Blu-Ray = R-rated, DVD = unrated...why?
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Blu-Ray = R-rated, DVD = unrated...why?
I see that there are a few titles coming out where the dvd has an unrated cut while the Blu-Ray disc only has the R-rated version(Basic Instinct 2 & Ultraviolet) and am wondering if this will be the next trend. you want Blu-Ray but also want the unrated cut you need to make double purchases of both dvd and blu-ray. why not offer both versions on the blu-ray disc?
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I wonder if the goal is to:
1) keep the number of SKUs down (so no separate R-rated/unrated releases)
2) keep the prudish folks happy by not offering R-rated and unrated on the same disc
3) reconciling #1 and #2 by only having an R-rated version
I agree that it's colosally stupid. My guess: Sony would rather just have one disc per movie at launch, and they think that if there's only going to be one disc, it makes more sense for it to be rated.
1) keep the number of SKUs down (so no separate R-rated/unrated releases)
2) keep the prudish folks happy by not offering R-rated and unrated on the same disc
3) reconciling #1 and #2 by only having an R-rated version
I agree that it's colosally stupid. My guess: Sony would rather just have one disc per movie at launch, and they think that if there's only going to be one disc, it makes more sense for it to be rated.
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Just because we have a new disc format doesn't mean they are going to change the silliness that sometimes appears. We'll still have multiple releases of some movies, no doubt enough to make us insane.
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
Maybe they are having issues with seamless branching on BD??
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
Maybe they are having issues with seamless branching on BD??
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Originally Posted by Oliver Clothesoff
hey with all that space (lol), why not put both versions in full on there.
They just insert the new/alternate scenes using seamless branching. This might be the issue they are running into. So, putting both full versions on it is not an option.
Im just speculating though because Im obviously not an editor.
Not saying this is just a problem with BD either. HD-DVD could have similar issues, but I dont know.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Has seamless branching even been discussed by either camp?
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Are people really interested in watching the unrated version of the movie? It's always struck me as being like the "director's cut" scam where the studio trys to convince you you're missing out if you don't watch this version. Extra footage is better off being included as deleted scenes, IMHO.
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
I dont know, but since BD is using MPEG2 encoding AND single layer discs (25gb) for a while, it very well may not fit on one disc.
Another reason could be that if they're only going to release one version, they figure it should be the theatrical cut for the "purists."
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One possibility is that retailers have demanded fewer versions of the early movies, in order to use less shelving real estate for such low volume formats.
Sorry, just wanted to type "shelving real estate" : it makes me feel like such a pro.
Sorry, just wanted to type "shelving real estate" : it makes me feel like such a pro.
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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
My guess: Sony would rather just have one disc per movie at launch, and they think that if there's only going to be one disc, it makes more sense for it to be rated.
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Originally Posted by Burnt Thru
Are people really interested in watching the unrated version of the movie?
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Originally Posted by Spiky
Just because we have a new disc format doesn't mean they are going to change the silliness that sometimes appears. We'll still have multiple releases of some movies, no doubt enough to make us insane.
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Originally Posted by Spiky
Really depends on the movie. Sometimes I prefer deleted scenes separate, but sometimes they are so good I wish they were just in the movie.
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
I agree. They chose the rated one so that retailers like Walmart will carry it.
If the former, just another reason for me to hate WM.
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Originally Posted by RockStrongo
Does Wal-Mart not carry any unrated versions? Or are they just selective as to which unrated titles to carry (like BBV)?
If the former, just another reason for me to hate WM.
If the former, just another reason for me to hate WM.
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Originally Posted by TheKobra
Perfect example would the the original Star Wars movies vs. the SE versions.
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Originally Posted by Drexl
It depends on whether the title would get an NC-17 rating. If it would get an R or even a PG-13, they'll carry it.
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