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Star Wars: The Force Awakens video release date, editions announced
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Yeah, that makes sense. I saw the regular combo listed on Best Buy....if it has that black slip cover I think I'll go for that over the steelbook.
Good lord I can't believe how bad the cover art is for these editions.
Vincent Alexander
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Think I'm going with Target. I'm not a big fan of the cover itself, but the inside images look great.
cyberheater
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Awesome news. I can't wait for the 3D Bluray.
kaiju
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Yeah I'm going for that one also. They haven't shown the actual cover underneath the slipcover yet, one can only hope it's decent.
Marty Chinn
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They have shown the Target cover that has the exclusive content though.
Very surprised at the lack of originally and creativity. Hopefully the content of the actual release will be worth it.
TAJ
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I haven't read the American Cinematographer issue yet but I've heard that it definitively says 2K.
kaiju
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Oh neat, where is it?
The Target version doesn't appear to be a standard case with a slipcover, but a cardboard fold out style case:
Elitist1945
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Will wait for the 3D release. Fuck, I'll probably end up buying both lol.
Death Metalist
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I'll be waiting for the 3D version, until then fuck off with your double dipping bull, Disney.
WadiumArcadium
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The Target version doesn't appear to be a standard case with a slipcover, but a cardboard fold out style case:
Shame we're not getting this in the UK. It's the best looking edition.
kaiju
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The Target version doesn't appear to be a standard case with a slipcover, but a cardboard fold out style case:
Yeah, I saw that...but they aren't actually showing the front cover. They are showing the slipcase and the first and second foldouts of the case, but not the actual front of the case itself. I imagine the front cover will follow the layout of the foldouts, ala Game of Thrones style, and not be a reprint of the slipcase cover.
The actual cover will probably have either Kylo Ren or BB8 on it, judging by the format.
These are nitpicks, I know. But at least there is some hope that that silly slipcover can be tossed.
I'm saying I don't think there is a slipcase on the Target version. That is the front cover.
2k is a bit more than standard 1080p, though sometimes standard 1080p is referred to as 2k as well. Digital cinema standard for 2k is 2048x1080.
Dreams-Visions
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Is there any reason to think I won't simply be able to pick up the Target version at a local Target store?
objectively inferior to the BD but FAR superior to something like Netflix. If it's a good price, buy with confidence.
objectively inferior to the BD but FAR superior to something like Netflix. If it's a good price, buy with confidence.
Marty Chinn
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Given the past Target exclusives in that style casing, that's the cover. There's no slip cover with additional art.
Yes. Target exclusives often sell out in the morning of release. You'd have to go that morning to make sure you get one.
The bitrate is lower and the Blu Ray version is superior.
kaiju
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Ahh okay, looks like I was wrong on that cover then. Will still likely get the Target version.
Depends on your area, but I've never had a problem getting an exclusive version several hours after my local Target opened. Just make sure you check on the first day of release.
Depends on your area, but I've never had a problem getting an exclusive version several hours after my local Target opened. Just make sure you check on the first day of release.
Dreams-Visions
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okay pre-ordered. ty.
will keep that in mind as well and go the day of. if i find it on the shelf i'll cancel the online order.
Dreams-Visions
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That's a long-ass wait homie. So like, 2020? lol.
Mmmmm, wheres "Episode VII" on the spine?
going back to how it should be
the episode is only for the opening crawl
the movie title is just the title
I think I might go with the Best Buy steel case. Literally all Target has is exclusive interviews with 2 cast members, which will probably be the same questions as most entertainment interviews on Youtube. And extra look at weapons and costumes, which I feel might just be a little booklet or something.
Also, Steel cases always after my own heart.
Also, Steel cases always after my own heart.
4K special effects are expensive. Even The Hobbit, which was shot in 5K was mastered in 2K. Though for that movie it's really not surprising, since it was also 3D and 48fps.
I hope it gets fixed for the complete boxset and gets that Episode VII label.
jstevenson
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Force Awakens is on in-flight entertainment now.
So basically on Monday during my flight from Paris to Los Angeles I'm going to watch it 5 times straight
So basically on Monday during my flight from Paris to Los Angeles I'm going to watch it 5 times straight
CreepingFear
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I'm probably going to buy a xbox one or ps4 since I need a blu ray player and would like one of the consoles.
Sad to read in this thread that the movie wasn't mastered in 4K. Between the release only being 1080p and no Dolby Atmos it just seems like 4K and audiophile sound aren't a priority for studios even with such a big movie. I know it is costly but I feel like all parties involved are being really slow to adopt and produce content for TVs already a few years old.
Fuck you, Disney. Fuck. You.
I have no intention of double-dipping, so unless they announce whether or not that mystical 3D release will have all the same bonuses and shit as the regular release, I think I'll keep my money. There is zero fucking reason to delay the 3D release, they just want to bait people along to spend more money, and get us 3D fans to pony up double. They can kiss my fat hairy ass.
I have a major problem with Disney's habit of telling people what they like and don't like in regards to 3D. It has nothing to do with whether the 3D is good or not, but that they're not giving us the choice of which version to buy, something they've been doing for years now with the rest of their movies. This is exactly the kind of shit I was afraid would happen with this release. So they can take a flying fuck off the end of my dick.
Michael F. Assbender
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Preordered on iTunes and in for the 3D Bluray.
They fucking got me twice.
They fucking got me twice.
Dusktildawn48
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It's thought this is like the interstellar case from target. Which is fantasticThe Target version doesn't appear to be a standard case with a slipcover, but a cardboard fold out style case:
What the hell? BB-8 was one of the highlights of the film. Given all the technical issues he had to put up with, Lucas probably would have given his left testicle to have a ball droid in the original film
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