A few words about...™ Blade Runner -- in HD & BD - Page 2

Ed St. Clair · 12-18-2007, 03:29 PM

WAY TOO GO, RAH!!!

Did I get the story right, you found the print used for this transfer?
If not, thanks anyway for saving a bit of history.

I would only disagree that this is in the highest possible quality, as not all versions of the film are in HD.

I also don't understand those that posted you have to get a case to get the 5 disc set, as Amazon has the five disc set (w/o case) for $27.95US.

Looking forward to snagging a copy...
TONITE!!!

Man-Fai Wong · 12-18-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed St. Clair

I also don't understand those that posted you have to get a case to get the 5 disc set, as Amazon has the five disc set (w/o case) for $27.95US.

That was only regarding the SD version, not HD/BD, though I think some did get a little bit confused about the HD/BD versions also.

_Man_

David_B_K · 12-18-2007, 03:46 PM

I'm glad I clicked on this thread. I was under the impression that the briefcase version was the only one being released, so I was going to pass up Blade Runner. I just Amazonned it for $27.95. Thanks, guys.

Ed St. Clair · 12-18-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Man-Fai Wong

That was only regarding the SD version, not HD/BD, though I think some did get a little bit confused about the HD/BD versions also.

_Man_

Amazon.com: Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [HD DVD]: DVD: Harrison Ford,Sean Young,Rutger Hauer,Ridley Scott

Carlo Medina · 12-18-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson Au

Got the HD-DVD suitcase at Best Buy. I guess the supply issue wasn't an issue?

No Best Buy within a 15 mile radius of me (in L.A. that's 5 stores) received a suitcase Blu-Ray version. I simply bought the 5 disc BD. I think BB is terrible at properly allocating their stock.

Back when Rock Band was released for PS3, none of those 5 stores got more than 20, despite the fact the one nearest me is in a large college surrounding! Meanwhile, the West Hollywood store received 160 of them. Not sure W.Holly was moving those things quickly at all.

Mark_TB · 12-18-2007, 04:42 PM

Are there supply issues? My Amazon order (Blu-ray discs-only set) hadn't shipped as of this afternoon and it's now listed as out of stock.

I did a quick search of my local stores and only found an overpriced briefcase BD set at one of the stores, and a single HD-DVD remaining at BB.

I'm really disappointed. I was hoping to have it this week.

Mark

Craig S · 12-18-2007, 05:23 PM

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I would only disagree that this is in the highest possible quality, as not all versions of the film are in HD.

Not true. ALL versions of the film in the HD-DVD/Blu-Ray sets are presented in HD, even the workprint. It's just the two "extras only" discs that are SD-only.

Carlo Medina · 12-18-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_TB

Are there supply issues? My Amazon order (Blu-ray discs-only set) hadn't shipped as of this afternoon and it's now listed as out of stock.

I did a quick search of my local stores and only found an overpriced briefcase BD set at one of the stores, and a single HD-DVD remaining at BB.

I'm really disappointed. I was hoping to have it this week.

Mark

I don't know if it's constantly changing but FWIW I was on Amazon an hour ago (so about an hour after your post) and it was listed as In Stock.

Joseph J.D · 12-18-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig S

It's just the two "extras only" discs that are SD-only.

I just opened my Ultimate BD set and noticed immediately that Disc 2 and 4 (the extras only discs) are regular DVDs. Are these supposed to be DVDs or did Warner screw up the discs like what happened with the Harry Potter set?

Mark_TB · 12-18-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlo Medina

I don't know if it's constantly changing but FWIW I was on Amazon an hour ago (so about an hour after your post) and it was listed as In Stock.

Weird. It still shows as "Temporarily Out of Stock" when I look. Not that it matters, though, since my order is now showing as "Shipping Soon." Maybe I'll get lucky and have it by the end of the week.

I had a chance to see The Final Cut in the theater this past weekend, so I'm eager to jump into "Dangerous Days." Unfortunately, the theater had trouble with their digital presentation (they had to cancel the first two showings opening night) and had to have a 35mm print rushed in. Still, it looked and sounded awesome.

Mark

TravisR · 12-18-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph J.D

I just opened my Ultimate BD set and noticed immediately that Disc 2 and 4 (the extras only discs) are regular DVDs. Are these supposed to be DVDs or did Warner screw up the discs like what happened with the Harry Potter set?

Yeah, all the releases use SD DVDs for the bonus material.

From The Digital Bits:

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Originally Posted by The Digital Bits

No matter which version of The Final Cut you choose, Dangerous Days is only included as a standard-definition DVD disc.

DVD, Blu-ray & HD-DVD Review - Blade Runner: The Final Cut - All Versions

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Originally Posted by The Digital Bits

The lion's share of the bonus material included with The Final Cut is found on Disc Four, which is a standard DVD disc in all versions of the release.

DVD, Blu-ray & HD-DVD Review - Blade Runner: The Final Cut - All Versions