Alliance Titles 11/3/09 & 11/10/09: Ella Enchanted, Spy Kids 1/2/3 - Blu-ray Forum

Rhylliam · 09-18-2009, 09:55 PM

Not many exclusive Alliance/Canadian titles coming in November, but there are still a few worth mentioning. Here ya go:

-Ella Enchanted (Alliance, 1.78:1, Nov. 3, 2009)
-Spy Kids Collection (1/2/3) (Alliance, 1.78:1, DTS MA, Nov. 10, 2009, *Judging only by price, I believe all 3 films will be included in this set*)
-De père en flic (Alliance, DTS MA, Nov. 10, 2009)

Also, not from Alliance but Kaboom: The Tudors: Season 3 (Uncut Edition) comes out on Nov. 10th as well.

ryoohki · 09-21-2009, 02:08 PM

Nice Ella ENchanted is cool. A mix of Enchanted (disney) and Princess Bride. A little more corny but since the OAR is 1.85:1 , Alliance won't kill it

marine92104 · 11-13-2009, 01:36 AM

Anyone else importing the Spy Kids Collection? I pre-ordered it from Amazon.ca yesterday.

Hopefully they have great transfers & sound. I am assuming they are DTS-HD MA English soundtrack.

Anyone know for sure?

Exist2Inspire · 11-13-2009, 04:18 AM

It is Alliance, so it will have a very high bit-rate DTS-HD MA track tied to it. Don't know if its 1080i or 1080p though.

ryoohki · 11-18-2009, 01:12 AM

I can confirm that Ella Enchanted is DTS HD MA 5.1, 1.78:1 1080p 24fps. (OAR is 1.85:1 i think...). It look awesome btw. Some darker scene are grainier, but theyre was no DNR applied here...

Rhylliam · 11-18-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoohki

I can confirm that Ella Enchanted is DTS HD MA 5.1, 1.78:1 1080p 24fps. (OAR is 1.85:1 i think...). It look awesome btw. Some darker scene are grainier, but theyre was no DNR applied here...

Thanks for the specs!

BTW everyone, Spy Kids Collection was delayed until Nov. 24th.

Zen_Amako · 11-20-2009, 06:00 AM

I ordered The Faculty, Ella Enchanted, Dead Snow and The Tournament from amazon.ca on Tuesday, and the package showed up on Thursday.

Amazon's U.S. site usually doesn't manage that. However, no one was here to sign for it, so I will have to wait a bit.

Hopefully, The Tournament and Dead Snow don't turn out to be disappointments, as these are blind buys. People seem to either think The Tournament is pure garbage or highly entertaining.

I almost picked up The Brothers Bloom, too, but I wasn't sure about it (even though I liked the director's first film, Brick). In the U.S., you can currently rent the Blu-ray from Hollywood Video, but you can't buy it until early next year. I rented a copy that was in pristine condition; it looked like no one had ever rented it. An employee at Hollywood Video told me another store near me is selling off all its inventory, so it might be possible to pick up some cheap BDs (maybe even The Brothers Bloom). I might have to go take a look this weekend.

tilallr1 · 11-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Wife was waiting for Ella Enchanted. Glad to hear its a decent release too.

Just grabbed the last copy off Amazon.ca. Now showing sold out.

Zen_Amako · 11-22-2009, 06:32 PM

Watched The Tournament, Dead Snow and some of Ella Enchanted.

The Tournament was a very predictable but occasionally entertaining "B" action flick. The story is a rip-off of Battle Royale, but with professional assassins and taking place in a town in England. An action set-piece with a double-decker bus is the highlight. Robert Carlyle acts like he's in a different movie, and Kelly Hu (with a strange accent) gets knocked around the whole movie (but never looks less than hot). Not horrible, but probably best as a rental. The Blu-ray from Alliance has very nice PQ and no extras.

Dead Snow looks very good on Blu-ray with all the bright, snowy scenery. The movie itself takes a while to get rolling. The set-up is similar to a Friday the 13th or Evil Dead flick, with a group of young people (four guys and three girls) traveling on vacation to a remote cabin where all hell inevitably breaks loose. A bizarre scene involves a gal having sex with the chubby film nerd of the group while he's on the toilet (eww). The zombie carnage at the end is funny and amusing, but the movie takes its time getting to it. The Blu-ray from E1 Entertainment comes with a fair amount of extras, mostly behind-the-scenes stuff.

Ella Enchanted looks great on Blu-ray.

Kragit · 11-24-2009, 11:59 PM

Anybody buy Spy Kids? How does it look/sound/extras?

Rhylliam · 11-25-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kragit

Anybody buy Spy Kids? How does it look/sound/extras?

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Didn't see it in-store today, but there's the cover art.

Kragit · 11-25-2009, 06:42 PM

Not a fan of the bi-lingual cover, but cool otherwise (and I understand why they have it).

I don't suppose if anyone's heard anything about a US release? If not, I may just have to import it.

marine92104 · 11-27-2009, 03:14 PM

I received mine from Amazon.ca on Wednesday.

The movies are in slim Blu-ray cases inside a Blu-ray cover. They are in DTS-HD MA. The cover states they are 1080p.

I haven't had a chance to watch them yet but really looking forward to it.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-17-2009, 09:09 PM

Looks like Alliance strikes again....

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2889...ioncanada.html

Rhylliam · 12-17-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Looks like Alliance strikes again....

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2889...ioncanada.html

Aww too bad. Hold out Spy Kids fans... I'm sure there will be a US release in 5 years lol.

Leterface · 01-06-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marine92104

The movies are in slim Blu-ray cases inside a Blu-ray cover. They are in DTS-HD MA. The cover states they are 1080p.

So the HDD review said parts 1&2 are in 1080i and part 3 in 1080p.

But is the case standard Blu-ray size, with 3 slims inside?

GenPion · 01-06-2011, 06:06 PM

It's similar to the Austin Powers packaging if you need an idea. A nice outer slipcase and three individual slim-size blu-ray cases, one for each of the films. The films are not just packaged together in one standard blu-ray case.

09-18-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1500 Blu-ray collection:9011 DVD collection:9466 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	Alliance Titles 11/3/09 & 11/10/09: Ella Enchanted, Spy Kids 1/2/3 Not many exclusive Alliance/Canadian titles coming in November, but there are still a few worth mentioning. Here ya go: -Ella Enchanted (Alliance, 1.78:1, Nov. 3, 2009) -Spy Kids Collection (1/2/3) (Alliance, 1.78:1, DTS MA, Nov. 10, 2009, Judging only by price, I believe all 3 films will be included in this set) -De père en flic (Alliance, DTS MA, Nov. 10, 2009) Also, not from Alliance but Kaboom: The Tudors: Season 3 (Uncut Edition) comes out on Nov. 10th as well. Last edited by Rhylliam; 09-18-2009 at 09:59 PM.

11-18-2009, 01:12 AM	#5
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	I can confirm that Ella Enchanted is DTS HD MA 5.1, 1.78:1 1080p 24fps. (OAR is 1.85:1 i think...). It look awesome btw. Some darker scene are grainier, but theyre was no DNR applied here... Last edited by ryoohki; 11-18-2009 at 01:36 AM.

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ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Nice Ella ENchanted is cool. A mix of Enchanted (disney) and Princess Bride. A little more corny but since the OAR is 1.85:1 , Alliance won't kill it

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marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	Anyone else importing the Spy Kids Collection? I pre-ordered it from Amazon.ca yesterday. Hopefully they have great transfers & sound. I am assuming they are DTS-HD MA English soundtrack. Anyone know for sure?

11-13-2009, 04:18 AM	#4
Exist2Inspire Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:1510 DVD collection:441 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	It is Alliance, so it will have a very high bit-rate DTS-HD MA track tied to it. Don't know if its 1080i or 1080p though.

11-20-2009, 06:00 AM	#7
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I ordered The Faculty, Ella Enchanted, Dead Snow and The Tournament from amazon.ca on Tuesday, and the package showed up on Thursday. Amazon's U.S. site usually doesn't manage that. However, no one was here to sign for it, so I will have to wait a bit. Hopefully, The Tournament and Dead Snow don't turn out to be disappointments, as these are blind buys. People seem to either think The Tournament is pure garbage or highly entertaining. I almost picked up The Brothers Bloom, too, but I wasn't sure about it (even though I liked the director's first film, Brick). In the U.S., you can currently rent the Blu-ray from Hollywood Video, but you can't buy it until early next year. I rented a copy that was in pristine condition; it looked like no one had ever rented it. An employee at Hollywood Video told me another store near me is selling off all its inventory, so it might be possible to pick up some cheap BDs (maybe even The Brothers Bloom). I might have to go take a look this weekend.

11-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#8
tilallr1 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Great White North Home Theater Gallery:410 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:2009 DVD collection:2598 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:248	Thanks for the heads up. Wife was waiting for Ella Enchanted. Glad to hear its a decent release too. Just grabbed the last copy off Amazon.ca. Now showing sold out.

11-22-2009, 06:32 PM	#9
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Watched The Tournament, Dead Snow and some of Ella Enchanted. The Tournament was a very predictable but occasionally entertaining "B" action flick. The story is a rip-off of Battle Royale, but with professional assassins and taking place in a town in England. An action set-piece with a double-decker bus is the highlight. Robert Carlyle acts like he's in a different movie, and Kelly Hu (with a strange accent) gets knocked around the whole movie (but never looks less than hot). Not horrible, but probably best as a rental. The Blu-ray from Alliance has very nice PQ and no extras. Dead Snow looks very good on Blu-ray with all the bright, snowy scenery. The movie itself takes a while to get rolling. The set-up is similar to a Friday the 13th or Evil Dead flick, with a group of young people (four guys and three girls) traveling on vacation to a remote cabin where all hell inevitably breaks loose. A bizarre scene involves a gal having sex with the chubby film nerd of the group while he's on the toilet (eww). The zombie carnage at the end is funny and amusing, but the movie takes its time getting to it. The Blu-ray from E1 Entertainment comes with a fair amount of extras, mostly behind-the-scenes stuff. Ella Enchanted looks great on Blu-ray.

11-24-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
Kragit Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Michigan 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:156 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Anybody buy Spy Kids? How does it look/sound/extras?

11-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#12
Kragit Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Michigan 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:156 DVD collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Not a fan of the bi-lingual cover, but cool otherwise (and I understand why they have it). I don't suppose if anyone's heard anything about a US release? If not, I may just have to import it.

11-27-2009, 03:14 PM	#13
marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	I received mine from Amazon.ca on Wednesday. The movies are in slim Blu-ray cases inside a Blu-ray cover. They are in DTS-HD MA. The cover states they are 1080p. I haven't had a chance to watch them yet but really looking forward to it.

12-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#14
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Looks like Alliance strikes again.... http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2889...ioncanada.html

01-06-2011, 06:06 PM	#17
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	It's similar to the Austin Powers packaging if you need an idea. A nice outer slipcase and three individual slim-size blu-ray cases, one for each of the films. The films are not just packaged together in one standard blu-ray case.

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