Grindhouse: Planet Terror and Death Proof BLU-RAYS 12/16/08
12-04-08, 09:00 AM
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12-04-08, 09:06 AM
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12-04-08, 11:24 AM
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There is no BR "Grindhouse" film. Its either Planet Terror and/or Death Proof. Both Unrated and Extended. As it stands, there would be no way to get both PT/DP on the same disc (Grindhouse style) because both would be far more then 50GB of space.
I don't think there is even a DVD set of the both together in Region 1.
I don't think there is even a DVD set of the both together in Region 1.
12-04-08, 02:35 PM
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There is no BR "Grindhouse" film. Its either Planet Terror and/or Death Proof. Both Unrated and Extended. As it stands, there would be no way to get both PT/DP on the same disc (Grindhouse style) because both would be far more then 50GB of space.
I don't think there is even a DVD set of the both together in Region 1.
There is, however, a HD DVD version of Death Proof out there...so gonna be mine!
I don't think there is even a DVD set of the both together in Region 1.
There is, however, a HD DVD version of Death Proof out there...so gonna be mine!
You're correct about the DVD set -- the only one I've heard of is the Japanese version which I know a few people around here own.
12-04-08, 02:42 PM
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Gizmo -- I'll bet they could squeeze the theatrical version onto a single BD50. Runtime was only 3 hours, wasn't it? There are dual layered HD DVDs that hold 3+ hours of HD content just fine ("Grand Prix", "King Kong", "Superman Returns" -- counting the bonus features, etc.) -- a BD50 should be able to hold the full theatrical "Grindhouse" quite nicely.
You're correct about the DVD set -- the only one I've heard of is the Japanese version which I know a few people around here own.
You're correct about the DVD set -- the only one I've heard of is the Japanese version which I know a few people around here own.
If that BD import comes true I'll probably import it. Weinstein seems to be playing a bit of catch up with their HD DVD/Limbo titles right now as well as focusing on their new releases. I have a feeling we'll see Pulse and Black Christmas before the Grindhouse "set" in America.
12-04-08, 11:44 PM
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Gizmo -- I'll bet they could squeeze the theatrical version onto a single BD50. Runtime was only 3 hours, wasn't it? There are dual layered HD DVDs that hold 3+ hours of HD content just fine ("Grand Prix", "King Kong", "Superman Returns" -- counting the bonus features, etc.) -- a BD50 should be able to hold the full theatrical "Grindhouse" quite nicely.
You're correct about the DVD set -- the only one I've heard of is the Japanese version which I know a few people around here own.
You're correct about the DVD set -- the only one I've heard of is the Japanese version which I know a few people around here own.
12-05-08, 08:30 AM
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how can you DNR a film that shot in actual HiDef (Planet Terror). Very curious to see the scratch free version which the review states isn't 100% scratch free.
I thought the Starz hidef presentation of the extended 'Death Proof' looked fantastic, and THAT was filmed on 35mm film stock.
12-05-08, 08:43 AM
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The scratch free version looks pretty slick. DVD Beaver has caps in the review on the main page. Check it out.
Death Proof is also reviewed and although there is a low score for the film image wise, I think it looks like it should.
Death Proof is also reviewed and although there is a low score for the film image wise, I think it looks like it should.
12-05-08, 09:53 AM
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FWIW, there was still some level of 'noise', and it doesn't look DNRed to me.
12-05-08, 09:59 AM
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Adam,
Are you watching it on a PS3? Several others who got both films early can't seem to get them to load (prompts for an update when none is available and then bumps them backto the PS3 menu screen).
Are you watching it on a PS3? Several others who got both films early can't seem to get them to load (prompts for an update when none is available and then bumps them backto the PS3 menu screen).
12-05-08, 10:01 AM
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I haven't watched it on a 'real' TV yet -- I was just zipping through it on the BD drive on my computer.
12-09-08, 09:04 PM
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Also has there been any update on people who got early copies actually being able to play their discs?
12-09-08, 09:11 PM
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http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/35648/death-proof/
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/35655/planet-terror/
12-09-08, 11:59 PM
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Odd thing. I picked up both Planet Terror and Death Proof tonight on Blu-Ray. Thing is they loaded up without any problems. Planet Terror had the "Loading.." logo for a minute or so and loaded up. Death Proof had the Stuntman Mike Logo for a minute or so and loaded up as well.
Not sure what it was. It probably doesn't make a difference but my PS3 is one of the original 60GB's.
I originally said I wouldn't upgrade my SD discs, but I couldn't resist
12-11-08, 05:16 PM
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12-12-08, 10:17 PM
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nope it doesn't.
if that store has them out it's because they are lazy and didn't check the street date for them.
or another store has them out for rent.
I don't think the rental agreement applies to blu.
i'll ask tomorrow but i doubt my manager will know.
if that store has them out it's because they are lazy and didn't check the street date for them.
or another store has them out for rent.
I don't think the rental agreement applies to blu.
i'll ask tomorrow but i doubt my manager will know.
