Superbit - how do they determine which movies to release?
11-14-03, 06:09 PM
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Superbit - how do they determine which movies to release?
Hi,
I"m just curious....as I bought the BAD BOYS Superbit edition. The BAD BOYS 2 just released, but should I anticipate Superbit to release BAD BOYS 2?
thanks,
I"m just curious....as I bought the BAD BOYS Superbit edition. The BAD BOYS 2 just released, but should I anticipate Superbit to release BAD BOYS 2?
thanks,
11-14-03, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by JoeyOhhhh
Going by their past choices, it seems Columbia just throws darts at their catalog and goes from there.
Going by their past choices, it seems Columbia just throws darts at their catalog and goes from there.
11-14-03, 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by JoeyOhhhh
Going by their past choices, it seems Columbia just throws darts at their catalog and goes from there.
Going by their past choices, it seems Columbia just throws darts at their catalog and goes from there.
It probably would be better if they used the dart method.
11-15-03, 10:00 AM
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They used to choose them by which transfer was already reference or near reference quality.
Now, they have become more diverse, selecting a wider variety of titles - including better titles. They were conducting an online poll a while back as far as which titles you would like to see.
As far as Close Encounters, I wouldn't be surprised if we eventually see it.
For myself, I am most interested in Spider-Man right now. I'm guessing it will be released at the same time the sequel arrives in the theater (in May).
Now, they have become more diverse, selecting a wider variety of titles - including better titles. They were conducting an online poll a while back as far as which titles you would like to see.
As far as Close Encounters, I wouldn't be surprised if we eventually see it.
For myself, I am most interested in Spider-Man right now. I'm guessing it will be released at the same time the sequel arrives in the theater (in May).
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Originally posted by DonnachaOne
Ah, another "what will be the next superbit" thread. Must be Sunday already.
Steve, CEOTTK and... um, J are japanese superbits...
Ah, another "what will be the next superbit" thread. Must be Sunday already.
Steve, CEOTTK and... um, J are japanese superbits...
I know that but obviously I don't live in Japan and I don't have a region-free player.
11-17-03, 12:58 PM
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Originally posted by StevenSpielberg
I know that but obviously I don't live in Japan and I don't have a region-free player.
I know that but obviously I don't live in Japan and I don't have a region-free player.
... why not get a multiregion player? Fine investment.
11-17-03, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by DonnachaOne
Well, if you have the cash to throw about over meaningless "Superbit" titles... why not get a multiregion player? Fine investment.
Well, if you have the cash to throw about over meaningless "Superbit" titles
... why not get a multiregion player? Fine investment.
11-17-03, 02:50 PM
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Do you know where we can get a listing of Superbit from Japan?
I have seen some Superbit series from Malaysia...is that worth getting? Are they DVD-R? I'm not fond of bootleg quality.
I have seen some Superbit series from Malaysia...is that worth getting? Are they DVD-R? I'm not fond of bootleg quality.
11-17-03, 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by Engel07
Do you know where we can get a listing of Superbit from Japan?
I have seen some Superbit series from Malaysia...is that worth getting? Are they DVD-R? I'm not fond of bootleg quality.
Do you know where we can get a listing of Superbit from Japan?
I have seen some Superbit series from Malaysia...is that worth getting? Are they DVD-R? I'm not fond of bootleg quality.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...light=superbit
11-18-03, 07:58 PM
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Re: Superbit - how do they determine which movies to release?
My theory is that they are using Superbit to prop up sales of older or less popular releases. Note that they aren't doing Superbit releases of their most popular titles, nor of titles that seem like they deserve reference-quality video.
11-18-03, 08:30 PM
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Re: Re: Superbit - how do they determine which movies to release?
Originally posted by aynrandgirl
My theory is that they are using Superbit to prop up sales of older or less popular releases. Note that they aren't doing Superbit releases of their most popular titles, nor of titles that seem like they deserve reference-quality video.
My theory is that they are using Superbit to prop up sales of older or less popular releases. Note that they aren't doing Superbit releases of their most popular titles, nor of titles that seem like they deserve reference-quality video.
(There are exceptions of course, such as XXX and Spider-man)
11-18-03, 10:40 PM
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Originally posted by StevenSpielberg
I'm hoping for:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Ghostbusters
Jumanji
I'm hoping for:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Ghostbusters
Jumanji
11-18-03, 11:42 PM
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I hope that they do
Godzilla (American version),
Flatliners,
Glory, and
Philadelphia
To clarify, I don't care whether Sony/Columbia release these as SuperBits or not. I just want the new transfers.
Godzilla (American version),
Flatliners,
Glory, and
Philadelphia
To clarify, I don't care whether Sony/Columbia release these as SuperBits or not. I just want the new transfers.
11-18-03, 11:50 PM
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sure it was a flawed movie, but I enjoyed it, but I really want "The Messenger - The Story of Joan of Arc" - the 5.1 soundmix is downright aggressive and in your face, have put off buying the import DTS edition in hopes that a Region 1 Superbit edition might appear sometime in the near future.
