Will digibooks eventully be released in standard cases? - Blu-ray Forum

Swift1246 · 10-28-2009, 06:01 AM

Like other members, I like for my blu-ray shelf to have a uniform appearance. If they were all the same height, I wouldn't care, but it just messes up the flow. It seems to me that digibooks would cost more to produce, and eventually the production line will just switch to the standard cases.

What do you guys think about this?
There are several movies I want (300, The Green Mile, Shawshank, Batman, etc) that are in digibook form, and am hoping they see a standard release.

Rhylliam · 10-28-2009, 06:03 AM

Amadeus has already been replaced, so maybe in good time...

Kartoon · 10-28-2009, 06:07 AM

There already is a standard 300.

Wdm81 · 10-28-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kartoon

There already is a standard 300.

Really..theres a standard case release for the 300 ultimate experience? (I love that DVD, but i'm not crazy about the digibook packaging)

Or are you refering to the orginal 300 release from 2007?

P@t_Mtl · 10-28-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdm81

Really..theres a standard case release for the 300 ultimate experience? (I love that DVD, but i'm not crazy about the digibook packaging)

Or are you refering to the orginal 300 release from 2007?

I am sure that is what he was talking about, I believe the Ultimate Experience is just for the digibook.

I am with the OP, I prefer to get the normal cases for the movies. Digibooks just contain extra materials that as no interest for me. Usualy it's not very expensive for me to get a release from the UK if it's region free.

MOONPHASE · 10-28-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdm81

Really..theres a standard case release for the 300 ultimate experience? (I love that DVD, but i'm not crazy about the digibook packaging)

Or are you refering to the orginal 300 release from 2007?

The only thing really special about the Ultimate Experience is digital copy, digi-book case, and I believe like an extra or 2 that weren't in the original.

Wdm81 · 10-29-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

The only thing really special about the Ultimate Experience is digital copy, digi-book case, and I believe like an extra or 2 that weren't in the original.

Well that "extra or 2" includes the Picture in picture blue screen version of the film, which in my opinion is well worth the upgrade

DetroitSportsFan · 10-28-2009, 06:09 AM

Almost all U.S. digibooks are available in the UK. Region free, and comparably priced.... and not a digibook. Search for the titles you're interested in on Amazon.uk

For example:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Mile-B...6710127&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Willy-Wonka-...6710148&sr=1-2

Beast · 10-28-2009, 06:31 AM

The Digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

vegeta88 · 10-28-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

The Digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

I really like them too. I like conformity as well so I am thinking of seperating the Digibooks for their own section. I only have seven, maybe when I get more.

Pain · 10-28-2009, 07:45 AM

I think it is cool because like Paramount has the Sapphire Series WB has The Digibooks for their best movies

Sussudio · 10-28-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

The Digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

Highly agree. A very nicely crafted alternative to standard plastic cases (imo)

papaholmz · 11-02-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Highly agree. A very nicely crafted alternative to standard plastic cases (imo)

I disagree. My "Amadeus" digibook has the plastic 'disc holder' falling off because it wasn't glued on properly. And the audio cd that came with it had it's own slip holder that was separate from the rest of the packaging and it falls out anytime you pick up the digibook. I would rather just have a plastic case.

-papaholmz

MOONPHASE · 10-28-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by beast

the digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

+1

demiscy · 10-28-2009, 09:24 AM

+1

plus, the price of the repackaged BD will probably be around the same so you will be kicking yourself for not buying it in the first place and for missing the extras..

Elvis · 10-28-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

The Digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

Ok you have seen the OP question. This was posted to cause a fight...plain and simple. Why is he missing out? Care to explain? He hates them, so do I! I think they are utter garbage but that does not deter mefrom buying a film I just work around it like Iceman has stated.

eiker_ir · 10-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Yeah i'm also hoping for a keepcase re-release of some digibooks, if they would have only made them the same height as all the other cases everything would have been all right hehe.

Disky76 · 11-02-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

The Digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

I agree. I love the Digibooks. They put so much art and information about a film it actually reminds me a bit of Laserdisc.

I think that they should make Digibook versions of films for collectors - and a lower priced alternative in the standard cases for those who don't care for Digibooks.

But, for me, Digibooks is "The Royal Treatment" for films. I hope Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, The Abyss and Titanic are all released as Digibooks.

sfmarine · 11-02-2009, 03:20 AM

I have no problem with Digi-books I've got 7 of them.

Sussudio · 11-02-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Disky76

But, for me, Digibooks is "The Royal Treatment" for films. I hope Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, The Abyss and Titanic are all released as Digibooks.

Titantic will probably be a Sapphire series, but it The Abyss would be a great digibook (although I don't think it's by WB?)

10-28-2009, 06:01 AM	#1
Swift1246 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:1025 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:7	Will digibooks eventully be released in standard cases? Like other members, I like for my blu-ray shelf to have a uniform appearance. If they were all the same height, I wouldn't care, but it just messes up the flow. It seems to me that digibooks would cost more to produce, and eventually the production line will just switch to the standard cases. What do you guys think about this? There are several movies I want (300, The Green Mile, Shawshank, Batman, etc) that are in digibook form, and am hoping they see a standard release.

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10-28-2009, 06:03 AM	#2
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	Amadeus has already been replaced, so maybe in good time...

10-28-2009, 06:07 AM	#3
Kartoon Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:37	There already is a standard 300.

10-28-2009, 06:09 AM	#8
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Almost all U.S. digibooks are available in the UK. Region free, and comparably priced.... and not a digibook. Search for the titles you're interested in on Amazon.uk For example: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Mile-B...6710127&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Willy-Wonka-...6710148&sr=1-2

10-28-2009, 06:31 AM	#9
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	The Digibooks are fantastic. You're missing out.

10-28-2009, 07:45 AM	#11
Pain Banned Member since:Oct 2009	I think it is cool because like Paramount has the Sapphire Series WB has The Digibooks for their best movies

10-28-2009, 09:24 AM	#15
demiscy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nicosia, CY (EU) Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	+1 plus, the price of the repackaged BD will probably be around the same so you will be kicking yourself for not buying it in the first place and for missing the extras..

10-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#17
eiker_ir Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:194 Trading Score:20	Yeah i'm also hoping for a keepcase re-release of some digibooks, if they would have only made them the same height as all the other cases everything would have been all right hehe.

11-02-2009, 03:20 AM	#19
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I have no problem with Digi-books I've got 7 of them.

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