"Band of Brothers" series - Blu-ray Forum

jaygeo1 · 07-26-2007, 02:43 PM

What are the chances that the "Band of Brothers" war series will go Blu-Ray? Has anyone read any words that might hint of the possiblity?

dobyblue · 07-26-2007, 02:46 PM

Band of Brothers is HBO who are owned by Time Warner.

If it is released within the next year it will be on both formats.

Matt X · 07-26-2007, 03:12 PM

...even though I already own the DVDs, I am also eagerly awaiting this on BR. High-Def Digest lists BoB as "Release Date Pending", meaning H-DD got wind (at some point) of a press release or something else from HBO stating they intend to release BoB on BR, just no set date yet.

WickyWoo · 07-26-2007, 03:15 PM

2009 is the D-Day anniversary, so unless Band of Brothers 2: Japanese Boogaloo is going to air sooner, it'll probably come out then

NoQuestion · 07-26-2007, 04:44 PM

It has been stated that Band of Brothers is coming at some point. hidefdigest.com has it listed in thier release line up under release date TBD. This is going to be an incredible addition to the blu-ray collection. It will be expensive but it is well worth it!!!!

kjacobs03 · 07-26-2007, 04:50 PM

I am currently planning on the Blu release of BoB, as I just listed my DVD on eBay. They better not make me wait too long.

DaveFi · 07-26-2007, 04:53 PM

What scares me is what they'll charge for it.

dialog_gvf · 07-26-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

2009 is the D-Day anniversary, so unless Band of Brothers 2: Japanese Boogaloo is going to air sooner, it'll probably come out then

I probably shouldn't have been drinking coffee when I read that.

Stuie · 07-26-2007, 05:06 PM

I don't think you are likely to find O-Zone and Turbo in it.

WickyWoo · 07-26-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

I probably shouldn't have been drinking coffee when I read that.

I think every sequel should have boogaloo in the title

I probably shouldn't say this, but BOB IS on HD DVD in Japan (Toshiba has the J rights)

zombieking · 07-26-2007, 08:55 PM

I'm anxiously awaiting this also....

Dadds · 07-26-2007, 09:19 PM

This is my favorite series of all time. I enjoy this better then games and movies aswell.

dannyjl · 07-27-2007, 12:19 PM

Believe it or not, it just came out today in Japan on HD DVD: http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl...ial%26hs%3DDEj

This is a translated page from a daily Japanese AV web site. Scroll down a bit and then click on the BOB artwork. That'll take you to amazon - japan where you can place an order. I just checked the site in Japanese and it is true! Ready to order out today! Damn! How did that happen? HD DVD is so non-existant here (I'm in Nagasaki). I haven't seen one HD DVD player in any store other a very expensive recorder model. Go figure.

Edit: For some reason the link is showing up in Japanese - use your favorite web page translating service to do it in English.

cawgijoe · 07-27-2007, 12:52 PM

I just got the DVD set last Christmas from Costco for $35 and have been watching it this week. The picture quality even on DVD is awesome. Since I'm the only one in the household that watches these types of films, i don't think I can justify buying it again on BD.

Josh · 07-27-2007, 01:26 PM

Band of Brothers is the greatest WWII movie/miniseries ever. Period.

Toshiba released these in Japan on HD DVD one disc at a time. The price for the whole series is $200. Worth it to me (I'll gladdly play that much for it on Blu-ray when it comes out), but not to everyone.

But hey, at least Toshiba uses AVC!

dobyblue · 07-27-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

Band of Brothers is the greatest WWII movie/miniseries ever. Period.

No argument from me there. It is truly a moving, visceral, amazing experience that no-one should miss.

dobyblue · 07-27-2007, 01:54 PM

Amazon has this listed in 5 different volumes.

Is it not available in one set?

http://amazon.jp/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/249-...rothers+HD+DVD

Matt X · 07-27-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

2009 is the D-Day anniversary, so unless Band of Brothers 2: Japanese Boogaloo is going to air sooner, it'll probably come out then

...how 'bout "BoB and the Temple of Doom"? or "BoB 2: Lost in New York"?

WickyWoo · 07-27-2007, 02:33 PM

Use http://www.cdjapan.co.jp

All english, and faster/cheaper shipping

Miniseries and the like in Japan are intended mostly for rental. 24 is released on 12 discs over there.

Blu owns 96% of the market in Japan, if Toshiba didn't own these films over there, they would never have come out in HD.

Guinness7 · 07-27-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Amazon has this listed in 5 different volumes.

Is it not available in one set?

http://amazon.jp/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/249-...rothers+HD+DVD

I though it was available in one set from an article I read a while back, but maybe they went this route instead.

07-26-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
jaygeo1 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1	"Band of Brothers" series What are the chances that the "*Band of Brothers*" war series will go Blu-Ray? Has anyone read any words that might hint of the possiblity?

07-26-2007, 04:44 PM	#5
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	It is coming It has been stated that Band of Brothers is coming at some point. hidefdigest.com has it listed in thier release line up under release date TBD. This is going to be an incredible addition to the blu-ray collection. It will be expensive but it is well worth it!!!!

07-27-2007, 12:19 PM	#13
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	Out today on HD DVD in Japan Believe it or not, it just came out today in Japan on HD DVD: http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl...ial%26hs%3DDEj This is a translated page from a daily Japanese AV web site. Scroll down a bit and then click on the BOB artwork. That'll take you to amazon - japan where you can place an order. I just checked the site in Japanese and it is true! Ready to order out today! Damn! How did that happen? HD DVD is so non-existant here (I'm in Nagasaki). I haven't seen one HD DVD player in any store other a very expensive recorder model. Go figure. Edit: For some reason the link is showing up in Japanese - use your favorite web page translating service to do it in English. Last edited by dannyjl; 07-27-2007 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Link

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07-26-2007, 02:46 PM	#2
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Band of Brothers is HBO who are owned by Time Warner. If it is released within the next year it will be on both formats.

07-26-2007, 03:12 PM	#3
Matt X Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	...even though I already own the DVDs, I am also eagerly awaiting this on BR. High-Def Digest lists BoB as "Release Date Pending", meaning H-DD got wind (at some point) of a press release or something else from HBO stating they intend to release BoB on BR, just no set date yet.

07-26-2007, 03:15 PM	#4
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	2009 is the D-Day anniversary, so unless Band of Brothers 2: Japanese Boogaloo is going to air sooner, it'll probably come out then

07-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#6
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	I am currently planning on the Blu release of BoB, as I just listed my DVD on eBay. They better not make me wait too long.

07-26-2007, 04:53 PM	#7
DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	What scares me is what they'll charge for it.

07-26-2007, 05:06 PM	#9
Stuie Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	I don't think you are likely to find O-Zone and Turbo in it.

07-26-2007, 08:55 PM	#11
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	I'm anxiously awaiting this also....

07-26-2007, 09:19 PM	#12
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	This is my favorite series of all time. I enjoy this better then games and movies aswell.

07-27-2007, 12:52 PM	#14
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	I just got the DVD set last Christmas from Costco for $35 and have been watching it this week. The picture quality even on DVD is awesome. Since I'm the only one in the household that watches these types of films, i don't think I can justify buying it again on BD.

07-27-2007, 01:26 PM	#15
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Band of Brothers is the greatest WWII movie/miniseries ever. Period. Toshiba released these in Japan on HD DVD one disc at a time. The price for the whole series is $200. Worth it to me (I'll gladdly play that much for it on Blu-ray when it comes out), but not to everyone. But hey, at least Toshiba uses AVC!

07-27-2007, 01:54 PM	#17
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Amazon has this listed in 5 different volumes. Is it not available in one set? http://amazon.jp/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/249-...rothers+HD+DVD

07-27-2007, 02:33 PM	#19
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Use http://www.cdjapan.co.jp All english, and faster/cheaper shipping Miniseries and the like in Japan are intended mostly for rental. 24 is released on 12 discs over there. Blu owns 96% of the market in Japan, if Toshiba didn't own these films over there, they would never have come out in HD.

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