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

[oaktown2000]

Luke Cage....Marvels first black superhero to get his own comic book. But more importantly one of Marvel's newest movie projects. John Singleton is supposedly directing the Luke Cage movie, and his backstory could actually make for a hell of a movie so who knows.


It could be badazz. Seeing as how Cage grew up as a gang member in Harlem. If they made it with a gritty BITH style...it'd be awesome.

Unfortunately.....it won't be. MARVEL will insist upon a PG rating...eliminating the cool gang grittyness......and they have already casted Tyrese....which eliminates any acting ability whatsoever.

[Tuckertank]

Decided to upgrade my subwoofer, was using a 10" Yamaha with 250 watts. Picked up a Pinnacle Digital subwoofer, it's got 2 12's and 600 watts. Got it for a little under $400.

Also, watched Street Kings last night, I thought it was very good, not sure why it got such bad reviews.

[Chugga]

Though there aren't many details, this still seems like a much better idea than Seth Rogan as Green Lantern.

Well I just like the idea of the movie because Luke Cage really isn't much of a superhero. They could keep the story very grounded in a very gritty reality and then just toss in absolutely awesome fight scenes after he gets his powers. Sure he can lift just about anything, and knives/bullets/etc don't affect him but he doesn't have alot of the gimmick powers alot of other Marvel/DC movie characters have. He can't fly, the US Army doesn't want him dead at all costs, he doesn't shoot webbing, no x-ray vision, no awesome detective skills or impressive utility belt, none of that. Just a random guy walking the streets that can lift a building and can't be shot or stabbed.

[ewto16]

Well I just like the idea of the movie because Luke Cage really isn't much of a superhero. They could keep the story very grounded in a very gritty reality and then just toss in absolutely awesome fight scenes after he gets his powers. Sure he can lift just about anything, and knives/bullets/etc don't affect him but he doesn't have alot of the gimmick powers alot of other Marvel/DC movie characters have. He can't fly, the US Army doesn't want him dead at all costs, he doesn't shoot webbing, no x-ray vision, no awesome detective skills or impressive utility belt, none of that. Just a random guy walking the streets that can lift a building and can't be shot or stabbed.

I agree that if done correctly, it can be a good story. The character will have to be written with a lot of depth though, or else it will fail.

Also, sounds more interesting than the Thor movie that is supposedly happening. I can't see how they plan to make Thor really interesting. He just doesn't have big movie appeal to me.

Is there any word on the next Hulk movie? I heard throughout that Ed Norton was irritated with it and he isn't signed for the next one. Personally, I thought it was enjoyable and would like to see a sequel. I think it made enough money in the theaters ($134 mil in the US/$253 mil worldwide) to justify one.

[Chugga]

I haven't seen Iron Man, Hulk, or Hellboy yet (waiting for the Blu-rays) so I can't comment on those movies even though I'm a huge Hulk fan and want to see that movie soooooo bad.

As for Thor I completely agree. He's a badass comic book character but a terribly boring person overall. Theres a reason that in the animated flicks they just have him randomly give a line or 2 until it's time to fight. His fights could be amazing. But telling the backstory actually wanting to care about him as a character? Not going to happen.

Then to make matters worse aside from Loki I can't think of a interesting enough villain for him to fight that wouldn't be a total whooping. Hopefully they just use the movie to set up his appearence in the Avengers movie because Thor just can't be a franchise, it's not possible. God's don't make for good heroes since you never feel as if they can lose. Spiderman fights a guy on a surf board and almost gets half of his face blown off.....Thor could fight every single spiderman villain all at the same time and win in a matter of seconds.

[wibubba]

Got the FIVE disc Blu Ray edition of BladeRunner. Can't wait to pop it in tonight!

[Hanky Panky]

Is there any word on the next Hulk movie? I heard throughout that Ed Norton was irritated with it and he isn't signed for the next one. Personally, I thought it was enjoyable and would like to see a sequel. I think it made enough money in the theaters ($134 mil in the US/$253 mil worldwide) to justify one.

I think in total it's made roughly the same as the first one, so the momentum has slowed quite a bit for any future sequel development.

For me, I've seen every Marvel movie released since Blade and that god awful Elektra, but I was so disappointed in Hulk that the aftertaste in my mouth was enough to make me miss Incredible Hulk in theaters.

I may check it out on rental.

[ewto16]

I haven't seen Iron Man, Hulk, or Hellboy yet (waiting for the Blu-rays) so I can't comment on those movies even though I'm a huge Hulk fan and want to see that movie soooooo bad.

As for Thor I completely agree. He's a badass comic book character but a terribly boring person overall. Theres a reason that in the animated flicks they just have him randomly give a line or 2 until it's time to fight. His fights could be amazing. But telling the backstory actually wanting to care about him as a character? Not going to happen.

Then to make matters worse aside from Loki I can't think of a interesting enough villain for him to fight that wouldn't be a total whooping. Hopefully they just use the movie to set up his appearence in the Avengers movie because Thor just can't be a franchise, it's not possible. God's don't make for good heroes since you never feel as if they can lose. Spiderman fights a guy on a surf board and almost gets half of his face blown off.....Thor could fight every single spiderman villain all at the same time and win in a matter of seconds.

You realize that you have missed 3 fantastic movies this summer, right? I think Captain America has a ton of potential, but I'm not optimistic that Marvel won't screw that up.

[ewto16]

I think in total it's made roughly the same as the first one, so the momentum has slowed quite a bit for any future sequel development.

For me, I've seen every Marvel movie released since Blade and that god awful Elektra, but I was so disappointed in Hulk that the aftertaste in my mouth was enough to make me miss Incredible Hulk in theaters.

I may check it out on rental.

It is easily worth a rental. I saw it in the theater and was pleasantly surprised. It is better than I thought it would be. Not as good as TDK or Iron Man, but on what you would think of as the next tier of Superhero movies.

[HollandX]

Iron Man will change your life.

[Hanky Panky]

It is easily worth a rental. I saw it in the theater and was pleasantly surprised. It is better than I thought it would be. Not as good as TDK or Iron Man, but on what you would think of as the next tier of Superhero movies.

Ah ok...that's reassuring to know I won't be wasting my 2 hours at home.

I'm thinking that they should just let the franchise sit for a while...maybe 15 years before meddling around with another Hulk movie. It worked for Batman and who would have thought that there would be life after Batman & Robin.

Even Superman...I read this morning that the studio is talking about rebooting the franchise in a darker tone due to the success of TDK. This will easily flop or perform just as well as Returns because...again...it's too short of a time frame and people are still not over the last anti-climatic Singer Supes.

[cochese75]

Iron Man will change your life.

if you mean Chugga waking up before 1pm...i dont think so.


But im SURPRISED Chugga hasnt seen IM/Hulk yet :eek:





:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

Ewww the BST board do we really have to go there? Then instead of talking about movie releases everyone will be too busy hitting each other up with op's and then people will post messages like.....

"oh man that oaktown is such a piece of **** loser I hope he dies........."

and then you click on the thread and it will say

".........for sending me all of this free stuff!!!! you're the man oaktown!!! thanks dude!"

Do we really want that.

lol

[grif32]

I havent seen Iron Man, Hulk or Hellboy yet.. I am like chugga will wait and get them on BR.. I just can not stand going to the theater anymore. Last two times sucked.

[JaylisJayP]

"HollandX just completely screwed me over on a trade, bad trader alert!!!"

*clicks on threat*

"psych! wow what a great guy, he just sent me a copy of Wild Hogs for free, seriously dude, that was awesome of you, I definitely appreciate this alot, tell your wife Brenda I thank her too."

Stop dude, you're making me laugh too hard. :D

[JaylisJayP]

For those who have seen Afro Samurai....do I want to get season 1 on blu for $20?

[grif32]

Watched Assination of Jesse James on BR last night. Very longggggggg movie. Moves way to slow but the ending was good. PQ sucked azz tho.

[PrimeBane]

Jebus... I go for a long lunch and the thread exploads...

[Hanky Panky]

Wow...Lucasfilm releases another edition of the trilogies on dvd...BUT NO BLU-RAY announcement! :rolleyes: No details yet but these are scheduled for a November release.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51x9gYHs55L._SL500_AA240_.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wdAFSITQL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

courtesy of digitalbits
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa159.html

[JaylisJayP]

IF the prequels ever made it to blu-ray I'd have to buy them just for the third one, which I thought was bad-ass.

[grif32]

It will be atleast 3 - 5 years before Star Wars comes to Blu.

[Hanky Panky]

It will be atleast 3 - 5 years before Star Wars comes to Blu.

3-5 years you think? Sheeesh. I figured with the Crystal Skull blu release, that maybe this would be an indicator of something sooner rather than later.

[TastySweetNutz]

*sigh* George Lucas at it again. Watching the masses suck on the teet of his cash cow. I just want the original trilogy. He can keep the prequels in his vault.

[PrimeBane]

No surprise... we had to wait forever for the original trilogy on DVD... BD will be no different :(

[Hanky Panky]

No surprise... we had to wait forever for the original trilogy on DVD... BD will be no different :(

Any idea on what could be holding off the transfer? I mean, he's already got a firm grasp of the technology of blu with Indy 4's upcoming release. As for the bonus content, the existing documentaries should suffice. And obviously Blu has won the hd war, which I know was one of their justifications for holding off.

Perhaps it's just timing like grif said...maybe a 35th or (gulp) 40th anniversary date?

[WingNut 25]

So lame that we are getting yet another DVD version of SW.

[ewto16]

How many times can they repackage those Star Wars movies? I love those movies, but once I have them on DVD, I don't need them again on DVD. Doesn't everyone on the planet own them already on either DVD or VHS?

[ewto16]

Watched Beowulf over the weekend. Really cool movie. I enjoyed it alot, even though I had never read the book. PQ was really pretty good, except I thought the blacks in shadows were off at times. Don't think it was my TV, but it could have been. AQ was great.

The special features on this were awesome!! Seeing how they mo-capped everything to make the movie was awesome.

[PrimeBane]

How many times can they repackage those Star Wars movies? I love those movies, but once I have them on DVD, I don't need them again on DVD. Doesn't everyone on the planet own them already on either DVD or VHS?

2 sets of the OT on VHS, 1 set of each Trilogy on DVD and one set of bootleg OT from Asia (I was desperate and they were only $1 each) :o

[Hanky Panky]

2 sets of the OT on VHS, 1 set of each Trilogy on DVD and one set of bootleg OT from Asia (I was desperate and they were only $1 each) :o

Well, I think there was actually 3 sets of the OT on dvd...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418MS9CSRCL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516JNMF8TEL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Although not really a "set", released individually...
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TKKT57M2L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Beowulf over the weekend. Really cool movie. I enjoyed it alot, even though I had never read the book. PQ was really pretty good, except I thought the blacks in shadows were off at times. Don't think it was my TV, but it could have been. AQ was great.

The special features on this were awesome!! Seeing how they mo-capped everything to make the movie was awesome.

I think this was the last movie I bought on HD DVD, and I agree it's very cool. I need to pop it in and watch it again.

[Mack]

Dark City blu $10.99 at tower.com. Free shipping at $25.

http://www.tower.com/dark-city-rufus-sewell-blu-ray/wapi/112134915

Thx for the heads up!!! Snagged that and Cars (been wanting it for awhile) :cool:

We have a statue thread over on the BST for the same exact reason.....and the thread has had the same group of guys posting in it for years.

* tosses grenade at Keith *

:D

[Mack]

For those who have seen Afro Samurai....do I want to get season 1 on blu for $20?

http://www.tower.com/afro-samurai-samuel-l-jackson-blu-ray/wapi/112234990 :cool:

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Keith is breaking the first rule of statue bust club. :D :p


Is that free shipping over $25 always at tower or is that a once-in-a-while thing?

[ewto16]

Man the BST board on here is lame. I've only got 16 views on one of the items I am trying to move for less than retail. Only 3 of the threads on the front page even have more than 100+ views.

[JaylisJayP]

Man the BST board on here is lame. I've only got 16 views on one of the items I am trying to move for less than retail. Only 3 of the threads on the front page even have more than 100+ views.

blu-ray.com and highdefdigest.com trade forums are very good for selling or buying movies. I've had nothing but good experiences there, especially HDD

[Hanky Panky]

Man the BST board on here is lame. I've only got 16 views on one of the items I am trying to move for less than retail. Only 3 of the threads on the front page even have more than 100+ views.

Remove your "free Wildhogs blu-ray with sale" tagline ;)

[JaylisJayP]

http://www.tower.com/afro-samurai-samuel-l-jackson-blu-ray/wapi/112234990 :cool:

How's the show...is it good? Amazon has it for $13.95 I see...I haven't ordered from tower ever.

[JaylisJayP]

And what about this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Robotech-Shadow-Chronicles-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B001C4ZQ9S/ref=/ref=cm_cd_t_sims_t

I've loved the anime offerings on blu so far...would definitely be interested in picking some more up.

[Mack]

How's the show...is it good? Amazon has it for $13.95 I see...I haven't ordered from tower ever.

I have never seen it.... just thought the price would get you to bite :)

[PrimeBane]

Dark City blu $10.99 at tower.com. Free shipping at $25.

http://www.tower.com/dark-city-rufus-sewell-blu-ray/wapi/112134915

thank you sir... I still had 2 titles in my cart from the last sale so I got 3:10 to Yuma and MIB for dirt cheap as well :D

Good thing since Tower screws Canadians over at $4.99 per disk shipping. :(

[ewto16]

Anyone watch that Batman: Gotham Knight or whatever it is that came out like a month ago? Throughly enjoying Weeds on Blu-ray. Wife and I just wrapped up season 2 over the weekend.

[JaylisJayP]

I have never seen it.... just thought the price would get you to bite :)

it just might...has anyone ordered from Tower? I heard their shipping takes forever.

[Mack]

it just might...has anyone ordered from Tower? I heard their shipping takes forever.

I have multiple times in the past and never had any issues.... shipping time wasn't too bad :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

I have multiple times in the past and never had any issues.... shipping time wasn't too bad :cool:

cool, thanks.

[grif32]

We will not see Star Wars on Blu Ray until theres 50 million players or more. Just not worth lucas doing it now due to the fact BR is not taking off YET!!

[grif32]

2 sets of the OT on VHS, 1 set of each Trilogy on DVD and one set of bootleg OT from Asia (I was desperate and they were only $1 each) :o

And just think with the new BR/VHS/DVD combo player coming out you can watch them all on one machine :eek:

[PrimeBane]

LOL... I don't think I've turned my VHS on in 7 years... I'm not even sure why I unpacked it when we moved 3 years ago.

[cflames89]

We will not see Star Wars on Blu Ray until theres 50 million players or more. Just not worth lucas doing it now due to the fact BR is not taking off YET!!

A huge release like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings could be the kick in the pants Blu-Ray needs right now.

[cflames89]

Picked up Heroes Season 2 on BD today, one of the other guys at work did as well and we were watching it in the lunch room.

Looks amazing.

[grif32]

A huge release like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings could be the kick in the pants Blu-Ray needs right now.

IMHO I dont think so. I think Star Wars would sell well and probably would sell some players but I dont think it would jump start BR that much.

[grif32]

Ok I have to come clean and tell you guys I watched Definitely, Maybe and I enjoyed it. Ok I feel better thats off my chest now..

Anyway what ONE movie (chic flick,romantic or whatever) film have you seen that you are kinda ashamed you really enjoyed.

Mine would have to be On Golden Pond. Probably one of my all time favorites.

Dont be shy tell us your sappy movie that you just love.

[jjks]

I was on vacation last week, so if this was already mentioned I'm sorry, but I thought everyone here would want to know if they are Best Buy Reward Zone members. Evidently there was a promotion running from 5/11 to 8/9 where you would get $5 in reward zone coupons for every 3 cd/dvd/br's you bought. They didn't have to be on the same receipt either, but for whatever reason they didn't track this properly and no one was getting credit for it.

I signed on to the Reward Zone website late last night, clicked the "Contact Us" link, and sent them an email stating I hadn't received my rewards, and by 8am I had already gotten an email back from them apologizing, and letting me know I'll be credited my $30 in rewards within two weeks.

I was skeptical when I read about this on the hi-def boards, but its definitely legit. With the way some of you guys buy media, you could get some serious money back. Just thought everyone would want to know...

[R. Giles]

Definitely, Maybe wasn't that bad of a movie, now I did enjoy Love Actually.

[jjks]

Dont be shy tell us your sappy movie that you just love.

The Notebook! When's it getting the Blu treatment? I gots to see Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gossling in hi def like God intended!

[jjks]

now I did enjoy Love Actually.

Oh man, that's another one I really liked!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

im really thinking about picking up this receiver. I found one at BB as an open box for $349

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8371503&type=product&id=1177718668551

[Mack]

im really thinking about picking up this receiver. I found one at BB as an open box for $349

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8371503&type=product&id=1177718668551

$350 :eek:

[MeMyself&I]

How does "Speed" look and sound on blu ray? Meijer will have it for $20 next week. That's the cheapest I've seen it anywhere. Worth picking up or not?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Just got back from BB with this beauty :eek: $366 out the door!!
Only thing I need to do is order a remote for it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_4514.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Ok I have to come clean and tell you guys I watched Definitely, Maybe and I enjoyed it. Ok I feel better thats off my chest now..

Anyway what ONE movie (chic flick,romantic or whatever) film have you seen that you are kinda ashamed you really enjoyed.

Mine would have to be On Golden Pond. Probably one of my all time favorites.

Dont be shy tell us your sappy movie that you just love.

The Cutting Edge

[Mack]

Just got back from BB with this beauty :eek: $366 out the door!!
Only thing I need to do is order a remote for it.

VERY nice grab especially at that price point :cool:

[PrimeBane]

SaWeet pick up on the receiver... I wouldn't let my cat that close to it however :p

[JaylisJayP]

Best Buy Blu-ray stuff in weekly ad for Aug. 31-Sept. 6

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs / Players:

Transformers: 2 Disc Special Edition >>>> $27.99
Step Up 2 The Streets >>>> $19.99
The Scorpion King 2 >>>> $19.99
Then She Found Me >>>> $24.99
Married Life >>>>> $24.99
Enter The Dragon >>>> $14.99
A Clockwork Orange >>>> $14.99
Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut >>>> $14.99
Swordfish >>>> $14.99
March Of The Penguins >>>> $14.99
The Aviator >>>> $14.99
The Fugitive >>>> $14.99
Shoot ‘Em Up >>>>> $19.99
Troy >>>> $19.99
300 >>>> $19.99
16 Blocks >>>> $19.99
We Are Marshall >>> $19.99
Ocean’s Thirteen >>>> $19.99
Pan’s Labyrinth >>>> $19.99
Jet Li: Black Mask >>>> $24.99
Next Avengers: Heroes Of Tomorrow >>>> $24.99
Red Belt >>>> $29.99
Prom Night: Unrated >>>> $29.99
Married Life >>>> $29.99

[JaylisJayP]

Same deal - Circuit City.

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

Transformers: 2 Disc Special Edition >>>> $27.99
The Aviator >>>> $14.99
Bullitt >>>> $14.99
Enter The Dragon >>>> $14.99
March Of The Penguins >>>> $14.99
The Fugitive >>>> $14.99
Swordfish >>>> $14.99
Terminator 2: Judgment Day >>>> $14.99
The Punisher >>>> $14.99
The Shining >>>> $14.99
The Devil’s Rejects >>>> $14.99
Stargate >>>> $14.9 9

[PrimeBane]

Looks like a push by Warner to move some stock...

[JaylisJayP]

Yep....I own almost everything on there already, but at $15 considering the lack of deals lately, there's a few worth getting if you don't already own them.

I might skip next week and save for Sept. 9. I also need $60 in the pot for Force Unleashed the week after.

[freezerfuel]

Ok I have to come clean and tell you guys I watched Definitely, Maybe and I enjoyed it. Ok I feel better thats off my chest now..

Anyway what ONE movie (chic flick,romantic or whatever) film have you seen that you are kinda ashamed you really enjoyed.

Mine would have to be On Golden Pond. Probably one of my all time favorites.

Dont be shy tell us your sappy movie that you just love.


Spanglish... not sure how much of a chick flick that is considering Sandler is in it but yeah, sad movie.

[HollandX]

SaWeet pick up on the receiver... I wouldn't let my cat that close to it however :p

Don't worry, it's stuffed.

[IceRat]

YES! MINE!



http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1700

It might be great, but how can anyone seriously claim it'll leave PS3 in the dust when it's going to cost more than 5 times as much? Unless they're exclusively talking about quality.

i could build a bed of playstations to sleep on for $2200.
you thought that was funny .... get a load of this ..............

http://www.electronichouse.com/article/panasonic_pairs_blu_ray_with_vhs/

:eek::rolleyes::eek:

[HollandX]

:eek:

The Proposition- $10.95 on Blu-ray!

http://www.amazon.com/Proposition-Blu-ray-Guy-Pearce/dp/B0017PI4Y6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1219813192&sr=8-1

[IceRat]

wow at this rate we might be on to a new format before half of the catalog is released
this is not what I would have expected from one of the top support studios for BD

Fantasia, Snow White and Three Other Disney Classics Blu-ray Bound
August 26, 2008
An article published today in the Wall Street Journal reveals Disney's Platinum Blu-ray Disc plans for the next two years.

A source at Disney has disclosed Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000 and Beauty and the Beast are being prepped for Platinum Blu-ray treatments within the next two years.

Previously Disney had only committed to Sleeping Beauty on October 7 of this year. The move is designed to spur additional interest in Blu-ray with classic franchises sooner rather than later.

Disney will pack the five additional titles with features set to appear on Sleeping Beauty such as BD-Live and BD-J. "BD Live is not a niche product," stated Bob Chapek, president of Disney’s home entertainment unit. "We see mass adoption of the technology."

If spaced out evenly, the second Platinum title should arrived sometime next spring.

[IceRat]

nice way to get 3 free months of Amazon Prime
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=177924&t=886018

[JaylisJayP]

wow at this rate we might be on to a new format before half of the catalog is released
this is not what I would have expected from one of the top support studios for BD


I know, do they think they're like "throwing us a bone" or something with this? 2 years? who in the hell gives a crap. Wake me up when it's 2 weeks out.

[JaylisJayP]

nice way to get 3 free months of Amazon Prime
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=177924&t=886018

Thanks, I just signed up...looks like it works.

[Mack]

nice way to get 3 free months of Amazon Prime
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=177924&t=886018

I already have a Prime account :o

[cflames89]

wow at this rate we might be on to a new format before half of the catalog is released
this is not what I would have expected from one of the top support studios for BD

As long as Beauty and the Beast is the next one out. The boy blew up his VCR, and I don't have this on DVD, LOL!!!!!

[grif32]

you thought that was funny .... get a load of this ..............

http://www.electronichouse.com/article/panasonic_pairs_blu_ray_with_vhs/

:eek::rolleyes::eek:

Yeah I posted it a few pages back. I think its a great idea but not at that price point.

Below $500 like jay said.

[grif32]

Knox thats one hell of a deal on the elite reciever. WOW!!

[burngwngs]

:eek:

The Proposition- $10.95 on Blu-ray!

http://www.amazon.com/Proposition-Blu-ray-Guy-Pearce/dp/B0017PI4Y6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1219813192&sr=8-1

I know $11 isn't much but is this one worth BD? I would get it if so.:confused:

[burngwngs]

Thanks, I just signed up...looks like it works.

these tricks never work for me. :mad:

[mikedanger]

here are the PS3 amazon deals for today...

Deal of the Day: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - $22.99 (Reg $33.99, $11 savings, 32.3% off)

6AM PDT Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII (Reg $38.99)

10AM PDT Playstation 3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel (Reg $129.99)

12PM PDT Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Reg $55.99)

2PM PDT Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (Reg $55.99)

4PM PDT Devil May Cry 4 (Reg $38.99)

6PM PDT Haze (Reg $56.99)

[JaylisJayP]

here are the PS3 amazon deals for today...

Deal of the Day: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - $22.99 (Reg $33.99, $11 savings, 32.3% off)

6AM PDT Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII (Reg $38.99)

10AM PDT Playstation 3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel (Reg $129.99)

12PM PDT Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Reg $55.99)

2PM PDT Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (Reg $55.99)

4PM PDT Devil May Cry 4 (Reg $38.99)

6PM PDT Haze (Reg $56.99)

hmmm....those deals kinda suck large.

[JaylisJayP]

these tricks never work for me. :mad:

it was very easy. I just signed up with the same information as my old account except I used my gmail address instead of my yahoo address.

I checked my account and I wasn't charged for the prime service, it shows my trial ends Nov. 26, and I went in and changed the option so it doesn't automatically renew at the end of the trial. Checked my account also to make sure I didn't accidentally buy those textbooks, and it seems to be all clear.

Went and ordered Afro Samurai and re-reserved the Kill Bill movies, then canceled them on my other account order. T

This'll save me quite a bit between now and Thanksgiving.

[mikedanger]

hmmm....those deals kinda suck large.

the products themselves, or the prices? cuz those are just the regular prices before the discount...

[Tuckertank]

Hey fellas, how does the Amazon price match work? I picked up The Propostion last week for $13.95 and now it's going for $10.95. ????

[johnnyknoxsvill]

You should just be able to email them.

[burngwngs]

it was very easy. I just signed up with the same information as my old account except I used my gmail address instead of my yahoo address.

I checked my account and I wasn't charged for the prime service, it shows my trial ends Nov. 26, and I went in and changed the option so it doesn't automatically renew at the end of the trial. Checked my account also to make sure I didn't accidentally buy those textbooks, and it seems to be all clear.

Went and ordered Afro Samurai and re-reserved the Kill Bill movies, then canceled them on my other account order. T

This'll save me quite a bit between now and Thanksgiving.


ooooooooh it has to be a completely new account with amazon?.....I missed that. OK:cool:

[Hanky Panky]

Ok I have to come clean and tell you guys I watched Definitely, Maybe and I enjoyed it. Ok I feel better thats off my chest now..

Folks I think we have a new challenger in the ring... ;)

http://i37.tinypic.com/2450xuw.jpg

[ewto16]

Just got back from BB with this beauty :eek: $366 out the door!!
Only thing I need to do is order a remote for it.



Are you the only person that lives in AZ? You get the best Blu-ray hookups and apparently get the best price deals on AV equipment. I've never seen anything like it.

[moviemaniac4]

@#$%^ europeans !!!

They have a PVR and tuner adapter to record live DVB-T TV on the PS3.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LShJJbNJfXw

There is no info if there will ever be an ATSC unit for the other part of the world :mad:

[ewto16]

wow at this rate we might be on to a new format before half of the catalog is released
this is not what I would have expected from one of the top support studios for BD

Disney is notorious for rolling out their animated features at a snails pace. They also "retire" them after they have been out for awhile. Helps to inflate the demand for them.

[ewto16]

here are the PS3 amazon deals for today...

Deal of the Day: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - $22.99 (Reg $33.99, $11 savings, 32.3% off)

6AM PDT Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII (Reg $38.99)

10AM PDT Playstation 3 Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel (Reg $129.99)

12PM PDT Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Reg $55.99)

2PM PDT Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (Reg $55.99)

4PM PDT Devil May Cry 4 (Reg $38.99)

6PM PDT Haze (Reg $56.99)

What a weak list. GT5 is good, but not that great a deal. BA2 no one is interested in. The wheel is a great pickup if you really love driving games and it is a good price. Most people with a PS3 already own R&C, Uncharted, and DMC. Haze is terrible for more than $5.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

I never picked up Ratchet and Clank or Uncharted so I'll be watching for those prices.

Haze has good multiplayer. It's the campaign mode that sucks and most people only play campaign mode once on most games.

[ewto16]

I never picked up Ratchet and Clank or Uncharted so I'll be watching for those prices.

Haze has good multiplayer. It's the campaign mode that sucks and most people only play campaign mode once on most games.

How have you not played Uncharted or R&C? Both of those games are stellar on the PS3. Yet you have played Haze? :confused:

I think both are actually worth $55 but if you got them for under $30 that would be a steal.

[Mack]

If Drake is under $30 I'll consider it :cool:

[PrimeBane]

I have yet to play R&C too... IMO it's not a must have game and I'll wait until I can get it for cheap.

[TastySweetNutz]

I'll have to monitor that R&C pricing. I've been waiting for a deal on that game and maybe this'll be it. Maybe DMC4 but only if it's like $20.

[HollandX]

What a weak list.

I was REALLY hoping to grab a PS3 Eye at a good price with this deal. I thought that would have been the perfect item for something this being a high quality accessory (marked up a lot, so room for a price drop) that a lot of people don't have. Have you all seen this? http://www.viddler.com/explore/Joystiq/videos/22/

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Man the Remote and Mic for the Reciever is pretty pricey,

$78 for the Remote
$45 for the Mic

[moviemaniac4]

I was REALLY hoping to grab a PS3 Eye at a good price with this deal. I thought that would have been the perfect item for something this being a high quality accessory (marked up a lot, so room for a price drop) that a lot of people don't have. Have you all seen this? http://www.viddler.com/explore/Joystiq/videos/22/

Is that for real ? :confused:

[PrimeBane]

Man the Remote and Mic for the Reciever is pretty pricey,

$78 for the Remote
$45 for the Mic

Forget the remote... that's what Universals are for :D

If you really need the mic, I have one similar from my Pioneer HTIB... you could always borrow it for a spell (providing I can find it).

[SunDevil]

Guys, a general question about Blu Ray. When you go into a Best Buy or something and they have their Blu Ray demo on it looks very unreal. LIke when they show Pirates of the Carribean it seems as if Jack Sparrow is right there. It doesn't even look like a movie. So I figure this Blu Ray is really different. So I get a PS3 and upgrade to a 1080p 62" TV....HDMI cords and all. But when I pop in a Blu Ray I don't get that same "Best Buy" picture. Am I doing something wrong? It still looks good and all, but it wasn't what I saw in the store. Any suggestions?

[mikedanger]

i love how at best buy they do the side by side of blu ray vs stadard dvd...but they make the standard dvd look like a VHS tape from 1985. does anyone realyy fall for that?

[Poochiesdead]

Are you sure you have the PS3 set for 1080p.

And yea it's hilarious how much they downgrade those things.

[SunDevil]

Are you sure you have the PS3 set for 1080p.

And yea it's hilarious how much they downgrade those things.

i just went to setting and it said Max Resoluiton 1080i. Should i get a different cord?

[SunDevil]

nevermind...when i go to the BluRay setting it says its on 1080p 24z output HDMI. so i guess i'm doing things right?

[HollandX]

make sure your tv can accept a 1080p source from whatever cord (hdmi, component) you're using.

[SunDevil]

make sure your tv can accept a 1080p source from whatever cord (hdmi, component) you're using.

i know i'm a novice, but how do i check?

[PrimeBane]

What tv do you have? (brand and model number)

You might have been watching one of those 120Hz LCDs... the picture looks unreal, but the motion looks like crap (IMO)

[SunDevil]

What tv do you have? (brand and model number)

You might have been watching one of those 120Hz LCDs... the picture looks unreal, but the motion looks like crap (IMO)

it's a toshiba 62M196 dlp 1080p

[grif32]

Guys, a general question about Blu Ray. When you go into a Best Buy or something and they have their Blu Ray demo on it looks very unreal. LIke when they show Pirates of the Carribean it seems as if Jack Sparrow is right there. It doesn't even look like a movie. So I figure this Blu Ray is really different. So I get a PS3 and upgrade to a 1080p 62" TV....HDMI cords and all. But when I pop in a Blu Ray I don't get that same "Best Buy" picture. Am I doing something wrong? It still looks good and all, but it wasn't what I saw in the store. Any suggestions?

Its the 120hz tv's. I dont care for them.

Good for sports but not for movies.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

How have you not played Uncharted or R&C? Both of those games are stellar on the PS3. Yet you have played Haze? :confused:


I was excited for Haze because I was expecting something along the same lines as Timesplitters 2 (made by the same people). I'd still play that game over 90% of FPS that are out today.

As far as not playing Uncharted or R & C, I have a huge backlog of games. I'm still trying to finish up some PS2 and Xbox games. Can you believe that I bought Shadow of the Colossus on the same day it came out and I haven't even taken the wrapper off?:eek:

[PrimeBane]

it's a toshiba 62M196 dlp 1080p

Seems like it should be fine for 1080p IMO.

This is mostly just my observations, but I've always found DLPs to look washed out and dim compared to an LCD or Plasma.

Is the room completely dark when you watch? And are you sitting directly in front of it when you watch?

[SBrooks1]

Question....I'm getting all my Groomsmen a customized wooden pub sign.

Would you give them all the same one like this one?

http://www.pubsignshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/PDS-1850.jpg

or would you give each one a different one like these?

http://www.pubsignshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/PDS-1850_small.jpg http://www.pubsignshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/3644_small.jpg http://www.pubsignshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/3615_small.jpg http://www.pubsignshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/PDS-3596_small.jpg http://www.pubsignshop.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/PDS-1977_small.jpg

Cool site - www.pubsignshop.com

[Hanky Panky]

I'd go with the same one as a way to commemorate the event and make it more exclusive.

[ewto16]

Same one

[Hanky Panky]

http://i36.tinypic.com/2mg349g.jpg

:D

[SBrooks1]

Saw that coming a mile away..... bwahahaahaha :D

[HollandX]

lmao to wild hogs one.

i'd get everyone the same only because you don't want someone liking someone else's better.

[HollandX]

Is the room completely dark when you watch? And are you sitting directly in front of it when you watch?

Confirm, confirm. I HIGHLY recommend you also get a bias light like this one: http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_lumesb.htm it will reduce eye strain, make your colors pop more, and your blacks darker.

[mikedanger]

i'd go with the same one...that's a pretty cool idea also!

[HollandX]

also, best buy might be showing your hd material shot in hd video... like the discovery channel. that will almost always POP more than an hd movie or game. It POPS more, but it's not as fleshy and real like movies are supposed to look.

[grif32]

also, best buy might be showing your hd material shot in hd video... like the discovery channel. that will almost always POP more than an hd movie or game. It POPS more, but it's not as fleshy and real like movies are supposed to look.

Plus they have all the TV's in torch mode as well.

[Hanky Panky]

It POPS more, but it's not as fleshy and real like movies are supposed to look.

Hmmmm...I can think of several "fleshy" movies they could demo. :p

[ewto16]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! :p:D

http://i36.tinypic.com/2mg349g.jpg

:D

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...let me know if I need to change the membership count. :)

[PrimeBane]

Confirm, confirm. I HIGHLY recommend you also get a bias light like this one: http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_lumesb.htm it will reduce eye strain, make your colors pop more, and your blacks darker.

Backlight/Bias light is a must IMO with any tv now :)

Although I haven't found a good way to do it with my pulldown screen yet...

[HollandX]

we're you the one who hadn't tried it yet last time i recommended it?

did you finally sink your claws into one? or am I thinking of someone else.

[PrimeBane]

Someone else... I've had back lighting on my plasma for well over a year now. :)

[ewto16]

What is this backlighting that you all speak of?

[PrimeBane]

Just a light behind the tv... it should be rated as bright as sunlight to be fully effective, but any bit of backlighting behind a tv will make the set look better.

[JaylisJayP]

Plus they have all the TV's in torch mode as well.

This, and they tend to set up "demo" footage of specially-tailored video to make it look ultra-realistic...i wouldn't be surprised if they had a specific one for the Pirates demo that was separate from the actual blu-ray movie itself...unless what you saw was the movie itself playing.

There are many different factors, the size of the TV, the technology (LCD, Plasma, etc..), the brand, the lighting in the building -- they all contribute to make the picture look different.

I do have to say, though, that you can replicate that "looking through a window" experience with high-def. at home, I've seen it on both of my TV's. Most notably for me is the first minute or so of King Kong on HD DVD.

[HollandX]

tvs always look smaller in best buy.

[Mack]

It won't let me add Drake to my cart on Amazon. It says it's in my cart, I click on my cart, and nothing is there :mad:

[JaylisJayP]

Man, I just looked through the current release list through the end of the year, and I can't believe how many good movies are coming to the format.

I think Oct. 21 is going to be the worst for me with:

The Incredible Hulk
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters 2
-- And there's the 6 Bond movies, which I may just hold off on and hope to get as a holiday gift.

Sept. 30 is a crazy release day, too....luckily I have most of the movies on HD DVD already, but I'll still be getting at least:

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Can't Hardly Wait

[jjks]

It won't let me add Drake to my cart on Amazon. It says it's in my cart, I click on my cart, and nothing is there :mad:


Same issue with me, only it won't even let me get it to the cart. I gave up, there's too many other good games coming out over the next couple of months to care too much about this one. Pretty sure it will end up in Greatest Hits before long anyway.

[WingNut 25]

Must be sold out if it won't add.

[Chugga]

Man, I just looked through the current release list through the end of the year, and I can't believe how many good movies are coming to the format.



I think Oct. 21 is going to be the worst for me with:



The Incredible Hulk

From Dusk Till Dawn

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters 2

-- And there's the 6 Bond movies, which I may just hold off on and hope to get as a holiday gift.



Sept. 30 is a crazy release day, too....luckily I have most of the movies on HD DVD already, but I'll still be getting at least:



Iron Man

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Can't Hardly Wait


Yeah imagine how crazy the end of this year looks to a guy who never bought into HD DVD.

On Sept 30th I like those same 3, but then add in Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin

October 21st isn't too bad....but the lead in week has American Gangster, Eastern Promises, Indiana Jones, and the Ultimate Matrix Collection. For HD DVD fans, thats only 1 movie.

So feel bad for me for not buying HD DVD....if this thread ever moves to the BST board I expect an OP where everyone chips in $50 to help pay for my movies for the rest of the year, and in return I'll make a thank you thread where I use an excessive amount of smiley's next to everyones name and refer to you and your family by their real names.

[Mack]

Same issue with me, only it won't even let me get it to the cart. I gave up, there's too many other good games coming out over the next couple of months to care too much about this one. Pretty sure it will end up in Greatest Hits before long anyway.

Must be sold out if it won't add.

I added it to my wish list and then added it to my cart. The discount was applied upon checkout :)

[oaktown2000]

Oddly enough....I was woking on a "Blu Ray Bomb" Op for you....until you called me a trophy *****...then I refunded everyone their money back.

Well....."by everyone".....I mean the $2.37 ewto had contributed.

[jjks]

Must be sold out if it won't add.

May be by now, but it wasn't then. I was on there the minute it was available, and watched the number sold increased, but it would always time out and give me an error message. Oh well, Force Unleashed is out in a couple weeks, and if someone would get around to finishing Lost, I'd have me some Bioshock to play!

[ToightLikeATiger]

I got 21 and The Bank Job from Netflix today. Cant wait to watch them! Any opinions on the movies (no spoilers) before I watch them?

[Chugga]

Oddly enough....I was woking on a "Blu Ray Bomb" Op for you....until you called me a trophy *****...then I refunded everyone their money back.

Well....."by everyone".....I mean the $2.37 ewto had contributed.

I could have used that money yesterday when the damn Heroes boxed sets came out.

Oh on an unrelated note I watched "What Happens in Vegas" and "Redbelt" last yesterday and Redbelt is an awesome movie. What Happens in Vegas was funny, but suffers from the same problem alot of comedies have now-a-days. 99% of the funniest stuff in the movie is in the trailer.

But definitely go out and at least rent Redbelt.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah imagine how crazy the end of this year looks to a guy who never bought into HD DVD.

On Sept 30th I like those same 3, but then add in Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin

October 21st isn't too bad....but the lead in week has American Gangster, Eastern Promises, Indiana Jones, and the Ultimate Matrix Collection. For HD DVD fans, thats only 1 movie.

So feel bad for me for not buying HD DVD....if this thread ever moves to the BST board I expect an OP where everyone chips in $50 to help pay for my movies for the rest of the year, and in return I'll make a thank you thread where I use an excessive amount of smiley's next to everyones name and refer to you and your family by their real names.


You could always save money and buy them on HD DVD instead ;)

[JaylisJayP]

I could have used that money yesterday when the damn Heroes boxed sets came out.

Oh on an unrelated note I watched "What Happens in Vegas" and "Redbelt" last yesterday and Redbelt is an awesome movie. What Happens in Vegas was funny, but suffers from the same problem alot of comedies have now-a-days. 99% of the funniest stuff in the movie is in the trailer.

But definitely go out and at least rent Redbelt.

What is Redbelt...action, drama?

[Chugga]

I got 21 and The Bank Job from Netflix today. Cant wait to watch them! Any opinions on the movies (no spoilers) before I watch them?

21 - Decent movie, but really the entire movie is ruined in the previews. If you've seen the trailer you've seen the vast majority of the movie. 7/10 from me

Bank Job - Good movie. It's a tad bit predictable, gets a little slow come the middle of the movie but I think ends really well. I'll give it 8.25/10

[Chugga]

What is Redbelt...action, drama?

Not a ton of action. Even though it's marketed as an MMA movie (and definitely is) it doesn't carry the amount of actual fighting you'd expect out of a fighting movie. It leans about 90/10 drama/action. Theres only 2-3 fight scenes in the entire movie, lots of sparring and small stuff like that, but the story drives the fighting, the fighting doesn't drive the story.

At the end of the movie you'll be more moved and impressed with the story itself then any of the MMA that happens in the movie at all.

It's like the exact opposite of "Never Back Down".

[WingNut 25]

May be by now, but it wasn't then. I was on there the minute it was available, and watched the number sold increased, but it would always time out and give me an error message. Oh well, Force Unleashed is out in a couple weeks, and if someone would get around to finishing Lost, I'd have me some Bioshock to play!

With how long it takes me to finish games I start, I'm better off just shipping you Bioshock!

[JaylisJayP]

With how long it takes me to finish games I start, I'm better off just shipping you Bioshock!

I can't wait until I can replay Bioshock on the PS3....it's such a great game.

[IceRat]

Guys, a general question about Blu Ray. When you go into a Best Buy or something and they have their Blu Ray demo on it looks very unreal. LIke when they show Pirates of the Carribean it seems as if Jack Sparrow is right there. It doesn't even look like a movie. So I figure this Blu Ray is really different. So I get a PS3 and upgrade to a 1080p 62" TV....HDMI cords and all. But when I pop in a Blu Ray I don't get that same "Best Buy" picture. Am I doing something wrong? It still looks good and all, but it wasn't what I saw in the store. Any suggestions?

What tv do you have? (brand and model number)

You might have been watching one of those 120Hz LCDs... the picture looks unreal, but the motion looks like crap (IMO)

Its the 120hz tv's. I dont care for them.

Good for sports but not for movies.

This, and they tend to set up "demo" footage of specially-tailored video to make it look ultra-realistic...i wouldn't be surprised if they had a specific one for the Pirates demo that was separate from the actual blu-ray movie itself...unless what you saw was the movie itself playing.

There are many different factors, the size of the TV, the technology (LCD, Plasma, etc..), the brand, the lighting in the building -- they all contribute to make the picture look different.

I do have to say, though, that you can replicate that "looking through a window" experience with high-def. at home, I've seen it on both of my TV's. Most notably for me is the first minute or so of King Kong on HD DVD.

I have seen this demo at BB too and yes it does look amazing
Looking at it, it did not appear to be from the movie itself but a special demo JJP references which does well to show close ups of faces and pick up every detail and such... I cannot say for sure as I have never seen and have no desire to see any of the Pirates movies

how can motion look like crap as PB says but be good for movies and not sports as grif says .... seems a bit contradictory

[burngwngs]

Man, I just looked through the current release list through the end of the year, and I can't believe how many good movies are coming to the format.

I think Oct. 21 is going to be the worst for me with:

The Incredible Hulk
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters 2
-- And there's the 6 Bond movies, which I may just hold off on and hope to get as a holiday gift.

Sept. 30 is a crazy release day, too....luckily I have most of the movies on HD DVD already, but I'll still be getting at least:

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Can't Hardly Wait


what about November?

Hellboy 2
Kung Fu Panda
Wall•E
Universal Soldier

[freezerfuel]

Throwing up a few pics of the new basement where the new (and improved :D) home theatre will be. Gotta love wood panelling... *shudder* It's gotta go.

I fully expect to spend $75,000.00 on construction of this home theatre.

Just kidding.

Everything done will be on a budget and it's going to take a while since I'll be doing almost everything myself in my spare time to save $$$.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00308.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00318.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00313.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00316.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00315.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00309.jpg

This tiny room is just off to the side of where the future home theatre will be and my components and movies will be stored in here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00310.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Home%20Theatre/DSC00305.jpg

The only thing I may get done professionally is carpeting, not sure if I'll go that route yet though.

So, yeah man. Let the games begin. :D

[IceRat]

Gotta love wood panelling... *shudder* It's gotta go.

LOL
I used to have your basement (via my parents) in the 70's :p

good luck on your project

[PrimeBane]

Looks good so far... have you picked out a new projector yet?

We're getting carpet in the basement next month... it's almost $2200 for 564 sq ft installed. :(

[freezerfuel]

LOL
I used to have your basement (via my parents) in the 70's :p

good luck on your project

The funny thing is, I can't be too sure but it all looks BRAND NEW. I was unaware you could even still buy wood panelling, or why a person would. Somebody recently told me wood panelling is coming back in style... if that is true then may god have mercy on us all.

To save cash I might try doing some priming and painting on it first instead of tearing it out for drywall and see how that looks.

[freezerfuel]

Looks good so far... have you picked out a new projector yet?

We're getting carpet in the basement next month... it's almost $2200 for 564 sq ft installed. :(

Probably with the same one I had before.... Optoma HD70, but I'd like to find out more about that affordable 1080p Sanyo coming out you posted a while back. Any thoughts on when the msrp might be revealed or when it will be released? Costco has a really good deal for that Optoma now, and you get a free screen to boot but it's only 92".

Yeah, I have an estimate for carpet coming tomorrow. I guessed about 800-900 sq feet and the guy said it'll probably cost about $3000 for the carpet I want, but won't know for sure until tomorrow.

[WingNut 25]

Looks really cool. You should try doing something where you get those couches to be stadium style seating.

[burngwngs]

you should make some platforms for the chairs ----> ------____

[PrimeBane]

Probably with the same one I had before.... Optoma HD70, but I'd like to find out more about that affordable 1080p Sanyo coming out you posted a while back. Any thoughts on when the msrp might be revealed or when it will be released? Costco has a really good deal for that Optoma now, and you get a free screen to boot but it's only 92".

I just checked on the Sanyo... MSRP is going to be $1995 US. That's not as good as I hoped, but still pretty damn good for a 1080p projector at this point in time.

Here's the press release:


- The PLV-Z700 is a Full HD LCD projector providing 1080p resolution for today's highest definition sources and a $1995 price for a new benchmark in projector value - The industry's most versatile lens-shifting system allows placement of the projector virtually anywhere

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO, one of the world's largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP presentation systems introduces a new Full HD LCD projector for popular residential applications, such as home theaters and media rooms. While the PLV-Z700 is SANYO's entry-level projector it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Full 1080p HD 3LCD panel, the most advanced lens-shifting technology in the industry, a new variable iris, and SANYO's 3D color management system. The PLV-Z700 will be shipping in October 2008 with a MSRP of only $1,995.00.

"Our entry-level Full HD projector addresses the increased interest in projection systems for home-based entertainment systems due to the rapid growth of high resolution material, from Blu-ray discs, HD game consoles and digital camcorders," says Mark Holt, the Vice President and General Manager for SANYO's Presentation Technologies Division. "SANYO recognizes this trend toward affordable higher quality video and the PLV-Z700 is capable of projecting large, beautiful images anywhere and now for more Americans."

The PLV-Z700 is one of SANYO's least expensive projectors designed for residential installations, offering a Full HD panel providing 1920 x 1080 resolution from high definition sources such as Blu-ray discs, HD camcorders, a wide variety of video on-demand services plus paid TV services from cable and satellite companies, in addition to terrestrial-based HD broadcasts.

Outfitted with an extremely versatile lens-shifting function, the PLV-Z700 can effectively adjust the equivalent of 3 screens vertically and 2 screens horizontally. Combined with the 2x zoom, which allows for an extremely long or short focus, it is possible to create a large screen projection virtually anywhere, even in small rooms such as dens or bedrooms.

The new variable iris offers rapid adjustments that control the amount of light projected on the screen every 1/60th of a second. By permitting ultra, fast-acting lens adjustment, the PLV-Z700 is capable of providing the most optimal light level at all times. Factor in a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1, along with the more advanced variable iris; this projector is capable of creating incredibly rich, and deep black color reproduction. The iris noise has been reduced to ensure greater enjoyment and cinematic-like immersion in quiet or silent scenes of a movie.

The PLV-Z700 also incorporates SANYO's 3D color management system that address changes in color phase and color level to obtain perfect color reproduction. This new color management system was designed to optimize the potential of Deep Color via the projectors two HDMI 1.3 inputs. Other features include an electronic shutter that protects the lens from dust when not in use
and a whisper quiet fan, rated at only 21dB. Five video modes (Brilliant Cinema/Creative Cinema/Natural/Living/Dynamic) provide pre-calibration for various genres of video material.

Other Specifications
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Color range: 1.07 billion (10 bit)
Brightness: 1,200 ANSI lumens (Dynamic Video Mode)
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 (Dynamic Video Mode)
Projection Lamp: UHP 165W
Screen Size: Minimum 40", Maximum 300" (with projection distance of
approx 4-60 feet)
Projection Lens: Manual Zoom 1-2.0x (f=22.6-45.3mm, F2.0-F3.0)
Video Modes: 5 (Brilliant Cinema/Creative Cinema/Natural/Living/Dynamic)
Noise output: 21 dBA (Cinema Black Mode)
PC I/O: Mini D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB
Video Input: HDMI x 2 (ver1.3b w/Deep Color), Component (Y/Cb/Cr) x 2,
Composite (RCA) x 1, S-Video x 1
Dimensions: 15.75 (W) x 5.75 (H) x 13.6 (D) inches
Weight: 16.5 lbs



The PLV-Z700 will be shipping in October 2008 with a MSRP of $1995.00 and
SANYO will be premiering it at the IFA 2008 Show in Berlin, Germany from
August 29 to September 3.




SOURCE SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Looks really cool. You should try doing something where you get those couches to be stadium style seating.

+1 I would check out hgtv.com or diy.com they might have tips on there on how to handle the wood panelling. I can't wait to move out of AZ so I can get a damn basement. I would get one out here but dont want to pay 30k extra.

[MPCanes]

Yeah, so I've slowly but surely been upgrading my HT...

Onkyo 606 - check
Polk R50's front speakers - check
Polk CSi25 center channel - check
(complete crap for surround still) - check

and coming this friday...

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

Yeah baby. Now, what to test it with first...

[freezerfuel]

I just checked on the Sanyo... MSRP is going to be $1995 US. That's not as good as I hoped, but still pretty damn good for a 1080p projector at this point in time.

Here's the press release:

Yeah, that is good but I was hoping for a lower price too. Thanks. I might get the Optoma and then when the bulb runs low I'll consider selling it and getting a 1080p projector.

[freezerfuel]

Looks really cool. You should try doing something where you get those couches to be stadium style seating.

Yeah, I might ask the carpet guy about that tomorrow. I was thinking if I just get it all carpeted normally and then buy some extra carpet, I can build my own steps and then do my own little carpeting thing with the steps later on. That way I could move them too if I ever wanted and underneath would be carpeting as well.

[grif32]

I have seen this demo at BB too and yes it does look amazing
Looking at it, it did not appear to be from the movie itself but a special demo JJP references which does well to show close ups of faces and pick up every detail and such... I cannot say for sure as I have never seen and have no desire to see any of the Pirates movies

how can motion look like crap as PB says but be good for movies and not sports as grif says .... seems a bit contradictory

IceRat I think you missed what I wrote.

I said it was good for sports and not for movies. Not vise versa like you stated above.

It helps get rid of some of the terrbile motion blur for sports. Doesnt elminate it but helps.

For movies it makes it look like video and not film.

Good article that will help describe 120 hz

Basically like I was stating good for sports (sorta) and not so for movies IMO

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6792632-1.html

[JaylisJayP]

what about November?

Hellboy 2
Kung Fu Panda
Wall•E
Universal Soldier

Yep, I'll probably get all 4 of those, too. Haven't seen King Fu Panda, though.

[TheRedOx]

and coming this friday...

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

Yeah baby. Now, what to test it with first...

Nice!!!!! I've always wanted an SVS cylinder sub.
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6140/firstqu8.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[TastySweetNutz]

For the PS3, which HDMI cable would you all suggest off of monoprice.com? The selection is a little overwhelming with all the cable lingo. Thanks guys.

[burngwngs]

good question^^^

[grif32]

For the PS3, which HDMI cable would you all suggest off of monoprice.com? The selection is a little overwhelming with all the cable lingo. Thanks guys.


http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10242&cs_id=1024201&p_id=3645&seq=1&format=2

Assuming you do not need in wall installation..

[TastySweetNutz]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10242&cs_id=1024201&p_id=3645&seq=1&format=2

Assuming you do not need in wall installation..

Much appreciated Grif! I just got my new TV so I was just looking for a simple PS3 to TV cable. Thanks again bro.

[grif32]

Much appreciated Grif! I just got my new TV so I was just looking for a simple PS3 to TV cable. Thanks again bro.

No problem. Enjoy the new TV...

[TastySweetNutz]

Yeah imagine how crazy the end of this year looks to a guy who never bought into HD DVD.

On Sept 30th I like those same 3, but then add in Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin



Damn, the 30th is going to an expensive day. I totally forgot about Knocked Up and 40YOV. I'm also adding The Thing and Dawn of the Dead that day. Ugh......

[ewto16]

Yeah, I might ask the carpet guy about that tomorrow. I was thinking if I just get it all carpeted normally and then buy some extra carpet, I can build my own steps and then do my own little carpeting thing with the steps later on. That way I could move them too if I ever wanted and underneath would be carpeting as well.

I like that idea. Be a good way to future proof. Pretty smart. Carpet is definitly a must. Otherwise you are going to get a lot of echo off that floor.

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, that is good but I was hoping for a lower price too. Thanks. I might get the Optoma and then when the bulb runs low I'll consider selling it and getting a 1080p projector.

Stumbled across this deal today... it might be worth some looking into. :)

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Home-Theater-Projectors/Sanyo-PLV-Z2000-Home-Theater-LCD-Projector-1080p-1920x1080-169-HDMI-11-lbs

[HollandX]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10242&cs_id=1024201&p_id=3645&seq=1&format=2

Assuming you do not need in wall installation..

what's the difference if the cord is inside the wall or not? (i'm asking seriously)

[PrimeBane]

I believe you need a different product for wall installation based on your state's/province's electrical code.

[HollandX]

oh so it's not a video/audio quality thing. it's a legal thing...

i was confused why the cord would sound different if it was inside the wall. :-P

[PrimeBane]

mostly... in wall installs are usually longer runs as well so you'd need a thicker cable as well.

[freezerfuel]

Monoprice has different coloured HDMI cables too. It would be cool to hookup HD DVD with a red one and Blu-ray with a hmmm... no idea what colour could be used with Blu-ray. :D

[PrimeBane]

poop brown? ;)

[PrimeBane]

Hey freezer, which projector mount did you buy from monoprice that you said was crap?

[freezerfuel]

Stumbled across this deal today... it might be worth some looking into. :)

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Home-Theater-Projectors/Sanyo-PLV-Z2000-Home-Theater-LCD-Projector-1080p-1920x1080-169-HDMI-11-lbs

Nice!

[grif32]

what's the difference if the cord is inside the wall or not? (i'm asking seriously)

PB is correct its basically slow burning cables. If a fire starts in the walls these cables will burn slower then your normal cables would.

Its electrical codes is all.

[freezerfuel]

The Monoprice mount was this one.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3874&seq=1&format=2

It has received good reviews on their site but I could never get mine to stay in place. For me it would always tilt down over time no matter how tight everything was. The materials seemed really cheap too but for that price it might be worth trying if your projector isn't too heavy.

The one I replaced it with was a Mustang which was built solid, never had any problems. I think it was this one.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1460233&CatId=626

[grif32]

Holy Crap for that price it should never have a problem.... LOL

[PrimeBane]

Thanks freezer... I think I might give this one a shot

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3010&seq=1&format=2

[PrimeBane]

Warner Brings 'NBA Champions' to Blu-ray

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Sports_on_High-Def/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Brings_NBA_Champions_to_Blu-ray/2038

Hopefully an NHL one won't be far behind. :D

[burngwngs]

Deepdiscount.com has a bunch of HD-DVD's for $8-9. +free shipping as always
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewcategory.htm?categoryId=462356&sortby=price&count=#listtop

[HollandX]

Hopefully an NHL one won't be far behind. :D

I'm hoping for a best of the Atlanta Thrashers Blu-ray myself. Although, with the amount of space on a Blu-ray Disc, I'm hoping they'll be able to fit the material onto two.

[HollandX]

sony getting sued for patent violation re: bd and ps3.

http://www.edge-online.com/news/ps3-targeted-blu-ray-suit

[JaylisJayP]

Deepdiscount.com has a bunch of HD-DVD's for $8-9.
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewcategory.htm?categoryId=462356&sortby=price&count=#listtop

Those Weinstein ones have been $8 for a looooooong time now.

[JaylisJayP]

We need - let me rephrase that - NEED - a Chicago Bulls/Michael Jordan blu-ray.

Although I wonder if any of that old footage would benefit from high-def....I don't think it was shot on film or anything HD.

[Poochiesdead]

I'm hoping for a best of the Atlanta Thrashers Blu-ray myself. Although, with the amount of space on a Blu-ray Disc, I'm hoping they'll be able to fit the material onto two.So you basically want a Best of Dany Heatley and Ilya Kovalchuk Blu-ray?

[grif32]

We need Gmen beating the Pats SB on Blu ray

[oaktown2000]

Nice pics Freezer. How do you like the LOD PF. I passed....simply because I don't think my wife would go for a statue of "satan" in our house, lol

Here's a link to my statue collection - http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39214

[burngwngs]

Those Weinstein ones have been $8 for a looooooong time now.

here I am thinking I made a cool discovery. I suck:mad:

[HollandX]

So you basically want a Best of Dany Heatley and Ilya Kovalchuk Blu-ray?

Ilya's good. I don't know who this "Heatley" fellow is you speak of.

[WingNut 25]

That "best of" Thrashers Blu Ray would be about as long as their lone playoff run.

[ewto16]

sony getting sued for patent violation re: bd and ps3.

http://www.edge-online.com/news/ps3-targeted-blu-ray-suit

Pretty broad patent claim. I've discovered that there are these patent trolls that seem to just go around looking at things and trying to figure out a way to sue now.

[ewto16]

Nice pics Freezer. How do you like the LOD PF. I passed....simply because I don't think my wife would go for a statue of "satan" in our house, lol

Here's a link to my statue collection - http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39214

Cute dog. Do you carry him around in a bag (man purse) when you go shopping for Blu-rays? :D

[PrimeBane]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/oaktown2000/predator1.jpg

This so belongs at ihasahotdog.com :D

[TheRedOx]

This so belongs at ihasahotdog.com :D

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/2166/dismyfrendja12864432619om2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[PrimeBane]

Nice :D

[oaktown2000]

Cute dog. Do you carry him around in a bag (man purse) when you go shopping for Blu-rays? :D


It's a her....and no I do not. However....my wife certainly does. She has a fancy pink themed carrier bag. I just throw her over my shoulder if I have to carry her for some reason.

[IceRat]

IceRat I think you missed what I wrote.

I said it was good for sports and not for movies. Not vise versa like you stated above.

It helps get rid of some of the terrbile motion blur for sports. Doesnt elminate it but helps.

For movies it makes it look like video and not film.

Good article that will help describe 120 hz

Basically like I was stating good for sports (sorta) and not so for movies IMO

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6792632-1.html
yes I typed that wrong
you said good for sports and not movies but PB said motion looks like crap
two completely opposite statements


Originally Posted by PrimeBane http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8982357#post8982357)
What tv do you have? (brand and model number)

You might have been watching one of those 120Hz LCDs... the picture looks unreal, but the motion looks like crap (IMO)

Quote:
Originally Posted by grif32 http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8982471#post8982471)
Its the 120hz tv's. I dont care for them.

Good for sports but not for movies

[grif32]

yes I typed that wrong
you said good for sports and not movies but PB said motion looks like crap
two completely opposite statements


Originally Posted by PrimeBane http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8982357#post8982357)
What tv do you have? (brand and model number)

You might have been watching one of those 120Hz LCDs... the picture looks unreal, but the motion looks like crap (IMO)

Quote:
Originally Posted by grif32 http://board.spawn.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8982471#post8982471)
Its the 120hz tv's. I dont care for them.

Good for sports but not for movies

LOL ok. We both can disagree. Did you see the link I posted?

[grif32]

Posted from Avsforums and how I feel about 120Hz

"Yeah you should just head down and see themfor yourself... I could not see any discernible difference between a fast 60 hz set and a 120 hz set. However, the 120 hz sets come with Image smoothing/ anti-judder technology like AutoMotionPlus etc... And when thats activated, the picture changes. Some people love it and cannot live without it, while I hate it. For me, AMP is only tolerable for CGI movies like Cars. Everything else looks like sped-up pre-production handycam home video.

The truth is, 120 hz sets are better at handling motion. This is noticeable in stock tickers or fast sports like soccer. Whether the difference is worth the extra money is upto you. I will say this, when you do watch the televisions at the store, don't use the televisions demo for 120 hz. Instead, watch an HD source or HD channel such as a news station or sports and see how it looks and then go see how the 60 hz looks. I couldn't really tell that much of a difference. "



Watching Sports on LCD's is tough for me because of the Motion blur but with the 120Hz TV's it makes it a little easier.

Watching a BR at CC the other day and it just seemed "Fake" watching it to me.

[freezerfuel]

Nice pics Freezer. How do you like the LOD PF. I passed....simply because I don't think my wife would go for a statue of "satan" in our house, lol

Here's a link to my statue collection - http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39214

Crazy collection. Anything 1/4 you don't have? (Other than LOD) ;)

LOD is my favorite piece right now. The small details they added to him are just ridiculous and surpass any other PF I own. Can't say I'm a fan of the movie but the baddassessness...es cannot be denied once seen in person.

I've seen your collection before, are you a member of Statue Forum? I might have seen them at Sideshow Collectors but I barely ever go there. If that's a Norwich Terrier they're awesome dogs. I used to have one but we had to put her down last year. :(

Edit - Oh yeah, and that Hulk PF sucks. You should probably sell him for cost + shipping because he's bringing down the rest of your collection. ;)

[freezerfuel]

Thanks freezer... I think I might give this one a shot

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082803&p_id=3010&seq=1&format=2

If you get that one I'd be curious if it works well. I'd rather pay that price over the prices pretty much everywhere else.

Carpet estimate came back at 855 square feet not including the extra for the seating if I do that. Ouch man, ouch.

[HollandX]

120hz is the devil. the people look like jelly people cutout and placed on human background. like on south park.

[SBrooks1]

Well well well, I took a look at a new TV at work (Best Buy) tonight......60" Pioneer plasma PDP-6020FD - Retail price: $5,499.99 - My price.......$3,698.97 :eek: What are your thoughts on plasma's in general? I read a review for this here - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1027097 (PDF reply #2) - Sounds like it's an amazing unit. Weird thing though.....it doesn't have customizable settings for video, only presets. Apparently the Movie mode is the best.

[PrimeBane]

If you got that tv, you could make sweet love to it everynight... it's that good :D

There isn't a better tv on the market IMO. Plasmas kick all sorts of ass on any LCD or DLP on the market. Better more natural colors, better viewing angles, no 120Hz BS.

Plus I believe this is that last series of Pioneers that use Pioneer panels... it's Panny panels with all the new models. Not that that's a bad thing, but the Pioneer panels are just that good.

[Hanky Panky]

If you got that tv, you could make sweet love to it everynight... it's that good

And I thought I was a perv... :eek: ;)

[cjclifford]

Well, it looks like I may be upgrading to this this http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001418WF4/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Nice TV

[Tuckertank]

I've got a Pioneer Kuro 6010, which is last years model of the same TV, it's pretty sweet, I haven't made sweet love to it yet but it has crossed my mind.

[ewto16]

Sweet love to a TV....hahahahaha. That being said, I'm more shocked about the markup that BB puts on TVs than anything else.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on sale from Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, Sept. 2:

$14.99
Windtalkers
Wall Street
Courage Under Fire
Robocop
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Kiss the Dragon
Behind Enemy Lines
The Devil Wears Prada
The Usual Suspects
Entrapment
Me, Myself and Irene
Eragon
The Sand Pebbles
Man on Fire
Edward Scissorhands
The Day After Tomorrow
Cast Away
Independence Day
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
The Longest Day
A Bridge Too Far
Mrs. Doubtfire

$18.99
Pale Rider

$25.99
Transformers

$27.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What Happens in Vegas

$42.99
Heroes (Season 2)

$42.99
Prison Break (Season 3)

$69.99
Heroes (Season 1)

[ewto16]

Is that only instore? If not, do you have a web link?

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on sale from Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, Sept. 2:

$14.99
Windtalkers
Wall Street
Courage Under Fire
Robocop
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Kiss the Dragon
Behind Enemy Lines
The Devil Wears Prada
The Usual Suspects
Entrapment
Me, Myself and Irene
Eragon
The Sand Pebbles
Man on Fire
Edward Scissorhands
The Day After Tomorrow
Cast Away
Independence Day
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
The Longest Day
A Bridge Too Far
Mrs. Doubtfire

$18.99
Pale Rider

$25.99
Transformers

$27.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What Happens in Vegas

$42.99
Heroes (Season 2)

$42.99
Prison Break (Season 3)

$69.99
Heroes (Season 1)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

it is in store only from what I've heard.

Also I found my next TV:D

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-103PF9UK-Diagonal-Professional-Display/dp/B001DJUJ1C/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220026740&sr=1-19

[PrimeBane]

Nice... it's come down in price.

You can heat your home with it as well. :D

[ewto16]

it is in store only from what I've heard.

Also I found my next TV:D

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-103PF9UK-Diagonal-Professional-Display/dp/B001DJUJ1C/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220026740&sr=1-19

Nope, it is online. Guess they had to update the site.

[burngwngs]

FYI

Virgin Mega Store has Buy 2 get 2 on most Sony BD's:cool:

[cochese75]

FYI

Virgen Mega Store has Buy 2 get 2 on most Sony BD's:cool:

link or in-store??



:spawnorb:

[burngwngs]

I just tried it online and it didn't work so it might be store only.

[JaylisJayP]

FYI

Virgin Mega Store has Buy 2 get 2 on most Sony BD's:cool:


I was just at a Virgin a couple weeks ago...eh...not much of a "sale," since almost every one of their movies was priced at $40 to begin with.

[burngwngs]

I was just at a Virgin a couple weeks ago...eh...not much of a "sale," since almost every one of their movies was priced at $40 to begin with.

ALL their Sony movies listed in the store in that sale are $28.99;) trust me

[JaylisJayP]

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on sale from Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, Sept. 2:

$14.99
Windtalkers
Wall Street
Courage Under Fire
Robocop
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Kiss the Dragon
Behind Enemy Lines
The Devil Wears Prada
The Usual Suspects
Entrapment
Me, Myself and Irene
Eragon
The Sand Pebbles
Man on Fire
Edward Scissorhands
The Day After Tomorrow
Cast Away
Independence Day
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
The Longest Day
A Bridge Too Far
Mrs. Doubtfire

$18.99
Pale Rider

$25.99
Transformers

$27.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What Happens in Vegas

$42.99
Heroes (Season 2)

$42.99
Prison Break (Season 3)

$69.99
Heroes (Season 1)

I can only find some of the $14.99 titles even listed on the site. I was going to pick up 2 or 3, but of the ones I want I can only find A Bridge Too Far....shipping would kill it for 1 title.

[JaylisJayP]

ALL their Sony movies listed in the store in that sale are $28.99;) trust me

where's the list of what's on sale?

[burngwngs]

where's the list of what's on sale?

they are marked at the store and they have a list at the register.

[TastySweetNutz]

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on sale from Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, Sept. 2:

$14.99
Windtalkers
Wall Street
Courage Under Fire
Robocop
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Kiss the Dragon
Behind Enemy Lines
The Devil Wears Prada
The Usual Suspects
Entrapment
Me, Myself and Irene
Eragon
The Sand Pebbles
Man on Fire
Edward Scissorhands
The Day After Tomorrow
Cast Away
Independence Day
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
The Longest Day
A Bridge Too Far
Mrs. Doubtfire

$18.99
Pale Rider

$25.99
Transformers

$27.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What Happens in Vegas

$42.99
Heroes (Season 2)

$42.99
Prison Break (Season 3)

$69.99
Heroes (Season 1)

Thanks for the heads up. They also had The Thing and 40 y/o Virgin pre-sell for $17.99.

[WingNut 25]

Gonna hit Fry's after work.

[Hanky Panky]

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on sale from Friday, August 29 through Tuesday, Sept. 2:

$14.99
Me, Myself and Irene


That's worth the price for watching the park bench, breast-feeding scene in HD. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Just got back from BB with this beauty :eek: $366 out the door!!
Only thing I need to do is order a remote for it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_4514.jpg

Update: I went back to the best buy to see if they had found the remote, again they couldnt find it. So the guy said he would order one for me on their dime. Not only did I get a $50 discount for it not having a remote but I also got a $75 remote for free:D Now I just need to go back and tell them I didnt get the 15% off discount on all open box items;)

[Hanky Panky]

^ Who's the furball on the right?

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks for posting the FRY's sale!

I finally picked up the 3 war movies I've been waiting for a price-drop to get.

Sand Pebbles
The Longest Day
A Bridge Too Far

Thought about adding Wall Street but too many people have said the PQ and AQ are barely a step above standard definition, so I held off on that one.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^ Who's the furball on the right?

Thats my cat Tweek

[JaylisJayP]

Kill Bill review.....very high marks all-around.

http://www.moviefreak.com/artman/publish/bluray_killbill_vol1.shtml

[Hanky Panky]

Kill Bill review.....very high marks all-around.

http://www.moviefreak.com/artman/publish/bluray_killbill_vol1.shtml

So both volumes will be sold separately?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Virgin Mega Stores has Buy 2 Get 2 on most sony BD's, Im headed up there in a little bit and will give a list of what titles they are. Someone reported that most titles were $28.99

[SBrooks1]

Kill Bill review.....very high marks all-around.

http://www.moviefreak.com/artman/publish/bluray_killbill_vol1.shtml

Vol 1 and 2 are two of my absolute favorite movies of all time. Can't wait to hear the PCM soundtrack on both. I listen to the soundtracks and scores for both of them all the time.

[thaderules]

Kill Bill review.....very high marks all-around.

http://www.moviefreak.com/artman/publish/bluray_killbill_vol1.shtml

Thanks for the link! So based on that review, there's a $10 upgrade rebate form?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched 21 tonight and I really enjoyed this movie. I give it a solid 7 out of 10. Well worth watching.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched The Recruit tonight...always been a fan of the movie. PQ and AQ were both well above average.

[Kleptos18]

Virgin Mega Stores has Buy 2 Get 2 on most sony BD's, Im headed up there in a little bit and will give a list of what titles they are. Someone reported that most titles were $28.99

please lmk as i know there are a few sony titles i need :)

[IceRat]

Vol 1 and 2 are two of my absolute favorite movies of all time.
agree but I'm still very hesitant to purchase given the lack of extra meat on these

Robert A Harris' review

A few words about...™ Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2 -- in Blu-ray


After Gangs of New York being revisited by Disney on Blu-ray, I was concerned about what might occur with Mr. Tarantino's Kill Bill epic.

After screening them this evening, I can tell you that I need not have been.

The two Kill Bills have been meticulously brought to Blu-ray, with color, densities and black & white images intact, and with a resounding soundtrack ready to clean the lint from one's speakers (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/ht-software-high-definition/275926-few-words-about-kill-bill-volumes-1-2-blu-ray.html#).

Whether there may have been a bit of digital image manipulation I cannot be certain, but what I can report as an absolute is that the films on Blu-ray, enlarged to 100"+, reproduce the textures as viewed in the cinema. There should be no reason to nit-pick here.

This is brilliant filmmaking, with superbly reproduced imagery and uncompressed audio delivered via the Blu-ray system. The release should make every home theater (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/ht-software-high-definition/275926-few-words-about-kill-bill-volumes-1-2-blu-ray.html#) aficionado thrilled to add them to a quality film library.

If I have any gripe with Disney, it is that they still refuse to acknowledge the production date of their films, even as a part of copyright. All that we are offered is "2008 Blu-ray Release." For the record they were released in 2003 and 2004.

For educational and historical accuracy it would be nice if the public had easy access to this information.

For anyone with a love of the cinema, Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2 should be a required viewing.

Disney has come through with extremely high quality software (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/ht-software-high-definition/275926-few-words-about-kill-bill-volumes-1-2-blu-ray.html#) that makes Blu-ray shine as it should.

Highly Recommended.

RAH

[johnnyknoxsvill]

its almost all sony titles. you can ask for a list at the front counter.

[Kleptos18]

its almost all sony titles. you can ask for a list at the front counter.

ahh. I don't have a virgin around me so was hoping someone would be so kind as to let me know what their store had :)

No biggie though.

[IceRat]

ahh. I don't have a virgin around me so was hoping someone would be so kind as to let me know what their store had :)

No biggie though.
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