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post #31 of 67
11/18/07 at 8:39pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Mike Frezon
I jut updated Post #23. The BB steelbook of LFoDH IS the 2-disc SE.

The 2-disc SEs of LFoDH all seem to have movie cash in them to see a flick called Hitman.

Including the steelbooks???
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post #32 of 67
11/18/07 at 9:04pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Paul D G
Another question on Live Free or Die Hard: Target, who often has exclusive editions, shows a pic in it's ad of the 2disc version and labels it "Deluxe Edition includes LFoDH full-theatrical digital copy [...] and over 2 hours of extra footage." I'm a little confused by that. Are they mislabeling the SE 'deluxe', or do they have an exclusive which apparently includes the theatrical version along with the uncut version in the same box? 'full theatrical digital copy' is some odd wording.

[edit: i found the online version of the ad copy]
http://www.shoplocal.com/lid-2092438...0_-live-all.fp

Excellent question, Paul!

BECAUSE...Target really had me scratching my head with this because of that very thing....AND that they did the SAME THING with the 2-disc SE of Hairspray. They are simply advertising--to the best of my perception--both those SEs as "Deluxe Editions."

This normally wouldn't be a problem except for the oodles of "EXCLUSIVE" DEs that Target has put out with bonus content this past year.

But, as far as I can determine...without use of the word "exclusive", these are simply the same ol' SEs that everyone else will have.

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post #33 of 67
11/18/07 at 9:11pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Bill Thomann
Including the steelbooks???

That is what is being reported in other forums by Best Buy employees who have seen them. That's the best I can tell you Bill. There are stickers ON-THE-BACKS of the SEs which contain the movie cash.

I don't usually report what is being discussed on other forums as fact...hence my need to qualify the above.

But I'm fairly confident that the first run of all the SEs will have the movie cash.
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post #34 of 67
11/18/07 at 10:24pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Mike Frezon
Excellent question, Paul!

BECAUSE...Target really had me scratching my head with this because of that very thing....AND that they did the SAME THING with the 2-disc SE of Hairspray. They are simply advertising--to the best of my perception--both those SEs as "Deluxe Editions."

This normally wouldn't be a problem except for the oodles of "EXCLUSIVE" DEs that Target has put out with bonus content this past year.

But, as far as I can determine...without use of the word "exclusive", these are simply the same ol' SEs that everyone else will have.
Not sure where I got it from, but I'm pretty sure that Target has the normal cut of the movie for you to download to your (Windows) PC; that's the exclusive part.

-Christian
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post #35 of 67
11/19/07 at 6:22am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Christian Behrens
Not sure where I got it from, but I'm pretty sure that Target has the normal cut of the movie for you to download to your (Windows) PC; that's the exclusive part.
That's what I thought too but the ad sure doesn't explain it. One thing I'd be willing to bet on is that they didn't create two hours of bonus features for a Target exclusive, have it fit on the second disc and have it cost the same price as the 'regular' two disc edition.
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post #36 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:04am
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Christian Behrens
Not sure where I got it from, but I'm pretty sure that Target has the normal cut of the movie for you to download to your (Windows) PC; that's the exclusive part.

Nope. Not exclusive. That PC download of the theatrical version is included on EVERY copy of the SE. This is a shot of the slipcover (the coverart underneath doesn't have the big splash at the bottom):



Cover art:
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post #37 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:22am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

Thanks as usual.

Just tv this week:

Love, American Style
Mission Impossible
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post #38 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:28am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

$3 off Live Free or Die Hard at Target:
http://www.foxhome.com/target/diehard/

I'll probably be getting my copy at Target anyway...

-paul
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post #39 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:42am
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

Nice, Paul!

Hope that coupon'll work on a Blu-ray @ Target!
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post #40 of 67
11/19/07 at 12:44pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Mike Frezon
Okay. Finally got this figured out. That Die Hard Ultimate Collection IS an exclusive to Costco!
Would you happen to know if any of the titles in the collection include DTS soundtracks (I believe Fox's "Five-Star Collection" version of Die Hard includes it; can't remember off the top of my head if either Die Hard 2 and/or Die Hard w/ a Vengence also included DTS)?

Thanks!
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post #41 of 67
11/19/07 at 2:35pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

Hey guys,

First, Mike and Patrick, thanks very much for the roundup each week, I know it is appreciated by all.

Upon closer inspection of that Target coupon, it shows the full screen version and specifies PG-13, the bar code may not work on a different version, anybody gonna give it a try anyway?
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post #42 of 67
11/19/07 at 3:42pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by hotrodguy
Upon closer inspection of that Target coupon, it shows the full screen version and specifies PG-13, the bar code may not work on a different version, anybody gonna give it a try anyway?

I'm going to try it. Everyone has the film for the same price so it doesn't really matter where I get it.

I'll post here if it worked since I'll be going there around 9am.

-paul
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post #43 of 67
11/19/07 at 6:56pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by hotrodguy
Hey guys,

First, Mike and Patrick, thanks very much for the roundup each week, I know it is appreciated by all.

Upon closer inspection of that Target coupon, it shows the full screen version and specifies PG-13, the bar code may not work on a different version, anybody gonna give it a try anyway?


Hey, Cliff! Post #1! Wow! Welcome to the HTF! I remember my Post #1...like it was...just six years ago!
Long time lurker?

Anyhoo...I'm even thinking of giving the coupon a try on the Blu-ray version. Can't hurt...and it would amount to the best deal (outside amazon).
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post #44 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:13pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

I dont remember my first post...but i also dont remember last week! Oh well, M:I season 3, Die Hard on Blu-ray, and Live Free or Die Hard on DVD. Cause i dont want the PG-13 version on BD, thanks FOX!
I also have Hearts of Darkness coming from Amazon.
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post #45 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:20pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by RickER
I dont remember my first post...but i also dont remember last week! Oh well, M:I season 3, Die Hard on Blu-ray, and Live Free or Die Hard on DVD. Cause i dont want the PG-13 version on BD, thanks FOX!
I also have Hearts of Darkness coming from Amazon.

Man...I don't remember my first post either...but I CAN remember some of what happened last week!

I think I'm gonna go blu-ray on LFoDH, Rick. I just loved the movie in the theater...so I'll just try to push it out of my mind that there's another "better" version with more blood and swearing to be had! I really do wish the BD was NR...but whatcha gonna do?

I remember thinking that this was a movie with pretty much non-stop action!
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post #46 of 67
11/19/07 at 7:44pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

Mike:
It's weeks like this that I wish I still worked at Target to straighten these messes out before Tuesday!
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post #47 of 67
11/19/07 at 9:22pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

For any New England residents wanting the 1-disc versions of LFoDH or Hairspray, Stop & Shop appears to have them for $11.77 and $13.99, respectively.

When I saw the Target ad yesterday, I thought the "deluxe edition" had exclusive content. Leave it to the HTF to set me straight. Now, I'll probably go for the steelbook at BB since it's the same price. I'll wait for the HD DVD release of Hairspray. And I may pick up the Dr. Katz series set this week.

And for people looking for something a little different, there's always this week's release of How and When to Dial 911.
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post #48 of 67
11/19/07 at 10:06pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

All right, Scott. Let's do some housecleaning and close that bracket after the first "url"!

Man, you wouldn't believe some of the stuff I see each week that doesn't make it into the RoundUp. Really weird stuff.

This one comes to mind:

Pilates for Indie Rockers!

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Originally Posted by amazon.com
Review
"If you've already mastered 'Yoga For Indie Rockers,' we recommend you move on to its pilates companion DVD. Chaos - yoga instructor, personal trainer, tattoo enthusiast - is back and will help you stretch your core into shape." -

Product Description
Chaos is back with a pilates workout to harden your core!

Ever wonder why every exercise video seems shot on a hermetically sealed soundstage with a Stepford Wife for an instructor and some John Tesh-sounding new-age beat pulsing in the background? Well Chaos has... she's a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer who teaches a rock-n-roll hardbody fitness classes in the center of Hollywood. She thinks fitness videos can have attitude and great music and the kind of badass energy that'll psych you up to work out everyday and get in awesome shape. And who are we to argue with a drop-dead gorgeous yogi who could totally kick our asses? In this DVD you can select your favorite indie rock workout mix (or play your own) and follow along with Chaos' advanced moves or Page's beginner moves.


Features: Beginner & Advanced moves, special instructional "Beginner Session," three selectable channels of music featuring over 30 songs from popular bands including Veruca Salt, Jet Lag Gemini, Bedlight For Blue Eyes, House Of Fools, Alec Empire, Dillinger Escape Plan, The End, Roses Are Red, Two Lone Swordsmen, Sorry About Dresden, Criteria, Ladyfinger (ne), Crash Romeo, Hello Nurse, Novemberkills, Pelican, This Is Hell, and more!

BTW, since this IS the RoundUp: $17.99 at Amazon.com!

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post #49 of 67
11/20/07 at 7:45am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

I saw "Rescue Dawn" on Blu-Ray at Wal-Mart this morning.
Amazon has it for $27.95

Also, the only difference between the new "Die Hard" movies (Rated and unrated) is Bruce saying "MF"? That is it? They couldn't put that on the Blu-Ray version? The running time are the same!
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post #50 of 67
11/20/07 at 7:51am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

$3 Target coupon worked on the Collectors/Deluxe edition. It should work on any version of Live Free or Die Hard.

-paul
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post #51 of 67
11/20/07 at 8:18am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

AICN has a review that says there are other small differences between the Die Hard 4 versions. Apparently the lack of a BD version is because production takes longer. My guess is that it's because there's relatively little replication capacity for the 50GB Blu-ray discs, so you have to have everything locked down early if you want to ensure that they actually get to stores on time.

And now Rescue Dawn is available? I couldn't pre-order it two days ago!
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post #52 of 67
11/20/07 at 8:22am

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

"Rescue Dawn", Just ordered it from Amazon
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post #53 of 67
11/20/07 at 12:13pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

according to the box....
2 Days in the Valley re-issue is 16x9. (haven't opened it yet to verify).
Cover art is different.

got mine at the local big blue and yellow store....
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post #54 of 67
11/20/07 at 12:15pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

FYI- Star Trek The Original Series Season One on HD-DVD/DVD is $179.99 at the Best Buy I found it at. Not $169.99 and the website doesn't list it today suddenly. And the employees couldn't do anything about it as it wasn't on the site!
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post #55 of 67
11/20/07 at 1:11pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Nelson Au
FYI- Star Trek The Original Series Season One on HD-DVD/DVD is $179.99 at the Best Buy I found it at. Not $169.99 and the website doesn't list it today suddenly. And the employees couldn't do anything about it as it wasn't on the site!

That is seriously screwed up. Best Buy is guilty of many things...but I've never known that to happen there. I can't find it there at all, either.
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post #56 of 67
11/20/07 at 2:52pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

Thanks for confirming that you can't find it either, Mike.

The sales associate at the second Best Buy was really nice to me and let me browse the computer listings that the employees look at and we both didn't see it! Well, $10 bucks more at the cost of this set isn't that much more, but it was still a bummer! I'd be curious if others are finding the same in other parts of the US. I'm in the SF Bay Area, California.

By the way, the store manager typed in the item number on their PC's and it doesn't show up on their system or on the website! Here's the item number of the pricetag sticker: 8614902
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post #57 of 67
11/20/07 at 3:23pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

I was able to use the $3 off coupon for the 2-disc Live Free or Die Hard at a local Target today as well. The cashier scanned it and it worked fine.
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post #58 of 67
11/20/07 at 6:57pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

DeepDiscount has lowered the price on the Blu-Ray Die Hard Collection to match Amazon. After the 20% off it's $66.36
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post #59 of 67
11/20/07 at 7:07pm
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Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007



TWO Targets in my area...and NO BD copies of Live Free or Die Hard.

I am usually okay with "release day" disappointments...but this was one of my favorite films of the year. Tons of fun! Thanks goodness that coupon is good until 11-30-07.
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post #60 of 67
11/20/07 at 7:21pm

Re: Weekly RoundUp 11-20-2007

My local Target had all four Die Hard Blu-Ray versions. The first two were $29.99 and the third was $32.99 (all regular priced).
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