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19-02-2008, 11:04 AM
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I wonder if they will be releasing a back catalogue on BR now?
Transformers and Bourne would be nice.
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19-02-2008, 11:09 AM
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Paramount has already got the resources in place because they already had BD's ready for release until they pulled the plug. Universal on the other hand have got about 2 years of catching up to do, but i'm sure sony will be helping them out with that.
Would be nice to get Hot Fuzz on blu ray aswel
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19-02-2008, 11:50 AM
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I wonder how all those people who paid £40 or more on e-bay for Shooter on Blu-Ray are feeling now ?
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19-02-2008, 12:14 PM
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I think the important thing for these two studios is to jump into Blu-ray as quickly as possible. The very worse thing for us as home cinema fans is if they just sit out the market for a few months. I would like to see them jump in and do so now - don't worry about re-releasing HD DVD titles for now - just crack on and release new titles and new back catalogue titles on Blu-ray.
In the intrim I hope they continue HD DVD releases until such time as they have Blu-ray up and running. I think it unlikely though.
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19-02-2008, 12:31 PM
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I'm yet to be convinced BD does not have production issues. Anything that gets pulled takes months for a re-release. Master and Commander, Independance Day for example in the US. To me this points to delays in pressing.
Assuming UNI/Paramount go BD tomorrow how long will a new unworked release (eg cloverfield) take to be released?
PS i'm assuming Paramount will release all it's preworked/pressed BD stock immediately, which may include Transformers..
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19-02-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bootyman81  Paramount has already got the resources in place because they already had BD's ready for release until they pulled the plug. Universal on the other hand have got about 2 years of catching up to do, but i'm sure sony will be helping them out with that.
Would be nice to get Hot Fuzz on blu ray aswel | To be honest, the PQ of Hot Fuzz is so excellent upscaled, I wouldn't bother with a BR version. But yeah, Bourne would be good ...
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Originally Posted by gingerninja72 To be honest, the PQ of Hot Fuzz is so excellent upscaled, I wouldn't bother with a BR version. But yeah, Bourne would be good ... | The PQ of Hot Fuzz on upscaled DVD may be excellent (I haven't seen it so cannot pass judgement) but that on the HD DVD is phenomenal. It's easily one of the best HD transfers I've seen and the disc is loaded with extras. I think Hot Fuzz would certainly be a welcome addition to the Blu-ray format.
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19-02-2008, 4:50 PM
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Still nothing from Paramount or Universal? I wonder if their plans for announced titles on HD DVD remain valid?
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19-02-2008, 5:25 PM
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http://www.homemediamagazine.com/new...ticle_id=12118 Quote: |
"While Universal values the close partnership we have shared with Toshiba, it is time to turn our focus to releasing new and catalog titles on Blu-ray," said Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
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19-02-2008, 5:45 PM
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Originally Posted by markwpage The PQ of Hot Fuzz on upscaled DVD may be excellent (I haven't seen it so cannot pass judgement) but that on the HD DVD is phenomenal. It's easily one of the best HD transfers I've seen and the disc is loaded with extras. I think Hot Fuzz would certainly be a welcome addition to the Blu-ray format. | Indeed. When you see the comparison pics between the DVD and HD DVD out there, the HD DVD makes the DVD look like an old VHS copy that's been run thorough the machine a thousand times 
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Originally Posted by Rasczak I think the important thing for these two studios is to jump into Blu-ray as quickly as possible. The very worse thing for us as home cinema fans is if they just sit out the market for a few months. | For home cinema fans the worse decision has already been made........No more movie imports thanks to sony buying off studios and forcing region protection on us.
Thinking of going back to DVD and boycotting HD if region-locked BD is the only option. I've already wasted nearly 60quid on discs I cannot play.............great for the customer though........somehow...........
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Originally Posted by shaithis For home cinema fans the worse decision has already been made........No more movie imports thanks to sony buying off studios and forcing region protection on us.
Thinking of going back to DVD and boycotting HD if region-locked BD is the only option. I've already wasted nearly 60quid on discs I cannot play.............great for the customer though........somehow........... | It's not great for the consumer but these things happen. You don't want to boycott high def - think of the great picture and sound that enticed you into HD DVD in the first place. Buy a US Blu-ray player and pair it with a UK Blu-ray player if you wish. Embrace Blu-ray - it's the best option now.
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Originally Posted by Rasczak It's not great for the consumer but these things happen. You don't want to boycott high def - think of the great picture and sound that enticed you into HD DVD in the first place. Buy a US Blu-ray player and pair it with a UK Blu-ray player if you wish. Embrace Blu-ray - it's the best option now. | Agreed. I think I'll get a US BR standalone when the times comes to complement my UK PS3.
I also hope that Paramount and Universal do go all out on BR now, it's nice to see them getting behind the format, it give BR the best chance and therefore us the best chance of getting more decent releases. Who knows it may even give FOX a kick to get their releases.... erm ...released! 
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19-02-2008, 6:29 PM
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Originally Posted by shaithis No more movie imports thanks to sony buying off studios and forcing region protection on us. | I might be imagining it but I'm sure I read on here that Warner have already said they would be sticking with region free blu-rays??
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19-02-2008, 6:33 PM
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What with the quote from Universal's Home Entertainment President, it now seems a matter of time before Paramount also make some comment.
Could the following be a sign that they are already preparing the retail channels? http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/16...lu-ray-attire/
EDIT - Universal thread Universal go Blu-Ray!
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