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Jeff Kleist · 08-03-2009, 06:36 PM

TV shows are a very different animal, and you've already seen the higher prices. TV shows are asking for a multi-purchase commitment, not a one-off purchase, and do not have the potential base that something like Oz or GWTW has

FourToedStatue · 08-04-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

TV shows are a very different animal, and you've already seen the higher prices. TV shows are asking for a multi-purchase commitment, not a one-off purchase, and do not have the potential base that something like Oz or GWTW has

That's why I'm hoping the complete BSG sells well. enough.

Billy Rickey · 08-04-2009, 02:43 AM

Jeff what is up I was wanting to know if Nightmare on Elm Street is still coming out this year and if so when

FourToedStatue · 08-04-2009, 03:22 AM

Billy I bet they're gonna release in April when the new Nightmare remake comes out. Hopefully along with the sequels

hanser · 08-04-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BluDomain

We, in the United States, are very fortunate in having the
largest landfills in the World.

And are not charged by the
bag.

you mean this one?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_P..._Garbage_Patch

Jeff Kleist · 08-04-2009, 01:25 PM

I'm afraid that one belongs to all of us

Batman1980 · 08-04-2009, 01:32 PM

Time to ask Jeff the stupidest question ever! What was the first blu-ray release back in 2006?

DenonCI · 08-04-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Time to ask Jeff the stupidest question ever! What was the first blu-ray release back in 2006?

The Fifth Element and House of Flying Daggers?

phansson · 08-04-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Time to ask Jeff the stupidest question ever! What was the first blu-ray release back in 2006?

50 first dates
underworld evolution
fifth element
terminator
house of flying daggers
xxx
hitch

All on 6-20-2006

Alan Gordon · 08-04-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

One thing people forget is that WB owns its own authoring house, GDMX, and except for the occasional work they farm out when they get backed up. So for WB to move to AVC there has to be a real, tangible benefit for doing so, cause they're the ones paying for the encoders

Wasn't there an article last year (?) that WB (or GDMX) bought a bunch of AVC encoders?

EDIT: Found it!
Warner authoring facility, selects Scenarist BD-J authoring CineVision AVC encoding

~Alan

Alan Gordon · 08-04-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BluDomain

Thank you Warner for the very nice Red2Blu issue of Casablanca.
Cover Art is great.

I'm STILL disappointed that WB isn't using the artwork (aside from logos) they used on the HD DVD release for the upcoming Blu-ray release.

The new cover art looks like somebody was trying to learn how to use Photoshop.

~Alan

MerrickG · 08-04-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phansson

50 first dates
underworld evolution
fifth element
terminator
house of flying daggers
xxx
hitch

All on 6-20-2007

6-20-2006

Jeff Kleist · 08-04-2009, 06:25 PM

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I'm STILL disappointed that WB isn't using the artwork (aside from logos) they used on the HD DVD release for the upcoming Blu-ray release.

The new cover art looks like somebody was trying to learn how to use Photoshop.

Not like Last Starfighter. Great 80s painted poster turned into a Photoshop monstrosity

Speaking of which Penton, if nothing else, PLEASE make sure that when Real Genius is issued (in the 5 gigawatt special edition it should be), that they use the original poster art instead of the horrific DVD art. If they hadn't had the poster art on the DVD chapter insert I don't know what i would have done (the correct art was used on the EU discs)

MerrickG · 08-04-2009, 06:27 PM

Jeff,

Has Robin Harris completely lost his mind?

How can cnet expect to keep readers if they allow nonsense like this get published?

http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=562

Try not to view this article as torture.

He has gotten worse than Rob Enderle.

Jeff Kleist · 08-04-2009, 06:33 PM

Because Blu is doomed pieces get lots of clicks, and obviously the right people are still paying him for the digital download train. Enderle's dirty laundry has been rather aired, so this guy is taking point

phansson · 08-04-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by merrick97

6-20-2006

sorry, what you said...

Alan Gordon · 08-04-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Not like Last Starfighter. Great 80s painted poster turned into a Photoshop monstrosity

Though I'm (almost) always disappointed when studios use something other than the original poster art, I have to admit that I like "The Last Starfighter" cover art. Would I have preferred the original art, sure, but I don't think it's bad (no floating heads for one).

That being said, have you seen the Blu-ray yet?

~Alan

MerrickG · 08-04-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Because Blu is doomed pieces get lots of clicks, and obviously the right people are still paying him for the digital download train. Enderle's dirty laundry has been rather aired, so this guy is taking point

What has happened to Enderle. He had no credibility before bluray vs HD-DVD. Have people finally seen through his crap.

PeterTHX · 08-04-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Speaking of which Penton, if nothing else, PLEASE make sure that when Real Genius is issued (in the 5 gigawatt special edition it should be), that they use the original poster art instead of the horrific DVD art.

I wouldn't hold out much hope: did you see the Blu-ray for Groundhog Day???

doctorD · 08-04-2009, 08:59 PM

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if you can shed some light on the audio codec that Paramount is using on the "Dance Flick" movie. I notice on the dvdactive.com site that they are showing DTS-HD MA 5.1 for this movie. I'm less interesting in the movie and more interesting in whether Paramount is just trying this out for this movie alone or are they going to start releasing all their movies with this audio?

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/dance-flick.html

Thanks in advance for your reply.

08-04-2009, 06:27 PM	#6694
MerrickG Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:College Station, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	Jeff, Has Robin Harris completely lost his mind? How can cnet expect to keep readers if they allow nonsense like this get published? http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=562 Try not to view this article as torture. He has gotten worse than Rob Enderle. Last edited by MerrickG; 08-04-2009 at 06:30 PM.

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08-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#6681
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	TV shows are a very different animal, and you've already seen the higher prices. TV shows are asking for a multi-purchase commitment, not a one-off purchase, and do not have the potential base that something like Oz or GWTW has

08-04-2009, 02:43 AM	#6683
Billy Rickey Banned Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews:1	Jeff what is up I was wanting to know if Nightmare on Elm Street is still coming out this year and if so when

08-04-2009, 03:22 AM	#6684
FourToedStatue Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	Billy I bet they're gonna release in April when the new Nightmare remake comes out. Hopefully along with the sequels

08-04-2009, 01:25 PM	#6686
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I'm afraid that one belongs to all of us

08-04-2009, 01:32 PM	#6687
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Time to ask Jeff the stupidest question ever! What was the first blu-ray release back in 2006?

08-04-2009, 06:33 PM	#6695
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Because Blu is doomed pieces get lots of clicks, and obviously the right people are still paying him for the digital download train. Enderle's dirty laundry has been rather aired, so this guy is taking point

08-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#6700
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	Hi Guys, Just wondering if you can shed some light on the audio codec that Paramount is using on the "Dance Flick" movie. I notice on the dvdactive.com site that they are showing DTS-HD MA 5.1 for this movie. I'm less interesting in the movie and more interesting in whether Paramount is just trying this out for this movie alone or are they going to start releasing all their movies with this audio? http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/dance-flick.html Thanks in advance for your reply.

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