2nd BMW Films series out soon (1 Viewer)

[Eric F]

I said widescreen because I'm not sure if they use "anamorphic" encoding under WM9- but they are definately not 4:3 in any sense of the word.

The HD versions look particularly impressive- it's too bad BMW decided to limit playback to 60days. Bastards.

 

[GuruAskew]

For what it's worth, the films on the earlier DVD were presented in non-anamorphic letterbox but their end credits were 1.33:1.

 

[Gruson]

There is an XP demo disc which has HD version of three of the movies! They are a WM9 release, like the upcoming T2 DVD.

They look incredible...much better than DVD. You have to have a HTPC though

 

[Eric F]

I figured the $4 was a good investment as the last disc went for $40 on ebay.

 

[Porfirio]

Is it already available for purchase?

 

[Richard Travale]

Is it already available for purchase?

Yep, just ordered mine and it should be here in 4-6 weeks if the pop up was correct.

 

[Scott L]

Eric or anyone else- Would you be willing to make copies of the XP demo disc for fellow members? I'd love to have these in HD, let us know if you can..

 

[Eric F]

You can pick up the XP disc online for just the $3 shipping cost.
https://www.interactservices.com/awe...nt/Default.asp

Anyways, you can't copy the files because they're DRM protected content- you need a net connection on the PC you play it on. It's also limited to 60 day playback, which kind of cheezes me off.

 

[Scott L]

Ouch, forget that...

 

[Richard Travale]

If anyone is interested, I ordered my DVD on May 16th. I just received the DVD today. That was a 12 day turnaround. Not too bad, especially for Canada.
I have only watched "Beat the Devil" and it is definitely anamorphic. All of the films are 5.1 DD as well.

 

[Lane F.]

If anyone is interested, I ordered my DVD on May 16th. I just received the DVD today. That was a 12 day turnaround. Not too bad, especially for Canada.

Can you confirm that it includes all 8 films? Wasn't sure if anyone was positive about this release includding "The Follow". Thanks.

 

[Cliff C]

I received my copy today. Seems like international orders are being shipped first...

My copy arrived without any cardboard packing...only the keepcase with a mailing label attached to it...and it was a floater..but luckily there was no damage.

It contains "The Follow." Some of the shorts seem to be longer than the ones on the web. So far I've seen additional bits in "Chosen" and "Follow."

The disc is NON-Anamorphic. Beat the Devil and Powder Keg were 1.85:1 while the others were 2.35:1. These were the same aspect ratios as those on the web.

 

[Brian L]

So, Richard and Cliff C, you guys wanna arm wrestle to see who is really right about the disc being anamorphic?

BGL

 

[Tom Tsai]

I got mine today too...and I'm surprised that it's still in one piece considering the packaging...or lack thereof.

 

[Richard Travale]

So, Richard and Cliff C, you guys wanna arm wrestle to see who is really right about the disc being anamorphic?

Oops, I just re-read my post, I meant to write NON anamorphic. :b

Also, Yes, it does contain "the Follow" with Forrest Whittaker.

 

[Gregory E]

It's weird that the Canadians are getting their copies while the Americans are still waiting. And I think a lot of copies are going to be stolen if they are not wrapped in anything. Mine supposedly shipped a few days ago but it hasn't shown up yet.

 

[Sam Owens]

I received my copy in deepest, darkest Melbourne 2 days ago. It was the shortest 6 weeks I've ever experienced.

I find it slightly amusing that it takes less time to send the disc half-way around the world that it does to send it from NJ to OH...

 

[PaulP]

This is ********. I live in New Jersey. And I ordered on the 16th.

 

[Mikko-Ville]

I ordered mine on the 15th and received it on the 26th. Pretty amazing that the case and disc were not damaged at all. Yes and I also live nowhere near North America.

 

[Lane F.]

Quick question for those who have recieved their dvd. Does it include the Making of the Films, Driving Techniques, and 5 subplots that were included on the first production dvd?

Thanks!