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Canada · 10-12-2010, 02:55 AM

Blu rays are the best of the best as far as home video is concerned. I was looking at Tombstone and the reviewer pointed out there were many features that were on the Vista Vision version that were not on the Blu ray. I for one am getting tired of studios putting out Blu rays that don't have as many extras on them as DVD's. I would love it if all the features were in HD but if I had to choose between SD extras or no extras I would choose SD in a second.

Unless Criterion or another studio did the special edition of the DVD why aren't all of the features from the DVD carried over to the Blu-ray.

vegeta88 · 10-12-2010, 03:13 AM

Right, part of the reason is that sometimes the companies releasing the titles don't have the rights or ownership of the special features. Most of the time they are just lazy at releasing this kind of stuff.

Also (from the more cynical perspective) they know they can release a more special edition that has some more special features.

I wish all Blu-ray releases were the end all. Sadly, we are sometimes given bare-bone releases and consumers will buy it up.

#Darren · 10-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Yeah I feel a bit ripped off if the BD is missing extras that were on the DVD. Most of the time they are holding them back for a double dip.

Banned User · 10-12-2010, 04:20 PM

These kinds of threads always get tons of posters screaming they only care about the PQ and AQ. While I agree those are important we were sold this idea that Bluray was the full package.

I agree with the earlier poster. The studio releases a bare bones release to get as much money as possible then a special edition later so they can snag some double dippers.

HD Goofnut · 10-12-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by idarren

yeah i feel a bit ripped off if the bd is missing extras that were on the dvd. Most of the time they are holding them back for a double dip.

+1

FlipperWasIrish · 10-12-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

These kinds of threads always get tons of posters screaming they only care about the PQ and AQ. While I agree those are important we were sold this idea that Bluray was the full package.

I agree with the earlier poster. The studio releases a bare bones release to get as much money as possible then a special edition later so they can snag some double dippers.

It's not entirely about snagging double dippers. A large number of users want the cheapest cost possible for a Blu-ray. Bare bone releases is one of the ways the studios try to meet what the public wants. I'm one of the people into high PQ and AQ. Extras are nice sometimes and for certain releases I'll pay more for them. For those I'll wait and buy the special edition.

IMO, this really is the best cost effective way to make both groups happy.

Banned User · 10-12-2010, 05:22 PM

The majority of the Bluray titles missing the DVD's special features are being released with suggest prices of 29.99. The Studio's are not trying to release low price barebones titles. They just want to skimp on the manufacturing cost. As a result of this sales are low and eventually retailers reduce the price to flush out inventory. So yes eventually this does lower prices.

I have a way the studios can fix it. When they do release a special version they should allow you to purcahse the case with the bonus disc at a reduced price. Personally I feel ripped when I buy a movie and a few months later there is a better version out, but I understand everyone is different.

bboisvert · 10-12-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FlipperWasIrish

It's not entirely about snagging double dippers. A large number of users want the cheapest cost possible for a Blu-ray. Bare bone releases is one of the ways the studios try to meet what the public wants. I'm one of the people into high PQ and AQ. Extras are nice sometimes and for certain releases I'll pay more for them. For those I'll wait and buy the special edition.

IMO, this really is the best cost effective way to make both groups happy.

This would make sense if there was typically a discount for bare-bones discs (or a premium for extras). That, typically, is not the case.

groove93 · 10-12-2010, 05:33 PM

All valid points here.

Recently I picked up Master and Commander on Blu Ray and it's missing a ton of features that were released on the Special Edition DVD from a few years back. I know I payed a premium for that package and I payed about 23 dollars for the Blu Ray release.

It would be nice to have a second disc full of features similar to that of the Saving Private Ryan Blu Ray release, or better yet, take advantage of BD Live and allow for some of these featurettes to be streamed through the web.

Poor BD Live...........

10-12-2010, 02:55 AM	#1
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Special Features on Blu-rays Blu rays are the best of the best as far as home video is concerned. I was looking at Tombstone and the reviewer pointed out there were many features that were on the Vista Vision version that were not on the Blu ray. I for one am getting tired of studios putting out Blu rays that don't have as many extras on them as DVD's. I would love it if all the features were in HD but if I had to choose between SD extras or no extras I would choose SD in a second. Unless Criterion or another studio did the special edition of the DVD why aren't all of the features from the DVD carried over to the Blu-ray. Last edited by Canada; 10-12-2010 at 03:09 AM.

10-12-2010, 03:13 AM	#2
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Right, part of the reason is that sometimes the companies releasing the titles don't have the rights or ownership of the special features. Most of the time they are just lazy at releasing this kind of stuff. Also (from the more cynical perspective) they know they can release a more special edition that has some more special features. I wish all Blu-ray releases were the end all. Sadly, we are sometimes given bare-bone releases and consumers will buy it up.

10-12-2010, 01:31 PM	#3
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Yeah I feel a bit ripped off if the BD is missing extras that were on the DVD. Most of the time they are holding them back for a double dip.

10-12-2010, 04:20 PM	#4
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2380 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	These kinds of threads always get tons of posters screaming they only care about the PQ and AQ. While I agree those are important we were sold this idea that Bluray was the full package. I agree with the earlier poster. The studio releases a bare bones release to get as much money as possible then a special edition later so they can snag some double dippers.

10-12-2010, 05:22 PM	#7
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:2380 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	The majority of the Bluray titles missing the DVD's special features are being released with suggest prices of 29.99. The Studio's are not trying to release low price barebones titles. They just want to skimp on the manufacturing cost. As a result of this sales are low and eventually retailers reduce the price to flush out inventory. So yes eventually this does lower prices. I have a way the studios can fix it. When they do release a special version they should allow you to purcahse the case with the bonus disc at a reduced price. Personally I feel ripped when I buy a movie and a few months later there is a better version out, but I understand everyone is different.

10-12-2010, 05:33 PM	#9
groove93 Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:162	All valid points here. Recently I picked up Master and Commander on Blu Ray and it's missing a ton of features that were released on the Special Edition DVD from a few years back. I know I payed a premium for that package and I payed about 23 dollars for the Blu Ray release. It would be nice to have a second disc full of features similar to that of the Saving Private Ryan Blu Ray release, or better yet, take advantage of BD Live and allow for some of these featurettes to be streamed through the web. Poor BD Live...........

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