Last Blu-ray Disc Movie Purchased - Page 6

ganthc · 04-18-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruined

Just as a heads up, the Blu-Ray version of this movie uses a lesser video codec (MPEG2) and has a lower audio bitrate (640kbps DD5.1) versus the HD DVD version that features VC-1 and 1.5mbps DD+5.1. Probably won't matter that much on this type of film anyway, though.

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Paramount Home Entertainment continues its dual-format next-gen support with another simultaneous release on Blu-ray and HD DVD. Oddly, they continue to use different codecs for the different formats, with the Blu-ray getting the MPEG-2 treatment, and HD DVD getting VC-1. Despite this difference, both transfers come from the same master, are presented in 2.35:1 widescreen and 1080p video, and look identical.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/failuretolaunch.html

Bracke has already seen both versions and said they are identical.

Ruined · 04-18-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/failuretolaunch.html

Bracke has already seen both versions and said they are identical.

Yeah, I don't imagine that Failure to Launch has a myriad of fast action scenes that MPEG2 generally has difficulty with nor complex soundscapes that a higher bitrate and likely higher bit resolution (640kbps is generally 16bit while 1.5mbps is generally 24bit when using DD/DD+) would benefit from. Was just remarking based on the specs since Derb owns both formats.

ganthc · 04-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Yeah, I think Derb stated that he was getting bd for Warner titles and Paramount on hd-dvd?

Sehnzeleid · 04-25-2007, 06:33 PM

My first Blu-ray(s) ever:

Spider-man 3 (Best Buy Exclusive Bonus Disc) -- 3 copies...and yes, I'm a whore.

urbanlegend · 04-25-2007, 07:40 PM

Scooby Doo (Blu Ray)

Derb · 04-27-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Yeah, I think Derb stated that he was getting bd for Warner titles and Paramount on hd-dvd?

I buy Paramount titles on BD as well as Warner. I fully switched studio support over to BD with a few exceptions from indie studios like Magnolia. If The Host is released on BD, I'll get that title on BD, but as it is right now, it is only scheduled for release on HD DVD.

Basically only Universal & Weinstein now have my support.

Ruined,

The 640 on Failure to Launch doesn't bother me. I've heard a few lionsgate titles where the 640 is actually better than the 1.5 dts. If it was 448, I would still have bought it on BD. As for MPEG-2, it would be nice to have VC-1 on Paramount BDs but Amir has stated Paramount has no interest in the codec. Still, MS is trying to change their mind.

Ordered,

Dreamgirls
Happily N'Ever After

Derb · 04-30-2007, 09:30 AM

Ordered,

Apocalypto
Catch and Release
Closer
Dirty Dancing
Donnie Brasco: Extended Cut
Flags of Our Fathers
The Fountain
Freedom Writers
Letters from Iwo Jima
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
The Road Warrior
Stomp The Yard

BADBRAD · 04-30-2007, 07:30 PM

"Running With Scissors" my LAST Sony BD title. I've officially began a boycott of Sony Blu Ray. Unless Fox begins again soon I am only buying Disney BD discs.

jriseden · 04-30-2007, 09:08 PM

Broken Arrow
B:13
Behind Enemy Lines
Kiss of the Dragon

kama · 05-01-2007, 05:03 AM

Superman Returns
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

ganthc · 05-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Wild Things

Derb · 05-04-2007, 08:40 AM

Revenge: Director's Cut

urbanlegend · 05-04-2007, 12:57 PM

The Fifth Element
Ice Age: Meltdown

Derb · 05-04-2007, 04:46 PM

Basic Instinct
Battle of the Bulge
Blood and Chocolate
Chris Botti Live with Orchestra and Guests
Curse of the Golden Flower
Primeval

kama · 05-07-2007, 04:00 AM

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

BADBRAD · 05-07-2007, 04:00 PM

Total Recall

So much for my Sony Boycott....

Donnie Brasco: Extended Cut
Open Season

dizzlle01 · 05-09-2007, 06:11 PM

just ordered
Secret Window
The Queen
failure to launch
Deja Vu
Dreamgirls
pursuit of happiness
volver
gi jane
identity
king arthur

plissken99 · 05-10-2007, 03:27 AM

Saw
Saw 2
Saw 3
Underworld: Evolution
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Gone in 60 Seconds
Bulletproof Monk
Usual Suspects
Lord of War
Devil's Rejects
Kung Fu Hustle (uncut Korean version)

Been meaning to do a big order, that makes me totally up to date on Blu Ray.

dizzlle01 · 05-10-2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by plissken99

Saw
Saw 2
Saw 3
Underworld: Evolution
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Gone in 60 Seconds
Bulletproof Monk
Usual Suspects
Lord of War
Devil's Rejects
Kung Fu Hustle (uncut Korean version)

Been meaning to do a big order, that makes me totally up to date on Blu Ray.

Where did you buy kung fu hustle( uncut korean version) and is it region free? Thanks

urbanlegend · 05-10-2007, 01:49 PM

Speed
Night At The Museum

plissken99 · 05-10-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzlle01

Where did you buy kung fu hustle( uncut korean version) and is it region free? Thanks

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.asp...id-1004601267/

Yup, plays in all BD players.

dizzlle01 · 05-11-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by plissken99

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.asp...id-1004601267/

Yup, plays in all BD players.

I see the U.S version run time is 99 minute and wondering how much longer is the uncut version.Thanks

Derb · 05-11-2007, 05:34 AM

The Lost City

dugpa · 05-11-2007, 06:10 AM

The Lost City is on Blu-ray? Damn, I must have missed that announcement. I saw this one in the theater and really liked it. Off to amazon I go.

Derb · 05-11-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

The Lost City is on Blu-ray? Damn, I must have missed that announcement. I saw this one in the theater and really liked it. Off to amazon I go.

Yeah, Magnolia seems to be very hush, hush about their release plans. Apparently it was released May 1st. Thanks to dkny75 for pointing out some releases from them for HD DVD, I found The Lost City listed for Blu-Ray as well.

dugpa · 05-11-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Yeah, Magnolia seems to be very hush, hush about their release plans. Apparently it was released May 1st. Thanks to dkny75 for pointing out some releases from them for HD DVD, I found The Lost City listed for Blu-Ray as well.

Do you actually have the disc in your hands, or have you just ordered it? HDNet still lists it as coming soon and amazon has a several week wait on both the hd-dvd and blu ray versions.

Derb · 05-11-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Do you actually have the disc in your hands, or have you just ordered it? HDNet still lists it as coming soon and amazon has a several week wait on both the hd-dvd and blu ray versions.

I've just ordered it. Tony Bennett was another disc which was released but Amazon took forever to get & still isn't even listed on DVDAfn. Are there stores in your area that carry any Magnolia titles?

dugpa · 05-11-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Are there stores in your area that carry any Magnolia titles?

I don't know, this is the first Magnolia title I've ever actually wanted, so I've never looked. I'll bet Fry's does. I'll pop in there tomorrow and see. Otherwise, guess I'll do the Amazon wait.

plissken99 · 05-11-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzlle01

I see the U.S version run time is 99 minute and wondering how much longer is the uncut version.Thanks

Actually I'm not sure if it's any longer, I just know the US version has been digitally censored(blood) in several scenes.

kama · 05-12-2007, 12:36 AM

Superman: The Movie

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