Billy Jack Blu-ray Discussion - Blu-ray Forum

Mr.White · 10-13-2009, 03:59 PM

I just checked Amazon (the only place that had Billy Jack for sale on Blu-ray by the way) and it's now currently unavailable. I just checked the Image Entertaiment (the manufacturer of the Blu-ray) website and it's not there no more! I'm wondering if it was recalled? Glad I already got mine from Amazon! Very strange since this title was not availble in one B&M store in my area.

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Beta Man · 10-13-2009, 04:16 PM

I doubt it's OOP already, perhaps there were issues, and they're sending a newer version that isn't quite ready......

I am holding off for a lower price, but may have to jump on a third-party seller for this one just to be safe...... I'll wait a week or so and see what happens with it...... I just can't see them removing it completely because it hasn't been for sale long enough for them not to take a huge loss on the restoration.

The Technical aspects didn't get huge praise, so perhaps they have a "re-do" in the works.

xander · 10-13-2009, 04:19 PM

Best Buy has it on backorder, but local store check has it still available at 3 locations near me in the metro, so probably not a recall.

Mr.White · 10-13-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I doubt it's OOP already, perhaps there were issues, and they're sending a newer version that isn't quite ready......

I am holding off for a lower price, but may have to jump on a third-party seller for this one just to be safe...... I'll wait a week or so and see what happens with it...... I just can't see them removing it completely because it hasn't been for sale long enough for them not to take a huge loss on the restoration.

The Technical aspects didn't get huge praise, so perhaps they have a "re-do" in the works.

I own it, and it's the best this low budget film has ever looked, the only qibbles I had with the blu were regarding the soundtrack, there is only the new 5.1 HD one included on the blu-ray release and will sound a bit differernt for those more familiar to the original mono track, they DID NOT include the original mono soundtrack that is a choice availbale on the new DVD. and the generic sythesizer music that plays on the menu screen os kinda cheesy. How does Amazon handle recalls for those who bought one of these, if this happen to be one?

benricci · 10-13-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

How does Amazon handle recalls for those who bought one of these, if this happen to be one?

First of all, there's no indication that there's a recall. The simplest explanation is that they are simply out of stock everywhere because not many discs were pressed.

Second, *if* there were a recall, it would normally be handled by the manufacturer/studio, not the retailer who sold you a copy.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-13-2009, 08:11 PM

They probably just sold out of their first printing.

PrinceLH · 10-14-2009, 02:14 AM

Billy Jack was a good movie, but liked the first Billy Jack movie, Born Losers even better. I remember finding a DVD copy of that flick and it deserves to be released on Blu as well.

Mr.White · 10-14-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PrinceLH

Billy Jack was a good movie, but liked the first Billy Jack movie, Born Losers even better. I remember finding a DVD copy of that flick and it deserves to be released on Blu as well.

They need to do a blu boxset w/ all 4 Billy Jack films, i would also like to see "The Master Gunfighter"(also a Tom Laughlin flm from the 70's) get a blu release!

mlisette23 · 10-14-2009, 02:47 AM

Amazon has it for sale again though it is out of stock right now.

Waiterguy · 10-14-2009, 02:50 AM

i preordered it 2 months before it came out, and haven't gotten it yet.

Mr.White · 10-14-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Waiterguy

i preordered it 2 months before it came out, and haven't gotten it yet.

Funny, I DID NOT preorder it and I got mine from Amazon, that is when Amazon was actually selling it!

DetroitSportsFan · 10-14-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.White

Funny, I DID NOT preorder it and I got mine from Amazon, that is when Amazon was actually selling it!

Me either. I ordered it a day or two after release.

Mr.White · 10-18-2009, 12:54 AM

Best Buy B&M stores have it now for sale for $19.99, I saw two for sale today at the store I was at.

Still backordered online though

Fighter · 10-18-2009, 01:56 AM

Saw it @ Best Buy yesterday...several copies on the shelf.

Is this film any good??? I don't anything about it

Thanks

Mr.White · 10-20-2009, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstasa51

Saw it @ Best Buy yesterday...several copies on the shelf.

Is this film any good??? I don't anything about it

Thanks

It's one of the best films ever made IMO. It's got it all- action, drama, comedy,and music!

Bethany · 10-20-2009, 07:19 PM

Was in Best Buy today and there were two copies.

Brad1963 · 10-23-2009, 03:28 AM

I found it and bought it at FYE in Burbank this evening. So it is around but just not in abundance.

Mr.White · 10-23-2009, 03:35 AM

Back for sale on Amazon!

jw · 10-31-2009, 04:09 AM

I picked this up at best Buy tonight for $13.99, not a bad price.
Link to Best Buy

Amazon still has it for $16.99

Sub · 10-31-2009, 10:57 AM

I got it this week at Best Buy for $13.99 I thought it was $19.99 but it was on sale, that's a good deal for in store.

I have always loved this movie.
I have the Box set with all the films. "Born Losers" is a blast as well. Very cool flick.

They have also released a re-mastered regular version of this movie on DVD now too. But for the money it's probably not low enough to keep you off the Blu ray.

Looks really nice, I enjoyed the great colors on this, from the Indian reservation scenes, but mostly the vintage instruments guitars,drums amps and Bernard's Gold Corvette LOL..

"You drove a six thousand dollar automobile into the lake"? lol

Wow! 6 grand I'll take 70's pay rates along with 70's prices right now!!

10-13-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Billy Jack Blu-ray Discussion I just checked Amazon (the only place that had Billy Jack for sale on Blu-ray by the way) and it's now currently unavailable. I just checked the Image Entertaiment (the manufacturer of the Blu-ray) website and it's not there no more! I'm wondering if it was recalled? Glad I already got mine from Amazon! Very strange since this title was not availble in one B&M store in my area. Billy Jack Blu-ray Blu-ray Review Last edited by jw; 10-31-2009 at 04:06 AM.

10-18-2009, 12:54 AM	#13
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Best Buy B&M stores have it now for sale for $19.99, I saw two for sale today at the store I was at. Still backordered online though Last edited by Mr.White; 10-18-2009 at 12:57 AM.

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10-13-2009, 04:16 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I doubt it's OOP already, perhaps there were issues, and they're sending a newer version that isn't quite ready...... I am holding off for a lower price, but may have to jump on a third-party seller for this one just to be safe...... I'll wait a week or so and see what happens with it...... I just can't see them removing it completely because it hasn't been for sale long enough for them not to take a huge loss on the restoration. The Technical aspects didn't get huge praise, so perhaps they have a "re-do" in the works.

10-13-2009, 04:19 PM	#3
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Best Buy has it on backorder, but local store check has it still available at 3 locations near me in the metro, so probably not a recall.

10-13-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	They probably just sold out of their first printing.

10-14-2009, 02:14 AM	#7
PrinceLH Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007	Billy Jack was a good movie, but liked the first Billy Jack movie, Born Losers even better. I remember finding a DVD copy of that flick and it deserves to be released on Blu as well.

10-14-2009, 02:47 AM	#9
mlisette23 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:277 DVD collection:33	Amazon has it for sale again though it is out of stock right now.

10-14-2009, 02:50 AM	#10
Waiterguy Banned Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:78	i preordered it 2 months before it came out, and haven't gotten it yet.

10-18-2009, 01:56 AM	#14
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	Saw it @ Best Buy yesterday...several copies on the shelf. Is this film any good??? I don't anything about it Thanks

10-20-2009, 07:19 PM	#16
Bethany Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Middle of Nowhere, NE Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:2576 Blu-ray reviews:2	Was in Best Buy today and there were two copies.

10-23-2009, 03:28 AM	#17
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I found it and bought it at FYE in Burbank this evening. So it is around but just not in abundance.

10-23-2009, 03:35 AM	#18
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Back for sale on Amazon!

10-31-2009, 04:09 AM	#19
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I picked this up at best Buy tonight for $13.99, not a bad price. Link to Best Buy Amazon still has it for $16.99

10-31-2009, 10:57 AM	#20
Sub Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	I got it this week at Best Buy for $13.99 I thought it was $19.99 but it was on sale, that's a good deal for in store. I have always loved this movie. I have the Box set with all the films. "Born Losers" is a blast as well. Very cool flick. They have also released a re-mastered regular version of this movie on DVD now too. But for the money it's probably not low enough to keep you off the Blu ray. Looks really nice, I enjoyed the great colors on this, from the Indian reservation scenes, but mostly the vintage instruments guitars,drums amps and Bernard's Gold Corvette LOL.. "You drove a six thousand dollar automobile into the lake"? lol Wow! 6 grand I'll take 70's pay rates along with 70's prices right now!!

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