Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread

[armistead]

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Best Buy didn't send me anything yet............

Me either and I'm hoping they don't......

[CaptainZombie]

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Me either and I'm hoping they don't......

Knowing them, they will reverse it and probably give out a $5 coupon like Rocky said.

[CaptainZombie]

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LOL! How long before he apologizes and retracts his comments.

I give him a few hours.

Michael Bay Accuses HD DVD-Backing Microsoft of "Dirty Tricks"

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When Michael Bay speaks, the world listens. The 'Transformers' director is talking out again about the high-def format war, and is again generating lots of press.

As countless web sites have reported over the last 24 hours, Bay's latest remarks came in response to question posed to him on his own official web site.

Asked why his mega hit 'Transformers' was released on HD DVD only (and not on Blu-ray), the director pointed the blame squarely at Microsoft, saying that the software giant has bankrolled HD DVD in an effort to extend the high-def format war until the software giant can perfect digital downloads.

"Microsoft wants both formats to fail so they can be heroes and make the world move to digital downloads" said Bay. "That is the dirty secret no one is talking about. That is why Microsoft is handing out $100 million dollar checks to studios just embrace the HD DVD and not the leading, and superior Blu Ray."

Bay's accusations echo earlier comments made by Fox Home Entertainment worldwide president Mike Dunn, who was quoted by The Hollywood Reporter at an October Blu-ray press event as blasting "the orchestrated campaigns of confusion and anti-consumerism fueled by an 800-pound gorilla that would prefer to force us all into the practice of paying tolls for the right to exchange information and enjoy entertainment."

At the time, Microsoft Consumer Media Technology Group director Kevin Collins defended the company’s stance, calling Dunn's accusations "baseless."

As we've previously reported, Bay caused a firestorm back in September when he briefly posted a message to his site saying that he was reconsidering doing a 'Transformers' sequel after learning that Paramount would not be issuing a Blu-ray edition of his mega-hit film. The director later recanted those remarks, but has since reiterated his pro-Blu-ray stance.

[The Chef]

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If anyone runs across a deal on the Harry Potter HD-DVD Box Set please feel free to share it here, so far the cheapest I can find it at is 104.99 at both Walmart and Amazon.com.

[SLAYER]

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LOL! How long before he apologizes and retracts his comments.

I give him a few hours.

Michael Bay Accuses HD DVD-Backing Microsoft of "Dirty Tricks"

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When Michael Bay speaks, the world listens. The 'Transformers' director is talking out again about the high-def format war, and is again generating lots of press.

As countless web sites have reported over the last 24 hours, Bay's latest remarks came in response to question posed to him on his own official web site.

Asked why his mega hit 'Transformers' was released on HD DVD only (and not on Blu-ray), the director pointed the blame squarely at Microsoft, saying that the software giant has bankrolled HD DVD in an effort to extend the high-def format war until the software giant can perfect digital downloads.

"Microsoft wants both formats to fail so they can be heroes and make the world move to digital downloads" said Bay. "That is the dirty secret no one is talking about. That is why Microsoft is handing out $100 million dollar checks to studios just embrace the HD DVD and not the leading, and superior Blu Ray."

Bay's accusations echo earlier comments made by Fox Home Entertainment worldwide president Mike Dunn, who was quoted by The Hollywood Reporter at an October Blu-ray press event as blasting "the orchestrated campaigns of confusion and anti-consumerism fueled by an 800-pound gorilla that would prefer to force us all into the practice of paying tolls for the right to exchange information and enjoy entertainment."

At the time, Microsoft Consumer Media Technology Group director Kevin Collins defended the company’s stance, calling Dunn's accusations "baseless."

As we've previously reported, Bay caused a firestorm back in September when he briefly posted a message to his site saying that he was reconsidering doing a 'Transformers' sequel after learning that Paramount would not be issuing a Blu-ray edition of his mega-hit film. The director later recanted those remarks, but has since reiterated his pro-Blu-ray stance.

Already posted. :P

Michael Bay is jokes. It's funny reading him go off on HD DVD and the HD DVD Promotions Group, only to apologize, every couple of weeks.

[CaptainZombie]

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Already posted. :P

Michael Bay is jokes. It's funny reading him go off on HD DVD and the HD DVD Promotions Group, only to apologize, every couple of weeks.

It's too funny with him. Is he exclusive to Paramount, is that one of the problems here besides Transformers?

[RockyTop1]

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If anyone runs across a deal on the Harry Potter HD-DVD Box Set please feel free to share it here, so far the cheapest I can find it at is 104.99 at both Walmart and Amazon.com.

That's what it is going to be at Best Buy too. That's the best deal out of BB/CC/Target.

[RockyTop1]

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Best Buy didn't send me anything yet............

Me neither, but I won't believe we are getting anything until I get a shipping notice next week.

[SLAYER]

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It's too funny with him. Is he exclusive to Paramount, is that one of the problems here besides Transformers?

He's directed seven films, and only his last two are under Paramount or Dreamworks. Everything else (The Rock, Bad Boys, etc.) is Sony Pictures & Buena Vista.

I think Bay is locked in a multi-picture deal to direct features for Paramount. His production company is doing the Friday the 13th remake (New Line Cinema), so I assume he can produce for whoever, just not direct.

[CaptainZombie]

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from highdefdigest.com

Amazon HD-DVD Price Adjustment * Updated 12/05/2007
Alexander Revisited - The Final Cut $17.49 from 19.95
Blood Diamond $17.49 from 18.95
Full Metal Jacket $17.49 from 19.95
Swordfish $17.49 from 19.95
The Last Samurai $17.49 from 19.95
Unforgiven $17.49 from 19.95
Batman Begins $18.95 from 19.95
Blood Diamond $17.49 from 18.95
Batman Begins $18.95 from 19.95
Evan Almighty $19.95 from 27.95
Knocked Up $19.95 from 27.95
Evan Almighty $19.95 from 27.95
Knocked Up $19.95 from 27.95
Smallville - The Complete Sixth Season $53.95 from 55.95

[CaptainZombie]

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Kevin Smith's 'Dogma' Headed For Blu-ray

Another feather in blu-ray's cap: the most View Askew. lol, 2 titles to 1.

Dogma was better than Jay & Silent Bob..........which is good. Here are more BD releases coming soon.

The one I'm most excited about is Finding Nemo, even though this movie is excellent....Bridge on the River Kwai'.

Yesterday at High-Def 2.0, studios announced some upcoming Blu-ray titles. Sony Pictures will bring 'Dogma' to Blu-ray on Februrary 12th and 'Run Lola Run' a week later on February 19th. 'The Guns of the Navarone' and 'A Passage to India' will come soon after, with 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Bridge on the River Kwai' later in the year.

Fox announced that they will bring upcoming theatrical titles like 'Juno', 'Hitman', 'Horton Hears a Who' and 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium' to Blu-ray, along with many new catalog titles.

Disney confirmed that both 'Finding Nemo' and 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', both due for Spring release, will feature PiP video.

[The Chef]

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That's what it is going to be at Best Buy too. That's the best deal out of BB/CC/Target.

I figured as much, would be nice if there was a discount code for Deep Discount still, although they have it priced at 119.99 already so it may not make a difference. I will probably just get it from Amazon then, doubt Best Buy gets many of the gift sets when it comes out, they may on DVD but I dont want DVD for obvious reasons.

On a different note, does anyone have any experience with pre-ordering from Amazon? Ever have any problems with not getting it due to it being back ordered and if so could you just cancel the order? Lastly, if you preorder from them when can you expect to normally receive the package from them, thats the one downside from ordering online, thanks for anyone that can answer those questions.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I pre order from Amazon all the time. I usually get all releases on the day they hit the stores. I got Superbad and Pirates 3 yesterday morning.

[The Chef]

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When you received it on release day what shipping option did you use? Im guessing it was either overnight or 2-day but figured I would ask to get confirmation.

[CaptainZombie]

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Call this nuts, I just won Prison Break BD off of ebay brand new/sealed for $38.00 shipped. I feel like I just won the lottery.