I won't be buying this release either and ended up canceling my pre-order. I hope the studio does the right thing and remasters because as it stands now, it's an absolute mess.
I also feel that this was the best film of 2006, so I'd buy it at any price. :) I just wish they used the original poster art for the cover then that goofy image they went with.
I have it on HD DVD and thought the PQ was fantastic. I'm looking foward to see what HBO puts out next. Deadwood, Rome and Band of Brothers would be great. I'd even pick up Carnivàle.
Not really. The first episode played fine for me, but I can't watch the second episode on. My player keeps on stuttering and then it freezes. It's making noises that I have never heard before. The disc is fine too, not a single scratch or smudge. I'll be calling for a new disc later today.
Oh, I know you're not directing it at me because this is the first I've posted on the "video game" subject. No hard feelings here. :) You make a good point that I agree with. You can't overlook the "videogame" factor at all. Obviously the PS3 is what the whole war is going to come down to and...