Genesis cancel blu-ray release of concert - Blu-ray Forum

hairlessheart · 06-07-2008, 07:02 AM

Hi

I'm a huge Genesis fan and have been looking forward to a blu-ray release of their brand new concert, When in Rome, which was shot in high definition last year, in front of an audience of 500,000.

The concert had originally been billed to be released on DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-ray, but both HD version have been ditched, with it only now being released on standard DVD. This seems like a massive mistake.

I've started an online petition to see what the level of feeling is out there, as it's something to show to Genesis management. Hopefully their minds can be changed, as Genesis were always a band to embrace new technologies. I suspect that EMI have a big hand in the decision.

If you're interested, pop over to Genesis Blu-ray petition and sign.

Cheers guys

Doug

ogbbgo · 06-16-2008, 09:52 PM

totally agree

Oscar

DaleDark · 06-16-2008, 10:02 PM

I would agree too......if they were releasing a show from the 80's or earlier. I caught a bit of this show on VH1 Classic, and just like their performance at VH1 Rock Honors from last year, it was lackluster and the band looked bored. At least when other bands re-unite to do a cash-in tour (The Police, The Eagles, KISS, etc...) they actually put some effort and passion into their performance to at least try to convince you that the only reason they're doing this isn't that a house payment is due and their monthly residuals from their back catalog ain't covering it any more.

JJReal · 12-16-2014, 08:57 AM

I only buy Blu-rays. No BR release on this title then no sale period!

FiendCameron · 12-16-2014, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJReal

I only buy Blu-rays. No BR release on this title then no sale period!

Like 6 years late.

06-07-2008, 07:02 AM	#1
hairlessheart New Member Member since:Jun 2008	Genesis cancel blu-ray release of concert Hi I'm a huge Genesis fan and have been looking forward to a blu-ray release of their brand new concert, When in Rome, which was shot in high definition last year, in front of an audience of 500,000. The concert had originally been billed to be released on DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-ray, but both HD version have been ditched, with it only now being released on standard DVD. This seems like a massive mistake. I've started an online petition to see what the level of feeling is out there, as it's something to show to Genesis management. Hopefully their minds can be changed, as Genesis were always a band to embrace new technologies. I suspect that EMI have a big hand in the decision. If you're interested, pop over to Genesis Blu-ray petition and sign. Cheers guys Doug

06-16-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
ogbbgo Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:4	totally agree totally agree Oscar

12-16-2014, 08:57 AM	#4
JJReal Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:2071 DVD collection:625 Digital collection:7631 iTunes collection:51 Prime collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	When in Rome - Genesis I only buy Blu-rays. No BR release on this title then no sale period!

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06-16-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
DaleDark Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1124 DVD collection:415 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I would agree too......if they were releasing a show from the 80's or earlier. I caught a bit of this show on VH1 Classic, and just like their performance at VH1 Rock Honors from last year, it was lackluster and the band looked bored. At least when other bands re-unite to do a cash-in tour (The Police, The Eagles, KISS, etc...) they actually put some effort and passion into their performance to at least try to convince you that the only reason they're doing this isn't that a house payment is due and their monthly residuals from their back catalog ain't covering it any more.

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