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Storm Warning
The Host

all region locked

I'm hoping it won't be because they have a lot of horror coming out this summer that I'd want, but think I'm going to be disappointed

I would not assume any relation between the German and UK releases. It is hard to say what the UK will end up with.

That is kinda sad.

Do you have any info on Welcome To The Jungle [2007]?

Is there a link for the Host and Storm Warning region status?

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?s...4&#entry687204
Look for The Host - Optimum (UK)

Thanks.

It will be interesting to see what they do moving forward.

Hope that they reconsider hard coding to region B...

FOX Japan announces TRISTAN+ISOLDE and My Super Ex-Girl Friend Blu-ray release.

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...520/20cfox.htm

Anyone seen any reviews for Japan blu-ray Peter Pan "its the 2003 life action version? I want to know how good the PQ/AQ is before I import it.Also want to make sure it's region free,it is Region A,but it's Sony so I'm not 100% sure that means it's region free.

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/...bL._SS500_.jpg

Also how good is amazon.com japan for delivery to the US?

matrixadw - I'm in the same boat as you - I want to import this title but am worried about the region coding.

Just found this French review. Anyone know how we can get this converted to English? If you scroll down you can see they give the image 8/10 and the sound 9/10. Anyone know how we can get this converted to English?
http://www.dvdrama.com/rw_fiche-9801-.php

No region code appears in Spanish edition backcover: http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=14908

However if it is region free I am interested in this German extended version:
http://www.amazon.de/Peter-Pan-Exten.../dp/B0015WNYWI


Also found this on ebay:
http://cgi.*********/PETER-PAN-2003-...dZp1638Q2em122

Its says Region B 'playable in Europe', but doesnt actually say it won't play in region A players. So there's a few versions about (Japanese, French, Spanish, German). The German one seems to be the only extended edition version

I found out that Japan and US are both Region A,so all Japanese Blu-rays work on US PS3's,so I'm just going to import the Japan version.

This from IMDb:

"The UK version lacks the head-butt delivered by Hook to Peter Pan in order to secure a "PG" rating. This cut version was used as the basis for the DVD release in all PAL-countries, meaning that only NTSC DVDs feature the uncut version.

German theatrical version was edited (ie. Hook killing various pirates, sight of skeletons, much of Hooks more menacing dialogue, the final fight, the crocodile swallowing Hook) to secure a more commercial "Not under 6" rating. The DVD (rated "Not under 12") includes all these scenes but misses the head-butt due to the use of the cut UK PAL-master (see above)."

So it appears it's not really an extended edition. Runtime is listed at 113 min. on Amazon.de, which is the film's actual runtime.

Mitch

Nickows-not sure if your movie is listed, but this site is good for bookmarking. I import, too,and I check it frequently.

http://www.releaselists.com/

From here, see the last link on the left for Blu-Ray code info-hope this helps!

Sariena

Thanks I pre ordered My Super Ex-Girl Friend. Also Iron Man and Shine A Light (Lastest Stones movie) both have tenative US release dates and pre order info up at Amazon.com.

Was browsing a spanish dvd news site and thought I would post the more interesting finds:

Spanish language flicks making there way onto blu:


Ratón Pérez (animation)
http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=14586
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458076/

Donkey Xote (animation)
http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=14573
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419704/

Unexpected:
Breach (Ryan Phillippe)
http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=14595


Just down right odd:
Dead or Alive
http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&sid=14589
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398913/

Thanks Sariena! A very useful link. Much appreciated

Thanks for explaining the differences between the different versions, Mitch

An Empress and the Warriors
June 16
http://www.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.as...id-1011035949/

Kung Fu Dunk
May 29
http://www.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.as...id-1011035640/

A poster on another forum posted a pic of the back of the Japanese Peter Pan and its listed as ABC.Looks like this one is region free for all....

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x124/ahsoka/PP2.jpg

Does anyone know if REC will be region free?

Its been delayed to the 28th so doubt ppl will know to then. I've got my copy preordered (however I live in England so wont be able to region test it) however unless you really loved this film (like I did) you may want to wait for reviews as the studios releases havent be up to par apparently:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showp...89&postcount=6

It is only one post so who knows and it hasnt put me off but thought i should bring it to ppl's attention.

Note: if it is filmax releasing this [rec] then Perfume was region free. Anyone know how the quality was for this release?

Anyone know the difference, if any, between the Hong Kong version of Sweeny Todd and the Japanese version?!! Other than the Hong Kong release is about $20 cheaper.

Just ordered Sweeney Todd (Non Steelbook version) with yesasia using the $3 coupon code WGASIA3
Grand Total including shipping USD 29.99

I would I had seen that coupon before I placed my order. Oh well. Ended up with Sweeny Todd (HK Version) and Night & Day Watch Box Set (Japan Edition).

UK:

Tin Man miniseries Sept 15th, 2008. (Brightspark Productions - first title)

Rolling Stones Biggest Bang [Blu-Ray] removed from Amazon France.

Traffic (Germany) -> May-29-2008 release. I hope that it exceeds our expectations.

Whoa. Where's the info on REC in HD?

I heard this is one of the scariest modern films. I've been itching to see it. An HD version would be welcomed.

Lust, Caution
Korea
June 15 2008

http://www.dvdfromkorea.com/shop/p_detail....arch&genre=
http://www.asianblurayguide.com/#223

Anyone know if the Blu Ray version of Vampire Cop Ricky from Amazon France will have English subs?!!

List of upcoming Studio Canal Blu Ray's:

Studio Canal:

July 2
Les Bronzés (BRD - Studio Canal)
Les Bronzés font du ski (BRD - Studio Canal)
Les Bronzés 3 (BRD - Studio Canal)

August 5
Atonement
Rambo (BRD - Studio Canal)
Rambo 2 (BRD - Studio Canal)
Rambo 3 (BRD - Studio Canal)

September 23
Terminator 2 : le Jugement Dernier (BRD - Studio Canal)
Total Recall (BRD - Studio Canal)
Basic Instinct (BRD - Studio Canal)
Le Pacte des Loups /Brotherhood of the Wolf (BRD - Studio Canal)
Babel (BRD - Studio Canal)
Fog (John Carpenter) (BRD - Studio Canal)
Million Dollar Baby (BRD - Studio Canal)
La Grande vadrouille (BRD - Studio Canal)
The Pianist (BRD - Studio Canal)
Voyage au bout de l'enfer (BRD - Studio Canal)
La Haine (BRD - Studio Canal)
Hot Fuzz (BRD - Studio Canal)

October 2
Cliffhanger (BRD - Studio Canal)
Escape from New York (BRD - Studio Canal)
Evil Dead 2 (BRD - Studio Canal)
Stargate (BRD - Studio Canal)
Highlander (BRD - Studio Canal)

September 2
Paris (BRD - Studio Canal)

Nice one! I was wondering if they were ever gonna port their HD DVDs since the war's end. These will be their first BDs right?

Maybe they'll even fix the movies with pitch issues... a guy can dream...

Theirs a few french movies off that list I would like hopefully they will add english subs or even french subs. SC hasn't been adding subs to their HD-DVDs...