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redrum666 · 02-14-2018, 02:48 AM

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We are thinking about no longer creating DVD collections for long anime TV series. Classic series and also titles that have been released before on DVD but don't have HD masters. For example, a long series like Marmalade Boy would only come out as an SDBD collection with 2 Blu Ray discs in standard definition, and not seperate DVD sets.

Also, if the title has HD masters, then there might be a more expensive HD Blu Ray set, and a lower priced SDBD set. No DVD sets will be created.

Reasons for doing this would be: Less discs in the collection, lower price compared to multiple DVD sets, BD discs are more durable then DVDs, consumers prefer BD for future purchases, BD subtitles look nicer than DVD subtitles, title was already released on DVD in the past, easy to store taking up less space.

Movies, OVAs, and shorter TV series in standard definition would still get separate DVD releases or DVD/BD combo packs for the foreseeable future. Brand new titles that were created in HD will be released Blu Ray only.

InuYashaCrusade · 02-14-2018, 02:55 AM

I voted SDBD.

Monroville · 02-14-2018, 03:22 AM

I would prefer the SD BRs as well.. though if there was one complaint, is there a reason the FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SDBD release is @ $60.00? I know it has a lot more episodes than COWBOY BEBOP, but that is a 2 disc set at @ $25 to $30, whereas the FOTNS has 3 discs and is 2 to 3 times more expensive.

What do you guys on BR.com think would be a good price point (it's 3500 minutes long, but it's in SD)?

IdeaOfEvil · 02-14-2018, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

What do you guys on BR.com think would be a good price point (it's 3500 minutes long, but it's in SD)?

Because Discotek is releasing very niche, non-mainstream titles I don't think the price points are horrible. $60 for FotNS, or $60-$80 for Mazinger, Great Mazinger, or even a smaller anime like The Darkstalkers on bluray would be fine with me cuz I know I'm not gonna get them anywhere else.

I mean, they could price gauge you more and give a lot less than they have...

Scarface32 · 02-14-2018, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

I would prefer the SD BRs as well.. though if there was one complaint, is there a reason the FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SDBD release is @ $60.00? I know it has a lot more episodes than COWBOY BEBOP, but that is a 2 disc set at @ $25 to $30, whereas the FOTNS has 3 discs and is 2 to 3 times more expensive.

What do you guys on BR.com think would be a good price point (it's 3500 minutes long, but it's in SD)?

The full, trademarked name is Blu-ray Disc. That’s why it’s abbrivated as "BD"

nagpo · 02-14-2018, 04:03 AM

I am for this as long as long as there is no forced upscaling or ugly images. But I don't even have a Facebook any more anyways.

Naiera · 02-14-2018, 04:38 AM

If it's SDBD there would, of course, be no upscaling. If it was upscaled, it would no longer be standard definition.

themp3000 · 02-14-2018, 04:56 AM

I’m game for SDBDs, bring on the good stuff I say.

darkness2918 · 02-14-2018, 06:34 AM

SDBDs for sure.

Sylontack · 02-14-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by redrum666

Also, if the title has HD masters, then there might be a more expensive HD Blu Ray set, and a lower priced SDBD set. No DVD sets will be created.

I'm pro-all of that (voted SDBD of course) except this ^ quoted part seems incredibly counter-intuitive.

Lambadelta · 02-14-2018, 10:32 AM

death to DVDs I say

Patient-X · 02-14-2018, 11:03 AM

Bring back VHS I say

professorwho · 02-14-2018, 11:46 AM

Laserdisc is preferable. CAV, specifically.

captaincarl · 02-14-2018, 12:32 PM

I voted BD as well. We need to keep moving forward or else be left behind.

Cheers,
CC-

Jim Purcell · 02-14-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Naiera

If it's SDBD there would, of course, be no upscaling. If it was upscaled, it would no longer be standard definition.

Surely in order to have a 480i image fill your 1080p or 4K screen some upscaling has to happen somewhere.

gwfb5 · 02-14-2018, 01:54 PM

I voted SDBD.

I wouldn't mind if Nickelodeon released Avatar: The Last Airbender like that,
assuming a true HD master is out of the question, so we could have the complete series in just 3 or 4 discs instead of 16.

gundamcero · 02-14-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gwfb5

I voted SDBD.

I wouldn't mind if Nickelodeon released Avatar: The Last Airbender like that,
assuming a true HD master is out of the question, so we could have the complete series in just 3 or 4 discs instead of 16.

You can actually watch Avatar in HD now digitally. Looks really good. Hope it gets a blu-ray one day.

Naiera · 02-14-2018, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Purcell

Surely in order to have a 480i image fill your 1080p or 4K screen some upscaling has to happen somewhere.

Obviously. But if it happens before being committed to disc then we’re not talking about an SDBD any longer.

gundamcero · 02-14-2018, 02:55 PM

I like the idea of SDBD. Really hope Lovely Complex ends up on one. If only to improve the subtitles. ITs the only DVD of theirs I have and would be happy to get rid of it.

pikagreg · 02-14-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylontack

I'm pro-all of that (voted SDBD of course) except this ^ quoted part seems incredibly counter-intuitive.

Same here. I would rather just have a BD and no SDBD than both if that is the case.

02-14-2018, 02:48 AM	#1
redrum666 Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:42	Discotek - Do you want DVD or SDBD? Vote now! https://www.facebook.com/Discotekmedia/ https://twitter.com/discotekmedia We are thinking about no longer creating DVD collections for long anime TV series. Classic series and also titles that have been released before on DVD but don't have HD masters. For example, a long series like Marmalade Boy would only come out as an SDBD collection with 2 Blu Ray discs in standard definition, and not seperate DVD sets. Also, if the title has HD masters, then there might be a more expensive HD Blu Ray set, and a lower priced SDBD set. No DVD sets will be created. Reasons for doing this would be: Less discs in the collection, lower price compared to multiple DVD sets, BD discs are more durable then DVDs, consumers prefer BD for future purchases, BD subtitles look nicer than DVD subtitles, title was already released on DVD in the past, easy to store taking up less space. Movies, OVAs, and shorter TV series in standard definition would still get separate DVD releases or DVD/BD combo packs for the foreseeable future. Brand new titles that were created in HD will be released Blu Ray only. Last edited by redrum666; 02-15-2018 at 11:01 AM. Reason: twitter page

02-14-2018, 02:55 AM	#2
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	I voted SDBD.

02-14-2018, 03:22 AM	#3
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	I would prefer the SD BRs as well.. though if there was one complaint, is there a reason the FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SDBD release is @ $60.00? I know it has a lot more episodes than COWBOY BEBOP, but that is a 2 disc set at @ $25 to $30, whereas the FOTNS has 3 discs and is 2 to 3 times more expensive. What do you guys on BR.com think would be a good price point (it's 3500 minutes long, but it's in SD)?

02-14-2018, 04:03 AM	#6
nagpo Special Member Member since:Jun 2017	I am for this as long as long as there is no forced upscaling or ugly images. But I don't even have a Facebook any more anyways.

02-14-2018, 04:38 AM	#7
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	If it's SDBD there would, of course, be no upscaling. If it was upscaled, it would no longer be standard definition.

02-14-2018, 04:56 AM	#8
themp3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:382 Blu-ray collection:1819 DVD collection:107 Trading Score:103	I’m game for SDBDs, bring on the good stuff I say.

02-14-2018, 06:34 AM	#9
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2046 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	SDBDs for sure.

02-14-2018, 10:32 AM	#11
Lambadelta Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:306 DVD collection:45	death to DVDs I say

02-14-2018, 11:03 AM	#12
Patient-X Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:In the dark, near the Tannhäuser Gate 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:3340 Trading Score:9	Bring back VHS I say

02-14-2018, 11:46 AM	#13
professorwho Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:982 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:7	Laserdisc is preferable. CAV, specifically.

02-14-2018, 12:32 PM	#14
captaincarl Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Titan 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:1137 Trading Score:21	I voted BD as well. We need to keep moving forward or else be left behind. Cheers, CC-

02-14-2018, 01:54 PM	#16
gwfb5 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:New Brunswick, Canada 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:1188 DVD collection:266 Digital collection:590 iTunes collection:362 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:123	I voted SDBD. I wouldn't mind if Nickelodeon released Avatar: The Last Airbender like that, assuming a true HD master is out of the question, so we could have the complete series in just 3 or 4 discs instead of 16.

02-14-2018, 02:55 PM	#19
gundamcero Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Location:US Blu-ray collection:50 Trading Score:207	I like the idea of SDBD. Really hope Lovely Complex ends up on one. If only to improve the subtitles. ITs the only DVD of theirs I have and would be happy to get rid of it.

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