German Blu-Rays with new FSK Logo - Blu-ray Forum

American Baron · 01-26-2009, 07:42 PM

Hey all,

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned here yet what's being discussed (very heavily) here in Germany, so I just wanted to let you guys know that a new law is requiring all Studios to release their BDs (including Steelbooks) with new larger Age Rating logos know as FSK Logos. Here is an example of the upcoming Bond BD at Amazon.de:

This will start showing up on new Releases! The Studios are already looking for "Loopholes" and will most likely be using "Flip Covers" for the Amarays, but it will be very intersting to see if they figure out a way to save the Steelbooks.

Like I said, I didn't know if this was known by the Steelbook Community or not, but being that most of those gorgeous Steelbooks we have all grown to love come from here, I thought you may just be interested in knowing.

AB

geto10 · 01-26-2009, 07:59 PM

Awful!!!

Morphine · 01-26-2009, 08:50 PM

Looks horrible

American Baron · 01-26-2009, 08:59 PM

Jep. New Releases will be getting this treatment and Catalog Titles will need to be updated by 2010. Like I said, very hot Topic here!

AnimeOnBlu · 01-26-2009, 09:38 PM

Could they not just put the ratings on a sticker and place it on the plastic covering the blu-ray?

American Baron · 01-27-2009, 06:39 AM

The new law states that the Logo must be printed onto the Cover, so a sticker is not sufficient. The Flip-Cover is a great idea for working around the "De-Facing" for the Amarays, it obviously wouldn't work on Steelbooks.

katharsis · 01-27-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by American Baron

Hey all,

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned here yet what's being discussed (very heavily) here in Germany, so I just wanted to let you guys know that a new law is requiring all Studios to release their BDs (including Steelbooks) with new larger Age Rating logos know as FSK Logos. Here is an example of the upcoming Bond BD at Amazon.de:

This will start showing up on new Releases! The Studios are already looking for "Loopholes" and will most likely be using "Flip Covers" for the Amarays, but it will be very intersting to see if they figure out a way to save the Steelbooks.

Like I said, I didn't know if this was known by the Steelbook Community or not, but being that most of those gorgeous Steelbooks we have all grown to love come from here, I thought you may just be interested in knowing.

AB

Is the FSK logo just going to be on the back as usual or on the front like pictured? If so, it is a horrible decision and I am sure if they cannot find any loopholes there will be a lot less units sold.

This makes it look like a cheap rental copy at Blockbuster.

Anyways, can you post some links about this (even if its just in german, would like to read up on it)?

demiscy · 01-27-2009, 09:16 AM

doesn't that look like a sticker? it seems see-through

katharsis · 01-28-2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demiscy

doesn't that look like a sticker? it seems see-through

It does look like a sticker... I sure hope it is!

American Baron · 01-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katharsis

It does look like a sticker... I sure hope it is!

As mentioned above, it's not a sticker. If it was, thre really wouldn't be such an Uproar

The Logo must be printed on the Cover! Some Studios have already stated that they would Release with Flip Covers meaning that the backside of the cover would contain the Artwork without the Logo. This allows you to take out the cover, flip it over and you're all set. I mainly posted this for the Steelbook Collectors here, as there is no known Workaround for those!

AB

andreasy969 · 01-28-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katharsis

It does look like a sticker... I sure hope it is!

Sorry, but it definitely won't be a sticker. I live in Germany and there are HEAVY discussions on this topic in our forums. Our new/extended protection of minors law (Jugendschutzgesetz) demands the logo to be printed (unremovable!) on the case. A removable sticker is not allowed. So the logo will be printed on the steelbook.

I won't buy any German release that has the new logo, because IMHO it destroys the whole cover

. I will buy such a disc only if there is no other (import) option...

jw · 06-08-2009, 11:12 AM

Heres the new look of Tomb Raider courtesy of FSK

tomb raider.jpg

RYJAPE21 · 10-12-2009, 08:37 PM

The German release of Resident Evil: Apocalypse is the extended cut (not released in the US). I found it here on German Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.de/Resident-Evil-Apocalypse-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B000TUM1BC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1255379298&sr=1-4

Anyone know the region code of this and whether or not it would play in a US PS3? I'm trying to find out if it's region free but I cannot find it on the list of region codes (unless I missed it.)

melbye · 10-12-2009, 09:01 PM

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=10798

RYJAPE21 · 10-13-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by melbye

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=10798

Great, thanks!

mikeyt912 · 12-23-2009, 12:32 AM

Are those giant German Ratings Logo's removable? Is it a sticker or is it actually printed on the steelbook?

azereus · 12-23-2009, 12:35 AM

Some are stickers while others are printed on. Depends on the movie.

mikeyt912 · 12-23-2009, 12:35 AM

well that sux. wonder how i could figure out what ones are stickers and what ones arent

azereus · 12-23-2009, 12:48 AM

Well whether or not it's a removable sticker is one of the first things most people report in the thread for that particular movie once they have it in hand.

mikeyt912 · 12-23-2009, 01:08 AM

oh ya? that would definetely be helpful

01-26-2009, 07:42 PM	#1
American Baron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:8 Trading Score:55	German Blu-Rays with new FSK Logo Hey all, I'm not sure if it's been mentioned here yet what's being discussed (very heavily) here in Germany, so I just wanted to let you guys know that a new law is requiring all Studios to release their BDs (including Steelbooks) with new larger Age Rating logos know as FSK Logos. Here is an example of the upcoming Bond BD at Amazon.de: This will start showing up on new Releases! The Studios are already looking for "Loopholes" and will most likely be using "Flip Covers" for the Amarays, but it will be very intersting to see if they figure out a way to save the Steelbooks. Like I said, I didn't know if this was known by the Steelbook Community or not, but being that most of those gorgeous Steelbooks we have all grown to love come from here, I thought you may just be interested in knowing. AB

10-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#13
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:1	Question about German Region Codes The German release of Resident Evil: Apocalypse is the extended cut (not released in the US). I found it here on German Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.de/Resident-Evil-Apocalypse-Milla-Jovovich/dp/B000TUM1BC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1255379298&sr=1-4 Anyone know the region code of this and whether or not it would play in a US PS3? I'm trying to find out if it's region free but I cannot find it on the list of region codes (unless I missed it.)

12-23-2009, 12:32 AM	#16
mikeyt912 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Steelers Country Home Theater Gallery:95 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	German Ratings Logo's Are those giant German Ratings Logo's removable? Is it a sticker or is it actually printed on the steelbook?

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01-26-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
geto10 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:20	Awful!!!

01-26-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
Morphine Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Lake Mary, FL Steelbooks™: 100+ Blu-ray collection:298 Trading Score:15	Looks horrible

01-26-2009, 08:59 PM	#4
American Baron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:8 Trading Score:55	Jep. New Releases will be getting this treatment and Catalog Titles will need to be updated by 2010. Like I said, very hot Topic here!

01-26-2009, 09:38 PM	#5
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Could they not just put the ratings on a sticker and place it on the plastic covering the blu-ray?

01-27-2009, 06:39 AM	#6
American Baron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:8 Trading Score:55	The new law states that the Logo must be printed onto the Cover, so a sticker is not sufficient. The Flip-Cover is a great idea for working around the "De-Facing" for the Amarays, it obviously wouldn't work on Steelbooks.

01-27-2009, 09:16 AM	#8
demiscy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nicosia, CY (EU) Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	doesn't that look like a sticker? it seems see-through

06-08-2009, 11:12 AM	#12
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Heres the new look of Tomb Raider courtesy of FSK tomb raider.jpg

10-12-2009, 09:01 PM	#14
melbye Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Oslo, Norway DVD collection:24	http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=10798

12-23-2009, 12:35 AM	#17
azereus Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:13	Some are stickers while others are printed on. Depends on the movie.

12-23-2009, 12:48 AM	#19
azereus Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:13	Well whether or not it's a removable sticker is one of the first things most people report in the thread for that particular movie once they have it in hand.

12-23-2009, 01:08 AM	#20
mikeyt912 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Steelers Country Home Theater Gallery:95 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	oh ya? that would definetely be helpful

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