Will BLU have web-enabled content? - Blu-ray Forum

Copywriter · 11-18-2007, 04:02 AM

I'm not sure if it's even possible, but I know movies like Shrek the Third on HD DVD have web-enabled content and I'm wondering if BLU could do it (and if any movies are coming with it).

Maybe WE-content isn't required for what I'd like. On Shred the Third, there's a fact download. When you enable it and watch the movie, facts (about 300 total) pop up.

IMHO it's a fun feature for your second time through the movie--if you really like the film.

I suppose it could just be on the disc. So, anything like this coming?

BStecke · 11-18-2007, 04:03 AM

BD Live (profile 2.0) is supposed to be following shortly after profile 1.1 (which will be available by the end of the year in the PS3 and other players), which will be used for web-enabled content.

turboedguy · 11-18-2007, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copywriter

I'm not sure if it's even possible, but I know movies like Shrek the Third on HD DVD have web-enabled content and I'm wondering if BLU could do it (and if any movies are coming with it).

Maybe WE-content isn't required for what I'd like. On Shred the Third, there's a fact download. When you enable it and watch the movie, facts (about 300 total) pop up.

IMHO it's a fun feature for your second time through the movie--if you really like the film.

I suppose it could just be on the disc. So, anything like this coming?

like you said, it could be on the disc, unless your disc only holds 30gb.

OokieSpookie · 11-18-2007, 04:06 AM

If I am not mistaken, pop up fact type things have been available on some releases for a while.
Web enabled content, not sure though I do not see why not.
I will say that in I do not know how many years that dvd has had web enabled content I have never once used it and do not see anything that would make me do it in the first place.
DO you know why HD has to have web enabled content?
Because it is things that they could not fit onto the disk.
Blu doesn't have that problem.
Do not make me go online to get shit, put it on my damned disk.
Sue me, I am lazy.

Copywriter · 11-18-2007, 04:15 AM

Right, I know it's a disc issue for HD DVD. But, it's a great way to let movies "live" on. And I'd love to see BLU releases use it.

I'm slowly becoming more of an extras guy now. Grrr.

I never cared until I watched the extra on Sky Captain (how they made the film). It was very interesting.

And the fact pops on Shrek (eww, dirty word) is cool.

Oh, and by web-enabled, I was talking about doing stuff like this on the player and not having to put the disc in your computer.

turboedguy · 11-18-2007, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copywriter

Right, I know it's a disc issue for HD DVD. But, it's a great way to let movies "live" on. And I'd love to see BLU releases use it.

I'm slowly becoming more of an extras guy now. Grrr.

I never cared until I watched the extra on Sky Captain (how they made the film). It was very interesting.

And the fact pops on Shrek (eww, dirty word) is cool.

Oh, and by web-enabled, I was talking about doing stuff like this on the player and not having to put the disc in your computer.

I dont think all blu 1.1 will have ethernet ports, but I think 2.0 will. of course PS3s all have ethernet but, "living on"? how many studios will update web features for old/previous releases? Not many, it takes too much time/money.
With the space of Blu, one set of features. Close encounters has three theatrical versions and tons and tons of extras(2 dics), How many hours of extras can one watch anyways? Already Cars and ratatoullie have games/extras that rival the best extras HD DVD has, and not even 1.1. I think the future is good for Blu-ray and its features web-enabled or not.

Copywriter · 11-18-2007, 04:34 AM

It's not so much video, it's fun stuff.

For instance, Shrek (dirty word again) has a Shrek coloring book coming via web content. Okay, yes, I'm not going to color. But my kids will.

My point is that with disc content, it's now or never. There's no adding after the fact. The web-enabled feature allows studios to do more and to evolve.

I'm just wondering about the "option" to do it and not trying to discuss what format is better or this or that. If nothing else, it could be a way to allow studios to fix or add to extra items on the disc.

turboedguy · 11-18-2007, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copywriter

It's not so much video, it's fun stuff.

For instance, Shrek (dirty word again) has a Shrek coloring book coming via web content. Okay, yes, I'm not going to color. But my kids will.

My point is that with disc content, it's now or never. There's no adding after the fact. The web-enabled feature allows studios to do more and to evolve.

I'm just wondering about the "option" to do it and not trying to discuss what format is better or this or that. If nothing else, it could be a way to allow studios to fix or add to extra items on the disc.

Try the cars game or the ratatouille game, my only point is that the studios wont keep updating these web features. After the movie is done making money, it wont be updated. And all can be done at time of release with blu-ray space. But Im sure we will see it.

Studio Support · 11-18-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copywriter

I'm not sure if it's even possible, but I know movies like Shrek the Third on HD DVD have web-enabled content and I'm wondering if BLU could do it (and if any movies are coming with it).

Maybe WE-content isn't required for what I'd like. On Shred the Third, there's a fact download. When you enable it and watch the movie, facts (about 300 total) pop up.

IMHO it's a fun feature for your second time through the movie--if you really like the film.

I suppose it could just be on the disc. So, anything like this coming?

You will need web connectivity via an Ethernet port. And unfortunately it's still not a mandatory option for Blu-Ray stand alone players. Currently more than 95% of all Blu-Ray Stand Alone players do not have an Ethernet Port built in.

Profile 2.0 players should have this feature, but then again, the Ethernet port is not a mandatory option, so it will be up to the manufacture to have this feature needed to take advantage.

Frode · 11-18-2007, 03:57 PM

Instead of people complaining/asking about web-enabled content, I'd like to see more suggestions for what exactly you want to use it for. The studios are certainly not going to bother using it unless they see a use-case that would fit.

Copywriter · 11-18-2007, 04:02 PM

Well, here's a fun fact about Shrek the Third on HD DVD that I saw.

So the movie was playing with the Shrek facts pops thing (web-enabled download content).

Part way through the movie it shut off and the screen said something about not having a license to play.

Well gee, that sucks.

11-18-2007, 04:02 AM	#1
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Will BLU have web-enabled content? I'm not sure if it's even possible, but I know movies like Shrek the Third on HD DVD have web-enabled content and I'm wondering if BLU could do it (and if any movies are coming with it). Maybe WE-content isn't required for what I'd like. On Shred the Third, there's a fact download. When you enable it and watch the movie, facts (about 300 total) pop up. IMHO it's a fun feature for your second time through the movie--if you really like the film. I suppose it could just be on the disc. So, anything like this coming?

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11-18-2007, 04:03 AM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	BD Live (profile 2.0) is supposed to be following shortly after profile 1.1 (which will be available by the end of the year in the PS3 and other players), which will be used for web-enabled content.

11-18-2007, 04:06 AM	#4
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	If I am not mistaken, pop up fact type things have been available on some releases for a while. Web enabled content, not sure though I do not see why not. I will say that in I do not know how many years that dvd has had web enabled content I have never once used it and do not see anything that would make me do it in the first place. DO you know why HD has to have web enabled content? Because it is things that they could not fit onto the disk. Blu doesn't have that problem. Do not make me go online to get shit, put it on my damned disk. Sue me, I am lazy.

11-18-2007, 04:15 AM	#5
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Right, I know it's a disc issue for HD DVD. But, it's a great way to let movies "live" on. And I'd love to see BLU releases use it. I'm slowly becoming more of an extras guy now. Grrr. I never cared until I watched the extra on Sky Captain (how they made the film). It was very interesting. And the fact pops on Shrek (eww, dirty word) is cool. Oh, and by web-enabled, I was talking about doing stuff like this on the player and not having to put the disc in your computer.

11-18-2007, 04:34 AM	#7
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	It's not so much video, it's fun stuff. For instance, Shrek (dirty word again) has a Shrek coloring book coming via web content. Okay, yes, I'm not going to color. But my kids will. My point is that with disc content, it's now or never. There's no adding after the fact. The web-enabled feature allows studios to do more and to evolve. I'm just wondering about the "option" to do it and not trying to discuss what format is better or this or that. If nothing else, it could be a way to allow studios to fix or add to extra items on the disc.

11-18-2007, 03:57 PM	#10
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Instead of people complaining/asking about web-enabled content, I'd like to see more suggestions for what exactly you want to use it for. The studios are certainly not going to bother using it unless they see a use-case that would fit.

11-18-2007, 04:02 PM	#11
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Well, here's a fun fact about Shrek the Third on HD DVD that I saw. So the movie was playing with the Shrek facts pops thing (web-enabled download content). Part way through the movie it shut off and the screen said something about not having a license to play. Well gee, that sucks.

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