Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
#76
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
Yeah, I'm thinking I may sit this one out now.. heck I bought the first one on DVD and only watched it once since then.
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
eh...fuck it. i liked the movie enough. so i will be getting the Target version most likely. yes, i would like to get all the featurettes, but what can you do? i really just want the movie itself...
#78
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
I'll wait this out. If Paramount doesn't double-dip with a comprehensive edition down the road, what are the odds of a region free disc from another country having everything?
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#80
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
Yikes. Moving all those bonus features around is pretty messed up. Wasn't planning on buying this anyway...but it's still an annoyance.
And Bill:
Classic. Don't start the article with "I received a Blu-ray review copy of Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness." and later claim you won't buy a Paramount Blu-ray.
And Bill:
I’ll tell you this much: Outside of the Paramount catalog titles, which Warner Bros is currently doing a very nice job on, I would not buy another Paramount Blu-ray release of any title until they stop taking advantage of their customers like this
#81
DVD Talk God
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
Pre-ordered this on Amazon. Guess I should cancel it. Pretty fucked up release.
Really? A commentary on ITunes?
Really? A commentary on ITunes?
#82
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
I wouldn't be surprised if the stores don't push more and more studios to do this crap. Can't price match any longer if every retailer has different disc contents or cover/packaging.
#83
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
Yikes. Moving all those bonus features around is pretty messed up. Wasn't planning on buying this anyway...but it's still an annoyance.
And Bill:
Classic. Don't start the article with "I received a Blu-ray review copy of Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness." and later claim you won't buy a Paramount Blu-ray.
And Bill:
Classic. Don't start the article with "I received a Blu-ray review copy of Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness." and later claim you won't buy a Paramount Blu-ray.
Yeah, that made me chuckle.
#84
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
But taking a special edition, and then spreading the content across different retailers and download services is bullshit.
It sucked enough when it was done with Django Unchained, and this is even worse.
What's next? Get the first third of the movie exclusively from Target or iTunes, get the middle third of the movie exclusively from Best Buy or Vudu, and get the final third of the movie from all other retailers?
#85
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
I know with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, they put the lion's share of bonus content into the Best Buy edition. There were a few iTunes-exclusive featurettes, I think, but at least they were included with the iTunes Digital Copy that came with the Blu-ray combo pack. It's a bit unclear to me right now, but it seems Paramount is apparently making disc purchasers choose between the UltraViolet and iTunes Digital Copies with Star Trek Into Darkness. At least with Ghost Protocol, we got both.
Farming out the commentary track is a brand new low.
I think I've lost my enthusiasm for this release, which is particularly disappointing for me. I enjoyed it enough I went to see it during its theatrical run twice - which is not common for me these days.
But if I can get some of these features without re-buying the movie, I will. As far as I'm concerned, I've paid for the product, Paramount just did a bad job delivering it all in one place. And they wonder why piracy is on the rise.
Just read about how split up these special features are I can't help other then to think how crazy this is getting. Cases, covers etc. is one thing. Content should be universal on the blu-rays. They ware making things far too complicated. DVD Edition with whatever extras work for it- Blu-Ray with everything! (DVD, 3D etc..) There, simple as they charge enough as it is.
Fucking wonderful. Great way to fight piracy, lousy way to treat purchasers. Maybe I'd be more inclined to do it if could actually watch the fucking things.
#87
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
While I agree that splitting up the bonus features to a host of retailer exclusives is a major dick move on Paramount's part, let's try to keep perspective. All of these featurettes are probably going to be crappy EPK "OMG, we all had the best time working together!" fluff anyway. The commentary that's been foisted off to iTunes is the only feature of any significance that I would actually miss.
#88
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
Yikes. Moving all those bonus features around is pretty messed up. Wasn't planning on buying this anyway...but it's still an annoyance.
And Bill:
Classic. Don't start the article with "I received a Blu-ray review copy of Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness." and later claim you won't buy a Paramount Blu-ray.
And Bill:
Classic. Don't start the article with "I received a Blu-ray review copy of Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness." and later claim you won't buy a Paramount Blu-ray.
#89
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
#90
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#91
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
This German version appears to have all of the special features, except of course for the commentary: http://www.amazon.de/Star-Trek-Into-...+into+darkness
It is region free. Not sure if I feel like dealing with importing, though.
There's also a version from a company called Media Markt which has all of the special features (again, except commentary), plus the 2D and 3D versions of the film in the same steelbook case as Wal-Mart is getting. However, that company doesn't ship internationally.
And finally Amazon.de has their own version of the phaser edition which has its own steelbook with different artwork, but it's sold out at Amazon.
It is region free. Not sure if I feel like dealing with importing, though.
There's also a version from a company called Media Markt which has all of the special features (again, except commentary), plus the 2D and 3D versions of the film in the same steelbook case as Wal-Mart is getting. However, that company doesn't ship internationally.
And finally Amazon.de has their own version of the phaser edition which has its own steelbook with different artwork, but it's sold out at Amazon.
#92
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
If you could get past your hate-on for Bill Hunt, you'd see the bigger point: *In spite of* the fact that he got a review copy, he's still saying not to buy the product. How many other reviewers would tap-dance around such an issue so as to keep the free product coming? He just put a bullseye on his back as far as Paramount is concerned.
My hate-on? Really. I responded to a comment and that automatically makes me hate on him? Tell me more.
#93
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
And apparently this German version includes all of the non-commentary extras AND the 3D disc has the shifting aspect ratios found in IMAX: http://www.amazon.de/Star-Trek-Into-...rkness+blu+ray
The US version keeps a consistent aspect ratio.
I'm going to go ahead and order this German version. I'm canceling the Target version, first because it's fugly, and second, because fuck you Paramount.
By the way, the German version comes out to just under $35 after standard shipping, which is less than the Target 3D version after tax. Of course, you won't get it on release day, but still.
The US version keeps a consistent aspect ratio.
I'm going to go ahead and order this German version. I'm canceling the Target version, first because it's fugly, and second, because fuck you Paramount.
By the way, the German version comes out to just under $35 after standard shipping, which is less than the Target 3D version after tax. Of course, you won't get it on release day, but still.
#94
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
Me? I'm still waiting for an official announcement of Twin Peaks and X-Files he promised "soon".
Back to Star Trek...
The Bd comes with an iTunrs digital copy. So you can listen to the commentary....
#95
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
And apparently this German version includes all of the non-commentary extras AND the 3D disc has the shifting aspect ratios found in IMAX: http://www.amazon.de/Star-Trek-Into-...rkness+blu+ray
The US version keeps a consistent aspect ratio.
I'm going to go ahead and order this German version. I'm canceling the Target version, first because it's fugly, and second, because fuck you Paramount.
By the way, the German version comes out to just under $35 after standard shipping, which is less than the Target 3D version after tax. Of course, you won't get it on release day, but still.
The US version keeps a consistent aspect ratio.
I'm going to go ahead and order this German version. I'm canceling the Target version, first because it's fugly, and second, because fuck you Paramount.
By the way, the German version comes out to just under $35 after standard shipping, which is less than the Target 3D version after tax. Of course, you won't get it on release day, but still.
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#97
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
It's directed at the years of hate for Bill Hunt.
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#100
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Re: Star Trek Into Darkness Preorder Up (Fall 2013)
I just totalled up the price if you were to buy every exclusive to get all the special features. It would be cheaper to buy your own starship and make your own adventures. Fuck you Paramount. Good thing I hate, loathe and despise the film so I had no intention of buying it. Still sucks for fans of it though.