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

[avsfan21]

The ants part wasnt bad other then when they made their own little ants ladder to attack people. I am sorry but I dont think ants are super problem solvers to figure out to make a ladder to attack someone hanging from vines above them. The fridge part did take away a lot from the movie. It was just so far fetched that it does take away from the movie. It was like the part in Transporter 2 when he flips the car to knock the bomb off the bottom then lands and keeps going.

[grif32]

Check your Futurshops some are reporting

LG BH200 $149.99 with Iron Man at Future Shop. Nice deal for you boyz in Primebane land.

[cflames89]

Check your Futurshops some are reporting

LG BH200 $149.99 with Iron Man at Future Shop. Nice deal for you boyz in Primebane land.

Damn, I may have to hit work tomorrow now.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched the new Indiana Jones movie tonight. Thought it was pretty good. Keep in mind I have never seen the ones before it.....yes you heard right I NEVER watched Indiana Jones movies before. But after watching this one Im going to go back and watch them. I enjoyed this movie and its good to see Harrison Ford still going!

[grif32]

Watched the new Indiana Jones movie tonight. Thought it was pretty good. Keep in mind I have never seen the ones before it.....yes you heard right I NEVER watched Indiana Jones movies before. But after watching this one Im going to go back and watch them. I enjoyed this movie and its good to see Harrison Ford still going!

:eek:

[WingNut 25]

yes you heard right I NEVER watched Indiana Jones movies before.

You just lost your privelege to post in this thread until you go watch the trilogy.

[Kleptos18]

You just lost your privelege to post in this thread until you go watch the trilogy.

seconded.

[IceRat]

supposedly there is some flyer/postcard going around from BB

Come into a Magnolia Home Theater inside select Best Buy Stores between 10/19 - 11/1. Ask for a demo with one of their Sales Consultants in their dedicated Home Theater room and get a coupon for $10 off your next Blu-ray movie.

worth asking about on your next visit to Magnolia in BB

[JaylisJayP]

:eek:

:eek::eek::eek:

[ToightLikeATiger]

You just lost your privelege to post in this thread until you go watch the trilogy.

hahaha.... I just posted! :p

[R. Giles]

I would like to get the Bond films but would like to know about the quality of the older movies.

[PrimeBane]

Check your Futurshops some are reporting

LG BH200 $149.99 with Iron Man at Future Shop. Nice deal for you boyz in Primebane land.

Damn... at that price I may have to break down... anyone know if it's a decent player or not.

PrimeBaneland... I do like the sounds of that :D

[IceRat]

I would like to get the Bond films but would like to know about the quality of the older movies.

from Robert Harris

A few words about...™ Dr. No - in Blu-ray


Make no mistake. Dr. No was a film made on a tiny budget, which it outshines at virtually every turn.

I've heard numerous tales about precisely how the Bond series got its start, and the one that I believe came from a UA exec who delivered the news to Mr. Broccoli and Mr. Saltzman.

After meetings at UA, the pair were ensconced in their Manhattan luxury hotel, and on a particularly hot day, the air conditioning had gone down. When the exec arrived, he found the pair in their suite, nervously pacing in their shorts.

The word from UA was positive. They were going to finance their film.

And they were going to allow them to shoot...

in color.

From these inauspicious beginnings came probably the greatest financial blockbuster of all motion picture series, now hitting number 22.

I'll say it again. Dr. No was an inexpensive film -- probably around one million or less. For those who have not seen the early films in the series, don't expect hundred million dollar extravaganzas. Just terrific filmmaking on a budget.

I presume that it was photographed on Eastman 5250, the same emulsion that was exposed by Freddie Young to capture Lawrence of Arabia, and like many popular films, the original negative saw its share of use.

M-G-M and Eon made a prudent move in permitting Lowry Digital to scan, digitize, and work their magic on the elements. A featurette produced several years ago describes the work performed as restoration, and while I'm not certain whether the actual work performed was restoration or digital cleanup, the final result on Blu-ray is nothing less than spectacular.

There is also something of major importance to the home theater community to be learned here that has measurably increased the carbon footprint of the web since the release of Patton and The Longest Day months ago. And that is a very simply fact regarding noise and grain reduction.

Noise and grain reduction are not, in and of themselves, bad things.

The correct post facility, using the correct (here Lowry's proprietary) techniques, can make a huge difference in the viewing pleasure of films from the last half of the twentieth century.

In this case, a film cropped to 1.66 and therefore enlarged for home video has an attractive sheen of delicate moving grain. Having worked with 5250 and 5251, this does not appear to be the original grain, but good, natural looking grain of a slightly later vintage. And the overall image is beautiful.

What does this mean?

Simple. It means that with the proper tools and the right people behind them, grain can be removed or reduced WITHOUT AFFECTING THE RESOLUTION, DETAIL OR HIGH FREQUENCY INFORMATION.

Dr. No, via the wizards at Lowry Digital, looks far better than it has any right to look. The overall viewing experience is superb. The disc arrives at a street price with a full list of extras of around $23.

The question that I raised earlier, as to whether this film is truly "restored" in the full sense of the word really doesn't come into play here. The single overriding fact is that the Blu-ray is as perfect as it can be. Any modifications to grain in moving toward the final resultant image are secondary, as unlike some of the other films which we consider classics, and which may actually depend upon the original grain structure, the Bond films are and always have been, pure visceral entertainment of the highest order -- more fashion than art, great story-telling, and as they moved from production to production, eventually produced on the grandest of budgetary scales.

This is merely my first look at the new Blu Bonds. I need to spend some quality time with them as I can find the time, and will report back with findings.

Suffice to say that the first episode, Dr. No, went well beyond my expectations. A very high quality disc representing the birth of a behemoth series.

Highly Recommended.

RAH


A few words about...™ From Russia with Love -- in Blu-ray


For the second installment in the Bond series, following the success of Dr. No, the budget received a major bump, expanding exponentially the abilities to create high quality entertainment.

Set-pieces were bigger, and the entire production far less roughly hewn. This is both good and bad for the present Blu-ray, and our discussion must once again turn to grain. With the removal of grain as it existed on the original Eastman negative by the Lowry Digital system, everything is now exposed -- sharp, crisp and crystal clear. And in some instances, possibly not a good thing.

Within the first ten minutes we run slightly amuck in digital cleansing.

Two examples: There is a huge set encompassing the chess game with huge painted ceilings. In the Blu-ray it appears for the first time that the ceilings and walls are unstable, and possibly a matte painting. With a grained imaged, this would most likely not be noticeable. And that would have been the way that it was planned.

When we first meet Lotte Lenya, who plays everyone's favorite nanny, Rosa Klebb, we are treated to a couple of close-ups of the actress, then in her mid-60s. With a bit of the original grain and the slight softening of the image via the original dye transfer printing process, we wouldn't be staring at her heavy makeup. But as an image harvested from the original negative, and then de-grained, yielding an even sharper image...

Though most of the film, this isn't a problem, and the resultant image is pleasing, and all is well.

As I noted in regards to Dr. No, the Bond films were never looked upon as "art," so a bit of image manipulation, where it doesn't take one of the film may not matter.

A pretty, sharp, fully detailed and certainly a clean and grain-free image courtesy of Lowry Digital. From Russia with Love is Recommended.

[thaderules]

Watched the new Hulk movie. Video is great and the audio is also top notch. Movie I'd still give a "C". Excellent beginning and it goes downhill during the second half.

[ickzer1]

Just watched BR Troy. Good ass flick, next up BR Starship Troopers.

[grif32]

Damn... at that price I may have to break down... anyone know if it's a decent player or not.

PrimeBaneland... I do like the sounds of that :D

I heard its a solid player. I would snag one in a second for that price.

[SBrooks1]

What's everyone buying this week? Incredible Hulk and From Dusk Til Dawn for me. :D

[grif32]

What's everyone buying this week? Incredible Hulk and From Dusk Til Dawn for me. :D

Nothing. All netflix for me. I heard mix reviews on Hulk so I will wait

[burngwngs]

What's everyone buying this week? Incredible Hulk and From Dusk Til Dawn for me. :D

I'll be getting:

Strangers
Hulk
007 sets (maybe)
Beetlejuice

[ewto16]

Via IGN...

Last week Sony released firmware 2.50 for the PS3. However, in a bizarre turn of events the latest firmware prevents the PS3 from displaying an image on some state-of-the-art Sony home theatres.

We installed firmware 2.50 yesterday only to be greeted by a blank screen. After much swearing and trouble-shooting we discovered it was the Sony amp/receiver that was incompatible with the new firmware. We were able to get a picture again by cutting the Sony amp out of the loop and going straight into the projector.

For the record the IGN AU PS3 setup includes a 7.1 Sony amp/receiver supporting 1080p over HDMI and a 1080p Sony projector. The fact that the new firmware renders the PS3 unusable with this top-line Sony home theatre is utterly boggling.

On a related note, while trouble-shooting the problem we hooked the PS3 up to the projector via composite and also found that it's currently only displaying a black and white image over this video signal. These are both quite serious bugs to sneak through with the latest firmware.

We contacted Sony Computer Entertainment Australia about when this issue will be addressed and they are currently looking into the problem. We'll update you as soon as we hear more.

[grif32]

This is why the average joe wants nothing to do with BR. Stupid FW and problems they have will keep them away more then anything.

[ewto16]

This is why the average joe wants nothing to do with BR. Stupid FW and problems they have will keep them away more then anything.

Agreed....no one really wants to update their stuff. They just want it to work.

Though in fairness, the update was actually PS3 related and just effected the BR playback on accident. So it wasn't like they tried to update some BR features and failed, they just didn't test stuff properly it seems.

[vicnsand]

Damn... at that price I may have to break down... anyone know if it's a decent player or not.

PrimeBaneland... I do like the sounds of that :D

While I experienced initial problems (covered by the warantee), it's a great dual player at a cheap price. It also has a neat little toaster bell sound when you open the disc tray.

[PrimeBane]

I heard its a solid player. I would snag one in a second for that price.

Thanks :)

Was this deal posted on AVS? I can't find it on the two Canadian deals sites I surf so I'm wondering if it's that hard to find or if word hasn't got out to the deal hounds yet.

If only they still had it on the website... I could order for instore pickup. :(

[grif32]

Thanks :)

Was this deal posted on AVS? I can't find it on the two Canadian deals sites I surf so I'm wondering if it's that hard to find or if word hasn't got out to the deal hounds yet.

If only they still had it on the website... I could order for instore pickup. :(

Listed on Highdefdigest.com

[PrimeBane]

Thanks Chris :)

Of course it was buried in the HD DVD side of things :D

I think I'm going to send an email to my FS contact to see if I can get lucky...

[ewto16]

Any of you ever use Craigslist for anything? I've had zero luck on there for the most part. Some guy recently wanted me to meet him at his house for an item I was selling, which didn't require home delivery/pickup at all. Is that common? I refuse to meet people anywhere other than a public place.

I'd like to list some DVDs and stuff on there, but I keep getting the impression that only creepy people use it.

[PrimeBane]

I haven't been bold enough to use Craigslist just yet, but I have used Kijiji. Sadly I believe it's the same crowd that uses both.

[mikedanger]

getting Hulk this week...i really liked it.

[grif32]

Any of you ever use Craigslist for anything? I've had zero luck on there for the most part. Some guy recently wanted me to meet him at his house for an item I was selling, which didn't require home delivery/pickup at all. Is that common? I refuse to meet people anywhere other than a public place.

I'd like to list some DVDs and stuff on there, but I keep getting the impression that only creepy people use it.

Thats kind of scary. I would never meet anyone at their house.

[TastySweetNutz]

Any of you ever use Craigslist for anything? I've had zero luck on there for the most part. Some guy recently wanted me to meet him at his house for an item I was selling, which didn't require home delivery/pickup at all. Is that common? I refuse to meet people anywhere other than a public place.

I'd like to list some DVDs and stuff on there, but I keep getting the impression that only creepy people use it.

I get that vibe from craigslist as well. I picture that as an outlet to sell a baby or human remains.

[ewto16]

Thats kind of scary. I would never meet anyone at their house.

Yeah, that is what I felt too. I mean, maybe if I was selling a TV or something big, then I could see it, but not a headset.

The whole thing came off as creepy. Now he wants me to meet him at a mall near his house, which I assume will turn into meeting him at his house.

I've decided that I've got a bad feeling about the whole thing and I'm just going to pass on it. I don't need the money that bad at all.

[burngwngs]

Today is the last day to use this 10% off at Best Buy DVD's and Blu's coupon:

Up to 3 movies.

http://bbcorp.po****ture.net/P/v3/HTMLCouponv3.asp?ci=50595&r=T1_CPN_50595&e=11306;645017;1492782579;26;02&a=1007

the blank is p o s t f u t u r e

[PrimeBane]

Well, no luck on a Superblu at the local Futureshop... sold out months ago. I can't say I'm surprised.

[IceRat]

supposedly there is some flyer/postcard going around from BB

Come into a Magnolia Home Theater inside select Best Buy Stores between 10/19 - 11/1. Ask for a demo with one of their Sales Consultants in their dedicated Home Theater room and get a coupon for $10 off your next Blu-ray movie.

worth asking about on your next visit to Magnolia in BB
got my coupon today
valid till 11/1
coupon says "markdowns taken from regular prices" so applying to sale prices is YMMV

[PrimeBane]

$8 Preorder discount at Amazon.ca if you preorder Wall-E and CoN: Prince Caspian

I imagine a similar deals will show up elsewhere.

[thaderules]

Any of you ever use Craigslist for anything? I've had zero luck on there for the most part. Some guy recently wanted me to meet him at his house for an item I was selling, which didn't require home delivery/pickup at all. Is that common? I refuse to meet people anywhere other than a public place.

I'd like to list some DVDs and stuff on there, but I keep getting the impression that only creepy people use it.

I only meet people in a busy public place. There are some crazy guys on craigslist. Also, a lot of kids kept calling me about selling GTA 4 for $20 or trading it for some crappy games. I finally decided to sell the game on ebay because I got tired of the stupid offers.

[ewto16]

Updated my post in the social group.

[PrimeBane]

Thought I'd better post this now as I'm working late tonight.

I'm picking up Sin City for the following people (providing it's in stock)

oaktown2000
DaHunterManny
avsfan21
civictyperboy
Mack
ewto16
rsoaker23

I don't believe I missed anyone (removed TastySweetNutz and Jaylis at their request).

If you no longer want a copy, please PM me by this evening as I plan to try and pick them up tomorrow morning.

[ewto16]

I only meet people in a busy public place. There are some crazy guys on craigslist. Also, a lot of kids kept calling me about selling GTA 4 for $20 or trading it for some crappy games. I finally decided to sell the game on ebay because I got tired of the stupid offers.

Yeah, I thought it was too weird as well. I just envisioned getting jumped and beaten up for a headset.

I sort of thought it would be like a local eBay, but it is really more of a local garage sale/flea market, at least here. When I was listing other stuff, either my post would just get flagged for removal or someone would offer to buy a hard to find $250 item for $200.

I think this will probably be my last go around on it. I thought I would give it one more try since eBay fees are so high now, but I think I'd just rather deal with that now than getting mugged.

[ewto16]

Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition

In terms of new announcements, the really big news today is that Disney has just officially set the Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition for release on 2-disc DVD and 2-disc Blu-ray on 3/10/09. The DVD (SRP $29.99) will include audio commentary with Leonard Maltin, Eric Goldberg and J. B. Kaufman, song selection, a Pinocchio's Matter of Facts trivia text track, 2 deleted scenes and an alternate ending, deleted songs, the No Strings Attached: The Making of Pinocchio documentary, live action reference footage, art galleries, The Sweat Box featurette and the Pinocchio Puzzles interactive game. The Blu-ray Disc (SRP $35.99) will add the Cine-Explore option, BD-Live features (Movie Chat, Movie Mail, Movie Challenge and Disney Movie Rewards Live) and the Pinocchio Knows Trivia Challenge game. The Blu-ray will also include a bonus version of the film on standard DVD. Great news indeed! Personally, we can't wait for The Lion King and The Jungle Book on Blu, but it'll probably be a few years.

[cflames89]

I heard its a solid player. I would snag one in a second for that price.

Checked at my work today, none in the system at all.

[Kleptos18]

Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition

if it looks as good as sleeping beauty i'll buy it.

I really want Lion King, Toy Story (1&2) and more of the newer ones.

[PrimeBane]

Wow... two classics now from the big D. I wasn't sure if they'd continue to rah-rah BD to this extent after the war ended. I'm glad to see they did.

[Hanky Panky]

It might have something to do with Pixar pushing them into the technology...or at least prodding them to consider the quality of their productions and its appreciation by their fanbase.

[PrimeBane]

Checked at my work today, none in the system at all.

Just for your store or accross the country?

[cflames89]

Wow... two classics now from the big D. I wasn't sure if they'd continue to rah-rah BD to this extent after the war ended. I'm glad to see they did.

Well, Disney has announced Pinnochio for March of next year. October of next year we are getting Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, then March of 2010 we are getting both Fantasia's, and Octoboer of 2010 we are getting Beauty and the Beast.

[cflames89]

Just for your store or accross the country?

I just checked my district as a whole, and no dice. May have some in the larger cities.

[civictyperboy]

Thought I'd better post this now as I'm working late tonight.

I'm picking up Sin City for the following people (providing it's in stock)

oaktown2000
DaHunterManny
avsfan21
civictyperboy
Mack
ewto16
rsoaker23

I don't believe I missed anyone (removed TastySweetNutz and Jaylis at their request).

If you no longer want a copy, please PM me by this evening as I plan to try and pick them up tomorrow morning.

Don't worry about a copy for me...my CC just upped my APR to almost 30% so I now have to pay that down more than ever to get rid of it...I love the American Economy

[ewto16]

Well, Disney has announced Pinnochio for March of next year. October of next year we are getting Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, then March of 2010 we are getting both Fantasia's, and Octoboer of 2010 we are getting Beauty and the Beast.

So are they planning on releasing two a year (March and October)?? When do we get Toy Story, Nemo, and the other great Pixar flicks?

[ewto16]

Don't worry about a copy for me...my CC just upped my APR to almost 30% so I now have to pay that down more than ever to get rid of it...I love the American Economy

Why don't you just open a new credit card with a zero % interest balance transfer policy? Might be worth it if your balance is really high.

[cflames89]

So are they planning on releasing two a year (March and October)?? When do we get Toy Story, Nemo, and the other great Pixar flicks?

Well, so far those are the ones they are bringing out of the vault. None of the Pixar movies that I am aware of are in the vault, so we may see those down the road, but not with 2 year wait times.

Let me tell you, I am not happy about having to wait 2 more years for Beauty and the Beast. Other than Pixar movies, Transformers, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, it is my 2 1/2 year old sons favourite movie.

[mikedanger]

Let me tell you, I am not happy about having to wait 2 more years for Beauty and the Beast. Other than Pixar movies, Transformers, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, it is my 2 1/2 year old sons favourite movie.

you let your 2 1/2 year old watch transformers, lord of the rings and star wars?

[civictyperboy]

My credit score is higher than 50% of the US and I can't get approved for anything it really pisses me off

[cflames89]

you let your 2 1/2 year old watch transformers, lord of the rings and star wars?

For sure. He is mesmerized by them.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

PrimeBane - I'm still down for a Sin City. :)





Today is the last day to use this 10% off at Best Buy DVD's and Blu's coupon:

Up to 3 movies.

http://bbcorp.po****ture.net/P/v3/HTMLCouponv3.asp?ci=50595&r=T1_CPN_50595&e=11306;645017;1492782579;26;02&a=1007

the blank is p o s t f u t u r e

So I called my local BB to see if they had the coupon, but they didn't even have the home theater to demo. So they told me to call a BB that's 45min away in IL. I call them up and you guys wanna know what they told me?

They did have the home theater system to demo but you know what their promo is? You get a free bottle of water!! :eek: I kid you not that's what I was told, no blu ray coupon but you get some free water!! :rolleyes: They gave me another BB to call but that's over an hour away so no go for me.

Crystal Lake Best Buy in IL. if wanna call them and hear it for yourself. :D LOL

[PrimeBane]

Damn... times are tough in the US if the freebie is a bottle of water...

[someguy6000]

Damn... times are tough in the US if the freebie is a bottle of water...
yeah we took down iceland canada is next :D but really a bottle of water is pretty sad i wonder if they no ultimate electronics does that on a daily basis?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I also got my coupon today

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched The Love Guru today....Really cant express my opinion with words on here regarding the movie. I just dont know what to say after watching it lol.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Damn... times are tough in the US if the freebie is a bottle of water...

Must be. I was dumbfounded when she told me that. Of course she made it sound like something big by giving me a brand name at first like it was the best quality in the world...............but it was still just...........water. :confused: :rolleyes:

[TheRedOx]

Must be. I was dumbfounded when she told me that. Of course she made it sound like something big by giving me a brand name at first like it was the best quality in the world...............but it was still just...........water. :confused: :rolleyes:

If it was Fiji or Evian I think I'd prefer the water :D

[someguy6000]

Any of you ever use Craigslist for anything? I've had zero luck on there for the most part. Some guy recently wanted me to meet him at his house for an item I was selling, which didn't require home delivery/pickup at all. Is that common? I refuse to meet people anywhere other than a public place.

I'd like to list some DVDs and stuff on there, but I keep getting the impression that only creepy people use it.
well here in minnesota we have had high school girls selling sex er i mean roses on craigslist and some guy got a girl lured to his home for a baby sitting job and killed her when she got there so needless to say i don't use craigslist

[PrimeBane]

Out of the depths!

[JaylisJayP]

Amazon Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000291141%26plpage%3D1&tag=5336055023-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[stupidsuck]

anyone know if the Hulk Blu Ray case is actually green or if it's just the slip cover?

[SBrooks1]

anyone know if the Hulk Blu Ray case is actually green or if it's just the slip cover?

It's green....

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL449/11701350/20777327/339150134.jpg

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If your in Canada Hulk on BD for 19.99

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

They must of found the error

[moviemaniac4]

Amazon Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000291141%26plpage%3D1&tag=5336055023-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Saw that, but they also pumped the price on most titles.....Clockwork Orange was only 13 bucks.....now is 17......

[grif32]

Saw that, but they also pumped the price on most titles.....Clockwork Orange was only 13 bucks.....now is 17......

Yeah these amazon sales anymore are a joke. When you are paying more for titles just to get a free one really sucks.

[Hanky Panky]

Well, if you think about the cost of gas and paying taxes on your dvds, it actually is a fair price from Amazon don't you think?

Generally, I noticed Amazon tends to offer decent prices, especially with the shipping.

[burngwngs]

Best Buy Pick ups:

Indy 4 BD - $24.99
Hulk BD - $26.99 - I missed out on the litho
Family Guy Season 6 - $26.99 w/ free Litho

[Kingpen]

It's green....

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL449/11701350/20777327/339150134.jpg
that's cool! AND a digital copy that I can put on my zune. woohoo!

[Hanky Panky]

Zune?! Boooooooooooooo...why no iPod love?

[moviemaniac4]

Best Buy Pick ups:

Indy 4 BD - $24.99
Hulk BD - $26.99 - I missed out on the litho
Family Guy Season 6 - $26.99 w/ free Litho

Now that you mentioned Family Guy, on the last Sunday episode, some WWII Germans had this McCain / Palin button. When I saw that I bet a friend of mine some bucks that O' Really was going to bash them.......I won the the bet :D

[SBrooks1]

Zune?! Boooooooooooooo...why no iPod love?

Aside from battery life I love my 30GB Zune (got it for free) much more than I ever did my 80GB iPod. The screen is larger and the cover art looks much better. Zune's software is easier to use than iTunes too I think.

[Kingpen]

Zune?! Boooooooooooooo...why no iPod love?my wife and son have an ipod, but they don't play videos. I may spring for a newer model that does though. ;)

[stupidsuck]

It's green....

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL449/11701350/20777327/339150134.jpg



dangit.....why does that make me want it more? :o

[Kingpen]

Aside from battery life I love my 30GB Zune (got it for free) much more than I ever did my 80GB iPod. The screen is larger and the cover art looks much better. Zune's software is easier to use than iTunes too I think.
not to hijack this thread, but i disagree about the software. i do all my music, podcast management on iTunes and the Zune syncs up to those specified folders. It's just easier that way, for me. i got my 30gb zune on black friday 2 years for $80. i still love it and having a hard time filling it up. ;)

[burngwngs]

Now that you mentioned Family Guy, on the last Sunday episode, some WWII Germans had this McCain / Palin button. When I saw that I bet a friend of mine some bucks that O' Really was going to bash them.......I won the the bet :D

Yeah, that was cool. That was an awesome episode too.:D

[PrimeBane]

If your in Canada Hulk on BD for 19.99

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

They must of found the error

Damn, missed it :(

[moviemaniac4]

Is Canada also going to switch the analog TV signal completely to digital next year just like the US, or they did it already ?

[PrimeBane]

Canada doesn't make the switch until August 2011

[moviemaniac4]

Canada doesn't make the switch until August 2011

Is hard for the Eskimos to get signal ? :D

* hides

[PrimeBane]

Nah, we provide them with digital satellite dishes :D

[moviemaniac4]

Bane, one question....

Does Canada use DVB-T like in Europe. Or plan to use it ?

[PrimeBane]

Bane, one question....

Does Canada use DVB-T like in Europe. Or plan to use it ?

According to this map, no. Apparently we use ATSC in North America
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Digital_broadcast_standards.svg

[SBrooks1]

Today's haul via eBay....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1021081026.jpg

[moviemaniac4]

According to this map, no. Apparently we use ATSC in North America
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Digital_broadcast_standards.svg

Yeah...saw that after I post the question.....

I guess that in order to use Play TV around here it will mean a totally different approach wit ATSC.....

[PrimeBane]

What's Play TV?

[PrimeBane]

Today's haul via eBay....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1021081026.jpg

I have such fond memories of watching those. :)

I'd get up every Saturday morning at 7am to watch GI Joe and Transformers back to back. That is until they replaced them with Ghostbusters and Alf cartoons. :(

[moviemaniac4]

What's Play TV?

http://kotaku.com/gaming/clips/play-tv-on-ps3-explained-292541.php

[SBrooks1]

What's Play TV?

Think of it as an over the air antennae that hooks into your PS3 that will allow you to watch and record (DVR) TV through your PS3. It's available in the UK right now. Wish we had it here. Anything you record goes into your Video section of your XMB. Awesome interface as well....

http://www.tsurugi.co.uk/misc/ps3/hardware/playtv/screens/2.jpg

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=14419

[PrimeBane]

Ah... I believe one has to subscribe to an IPTV digital TV service in order to get the full benefits.

As of now, Play TV isn't available in Canada and I don't believe it's coming anytime soon.

[moviemaniac4]

This might makes sense in the states and Canada because you have a lot of programing and other can be developed...

Where I live the local channels sucks big time........I had to use DVB-S on FTA

[PrimeBane]

I'm picking up Sin City for the following people (providing it's in stock)

oaktown2000
DaHunterManny
avsfan21
Mack
ewto16
rsoaker23


My instore pickup has been filled, so it looks like copies for everyone... however they messed up my last order only giving me 1 copy of a movie, so we'll see how it goes.

I'll update everyone tonight when I hopefully have them all in hand. :)

[finger eleven]

Damn, missed it :(

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFSM2156756&catid=24100&logon=&langid=EN


It's back!

[PrimeBane]

Thanks... I had to fight my initial excitement and pass. I already have a copy ordered (can't cancel), plus it won't show up for at least a week (usually longer for FS or BB online. :( )

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone getting either of the Bond sets?

I haven't seen any of those 6 Bond movies...if you had to choose 1 set, which one would you go with?

[R. Giles]

At some point I will get both but I like the second box better. If you have never seen any the first one has the first movie so go with that.

[HollandX]

circuit city: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/10/20/daily8.html

[R. Giles]

I'm not surprised considering the one closet to me has like 5 people working and not one of them at a register. Plus they get it 2 copies of a new movie and sold out not long after that.

[moviemaniac4]

Anyone getting either of the Bond sets?

I haven't seen any of those 6 Bond movies...if you had to choose 1 set, which one would you go with?

I wonder why they don't offer the sets in order, they always mix them.....

[JaylisJayP]

circuit city: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/10/20/daily8.html

They deserve everything they get.

I remember one time walking in there, not being helped for about 15 minutes, and then spotting a TV that cost $1,800. The 3-year warranty on it was $589.

That, among many, many reasons, is why Circuit City is tanking.

[JaylisJayP]

At some point I will get both but I like the second box better. If you have never seen any the first one has the first movie so go with that.

Thanks for your input.

[ewto16]

They deserve everything they get.

I remember one time walking in there, not being helped for about 15 minutes, and then spotting a TV that cost $1,800. The 3-year warranty on it was $589.

That, among many, many reasons, is why Circuit City is tanking.

Yeah, I can never find anyone to check me out when I go there. It is really disorganized. Also, if you brush of the sales person initally, they never come back.

Still I would buy something from there if they were going out of business. Maybe they should just go all-online like CompUSA?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I picked up 1 each of the Bond steelbooks and got Hulk for $15 and some change with the $10 off coupon I had.

[ewto16]

I think I'm waiting until Christmas for Iron Man and Hulk. They will both make nice things to toss on my list for people to get me.

[grif32]

I think I'm waiting until Christmas for Iron Man and Hulk. They will both make nice things to toss on my list for people to get me.

Yeah thats my thinking for some BR's as well. People have problems buying me things so BR's are the best.

Oh in case you guys wanted to buy me some xmas gifts. BR's will do just fine. :D

[grif32]

I picked up 1 each of the Bond steelbooks and got Hulk for $15 and some change with the $10 off coupon I had.

How much are the Bond Steelbooks? My GF wants them but 6 x $30.00 or whatever they are is a little rich for me. Also are these BB exclusive?

Thanks

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yeah they are BB exclusive, All 6 for me was $160.xx they were $24.99 each. Also My guy is back in town so I put in an order of How the west was won for you.

[Hanky Panky]

*Still awaiting Octo-p-u-ssy on BR*

[ewto16]

Yeah thats my thinking for some BR's as well. People have problems buying me things so BR's are the best.

Oh in case you guys wanted to buy me some xmas gifts. BR's will do just fine. :D

Yeah, my wife has informed me that I'm one of those people that is difficult to buy gifts for. I don't think so, but she insists that I am. She claims I have everything and just get the stuff I don't have. That or I am too picky about something, so you can't get it without me wanting to take it back for a different model.

[grif32]

Yeah they are BB exclusive, All 6 for me was $160.xx they were $24.99 each. Also My guy is back in town so I put in an order of How the west was won for you.

Have I told you lately that I love you ;)

Thanks for always looking out for me.

Chris

[Hanky Panky]

Yeah, my wife has informed me that I'm one of those people that is difficult to buy gifts for. I don't think so, but she insists that I am. She claims I have everything and just get the stuff I don't have. That or I am too picky about something, so you can't get it without me wanting to take it back for a different model.

Sounds like a gift card is the safest bet for someone like you. Really, when you think about it, money is the best option for techie guys like us.

[oaktown2000]

Yeah, my wife has informed me that I'm one of those people that is difficult to buy gifts for. I don't think so, but she insists that I am. She claims I have everything and just get the stuff I don't have. That or I am too picky about something, so you can't get it without me wanting to take it back for a different model.


She's probably worried that you're gonna try and hock it on the boards or craiglist

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

[ewto16]

She's probably worried that you're gonna try and hock it on the boards or craiglist

What are you trying to say? ;):p

[HollandX]

She's probably worried that you're gonna try and hock it on the boards or craiglist

POST OF THE YEAR

close the thread. there's nowhere else for it to go.

[PrimeBane]

POST OF THE YEAR

close the thread. there's nowhere else for it to go.

But downhill... just how I likes it :D

[HollandX]

http://pbmai.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/fonzie_jumps_the_shark.jpg

[PrimeBane]

:D

New Buy 2 get 1 from Amazon.com (I don't remember if someone else posted)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7741912_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000291141&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=ilm&pf_rd_r=03PCSMB9NATF8SCG21Y6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=453248401&pf_rd_i=193640011&tag=panandscathed-20

Speaking of A.com, the jerks are now charging an extra fee to ship to Canada. :mad:

[Hanky Panky]

Downhill indeed :D

http://i34.tinypic.com/35inia8.jpg

[HollandX]

halloween win

[ewto16]

I never did look good in spandex.

[PrimeBane]

There goes my lunch....

[oaktown2000]

Prime...getting antsy waiting for Sin City....which sucks.....because I still haven't received NOES yet. It must take over 2 weeks to get down to South Florida :o

[ewto16]

I may be a wheeling and dealing son of a gun, but I do have some good things to offer from time to time. I'm sort of like an internet version of a garage sale.

[HollandX]

Prime...getting antsy waiting for Sin City....which sucks.....because I still haven't received NOES yet. It must take over 2 weeks to get down to South Florida

O NOES!

[PrimeBane]

Christ, I haven't even picked Sin City up yet :p

I'll be sure to watch it tonight and post screen shots. :D

Has it even been a week since I shipped NOES?

[ewto16]

Prime...getting antsy waiting for Sin City....which sucks.....because I still haven't received NOES yet. It must take over 2 weeks to get down to South Florida :o

Canada post is terribly slow. Stuff gets from here to the border in like 2 days and then they take their sweet time getting it anywhere from then. They add like a week onto the whole process.

Is the Canadian post that slow with mail that stays within Canada?

[HollandX]

Christ, I haven't even picked Sin City up yet :p

I'll be sure to watch it tonight and post screen shots. :D

Has it even been a week since I shipped NOES?

http://mmorpg.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/70496/oh_noes_qjpreviewth.jpg

[oaktown2000]

Christ, I haven't even picked Sin City up yet :p

I'll be sure to watch it tonight and post screen shots. :D

Has it even been a week since I shipped NOES?


2 days...2 weeks....what's the difference...I want it NOW


;)

[PrimeBane]

Is the Canadian post that slow with mail that stays within Canada?

It can be... it took 4 days for my copy of Iron Man to get to me IN THE SAME DAMN CITY :mad:

[Hanky Panky]

There goes my lunch....

Just in case you had anything left in the tank... :D

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

[ewto16]

It can be... it took 4 days for my copy of Iron Man to get to me IN THE SAME DAMN CITY :mad:

How do you get anything accomplished up there? Anything I mail within the city gets there the same day. Is Calgary that big compared to Columbus?

You must send out birthday cards a month in advance just to make sure they get there on time.

[ewto16]

Good god....

[Hanky Panky]

Good god....

Heheheheh...excellent!

Btw...what happened to yer Broncos avatar?

[PrimeBane]

How do you get anything accomplished up there? Anything I mail within the city gets there the same day. Is Calgary that big compared to Columbus?

You must send out birthday cards a month in advance just to make sure they get there on time.

That was an extreme... most times it's pretty fast. Often I receive my movies on the Monday before the release.

Of course things will slow down here again around the holidays due to volume.

[ewto16]

Heheheheh...excellent!

Btw...what happened to yer Broncos avatar?

I lost an avatar bet with an owner in the Spawn Football League. He is a punisher fan, so I have to use this for a week.

I need to change that Broncos one anyway. People keep thinking, I actually like them and it is just my SFL team. I'm really a Niners fan, not that I should advertise that.

Note that I worry (fear) you will some day stumble onto a picture of me on the Internet and begin using that in your pictures.

[PrimeBane]

Just in case you had anything left in the tank... :D



You are a cruel, cruel man...

[ewto16]

That was an extreme... most times it's pretty fast. Often I receive my movies on the Monday before the release.

Of course things will slow down here again around the holidays due to volume.

What about snow? I assume that slows stuff down too.

[PrimeBane]

What about snow? I assume that slows stuff down too.

That all depends on the vehicle you're driving. :D

[mikedanger]

What about snow? I assume that slows stuff down too.

i would assume that the polar bears they ride slow it down more than the snow. :p

[Hanky Panky]

I lost an avatar bet with an owner in the Spawn Football League. He is a punisher fan, so I have to use this for a week.

I need to change that Broncos one anyway. People keep thinking, I actually like them and it is just my SFL team. I'm really a Niners fan, not that I should advertise that.



Heheheh...that's funny. Sorry to hear you lost the bet.

I used to be a HUGE Niners fan back in the day. I remember my dad taking me to my first NFL game at Texas Stadium when they played against the first year Aikman, Smith, Irvin team (which I think went 1-16 that season). It was PURE heaven to see Montana, Craig, Rice, Taylor and Lott on the field. Living in Texas, that's not something you let out to most folks but boy were those fun times. Don't really follow teams anymore as much as the players so I'm rooting for Favre and the Jets this year.

[ewto16]

Heheheh...that's funny. Sorry to hear you lost the bet.

I used to be a HUGE Niners fan back in the day. I remember my dad taking me to my first NFL game at Texas Stadium when they played against the first year Aikman, Smith, Irvin team (which I think went 1-16 that season). It was PURE heaven to see Montana, Craig, Rice, Taylor and Lott on the field. Living in Texas, that's not something you let out to most folks but boy were those fun times. Don't really follow teams anymore as much as the players so I'm rooting for Favre and the Jets this year.

Ahhh...those were the days. I have a lot of Montana autographed stuff and went to his HOF induction. Now I suffer through JT O'Sullivan.

[PrimeBane]

i would assume that the polar bears they ride slow it down more than the snow. :p

Have you seen the cost of polar bear insurance theses days?

;)

[ickzer1]

Got the Hulk at target with 5 dollars off. My bluray shopping season has begun.

[Hanky Panky]

Ahhh...those were the days. I have a lot of Montana autographed stuff and went to his HOF induction. Now I suffer through JT O'Sullivan.

Not to go off in a sports rant, but I quit following the Niners after Rice left and T.O. came in as his replacement. It was horrible to watch him in a Oakland uniform for those years.

Here's a bit of trivia for ya (avoid google for this) do you know which team Jerry played for last in his career?

[someguy6000]

Not to go off in a sports rant, but I quit following the Niners after Rice left and T.O. came in as his replacement. It was horrible to watch him in a Oakland uniform for those years.

Here's a bit of trivia for ya (avoid google for this) do you know which team Jerry played for last in his career?
denver retired during training camp

[mikedanger]

last regular season game played was with the seahawks

[ewto16]

Not to go off in a sports rant, but I quit following the Niners after Rice left and T.O. came in as his replacement. It was horrible to watch him in a Oakland uniform for those years.

Here's a bit of trivia for ya (avoid google for this) do you know which team Jerry played for last in his career?

Yeah, what someguy said. Last reg season game was with the Seahawks. Very sad seeing him in any other uni than the Niners.

Big ups to Jay for selling me his Niners Rice a few months ago!!

[ewto16]

Didn't see this posted yet.

Just making The Mummy Returns its very first Blu-ray release wasn't good enough for Universal -- oh no, it's releasing the entire triology on BD this winter. For those that held off on picking up the aforesaid title, you can opt for the 4-disc box set that will package all three Mummy films on BD and be released on the same day as The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (in solo form). Each film will be presented in widescreen 1080p with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track; currently, the MSRP for the collection is set at $94.98, though it'll be offered for much less on the streets come December 16th.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, what someguy said. Last reg season game was with the Seahawks. Very sad seeing him in any other uni than the Niners.

Big ups to Jay for selling me his Niners Rice a few months ago!!

:D

I miss him. :(

[cflames89]

It's green....

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL449/11701350/20777327/339150134.jpg

Is that your damn copy?

[cflames89]

Sounds like a gift card is the safest bet for someone like you. Really, when you think about it, money is the best option for techie guys like us.

I have been asking for giftcards for years now. Hoping to get enough this year for a new TV.

[cflames89]

It can be... it took 4 days for my copy of Iron Man to get to me IN THE SAME DAMN CITY :mad:

That is damned rediculous.

[cflames89]

Have you seen the cost of polar bear insurance theses days?

;)

Damn, I'm glad that it went up in Alberta to, I thought we just got hit with that increase here in Ontario.

That being said, I find my new penguins to be a cheaper alternative.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I watched Hulk today and not too bad. PQ was overall very good I'd give it a 8 maybe 9 out of 10 just because quality held up very good during busy hectic fight scenes. AQ was also very good, straight up 9 out of 10. I'd give it a 10 for audio but uncompressed is always better then DTS in my opinion.

As for the movie. I really liked it, just what a comic movie should be. A bit cheesy but action packed. I liked this version more then the first one but only cause the first one dragged too long in certain spots, but if you fast forward it's not that bad of a flick. Ed Norton IMO was much better as Bruce Banner then Bana was, Liv Tyler was also not bad ;).

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Ultraviolet last night.

Some really cool effects and visuals. I also thought PQ was great. Although it looked like Milla's face was intentionally blurred for effect.

The movie itself? I found it to be a dud. I usually love this stuff, but the action and dialogue were just a little too ridiculous for me. I mean, swarms of bad guys literally would just run into her sword. Made me roll my eyes a little, and I can usually tolerate just about anything.

[JaylisJayP]

Well I got the two Bond sets today at Best Buy. They ended up being $50 each...hell of a deal.

For those who don't know (can't remember if it was posted in the thread or not) the Magnolia rooms in Best Buy are giving out $10 off blu-ray coupons for a blu-ray demo. I asked about it at mine and the guy just gave me one. I found another one lying on the counter and used them both on the Bond sets.

[HollandX]

Ed Norton IMO was much better as Bruce Banner then Bale was

Ya, he was way better.

http://i35.tinypic.com/9blydy.jpg

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Well I got the two Bond sets today at Best Buy. They ended up being $50 each...hell of a deal.

For those who don't know (can't remember if it was posted in the thread or not) the Magnolia rooms in Best Buy are giving out $10 off blu-ray coupons for a blu-ray demo. I asked about it at mine and the guy just gave me one. I found another one lying on the counter and used them both on the Bond sets.

lucky you, all I can get is water. :o :rolleyes: :p

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Ya, he was way better.

http://i35.tinypic.com/9blydy.jpg

LOL, my bad. Don't know why I was thinking Bale over Bana. :o

[R. Giles]

I'm going to get the Bond sets off amazon for 112 better then the 120 Best Buy wants.

[SBrooks1]

Is that your damn copy?

No, someone off Blu-ray.com but I got mine today from Best Buy...

[SBrooks1]

Wow, I had my doubts but in the Alternate Opening of The Incredible Hulk you can CLEARLY see Captain America in the ice right at the 2:25 mark. It's clear as 1080p crystal.

[cflames89]

No, someone off Blu-ray.com but I got mine today from Best Buy...

So, they have already got the mixup taken care of in the US, but we have to wait until Friday here. Shenanigans I say, shenanigans.

[grif32]

Watched "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Wow not a good movie.. Very few funny parts. Overall a 3/10. Gald it was a netflix..

Chris

[DEN7ER]

what's POTC 2?

pirates of the caribbean 2...

[HollandX]

pirates of the caribbean 2...

It's so hilarious that this gets "answered" every 4-6 months or so. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.

Jay, will you please edit your post on the first page of the thread so people know they don't have to answer it anymore?

LOL

[PrimeBane]

lol... time to delete that suck Jaylis :)

[PrimeBane]

My Sin City purchase was a success. :D

I'll send a PM to all that wanted one with payment info (unless you've paid already) sometime tonight.

Packages will likely go out Thursday night as I'm working late tomorrow night.

[JaylisJayP]

It's so hilarious that this gets "answered" every 4-6 months or so. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.

Jay, will you please edit your post on the first page of the thread so people know they don't have to answer it anymore?

LOL


LOL. Yeah, probably time to change that one.

[avsfan21]

Thanks Scott. Although how dare you work late. If you come to america with Obama as president that could hurt your chances of getting free money from the government.

[JaylisJayP]

OK, so now it says this..........

what's POTC 2?

Edit - I just figured it out today (10-21-08) Thanks for the help everyone!!!!!!!!!

[PrimeBane]

Thanks Scott. Although how dare you work late. If you come to america with Obama as president that could hurt your chances of getting free money from the government.

So what you're saying is, the US will give out free money to lazy Canadians?

Where do I sign up? :D

[HollandX]

OK, so now it says this..........

what's POTC 2?

Edit - I just figured it out today (10-21-08) Thanks for the help everyone!!!!!!!!!

http://immortal.proxima.net.nz/cats/LOL%20cat.jpg

[HollandX]

AMAZON LIGHTNING DEAL

AMERICAN PSYCHO BD.

$10.45 with approx. 1:45:00 remaining.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went into another BB tonight after returning my PS3 and picked up another BH200 SuperBlu for $239. I know its not the $150 deal the Canadians got. having a PS3 in the house right now is to much of a liabilty (sp)

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, but at least you found one... those $149 players were super rare :(

[cflames89]

Yeah, but at least you found one... those $149 players were super rare :(

Yeah, sure are. Still have not found a store that has one.......

[PrimeBane]

I gave Sin City a quick spin tonight.

PQ is as good as I remember for most parts. The odd scene was a little flat, but maybe that's just my projector. Most close up shots look just awesome.

It has a DTS HD MA track... unfortunitely the kids are in bed so I can't stretch it's legs tonight.

Overall, I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this disk. :)

[HollandX]

FYI-- the Shawkshank preorder on Amazon is currently at $19.95. It was $25.95.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q67876

[jjks]

Watched "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Wow not a good movie.. Very few funny parts. Overall a 3/10. Gald it was a netflix..

Chris

Wow, total opposite opinion of me, and everyone else I know that have seen it. I thought it was hilarious and was counting down the days until it came out on Blu. One of only 2 Blu's I've bought in the last two months.

[grif32]

Wow, total opposite opinion of me, and everyone else I know that have seen it. I thought it was hilarious and was counting down the days until it came out on Blu. One of only 2 Blu's I've bought in the last two months.

I heard mixed reviews. Some found it funny and some didnt. I guess I was one that didnt. Even my Finance who loves these types of movies was like wow that wasnt to funny. Some nice looking women but other then that not worth a buy or even a second look for me.

[Mack]

My Sin City purchase was a success. :D

$$$ sent!!!! Thank you :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

Sarah Marshall more romantic comedy than, say, Knocked Up, which was a comedy with some romance thrown in. Sarah Marshall is pretty good for what it is, and for my wife and I it has some replay value....but it's definitely not even close to Knocked Up or Superbad or 40YO Virgin in terms of laugh out loud humor.

[Kingpen]

Watched "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Wow not a good movie.. Very few funny parts. Overall a 3/10. Gald it was a netflix..

Chris
LOL. How'd you like that high-definition dingus being flopped around every 10 minutes?

The movie was hilarious at times, but too many dingus shots for me. NOT Blu-ray worthy IMO.

[ewto16]

My Sin City purchase was a success. :D

I'll send a PM to all that wanted one with payment info (unless you've paid already) sometime tonight.

Packages will likely go out Thursday night as I'm working late tomorrow night.

Word, money sent. Thanks!!

[ewto16]

FYI-- the Shawkshank preorder on Amazon is currently at $19.95. It was $25.95.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q67876

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on this one, but it is another one of those that might be a good Christmas gift. Though at that price, it makes it hard to pass up. I've never seen it.

[Hanky Panky]

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on this one, but it is another one of those that might be a good Christmas gift. Though at that price, it makes it hard to pass up. I've never seen it.

You've never seen Shawshank?! You sir are in for some EXCELLENT human drama. It's probably my favorite Frank Darabont film and certainly a crowning jewel in Tim Robbins' acting career imo. It's also based off a short story by Stephen King surprisingly.

Without spoiling anything for ya...it's a great story of the human spirit in the face of dire circumstances and not giving up.

There are definitely some scenes that will make you cringe though...they are rather brutal and uncomfortable to watch...but then again...what do you expect from a prison movie? (That's of course unless it's a women's prison :D )

[mikedanger]

so i walk in the door last night with my hulk blu ray and free litho from best buy and my 2 year old daughter shrieks in excitement when she sees me carrying a bag(she's at the age where she thinks any bag is a present for her). so i let her see the bag and she pulls out the litho and is just as happy as a pig in ****...she informs me that it needs to go in her playroom and she grabs the tape from the drawer and asks me to put it up. i'm not a big fan of her having it up in there, but what am i supposed to do? she was so excited. so now i no longer have a hulk litho. :(

[HollandX]

what am i supposed to do? she was so excited. so now i no longer have a hulk litho. :(

http://bp0.blogger.com/_9MgqVq0gYzk/RrOsdK17ESI/AAAAAAAAAAk/nsctGuYvGFg/s320/Awww..bmp

[Hanky Panky]

i'm not a big fan of her having it up in there, but what am i supposed to do? she was so excited. so now i no longer have a hulk litho. :(

That's a funny story.

Well, as for the litho, you could go back to BB and simply ask for another one. Tell 'em you forgot to grab one when you purchased a copy and bring a receipt as proof.

IF you think the litho is worth it.

[grif32]

so i walk in the door last night with my hulk blu ray and free litho from best buy and my 2 year old daughter shrieks in excitement when she sees me carrying a bag(she's at the age where she thinks any bag is a present for her). so i let her see the bag and she pulls out the litho and is just as happy as a pig in ****...she informs me that it needs to go in her playroom and she grabs the tape from the drawer and asks me to put it up. i'm not a big fan of her having it up in there, but what am i supposed to do? she was so excited. so now i no longer have a hulk litho. :(

Man I have a dog like that. EVERYTIME I bring a bag home he puts his head in there and pulls whatever he finds first out.

But you are right you CAN NOT take that away from the little one. Just go buy a Hulk poster and switch them out when she is not home or sleeping.

[ewto16]

so i walk in the door last night with my hulk blu ray and free litho from best buy and my 2 year old daughter shrieks in excitement when she sees me carrying a bag(she's at the age where she thinks any bag is a present for her). so i let her see the bag and she pulls out the litho and is just as happy as a pig in ****...she informs me that it needs to go in her playroom and she grabs the tape from the drawer and asks me to put it up. i'm not a big fan of her having it up in there, but what am i supposed to do? she was so excited. so now i no longer have a hulk litho. :(

I say beat her up and take it back. You are bigger than her.

[mikedanger]

I say beat her up and take it back. You are bigger than her.


but she has her mom's fight...it might be closer than you think. :p

[Hanky Panky]

I say beat her up and take it back. You are bigger than her.

Yeah, but she could retaliate with stinky and frequent poops.

[ewto16]

but she has her mom's fight...it might be closer than you think. :p

Ahhh...I underestimated her potential.


Yeah, but she could retaliate with stinky and frequent poops.

Definitly a huge counter. I'd let her keep it as well.

[mikedanger]

Yeah, but she could retaliate with stinky and frequent poops.

true that! and she could even recruit her 3 month old sister to join her in the fight! :eek:

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

ROYAL RUMBLE!!!

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I gave Sin City a quick spin tonight.

PQ is as good as I remember for most parts. The odd scene was a little flat, but maybe that's just my projector. Most close up shots look just awesome.

It has a DTS HD MA track... unfortunitely the kids are in bed so I can't stretch it's legs tonight.

Overall, I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this disk. :)

$$$ sent my friend, thank again so much. :D

[PrimeBane]

No selling remember? :p

Slap it up in the Social Group. :)

[oaktown2000]

I'm not selling...it's more like......a "permanent rental"

[PrimeBane]

LOL... I like that :D

[ewto16]

Why did you move your post from the Playstation thread? Too lazy to take it back to TRU?

[JaylisJayP]

I'm guess he got it as part of the B2,G1 deal and can't return it for a full refund.

Why aren't you playing it, Oak? Did you hear it sucked?

[PrimeBane]

For those still with HD DVD and a local Fry's, they supposedly have Heroes Season 1 for $14.99

[oaktown2000]

I'm guess he got it as part of the B2,G1 deal and can't return it for a full refund.

Why aren't you playing it, Oak? Did you hear it sucked?

Not so much that...but moreso that i will never play it. Playing Dead Space now. Getting Fable 2. Then Fallout 3. Then Gears of War 2. Then possibly LBP. By the time I get around to playing it...it'll suck...because I'll be so far behind the learning curve on the maps and such...that it'll be no fun.

[meatgoat]

Cant you exchange it for LBP or Fallout?

[meatgoat]

That's a funny story.

Well, as for the litho, you could go back to BB and simply ask for another one. Tell 'em you forgot to grab one when you purchased a copy and bring a receipt as proof.

IF you think the litho is worth it.

I picked it up this morning and they were already out of lithos. As it was I got the last copy they had on blu. So either it was more popular than I thought or they ordered a few.

[oaktown2000]

Cant you exchange it for LBP or Fallout?

My other TRU games...yes....SOCOM...no

[SBrooks1]

that's cool! AND a digital copy that I can put on my zune. woohoo!

If you figure out how to transfer that digital copy to your Zune let me know. I can't do it.

[ewto16]

If you figure out how to transfer that digital copy to your Zune let me know. I can't do it.

Does it work with the zune? There was a movie not to long ago (don't remember the title) but the digital copy only worked with the iPod depite what the box claimed.

[HollandX]

Best Buy is putting some muscle behind its Blu-ray support. In addition to two double-page spreads touting Blu-ray titles in last weekend's newspaper inserts, the retailer has just rolled out an offer that's sure to pique the interest of anyone itching to dip their toe in the Blu-ray waters, particularly if they have kids. The retailer is currently selling the Insignia NS-BRDVD for $199, and, in a welcome twist, they're including a coupon book for $100 off on a selection of titles from Disney, Touchstone, and Miramax. No word on what those titles might be (if anyone picks one of these up, please email us the full details), but this does present an interesting opportunity.

According to the player's specs, it supports a variety of disc formats, is capable of 1080p upconversion via HDMI, and of course, it plays Blu-ray movies in all their high definition glory. Built-in decoders support Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, and Dolby TrueHD sound. Outputs include HDMI, stereo audio, composite video, component video, digital optical audio, and digital coaxial audio. And oh yeah, it comes with a remote.

No details on how long this offer will last, but some of you may want to check it out now.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Retailing/Best_Buy/Insignia/Best_Buy_Offers_$100_Blu-ray_Player,_But_Theres_A_Twist/2189

[cflames89]

The Best Buy deal, which will be going on in Canada as well at Best Buy's and Future Shop's, will make for an interesting Holiday Season.

[IceRat]

^ read that and IMO that is such a non story

as I've read the coupons are of the save $10 when you purchase 2 select title variety (with coupons repeating titles) plus the coupon book isn't exactly a new bundle in. There is little chance people will even use half of the coupons.

there is a huge difference between $100 in "coupons" and almost $150 in "product" being "given away" (5 free BDs)

prices coming down is good however

http://www.tgdaily.com/images/stories/article_images/pricewatch/bluray102008/chart_10172008.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Personally, it shouldn't matter what the price of these SA players are. It should really only matter what the price of the PS3 is.

The SA players load so much slower, many aren't up to profile, some don't support DTS-HD, and they seem to all have problems playing some discs.

PS3 FTW.

[IceRat]

yes the PS3 is the mack daddy of BD but you still need the low end crap to cater to the masses and give the appearance of a perceived value

then we will reap the benefits of more catalog and lower software prices

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Now if they could only make the PS3 look like a SA then the problem would be solved....lol

[IceRat]

anyone thinking about picking up "Baraka" next week (and no it isn't about Obama)?

I had no knowledge of this film but it looks like it and the BD are getting rave reviews

The restored 2008 Blu-ray is the finest video disc I have ever viewed or ever imagined. ....
"Baraka" by itself is sufficient reason to acquire a Blu-ray player. Ebert

Is this a perfect Blu-ray? Is there such a thing? If not, the final result is as close as one could wish..........
Desirous of showing off your newest hardware to your friends?

Let them see one the great documentaries of all time concurrent with the feeding of your ego. Baraka is the new reference disc for the thinking videophile, a magnificent representation of the original cinematic Event on Blu-ray, and the most important documentary / Event film to make its way to Blu-ray since the system was born. RAH

Each scene provides awe-inspiring, reference-quality imagery that effortlessly places the viewer within each frame of the film regardless of its locale on the world's surface. It's a teleportation device of sorts, a trip around the globe that costs only as much as your HDTV, Blu-ray player, and the disc, and it's worth infinitely more than that. The level of detail is absolutely remarkable, almost too-good-to-be-true for home viewing -- and before now, it was. ............
There just aren't enough superlatives to discuss the visual power and prestige of this presentation. As stated before, it is the peak of home video imagery, and is another title that simply cries out for a large display. No matter the size of the screen, it will seem insignificant next to the majesty and scope of the film. ...............
This is Blu-ray at its current peak. There may be nothing better than Baraka, visually, available to the public today. Likewise, the lossless soundtrack is almost as remarkable. It completes the experience, revealing every sound, natural and musical, with pinpoint precision. Blu-ray.com

For adopters of this new format Baraka may have a current strangle-hold on being the most essential disc to own.
dvdbeaver.com

[HollandX]

OH-- I meant to say. Got Sin City from Amazon.ca today!

Amazon.ca > PrimeBane.

[PrimeBane]

But I'm better looking right? :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im returing the LG BH200's Im having alot of disk issues even with the june update. So back to the PS3 I go. Im also trying to get 2 HD-DVD players

[HollandX]

But I'm better looking right? :D

only in PrimeBaneland

[PrimeBane]

Sorry to hear the Super Blus didn't work out James... which HD DVD players are you going to try and track down?

[freezerfuel]

Im returing the LG BH200's Im having alot of disk issues even with the june update. So back to the PS3 I go. Im also trying to get 2 HD-DVD players

That sucks and also a 'lil weird. I've played over 250 HD DVD's and BD's on mine and the only one that didn't play was Sneakers, but it didn't play on anything I have. Man I must have been desperate for something to buy because I have no idea why I bought it in the first place.

Sorry to hear that in any case....

I saw an LG Superblue type disc drive for a PC today, there was no price and didn't want to track down a sales person but was intrigued.

[PrimeBane]

only in PrimeBaneland

You know you want to live in PBL :D

[PrimeBane]

That sucks and also a 'lil weird. I've played over 250 HD DVD's and BD's on mine and the only one that didn't play was Sneakers, but it didn't play on anything I have. Man I must have been desperate for something to buy because I have no idea why I bought it in the first place.


Sneakers kicks all sorts of ass... terrific movie. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Sorry to hear the Super Blus didn't work out James... which HD DVD players are you going to try and track down?

Im looking for an A2 or A3 for the bedroom and a A20 or A30 for the living room. I found an A2 at a pawn shop for $50 so Im gonna go there tomorrow and see if everything works.

[PrimeBane]

Hopefuly it does work... I put our A2 in the bedroom and the wife uses it as an upconverting player. It's a terrific little piece of technology. :)

[finger eleven]

More BestBuy.ca fun:

The Strangers Blu $23.99 (sold out, but they'll still let you order it)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFSM2156758&catid=24103&logon=&langid=EN



10,000 BC/Troy Blu gift set $15.99 (released Nov 18)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFSM2156979&catid=24097

[NCStateWolfpack33]

So...finally after a couple of months I found Dark City! The female and I went to D.C. and of all places I found it at Borders (never been to one before) for 20 bucks, so now thats over with. Also picked up: Shoot Em Up, Licence To Wed, The Strangers, and The Incredible Hulk. I know I could have ordered Dark City long ago, but I was determined to find it myself.

[JaylisJayP]

Congrats....NCState. According to Chugga, Dark City is a great movie. I haven't personally seen it myself.

[ewto16]

Congrats....NCState. According to Chugga, Dark City is a great movie. I haven't personally seen it myself.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[Hanky Panky]

So...finally after a couple of months I found Dark City! The female and I went to D.C. and of all places I found it at Borders (never been to one before) for 20 bucks, so now thats over with.

If you bought the dvd, you might return it if you haven't opened it yet, as I noticed Walmart has it for $13 (not blu though).

[cflames89]

That sucks and also a 'lil weird. I've played over 250 HD DVD's and BD's on mine and the only one that didn't play was Sneakers, but it didn't play on anything I have. Man I must have been desperate for something to buy because I have no idea why I bought it in the first place.

Sorry to hear that in any case....

I saw an LG Superblue type disc drive for a PC today, there was no price and didn't want to track down a sales person but was intrigued.

White or blue box?

[PrimeBane]

Battlestar Galactica Season 1 HD DVD set $9.99
http://www.inetvideo.com/Items/N01-0114733

Cost was $15.44 US to ship to me in Canada :)

[PrimeBane]

And free shipping on orders over $50 :)

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/22001080/Images/81/scarysaleoct.gif

www.inetvideo.com

[Chugga]

Congrats....NCState. According to Chugga, Dark City is a great movie. I haven't personally seen it myself.

You give me enough concentrated Jennifer Connelly and I'll find anything to be good. Dude Where's My Car could have been a cinematic masterpiece if she helped find the car too.

Some crazy fanboy who wouldn't stop ranting and raving finally forced me into watching it and I'll say I wasn't disappointed. It's a great movie with or without Connelly. But significantly better given the fact she's in it. And should have been in the Dark Knight. Maggie Gyllenhall is ugly, but thats another debate for another day.

[HollandX]

You give me enough concentrated Jennifer Connelly and I'll find anything to be good. Dude Where's My Car could have been a cinematic masterpiece if she helped find the car too.

LMAO

[HollandX]

Amazon Deal of the Day

Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Control - Refurbished
Save BIG on this good-as-new, factory refurbished universal remote control.
$69.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

[Hanky Panky]

You give me enough concentrated Jennifer Connelly and I'll find anything to be good.

And should have been in the Dark Knight. Maggie Gyllenhall is ugly, but thats another debate for another day.

Agreed...much love for the spankilicious Connelly...

http://i34.tinypic.com/2141ht3.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Nice deal! Jump on the 880 while you can boys. Terrific remote IMO. And it's rechargable :)

[SBrooks1]

Agreed...much love for the spankilicious Connelly...

Her best scene ever...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/Jennifer_Connelly_Horse1.gif

:D

[Hanky Panky]

^ SUHWEET BABY JEEZUS! :eek:

*Grabs kleenex and runs to the can*

[cochese75]

Nice deal! Jump on the 880 while you can boys. Terrific remote IMO. And it's rechargable :)

that good huh? :confused:



:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

Her best scene ever...

:D

That the movie where her and some dude are locked up in a store overnight? I recall loving that movie when I was like 12-14 even though it wasn't very good, but I never understood why.

Now I do....

[ewto16]

that good huh? :confused:

:spawnorb:

I have a 550, which I like. If you don't have a Harmony remote, but all means you should get this one. I would upgrade, but I'm satisfied enough with my 550.