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

[HollandX]

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

I saw, and I hope they're true. But I'll believe it when I see it.

[HollandX]

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:

LOL he didn't get you started on it... you did!

:p:p

[HollandX]

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.

Well I'm hoping my FUD is inaccurate. If Iron Man DOES street on time (with the corrected discs), nobody will ever even know this happened.

Well, except Tower.com... Whose business is going to suffer because their Shipping System of Lies has been outed.

[JaylisJayP]

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

We will. You keep waiting for the "next" piece of technology. You'll be waiting forever.

[JaylisJayP]

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.

i grabbed one. Good price, and I really like the look of the screenshots going around.

I assume this will play on a North American PS3? Maybe I should've asked that before I bought it :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I didnt even place the order and 5 mins later I got a call from the fraud dept. about charges made to the card

[JaylisJayP]

I didnt even place the order and 5 mins later I got a call from the fraud dept. about charges made to the card

why...because you ordered from a Canadian Web site? Or is it even Canadian? From the feedback on Avsforum and blu-ray.com, others have ordered from Playusa without any issues.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

not sure, when or if you have ever talked to the fraud div of your credit card, is it normal practice for them to ask for your full social #

[PrimeBane]

I'm pretty sure they should never be asking for your SIN number...

[JaylisJayP]

no, they shouldn't ask for your full SS# at all.

[PrimeBane]

For those that may still want Nightmare on Elm Street, my closest FS finally got their copies in, but the price was $24.99 each plus tax. :(

Add shipping and it's about $30 to $31 to ship a copy.

If you're the patient type, I can pick anyone that wants a copy up at WM for $19.83 plus tax. That should make the shipped total about $26ish.

[JaylisJayP]

Damn Prime....30 minutes to late for me :) i placed my order already with playusa....probably would've rather gone through you for $2 more, but oh well.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey Prime Def want a copy. LMK if you might want to do a trade? I can still order through the CH deal

[johnnyknoxsvill]

or give me a list of some titles your looking for

[HollandX]

Hey question-- I just picked up this set, but I haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet. My parents are stopping by tomorrow night for dinner, and I wanted to show my dad a piece of the Godfather on BD.

Is there one particular scene or chapter that really shows the quality of this new release? From any of the 3 movies...

Thanks. :)

[Chugga]

My favorite scene where Sonny beats the living hell out of his sisters husband. I thought that scene looked great. Very sharp, bright, and colorful.

[PrimeBane]

Damn Prime....30 minutes to late for me :) i placed my order already with playusa....probably would've rather gone through you for $2 more, but oh well.

Sorry :o

I just my home PC up and running again since I had to clean out the basement for our carpet install... stupid laptop is down and out so I've been internetless at home since Monday. :(

[HollandX]

My favorite scene where Sonny beats the living hell out of his sisters husband. I thought that scene looked great. Very sharp, bright, and colorful.

lol was it the blood that popped?

[Chugga]

No Carlo's cream/orange pimp suit really pops in high def. Detail wise I thought the hospital scene was great too. All the wrinkles in his face and the single tear all look very sharp.

[JaylisJayP]

Hey, I have a weird and annoying problem I was hoping someone could help with, maybe identify the cause. I'm starting to get this "popping" almost static sound from my speakers when playing games on my PS3. It doesn't happen during blu-ray movies at all, just the games, and even then it comes and goes. Almost like something is triggering it.

I thought it was something wrong with my copy of The Orange Box at first, but it did it tonight with Guitar Hero, too.

Any idea what the cause might be....the PS3 or perhaps my receiver? Could it be a bad HDMI cable?

I'm inclined to think it's not my receiver since it doesn't happen when watching TV through my speakers or (as of yet) with my HD DVD player, either.

[grif32]

not sure, when or if you have ever talked to the fraud div of your credit card, is it normal practice for them to ask for your full social #

Yeah there was a scam going around about this. Hopefully you didnt give them your SS #..

Also did you get a chance to ship back the Mic?

Chris

[grif32]

For those that may still want Nightmare on Elm Street, my closest FS finally got their copies in, but the price was $24.99 each plus tax. :(

Add shipping and it's about $30 to $31 to ship a copy.

If you're the patient type, I can pick anyone that wants a copy up at WM for $19.83 plus tax. That should make the shipped total about $26ish.


Prime I will take one if you can snag one.

Thanks

[grif32]

Hey, I have a weird and annoying problem I was hoping someone could help with, maybe identify the cause. I'm starting to get this "popping" almost static sound from my speakers when playing games on my PS3. It doesn't happen during blu-ray movies at all, just the games, and even then it comes and goes. Almost like something is triggering it.

I thought it was something wrong with my copy of The Orange Box at first, but it did it tonight with Guitar Hero, too.

Any idea what the cause might be....the PS3 or perhaps my receiver? Could it be a bad HDMI cable?

I'm inclined to think it's not my receiver since it doesn't happen when watching TV through my speakers or (as of yet) with my HD DVD player, either.

Very strange. Check all connection to the PS3, any speaker wire etc. Strange it only happens during games.

I doubt its the HDMI cable but just switch it out with another.

[JaylisJayP]

I was reading around online and some were saying it might be the effect of the latest firmware upgrade. Or the 2.41 before that....saying it affected some systems and some games. I'm going to have to call Sony in the next couple days to see what they say.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yeah there was a scam going around about this. Hopefully you didnt give them your SS #..

Also did you get a chance to ship back the Mic?

Chris

I didnt give them my Social, They have all that info from when I signed up for the card. I even checked the policy and it states that the only way they would need my full social is if they had to report something to the IRS.

I will get the Mic in the mail tomorrow for you, I had a hard time finding it since my wife didnt bother to mark any of the boxes when we moved

[ewto16]

I was reading around online and some were saying it might be the effect of the latest firmware upgrade. Or the 2.41 before that....saying it affected some systems and some games. I'm going to have to call Sony in the next couple days to see what they say.

I'm up to 2.42 on my PS3 and I don't have that issue. I'd check your HDMI cable first, since it seems isolated to the PS3. Perhaps you just don't notice it in movies (assuming they are on the PS3) as much because there is always other stuff going on more so than in a game.

The PS3 should be using the same processors for playing a game as it does a movie, so I would think the popping would be consistant.

You might want to change the input on the back of the receiver too. Like switch the PS3 input with something else at the receiver and see if it moves the pop to the other device. Might be the receiver input.

[HollandX]

Hey, I have a weird and annoying problem I was hoping someone could help with, maybe identify the cause. I'm starting to get this "popping" almost static sound from my speakers when playing games on my PS3. It doesn't happen during blu-ray movies at all, just the games, and even then it comes and goes. Almost like something is triggering it.

I thought it was something wrong with my copy of The Orange Box at first, but it did it tonight with Guitar Hero, too.

Any idea what the cause might be....the PS3 or perhaps my receiver? Could it be a bad HDMI cable?

I'm inclined to think it's not my receiver since it doesn't happen when watching TV through my speakers or (as of yet) with my HD DVD player, either.

I'd try unplugging and replugging your hdmi cable on both ends. ensure a snug fit.

after that, i'd try that hdmi cable on another device and another input (and then another hdmi cable) until i isolated that it's the cord, the device, or the input.

then you'll have your answer. :)

[HollandX]

Yeah there was a scam going around about this. Hopefully you didnt give them your SS #..

Also did you get a chance to ship back the Mic?

Chris

LMAO

"Damn... Sorry they stole everything from you including the shirt off your back. By the way, can you mail my stuff back to me before they take that, too? Thanks. Oh, and if you can't afford to ship it now, just hoar yourself out. Thanks again."

:p:p:p:p

[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." :(

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

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.

They're still doing an any purchase B2G1 free if you keep e-mailing and get the right person who doesn't care. Plenty of people have posted their screenshots from today of the free movie.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=64258&page=56

I got free movies. :o

[grif32]

I didnt give them my Social, They have all that info from when I signed up for the card. I even checked the policy and it states that the only way they would need my full social is if they had to report something to the IRS.

I will get the Mic in the mail tomorrow for you, I had a hard time finding it since my wife didnt bother to mark any of the boxes when we moved

Good. No worries on the Mic I just wanted to make sure it didnt get lost in the mail.

Ship when you find it.

[HollandX]

i gotta hand it to paramount. they kicked ass on the iron man recall.

they're paying for all freight (to and from) for all stores... and all stores WILL have their scheduled stock of working Iron Man in time for street on Tuesday. no shortages, no delays. Paramount covering all costs.

Joe Schmoe will never know.

Feel bad for the employee(s) who got fired over it. lol.

[ewto16]

That is a lot of cash. I'm also pretty stunned that they were able to basically press at crapload of discs (5 million?) in basically 3 days.

[ewto16]

Joe Schmoe will never know.



He doesn't care, remember.

[ewto16]

Via EngadgetHD

Ah, now this is more like it. Just a day after we realized that Panasonic's DivX-lovin' DMP-BD55 would be hitting the streets at $399, in comes confirmation that its little brother -- the DMP-BD35 -- will be offered for a full Benjamin less. Yep, that means you're looking at a UniPhier-equipped Profile 2.0 Blu-ray deck that's launching at under $300. We're still not told how soon it'll be in stock, but $299.95 for a BD-Live-capable standalone player is something worth paying attention to. Now, how's about we dip down even lower for Black Friday?

[ewto16]

Via EngadgetHD

Bad news Blu-ray fans -- it appears Paramount hasn't gotten past all its production problems and it just might affect the Blu-ray release of Iron Man. Easily one of the biggest movies of the year, Iron Man was expected to really move some volume on Blu when it was set to release this Tuesday on September 30th, but after some rumors that review copies weren't working in some players, Paramount issued a full recall. At this point the studio is doing everything it can to deliver enough replacement discs to retailers, but if it doesn't happen in time, then we'll all have to wait another week until October 7th to take in the latest sci-fi action flick

[HollandX]

That is a lot of cash. I'm also pretty stunned that they were able to basically press at crapload of discs (5 million?) in basically 3 days.

Apparently reviewers got their replacement discs two Saturdays ago... So they've been pressing new discs for some time. :spawnskul

[HollandX]

They're still doing an any purchase B2G1 free if you keep e-mailing and get the right person who doesn't care. Plenty of people have posted their screenshots from today of the free movie.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=64258&page=56

I got free movies. :o

:o lolz to more.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm sure if I spent the time to get that Amazon thing to work, I'd end up buying movies I don't really want just for the sake of doing so.

Decent deal for box sets, but on regular new releases at $18 each....eh, wait a month or so and you'll get them for that price anyway.

[brew]

via thedigitalbits.com

(STILL EARLY UPDATE - 9/23/08 - 11:45 AM PDT)

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...

[IceRat]

this thread moves too fast for ya brew :p

[civictyperboy]

The funny thing about Iron Man, on Netflix it said it was coming out on the 30th since I put it on the top of my queue like 2 weeks ago...I wonder if they knew about it then

[JaylisJayP]

My Nightmare on Elm Street disc shipped today. Thanks for posting that playusa link grif.

[grif32]

My Nightmare on Elm Street disc shipped today. Thanks for posting that playusa link grif.

No problem make sure you give us a PQ/AQ review

[JaylisJayP]

Aside from those audio static episodes I was talking about, my receiver crapped out on me, too, last night. It stopped sending picture to the TV through HDMI. I tested different HDMI cables and also went directly from the PS3 and the cable box to the TV and the picture worked in that instance (which was actually a sigh of relief - if it were the TV HDMI input, I'd have been screwed), so I was able to narrow it down to the receiver.

So, anyway, I have to take it back to Circuit City. I have a warranty, but I'm not sure how they work there. So it might be a few days for me before any PQ/AQ reviews for Elm Street, depending on whether they want to try to keep it for repair or just give me a new one.

[grif32]

Aside from those audio static episodes I was talking about, my receiver crapped out on me, too, last night. It stopped sending picture to the TV through HDMI. I tested different HDMI cables and also went directly from the PS3 and the cable box to the TV and the picture worked in that instance (which was actually a sigh of relief - if it were the TV HDMI input, I'd have been screwed), so I was able to narrow it down to the receiver.

So, anyway, I have to take it back to Circuit City. I have a warranty, but I'm not sure how they work there. So it might be a few days for me before any PQ/AQ reviews for Elm Street, depending on whether they want to try to keep it for repair or just give me a new one.

Thats sucks. Do you have the Sony 720?

[ewto16]

Aside from those audio static episodes I was talking about, my receiver crapped out on me, too, last night. It stopped sending picture to the TV through HDMI. I tested different HDMI cables and also went directly from the PS3 and the cable box to the TV and the picture worked in that instance (which was actually a sigh of relief - if it were the TV HDMI input, I'd have been screwed), so I was able to narrow it down to the receiver.

So, anyway, I have to take it back to Circuit City. I have a warranty, but I'm not sure how they work there. So it might be a few days for me before any PQ/AQ reviews for Elm Street, depending on whether they want to try to keep it for repair or just give me a new one.

Man that is weak. I think the CC warranty program just gives you a new one or the equivilent in money to spend at CC. Not sure on that though. Hope you get that taken care of soon and easily. I've heard stories of people having issues with CC before.

[PrimeBane]

Futureshop dropped the price of the Iron Man BD steelbook for this week. $29.99 :)

[Hanky Panky]

WOW...this has got to be a record from theater to dvd release (Aug. 15 - November 11)...

Lucas clearly is trying to take advantage of the lackluster performance and salvage what he can over the holiday season.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2a0nlub.jpg

Via Digitalbits...

Well... we suspected this announcement was in the offing, and now here it is: Warner Home Video and Lucasfilm have just officially revealed that the CG-animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be released on single-disc DVD (SRP $28.98), 2-disc DVD Special Edition (SRP $34.99) and Blu-ray (SRP $35.99) on 11/11. All versions will feature audio commentary by the filmmakers (including director Dave Filoni, producer Catherine Winder, writer Henry Gilroy and editor Jason W.A. Tucker), 3 featurettes (The Clone Wars: The Untold Stories, The Voices of The Clone Wars and The New Score), 4 deleted scenes, 6 webdocs from Star Wars.com, the Hologram Memory Challenge game, theatrical and videogame trailers, a gallery of concept and production art, and a Digital Copy version of the film. The Blu-ray will have all the video-based extras in full HD, and will add a video PiP version of the commentary. Special retailer-exclusive packaging options will available at Target and Best Buy stores. Here's the standard cover artwork for all three versions...

[ewto16]

What is a steelbook?

[ewto16]

I heard the Clone Wars was terrible. Any thoughts? I agree, that has to be the fastest turnaround for a movie from theater to home video.

[HollandX]

http://i38.tinypic.com/2a0nlub.jpg

The blue top banner and the gold bottom banner do NOT go well together.

[HollandX]

Stranger than Fiction to be doubled dipped with an SE on 12/2 (Step Brothers day): http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Sony/Sony_to_Double_Dip_Stranger_Than_Fiction_Blu-ray/2119

[HollandX]

Truman Show coming on 12/30: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Paramount/Paramount_Bringing_Truman_Show_to_Blu-ray/2118

[burngwngs]

Futureshop dropped the price of the Iron Man BD steelbook for this week. $29.99 :)

aw man, i can't order it.:mad:

[PrimeBane]

No... but if you really want a copy I can probably snag one for you :)

[PrimeBane]

What is a steelbook?

Rather than a cheap, plastic case you get a steel case often with different artwork.

Other than that, it's no different from the regular release.

[burngwngs]

No... but if you really want a copy I can probably snag one for you :)

HOw much shipped to 10461 in New York?:confused:

[ewto16]

Double dipping this early on is pretty weak and a slap in the face to early adopters.

[ewto16]

Rather than a cheap, plastic case you get a steel case often with different artwork.

Other than that, it's no different from the regular release.

Picture of this one or a different one so I can see what it looks like? What about shipped to Ohio (43230). Sounds cool.

Is this it?

http://media.filmschoolrejects.com/images/oc-ironmansteel.jpg[

[burngwngs]

Oh wait, forgot that my paypal is shot for now. :(

[PrimeBane]

I can't guarantee how many steelbooks I can get, but here's the cost (in Canadian funds)

Movie: $31.50 (includes tax)
Shipping: $6 to $6.50

This is what the I Am Legend one looks like
http://blu-devil.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/i-am-legend-blu-ray-steelbook.jpg

[cochese75]

WOW...this has got to be a record from theater to dvd release (Aug. 15 - November 11)...

Lucas clearly is trying to take advantage of the lackluster performance and salvage what he can over the holiday season.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2a0nlub.jpg

Via Digitalbits...

Well... we suspected this announcement was in the offing, and now here it is: Warner Home Video and Lucasfilm have just officially revealed that the CG-animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be released on single-disc DVD (SRP $28.98), 2-disc DVD Special Edition (SRP $34.99) and Blu-ray (SRP $35.99) on 11/11. All versions will feature audio commentary by the filmmakers (including director Dave Filoni, producer Catherine Winder, writer Henry Gilroy and editor Jason W.A. Tucker), 3 featurettes (The Clone Wars: The Untold Stories, The Voices of The Clone Wars and The New Score), 4 deleted scenes, 6 webdocs from Star Wars.com, the Hologram Memory Challenge game, theatrical and videogame trailers, a gallery of concept and production art, and a Digital Copy version of the film. The Blu-ray will have all the video-based extras in full HD, and will add a video PiP version of the commentary. Special retailer-exclusive packaging options will available at Target and Best Buy stores. Here's the standard cover artwork for all three versions...


its going to be on Cartoon Network in October (3rd or 9th?)



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

its going to be on Cartoon Network in October (3rd or 9th?)

:spawnorb:

That's the new tv version that continues on from the movie.

[cochese75]

That's the new tv version that continues on from the movie.

oh..:o




:spawnorb:

[oaktown2000]

Watched Fifth Element last night.....I had seen it editted on TV so many damn times.....I actually forgot how many times they showed Milla's breasts and how sexually explicit some scenes were. I was going to let my little nephew watch it.....now I'm not so sure.

[cochese75]

I actually forgot how many times they showed Milla's breasts and how sexually explicit some scenes were. I was going to let my little nephew watch it.....now I'm not so sure.

glad youre not my uncle... :mad: :D





:spawnorb:

[oaktown2000]

lol....true

[JaylisJayP]

Thats sucks. Do you have the Sony 720?

Yeah...maybe you were right about Onkyo > Sony after all.

Circuit City sent it off for repairs. I should get it back in two weeks or so. No big deal, I have a 5.1 system set up in my bedroom on my backup Onkyo receiver and 50" plasma....just not lossless for a few weeks.

But since I'm not SBrooks, I'll manage.

[JaylisJayP]

Speaking of lossless, what the hell is with these studios lately?

Saw Blow and Madagascar on sale at Target today. And both, from two different studios, are just Dolby Digital 5.1 for audio.

Kept on walking.....

[PrimeBane]

This is my last and only calls for the Iron Man steelbooks... I have an in a Futureshop that can hold me copies for next Tuesday (they are in I'm told).

Currently I've got a copy for me and for johnnyknoxville. If anyone else wants one, send me a PM ASAP.

Movie: $31.50 (includes tax)
Shipping: $6 to $6.50

[oaktown2000]

I just ordered the regular edition....and the High Def Comedy 3-Pack from amazon. 3 movies for $53...so I bit on it.

[JaylisJayP]

I just ordered the regular edition....and the High Def Comedy 3-Pack from amazon. 3 movies for $53...so I bit on it.

I'd have grabbed that comedy pack already if I didn't have 40YO and Knocked UP on HD DVD.....an early review is out on Sarah Marshall, saying 3/5 for PQ...I haven't seen the movie but I wonder if it's just a rental vs. the new release stand-alone disc price.

[ewto16]

This is my last and only calls for the Iron Man steelbooks... I have an in a Futureshop that can hold me copies for next Tuesday (they are in I'm told).

Currently I've got a copy for me and for johnnyknoxville. If anyone else wants one, send me a PM ASAP.

Movie: $31.50 (includes tax)
Shipping: $6 to $6.50

Thanks, I think I'll pass for now. I appreicate it though.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I just got back from the movie theatres...watched My Best Friends Girl....I just have to say this movie is one of the funnier things I have seen in a long long time. Dane Cook's best performance clearly. Must see for anyone that likes sick humor.

[Hanky Panky]

I just got back from the movie theatres...watched My Best Friends Girl....I just have to say this movie is one of the funnier things I have seen in a long long time. Dane Cook's best performance clearly. Must see for anyone that likes sick humor.

Bub...I think you just took the cake when it comes to chick flick picks.

[ewto16]

I just got back from the movie theatres...watched My Best Friends Girl....I just have to say this movie is one of the funnier things I have seen in a long long time. Dane Cook's best performance clearly. Must see for anyone that likes sick humor.

Please tell me you at least took a woman with you. This movie looks like something I would throw up after drinking all night.

[ewto16]

Bub...I think you just took the cake when it comes to chick flick picks.

Anxiously awaits poster with Toight involved...:p

[Hanky Panky]

Please tell me you at least took a woman with you. This movie looks like something I would throw up after drinking all night.

Heheheh...I'm guessing he was forced into it cuz of his girl. No straight man would watch a Dane Cook and Kate Hudson flick.

Anxiously awaits poster with Toight involved...:p

:D

http://i36.tinypic.com/vzygpz.jpg

[ToightLikeATiger]

Yes I did go with a women...but suprisingly it was funny as hell. Alec Baldwin was hilarious in it as well. Just some of the lines in this movie will have you cracking up the whole time. Dane Cook's character and actions will also have you dying laughing.

Not to spoil anything but quick scene to prove my point.

Dane Cook is at a wedding and he goes to the brides mother and pretends to hit on her....He proceeds to pull his pants down and tells her "It wont suck itself." I almost had Barqs rootbeer coming out through my nose.

So yes going in it may seem like a chick flick all the way but I guarentee you guys that go with lady friends will enjoy the humor.

[Hanky Panky]

So yes going in it may seem like a chick flick all the way but I guarentee you guys that go with lady friends will enjoy the humor.

Unless you can guarantee I'll be getting some after watching this, there's no way in hell I'm seeing that pan-faced Kate Hudson on the big screen.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Unless you can guarantee I'll be getting some after watching this, there's no way in hell I'm seeing that pan-faced Kate Hudson on the big screen.

well I cant guarentee that sorry. can only guarentee laughs.

[Hanky Panky]

well I cant guarentee that sorry. can only guarentee laughs.

Than sir I will politely say no thanks...if I want laughs, I'll listen to a Chris Rock album.

[mikedanger]

Unless you can guarantee I'll be getting some after watching this, there's no way in hell I'm seeing that pan-faced Kate Hudson on the big screen.

well, if you see it with me...

*places popcorn bucket on lap and offers some to hanky*

[Hanky Panky]

^ BWAHAHAHA....

*reaches into bucket and finds a roll of quarters*

[grif32]

^ BWAHAHAHA....

*reaches into bucket and finds a roll of quarters*

As Sbrooks films it with his BR HD Camera and adds Lossless sounds affects to it and turns into one of the biggest movies on Bluray.com

[ToightLikeATiger]

As Sbrooks films it with his BR HD Camera and adds Lossless sounds affects to it and turns into on of the biggest movies on Bluray.com

ooooooh sick burn! :D

[grif32]

This will be a must buy when it comes out on BR.. Looks amazing

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=895

[oaktown2000]

Hmm...I'll probably wait until my wife pops out some kids until I purchase any Disney cartoons (Lion King exempt)

[JaylisJayP]

This will be a must bye when it comes out on BR.. Looks amazing

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=895

wow, that shot of the cottage almost looks like Shrek animation. Even though my wife is a disney fan and she has, as Oak so eloquently put it, popped out a kid, we're not big Sleeping Beauty fans, so we'll be passing. But it does look amazing.

[HollandX]

Some new movie was just announced for Blu-ray Disc. I've never heard of it, but it sounds neat. Here's the info if you're curious.

Title: The Dark Knight
Starring: Christian Bale
Released: 9th December 2008
SRP: $34.99 (2-Disc DVD)

Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced 1-disc ($28.98), 2-disc ($34.99) and Blu-ray ($35.99) releases of The Dark Knight for the 9th December. The extras have yet to be revealed for the DVD releases, although the Blu-ray release will include a Gotham Uncovered documentary, featurettes (Batman Tech: The Incredible Gadgets and Tools, Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight), 6 episodes of Gotham Cable's Premier News Program, galleries (The Joker Cards, Concept Art, Poster Art, Production Stills), trailers and TV spots. A limited edition set with Batpod will also be available

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat1.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat2.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat3.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat4.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat5.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat6.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat7.jpg

http://www.markholland.com/tdk/bat8.jpg

Source: http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-dark-knight.html

[stupidsuck]

hmmm not a fan of that batpod pic used on the slipcover....they had so many other cooler posters to use

[JaylisJayP]

slipcover pic sucks....Joker cover looks cool.

Not that there was any doubt, but a sigh of relief to see TrueHD up there for audio.

[JaylisJayP]

Hmmm....the sites have both Madagascar and Blow listed as TrueHD...i wonder if I missed it on the packaging or if they're mislabeled.

[HollandX]

Also, the ratio on the back of the box is listed at 2.4:1, but should it be 2.4:1 / 1.78:1 shifting. That better be wrong and it better be shifting ratio between that and 1.85:1 during the movie. I want my bars to appear and disappear throughout the movie!

[IceRat]

that slipcover is brutal
seriously what marketing genius came up with that

[Kleptos18]

Sleeping beauty = amazing. Did they just completely redo it or what?

Dark Knight = Wow. Would have prefered the burning bat signal slip cover, but i'll live with it. I'll pry put the slip cover away and just rock Heath anyways.

[grif32]

I have not been this excited over a BR release in a very long time. Cant wait for Dark Night to hit stores. Loved the movie and its one I will watch over and over again.

[Kleptos18]

Watched Street Kings and What happens in Vegas tonite.

Liked them both, Vegas was pretty funy.

[PrimeBane]

Iron Man shipped for me today... should have it Monday if the mail gods are kind :D

Now to get the HT back up and running this weekend...

[freezerfuel]

Hey Prime, you should post some pics if you get it all finito.

Dark Knight = Hellz yeah. Slipcover doesn't bother me because it's coming off anyway.

[WingNut 25]

Not a fan of the slip cover. I like the DVD cover better.

[grif32]

Also, the ratio on the back of the box is listed at 2.4:1, but should it be 2.4:1 / 1.78:1 shifting. That better be wrong and it better be shifting ratio between that and 1.85:1 during the movie. I want my bars to appear and disappear throughout the movie!

From here (http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1488). The aspect ratios will shift on the BD. Case closed. http://forum.blu-ray.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif


Quote:
While speaking with iF Magazine, 'The Dark Knight' director Christopher Nolan mentioned that the inevitable of Blu-ray will feature the IMAX shifted aspect ratio. He commented, "The Blu-ray, in particular, will be able to actually use the shifted aspect ratios as it appears on the IMAX screen because the 16:9 aspect ratio is sufficiently different from the 2:4 that you'll actually see a shift on the Blu-ray."

He continued, "The resolution on the Blu-ray is clear enough that you can actually see difference in grain structure and sharpness. So I think it will be quite spectacular."

[HollandX]

cream in the pants!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

My Shawshank shipped today from Amazon.UK. I ordered it there cause I cant stand the coffeebook style

[HollandX]

post pics when u get it! :)

[TastySweetNutz]

Received The Thing and 40 YOV from Frys yesterday. Glad I could get them in time for the weekend.

[grif32]

Journey to Center of Earth $9.99 BR plus $1.99 shipping. Great deal if you liked the movie. Its 3d/2d version.

http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=287071

[JaylisJayP]

Journey to Center of Earth $9.99 BR plus $1.99 shipping. Great deal if you liked the movie. Its 3d/2d version.

http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=287071

Are you sure it's the 2D/3D version? I couldn't find where it said that.

[grif32]

Are you sure it's the 2D/3D version? I couldn't find where it said that.

It was posted in a thread on Highdefdigest.com that someone looked up the UPC # and infact it is.

You can check here:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-bargains/67287-journey-center-earth-9-99-a.html

No doubt its an error but they did honor the error for Texas Chainsaw for $8.88 on bR

[JaylisJayP]

It was posted in a thread on Highdefdigest.com that someone looked up the UPC # and infact it is.

You can check here:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-bargains/67287-journey-center-earth-9-99-a.html

No doubt its an error but they did honor the error for Texas Chainsaw for $8.88 on bR

well, i ordered it, so we'll see. Again, thanks for posting the link. You cost me about $37 this week alone!

[grif32]

well, i ordered it, so we'll see. Again, thanks for posting the link. You cost me about $37 this week alone!

LOL glad I could help..

But I also saved you atleast $20 right :)

[JaylisJayP]

of course!

[HollandX]

up

[JaylisJayP]

Big release week coming up, especially for those who never had HD DVD. What's on everyone's list?

For me, I think it's...

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Can't Hardly Wait

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Big release week coming up, especially for those who never had HD DVD. What's on everyone's list?

For me, I think it's...

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Can't Hardly Wait
Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
40 Year Old Virgin
Knocked Up
Cant Hardly Wait
Texas Chainsaw Massacre

[WingNut 25]

Wow! Great price on that. Gonna place an order.

[Barry Sanders]

:D Great Thread Guys Cant wait for Iron Man:cool

[IceRat]

pic of IM Target BD in packaging

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_rppi/550.0.90.0/target/large/080928_p09al_95e12.jpg

[freezerfuel]

Big release week coming up, especially for those who never had HD DVD. What's on everyone's list?

For me, I think it's...

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Can't Hardly Wait

Daredevil
Land of the Dead
Iron Man

Not sure about TCM, not a fan of the original but I'm curious how well they cleaned this one up.

[oaktown2000]

I ordered the Comedy 3 pack (40 year, Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up for just $53....couldn't pass on it) and Iron Man from Amazon.

[oaktown2000]

Daredevil
.

I pretend this one doesn't even exist.

[HollandX]

Getting---
Iron Man
Box: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Knocked Up



Can't Hardly Wait and Roy Orbison B&W go into my "when get cheaper" pile. Same with Sports Night Complete Series DVD.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WZhCNV4VL._SS500_.jpg

[TastySweetNutz]

Getting the Apatow comedy set, Dawn of the Dead and of course Iron Man. I would've gotten that horror set but I hated Land of the Dead.

Maybe I'll cop that Robin Thicke CD as well. Nothing like some baby making music from Alan Thicke's son!

[freezerfuel]

I pretend this one doesn't even exist.

Eh, it's pretty good. I just try to ignore Affleck's gigantic chin. Although I'm one of the few that like the original more than the DC and after checking again it doesn't look like the theatrical cut will be included dammit. Maybe I won't be picking this one up after all.

[Chugga]

Big release week coming up, especially for those who never had HD DVD. What's on everyone's list?

For me, I think it's...

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Can't Hardly Wait

On release day....

Knocked Up
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
40 Year Old Virgin
Iron Man

Eventually.....

Can't Hardly Wait
Daredevil
Sixth Sense

I feel as if those last 3 titles are primed for bargin bin. Possibly a $14.99 Best Buy sale later this year. Or even better a JRs.com $9.99-$14.99 sale. It's gotta happen.

[grif32]

Iron Man and thats it. Like Chugga said I dont want to go crazy because alot of movies are due for a Holiday sale and low prices.

[mikedanger]

just iron man...i'll rent the rest.

[ewto16]

This will be a must buy when it comes out on BR.. Looks amazing

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=895

Pre-ordered that from Amazon last week.

[ewto16]

Journey to the Center of the Earth deal is no longer valid.

I think I'm getting Iron Man and that is it.

[Hanky Panky]

Looks like I'm going with Best Buy for the cheapest Blu price at $25 and free litho :)

http://i36.tinypic.com/qx2oeb.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Hey guys! Got back from Jamaica last night!! Playing catch up on Blu's so I had to go pick up the Godfather Trilogy today. I miss much? :D

[Hanky Panky]

Welcome back SBrooks! How was your honeymoon? Post pics if ya got 'em ;)

[SBrooks1]

Welcome back SBrooks! How was your honeymoon? Post pics if ya got 'em ;)

It was awesome. Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica is a very nice piece of property. :D Here's a few. Some great sunsets there....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/001_1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/004_4.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/008_8.jpg

[HollandX]

It was awesome. Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica is a very nice piece of property. :D Here's a few. Some great sunsets there....








Aw you guys look so happy. It's always cool to put a face with a boardname. Now we can come to your best buy and harass you!! :D:D:D

[HollandX]

Journey to the Center of the Earth deal is no longer valid.

Did they honor the orders?

[PrimeBane]

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Exclusive_HD_Content/Fox_Announces_Specs,_Exclusives_for_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still_Blu-ray/2123

I just saw this last Wednesday... it's hokey, but the scifi aspects are pretty cool. If it were from anyone other than Fox, I'd probably pick it up.

[Hanky Panky]

It was awesome. Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica is a very nice piece of property. :D Here's a few. Some great sunsets there....

Those pics look very professional...did you set those up by yourself? The sunset is unreal behind those clouds...almost postcard-ish. Good flash/lighting and exposure too.

Never been to Jamaica but it sounds nice. I guess I'm a little weary of the natives. Did you ever feel out of place amongst the crowd? Call me paranoid, but I figure I could get robbed or plundered if I ever left Texas for Jamaica or Mexico. :p

[ewto16]

Did they honor the orders?

No idea, I went there to order it and it was $26, so I no longer cared.

[ewto16]

It was awesome. Sandals Whitehouse Jamaica is a very nice piece of property. :D Here's a few. Some great sunsets there....



Not what I pictured you looking like at all...I had you with a bowl cut and glasses. Great pics. Is that place all inclusive?? Wife and I are looking for a place to visit for vacation next year.

[oaktown2000]

Great Pics Sbrooks! The sky backdrops are so nice...they almost look fake.

[grif32]

No ring on the wife's hand or is that your GF :)

Chris

[Hanky Panky]

No ring on the wife's hand or is that your GF

Good catch...maybe his wife was taking the pictures? :D

[PrimeBane]

Caught that as well... I figured it was just photos before the wedding. :)

[Hanky Panky]

Caught that as well... I figured it was just photos before the wedding. :)

You would think it's photos after the honeymoon. Maybe in their nights of bliss and surrender, they forgot to fully dress or accessorize the day after.

Case in point...we have no shots below their waist, meaning no pants? :p

[cochese75]

Looks like I'm going with Best Buy for the cheapest Blu price at $25 and free litho :)

http://i36.tinypic.com/qx2oeb.jpg

i shouldve waited and not ordered from Amazon. Not only am i paying more(just $2.00 :rolleyes:) but i have to wait till atleast Friday(amazon estimated 10/3) to get it.



:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

Is stuffing money in my Blu-ray cases a safe investment based on the current market trend? The stock market is getting crushed today.

[PrimeBane]

Is stuffing money in my Blu-ray cases a safe investment based on the current market trend? The stock market is getting crushed today.

Today it is... or send it to me. I'll keep it in my matress for ya. :D

[ewto16]

Today it is... or send it to me. I'll keep it in my matress for ya. :D

Sadly, your loonies and toonies will be worth more than the dollar before too long.

[cflames89]

Sadly, your loonies and toonies will be worth more than the dollar before too long.

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one being too long in the lasting...........

[ewto16]

Toshiba just won't let it die. For those of you with these still, via EngadgetHD...

Honestly, we were taken aback when Toshiba released version 3.0 firmware for its launch HD DVD players two years after release, but that has been replaced by absolute shock, at a 4.0 software update for the long-dead format. The whole family can join in on this one, either via the player or downloading and burning a copy from the website, with updates available for the whole line: HD-A1, HD-XA1, HD-D1, HD-A35, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-A2C, HD-D2, HD-A20, HD-XA2, HD-A3, HD-D3, HD-A30. The only official word is this patch "addresses certain playback issues" -- forum posters report 1080p/24 playback jaggies on MPEG-4 AVC-encoded titles like Transformers is no longer a problem. If everything is working fine (and, of course, you're still using your HD DVD player) it may be best to wait until more reports to avoid any potential compatibility problems.

[PrimeBane]

Some people may not like Toshiba for HD DVD, but that's some damn fine customer service going on there. :)

[ewto16]

Clone Wars box art....

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/09/9-26-08-clone_wars_box.jpg

[cflames89]

Some people may not like Toshiba for HD DVD, but that's some damn fine customer service going on there. :)

Gotta give them that one. Who else is gonna support a dead format?

[cflames89]

Clone Wars box art....

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/09/9-26-08-clone_wars_box.jpg

As long as Lucas is willing to suck me dry for some more money and put the good movies on Blu-Ray, I am all for it. :D

[HollandX]

Clone Wars box art....

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/09/9-26-08-clone_wars_box.jpg

That's just the exclusive Target packaging.

See here for all packaging options: http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/star-wars-the-clone-wars3.html

That gold THX banner on the bottom looks like barf on the blu.

[HollandX]

i shouldve waited and not ordered from Amazon. Not only am i paying more(just $2.00 :rolleyes:) but i have to wait till atleast Friday(amazon estimated 10/3) to get it.



:spawnorb:

It's cheaper on Amazon. $25.95. Plus no tax (I assume).

You silly billy.

[HollandX]

Toshiba just won't let it die. For those of you with these still, via EngadgetHD...

can it play blu-ray movies now?

[grif32]

can it play blu-ray movies now?

Yes my toshiba hd dvd player can now play BR movies via a heck I found out

[cochese75]

It's cheaper on Amazon. $25.95. Plus no tax (I assume).

You silly billy.

i choose the Standard Shipping ($2.98) thinking id get it by Tuesday/Wednesday at the latest. :(:rolleyes:




:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

That stinks...well, if it makes you feel any better...I'm technically not getting the litho for "free" as it will be part of the sales tax when it all adds up.

[cflames89]

That's just the exclusive Target packaging.

See here for all packaging options: http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/star-wars-the-clone-wars3.html

That gold THX banner on the bottom looks like barf on the blu.

Gotta love the Steelbook............

[HollandX]

Yes my toshiba hd dvd player can now play BR movies via a heck I found out

heck of a deal!

[SBrooks1]

Those pics look very professional...did you set those up by yourself? The sunset is unreal behind those clouds...almost postcard-ish. Good flash/lighting and exposure too.

Never been to Jamaica but it sounds nice. I guess I'm a little weary of the natives. Did you ever feel out of place amongst the crowd? Call me paranoid, but I figure I could get robbed or plundered if I ever left Texas for Jamaica or Mexico. :p

I didn't set them up. Sandals has their own photo staff that follows you around and takes pics of you and your significant other if you want. Then you can go preview and buy them at the photo lab on site. I paid $16 each for them to be put on a disc.

No ring on the wife's hand or is that your GF :)

Chris

Good catch...maybe his wife was taking the pictures? :D

Caught that as well... I figured it was just photos before the wedding. :)

You would think it's photos after the honeymoon. Maybe in their nights of bliss and surrender, they forgot to fully dress or accessorize the day after.

Case in point...we have no shots below their waist, meaning no pants? :p

We didn't take our rings with us. Didn't want to risk losing them. :D

[SBrooks1]

ok guys, me and the wife are about to use our wedding money on a new TV. I think I asked you guys about this before but please refresh my memory if you don't mind.

I'm looking at the 60" Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD.....

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8867/8867871_sa.jpg

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210290067556

I can get this TV for around $3,700 with my discount. From what I've read on AVSForum it's a superb TV. Someone told my wife that LCD's are better than plasma's so she's got that in her head. What can I do to convince her otherwise?

[PrimeBane]

Tell her she's been misinformed and show her these links:

Top 5 reasons to buy a plasma over an LCD.
http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/1961/206/

LCD TV vs. Plasma
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml

[grif32]

Thats one sweet azz TV and would buy that in a second.

Glad I didnt buy the Target Exclusive Iron Man BR. Someone posted pics of it and it looks stupid mixed in with other blu's.

Cant wait to watch this sucker..

Chris

[SBrooks1]

Tell her she's been misinformed and show her these links:

Top 5 reasons to buy a plasma over an LCD.
http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/1961/206/

LCD TV vs. Plasma
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml

Thanks :D

[JaylisJayP]

FYI....Best Buy has an online deal where if you buy Iron Man and Indiana Jones blu-ray together you save $10. I'm getting both as I liked Indiana Jones, so I did it with in-store pickup. Of course, you don't get Indiana Jones for two more weeks.

[brew]

awesome

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-dark-knight.html

[Wofford29]

For some reason Forgetting Sarah Marshall was a ***** to find today. My Best Buy didn't get any in for some reason and the Circuit City across the street said they didn't get a shipment either. Target of all places is where I ended up finding it.

[Tuckertank]

Brooks, that's the TV I have and it kicks all kinds of arse. I paid paid quite a bit more than 3700 while back but it's still worth every penny.

[Kleptos18]

Man, i pre-ordered iron man from amazon and now it's not shipping till the 5th. I'm gonna buy it at best buy or wal mart and return the one from amazon later.

[JaylisJayP]

Man, i pre-ordered iron man from amazon and now it's not shipping till the 5th. I'm gonna buy it at best buy or wal mart and return the one from amazon later.

That sucks...wonder what Amazon's deal is....my Best Buy had like 40 of these in stock today at noon.

[HollandX]

Man, i pre-ordered iron man from amazon and now it's not shipping till the 5th. I'm gonna buy it at best buy or wal mart and return the one from amazon later.

:( mine shipped yesterday and will be here tomorrow. Prime FTW!

[HollandX]

ok guys, me and the wife are about to use our wedding money on a new TV. I think I asked you guys about this before but please refresh my memory if you don't mind.

I'm looking at the 60" Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD.....

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8867/8867871_sa.jpg

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210290067556

I can get this TV for around $3,700 with my discount. From what I've read on AVSForum it's a superb TV. Someone told my wife that LCD's are better than plasma's so she's got that in her head. What can I do to convince her otherwise?

Jesus! I'll marry you if I get to watch that! An AWESOME TV!

What's your viewing distance gonna be?

[PrimeBane]

Today's IM Steelbook haul (one for me, one for mr. knoxville) :)

http://www.bossert.ca/images/iron_man_bd_sb.jpg

And the boys together :D
http://www.bossert.ca/images/im_ial_bd_sb.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

For those that care...Domino announced for blu-ray.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1843

I might pick this up on sale. For a while it was the best looking DVD in my collection. I got tired of it and traded it in a while back, but imo it's a solid movie.

[HollandX]

New BD-Live Content Launches for 'Tranformers' Blu-ray
Tue Sep 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET

DreamWorks has unveiled details of its latest BD-Live feature for the 'Transformers' Blu-ray, a video called "Robot Ninjas" which is launching today.

The vignette showcases the battle seen in the film between Bumblebee and Barricade, and comes from video diary footage and animatics culled by the film's stunt crew.

The BD-Live feature is accessible beginning today via any BD-Live-capable (Profile 2.0) Blu-ray player with internet access.

The studio says a second BD-Live feature, "What Effing Happened to Mason City" will appear in the near future, though details remain TBA.

It is also expected that DreamWorks will use the 'Transformers' Blu-ray to promote the upcoming theatrical sequel, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.' We'll keep you posted.

[ewto16]

Somehow I forgot that Iron Man came out today....

[ewto16]

New BD-Live Content Launches for 'Tranformers' Blu-ray
Tue Sep 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET

DreamWorks has unveiled details of its latest BD-Live feature for the 'Transformers' Blu-ray, a video called "Robot Ninjas" which is launching today.

The vignette showcases the battle seen in the film between Bumblebee and Barricade, and comes from video diary footage and animatics culled by the film's stunt crew.

The BD-Live feature is accessible beginning today via any BD-Live-capable (Profile 2.0) Blu-ray player with internet access.

The studio says a second BD-Live feature, "What Effing Happened to Mason City" will appear in the near future, though details remain TBA.

It is also expected that DreamWorks will use the 'Transformers' Blu-ray to promote the upcoming theatrical sequel, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.' We'll keep you posted.

I'm not a fan of this BD-Live stuff at all yet. It is so terribly slow and cumbersome to do anything with it the few times I have tried.

[PrimeBane]

Panasonic's 150-Inch TV In Action: It'll Melt Your Brain, Empty Your Wallet and Ruin Your Life

http://gizmodo.com/5056828/panasonics-150+inch-tv-in-action-itll-melt-your-brain-empty-your-wallet-and-ruin-your-life

4K resolution... *drool*

[cflames89]

Today's IM Steelbook haul (one for me, one for mr. knoxville) :)

http://www.bossert.ca/images/iron_man_bd_sb.jpg

And the boys together :D
http://www.bossert.ca/images/im_ial_bd_sb.jpg

Hey, I have the same two cases as well.

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Iron Man for $27 and Knocked Up for $19 with my discount at BB today....

[cochese75]

Man, i pre-ordered iron man from amazon and now it's not shipping till the 5th. I'm gonna buy it at best buy or wal mart and return the one from amazon later.

:( mine shipped yesterday and will be here tomorrow. Prime FTW!

i got an email this morning.


Date Time Location Event Details
September 30, 2008 06:53:00 AM BELL CA Shipment has left seller facility and is in transithttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/tan-bottom-left-round-corner._V47082129_.gif


does this mean its in transit to Bell or it left the seller facility in Bell?? :confused:



:spawnorb:

[Chugga]

Hey before I hit up the stores today I was wondering if anyone knew who would have the comedy 3 pack for the cheapest? Best Buy currently has it at $75 which isn't terrible. Anyone see it for cheaper?

[grif32]

Panasonic's 150-Inch TV In Action: It'll Melt Your Brain, Empty Your Wallet and Ruin Your Life

http://gizmodo.com/5056828/panasonics-150+inch-tv-in-action-itll-melt-your-brain-empty-your-wallet-and-ruin-your-life

4K resolution... *drool*

That TV is not even right. Thats a sick TV.. I couldnt watch or play games on it. I would get motion sick very quick unless I was 60 - 100ft back.. Good lord thats a TV...

Chris

[ewto16]

i got an email this morning.

does this mean its in transit to Bell or it left the seller facility in Bell?? :confused:

:spawnorb:

Left Bell, CA and on its way to the next stop.

[ewto16]

Picked up Iron Man for $27 and Knocked Up for $19 with my discount at BB today....

I can get IM for the same price at BB. Don't you usually get a better deal? :confused:

[cflames89]

I can get IM for the same price at BB. Don't you usually get a better deal? :confused:

More than likely it was the discount on Knocked Up.

[oaktown2000]

I just ordered the regular edition....and the High Def Comedy 3-Pack from amazon. 3 movies for $53...so I bit on it.

I ordered the Comedy 3 pack (40 year, Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up for just $53....couldn't pass on it) and Iron Man from Amazon.

Hey before I hit up the stores today I was wondering if anyone knew who would have the comedy 3 pack for the cheapest? Best Buy currently has it at $75 which isn't terrible. Anyone see it for cheaper?


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[PrimeBane]

chugga don't do online remember :p

[oaktown2000]

Then he can spend the extra $21

[SBrooks1]

I can get IM for the same price at BB. Don't you usually get a better deal? :confused:

Sometimes. Movies that retail for $24.99 I usually get for $18.99.

[cflames89]

Sometimes. Movies that retail for $24.99 I usually get for $18.99.

Pretty similar here as well.

[Chugga]

chugga don't do online remember :p

I don't believe in machines. Theres some things you just can't put a price tag on. Like amazing face to face customer support.

[cochese75]

Left Bell, CA and on its way to the next stop.

which is my house...:D

Bell is 2 cities over so it should be here today! (i hope :cool:)




:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

I don't believe in machines. Theres some things you just can't put a price tag on. Like amazing face to face customer support.

Then why are you going to Best Buy/Wal-Mart/Target/Cicuit City? None of those places offer that either.

[ewto16]

which is my house...:D

Bell is 2 cities over so it should be here today! (i hope :cool:)

:spawnorb:

Usually, it will say it is out for delivery if that is the case. Something like on truck, or out for delivery in the status.

I have had things get here and not say that though, especially if they are shipped from very close.

[Chugga]

Then why are you going to Best Buy/Wal-Mart/Target/Cicuit City? None of those places offer that either.

Sure they do, you just aren't looking in the right places.

[cochese75]

Usually, it will say it is out for delivery if that is the case. Something like on truck, or out for delivery in the status.

I have had things get here and not say that though, especially if they are shipped from very close.

damn it. :(




:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

I don't believe in machines. Theres some things you just can't put a price tag on. Like amazing face to face customer support.

What if the machines look like Summer Glau? :D

http://hereticdhammasangha.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/summer-glau-sarah-connor-chronicles-3.jpg

[Chugga]

Doesn't she kill people? Because I wouldn't hook up with her if I was going to get killed.

[cochese75]

Then he can spend the extra $21

thats how he rolls




:spawnorb:

[Chugga]

Yeah but guess what, that extra $21 goes on my reward zone card so when I drop $500 I'll get $5 back. Theres no better feeling then overpaying for 3 months in a row and getting your $5 gift certificate for doing so.

Now that I think about it that reward zone card is the most useless piece of junk ever. They need to take a page out of the men's warehouse book. For every $500 you spend there you get $50 back. You buy a nice suit and you've got 2 ties for free. With best buy if I buy 25 Blu-ray movies I'll have enough money to buy a 12 pack of AA Batteries.

[ewto16]

Yeah but guess what, that extra $21 goes on my reward zone card so when I drop $500 I'll get $5 back. Theres no better feeling then overpaying for 3 months in a row and getting your $5 gift certificate for doing so.

Now that I think about it that reward zone card is the most useless piece of junk ever. They need to take a page out of the men's warehouse book. For every $500 you spend there you get $50 back. You buy a nice suit and you've got 2 ties for free. With best buy if I buy 25 Blu-ray movies I'll have enough money to buy a 12 pack of AA Batteries.

The Best Buy program isn't really that great, but if I can get something cheaper there, or have them price match it, I'll get it from there. The rewards might not matter much or add up to alot, but it is free money, which is better than any other place gives me for buying stuff.

[ewto16]

What if the machines look like Summer Glau? :D



She seriously looks barely legal.

[Hanky Panky]

Doesn't she kill people? Because I wouldn't hook up with her if I was going to get killed.

Yup...I think PrimeBane's example only supports your position with machines as she was initially built to terminate.

If yer not part of the resistance, than ya got nuthin to worry about. ;)

[SBrooks1]

Iron Man was taking forever to load on my PS3 so I turned off BD Live and it worked immediately. BD Live sucks. Too damn slow. Bah! :mad:

[Hanky Panky]

Thanks for the heads up on BD Live...

[ewto16]

Iron Man was taking forever to load on my PS3 so I turned off BD Live and it worked immediately. BD Live sucks. Too damn slow. Bah! :mad:

How do you turn off BD-Live? Is that an option somewhere? Did you get one of the new copies of Iron Man or one of the old ones?

I assume you know the first batch was recalled, but that did happen while you were honeymooning.

[PrimeBane]

Paramount's HD DVDs had the same damn problems... I think it took me 10 minutes to DL the content for Transformers when it first came out.

I imagine their servers are getting pounded right about now...

[Hanky Panky]

I imagine their servers are getting pounded right about now...

There's a joke in there somewhere but I digress :p

[SBrooks1]

How do you turn off BD-Live? Is that an option somewhere? Did you get one of the new copies of Iron Man or one of the old ones?

Not sure which copy I got. You can turn off BD Live by going to your BD setting and changing it from "allow" to "confirm". Then when the disc loads it asks if you want to allow it or not. Just say no. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

how do you turn off the BD live?

[Poochiesdead]

Ok cool. I was wondering if I got one of them fudged copies. :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Iron Man for $27 and Knocked Up for $19 with my discount at BB today....

Isn't Iron Man being advertised at Best Buy for $25.99?

[ewto16]

Not sure which copy I got. You can turn off BD Live by going to your BD setting and changing it from "allow" to "confirm". Then when the disc loads it asks if you want to allow it or not. Just say no. :D

Holland listed the different UPCs somewhere in this thread. Probably a few pages back. One is the old, which was supposed to be recalled because it was incompatable and supposedly slow on the PS3. The other I assumed to be fine.

[HollandX]

Iron Man was taking forever to load on my PS3 so I turned off BD Live and it worked immediately. BD Live sucks. Too damn slow. Bah! :mad:

Which Iron Man version do you have?

FYI: Here are the Iron Man UPC's:

Defective: UPC: 097361385747

New "Fixed": UPC: 097361385709

[SBrooks1]

oops, looks like I have the defective one :eek:

[HollandX]

oops, looks like I have the defective one :eek:

LOL SERIOUSLY? Those were all supposed to get sent back and never street!

[Poochiesdead]

oops, looks like I have the defective one :eek:Did you save the wrapping? On mine the slip in the case still has the old UPC, but the wrapping had a sticker over it with the new UPC.

One thing I noticed, when they first showed us the discs they were both silver. Well now the disc with the movie on it is blue. Maybe they changed that to show which copy is which?

[ewto16]

Did you save the wrapping? On mine the slip in the case still has the old UPC, but the wrapping had a sticker over it with the new UPC.

One thing I noticed, when they first showed us the discs they were both silver. Well now the disc with the movie on it is blue. Maybe they changed that to show which copy is which?

Was the case to your blu-ray still sealed?

Otherwise, yours is probably junk too. From what you describe, someone would have had to open every copy and replace the disc in each one, and then shrinkwrap it up.

Pretty sure Best Buy or any other place isn't doing that.

Sounds to me like they just put a new wrapper on it with the different UPC code, so they could track it in the system computer.

[IceRat]

Target shellhead packaging for me

[Poochiesdead]

Was the case to your blu-ray still sealed?

Otherwise, yours is probably junk too. From what you describe, someone would have had to open every copy and replace the disc in each one, and then shrinkwrap it up.

Pretty sure Best Buy or any other place isn't doing that.

Sounds to me like they just put a new wrapper on it with the different UPC code, so they could track it in the system computer.Yes it was sealed.

And seeing as it was recalled and then re-issued, why would them replacing the disc sound odd?

[PrimeBane]

How is it Rat? Post pics if you can :)

[IceRat]

How is it Rat? Post pics if you can :)
still sitting in the car

here are pix from elsewhere

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/IR_TGBR01.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/IR_TGBR02.jpg

[ewto16]

Yes it was sealed.

And seeing as it was recalled and then re-issued, why would them replacing the disc sound odd?

Because with the UPC code just being on the outside wrapper, it sounded odd to me. If it was recalled and re-issued, I would have expected the slipcover to be new as well.

[IceRat]

had to stop back at Target after work
when I was there in the am they hadn't sold a copy of IM on BD
when I went back they were all gone

I thought maybe they pulled them for some reason but I would say they likely sold legitimately

granted their fixtures only held about 12 copies ... plus figure a few who didn't look at the packaging and meant to buy SD, plus a few sales for resale later, plus my copy ...
all in all BD is doing well ;)

[grif32]

Its easy to see if you have the new or old copy of Iron Man. The new Disc 1 is blue instead of Grey..

I put my copy of Iron Man in and it started right up. Cant wait to watch it

[R. Giles]

Picked up Iron Man, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Transformers, Pushing Daisies season 1 and We are Marshall tonight. Would of gotten the 3 pack of Knocked up, 40 year old Virgin and Forgetting Sarah Marshall but Best Buy didn't have the other 2.

[IceRat]

PS3 Owners: Change settings under BD/DVD Settings > BD Internet Connection set to Confirm prevent this automatic BD-Live download in the future.

[civictyperboy]

Boom...got an old RPTV sitting around????? http://www.bonmul.com/convert-your-rptv-into-gigantic-home-theater.html

Looks fun enough to try one day...when I get a new TV

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

How is it Rat? Post pics if you can :)

I'm no rat but I'll post pics for you. :p

My local WM didn't even get their Blu Ray copies today.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h12/mannydahunter/100_1298.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h12/mannydahunter/100_1300.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h12/mannydahunter/100_1301.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h12/mannydahunter/100_1302.jpg

[freezerfuel]

Is the $50 Sideshow GC only happening in the States? BB.ca shows the exclusive being comics...

They'll probably be all sold out by the time I get there anyway.

[Kleptos18]

My Iron Man has the old UPC, with a sticker of the new upc, and has the Blue disc.

It was slow as **** to load up, so I turned off that I-net setting, and it loaded right up.

Looks like they still don't have the live stuff set up right.

[PrimeBane]

Thanks for the pics Manny :)

It's too bad they didn't put the steelbook and the mask together for a steel mask... that would have been pretty cool

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

steel mask, that would have been sweet. :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

Ended up with 4 today...Iron Man, Sarah Marshall, Can't Hardly Wait and L.A. Confidential.

Actually 5 if you count the Indiana Jones pre-order. No Nightmare on Elm Street yet, though.

What else.....oh yeah....GO WHITE SOX! :)

[HollandX]

Awards screeners feeling Blu.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i6d1955ff988810b854a0d3c99fd8e7ef

[PrimeBane]

If I were an awards judge, I'd like to have the option of DVD or BD... seems like a great idea to me. :)

[sportsnut2006]

Quick question guys,

I have an LCD TV and I think my dam cat ran up my tv and tried jumping on the top. Well I think he put 2 marks on my TV.

I was wondering if anything ever had something like this happen?
I just got the TV 2 months ago and there is a warranty on it but I dont know if they would buy my story if I just told them I dont know what happened.

Any tips?

[cflames89]

How can anyone, that is a supposed "movie" expert, not have a Blu-Ray player?

[PrimeBane]

Quick question guys,

I have an LCD TV and I think my dam cat ran up my tv and tried jumping on the top. Well I think he put 2 marks on my TV.

I was wondering if anything ever had something like this happen?
I just got the TV 2 months ago and there is a warranty on it but I dont know if they would buy my story if I just told them I dont know what happened.

Any tips?

Declaw the cat :p

Check with the store and manufacturer... the worst they'll say is no.

[sportsnut2006]

Declaw the cat :p

Check with the store and manufacturer... the worst they'll say is no.

Ya I would have declawed that cat along time ago but the wife says no.

I am going to check out my warranty and see what I have to do. Do they send somebody to your house or do you have to take the TV somewhere?

[PrimeBane]

Depends on the manufacturer... someo will send a guy out.

Although if I had to guess, you're going to be SOL :(

[sportsnut2006]

Depends on the manufacturer... someo will send a guy out.

Although if I had to guess, you're going to be SOL :(

Its a Samsung.

Why do you think I will be SOL?

[PrimeBane]

Normally any damage to a product that occurs from abuse (kids, pets, drunk relatives, etc) is not covered by standard warranty. Warranty typically only covered manufacturer's defects.

If you could convince them the tv came out of the box like that, they'd be more inclined to do something about it

[sportsnut2006]

Normally any damage to a product that occurs from abuse (kids, pets, drunk relatives, etc) is not covered by standard warranty. Warranty typically only covered manufacturer's defects.

If you could convince them the tv came out of the box like that, they'd be more inclined to do something about it

Ya that is what I was going to try and do. I was going to try and say it came like that.

[PrimeBane]

I'd say tell them that you didn't unbox the tv until now (it was a gift, you were on vacation, etc). The only thing that could backfire there is if they check the hidden menus for hours of use. Odds are it would work on the place you bought it, but not Samsung.

[sportsnut2006]

I'd say tell them that you didn't unbox the tv until now (it was a gift, you were on vacation, etc). The only thing that could backfire there is if they check the hidden menus for hours of use. Odds are it would work on the place you bought it, but not Samsung.

Thanks for the tips.

Do you think the scratch on the screen can spread?