El orfanato (The Orphanage) Blu-ray

me-uk · 23-03-2008, 9:42 PM

The US disc comes out on the 22nd April, however as the US version is New Line and it therefore may be locked so I was thinking of getting the spanish blu-ray which is out on the 1st of April and includes english subtitles. I am however wondering how ppl think the spanish pq will hold up against the US (having never seen a spanish blu ray)? I believe this is a warner release in spain.

Details of the spanish release can be found here:
http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=14433

Richie S · 25-03-2008, 4:21 PM

I go to Madrid once every 6 months or so. (HALA MADRID) Anyhow I will pick up at least ten Blu-rays due to them being cheaper over there I find no diference in picture quality between my UK Blu-rays and my spanish Blu-rays. I hope this helps.

Geesus · 26-03-2008, 8:44 AM

It's a Warner release in Spain, so I wouldn't worry about picture quality. I would worry about the price though - looks steep!

me-uk · 26-03-2008, 9:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Geesus

It's a Warner release in Spain, so I wouldn't worry about picture quality. I would worry about the price though - looks steep!

yip is a tad expensive but will be so worth it (and will skip enchanted this month to balance out the books

). New Line did a really good job with Pans Lab however as this has just hit the cinema here I'm pretty sure it will be locked.

Note to anyone importing the spanish verison, despite the link I posted earlier saying it had english subs a guy in the DVDsupplier section said he was told it didnt so I will email dvdgo on the 1st to ask if they can check.

Geesus · 26-03-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by me-uk

yip is a tad expensive but will be so worth it (and will skip enchanted this month to balance out the books

). New Line did a really good job with Pans Lab however as this has just hit the cinema here I'm pretty sure it will be locked.

Note to anyone importing the spanish verison, despite the link I posted earlier saying it had english subs a guy in the DVDsupplier section said he was told it didnt so I will email dvdgo on the 1st to ask if they can check.

The DVD has English subs so I would be amazed if the BD didn't.

Richie S · 26-03-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by me-uk

yip is a tad expensive but will be so worth it (and will skip enchanted this month to balance out the books

). New Line did a really good job with Pans Lab however as this has just hit the cinema here I'm pretty sure it will be locked.

Note to anyone importing the spanish verison, despite the link I posted earlier saying it had english subs a guy in the DVDsupplier section said he was told it didnt so I will email dvdgo on the 1st to ask if they can check.

Well its cheaper than over here in Eire. Sunshine Blu = 50 euro, Crow Blu = 42 Euroand 28 weeks later blu = 45 euro. Bought sunshine in spain for 25 euro.

me-uk · 26-03-2008, 7:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Geesus

The DVD has English subs so I would be amazed if the BD didn't.

fingers crossed it does, but will email dvdgo to confirm. I am pretty jealous that the DVD has a limited edition version in a metallic case but as long as the blu has english subs I'll be happy!

Jim Morrison · 09-04-2008, 9:20 AM

Now processing at Movietyme. Bit of a gamble this one as the chances are it will be locked.

Incidentally, does anyone have a link to the thread detailing the 'workaround' for some of the other New Line titles please?

me-uk · 09-04-2008, 9:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Morrison

Now processing at Movietyme. Bit of a gamble this one as the chances are it will be locked.

Incidentally, does anyone have a link to the thread detailing the 'workaround' for some of the other New Line titles please?

I decided I could hang on a couple of weeks to see if its locked (i reckon it will be). Here is the link (I had forgotten about the NL hack):

I've got a region A(region locked)blu ray film to work on my UK PS3

Jim Morrison · 09-04-2008, 9:49 AM

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Originally Posted by me-uk

I decided I could hang on a couple of weeks to see if its locked (i reckon it will be). Here is the link (I had forgotten about the NL hack):

I've got a region A(region locked)blu ray film to work on my UK PS3

A prudent thing to do. I suppose if it is locked and the hack doesn't work, there'll be no shortage of takers on here or the 'bay. Still, I'll give it a go. Thanks for the link!

me-uk · 09-04-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Morrison

A prudent thing to do. I suppose if it is locked and the hack doesn't work, there'll be no shortage of takers on here or the 'bay. Still, I'll give it a go. Thanks for the link!

Agreed, but still reckon I will get it before movietyme as if it isnt locked as I'll just pop down to DVDlimited (who usually get things a bit early) and pick it up. If it is locked (which I'm pretty certain it will be given its still in the cinema) then I'll order it from spain.

Ger · 10-04-2008, 5:27 PM

Movietyme have tested the US BD and are saying that this is not region free

http://movietyme.blogspot.com/?osCsi...170881f114879c

me-uk · 10-04-2008, 6:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ger

Movietyme have tested the US BD and are saying that this is not region free

http://movietyme.blogspot.com/?osCsi...170881f114879c

figured as much, looks like I'm going to be spending £30 to get it from spain then

There is a review of the spanish blu-ray here:
http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...content&id=797

The review is in spanish but there are site translators out there (e.g. babefish).

It says that in spite of the fact it is on a 25gb disc (the US version is on a 50gb) it borders of being reference standard (it has a few screenshots too).

7hil · 10-04-2008, 10:39 PM

I've just ordered this from fnac.es. About 4 euros less that DVDGO. Hope it gets here ok!

me-uk · 10-04-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 7hil

I've just ordered this from fnac.es. About 4 euros less that DVDGO. Hope it gets here ok!

thats where I was looking too as I've ordered from their french site and it was a positive experience.

lgans316 · 11-04-2008, 2:25 AM

Someone is the Blu-ray classifieds section had listed this one for sale.

Andy H · 12-04-2008, 4:51 PM

is anybody able to confirm

a/ if the US BD is hackable ala Shoot 'em Up, etc

if not...

b/ does the Spanish version have English subs

is this likely to get a UK release on BD later this year? it could be worth just hanging on

Richie S · 13-04-2008, 10:48 AM

http://http://www.dvdgo.com/product~...+(Blu-Ray).htm

DVDgo is saying english subtitles. It will end up getting a UK release.

Jim Morrison · 13-04-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy H

is anybody able to confirm

a/ if the US BD is hackable ala Shoot 'em Up, etc

Should hopefully have it from Movietyme this week. As soon as it lands I'll give the workaround a try and report back.

mad mac · 13-04-2008, 3:37 PM

Full review coming up of US BD - as soon as it turns up, folks.

Personally, I cannot wait to see it again.

You can expect a typically extended version of the cinema review I did a short while ago. lol.

Cheers,

Chris McEneany

7hil · 14-04-2008, 1:27 PM

My spanish one has been posted!

Geesus · 14-04-2008, 3:33 PM

Had the US disc for a few days now.

A/V are tip top but the extras are pretty average to be honest. Also 'no' it cannot be 'hacked' to play on a UK machine.

mad mac · 14-04-2008, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Geesus

Had the US disc for a few days now.

A/V are tip top but the extras are pretty average to be honest. Also 'no' it cannot be 'hacked' to play on a UK machine.

Hmmm, still no sign of mine yet.

But I have been able to see the SD version and that looked and sounded amazing, so I'm hoping for great things indeed!

Cheers,

Chris McEneany

malkit · 14-04-2008, 7:06 PM

Mines in the post from DVDWORLDUSA.
I've heard really good things about this film.

Geesus · 17-04-2008, 4:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Geesus

Had the US disc for a few days now.

A/V are tip top but the extras are pretty average to be honest. Also 'no' it cannot be 'hacked' to play on a UK machine.

Weird update on this. Lent it to a friend who has a UK PS3 with the updated firmware and he says the workaround *did* work for him, so I have no idea why it didn't work on another machine I tried.

Sorry for the confusion.

7hil · 17-04-2008, 4:42 PM

Received my spanish Blu-ray today

It DOES have English subtitles but not for the extras, although there are more extras here than there are on the US disc. (Logical as it's a spanish film).

The picture is superb, as the previous review of the spansh disc stated, with an AVC codec going up to about 28mbps.

Audio is DTS at 1.5mbps or DD at 640kbps or Stereo at 224kbps.

The disc is also region free.

Overall I'm chuffed with it. No PS3 workaround hassles, mint picture, loads of extras but the sound is not as good as on the US version and it was quite pricey.

Hope this helps!!!

Geesus · 17-04-2008, 5:44 PM

I thought the extras on the US disc were average anyway to be honest.

me-uk · 17-04-2008, 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 7hil

Received my spanish Blu-ray today

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Nice! glad to hear it is a decent release (given the cost). I do kinda regret not getting the spanish release now (like the look of the case better as well)! Hope this is a sign of good spanish releases as I want a good release for [rec] s really badly!

7hil · 17-04-2008, 8:19 PM

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Originally Posted by me-uk

Nice! glad to hear it is a decent release (given the cost). I do kinda regret not getting the spanish release now (like the look of the case better as well)! Hope this is a sign of good spanish releases as I want a good release for [rec] s really badly!

Spanish release is very pricey though, so overall I do think the US release is better value.

steve69bez · 18-04-2008, 7:37 AM

Watched the US version last night on my UK PS3 and the sound is amazing PQ is excellent!! buy it!!