**Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

[peteykirch]

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They got to release the BTTF Trilogy on BluRay already.

[Blzer]

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Hey guys if you have the Transformers BD they now have new updated stuff up on BD-Live. Two sneak peek scenes from Revenge of the Fallen as well as 25 minutes of bonus stuff from the first movie.

Unfortunately all of it is in SD and like... subpar audio quality.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Are there any wireless Blu ray players out yet? I mean is BD Live really worth trying to hook up?

[Blzer]

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Are there any wireless Blu ray players out yet? I mean is BD Live really worth trying to hook up?

Well I don't know about other Blu-ray players, but it's a cinch on PS3 (which allows wireless hookup).

[Rawdeal28]

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So what BD's is everyone waiting for? As in, which ones haven't even been announced yet that people would like to see on BD?

Ray.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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Are there any wireless Blu ray players out yet? I mean is BD Live really worth trying to hook up?

The PS3

Assuming your wireless connection is protected....you simply enter the WEP or WPA password. Hardest part is entering the 22 letters/numbers/symbols correctly w/o typos.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Are there any wireless Blu ray players out yet? I mean is BD Live really worth trying to hook up?

I'm yet to see anything worthwhile on BD Live. All of it, kinda sucks, and it's usually slow to navigate around in.

[bigfnjoe96]

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Paramount announces Gladiator & Braveheart to release SEPT. 1ST as part of their "Sapphire Series"with Forrest Gump on NOV. 1ST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) announced today that it will release some of the greatest films ever made for the first time in high definition as part of its exclusive new "Sapphire Series". The Sapphire Series will capitalize on the pristine picture and sound of the Blu-ray format to present each cinematic gem in the highest quality for the first time in two-disc, high definition sets*.

The series will kick off on September 1 with two of the most requested Blu-ray releases, Braveheart and Gladiator--both winners of five Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture--followed later in the year by six-time Academy Award(R) winner Forrest Gump. Each release will include extensive, never-before-seen special features for the ultimate presentation.

"It's absolutely fitting that we're presenting the best films in the Paramount library on the finest home entertainment format available," said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman, Paramount Pictures. "Because of Blu-ray's phenomenal capabilities, the Sapphire Series will deliver the best pictures in the best picture."

"I'm delighted that Forrest Gump is going to be a part of Paramount's Sapphire Series so that fans can enjoy it at home with pristine picture and sound along with a wealth of special features to give the film context," said director Robert Zemeckis. "It's wonderful that Paramount is taking the time to produce exceptional Blu-ray presentations of these classic films."

The Sapphire Series release of Zemeckis' worldwide phenomenon Forrest Gump will arrive on November 3. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2009, Forrest Gump will feature new material including a brand new roundtable discussion. More details will follow later in the year.

Gladiator Blu-ray Details
Director Ridley Scott's triumphant Gladiator is an unparalleled combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling that earned five Oscars(R) including Best Picture and is also on Amazon.com's top 10 list of most anticipated Blu-ray titles. The Blu-ray presentation will include both the original theatrical version of the film as well as the extended version in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, as well as English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Korean subtitles. The two-disc set also will feature over four hours of bonus material including, but not limited to, the following:

• Audio Commentary--Two separate commentaries accompany the original theatrical version and extended version of the film.
• The Scrolls of Knowledge--The original trivia track has been newly enhanced with focus points allowing viewers to access a series of new behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring key scenes and how they relate to the historical accuracy depicted in the film. The extended version of the film also includes a deleted scene marker.
• Visions From Elysium: Topic Marker--Viewers can tag moments of interest throughout either version of the film, allowing them to create "shopping lists" of topics to learn more about. Thanks to the Blu-ray player's memory, the topics will automatically be loaded when Disc 2 is inserted, giving viewers immediate access to featurettes and galleries of interest.
• Strength And Honor: Creating The World of Gladiator--The definitive documentary on the origin, production and impact of the Oscar(R)-winning classic. The documentary includes an all-new Enhanced Viewing Mode allowing viewers access to additional interviews and behind-the-scenes material.
• The Making of Gladiator--HBO First Look special.
• Gladiator Games: The Roman Bloodsport--Learning Channel special.
• Hans Zimmer: Scoring Gladiator--An exploration of the rousing soundtrack.
• My Gladiator Journal--Personal diary of the young actor who played Lucius.
• Image & Design--Featurettes and galleries covering the production design, storyboards, costumes and more.
• Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
• VFX Explorations: Germania & Rome--Shot deconstruction with the visual effects artists.

Braveheart Blu-ray Details
Winner of five Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture, the exhilarating epic Braveheart is one of the most anticipated films on Blu-ray according to Amazon.com and continues to be beloved by fans and critics alike. The film will be presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. Among the more than two hours of new special features to be included on Braveheart are:

• Interactive Timelines--Three distinct timelines featuring a combination of video, images, text and audio that can be accessed linearly or randomly.
  • Production: A comprehensive chronology of the motion picture from conception through theatrical release, from a behind-the-scenes point of view.
  • Historical: Chronological modules feature Scotland's greatest patriot, along with historical places, figures and events surrounding his life and struggle.
  • Fiction: A comprehensive timeline identifying the chronological events of the film.
  
  
• Braveheart: A Look Back-- Features new interviews with members of the cast and crew reminiscing about their experiences making the film and its enduring impact on cinema.
• Smithfield: Medieval Killing Fields--Relates the remarkable history of Smithfield, which for centuries was regularly filled with the roars of crowds, regal fanfares and rowdy games. Smithfield is also known as the site of William Wallace's execution, along with other terrifying spectacles when heretics, rebels and criminals were put to death.
• Battlefields of the Scottish Rebellion-- Two major Scottish battlefields, Falkirk and Bannockburn, will be presented as 3D models that can be explored for further investigation into the military strategies and timetables employed in each. Topography, weapons, troop movements, and leadership data can also be accessed. An alternate playing mode will allow the story of each battle to unfold in an "automated" fashion, much like the interactive dioramas displayed at historical site museums around the world.

http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20090622/LA3551822062009-1.html

[bigfnjoe96]

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Are there any wireless Blu ray players out yet? I mean is BD Live really worth trying to hook up?

If I'm reading this correctly this-1 is:

This LG BD390 is no ordinary Blu-ray player. It’s something better! Cut loose from messy wires. Integrated Wi-Fi Connectivity allows you take advantage of NetCast™ Entertainment Access via a Wi-Fi connection.

http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...032&CatId=2356

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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Blockbuster has a $10 weekly subscription. For 7 days, you can rent anything...having 1 at a time.

Decent deal if you want to go on a movie binge and a blockbuster is nearby. I could easily see watching 3-5 movies in a day.

[bigfnjoe96]

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Looks like I was right about the LG BD390. Though a little expensive, CNET says the LG is the BEST BD Player on the market..

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[sportznut02]

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Picked up Boondock Saints for $12 at Best Buy today, great price for a great movie.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Anybody pick up Batman (89) blu-ray book yet?

[Misfit]

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I got it. I haven't watched anything other than the special features and the opening credits ("I'm Batman!"). The packaging is stellar and the special features are the same as the DVD version. The picture is an improvement but with it being an old movie it does have some grain. I plan on watching the full film sometime this weekend. Given the relatively cheap price it seems worth it if you like the film.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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Picked up Boondock Saints for $12 at Best Buy today, great price for a great movie.

Bought it 2 weeks ago and finally got around to watching it yesterday. Good movie and nice blu ray transfer.