Tremors, a bd or a flipper - Blu-ray Forum

KenThompson · 02-17-2010, 02:44 AM

Anyone know at this time whether Universal is screwing us with a flipper or giving us the real deal blu-ray? If its a flipper I ain't buying it, and I really want to buy it.

tylergfoster · 02-17-2010, 02:45 AM

Did they announce this? I'll buy it either way.

ifireun · 02-17-2010, 02:55 AM

Where was this announced??? Love this film, its a hoot - BUT
if it's a flipper, I agree with KT and I'll also pass and wait for a real BD.

mozen_1ne · 02-17-2010, 02:57 AM

what's a flipper?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-17-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mozen_1ne

what's a flipper?

One side blu-ray/other side dvd

ifireun · 02-17-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

One side blu-ray/other side dvd

The horror, that's why flippers should be fed to -

Brad1963 · 02-17-2010, 03:08 AM

It has not been announced but is expected this year along with a brand new direct to DVD/BD sequel. I'd imagine it will be a flipper. Universal has made it clear they are supporting this, and have ceased production of DVD only releases on thier popular titles once they come to Blu ray. It baffles me why you all would not buy a film you like on Blu ray because it includes a DVD. I think you are all ridiculous. You may never get this film on Blu ray by itself.

mozen_1ne · 02-17-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

One side blu-ray/other side dvd

okay thanks

tylergfoster · 02-17-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

It has not been announced but is expected this year along with a brand new direct to DVD/BD sequel. I'd imagine it will be a flipper. Universal has made it clear they are supporting this, and have ceased production of DVD only releases on thier popular titles once they come to Blu ray. It baffles me why you all would not buy a film you like on Blu ray because it includes a DVD. I think you are all ridiculous. You may never get this film on Blu ray by itself.

The fact that HD-DVD flippers from Universal were a massive defect-laden failure would be reason to avoid them, but the first wave of Universal Blu-Ray flippers has been on the market for a few weeks, and I haven't heard a single serious defect reported.

rdodolak · 02-17-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

and have ceased production of DVD only releases on thier popular titles once they come to Blu ray. It baffles me why you all would not buy a film you like on Blu ray because it includes a DVD. I think you are all ridiculous. You may never get this film on Blu ray by itself.

Sounds like they've also ceased production of Blu-ray only releases on their more popular titles. What they should do is cease DVD production all together.

Either way I picked up the Bourne Trilogy from the UK instead of the US releases.

Clark Kent · 02-17-2010, 03:18 AM

Universal is dead-set on foisting the flipper format on us, even against massive market resistance. Some executive there has obviously made the call already, unless it leads to a huge sales drop. It would not surprise me if Tremors is put out exclusively as a flipper in the U.S. Remember that it likely will be released as a normal BD in Europe, so importing is always an option.

SleeperAgent · 02-17-2010, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Universal is dead-set on foisting the flipper format on us, even against massive market resistance. Some executive there has obviously made the call already, unless it leads to a huge sales drop. It would not surprise me if Tremors is put out exclusively as a flipper in the U.S. Remember that it likely will be released as a normal BD in Europe, so importing is always an option.

This is a good thing. I will import everything that is released as a flipper in the US from UK from now on.

FRAK THE FLIPPERS!!!!

sskclickgeneral · 02-17-2010, 04:01 AM

no matter if its flipper, i'll still buy. i never had the dvd version and all of them were great when i was little. and i was wondering, the flippers are in blu ray and not dvd packaging right?

saginawjuggalo · 02-17-2010, 04:25 AM

I HATE flippers but won't be too bothered as long as Universal don't murder it with DNR and EE like they did with the HD DVD release!

GGX · 02-17-2010, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

It has not been announced but is expected this year along with a brand new direct to DVD/BD sequel. I'd imagine it will be a flipper. Universal has made it clear they are supporting this, and have ceased production of DVD only releases on thier popular titles once they come to Blu ray. It baffles me why you all would not buy a film you like on Blu ray because it includes a DVD. I think you are all ridiculous. You may never get this film on Blu ray by itself.

There are sooooooo many reasons why flippers are bad that has been covered soooooo many times already.

Filmmaker · 02-17-2010, 12:14 PM

This was supposed to be released in March but has been delayed until later in the year; put your $$$s towards something else for now...

howarmat · 02-17-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

This is a good thing. I will import everything that is released as a flipper in the US from UK from now on.

FRAK THE FLIPPERS!!!!

this is what i am doing. I also bought a region free bluray player last week....damn thing plays PAL DVDs even so its certainly work it

rdodolak · 02-18-2010, 12:50 AM

If I remember correctly I believe the original Blu-ray / DVD flipper was suppose to be limited to single layers (25 GB BD / 5 GB DVD). Just out of curiosity does anyone know if Universal was able to expand it to dual layers?

steve_dave · 02-18-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

If I remember correctly I believe the original Blu-ray / DVD flipper was suppose to be limited to single layers (25 GB BD / 5 GB DVD). Just out of curiosity does anyone know if Universal was able to expand it to dual layers?

The Bourne flippers are BD-59s: BD-50 + DVD-9.

rdodolak · 02-18-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

The Bourne flippers are BD-59s: BD-50 + DVD-9.

That's better than single layer discs ... maybe the limitation was on a single side (I know there was talk about potentially having BD and DVD on the same side of the disc). Of course DVD-18 never really took off due to poor yields.

02-17-2010, 02:44 AM	#1
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Tremors, a bd or a flipper Anyone know at this time whether Universal is screwing us with a flipper or giving us the real deal blu-ray? If its a flipper I ain't buying it, and I really want to buy it.

02-17-2010, 02:55 AM	#3
ifireun Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:SXSW Ontario Blu-ray collection:823 Blu-ray reviews:1	Feed flippers to the graboids!!! Where was this announced??? Love this film, its a hoot - BUT if it's a flipper, I agree with KT and I'll also pass and wait for a real BD. Last edited by ifireun; 02-17-2010 at 03:07 AM.

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tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:884 Blu-ray collection:4450 DVD collection:1148 MA collection:2163 Digital collection:1725 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	Did they announce this? I'll buy it either way.

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Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	It has not been announced but is expected this year along with a brand new direct to DVD/BD sequel. I'd imagine it will be a flipper. Universal has made it clear they are supporting this, and have ceased production of DVD only releases on thier popular titles once they come to Blu ray. It baffles me why you all would not buy a film you like on Blu ray because it includes a DVD. I think you are all ridiculous. You may never get this film on Blu ray by itself.

02-17-2010, 03:18 AM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Universal is dead-set on foisting the flipper format on us, even against massive market resistance. Some executive there has obviously made the call already, unless it leads to a huge sales drop. It would not surprise me if Tremors is put out exclusively as a flipper in the U.S. Remember that it likely will be released as a normal BD in Europe, so importing is always an option.

02-17-2010, 04:01 AM	#13
sskclickgeneral Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Freehold, NJ Blu-ray collection:223 Trading Score:1	no matter if its flipper, i'll still buy. i never had the dvd version and all of them were great when i was little. and i was wondering, the flippers are in blu ray and not dvd packaging right?

02-17-2010, 04:25 AM	#14
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	I HATE flippers but won't be too bothered as long as Universal don't murder it with DNR and EE like they did with the HD DVD release!

02-17-2010, 12:14 PM	#16
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:3145 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	This was supposed to be released in March but has been delayed until later in the year; put your $$$s towards something else for now...

02-18-2010, 12:50 AM	#18
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	If I remember correctly I believe the original Blu-ray / DVD flipper was suppose to be limited to single layers (25 GB BD / 5 GB DVD). Just out of curiosity does anyone know if Universal was able to expand it to dual layers?

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