As many of us are dual format supporters I am curious which format everybody is going to order the new Harry Potter box set in?

I'm not ordering the set, I'm getting the separates on blu!
:)

I voted for blu ray because I prefer my PS3 and my blu stand alone vs my A2.

This should go in the HDTV software section.

Well I just preorded the HD-DVD set.
I did so because of the Community Screening feature. I want to see what it's all about.

Deal on both sets here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=12336449&postcount=153)

Well, I'm going with individual purchases, but I did have the BD box preordered at one time, so that's how I voted.

I ordered the HDDVD set, but I would be just as happy in the end to have ordered blu.

I think I will get some on HD DVD and some on BD. I've been splitting my Warner purchases that way. I still believe they will choose a side next year, so I want to even things out now. I know as soon as they announce their decision, I'll be dumping the format they don't back on ebay very quickly. Even though the discs will still play, just knowing they wouldn't produce specific format discs anymore will cause me to want to have all titles on whatever format they choose.

I would guess that they would go with HD-DVD because they seem to release things on HD-DVD first and sometimes never release movies on BD.

Me, I think I will get the on HD-DVD, I just like the A2.

Well I just preorded the HD-DVD set.
I did so because of the Community Screening feature. I want to see what it's all about.

Deal on both sets here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=12336449&postcount=153)

That deal is through Warner Home Video....which as most would say that have ordered from them, It's a buyer beware situation. One just needs to read the problem threads in either HDM software forum to see the lack of service that WHV provides their customers. I was just informed today it will be another 30 days before my ordered placed in Sept for some Kubrick titles can be fulfilled. This is the third such email I have rec'd from them pushing back the delivery of a title that is readily available at most internet or B&M store. My story is the norm and not the exception.

Sorry, my intention is not to turn this into a WHV thread....but to relay a balance to their offer on the Potter sets.

I'm not buying this set, I am waiting for the full set with all seven movies. If the format war is still going at that time, I will probably get the HD DVD for the extra features.

I thought these types of threads were off limits?

Any my answer is BD. Extras in HD and PCM audio.
That and community screening seems completely worthless.

Why would want to watch a movie when other people aren't around on their time? It kind of goes against the purpose of home video.

Blu-Ray individual discs and PCM.

HD DVD for the community screening. :)

I voted no buy because I hate these movies but if I was to choose I always look for audio differences, and I could care less about interactivity so I'd probably buy blu. What audio is on the HDDVD? It seems that the blu is getting LPCM?

I will get it on Blu-ray, I just like the PS3.
;)

I voted no buy because I hate these movies but if I was to choose I always look for audio differences, and I could care less about interactivity so I'd probably buy blu. What audio is on the HDDVD? It seems that the blu is getting LPCM?
If you hate these movies then why are you even reading this thread??

I went back and forth for a while on this one. I've already got the UK import of Goblet Of Fire with IME on HD DVD, so I figured I'd go for the PCM audio and HD extras on Blu-Ray.

I thought another Harry Potter film/disc was supposed to feature IME.

If you hate these movies then why are you even reading this thread??

Because everyone in the HDM forums must put there 2 cents in every thread.

On-topic, Blu-ray for PCM.

All you people springing for extras in HD should know that it's only on the 5th movie, the rest are just ports of SD dvd extras. That said, I might be just getting the 5th movie on HD DVD and waiting for the 7 disc box set on whatever format is around by then.

That deal is through Warner Home Video....which as most would say that have ordered from them, It's a buyer beware situation. One just needs to read the problem threads in either HDM software forum to see the lack of service that WHV provides their customers. I was just informed today it will be another 30 days before my ordered placed in Sept for some Kubrick titles can be fulfilled. This is the third such email I have rec'd from them pushing back the delivery of a title that is readily available at most internet or B&M store. My story is the norm and not the exception.

Sorry, my intention is not to turn this into a WHV thread....but to relay a balance to their offer on the Potter sets.

Thanks for the notice. Well if it doesn't ship by the Monday following release, I'll cancel and pick it up somewhere.

No box set, just the individual titles. Goblet of Fire on HD-DVD for the IME feature. The rest on Blu-ray.

Not getting the set myself but i will be buing it on HD-DVD for the the OoTP becaue the Combo will be handy for the family

I'm going with Blu but only the latest film. I'll pick up the others at a later time.

got the blu ray ordered for the kids. New ps3 for the basement tv for x-mas.

Getting HD-DVD boxset for IME and Community features. UK Reviews claim that by removing the foamy bottom, there is enough room for 2 dvd's. Works for me.

Neither....well, sort of...UK Imports of 1,2,3, and 5 on HD DVD since I already own UK import of 4...That way I get it on HD DVD and the extras in HD (UK Order of the Phoenix is 2 disk set) :cool:

Will add new order for blu.
I trust the Panny30 to play smoothly much more than Tosh hd-a35. Otherwise, I would have kept hddvd order.

I will skip the boxset, but will pickup HP1-3 on HDDVD, I already have HP4-5 from UK which are better then US releases.

Getting the HD DVD boxset for the TrueHD, IME and exclusive interactivity

I have the HD DVD set pre-ordered, but have been questioning whether I want it on that or Blu Ray. I think I'd like the IME, but I wonder how much better a lossless track will be compared to the True HD one. Plus having a combo disc for the OotP as a part of the set is kind of a downer. (It's weird having art on all of the discs except one IMO)

I want disc art, so BD for me.

I have the HD DVD set pre-ordered, but have been questioning whether I want it on that or Blu Ray. I think I'd like the IME, but I wonder how much better a lossless track will be compared to the True HD one. Plus having a combo disc for the OotP as a part of the set is kind of a downer. (It's weird having art on all of the discs except one IMO)

As for the audio tracks both are lossless meaning there is no loss of quality, both are equal.

I believe the last 2 get IME. on HD DVD.

If you hate these movies then why are you even reading this thread??

Because its a free world and there was an option to mark "not buying", also I contributed some reasoning of buying one side or the other if it was a release I liked so overall probably contributed a lot more than your reply to my comments!:rolleyes:

Going with BD. Faster load times on the PS3 vs. the A2, and OOTP has all the extras in HD on the BD version. I'd rather have HD extras than SD extras and IME. Just my opinion though. Otherwise...it's a wash. Both sets should be awesome.

Blu-ray. PCM, HD extras, more reliable playback.

I will grab on HD DVD when this months amazon assosiates referals come through.

Its nice getting all my discs for free :)

Definetly the blu-ray boxset for me as there region free anyway.I prefer the PCM.BTW can't wait looking forward to watching them in order in lovely HD

Since I have a choice, then Blu-Ray for me...

HD-DVD discs give me potential problem of not playing....

I'll ONLY buy HD-DVD if it's exclusive.

blu

All i have to say is whoever buys the set first come back here and give us a review and post some pretty pics ...please :)

I'm going to wait for the entire series to be released before I buy.

I ordered the HD-DVD set.

My concern with the box set, is will there be room for the future Potter titles? If not, then I will pick up the movies individually. Either way I'll be getting the HD DVD versions for the special features.

Neither....well, sort of...UK Imports of 1,2,3, and 5 on HD DVD since I already own UK import of 4...That way I get it on HD DVD and the extras in HD (UK Order of the Phoenix is 2 disk set) :cool:

Same here, I received all 5 on HD DVD from Amazon UK. SQ/PQ is very nice.

Definitely HD DVD on this one.

I'm on the fence about this one....not sure which one I'm going to buy. I think the PQ will be the same, so my decision will be based on AQ.

I don't have a receiver that handles HD Audio, so I'm wondering if the DD 640Kbps on Blu Ray will sound better than the downconverted TrueHD sound to DD at 640Kbps on my Venturer standalone. I would assume the Blu Ray version would sound better as the DD track is native and no conversion will take place.....but I could be wrong.

What does everyone else think??

I already own 3 of the UK import Potter films on HD-DVD and have had the HD-DVD gift set on preorder for awhile.The 3 UK HP HD-DVDs i own are all reference quality imo so i have no doubt the US giftset veersions wil be equally impressive.

I'm not sure I'll get either but it will be interesting to see how they both do since they are on both formats, post Black Friday and family friendly... should be a good format favor gage.

HD DVD BOX SET DUE TO INTERNET FEATURES. Right now you get more stuff on WB titles with hd dvd due to the lack of 1.1 players for blu ray.

Here is the DVDBeaver.com OOTP comparison for anyone who is interested. Found this on DVDtalk today (posted by RichC2)...

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews34/harry_potter_order_phoenix_hd.htm

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That review makes me lean more toward the HD DVD Set now. Apparently the IME on the HD DVD DOES have exclusive material that the Blu Ray doesn't. The Focus Points are branched from the IME, they're not the IME itself. That and the fact that Movie 4 has a IME track as well is making me sway to HD DVD.

Amazon is showing $19.95 for the earlier Potter movies. That is pretty darn good. I don't see myself getting the box, just the ones that interest me the most. Order Of The Phoenix is $24.95.

"The HD DVD does not have the “The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter” documentary"

Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Is anyone familiar with this documentary?

It still sounds Blu-Ray to me. I like having extras in HD, generally prefer PCM, want to see the extra 45 minute featurette, and think it might be neat to hear all of those different languages come out of the characters' mouths.

Obviously, I'm only speculating, but I'm also willing to bet that some of the IME will overlap with the other features, and I'm sure the visual commentary is with minor characters out of Dumbledore's Army (just look at the Fred & George nonsense from Goblet of Fire). Also, internet features have yet to present themselves as anything more than a novelty.

It still sounds Blu-Ray to me. I like having extras in HD, generally prefer PCM, want to see the extra 45 minute featurette, and think it might be neat to hear all of those different languages come out of the characters' mouths.

Obviously, I'm only speculating, but I'm also willing to bet that some of the IME will overlap with the other features, and I'm sure the visual commentary is with minor characters out of Dumbledore's Army (just look at the Fred & George nonsense from Goblet of Fire). Also, internet features have yet to present themselves as anything more than a novelty.
Was GOF IME Worth it?

From HTF about the OOTP IME

In-Movie Experience (IME) runs the length of the film. Turning IME on activates a separate VC-1 video stream with picture in picture commentary from various actors who played characters from the film in "Dumbledore's Army". Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron), and Alfie Enoch (Dean) appear individually. Others were paired simultaneously including James (Fred) and Oliver (George) Phelps; Katie Leung (Cho) and Matthew Lewis (Neville); and Bonnie Wright (Ginny) and Evanna Lynch (Luna). Their comments normally consist of interesting behind the scenes information, and only occasionally devolve to simple plot synopses. The IME track also includes pop-up text bits with trivia about the actors.

I am particulcarly looking into getting the blu ray version. So far the PCM tracks of blu-ray has always seemed better then trueHD that I have heard on HD-DVD. I wish it was otherwise, but it is not even though they are supposed to be the exact same. The PCM just sounds more full, sharper, more enveloping.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1121/harrypotter_orderofthephoenix.html

HDD says audio is 24-bit ? Can someone please check and confirm ?

HD DVD review as well for those still torn..

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1122/harrypotter_orderofthephoenix.html

I'm buying this on HD-DVD because the 360 add-on can downmix TrueHD to DTS for my optical receiver but I'm renting the Blu-rays to watch the extras in HD.

I can't believe the HDD score for the HD supplements between the two versions. 2 stars on the Blu-Ray version vs. 4 and a half stars for the HD-DVD version? Wow. Reading his reviews, I can't find where that variance is justified. I can only assume it is for the web-enabled features that he couldn't even try out! Other than that, the Blu-Ray version has supplements in HD whereas the HD-DVD version does not, plus a 40+ minute tv special in HD. Yet, having the normal supplements in HD plus a 40+ minute tv special in HD warrants a half star increase on the Blu-Ray side. He didn't seem overly enthusiastic over the IME, so... we're back to the web-enabled content which he couldn't try.

I've said it before, but I can't comprehend why web-enabled content is desired. People really enjoy downloading content in lieu of it being on the disc? Or buying stuff via their HD-DVD player? Or being able to pause someone else's movie while using one of these awesome remotes to text chat (I can't even imagine)?

I'm always partial to IME and if this wasn't a combo, I'd spend more time considering it, but I still would probably go with the Blu-Ray version to have the other supplements in HD (again, I can't get how that isn't as valued as IME + web content) and the tv special.

Thanks for the posting that there was a review done. I play to check for all of the Potter movies before I make a move. I don't plan on buying the box and I already have all the SD DVDs released so far.

I probably won't get the boxset and will wait for all 7 movies. I will get this movie (Order of the Phoenix) though as I thought it was awesome and can't wait to see it in any HD format.

I'm most likely going with the HDDVD version simply because for the same price I can get it on DVD and HDDVD and for the extras.

This type of movie is good to have as a DVD option for those car DVD players etc for kids:)

I'm not buying this set, I am waiting for the full set with all seven movies. If the format war is still going at that time, I will probably get the HD DVD for the extra features.
Ditto

any news if the boxset will contain the normal blu-ray cases for the movies? I would like to avoid digipacks, so I may just end up buying them all separately so they can fit on my shelf.

Thanks.

BD review is up.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1121/harrypotter_orderofthephoenix.html

I would have purchased the box set, ONLY if they had left room for the last two movies set to come out.

I will just purchase these titles seperatly, because I do not want to have the different packaging for the titles!

I'm a bit concernet about the Blu ray disc box set; the set is out now in Italy and I bought it http://www.dvdweb.it/index.mv?1197110879_475A765F000E11BC000046C100000000_85.18.1 36.80+Scheda_DVD+BDS620900 ; the discs are exactly the same as the US edition, in fact the US editions have the italian language too (chek the Highdefdigest review) but there's nothing except the 5 discs in the gift set in Italy. Now on amazon.com the photos of the opened USA gift set have been published, but are you sure it's so? I'm afraid warner going backward and releasing the same box as Italy without gadgets inside. If the USA box is different from the italian I'll buy that one.

cinemeccanica, was the set packaged in the same keep-case as the American release? Also, were the films housed inside the standard blu cases or in the custom book-like cases seen in the pictures of the SD set?

the keep case is completely different; it's like the matrix collection: only a paper box grouping th 5 discs each in the standard plastic blu case used by warner for its BD editions. both box and disc cases are completely different from the picture on amazon.com here's the picture link:

http://www.dvdsat.it/php/prodotto.php?art_code=20561

The price is also higher than amazon's.I hope the upcoming US release is not like the Italian one; the italian version is not so different from buying 5 discs separately. Of course there's no room for upcoming harry potter movies