Hi-Def Releases (US - HD | BD RA)
Sony, Warner and Universal has sent us artwork for their new high-def releases
Title: Hi-Def Releases
Released: 1st January 2001
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Released: 1st January 2001
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Blu-ray Disc: 13th June Releases
Blu-ray Disc: 23rd May Releases
HD DVD: 18th April Releases
HD DVD: 25th April Releases
HD DVD: 2nd May Releases
HD DVD: 9th May Releases
HD DVD: 23rd May Releases
HD DVD: 20th June Releases
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Steven Ray
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Are there going to be special things only on these High def dvds??
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Blu Ray is going to be the winner I think. Once Universal signs up to release them on Blu Ray, that will be the end of the format war.
By the way, Blu Ray discs will have added content, they just are not announced yet for the specific titles.
good to see 1080p stated on the HDDVDs - are they just releasing pack shots without any details on these things at the moment?
And what exactly is Dolby Digital Plus? Do you need a new amp to decode it or is it just that the bit-rate has been raised up to the proper 640kb/s from DVDs 448kb/s?
And what exactly is Dolby Digital Plus? Do you need a new amp to decode it or is it just that the bit-rate has been raised up to the proper 640kb/s from DVDs 448kb/s?
I'm not sold on this as an early bit of hardware that I have to have. It's a lot like the XBox 360 to me. Looks cool, but I'm going to wait for a lower price.
Is it just me that thinks Blu-ray covers look like games, especially Robocop?
Not all of those HD DVD titles are being released on April 18. It's nice to finally see some cover art for the Universal titles.
I'll be buying Blu-Rays for the PS3 when it comes out, but otherwise, I won't buy any Blu-Ray players or discs.
Isnt Blu-Ray disc where one you play it you have 48 hours and then it stops working,or was that something else???
Version 1 wrote: Isnt Blu-Ray disc where one you play it you have 48 hours and then it stops working,or was that something else??? You're thinking of either Divx or Flexplay.
Yeah, I do believe that Sony will win this format war, I think they're still bitter over Betamax. Also I think releasing these when there IS NO PLAYER TO PLAY THEM IN is the stupidest move ever. They delayed Blu-Ray players but still release the movies?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Where is the logic? "Oooh, they look purty on my shelf".
Also, what is Dolby Digital-Plus? Why can't they put DTS-ES on all of these?
Also, what is Dolby Digital-Plus? Why can't they put DTS-ES on all of these?
"Serenity" in HD will be awesome. I also like how these HD releases are retaining their original aspect ratio and not cropping them to 1.78:1. I absolutely hate watching a film that was formerly 2.35:1 in HD at a 1.78:1 ratio, unless it's something like "Once Upon A Time In Mexico", where the movie was shot for 1.78, but matted out to 2.35 for the theaters...
I think Blu Ray will win because it will come with PS3.
There are still old movies that haven't even been released on dvd like Monster Squad, Night of the Creeps, Howard the Duck and more. Why new formats now? It bugs me out.
sroberts1220 wrote: Blu Ray is going to be the winner I think. Once Universal signs up to release them on Blu Ray, that will be the end of the format war.
IT BEGINS!!!!!!!!!!
If it comes to this, at least I can buy The Last Samurai right away. I'm sure buying your favourite movie is going to be everyone's priority for the new formats.
If it comes to this, at least I can buy The Last Samurai right away. I'm sure buying your favourite movie is going to be everyone's priority for the new formats.
Are the boxes a different shape than regular DVD cases? I can't tell from the pictures.
Does anyone else think these are really ugly? I guess its necessary so people know what they're buying, though. I refuse to play any part in the "format war". I will buy DVDs for years to come.
I`m going to stay away from both HD and BluRay aswell. Those cases for both formats are equally ugly, and come on, DVD`s still have a lot of life left. It seems kind of unneccessary at this point. I am furious that the PS3 will include a blu ray player because that means the price is going to be a lot more steep, and that just isnt cool!
Hey Chris or Mal or Tom or whomever, are you guys going to get hi-def setups so these discs can all be reviewed? Just curious.
I'll probably get a new PC at some point with both a Blu-ray and HD DVD drive, and use Power DVD or something, but that's about it. Not that I review anything these days. 
I'm not. Already invested too much in DVD, and these formats are premature.
you know, looking at the top and bottom part of these cases makes it feel like they are really putting the world BEST IN ..., but to people who do not,YET, have a HDTV, makes us (well, at least me) seem jealous.
So, that True HD track on Phantom, is that like 5.1 EX?
I don't think I'll be taking any sides at this point, don't wanna end up with a Betamax... Although if I had to choose a format based on the titles released, I'll go for HD.
Woo, good to see finally 1080p on HD-DVD. Even if the players can't do it.
So, Universal is the only one releasing pics only on HD-DVD, right? I'll go with BD. Players can do NOW 1080p, bigger capacity...
I don't like the "Experience" covers, and the chopped ones in both BD and HD-DVD ¬_¬
So, Universal is the only one releasing pics only on HD-DVD, right? I'll go with BD. Players can do NOW 1080p, bigger capacity...
I don't like the "Experience" covers, and the chopped ones in both BD and HD-DVD ¬_¬
All HD films will be mastered in 1920x1080 regardless of format of choice.
ya need a "new" audio receiver to have Dolby Digital Plus, HD-DTS & Lossless audio.
You also need a television capable of displaying 1080p & it also has to have a 1080p input jack for you to view 1920x1080 progressive scan. If not, your stuck with 1080i or lower res.
Oh, & of course the minimun $500US purchase of a HD player.
Tempting, but I am not a millionare yet.
ya need a "new" audio receiver to have Dolby Digital Plus, HD-DTS & Lossless audio.
You also need a television capable of displaying 1080p & it also has to have a 1080p input jack for you to view 1920x1080 progressive scan. If not, your stuck with 1080i or lower res.
Oh, & of course the minimun $500US purchase of a HD player.
Tempting, but I am not a millionare yet.
The rational voice inside me says, "Wait, wait...wait until a few things are decided first before buying a new format player", but the irrational voice inside me, which is also the one that made me by an XBOX 360 a couple of months back, says, "I can't wait to see what some of these movies will look like on a brand new, 1080p big screen". Damn irrational voice--he's always writing checks that I have to pay for.
Oh, wait... I just noticed :O
I want the special feautures on HD too!!
I want the special feautures on HD too!!
Serenity in hi-def. Wow. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better.
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