Polar Express 3D Update?? - Blu-ray Forum

JJBOOGIE · 10-22-2008, 01:03 PM

i tried to find an old thread and could not find one- i apologize if this is not in the right forum...

are there any updates on the specific 3D technology being used? i assume blue/red glasses...

has anyone ever used the blue/red glasses for home viewing...i'm really interested in picking this up and trying it on our home theater but am pretty skeptical about the viewing experience...

also - is the 2D version included in blue ray format with the 3D release in case the 3D experience el stinkos?

Steelmaker · 10-22-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JJBOOGIE

i tried to find an old thread and could not find one- i apologize if this is not in the right forum...

are there any updates on the specific 3D technology being used? i assume blue/red glasses...

has anyone ever used the blue/red glasses for home viewing...i'm really interested in picking this up and trying it on our home theater but am pretty skeptical about the viewing experience...

also - is the 2D version included in blue ray format with the 3D release in case the 3D experience el stinkos?

AFAIK, both the 2D and the 3D version will be avaliable in the same package. As far as what technology is being used, I'm not sure but I think it's using the same 3D technology that went into the Hanna Montana blu ray. If anyone has seen that, I'd say it's a pretty good indicator on how the Polar Express will look.

JJBOOGIE · 10-22-2008, 01:13 PM

i've seen Hannah Montana like 50 times!! haha not really...but that will help me find people who might have an opinion on that 3d tech - thanks!

SpaceDog · 10-22-2008, 01:18 PM

I've also been wondering about these titles and whether the 3d will be successful. Anyone who has perspective, I'd love to hear.

bajor27 · 10-22-2008, 01:22 PM

I'm more concerned with the transfer. What are the odds the 2D version is getting a new transfer? I've heard not so good things about the original transfer (it was on a 15GB HDDVD afterall)

andyman1970 · 10-22-2008, 01:24 PM

Does anyone know if the 3D version will be the version in the box set with A Christmas Story, Elf and Christmas Vacation? The Essential Holiday Collection.

PowellPressburger · 10-22-2008, 02:02 PM

I just want to know if EACH version the 3-D I believe for sure has a Dolby TRUE HD track but does the regular version or is it just the same disc from the first release.

MOONPHASE · 10-22-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I just want to know if EACH version the 3-D I believe for sure has a Dolby TRUE HD track but does the regular version or is it just the same disc from the first release.

the original had a dolby digital 5.1 track only along with a Spanish track

Steelmaker · 10-22-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bajor27

I'm more concerned with the transfer. What are the odds the 2D version is getting a new transfer? I've heard not so good things about the original transfer (it was on a 15GB HDDVD afterall)

I'm wondering the same thing. I have the first blu ray release and I'm fine with it. I mean it's not the best in my collection but it's certainly not the worst. However true hd audio with a new transfer and a kick butt 3D version to boot would be hard to resist.

quirkmanly · 10-22-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Does anyone know if the 3D version will be the version in the box set with A Christmas Story, Elf and Christmas Vacation? The Essential Holiday Collection.

Unfortunately the word seems to be that this set will include the original, reputedly poor release of Polar Express and not the 3D version.

andyman1970 · 10-22-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Unfortunately the word seems to be that this set will include the original, reputedly poor release of Polar Express and not the 3D version.

Thanks quirkmanly, guess this means I'll have to join bajor27 in his boycott of Warmer titles. It's funny, I just sent WB an e-mail about this earlier and also asked if A Christmas Story would finally have 5.1 audio of some kind. No response yet.

bageleaterkkjji · 10-22-2008, 02:28 PM

polar express is the 1 and only thing (on disc too) that i have seen ghost other than opb/pbs ....terrible

darkblueme · 10-22-2008, 02:34 PM

I sold my Polar Express Blu-Ray to make room for the 3D release. From what I've read on this very site, it will include a Dolby TrueHD audio track and both 2D and 3D versions of the film, plus 4 pair of 3D paper glasses. That is enough of an upgrade for me.

JJBOOGIE · 10-22-2008, 02:43 PM

i hope that is true - i would really be interested in that...

i have not watched a paper glasses 3D movie since i was kid and saw Creature from the Black Lagoon - hope it holds up at home

PowellPressburger · 10-22-2008, 03:03 PM

Sorry someone mis read my prev post......

I was wondering if the new release of the Disc featuring the regular version of the film will contain a Dolby TRUE track or will it be the SAME Disc as the old release that DID not have a TRUE HD track... we know the 3-D version will have the HD audio track ..s o what about the other disc?

I would guess some sites will have reviews up any day now since it comes out next week. usually DVDempire posts the back cover art of cases early also... sometimes around Friday before the Tuesday release ... that could prove any info.

tron3 · 10-22-2008, 03:49 PM

If the 2D transfer is better than the first release, then I am in. I might not even give away or sell the original. Probably shred the disc and keep the case as a spare.

TauHeel05 · 10-22-2008, 04:31 PM

So it does have Dolby TrueHD???

owa · 10-22-2008, 04:40 PM

Hopefully both versions will have lossless audio but if not, I'll probably still give the new one a shot just to try out the 3D.

10-22-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
JJBOOGIE Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	Polar Express 3D Update?? i tried to find an old thread and could not find one- i apologize if this is not in the right forum... are there any updates on the specific 3D technology being used? i assume blue/red glasses... has anyone ever used the blue/red glasses for home viewing...i'm really interested in picking this up and trying it on our home theater but am pretty skeptical about the viewing experience... also - is the 2D version included in blue ray format with the 3D release in case the 3D experience el stinkos?

10-22-2008, 03:03 PM	#15
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Sorry someone mis read my prev post...... I was wondering if the new release of the Disc featuring the regular version of the film will contain a Dolby TRUE track or will it be the SAME Disc as the old release that DID not have a TRUE HD track... we know the 3-D version will have the HD audio track ..s o what about the other disc? I would guess some sites will have reviews up any day now since it comes out next week. usually DVDempire posts the back cover art of cases early also... sometimes around Friday before the Tuesday release ... that could prove any info. Last edited by PowellPressburger; 10-22-2008 at 03:06 PM.

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10-22-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
JJBOOGIE Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	i've seen Hannah Montana like 50 times!! haha not really...but that will help me find people who might have an opinion on that 3d tech - thanks!

10-22-2008, 01:18 PM	#4
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I've also been wondering about these titles and whether the 3d will be successful. Anyone who has perspective, I'd love to hear.

10-22-2008, 01:22 PM	#5
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I'm more concerned with the transfer. What are the odds the 2D version is getting a new transfer? I've heard not so good things about the original transfer (it was on a 15GB HDDVD afterall)

10-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#6
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Does anyone know if the 3D version will be the version in the box set with A Christmas Story, Elf and Christmas Vacation? The Essential Holiday Collection.

10-22-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I just want to know if EACH version the 3-D I believe for sure has a Dolby TRUE HD track but does the regular version or is it just the same disc from the first release.

10-22-2008, 02:28 PM	#12
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	polar express is the 1 and only thing (on disc too) that i have seen ghost other than opb/pbs ....terrible

10-22-2008, 02:34 PM	#13
darkblueme Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Salt Lake City, Utah 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:78	I sold my Polar Express Blu-Ray to make room for the 3D release. From what I've read on this very site, it will include a Dolby TrueHD audio track and both 2D and 3D versions of the film, plus 4 pair of 3D paper glasses. That is enough of an upgrade for me.

10-22-2008, 02:43 PM	#14
JJBOOGIE Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	i hope that is true - i would really be interested in that... i have not watched a paper glasses 3D movie since i was kid and saw Creature from the Black Lagoon - hope it holds up at home

10-22-2008, 03:49 PM	#16
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	If the 2D transfer is better than the first release, then I am in. I might not even give away or sell the original. Probably shred the disc and keep the case as a spare.

10-22-2008, 04:31 PM	#17
TauHeel05 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:2600 Blu-ray collection:8145 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	So it does have Dolby TrueHD???

10-22-2008, 04:40 PM	#18
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Hopefully both versions will have lossless audio but if not, I'll probably still give the new one a shot just to try out the 3D.

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