Warner launches "Red2Blu" trade-in program
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I wonder if I can send my covers in from Canada, and have the replacements sent to someone in the US? I should be able to. If not, I am only out some covers, so not a big deal.
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What I do know is that I haven't played an HD-DVD in months and would rather have titles that I will watch multiple times on a current format. If my order goes smoothly, I might go back and do a few more (matrix, superman and others...)
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I think this is really cool and will definitely be taking advantage of it soon.
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For The Matrix: Ultimate Collection it says to send in the pice of paper on the back of the box? I throw that kind of shit out. Am I S.O.L. in that case? I really want to upgrade that set.
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Looks like I might end up hitting up a Fry's or something. I doubt I'll score any substantial deals this way, but I might save myself some money in a few cases.
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I like this program. I'm glad I never re-bought any Blu-rays.
Wait a second... They don't even want the discs? Just the cover art?
Wait a second... They don't even want the discs? Just the cover art?
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Might have to do this. I only have a total of 9 HD DVD's (I got into the format like a month before it was announced as dead) and 6 of them are Warner titles.
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Figure this - Most Warner HD DVD's at Frys run between $6.99 - $9.99. Then add in $4.95 to "upgrade to Blu". The cheapest you will get a "Blu" replaced is $12. Is all that hassle worth it? For me, I might do the HP giftset for $15 (only requires 1 digibook inside the case), Planet Earth (It has a slip cover so I dont see the spine anyway).
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It would cost me around $500 to go from a movie in a Red case to a Blue case...pass. In some cases I would be 'downgrading' the audio (Happy Feet, Lady in the Water) and in some upgrading the PQ (The Perfect Storm). Makes no sense to me, with such a big collection, to switch when I have several HD DVD players that all work.
Still a great offer for those will small collections or those that feel the need to get everything in matching cases. For me, I'll be passing.
Still a great offer for those will small collections or those that feel the need to get everything in matching cases. For me, I'll be passing.
Big Pass for me.
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This makes sense for Casablanca and Matrix (since the Animatrix is HD on Blu-ray but SD on HD DVD). Any other true upgrades instead of mere replacements?
Also, I seriously hope I kept the slip from the Matrix set. Probably didn't. Actually, if I didn't keep the slip, I could just send in the box cover, right? It must have a UPC code on it. Each disc is in its own case, anyway. Looking at the site, it specifically mentions the paper slip. I might email them to ask about the box cover.
Edit: I'm also considering upgrading my Kubrick discs, just because.
Also, I seriously hope I kept the slip from the Matrix set. Probably didn't. Actually, if I didn't keep the slip, I could just send in the box cover, right? It must have a UPC code on it. Each disc is in its own case, anyway. Looking at the site, it specifically mentions the paper slip. I might email them to ask about the box cover.
Edit: I'm also considering upgrading my Kubrick discs, just because.
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Too bad the 300 Disk that came with the A3 doesn't have a UPC code on it. I'd like to upgrade that one. I think I'll be in for about 10 titles on this deal.
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It's not listed. No one knows why yet.
Casablanca HD will get you the BD equivilant...just not in the fancy box. Apparently Warner is pressing 'normal' Blu-ray versions for this upgrade. No idea if it will include the new bonus features or not.
You need the paper back-slip thing for the Ultimate (Combo) Matrix set. The Complete one won't work
There are only a few 'big' upgrades IMO and that would The Perfect Storm (new 1080p encode), Terminator 3 (for the PiP) and the Matrix set. Everything else would either be minor improvements in PQ or a downgrade in audio (losing TrueHD tracks on the HD for DD on some BDs).
This makes sense for Casablanca and Matrix (since the Animatrix is HD on Blu-ray but SD on HD DVD). Any other true upgrades instead of mere replacements?
Also, I seriously hope I kept the slip from the Matrix set. Probably didn't. Actually, if I didn't keep the slip, I could just send in the box cover, right? It must have a UPC code on it. Each disc is in its own case, anyway.
Edit: I'm also considering upgrading my Kubrick discs, just because.
Also, I seriously hope I kept the slip from the Matrix set. Probably didn't. Actually, if I didn't keep the slip, I could just send in the box cover, right? It must have a UPC code on it. Each disc is in its own case, anyway.
Edit: I'm also considering upgrading my Kubrick discs, just because.
You need the paper back-slip thing for the Ultimate (Combo) Matrix set. The Complete one won't work
There are only a few 'big' upgrades IMO and that would The Perfect Storm (new 1080p encode), Terminator 3 (for the PiP) and the Matrix set. Everything else would either be minor improvements in PQ or a downgrade in audio (losing TrueHD tracks on the HD for DD on some BDs).
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I was wondering this too - but wouldn't you also be out the $5 per title they're going to charge you (do we know if they charge BEFORE or after they send your shit...)
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It's not the big box version though. Someone on HDD called adn Warner said it was the film in a normal BD case. Unknown if the new special features will be included though (were they on one disc for the Blu-ray?).
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So can anyone list which titles got an additional bonus features in the switch to BD? I'd likely upgrade those (didn't Batman Begins or Christmas Story get something extra? can't remember), as well as upgrading my Matrix set. Although, I don't have that paper slip either, so I hope stuffing the box in will suffice.
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