Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > HD Talk
Reload this Page >

The Official Bond on Blu-ray Thread

Community
Search
HD Talk The place to discuss Blu-ray, 4K and all other forms and formats of HD and HDTV.

The Official Bond on Blu-ray Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-21-08, 07:17 PM
  #251  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Pa
Posts: 11,956
Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts
One of my steelbooks, FYEO, is a 2 disc case. People are reporting on other forums that the cases are mixed up. Go figure.
Old 10-21-08, 08:14 PM
  #252  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
tonymontana313's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 2,745
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My best buy had only 3 of each of the Bonds and I went at 11:30 am in the morning so I highly doubt they are still out there. The rep said that the steelbooks were only for first shipments and that the regular blu-ray cases will be in the next shipment. I used the QOS coupon to get all the Connery and Brosnan Steelbooks for 14.99 each.

On another note, the QOS ticket is a lot easier to use on the steelbooks since it is attached to the plastic wrapping. You don't even need to peel since you just have to take the wrapping off and just look on the other side.
Old 10-21-08, 08:25 PM
  #253  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Signal Hill, CA
Posts: 3,519
Received 73 Likes on 50 Posts
I had no hassle price-matching Fry's $16.99 Blu-ray price at Best Buy for their steelbooks. As a matter of fact, the manger that did the override said, "You're not the first one to price match the Fry's ad. We'll do it. No problem."

There was a problem finding "Thunderball" though. Had to hunt for it. The store had only received four copies.

(The store didn't have any single plain Blu-rays versions--just steelbooks and three packs.)
Old 10-21-08, 09:40 PM
  #254  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 39,348
Received 625 Likes on 482 Posts
Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
I've just sprayed a gallon of Goo Gone to get rid of it.
Any success? Cos that damn code simply ruins the great slipcover for Casino Royale.
Old 10-21-08, 09:45 PM
  #255  
New Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
In addition to the old Bond films, I also bought the new 2-disc Casino Royale. The slipcover has a suede feel to it. Very cool.
For people that bought the new Casino Royale Blu-Ray, does it come with the booklet that comes with the Standard Def version? Thanks!
Old 10-21-08, 10:01 PM
  #256  
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
 
Mr. Cinema's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 18,044
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by RocShemp
Any success? Cos that damn code simply ruins the great slipcover for Casino Royale.
Slipcover for Die Another Day looks perfect now. I was able to remove all of the sticky text.

My Casino Royale slipcover was shrinkwrapped and the sticker was on the outside. Was yours not packaged that way? I bought mine at Best Buy.
Old 10-21-08, 10:01 PM
  #257  
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
 
Mr. Cinema's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 18,044
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by WuTang209V
For people that bought the new Casino Royale Blu-Ray, does it come with the booklet that comes with the Standard Def version? Thanks!
No booklet.
Old 10-21-08, 10:28 PM
  #258  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 39,348
Received 625 Likes on 482 Posts
Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
Slipcover for Die Another Day looks perfect now. I was able to remove all of the sticky text.

My Casino Royale slipcover was shrinkwrapped and the sticker was on the outside. Was yours not packaged that way? I bought mine at Best Buy.
Mine was shrinkwrapped but the sticker was on the damn slipcover. I got it at Wal-Mart. Even some stupid Wal-Mart sticker was on the slipcover.
Old 10-21-08, 10:39 PM
  #259  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sunny California
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts


For $90.. This is probably the Best deal I got on Blu Ray.

A friendly talk to a female bestbuy cashier and coupons..



excellent deal!
Old 10-21-08, 11:02 PM
  #260  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Spiderbite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 16,191
Received 1,075 Likes on 650 Posts
Well, it seems I have my first issue with the Bond BDs. I was going thru all of them tonight and all work perfectly except For Your Eyes Only.

The only difference between this disc and the others is that it had the weird double disc holder inside instead of the normal single one...but that should have anything to do with disc itself.

It starts up and goes thru the red caution illegal message and then tries to go to the main menu but it just sits there with a black picture never actually accesses the menu. None of the buttons work and it just sits there. I am using an LG BH200.

Fuck.
Old 10-21-08, 11:04 PM
  #261  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 7,953
Received 311 Likes on 213 Posts
Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
Fuck.
Don't fret. Just exchange it for another one wherever you bought it and see if a different disc works.
Old 10-21-08, 11:12 PM
  #262  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,594
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am in love with these Steelbooks.
Old 10-21-08, 11:54 PM
  #263  
DVD Talk Legend
 
B5Erik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Southern California
Posts: 13,599
Received 481 Likes on 353 Posts
I tried my Dr. No disc and it won't play on my computer. Just a black screen. I'll have to try the others.

(On a side note, I tried to go to the website to use the moviecash and I couldn't connect. Anyone else have any problems with that?)
Old 10-21-08, 11:59 PM
  #264  
DVD Talk Legend
 
B5Erik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Southern California
Posts: 13,599
Received 481 Likes on 353 Posts
Crap. The From Russia Blue Ray won't play on my computer, either. Same thing - just a black screen (the menu never loads).

Could this just be a problem with my software? (Power DVD 7 Blu Ray edition.)
Old 10-22-08, 03:20 AM
  #265  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Lower Beaver, Iowa
Posts: 10,521
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by B5Erik
(On a side note, I tried to go to the website to use the moviecash and I couldn't connect. Anyone else have any problems with that?)
Yep. All I get is a "did not connect" message.
Old 10-22-08, 03:39 AM
  #266  
Banned by request
 
Supermallet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Termite Terrace
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Using a combo of reward zone certificates, the magnolia audio test coupon, and a Fry's price match, I was able to get all the Connery Bond Blu-rays for $10 a pop. Threw in Dr. No earlier and it looked unbelievable. I may have to go back and get the others price matched, because now I'm hooked.
Old 10-22-08, 04:03 AM
  #267  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Hammer99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by DthRdrX
One of my steelbooks, FYEO, is a 2 disc case. People are reporting on other forums that the cases are mixed up. Go figure.
I got the same thing. No big deal I guess, but I wish I could pop the disc holder and swap it with the Brosnan BD, too afraid of breaking it though.
Old 10-22-08, 06:54 AM
  #268  
DVD Talk Reviewer/ Admin
 
Adam Tyner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Greenville, South Cackalack
Posts: 28,820
Received 1,881 Likes on 1,238 Posts
Originally Posted by B5Erik
Crap. The From Russia Blue Ray won't play on my computer, either. Same thing - just a black screen (the menu never loads).

Could this just be a problem with my software? (Power DVD 7 Blu Ray edition.)
Likewise for me and Thunderball on PowerDVD 7. It plays on my PS3 fine, though.

Strangely, it'd play on my PS3 if I had it connected to my TV downstairs but not upstairs.
Old 10-22-08, 07:50 AM
  #269  
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
 
Mr. Cinema's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 18,044
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Hammer99
I got the same thing. No big deal I guess, but I wish I could pop the disc holder and swap it with the Brosnan BD, too afraid of breaking it though.
It's weird because these are the first Region 1 steelbook cases that I know of, yet they made some with 2-disc holders, even though all of these are single disc. Are the holders facing each other, or are they overlapping on one side?
Old 10-22-08, 08:11 AM
  #270  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Hammer99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
It's weird because these are the first Region 1 steelbook cases that I know of, yet they made some with 2-disc holders, even though all of these are single disc. Are the holders facing each other, or are they overlapping on one side?
The one I got was overlapping, on the lower of the 2 hubs... had to carefully slide it out & snap it onto the upper hub.
Old 10-22-08, 08:40 AM
  #271  
Moderator
 
Goldberg74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 19,205
Received 808 Likes on 525 Posts
My Amazon ones are coming today... I hope they have the movie cash in them (unlike "The Mummy" fiasco).
Old 10-22-08, 08:57 AM
  #272  
Moderator
 
Giles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 33,630
Received 17 Likes on 13 Posts
Originally Posted by Goldberg74
My Amazon ones are coming today... I hope they have the movie cash in them (unlike "The Mummy" fiasco).
oh don't remind of that shit Amazon pulled, I sent a few angry emails about that and no sort of customer resolution ever came about.
Old 10-22-08, 10:00 AM
  #273  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Spiderbite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 16,191
Received 1,075 Likes on 650 Posts
Originally Posted by Goldberg74
My Amazon ones are coming today... I hope they have the movie cash in them (unlike "The Mummy" fiasco).
Remember, there is no movie cash "in" them. There is a code on the sticker on the front of the case (hopefully on the wrapping and not directly on the case). A buddy of mine almost tossed the wrapping not realizing that the code to get the movie ticket is on the back of that sticker.

Appears there are many reports now coming in that For Your Eyes Only is not playing on LG or Samsung dual format players.

I am getting really tired of not having a player out there that can play any and all BDs without a problem. Even dedicated BD players still appear to have hiccups and issues with the occasional disc. It appears the PS3 is the machine that has the fewest disc playing problems and now I kinda regret getting rid of mine for the LG BH200.
Old 10-22-08, 10:17 AM
  #274  
Moderator
 
Giles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 33,630
Received 17 Likes on 13 Posts
Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
Remember, there is no movie cash "in" them. There is a code on the sticker on the front of the case (hopefully on the wrapping and not directly on the case). A buddy of mine almost tossed the wrapping not realizing that the code to get the movie ticket is on the back of that sticker.

Appears there are many reports now coming in that For Your Eyes Only is not playing on LG or Samsung dual format players.

I am getting really tired of not having a player out there that can play any and all BDs without a problem. Even dedicated BD players still appear to have hiccups and issues with the occasional disc. It appears the PS3 is the machine that has the fewest disc playing problems and now I kinda regret getting rid of mine for the LG BH200.
the review of the Panasonic BD55 from Sound & Vision sounds like it's the best bluray player on the market with few hiccups in playing back newer discs.
Old 10-22-08, 10:19 AM
  #275  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I bought the steelbooks yesterday of Dr. No, From Russia With Love and For Your Eyes Only. Not one of them will play on my Blu-ray player beyond the legal warnings and main menu. Only a black screen as others have reported. I'm wondering whether I need to do a firmware update on my player. Has anyone else with the black screen problems found a solution?


Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.