Universal Re-Releasing HD-DVDs as Non-Combos - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Pirate · 03-30-2007, 05:59 PM

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Universal Studios Home Video have announced the US HD DVD release of two titles on 26th June 2007. Previously released as HD DVD Combo versions, Army of Darkness and Unleashed are now being issued as regular, Non-Combo versions with a reduced price tag of $29.98 SRP each.

Both discs will feature the exact same content as the HD DVD sides on their Combo editions, which sadly means Unleashed is devoid of any extras as those were included on the DVD side of the Combo release. Specs follow…

Army of Darkness is presented on a 15GB Single-Layer disc in 1080P 1.85:1 Widescreen with English Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 2.0 and optional English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. The only extra is the original trailer.

Unleashed is presented on a 15GB Single-Layer disc in 1080P 2.35:1 Widescreen with English Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 2.0 and optional English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. There are no extras and this is the R-Rated US Theatrical version of the film.

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64489

Sigh...

ganthc · 03-30-2007, 06:11 PM

May the double dipping begin!!

Ruined · 03-30-2007, 07:13 PM

Interesting. Though this is more of a reissuing than a "double dip" per se since Universal will most definitely recycle the same audio/video as the current releases except that it will be put on a cheaper single-sided disc.

Since I am a combo fan, I need to snap up the combos out there of these titles before they vanish!

Pirate · 03-30-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruined

Since I am a combo fan, I need to snap up the combos out there of these
titles before they vanish!

I wish they issue a voucher or something to let us switch the current combos out. I'd love to get rid of these damn things.

Ruined · 03-30-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I wish they issue a voucher or something to let us switch the current combos out. I'd love to get rid of these damn things.

Which do you have?

dugpa · 03-30-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I wish they issue a voucher or something to let us switch the current combos out. I'd love to get rid of these damn things.

Why? The content is the same and you get the SD version of the film to boot! Why would you want to swap it out for something that has less than what you have now. That makes no sense.

I'm glad I have the combos I do, I sold my SD versions of the films once I go the combos. But I really perfer combos for new release titles and non-combos for catalog titles I most likely own on SD already. So I'm glad to see Universal is moving in the right direction.

Pirate · 03-30-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Why? The content is the same and you get the SD version of the film to boot! Why would you want to swap it out for something that has less than what you have now. That makes no sense.

Remember? We've talked about this. The aesthetics, the scratches, etc.

The reasons you like the combo discs don’t really apply to me, so I always feel like I’m being forced to pay extra money for something I do not want.

Iguana Man · 03-30-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Why? The content is the same and you get the SD version of the film to boot! Why would you want to swap it out for something that has less than what you have now. That makes no sense.

I'm with PH on this. There is twice the chance to scratch or somehow F-up one of the sides. It's a pain in ass figuring out which side to put face down, ok, that's for me only. And what the hell do you mean swap out for something that has less? If it didn't have the SD side it would be cheaper and have EVERYTHING he wants.

dugpa · 03-30-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

There is twice the chance to scratch or somehow F-up one of the sides. It's a pain in ass figuring out which side to put face down, ok, that's for me only. And what the hell do you mean swap out for something that has less? If it didn't have the SD side it would be cheaper and have EVERYTHING he wants.

Yes, but he's already paid for the combo disc. He's wanting to swap his combo disc, which he already paid more for, for a disc that has less. So in effect he will have paid the price of a combo disc for one that isn't. That seems silly to me. As for figuring out which side to put in, just a hint, but reading the label has been known to work.

Sehnzeleid · 03-30-2007, 11:44 PM

This is kinda ashame for the DVD-only folks in reference to Army of Darkness since the DVD-side is the best video presentation of the film on DVD.

Pirate · 03-30-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Yes, but he's already paid for the combo disc. He's wanting to swap his combo disc, which he already paid more for, for a disc that has less. So in effect he will have paid the price of a combo disc for one that isn't. That seems silly to me.

But I'd be a happier camper, and that's all that counts.

Iguana Man · 03-30-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Yes, but he's already paid for the combo disc. He's wanting to swap his combo disc, which he already paid more for, for a disc that has less. So in effect he will have paid the price of a combo disc for one that isn't. That seems silly to me. As for figuring out which side to put in, just a hint, but reading the label has been known to work.

Ahh, well I was talking about the purchase of a combo disc to begin with which...well...hehehe...I ain't fond of.

As far as reading the label, I'll pull my eyeballs out and send them to ya. Lets see how good you see with them.

(yes...I need glasses)

dugpa · 03-31-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

As far as reading the label, I'll pull my eyeballs out and send them to ya. Lets see how good you see with them.

I'll be watching for them in the mail.

Actually, you don't even need to read the label. They only put the label on one side, the side you put facing up to play the HD version. So if you see a label when you put it in the player, you've got the right side. You don't even need to read it.

Honestly, it's silly the things people complain about. We have movies available to watch in the comfort of our own home with an image quality approaching that of the theater, and people still have to complain about minor silly things like labels/artwork/box art/cases/etc, that have nothing to do with actually watching the film. I suspect no matter if they changed all that people would still find something to bitch about. Someone would complain their reflection is warped a bit when they look at themselves in the disc or something to put their makeup on.

Derb · 03-31-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

As far as reading the label, I'll pull my eyeballs out and send them to ya. Lets see how good you see with them.

(yes...I need glasses)

Are ya color blind too.

HD DVDs data side is dark grey.

Combos are great. Lables suck.

Moonraker · 03-31-2007, 03:35 PM

I call this article... HOPE

tomdkat · 03-31-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Honestly, it's silly the things people complain about. We have movies available to watch in the comfort of our own home with an image quality approaching that of the theater, and people still have to complain about minor silly things like labels/artwork/box art/cases/etc, that have nothing to do with actually watching the film. I suspect no matter if they changed all that people would still find something to bitch about. Someone would complain their reflection is warped a bit when they look at themselves in the disc or something to put their makeup on.

I agree and for people here, of all places, to complain about scratches, etc., surprises me since I would expect people HERE, of all places, to take good care of their discs.

Peace....

Iguana Man · 03-31-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tomdkat

I agree and for people here, of all places, to complain about scratches, etc., surprises me since I would expect people HERE, of all places, to take good care of their discs.

Peace....

Hmph! Point taken o' wise one.

(I did say 'chance'! CHANCE!)

"The Dude" · 03-31-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I wish they issue a voucher or something to let us switch the current combos out. I'd love to get rid of these damn things.

Ditto on that. I haven't opened up Fast Times at Ridgemont High or American Werewolf in London yet, so I'm trying to decide if I should just keep them, try to return them, or just put them up on ebay.

Pirate · 09-14-2007, 11:13 PM

An interesting essay on Combos over at HDD.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Went_Wrong/894

ganthc · 09-15-2007, 01:10 AM

Hmm, if combos are killing hd-dvd...then !VIVA LOS COMBOS!

Derb · 09-15-2007, 03:23 AM

This is an interesting turn-around or I am on crack.

Didn't Universal say early this year that they wanted to push more Combos now than ever including catalogs?

dugpa · 09-15-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Didn't Universal say early this year that they wanted to push more Combos now than ever including catalogs?

They said that and then proceeded a couple weeks later to make the announcement about re-releasing Army of Darkness and Unleashed. Seems they had a change of heart. Only new releases are combos now for them.

Derb · 09-15-2007, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

They said that and then proceeded a couple weeks later to make the announcement about re-releasing Army of Darkness and Unleashed. Seems they had a change of heart. Only new releases are combos now for them.

Ok, I can put the pipe down now, thanks for clarifying.

**SilentBob** · 09-15-2007, 06:36 AM

Good article and i agree that Combos are indeed killing HD-DVD. Sure i have use the dvd side a very few times over at my friends house and i have been fortunate enough to of had very few if any problems so far with my Combos HD-DVDs. Still i do like my disc art even if its the simple moving of the disc from case to tray (ah memories) We have seen many AVS Forums and cases here where users have skipped the HD-DVD for the Blu-ray just because of them being a combos release. Sure a slight lower price would indeed be nice but if they want to run neck and neck with Blu-ray i think they might want to think about dropping Combos all together. Especially if they will be releasing the cheap players this Holiday season

jriseden · 09-15-2007, 06:38 AM

Since I'm a sucker for disc art i think this is a good move. I hate combo or flipper discs, they always remind me of bootlegs!

MooglePorn · 09-16-2007, 10:31 AM

Awesome:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Went_Wrong/894

***chlngr1970*** · 09-16-2007, 11:05 AM

You beat me to the punch. I'll start a new thread about it, so this doesn't get to off track

j

03-30-2007, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-30-2007, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	Interesting. Though this is more of a reissuing than a "double dip" per se since Universal will most definitely recycle the same audio/video as the current releases except that it will be put on a cheaper single-sided disc. Since I am a combo fan, I need to snap up the combos out there of these titles before they vanish! __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

03-31-2007, 03:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
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09-14-2007, 11:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	An interesting essay on Combos over at HDD. http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Went_Wrong/894 __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

09-15-2007, 01:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Hmm, if combos are killing hd-dvd...then !VIVA LOS COMBOS! __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

03-30-2007, 11:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sehnzeleid Actor Join Date: Jul 2006	This is kinda ashame for the DVD-only folks in reference to Army of Darkness since the DVD-side is the best video presentation of the film on DVD.

09-15-2007, 03:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	This is an interesting turn-around or I am on crack. Didn't Universal say early this year that they wanted to push more Combos now than ever including catalogs? __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

09-15-2007, 06:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Good article and i agree that Combos are indeed killing HD-DVD. Sure i have use the dvd side a very few times over at my friends house and i have been fortunate enough to of had very few if any problems so far with my Combos HD-DVDs. Still i do like my disc art even if its the simple moving of the disc from case to tray (ah memories) We have seen many AVS Forums and cases here where users have skipped the HD-DVD for the Blu-ray just because of them being a combos release. Sure a slight lower price would indeed be nice but if they want to run neck and neck with Blu-ray i think they might want to think about dropping Combos all together. Especially if they will be releasing the cheap players this Holiday season __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

09-15-2007, 06:38 AM	#25 (permalink)
jriseden Actor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: los angeles	Since I'm a sucker for disc art i think this is a good move. I hate combo or flipper discs, they always remind me of bootlegs!

09-16-2007, 10:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Awesome: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Went_Wrong/894

09-16-2007, 11:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
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