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| Lastly a request: To port over all extras from SD editions. Even though the extras may only be available in standard def for us collectors repurchasing these titles, we feel shortchanged by not having everything available that previous SD editions had. Don't give collectors a reason not to upgrade. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by Paul Arnette
Welcome, paidgeek. I hope and think you'll find the environment here more to your liking than your old stomping grounds.
![]() I have one general and one specific question if you can answer it. Approximately, how many more Sony Blu-ray Disc annoucements can we expect between now and the end of the year? Also, will Resident Evil be released on BD this year along with, I assume, Resident Evil: Extinction? Edited to add: Since this thread was started in the High Definition Player - Blu-ray Owners forum, are software related questions permissable? If not, I apologize, but some clarification might be in order. |
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Originally Posted by Chris S
A warm welcome indeed. I'm very glad that you've decided to join us and look forward to your insight.
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Originally Posted by Jim_K
Big welcome to Paidgeek.
First off - Great work on Hellboy, The Fifth Element (redo), Casino Royale, etc. Really looking forward to Bram Stoker's Dracula, Close Encounters, Life of Brian, 20 Million Miles to Earth and the Spider-Man flicks. Also can't wait for the rumored 08 titles: Das Boot, Taxi Driver, Lawrence of Arabia and Bridge on the River Kwai so I have to say I'm glad you folks at Sony are opening up the vaults a bit as it's the only way to expand the demographics - tempting the classic film enthusiasts into adopting this format. Not to mention how much I want these titles in High Def. ![]() I guess my question is what kind of shape are the other Ray Harryhausen titles: Jason and the Argonaughts, 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Mysterious Island, etc? and is the format too young to expect older genre titles such as these and others like Curse of the Demon, etc? Also can you drop a hint if the first 20 Bond films are at least being considered in the next 12-18 months? ![]() Lastly a request: To port over all extras from SD editions. Even though the extras may only be available in standard def for us collectors repurchasing these titles, we feel shortchanged by not having everything available that previous SD editions had. Don't give collectors a reason not to upgrade. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by Paul.S
Agreed.
Which segues to a question, Pg: would you please comment on the studio's calculus regarding whether or not such supplements get included or not? For instance, I'm specifically interested in Black Hawk Down: I'm sure it was rights issues--specifically, the studio not wanting to pay A & E and PBS--but what was the thinking on the dropping from the BD of the "The True Story Of Black Hawk Down" and "Frontline: Ambush In Mogadishu" documentaries that appeared on the outstanding standard def Deluxe Edition (especially given that the latter appeared on the SD Extended Cut released shortly before the BD). BHD BD also occasions the question of what the calculus is regarding whether or not an "extended" or "director's" cut gets released on BD: for BHD and Tears Of the Sun, it was the theatrical cuts. The Patriot, however, is the Extended. Might this mean we can look forward to subsequent BD releases of those titles which didn't include all their SD supplements upon first hitting BD? |
) Again, I think the added value really needs to be maximized to sustain current pricing. (I might pay that much for a new title, but not to replace one I already have unless there's a very compelling reason.)"How wonderful it will be to have a leader unburdened by the twin horrors of knowledge and experience." -- Mr. Wick
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Originally Posted by Robert Crawford
What happened to the title "The Professionals" which was scheduled to come out last year?
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Originally Posted by Echo42987
This might be a stupid question but I've always been curious to how they re-format the movies for the BluRay players to give them that hidef look. Is there some kind of reading posted about this? If so I would love to read it to see how they go about making the BluRay discs!
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Originally Posted by StephenP
paidgeek,
Has Sony released sales numbers for Spiderman 3 yet? |
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Originally Posted by James_Garner
Dear Paidgeek,
Is there a possibility if or when Sony releases "Tommy" on Blu-ray the REAL quintaphonic audio restored by the film's original sound mixers (which isolates the vocal and certain sound effects to the center channel) found on the overseas 2-dvd set could be used? I was so disappointed with the mix on the Superbit version, which mixed both the instrumentals & vocals on the center channel, ruining the original intent of the mix. Thanks. |
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Originally Posted by Dave Moritz
Hello Paidgeek,
Is there any news on when Crimson Tide might be released? I thought I was due to be released a few months ago but there seems to be no more information on it. Thank you for your time. |
1080p High Definition SupporterLossless Audio Supporter Current Library: 221 DVD's / 70 HD-DVD's / 181 Blu-ray's (251 HD Titles)