Spanish HDDVD Underworld Evolution released

Onkyo10 · 04-23-07, 02:38 PM

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...ticle&sid=8305
you can purchase at
http://www.fnac.es/dsp/?servlet=exte...&prodID=643802

there is some one has bought that and reported that the picture is treamendous

whaow!

MovieSwede · 04-23-07, 02:44 PM

Would be intresting to se it compare to the Bluray release.

Xylon · 04-23-07, 03:03 PM

Is there an English language web store that ships to US that sells this?

Xylon · 04-23-07, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovieSwede

Would be intresting to se it compare to the Bluray release.

Thats the first thing I'm going to do.

haulin oats · 04-23-07, 03:05 PM

I hope Kevin Conolly can chime in and tell us how it looks. he should have a check disc of it.

wnorris · 04-23-07, 03:18 PM

Before anyone orders, they may want to want until Xploited Cinema has this in stock to check the price. When last I checked, this disc was basically $34-$35 US from Spanish retailers (retail minus the already added VAT) and shipping from all was about $15 to get it to the US. So you are looking at paying $50 to get a copy here. This disc will probably be a $40 disc from Xploited, with $4 shipping (just a guess).

Xploited said they will be adding them to their site as soon as their shipment arrives, which I would guess would probably be next week.

It looks like Spanish imports will be just about as expensive as Japanese imports...

maingon · 04-23-07, 03:36 PM

cant wait for xploited to get it. buy it right away. Just wish it has Dolby true HD like the bluray had PCM

Xylon · 04-23-07, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by maingon

cant wait for xploited to get it. buy it right away. Just wish it has Dolby true HD like the bluray had PCM

Who cares? I just want to see Kate in leather kicking vampire ass in HD DVD

Tim Glover · 04-23-07, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Xylon

Who cares? I just want to see Kate in leather kicking vampire ass in HD DVD

candyrocket786 · 04-24-07, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnorris

Before anyone orders, they may want to want until Xploited Cinema has this in stock to check the price. When last I checked, this disc was basically $34-$35 US from Spanish retailers (retail minus the already added VAT) and shipping from all was about $15 to get it to the US. So you are looking at paying $50 to get a copy here. This disc will probably be a $40 disc from Xploited, with $4 shipping (just a guess).

Xploited said they will be adding them to their site as soon as their shipment arrives, which I would guess would probably be next week.

It looks like Spanish imports will be just about as expensive as Japanese imports...

If you order multiple discs with dvdgo, then your avg cost (shipped) is about $36-$37. They ship up to 4 discs for 17.10 Eur

Quote:

Originally Posted by My order with DVDgo

21,51 eur - Miami Vice. Theatrical Edition (HD-DVD)
21,51 eur - The Pianist (HD-DVD)
26,72 eur - Underworld Evolution (HD-DVD)
21,51 eur - The Brothers Grimm (HD-DVD)

17,10 eur - Shipping (up to 4 DVDS)

5,17 eur - (Coupon-Expired on 4/22)
______________________________________________________
103,18 eur Total ~ $139.79

Avg of $34.95 per DVD.

Onkyo10 · 04-24-07, 01:06 AM

Here is the review of this guy..sorry for the translation by systran

Watched this evening Underworld Evolution (Spanish importation)
in English VO DD+ 5.1

Image is razor sharp with fabulous contrasts and very deep major blacks
. The dominant bluish one on the image of this film is
magnificently retranscribed on this HD-DVD with a quasi total absence
of grain and an impressive quantity of details on the
background. The large view of the face of Kate Beckinsale are

...
Nothing to say, the well controlled compression of VC1 makes it
and they did great and beautiful job.
Having had the opportunity to watch the Blu-Ray version a few weeks ago, I find the image of this version HD-DVD more achieved with a better visibility at the obscure scenes (I found the blacks of BD version a
little bit too dark and sometimes that leads to feeling of lack
of relief at certain moments).
Recoding the AQ, I was agreeably surprised because I had found track PCM multichannel of the BD versional with low wonderful and a remarkable bass and I did not expect that track DD+ of this disc makes almost as well I would not
go until saying as the depth of low and the total dynamics of the unit
exceeds version PCM but this band its is far from being ridiculous.
Frankly, with my ears, the difference is really very negligible and is
worth largely the turning.

A must have for the fans of film and my final verdict:

Image: 10/10 Sound: 9/10"

For who can understand french
http://www.homecinema-fr.com/forum/v...9116&start=675

however , 50$ for this disc is rather high...i will wait for ebay

mngmikes · 04-24-07, 11:32 AM

these movies from out of country do you need to know their language to go thru setups or is english the main language?

Big J · 04-24-07, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mngmikes

these movies from out of country do you need to know their language to go thru setups or is english the main language?

They ask you what language you want the menu to be in.
J

mngmikes · 04-24-07, 11:49 AM

thanks J! that's the only reason why i haven't purchased anything from exploited or other places. I may have to look into some titles then

Graham Johnson · 04-24-07, 06:51 PM

Welll as much as I want this title. I can see myself paying Over $50 aussie dollars for a HD DVD.

Since when is Euro 31 a deal? No one in Spain is gonna pay that for a disk.

Onkyo10 · 04-25-07, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Johnson

Welll as much as I want this title. I can see myself paying Over $50 aussie dollars for a HD DVD.

Since when is Euro 31 a deal? No one in Spain is gonna pay that for a disk.

it's true ! just wait a little bit, that will drop down...the price of hd dvd still is volatile in Europe

jaaguir · 04-25-07, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnorris

Before anyone orders, they may want to want until Xploited Cinema has this in stock to check the price. When last I checked, this disc was basically $34-$35 US from Spanish retailers (retail minus the already added VAT) and shipping from all was about $15 to get it to the US. So you are looking at paying $50 to get a copy here. This disc will probably be a $40 disc from Xploited, with $4 shipping (just a guess).

Xploited said they will be adding them to their site as soon as their shipment arrives, which I would guess would probably be next week.

It looks like Spanish imports will be just about as expensive as Japanese imports...

I guess spanish on-line retailers are not very shipping-cost-friendly then, like every on-line business should be.
I live in Spain and the official rate for sending something like a hd-dvd by standard mail to the US is 4.85 euros tops, which $15 is not.....

mmvpetersen · 04-25-07, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Johnson

Welll as much as I want this title. I can see myself paying Over $50 aussie dollars for a HD DVD.

Since when is Euro 31 a deal? No one in Spain is gonna pay that for a disk.

Well the HDDVD has started to ship out here in Europe. I have bought Underworld from DVDgo (Spain) yesterday and I had it today here in Denmark. Some of us is still ready to pay 31EURO + shipment for the right movie.

And I must say that the money was well spent.

......other strange persons than me out there, I guess so as I know 15 friends (12 from Denmark and 3 form germany) that have bought it. Let us all support the studios so we will see more international releases. The only way to make the life a little more sad for the Blu-Ray "Exclusive" studios

candyrocket786 · 04-25-07, 09:56 AM

Mine should be shipping this week.

There was a little delay because DVDgo requested that I complete a (one-time)authorization request for my CC.

Can't wait to watch Underworld on HD-DVD!!!

candyrocket786 · 04-25-07, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaaguir

I guess spanish on-line retailers are not very shipping-cost-friendly then, like every on-line business should be.
I live in Spain and the official rate for sending something like a hd-dvd by standard mail to the US is 4.85 euros tops, which $15 is not.....

Shipping overseas is definitely not cost-friendly when you are simply ordering one item. It always best to order multiple items or buy in bulk.

The same is true when ordering items from Korea. Always best to buy multiples and maximize your shipping.

madpoet · 04-25-07, 10:03 AM

I just wish the original would get released in either format... alogn with RE1 and RE2.

candyrocket786 · 04-25-07, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madpoet

I just wish the original would get released in either format... alogn with RE1 and RE2.

Yeah. I wonder what's taking so long.

George Montemayor · 04-25-07, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyrocket786

Shipping overseas is definitely not cost-friendly when you are simply ordering one item. It always best to order multiple items or buy in bulk.

I'm putting off ordering this movie until Pan's Labyrinth is also released, provided Warner/New Line doesn't make a USA announcement in time.

delrmx01 · 04-25-07, 01:53 PM

I was just on DVDgo and it says, "pending stock"... they're out of them already?

cinemeccanica · 04-25-07, 02:09 PM

yes but more of them are coming, I also placed an order and received the confirmation that more pieces will come.

By the way, looking on DVD Go there's also the Blu Ray version of it, not released by SONY, but as for the HD DVD is released by Filmax; here the specs of both HD DVD and Blu RAY:

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...ticle&sid=8461

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...ticle&sid=8305

They are exactly the same edition, with same contents.
Looking at the specs it looks like there are more special features compared to the SONY version, this leads me to think is a new master also for BLU RAY

Onkyo10 · 04-25-07, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delrmx01

I was just on DVDgo and it says, "pending stock"... they're out of them already?

try this one ....still.availlable
http://www.fnac.es/dsp/?servlet=exte...&prodID=643802

GmanAVS · 04-25-07, 03:24 PM

Com'on folks, anyone have it in hand yet?

Review please !

delrmx01 · 04-25-07, 03:52 PM

Thanks Onkyo but I can't understand the language. I'll wait for it on DVDgo or exploited ---when I get this title I'd like to take advantage of the shipping and order at least three.

Onkyo10 · 04-25-07, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delrmx01

Thanks Onkyo but I can't understand the language. I'll wait for it on DVDgo or exploited ---when I get this title I'd like to take advantage of the shipping and order at least three.

nothing left from your spanish lesson of High school?

khellandros66 · 04-25-07, 07:13 PM

Where is this available in the US for import?

~Bobby

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wnorris AVS Special Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,297	Before anyone orders, they may want to want until Xploited Cinema has this in stock to check the price. When last I checked, this disc was basically $34-$35 US from Spanish retailers (retail minus the already added VAT) and shipping from all was about $15 to get it to the US. So you are looking at paying $50 to get a copy here. This disc will probably be a $40 disc from Xploited, with $4 shipping (just a guess). Xploited said they will be adding them to their site as soon as their shipment arrives, which I would guess would probably be next week. It looks like Spanish imports will be just about as expensive as Japanese imports...

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maingon AVS Special Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,098	cant wait for xploited to get it. buy it right away. Just wish it has Dolby true HD like the bluray had PCM

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Onkyo10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 395	Here is the review of this guy..sorry for the translation by systran Watched this evening Underworld Evolution (Spanish importation) in English VO DD+ 5.1 Image is razor sharp with fabulous contrasts and very deep major blacks . The dominant bluish one on the image of this film is magnificently retranscribed on this HD-DVD with a quasi total absence of grain and an impressive quantity of details on the background. The large view of the face of Kate Beckinsale are ... Nothing to say, the well controlled compression of VC1 makes it and they did great and beautiful job. Having had the opportunity to watch the Blu-Ray version a few weeks ago, I find the image of this version HD-DVD more achieved with a better visibility at the obscure scenes (I found the blacks of BD version a little bit too dark and sometimes that leads to feeling of lack of relief at certain moments). Recoding the AQ, I was agreeably surprised because I had found track PCM multichannel of the BD versional with low wonderful and a remarkable bass and I did not expect that track DD+ of this disc makes almost as well I would not go until saying as the depth of low and the total dynamics of the unit exceeds version PCM but this band its is far from being ridiculous. Frankly, with my ears, the difference is really very negligible and is worth largely the turning. A must have for the fans of film and my final verdict: Image: 10/10 Sound: 9/10" For who can understand french http://www.homecinema-fr.com/forum/v...9116&start=675 however , 50$ for this disc is rather high...i will wait for ebay

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candyrocket786 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 630	Mine should be shipping this week. There was a little delay because DVDgo requested that I complete a (one-time)authorization request for my CC. Can't wait to watch Underworld on HD-DVD!!!

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