HD DVD imports
04-13-07 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by wmermine
^^^ That's a pretty good deal (minus the Miami Vice, which you could get cheaper here). Do you know of another not available in the US movie to put in the place of Miami Vice available on that site? That might make it worthwhile.
Well... I believe Miami Vice is not a combo (That's a plus for me)
An American Haunting (HD-DVD) (The release date is delayed, so who knows when it will ship)
Downfall (HD-DVD)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (HD-DVD)
Superman Returns (HD-DVD) (Non-Combo/ No Eng True HD)
The Holiday
Tokyo Drift (Non Combo)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Non Combo)
04-13-07 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by applesandrice
Of course another factor for you might be special features. As I recall (which, admittedly, ain't none too good sometimes
) this import HD DVD carries a whole slew of features which are also found on the US standard-def DVD, but curiously absent from the BD.
) this import HD DVD carries a whole slew of features which are also found on the US standard-def DVD, but curiously absent from the BD.
04-13-07 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by candyrocket786
Yep that's part of the upcoming scientific comparisons, tests, debates, etc I was referring to.
Is that not a reasonable consideration? I mean if people are going to make the decision to buy an import version because it's not a combo disc whereas the US version is (see above), wouldn't it plausibly make a difference to some people that they're getting special features which they otherwise wouldn't?
04-13-07 | 11:43 AM
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Count me in for picking non combo disks from away over combo's from here. I hate combo's with a passion.
I know there are a couple of sites around that list HD DVD imports from around the world (including one mentioned earlier in this thread), but is there a definitive one that is actually regularly updated? I am definitely interested in getting some HDs that are not available here, but I'd like to find a good site that has all HDs listed so I can make a more informed choice.
I know there are a couple of sites around that list HD DVD imports from around the world (including one mentioned earlier in this thread), but is there a definitive one that is actually regularly updated? I am definitely interested in getting some HDs that are not available here, but I'd like to find a good site that has all HDs listed so I can make a more informed choice.
04-13-07 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by applesandrice
Is that not a reasonable consideration? I mean if people are going to make the decision to buy an import version because it's not a combo disc whereas the US version is (see above), wouldn't it plausibly make a difference to some people that they're getting special features which they otherwise wouldn't?
In the end, I'm sure there will be pros/cons to owning either version.
04-13-07 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by candyrocket786
Well... I believe Miami Vice is not a combo (That's a plus for me)
An American Haunting (HD-DVD) (The release date is delayed, so who knows when it will ship)
Downfall (HD-DVD)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (HD-DVD)
Superman Returns (HD-DVD) (Non-Combo/ No Eng True HD)
The Holiday
Tokyo Drift (Non Combo)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Non Combo)
An American Haunting (HD-DVD) (The release date is delayed, so who knows when it will ship)
Downfall (HD-DVD)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (HD-DVD)
Superman Returns (HD-DVD) (Non-Combo/ No Eng True HD)
The Holiday
Tokyo Drift (Non Combo)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Non Combo)
04-13-07 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by candyrocket786
What I meant.... is you'll have users getting down to the nitty gritty as to which version has the better special features....and ultimately superior.
In the end, I'm sure there will be pros/cons to owning either version.
In the end, I'm sure there will be pros/cons to owning either version.
Fair enough. I'm honestly not trying to split hairs or be "that guy who insists that his CODEC is the best" or something. I know there are folks who would be quick to say that for them the special features don't matter. For a lot of people, though, they really do.
One version has special features, one version doesn't. Whether that makes any difference or not is completely up to you and your wallet.
04-13-07 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wmermine
I read somewhere that there are no English subs on that one, is that right to the best of your knowledge?
I was disappointed. What a great movie.
04-13-07 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wmermine
^^^ That's a pretty good deal (minus the Miami Vice, which you could get cheaper here).
04-13-07 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
The European releases of Miami Vice contain the theatrical cut, I believe, whereas the US release has only the Director's Cut in HD and the theatrical cut in SD on the flip side.
04-16-07 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pkde @ AVS
Ordered:
21,51 eur - Miami Vice. Theatrical Edition (HD-DVD)
21,51 eur - The Pianist (HD-DVD)
26,72 eur - Underworld Evolution (HD-DVD)
21,51 eur - The Brothers Grimm (HD-DVD)
17,10 eur - Shipping (up to 4 DVDS)
5,17 eur - (Coupon)
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103,18 eur Total ~ $139.79
Avg of $34.95 per DVD.
04-16-07 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
The European releases of Miami Vice contain the theatrical cut, I believe, whereas the US release has only the Director's Cut in HD and the theatrical cut in SD on the flip side.
04-17-07 | 10:06 AM
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As soon as someone gets their paws on the Brothers Grimm disc, please post a quickie review. Thanks!
04-17-07 | 10:08 AM
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From: TC, MI
Originally Posted by Doughboy
Anybody got the UK Miami Vice HD-DVD? If so, how does it look compared to the US release?
04-23-07 | 10:56 AM
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04-23-07 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
The European releases of Miami Vice contain the theatrical cut, I believe, whereas the US release has only the Director's Cut in HD and the theatrical cut in SD on the flip side.
04-23-07 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by clappj
Amazon.uk just sent me a message changing the "estimated" release date from May to September 30th.
04-30-07 | 09:51 AM
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From: WV
http://hddvdformat.blogspot.com/2007...vd-titles.html
The 15 HD DVD titles announced earlier by Studio Canal is NOW confirmed to due at retail on May 21 instead of March 26 or March 5. The disc specs of some titles have been updated to reflect the latest information. For instance, Terminator II HD DVD will be a 2-disc HD DVD set.
The delay is possibly due to the need to press the discs with the latest/updated AACS layer for all 15 HD DVD titles released by Studio Canal. Studio Canal has indicated that the discs with the updated AACS layer will not affect playback on standalone HD DVD players such as Toshiba HD DVD players and Microsoft Xbox360 HD DVD add-on. Software HD DVD players bundled with HD DVD PC drives may need software updates/upgrades to playback those discs.
The 15 HD DVD titles announced earlier by Studio Canal is NOW confirmed to due at retail on May 21 instead of March 26 or March 5. The disc specs of some titles have been updated to reflect the latest information. For instance, Terminator II HD DVD will be a 2-disc HD DVD set.
The delay is possibly due to the need to press the discs with the latest/updated AACS layer for all 15 HD DVD titles released by Studio Canal. Studio Canal has indicated that the discs with the updated AACS layer will not affect playback on standalone HD DVD players such as Toshiba HD DVD players and Microsoft Xbox360 HD DVD add-on. Software HD DVD players bundled with HD DVD PC drives may need software updates/upgrades to playback those discs.
04-30-07 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by fryinpan1
For instance, Terminator II HD DVD will be a 2-disc HD DVD set.
