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New Japanese Announcements

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Via www.cdjapan.co.jp


True Blue [HD DVD]

Release: 2006/06/28 | HD DVD

4700yen


Mayumi Ono Overture [HD DVD Twin Format]

Mayumi Ono

Release: 2006/06/21 | HD DVD

4700yen


Overtime [HD DVD]

Lee Ritenour

Release: 2006/06/21 | HD DVD

8000yen
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Have any of the Japanese HD-DVD releases included english subtitles?


Just give me an english subtitled "Ping Pong" on HD-DVD and I'll be happy. :)
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The Lee Ritenour's Overtime may be the first musical concert on HD-DVD (not counting the forthcoming The Last Waltz, which is technically a movie).


It should be interesting to see the audio format in which it is offered.


A Netflix customer said this about the SD-DVD: "First of all the audio for this excellent concert is awesome. Extremely well recorded. The players are all outstanding in their own right but together make some great music..."
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CD Japan has finally added a 13th title:


Suna no Utsuwa [HD DVD]

Japanese Movie


Catalog No.: HDB-2

Format: HD DVD

Release Date: 2006/06/24

Price: 4800yen (US$ 43.66/ 5040 yen Tax incl.)
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Just ordered Finding Neverland.... We shall see if it was worth 50$ :)
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. Oliver Twist (25/08/2006)

English, Japonese : {DD+ 5.1, MPEG-4 AVC probably}

HD DVD ; 130 mn ; ICT = 0 (Japan)
http://www.stereosound.co.jp/hivi/de...eature_62.html
http://www.homecinema-fr.com/forum/v...php?t=29769511
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. Oliver Twist (25/08/2006)

English, Japanese : {DD+ 5.1, MPEG-4 AVC probably}

HD DVD ; 130 mn ; ICT = 0 (Japan)
http://www.stereosound.co.jp/hivi/de...eature_62.html
http://www.homecinema-fr.com/forum/v...php?t=29769511
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WiFi-Spy
Just ordered Finding Neverland.... We shall see if it was worth 50$ :)
WiFi-Spy: Can you read Japanese? How long do you expect shipping will take?
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Does anyone have the Shinobi disc? Can't tell if there are english subtitles or not.
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Does anyone have the Shinobi disc? Can't tell if there are english subtitles or not.
I don't have the disc, but noticed this the other day:

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.asp...id-1004151615/

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Customer Reviews of "[HD DVD] SHINOBI (Japan Version) "


Average Customer Rating for:

This item: (1)


Write a review and share your thoughts with other customers.


HD DVD Edition Thursday, May 11, 2006

Reviewer: Kitok (See all this customer reviews)


Buyers beware! This edition DOES NOT contain English Subtitles as advertised!


I have the HD DVD edition of this film. The clarity of the image offered by the new HD DVD format is better than anything on DVD. You can simply see deeper into the image. I have watched about 7 films in this format and can say that Shinobi is not a reference quality transfer - but the image is always good and at times - breathtaking!
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I highly doubt that any Japanese releases of their domestic productions (e.g. animes, etc.) have English subtitles. At least that is the norm for LDs and SD-DVDs that I have come across during the last couple of decades.
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Many Japanese movies have subtitles. Not as many anime but there are a number that do. Since a lot of their movies hit the international circuit, they often include subtitles.
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
I don't have the disc, but noticed this the other day:

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.asp...id-1004151615/


Josh Z, thank you for quoting me from yesasia!

I posted that message as a public service to potential buyers - glad to see people are heading my warning.


I have the Shinobi disc, and I am here to confirm that it Does Not have english subtitles.

This was a little disappointing since the initial pre-order info posted at both Amazon Japan and Cd Japan indicated the presence of english subtitles. The SD DVD has english subs so I didn't question the validity of the initial data. :confused:

As soon as someone figures out how to use the "alternate subtitle stream", there will no longer be any language barriers imposed by the source material. :D
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Hopefully, HD DVD players can download an Advanced Subtitle resource on network, and playback correctly.

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9...btitles3km.jpg


(Forms for DVD Format Verification of HD DVD-Video Player – Form 1HA to 14HA – Version 1.1 – March 2006)
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A pair of new titles, again via CD Japan:


Oliver Twist [HD DVD]

Release: 2006/08/25 | HD DVD

4800yen


This is the Polanski remake.



Old Boy [HD DVD]

Release: 2006/07/28 | HD DVD

4800yen


Subtitles: Japanese

Audio Track :

Korean: 5.1ch

Japanese: 5.1ch


This release omits the Korean DTS track and is 1000 yen more than the premium DVD edition.
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Virtual trip HAWAII HD Special Edition

BGV

Release: 2006/07/05 | HD DVD

4700yen



Virtual trip TAHITI HD Special Edition

BGV

Release: 2006/07/05 | HD DVD

4700yen
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Two new additions at CD Japan today:


virtual trip Music Edition Islands with Gontiti [HD DVD Twin Format]

Special Interest

Release: 2006/07/28 | HD DVD

4700yen


Equilibrium [HD DVD]

Movie

Release: 2006/07/28 | HD DVD

4800yen
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