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

[ewto16]

Would you happen to know which HDMI cable to use for the PS3? I ordered one from the site and it was the wrong one.

On 8/27/2006, I apparently ordered 2 of these for my PS3 and DVD player. They work great.

2219 HDMI to HDMI Cable (24AWG) w/ net jacket- 6ft (Gold Plated) (N)

If ordering now, I would order these ones.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024003&p_id=3991&seq=1&format=2

Hope that helps.

[TastySweetNutz]

On 8/27/2006, I apparently ordered 2 of these for my PS3 and DVD player. They work great.

2219 HDMI to HDMI Cable (24AWG) w/ net jacket- 6ft (Gold Plated) (N)

If ordering now, I would order these ones.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024003&p_id=3991&seq=1&format=2

Hope that helps.

Awesome. Thanks buddy.

[PrimeBane]

Wrong HDMI cable? I'd like to hear the story on that. :)

[WingNut 25]

Not sure Dodgeball is worth an upgrade to BR. That Iron Man packaging is um...interesting. Pass for me though.

[TastySweetNutz]

Wrong HDMI cable? I'd like to hear the story on that. :)

Starts off that I'm hi-def illiterate and asked for a suggestion in this thread for a PS3 HDMI cable. Took the link, didn't research and ordered one. Mail came in and ended up that it was the wrong one.

I sold it to my IT guy for $10 so no big loss.

But yeah, I need to get up to date with this stuff. My manhood depends on it.

[HollandX]

I think his point is an HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. There can't be a WRONG one... So he was wondering what happened. :)

(Unless like the LENGTH was wrong and it didn't reach.)

[HollandX]

Looks like the Digital Copy on Speed Racer is somewhat bunked.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=1153740&postcount=12

false advertising bastards.

[HollandX]

speedy @ dvdtalk is reporting that Target will have the following IM packaging for BR and SD

http://www3.hmv.co.uk/hmv/Large_Images/SSGAMES/839546_01.JPG

everyone going to rush to cancel their Tower orders now?!

LAFFO. That's ugly as balls. Look how flat it is from the side!!

[HollandX]

Yeah, but didn't you get it for free?

I got the $10 rebate with my PS3 back when the PS3 came with an enormous book of $10 off BD coupons.

I probably got Chicken Little back in a BOGO sale, so I didn't end up spending more than a few bucks on it.

Besides, I'll need it for when Grif comes to visit and can't sleep. :D:D:D:D

[TastySweetNutz]

The connectors were the wrong size. One end was type A and the other was type C.

[ewto16]

false advertising bastards.

Yeah, I think this is a pretty big deal and a rather huge oversight on the part of WB, but I'm not sure anyone else cares. Stuff like this drives me batty and sadly, there is usually no resolution to it.

Regardless, it is false advertising.

[HollandX]

The connectors were the wrong size. One end was type A and the other was type C.

You mean it was a M / F HDMI extension cable? Or it was an HDMI to DVI cable? Or something else entirely?

And who recommended it so we can flog them?

:D:D

[Hanky Panky]

Looks like the Digital Copy on Speed Racer is somewhat bunked.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=1153740&postcount=12

Yeah...the digital copy is a windows media file only and will not load up in iTunes. :(

[grif32]

I got the $10 rebate with my PS3 back when the PS3 came with an enormous book of $10 off BD coupons.

I probably got Chicken Little back in a BOGO sale, so I didn't end up spending more than a few bucks on it.

Besides, I'll need it for when Grif comes to visit and can't sleep. :D:D:D:D

LOL thanks for looking out for me..

[grif32]

You mean it was a M / F HDMI extension cable? Or it was an HDMI to DVI cable? Or something else entirely?

And who recommended it so we can flog them?

:D:D

I remember me posting some links for HDMI cables awhile back hope it wasnt me. But Its the same link I always use that I have bookmarked. And I buy for buddies..

Edit it was my link. Something must have changed because its a totally differnt cable. Very sorry. I have to update my bookmark now

I have posted that link many times and bought that but something must have changed. But thanks for letting me know I needed to order 3 more and it would have been wrong.

Update my favorites now:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

Again sorry.

Goes stick head in sand.

[Hanky Panky]

Out October 7th :)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514oOUVVInL._SS500_.jpg

[someguy6000]

I remember me posting some links for HDMI cables awhile back hope it wasnt me. But Its the same link I always use that I have bookmarked. And I buy for buddies..

Edit it was my link. Something must have changed because its a totally differnt cable. Very sorry. I have to update my bookmark now

I have posted that link many times and bought that but something must have changed.

Again sorry.

Chris
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x144/someguy6000/791cf4ae.jpg

[HollandX]

I remember me posting some links for HDMI cables awhile back hope it wasnt me. But Its the same link I always use that I have bookmarked. And I buy for buddies..

Edit it was my link. Something must have changed because its a totally differnt cable. Very sorry. I have to update my bookmark now

I have posted that link many times and bought that but something must have changed. But thanks for letting me know I needed to order 3 more and it would have been wrong.

Update my favorites now:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

Again sorry.

Goes stick head in sand.

lol what kind of cable was it?????

[PrimeBane]

Journey to the Center of the Earth' to get 3-D, 2-D Blu-rays

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/New_Line/3-D/Disc_Announcements/Journey_to_the_Center_of_the_Earth_to_get_3-D,_2-D_Blu-rays/2097

Of note:

Released as a limited edition, the Blu-ray set will include both 3-D and 2-D versions, and come with four pairs of 3-D glasses. Once supplies are depleted, future Blu-ray copies will include the 2-D version only.

[grif32]

lol what kind of cable was it?????

It was an HDMI with one end correct but the other end for camcorder or small device. :o

[HollandX]

oopsie!!!

[burngwngs]

speedy @ dvdtalk is reporting that Target will have the following IM packaging for BR and SD

http://www3.hmv.co.uk/hmv/Large_Images/SSGAMES/839546_01.JPG

everyone going to rush to cancel their Tower orders now?!

that looks like doodoo.

[TastySweetNutz]

You mean it was a M / F HDMI extension cable? Or it was an HDMI to DVI cable? Or something else entirely?


*WHOOSH*

Right over my head. :D

[TastySweetNutz]

I remember me posting some links for HDMI cables awhile back hope it wasnt me. But Its the same link I always use that I have bookmarked. And I buy for buddies..

Edit it was my link. Something must have changed because its a totally differnt cable. Very sorry. I have to update my bookmark now

I have posted that link many times and bought that but something must have changed. But thanks for letting me know I needed to order 3 more and it would have been wrong.

Update my favorites now:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

Again sorry.

Goes stick head in sand.

Haha! No problem man. It forced me to actually research the stuff and now I'm a little bit more in tune with this stuff. I got to keep monitoring this thread since you guys do throw some knowledge out there.

[burngwngs]

got confirmation that my Iron Man BD went out to me from Tower.com

[mikedanger]

got confirmation that my Iron Man BD went out to me from Tower.com

me too! :D

where do they ship from...california?

[PrimeBane]

I believe Tower ships out of New York...

[burngwngs]

me too! :D

where do they ship from...california?

east cost for sure;)

[mikedanger]

east cost for sure;)

cool...the tower here in dallas closed a while back.

[ewto16]

Nice, I wonder how fast it will get to me. This could be a good new source for movies, as long as the priuce is right. How do they get shipped? USPS, UPS, FedEx?

[burngwngs]

cool...the tower here in dallas closed a while back.

most of their stores did.

[burngwngs]

Nice, I wonder how fast it will get to me. This could be a good new source for movies, as long as the priuce is right. How do they get shipped? USPS, UPS, FedEx?

USPS

[HollandX]

I believe Tower ships out of New York...

Really? I could have sworn I read Miami.

Maybe it's just my old age...

[JaylisJayP]

Also planned for whatever day Dodgeball comes out is Super Troopers.

This is quite possibly the greatest release news in the history of blu-ray.

"All right, meow!"

"Meow? Pfffft. I can say meow.....hell, I'll call this guy a chicken f---er."

[IceRat]

most of their stores did.
no all of their US stores did

they are web only and their website was bought by and is run by Caimen Inc who has distribution offices in Miami

[IceRat]

more on the IM Target BD

$27.99


These masks appear to come in some sort of clear sleeve which would allow it to stand the mask vertically like a regular DVD.

You can see approximately 75% of the mask behind the clear plastic with only about a quarter obscured by a stripe on the left hand side.

Blue stripe with Gold / White lettering is for Blu-Ray Ultimate Edition

Black stripe with Gold lettering is for 2 Disc Standard DVD Collector's Edition.


also has additional bonus footage (not specified)

[Wofford29]

I'm a little concerned about Iron Man from Tower. Mine says it shipped today, but we'll wait and see when it gets here. My reason for concern is that if you go to order it now they've changed it back to a preorder, and after surfing through shipping policies they say that standard, expedited, and priority could take as much as 21 days. Sounds like they may be covering their asses. Mine says it shipped today, but we'll see if it gets here in the 2-3 days that priority should take, and what I payed for, or if they exercise their "please allow 21 days" policy. As for where they ship from it looks like they only have spots in Miami, California, and Toronto according to their site. Oh well. Time will tell.

[JaylisJayP]

That Iron Man case looks terrible.

[cochese75]

if its standard mail it says 8-15 business days



:spawnorb:

[Wofford29]

if its standard mail it says 8-15 business days



:spawnorb:

Yeah, and my priority order said 2-3 days, but then if you do a little digging and look at their policies you'll find this....

Standard, Expedited & Priority Services

For all three services we will allow up to the following delivery times from the original shipment date:

21 business days for orders placed within the Continental U.S
30 business days for packages shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, a US territory, Canada or a Military address (APO/FPO)*
30 business days for international shipments.

[freezerfuel]

Ugh, that Iron Man case is a piece of crap.

No NOES at Future Shop here.

[IceRat]

suprised at the amount of haterade for the Target IM case
I think it looks good ... much better than that silly FS steelbook

and if my Tower order doesn't ship in the next day or 2 I will likely cancel and pick this up at Target instead

[PrimeBane]

Paramount made similar masks for Transformers (I see the damn things at WM all the time). They aren't cases, but they don't look too bad.

[IceRat]

yeah, the IM one would be more like the Simpsons head cases

[JaylisJayP]

yeah, the IM one would be more like the Simpsons head cases

When I was still buying TV seasons on DVD, I hated these, too. I don't have a problem with studios releasing them, but at least give us the regular case option.

[SBrooks1]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D

[mikedanger]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D

congrats! any plans for a bachelor party tonight? :p

31? wow! i'm 30 and have been married for 8 years already.

[grif32]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D

Congrats. I am getting ready to ask my GF Oct 7th.

Dang rings are crazy priced.

[TastySweetNutz]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D

Congrats man and enjoy it.

You're a better man than I am. I'm terrified of getting married.

[cochese75]

Good Luck SBrooks



:spawnorb:

[cochese75]

Dang rings are crazy priced.

and you thought BRs were high. Too bad theres no BOGOs deals. :D




:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

As long as my Iron Man gets here around the same time as the actual release, I'm fine with it.

[ewto16]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D

Congrats!! Better to be older and find the right woman than marry early to the wrong one.

32 myself and been married for 5 years last Friday but with the same woman since high school (15 years). She is a keeper and fortunately thinks I am too, though I have no idea why.

Heard that Sandals resorts are pretty nice, so it should be a good time.

[ewto16]

Any good prices on the Godfather Trillogy next week? I'd like to pick this up.

[HollandX]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D

JamaicanJanSunPrincess.jpg

[HollandX]

Any good prices on the Godfather Trillogy next week? I'd like to pick this up.

Mine was $61.95 through the 'zon.

[JaylisJayP]

Congrats on getting married, SBROOKS!

There goes your blu-ray allowance.

[HollandX]

Memorex Announces Blu-ray Player For Less than $300
Fri Sep 19, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET

Memorex has announced a new entry-level Blu-ray player at an affordable price.

In a press release yesterday, Memorex announced a new Blu-ray player which the company says offers a broad range of format features for the suggested price of $269. The player is expected to arrive in retail locations by November.

"Our customers want products that bring entertainment into their homes, but at a family-friendly price," Carla Pihowich, Memorex brand director said. "With this in mind, we have introduced a Blu-ray Disc player that offers consumers the full High-Definition viewing experience, but at a price that almost anyone can afford."

According to the press release, the new player will feature 1080p video resolution, 24p and 60p frame rates, and Bonus View 1.1. Audio features include Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio decoding and bit stream output, and Master Audio bit stream output. Outputs include 7.1 HDMI digital audio output and 5.1 analog audio output. Compatible video formats include BD-ROM, DVD+ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-RW and JPEG on DVD/CD recordable media.

[grif32]

Congrats on getting married, SBROOKS!

There goes your blu-ray allowance.

Blu Ray Allowance hell there goes his Man-hood :D

[oaktown2000]

freezerfuel.......did you see what will go up for order next week........a must have among the PFs.


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/091808t2pf_01.jpg
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http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/091808t2pf_03.jpg

[ewto16]

Memorex Announces Blu-ray Player For Less than $300
Fri Sep 19, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET

Not profile 2.0 :(

[HollandX]

Don't know if it's a policy change or an accident or what. But Amazon listed 5 new Blu-ray movies to pre-order. Dodgeball, The Third Man, X Files: I Want to Believe, Super Troopers, and Step Brothers.

Amazon is only giving 25% off the MSRP. Not the previous minimum standard of 30% (And often 33%).

[ewto16]

Amazon looks to be changing some of their business practices recently. Not sure that is a good thing.

[JaylisJayP]

That sucks about Amazon.....I might still go through them for a few months since I have the prime trial...but after that if it's a 1-2 dollar difference, I'll just buy it at Best Buy if I really want it.

[PrimeBane]

Congrats Brooksie :D

It will be my one year anniversary in 10 days. :D

[JaylisJayP]

Blu Ray Allowance hell there goes his Man-hood :D

Sbrooks, what if you wife throw you a curveball after you tie the knot and says she really prefers HD DVD?

[ewto16]

That sucks about Amazon.....I might still go through them for a few months since I have the prime trial...but after that if it's a 1-2 dollar difference, I'll just buy it at Best Buy if I really want it.

Yeah, agreed. Even if it is like $5 I'll probably get it at Best Buy. It is worth $5 to me to get the reward points and have it right away.

[JaylisJayP]

Congrats Brooksie :D

It will be my one year anniversary in 10 days. :D

Congrats....My wife and I celebrate our 5th tomorrow. Brooks and I will have the same anniversary day!!!

[ewto16]

Sbrooks, what if you wife throw you a curveball after you tie the knot and says she really prefers HD DVD?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

[Hanky Panky]

I am getting ready to ask my GF Oct 7th. Dang rings are crazy priced.

Congrats to you...and just to keep it real here...make sure you get a pre-nup if you make a decent amount of money. Two things will happen...

1.) You ask for it...and she gets upset with you. Meaning she values your money that much that she wants the satisfaction of knowing she's entitled to half should anything go wrong.

2.) You ask for it...and she complies. Meaning she doesn't care about your money and she only wants your companionship...nothing more.

Trust me on this.

[ewto16]

Congrats to you...and just to keep it real here...make sure you get a pre-nup if you make a decent amount of money. Two things will happen...

1.) You ask for it...and she gets upset with you. Meaning she values your money that much that she wants the satisfaction of knowing she's entitled to half should anything go wrong.

2.) You ask for it...and she complies. Meaning she doesn't care about your money and she only wants your companionship...nothing more.

Trust me on this.

Hmmmm....that is an interesting way to look at it. I never thought of it that way. You sound like a man scorned.

[mikedanger]

Sbrooks, what if you wife throw you a curveball after you tie the knot and says she really prefers HD DVD?

oh god...what if she says that lossless audio isn't really that big of a deal? can you say annulment? :p

[Hanky Panky]

Hmmmm....that is an interesting way to look at it. I never thought of it that way. You sound like a man scorned.

You could say that. :cool:

It's solid, practical advice for a man today who's making a good living for himself. Plus, it will reveal how solid your relationship truly is, much less test the foundation of what you two value the most.

[JaylisJayP]

You could say that. :cool:

It's solid, practical advice for a man today who's making a good living for himself. Plus, it will reveal how solid your relationship truly is, much less test the foundation of what you two value the most.

There is also the trust factor to speak of - from both sides. Do you trust your wife enough not to need one? Does she think you don't trust her by asking, and does that alone play into her reaction to being asked? You make some good points, but I don't know if it's as black and white as you paint it there.

[JaylisJayP]

oh god...what if she says that lossless audio isn't really that big of a deal? can you say annulment? :p

The horror.............the horror.

[ewto16]

You could say that. :cool:

It's solid, practical advice for a man today who's making a good living for himself. Plus, it will reveal how solid your relationship truly is, much less test the foundation of what you two value the most.

Bummer. Sorry to hear that. Sounds like it didn't turn out so well for you. I don't wish the circumstances of divorce/seperation on anyone. Never fun.

[ewto16]

There is also the trust factor to speak of - from both sides. Do you trust your wife enough not to need one? Does she think you don't trust her by asking, and does that alone play into her reaction to being asked? You make some good points, but I don't know if it's as black and white as you paint it there.

This leads into the whole discussion of whether you think that someone is entitled to half (or more) of everything just because they married you. You see/read about cases all the time where the man/woman gets a divorce and the woman gets a huge settlement.

My stance is the couple is entitled to split everything from the marriage 50/50. You got the stuff from the marriage as a couple, so it should be split between the two of you. My personal belief is that assets aquired pre/post marriage should not be part of any divorce.

These women that marry these really rich guys (Paul McCartney's ex) and then get these huge settlements sickens me. Why does being married to him for like 3 years entitle her to 1/3 of his overall wealth?

[Hanky Panky]

There is also the trust factor to speak of - from both sides. Do you trust your wife enough not to need one? Does she think you don't trust her by asking, and does that alone play into her reaction to being asked? You make some good points, but I don't know if it's as black and white as you paint it there.

My advice is only for men who make a good living that is above their means.

If you met one another before you made a name for yourself and she was there from the beginning, then perhaps that's where your "trust" issue is a given.

I'm referring to meeting someone after that fact. It's not a comfortable topic, but if you two are serious about getting married, then you have to protect yourself.

It's really no different than buying fire insurance for your home. You ASSUME you'll never see your home catch fire, but just in case of such an event, you want some assurance your assets are protected.

Same thing with a divorce. You ASSUME you'll ever see your relationship go down in a flaming pit of fire, but just in case of such an event, you want some assurance your assets are protected.

It is black and white...it's your wang/heart that makes it complicated.

[oaktown2000]

Well it's finally here. At the ripe old age of 31 I'm finally getting married tomorrow. Then we're heading to Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica on Sunday for an entire week coming back on the 28th. Looks like I'll miss picking up the Godfather trilogy but I'll get caught up eventually. :D Love you guys. See you when I get back. :D


You big dummy.

[Hanky Panky]

Bummer. Sorry to hear that. Sounds like it didn't turn out so well for you. I don't wish the circumstances of divorce/seperation on anyone. Never fun.

No problemo my amigo...I've actually have never been divorced. :)

It was a case of where I proposed the pre-nup and she was so insulted by such a topic that she literally left me that day. If she was willing to walk out after 2 years than maybe it was for the better...certainly telling of what she wanted out of "us".

80% of the people I know have been divorced at least once. That's too high of a risk for me to take a chance on my money.

[ewto16]

It is black and white...it's your wang/heart that makes it complicated.


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[Hanky Panky]

^ Heheheheh...I'm guessing by the size of his nose that the guy on the left is Wang. :D

[ewto16]

No problemo my amigo...I've actually have never been divorced. :)

It was a case of where I proposed the pre-nup and she was so insulted by such a topic that she literally left me that day. If she was willing to walk out after 2 years than maybe it was for the better...certainly telling of what she wanted out of "us".

80% of the people I know have been divorced at least once. That's too high of a risk for me to take a chance on my money.

Hmmmm...like you said, maybe that was for the better. If she was willing to walk after 2 years that day and that easily, it does seem pretty telling. She might have been insulted in some way, but if she really loved you, I don't think she would leave just like that.

I've not been in that situation, given the length of my relationship and the fact that I must not make as much money as you. In my case, I'd be happy to give her half of the family debt, as it would be twice the assets. :p

[ewto16]

^ Heheheheh...I'm guessing by the size of his nose that the guy on the left is Wang. :D

Now that I look at that more, I find it interesting that they have a "Best of..." album. This is the tracklist. I've heard of two songs.

Tracklist:
1 Everybody Have Fun Tonight
2 Dance Hall Days
3 Don't Let Go
4 Don't Be My Enemy
5 Wait
6 To Live and Die in L.A.
7 Hypnotize Me [From Innerspace]
8 Let's Go!
9 Praying to a New God
10 What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
11 Space Junk [Wang Chung '97]

[Hanky Panky]

In my case, I'd be happy to give her half of the family debt, as it would be twice the assets. :p

LOL

[Hanky Panky]

The stuff I'm familiar with I've highlighted. Space Junk? That sounds like a nasty funky tune.


Tracklist:
1 Everybody Have Fun Tonight
2 Dance Hall Days
3 Don't Let Go
4 Don't Be My Enemy
5 Wait
6 To Live and Die in L.A.
7 Hypnotize Me [From Innerspace]
8 Let's Go!
9 Praying to a New God
10 What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
11 Space Junk [Wang Chung '97]

[HollandX]

Amazon.com has removed the "All Blu-ray movies at least 30% off MSRP" banner from their main Blu-ray page.

[ewto16]

Amazon.com has removed the "All Blu-ray movies at least 30% off MSRP" banner from their main Blu-ray page.

I would assume that customers will just start migrating to a different site that has them then. I know personally, I don't really care where I order them from as long as it seems like a reputable store.

Wherever is cheapest is going ot get my business if I'm really concerned about price.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm not sure how we started talking about wangs...but as long as THAT doesn't somehow find it's way into high-definition, we'll be all right.

[Chugga]

I watched the Mist last night. I really liked it. Watched the color version, perhaps black & white another day.

[CoachB]

Dude watch out getting married at all. I married a girl that was basically like me, from a poor family and home, and we knew we had to work hard to get the things we wanted. Well that was 25 years ago. As of May 14th when she got her $13,000 dollar raise, guess what happened. Thats right she up and took off, went to stay with her sister for weeks, got herself a $850.00 a month apartment. And took her income and switched banks, and all this was before I found out she had jacked one of my credit cards and ran it up over $3000. And now shes wanting to sell the house out from under me (because I cannot afford it by myself) And filed for divorce and all the things that go with it, she has already come into the house and taken what she wanted when I was gone. So be careful, I lived a Quarter of a century with this woman and I never had a clue she would up and do this. Sorry to be so negative, but in her doing this she has basically left me for dead, and she does not care. And I stuck with her thru her cancer treatments when I could have easily bailed. Good LuckThere is also the trust factor to speak of - from both sides. Do you trust your wife enough not to need one? Does she think you don't trust her by asking, and does that alone play into her reaction to being asked? You make some good points, but I don't know if it's as black and white as you paint it there.

[JaylisJayP]

I watched the Mist last night. I really liked it. Watched the color version, perhaps black & white another day.

What'd you think of the ending?

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I picked up The Mist, The Love Guru (for the lady), Predator (for $15!!) and finally picked up Robocop for $25...whoop

[burngwngs]

Got these today for $20 each, off "the back of the truck"

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/burngwngs/CIMG2154.jpg

And these from Tower.com.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/burngwngs/CIMG2155.jpg

And I'm expecting Iron Man Tomorrow.

[HollandX]

nice haul, but i would literally cry if someone wrote on my movies with a marker. :(

[Chugga]

nice haul, but i would literally cry if someone wrote on my movies with a marker. :(

Same here. But thats why God gave us Hanc()ck movie cases.

[Chugga]

What'd you think of the ending?

I really liked it. About 10 minutes before it happened I was like "you know what would suck...." and yep, it happened. Great movie though.

[burngwngs]

nice haul, but i would literally cry if someone wrote on my movies with a marker. :(

Those are written on the plastic, the other ones don't have any writting because I already opened them.

[HollandX]

Those are written on the plastic, the other ones don't have any writting because I already opened them.

oh, they're still sealed? dang, you can't even tell from the pix.

nice haul!

:D

[freezerfuel]

freezerfuel.......did you see what will go up for order next week........a must have among the PFs.


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/091808t2pf_01.jpg
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/091808t2pf_02.jpg
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/091808t2pf_03.jpg

Yeah, man what a tease. Gonna grab an exclusive when it goes up. Looks... beautiful so far.

[freezerfuel]

Dude watch out getting married at all. I married a girl that was basically like me, from a poor family and home, and we knew we had to work hard to get the things we wanted. Well that was 25 years ago. As of May 14th when she got her $13,000 dollar raise, guess what happened. Thats right she up and took off, went to stay with her sister for weeks, got herself a $850.00 a month apartment. And took her income and switched banks, and all this was before I found out she had jacked one of my credit cards and ran it up over $3000. And now shes wanting to sell the house out from under me (because I cannot afford it by myself) And filed for divorce and all the things that go with it, she has already come into the house and taken what she wanted when I was gone. So be careful, I lived a Quarter of a century with this woman and I never had a clue she would up and do this. Sorry to be so negative, but in her doing this she has basically left me for dead, and she does not care. And I stuck with her thru her cancer treatments when I could have easily bailed. Good Luck

Damn, what a beotch. :(

Reminds of Eddie Murphy's Raw...

Whatchoo want baby, anything, let me know what you want baby?

HALF!!!

[burngwngs]

oh, they're still sealed? dang, you can't even tell from the pix.

nice haul!

:D

Thanks, I have a busy movie weekend coming up. Even though I just got all those, I'm more excited about Iron man coming in the mail.

[PrimeBane]

A warning to those that bought Iron Man and have a stand alone BD player... odds are the movie won't play.

It's been reported in a few forums so far that the Sammy and Sony BD players are a no go.

[JaylisJayP]

A warning to those that bought Iron Man and have a stand alone BD player... odds are the movie won't play.

It's been reported in a few forums so far that the Sammy and Sony BD players are a no go.

How is crap like this still happening?

[JaylisJayP]

Comparison pics on Godfathers...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1067721

I don't know. I'm really not impressed. The one wedding shot shows a good difference in detail, but I hate how it's been brightened up.

[freezerfuel]

Picked meself up a few BD's, still no NOES though.

The Usual Suspects
Species
Dark City
28 Days Later
Dogma - Forgot that I already own this one. Oops.
UNDER SIEGE 2: DARK TERRITORY - I'm not a huge audio guy but damn, what's up with the no HD audio on this. It deserves it.

[freezerfuel]

A warning to those that bought Iron Man and have a stand alone BD player... odds are the movie won't play.

It's been reported in a few forums so far that the Sammy and Sony BD players are a no go.

That's crappity crap. Why can't this kind of crap happen to movies like Dude, Where's My Car... always has to be a huge release movie.

[IceRat]

A warning to those that bought Iron Man and have a stand alone BD player... odds are the movie won't play.

It's been reported in a few forums so far that the Sammy and Sony BD players are a no go.
so this will effect like 10 people then

[JaylisJayP]

so this will effect like 10 people then

heh

[HollandX]

HOLY CRAP!

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

That's $35 a month.

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

I just got this puppy 60-day price matched for $997.99. BAHAHAHAHA.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8723045&st=panasonic+50&type=product&id=1200703056300

[JaylisJayP]

Just watched Kill Bill 1.

After that audio/video experience, I honestly can't believe how people are still satisfied with DVD. Going from that blu-ray, watching a DVD would be the equivalent to brutally raping my eyes and ears.

[HollandX]

Just watched Kill Bill 1.

After that audio/video experience, I honestly can't believe how people are still satisfied with DVD. Going from that blu-ray, watching a DVD would be the equivalent to brutally raping my eyes and ears.

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=476769

[PrimeBane]

I just got this puppy 60-day price matched for $997.99. BAHAHAHAHA.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8723045&st=panasonic+50&type=product&id=1200703056300

Sweet Jebus! :eek:

At that price I'm tempted to have one shipped up... but then I'd have to sleep with it because the wife will kick me to the couch for a while. :(

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Forbidden Kingdom tonight. Thought it was a very solid movie. Tons of action. PQ/AQ both an 8.

[freezerfuel]

Picked up The Mist, Independence Day, and Basic Instinct. Hmmm, I've gotta be getting close to Jaylis' grand total by now. :p

[grif32]

Watched Forbidden Kingdom tonight. Thought it was a very solid movie. Tons of action. PQ/AQ both an 8.

Watched it friday night and fell asleep during it. Very boring IMO.

The little one loved it tho.

[burngwngs]

I absolutely loved Forbidden Kingdom. Very stylish and fun to watch. I just drafted the digital copy to my ipod to watch again on my lunch break. :D

[ewto16]

From Engadget:

We want to say that it has begun, but we're still thinking it's a touch early to suggest the $200 barrier is collapsing before our very eyes. Not even 24 hours after Sony's BDP-S300 fell to under $200 at Amazon, Samsung's respectable BD-P1500 has now done the same over at RadioShack. The $299.99 player becomes $199.99 instantly when added to one's cart, and according to the promotional fine print, the additional $100 off will be valid until September 27th. The real question is: will the "sale" be extended?

[PrimeBane]

A nice start... hopefully the profile 2.0 players will be $199 by Christmas.

[HollandX]

if joe blow is so worried about price that it takes the $200 bd player instore to grab his eye, (vs. a ps3).... he's not even going to WANT a bd player when he sees instore bd prices.

[grif32]

From Engadget:

There are also a $10 and $20 off coupon. But I wouldnt touch a Samsung BR player for nothing.

Chris

[ewto16]

There are also a $10 and $20 off coupon. But I wouldnt touch a Samsung BR player for nothing.

Chris

Well, that again plays into the fact that someone looking at a BD player strictly for price, probably isn't going to realize how crappy it might be. They are just looking for a cheap player.

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up The Mist, Independence Day, and Basic Instinct. Hmmm, I've gotta be getting close to Jaylis' grand total by now. :p

I passed 400 last week, including my 170 HD DVDs ;)

[HollandX]

Blade Runner re-released tiny style: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=63931

[Tuckertank]

Had a chick flick night yesterday for the GF. Watched Baby Mama and Made of Honor both on BD. Baby Mama wasn't bad but the other was horrible. Probably picking up Sex and the City for her tomm too, what a crappy way to start a week.

[ewto16]

Blade Runner re-released tiny style: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=63931

How do they get 5 discs in that package? Is the Godfather set small like that?

[HollandX]

How do they get 5 discs in that package? Is the Godfather set small like that?

Pics on page 3.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=1165727&postcount=52

[ewto16]

No Blu-ray forum account. :(

[HollandX]

You're killin me!

[ewto16]

Anyone find a better deal than $61.99 on the Godfather set? I need a B&M store, so I can have Best Buy pricematch.

[HollandX]

http://i38.tinypic.com/vpan0w.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/4lt2ja.jpg

[ewto16]

Hmmmmm...interesting. I guess I'd be OK with that. I'm all about less space in the storage rack.

[ewto16]

Hmmmmm...interesting. I guess I'd be OK with that. I'm all about less space in the storage rack.

[Hanky Panky]

Had a chick flick night yesterday for the GF. Watched Baby Mama and Made of Honor both on BD. Baby Mama wasn't bad but the other was horrible. Probably picking up Sex and the City for her tomm too, what a crappy way to start a week.

That does suck man...that would be pure hell for me to sit through a Sara Jessica Parker movie. Not only for her acting but to stare at that pelican nose would drive me insane.

[someguy6000]

I like the blu ray blade runner i bought it for HD DVD a while back now for 10 bucks but the downside was they didn't have the original case they just taped 3 reg DVD cases together and stuck the cover art in the first sleeve. very ugly and i wish i could find the case for it, but i guess i can't complain to much 5 disc set for 10 dollars isn't bad at all

[IceRat]

sweetness

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6916/original.jpeg

[HollandX]

I like the blu ray blade runner i bought it for HD DVD a while back now for 10 bucks but the downside was they didn't have the original case they just taped 3 reg DVD cases together and stuck the cover art in the first sleeve. very ugly and i wish i could find the case for it, but i guess i can't complain to much 5 disc set for 10 dollars isn't bad at all

The BD version was $14.99 at best buy and amazon a week or so ago. I'm sure it will be again if you want it.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone find a better deal than $61.99 on the Godfather set? I need a B&M store, so I can have Best Buy pricematch.

Amazon's price is the best I've found....Target has it on its Web site, so if your Best Buy will match that (mine will), you can use that. I just white out the part where it says sponsored by amazon and then photocopy it. Hasn't failed yet.

[JaylisJayP]

It's also $61.86 at Wal-Mart.com

[HollandX]

Tower.com is the cheapest. $59.86

http://www.tower.com/godfather-coppola-restoration-part-ii-al-pacino-blu-ray/wapi/112275645

[freezerfuel]

I passed 400 last week, including my 170 HD DVDs ;)

I'm at 240 and closing in! :D

[Chugga]

I passed 400 last week, including my 170 HD DVDs ;)


Lightweight.

Also I watched the Mist in black and white today and it was actually better imho. I guess it's not surprising though, apparently the director wanted it released in black & white but didn't think it would get enough commercial success that way.

On an unrelated note the Godfather movies come out today. I couldn't be more pumped for that.

[civictyperboy]

I haven't bought a blu-ray in ages...thanks to netflix just sending them to me...but something tells me I want to buy The Godfather on BD...i'm saving for an engagement ring though and don't have much money to be tossing around...should I do it?

[freezerfuel]

Talked to the Future Shop dude about ANOES and he said they're getting a whopping 3 copies in Friday. I'm going to try to grab all 3 but I may not be able to get there until Saturday. Maybe I can get the wife to make a trip hehe.

[freezerfuel]

Chugga, how many?

[Chugga]

Chugga, how many?

I was just kidding with him. He's got me beat pretty badly, I'm down about 50 to him.

But I never bought any HD DVD's.

[freezerfuel]

I haven't bought a blu-ray in ages...thanks to netflix just sending them to me...but something tells me I want to buy The Godfather on BD...i'm saving for an engagement ring though and don't have much money to be tossing around...should I do it?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/GIFs/doit.gif

[freezerfuel]

I was just kidding with him. He's got me beat pretty badly, I'm down about 50 to him.

But I never bought any HD DVD's.

Ahhh, still very high. :D I'm guessing about 80 of mine are HD DVD's.

[burngwngs]

DAMN!!!! Tower.com is now charging $33.66 for Iron Man. It pays to order things from them nice and early. That's almost a $10 difference from when they first posted it for sale. Crazy!!!! I'm expecting my copy today.

[grif32]

Iron man is $25.95 on amazon

Also amazon is having a 55% off sale:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000275911&plpage=1

funny part I think alot of them were in the 3 for 2 deal and were $5.00 higher. LOL how sad.

Chris

[burngwngs]

Iron man is $25.95 on amazon

Also amazon is having a 55% off sale:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000275911&plpage=1

funny part I think alot of them were in the 3 for 2 deal and were $5.00 higher. LOL how sad.

Chris

Those titles are pretty s#itty man. I want none of those.

I still got a great deal for IM when they first posted it. it's just crazy how as the day get closer, the price gets higher.:rolleyes:

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

sweetness

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6916/original.jpeg

Those damn dirty apes! ;) :D

surprised no one had yet to use that line. :o


It's also $61.86 at Wal-Mart.com

I love me some Godfather but not sure I want to spend that much on movies that are not eye candy enough for blu treatment. Guess I'll have to wait and see what people think about the PQ quality.




On a side note, I picked up Kill Bill 1 and 2 this week. Part 1 is as awesome as it gets for blu, amazing AQ and PQ was overall very solid. Part 2 I kinda fell asleep at the end last night but I'll re-watch it soon. I was surprised the Pai Mei flashbacks were not grainy as I thought it would be.

[ewto16]

It's also $61.86 at Wal-Mart.com

Tower.com is the cheapest. $59.86

http://www.tower.com/godfather-coppola-restoration-part-ii-al-pacino-blu-ray/wapi/112275645

Thank you both. No Tower stores near me, so I'll have to use either Wal-Mart or Target.

[ewto16]

Strikes me as a good price and deal. Wall-E at Tower for $23.99

http://www.tower.com/wall-e-fred-willard-blu-ray/wapi/112423821

[grif32]

Strikes me as a good price and deal. Wall-E at Tower for $23.99

http://www.tower.com/wall-e-fred-willard-blu-ray/wapi/112423821

Thats a must by for me. Really enjoy this movie.

Will also pick up Iron Man since I have never seen it.

[grif32]

Those titles are pretty s#itty man. I want none of those.

I still got a great deal for IM when they first posted it. it's just crazy how as the day get closer, the price gets higher.:rolleyes:

I just want The nighmare before xmas but I have a feeling it will be in some type of Bogo during the holidays.

[Hanky Panky]

Considering the latest announcements of price decreases in certain players, I imagine pricing points will start to drop over the next year.

I noticed Predator finally dropped in price to $14.95 at my local Target which aside from the lack of any features, is a reasonable price.

[ewto16]

Thats a must by for me. Really enjoy this movie.

Will also pick up Iron Man since I have never seen it.

The 3 disc version is at Amazon for $4 more, I just noticed.

[ewto16]

A fire pit cover on Amazon just cost me $100, but it comes with Short Circuit, Sleeping Beauty, and Wall-E for free.

[Hanky Panky]

ewto is just oozing with $$$$.

Let me guess...you dance at Chippendales to pay the rent?

[HollandX]

THEY JUST RECALLED EVERY COPY OF IRON MAN ON BLU RAY! They issued a memo that no store is to put it out.

http://www.tower.com/iron-man-robert-downey-blu-ray/wapi/112399458
Availability: This item is no longer for sale on Tower.com.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&st=iron+man+blu&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
That’s Best Buy’s link to an “Iron Man” search. They removed the entire entry for Iron Man on Blu-ray.

Amazon is sending this out:
Hello from Amazon.ca.

We wanted to let you know there's a delay with one or more items in the order you placed on September 18 2008 05:19 PDT (Order# XXXXXXXXXXXX).

"Iron Man [Blu-ray]" [DVD]
Estimated ship date: 22/10/08 - 05/11/08

Apparently it won’t play on any standalone Blu-ray player. Some PS3 reviewers said it played fine, it's just that it takes over a minute to load (which IS a long time). Some PS3 reviewers said it skipped the whole time.

So, it was supposed to come out next Tuesday (week from today). I ordered it from Tower.com because it was like $2 cheaper than Amazon.com.

It’s officially the most expensive Blu-ray I’ve ever bought at $25.86 (until The Dark Knight). But Iron Man’s so worth it.

Amazon would have shipped next Monday (day before release). TOWER ALREADY SHIPPED.

So if I DO get it… Send it back? Or eBay that very rare bad boy?

Some reviewers are reporting they got a new copy in the mail (standalone disc in a clear jewel case), and the new copy works just fine. I wonder how long it will take to repress the movie in mass quantity and put them in actual Iron Man cases.

[HollandX]

Old version and new replacement (from a reviewer):

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/Blu-news/DSCN0543.jpg

Someone said that the new Iron Man has a new SKU at Best Buy. (I can't confirm obviously).

Enjoy the madness here: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=64583

[HollandX]

HD DVD IS ALIVE AND WELL!!!!!!

(someone's about to get comment murdered.)

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09222008/tv/happy_hd_holiday_130175.htm

[GoNiners]

Im debating investing in Blu Ray just for the Godfather Restoration.

[PrimeBane]

From hdaddicts.com forum

We have found that a portion of the Blu-ray disc for Iron Man may not play on certain blu-ray set top players due to differences in manufacturers’ specs.

To ensure the consumer received the best possible blu-ray experience, Paramount has decided to replace the current Iron Man blu-ray product.

The current blu ray sku in your system will replaced with a new number. Your head office will ensure that the product ordered for you customers will be re shipped to your branch.



At this point in time, I cannot confirm the exact delivery date for your product.



Regards,



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

Manager Sales - National Accounts



Paramount Home Entertainment

[JaylisJayP]

HD DVD IS ALIVE AND WELL!!!!!!

(someone's about to get comment murdered.)

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09222008/tv/happy_hd_holiday_130175.htm

Geez...please don't let ******s right about technology. Aside from the HD DVD gaffe..he's not even right about blu-ray players. He says the cheapest out right now are $400. In reality, they're in the $200-$300 range.

[JaylisJayP]

Im debating investing in Blu Ray just for the Godfather Restoration.

I was on the fence about this for quite a while, but from what I'm reading and seeing, much of the blu-ray presentation is "jaw dropping"...not for the "eye candy" that Dahuntermanny said he was looking for, but for how the films were supposed to look. They'll likely never get closer to the "theater" experience than what they look and sound like right now on blu-ray.

And that's just as impressive a presentation as what Pirates of the Caribbean looks like in terms of depth and detail. The benefits of blu-ray is not all about "eye candy."

[Chugga]

I picked up the Godfather Trilogy today I'm going to try to get through all 3 movies in 3 days. So if anyone wants a picture/aq review I'll have one up tonight of the first movie.

[JaylisJayP]

I picked up the Godfather Trilogy today I'm going to try to get through all 3 movies in 3 days. So if anyone wants a picture/aq review I'll have one up tonight of the first movie.

I'm going to watch the first one tonight, as well, will be interested to read your thoughts.

[Chugga]

I'm going to watch the first one tonight, as well, will be interested to read your thoughts.

Too bad it doesn't have BD Live then we could have chatted.....

"oh wow did you see that dude get shot in the head"
"no I paused the movie I went to go take a piss"

[IceRat]

I wonder how long it will take to repress the movie in mass quantity and put them in actual Iron Man cases.
Bungles on high profile releases such as this do nothing to help the format.

Forget the regular packaged version... Just think of all the special packaging that needs to be dumped or referbed.

Not good at all

[JaylisJayP]

Too bad it doesn't have BD Live then we could have chatted.....

"oh wow did you see that dude get shot in the head"
"no I paused the movie I went to go take a piss"

I only pause good movies for craps. If I'm taking myself out of the flick, it's going to be for some serious time investment.

Pissing, if I aim it right, can be done from my recliner.

[burngwngs]

so why can't a BD online update fix this issue?

[ewto16]

So, it was supposed to come out next Tuesday (week from today). I ordered it from Tower.com because it was like $2 cheaper than Amazon.com.

It’s officially the most expensive Blu-ray I’ve ever bought at $25.86 (until The Dark Knight). But Iron Man’s so worth it.

Amazon would have shipped next Monday (day before release). TOWER ALREADY SHIPPED.

So if I DO get it… Send it back? Or eBay that very rare bad boy?

Some reviewers are reporting they got a new copy in the mail (standalone disc in a clear jewel case), and the new copy works just fine. I wonder how long it will take to repress the movie in mass quantity and put them in actual Iron Man cases.

Same situation for me. I assume I could return it to Tower. Is Tower just going to send me the new disc in the mail? I'd be OK with that.

[ewto16]

Bungles on high profile releases such as this do nothing to help the format.

Forget the regular packaged version... Just think of all the special packaging that needs to be dumped or referbed.

Not good at all

Agreed!!! DVD didn't have this problem. For the general consumer, this only creates more headache than they know what to do with.

[HollandX]

Bungles on high profile releases such as this do nothing to help the format.

Forget the regular packaged version... Just think of all the special packaging that needs to be dumped or referbed.

Not good at all

It's pathetic. But, just thank every false idol that this was caught BEFORE it was released to consumers. Otherwise it might be game over for BD once the news catches on. :(

[HollandX]

so why can't a BD online update fix this issue?

most standalone players don't or can't update. ever.

[Hanky Panky]

They have no excuse now not to print a nice litho image on those god awful gray discs.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/Blu-news/DSCN0543.jpg

[burngwngs]

most standalone players don't or can't update. ever.

even with a disc?

[burngwngs]

They have no excuse now not to print a nice litho image on those god awful gray discs.

Actually, they have a bigger excuse. Do you know how many they would have to reprint in a week?:eek:

[Hanky Panky]

Actually, they have a bigger excuse. Do you know how many they would have to reprint in a week?:eek:

That's a lot of discs but if they are going to address the spec compatibility with other players, it would be an opportune time.

Considering how much money Iron Man earned, I doubt financially Marvel couldn't pull it off.

[HollandX]

FYI: Here are the Iron Man UPC's:

Defective: UPC: 097361385747

New "Fixed": UPC: 097361385709

[HollandX]

From Digital Bits:

Second, and more importantly, it appears that there's been a problem with Paramount's Iron Man Blu-ray Disc. We're getting reports from many retailers that the discs have been recalled, and they've had to ship back their stock. Apparently, there are issues with Disc One playing properly on select Sony Blu-ray player models. Indeed, not long after I received my review disc, I also received a "fixed" replacement copy of Disc One. The title is still set to street on 9/30 and we're currently hearing that fixed discs WILL be shipped to retailers in time to meet street date, so there should be no problems with the disc when you purchase it next week. We also suspect that if any bad discs do manage to hit store shelves on street date, a replacement program will be available for those consumers who need it. We've got inquiries into the studio on all this, so we'll let you know as soon as we hear anything official.

[burngwngs]

That's a lot of discs but if they are going to address the spec compatibility with other players, it would be an opportune time.

Considering how much money Iron Man earned, I doubt financially Marvel couldn't pull it off.

Exactly, which is why they are going to leave those pretty disc for the double dipping collectors edition. ;):rolleyes:

[HollandX]

Dang. More from Digital Bits.


The official word on the Iron Man BD is in from Paramount. The discs that will be available on street date at your local retailers WILL be fixed and working fine, so no worries. We're also told that because the discs will be corrected by street, there will be no need for any kind of exchange program. Just so you know.

Back later. Stay tuned...

NO exchange program? Looks like Tower will be taking up the butt with return and re-shipping costs for breaking street.

[HollandX]

Tower says the item has been recalled: http://www.tower.com/iron-man-span-style-color-ff0000-item-has-robert-downey-blu-ray/wapi/112399458

Amazon has both the old and new UPC active in their system.

Old UPC on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_d?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=097361385747&x=0&y=0&tag=blurayforum-20

New UPC on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_d?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=097361385709&x=15&y=17&tag=blurayforum-20

[burngwngs]

Dang. More from Digital Bits.



NO exchange program? Looks like Tower will be taking up the butt with return and re-shipping costs for breaking street.

they better off let me keep the movie and give me my money back.

[burngwngs]

Big Question Here............


How come none of these issues were detected and or mentioned on any of the review sites like Highdef digest and blu-ray.com? They had their copies of Iron Man for a while now.:confused:

[HollandX]

Dang. Tower.com apparently up and canceled all unshipped orders for Iron Man.

They've also jacked up the price since the preorder. So if you have to reorder it, you be screwed.

[grif32]

Big Question Here............


How come none of these issues were detected and or mentioned on any of the review sites like Highdef digest and blu-ray.com? They had their copies of Iron Man for a while now.:confused:

I think there are only 2 BR SA players it wont play on. And most people own a PS3 which plays fine on.

The other 2 I believe are older BR players. Thats probably why IMO

Chris

[HollandX]

Dang part two. Apparently MANY people are saying that Tower.com's e-mails about Iron Man having shipped was a bunch of lies. And ALL preorders are being canceled.

They know this because their money was already refunded.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=63976&page=61

[burngwngs]

I think there are only 2 BR SA players it wont play on. And most people own a PS3 which plays fine on.

The other 2 I believe are older BR players. Thats probably why IMO

Chris

Great, so I should be ok.

[HollandX]

Also, FYI...

Over the weekend, Amazon.com send an e-mail out saying that Blu-ray movies were "3 for 2." As it was a B2G1. And if you clicked the link, it listed no specific movies, but repeated that Blu-ray movies were "3 for 2."

So people took that to mean everything was fair game, and bought box sets and preorders out the WAZOO as B2G1. The system didn't calculate the free movie, but if you e-mailed customer service about it, the untrained fools GAVE you the 3rd movie free.

FOR EVERYTHING. PREORDERS. BOX SETS. YOU NAME IT.

It worked for about 36 hours until Amazon.com caught on and shut it down.

Check out the madness here: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=64258

Since Spawn has a buggy website, we couldn't communicate to each other about the "deal." :(

[HollandX]

Great, so I should be ok.

As I stated earlier (with a link), some people are reporting skipping on their PS3, and overly LONG loading times.

Not the end of the world, but why take a chance. You may buy a standalone player well in the future, and it might not work.

[burngwngs]

Dang part two. Apparently MANY people are saying that Tower.com's e-mails about Iron Man having shipped was a bunch of lies. And ALL preorders are being canceled.

They know this because their money was already refunded.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=63976&page=61

I did notice back on my card but had no idea where it came from. Maybe they are just returning the money but the movies did go out.:confused:

[IceRat]

screw Tower
it was all a scam by them listing it with a 12 hour ship window to generate traffic to their site

I never once got an email confirmation of my order with them and I bet if I were to look it would show up now as cancelled online and I would still have no email corespondence.

saves me the hassle of having to cancel... I'd much rather pick it up at retail now on street since it will be quicker to get it this way

I see per above digitalbits reporting retailers will have corrected copies on street but with something like the special packaging for Target I doubt they did a huge reserve of backstock for reorders so I can't see something like this being in supply at all on street

[burngwngs]

As I stated earlier (with a link), some people are reporting skipping on their PS3, and overly LONG loading times.

Not the end of the world, but why take a chance. You may buy a standalone player well in the future, and it might not work.

Yeah, i was thinking the same thing.

I guess this is something like that Halo 3 curse....even though it has nothing to do with it:o

[ewto16]

Wow, Tower.com's customer service is a bit lacking. I called and the guy more or less had no clue what was going on. He did say that it was recalled and I should be receiving an email later tonight about it. Supposedly, I should receive a credit for it in the next 4-7 days.

My disc says it shipped on 9/18, so if that is right, it should be well on its way. I assume I'll have a copy for free then?

I'll post the email if I actually get one from them.

[PrimeBane]

Not the end of the world, but why take a chance. You may buy a standalone player well in the future, and it might not work.

I'd like to think that most people here will wait and buy a standalone when they are:

1. Profile 2.0 compatible/upgradable
2. Less than $200

PS3 is still the safest Blu-ray bet in town...

[IceRat]

yep just as suspected ...checked the status of my Tower order online and it was cancelled and I have no email notification of the order or the cancellation

[Hanky Panky]

Exactly, which is why they are going to leave those pretty discs for the double dipping collectors edition. ;):rolleyes:

I have no doubt we'll see a fancier anniversary release of this in the future. Until then, I'm glad I decided to hold off on any reservations and see if there are any store freebies. That would suck not knowing if I got the bad UPC or not.

[burngwngs]

My disc says it shipped on 9/18, so if that is right, it should be well on its way. I assume I'll have a copy for free then?



This is what I'm thinking. It would cost them more for us to ship it back at their cost and them paying to ship it again for free. That would be like $9-$15 in shipping alone all together.

[PrimeBane]

Paramount/DM releases (rumors)


In terms of new release titles, Tropic Thunder is expected to be released sometime in November, followed by The *****ss, Ghost Town and Eagle Eye sometime in December. Our sources are currently telling us to expect Eagle Eye on 12/26 and Ghost Town on 12/30.

The great news, however, is that a TON of new catalog Blu-rays are expected to be released on 12/16, just before Christmas. Hot Rod, Old School and Into the Wild have already been announced for that date, and Tommy Boy, Coach Carter and Heartbreak Kid are expected that day as well. Better still, Event Horizon, The Truman Show, Ghost, Last Holiday and Days of Thunder are all expected to arrive in stores on 12/30.

More great Blu-ray titles are expected in January, including Dexter: The Complete First Season (for Showtime), the Braveheart: Special Collector's Edition, Election and Zodiac. Election has already been officially announced for release on 1/20, and we expect Braveheart that day as well.

As always, keep in mind that these titles and dates ARE unofficial and are subject to change until they're actually officially announced by the studios in press releases and retail solicitations.

[Hanky Panky]

Well, it is Marvel's first foray into this arena, so this type of technical blunder should have been expected.

[burngwngs]

yep just as suspected ...checked the status of my Tower order online and it was cancelled and I have no email notification of the order or the cancellation

mine still says shipped on the 18th:rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

Well, it is Marvel's first foray into this arena, so this type of technical blunder should have been expected.

I believe all the encoding, extras and such would still be done by Paramount/DM... considering we've already had the Hulk in red and blu, XMen 3 in blue and all 3 Spiderman in Blu, this is probably more of whoops with advanced content or the replication process IMO.

[ewto16]

mine still says shipped on the 18th:rolleyes:

As does mine. If it actually shows up, then I'll probably just keep it, assuming it plays fine in my PS3. By the time I ever get another Blu-ray player, I can probably get a new copy for significantly cheaper than new retail.

I'll deal with slow loading, just as long as the movie plays fine.

[PrimeBane]

For my Canadian HD brothers, $18.83 BDs at Wal-Mart for the anniversary sale :)

Batman begins
300
I am legend
Lost boys
Departed
Blood diamond
Twister
Oceans 11
The brave one
Jesse james
Perfect storm
V for vendetta
Terminator 3
3 of the Harry potters
troy

[burngwngs]

As does mine. If it actually shows up, then I'll probably just keep it, assuming it plays fine in my PS3. By the time I ever get another Blu-ray player, I can probably get a new copy for significantly cheaper than new retail.

I'll deal with slow loading, just as long as the movie plays fine.

BINGO;)

[JaylisJayP]

Also, FYI...

Over the weekend, Amazon.com send an e-mail out saying that Blu-ray movies were "3 for 2." As it was a B2G1. And if you clicked the link, it listed no specific movies, but repeated that Blu-ray movies were "3 for 2."

So people took that to mean everything was fair game, and bought box sets and preorders out the WAZOO as B2G1. The system didn't calculate the free movie, but if you e-mailed customer service about it, the untrained fools GAVE you the 3rd movie free.

FOR EVERYTHING. PREORDERS. BOX SETS. YOU NAME IT.

It worked for about 36 hours until Amazon.com caught on and shut it down.

Check out the madness here: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=64258

Since Spawn has a buggy website, we couldn't communicate to each other about the "deal." :(

From what I understand even orders that went through were killed. People got $5 credits.

[JaylisJayP]

This looks good for those who want more info/understanding of HD audio.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1806

[HollandX]

From what I understand even orders that went through were killed. People got $5 credits.

Lots of Prime Members already have the goods in hand without paying for the 3rd ones. (Got them today.) And lots of people still have preorders pending with one of them manually reduced to $0. So it's definitely a YMMV thing.

You'd think with all the orders they got, they'd do a mass B2G1. :(

[HollandX]

This looks good for those who want more info/understanding of HD audio.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1806

Whoah, that sounds awesome. Thanks!

[oaktown2000]

ewwww......can't wait for Braveheart on Blu....great movie.

[JaylisJayP]

Lots of Prime Members already have the goods in hand without paying for the 3rd ones. (Got them today.) And lots of people still have preorders pending with one of them manually reduced to $0. So it's definitely a YMMV thing.

You'd think with all the orders they got, they'd do a mass B2G1. :(

I put an order in for 3 preorders but didn't go through with it..instead I called customer serivce and told them it wasn't adjusting in the shopping cart as it was supposed to. They said they'd e-mail me back today and I got that "sorry for the confusion here's a link to 55% off blu-rays."

It's a decent list, but nothing I want right now. Oh well, back to full price for Iron Man.

[cochese75]

ewwww......can't wait for Braveheart on Blu....great movie.

when??



:spawnorb:

[oaktown2000]

Jan 20th according to the article Prime posted

[HollandX]

when??



:spawnorb:

lol you have PrimeBane on ignore. you've been outed.

[cochese75]

lol you have PrimeBane on ignore. you've been outed.

ahh crap, i didnt see that :o




:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

What did I do? :(










:p

[HollandX]

Just got my cancellation/refund e-mail from Tower. I guess they never really did ship on the 18th like the e-mail shipping confirmation stated last week. Bastards.

Dear Customer,

Please be advised that Iron Man (Blu-Ray) UPC/EAN: 097361385747 has been recalled by the manufacturer because it may not play on certain Blu-ray set top players due to differences in manufacturers' specs. We have issued a full refund for this item. The new release of the Iron Man (Blu-Ray) will be available on tower.com shortly.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Tower.com Customer Service

Have a question? Need to check the status of your order? Please visit our online customer service center at http://www.tower.com/help/help_home.cfm

[ewto16]

Just got my cancellation/refund e-mail from Tower. I guess they never really did ship on the 18th like the e-mail shipping confirmation stated last week. Bastards.

I just got the same email. Pretty weak if it said it shipped 4 business days ago, but never really left the warehouse. If that is the case, I'll not likely order from them again.

Anything that "shipped" 4 business days ago, should have already been at least halfway to me by now.

[freezerfuel]

Future Shop Canada has some good prices. I bought 5 titles yesterday... most of them were tagged $26.99 but rang up as $21.99.

[freezerfuel]

Oh yeah, and I've been going to a lot of chains in the last few days but I think it was Future Shop... The Omen (original) was marked $38.99. Ummm, almost $40 for an old ass movie. Fox or whoever is responsible for that price can go **** themselves.

[PrimeBane]

FS price tags can be off... check their online price in store and that's the price you'll pay. If it doesn't come up with the online price, they should match it without too much fuss.

When I took advantage of their first B2G1 sale during 2006 Boxing Weeks sales, I picked up Superman Returns, Miami Vice and World Trade Center. The tags on them were as high as $45.99, but they rang up at $32.99.

[cochese75]

I just got the same email. Pretty weak if it said it shipped 4 business days ago, but never really left the warehouse. If that is the case, I'll not likely order from them again.

Anything that "shipped" 4 business days ago, should have already been at least halfway to me by now.

i never really thought they shipped it in the first place. :cool:


So now wheres the best price??? :confused:



:spawnorb:

[IceRat]

So now wheres the best price??? :confused:

25.95 @ amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Ultimate-Two-Disc-Blu-ray/dp/B001GAPC1K/ref=sr_tr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222214311&sr=1-1

but I'm going to pick up at b&m since I'm sure Amazon won't have it to me by street

[cochese75]

thanks



:spawnorb:

[civictyperboy]

I purchased The Godfather collection from tower.com...but seriously 5-7 business days to ship from Maryland to DC?...they must re-route things through China...

[JaylisJayP]

Watched the first Godfather tonight...and the transfer is an absolute revelation as far as I'm concerned. I can't believe I was considering keeping my crappy DVD set from 2001.

First of all, it's a clean, focused picture on a 62" screen, which is saying something in and of itself for this movie. But there are some very sharp scenes here and there, as well. The colors when they're there are magnificent. Not much of it is super "POTC" sharp, but it's all much more detailed than DVD.

On the audio side, dialogue is strong and the highlight. Gunshots are a little weak, but that would be my only complaint.

Anyone who ordered this will be very pleased.

[HollandX]

I purchased The Godfather collection from tower.com...but seriously 5-7 business days to ship from Maryland to DC?...they must re-route things through China...

I believe Tower ships from Miami. Via Media Mail, that seems about right.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I snagged Blow today. I was going to get The Godfather, but I bought LEGO: Batman instead

[HollandX]

I snagged Blow today.

you shouldn't post about that on the internet.

;)

[NCStateWolfpack33]

you shouldn't post about that on the internet.

;)
Somehow i knew that was a bad idea :cool:

[Chugga]

Watched the first Godfather tonight...and the transfer is an absolute revelation as far as I'm concerned. I can't believe I was considering keeping my crappy DVD set from 2001.

First of all, it's a clean, focused picture on a 62" screen, which is saying something in and of itself for this movie. But there are some very sharp scenes here and there, as well. The colors when they're there are magnificent. Not much of it is super "POTC" sharp, but it's all much more detailed than DVD.

On the audio side, dialogue is strong and the highlight. Gunshots are a little weak, but that would be my only complaint.

Anyone who ordered this will be very pleased.

I agree for the most part. There were a few parts of the movie that looked very soft to me. But we are talking about 2 minutes worth of footage in a 3 hour long movie. The soft scenes just jump at you a little bit because they are so rare. Other then those 2 minutes worth of footage the movie looks great. I just watched the Godfather on tv a few months back and I can tell you in comparison it's night and day.

The audio was solid but most recent action flicks have spoiled me. I expect more pop from bullets and more pounding from punches. When guns were fired the audio was hit or miss. My favorite scene in the entire movie (regardless of how terribly acted it is) was a huge disappointment audio wise for me. Sonny's fight scene didn't have that "thud" effect that I had hoped for. But once again, we're talking about 2 minutes of average in a 3 hour long movie of amazing.

Overall I think the movie is a must own. I don't know how many more times I'll watch the Godfather movies (they truly are a weekend project), so I don't know if the cost is "justified" to more casual blu-ray fans, but as they would say on MTV Cribs, "you ain't ballin unless you have this movie in your collection".

[ewto16]

i never really thought they shipped it in the first place. :cool:

So now wheres the best price??? :confused:

:spawnorb:

Well, I guess when something says it has shipped, I assume that means it has shipped. I don't expect them to lie, but maybe.

I haven't gotten my refund from Tower yet. Anyone else get theirs? If so, when was your order supposed to have shipped?

[cochese75]

Well, I guess when something says it has shipped, I assume that means it has shipped. I don't expect them to lie, but maybe.

I haven't gotten my refund from Tower yet. Anyone else get theirs? If so, when was your order supposed to have shipped?

i havent checked. :cool:
They said mine was shipped 9/18.


Since i never pre-ordered a BR do they usually arrive days before the release date or on the exact day??



:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

i havent checked. :cool:
They said mine was shipped 9/18.

Since i never pre-ordered a BR do they usually arrive days before the release date or on the exact day??

:spawnorb:

No idea. This was my first time as well. Only did it because it was cheap.

[cochese75]

hahaha me too




:spawnorb:

[TastySweetNutz]

Psyched about Dexter seeing a BD release! I highly recommend it to all.

[BrewersFan4Life]

Anyone seen anything on a Gladiator BD release?

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone seen anything on a Gladiator BD release?

Nothing that I've heard about. It's such a high-profile and anticipated title, I imagine when there is official news, it'll be on every blu-ray news site right away, just keeping looking around.

[BrewersFan4Life]

That's kind of what I thought but I figured you guys pay way more attention to this stuff than I do so maybe some of you might've heard something.

[grif32]

Playusa.com has Nightmare on Elm St for less then $24.00 Dlvd to US

http://www.playusa.com/DVD/Region_1/3-/6080012/Nightmare_On_Elm_Street/Product.html

In stock but it goes fast.

[Hanky Panky]

I can't imagine the transfer on Nightmare is gonna be worth $24.00.

[HollandX]

It’s depressing that Iron Man’s BD launch numbers will be obliterated by the recall. “Iron Man sold 3 Blu-ray copies and 8 million DVD copies” won’t read so well to John Q. Public. What a disaster.

[VOGLER/ART]

It’s depressing that Iron Man’s BD launch numbers will be obliterated by the recall. “Iron Man sold 3 Blu-ray copies and 8 million DVD copies” won’t read so well to John Q. Public. What a disaster.

That's why I am holding off on buying a Blu-Ray player. I think it's a great piece of machinery, but I don't see it lasting beyond 2010. Unfortunately, Joe Smo doesn't care about BR.

[ewto16]

It’s depressing that Iron Man’s BD launch numbers will be obliterated by the recall. “Iron Man sold 3 Blu-ray copies and 8 million DVD copies” won’t read so well to John Q. Public. What a disaster.

The street date isn't going to be affected at all, per all the quotes given yesterday, so it shouldn't matter.

[ewto16]

That's why I am holding off on buying a Blu-Ray player. I think it's a great piece of machinery, but I don't see it lasting beyond 2010. Unfortunately, Joe Smo doesn't care about BR.

Why would Blu-Ray be dead by 2010? What is going to replace it? What does Joe Smo care about, digital downloads?

Don't get me started on the list of issues and complications regarding that. Some people still can't check their email, and post pictures to the internet, yet people think that everyone is going to be able to download high-def movies over the Internet with no issues. :rolleyes:

[VOGLER/ART]

Why would Blu-Ray be dead by 2010? What is going to replace it? What does Joe Smo care about, digital downloads?

Don't get me started on the list of issues and complications regarding that. Some people still can't check their email, and post pictures to the internet, yet people think that everyone is going to be able to download high-def movies over the Internet with no issues. :rolleyes:

No offense, just my opinion. Enjoy your Blu-Ray player.