I was SO looking forward to Blood Diamond on HD DVD and I went to go look for a pre-order and it looks like it is NOT coming out on the 20th with the DVD?!?!

This was one of my favorite movies last year and I was really looking forward to this. I have googled around but have found nothing about it's release. Does anyone know what happened?

Please tell me it's not in "Blu-hell" (the term I coined meaning movies like LOTR and Matrix that are rumored to be held up by the silliness that is BD-java). Where is it?!

I was wondering the same thing I would like to check this one out.

I don't know how long you have been following the fomat war but hD DVD has been getting the bum end of the stick for some time now.

I found this while searching.


http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=4535


There has been alot of speculation of this by many here. Its a good read I hope this helps.

i hope soon, fantastic movie and Jennifer Connelly never looked better

I don't know how long you have been following the fomat war but hD DVD has been getting the bum end of the stick for some time now.

I found this while searching.


http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=4535


There has been alot of speculation of this by many here. Its a good read I hope this helps.

Then I guess I was right about all of us suffering because it's in Bluhell.

I was SO looking forward to Blood Diamond on HD DVD and I went to go look for a pre-order and it looks like it is NOT coming out on the 20th with the DVD?!?!

This was one of my favorite movies last year and I was really looking forward to this. I have googled around but have found nothing about it's release. Does anyone know what happened?

Please tell me it's not in "Blu-hell" (the term I coined meaning movies like LOTR and Matrix that are rumored to be held up by the silliness that is BD-java). Where is it?!
A better queationis where the heck is WB?
I'll tell you, trying to press 2 discs together to make TotalHD.

A better queationis where the heck is WB?
I'll tell you, trying to press 2 discs together to make TotalHD.Hopefully Warner format nerds will emerge from the lab soon and announce that TotalHD is a TotalFailure... ;)

A better queationis where the heck is WB?
I'll tell you, trying to press 2 discs together to make TotalHD.
I don't understand what is taking so long for them to do this. Just go to Wal-Mart and buy some Lockit super glue (or whatever it's called) and slap the disc together. Once you use that stuff to glue something together (including your fingers) you'll never get it off. This way, since it is actually 2 disc glued together, they could gladly charge double the price!

Don;t know what to say about the lack of releases that hasn't already been said. I got an update release list from my local MovieStop today and it is just sad that for the next few months BD has twice as many releases coming out.

No way I will get the SD version. It's HD or nothing from here on out! ;)

Blood Diamond (HD DVD) will be in stock on Tuesday 22 May, 2007.
http://www.hdmoviesource.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=468

No way I will get the SD version. It's HD or nothing from here on out! ;)
Thats what Im screaming!!!!!!!!!!

Blood Diamond (HD DVD) will be in stock on Tuesday 22 May, 2007.
http://www.hdmoviesource.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=468Hopefully that's the case whether or not Blu-ray is ready... ;) Especially if the Blu-ray is NOT ready... :D

I've been interested in this one since first seeing previews. Haven't yet seen it. Like so many others here, I only buy HD DVDs now.

Seems that the BD people saved their product development phase for the consumers...in so many ways.

Thats what Im screaming!!!!!!!!!!
me too HD or nothing.

Where's rdjam? Wasn't he the one who originally started the Warner/BD-J petition and letters?

Maybe a follow-up is needed to be sent to Warner.

Personally, I don't care which format version I get, as long as it's the best it can be, and that goes for video, sound, and extras. If it turns out that it really is the case that one format is holding the other back (remember, it's all still speculation at this point) , then release the one that is ready.

I don't know how much of this is speculation. We had reports in November that Matrix was finished, We have an American version of Harry Potter with a UK sleeve sold in England, We have the 3 month delay on the last IME based movie Warner has sold. It has been three months since that release since we have had a IME based movie, where Warner had been on a roll lately. We have a complete lack of Warner titles outside the usual catalog titles and new releases and we have now have a delay in a title that shows up in the Infamous French list as an HD-DVD only (which has been a good indicator of IME use).

What really bothers me is Superman Returns and The Departed (SR especially) would have been great IME movies. I really wonder if Warner dropped or passed on IME to be able to release them both with a BD counterpart.

No way I will get the SD version. It's HD or nothing from here on out! ;)


I have the Opposite opinion, If Warner does'nt want my extra Money for the HD version then I will gladly buy the SD and save $15. Of which I can buy another DVD. The Improvement in picture is only worth it to me If they come out Day and Date. And since this is a combo anyway the Damn SD Version is already on it. Sorry Warner You Lose $15. Actually I have ordered the Following Titles on SD

Blood Diamond
Rock Balboa
Children of Men
Pursuit of Happiness
Happy Feat

All for $9.18 each 60% off at Columbia House after a Regular Purchase of a TV Box Set at 40% off plus Shipping. With that type of Pricing You still cannot Beat SDDVD. What would the HD Versions of all that cost me?

All for $9.18 each 60% off at Columbia House after a Regular Purchase of a TV Box Set at 40% off plus Shipping. With that type of Pricing You still cannot Beat SDDVD. What would the HD Versions of all that cost me?

I'm all about saving a buck or two but even if you did get a sweet deal with the SD dvds there still not HD DVD .........I didn't spend my hard earned bucks on a HD DVD player to keep purchasing SD DVDs!
You did get a sweet deal though.

I'm all about saving a buck or two but even if you did get a sweet deal with the SD dvds there still not HD DVD .........I didn't spend my hard earned bucks on a HD DVD player to keep purchasing SD DVDs!
You did get a sweet deal though.

Of course I might feel different if I had a High Def Projector, my Projector is SD and my Xbox 360 Addon is hooked via HDMI to a 32" Sammy LCD. The Picture is still noticibly Hi Def but not a great leap over SD Upconverted, if I had a 1080P Display things would be different. So for Now my Purchases will stil probably be more toward SD

Then I guess I was right about all of us suffering because it's in Bluhell.

I dont buy the excuse that we are "suffering" because of BR. Many new releases have been coming out on BD so something in their manufacturing process and authoring process is working. Either Warner is having their own problems authoring BDs or this is being used as en excuse for some other reason.

-Evangelo2

I dont buy the excuse that we are "suffering" because of BR. Many new releases have been coming out on BD so something in their manufacturing process and authoring process is working. Either Warner is having their own problems authoring BDs or this is being used as en excuse for some other reason.

-Evangelo2
And how many of them have BD-J (PIP)?
Warner is having problems authoring BDs with the interactive features they want. Where is The Matrix? We know it will have interactive features on it. Why did they put out HP in the UK, but not in the US? It even has the FBI warning.
Why haven't they put out Batman Begins in BD yet?
I don't know if any of this is related to Blood Diamond, but it is clear that some movies have been held back by Warner because BD didn't have their act together.
J

No way I will get the SD version. It's HD or nothing from here on out! ;)

I stopped by DVD buying the day my A2 arrived. Now if all new releases were released on HD and SD I would be a happy dog.

Greg

And how many of them have BD-J (PIP)?
Warner is having problems authoring BDs with the interactive features they want. Where is The Matrix? We know it will have interactive features on it. Why did they put out HP in the UK, but not in the US? It even has the FBI warning.
Why haven't they put out Batman Begins in BD yet?
I don't know if any of this is related to Blood Diamond, but it is clear that some movies have been held back by Warner because BD didn't have their act together.
J

The Big clue on Blood Diamond is the HD-DVD only tag in the France list. Every HD-DVD only movie on that list has been proven to be a IME filled title. Warner seems to not want to go the LG route and create two encodes and rightfully so, but I wish it ones formats failure didn't impact the format that has had this functionality up and running in the very beginning.

Ah, No wonder!!!

Of course I might feel different if I had a High Def Projector, my Projector is SD and my Xbox 360 Addon is hooked via HDMI to a 32" Sammy LCD. The Picture is still noticibly Hi Def but not a great leap over SD Upconverted, if I had a 1080P Display things would be different. So for Now my Purchases will stil probably be more toward SD

I dont know why everyone makes such a song and dance about 1080p. 720p and 1080i only sets are just as good especially at 32 - 40" screen sizes.

Originally Posted by Warner's Official E-mail
First of all, thank you for your support of Warner Bros. and for our films in the new HD DVD format, as well as the existing SD DVD format. As you have pointed out in your note, there have recently been on-line discussions claiming that Warner Home Video is holding titles back from the marketplace in the HD DVD format due to plans in BD, and that this is now a company policy. Regardless of the source of this information, it is not true.

Definitely Blu Ray's fault.

Todays Circuit City ad had the Blood Diamond dvd that was a special deal when you buy Syriana with it. Between the two it said also available on Hd dvd and BD. I'm not sure if they were talking about Blood Diamond, Syriana, or both.

Todays Circuit City ad had the Blood Diamond dvd that was a special deal when you buy Syriana with it. Between the two it said also available on Hd dvd and BD. I'm not sure if they were talking about Blood Diamond, Syriana, or both.

I saw this also. It looked pretty clear to me they were talking about Blood Diamond. It said "Available March 20. Also available in HD and Blu Ray". Got my hopes up. Oh well...

I have the Opposite opinion, If Warner does'nt want my extra Money for the HD version then I will gladly buy the SD and save $15. Of which I can buy another DVD. The Improvement in picture is only worth it to me If they come out Day and Date. And since this is a combo anyway the Damn SD Version is already on it. Sorry Warner You Lose $15. Actually I have ordered the Following Titles on SD

Blood Diamond
Rock Balboa
Children of Men
Pursuit of Happiness
Happy Feat

All for $9.18 each 60% off at Columbia House after a Regular Purchase of a TV Box Set at 40% off plus Shipping. With that type of Pricing You still cannot Beat SDDVD. What would the HD Versions of all that cost me?

I am not buying any SD DVD titles since a year. Worst case I rent them. Hidef is here now!

Warner needs to quit playing us or at least give a stright answer. I have Matrix ads in most of my Warner titles that say coming to HD DVD in 2006 ( summer at that ) HD DVD ppl know the deal, now Warner just needs to fess up. :mad:

After watching HD titles in my theater I have vowed never to spend a dime on any SD titles again. If you want to save a couple bucks buying the SD version at a Walmart that's fine. :D

I with you no HD no SALE.

waiting till may here too.

I will also be waiting, or I will rent the SD version. Not releasing day and date is costing them money. If I end up renting, I will probbaly not buy it.

Ditto...no HD, no sale. I refuse to buy SD anymore, save for the occasional TV show.

I believe that HAPPY FEET and CHILDREN OF MEN are being released 03/27. Did that change?

[QUOTE=Scarpad]I have the Opposite opinion, If Warner does'nt want my extra Money for the HD version then I will gladly buy the SD and save $15. Sorry Warner You Lose $15. Actually I have ordered the Following Titles on SD

Blood Diamond
Rock Balboa
Children of Men
Pursuit of Happiness
Happy Feat

QUOTE]

I've heard from a few places that May 22 is the day for this title. It was most likley pushed back due to Blu-ray's lack of interactivity and Warner's desire to implement an In-Movie Experience. May seems to be Sony's deadline for having their Java ready (with both Pirates BDs using it), so this date just may be accurate.

Ditto...no HD, no sale. I refuse to buy SD anymore, save for the occasional TV show.
Yes, I saw that South Park is coming out on BD soon. Why? That seems like a waste. I think non HD filmed TV shows will always be better on SD. I am thinking of getting Flags of our Fathers on SD until it's available in HD. So, I guess I'm of the feeling that I'll only buy an SD copy if it's a movie I don't mind buying twice or something I dont' see a benefit to HD.

This was the one movie that I was looking forward to for HD-DVD.

Yes, I saw that South Park is coming out on BD soon. Why? That seems like a waste. I think non HD filmed TV shows will always be better on SD. I am thinking of getting Flags of our Fathers on SD until it's available in HD. So, I guess I'm of the feeling that I'll only buy an SD copy if it's a movie I don't mind buying twice or something I dont' see a benefit to HD.

Paramount is a Dual Format supporter, I don't see SP being a BD exclusive.

The SD looks ok. Sound was ok.
The Departed SD looked HORRIBLE.

Paramount is a Dual Format supporter, I don't see SP being a BD exclusive.
I didn't expect (or care) if it was, since I'm not a SP fan. It just seemed that SP should be low on the list for upgrading it to either HD format. It's cardboard cutouts with voice overs. Do we need that in HD? :D

This was the one movie that I was looking forward to for HD-DVD.
Sounds like it was worth seeing. Hopefully it will come out in HD.

I didn't expect (or care) if it was, since I'm not a SP fan. It just seemed that SP should be low on the list for upgrading it to either HD format. It's cardboard cutouts with voice overs. Do we need that in HD? :D

If you have an Xbox360 you can download the HD version of one of their episodes for free. Once you see that you can really start to strive to have cartoons in HD only. I almost think that the definitive lines come out better on a large TV in HD. Maybe an Upconvert of a good DVD might look as good but I doubt it.

It´s coming!

At least in Germany. According to www.cinefacts.de, Warner will release "Blood Diamond" on June 22.

my Xbox 360 Addon is hooked via HDMI to a 32" Sammy LCD.

Scarpad: how did you manage to score a pre-release Xbox 360 Elite? Do you work for Microsoft? ;)

It´s coming!

At least in Germany. According to www.cinefacts.de, Warner will release "Blood Diamond" on June 22.

I read that as well, but it the most users of this forum won't benefit from this release, since it will be more expensive, due to importing.