I, Robot Special Edition Coming?
11-24-04, 08:49 PM
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I, Robot Special Edition Coming?
Does anyone know if there will be a 2-disc version of I, Robot coming out in the U.S.? I love the movie but the single disk version coming Dec 14 seems pretty bare bones, while other regions get 2 disc sets loaded with extras.
11-24-04, 09:12 PM
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Yeah, I'm not a fan of how lately region 2 gets the two disc sets, and we get the crap one disc barebones releases. It must be because they know we are suckers who will double dip.
11-24-04, 10:18 PM
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Go region free and get the 2-Disc HK version. 
11-24-04, 10:29 PM
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That does suck. I loved this movie too. Would it be safe to say that we are bigger dvd consumers here in North America then on the other side? it just doesnt seem to make sense that reg 2 get all the bells and whistles when it comes to dvds lately.
11-24-04, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by Libby
That does suck. I loved this movie too. Would it be safe to say that we are bigger dvd consumers here in North America then on the other side? it just doesnt seem to make sense that reg 2 get all the bells and whistles when it comes to dvds lately.
That does suck. I loved this movie too. Would it be safe to say that we are bigger dvd consumers here in North America then on the other side? it just doesnt seem to make sense that reg 2 get all the bells and whistles when it comes to dvds lately.
11-24-04, 10:59 PM
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which is why we shouldn't be buying a release that will obviously be double dipped (and probably fairly quickly too).
I really wanted this and The Day after Tomorrow, but i'll be patient and wait for the better version which will probably be out in a few months.
I really wanted this and The Day after Tomorrow, but i'll be patient and wait for the better version which will probably be out in a few months.
11-25-04, 01:22 AM
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Originally posted by ChristianB
...and Man On Fire. Actually anything being released from Fox
...and Man On Fire. Actually anything being released from Fox
11-25-04, 02:08 AM
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again...this big Man On Fire rumor that people love to mention but have nothing to back it up. no other region got a larger SE. And AFAIK, there have been no quotes about a special edition. What's the deal???
again...this big Man On Fire rumor that people love to mention but have nothing to back it up. no other region got a larger SE. And AFAIK, there have been no quotes about a special edition. What's the deal???
edit: From thedigitalbits.com: Also, those of you who enjoyed Tony Scott's recent Man on Fire, but felt that the movie-only DVD release was a little lackluster (containing only a commentary) can rest easy. We've learned that a much more elaborate special edition is on the way from 20th Century Fox early next year. We'll give you all the details as soon as they come in.
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11-25-04, 09:19 AM
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I am getting this version http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...804578-3778203
11-25-04, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by candyrocket786
Go region free and get the 2-Disc HK version.
Go region free and get the 2-Disc HK version.
Push people to the foreign market!
11-25-04, 10:03 AM
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Welcome to the dark side, Michael. Probably about 20% of my collection is from other regions. It's harder on the wallet, but I enjoy having the freedom to buy from any region.
11-25-04, 10:36 AM
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Releasing multiple versions with more extra's doesn't have the same impact on Europeans as it does Americans in general.
So the movie company's know they can pull this trick in America and with success, but in Europe it wouldn't make a difference.
So the movie company's know they can pull this trick in America and with success, but in Europe it wouldn't make a difference.
11-25-04, 12:56 PM
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Originally posted by Libby
That does suck. I loved this movie too. Would it be safe to say that we are bigger dvd consumers here in North America then on the other side? it just doesnt seem to make sense that reg 2 get all the bells and whistles when it comes to dvds lately.
That does suck. I loved this movie too. Would it be safe to say that we are bigger dvd consumers here in North America then on the other side? it just doesnt seem to make sense that reg 2 get all the bells and whistles when it comes to dvds lately.
They surely make more off the American consumer than any other, so to give him the shitty end of the stick while the rest of the world gets the good stuff is deplorable. I find it hard to believe that the mainstream buyer goes out and buys 2-3 different versions of the same movie over the course of a few years, so the market they really target (pillage) is the DVD collector/ afficionado. If more of we whom they are targeting either go with region free players or simply refuse to double dip by either not buying the first edition or the re-release then maybe they'll rethink their strategy.....but probably not :P.
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11-25-04, 01:36 PM
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When the studio's started doing this I got Netflix now I just rent when I know there will be a double dip then find out that half of the movies completly suck and don't even bother buying any editions. Saves me alot of cash I used to do alot of blind buys if it was a nice set with A/V extras etc.
11-25-04, 04:58 PM
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.....but as for the usual re-releases they can sit on the shelf and gather dust. For example, Daredevil or Hellboy.....I bought them both on release and I'm done, I own the movie and can watch it anytime I please now; their new super editions have no appeal to me. I work for a living- they aren't going to convince me I need 3 versions of the same movie for the extras which in so many cases are little more than propoganda or false hype anyway.
.....but as for the usual re-releases they can sit on the shelf and gather dust. For example, Daredevil or Hellboy.....I bought them both on release and I'm done, I own the movie and can watch it anytime I please now; their new super editions have no appeal to me. I work for a living- they aren't going to convince me I need 3 versions of the same movie for the extras which in so many cases are little more than propoganda or false hype anyway.
11-25-04, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by nightmaster
For example, Daredevil or Hellboy.....I bought them both on release and I'm done, I own the movie and can watch it anytime I please now; their new super editions have no appeal to me. I work for a living- they aren't going to convince me I need 3 versions of the same movie for the extras which in so many cases are little more than propoganda or false hype anyway.
For example, Daredevil or Hellboy.....I bought them both on release and I'm done, I own the movie and can watch it anytime I please now; their new super editions have no appeal to me. I work for a living- they aren't going to convince me I need 3 versions of the same movie for the extras which in so many cases are little more than propoganda or false hype anyway.
11-25-04, 05:03 PM
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I never buy R1...I own 450+ dvd's...I live in North America...and would NEVER buy an R1 disc....
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
11-25-04, 06:45 PM
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I never buy R1...I own 450+ dvd's...I live in North America...and would NEVER buy an R1 disc....
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
I never buy R1...I own 450+ dvd's...I live in North America...and would NEVER buy an R1 disc....
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
11-25-04, 06:57 PM
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Originally posted by Dazed
which is why we shouldn't be buying a release that will obviously be double dipped (and probably fairly quickly too).
I really wanted this and The Day after Tomorrow, but i'll be patient and wait for the better version which will probably be out in a few months.
which is why we shouldn't be buying a release that will obviously be double dipped (and probably fairly quickly too).
I really wanted this and The Day after Tomorrow, but i'll be patient and wait for the better version which will probably be out in a few months.
It's been hard waiting for the Day After Tomorrow & I, Robot, especially since I wanted to see both, but missed 'em in the theatres, but in this day & age of studios getting to work on the DVD even before a movie is released, these kinds of "bare bones" releases in favour of a later "SE" double dip is really getting quite fucking ridiculous.
Yep, I know that no one's holding a gun to my head, but when they put out superior discs in other regions [r2 packaging not included] and we get shit, it just goes to show what suckers the studios think r1 consumers are...
Actually...now that I think about it, I should be grateful since the $$$ I would've spent on one of these FOX movies is now going to other, more worthy DVD releases.
Thanks FOX!
11-25-04, 09:15 PM
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Well I told hollywood where they can shove it last week. I ordered my first region free player last week. Mostly because of this whole I, Robot joke of a release here. Ordered the region 3 version that has about 3-4 more hours of extras than the crap served up here in america. Way to go hollywood. Push people to the foreign market!
Well I told hollywood where they can shove it last week. I ordered my first region free player last week. Mostly because of this whole I, Robot joke of a release here. Ordered the region 3 version that has about 3-4 more hours of extras than the crap served up here in america. Way to go hollywood.
Push people to the foreign market!
11-25-04, 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by PopcornTreeCt
While that sounds good, you are missing out on a lot of good DVDs.
While that sounds good, you are missing out on a lot of good DVDs.
11-25-04, 10:50 PM
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Originally posted by splattii
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
11-25-04, 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by splattii
I never buy R1...I own 450+ dvd's...I live in North America...and would NEVER buy an R1 disc....
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
I never buy R1...I own 450+ dvd's...I live in North America...and would NEVER buy an R1 disc....
They are more expensive, and often the picture quality isn't as good (at least for the films I like). City of God is a pefect example. The R1 was *AWFUL*
It's kind of hard to lump every single R1 release into the category of "picture quality isn't as good". Some indi and foreign films aren't as good as their other region releases, but not all. Oh yeah, and there is audio on the DVDs as well, not just video. People are more interested in the best video nowadays anyway.