There are some ridiculous Blu-ray deals on Amazon right now.

[SackAttack]

And I do mean ridiculous. Some of them are likely pre-emptive pricematches of other retailers' deals (like Transformers for $9.99), but there's some other stuff there too. I'm going to pick up a couple (I have TF and Indy 4 in my cart right now; $26.98 for both with no tax or shipping, I don't think I can pass up), but I'm having to restrain myself.

The Rambo 1-3 box set for $18 is tempting as all hell, but I don't know that I'd watch those movies. It's one of those "tempting to have at that price" kind of things.

[Raiders Army]

Yeah, I picked up:

Rambo 1-3
Rambo
21
Transformers
Wanted

All for $87.91.

[SackAttack]

I'm wavering on Indy 4. I won't be home to pick it up for $14.99 from them tomorrow, so it seems like I might as well grab it at $16.99 so I can get Transformers for $9.99.

I've got the cart pulled up, but haven't actually progressed past that yet. :)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Thanks for the heads-up. Picked up a couple of movies with free shipping.

[SackAttack]

I have to go brave the hordes here shortly (working all day, yay) but I checked to see if they had any Iron Man for $15 left, and they did. Plus, price on Indy 4 had come down from $16.99 to $14.99, so I cancelled last night's order and replaced it, adding Iron Man.

All three movies for $39.97. Merry Christmas, Josh.

[sterlingice]

I actually stayed up until 3 (well, I was watching a movie until 2 so 3 wasn't a big deal) for their Black Friday games and got the following:

$30 Fallout 3 (PC)
$20 Boom Blox (Wii)
$10 Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
$10 N+ (DS)

And I bought some games from the EBGames B2G1 on Wednesday since they started a day early so I didn't worry about shopping at all today :)

SI

[Anthony]

i don't think i'd buy Rambo (or any 80's or 90's movie) for blu ray only cuz it was shot on analog film. newer movies these days are digital so the conversion to the superior blu ray format isn't that much of a jump. i could be wrong, but 80's or 90's movies just don't scream "you need to see me in blu ray to get the best experience!!!" to me.

[MikeVic]

i don't think i'd buy Rambo (or any 80's or 90's movie) for blu ray only cuz it was shot on analog film. newer movies these days are digital so the conversion to the superior blu ray format isn't that much of a jump. i could be wrong, but 80's or 90's movies just don't scream "you need to see me in blu ray to get the best experience!!!" to me.

That's my thinking as well.

[Raiders Army]

i don't think i'd buy Rambo (or any 80's or 90's movie) for blu ray only cuz it was shot on analog film. newer movies these days are digital so the conversion to the superior blu ray format isn't that much of a jump. i could be wrong, but 80's or 90's movies just don't scream "you need to see me in blu ray to get the best experience!!!" to me.

I don't have any of the Rambo movies on DVD, so at that price I'll pick them up for Blu-Ray. If the price is good enough and I don't have the movie on DVD, I'll pick it up; conversely, if the DVD price is good, I'll pick it up on DVD as opposed to Blu-Ray. As a matter of fact, this morning I picked up Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and Zohan from Best Buy on DVD vice Blu-Ray.

[SackAttack]

i don't think i'd buy Rambo (or any 80's or 90's movie) for blu ray only cuz it was shot on analog film. newer movies these days are digital so the conversion to the superior blu ray format isn't that much of a jump. i could be wrong, but 80's or 90's movies just don't scream "you need to see me in blu ray to get the best experience!!!" to me.

Yeah, I'm generally the same, unless the following two criteria are met:

1) Said older movie is dirt cheap on Blu-ray ($17.99 for all three original Rambo movies qualifies).
2) Said movie is not already part of my DVD collection (which would also be true here).

That said, I ended up not getting the Rambo box this time. Stuck with Indy 4, Iron Man and Transformers.

[Anthony]

i think you chose well. those 3 movies were made with the high def medium in mind. movies like 300 or Transformers is what having a blu ray/hdtv is all about. i don't own a blu ray (don't have a HDTV) but i've seen it in person at Best Buy and i was wowed by the quality of the picture. i wasn't like "yes! now i can buy the Toxic Avenger and see it in all its high def glory!" hahaha.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

More good deals over at Best Buy today. Restored Godfather Collection is $42. Indiana Jones/Crystal Skull is $17.

[SackAttack]

More good deals over at Best Buy today. Restored Godfather Collection is $42. Indiana Jones/Crystal Skull is $17.

Indy was $17 there on Thu/Fri, too. $42 for the Godfather collection is so, so tempting. I hear the transfer on those is supposed to be excellent.

[gstelmack]

This nonsense about analog film converting poorly to Blu-Ray has got to stop. Resolution is not an issue, as film has very high resolution (and some directors still prefer to shoot in it then transfer to digital). On older films, noise can be an issue, but they've become pretty good at cleaning that up.

Audio is where some may be lacking, as older films weren't cut with 5.1+ in mind, although Disney's doing a pretty good job of retrofitting it into even the regular DVD releases.

[Anthony]

if i take my Hi-8 camcorder out and shoot some footage, if i were to put it on my PC, burn it on to a blu ray disc and watch it - yeah, there may be *some* improvement, but i'm not gonna all of a sudden experience my homemovies in 100% high def/blu ray quality.

using your logic, i can record some vinyl albums on to my PC and burn them to a cd and all of a sudden hear cd quality sound.

[Draft Dodger]

if i take my Hi-8 camcorder out and shoot some footage, if i were to put it on my PC, burn it on to a blu ray disc and watch it - yeah, there may be *some* improvement, but i'm not gonna all of a sudden experience my homemovies in 100% high def/blu ray quality.

using your logic, i can record some vinyl albums on to my PC and burn them to a cd and all of a sudden hear cd quality sound.

and if the movie companies were employing some random dufus to do the transfers for them using nero and a $1000 laptop, that might be be somehow relevant.

but they don't and it isn't.

[Anthony]

apparently i was wrong. i did some quick googling and read some info and film stock, even mostly old film, is of a higher quality than 1080 - sometimes with a resolution of 4K or more, so it converts well into HD.

[cougarfreak]

How much better is blu ray than an upconverting DVD player that is playing at 1080p on my 47" LCD right now?

[DeToxRox]

How much better is blu ray than an upconverting DVD player that is playing at 1080p on my 47" LCD right now?

Interesting question. All I can see is this .. on my 47" LCD, bluray looks amazing. The Planet Earth series is the best fucking thing ever. I feel like I'm actually there it's so clear.

[gstelmack]

Hi-8 Camcorder != film industry camera.

Film industry 35mm is meant for display on huge screens and is DOWNSAMPLED to 2k or 4k for digital projectors. Downsampling to 1920x1080 for HD formats is not an issue here.

[SackAttack]

How much better is blu ray than an upconverting DVD player that is playing at 1080p on my 47" LCD right now?

upconvert doesn't do anything fundamental to the picture. What you get is...kind of a multisample. More pixels in the picture, but it's largely repeating the pixels you'd see at 480p. It doesn't add anything to the picture that's already there.

Go watch Demolition Man in HD on Starz, and then compare it to something like Batman Begins on blu-ray. You'll see a difference. They're either upconverting that, or there's compression issues at play over satellite/cable, because that particular movie looks awful by comparison.

[cougarfreak]

upconvert doesn't do anything fundamental to the picture. What you get is...kind of a multisample. More pixels in the picture, but it's largely repeating the pixels you'd see at 480p. It doesn't add anything to the picture that's already there.

Go watch Demolition Man in HD on Starz, and then compare it to something like Batman Begins on blu-ray. You'll see a difference. They're either upconverting that, or there's compression issues at play over satellite/cable, because that particular movie looks awful by comparison.

Thanks, as blu ray gets cheaper, I'll consider it. When you play a regular dvd on a blu ray player, how does that look, any better, or the same as my upconverting dvd player?

[Deattribution]

Thanks, as blu ray gets cheaper, I'll consider it. When you play a regular dvd on a blu ray player, how does that look, any better, or the same as my upconverting dvd player?

It will upconvert a regular dvd, but that's about it.

[ISiddiqui]

In addition, the first season of "Mad Men" is ONLY $17.50 on Blu-ray... while being $27.49 on regular ole DVD. I picked it up.

[SackAttack]

Thanks, as blu ray gets cheaper, I'll consider it. When you play a regular dvd on a blu ray player, how does that look, any better, or the same as my upconverting dvd player?

It'll look the same, or worse, if the BD isn't upconverting at 1080p.

You can probably get into BD for $200 or so this holiday (although a PS3 will do it too at $399), so what it really comes down to is getting the discs when you adopt versus snagging deals as you come across them and waiting to get the player to view them.

[samifan24]

...so what it really comes down to is getting the discs when you adopt versus snagging deals as you come across them and waiting to get the player to view them.

Is this what you're doing? Are a lot of people doing this? I thought about buying some newer films on Blu-ray, like "The Dark Knight" when it comes out, but not being able to watch them right away is tough. It would be interesting if a lot of people say that they're buying the discs and waiting on the players.

[Marc Vaughan]

i don't think i'd buy Rambo (or any 80's or 90's movie) for blu ray only cuz it was shot on analog film. newer movies these days are digital so the conversion to the superior blu ray format isn't that much of a jump. i could be wrong, but 80's or 90's movies just don't scream "you need to see me in blu ray to get the best experience!!!" to me.

Call me stupid - but I always thought analog was a better (higher quality) format than digital and that was the reason why audiophiles often still play records rather than CD's etc.

Or doesn't this hold true for visuals? (I'd have through it would to be honest from what I know of such things, abeit I've never noticed the difference for any of the above personally being tone deaf and partially sighted :D).

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Is this what you're doing? Are a lot of people doing this? I thought about buying some newer films on Blu-ray, like "The Dark Knight" when it comes out, but not being able to watch them right away is tough. It would be interesting if a lot of people say that they're buying the discs and waiting on the players.

I don't think there are many that are doing that. Early indicators are that the Wii, Blu-ray players and HDTV's all sold extremely well in the opening weekend of sales for the holiday season, both online and in retailers. A lot of people have been just holding out for reasonable pricing. Many thought that the PS3 would reach a reasonable level first, but it appears that the Blu-ray players have won that race and people are jumping on it quickly.

[gstelmack]

Call me stupid - but I always thought analog was a better (higher quality) format than digital and that was the reason why audiophiles often still play records rather than CD's etc.

Or doesn't this hold true for visuals? (I'd have through it would to be honest from what I know of such things, abeit I've never noticed the difference for any of the above personally being tone deaf and partially sighted :D).

It's mostly that the 35mm film that most movies are shot on has a much higher resolution than even the HD formats, since it has to be displayed so large. So transferring to Blu-Ray does not lose any quality at all.

The only real issue they have is noise in the analog film which requires a cleanup step.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Great deal here. Planet Earth Collection (Blu-ray) is only $29.99 today with coupon at the Discovery Channel website http://shopping.discovery.com/.

Coupon code is EML2008. $4.00 Shipping. Item # is 793794 if you can't find it.

[SackAttack]

Is this what you're doing? Are a lot of people doing this? I thought about buying some newer films on Blu-ray, like "The Dark Knight" when it comes out, but not being able to watch them right away is tough. It would be interesting if a lot of people say that they're buying the discs and waiting on the players.

Me? Naw. I have a PS3 at this point.

If I didn't, but I intended to get one, I might do that for more obscure stuff (or stuff that wouldn't sell well) that I didn't expect to last on shelves long-term, but wanted anyway.

But I'd never stockpile, like, "The Dark Knight." Movies like that will be available whenever you're ready to buy, and like LotR, probably in special editions and the like.

[ISiddiqui]

Great deal here. Planet Earth Collection (Blu-ray) is only $29.99 today with coupon at the Discovery Channel website Educational Toys & Unique Gifts at the Discovery Channel Store (http://shopping.discovery.com/).

Coupon code is EML2008. $4.00 Shipping. Item # is 793794 if you can't find it.

Holy crap that's a good deal! :eek:

[samifan24]

Me? Naw. I have a PS3 at this point.

If I didn't, but I intended to get one, I might do that for more obscure stuff (or stuff that wouldn't sell well) that I didn't expect to last on shelves long-term, but wanted anyway.

But I'd never stockpile, like, "The Dark Knight." Movies like that will be available whenever you're ready to buy, and like LotR, probably in special editions and the like.

Good call on readily available titles. I hadn't thought of that. I think I'll pick up a PS3 when I can afford it but it pays to be on the lookout for good Blu-ray deals now.

[samifan24]

Great deal here. Planet Earth Collection (Blu-ray) is only $29.99 today with coupon at the Discovery Channel website Educational Toys & Unique Gifts at the Discovery Channel Store (http://shopping.discovery.com/).

Coupon code is EML2008. $4.00 Shipping. Item # is 793794 if you can't find it.

Wow, good find. Thanks for sharing! It's a good deal but just so everyone knows this is the "American version" with Sigourney Weaver narrating and not David Attenborough. I guess some people prefer the Attenborough narration even though the content is the same.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

FYI....they also have a package deal where you can get the 'Planet Earth' collection and 'When We Left Earth' collection on Blu-Ray for $88 shipped. Both are wonderful series. I actually bought that package.

[MikeVic]

FYI....they also have a package deal where you can get the 'Planet Earth' collection and 'When We Left Earth' collection on Blu-Ray for $88 shipped. Both are wonderful series. I actually bought that package.

In Canada too?

[Kodos]

Just picked that up. Thanks for the tip!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

In Canada too?

I would assume it's good there as well.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Wow, good find. Thanks for sharing! It's a good deal but just so everyone knows this is the "American version" with Sigourney Weaver narrating and not David Attenborough. I guess some people prefer the Attenborough narration even though the content is the same.

You can pick up the 'Blue Planet' series at that site as well. It's actually a bit cheaper than the Planet Earth offer. Blue Planet collection is $20.99 with the coupon code + shipping.

[cougarfreak]

My wife just told me she was getting me a blu ray player for Christmas.......so I ordered Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and the Planet Earth Series (I teach Geography and AP Geography, so those are great for me), thanks for the tips guys.

[SackAttack]

http://www.jr.com/product/movie/pv/_1187975V/

Not exactly Amazon, but $14.99's not a bad price for Rambo, there.

[SackAttack]

http://www.jr.com/product/movie/pv/_1187975V/

Not exactly Amazon, but $14.99's not a bad price for Rambo, there.

Just to follow up, Amazon has matched that. They've got the Rambo box for $24.99 now, which isn't the $18 it was on Black Friday, but I pulled the trigger when the Rambo match came through. All four movies for $40 shipped is very much in my sweet spot, thanks.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Two new deals on Blu-ray players starting yesterday. In the U.S., the Olevia BD-100 1.1 player is available in-store for $149. In Canada, the Magnavox NB500MG9 1.1 player is available at Wal-Mart for $147.

Blu-ray.com - Blu-ray Players for Under $150! (http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2197)

[SackAttack]

Die Hard box set on blu-ray is $46 and change as the Amazon Gold Box deal of the day today.

If you don't care about the PG-13 rating for Live Free or Die Hard, phenomenal deal.

[QuikSand]

I haven't rented a move in some time, so I'm asking honestly here -- is it possible to rent Blu-Ray movies? Particularly like the ones in question here... fairly popular old movies that have been re-released or upgraded to that format?

I've long been a little baffled by the continued vigor in the market for movie purchases... and I'm curious whether this is market an exception to that (due to the new technology), or just more of the same.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I haven't rented a move in some time, so I'm asking honestly here -- is it possible to rent Blu-Ray movies? Particularly like the ones in question here... fairly popular old movies that have been re-released or upgraded to that format?

I've long been a little baffled by the continued vigor in the market for movie purchases... and I'm curious whether this is market an exception to that (due to the new technology), or just more of the same.

I was in Blockbuster last night to get some cheap used games and they carry a large library of Blu-ray discs, including the old ones. I saw all of the Rambo and Die Hard movies in there.

The online rentals for Netflix and Blockbuster also carry all of those movies.

[Kodos]

Yep. We rent them thru Netflix.

[QuikSand]

Fair enough, I'm content to remain baffled. But I'm really not a major movie enthusiast, so the concept of watching all the Rambo movies five or six more times (in any setting, really) is completely foreign to me.

[Big Fo]

Prices are still too high to purchase the movies most of the time (at least with my level of interest in movie watching) but we rent Blu-rays from Netflix or Blockbuster pretty often.

[Kodos]

On the other hand, waiting a bit and buying the DVD or Blu-Ray of any movie is cheaper than going to the movie with your spouse and buying popcorn/drinks. Unfortunately, my wife still loves going to the theater.

[QuikSand]

On the other hand, waiting a bit and buying the DVD or Blu-Ray of any movie is cheaper than going to the movie with your spouse and buying popcorn/drinks.

Absolutely agreed, and I presume that has to be central to the willingness or many to spend $15 or more to own a movie. I don't really find the two experiences to be easily comparable, but in the short analysis, I can see there being disagreement there.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

On the other hand, waiting a bit and buying the DVD or Blu-Ray of any movie is cheaper than going to the movie with your spouse and buying popcorn/drinks. Unfortunately, my wife still loves going to the theater.

Yeah, that's my main theory behind buying rather than renting if I know I'm going to like the movie. I rarely go to the theater for a movie, but it costs $20 or more to do that. Why watch it once for that price when I can watch it on DVD upscaled for less than $10 if I shop around or around $20 to watch it in HD on Blu-ray as many times as I want?

[Ajaxab]

Absolutely agreed, and I presume that has to be central to the willingness or many to spend $15 or more to own a movie. I don't really find the two experiences to be easily comparable, but in the short analysis, I can see there being disagreement there.

The difference between the two hadn't really struck me until my wife and I watched The Dark Knight the other night. I had seen it in the theater and came away feeling pretty disturbed about The Joker's evil (Ledger did a really good job with the character to get me to that point). Upon watching the movie again on DVD, the intensity of that feeling wasn't even close to what I got from seeing the movie in the theater. I'm sure part of it was from seeing the movie a second time, but I can't help but think that a large part of it was from the big screen vs. the small screen.

I'm toying with getting a Blu-ray player at the moment, but like Quik, I'm not a big movie buff and can't really fathom owning movies so I can watch them five or six times. I have a 360, but picking up a PS3 would be what I would do. I'm wondering if Blu-ray will go the way of the dinosaur shortly given that downloadable movies seem to the wave of the future. Is getting a Blu-ray machine even worth it?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I'm toying with getting a Blu-ray player at the moment, but like Quik, I'm not a big movie buff and can't really fathom owning movies so I can watch them five or six times. I have a 360, but picking up a PS3 would be what I would do. I'm wondering if Blu-ray will go the way of the dinosaur shortly given that downloadable movies seem to the wave of the future. Is getting a Blu-ray machine even worth it?

DVD players sold roughly 4 million players by the end of their 3rd holiday season. When the final totals are put together at the end of this 3rd holiday season, about 4.2 million Blu-ray stand alone players will have been sold in the U.S. Note that this does not include a single PS3 player, which also is a Blu-ray player. In Japan, more Blu-ray players are being sold than DVD players on a monthly basis. Europe is nearing that feat. The Blu-ray format isn't going anywhere.

[BrianD]

Absolutely agreed, and I presume that has to be central to the willingness or many to spend $15 or more to own a movie. I don't really find the two experiences to be easily comparable, but in the short analysis, I can see there being disagreement there.

It is central to my willingness to spend $15 or more to own a movie. Of course I built a theater room in my new house so the differences in experience are less for me than some others.

[SackAttack]

I haven't rented a move in some time, so I'm asking honestly here -- is it possible to rent Blu-Ray movies? Particularly like the ones in question here... fairly popular old movies that have been re-released or upgraded to that format?

I've long been a little baffled by the continued vigor in the market for movie purchases... and I'm curious whether this is market an exception to that (due to the new technology), or just more of the same.

Others have answered this question for you, I think, but I'll summarize what I know:

1) Yes, Netflix will rent them, but they charge you an additional fee on your subscription to get access to those movies.

2) Blockbuster was supposed to have added Blu-ray to all of their stores this year, but I have been in some that don't have it yet.

3) Ditto Hollywood Video. I do know "Family Video" out this way is carrying them.

[cougarfreak]

Others have answered this question for you, I think, but I'll summarize what I know:

1) Yes, Netflix will rent them, but they charge you an additional fee on your subscription to get access to those movies.

2) Blockbuster was supposed to have added Blu-ray to all of their stores this year, but I have been in some that don't have it yet.

3) Ditto Hollywood Video. I do know "Family Video" out this way is carrying them.

The netflix fee is $1 more a month for the blue ray, fwiw.

[stevew]

At 37" and 720p I jkist can't justify the blu ray purchase. The 360 does a veryt good job of upscaling for me. I will upgrade to 50 or 58 at some point so then I will take the plunge.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Forgot about another good outlet to rent Blu-ray movies. Red Box is now rolling out Blu-ray service to all their kiosks at McDonalds. Participation may vary over the next few months, but they expect to have a selection of Blu-ray releases in all kiosks by summer 2009.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Good deal on Planet Earth Blu-ray Collection over at Discovery for those that missed the previous deal. It's currently cheaper than the DVD version. $34 shipped with coupon code EML2009.

Planet Earth Blu-ray Set -- Discovery Channel Store -- B779512 (http://shopping.discovery.com/product-65763.html?jzid=40588073-2-0)

The British version is available for $36 on the UK site if you prefer it.

[MikeVic]

Wow, I just got that link from Lorena a few minutes ago. Will definitely order it.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Nice little link here. Gives constant updates on good prices on Blu-ray
discs.

Blu-ray.com - Blu-ray Movies and Releases - New Blu-ray Deals (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/deals.php)

[MikeVic]

After some shenanigans, I finally got my Planet Earth... but the BluRay case is so messed up. So much so that I can't really use it now (the disc insert thing slides around)... who would I complain to, UPS or Discovery.com, and how? Is it worth it, or can I just buy a new case like this with room for four BluRays cheap?

[Travis]

After some shenanigans, I finally got my Planet Earth... but the BluRay case is so messed up. So much so that I can't really use it now (the disc insert thing slides around)... who would I complain to, UPS or Discovery.com, and how? Is it worth it, or can I just buy a new case like this with room for four BluRays cheap?

This is the site I've seen referenced the most for replacement cases. They were back ordered for a while, looks like they may have the cases in stock again though (not making it an active link just in case).

hxxp://www.sleevetown.com/blu-ray-hd-dvd-case.shtml

[MikeVic]

This is the site I've seen referenced the most for replacement cases. They were back ordered for a while, looks like they may have the cases in stock again though (not making it an active link just in case).

hxxp://www.sleevetown.com/blu-ray-hd-dvd-case.shtml

Thanks. I'd need a quad-case though I think. :(

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Thanks. I'd need a quad-case though I think. :(

There's an e-mail for support over at Discovery Channel website. I'd send an e-mail telling them what happened and see if they could assist. Good place to start at least.

[Kodos]

I just keep all my DVDs/Blu-rays/etc. in a big CD case that holds like 200 or so. Then I just toss the cases in storage. Takes up less space around the house.

[Lorena]

Seinfeld the Complete Series for $99.99 Amazon.com: Seinfeld - The Complete Series: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander, Wayne Knight, Larry David, Heidi Swedberg, Jerry Stiller, Estelle Harris, Ruth Cohen, Liz Sheridan, John O'Hurley, Tom Cherones, Eric Lea, Peter Chakos, Jeffrey Stott, Sam Henry Kass: Movies & TV (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000VECAEE/ref=xs_gb_ABG8DA8U0E733?pf_rd_p=441937901&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0D89079A1R4R0SAM64R6)

[SackAttack]

Don't you go sullying my blu-ray thread with regular DVD titles, Lorena.

[Lorena]

Don't you go sullying my blu-ray thread with regular DVD titles, Lorena.

Hahaha oops. The only 3 words I saw were ridiculous, deals, and Amazon.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

%$@#$!!!!!!! Just missed out on a great deal. Amazon had Sleeping Beauty (Blu-ray + DVD) and Pinocchio (Blu-ray + DVD) for $27 shipped. Damn!!!!

[SackAttack]

%$@#$!!!!!!! Just missed out on a great deal. Amazon had Sleeping Beauty (Blu-ray + DVD) and Pinocchio (Blu-ray + DVD) for $27 shipped. Damn!!!!

What, both of them together? like, SB+P for $27?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

What, both of them together? like, SB+P for $27?

Yep. That'll teach me to not check the deal ticker on SlickDeals.

[PurdueBrad]

Amazon's deal of the day is the first two Narnia movies on Blu-Ray for $29.99. I haven't seen them but a pretty decent deal.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Amazon's deal of the day is the first two Narnia movies on Blu-Ray for $29.99. I haven't seen them but a pretty decent deal.

Thanks. Great deal. I hope the two-fer deals keep coming.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Good deal on Disney movie at Toys R Us. "Bolt" (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) is available for $11 after coupon and mail-in rebate.

Slickdeals.net - The best coupons, lowest prices, and hottest deals. (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/19265/Disneys-Bolt-Movie-Blu-ray-From-15-or-11-after-4-MIR-At-Toys-R-Us-Stores--DVD-From-11-or-7-After-4-MIR-At-Target-Stores-or-106-At-BJs-Warehouse-Club)

[SackAttack]

Slumdog Millionaire (http://www.jr.com/product/movie/pv/_1198041V/) pre-order at J&R for $15.99. Yowza.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Slumdog Millionaire (http://www.jr.com/product/movie/pv/_1198041V/) pre-order at J&R for $15.99. Yowza.

Thanks for the heads up. Great deal there.

[SackAttack]

Back up to $24.99.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Fantastic deal over at Amazon on Disney, ABC, and Miramax Blu-ray discs.

-Purchase 3 Blu-ray movies, get $20 off.
-Purchase 6 Blu-ray movies, get $50 off.
-Purchase 10 Blu-ray movies, get $100 off.

Many of the movies are $19.49, meaning you can get 10 Blu-ray movies for $94.90 shipped. Normally, that dollar amount would only get you 4 Blu-ray movies.

Slickdeals.net - The best coupons, lowest prices, and hottest deals. (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/19523/Amazon-20-Off-Select-Disney--ABC--and-Miramax-Blu-ray-Movies-When-You-Purchase-3--50-off-6--100-off-10%3B-Titles-from-19)

[Lorena]

Zombie Bundle (Day of the Dead / Dawn of the Dead / Evil Dead II) (Amazon.com Exclusive) [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Bundle-Amazon-com-Exclusive-Blu-ray/dp/B001U3YBZ6/ref=xs_gb_A14VB07HDHOANM?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pfRdReplace=1) for 34.45. It's a Lightning Deal so it'll be over in less than 3 hours, of until they've all been claimed. http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=pe_36900_11705950

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Saw that Disney is going to start releasing Blu-ray movies (BR + DVD + Digital Copy) up to 2 months before the DVD releases of the same movie. First one will be Snow White later this year, which will come out 7 weeks before the DVD copy.

'Snow White' headed to Blu-ray (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i965b4d32129d971f6ab7257228cffbb1)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

$15 Blu-ray sale ongoing at Amazon. Wall-E is a good one if you haven't seen it yet.....

Slickdeals.net - The best coupons, lowest prices, and hottest deals. (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/19735/Blu-Rays-at-Amazon-WALL-E-2-Disc-and-BD-Live--Iron-Man--Madagascar-2--Kung-Fu-Panda--Narnia-2--and-more-15-each)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

This is actually a good deal on a Sharp Aquos Blu-ray player. $195 is a pretty good price for this player.

Sharp AQUOS 1080p HD Blu-Ray Disc Player For $194.99 "Save 22%" - DeaLoco (http://dealoco.com/deals/11476/Sharp-AQUOS-1080p-HD-Blu-Ray-Disc-Player/)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Finally! A deal for the Canucks in the house. Trade-in deal on Fox or MGM movies for a good cause. HMV is offering $7 for any Fox or MGM DVD towards the purchase of a Blu-ray movie. If you trade in 10 DVD's, you get a $10 gift card in addition to the credit for each movie.

Better yet, any movies traded in will be donated for use in hospitals or children's homes. Win-win situation.

POPJOURNALISM.CA | Upgrade DVDs to Blu-ray at HMV (http://www.popjournalism.ca/magazine/2009/05/04/upgrade-dvds-to-blu-ray-at-hmv/)

[Qwikshot]

I'm keeping an eye out for This is Spinal Tap, that may push me over the edge to buy.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Some great news for Sony in regards to Blu-ray retail sales. Best Buy remains the #1 Blu-ray seller, but Wal-Mart has now passed Amazon as the #2 Blu-ray sales outlet. This is a huge deal from a retail sales perspective, as Wal-Mart sales are an industry indicator of mass market adoption of a product by U.S. consumers. It's believed that Wal-Mart could push Best Buy for the #1 spot this holiday season with the expected market entry of sub-$100 Blu-ray players, which is an important price point for Wal-Mart consumers.

Best Buy, Amazon maintain large Blu-ray market share - 5/8/2009 - Video Business (http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6657099.html)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Really good deal if you're looking for a Blu-ray player. Amazon is offering $125 off a Samsung BR player when you purchase 4 movies that cost $13+. You can get a BR player with 4 movies for as little as $177.

Slickdeals.net - Amazon $125 off Samsung BD-P1600 or BD-P3600 Blu-ray Players w/ Purchase of 4 Movies: BD-P1600 + 4 Movies From $177, BD-P3600 From $277 (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/20967/Amazon-125-off-Samsung-BD-P1600-or-BD-P3600-Blu-ray-Players-w-Purchase-of-4-Movies-BD-P1600---4-Movies-From-177--BD-P3600-From-277)

[Lorena]

Good deal on Disney movie at Toys R Us. "Bolt" (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) is available for $11 after coupon and mail-in rebate.

Slickdeals.net - The best coupons, lowest prices, and hottest deals. (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/19265/Disneys-Bolt-Movie-Blu-ray-From-15-or-11-after-4-MIR-At-Toys-R-Us-Stores--DVD-From-11-or-7-After-4-MIR-At-Target-Stores-or-106-At-BJs-Warehouse-Club)

Got my 4 bucks today, thanks!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Didn't see this until this morning, but the Amazon Gold Box and Deal of the Day is for Blu-ray movies this entire week (June 8-12). Some good deals out there. Firefly Complete Series is today's Deal of the Day.........

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27&tag=%20bluraynews-20

[Lorena]

I'm all over this, thanks!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Another Blu-ray deal ongoing at Amazon. Buy more, save more deal on Fox movies. Looks like you save roughly $6 a movie.

Save up to $65 on Blu-ray Movies (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_20890_12283470_fe_txt_1/?&docId=1000387421&tag=bluraynews-20)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Looks like Father's Day Weekend will be the start of some great deals on Blu-ray stand-alone players. Wal-Mart will have a Magnavox player available on June 20th for $128. They expect them to go quickly. Also will have 2 BR movies for $20.

Blu-ray.com - Walmart Drops Blu-ray Player to $128 (http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2890)

[Surtt]

They are back at it!
And have some good Father's Day deal now.

Just picked up:

Serenity [Blu-ray] (2005) for $14.99
Casino Royale (Two-Disc Collector's Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray] (2006) for $14.99

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Nice deal on Casino Royale.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Jump on this one super-fast if you want it. It's not going to last through the afternoon. Band of Brothers on Blu-ray for $27. Get three copies of it for $57 shipped.

Slickdeals.net - Band Of Brothers Set on Blu-Ray $27 for 1 or $57 for 3 (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/21781/Band-Of-Brothers-Set-on-Blu-Ray-27-for-1-or-57-for-3)

[dubb93]

Jump on this one super-fast if you want it. It's not going to last through the afternoon. Band of Brothers on Blu-ray for $27. Get three copies of it for $57 shipped.

Slickdeals.net - Band Of Brothers Set on Blu-Ray $27 for 1 or $57 for 3 (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/21781/Band-Of-Brothers-Set-on-Blu-Ray-27-for-1-or-57-for-3)

Am I missing something? I went to the Barnes & Noble site and it shows it as 79.99 not 30. Surely I'm doing something wrong.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Am I missing something? I went to the Barnes & Noble site and it shows it as 79.99 not 30. Surely I'm doing something wrong.

Note the coupon code (X8P4F9K) on the link I posted. You have to add the movie to your cart and then enter the code during the checkout process.

[cartman]

Must already be over, because the price is showing $79.99 on their site, and the SlickDeals note said the code was for 10% off on one item.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Must already be over, because the price is showing $79.99 on their site, and the SlickDeals note said the code was for 10% off on one item.

Geez. Guess I was right about the 'wouldn't last' part. :D

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Gold Box Deal of the Day over at Amazon. The Oceans Movie Trilogy for $36 shipped.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Evidently it's a trilogy deal day on the 'Net. Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy for $46.

Buena Vista Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray Disc] For $46.89 "Save 43%" - DeaLoco (http://dealoco.com/deals/14878/Buena-Vista-Pirates-of-the-Caribbean-Trilogy-)[Blu-ray-Disc]/

[Passacaglia]

Makes sense. I hear these sales always happen in threes.

[SackAttack]

Makes sense. I hear these sales always happen in threes.

Sweet. Awesome deal on the Godfather set, where are you?

[sterlingice]

Makes sense. I hear these sales always happen in threes.

Some guy at lunch today said "And what about McMahon. You know, I always say bad things happen in threes" like he was the first guy who said it and it's not some old cliche :rant:

SI

[Arles]

The Matrix 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray is 60% off for $13.99 for those interested:

Amazon.com: The Matrix 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Book [Blu-ray]: Keanu Reeves: Movies & TV (http://www.amazon.com/Matrix-10th-Anniversary-Blu-ray-Book/dp/B001NXBRJG/ref=pd_ts_zgc_d_16295751_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&pf_rd_p=482265091&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=507846&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1F3HXXV7P6RE8ZN97GSR)

Also, season 2 of Mad Men releases next week and it's on sale for $30.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

More big Blu-ray sales on Amazon. Lots of movies for $12.

Amazon Blu-Ray Movies from $12, Resident Evil or Apocalypse, XXX, Gandhi, Black Hawk Down, S.W.A.T, Men In Black, Hellboy, Donnie Brasco, Final Fantasy, A Few Good Men, and more - Slickdeals.net (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/22583/Amazon-Blu-Ray-Movies-from-12--Resident-Evil-or-Apocalypse--XXX--Gandhi--Black-Hawk-Down--S-W-A-T--Men-In-Black--Hellboy--Donnie-Brasco--Final-Fantasy--A-Few-Good-Men--and-more)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Harry Potter Years 1-5 Set available today for $56 on Blu-ray at Amazon.

[CleBrownsfan]

Harry Potter Years 1-5 Set available today for $56 on Blu-ray at Amazon.

MBBF - you really cost me a lot of $$$ :banghead:

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

MBBF - you really cost me a lot of $$$ :banghead:

Blame SackAttack. He started this money-eating thread.

[ISiddiqui]

Y'all are just evil...

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Another compilation sale today. Dirty Harry Collection on Blu-ray for $57 at Amazon.

[Arles]

Blu-Ray Ghostbusters is available on Amazon for $9.99 if you use the code GHOSTBLU:

Slickdeals.net - The best coupons, lowest prices, and hottest deals. (http://slickdeals.net/?nojs=1)

I'm a prime member so I just had it shipped for $9.99. Pretty sweet deal.

[dervack]

Yeah, picked that up for about 13 shipped. I also bought Bettlejuice for 11.99 at Target today.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Blade Runner: Complete Collector's Edition for $19 today only. REALLY good deal there.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Ghostbusters on BR for $8.99.

Ghostbusters on Blu-Ray $9 - Slickdeals.net (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/22765/Ghostbusters-on-Blu-Ray-9)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Slumdog Millionaire for $13........

Slumdog Millionaire Blu-ray with Digital Copy (2-disc) $13 - Slickdeals.net (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/23343/Slumdog-Millionaire-Blu-ray-with-Digital-Copy-2-disc-13)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Another round of Blu-ray movies for $10.........

Blu-Rays at Amazon: Black Hawk Down, Jerry Maguire, xXx, Men In Black, Donnie Brasco, Hellboy, Starship Troopers, Underworld, and more $10 each - Slickdeals.net (http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/24083/Blu-Rays-at-Amazon-Black-Hawk-Down--Jerry-Maguire--xXx--Men-In-Black--Donnie-Brasco--Hellboy--Starship-Troopers--Underworld--and-more-10-each)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

'Up!' available for $20 + $10 credit towards another movie. Also, sales for multiple BR disc purchases.

Amazon Blu-Ray Promos: Disney's "Up" 4-disc Combo Pack w/ Digital Copy & DVD on Blu-Ray (pre-order) + $10 credit toward 2nd Blu-Ray $20, Blu-Rays: buy 3 save $20, buy 6 save $50, buy 10 save $100 - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26004/Amazon-Blu-Ray-Promos-Disneys-Up-4-disc-Combo-Pack-w-Digital-Copy--DVD-on-Blu-Ray-pre-order---10-credit-toward-2nd-Blu-Ray-20--Blu-Rays-buy-3-save-20--buy-6-save-50--buy-10-save-100)

[Travis]

To piggyback on the Up promotion, if you order it and Monsters Inc together you get $10 off that pair as well.

So I added Cars (part of the Up $10 off promotion) and got all 3 for just over $40. I end up paying shipping/duty/conversion as I'm getting them brought into Canada, but even then I think it worked out to $65 CDN in the end and the same 3 movies from Amazon.ca would have run me over $110.

[SackAttack]

Picked up Righteous Kill at Best Buy for $10 tonight. That has to be a market reaction to somebody else, because I had no idea until I saw it on the shelf.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Another day of $10 Blu-ray deals............

Amazon: Blu-Ray Movies from $10, TV Season DVD Sets $15 - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26164/Amazon--Blu-Ray-Movies-from-10--TV-Season-DVD-Sets-15)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Some incredible BR new release prices we're seeing of late, especially on Amazon.

Stores Bringing Blu-ray Disc Prices Below $20 | homemediamagazine.com (http://www.homemediamagazine.com/blu-ray-disc/stores-bringing-blu-ray-disc-prices-below-20-17556)

Also, new deal on Amazon. 3 Blu-ray Disney movies for $37.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26253/UP-4-disc-Combo-Pack---Monsters-Inc---Cars-on-Blu-Ray-36

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Big Blu-ray sale on Amazon.......

Amazon Blu-ray Sale from $8: The Departed $8, The Goodfellas $8, Silence of the Lambs $10, Harry Potter Movies $10 each, Gladiator $10, Braveheart $10, Stargate $8, & More - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26889/Amazon-Blu-ray-Sale-from-8-The-Departed-8--The-Goodfellas-8--Silence-of-the-Lambs-10--Harry-Potter-Movies-10-each--Gladiator-10--Braveheart-10--Stargate-8---More)

[stevew]

Not amazon. But Sears has Planet Earth for 40 bucks in store. YMMV as most stores probably only had a couple copies. I picked it up, should make a good Xmas gift.

Store only, the Web is higher. I dunno if it is something that will restock or not. It wasn't selling at 85.

[gstelmack]

Also, new deal on Amazon. 3 Blu-ray Disney movies for $37.

UP 4-disc Combo Pack + Monsters Inc + Cars on Blu-Ray $32 - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26253/UP-4-disc-Combo-Pack---Monsters-Inc---Cars-on-Blu-Ray-36)

I missed this one and instead ended up with just Up plus Earth for $30. Could have used this one instead.

But man the only way to buy Blu-Rays remains those sales. Santa Buddies went back up near $30 after its opening week, G-Force is still a $27 pre-order on Amazon, and most at places like BJ's (except for old discounts) is still like $26-$27. I want them to be like DVDs: $16 the week of release, then back up to $20. We aren't buying very many right now, especially given how poor the transfers often are on old movies (I'm paying real close attention to the Blu-Ray reviews).

[SackAttack]

I missed this one and instead ended up with just Up plus Earth for $30. Could have used this one instead.

But man the only way to buy Blu-Rays remains those sales. Santa Buddies went back up near $30 after its opening week, G-Force is still a $27 pre-order on Amazon, and most at places like BJ's (except for old discounts) is still like $26-$27. I want them to be like DVDs: $16 the week of release, then back up to $20. We aren't buying very many right now, especially given how poor the transfers often are on old movies (I'm paying real close attention to the Blu-Ray reviews).

Terminator Salvation is (or was) $15.99 on Best Buy's website with 99c shipping. Alternatively, in-store pickup.

If you keep an eye out, you can find blu-rays for around the $15 mark, even the good ones. They just don't necessarily get a ton of publicity at the price.

[gstelmack]

Terminator Salvation is (or was) $15.99 on Best Buy's website with 99c shipping. Alternatively, in-store pickup.

If you keep an eye out, you can find blu-rays for around the $15 mark, even the good ones. They just don't necessarily get a ton of publicity at the price.

It's pretty cheap at Amazon, too. There are deals, just not as many as I was hoping for, unless you get them on special the week of release. Hoping they keep coming down as Christmas gets here. I want the default price at $20, then lower on sale, not $30.

[dervack]

Hangover is 15.99 at amazon and wal-mart.com

[stevew]

I'm pretty sure my store just has blu rays in order for people to steal them. At 35 per movie we rarely sell any. Most of the time we would just pricematch them to other stores. And the enployees would buy them.

still pissed I fell asleep with Goodfellas, the Departed and Full Metal Jacket in my cart. Woke up and they roughly doubled in price.

[SackAttack]

It's pretty cheap at Amazon, too. There are deals, just not as many as I was hoping for, unless you get them on special the week of release. Hoping they keep coming down as Christmas gets here. I want the default price at $20, then lower on sale, not $30.

Don't disagree. I'm really not sure why the studios defaulted at $30 and $35 new on BD to begin with, since DVD prices were already fairly cheap by then.

My guess is it was some combination of:

a) fear of cannibalizing an existing, profitable market
b) desire to make as much as possible off the early adopter before the mass market transition
c) head-in-ass syndrome

One would think that the availability of players at $99 and $199 now would have the studios seeing sense on BD prices, but part of me wonders if this isn't going to turn into something like Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 gaming prices, where there was a next-gen "tax" of sorts boosting game prices up to $59.99, and then what we've seen since hasn't been $60 as a ceiling but more of $60 as a starting point, with collector's and special editions running the gamut from $79.99 all the way up to $100+.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Thought I'd revive this thread. I think everyone stopped posting here because there are too many good deals of late. Troy for $10 at Amazon.

Troy: Director's Cut Blu-ray $10 - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/29793/Troy-Directors-Cut-Blu-ray-10)

[KWhit]

Troy?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Troy?

Would you pay $10 for TroyF?

[Kodos]

What's he wearing?

[KWhit]

Would you pay $10 for TroyF?

Hell yeah. As long as he washes dishes or pulls weeds.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

What's he wearing?

Brad Pitt's costume from the movie 'Troy'.

[CleBrownsfan]

Is he Brown?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Is he Brown?

http://www.darkskymagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/brad_pitt_troy.jpg

[CleBrownsfan]

http://www.darkskymagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/brad_pitt_troy.jpg

SWINGERS QUOTES
Mikey, is he cute? Is he brown? Would he like to join us for a cocktail? Is he polite? Is he clean? Have him take off his shoes. Don't let him go!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Bunch of Blu-rays on sale over at Amazon.

Amazon Blu-ray Sale: Immortal $7, 2001: A Space Odyssey $8, Dark City $8, The Aviator $8, Wyatt Earp $8, Ocean's Eleven $10, & Many More - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/29937/Amazon-Blu-ray-Sale-Immortal-7--2001-A-Space-Odyssey-8--Dark-City-8--The-Aviator-8--Wyatt-Earp-8--Oceans-Eleven-10---Many-More)

[stevew]

Check out this box of awesome.....only 67 dollars
Amazon.com: Blu-Cube 20-Pack Bundle ($299.99 Value) [Blu-ray]: Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, Luke Perry, Shannen Doherty, Katee Sackhoff, Patrick Stewart, Artie Lange, Jaime Pressly, Edward Furlong, Ryan Merriman, Don &#34, The Dragon&#34, Wilson, Kyle MacLachlan, Ralph Macchio, Angus Macfadyen, Adam Baldwin, Steve Guttenberg, Daryl Hannah, Dean Cain, Various: Movies & TV (http://www.amazon.com/Blu-Cube-20-Pack-Bundle-299-99-Blu-ray/dp/B001F2U778/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265236522&sr=8-3)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/613AAKGpE3L._SS500_.jpg

BluCube: the best Blu-ray value on the market! A $299.99 VALUE!!
Twenty films in high-def 1080p, widescreen format, including: The Big White starring Robin Williams; Supernova starring Luke Perry; Category 7: The End of the World starring Shannen Doherty; Mortuary, directed by Tobe Hooper; Cruel World starring Jaime Pressly; The Colt starring Ryan Merriman, The Last Sentinel starring Katee Sackhoff, Mysterious Island starring Patrick Stewart; Beer League starring Artie Lange; Blackbeard starring Angus Macfadyen; The Poseidon Adventure starring Adam Baldwin; Final Days of Planet Earth starring Daryl Hannah; The Woods Have Eyes starring Frank Adonis; 10.5 Apocalypse starring Kim Delaney; The Final Patient starring Bill Cobbs; The Ten Commandments starring Dougray Scott; Salem Witch Trials starring Kirstie Alley; Salvage starring Lauren Currie Lewis; Angel in the Family starring Meredith Baxter; and The Curse of King Tut's Tomb starring Casper Van Dien.

!!!!

I don't think there's anything in there that's even worth 3 dollars on its own.

[gstelmack]

I don't think there's anything in there that's even worth 3 dollars on its own.

That was my reaction reading that list.

[JediKooter]

I don't even think the SyFy channel would show any of those....oh wait, The Curse of King Tut's Tomb is on that list. Nevermind.

[stevew]

That was my reaction reading that list.
Now if you could find some place that would trade them in at like $5 a pop it would be potentially worth it. I'd buy 100 dollars worth of store credit for 67(assuming I was planning on buying something at said store).

[DanGarion]

Now if you could find some place that would trade them in at like $5 a pop it would be potentially worth it. I'd buy 100 dollars worth of store credit for 67(assuming I was planning on buying something at said store).

Talking about that, my buddy at work bought up the 5 remaining Arkham Asylums that they had at Costco for $9 bucks a pop and sold them on ebay for $30 bucks each.

[Samdari]

I don't think there's anything in there that's even worth 3 dollars on its own.

Is Jamie Pressley nude? That might be worth 3 bucks.

[SackAttack]

Amazon.com: The Dark Knight (+ BD Live) [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Knight-BD-Live-Blu-ray/dp/B001GZ6QEC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265527172&sr=1-1) - $14.99

Amazon.com: L.A. Confidential [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/L-Confidential-Blu-ray-Kevin-Spacey/dp/B000Q8QH0I/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265527172&sr=1-10) - $11.99

Amazon.com: Gran Torino (+ BD-Live) [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Torino-BD-Live-Blu-ray-Clint-Eastwood/dp/B001KVZ6ES/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265527248&sr=1-13) - $13.49

Amazon.com: The Princess Bride [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Bride-Blu-ray-Cary-Elwes/dp/B000K7VHPA/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265527248&sr=1-21) - $13.99

Amazon.com: Slumdog Millionaire [Blu-ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Slumdog-Millionaire-Blu-ray-Dev-Patel/dp/B001P9KR94/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265527380&sr=1-25) - $12.99

And a whole shitload of others at Amazon. My wallet weeps, for I am broke and cannot buy.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

5 disc version of Blade Runner on BR for $14 shipped. Helluva deal.

Blade Runner 5-disc Blu-Ray $14 - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/30728/Blade-Runner-5-disc-Blu-Ray-14)

[gstelmack]

5 blu-ray discs for one movie? What did they put in there to fill FIVE discs?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

5 blu-ray discs for one movie? What did they put in there to fill FIVE discs?

Blu-ray Review: Blade Runner (Ultimate Collector's Ed.) | High-Def Digest (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/251/bladerunner.html)

The five discs in each set are identical: disc one contains 'The Final Cut' and several extras; the mammoth 3 hour-plus documentary "Dangerous Days" gets disc two all to itself; disc three features three additional cuts of the film accessible via seamless branching (the 1982 domestic and international versions, plus the 1992 Director's Cut); disc four houses the "Enhancement Archive," which is loaded with featurettes, deleted scenes and more; and finally, the fifth disc features the ultra-rare "Workprint Version" of 'Blade Runner' that had previously only been seen at rare theatrical screenings and on poor-quality bootlegs. Regardless of which high-def format you choose, tech specs are identical -- you'll get the same video encodes of the film (all 1080p/VC-1), plus Dolby TrueHD audio on 'The Final Cut,' and standard Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks on the other versions of the film.

[cartman]

Sounds exactly like the 5 disc HD-DVD release

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Sounds exactly like the 5 disc HD-DVD release

It is. The review I linked is for the HD-DVD and Blu-ray versions. They were released at the same time in December 2007.

[Glengoyne]

I'm a firm believer in the Director's cut of Blade Runner. Should have been the final release.

[stevew]

I got heathers for 6 bucks. The Professional for 13. And the old version of Gooddellas for about the same. Amazon has been on fire lately.

[gstelmack]

If anyone can find Ponyo on Blu-Ray for under the $25 that everyone else seems to have it at, let me know. Just because it's Blu-Ray doesn't mean we're willing to compromise on our "must be $20 under or buy" family rule...

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

If anyone can find Ponyo on Blu-Ray for under the $25 that everyone else seems to have it at, let me know. Just because it's Blu-Ray doesn't mean we're willing to compromise on our "must be $20 under or buy" family rule...

Here's the link to the $10 off Ponyo printable coupon (expires March 7th). I'm guessing that will get you down to the $15-20 range depending on who you buy it from.

Blu-ray.com - Disney Offering $10 Coupon for Ponyo Blu-ray (http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4227)

[gstelmack]

Thanks, I have to keep my eye out for those Disney Coupons, I've used them before.

[Surtt]

for all you Firefly fans

Serenity Blu-ray $12

hxxp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KOFH2G?ie=UTF8&tag=whatthehey-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001KOFH2G

[gstelmack]

Ridiculous deals on Toy Story Blu-Rays. First off, Disney has $10 off upgrade coupons for 1 & 2 if you are on the Disney Movie Rewards site and enter the UPC codes from your old DVD or VHS copies. Of course the UPCs are posted and direct links to the coupons are available, for example from SlickDeals: $10 Upgrade Coupon from DVD *or* VHS to Toy Story 1 or 2 Blu-Ray Combo Pack - SlickDeals.net Forums (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1927936)

Now, Toys R Us and Target are both offering "$10 off if you buy both" deals. So you can save $30 off the pair if you print both coupons and get them at either place. Other retailers running deals as well: Toy Story 1 & 2 Blu-Ray Combo Deals: $13.98 @ TRU / $15.98 @ Target - SlickDeals.net Forums (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1916250)

I just got back from running errands and went through Target. My price:

+$22.99 Toy Story 1 Blu-Ray/DVD Combo
+$22.99 Toy Story 2 Blu-Ray/DVD Combo
-$10.00 bundle savings
-$10.00 Toy Story 1 upgrade coupon
-$10.00 Toy Story 2 upgrade coupon
=
$15.98 for the pair or $7.99 apiece.

Even better, the Target ones each include a DVD-ROM game (haven't played, no idea if it's any fun), but also include a code to download a ticket voucher for Toy Story 3.

So $15.98+tax got me both Blu-Rays, a pair of tickets to the movie, a pair of DVD-ROM games, and two spare DVDs that will probably let me give my old ones away.

That ain't bad 'tall.

[Wolfpack]

Sweet. Really want to get these as our old discs were getting beat up from the kids handling the discs so much. If they've got vouchers for TS3, so much the better since that's likely to be the next film we'll go see in theaters.

Will be heading over to Target over lunch tomorrow to see if I can get lucky. :)

[stevew]

Thanks Greg.

[SackAttack]

Serenity $9.99 on Amazon right now, matching the Target ad.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

The Dark Knight for less than $10.

Amazon.com: The Dark Knight (+ BD Live) [Blu-ray]: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Sam Derence, William Fichtner, Paul Birchard, Brandon Lambdin, Jr. Tom "Tiny" Lister, Roger Monk, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Michael Hall, Thomas McElroy, Christopher Nolan: Movies & TV (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GZ6QEC?tag=sdfp-20)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Just added a bunch of movies to the Blu-ray/DVD exchange program. Price for exchange has also been reduced to $4.95. Worth a look.

Responding to the Remarkable Growth of Blu-Ray™ Hardware Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group Expands Its DVD to Blu-Ray Upgrade Program | Business Wire (http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100506005288&newsLang=en)

[Radii]

Its not blu-ray, but I figured better here than the thread on the show, which people who haven't seen the series yet might be avoiding:

Amazon.com: The Wire: The Complete Series: Dominic West, John Doman, Wendell… (http://www.amazon.com/Wire-Complete-Dominic-West/dp/B001FA1P1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1275590873&sr=8-1)

The Wire complete series on sale for $90, down from $260.

[SackAttack]

Deal of the Day in the Amazon Gold Box is 11 James Bond BDs for $99.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

WWII in HD for $15.99. Great series from the History Channel if you haven't seen it.

World War II in HD (Blu-ray) - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/35022/world-war-ii-in-hd-blu-ray)

[stevew]

Giant Eagle(grocery store) was supposed to have Alice for 24.99....with the 10 dollar coupon out there, it was 14.99. Then you get another 40 cents off per gallon of gas(savings of up to 12 dollars), of course they were sold out. Anyways, I paid like 20 with coupon at Wal Mart.

I think it's alicecoupon dot com.

[Tasan]

From Geeks of Doom:

hxxp://geeksofdoom.com/2010/06/16/deal-james-bond-11-movie-collection-blu-ray/

11 Bond movies from Amazon, normally $269.99

Use the code AMZNBOND at checkout and get $200 off. The movies include:

Die Another Day
Dr. No
For Your Eyes Only
From Russia with Love,
Goldfinger
License to Kill
Live and Let Die
The Man with the Golden Gun
Moonraker
The World Is Not Enough
Thunderball

Good for today only.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

WB's site is having a sale with a 5 for $50 shipped deal. Some good titles.

One Week Blu-ray Sale: WBshop.com - The Official Online Store of Warner Bros. Studios (http://slickdeals.net/?pno=36696&lno=1&afsrc=1)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Band of Brothers on sale for $27 shipped...........

Band of Brothers (Blu-ray) - Slickdeals.net (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/38676/band-of-brothers-(bluray)

[stevew]

Picked up Avatar Collector's Edition for 1/2 price on Amazon. I'm excited to watch it. Math fail, actually it was 22.99 vs a retail of 54.99

[Travis]

Star Wars on blu announced/confirmed today.

For the Americans, Amazon.com has pre-orders for:

Complete Saga: $89.99
Original Trilogy: $45
Prequel Trilogy: $45

For the Canadians, Amazon.ca has:

Complete Saga: $99.99
Original Trilogy: $54.99
Prequel Trilogy: $54.99

At the start of the day, Amazon.ca had the complete saga for $125.99 but thanks to BestBuy listing it at $99.99 Amazon then matched their price.

Either way, you're looking at $15-$17 per movie and amazon has the pre-order price guarantee in case the price does drop between now and when it's released. Pretty nice deal.