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Hi-Def Media Lovefest: The war is over and we can all go home.

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captive

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Days like these... said:
The movie sucking was the problem.
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And yet another elitist internet movie prick. Still yet to find a person that hasnt liked it outside the internet prick club.
 
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Days like these...

Have a Blessed Day
captive said:
And yet another elitist internet movie prick. Still yet to find a person that hasnt liked it outside the internet prick club.
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Internet eltist prick? Judgemental much? What was that about you being better than some of us for not ever getting banned? You and your famliy/friends liked it no reason to go and get all butt hurt cause the movie sucked.
 
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djkimothy

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Days like these... said:
Internet eltist prick? Judgemental much? What was that about you being better than some of us for not ever getting banned? You and your famliy/friends liked it no reason to go and get all butt hurt cause the movie sucked.
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He never said he was better than others.

And just because you didn't like the movie doesn't make it suck. I didn't like 300 but that doesn't make it sucky.

Just STFU.
 
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Logan Cano

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So, can anyone tell me what's the status of the HD war?? I mean, what studios are with whom?? This thread is far too big to wade through, that's why I ask.
 
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MechDX

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Logan Cano said:
So, can anyone tell me what's the status of the HD war?? I mean, what studios are with whom?? This thread is far too big to wade through, that's why I ask.
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HD DVD:Universal Pictures, Paramount/Dreamworks Pictures

BD:Fox, Disney and Sony.

Warner is neutral with (some would say) a slight bias towards HD DVD.
 
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DarkJediKnight

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MechDX said:
HD DVD:Universal Pictures, Paramount/Dreamworks Pictures

BD:Fox, Disney and Sony.

Warner is neutral with (some would say) a slight bias towards HD DVD.
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More like:

HD DVD: Universal, Paramount/Dreamworks, Weinstein
Blu-ray: Sony/Columbia, Fox/MGM, Disney, Lionsgate, Starz

Neutral: Warner, NewLine
 
NekoFever

NekoFever

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DarkJediKnight said:
More like:

HD DVD: Universal, Paramount/Dreamworks, Weinstein
Blu-ray: Sony/Columbia, Fox/MGM, Disney, Lionsgate, Starz

Neutral: Warner/NewLine
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Fixed. New Line and Warner are both part of Time Warner, just like Paramount and Dreamworks are two heads of the same beast, for example.
 
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distantmantra

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NekoFever said:
Fixed. New Line and Warner are both part of Time Warner, just like Paramount and Dreamworks are two heads of the same beast, for example.
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Tartan is Blu-ray exclusive, and Magnolia Films is format neutral.

Speaking of Tartan...

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Tartan has confirmed the 11/6 release of Oldboy on Blu-ray (SRP $34.95) which comes complete with three audio commentaries, deleted scenes with optional commentary and the standard DVD version as well, which adds 6 featurettes, and cast and crew interviews.
 
The Main Event

The Main Event

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Onix said:
I had always wondered the same thing though ... where did the 51 number come from.
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17 GB per layer, times 3...

Logan Cano said:
So, can anyone tell me what's the status of the HD war?? I mean, what studios are with whom?? This thread is far too big to wade through, that's why I ask.
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HD DVD Worldwide Studios Support

Movies and Entertainment
Warner Bros. (Warner Home Video, HBO Video/Castle Rock Entertainment, Turner Entertainment Company, New Line Home Entertainment), Paramount Home Entertainment (Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Animation SKG, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies, MTV Films), Universal Pictures (Universal Studios Home Entertainment), Magnolia Home Entertainment, HDNet, BCI/Navarre, The Weinstein Company (Genius Products), Toshiba Entertainment, R&B Films, Koch Entertainment Distribution, The Picture Company, Bandai Visual, Pony Canyon, GHD, Shochiku, Kadokawa Pictures, Fuji Telecasting, DVD Acquisition and Development Group (DVD International), BBC Video, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Digital Leisure, Big River Pictures, Studio Canal, nixbu Entertainment, First Look Pictures, HDenvironments, Terwilliger Productions, Digital Playground, Vivid Entertainment, Wicked Pictures, LFP Video Group, High Def Home Entertainment, Razor Digital Entertainment, Concorde Home Entertainment and others.

Music
Eagle Rock Entertainment, Concert Hot Spot, Rhino Entertainment, Live Nation, Videoarts Music, Surround Records, Image Entertainment, Interscope Records, Columbia Records and others.

Blu-ray Disc Worldwide Studios Support

Movies and Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Company/Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures Home Video, Touchstone Home Entertainment, Miramax Home Entertainment, Dimension Home Video, Disney DVD), Lions Gate Home Entertainment, MGM Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. (Warner Home Video, HBO Video/Castle Rock Entertainment, Turner Entertainment Company, New Line Home Entertainment), BCI/Navarre, Magnolia Home Entertainment, Starz Home Entertainment (Anchor Bay, Manga Entertainment), Bandai Visual, Pony Canyon, FUNimation, GDH, Shochiku, Square Enix, TBS, HDenvironments, Digital Leisure, R&B Films, Koch Entertainment Distribution, BBC Video, Razor Digital Entertainment, Image Entertainment, Tartan Video, Vivid Entertainment, Digital Playground, Wicked Pictures, LFP Video Group, High Def Home Entertainment, DVD Acquisition and Development Group (DVD International), National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Big River Pictures, Kinowelt Home Entertainment, Capelight Pictures, Polyband Medien, 2 Entertain, Entertainment in Video and others.

Music
Eagle Rock Entertainment, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Concert Hot Spot, Live Nation, LRSmedia, Universal Music Group (Decca Music Group, Deutsche Grammophon, DreamWorks Nashville, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Geffen Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Records Group, Verve Music Group) and others.

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And I believe the Universal Music Group is also part of the HD DVD music studios support (they were mentioned at this year's IFA). They're also part of the BDA.
 
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StoOgE

First tragedy, then farce.
DarkJediKnight said:
More like:

HD DVD: Universal, Paramount/Dreamworks, Weinstein
Blu-ray: Sony/Columbia, Fox/MGM, Disney, Lionsgate, Starz

Neutral: Warner, NewLine
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dreamworks animation is completely seperate publicly traded co. that is hddvd exclusive as well
 
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Chemo

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StoOgE said:
dreamworks animation is completely seperate publicly traded co. that is hddvd exclusive as well
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Oh, and that isn't implied with just "Dreamworks?" Talk about reaching. "Look, another name on our list!"
 
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YYZ

Junior Member
distantmantra said:
Tartan is Blu-ray exclusive, and Magnolia Films is format neutral.

Speaking of Tartan...

51EDCVxuFqL._SS500_.jpg


Tartan has confirmed the 11/6 release of Oldboy on Blu-ray (SRP $34.95) which comes complete with three audio commentaries, deleted scenes with optional commentary and the standard DVD version as well, which adds 6 featurettes, and cast and crew interviews.
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man this movie is so awesome, wth THREE commentaries too! Is this a North American release? Day one purchase for sure, or whenever I can get it.
 
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ThirstyFly

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Man, I already have the original Tartan Oldboy DVD and the new 3-disc set that comes in the steel case with a bunch of extras no one in their right mind would sit though and other junk, and I STILL want the Blu-ray.

I must be stopped.
 
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Witchfinder General

punched Wheelchair Mike
Picked up the 360 HD-DVD drive today with a few HD-DVD movies. Even though I prefer Blu-Ray (hence not bothering to buy a stand alone unit) at least I won't be left in the lurch by the fuckin' retarded format war.
 
Forsete

Forsete

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DarkJediKnight said:
More like:

HD DVD: Universal, Paramount/Dreamworks, Weinstein
Blu-ray: Sony/Columbia, Fox/MGM, Disney, Lionsgate, Starz

Neutral: Warner, NewLine
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Weinstein is going neutral according to what I've read.
 
SentientStone

SentientStone

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distantmantra said:
Tartan is Blu-ray exclusive, and Magnolia Films is format neutral.

Speaking of Tartan...

51EDCVxuFqL._SS500_.jpg


Tartan has confirmed the 11/6 release of Oldboy on Blu-ray (SRP $34.95) which comes complete with three audio commentaries, deleted scenes with optional commentary and the standard DVD version as well, which adds 6 featurettes, and cast and crew interviews.
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For sure get if uncensored (I want my octopus scene :D)!
 
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GDJustin

stuck my tongue deep inside Atlus' cookies
FINALLY jumping into the HD scene with a 40'' 1080p Samsung LCD + PS3.

What's the ONE HD Blu-Ray movie that will absolutely blow my fucking face off with its awesome PQ and general amazing-ness?

Please don't list a bunch of movies. I want ONE. I want the first thing I put into my PS3 and display on my new TV make me want to take a dump on the respectable 27'' SD set I've been using since I went to college...
 
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Oni Jazar

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GDJustin said:
FINALLY jumping into the HD scene with a 40'' 1080p Samsung LCD + PS3.

What's the ONE HD Blu-Ray movie that will absolutely blow my fucking face off with its awesome PQ and general amazing-ness?

Please don't list a bunch of movies. I want ONE. I want the first thing I put into my PS3 and display on my new TV make me want to take a dump on the respectable 27'' SD set I've been using since I went to college...
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Two choices for perfect demo material:

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (PCM)
Corpse Bride
 
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Miguel

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Wow, I'm a total BRD noob. :(

If I'm understanding correctly, there are some BR titles that are region B, but will still play in Region A (US) players?

I'm assuming these are probably not actually Region B, but sold in "region b", but the disc itself is region free?

(Case in point, research indicates that The Rock (Ed Harris, Nic Cage, Sean Connery) is a title I could import...and play on by BR player...right?)
 
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Oni Jazar

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Miguel said:
Wow, I'm a total BRD noob. :(

If I'm understanding correctly, there are some BR titles that are region B, but will still play in Region A (US) players?

I'm assuming these are probably not actually Region B, but sold in "region b", but the disc itself is region free?

(Case in point, research indicates that The Rock (Ed Harris, Nic Cage, Sean Connery) is a title I could import...and play on by BR player...right?)
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Titles without region lock are Region ABC and yes they work on any player.
 
NekoFever

NekoFever

Member
Miguel said:
Wow, I'm a total BRD noob. :(

If I'm understanding correctly, there are some BR titles that are region B, but will still play in Region A (US) players?

I'm assuming these are probably not actually Region B, but sold in "region b", but the disc itself is region free?

(Case in point, research indicates that The Rock (Ed Harris, Nic Cage, Sean Connery) is a title I could import...and play on by BR player...right?)
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Bookmark this page
 
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StoOgE

First tragedy, then farce.
actually, i listed dreamworks animation seperatly bc i own dwa stock (and have since its ipo)... and im tired of people thinking paramount owns them...
 
The Main Event

The Main Event

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GDJustin said:
FINALLY jumping into the HD scene with a 40'' 1080p Samsung LCD + PS3.

What's the ONE HD Blu-Ray movie that will absolutely blow my fucking face off with its awesome PQ and general amazing-ness?

Please don't list a bunch of movies. I want ONE. I want the first thing I put into my PS3 and display on my new TV make me want to take a dump on the respectable 27'' SD set I've been using since I went to college...
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Apocalypto is the one.
 
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Kolgar

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GDJustin said:
FINALLY jumping into the HD scene with a 40'' 1080p Samsung LCD + PS3.

What's the ONE HD Blu-Ray movie that will absolutely blow my fucking face off with its awesome PQ and general amazing-ness?

Please don't list a bunch of movies. I want ONE. I want the first thing I put into my PS3 and display on my new TV make me want to take a dump on the respectable 27'' SD set I've been using since I went to college...
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My first thought was the NIN concert. It's absolutely spectacular in HD, with razor-sharp visuals and amazing audio. If you're a fan, this is a great choice.

Otherwise, Corpse Bride is stunning and of course Planet Earth and Apocalypto are excellent, too.
 
The Main Event

The Main Event

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Onix said:
:) I understand the math ... its just weird considering the prior spec was 15 per layer.

Its almost like they needed to get 50 + 1 (shock) :p
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Kosty AVS Forum said:
looks like the 1st gen toshibas have the capability to optically read the tl discs and for some PERL data reading reason, TL 51 may actually be easier for players to read because of optical distortion and interference reasons. The issue kinda is getting clear data from the laser bounching off the third layer and for some reason the pitch and data density on 17GB layers produce less interference, or easier to correct for , than the 15GB discs.
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YYZ

Junior Member
Leshita said:
For sure get if uncensored (I want my octopus scene :D)!
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Is that the scene where
he eats the live octopus?
I saw that scene, it wasn't that bad.

BTW when they say the standard DVD versions is included, is it two discs total in the case? What's the point?
 
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Eggo

GameFan Alumnus
GDJustin said:
FINALLY jumping into the HD scene with a 40'' 1080p Samsung LCD + PS3.

What's the ONE HD Blu-Ray movie that will absolutely blow my fucking face off with its awesome PQ and general amazing-ness?

Please don't list a bunch of movies. I want ONE. I want the first thing I put into my PS3 and display on my new TV make me want to take a dump on the respectable 27'' SD set I've been using since I went to college...
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I recommend Curse of the Golden Flower for its colors. Or you can peruse the list at avs: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316
 
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DarkJediKnight

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Onix said:
:) I understand the math ... its just weird considering the prior spec was 15 per layer.

Its almost like they needed to get 50 + 1 (shock) :p
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They are putting the pits of the disc closer, allowing data to be bunched up closer, using a slight change in angle to the laser allows them to read it, making each layer capable of storing 17gb.

The problem appears to be that the 3rd layer is very difficult to read with the existing laser.

Until I see it in action, it's vaporware.
 
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maynerd

Banned
I hear that the Matrix is coming to Blu-ray. Costco has the ultimate matrix box set on HD-DVD. I have players for both formats. Is there any reason to wait for the blu-ray? Does the HD-DVD set have any glaring flaws?
 
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KachoMakura

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XMonkey said:
Crank.
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This is the correct answer.

maynerd said:
I hear that the Matrix is coming to Blu-ray. Costco has the ultimate matrix box set on HD-DVD. I have players for both formats. Is there any reason to wait for the blu-ray? Does the HD-DVD set have any glaring flaws?
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There's no telling when The Matrix will finally hit Blu-Ray. There's really no reason to wait as the transfers will be exactly the same between the two (and yes it looks incredible).
 
mr stroke

mr stroke

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GDJustin said:
FINALLY jumping into the HD scene with a 40'' 1080p Samsung LCD + PS3.

What's the ONE HD Blu-Ray movie that will absolutely blow my fucking face off with its awesome PQ and general amazing-ness?

Please don't list a bunch of movies. I want ONE. I want the first thing I put into my PS3 and display on my new TV make me want to take a dump on the respectable 27'' SD set I've been using since I went to college...
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OPEN SEASON hands down demo material to blow your shorts off..
(pass on planet earth, great doc but PQ is very uneven-amazing sometimes and poor others)
 
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artredis1980

Banned
http://www.tvpredictions.com/warner091007.htm

Warner Bros is considering a "lucrative offer" to back HD DVD exclusively in the high-def disc format war.
That's according to an article in today's Los Angeles Times.
The Times writes that "Hollywood insiders" say Warner is "mulling over a lucrative offer that could bring such popular titles as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix into the HD DVD camp." The newspaper doesn't say, but the offer is presumably from Toshiba, the leading backer of the HD DVD format.

While a Warner switch would seriously boost HD DVD's chances in the high-def format war, the Times reports that the Blu-ray side is also busy trying to line up exclusive deals with studios and retailers.
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Also


http://www.dvdempire.com/Content/Features/hidef_wars.asp?view=1&userid=99365744096500

Neison Sales of HD DVD vs Blu Ray movies


HD DVD had 67 percent of sales this week
Blu Ray had 33
 
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