Did you see the new slogan Universal's using on their cover art for their August releases?

"The look and sound of perfect". I guess that won out over their original choice: "Video today the high quality!"

lol

"Who were the ad wizards that came up with that one?"

did anyone see the TV ad for Underworld: Evolution during Lost the other night - it mentioned the day to date release of the Blu-Ray edition. I have yet to see or hear HD-DVD touting their stuff on network television.

Funny because doesnt Underworld Evo come out BEFORE the actual player?

I believe they did for Rumor Has It (bleh), but lets see what the ads for Firewall and 16 blocks say when they start soon.

Seems like Firewall might be the best release yet.

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review...D+Combo+Format)

It's actually a registered trademark. :lol:

Actually, i recall the commercial saying something to the effect of: "and coming soon to Blu-Ray", not day and date.

Well...that commercial certainly MUST mean that BD is better. ;)

According to Fangoria, BCI Eclipse is releasing the following titles in HD DVD under their "Deimos" imprint:

According to hddvd digest...

8/8 - Ray
8/22 - Spy Game, The Interpreter and The Bone Collector
TBD - Blade Runner (new cut)

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/

Welcome to last week. Thanks for joining us. ;)

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Well, soooooooorrry!

I thought they hadnt released the exact dates yet. ;)

according to Digitalbits, the 'initial' director's cut will be released first (this year) on both HD and Blu-Ray, followed by the 'true' Director's Cut released in the latter end of 2007 (in one 'ol box set containing multiple cuts/versions of the film).

No problem. I'd love to know what the hell they're releasing before that. These dates are so sporadic.

Here is a press release I found from Paramount.

April 1, 2006

Today we are pleased to announce a title that will be very true to the hearts of dvd and hd-dvd fans everywhere. We are finally releasing the definitive version of the #1 classic hit of the 20th century. Although this movie only grossed 27 million domestically we feel it is the best movie we have ever produced. It is with great pleasure that we present to you....
Academy Award nominee Kenan Thompson and Academy Award winner Kel Mitchell in....
Goodburger........The Criterion Collection

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We are pleased to announce our first direct collaberation with the fine folks at criterion in which paramount will directly distribute a criterion release. Specs include....

-1080p master directly from the original film negatives processed at 4k resolution.

-Dolby TrueHD uncompressed 7.1 digital surround

-Dts 7.1 lossless digital surround

-Interactive in movie experience with the owners of MondoBurger and Sinbad

-Unrated Extended cut with over 7 hours re-instated via seamless branching.

-Theatrical cut

-Das Boot version (Director's Cut)

-Alternate Ending

-Coupon for free Hamburger at McDonalds

- 117 commentaries ranging from Michelle Trachtenburg to Pete and Pete and Donkey Lips featuring the little red haired kid from Diffrnt Strokes

-Audio commentary with stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (their first commentary)

-Audio commentary with Sinbad and Abe Vigoda

-Audio commentary with Director Brian Robbins

-Audio commentary with stunt double Jill Stokesberry


-THX-Certified with THX Optimode tests

-Fully animated menus

-HD-DVD Introduction: Reminscing about the Good Burger: Director Brian Robbins and Kenan and Kel Remember

-Dexter and Ed: Getting Into Character with Kenan and Kel


-Theatrical trailers and TV spots (featuring "Get Ready for This")

-Deleted scenes and hilarious outtakes

-Cast & Crew Biographies & Filmographies


-Good toppings: a series of vignettes from the set of Good Burger

-Celebrity cameos: a look at how we got Shaq, Carmen Electra and George Clinton to partake

-A featurette on the legendary Good Burger Drinking Game

-"We're all Dudes" music video

-Good Burger trivia game

-Dexter and Ed in Mild Peril: 1st Person Adventure Game

-DVD-ROM: Kenan and Kel's Paint Workshop Program

-Flippin' Burgers with Dexter and Ed: DVD-ROM demo game

-More cast & crew memories

-Reproduction card of the original poster art

-Roll of Good Burger stickers

-Leonard Maltin Discusses: What Good Burger means in Today's World

-Editing Workshop: edit 10 different scenes the way you want!

-3-D virtual tours of the sets

-Charlie Rose Interviews Kenan and Kel

-Pilot episode of "Kenan & Kel"

-Kenan Thompson's gag reel

-Two "All That" episodes

-From "All That" Sketch to the Big Screen: The Development of Good Burger

-Nicksclusives: Nickelodeon TV promo featurettes

-A Discussion with The Author of the Novel: Louise Fitzhugh

-Good Art Direction: Robert J. Bacon Takes you on an Interactive Tour

-Costume Design Featurette

-Storyboards and Split-Screen Comparisons:

-Storyboard-to-final film

-Even more outtakes

-plus 12 Easter eggs hidden throughout all 4 discs!

"We were delighted to collaborate with Paramount in the creation of this extraordinary HD-DVD," added Kim Aubry, Nickelodeon's VP of Technology and Executive Producer of the HD-DVD. "To have the opportunity to take a film that we truly love and spend six months looking through the vaults for interesting 'lost' objects was something too good to pass up. We contacted the original filmmakers in our quest for great HD-DVD extras; and we were led to photographs, tapes, student films and forgotten promotional materials that when viewed today add insight to the film and the filmmaker. Kenan and Kel's new commentary is amazing and we believe will become 'required' viewing for 'Good Burger' buffs and film lovers everywhere."

Good Burger was originally a sketch on the popular children's variety series "All That." Good Burger features acclaimed young actors Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell as two teenagers who have to spend their summer working at a fast food joint. Things get interesting when their restaurant may get shut down due to their new competitor Mondo Burger. The film features cameos from Carmen Electra ("Baywatch"), Shaquille O'Neal (the NBA), and George Clinton (P Funk). Abe Vigoda and Linda Cardelini ("Freaks and Geeks") co-star.

Own this modern classic on April 1, 2007.

Gee.

THAT was worth it.

i hope this is a joke

Do you really have to ask? :)

It has been a running DVDtalk joke as long as I can remember.

and you didn't notice the April 1st date.... :lol:

Well in the past it was always associated with a fake Criterion release - which is what made it more funny since the odds on Criterion releasing it are extremely thin.

It's only slightly funny since Good Burger is not really a showcase for HD formats. But with regards to quality of film, Im not sure it's much worse than Van Helsing or Doom (both with HD releases). ;)

Thank god for that!

Equilibrium (Region 2, Japan)

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.asp...id-1004345160/

This would be awesome....I love that movie....Hopefully, it is a nice HD transfer.