Band of Brothers

vpn75 · 07-15-08, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Milt99

Wow. $70 is dirt cheap. If I didn't have the HD DVD set, I'd order this in a heartbeat.
Hmmm, maybe I will anyway.

Yeah, that price seems too good to be true. Is the UK release region free?

Brian81 · 07-15-08, 05:46 PM

It's being released by Warners in UK? If so, I might consider that as the link shows a typical Warner box and not a tin hardcase.

Geoff D · 07-15-08, 06:58 PM

Even though it's Warners and they shirk HD audio wherever they can, I've pre-ordered this from HMV anyway.

JBlacklow · 07-15-08, 07:02 PM

All Warner releases in all countries are region-free/all-region.

Canary_Jules · 07-16-08, 07:01 AM

I've already got the HD-DVD BOB set but have pre-ordered the BD set from HMV. For £35 I guessed it was worth a double dip. I expect the DTS MA to be a slight step up from the DTS HD (let's hope that it's 7.1), but as for PQ the BD set will have to go some to beat the HD-DVDs. Let's hope that they don't mess around with DNR because although the HD-DVDs had quite a bit of grain on them they were sharp and three dimensional to a tee! The BD will however have PIP and other extras that the HD-DVD doesn't have, so its for those that I'm primarily double-dipping.

Geoff D · 07-16-08, 07:10 AM

I don't think that the UK release will be a straight port, seeing as it's coming from a different distributor than the US version. If Warners are in a good mood we'll get lossless audio, but I'd bet money that it'll be TrueHD.

Maestro J · 07-16-08, 09:14 AM

Does hmv bill when you order or when item is shipped?

Canary_Jules · 07-16-08, 12:13 PM

Yes, when it is shipped.

JBlacklow · 08-13-08, 01:00 PM

Pictures and extras listed:

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Warner Home Video has announced the Blu-ray release of Band of Brothers for the 11th November. Retail will be $99.98. The 6-disc set will include all 10 episodes of the award-winning mini-series, presented in remastered 1080p widescreen, along with DTS HD Master audio. Extra material includes an Interactive Field Guide including Soldier Bios, Historical Timeline, Map, Chain of Command and Glossary, Picture-In-Picture Video Commentary with the surviving members of Easy Company, and more.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...brothers5.html

FWIW, the cover art confirms DTS-HD:MA.

cobolisdead · 08-14-08, 04:41 PM

Neat!

leng jai · 08-14-08, 07:41 PM

Very glad I sold my SD version a few months ago for the same price I bought it for. This is my most anticipated release this year by far.

Bumbuliuz · 08-14-08, 08:24 PM

I have been waiting for this release for ages. I almost bought the Hd-dvd version last year. Now Im just holding off re watching the Dvd version until I get my hands on the BD.

raoul_duke · 08-14-08, 08:56 PM

Quite happy not to bother importing the US release, £34.99 for the UK set is brilliant.

UxiSXRD · 08-14-08, 09:43 PM

Definitely getting this one! DTS-HDMA? Excellent.

billfan · 08-14-08, 11:27 PM

59.96 though Warner Bros. online and their latest 25% off code. Not bad at all.

hodges69 · 08-15-08, 12:50 AM

I would love to buy BD BoB.......but I won't! I absolutely think this is one of the best Series ..or shows,movies,whatever,,I have ever seen...
My regret is having a 30% hearing loss in one ear....I rely heavily on Sub-Titles......and,much to my regret,English is not an option...
Go figure that one out...

JBlacklow · 08-15-08, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hodges69

I would love to buy BD BoB.......but I won't! I absolutely think this is one of the best Series ..or shows,movies,whatever,,I have ever seen...
My regret is having a 30% hearing loss in one ear....I rely heavily on Sub-Titles......and,much to my regret,English is not an option...
Go figure that one out...

Do you mean English is not an option for you? Because the DVDs had CC for the hearing impaired, and I would be surprised of these did not.

Wolfepack · 08-15-08, 09:52 PM

Just pre-ordered as well from Warners brothers site with 25% off code. What a deal for this set, I can't wait!!

facesnorth · 08-15-08, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumbuliuz

I have been waiting for this release for ages. I almost bought the Hd-dvd version last year. Now Im just holding off re watching the Dvd version until I get my hands on the BD.

LOL some of you guys are funny. Do you really need it that bad that you need to watch your DVD just to "hold off" until the BD is released?

jk I understand how tense the anticipation build up is. But it's kind of hilarious how addictive we sound when talking about BD's.

Lebronze · 08-16-08, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by facesnorth

LOL some of you guys are funny. Do you really need it that bad that you need to watch your DVD just to "hold off" until the BD is released?

jk I understand how tense the anticipation build up is. But it's kind of hilarious how addictive we sound when talking about BD's.

I think he was saying he was not going to watch BoB again until the Blu-Ray came out.

Which makes sense if you want a fresh experience for the Blu-Ray release.

Patsfan123 · 08-16-08, 12:02 PM

Does anyone else think this is the perfect time for Paramount to put out Saving Private Ryan.. The same week? This year is also the movie's 10th anniversary.

lgans316 · 08-16-08, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfan123

Does anyone else think this is the perfect time for Paramount to put out Saving Private Ryan.. The same week? This year is also the movie's 10th anniversary.

Does anyone else think this is the perfect time for Fox to put out Thin Red Line ?

joey791 · 08-16-08, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Does anyone else think this is the perfect time for Fox to put out Thin Red Line ?

Man I hated that movie, nothing even close to the quality of SPR.

hodges69 · 08-17-08, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JBlacklow

Do you mean English is not an option for you? Because the DVDs had CC for the hearing impaired, and I would be surprised of these did not.

Well,I myust have gotten screwed then because NONE of the DVDs in the BoB tin boxed SD sets has an option for english Subs...Spanish only....Unless my eyes are fading as well....did I miss something??

UxiSXRD · 08-17-08, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by joey791

Man I hated that movie, nothing even close to the quality of SPR.

Yeah that movie blew pretty hard. Everyone wanted a SPR style movie in the Pacific theater... instead they got that sappy tripe and hand wringing.

SPR would be a great complementary release to BoB, most definitely.

Patsfan123 · 08-17-08, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by UxiSXRD

SPR would be a great complementary release to BoB, most definitely.

Maybe around Pearl Harbor this year? As I said before it would also be the 10th anniversary for the movie. It doesn't sound any more perfect to me.

Miles · 08-17-08, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UxiSXRD

Yeah that movie blew pretty hard. Everyone wanted a SPR style movie in the Pacific theater... instead they got that sappy tripe and hand wringing.

I'd actually prefer to see the Thin Red Line, while SPR had some great action scenes, the rest of the movie was pretty thin... just my opinion though

Either way, I'm still drooling at the prospect of BOB on BR... and of course the new series, the Pacific, or whatever they're currently calling it.

JBlacklow · 08-17-08, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hodges69

Well,I myust have gotten screwed then because NONE of the DVDs in the BoB tin boxed SD sets has an option for english Subs...Spanish only....Unless my eyes are fading as well....did I miss something??

They're not selectable subtitles. You have to turn on the CC function on your TV.

magillagorilla · 09-09-08, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by billfan

59.96 though Warner Bros. online and their latest 25% off code. Not bad at all.

Warner's current 30% off code works. $55 with free shipping. Amazing deal. Was soooo close to buying the import HDDVD set a few months back for 300% more.

CKNA · 09-09-08, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by magillagorilla

Warner's current 30% off code works. $55 with free shipping. Amazing deal. Was soooo close to buying the import HDDVD set a few months back for 300% more.

Are you sure? I just tried it and it did not work.

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