whats with all of the imports? - Blu-ray Forum

ThriceBB · 11-11-2008, 05:24 PM

sorry if that is a dumb question. i just dont really understand. will these movies be released in the US in the future? or will they only be available as an import? a couple of my top movies are being released as imports soon. for instance, i love alpha dog, but i dont really want to pay 50 bucks for it. but if its never gonna be released without being an import, i will.

Beta Man · 11-11-2008, 05:32 PM

some movies get released in other countries/regions sooner than others...... It will eventually be released in the U.S..... you just have to wait.

P@t_Mtl · 11-11-2008, 05:34 PM

I am with you I don't have to wish of paying $50 plus for a movie, I am patient and wait for the North American release.

That being said I wish they would release The Island over here

kpkelley · 11-11-2008, 05:50 PM

Some of the foreign language films that are available by importing probably won't be released in the United States for some time. Also, Amazon is not the only place to order imports from, so prices may vary.

mikejet · 11-11-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThriceBB

sorry if that is a dumb question. i just dont really understand. will these movies be released in the US in the future? or will they only be available as an import? a couple of my top movies are being released as imports soon. for instance, i love alpha dog, but i dont really want to pay 50 bucks for it. but if its never gonna be released without being an import, i will.

Distributors in other countries pay alot of money for exclusive rights to films. This includes all different media. They aren't bound to when they can release the films.

sfmarine · 11-11-2008, 05:59 PM

Starship Troopers was available a long time ago un the UK but just recently came out in the US...It all depends on if you can wait or not.

Clark Kent · 11-11-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ThriceBB

sorry if that is a dumb question. i just dont really understand. will these movies be released in the US in the future? or will they only be available as an import? a couple of my top movies are being released as imports soon. for instance, i love alpha dog, but i dont really want to pay 50 bucks for it. but if its never gonna be released without being an import, i will.

There is very little chance the domestic rights holder for Alpha Dog will release it to Blu-ray anytime soon. Get it from the UK as it is region free:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpha-Dog-Blu-ray-Sharon-Stone/dp/B000TQLJ8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226449060&sr=8-1

I just went through checkout and to my door in the U.S. this Blu-ray would have cost me $27 shipped.

Russell_L · 11-12-2008, 10:06 PM

I just ordered 'Zulu' from Amazon UK and it cost me all of $25.42 (plus 76 cents from my bank for 'currency conversion'). Not bad at all. This is mainly due to the dollar being a lot stronger now than it's been in recent months (or years!).

AnimeOnBlu · 11-12-2008, 10:11 PM

Another reason most people import is because different studios might have rights overseas. If someone prefers Buena Vista over Sony, they might get the import Starship Troopers. Sometimes overseas versions are superior in terms of AQ/SQ and/or extras.

11-11-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
ThriceBB Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:261	whats with all of the imports? sorry if that is a dumb question. i just dont really understand. will these movies be released in the US in the future? or will they only be available as an import? a couple of my top movies are being released as imports soon. for instance, i love alpha dog, but i dont really want to pay 50 bucks for it. but if its never gonna be released without being an import, i will.

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11-11-2008, 05:32 PM	#2
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	some movies get released in other countries/regions sooner than others...... It will eventually be released in the U.S..... you just have to wait.

11-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I am with you I don't have to wish of paying $50 plus for a movie, I am patient and wait for the North American release. That being said I wish they would release The Island over here

11-11-2008, 05:50 PM	#4
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Some of the foreign language films that are available by importing probably won't be released in the United States for some time. Also, Amazon is not the only place to order imports from, so prices may vary.

11-11-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
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	Starship Troopers was available a long time ago un the UK but just recently came out in the US...It all depends on if you can wait or not.

11-12-2008, 10:06 PM	#8
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I just ordered 'Zulu' from Amazon UK and it cost me all of $25.42 (plus 76 cents from my bank for 'currency conversion'). Not bad at all. This is mainly due to the dollar being a lot stronger now than it's been in recent months (or years!).

11-12-2008, 10:11 PM	#9
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Another reason most people import is because different studios might have rights overseas. If someone prefers Buena Vista over Sony, they might get the import Starship Troopers. Sometimes overseas versions are superior in terms of AQ/SQ and/or extras.

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