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Old 11-17-08, 05:16 PM
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Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Amazon.com is listing one of my favorite comedies to be released on blu-ray on January 27th.

http://www.amazon.com/Groundhog-Day-...-wl_item-added
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Ehhhh. Definitely a movie where the standard DVD is all I'd ever need.

I'm sure it will make some people happy though.
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From Blu-Ray.com:

Groundhog Day Announced for Blu-ray
Posted November 17, 2008 10:17 AM by Josh Dreuth

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the comedy 'Groundhog Day' to Blu-ray on January 27th. This classic stars Bill Murray as a television reporter who relives Groundhog Day over and over. Video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

Special features for this release include:
Audio Commentary with Director Harold Ramis
A Different Day: An Interview with Harold Ramis
The Study of Groundhogs: A Real Life Look at Marmots
The Weight of Time Documentary
Deleted Scenes
Needle Nose Ned's Picture in Picture Track
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"Needle Nose Ned's Picture in Picture Track"

Wonder what that is exactly...
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"Needle Nose Ned's Picture in Picture Track"

Wonder what that is exactly...
I imagine that it is a picture in picture commentary with Stephen Tobolowsky, who was Ned Ryerson in the film.
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Looks like Columbia finally replied to his emails.
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Ahh just in time for my annual viewing!
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I imagine that it is a picture in picture commentary with Stephen Tobolowsky, who was Ned Ryerson in the film.
If so, I'm in, lol.
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I love this movie, but I may wait for a sale.
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I only hope Sony opts to use something other than the soul-crushingly, eye-breakingly, brain-rapingly bad artwork they plopped onto the last DVD.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Originally Posted by TheMovieman
"Needle Nose Ned's Picture in Picture Track"

Wonder what that is exactly...
Anybody else pick this up today? I can not locate this special feature anywhere on the disc, and some reviews i've read do nothing to help. It's not listed in the special features menu.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
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I only hope Sony opts to use something other than the soul-crushingly, eye-breakingly, brain-rapingly bad artwork they plopped onto the last DVD.
I lose.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
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Anybody else pick this up today? I can not locate this special feature anywhere on the disc, and some reviews i've read do nothing to help. It's not listed in the special features menu.
Maybe even Sony thought it was lame and dropped it...
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
How is the video and audio? I'm thinking about picking this up for 20 if I can make it out today (and find a copy).
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
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How is the video and audio? I'm thinking about picking this up for 20 if I can make it out today (and find a copy).
From the caps at DVD Beaver, it looks decent. It apparently doesn't have DNR or EE (well maybe a little EE, but it's not bad at all), which is a relief these days. I don't think it could look much better than it does.

Here's the link (click on the small shots to see the full-size caps): http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...ay_blu-ray.htm
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^ More full-sized screen caps are at: http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=10457
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Thanks for the caps and information. I'll probably go ahead and pick it up.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Originally Posted by Dean Kousoulas
Anybody else pick this up today? I can not locate this special feature anywhere on the disc, and some reviews i've read do nothing to help. It's not listed in the special features menu.
HDD says there is 3 features, a commentary and a PiP track.

I'll nab this one when its $12 at Fry's.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Originally Posted by Dean Kousoulas
Anybody else pick this up today? I can not locate this special feature anywhere on the disc, and some reviews i've read do nothing to help. It's not listed in the special features menu.
Just got this disc today. It is indeed in the special features menu-- not under some weird name or anything, either.

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Thanks for the caps and information. I'll probably go ahead and pick it up.
I checked out the movie for a quick second; image quality looked fairly good. Based on what I saw, I wouldn't let the image quality preclude a purchase.
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I'll give this a rent. Now where on Earth is 12:01?
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Went ahead and picked it up just awhile ago. If I can get it within the next month in a B1G1F then I'll just return it. Haven't had a chance to check out the quality yet. Hopefully we will see more Bill Murray comedies like Stripes, Caddyshack, and Kingpin (although he isn't the main character) released sooner than later.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Originally Posted by Dean Kousoulas
Anybody else pick this up today? I can not locate this special feature anywhere on the disc, and some reviews i've read do nothing to help. It's not listed in the special features menu.
Wait - what player do you have? That track is Profile 1.1 so if you have a Profile 1.0 it won't even show up.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
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Wait - what player do you have? That track is Profile 1.1 so if you have a Profile 1.0 it won't even show up.
Sharp BD-HP20.

That probably explains it...
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Originally Posted by Dean Kousoulas
Sharp BD-HP20.

That probably explains it...
Yep, that is why. Profile 1.0.
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Re: Groundhog Day Blu-Ray ----> 1/27/2009
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Yep, that is why. Profile 1.0.
Interesting that they use that approach. I think it'd be better if the feature were listed, but when clicked it would say that the particular blu-ray player being used doesn't support the feature.
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