Given recent delays by Fox... What are the chances that they actually release Day After Tomorrow October 2nd? Will it contain the planned BD+?

How about another option on the poll:

"This is yet another useless flame-bait thread that once again degrades AVS"

How is it Flamebait given FOX actions the last 8 months? As a BLU-RAY owner I'm about completely and totally FED up with FOX. They are simply a check box for BDA and not an actual BLU-RAY producing Studio.

I think the real question is, if it is released on time would anyone care?

I'm not sure anyone is clamoring for a movie with a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes...

Hey, I liked the movie.. :D

In all honesty, I'm pulling for it to be released on time due to the simple fact that the sooner it comes out, the sooner BD+ gets hacked. :D

Who cares? ...honestly. If it is one of the only titles that Fox DOESN'T cancel, then whoop'de'doo.

I guess this poll is here because we are less than two weeks away and it HASN'T been cancelled yet is an achievement?

Even if it isn't cancelled, it's not exactly a big number on my list, so it's a bit of a non-event for me, sadly.

That was one HORRIBLE HORRIBLE movie...

Hey, I liked the movie.. :D

In all honesty, I'm pulling for it to be released on time due to the simple fact that the sooner it comes out, the sooner BD+ gets hacked. :DDoubtful they are in a hurry to 'release' BD+ (if at all), since like you said, it would soon be hacked. It's in BDA's best interests to continue using BD+ as a carrot for Fox and Disney, rather than actually releasing it and having it hacked and thereby destroying the carrot. With no BD+ hanging over their heads, what's to keep Fox/Disney staying Blu-ray? Some other carrot will be dangled, I suppose.

That was one HORRIBLE HORRIBLE movie...

I thought it was a great comedy, yet very realistic.

Like when the Wolves came off the ship to eat the children!?!

That could really happen!

[ sarcastic voice off ]

HAHAH i just noticed the most people choosed "no" in this poll, incredible HD DVD fanboys :)

wishing?

I'm just impressed that it has been this long and no one had said, "FUD".

HERE we go again, another proof HD DVD zeolots are the funniest people on earth, they just outrun clowns :)

WHAT must be going on in somebodys mind to create a thread like that??? PLEASE anybody explainme? FOX delayed 1 title MGM 1 title with legitimate reasons! So WHAT in hell is this thread good for? Flaim-Bait?

Some HD DVD fanboys really need to find back into reality.

Its not the delay of one title that makes this thread interesting... its the lack of ANY titles since April, and the public reaction to this absence of releases.

Do we all "whistle while we work" like nothing odd is going on, or have we actually noticed that something is up with Fox?

I started this thread after reading the M&C announcement on (that other board) People were all like... "I'm glad they cancelled it... Quality First... Good for Fox... They Care about us!"

It was like something out of the Stepford Wives. 99.9% of the people were cool with Fox and thought they were doing the right thing. Not at all suspicious, that something might be wrong.

Seriously, shouldn't we all be concerned that there is some reason for these delays/cancellations that is not being put in press releases?

I think a better question would be: What happens with FOX releases when BD+ is hacked?
They
- drop BD+
- drop Blu-ray
- drop releasing in hidef
- drop dead

And how many execs will be fired/retire/quit.

Diogen.

I'm not sure anyone is clamoring for a movie with a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes...


I don't know there are a few threads regarding Alexander and its currently got a 16% rating at RT.

I don't know there are a few threads regarding Alexander and its currently got a 16% rating at RT.

That's because there are many people who buy movies simply because they're HD, not because they're good movies. I'll never understand that.

But hey, whatever floats your boat. ;)

That's because there are many people who buy movies simply because they're HD, not because they're good movies. I'll never understand that.

But hey, whatever floats your boat. ;)

Agreed, it always surprises me what people will sit through.

I'll try to place my vote a minute before the poll closes. :D

Fox is definitely going to at least release a few movies this year.

What movies? I don't know, but Sony is probably pounding them and Fox will probably toss them a few bones.

I voted. I suspect it will not show up. Hope I'm wrong. I have it on DTheater ... so I might not get it right away. But if it sees the street, it would be a good sign of things to come. But I doubt it will.

I'm one frustrated BD owner. And Fox is the reason why. I bought my Panny in January (I think that's when it was) when the studio was all blustered up with excitement about their unprecedented release schedule for '07. And so I payed $900 for the player ... a good price at that time.

Since then ... well, I dust it off now and then. Fire it up just to look at the Blu-ray logo on the splash screen. Watch "Eight Below" AGAIN!

It's sad really. They screwed a lot of folks. I lost the $300 difference on the price then and now. Bought it too soon. Thanks FOX.

If anything, this poll shows the amount of confidence people have in Fox.

HAHAH i just noticed the most people choosed "no" in this poll, incredible HD DVD fanboys :)

Not everyone that voted "No" is a fanboy. I am neutral but I know FOX. They are so scared right now that they will wait till BD+ is un-hackable. And we all know how long that will be.

I liked this movie, but the Poll doesn't have an option I agree with. I'd like to vote that it won't show up, but the rest of the option is flame bait ********, so I'll just not vote. Thanks!

'Master & Commander' Blu-ray Back on for 2008

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Street_Date_Delays/Master_&_Commander_Blu-ray_Back_on_for_2008/992

"I'll Be Back!" And so it is!

Yes it will be released on 10/2 and yes I am buying it. Can't wait!

They are so scared right now that they will wait till BD+ is un-hackable. And we all know how long that will be.


BD+ will remain "un-hackable" only as long as it is never used.

This is a very good move for Fox because it is win-win. If BD+ isn't hacked they can ramp up movie releases on BD. And if BD+ is hacked and TDAT gets distributed over the Internet well it is no big loss...I mean, It is only The movie TDAT!!!!

That was one HORRIBLE HORRIBLE movie...

Agreed, but sadly I have to watch it every time it is on. Kind of like Volcano. So I pre-ordered it. :D

HAHAH i just noticed the most people choosed "no" in this poll, incredible HD DVD fanboys :)

wishing?
Quoted to follow up later.

This release was pretty good on D-Theater (at least for effects, audio, and video, not for plot. Only the first 30 minutes are worth watching). Does Fox plan to offer a lossless track on this title?

I have no idea if The Day After Tomorrow will be on shelves Oct 2nd and have no interest in guessing, but I found something kind of interesting/funny about it...

If you look the movie up on amazon, they have the Independence Day cover...

http://www.amazon.com/Day-After-Tomorrow-Blu-ray/dp/B000VDDWE2******pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1517232-1584760?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190355426&sr=8-1

As far as I know, Independence Day hasn't been announced for BD. Am I correct in this thought?

This release was pretty good on D-Theater (at least for effects, audio, and video, not for plot. Only the first 30 minutes are worth watching). Does Fox plan to offer a lossless track on this title?I think Fox has done lossless for all their releases (although DTS HD MA), but if there are any that haven't gotten lossless, somebody is welcome to point out what titles they are.

--Darin

I know some people thought this was a useless poll. But I think it is very telling.

> 60% of AVS doesnt believe Fox will release TDAT.
< 15% believe Fox will deliver all features promised.

What this say to me is that most people think that Fox has no credibility. That does not make us Fanboys of one format or another. I think this is a realistic reaction to Fox's lack of action over the last 5 months.

Perhaps all of this is all worthless, but it does validate my feelings and shows that most people (at least here) believe as I do.

I have no idea if The Day After Tomorrow will be on shelves Oct 2nd and have no interest in guessing, but I found something kind of interesting/funny about it...

If you look the movie up on amazon, they have the Independence Day cover...

http://www.amazon.com/Day-After-Tomorrow-Blu-ray/dp/B000VDDWE2******pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1517232-1584760?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1190355426&sr=8-1

As far as I know, Independence Day hasn't been announced for BD. Am I correct in this thought?


Yes, ID4 has been announced. 12/4/2007*.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/612/independenceday.html


*If Barry Bonds deserves an asterisk, Fox does too. :)

Confirmed by Fox this morning. Still on track for 10/2.

And if Fox deserves an asterisk, any press releases from HD-DVD PRG do as well. "We currently hold a lead in players sold."*

How about another option on the poll:

"This is yet another useless flame-bait thread that once again degrades AVS"
Agreed. How about we all start discussing matters using facts and science?

Is it too much to ask?

Confirmed by Fox this morning. Still on track for 10/2.

Source?

I thought Fox already announced that none of these 2007 titles would have BD+ on them?

I thought Fox already announced that none of these 2007 titles would have BD+ on them?

Is this a source?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11665866#post11665866

Confirmed by Fox this morning. Still on track for 10/2.


LINK PLEASE

My copy is ready to ship from DVD Pacific (some other titles are on back order), so it's coming out on 2 October.

LINK PLEASE

Two days ago, Fox confirmed to Bill Hunt that the title was scheduled for 10/2.
In reply to a query (also two days ago) from the owner of another forum, Fox replied:
"The correct date for the Blu-ray release of Day After Tomorrow is 10/2.
Please let me know if you have any questions."

I liked the movie.

I object to the wording of the poll since the BD+ status on these Fox titles was never announced.

I object to the wording of the poll since the BD+ status on these Fox titles was never announced.

Thought it was confirmed to be the first BD+ title. So I am curious if anyone knows if it has BD+ or not.

That being said, the first Fox release in many months is definitely an achievement. Good Job Fox!

That was one HORRIBLE HORRIBLE movie...
Actually, if you ignore the stupid political stuff put into it and just watch it as a normal cheesy disaster movie, it is pretty good. It is no "Twister", but it does have enough ridiculous plot holes and improbabilities, as well as cool special effects that cost more than the writing (the basic requirement for any good disaster movie), that it makes a fun accompaniment to a bowl of popcorn.

I think the real question is, if it is released on time would anyone care?

I'm not sure anyone is clamoring for a movie with a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes...

I wonder what would happen if Rotten Tomatoes had a 92% rating of you jumping off a bridge?

DVDPacific just filled and shipped my order for Day after Tomorrow - the disc is on it's way to Europe as we speak.

Can we PLEASE stop the FUD right now!

DVDPacific just filled and shipped my order for Day after Tomorrow - the disc is on it's way to Europe as we speak.

Can we PLEASE stop the FUD right now!

Incredible. The poll indicates that the majority feels this will be pulled.

I think Fox will go after all those disks that have already shipped. I suspect I'll see a fox at my front door when I come home from work tomorrow.

DVDPacific just filled and shipped my order for Day after Tomorrow - the disc is on it's way to Europe as we speak.

Can we PLEASE stop the FUD right now!

Good to hear! I don't expect my order from Amazon to ship till next Monday. Can't wait!!

I'm holding it in my hands right now. I expect some Fox executive to come running up to grab it from my clutches any second.

BD50 AVC ("@26Mbit/s"), English DTS-HD MA, Spanish + French DD5.1, English/Spanish/Cantonese/Korean subs. The cover art is different to what HDD has, is the frozen Statue of Liberty rather than the two dudes (and unfortunatly an annoying blurb from Ebert).

Also when I popped it in my BD drive, it revoked AnyDVD's keys, and PDVD won't play it (and although it complains about updating PDVD, there is no update to download - hm).

Will have to go have a look on the PS3 later in that case, maybe compare it to the D-Theater too.

So, BD+ then?

I'm holding it in my hands right now. I expect some Fox executive to come running up to grab it from my clutches any second.

BD50 AVC ("@26Mbit/s"), English DTS-HD MA, Spanish + French DD5.1, English/Spanish/Cantonese/Korean subs. The cover art is different to what HDD has, is the frozen Statue of Liberty rather than the two dudes (and unfortunatly an annoying blurb from Ebert).

Also when I popped it in my BD drive, it revoked AnyDVD's keys, and PDVD won't play it (and although it complains about updating PDVD, there is no update to download - hm).

Will have to go have a look on the PS3 later in that case, maybe compare it to the D-Theater too.
...yeah but...
How's the PQ and AQ!!??
:)

if its not BD+, why on earth did they wait all this time to release?

I know some people thought this was a useless poll. But I think it is very telling.

> 60% of AVS doesnt believe Fox will release TDAT.
< 15% believe Fox will deliver all features promised.

What this say to me is that most people think that Fox has no credibility. That does not make us Fanboys of one format or another. I think this is a realistic reaction to Fox's lack of action over the last 5 months.

Perhaps all of this is all worthless, but it does validate my feelings and shows that most people (at least here) believe as I do.

not a useless poll imo, this shows a general perception the ppl here, blu-ray supporters at that, have of fox. and it is that fox has disappointed us so much that their good news are no longer believeable.

PQ seems good. Not amazing, but pretty good. That's on a Sanyo Z4 though, will take a look on a JVC HD1 later to judge properly. Same transfer as the D-Theater I think. AQ is great.

It has started shipping already from DVD Pacific. So it will be coming out on 10/2.

PQ seems good. Not amazing, but pretty good. That's on a Sanyo Z4 though, will take a look on a JVC HD1 later to judge properly. Same transfer as the D-Theater I think. AQ is great.
Take your time, no stress.
I'll check back in about 10 mins.
;)

I'm holding it in my hands right now. I expect some Fox executive to come running up to grab it from my clutches any second.

BD50 AVC ("@26Mbit/s"), English DTS-HD MA, Spanish + French DD5.1, English/Spanish/Cantonese/Korean subs. The cover art is different to what HDD has, is the frozen Statue of Liberty rather than the two dudes (and unfortunatly an annoying blurb from Ebert).

Also when I popped it in my BD drive, it revoked AnyDVD's keys, and PDVD won't play it (and although it complains about updating PDVD, there is no update to download - hm).

Will have to go have a look on the PS3 later in that case, maybe compare it to the D-Theater too.


And heeerrrrreeeee comes BD+ :mad:

if its not BD+, why on earth did they wait all this time to release?If it's revoking keys it sounds like AACS, not BD+. Maybe they were waiting for new AACS keys to be issued. This seems like the approximate timeframe I'd seen rumored.

I'm holding it in my hands right now. I expect some Fox executive to come running up to grab it from my clutches any second.

BD50 AVC ("@26Mbit/s"), English DTS-HD MA, Spanish + French DD5.1, English/Spanish/Cantonese/Korean subs. The cover art is different to what HDD has, is the frozen Statue of Liberty rather than the two dudes (and unfortunatly an annoying blurb from Ebert).

Also when I popped it in my BD drive, it revoked AnyDVD's keys, and PDVD won't play it (and although it complains about updating PDVD, there is no update to download - hm).

Will have to go have a look on the PS3 later in that case, maybe compare it to the D-Theater too.

When you get a chance could you post a pic of the cover and back cover? Thanks.

When you get a chance could you post a pic of the cover and back cover? Thanks.

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99365942451310&item_id=1363175

Click under the pic of the front cover where it says "front" and "back" to see both.

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99365942451310&item_id=1363175

Click under the pic of the front cover where it says "front" and "back" to see both.

cool deal, thanks.

No doubt it comes out next week.

Take your time, no stress.
I'll check back in about 10 mins.
;)

:p Flicked through it again on the HD1 and I have the same opinion really. Good PQ, but not great. AQ though is very nice.

I'm pretty sure it'll be here on Oct. 2.

I know they were scheduled on the same date, I should have created the poll for Fantastic Four.

Rumour has it that FF is delayed.

I know they were scheduled on the same date, I should have created the poll for Fantastic Four.

Rumour has it that FF is delayed.

Bad rumor: "Responding to recent online reports suggesting a release date delay for 'Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer,' Fox Home Entertainment says all systems are go for the disc's Blu-ray bow next week."
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Fox_Denies_Rumors_of_Silver_Surfer_Blu-ray_Delay/1010

jeezus....another poll started by jealous HD DVD fanboys.

Why do you care so much about BD releases anyways?

jeezus....another poll started by jealous HD DVD fanboys.

Why do you care so much about BD releases anyways?

nothing unusual in here

I just watched this on my PS3 so I vote yes, it will be available.

How was it?

It looks like "The Day After Tomorrow" will indeed be released the day after tomorrow.

It looks like "The Day After Tomorrow" will indeed be released the day after tomorrow.

You've been waiting to post that haven't you?

I just watched this on my PS3 so I vote yes, it will be available.

What's the PQ like?

I can't help but chuckle at those poll results... :p

PQ was good. I'd give it a 4/5.

The only scene that bothered me was at during the opening credits and I'm not sure if it was a problem or not. When the camera flies over the icebergs it looks great till the final flat one where the scientists' tent is. In that scene the snow flying over the ground didn't look right to me. I can't remember how it looked in theaters so maybe someone else can comment.

Otherwise the PQ was great. The action scenes looked great. The LA and NY disaster sequences make the disc worth it.

I think I noticed one or two misspellings in the subtitles. It was late so I was too lazy to rewind. But I think "ever" was spelled as "every" during one of Ian Holm's lines.