Yea, if you go to a children's movie without kids you're creepy.

j/k, it's cool if you go with girlfriend/wife.

Darn Pixar for making movies that appeal to wide age ranges! If they don't take it, I'll have a beef with Disney. I bought it locally for a few bucks more than Amazon to get the ticket, and no where did it say only for child's admission. But I guess there are bigger things to complain about. Can't wait to actually watch this disc.

Watched this last night and all I can say is WOW what a difference. It looks and sounds like they remade the movie. The DVD version I had always looked awful. The picture looked squished and cropped. Has anyone else noticed this with their older DVD versions?

I also was not happy about the movie cash being for a child admission. The sticker did not say this. I am going to try to use it anyway.

I also was not happy about the movie cash being for a child admission. The sticker did not say this. I am going to try to use it anyway.

Good luck. That's serious BS if the outside packaging hypes the ticket but doesn't explain it. I get my copy tonight and I'll figure out what I want to do about the ticket.

I thought I'd do wel with this one, they listed my theater of choice. But when I got the certificate, it said good for one child admission up to $8.50. I have no kids. I'm going to take it anyway and see if they'll accept it. If we go at night to avoid the kids I'll pay the buck or two difference if they'll take it.

The box makes no reference that it's restricted to a child's ticket. Don't they know that adults go to see these movies too?

The only part of the certificate that makes reference to "child's admission" is the top part which you don't even have to bring to the theater. Just clip off the bottom part that has the code number on it, which is in reality basically a one-time use credit(debit?)-card number. It better be accepted or I smell a class-action lawsuit a-brewing.

Yea, if you go to a children's movie without kids you're creepy.

j/k, it's cool if you go with girlfriend/wife.


well just call me creepy then cause i will go see any pixar movie they make and i don't have kids, girlfriend or a wife.

all of pixar movies are some of my favorite movies made

I saw Monsters vs. Aliens alone, and I'll see up alone. I go to the movies by myself a lot, but only during a matinee. The less people in the theater, the better.

To keep the thread on topic, I picked up A Bug's Life today! I can't wait to check it out tonight!

-Brad

It better be accepted or I smell a class-action lawsuit a-brewing.

Looks like I'll have to miss out on the lawsuit, as my Amazon copy didn't include the movie cash.

The only part of the certificate that makes reference to "child's admission" is the top part which you don't even have to bring to the theater. Just clip off the bottom part that has the code number on it, which is in reality basically a one-time use credit(debit?)-card number. It better be accepted or I smell a class-action lawsuit a-brewing.

Nope, it's mentioned below the dashed line as well. Twice actually. Once in big black letters, once in the Box Office Instructions section.

Thre was Monsters inc.out in Japan already.

100%!! The colors have a lot to do with it, but A Bug's Life is breathtaking and the best looking BD to date. Depth, contrast, detail and on for a 10 year old movie IMO it not only rivals any of the newer more recent animated releases on BD it surpasses them. Stunning is what it is. Audio is reference as well and really delivers some serious LFE, bass and incredible surround sounds.

Agreed :)

[QUOTE=dsmith1;16495469]Watched this last night and all I can say is WOW what a difference. It looks and sounds like they remade the movie. The DVD version I had always looked awful. The picture looked squished and cropped. Has anyone else noticed this with their older DVD versions?


DSmith, I have always considered the DVD of "A Bug's Life" to be fantastic quality for a standard DVD. I seem to remember that there was a full screen (4:3) version where they in fact did recomposite each shot in the movie to fit that screen to avoid any cropping of the intended image. That might be what you viewed that would look "squished".

I would never view the "collector's edition" 2 disc set as squished or cropped. It is anamorphic 2:35 : 1 aspect ratio and the first direct from the digital source DVD. Again, if I remember correctly, it has been 9 or 10 years since that time. My memory could definitely be faulty.

Demo'd my copy last night and the transfer looks incredible! As always Pixar is top notch. If only other studios were up to the quality of Pixar!

My copy included the movie cash. Pixar movies are a different breed and I think adults see those movies as well. Me and my wife typically take my niece and my nephew(12 & 15) to Pixar movies and if they didn't go we would still see them.

I specifically skip Amazon when it comes to movies not containing extras. Last year I bought a few Disney movies off of Amazon that were supposed to come with a $10 rebate but did not. However, I called Disney and they sent one out to me no problem. If you all got skipped you might try calling Disney and tell them "just in case" they might oblige.

well I have to say I am blown away by Amazon. I ordered Monsters Inc because my niece is coming in town this weekend and its her all time favorite movie. I ordered it late last night and somehow my USA amazon and Japan must be linked because I have prime and they are sending it OVERNIGHT from Japan. I cant even image what that cost.... Sure the movie was $53 bucks but she is worth it.

will report PQ tomorrow !!!!!

Amazon jp almost always sends using overnight since they only offer expedited overseas shipping nowadays. They used to have economy shipping which was cheaper and only took about 7 days. People in the US also often got hit with customs charges with their expedited shipping since they used to use DHL, but this never happened when using their economy shipping.

well I have to say I am blown away by Amazon. I ordered Monsters Inc because my niece is coming in town this weekend and its her all time favorite movie. I ordered it late last night and somehow my USA amazon and Japan must be linked because I have prime and they are sending it OVERNIGHT from Japan. I cant even image what that cost.... Sure the movie was $53 bucks but she is worth it.

will report PQ tomorrow !!!!!

Thats good news I hope they do the same for mine.

Amazon jp almost always sends using overnight since they only offer expedited overseas shipping nowadays. They used to have economy shipping which was cheaper and only took about 7 days. People in the US also often got hit with customs charges with their expedited shipping since they used to use DHL, but this never happened when using their economy shipping.

and to think I thought i was special for a minute :)

and to think I thought i was special for a minute http://www.*****************/trafficreport/img/3721/k08t1221bbuq/gdsmile.gif

Worth ordering though.

[QUOTE=dsmith1;16495469] I seem to remember that there was a full screen (4:3) version where they in fact did recomposite each shot in the movie to fit that screen to avoid any cropping of the intended image. That might be what you viewed that would look "squished".

He probably has the version I have, which in fact has the 4:3 as well as a scope version, and a menu to choose when you start the movie. The video on this version is pretty bad on any modern display. It was released in 1999, and I saw it about 50 times on a 25" CRT when my kid was little. Wasn't until I watched it recently on my FP setup that I realized how bad it was.

Bought the BD because of that. Not keen on the new pricing from BVHV though.

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He probably has the version I have, which in fact has the 4:3 as well as a scope version, and a menu to choose when you start the movie. The video on this version is pretty bad on any modern display. It was released in 1999, and I saw it about 50 times on a 25" CRT when my kid was little. Wasn't until I watched it recently on my FP setup that I realized how bad it was.

Bought the BD because of that. Not keen on the new pricing from BVHV though.

The price on this title is terrible and people aren't helping show BVHV that they won't buy titles at these prices. Everyone is complaining about it but all I see on here and other forums are people b*tching about the price but they STILL bought it! The studios aren't gonna lower prices if they see everyone is still gonna buy anyway. No way I'm buying this until it hits $19.99. I'm still shocked at the price they are asking for this everywhere.

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The price on this title is terrible and people aren't helping show BVHV that they won't buy titles at these prices. Everyone is complaining about it but all I see on here and other forums are people b*tching about the price but they STILL bought it! The studios aren't gonna lower prices if they see everyone is still gonna buy anyway. No way I'm buying this until it hits $19.99. I'm still shocked at the price they are asking for this everywhere.
I'm confused...which title are we talking about? A Bug's Life? What is the price we are referring to?

I'm referring to A Bug's Life. Take your pick on the place and price, the lowest price is still $27.

I'm referring to A Bug's Life. Take your pick on the place and price, the lowest price is still $27.
That isn't an abnormal price for a BD. I guess I don't see the problem.

That isn't an abnormal price for a BD. I guess I don't see the problem.

It's definitely pricey for a catalog title. It shouldn't be any more than $22 in my opinion. Having said that, I couldn't resist picking this BD up! I did use some gift money that I received though for the purchase.

Have you seen the price for Monsters Inc on Amazon?! There's no way I'm paying that much for that title!

Well, I guess it's just me. A price difference +/- about $5 - $6 doesn't deter me.

Well, I guess it's just me. A price difference +/- about $5 - $6 doesn't deter me.

It's not just you. I used to pay $40 a pop (in 20-years-ago-money, mind you) for a bare-bones laserdisc, so 'Pixar-in-HD-kitchen-sink-of-extras-fits-in-my-coat-pocket' for $27 in 2009 dollars still feels like a steal to me. It is, of course, still expensive next to its BD shelf-brethren, though.

Did not take long for the Monsters JP BRD to end up ripped and online lol, they are shameless

It's not just you. I used to pay $40 a pop (in 20-years-ago-money, mind you) for a bare-bones laserdisc, so 'Pixar-in-HD-kitchen-sink-of-extras-fits-in-my-coat-pocket' for $27 in 2009 dollars still feels like a steal to me. It is, of course, still expensive next to its BD shelf-brethren, though.

+1.

I paid $250 for my Star Wars Trilogy Definitive Collection on Laserdisc in 1993, so yeah, 27 bucks for a Pixar title on Blu-Ray with 1080p resolution and 7.1 lossless audio ain't so bad. Sure, I would prefer if it were a little cheaper, but it's a good title that both of my boys love and we all watch it together so it's worth it.

Pricey for a catalog title IMO....will wait for a sale assuming I enjoy my rental enough to purchase.

i don't see why people complain about Blu pricing anyway. No one made you switch to Hi Def and no one is forcing you to buy the films. If you are dissatisfied, HD DVD might be a better choice for you....

It's not just you. I used to pay $40 a pop (in 20-years-ago-money, mind you) for a bare-bones laserdisc, so 'Pixar-in-HD-kitchen-sink-of-extras-fits-in-my-coat-pocket' for $27 in 2009 dollars still feels like a steal to me. It is, of course, still expensive next to its BD shelf-brethren, though.

I do get a kick out of the Old LD memories. I never paid $200+ for the Star Wars box, but I did pay $100-120 for the Criterion Blade Runner and Close Encounters Kitchen Sink BoxSets in 1991(?). That looks like Inflation Adjusted would be just around $190 in 2009 terms.

I looked back and see I paid $32 for the Seven Samurai DVD in 1998 (Inflation Adjusted $42).

FWIW, my original Bugs Life DVD from 1999 cost $26 (MRSP 34.99).

I do get a kick out of the Old LD memories. I never paid $200+ for the Star Wars box, but I did pay $100-120 for the Criterion Blade Runner and Close Encounters Kitchen Sink BoxSets in 1991(?). That looks like Inflation Adjusted would be just around $190 in 2009 terms.

I looked back and see I paid $32 for the Seven Samurai DVD in 1998 (Inflation Adjusted $42).

FWIW, my original Bugs Life DVD from 1999 cost $26 (MRSP 34.99).

To keep on topic I recall my CAV Toy Story box set being over $100.

$53...not including shipping. Oy.

Monster's Inc.

Estimated ship date for this item: 2009/5/23

Amazon.co.jp Order Summary

Items: USD 37.90
Shipping & Handling: USD 22.00

Order Total: USD 59.90

Did anyone see the "Now available on Blu-ray" trailer for Monsters Inc. on the Bug's Life disc? Did anyone find the scenes with Sully's blue fur didn't look right? There didn't seem to be any detail... maybe it's just my setup... but maybe there was a problem with the transfer which caused the delay? Are there any reviews of the Japanese release which made it out?

I am not complaining about BD pricing in general, I am complaining about BVHV. I work for the mouse, and up until now, with my company discount, I got their discs for about $21-24 after tax at our store. Since they have raised the SRP to $40, these discs now cost me over $30 at our store, or $28 at Amazon (guess who will get my business).

In general, I agree BD is worth a premium, and I have several movies that were quite expensive (CE3K and the like). But after paying $22 for Sleeping Beauty and Pinnochio, it kind of rankles for a release like Bug's Life, which did not need that level of restoration, and while a nice full featured release, not quite in the same class IMO, to cost (me) 30% more.

In other words, really I am just whining, but I think I am not unique and a price bump in this recession is going to ding their sales.

And I have a Japanese 11 disc laserdisc Star Wars trilogy in my closet that I have no idea what to do with.

And I have a Japanese 11 disc laserdisc Star Wars trilogy in my closet that I have no idea what to do with.

There's this place called "Ebay"...

I saw Bug's Life last night and it is truly reference. Who cares the price? I paid $27 at Fry's. Almost all of my 100+ laserdiscs were more than that.

Watched A Bug's Life last night. 3D pop galore and great sound. Highly recommended. Anybody else get 2 free tickets for UP! in their case? I did :)

Pricey for a catalog title IMO....will wait for a sale assuming I enjoy my rental enough to purchase.

I felt the same so I rented it from Netflix. Ten minutes in I paused the movie and ordered it from Amazon. I have seen over 400 HD movies and this one had my jaw on the floor more than any other HD movie I have seen. This transfer makes going scope a few years ago worth every penny.

Tom

I saw Bug's Life last night and it is truly reference. Who cares the price? I paid $27 at Fry's. Almost all of my 100+ laserdiscs were more than that.

I forgot how expensive those LD's were. D-Theater movies were more expensive as well but quantity of releases were so low it didn't seem that expensive at the time.

Tom

I am not complaining about BD pricing in general, I am complaining about BVHV. I work for the mouse, and up until now, with my company discount, I got their discs for about $21-24 after tax at our store. Since they have raised the SRP to $40, these discs now cost me over $30 at our store, or $28 at Amazon (guess who will get my business).

In general, I agree BD is worth a premium, and I have several movies that were quite expensive (CE3K and the like). But after paying $22 for Sleeping Beauty and Pinnochio, it kind of rankles for a release like Bug's Life, which did not need that level of restoration, and while a nice full featured release, not quite in the same class IMO, to cost (me) 30% more.

In other words, really I am just whining, but I think I am not unique and a price bump in this recession is going to ding their sales.


Agreed.....I will grab it when I can find a sale which probably wont be far off (again assuming I like the rental copy I have here enough to buy it).

I felt the same so I rented it from Netflix. Ten minutes in I paused the movie and ordered it from Amazon. I have seen over 400 HD movies and this one had my jaw on the floor more than any other HD movie I have seen. This transfer makes going scope a few years ago worth every penny.

Tom


Nice! :) I will hold out for a sale either way, but good to know this disc is that good:)

I felt the same so I rented it from Netflix. Ten minutes in I paused the movie and ordered it from Amazon. I have seen over 400 HD movies and this one had my jaw on the floor more than any other HD movie I have seen. This transfer makes going scope a few years ago worth every penny.

Tom

Now I really can't wait to get my copy. :)

I felt the same so I rented it from Netflix. Ten minutes in I paused the movie and ordered it from Amazon. I have seen over 400 HD movies and this one had my jaw on the floor more than any other HD movie I have seen. This transfer makes going scope a few years ago worth every penny.

TomI was more impressed with the AQ than anything else. Made me think of the idea behind Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and what it would sound like to be that size out in the grass. Wonderful immersion.

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I can't wait to get this new edition. Just got a $10 BB Reward Zone coupon, a 10% off BB coupon, and adding the Movie Cash for Up!, the out of pocket $$$ is getting less expensive by the second-- assuming Up! is coming to 3D anywhere nearby. I still wish there was a $10 off coupon like Pinocchio and Bolt had.

Back on topic

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Very nice! Great detail in the horns.

Something looks wrong with dvdmike007's screenshots, they looked upscaled from 540p. And the resolution of them is 1920x1200, so the screencapping method is flawed some how.

Just watched this and WOW! Great movie, perfect PQ and fantastic audio. Dont think I will buy this, but this is one awesome all around package. :)


This just makes me want the Incredibles that much more!

This just makes me want the Incredibles that much more!

+1.

Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles. I'll be happy, happy... for now...:D

+1.

Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles. I'll be happy, happy... for now...:D

Definately:) I will purchase both Monsters Inc and the Incredibles.

Monster Inc., The Incredibles, and the one I really want the most...Finding Nemo. :)

Something looks wrong with dvdmike007's screenshots, they looked upscaled from 540p. And the resolution of them is 1920x1200, so the screencapping method is flawed some how.

They are 720p from the JP BRD best I could do :(

Picked up a Bug's Life yesterday at BB.
Picture and Audio are top notch...as usual for Pixar.

One thing odd I noticed, slip cover read DTS-MA 5.1, PS3 indicates its actually 6.1, but my Yamaha (RX-V3900) reads it as 7.1. :confused:

Here's few quick shots off my 120" screen
(Epson PowerLite HomeCinema 1080UB)

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Picked up a Bug's Life yesterday at BB.
Picture and Audio are top notch...as usual for Pixar.

One thing odd I noticed, slip cover read DTS-MA 5.1, PS3 indicates its actually 6.1, but my Yamaha (RX-V3900) reads it as 7.1. :confused:

It was in Dolby EX theatrically, so a 6.1 master exists.

The PS3 will decode the 6.1 signal and send the mono surround back to both the surround left and surround right and output it as 7.1 PCM.

Unfortunately the way DTS flags this info means that a bitstreamed version is not read properly and is decoded down to 5.1. So far, X-MEN: The Last Stand is the only DTS-MA 6.1 disc that I can bitstream from my Panasonic BD30 to my Onkyo 905 and have it decoded as 6.1. This title, along with Wall*E, Bolt, and the T2 Skynet Edition I have to play in my PS3 for 6.1. :(

Just watched BUGS LIFE on my 130" CIH set-up. ASTOUNDING picture (and sound) quality. As good as anything I've ever seen:)

It was in Dolby EX theatrically, so a 6.1 master exists.

The PS3 will decode the 6.1 signal and send the mono surround back to both the surround left and surround right and output it as 7.1 PCM.

Unfortunately the way DTS flags this info means that a bitstreamed version is not read properly and is decoded down to 5.1. So far, X-MEN: The Last Stand is the only DTS-MA 6.1 disc that I can bitstream from my Panasonic BD30 to my Onkyo 905 and have it decoded as 6.1. This title, along with Wall*E, Bolt, and the T2 Skynet Edition I have to play in my PS3 for 6.1. :(

This just tells me that it is 6.1 ES, NOT discrete....so tech 5.1 could be considered correct which is what the back cover shows. IF these were discrete, your 905 would indicate 6.1 with a bitstreamed signal as would my 885.

I watched Monster Inc tonight and all I can say is I was blown away. I will be posting screen shots but its the most 3d like HD experience I have seen yet for this type of film.

How did you get Monsters Inc???????

And secondly, on Amazon UK it shows a July release date for Monsters Inc, is that still current?

My niece was coming into town this weekend to see her favorite godfather and Monsters Inc is her favorite movies. So I bit the bullet and bought it from the Amazon.com Japan site.

I watched Monster Inc tonight and all I can say is I was blown away. I will be posting screen shots but its the most 3d like HD experience I have seen yet for this type of film.

That is good to know. My copy should be here sometime this week.

How did you get Monsters Inc???????

Amazon Japan (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%83 %BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF-Blu-ray-%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%83%89%E3%82%AF%E3%82 %BF%E3%83%BC/dp/B001SS0KFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1243166084&sr=8-1)is shipping their copies.

A Bug's Life on Blu-ray is absolutely reference for picture and sound. Unbelievable!

I'm quite surprised to read that this is apparently the least favorite Pixar film for many - I personally love it on many levels (Doc Hollywood...errr Cars would be my least favorite). Heck, at least A Bug's Life rode on the shoulders of Seven Samurai...

Thats good to know about Japan.

That means that the July release date for the UK Bluray will probably remain true.

I think I'd wait til July so the box is all in English.

Monster Inc., The Incredibles, and the one I really want the most...Finding Nemo. :)

I'm sure Nemo will look great but that movie is already cloudy and soft intentionally to replicate the look of being underwater - so I'm sure some people will complain about that when it comes out :cool:

Loved the PQ and AQ for A Bug's Life - totally blew me away. Easily the best disc I own in those respects IMO.

This just tells me that it is 6.1 ES, NOT discrete....so tech 5.1 could be considered correct which is what the back cover shows. IF these were discrete, your 905 would indicate 6.1 with a bitstreamed signal as would my 885.Agreed.My Denon AVP-A1HD told me this was DTS-HD MA MATRIX ES 6.1.:)

Monster inc.Japanese version was the solid picture and sound transfer as well as a Bug's life.

Agreed.My Denon AVP-A1HD told me this was DTS-HD MA MATRIX ES 6.1.:)


Thanks for the confirmation butsu:)

Well im glad everyone is enjoying it. Still waiting for mine:(

Well im glad everyone is enjoying it. Still waiting for mine:(

Bummer:( This one is worth the wait though;)

A few screenshots using total media theater. Will take requests for others

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OOoo... Looking forward to Monsters Inc. in North America.

Great screenshots!

shots of box.

This is going up for sale in the classifieds today for anyone interested.

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How about availability of English Menu?

at the beginning of "bug's life", the "Monster's Inc" trailer said now available on Blu ray...beat...

I noticed that, as well. I wonder why they would release Monsters, Inc. in Japan but not the U.S. I guess they want to spread out the releases to increase demand a little? That's ll I can think of.

How about availability of English Menu?

English menu is not available, but it is easy to figure out. At least to play the movie. I have not navigated to the extras on the 2nd Blu Ray.

Picked up several BDs today, including Bugs Life. I can't wait until Monsters, Inc is released.

Well im glad everyone is enjoying it. Still waiting for mine:(Monster,Inc.Japanese BD and a Bug's life US BD are in DTS-HD MA MATRIX 6.1.You can't be wrong with both BDs but I thought Japan BDs are great with stunning visual experience,I just have 3 Japanese BDs(Casino Royale,Transformers,Monster,Inc.),they were late for street date but they are very good discs.:)

A few screenshots using total media theater. Will take requests for others

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/aleicgrant/Untitled_5.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/aleicgrant/monster.jpg
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Very nice screen shots.:)

Suzook, what's your current display?

I do get a kick out of the Old LD memories. I never paid $200+ for the Star Wars box, but I did pay $100-120 for the Criterion Blade Runner and Close Encounters Kitchen Sink BoxSets in 1991(?). That looks like Inflation Adjusted would be just around $190 in 2009 terms.

I looked back and see I paid $32 for the Seven Samurai DVD in 1998 (Inflation Adjusted $42).

FWIW, my original Bugs Life DVD from 1999 cost $26 (MRSP 34.99).

Pity us poor UK folks! Most often, the dollar price for imported Laserdiscs was just 'changed' to UK pounds/sterling. Yup! I paid £250 for the 9 disc CAV Star Wars box set!!! :eek::eek::eek:

I gotta get into stamp collecting or something, a cheaper hobby! ;)

I notice from the Monsters Inc back cover photos that it says 'all regions'. Can anyone confirm its region free? :)

I notice from the Monsters Inc back cover photos that it says 'all regions'. Can anyone confirm its region free? :)

Yep...it is region free.

Yep...it is region free.

Thankyou! :D

I notice from the Monsters Inc back cover photos that it says 'all regions'. Can anyone confirm its region free? :)

Yep...it is region free.

How can you confirm something about a title that's not release yet?

Cheers,
Gui.

I believe they are talking about the Japanese version, which is out there.

-Brad

Correct the Japanese version is region free

How can you confirm something about a title that's not release yet?

Cheers,
Gui.

The japanese version has been released and the kids have watched it twice already (in the 2 days we've had it).

My mistake.
Sorry about that.

Japanese version are too expensive, I'll wait for the American, I've seen trailers in A Bug's Life and another movie (Bolt ???) it will be there soon, I hope. :)

I paid $50 for my Japanese Machinist on HD-DVD and $70 for my Terminator 2 First Press Edition Blu-Ray since that I decided to skip the Japanese titles even if the quality is indiscutable.

No problem at all.

I agree, they are expensive. I don't do it very often. But I could not pass this one for the kids.

I noticed that, as well. I wonder why they would release Monsters, Inc. in Japan but not the U.S. I guess they want to spread out the releases to increase demand a little? That's ll I can think of.

A new Monsters Inc. attraction was just opened last month at Tokyo Disneyland, and there is tie-in material in the bonus features of the disc.

If you don't want to wait until November for the American release, the UK version is the best bet.(In that it is relatively cheap, and will have 100% English on the packaging and in the menus.)

It comes out July 27, and you can preorder it from UK Amazon right now for only 13.98 Pounds, or $22.27, its a fantastic deal really.

Plus shipping, which increases the total to $27.16.

If you don't want to wait until November for the American release, the UK version is the best bet.(In that it is relatively cheap, and will have 100% English on the packaging and in the menus.)

It comes out July 27, and you can preorder it from UK Amazon right now for only 13.98 Pounds, or $22.27, its a fantastic deal really.

The free movie cash from a Bug's Life works fine for adults for those of you who were concerned. Up was a little different than I expected but it was very good as are all Pixar movies.

My PS3 won't play A Bug's Life. Load it in and it just hangs on a solid black screen.

My firmware is completely up to date.

Anyone else have this problem?

My PS3 won't play A Bug's Life. Load it in and it just hangs on a solid black screen.

My firmware is completely up to date.

Anyone else have this problem?


played find in mine

Shi t, I wonder if I got a bad disc? My PS3 has been running the same as it has since day 1, no problems or hitches (other than this disc,) and all other movies I try play without a problem. Disc is unscratched and fingerprint free (though it's not like you'd be able to tell from the surface if this is one of a bad batch.) Everything is up to date firmware wise and otherwise seems to be running fine... PS3 has no problem getting online right now (if it couldn't I'd think it could be some BD Live problem or something,) can't really think of anything else I can try (short of returning this copy and getting another one.)

Couldn't get it to work, so I watched a Star Trek disc instead (which played fine.)

No one else had this problem?

Couldn't get it to work, so I watched a Star Trek disc instead (which played fine.)

No one else had this problem?


Same setup here with PS3 and no issues. Bizzaro! :( Sounds like it is bad disc.

My copy wouldn't play in my PS3 until my Internet connection was free. I was downloading several podcasts when I tried playing it and it sat at a black screen until the downloads were done.

Bugs Life doesnt work in my PS3 either. No idea what the problem is but there is no way to get it to work. I read on bluray.com that it could be a problem with some PS3s trying to read some newer dual-sided BD discs, meaning its not a bad disc, its a bad PS3.

Bugs Life doesnt work in my PS3 either. No idea what the problem is but there is no way to get it to work. I read on bluray.com that it could be a problem with some PS3s trying to read some newer dual-sided BD discs, meaning its not a bad disc, its a bad PS3.

I thought I had a bad disc last night when I watched it for the first time, but it eventually started. Probably took about 2 or 3 minutes just to get anything to come up. After that it worked fine.

I thought I'd get a free UP ticket in my Bug's Life Blu-ray, but it's just "points" or something like that. Lame.

Bug's Life played fine in my PS3 and I got the free UP movie ticket with my copy.

Bug's Life played fine in my PS3 and I got the free UP movie ticket with my copy.+1. Everything's fine for me.

I thought I'd get a free UP ticket in my Bug's Life Blu-ray, but it's just "points" or something like that. Lame.

Not lame, but it depends on where you got it at.

There was a sticker on many that allowed you to go to a website to print out a Hollywood Movie Money certificate worth up to $8.50.

fyi: bug's life for $19.99 @ ToyRus...in store only.

Bugs Life doesnt work in my PS3 either. No idea what the problem is but there is no way to get it to work. I read on bluray.com that it could be a problem with some PS3s trying to read some newer dual-sided BD discs, meaning its not a bad disc, its a bad PS3.

No such thing as a dual-sided BD.

Do you mean dual-layered?

The Ticket works fine, it says Child ticket, but they'll just deduct the amount from 1 of the ticket you purchase.

The printable ticket doesn't say "child's ticket." Why are people saying that? It's just not true. It says $8.50 off "one admission" and it worked fine for me tonight.

Amazon jp almost always sends using overnight since they only offer expedited overseas shipping nowadays. They used to have economy shipping which was cheaper and only took about 7 days. People in the US also often got hit with customs charges with their expedited shipping since they used to use DHL, but this never happened when using their economy shipping.

We STILL do get hit with the customs charges. Amazon Japan now uses Fed Ex, and I end up having to pay around $10 more in customs charges about 75% of the time.

We STILL do get hit with the customs charges. Amazon Japan now uses Fed Ex, and I end up having to pay around $10 more in customs charges about 75% of the time.

I was charged $37 for the movie and $22 for shipping at checkout. No additional charges. I guess I was lucky. I wonder if they don't worry about the customs charges if they see that is just one BR.

I was charged $37 for the movie and $22 for shipping at checkout. No additional charges. I guess I was lucky. I wonder if they don't worry about the customs charges if they see that is just one BR.

I was going to order it also but looking at the price I think I will wait

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the confirmation email for the moviecash? I've been waiting a good 45 minutes and nothing. I was hoping to go to see Up today!

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the confirmation email for the moviecash? I've been waiting a good 45 minutes and nothing. I was hoping to go to see Up today!

Pretty much immediately. I got a prompt to print out the certificate when I typed in the code and the email within minutes.

Pretty much immediately. I got a prompt to print out the certificate when I typed in the code and the email within minutes.

Ugh. Looks like I'm waiting :(

I have an extra copy of Monster's Inc (JPN BD) coming in the mail this week if anyone wants it. I will sell for $55 shipped to anywhere in CONUS via USPS Priority Mail. PM if interested. I ended up with two copies by mistake.

I bought Bug's Life at Toys R Us for $20. I just went online to print the movie cash and it says it is good for one child movie admission! Nothing on the insert with the code or on the sticker on the dvd says it is limited to a child's admission. I'll really be mad if the theater won't take it for me. I don't have a problem if it's for $8.50 only and I have to pay the difference for adult admission, but I will be mad if they won't let me use it for adults. Has anyone tried it yet?

I redeemed 2 of the free tickets, 2 adults, yesterday at a Cinemark Tinseltown (AMC I believe). We saw the 3D version which would normally have cost $9 for the matinee. They let me pay the $1 difference and didn't give me any hassle about it. Also as far as the ticket print-out, on mine up near the top it said for a child's admission, but down on the actual ticket at the bottom it didn't mention anything about child's admission, only said that it was good for up to $8.50. If you just cut off the ticket part on the dotted line, like it says to, it shouldn't even be an issue. Hope this helps

I was charged $37 for the movie and $22 for shipping at checkout. No additional charges. I guess I was lucky. I wonder if they don't worry about the customs charges if they see that is just one BR.

Possibly, I usually order a couple of things at one time to spread out the shipping cost.

I pre ordered "a bug's life" and got no movie cash. what do i need to do? thanks

I pre ordered "a bug's life" and got no movie cash. what do i need to do? thanks

Was it ordered online? I learned my lession in the past few years already. If you want movie cash, make sure you purchase the title at a retail store or if the website specifically mentions about movie cash to maximize the chance of getting one.

Greetings from the UK! :)

I thought I'd ask this question here, rather than the new comparison thread.

Are any extras from the initial DVD release on the BD? I was specifically wondering about the binaural audio section, in which Billy Crystal and John Goodman walk up to a binaural microphone and speak right into your earlobes! Its pretty freaky and can send shivers down your spine! (This was on the UK DVD, and I presume the US DVD as well?)

is the preorder on amazon UK version region free?

Greetings from the UK! :)

I thought I'd ask this question here, rather than the new comparison thread.

Are any extras from the initial DVD release on the BD? I was specifically wondering about the binaural audio section, in which Billy Crystal and John Goodman walk up to a binaural microphone and speak right into your earlobes! Its pretty freaky and can send shivers down your spine! (This was on the UK DVD, and I presume the US DVD as well?)

I'm going to assume that, like the A Bug's Life Blu-ray, it will be missing the sound-effects only track.

I was wondering if the french version of Monsters inc. was region free?
I have to order some stuff from amazon.fr so if it's region free I'll add it to my basket. :)

Thanks,
Gui.

I was wondering if the french version of Monsters inc. was region free?
I have to order some stuff from amazon.fr so if it's region free I'll add it to my basket. :)
It must be region free as the French release has the same audiotracks and subtitles as the UK release which should mean they're the same.

Are any extras from the initial DVD release on the BD? I was specifically wondering about the binaural audio section, in which Billy Crystal and John Goodman walk up to a binaural microphone and speak right into your earlobes! Its pretty freaky and can send shivers down your spine! (This was on the UK DVD, and I presume the US DVD as well?)
It's not on the blu-ray.

The following extras are missing (compared to the UK DVD):
- 5.1 Surround Sound Effects Mix
- Disc 2 Introduction
- Binaural Recording
- Theatrical Teaser Trailer
- Peek-A-Boo: Boo's Door Game
- Disney Storytime: "Welcome to Monstropolis"
- Company Play Program

Also, the outtakes and company play during the end credits are missing (you can watch them on disc 2 of the blu-ray release).

is the preorder on amazon UK version region free?
The UK release is region free.

I can't seem to find it bit is the UK Monsters INC 2:35:1 like the upcoming U.S one is?

The original aspect ratio of Monsters Inc. is 1.85:1 and so is the blu-ray. The info on Amazon.com is false.

The original aspect ratio of Monsters Inc. is 1.85:1 and so is the blu-ray. The info on Amazon.com is false.

I got that from hd digest.

The info on HD Digest is also false then.

The info on HD Digest is also false then.

They need to fix the errors.

It's not on the blu-ray.
Also, the outtakes and company play during the end credits are missing (you can watch them on disc 2 of the blu-ray release).

The outtakes and company play were only in the credits of the Fullscreen version of the movie (at least on the US DVD release). The Widescreen version had the normal theatrical credits without all that. Both versions were in the same set, but I honestly never watched the Fullscreen version besides to skip to the end to see the outtakes once. The BD has the outtakes and company play as a separate featurette (in HD no less) on the 2nd disc, and I think that is a fine change from the DVD.

They need to fix the errors.

Done.

See, all you need to do is ask nicely. :)

FYI, the specs seen in preview listings are generally taken from studio press releases or PR announcements, which sometimes have inaccurate or preliminary information. Very often, the final specs aren't updated until the disc is actually reviewed.

I was wondering if the french version of Monsters inc. was region free?
I have to order some stuff from amazon.fr so if it's region free I'll add it to my basket. :)

It must be region free as the French release has the same audiotracks and subtitles as the UK release which should mean they're the same.

Can anyone confirm that?

Thanks,
Gui.

A friend got me Monsters, Inc. from Monterrey, MX. The artwork on the discs themselves are in English leading me to believe these are the same discs that will be released here in the U.S. in November. The PQ is awesome, and the audio is English DTS-HD MA. I'm very impressed with this Blu-ray.