Free Record Shop and Running Scared problem

[The Shrike]

I'm going to try this again, and maybe since I actually used the right store name in the thread, the right people will notice... Anyway, I can't for the life of me remember which of you were Scandanavian Blu-ray geniuses. I purchased Running Scared on BD from Free Record Shop, I put it in my PS3 and... nothing. Just a blank screen. Does anyone know of any problems with this release? It was my understanding that the disc is all-region (it doesn't say anything on the box that I can find), so I don't think it's that. Perhaps my BD is defective? If so... I cannot seem to find the information I need to contact Free Record Shop, even when google-translated. Can somebody help?

[cajmoyper]

Are you talking about Running Scared with Paul Walker?

[The Shrike]

Yes, I am. Not with Gregory Hines.

[Mobe1969]

What do you mean by blank screen exactly. It goes to play and the screen goes black, or you don't leave the XMB automatically?

The PS3 would give you a region message if it was a region problem. It does sound like a defective issue. What happens if you go back to the XMB (quit playback) and hit triangle to bring up options?

To contact Free Recordshop, go to
http://www.freerecordshop.com/is-bin...FormId=Damaged

They are bloody slow responding though.

[The Shrike]

Originally Posted by Mobe1969

What do you mean by blank screen exactly. It goes to play and the screen goes black, or you don't leave the XMB automatically?

The PS3 would give you a region message if it was a region problem. It does sound like a defective issue. What happens if you go back to the XMB (quit playback) and hit triangle to bring up options?

To contact Free Recordshop, go to
http://www.freerecordshop.com/is-bin...FormId=Damaged

They are bloody slow responding though.

Exactly. The screen goes black. Nothing happens after that. I can hit stop, and it will bring me back to the XMB. Using triangle didn't help either, but thanks for helping! Also, it's good to know that there response is slow. I tried to contact them this way already, and when they didn't get back to me right away, I assumed I was doing something wrong. I'll wait a while longer, and then come crawling back for help again. Thanks!!

[depooter]

mine did the same thing..on my u.s ps3 60gb. I don't think it's an all region BD...

[The Shrike]

Like somebody else said, if it wasn't all region, the PS3 would give us a wrong region message. But if yours did the same thing, that is certainly a bad sign. Free Record Shop got back to me and said they would be sending another one, though now I am not excited.

[Mobe1969]

Hmm so two of you got the same problem. Sound more like a faulty pressing.

Keep us up to date if you can.

[cajmoyper]

Tell me where you got it. I want it.

[Col. Zombie]

Originally Posted by The Shrike

Yes, I am. Not with Gregory Hines.

Pardon muy ignorance, but where exactly did you find Running Scared on BD? It's one of my faves.

[Mobe1969]

Originally Posted by Col.Zombie

Pardon muy ignorance, but where exactly did you find Running Scared on BD? It's one of my faves.

It has been released in the netherlands. Freerecordshop sell it.

[Getus]

if i'am not mistaken, the running scared disk in the netherlands is region locked.

[Nooff]

Yes, Running Scared is confirmed Region LOCKED, Sorry guys!

[*TIMMIE*]

I thought it wasn't locked (DVDcompare.net), but I can't check it. Whether it is locked or not, there may be something else that causes problems. Previously several titles have been released with 1080p/50 instead of the 1080p/24 by DFW. Or in case of Hero, it has been converted from 50hz to 24hz.

In this specific case the Blu Ray has 1080i/50 picture. That's why you may experience playback problems. Most Blu Ray players in the USA can not cope with that format.

DVD.nl - http://www.dvd.nl//reviews.php?reviewid=3275

Dit betekent dat het beeld is opgebouwd uit 1920 * 1080 beeldpunten. De beeldfrequentie van deze uitgave is 50i (interlaced), hetgeen dus 50 halve beeldjes per seconde inhoudt. De oorspronkelijke beeldfrequentie van de film is 24 hele beeldjes per seconde. Dit betekent dat bij deze HD transfer van de film, net als bij de standaard PAL DVD release, een 4% afspeelversnelling is toegepast. De speelduur van de film op deze Blu-ray Disc is dus net als bij de PAL DVD uitgave 117 minuten. De toegepaste versnelling heeft geen gevolgen voor de beeldkwaliteit, maar is wel merkbaar bij het geluid.

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This means the picture has a resolution of 1920*1080 dpi. The frequency of this edition is 50i (interlaced), which means 50 half pictures per second. The original frequency is 24 pictures per second. This results in 4% PAL speed up of this film. Just like the DVD, the film is 117 minutes. It has no effect on the picture quality, but on the other hand it has concequences for the audio quality.

I recommend to wait for reviews, when you want to purchase a DFW title. The quality on their Blu Ray titles is very diverse.

FRS isn't that good in customer service. You could try bol.com or DVDoutlet for Dutch Blu Rays.

[The Shrike]

I'm telling you guys, the thing is NOT Region Locked. That is not the problem. What is the problem, I suspect, is this 50hz bullshit. Personally, I'm blaming the entire nation of the Netherlands, and it's people. Sigh. Well, FRS is sending me another copy, so I guess I'm stuck with two frisbees. I guess I could trade them in at the record shop.... but that's probably unethical, right? Dammit. I searched for information on the BD before I bought it, and couldn't find any. My conclusion is that I am stupid. I will keep you all updated when I get my new disc.

[*TIMMIE*]

As I mentioned it is 50hz (see post above). But why are you blaming all the Dutch? Are you Nigel Powers?

You could search for a review on dvd-basen.dk or search on this forum. There are topics on Dutch releases, and I thought it was mentioned there were problems with the first releases of distributor DFW. Besides there are several Dutch forummers here, who could help you via Dutch forums (myself included).

[Nooff]

I have two PS3's, Region A and Region B and it only works in the Region B PS3. It's REGION LOCKED!!!!!

Running Scared was included in the first batch of releases by DFW and those were all REGION LOCKED!

Having difficulties reading?

[supersix4]

lol thank god we didnt keep our region b ps3 and got to trade it with the seller for a us one we went in thinking the only thing they wouldnt play would be dvds/ps1,ps2 games from region 1

[Mobe1969]

I am surprised the Region A PS3 doesn't handle 50 hz. That is a bit silly.

Nooff, is it 1080i/50hz?

[The Shrike]

Originally Posted by Nooff

I have two PS3's, Region A and Region B and it only works in the Region B PS3. It's REGION LOCKED!!!!!

Running Scared was included in the first batch of releases by DFW and those were all REGION LOCKED!

Having difficulties reading?

If a disc is region locked, the PS3 tells you that is the reason it will not play it. That is not what is happening. The reason it works in your region B PS3 may be because of this 50hz issue, NOT because it is region locked. If it IS region locked, why wouldn't the PS3 tell me so? Relax.