[AES256]

Relevant links:
http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/2007...al-hd-dvd.html
http://www.dvdcrave.com/
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/
These two Oz sites look to be the cheapest incl. P&P. I haven't used them before, so any relevant feedback from people who have would be welcome.

[IvorC]

Originally Posted by AES256

http://www.dvdcrave.com/
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/
These two Oz sites look to be the cheapest incl. P&P. I haven't used them before, so any relevant feedback from people who have would be welcome.

I've bought stuff from both, although it's been a couple of years since I've gotten anything from either of them.
Good experience with both, goods arrived in a week or so, if I recollect correctly.

[andrewjh009]

Apparantly the French HD DVD Rambo is really bad quality (vhs), i'm dual format so will pick up the blu ray version as its been reported to be very good.

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by andrewjh009

Apparantly the French HD DVD Rambo is really bad quality (vhs.

Not according to this thread.

[Nic Rhodes]

Linky broken!

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by Nic Rhodes

Linky broken!

No it's not.

[Nic Rhodes]

Works now

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by Nic Rhodes

Works now

Always did!

[Nic Rhodes]

Not for me it didn't anyway back to Rambo

[AES256]

One thing to note is that although the Oz release of these films is through Universal Australia, there's a Studio Canal label on the covers of these discs (visible at EzyDVD), implying that these are the Studio Canal transfers of these films.
Price-wise it seems then that we can do a direct comparison with the French online retailers. The Oz ones come out cheaper.

DVDCrave = AUS$34.95 (excl. GST) + AUS$4.50 P&P = AUS$39.45 / UK£15.54 (at today's forex rate).
FNAC = EU€25 + EU€8 P&P = EU€33 / UK£21.75 (at today's forex rate).

I used https://www.currenciesdirect.com/ for the Forex rates.


On a completely different note and if these are indeed the SC transfers, will Total Recall also have the high-pitched audio as AVS noted about the French release.

And with the rumours that Lions Gate is switching to authoring in VC1, an interesting one will be to see how the LG transfers compare with the SC transfers. Or would it be one and the same transfer?

[lfletcher]

Originally Posted by AES256

On a completely different note and if these are indeed the SC transfers, will Total Recall also have the high-pitched audio as AVS noted about the French release.

And with the rumours that Lions Gate is switching to authoring in VC1, an interesting one will be to see how the LG transfers compare with the SC transfers. Or would it be one and the same transfer?

I assume they will be the Studio Canal releases, so are likely to suffer the same issue. Will know shortly as I'm getting these ones over the French ones (much prefer the Australian Rambo covers )

Rambo on Blu Ray is supposed to be an AVC release. According to those that have seen it over on AVS, its quite a bit better than the French Studio C release.

[featherhall]

I have the three films (French) and (as per previous thread) confirm that the quality is indeed very high. The AV review of Rambo 3 confirms this if you are in any doubt. http://avplay.avforums.com/index.php?reviewid=12605

First Blood - Very good transfer (apart from the forest fight)
Rambo : First Blood Part 2 is an absolutely awesome transfer. Best of the 3
Rambo 3 - again, excellent transfer, in particular the desert scenes.

If they are improved upon I will be very curious. I dont regret buying them in the slightest .

[Nic Rhodes]

On more general note re Studio Canal releases, I have The Elephant Man and King Kong (1976) and I think they have excellent pictures. Total recall is on route and I think I will add Rambo 1 (?) and Basic Instinct tonight judging by what I have seen so far. These releases look brilliant for their age and someone has made them look lovely. This is a 'studio' to watch for the future....

[Racquel Darrian]

My Australian Total Recall has been shipped.

[jon smith]

How are the oz discs?

[lfletcher]

Originally Posted by jon smith

How are the oz discs?

Still waiting for mine to arrive. Total Recall shipped earlier in the week, but none of the Rambo's have yet. I imagine they will be identical to the French releases, but will post more when they turn up.

[dUnKle]

anyone know of any suppliers of these that accept paypal ?

[pash]

after only owning my 360 hd drive for a few days, im still finding out about hd-dvd titles that are available, ive found complete lists of the uk and us ones, but does any one have a link to a complete list internationally?

i had no idea the rambo trilogy was available ya see

[AES256]

Hi pash,


Other than the obvious amazon.co.uk/com, movietyme and the like, for releases in France take a look at:
http://www.amazon.fr/
and do a search for the text string "hd dvd" in the DVD section of the site.

Alternatively go to
http://www.fnac.com/
click on the DVD tab, then choose the BD/HD DVD section from the left-hand menu.


For releases in Germany take a look at:
http://www.amazon.de/
and do a search for the text string "hd dvd" in the DVD section of the site.


For releases in Australia take a look at:
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/
and do a search for HD DVD once again.


For releases in Spain take a look at:
http://www.dvdgo.com/
the HD DVD list is linked in the left-hand menu.



One more site worth mentioning is:
http://www.dvdworldusa.com/
They list several more US releases than I've found on other US sites e.h. Golgo 13, Galaxina etc.


Happy hunting!

[7hil]

I received First Blood yesterday from Oz.

Picture is good for a movie it's age but like the Rambo disc suffers from some softening in places. For example, in the scene where the Sheriff and John are in the car as John is escourted out of the town, the close ups of their faces are not as detailed as I might have expected.

Menu is accessable "in the movie". As I said though, overall for a movie it's age this is the best quality version I have ever seen.

[pash]

Originally Posted by AES256

Hi pash,


Other than the obvious amazon.co.uk/com, movietyme and the like, for releases in France take a look at:
http://www.amazon.fr/
and do a search for the text string "hd dvd" in the DVD section of the site.

Alternatively go to
http://www.fnac.com/
click on the DVD tab, then choose the BD/HD DVD section from the left-hand menu.


For releases in Germany take a look at:
http://www.amazon.de/
and do a search for the text string "hd dvd" in the DVD section of the site.


For releases in Australia take a look at:
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/
and do a search for HD DVD once again.


For releases in Spain take a look at:
http://www.dvdgo.com/
the HD DVD list is linked in the left-hand menu.



One more site worth mentioning is:
http://www.dvdworldusa.com/
They list several more US releases than I've found on other US sites e.h. Golgo 13, Galaxina etc.


Happy hunting!

excellent, cheers!

[AES256]

Interesting thread on AVS comparing different versions of Rambo:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=803170
with what looks like a good summary in post #40 of the thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post9746416


And things look to be getting real interesting with the Matrix now being listed for April pre-order on HD DVD:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=803912
That is, of course, if Futureshop's listings don't turn out to be "premature".

Sadly, Futureshop doesn't ship outside of Canada... just in case anyone was getting excited and might have been more than a little tempted

[Racquel Darrian]

Got my Total Recall today.

Going to watch it now.

[Nic Rhodes]

How was it?

[T800]

I have the 3 Rambos from France and First Blood on Blu-ray.
I didn't find First Blood as bad as others had said and I was quite happy with it, when I heard the BD version was better I'd thought I 'd give it a go.

It's been about 2 weeks between watching the HD-DVD version and the Blu-ray version but imo the Blu-ray one does look better, it's not perfect but a lot of the poorer looking scene on the HD-DVD version look better, it also has more sound options, better menus and has extra's on it (making of, deleted scenes, trivia etc.).

Studio Canal is also printed on the back of the Blu-ray version.

The cover of Rambo 2 on the French release is so dumb.

[Racquel Darrian]

Can anyone explain the audio options on myTotal Recall?

The back of the case indicates DTS HD for English and also shows the DD+ logo.

When you select English you are then presented with just two options of English 5.1 and English 5.1 with subtitles.

Sounds OK but not as good as Chronicles of Riddick in DTS HD.

I would have been happier with a DD EX and DTS ES soundtrack. At least my amp would have decoded that OK.

The picture is good. I only got half way through and will watch the rest now.

[AES256]

I don't have the disc but here's a page that lists the options of the French SC releases so far:
http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/2006...in-france.html

[Racquel Darrian]

I've watched it all now and I must say the AVplay review, on the sound, is quite accurate.
There's not much happening in the LF range and most of the sound seems to be coming from the front speakers.
I'll compare it to my DVD on the weekend and report back.

[T800]

Originally Posted by Racquel Darrian

I've watched it all now and I must say the AVplay review, on the sound, is quite accurate.
There's not much happening in the LF range and most of the sound seems to be coming from the front speakers.
I'll compare it to my DVD on the weekend and report back.

Are you using the 360 add-on ?

[Digicon]

Are you using the 360 add-on ?

My thoughts entirely i have total recall from france and have skipped through most action scenes and can say my sub kicks in no problem and the surrounds are just right.