Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
03-07-12 | 09:02 PM
#1851
Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
This Memento blu ray is not a new release, right. I've had this disc for awhile now since it showed up at Kmart for $5.99.
03-08-12 | 06:09 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
The 10th Anniversary Edition was released last February, and this is the first I've seen it that cheap. You likely have the inferior first Blu-ray release.
Here's reviews of the two releases:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23175/memento/
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/47050/memento/
03-08-12 | 08:47 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
There's two Memento Blu-rays. The first was a single-layer disc with an MPEG2 encoding and only a few extras. The 10th Anniversary Edition is a dual-layer Blu-ray with a new transfer and AVC encoding, and almost all the extras of the LE DVD, sans the chronological cut of the film.
The 10th Anniversary Edition was released last February, and this is the first I've seen it that cheap. You likely have the inferior first Blu-ray release.
Here's reviews of the two releases:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23175/memento/
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/47050/memento/
The 10th Anniversary Edition was released last February, and this is the first I've seen it that cheap. You likely have the inferior first Blu-ray release.
Here's reviews of the two releases:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23175/memento/
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/47050/memento/
I believe the one Kmart had for $5.99 was the 10th Anniversary Edition.
03-08-12 | 09:23 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/blu-ray-bar...-mart-b-m.html
It was still $7.99 at Kmart in August:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/blu-ray-bar...8-13-11-a.html
I can't find any references, either on this site or elsewhere online, that the Blu-ray was ever $5.99 at Kmart.
$6.99 is the cheapest it's ever been at Amazon:
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Memento-1...uct/B004FHCH96
03-08-12 | 09:53 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
It was $7.99. Mine still ha the sticker on it and is te tenth ann. version.
03-08-12 | 10:26 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I can't decide if I should buy Monty Python and the Holy Grail for the umpteenth time, just because it's on BLU ray and is $12.99 right now, or not.
03-08-12 | 10:30 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I can't decide if I should buy Monty Python and the Holy Grail for the umpteenth time, just because it's on BLU ray and is $12.99 right now, or not.
Actually, there's two major new extras: Lost Animations (featuring Gilliam animations deleted from the film) and Extended Scenes and Outtakes (featuring extended/alternate takes of some scenes and some standard bloopers at the end), both in HD.
I just watched them last night. The video quality of these are really, really good, as good as the actual feature.
The Lost Animations extra is 18 minutes long, but 9 minutes of that is an intro/commentary of Terry Gilliam talking over the lost footage (including alternate takes and tiny snippets) and even playing a cut Neil Innes song. That's followed by "finished" versions of some of the longer animated segments. Having watched this extra using the "play all" button, I'd recommend others to instead watch the animation segments first, and the "intro" last.
The Extended Scenes and Outtakes features an intro with Terry Jones on camera talking about the extended scenes, interspersed with some clips of it, followed by the scenes themselves. It's largely additional dialogue, some of which I recognized from the Monty Python and the Holy Grail CD-ROM.
The iPad app sync "extra" seems extra offensive to me when I checked iTunes and discovered that the app is $5:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monty...503975422?mt=8
I just watched them last night. The video quality of these are really, really good, as good as the actual feature.
The Lost Animations extra is 18 minutes long, but 9 minutes of that is an intro/commentary of Terry Gilliam talking over the lost footage (including alternate takes and tiny snippets) and even playing a cut Neil Innes song. That's followed by "finished" versions of some of the longer animated segments. Having watched this extra using the "play all" button, I'd recommend others to instead watch the animation segments first, and the "intro" last.
The Extended Scenes and Outtakes features an intro with Terry Jones on camera talking about the extended scenes, interspersed with some clips of it, followed by the scenes themselves. It's largely additional dialogue, some of which I recognized from the Monty Python and the Holy Grail CD-ROM.
The iPad app sync "extra" seems extra offensive to me when I checked iTunes and discovered that the app is $5:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monty...503975422?mt=8
03-08-12 | 10:39 AM
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From: Cicely, AK
Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
Thanks for the nudge to the inevitable. I will get it.
Regarding the $5 app, there is a comment on Amazon about it being free after a rebate with these details shown:
Regarding the $5 app, there is a comment on Amazon about it being free after a rebate with these details shown:
HOW TO GET THE SILLY REBATE for the iPad App: The instructions for the mail-in rebate from Sony are supposed to be on the back of a sticker on the outer wrapping, but some people are reporting there is no sticker so here's the information: (Quoted from a post at Blu-ray.com)
Send:
1. ORIGINAL receipt of the Blu-Ray which contains the store and date purchased with purchase price of Monty Python & The Holy Grail circled.
2. E-Receipt which was emailed after the purchase of the iPad app.
3. Name, complete street address (PO boxes not accepted except in ND), city, state and zip code printed on a piece of paper.
Send to:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail $5 Rebate
P.O. Box 8185, Stacy MN 55079-8185
Conditions:
-1 rebate per person, family or household address.
-Requests for refunds without all of the requirements won't be honored or returned.
-Offer good only in the 50 US states, District of Colombia & Canada.
-App must be purchased by 04/16/12.
-Rebate request must be postmarked by 04/16/12 and received by 05/16/12.
-Please allow 12 weeks for delivery of refund.
-Refund will be in US dollars.
Check the status of your rebate request at:
http://holygrail.mycheckstatus.com/
Send:
1. ORIGINAL receipt of the Blu-Ray which contains the store and date purchased with purchase price of Monty Python & The Holy Grail circled.
2. E-Receipt which was emailed after the purchase of the iPad app.
3. Name, complete street address (PO boxes not accepted except in ND), city, state and zip code printed on a piece of paper.
Send to:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail $5 Rebate
P.O. Box 8185, Stacy MN 55079-8185
Conditions:
-1 rebate per person, family or household address.
-Requests for refunds without all of the requirements won't be honored or returned.
-Offer good only in the 50 US states, District of Colombia & Canada.
-App must be purchased by 04/16/12.
-Rebate request must be postmarked by 04/16/12 and received by 05/16/12.
-Please allow 12 weeks for delivery of refund.
-Refund will be in US dollars.
Check the status of your rebate request at:
http://holygrail.mycheckstatus.com/
03-08-12 | 11:28 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I can't decide if I should buy Monty Python and the Holy Grail for the umpteenth time, just because it's on BLU ray and is $12.99 right now, or not.
03-08-12 | 01:09 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
Arnold was paid $75,000 for that commentary. Interviews from the stars given before a film's release, such as EPK material, is royalty-free for a studio to put on a home video version. Which is why that type of feature is often the only extra material now when studios cut costs on a release. New participation specifically for a home video release usually means the actor/director was compensated for it.
03-08-12 | 01:19 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I'm guessing within the next couple of months. Maybe not $5.99, but every Sony title has been for sale at Fry's for $7.99 within a couple of months of its release.
03-08-12 | 01:21 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
Seven Tim Burton Movies for $42 : The Tim Burton Collection With Book
I'm holding off on the Holy Grail until it lowers in that range. I don't care about the app anyway because I have no intention of buying an iPad.
03-08-12 | 01:34 PM
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03-08-12 | 03:31 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
Interesting. I was considering doing the same thing. Are you actually combining the discs into multi-disc Blu-Ray cases and throwing out the DVD packaging? I just can't bring myself to pitch some of the better looking DVD packaging.
03-08-12 | 04:26 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
Yes. Mars Attacks!
03-08-12 | 10:17 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
http://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Collection-Coppola-Restoration-Blu-ray/dp/B000NTPDSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329814460&sr=8-1
The Godfather bluray box for $25.00 on Amazon's Deal of the Day.
The Godfather bluray box for $25.00 on Amazon's Deal of the Day.
03-09-12 | 12:03 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I have had some problems over the past few years with Amazon shipping box sets in flimsy wraparound boxes or, in some cases, bubble mailers. That is unacceptable. In one case, they sent me a box set that was severely crushed and I complained about the packaging. They offered to replace the item and sent another one that was equally crushed in similar packaging. I don't care what you are selling... any item with packaging that can be crushed should never ship in anything less than a sturdy cardboard box!
03-09-12 | 07:48 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
Thanks, ordered! Had no idea this was coming on BD. I bought the DVD season 2 months ago for $9.99, but haven't opened it yet. Even if I take a slight loss, it's worth it for the upgrade, plus S2 for cheap...
03-09-12 | 07:51 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I had completely forgotten about my Godfather Trilogy BD set for $25 since it has been so long. Sure enough I got shipping notice today. We'll see if mine arrives beaten up too. I can tolerate a little corner wear and tear, but not too much abuse.
03-09-12 | 09:45 AM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
I received this today and it looks like it was beat to hell. I used to believe Amazon would give me good quality new merchandise, but 3 orders this year have included inferior quality NEW items. Anyone else get a bad package? I hate to return / exchange it, but I'm not accepting this kind of crap.
03-09-12 | 10:28 AM
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[Prices may have changed since titles were posted. Or not.]
Here are today's New Lows and some Old Lows:
Cop Land (Collector's Series) $6.99
Lord of War $6.99
Batman: The Movie (1966) $7.99
Behind Enemy Lines $7.99
The Marine $7.99
Speed $7.99
The Siege $7.99
Courage Under Fire $7.99
Men of Honor $7.99
Marked for Death $7.99
Entrapment $7.99
The Fly $7.99
Phone Booth $7.99
Dude, Where's My Car? $7.99
Kiss of the Dragon $7.99
All the Right Moves $7.99
Drumline (Special Edition) $7.99
Antwone Fisher $7.99
High Crimes $7.99
The X-Files - Fight the Future $7.99
Cabin Fever: Unrated Director's Cut $7.99
Romancing the Stone $7.99
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story $7.99
Glory Road $7.99
Eyes Wide Shut $7.99
Mrs. Doubtfire $7.99
Commando $7.99
Chain Reaction $7.99
Broken Arrow $7.99
The Sentinel $7.99
Pathfinder $7.99
Flight of the Phoenix $7.99
Me, Myself & Irene $7.99
Venom $7.99
American History X / A History of Violence $7.99
The Transporter $7.99
The Rundown $7.99
Miss Congeniality / Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous $7.99
Swing Vote $8.99
August Rush $9.49
National Treasure [Blu-ray + DVD] $9.99
Out of Africa: 25th Anniversary (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) $11.49
Trust $11.49
Deja Vu $11.99
The Hills Have Eyes (Unrated Edition) $12.99
Yakuza Weapon [Blu-ray/DVD Combo] $14.49
Some Days Are Better Than Others (Pre-order) $14.99
Tooth Fairy 2 $14.99
Aquamarine $14.99
Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2 (Pre-order) $15.49
A Lonely Place to Die (Pre-order) $15.99
Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker (Pre-order) $16.99
Nature: Fortress of the Bears $16.99
The Witches of Oz (Pre-order) $16.99
Blade of Kings (Bluray/DVD Combo) $17.99
Best of Europe: Beautiful Germany $18.49
Goon (Pre-order) $18.99
Lady For A Day (1933) $18.99
Bad Teacher (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) $18.99
IMAX: Sharks [Blu-ray 3D] $19.49
A Farewell to Arms: Kino Classics Edition] (1932) $19.99
The Descendants (Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) (Pre-order) $19.99
New Year's Eve (Movie Only Edition Blu-ray+UltraViolet Digital Copy) (Pre-order) $19.99
Titanic (Pre-order) $19.99
Wild Life: The Americas (Blu-ray combo pack) $20.49
Air Collision (Pre-order) $22.49
Farscape: The Complete Season One $25.99
W.E. (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (Pre-order) $25.99
nfinite Stratos Complete Collection (Pre-order) $39.99
Shrek 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray 3D/DVD Combo) $44.99
Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Edition $45.99
3-6-12, 3-5-12, 3-4-12, 3-3-12, 3-2-12, 3-1-12, 2-29-12, 2-28-12, 2-27-12, 2-26-12, 2-25-12, 2-24-12, 2-23-12, 2-21-12, 2-19-12, 2-18-12, 2-17-12, 2-16-12, 2-15-12, 2-14-12, 2-13-12, 2-12-12, 2-11-12, 2-10-12, 2-9-12, 2-8-12, 2-7-12, 2-6-12, 2-5-12, 2-4-12, 2-3-12,
[Prices may have changed since titles were posted. Or not.]
Here are today's New Lows and some Old Lows:
Cop Land (Collector's Series) $6.99
Lord of War $6.99
Batman: The Movie (1966) $7.99
Behind Enemy Lines $7.99
The Marine $7.99
Speed $7.99
The Siege $7.99
Courage Under Fire $7.99
Men of Honor $7.99
Marked for Death $7.99
Entrapment $7.99
The Fly $7.99
Phone Booth $7.99
Dude, Where's My Car? $7.99
Kiss of the Dragon $7.99
All the Right Moves $7.99
Drumline (Special Edition) $7.99
Antwone Fisher $7.99
High Crimes $7.99
The X-Files - Fight the Future $7.99
Cabin Fever: Unrated Director's Cut $7.99
Romancing the Stone $7.99
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story $7.99
Glory Road $7.99
Eyes Wide Shut $7.99
Mrs. Doubtfire $7.99
Commando $7.99
Chain Reaction $7.99
Broken Arrow $7.99
The Sentinel $7.99
Pathfinder $7.99
Flight of the Phoenix $7.99
Me, Myself & Irene $7.99
Venom $7.99
American History X / A History of Violence $7.99
The Transporter $7.99
The Rundown $7.99
Miss Congeniality / Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous $7.99
Swing Vote $8.99
August Rush $9.49
National Treasure [Blu-ray + DVD] $9.99
Out of Africa: 25th Anniversary (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) $11.49
Trust $11.49
Deja Vu $11.99
The Hills Have Eyes (Unrated Edition) $12.99
Yakuza Weapon [Blu-ray/DVD Combo] $14.49
Some Days Are Better Than Others (Pre-order) $14.99
Tooth Fairy 2 $14.99
Aquamarine $14.99
Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2 (Pre-order) $15.49
A Lonely Place to Die (Pre-order) $15.99
Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker (Pre-order) $16.99
Nature: Fortress of the Bears $16.99
The Witches of Oz (Pre-order) $16.99
Blade of Kings (Bluray/DVD Combo) $17.99
Best of Europe: Beautiful Germany $18.49
Goon (Pre-order) $18.99
Lady For A Day (1933) $18.99
Bad Teacher (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) $18.99
IMAX: Sharks [Blu-ray 3D] $19.49
A Farewell to Arms: Kino Classics Edition] (1932) $19.99
The Descendants (Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) (Pre-order) $19.99
New Year's Eve (Movie Only Edition Blu-ray+UltraViolet Digital Copy) (Pre-order) $19.99
Titanic (Pre-order) $19.99
Wild Life: The Americas (Blu-ray combo pack) $20.49
Air Collision (Pre-order) $22.49
Farscape: The Complete Season One $25.99
W.E. (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (Pre-order) $25.99
nfinite Stratos Complete Collection (Pre-order) $39.99
Shrek 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray 3D/DVD Combo) $44.99
Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Edition $45.99
03-09-12 | 11:47 AM
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03-09-12 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Amazon Blu-ray Discounts and Deals Thread #27
2 Christmases ago during the holiday shopping season, I sent back 5 things due to damages over the period of a month. I doubt they'll flag you for 3 things over a year. Besides, their customer service is pretty good, and they do listen to stuff like this. At least they did for me.