is more expensive :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I pre-ordered Gremlins and Goonies on Amazon UK since those are to classics and have not been announced here yet. I can't wait to see the truffle shuffle in HD :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Anyone else having trouble getting on HDD fourms?

[grif32]

Anyone else having trouble getting on HDD fourms?

Yes...

And Gremlins and Goonies are must buy's.

[grif32]

Paramount Offers $10 Rebate for DVD Owners; New Titles Revealed:

Paramount Home Entertainment will soon offer DVD owners $10 via mail-in-rebate when they purchase select Blu-ray titles. These titles include 'Transformers' (Sep 2), 'The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration' (Sep 23), and 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (Oct 21). Additionally, the rebate applies to the currently unannounced titles 'Old School', 'Stardust', and 'Zodiac'

What about us HD DVD owners :).. I would buy Transformers on BR for $24 then send in my HD DVD for a $10 rebate

[ewto16]

$10 bucks off will probably net me Transformers on Blu

[R. Giles]

Yes check amazon uder DVE

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dve

Chris

Is this for all HDTV's or only ones from a certain point up like 42" and up. All I have is a HDTV but would like to do this but it's only 32".

[oaktown2000]

Sin City Oct. 21 :D



**** yeah....been waiting for this one

[PrimeBane]

Hey fellas, my 51" DLP died and I'm looking for something relatively cheap to tide me over until I move later this year. Any suggestions for something in the 32-37" range? I'm doing my own research of course, but where better to start than the wealth of knowledge here? :)

For just over $400, you can get this 32" Westinghouse (refurb)

http://www.woot.com/

[cochese75]

For just over $400, you can get this 32" Westinghouse (refurb)

http://www.woot.com/

very tempting for my bedroom



:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

Yes...

And Gremlins and Goonies are must buy's.

True...but they're old movies and thus the transfer might not be a huge leap over an upconverted DVD, and I'd imagine the imports would be really pricey. I think I'd just wait until they're available here...you know they're coming.

[oaktown2000]

True...but they're old movies and thus the transfer might not be a huge leap over an upconverted DVD, and I'd imagine the imports would be really pricey. I think I'd just wait until they're available here...you know they're coming.

I'd love to have both....but I won't pay that much until I see a review on the PQ/AQ on them.

[PrimeBane]

They'll probably need to remaster Gremlins... the PQ wasn't great on the DVD. :(

[WingNut 25]

I find it funny that people buy some of the things they do on high definition when the picture/audio isn't worth the price. I can't see Gremlins or Goonies being worth a high def purchase.

[SBrooks1]

I find it funny that people buy some of the things they do on high definition when the picture/audio isn't worth the price. I can't see Gremlins or Goonies being worth a high def purchase.

Well that's why most of us rely on sites like Bluray.com and HighDefDigest to review these things before we buy them. Some Blu-ray's I'll blind buy and yes I've been disappointed with my last couple of concert Blu's but that's the game we play as enthusiasts. Gremlins and Goonies are classics and being Warner titles if they had TrueHD I'd blind buy them easily. Warner did good on Lost Boys so as long as they keep giving me HD audio I'll trust the video will look good as well.

[grif32]

I find it funny that people buy some of the things they do on high definition when the picture/audio isn't worth the price. I can't see Gremlins or Goonies being worth a high def purchase.

Well I dont own either on DVD and loved this movies.. So anything is an upgrade over what I have now.

And we do not know if the AQ/PQ is an upgrade since its not out. If the Transfer sucks azz then I wont pick them up unless they are cheap or in a BOGO

[kawai7]

just stay away from Sleepy Hollow on Blu-Ray

Some might say its worth the price to upgrade to Blu-Ray if they don't have the movie but trust me, go get the standard DVD at a bargain bin. Paying a hefty Hi-Def price for a "brighter" and "grainy" version of itself is not worth the extra dollars paid

[kawai7]

The soundtrack to Transformers was mixed really well to engage the surrounds pretty much at all times. This will only be bolstered and improved with a lossless option.

Yeah I hope the BR release of TF has better audio cuz the HD-DVD version was good but could've been better.

I Am Legend and 300 has AWESOME AQ. Good for demo material as well as the 2 Pirates sequels.

[YlhandlZ]

Did it die or the bulb just burn out?

Alot of options in that range. Pretty much anything will do since you a cheap one to hold you over. What price range are we talking?It's definitely not the bulb. I just changed that in Nov. and the picture comes on for about 30 seconds when I do a hard reboot. I'm going to replace the lamp ballast and see if that does the trick, but since it is firing, I'm not real hopeful. Next step would be replacing the DMD board or possibly the entire light engine which is >> than a new DLP.

Since Sammy's customer service has been so shoddy, I won't be a return buyer. I think I'm in the $500-700 price range for my temporary (i.e. gotta get my Madden fix) phase. My next home will have a decked out theatre room if that's the only concession that my wife makes. :)

[burngwngs]

Question: If I pre-order a Blu Ray from Amazon, would I get it the day of its release like the way they do with books or is it normal shipping time?

[stupidsuck]

anyone know where i can get a spare ps3 jewel case?

[JaylisJayP]

anyone know where i can get a spare ps3 jewel case?

try your local gamestop...or ebay.

[JaylisJayP]

Question: If I pre-order a Blu Ray from Amazon, would I get it the day of its release like the way they do with books or is it normal shipping time?

sometimes they ship it on release day, sometimes they ship it the day before...at least that's how it's worked for me. So if you have prime you'll probably get it the day after release day...if you do standard 3-5 day you'll probably get it at the end of release week.

[JaylisJayP]

Hey everyone...just because I'm bored at 7:30 in the morning, here's the latest (and presumably last) incarnation of my movie setup. I did the shelves about a month ago.

I doesn't look it from the picture, but I'm up to 210 blu-rays now, and still have my good 'ol 170 HD DVDs (I'm actually watching one right now :eek::eek:)

http://s4.tinypic.com/2nh0qq8.jpg

[grif32]

Love the setup looks great.

[ewto16]

anyone know where i can get a spare ps3 jewel case?

I have a spare Blu-ray case. Not white like the PS3 one, but offical Blu-ray one.

[TastySweetNutz]

Love that set-up Jaylis. The Goonies squad looks a little lonely, something that the BR version could fix.

[grif32]

Love that set-up Jaylis. The Goonies squad looks a little lonely, something that the BR version could fix.

LOL I was thinking the samething as well as the Gremlins.

[SBrooks1]

No way in hell I would have all those figures sitting around my Blu-ray collection. I remember when I had tons of McFarlane figures and how much dust they collected. I'll keep my Blu-ray's in the middle drawers of my entertainment center.

[JaylisJayP]

No way in hell I would have all those figures sitting around my Blu-ray collection. I remember when I had tons of McFarlane figures and how much dust they collected. I'll keep my Blu-ray's in the middle drawers of my entertainment center.

Yeah, it gets dusty. Small price to pay for Neo and Predator to do their thing. ;)

[JaylisJayP]

LOL I was thinking the samething as well as the Gremlins.


Hopefully soon! If I had to choose I'd want Gremlins first, if only because I already have Goonies on DVD.

[SBrooks1]

Yeah, it gets dusty. Small price to pay for Neo and Predator to do their thing. ;)

I could make a joking comparison to the 40 Year Old Virgin......but I won't :p

[moviemaniac4]

Hey everyone...just because I'm bored at 7:30 in the morning, here's the latest (and presumably last) incarnation of my movie setup. I did the shelves about a month ago.

I doesn't look it from the picture, but I'm up to 210 blu-rays now, and still have my good 'ol 170 HD DVDs (I'm actually watching one right now :eek::eek:)

http://s4.tinypic.com/2nh0qq8.jpg

Better make space for the exorcist figure boxset :D

[TastySweetNutz]

Better make space for the exorcist figure boxset :D

Or just make no space at all for that can of pea soup :p

[SBrooks1]

HDD just reviewed the Blu-ray of Transformers giving it 5 stars for audio.........but then went back and took the 5 star audio review for the Transformers HD DVD down to 4 stars. LOL :D

[grif32]

HDD just reviewed the Blu-ray of Transformers giving it 5 stars for audio.........but then went back and took the 5 star audio review for the Transformers HD DVD down to 4 stars. LOL :D

LOL nice...

[WingNut 25]

I'm only double dipping if it is onsale cheap. I think you'd be stupid to spend $25-$30 for a slight audio upgrade.

[SBrooks1]

LOL nice...

It's funny from a fanboy point of view but it hurts HDD's credibility. Honestly it's something they shouldn't have done. The HD DVD audio score should have never been given 5 stars to begin with. DD+ is only 1.5mbps which is the same as DTS. So it's not really HD audio which is the name of the category they rate movies on. We all know it had a great mix but giving it a 5 was wrong.

[SBrooks1]

I'm only double dipping if it is onsale cheap. I think you'd be stupid to spend $25-$30 for a slight audio upgrade.

It's not an upgrade if you don't own the HD DVD :p

[grif32]

It's funny from a fanboy point of view but it hurts HDD's credibility. Honestly it's something they shouldn't have done. The HD DVD audio score should have never been given 5 stars to begin with. DD+ is only 1.5mbps which is the same as DTS. So it's not really HD audio which is the name of the category they rate movies on. We all know it had a great mix but giving it a 5 was wrong.

Yeah I agree. I think 4.5 is fair. 4 might be low. It was really that good.

Hoping BR is really a 5

[WingNut 25]

It's not an upgrade if you don't own the HD DVD :p

I own it.

[Hanky Panky]

AH HHHHHHHHHHHHHA! You've been outed Jay! ;)

http://i34.tinypic.com/vheveb.jpg

[WingNut 25]

That is a crazy set up.

[JaylisJayP]

AH HHHHHHHHHHHHHA! You've been outed Jay! ;)

http://i34.tinypic.com/vheveb.jpg


whatever you're circling, it's not Wild Hogs. I 100% do not own Wild Hogs. I promise.

It looks like those are the 2 Ice Age flicks.

[JaylisJayP]

If that HDD Transformers review proves to be true, I take back what I said about not upgrading for the audio. It'll still have to come down to say $15. Then I can sell my HD DVD for $5-$7 and justify the extra money.

[burngwngs]

sometimes they ship it on release day, sometimes they ship it the day before...at least that's how it's worked for me. So if you have prime you'll probably get it the day after release day...if you do standard 3-5 day you'll probably get it at the end of release week.

cool thanks. I wanted to pre order a few blu-rays becuase it's so much cheaper than the stores but I hate waiting. I need Iron Man, Transformers, Sarah Connor , Heroes 2 (just paid for at tower.com because it ships in 12 hours, not a pre-order for some reason)

[Hanky Panky]

whatever you're circling, it's not Wild Hogs. I 100% do not own Wild Hogs. I promise.

It looks like those are the 2 Ice Age flicks.

Uh huh...Ice Age...whatever you say ;)

Close up pics are welcomed.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Bad news for you Sin City fans

"While we're on the subject of Buena Vista, there have been a lot of reports around the Net that the studio is planning to release Sin City on Blu-ray Disc on 10/21. That's a big negatory, folks. We've checked with the studio and have officially learned that the title has been pushed back into 2009, along with Finding Nemo. Just so you know... you know?"

Austin Powers Collection coming to Blu-ray on December 2nd

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=63738

[Hanky Panky]

Bummer about Sin City...

[oaktown2000]

Bad news for you Sin City fans

"While we're on the subject of Buena Vista, there have been a lot of reports around the Net that the studio is planning to release Sin City on Blu-ray Disc on 10/21. That's a big negatory, folks. We've checked with the studio and have officially learned that the title has been pushed back into 2009, along with Finding Nemo. Just so you know... you know?"

Austin Powers Collection coming to Blu-ray on December 2nd

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=63738


They build me up....just to knock me back down :o

[someguy6000]

would you guys recomend buying a display blu-ray player. i'm not sure about the model number but it was the only one target carried anyways it's on clearence for 191.00

[WingNut 25]

Hard to swallow the price for Austin Powers on BD considering CC had the standard discs for $4 last week.

[SBrooks1]

Hard to swallow the price for Austin Powers on BD considering CC had the standard discs for $4 last week.

Holy hell you're a tight ass. LOL :D You don't want to ever pay a premium for quality do ya? Why pay for Austin Powers in HD with (hopefully) lossless audio when the DVD's for $4 each are just good enough? Ughhh....I can't think like that. I think you've been spoiled by too many BOGO's and cheap discontinued HD DVD's. :D

[grif32]

Holy hell you're a tight ass. LOL :D You don't want to ever pay a premium for quality do ya? Why pay for Austin Powers in HD with (hopefully) lossless audio when the DVD's for $4 each are just good enough? Ughhh....I can't think like that. I think you've been spoiled by too many BOGO's and cheap discontinued HD DVD's. :D

Well thats the problem with the average joe. They are thinking of spending $4 instead of $25 on a movie and $400 on a player to get the disc to work.

You are right tho we were spoiled by Bogo's by BR which are gone now.

[JaylisJayP]

Uh huh...Ice Age...whatever you say ;)

Close up pics are welcomed.


LOL.....i know i have horrible taste in movies, but believe me Wild Hogs is nowhere on the radar. Just for you, I'll snap a pic when I get home from work. :D

[JaylisJayP]

cool thanks. I wanted to pre order a few blu-rays becuase it's so much cheaper than the stores but I hate waiting. I need Iron Man, Transformers, Sarah Connor , Heroes 2 (just paid for at tower.com because it ships in 12 hours, not a pre-order for some reason)

i hear you about not wanting to wait, but really I found I don't watch the movies until the weekend anyway, so I can stand to wait a few days if it means saving something like 25-30% on the movies.

[PrimeBane]

GD internet has been down all fricken day at work :mad:

Quite the uproar on the TF BD review... I still hope to do my own side-by-side comparison.

I do find it funny that it's the same transfer PQ wise as the HD DVD... what happened to it looking better on BD Mr. Bay? :D

[PrimeBane]

Crappy about Sin City :(

Oh well, Wall-E is coming out Nov 18th :)

[PrimeBane]

You know you have too much money when you buy these for your HT...
http://www.composite.com/default.htm

[JaylisJayP]

For anything else, I'd say screw it. But Wild Hogs ownership is a serious accusation, so pictures are below.

I now consider myself vindicated.


http://s4.tinypic.com/2ryskyd.jpg

http://s4.tinypic.com/211mgee.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Short Circuit tonight at my Best Buy for $12.91 with my discount. Looks and sounds really nice. Much better than I expected.

[IceRat]

easily my most anticipated BD right now .......

http://criterion.com/content/images/full_boxshot/450_box_348x490.jpg

specs (not sure if same for BD as dvd)

Special Features


- DIRECTOR-APPROVED DOUBLE-DISC SET SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
- New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by director Wes Anderson and director of photography Robert Yeoman
- Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack
- Commentary by director/co-writer Anderson and co-writer/actor Owen Wilson
- The Making of “Bottle Rocket”: an original documentary by filmmaker Barry Braverman featuring Anderson, James L. Brooks, James Caan, Temple Nash Jr., Kumar Pallana, Polly Platt, Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Musgrave, Richard Sakai, David and Sandy Wasco, Andrew and Luke and Owen Wilson, and Robert Yeoman
- The original thirteen-minute black-and-white Bottle Rocket short film from 1992
- Eleven deleted scenes
- Anamorphic screen test, storyboards, location photos, and behind-the-scenes photographs by Laura Wilson
- Murita Cycles, a 1978 short film by Braverman
- The Shafrazi Lectures, no. 1: Bottle Rocket
- PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by executive producer James L. Brooks, an appreciation by Martin Scorsese, and original artwork by Ian Dingman

[R. Giles]

easily my most anticipated BD right now .......

http://criterion.com/content/images/full_boxshot/450_box_348x490.jpg

specs (not sure if same for BD as dvd)

I have seen it on TV but never watched it.

[grif32]

Picked up Short Circuit tonight at my Best Buy for $12.91 with my discount. Looks and sounds really nice. Much better than I expected.

Thats one I need to grab. Forgot all about it.

[lighdramon]

easily my most anticipated BD right now .......

YES.

Along with:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i118/aegean2007/453_box_348x490.jpg

[IceRat]

between Bottle Rocket and Dr. Strangelove I will own 2 of my favorite "comedies" of all time in hi-def this year

[freezerfuel]

Bad news for you Sin City fans

"While we're on the subject of Buena Vista, there have been a lot of reports around the Net that the studio is planning to release Sin City on Blu-ray Disc on 10/21. That's a big negatory, folks. We've checked with the studio and have officially learned that the title has been pushed back into 2009, along with Finding Nemo. Just so you know... you know?"

Austin Powers Collection coming to Blu-ray on December 2nd

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=63738

I hope the bastages aren't going to mess around with From Dusk Til Dawn too.

[grif32]

Just watched "Monster Squad". What a great flick. Alot of great memories. LOL

Now I looking for My Pet Monster. I remember owning this and now want it for the little one.

Ebay here I come. :)

[WingNut 25]

Holy hell you're a tight ass. LOL :D You don't want to ever pay a premium for quality do ya? Why pay for Austin Powers in HD with (hopefully) lossless audio when the DVD's for $4 each are just good enough? Ughhh....I can't think like that. I think you've been spoiled by too many BOGO's and cheap discontinued HD DVD's. :D

No, I just don't pray at the Blu Ray alter like you do and buy everything the studios throw at me. To each his own. I can't justify spending $25-$30 on a movie that can be had for $4, especially if the "upgrade" is moderate at best (and I also won't pay that for audio alone like you). Ever since BD won the HD war, deals have gone away. I'm afraid that Blu Ray will end up dying off as a format because the prices won't come down to where everyone can get in on it. I spent $93 filling up my tank yesterday, so I don't have the luxury of throwing $100 at 3 movies in high definition just for kicks. I'm much better off than a lot of people in this country but until the studios wake up, this format isn't going to take off beyond the small niche it is in.

[someguy6000]

No, I just don't pray at the Blu Ray alter like you do and buy everything the studios throw at me. To each his own. I can't justify spending $25-$30 on a movie that can be had for $4, especially if the "upgrade" is moderate at best (and I also won't pay that for audio alone like you). Ever since BD won the HD war, deals have gone away. I'm afraid that Blu Ray will end up dying off as a format because the prices won't come down to where everyone can get in on it. I spent $93 filling up my tank yesterday, so I don't have the luxury of throwing $100 at 3 movies in high definition just for kicks. I'm much better off than a lot of people in this country but until the studios wake up, this format isn't going to take off beyond the small niche it is in.
bingo!

[freezerfuel]

Eh, DVD's old, Blu-ray will take over eventually. IMO of course.

But yeah, prices are stupid... especially when old catalogue titles are over $30. (Canada)

[grif32]

Eh, DVD's old, Blu-ray will take over eventually. IMO of course.

But yeah, prices are stupid... especially when old catalogue titles are over $30. (Canada)

Of course they wil EVENTUALLY take over but I dont see it for atleast 8 years or more. Like I said people are STILL buying VHS tapes..

[freezerfuel]

I know that. I pawned a few DVD's and they had a shelf of VHS tapes. They wouldn't carry them if they didn't sell (unless they've been sitting there since 1998 lol), and I sold a large chunk of my VHS collection at a garage sale about 2 years ago. Pretty sad actually.

[imaginegrafix]

Of course they wil EVENTUALLY take over but I dont see it for atleast 8 years or more. Like I said people are STILL buying VHS tapes..

Ehh, I'm not convinced they will ever take over with how they've handled things - it seems like they are content to just sit back right now and let people adopt. They aren't pushing for it - I realize the economy sucks, but just about everybody got some free money from the tax rebates and every retail store had some type of specials, I thought we'd see something like the free bluray player with tv purchase again - like we saw around xmas - but nothing..... not even any new advertising at all (at least not that I saw).

They are leaving the door wide open for someone else to come in - dish is now offering movies in 1080p - they are advertising the same quality as a blu-ray so I'm assuming it is that good. I'm sure it doesn't have the lossless audio, but to 99.8% of people, lossless doesn't matter.

When someone can rent the movie and DVR it off of PPV for $5 - they aren't going to spend a few hundred dollars on hardware and then another $30 for the movies. Prices need to come down fast or it'll never take off. Heck, my new DVR from dish can hold 60 hrs. of high-def material - plus I can add an external hard drive if I want. Think of how much they'll be able to hold in a few more years..... It still boggles my mind that Sony/BDA has sat back and done nothing after hd dvd died.

[cflames89]

Ehh, I'm not convinced they will ever take over with how they've handled things - it seems like they are content to just sit back right now and let people adopt. They aren't pushing for it - I realize the economy sucks, but just about everybody got some free money from the tax rebates and every retail store had some type of specials, I thought we'd see something like the free bluray player with tv purchase again - like we saw around xmas - but nothing..... not even any new advertising at all (at least not that I saw).

At my job, we routinely have free BD players with TV's in our flyers.

[imaginegrafix]

At my job, we routinely have free BD players with TV's in our flyers.

Just curious - where do you work? Also, have many sold?

[grif32]

Ehh, I'm not convinced they will ever take over with how they've handled things - it seems like they are content to just sit back right now and let people adopt. They aren't pushing for it - I realize the economy sucks, but just about everybody got some free money from the tax rebates and every retail store had some type of specials, I thought we'd see something like the free bluray player with tv purchase again - like we saw around xmas - but nothing..... not even any new advertising at all (at least not that I saw).

They are leaving the door wide open for someone else to come in - dish is now offering movies in 1080p - they are advertising the same quality as a blu-ray so I'm assuming it is that good. I'm sure it doesn't have the lossless audio, but to 99.8% of people, lossless doesn't matter.

When someone can rent the movie and DVR it off of PPV for $5 - they aren't going to spend a few hundred dollars on hardware and then another $30 for the movies. Prices need to come down fast or it'll never take off. Heck, my new DVR from dish can hold 60 hrs. of high-def material - plus I can add an external hard drive if I want. Think of how much they'll be able to hold in a few more years..... It still boggles my mind that Sony/BDA has sat back and done nothing after hd dvd died.

The rebate checks went to paying off bills, paying for the increase in gas. Those payments did NOTHING but put money into oil companies pockets.

This is the slow time of the year for movie buyers. Why push it now? This xmas I think you will really see a push for BR players into homes. If not then I agree they will be introuble.

I agree they really need to do something. If you ask the BR nut jobs (sbrooks) :D they will say how well BR is selling. But just think if they lowered prices how much better they would sell.

I think they are doing nothing because they lost a ton of money with all the bogo's and other deals they did because of HD DVD so now they are trying to collect some of it back. IMO.

I have not bought a single BR in a long time. Netflix for me and it has saved me a ton of money. Just one customer they have lost because of the crazy prices.

[grif32]

I know that. I pawned a few DVD's and they had a shelf of VHS tapes. They wouldn't carry them if they didn't sell (unless they've been sitting there since 1998 lol), and I sold a large chunk of my VHS collection at a garage sale about 2 years ago. Pretty sad actually.

Heck we had another Garage sale (last one thank god) yesterday and pretty much sold the rest of our VHS tapes. So they are STILL selling. Pretty crazy to think that.

Sad to be honest.

[rsoaker23]

Picked up Short Circuit tonight at my Best Buy for $12.91 with my discount. Looks and sounds really nice. Much better than I expected.

WOW nice price..always liked that movie

[rsoaker23]

The rebate checks went to paying off bills, paying for the increase in gas. Those payments did NOTHING but put money into oil companies pockets.

This is the slow time of the year for movie buyers. Why push it now? This xmas I think you will really see a push for BR players into homes. If not then I agree they will be introuble.

I agree they really need to do something. If you ask the BR nut jobs (sbrooks) :D they will say how well BR is selling. But just think if they lowered prices how much better they would sell.

I think they are doing nothing because they lost a ton of money with all the bogo's and other deals they did because of HD DVD so now they are trying to collect some of it back. IMO.

I have not bought a single BR in a long time. Netflix for me and it has saved me a ton of money. Just one customer they have lost because of the crazy prices.

Agreed..kinda seems like all the thunder is gone since the format war is over:rolleyes:...if i pick a BR up its on ebay.

[freezerfuel]

I've slowed down a little, partly pricing, and because we bought a new house and gotta get caught up in bills first. Not to mention there are tons of statues coming out, and I need to make a home theatre from pretty much scratch in the basement. But statue's are always a higher priority and BD's get put on the backburner if need be.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im thinking about selling my collection of BD's and using that $$ to buy from my hook up and pocket whats left over. Same collection half the price;)

[grif32]

Im thinking about selling my collection of BD's and using that $$ to buy from my hook up and pocket whats left over. Same collection half the price;)

Great idea...

[ToightLikeATiger]

I havent bought any Blu-Ray's in a few months. I have netflix so I get all the new movies on there. Unless there is a good deal (BOGO's) I wont buy any more movies. I cant make myself pay $30 for a movie anymore. Ill gladly pay $30 if its a BOGO but not for 1 movie. I love Netflix though. It will be even better soon with its partnership with Xbox live.

[littlejacque25]

Anyone have any experience with Panasonic Viera 1080p plasma's?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got done watching Drillbit Taylor. Had some funny moments but really wasnt that good of a movie.

[imaginegrafix]

The rebate checks went to paying off bills, paying for the increase in gas. Those payments did NOTHING but put money into oil companies pockets.

This is the slow time of the year for movie buyers. Why push it now? This xmas I think you will really see a push for BR players into homes. If not then I agree they will be introuble.

I agree they really need to do something. If you ask the BR nut jobs (sbrooks) :D they will say how well BR is selling. But just think if they lowered prices how much better they would sell.

I think they are doing nothing because they lost a ton of money with all the bogo's and other deals they did because of HD DVD so now they are trying to collect some of it back. IMO.

I have not bought a single BR in a long time. Netflix for me and it has saved me a ton of money. Just one customer they have lost because of the crazy prices.

I agree that now isn't really a great time to push it - but when tax season was around and the rebate checks were going out, it wouldn't have been a bad idea. Sure, a lot of people probably used that money to pay off bills, etc. - but there was also probably a good chunk that just blew the money.

Your probably right about them doing nothing because of all the money they've already lost on it - but I REALLY hope they do make a strong push this x-mas, otherwise I don't think bluray will last.

[grif32]

I agree that now isn't really a great time to push it - but when tax season was around and the rebate checks were going out, it wouldn't have been a bad idea. Sure, a lot of people probably used that money to pay off bills, etc. - but there was also probably a good chunk that just blew the money.

Your probably right about them doing nothing because of all the money they've already lost on it - but I REALLY hope they do make a strong push this x-mas, otherwise I don't think bluray will last.

I agree if they do NOTHING then BR will be in trouble

On a side note. We watched Shoot Em Up.. They should have shot themselves for making this movie.. Wow!!!

[Therman Merman]

Anyone have any experience with Panasonic Viera 1080p plasma's?
I got one about 4 months ago, and I love it. 50".

[freezerfuel]

Anyone have any experience with Panasonic Viera 1080p plasma's?

I have a 42" 1080p. Not sure what you want to know. I will say this... there are 3 things I love. My dogs, my wife, and my Panasonic. ;)

Very good picture from satellite TV/cable. Stunningly gorgeous picture from a 1080p source.

[freezerfuel]

I agree if they do NOTHING then BR will be in trouble

On a side note. We watched Shoot Em Up.. They should have shot themselves for making this movie.. Wow!!!

Yep, blind-bought and ended up giving it away. Just couldn't get into it.

[IceRat]

Anyone have any experience with Panasonic Viera 1080p plasma's?
just purchased the 50" 720p tonight

Bottle Rocket audio for BD update DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 on Blu-ray

[someguy6000]

anyone have any HD-DVD's for sale looking for the following at a cheap price.

terminator 2 (i realize this is an import)
Shawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead (remake)
12 Monkeys
Matrix Trilogy (either set)

[burngwngs]

Yep, blind-bought and ended up giving it away. Just couldn't get into it.

I agree if they do NOTHING then BR will be in trouble

On a side note. We watched Shoot Em Up.. They should have shot themselves for making this movie.. Wow!!!

Really? I thought it was cool. Some real tasteless acting but the action was pretty good. Better than some other exaggerated stuff out these days "Transporter 2":rolleyes:

[burngwngs]

Looks like the Incredible Hulk will be out on BD before we knew it would. Good News:
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=3434

[burngwngs]

Oh! and Wall.E in November. Here goes getting broke again.
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=3192

[grif32]

Really? I thought it was cool. Some real tasteless acting but the action was pretty good. Better than some other exaggerated stuff out these days "Transporter 2":rolleyes:

Exaggerated on Transporter 2 compared to Shoot em up?

Shoot em up was way over the top. I thought alot more then TP2.

Chris

[grif32]

Oh! and Wall.E in November. Here goes getting broke again.
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=3192

Wall E is a must pickup for me.

Not sure about the Hulk. Never seen it.

[burngwngs]

Exaggerated on Transporter 2 compared to Shoot em up?

Shoot em up was way over the top. I thought alot more then TP2.

Chris

Yeah, but there was no Auddi flipping, Split rooftop Building driving bomb hooking bull crap in Shoot em up. :rolleyes:

[SBrooks1]

I love Shoot 'Em Up....great audio on that Blu :D

[freezerfuel]

Really? I thought it was cool. Some real tasteless acting but the action was pretty good. Better than some other exaggerated stuff out these days "Transporter 2":rolleyes:

Considering I own Transporter 2 but haven't watched it yet, no comment.

[burngwngs]

Considering I own Transporter 2 but haven't watched it yet, no comment.

I own it as well, mostly because I was expecting something great as its predecessor.

[Tuckertank]

Watched Harold and Kumar yesterday, just horrible imo. I hated the first one so I don't know why I thought this one would be any better. Glad I just rented it.

[grif32]

Yeah, but there was no Auddi flipping, Split rooftop Building driving bomb hooking bull crap in Shoot em up. :rolleyes:

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Yeah because shooting the merry go round with the baby wasnt exexaggerated or sliding under the bath stahls or sliding on the grease for 5 minutes or shooting file cabinets to hit the guy in the head with a drawer.

I can go on and on as well. They both were over the top thats for sure.

Or pulling out carrots every 5 minutes...

[grif32]

I love Shoot 'Em Up....great audio on that Blu :D

Yeah the aduio was pretty good but WOW you say I have bad taste... :D

[ewto16]

Watched The Other Bolyin (sp?) Girl yesterday. The PQ on this movie was great and the audio was pretty good too. Sort of a weird movie. I didn't really hate it but it wasn't much better than average. Decent enough to sit through if your wife wants to watch it.

[burngwngs]

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Yeah because shooting the merry go round with the baby wasnt exexaggerated or sliding under the bath stahls or sliding on the grease for 5 minutes or shooting file cabinets to hit the guy in the head with a drawer.

I can go on and on as well. They both were over the top thats for sure.

Or pulling out carrots every 5 minutes...

Hey, I can do more than half those tricks.:D Yeah, they both were exaggerated in many way.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

as posted on HHD forums

Toys R Us has some DVD's on sale 2 for $20 online, plus about $2.50. Each Shipping... Mixed in is Dead Man's Chest.. BD. May be an opportunity to pick up a couple for trades if you don't already have it.

Here's the link if your interested.
http://www.toysrus.com/searchHandler...romoId=3238688

[TastySweetNutz]

Shoot Em Up = Monica Bellucci. Enough said.

[stupidsuck]

Green label on th Hulk blu ray?

http://highdefdiscnews.com/images/theincrediblehulkfull.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Nice... a little shot at Sony from Universal :)

[SBrooks1]

Yeah the aduio was pretty good but WOW you say I have bad taste... :D

Shoot Em Up is a movie that doesn't take itself seriously like B movies do. That's why I enjoyed it. It was almost a parody of action movies in general.

[Hanky Panky]

Shoot Em Up = Monica Bellucci. Enough said.

She was hot as hell in Matrix Reloaded, but does Monica still hold up in this one? She looks like she's getting that chunky MILF look. :p

[PrimeBane]

She was hot as hell in Matrix Reloaded, but does Monica still hold up in this one? She looks like she's getting that chunky MILF look. :p

Just more cushion for the pushin' :D

[Hanky Panky]

Bwahahaha...

[grif32]

She was hot as hell in Matrix Reloaded, but does Monica still hold up in this one? She looks like she's getting that chunky MILF look. :p

No she does not hold up in this movie at all... IMO

[SBrooks1]

10/21/08

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GeonosisMX/ihulk_bd.png

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GeonosisMX/hulk_specs.gif

[YlhandlZ]

Wow! Gamma ray disk!! I might have to finally break down and get a PS3 to watch that.

[PrimeBane]

"anatomy of a hero"

Anyone else just a little big afraid of what this might contain...

[JaylisJayP]

Well, it happened. I turned 30 today....time to buy some more blu-rays to cure the depression!!!

[PrimeBane]

American Gangster on BD Oct 14th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/American_Gangster_to_Get_Two_Cuts,_Exclusives_on_Blu-ray/2005

Unless you really liked this film in the theater, pass on it. The PQ just isn't there... and I personally found it to be boring.

[PrimeBane]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAYLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure your boob cake will be arriving soon :D

[PrimeBane]

The Love Guru Sept 16th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/DreamWorks/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Sets_Specs,_Adds_Digital_Copy_for_Love_Guru_Blu-ray/2004

[JaylisJayP]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAYLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure your boob cake will be arriving soon :D

lol, thank you! I need that boob cake.

[PrimeBane]

This will have to do until Hanky shows up :)

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/pans/bikini12.jpg

[cflames89]

American Gangster on BD Oct 14th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/American_Gangster_to_Get_Two_Cuts,_Exclusives_on_Blu-ray/2005

Unless you really liked this film in the theater, pass on it. The PQ just isn't there... and I personally found it to be boring.

You know what, I blind bought it on DVD, and still have not watched it.

[JaylisJayP]

Does anyone need a 1-year XBOX live membership? Someone gave it to me for a birthday gift who didn't know I got rid of my xbox.

Would love to sell or trade for any of the following:

Battlefield: Bad Company PS3 (would trade straight up)

(Two of any of these below for the subscription - listed in order of preference)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance PS3
Turok PS3
Haze PS3
Assassins Creed PS3
Jumper blu-ray
A Bridge Too Far blu-ray
Dirty Harry blu-ray
Sand Pebbles blu-ray
So I Married an Ax Murderer blu-ray
Broken Trail blu-ray
Untraceable blu-ray
Michael Clayton blu-ray

[emets31]

I have a 42" 1080p. Not sure what you want to know. I will say this... there are 3 things I love. My dogs, my wife, and my Panasonic. ;)

Very good picture from satellite TV/cable. Stunningly gorgeous picture from a 1080p source.

Yeah, I have a 42" 1080p as well, for about 3 months now, and I gotta say, it is awesome. I can't remember the model number, but it's the 80pzu I think. Gorgeous picture all around. Blu Rays look stunning, as do PS3 games. Even standard cable channels look pretty good. It has a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 1,000,000:1, which helps quite a bit. From my experience and opinion, the Panasonics beat out similar Samsung and Sony models, based on a test viewed using the same equipment. I am extremely happy with it.

[cflames89]

Wall E is a must pickup for me.

Not sure about the Hulk. Never seen it.

Missed out on Wall-E, but Incredible Hulk kicked incredible ass. :D

[JaylisJayP]

Can't wait for the blu-boys to do side-by-side comparisons with this thing...

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/toshiba-launch-new-dvd-player-with-upconverting-features/5831

[PrimeBane]

I imagine it won't be a favorable review... hell, my XA2 upconversion doesn't even come close to a BD or HD DVD.

[IceRat]

heads up all you bargain hunters ....
Heroes season 1 on BD will be only $75 @ Target next week :eek:

I hope this rots on the shelves then maybe studios like Universal will realize the absurdity of releasing what is now "catalog" at a premium price. Season 1 looks pretty darn nice on dvd at the $20 it can be had for vs an extra $55 for a few extra pixels.

[JaylisJayP]

heads up all you bargain hunters ....
Heroes season 1 on BD will be only $75 @ Target next week :eek:

I hope this rots on the shelves then maybe studios like Universal will realize the absurdity of releasing what is now "catalog" at a premium price. Season 1 looks pretty darn nice on dvd at the $20 it can be had for vs an extra $55 for a few extra pixels.


If you want to talk about catalog at a premium price, FOX is a far worse offender than Universal.

[IceRat]

If you want to talk about catalog at a premium price, FOX is a far worse offender than Universal.
I'll let you know when they release 24 on BD ;)

[PrimeBane]

If you want to talk about catalog at a premium price, FOX is a far worse offender than Universal.

+1

Considering Heroes on HD DVD was as low as $70 when it came out, I'm sure someone will have it one for at least that much at some point. :)

[IceRat]

HD DVD was released same day as SD release ... big difference

[emets31]

heads up all you bargain hunters ....
Heroes season 1 on BD will be only $75 @ Target next week :eek:

I hope this rots on the shelves then maybe studios like Universal will realize the absurdity of releasing what is now "catalog" at a premium price. Season 1 looks pretty darn nice on dvd at the $20 it can be had for vs an extra $55 for a few extra pixels.

Indeed. The greed will come back to bite them. No one except an extreme fan of the show would pay that much. Unless a movie is an absolute classic, I still buy em on dvd and save some coin.

Edit: And here's hoping that Toshiba can pull through, cus my Panasonic Deep Color S54 promised some of the same things, and doesn't quite live up to it.

[JaylisJayP]

What's everyone getting today?

We've got the tropical storm keeping us indoors, but I'm going to order Street Kings and Proposition from Best Buy and hopefully do an in-store pickup for tomorrow.

[JaylisJayP]

American Gangster on BD Oct 14th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/American_Gangster_to_Get_Two_Cuts,_Exclusives_on_Blu-ray/2005

Unless you really liked this film in the theater, pass on it. The PQ just isn't there... and I personally found it to be boring.


I gave American Gangster about a 7/10 the first time I saw it in the theater...but I liked it more the second time on HD DVD and now consider it a solid 8.

I still think Crowe's performance was meh and the climax outside the church was weak, but i enjoyed the character development and the scenery, overall making for a very rewatchable movie in my opinion.

The HD DVD looked OK, but not great...not to the fault of the transfer, though, I think it's just how the movie was shot...i would expect a similar if not identical look on the blu.

[Tuckertank]

Saw Tropic Thunder last night in theaters, it was pretty great. Kind of slow at the begining but really picked up.

[freezerfuel]

I like that green trim on the Hulk case, it's... quite smashing. Hahaheeehee, what? I thought it was funny.

What's everyone getting today?


Don't think I'll be getting anything which is good because I'm like 2 weeks behind anyway. I still need to buy Doomsday and Dark City. I want to see Street Kings but don't think I'll buy it, maybe a rental on PPV



Happy 30th. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/smiliedancedood.gif

[freezerfuel]

If anybody has The Hitcher or Feast HD DVD's they don't want please let me know.

[burngwngs]

You don't want the Hitcher.

[JaylisJayP]

I like that green trim on the Hulk case, it's... quite smashing. Hahaheeehee, what? I thought it was funny.



Don't think I'll be getting anything which is good because I'm like 2 weeks behind anyway. I still need to buy Doomsday and Dark City. I want to see Street Kings but don't think I'll buy it, maybe a rental on PPV



Happy 30th. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/smiliedancedood.gif

Thanks, I took a week off from work for vacation....so I'll probably be on the board a lot :D

[HollandX]

DVD MSRP: $399.99... How would I ever afford this on Blu?

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Sopranos-The-Complete-Series/10354

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Sometimes I wish I never got into BD, and stuck with DVD. I'd have so many more movies. :\

[SBrooks1]

That's just the MSRP. It won't be that high in stores.

[burngwngs]

DVD MSRP: $399.99... How would I ever afford this on Blu?

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Sopranos-The-Complete-Series/10354

:\

Sometimes I wish I never got into BD, and stuck with DVD. I'd have so many more movies. :\

It's actually $280, not too shabby.:o
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C3O6R2?tag=tvshowsondvdcom&link_code=as3&creativeASIN=B001C3O6R2&creative=373489&camp=211189

[JaylisJayP]

If it even comes to blu it'll be like $600

[ewto16]

Well, it happened. I turned 30 today....time to buy some more blu-rays to cure the depression!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

[freezerfuel]

The Hitcher = The greatest cinematic experience ever put on film.

Just kidding, but I liked it. This is one of those movies that I rented and then wanted to buy it only to find it was a damn combo disc priced at $40 everywhere around here and has now disappeared. Eh, maybe I'll check Amazon but I hate doing that because I always end up adding 20 more movies to my cart than I should and just change my mind. :D

[grif32]

The Hitcher = The greatest cinematic experience ever put on film.

Just kidding, but I liked it. This is one of those movies that I rented and then wanted to buy it only to find it was a damn combo disc priced at $40 everywhere around here and has now disappeared. Eh, maybe I'll check Amazon but I hate doing that because I always end up adding 20 more movies to my cart than I should and just change my mind. :D

I think I have it I will double check when I get home tonight.

Chris

[freezerfuel]

Grif, if there are any movies you are looking for let me know... maybe a trade? I could pick up one you need if I don't own it. If you have it of course.

[moviemaniac4]

What's everyone getting today?

We've got the tropical storm keeping us indoors, but I'm going to order Street Kings and Proposition from Best Buy and hopefully do an in-store pickup for tomorrow.

pfft.....

I am still drying the clothes when it went into the island......

[PrimeBane]

Big nothing for me again today... I know my stepdaughter would love the two Disney releases, but I'm afraid I'd have to destroy my PS3 as they would play non stop for the next two weeks. :(

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Seen the new PS3 80 gig's at WM this morning, not the MGS4 edition. Price was $399

[PrimeBane]

Wow... I didn't think we'd see those until all the MSG4 bundles were gone.

[grif32]

Wow... I didn't think we'd see those until all the MSG4 bundles were gone.

I still see MSG4 bundles around here.

[grif32]

Grif, if there are any movies you are looking for let me know... maybe a trade? I could pick up one you need if I don't own it. If you have it of course.

I know I owned it but sold some HD DVD's and can not remember if this was one of them or not..

I will let you know tonight for sure.

[SBrooks1]

Batman attempts to bribe Joker with not one, but two copies of the greatest Blu-ray ever made.....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/batman-wild-hogs.jpg

[grif32]

Thats funny. Would have been better with Wild Hogs and PS I Love you :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

That is fricken funny. Hey Grif Im gonna watch Point Break this weekend and if I don't like it hows $14 DLVD sound?

[oaktown2000]

Thanks, I took a week off from work for vacation....so I'll probably be on the board a lot :D


Good timing.....Stuart is under water right now. Took me an hour and a half to get to Pt St Lucie for work today.

[ewto16]

Those are great captures from Batman. I need that to watch at home.

[WingNut 25]

December 9th is too damn far away.

[grif32]

That is fricken funny. Hey Grif Im gonna watch Point Break this weekend and if I don't like it hows $14 DLVD sound?

Sounds good just let me know.

[cochese75]

Anyone getting any BRs from the Amazon 50% sale or are they still high prices??



:spawnorb:

[WingNut 25]

What's on sale?

[cochese75]

eh.. nevermind not that many to choose from IMO.

only ones i would consider buying are 3:10 and American Psycho


:spawnorb:

[cochese75]

What's on sale?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7342172_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000265211&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-blog-0&pf_rd_r=08HJRDEMMYJEVSTP68HD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=430655401&pf_rd_i=193640011


:spawnorb:

[grif32]

That sale is a Joke and thats why I didnt post it. That should be the normal prices of those then have 50% sale on top of that.

[PrimeBane]

SANYO Announces Entry-level Full-HD Home Theater Projector

http://www.sanyo-lcdp.com/english/product/plvz700/z700.html

I know not everyone is a huge Sanyo fan, but depending on price and review, this has the potential to be a terrific little projector. :)

[cochese75]

That sale is a Joke and thats why I didnt post it. That should be the normal prices of those then have 50% sale on top of that.

Thats why i posted it.
Wanted to hear your guys opinions, but i figured most of them are high(the prices and Amazon) :D



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Much better sales will come in time... they have to have a bogo sometime IMO. And all those titles will be included.

[burngwngs]

Waiting for a bogo my self. Holding strong.

[grif32]

Waiting for a bogo my self. Holding strong.

LOL I am with you on that..

Hoping Black Friday or around xmas we get some crazy good deals...

[freezerfuel]

SANYO Announces Entry-level Full-HD Home Theater Projector

http://www.sanyo-lcdp.com/english/product/plvz700/z700.html

I know not everyone is a huge Sanyo fan, but depending on price and review, this has the potential to be a terrific little projector. :)

Sounds cool. I like the 2* zoom, something my Optoma fell short in. And I really like the electronic shutter when not in use. I hope this comes out fast so we can get some reviews happening.

[SBrooks1]

Title: Firefly
Starring: Nathan Fillion
Released: 11th November 2008
SRP: $89.98

Fox Home Entertainment has announced a Blu-ray release of Firefly: The Complete Series which stars Nathan Fillion. The 3-disc set will include all 14 episodes in HD format, along with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Lossless Audio. Extras will include audio commentaries on selected episodes (including a Blu-ray exclusive commentary on "Our Mrs. Reynolds" by executive producer Joss Whedon and actors Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Ron Glass), featurettes (Serenity: The 10th Character, Joss Sings the “Firefly” Theme, Joss Tours the Set, “Firefly” Reunion: Lunch with Joss, Nathan, Alan and Ron), deleted scenes, a gag reel, and Alan Tudyk’s Audition. We've attached the official package artwork below:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/fireflyblurayr1artpic.jpg

[HollandX]

was there a price there?

[PrimeBane]

HD DVD survey for those interested (that actually owned the format)
http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=bfad0f4a-1e04-41d6-a95f-2f01e04e1c8c

[PrimeBane]

was there a price there?

For the projector? No, no price yet.

If you were talking about Serenity: $89.98 MSRP :p

[ewto16]

Need to stop releasing all these old HD-DVD titles at full BD price....

[vicnsand]

The Firefly series wasn't released on HD-DVD. Serenity was.

[HollandX]

For the projector? No, no price yet.

If you were talking about Serenity: $89.98 MSRP :p

yeah the projector. thanks. :)

How hard is it to mount one (including get it a power outlet and connection to your a/v equipment) and hang the screen?

[someguy6000]

HD DVD survey for those interested (that actually owned the format)
http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=bfad0f4a-1e04-41d6-a95f-2f01e04e1c8c
wonder what kind of future surveys they are planning to have?

[PrimeBane]

yeah the projector. thanks. :)

How hard is it to mount one (including get it a power outlet and connection to your a/v equipment) and hang the screen?

I don't have mine mounted yet (it sits on our bar) but I don't think it's too hard. Freezerfuel has done it all and can enlighten you more on the subject. I may be ceiling mounting mine soon as the bar is probably coming out... I plan on buying plastic conduit for the HDMI cable (I'm lucky enough that the previous owner of the house put an outlet in the ceiling.)

Hanging the screen depends on what kind you buy... I have a pull down and I just used a couple of those hercules hooks. They work pretty damn good. :)

[PrimeBane]

wonder what kind of future surveys they are planning to have?

I had to giggle when they read that... I think it's time to just leave HD DVD dead and buried.

[Hanky Panky]

That sale is a Joke and thats why I didnt post it. That should be the normal prices of those then have 50% sale on top of that.

Agreed...they always mark off the MSRP rather than what we typically see in stores.

[PrimeBane]

http://www.dvdactive.com/images/news/screenshot/2008/8/austinpowersblupic.jpg
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/austin-powers-collection.html

Should be about $50 at Amazon... not bad :)

[grif32]

Well tried watching The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford from netflix and it freezes and will not play.

Sucks. Got about 45 minutes into it. I am starting to hate netflix.

[grif32]

Well got off the phone with Netflix and the guy stated is becoming a big problem with BR disc for them.

They are getting more returns on BR then standard DVD.. I thought BR had the super hard coating on it. Goot thats doing.

They are looking into getting different mailers for BR's.. Hope they improve it...

[JaylisJayP]

Well got off the phone with Netflix and the guy stated is becoming a big problem with BR disc for them.

They are getting more returns on BR then standard DVD.. I thought BR had the super hard coating on it. Goot thats doing.

They are looking into getting different mailers for BR's.. Hope they improve it...


Reason #1 I don't rely on Netflix for blu-rays....plus they're raising the prices.

[JaylisJayP]

http://www.dvdactive.com/images/news/screenshot/2008/8/austinpowersblupic.jpg
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/austin-powers-collection.html

Should be about $50 at Amazon... not bad :)

$50 for those 3 on blu is actually a hell of a deal...even $55 or so. I only own Goldmember on DVD so I'll likely upgrade.

[JaylisJayP]

Agreed...they always mark off the MSRP rather than what we typically see in stores.

Also another bad selection for people who have already been in the blu game for a while.

Amazon has been sucking it up lately.

[grif32]

Reason #1 I don't rely on Netflix for blu-rays....plus they're raising the prices.

I hear ya but we have watched about 15 movies so far for $13.99. If I bought those movies good lord I would be broke with BR prices....

[JaylisJayP]

I hear ya but we have watched about 15 movies so far for $13.99. If I bought those movies good lord I would be broke with BR prices....

You have a good point, renting obviously saves money.

What I do is rent the new releases I'm lukewarm about on DVD, and I buy the blu-rays that look good or that I know I want.

Like The Ruins, Shutter, etc.. were all recent Netflix rentals. Occassionally I'll like the rental enough to go buy it, and then it costs extra, but usually by that time I can find a deal on the blu-ray.

[JaylisJayP]

Dude, Where's My High-Def. Video for $40?

http://dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?reviewid=5725

[SBrooks1]

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/austin-powers-collection.html

Should be about $50 at Amazon... not bad :)

You can't IMG link to anything on DVDActive, gotta rehost everything.... ;)

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

[freezerfuel]

yeah the projector. thanks. :)

How hard is it to mount one (including get it a power outlet and connection to your a/v equipment) and hang the screen?

I'm far from an expert but here are a few things.

The cheap Monoprice mounts are junk, stay away. Certain things Monoprice is good for, this is not one of them. I think the second mount I bought was a Mustang and it was really good. Never had to make any adjustments later.

I ran a 15 foot HDMI cable and extension chord through the ceiling and then down through a closet and then to receiver and power outlet. Extremely easy, especially if you have a drop down ceiling.

I had a fixed type mounted screen, pretty easy. The frustrating part is tucking the cloth in around the frame of screen and then one side comes loose while working on the other. Would be easier with 2 people.

[Kleptos18]

Well got off the phone with Netflix and the guy stated is becoming a big problem with BR disc for them.

They are getting more returns on BR then standard DVD.. I thought BR had the super hard coating on it. Goot thats doing.

They are looking into getting different mailers for BR's.. Hope they improve it...

I haven't had any problems with netflix :( I wish other people would care about these discs. I don' t think the mailers are the problem.

Also. I heard about this price change like 6 months ago, It hasnt' happened yet.

[grif32]

I haven't had any problems with netflix :( I wish other people would care about these discs. I don' t think the mailers are the problem.

Also. I heard about this price change like 6 months ago, It hasnt' happened yet.

Knock on wood that you havent. It sucks getting 1/2 through a movie and have it freeze. Tried restarting and same thing at the same spot.

Yeah would be nice if people would take care of disc better but they do not.

Yeah the rep from netflix said they are thinking about the price change for BR but nothing yet.

They probably have to fix the bad BR disc problem first.

[Hanky Panky]

It sucks getting 1/2 through a movie and have it freeze. Tried restarting and same thing at the same spot.

Yeah would be nice if people would take care of disc better but they do not.

Sorry to hear about that...I've mentioned it before many a times about renting dvds.

The only suggestion I have that seems to avoid that problem is renting the movie THAT day of release (or Tuesday). The disc is brand-new and free of any scratches or repeated viewings.

This is the only way I will even allow myself to invest into an evening of rented entertainment.

[mikedanger]

the only problem i've had with netflix was when i was renting hd dvd's through them...they would always freeze up. no problems with the blu rays though...

[ewto16]

I rent BDs through Blockbuster all the time and never have an issue.

[Tuckertank]

I've got the Blockbuster in store pass and rent several BD's a week. Had a problem with Harold and Kumar but that's it.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Smokin' Aces again with my family last night....i only mention it because it's only Dobly Digital audio, and it's incredible how muffled it sounds compared to lossless on blu-ray.

[SBrooks1]

Watched Smokin' Aces again with my family last night....i only mention it because it's only Dobly Digital audio, and it's incredible how muffled it sounds compared to lossless on blu-ray.

Promoting lossless audio is something I think movie studios and retail stores have completely failed to educate consumers about. People pretty much know what HD video looks like right now and it's not going to change much. But when it comes to audio they don't have a clue how great movies can sound. I still tell everyone who owns a PS3 to buy the Sony 720 receiver to truly appreciate how easy and inexpensive it is to upgrade to lossless audio.

[grif32]

Promoting lossless audio is something I think movie studios and retail stores have completely failed to educate consumers about. People pretty much know what HD video looks like right now and it's not going to change much. But when it comes to audio they don't have a clue how great movies can sound. I still tell everyone who owns a PS3 to buy the Sony 720 receiver to truly appreciate how easy and inexpensive it is to upgrade to lossless audio.

Only problem is trying to educate the average joe about lossless is like convincing you to go out and by HD DVD. Just not going to happen.

You have to look at it this way. If the average Joe wants to enjoy HD movies with Lossless sound they will need to drop some coin on:

Blu Ray Player -
Reciever -
Speakers -
Cables (which 99% probably know nothing about monoprice) and will pay $100 per hdmi cable

Figure out how to hook everything up. How to get the best sound. etc....

Do firmware updates

Average joe will look at that and say "Hell with that DVD is just fine for me"

I also disagree that MOST people know what HD looks like. I have been over to many peoples homes and THOUGHT they were watching hd with composite cables...

Its a huge upward battle for BR and not looking good at the moment.

[PrimeBane]

And a lot of people have just got into 5.1 sound... at this point and for the foreseeable future, lossless sound with remain niche with the HT crowd.

[HollandX]

Disney to Debut Two Versions of 'Prince Caspian' on Blu-ray

Walt Disney has announced it is bringing two versions of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' to Blu-ray in early December, including a "DisneyFile" edition with Digital Copy.

Set for release in standard two-disc and 'DisneyFile' editions, each will feature an identical presentation of two BD-50 dual-layer discs with matching tech specs and supplements. The 'DisneyFile Edition' will also contain a bonus third standard-DVD disc with a Digital Copy of the film.

In a break from the industry-standard practice of including Digital Copy at no extra cost to the consumer, Disney will retail the standard two-disc edition of 'Prince Caspian' for $34.95, and the 'DisneyFile Edition' for $39.98 (an increase of $5).

1.) lol at "DisneyFile." Disney can't ever do a format. They have to call it Disney. "Now on Disney DVD!" Oh. I don't have a player for those. Sux. I wanted Aladdin.

2.) Amazon.com is carrying the two versions at $24.95 and $27.95, so a $3 difference vs the MSRP $5. I find it unacceptable to pay more for a digital copy. UNACCEPTABLE. Not because it's not worth the few dollars more, but the freakin principle!

[HollandX]

As an FYI, the first BD Narnia carried an MSRP of $34.98 and did not include a digital copy of the film. (It now sells on Amazon for $22.95.)

[TheRedOx]

I've had a handful of BD problems with Netflix too. 3 discs have arrived to me cracked, 1 arrived to me on SD DVD for some reason, I also just had to report one as a no-show. Still, I'd rather rent than buy at those ridiculous prices any day and twice on Sunday. Not one BOGO since they officially beat HD-DVD, WTH???!!! It'll be a cold day in hell when I pay $25 for a movie, I don't care how great the movie is.

[R. Giles]

I've had a handful of BD problems with Netflix too. 3 discs have arrived to me cracked, 1 arrived to me on SD DVD for some reason, I also just had to report one as a no-show. Still, I'd rather rent than buy at those ridiculous prices any day and twice on Sunday. Not one BOGO since they officially beat HD-DVD, WTH???!!! It'll be a cold day in hell when I pay $25 for a movie, I don't care how great the movie is.

I don't rent movies but don't buy them either. I can't justify spending that much money for a movie anymore so I can wait a long time before picking them up.

[Hanky Panky]

It'll be a cold day in hell when I pay $25 for a movie, I don't care how great the movie is.

I can't justify spending that much money for a movie anymore so I can wait a long time before picking them up.

$25 is really a lot for a movie. The only way I've justified spending that much is if it happens to be something special in terms of the package.

Probably why I haven't splurged either on a huge catalog at this point. I've been very patient and conservative when it comes to a purchase, much less re-buying films I already own.

Example...Predator...I have 2 versions of that movie on DVD and noticed the blu-ray version retails for $34.99 at Target. **** that. Same with Point Break. I'll wait it out when they drop to a more reasonable $15-20.

[ewto16]

1.) lol at "DisneyFile." Disney can't ever do a format. They have to call it Disney. "Now on Disney DVD!" Oh. I don't have a player for those. Sux. I wanted Aladdin.

2.) Amazon.com is carrying the two versions at $24.95 and $27.95, so a $3 difference vs the MSRP $5. I find it unacceptable to pay more for a digital copy. UNACCEPTABLE. Not because it's not worth the few dollars more, but the freakin principle!

I'll download some software off the Internet that allows me to rip it from the Blu-ray or just download the ripped Blu-Ray torrent before I pay $3 - $5 extra for a second version of the movie I ALREADY BOUGHT!!! That is correct. I will STEAL a copy before I pay more to have another copy of something I paid for.

I'm so tired of movie and music companies trying to rip people off left and right. If I already own something, it should be my right to do whatever I want with it, outside of illegally selling it. If I want to make multiple copies to watch around my house or in my car, then I should be able to do that.

[oaktown2000]

Watched Street Kings and Vacancy last night.

Street Kings was actually better then i anticipated. Sorta like "Training Day"...but not as gritty.

Vacancy was kinda "meh". Not really scary....nor shocking....nor surprising.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Street Kings and Vacancy last night.

Street Kings was actually better then i anticipated. Sorta like "Training Day"...but not as gritty.

Vacancy was kinda "meh". Not really scary....nor shocking....nor surprising.

I thought Vacancy flat out sucked when I saw it.

[cochese75]

Watched Street Kings and Vacancy last night.

Street Kings was actually better then i anticipated. Sorta like "Training Day"...but not as gritty.

Vacancy was kinda "meh". Not really scary....nor shocking....nor surprising.

poor version of TD..
Forrest tried to HARD to be Denzel.



:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

I don't really mind paying $25 for a movie.

Consider this - if you have a great home theater setup you can get almost the same visual/audio experience as you can in a theater.

So, seeing a movie in the theater these days, including gas, etc... costs at least that much. Not to mention you get zero replay value out of a theater movie.

I try to look at it like that. Sure I'd spend even less when renting, but I enjoy the collecting and actually do replay my collection quite a bit while doing other things (cooking, playing with kids, etc...).

[PrimeBane]

I'm of the same mind as Jaylis... $25 isn't bad for what you get.

It's the over $30 that stores in Canada want for a new BD that I refuse to pay (unless it's a super special edition title).

And any catalogue stuff will hit a bogo at some point... and that bogo could kill me the way my wants list is piling up. :(

[JaylisJayP]

I'm of the same mind as Jaylis... $25 isn't bad for what you get.

It's the over $30 that stores in Canada want for a new BD that I refuse to pay (unless it's a super special edition title).

And any catalogue stuff will hit a bogo at some point... and that bogo could kill me the way my wants list is piling up. :(

I'm starting to think we won't even see a BOGO on Black Friday this year. They'll throw out a B2G1 with 200 titles or so, some will be decent and fairly new, and people will bite.

If anything, the blu-ray deals will be on the hardware, again to try to lure in more of the mainstream DVD crowd....get 'em in bits and pieces.

[PrimeBane]

I hold out a little hope... we did have a Sony bogo at HMV in Canada earlier in the year. :)

Hardware deals would be nice as well... although I'm still kicking myself for not picking up a $299 Spiderman BD bundle when I had the chance. :( A sub $200 BD profile 2.0 player would help make the pain go away.

[TheRedOx]

Sure I'd spend even less when renting, but I enjoy the collecting and actually do replay my collection quite a bit while doing other things (cooking, playing with kids, etc...).

I enjoyed amassing a nice collection too on regular DVD, I blind-bought a ton of stuff every Tuesday and, I would say, 90% of those movies were watched ONE TIME! There was only a handful that would get replay - stuff I liked to have on in the background or stuff the kids would want to watch when they were over and they would watch the same movies over and over again. Now I refuse to watch any of them because they're not HD - all of them collecting dust. The 30 or so BluRay/HD-DVD movies I have were all purchased used from Gamestop or received free from rebates, I haven't paid more than $12 for any of them. I just can't do it again, you know what I mean? I envy your collection - it's really awesome, don't get me wrong, it's very impressive. In addition to 3-at-a-time Netflix I also have the Premium package with DirecTV with all of the movie channels so I do watch a lot there too and all in HD , that costs me near $150 a month so I may actually be spending the same amount as in the past. I'm also finding less and less time to watch stuff during the week too. I've got a long commute and it just wears my old ass out nowadays. I rarely can even stay awake to watch a movie on a weeknight anymore.

[PrimeBane]

Onkyo 606 - $364.67 from Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR606-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0015S8PGW/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219266557&sr=8-1

For the ripoff Canadian comparison, a local electronics shop is advertising it for $598 on sale :mad: