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post #61 of 1372
5/1/08 at 12:45am
Sorry for the newbie question, but these import sites that carry blu-ray....are these titles that aren't normally available here in the US? ..or are these sites just sites where you can get blu-ray titles ahead of time before they come out in the US?
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post #62 of 1372
5/1/08 at 12:56am
I would just like to recommend the french release of Dune (Lynch) on BD. Available now from Amazon France. The disc is all-region and subtitles are removable. The extras are encoded in 576p, though, and mostly in french with no english subs. A vintage interview with Lynch himself is i english.

I've never seen the HD DVD so I cannot compare the two or vouch for the PQ.
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post #63 of 1372
5/1/08 at 4:59pm
UK to get:

June 29th Sony has scheduled Legends Of The Fall

July 21st Sony have Urban Legend and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.

September 15th Warner has Cool Hand Luke.

All will likely be region free.
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post #64 of 1372
5/2/08 at 11:00pm
Rambo (UK BD) in June-2008

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=67416

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* 1080P 2.35:1 Widescreen
* English Dolby True HD 5.1 Surround
* English Audio Description 5.1
* English, English HOH and Hindi subtitles
* Picture in picture commentary with Sylvester Stallone
* Branching featurettes:
o Snake Sale (Casting)
o Burmese Pirates (Shooting)
o Helping People (Production Design)
o Rambo's Dream Sequences (Editing)
o With the Mercs (Casting)
o Rambo's Arrow Attack (Visual FX)
o Nuclear Claymore (Visual FX)
o Rambo Returns (Visual FX)
* Audio Commentary with Sylvester Stallone
* Deleted Scenes
* It's a Long Road: The Resurrection of an Icon
* Courage and Inspiration: The Musical Legacy of Jerry Goldsmith
* Preparing a Warrior: Finishing Rambo
* The Weaponry of Rambo
* A Hero's Welcome: The Rambo Premier and Reaction
* Legacy of Despair: The Real Struggle of Myanmar
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post #65 of 1372
5/3/08 at 5:36am
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UK to get:



September 15th Warner has Cool Hand Luke.

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finally, a title worth buying
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post #66 of 1372
5/3/08 at 1:45pm
Germany has John Rambo coming from Warner (US is Lionsgate IIRC)

Steelbook Uncut with Tattoo June 27 (Amazon exclusive).
Regular edition June 29

Also Uwe Boll's Bloodrayne from Splendid Entertainment on July 25th.
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post #67 of 1372
5/5/08 at 12:08am
Japan has Night Watch & Day Watch coming July 1. Separately or as a box set. Box set contains a 3D mouse pad.

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2718982
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post #68 of 1372
5/5/08 at 6:38am
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Originally Posted by Phloyd View Post

Germany has John Rambo coming from Warner (US is Lionsgate IIRC)

Steelbook Uncut with Tattoo June 27 (Amazon exclusive).
Regular edition June 29

US Lionsgate, UK Sony, and Germany Warner? Seriously? I didn't know distribution was ever split further than US/North America vs international.
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post #69 of 1372
5/5/08 at 7:15am
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US Lionsgate, UK Sony, and Germany Warner? Seriously? I didn't know distribution was ever split further than US/North America vs international.

"International" could mean dozens of different markets and distributors. Especially on a movie like RAMBO which was bankrolled by a whole group of different financial outlets, not a major studio.
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post #70 of 1372
5/5/08 at 7:37pm
Japan announcements

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...ship/index.htm

2008/July/09

Zodiac (Director's Cut) - Warner - VC-1/DD 5.1/Optional English, Japanese subs
Natural Born Killers - Warner - VC-1/DTHD/DD5.1/Optional English, Japanese subs
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post #71 of 1372
5/5/08 at 8:09pm
David Lean's Great Expectations on BD in the UK, June 16.
http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/5...s/Product.html
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post #72 of 1372
5/8/08 at 1:05am
UK, Finding Nemo, September 8th 2008

also Gone Baby Gone Sept 22nd.
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post #73 of 1372
5/8/08 at 6:50am
Rambo UK with only 5.1 DTHD. If you live in the US you get Rambo with 7.1 PCM.
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post #74 of 1372
5/8/08 at 6:55am
PhLoyd, You may want to state your source before announcing a big title like Finding NEMO. Also, Disney has made no official annoucements and why would it come out in the UK before the US when it is coming out in 2009.
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post #75 of 1372
5/8/08 at 7:02am
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Originally Posted by Phloyd View Post

UK, Finding Nemo, September 8th 2008

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post #76 of 1372
5/8/08 at 9:07am
UK, Mad Detective
October 26 2008

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00193SFS6/
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post #77 of 1372
5/8/08 at 10:52am
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Originally Posted by bases1616 View Post

PhLoyd, You may want to state your source before announcing a big title like Finding NEMO. Also, Disney has made no official annoucements and why would it come out in the UK before the US when it is coming out in 2009.

IF you want a source for my statements you can always look in the Blog in my sig.

I don't link this directly since AVS is opposed to even linking to stories that contain affiliate links.
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post #78 of 1372
5/9/08 at 7:01am
http://www.areadvd.de/news/2008/05/0...-disc-und-dvd/

Michael Clayton (Blu-ray Disc)

Bildformat: 2,40:1
Tonformat: Deutsch DTS-HD 5.1, Englisch DTS-HD 5.1, Deutsche Untertitel für Hörgeschädigte möglich, Audiokommentar in Dolby Digital 2.0
Extras:
Making of (ca. 20 Min.)
Deleted Scenes (ca. 6 Min.)
Deleted Scenes mit Audiokommentar Tony Gilroy und John Gilroy
Darstellerinfos

A shame on Warner.
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post #79 of 1372
5/9/08 at 3:53pm
Batman Begins Limited Edition Japan. Looks like the Japanese get a few more goodies than will be in the US box set:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...v2.htm?ref=rss

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Warner Entertainment, Inc. (Warner Home Video), July 23, "Batman Begins" Blu-ray release a video version. 同作品の次世代DVD版は、2007年11月21日にHD DVD版のみ発売されており、Blu-ray版は未発売だった。 The work is the next-generation DVD-2007, on November 21 only HD DVD has been released, Blu-ray version has not yet released.

Blu-ray版では通常版に加え、バストアップ・フィギュアなどを封入した2,500個限定生産の「バットマン ビギンズ Blu-ray Limited Edition(限定フィギュア付)」も同時発売する。 Blu-ray DVD-ROM version is in addition to the inclusion of a bust-up, and 2500 figures are limited to the production of "Batman Begins Blu-ray Limited Edition (Figures Limited)" is also simultaneously release. 価格は通常版が4,980円、Limited Editionが18,857円となっている。 Versions are usually priced at 4,980 yen, Limited Edition of 18,857 yen, respectively. なお、レンタル版も同日にリリースされる。 In addition, rental version will be released on the same day.

Limited Editionには、HOT TOYS製の高さ約25cmのバストアップ・フィギュアのほか、特製ブックレット(32ページ)、「『ダークナイト』への序 章 コミックブック」(16ページ)、ポストカード(18種類)、レンティキュラーも同梱。 The Limited Edition, HOT TOYS made of about 25 cm high bust up the figures as well as official booklet (32 pages), "The Dark Knight, Preface to the Comic Book" (page 16), postcards (18), RENTIKYURA also included.

Release date is the 23rd of July and its around $110 US. I have zero idea what a Rentikyura is btw so if anyone knows can you please let us know?!
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post #80 of 1372
5/9/08 at 9:29pm
UK again:

Dead Poets Society June 23rd, 2008 (most likely Disney)
Semi-Pro June 23rd 2008, Entertainment in Video
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post #81 of 1372
5/9/08 at 11:54pm
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Release date is the 23rd of July and its around $110 US. I have zero idea what a Rentikyura is btw so if anyone knows can you please let us know?!

I guess it's Japanese/Engrish for the lenticular artprints.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenticular_printing
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post #82 of 1372
5/10/08 at 1:38am
Thanks Pimp. Was a bit of sticker shock when I figured out the pricing but I ordered it anyway. Might be worth something if in fact the figurines or whatever are limited to 2500. I know the US Box Set had different goodies in it compared to the Japanese one.
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post #83 of 1372
5/10/08 at 1:40am
Anyone have any idea on whether the following UK Titles would be region free? I have them pre ordered to arrive all at once so I can cancel them if I find out earlier if they are locked: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Voi. 1 & 2. Buena Vista/Walt Disney titles.
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post #84 of 1372
5/10/08 at 4:01am
Looks like most if not all Buena Vista UK catalogs have been region free so far.
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post #85 of 1372
5/10/08 at 11:26am
Thanks I guess I'll stick with my pre orders then!!
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post #86 of 1372
5/11/08 at 12:20pm
les 400 coups blu-ray from amazon france. does anybody know if this is region free on blu-ray? they have the HD-DVD but its 36 euros which is way to much. id also like to get a few other titles which i know are region free. but if i could add this to my order it ould be great
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post #87 of 1372
5/12/08 at 9:56am
400 coups appears to be one in the early Criterion list. Might be worth waiting for it.
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post #88 of 1372
5/12/08 at 10:05am
The current blu-ray appears to be region free. So I think I will still get the film. The criterion version will be more so I may get that version as well. As it will be some time before it comes out.
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post #89 of 1372
5/12/08 at 3:06pm
Germany:

Uwe Boll fan rejoice!

BloodRayne and BloodRayne II: Deliverance on July 25 from Splendid Entertainment
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post #90 of 1372
5/12/08 at 10:57pm
The Infernal Affairs Boxset is now available for preorder @ DDDHouse
http://www.dddhouse.com/v3/product_d...ProductID=8509

Release date is May 20.
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