Bad feelings about first Paramount release... - Blu-ray Forum

Stundra · 02-22-2008, 10:53 AM

Just remembered the situation as Paramount made the 150m $ deal, Blades Of Glory was next in the release queue. Maybe they have still some old disks in their warehouse, at least they have already a blu-ray master and can initiate mmidiate production. So I fear this title will one of the first to be released...and this is definetely not one I would like to be release first....

Xenku · 02-22-2008, 11:00 AM

I agree... personally I hope they have Top Gun ready and in storage... if not they should get it ready asap... That's one of my favorite movies ever, I grew up on that stuff

. Does anyone have any inside hints or clues as to which movies Paramount will be releasing VERY SOON? I'm also a Star Trek fan and I'd like to see Star Trek movies 1 through 10 on Blu-Ray from Paramount.

bhampton · 02-22-2008, 11:10 AM

Don't fear BoG,

You don't need to buy it. Some Dud-ers felt compelled to buy it because of the switch from Blu to DUD by paramount at the time. Otherwise I don't think it would have sold 10 copies.

It's a terrible film to be certain but just leave it on the shelf and if you're ever some place that has it playing just close you eyes and imagine a happy place.

-Brian

UTVOL06 · 02-22-2008, 11:35 AM

I don't care if they clear out their wharehouse of Blades of Glory, but I surely would rather wait for a quality Blu release than some half-baked HD-DUD port released early.

Rumor is they will release Transformers soon and with higher bitrates than the HD-DUD counter part.

micks_address · 02-22-2008, 11:39 AM

id say its likely we'll see transformers with the same video encode with a PCM track.. that would be enough to keep me happy.. they had started to move to PCM just before they switched to HD DVD exclusive.. they had announced Bladed of glory would have PCM..

as regards Top Gun. The Dolby True HD track was great on HD DVD but the picture quality wasnt very consistent.. some was great, some less so i guess due to the age of the film and the cameras used at that time..

when its released on blue ray i'd imagine the blue ray will be identical to the hd dvd..

glenn-bob · 02-22-2008, 11:44 AM

who cares what the first release will be, they are on board and there will be plenty of other releases to come.

MOONPHASE · 02-22-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by glenn-bob

who cares what the first release will be, they are on board and there will be plenty of other releases to come.

+1

Stundra · 02-22-2008, 12:04 PM

Yeah. But those titles will most likely be lowlevel refurbished hd dud catalogue titles.
Transformers: it makes sense what some mentioned above, that they soon release a version with the hd dud encoding plus pcm. So they have still the possibility to release a hi-bit special edition of it when TF2 comes to cinema....

tiger roach · 02-22-2008, 12:07 PM

Yeah I won't be lining up to get Blades of Glory either, but I'm still stoked about the long term. From here on out I don't give a rat's ass which studio has the rights to a given movie, they are all destined for Blu eventually.

Blu Titan · 02-22-2008, 12:08 PM

BOG is a poor movie. I watched it on DVD, and there's no way I will be watching it again. If BOG is the first Paramount Blu-ray release, that's fine. I will not buy the movie, but I will spend money on the titles I want.

Beta Man · 02-22-2008, 12:15 PM

I'm sure there are people who actually who like Blades of Glory....... I don't have any desire to see it, because Will Ferrell hasn't really made any movies I care to see, but given the fact that many people like all sorts of movies I couldn't fathom seeing..... nothing would surprise me!

darkpoet25 · 02-22-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm sure there are people who actually who like Blades of Glory....... I don't have any desire to see it, because Will Ferrell hasn't really made any movies I care to see, but given the fact that many people like all sorts of movies I couldn't fathom seeing..... nothing would surprise me!

I just feel sorry for the idiot who tried to pay what was it, like $500 for it on EBay. You know they have to be kicking themselves right about now.

MOONPHASE · 02-22-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by darkpoet25

I just feel sorry for the idiot who tried to pay what was it, like $500 for it on EBay. You know they have to be kicking themselves right about now.

well it is a collector's item for now

Minimejer05 · 02-22-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn-bob

who cares what the first release will be, they are on board and there will be plenty of other releases to come.

Amen!

Xenku · 02-22-2008, 12:57 PM

Well about the quality of an old movie like Top Gun I understand but atleast it'd be on Blu

From Paramount's recent movies I'd like to have the movie called "NEXT" on Blu-Ray. You know... the one with Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel on Blu is ownage

jw · 02-22-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stundra

Just remembered the situation as Paramount made the 150m $ deal, Blades Of Glory was next in the release queue. Maybe they have still some old disks in their warehouse, at least they have already a blu-ray master and can initiate mmidiate production. So I fear this title will one of the first to be released...and this is definetely not one I would like to be release first....

most likely they are as follows:
Blades of Glory
Next
Top Gun
jack ryan collection
face off
Arctic Tale

First big release may be Sweeny Todd

BStecke · 02-22-2008, 01:15 PM

What difference does it make what's released first? Blades of Glory has already been authored and could probably be released inside of two weeks if they were so inclined, so why not?

It's not an HD DVD port, either . . . all of the Paramount discs, including BoG and Transformers, were authored prior to Paramount's change in allegiance. Both have AVC encodes and PCM soundtracks.

I wouldn't hope for Top Gun anytime soon . . . I hear it's been DNR'd quite heavily. Hopefully that's not the version we get.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-22-2008, 01:34 PM

Paramount is going to release what has been pressed and authored first.

If you don't like the first titles, don't buy them.

MOONPHASE · 02-22-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Paramount is going to release what has been pressed and authored first.

If you don't like the first titles, don't buy them.

exactly its not like they are holding a gun up to your head saying you have to buy Blades of Glory(or whatever they release out first) or else

stow123 · 02-22-2008, 01:54 PM

top gun was ruined by a slushy love story yuk if theyd of kept that bit out it would of rocked,

02-22-2008, 10:53 AM	#1
Stundra Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	Bad feelings about first Paramount release... Just remembered the situation as Paramount made the 150m $ deal, Blades Of Glory was next in the release queue. Maybe they have still some old disks in their warehouse, at least they have already a blu-ray master and can initiate mmidiate production. So I fear this title will one of the first to be released...and this is definetely not one I would like to be release first....

02-22-2008, 11:00 AM	#2
Xenku Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Paramount I agree... personally I hope they have Top Gun ready and in storage... if not they should get it ready asap... That's one of my favorite movies ever, I grew up on that stuff . Does anyone have any inside hints or clues as to which movies Paramount will be releasing VERY SOON? I'm also a Star Trek fan and I'd like to see Star Trek movies 1 through 10 on Blu-Ray from Paramount.

02-22-2008, 12:57 PM	#15
Xenku Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Paramount Well about the quality of an old movie like Top Gun I understand but atleast it'd be on Blu From Paramount's recent movies I'd like to have the movie called "NEXT" on Blu-Ray. You know... the one with Jessica Biel Jessica Biel on Blu is ownage

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02-22-2008, 11:10 AM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Don't fear BoG, You don't need to buy it. Some Dud-ers felt compelled to buy it because of the switch from Blu to DUD by paramount at the time. Otherwise I don't think it would have sold 10 copies. It's a terrible film to be certain but just leave it on the shelf and if you're ever some place that has it playing just close you eyes and imagine a happy place. -Brian

02-22-2008, 11:35 AM	#4
UTVOL06 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Georgia Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:83	I don't care if they clear out their wharehouse of Blades of Glory, but I surely would rather wait for a quality Blu release than some half-baked HD-DUD port released early. Rumor is they will release Transformers soon and with higher bitrates than the HD-DUD counter part.

02-22-2008, 11:39 AM	#5
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	id say its likely we'll see transformers with the same video encode with a PCM track.. that would be enough to keep me happy.. they had started to move to PCM just before they switched to HD DVD exclusive.. they had announced Bladed of glory would have PCM.. as regards Top Gun. The Dolby True HD track was great on HD DVD but the picture quality wasnt very consistent.. some was great, some less so i guess due to the age of the film and the cameras used at that time.. when its released on blue ray i'd imagine the blue ray will be identical to the hd dvd..

02-22-2008, 11:44 AM	#6
glenn-bob Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Dartmouth, NS, Canada Blu-ray collection:165	who cares what the first release will be, they are on board and there will be plenty of other releases to come.

02-22-2008, 12:04 PM	#8
Stundra Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah. But those titles will most likely be lowlevel refurbished hd dud catalogue titles. Transformers: it makes sense what some mentioned above, that they soon release a version with the hd dud encoding plus pcm. So they have still the possibility to release a hi-bit special edition of it when TF2 comes to cinema....

02-22-2008, 12:07 PM	#9
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah I won't be lining up to get Blades of Glory either, but I'm still stoked about the long term. From here on out I don't give a rat's ass which studio has the rights to a given movie, they are all destined for Blu eventually.

02-22-2008, 12:08 PM	#10
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	BOG is a poor movie. I watched it on DVD, and there's no way I will be watching it again. If BOG is the first Paramount Blu-ray release, that's fine. I will not buy the movie, but I will spend money on the titles I want.

02-22-2008, 12:15 PM	#11
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'm sure there are people who actually who like Blades of Glory....... I don't have any desire to see it, because Will Ferrell hasn't really made any movies I care to see, but given the fact that many people like all sorts of movies I couldn't fathom seeing..... nothing would surprise me!

02-22-2008, 01:15 PM	#17
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	What difference does it make what's released first? Blades of Glory has already been authored and could probably be released inside of two weeks if they were so inclined, so why not? It's not an HD DVD port, either . . . all of the Paramount discs, including BoG and Transformers, were authored prior to Paramount's change in allegiance. Both have AVC encodes and PCM soundtracks. I wouldn't hope for Top Gun anytime soon . . . I hear it's been DNR'd quite heavily. Hopefully that's not the version we get.

02-22-2008, 01:34 PM	#18
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Paramount is going to release what has been pressed and authored first. If you don't like the first titles, don't buy them.

02-22-2008, 01:54 PM	#20
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	top gun was ruined by a slushy love story yuk if theyd of kept that bit out it would of rocked,

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