fumanstan

This forum is just a small niche of enthusiasts so it's no surprise that there's a small contingent of folks that care about it; i'm the same as you, I bought a new HDTV a few months ago and it's not 3D, nor do I care for the technology anyway. The market seems to be on that boat as well.

rexinnih

This for me. I have a wonderful 3D projector in my home theater and will purchase (internationally if needed) the 3D version of a movie. If it's animation or kids movie, the kids will use the 2D downstairs and we can all enjoy 3D upstairs.

Alan Smithee

Wins the Best Animated Feature Oscar, but can't get a 3D release in its own country.

Giles

so sad so true.

hanshotfirst1138

Does 3-D not have much market traction in the US and have more overseas?

Alan Smithee

Depends who you ask- I've heard that Disney has been "very unhappy" with 3D sales in the US, but on the other hand Kino, a much smaller company, released an old lesser-known 3D movie called "The Bubble" and said they were pleased with how that's sold so far. I'm suspecting Disney wants to push that digital nonsense as you can buy their MIA 3D movies that way, but that might not be as well-established in other countries so they still get discs.

Decker

Even if Disney were "very unhappy" with 3D sales, they could offer the add-on 3D disc like they did with Oz The Great & Powerful. As long as they cover their costs, I fail to see what the problem is for them. They already have the 3D conversion and the best way to increase demand for 3D TVs is my having enough movies for people to buy. I don't get this at all. And I don't know if I should buy this tomorrow or just buy someone's digital copy and wait for the UK version (if it's indeed compatible).

Obi-Wanma

Even theatrically, 3D doesn't have much traction in the US markets. I notice that for most 3D theatrical releases, 2D screenings outnumber 3D screenings at least 2-1. And this is at a theater that is 3D capable on every screen.

Alan Smithee

As I've said countless times, there shouldn't even BE separate 2D showings at theaters and the greedy studios shouldn't charge more for them either! I don't see many 3D movies at the theater because of the price (but I don't just go to a cheaper 2D showing either!)

Why So Blu?

Around here 2D showings are cheaper. I prefer them to 3D showings.

Obi-Wanma

My problem with 3D is that unless it's gimmicky, my eyes adjust and I sort of forget that I'm watching a 3D movie about a quarter of the way in. I don't really notice it. As such, I don't feel it's worth the upcharge.

fumanstan

As I argued with you before, that's a terrible idea

Mike86

If studios forced 3D into theaters I'd probably see a lot less films in theaters. I really don't like 3D as it tends to give me a headache so even if there wasn't a price difference I'd probably pass on going to a lot of films in that case (I doubt it ever would become standard anyways).

I'm almost tempted to pick this film up from Target right away this week as I didn't realize they're offering a steelbook version. Might hold off on it for a while though.

capeman121

i cant believe this won an oscar. RIP HTTYD2

mh4268

The Target Steelbook is really nice, best one in a while.

davidh777

Title style varies on this board. Most commonly, some people use ALLCAPS. I don't like ALLCAPS, and I'm a grammar stickler, but I'm lazy in a forum like this and don't bother to style my movie titles when I'm just posting. (I still try to use correct grammar, though.)

Search functionality would be a strong argument in favor of not using single quote marks (even less desirable than double quotes).

I don't so I don't bother with 3D discs unless they're cheaper than 2D. But I guess with a movie that's generally liked, there's not a ton to talk about other than 3D, packaging, features, and pricing. Which sounds like a lot now that I listed them, but maybe none of those things are exceptional with this release.

I know I'll get this.

Decker

Really disappointed to see that Wal-Mart is charging an extra $6 ($24.99) for their DVD Bonus pack version (they charged nothing extra for the 101 Dalmations bonus pack two weeks ago). I went to Target when they opened but they couldn't find their steelbooks. Hopefully they'll save one for me once they locate them. Guess I'll probably go that route though the Wal-Mart bonus disc does look nice and also includes three exclusive deleted scenes from the movie. Anyone get a run-time of that bonus disc?

Also, extra-hilarious : Wal-Mart is selling this for $18.90
and right next to it on the shelf they're selling this for $24.99.

What's the difference? That second one (with the identical cover, but different sticker) comes with a scanable code on the printed receipt for instant access to a Vudu copy on your account while the $6 cheaper one requires you to redeem the code later. Yeah, that won't be at all confusing to the average Wal-Mart consumer.

davidh777

The kids want to watch it on the ride home, damnit!

hdnmickey

It slipped my mind that this was coming out today. But thanks to your post I was able to give my wife the heads up and she was able to score 1 of the 4 steelbooks our store had on the way to work. Should have had her snag all 4!

darkdaze73

The main issue is why Disney would release a film in 3D in theaters but refuses to do so with home video releases, at least here in the US. This is not just a Big Hero issue, but with any Disney 3d movie. I find it insane that Frozen has yet to receive a 3d release here in the US.

fujishig

Yeah, the steelbook was a pain to get; Target didn't limit it to one per customer, at least around here, and when I went in at 7 minutes past opening they were wiped out, with the worker getting the last batch from the back as people circled.

mattysemo247

Yes it it. I grabbed a copy at lunch and opened it in the car to check out the back artwork. Gorgeous artwork and it really pops. Really excited to finally see this since we missed it in theaters.

fumanstan

Normal version from Amazon for me.

Axeramm

Got my Steelbook today. Arrived at the store 45 min after they opened and they hadnt even gotten them on the shelves yet.

Decker

Picked up a Steelbook copy they thankfully put aside for me after they finally located them this morning (the rest were long gone). It's really beautiful and colorful. Love the graphic on the back cover as well. Thank you mh4268 for the heads-up this morning
I got the best of both worlds because my collegue was going to buy a vanilla copy of the movie. I sold her my unopened regular Combo pack from the Wal-Mart gift set for $19 (to save her a couple of bucks) and kept the bonus disc that I really wanted for my son.