HD DVD & Blu-ray - Release Calendar 2007 (Part 1)
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I can't help but wonder: do most people like bravesmg replace just titles they don't yet own and have inferior copies of (non-anamorphic) or, like me, end up replacing most of what I already had with hd versions although never intended to?
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Again, I've still seen no confirmation for any of these (the May 8th titles)...but I'm excited nonetheless.
As for the Disney designs, I have no doubt that they will be less garish when actually released. For instance, early cover art for both Chicago and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had the same massive swoosh and strange cover art, but their retail versions were better composed. These will likely be the same. As for the actual artwork, they are indeed the same as the SD versions...not a big deal.
The bigger deal, in my opinion, is that Disney is seemingly porting over all of their special features (or 95%...it's unclear). That's very exciting and bodes well for both POTC movies, Pixar movies, every Disney movie, etc. Now if only Fox/MGM would do the same....
As for the Disney designs, I have no doubt that they will be less garish when actually released. For instance, early cover art for both Chicago and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had the same massive swoosh and strange cover art, but their retail versions were better composed. These will likely be the same. As for the actual artwork, they are indeed the same as the SD versions...not a big deal.
The bigger deal, in my opinion, is that Disney is seemingly porting over all of their special features (or 95%...it's unclear). That's very exciting and bodes well for both POTC movies, Pixar movies, every Disney movie, etc. Now if only Fox/MGM would do the same....
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The swoosh on Hitchhiker's looks the same as these newly announced Disney titles. It just doesn't have as many huge quotes. They still look pretty damn hideous with or without the quotes.
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Official street date for The Good Shepherd HD-DVD is April 3. Extras include deleted scenes and PIP U-control.
http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64023
http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64023
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Originally Posted by Skoobooz
The bigger deal, in my opinion, is that Disney is seemingly porting over all of their special features (or 95%...it's unclear). That's very exciting and bodes well for both POTC movies, Pixar movies, every Disney movie, etc. Now if only Fox/MGM would do the same....
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Originally Posted by Rusty James
Official street date for The Good Shepherd HD-DVD is April 3. Extras include deleted scenes and PIP U-control.
http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64023
http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64023
Also, I noticed I had overlooked Hannibal from a previous announcement.
And I have added lots of documentaries on hidef that are coming out next February 27:
Antarctica Dreaming: Wildfire On Ice, Fireplace: Visions Of Tranquility, HD Window: Hawaii, HD Window: The Great Southwest, HDScape Sampler, Serenity: Southern Seas, and Visions of the Sea: Explorations are up for preorder on HD DVD; Nature's Colors With The World's Greatest Music on BD and HD DVD.
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The Cameron Diaz-Kate Winslet comedy The Holiday, a Blu-ray exclusive in the U.S., is coming to HD-DVD on March 26th in the U.K.
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-holiday.html
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-holiday.html
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Both Pirates of the Caribbean movies are up for pre-order at Amazon. Although it says DVD right now, they're both seemingly priced correctly for Blu-ray and are coming out on the day the Blu-ray versions of these movies are scheduled. And as we all know, Amazon has a habit of mixing up specs at first, then fixing them later.
Granted, I wouldn't actually order these right now, as there would likely be various problems with one's order, but it shows that these are actually coming out on May 22nd. Exciting. Let's see the official announcement now....
Granted, I wouldn't actually order these right now, as there would likely be various problems with one's order, but it shows that these are actually coming out on May 22nd. Exciting. Let's see the official announcement now....
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40-Year-Old Virgin for May 22: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64042
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Originally Posted by Grubert
40-Year-Old Virgin for May 22: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64042
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Originally Posted by Grubert
40-Year-Old Virgin for May 22: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=64042
Now I need some fuuucking french toast.
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Children of Men on March 27th.
The studios do realize that there are 3 other (and completely barren) Tuesdays in March, right? At least for now, there are 7 HD DVD releases in March, and they're all coming out the same day.
The studios do realize that there are 3 other (and completely barren) Tuesdays in March, right? At least for now, there are 7 HD DVD releases in March, and they're all coming out the same day.
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Ok here's some more Blu-Ray info for everyone:
Eragon is slated for 03/20/07 with MSRP at $39.98
Seven Years in Tibet will be coming 05/01/07 with MSRP at $28.95
and it looks like Night at the Museum will be pushed back to 04/24/07
Eragon is slated for 03/20/07 with MSRP at $39.98
Seven Years in Tibet will be coming 05/01/07 with MSRP at $28.95
and it looks like Night at the Museum will be pushed back to 04/24/07
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Thanks, I'll pick up Seven Years for sure.
DVDEmpire added the following Blu-rays today:
Deja Vu: 4/24
as well as the previously mentioned Disney titles.
DVDEmpire added the following Blu-rays today:
Deja Vu: 4/24
as well as the previously mentioned Disney titles.
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I hope The 40 Year Old Virgin offers the Rated-R version. I HATE the unrated cut, which features a bloated runtime and some really unfunny sequences. I LOVE the theatrical cut. If the HD DVD is unrated only, then I'll stick with my Rated 16:9 dvd.
But it is nice to see an actual HD DVD with a specific release date. Maybe they are realizing that to continue to try and win the format war that you actually have to provide content to your fanbase.
But it is nice to see an actual HD DVD with a specific release date. Maybe they are realizing that to continue to try and win the format war that you actually have to provide content to your fanbase.
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I hope The 40 Year Old Virgin offers the Rated-R version. I HATE the unrated cut, which features a bloated runtime and some really unfunny sequences. I LOVE the theatrical cut. If the HD DVD is unrated only, then I'll stick with my Rated 16:9 dvd.
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When it was released on dvd, it was widescreen unrated only. Then later, Universal quietly released the Rated cut in Widescreen, so apparently enough people complained about not being able to own the rated cut in widescreen. It is far, far superior to the longer version. I have yet to see the rated widescreen dvd in stores. I got mine at Best Buy's website for $15. Amazon also has it.
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FYI, both Pirates of the Caribbean movies are now properly listed as Blu-ray and up for pre-order at Amazon. Also, Curse of the Black Pearl says (2pc), which usually means two disc set...Dead Man's Chest might say the same, but I didn't check because I don't want that one.
A two Blu-ray disc set for POTC? Sounds good to me! (And I know someone indicated that they might be two-disc sets earlier...this seems like a further confirmation.)
A two Blu-ray disc set for POTC? Sounds good to me! (And I know someone indicated that they might be two-disc sets earlier...this seems like a further confirmation.)
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
When it was released on dvd, it was widescreen unrated only. Then later, Universal quietly released the Rated cut in Widescreen, so apparently enough people complained about not being able to own the rated cut in widescreen. It is far, far superior to the longer version.
I really hope they choose to include both versions on the HD-DVD!
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I have yet to see the rated widescreen dvd in stores. I got mine at Best Buy's website for $15. Amazon also has it.
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I bet you could find it at WalMart. They don't carry "unrated" DVDs.
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I loved the unrated cut of 40 Year Old Virgin. The added conversations made the characters feel more lived in, and it had the same kind of improvisational humor I loved from Anchorman or the Christopher Guest films.
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Hmm got some interesting news from my distributor. Apparently these upcoming Blu-Ray titles are on Moratorium aka. Delayed/Cancelled. So i wouldn't expect these to show up on time.
Commando
Dodgeball
Ice Age
Tristan & Isolde
Dude, Where's my Car?
The Fly
Turistas
I'm not sure what to make of all this but they are all Fox titles. Don't know if they are having problems, or if they just want to delay some titles.
Commando
Dodgeball
Ice Age
Tristan & Isolde
Dude, Where's my Car?
The Fly
Turistas
I'm not sure what to make of all this but they are all Fox titles. Don't know if they are having problems, or if they just want to delay some titles.