HBO releases 'The Sopranos': Blu-ray (LPCM), HD-DVD (DD+) - Blu-ray Forum

Chris Beveridge · 11-14-2006, 06:12 PM

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HBO Home Video has announced 'The Sopranos: Season 6, Part 1' will be released on HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc on December 19. Astute readers might remember HBO originally planned to release the season on November 7 for HD-DVD only, so it would appear the delay was necessary to prep the set for a multi-format release.

Both versions will carry a steep SRP of $129.95 and include four audio commentaries with cast and crew including David Chase (“Kaisha”), Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Robert Iler (“Join the Club”), Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico and writer Terence Winter (“The Ride”) and writer Matthew Weiner (“Luxury Lounge”). Spanning four discs, the $129.95 puts the cost-per-disc at over $30. Of course, actual retail pricing should be significantly less, but still plan on opening up the wallet to take either version home.

phloyd · 11-14-2006, 06:21 PM

I was kinda shocked at the DVD pricing of this set also.

Chris Beveridge · 11-14-2006, 06:24 PM

The DVD pricing has always been high on it since it makes only so much of its money as an HBO exclusive. They haven't made all their money back on it from commercials and the like, so the retail market has to bear some of that.

I *want* this set. But I haven't made it past season 2 on DVD yet so this does me little good. I'll wait till there's a price drop on it in a year or two and as I get caught up. this is good to see coming out but I can stand to wait.

hmurchison · 11-14-2006, 06:59 PM

Badda Bing!

dobyblue · 11-14-2006, 07:22 PM

I've made it through the first four seasons, but then my girlfriend hasn't seen any, so I'm currently getting her caught up too.
We're on Season 3 Episode 1.
The DVD sets were always expensive for Sopranos too, CDN$100 is not unheard of.

hmurchison · 11-14-2006, 07:53 PM

I'm going to buy the whole series in HD and it'll cost me a mint.

Then I'll have to be Sex and the City for my gf because she's hooked.

Then I'll have to buy Rome and more. HBO is going to own my azz.

ProvenFlipper · 11-14-2006, 10:36 PM

Most of the time, I only buy TV comedies on DVD, and with those prices, this trend will continue for me with BD. Hopefully Netflix will have them.

ProvenFlipper · 12-20-2006, 02:03 PM

This was released yesterday. BB has it for $119.99.

What is interesting however, the BD version has LPCM audio, where as the HD-DVD version has DD+ audio.

Has Warner been listening? Is this a sign of things to come?

Discuss.

Josh · 12-20-2006, 02:28 PM

Wow! So whenever someone posts, "Blu-ray has only equaled HD DVD, never exceeded it." we can point to this as proof it is superior. Nice!

dialog_gvf · 12-20-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

What is interesting however, the BD version has LPCM audio, where as the HD-DVD version has DD+ audio.

Has Warner been listening? Is this a sign of things to come?

I'm surprised Warner/HBO didn't use TrueHD on the HD DVD. I wonder if HD DVD can't do full-frame with lossless at this point?

LPCM on BD, wow I sure hope that is a sign of Warner's catch-up committment.

Gary

phloyd · 12-20-2006, 04:55 PM

This is perhaps the best news we have seen for BD for some time.

I can finally start buying Warner releases

They had better do this with Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, etc..!

Zinn · 12-20-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

This was released yesterday. BB has it for $119.99.

What is interesting however, the BD version has LPCM audio, where as the HD-DVD version has DD+ audio.

Has Warner been listening? Is this a sign of things to come?

Discuss.

Can you show a link to prove that?

bferr1 · 12-20-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zinn

Can you show a link to prove that?

See here, lower left corner of each picture.

Blu-Ray: http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...or=1#topoftabs

HD DVD: http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...or=1#topoftabs

Zinn · 12-20-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bferr1

See here, lower left corner of each picture.

Blu-Ray: http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...or=1#topoftabs

HD DVD: http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...or=1#topoftabs

Thank you!!

phranctoast · 12-20-2006, 07:35 PM

i boycotted the sopranos. I own all the seasons except 5-6. I just got tired of waiting so long for the show to come back and im constantly dissapointed each season. Complete BS. just thinking about this show pisses me off.

24 all the way. Simply the best thing thats happened to TV for a long time!!!

dobyblue · 12-20-2006, 09:10 PM

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24 all the way. Simply the best thing thats happened to TV for a long time!!!

24 is my favourite television show of all time.
I have not bought Season 5 on DVD yet. It's the first season I haven't bought on release day.
I'm hoping that perhaps when ABC releases Lost Season 1 that Fox may be interested in putting Season 5 of 24 out on Blu-ray with lossless DTS-MA.
That would be sweet.

Kinslayer · 08-01-2008, 03:13 AM

LOL, I just won an auction for the full Season 6 Part 1 & 2 for 32$. Only thing is, its not in the original case but for that price who cares

That Purple Stuff · 08-01-2008, 03:24 AM

GGX · 08-01-2008, 03:27 AM

bluerodent · 08-01-2008, 03:39 AM

lmao...thanks for the laugh guys>I needed one today

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11-14-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	I was kinda shocked at the DVD pricing of this set also.

11-14-2006, 06:24 PM	#3
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	The DVD pricing has always been high on it since it makes only so much of its money as an HBO exclusive. They haven't made all their money back on it from commercials and the like, so the retail market has to bear some of that. I want this set. But I haven't made it past season 2 on DVD yet so this does me little good. I'll wait till there's a price drop on it in a year or two and as I get caught up. this is good to see coming out but I can stand to wait.

11-14-2006, 06:59 PM	#4
hmurchison Banned Member since:Aug 2004 Location:Seaattle	Badda Bing!

11-14-2006, 07:22 PM	#5
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	I've made it through the first four seasons, but then my girlfriend hasn't seen any, so I'm currently getting her caught up too. We're on Season 3 Episode 1. The DVD sets were always expensive for Sopranos too, CDN$100 is not unheard of.

11-14-2006, 07:53 PM	#6
hmurchison Banned Member since:Aug 2004 Location:Seaattle	I'm going to buy the whole series in HD and it'll cost me a mint. Then I'll have to be Sex and the City for my gf because she's hooked. Then I'll have to buy Rome and more. HBO is going to own my azz.

11-14-2006, 10:36 PM	#7
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:334 Blu-ray collection:900 Trading Score:1	Most of the time, I only buy TV comedies on DVD, and with those prices, this trend will continue for me with BD. Hopefully Netflix will have them.

12-20-2006, 02:03 PM	#8
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:334 Blu-ray collection:900 Trading Score:1	This was released yesterday. BB has it for $119.99. What is interesting however, the BD version has LPCM audio, where as the HD-DVD version has DD+ audio. Has Warner been listening? Is this a sign of things to come? Discuss.

12-20-2006, 02:28 PM	#9
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	Wow! So whenever someone posts, "Blu-ray has only equaled HD DVD, never exceeded it." we can point to this as proof it is superior. Nice!

12-20-2006, 04:55 PM	#11
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	This is perhaps the best news we have seen for BD for some time. I can finally start buying Warner releases They had better do this with Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, etc..!

12-20-2006, 07:35 PM	#15
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	i boycotted the sopranos. I own all the seasons except 5-6. I just got tired of waiting so long for the show to come back and im constantly dissapointed each season. Complete BS. just thinking about this show pisses me off. 24 all the way. Simply the best thing thats happened to TV for a long time!!!

08-01-2008, 03:13 AM	#17
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 500+ Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:574 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:81	LOL, I just won an auction for the full Season 6 Part 1 & 2 for 32$. Only thing is, its not in the original case but for that price who cares

08-01-2008, 03:24 AM	#18
That Purple Stuff Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008

08-01-2008, 03:27 AM	#19
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2

08-01-2008, 03:39 AM	#20
bluerodent Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:NC Trading Score:7	lmao...thanks for the laugh guys>I needed one today

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