SPRBD

How did you verify that it's the exact same disc?

matome

It looks like the Seven disc that's coming out on Tuesday is going to be cropped to 1.85 according to bluray.com. Someone apparently has it already and says it "fills the screen", so the AR spec is not a typo . The 1080i one may be though.

bunkaroo

I caught wind of the issue with Se7en earlier this week and cancelled my preorder in time. Damn shame.

Yavin

Disappointing news about Seven ... I expect this from an HD broadcast, but not from a BD release.

Gizmo

Guys -

This is Alliance. They have numerous packaging errors for the Canadian exclusives (just look at my list!). Until a few people get it IN HAND (as its possible someone zoomed in or there player/TV did) I would recommend holding off importing it. Most likely it will be 1080p and the correct AR....hopefully.

lfletcher

Haven't checked the aspect ratio but according to BDInfo both Seven and Derailed both are 1080i30 releases. Have Traffic and Requiem For A Dream as well, but haven't checked them out yet.

Gizmo

Updated OP.

Don't forget - a ton of titles come out next week. I am importing Requim.

Damed

Just FYI, the $10 off coupon offer has now expired.

matome

Seven is officially in the incorrect aspect ratio . Open matted from 2.35 to 1.78. I'll be waiting for a U.S. release.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...en_blu-ray.htm

mdc3000

^Awful, pass.

GenPion

That is truly terrible about Seven. I was planning on passing on it for the inevitable US release anyway. This information just confirms it.

HumanMedia

Aesthetically I don't mind the open matte of the Canadian release. It seems to have more breathing space. BUT I guess that was Fincher's point in wanting to create more of a claustrophobic atmosphere.

So I will of course default to the Director's true intent.

BTW for the last DVD release, Fincher recomposed every shot within the 2.35:1 presentation, so I wont be happy with the original theatrical 2.35:1 either, the blu-ray for me will need to be his reframed version.

Gizmo

Updated with a few new titles.

CardiffGiant

Does anyone have Requiem for a Dream on BD?

I am wondering about the quality of the transfer.

Also, it says "Director's Cut." Is this the same as the American "unrated" version?

CardiffGiant

Nevermind...checked it out on DVDBeaver. Might hold off for a little bit.

Gizmo

Updated OP

PhantomStranger

Has anyone done extensive price comparisons for these releases as an American importing them? I realize the safe choice is to go with Amazon.ca, but are there any other legitimate options? The international shipping at Amazon.ca is ridiculous in comparison to other retailers and their international shipping prices.

Gizmo

I just buy them from Amazon.ca as typically it comes out to about $20 USA shipped. Not bad IMO.

Gizmo

Some new Canadian titles:
5/26
Outlander
Killshot

6/2
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Chocolat
Gosford Park
Blade
Copland

Daytripper

What does Canada get so many titles before the U.S.!? I'm in for "Eternal Sunshine" and "Copland". But Gizmo, do you see that on America's horizon?

Yavin

Blade!

Gizmo

These dates were done before Warner swallowed Newline. IF Newline was still by itself, we would have seen Blade (and Freddy vs Jason, Butterfly Effect etc) at the same time. Warner appears to have nixed all those dates.

PopcornTreeCt

Amazon.ca finally cancelled my order of Taxi Driver. It has been cancelled by the manufacturer they say.

ChristianB

Because these titles are distributed by Alliance Films here in Canada, so they're busy getting these out on Blu-ray ($$$$) before their distribution rights expire.

I believe Warner gave Alliance Films rights to the New Line catalogue until November 2009? (if I recall).

asianxcore

Any reviews yet for the Chasing Amy Blu-Ray?