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Nick Graham · 10-23-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

They're not renewing contracts. Like the Cannell stuff just went to Mill Creek

And they STILL wouldn't pay The Moody Blues.

madmojo · 10-23-2009, 09:27 PM

I wonder who got or will get the Hammer Horror titles that Anchor Bay held the rights to. They're all out of print on DVD right now, but somehow Amazon.com is allowed to do DVD-R on-demands on select titles for like 22 bucks a title.

SpaceDog · 10-23-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

Maybe that is why dumbo got added to the release schedule for next year?

I don't think so. Dumbo will be early in the year and not Diamond. This would have to be a diamond class film for fall 2010. I am glad it's coming though - it gives me hope we'll be seeing more films outside the 2 per year series.

JonBidinger · 10-23-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Bill Lustig took a large chunk of Anchor Bay's cult/horror library with him when he left to form Blue Underground. It is likely that he will make an effort to re-acquire the remaining Anchor Bay horror catalog if he has not done so already.

Now that is something I can get behind. Fingers crossed something like this happens.

gpn · 10-23-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by madmojo

I wonder who got or will get the Hammer Horror titles that Anchor Bay held the rights to. They're all out of print on DVD right now, but somehow Amazon.com is allowed to do DVD-R on-demands on select titles for like 22 bucks a title.

It would be nice if Blu Underground or ANYBODY would release some Hammer Horror on Blu-Ray... guess we have to hope for next Halloween.

Greg

AnimeOnBlu · 10-24-2009, 12:14 AM

Looks like Ghibli got beaten to the punch completely on releasing their movies on Blu in Japan before anyone else.

Jeff Kleist · 10-24-2009, 12:52 AM

Well, again, we don't know if they were A- authorized, or again, the region B code could protect them just like Mononoke was out here on DVD long before Japan, the region code protected us

AnimeOnBlu · 10-24-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Well, again, we don't know if they were A- authorized, or again, the region B code could protect them just like Mononoke was out here on DVD long before Japan, the region code protected us

Well, since it is a Mexican release, it is A, but it sounds like a poor release (Japanese 2.0, no extras). I am assuming it is some upscale and not authorized by Ghibli. Still interesting to see these companies rushing Ghibli films out.

Jeff Kleist · 10-24-2009, 02:52 AM

Probably seen the success that Alliance has had beating WB to the punch

Alan Gordon · 10-24-2009, 08:09 PM

Jeff,

If one wanted to get "Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen" (the IMAX version) at Wal-Mart, do you think it's safe to buy in the faith that there will be a replacement program in the future, or do you think it would be wise to wait?

For those so inclined to comment, please disregard your feelings for the movie.

~Alan

Q? · 10-24-2009, 08:12 PM

Hey Alan, why would there be a replacement program?
Anything wrong?

Jeff Kleist · 10-24-2009, 08:47 PM

I believe you would be safe in buying it.

PeterTHX · 10-24-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Jeff,

If one wanted to get "Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen" (the IMAX version) at Wal-Mart, do you think it's safe to buy in the faith that there will be a replacement program in the future, or do you think it would be wise to wait?

For those so inclined to comment, please disregard your feelings for the movie.

~Alan

Since there's nothing "defective" about it there's pretty much not going to be any replacement program in the future.

Blu Titan · 10-24-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Since there's nothing "defective" about it there's pretty much not going to be any replacement program in the future.

+ 1 zillion! There's nothing wrong with the release, and the chance of getting a "replacement program" is minus infinity.

Alan Gordon · 10-24-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Jeff,

If one wanted to get "Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen" (the IMAX version) at Wal-Mart, do you think it's safe to buy in the faith that there will be a replacement program in the future, or do you think it would be wise to wait?

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Since there's nothing "defective" about it there's pretty much not going to be any replacement program in the future.

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

+ 1 zillion! There's nothing wrong with the release, and the chance of getting a "replacement program" is minus infinity.

Honestly, I haven't been paying much attention to the issue. The first I had heard of it was on The Digital Bits:

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Originally Posted by Bill Hunt on The Digital Bits

And in other news today, it appears that there may be volume problems with the DTS-HD MA mix on the Wal-Mart-exclusive IMAX version of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on Blu-ray. We've gotten a number of complaints from readers about it. We don't have the disc ourselves, so we're looking into it and will update you when we know more. Be advised that the regular Blu-ray version available at other retailers is unaffected.

I looked around a little bit on the forum here and stuff, but not a lot as I've been busy this week.... so my knowledge on the release is limited... to say the least...

~Alan

Blu Titan · 10-24-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Honestly, I haven't been paying much attention to the issue. The first I had heard of it was on The Digital Bits:

I looked around a little bit on the forum here and stuff, but not a lot as I've been busy this week.... so my knowledge on the release is limited... to say the least...

~Alan

Sorry Alan, did not mean to be a bit of a jerk. Paramount (for whatever reason) used dialnorm in the IMAX version, but not on the special edition. I turned the volume on my receiver from my usual 52 to 56 and the AQ is fantastic. There were also complaints about the dialog, but that is clear as a bell on my center. Basically it is a "Chicken Little" situation. Does get annoying after a while.

Alan Gordon · 10-24-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Sorry Alan, did not mean to be a bit of a jerk. Paramount (for whatever reason) used dialnorm in the IMAX version, but not on the special edition. I turned the volume on my receiver from my usual 52 to 56 and the AQ is fantastic. There were also complaints about the dialog, but that is clear as a bell on my center. Basically it is a "Chicken Little" situation. Does get annoying after a while.

You weren't, but thanks for the "summary" regarding the AQ. That won't be an issue for me, so that's cool.

Sadly, I won't be able to go in the direction of Walmart today, and they are not available on-line anymore, so I may wait and hope it goes on sale...

~Alan

SquidPuppet · 10-25-2009, 09:35 PM

Hi jeff,

Best Buy has a preorder up for The pianist dated for 11/10/09 and Amazon has nothing.

Another exclusive?

Also the 2005 Ellen Page movie Hard Candy () seems to be the same date and an exclusive as well.

Great films.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&cp=1&id=63077

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....p=1&id=1556030

Can you shed any light or confirm these findings as correct? Thanks.

Jeff Kleist · 10-25-2009, 09:45 PM

Possibly, no entry in the database. I'll call Disney tomorrow

SquidPuppet · 10-25-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Possibly, no entry in the database. I'll call Disney tomorrow

Greatly appreciate it.

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10-23-2009, 09:27 PM	#7682
madmojo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Virginia 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:2011 DVD collection:717	I wonder who got or will get the Hammer Horror titles that Anchor Bay held the rights to. They're all out of print on DVD right now, but somehow Amazon.com is allowed to do DVD-R on-demands on select titles for like 22 bucks a title.

10-24-2009, 12:14 AM	#7686
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Looks like Ghibli got beaten to the punch completely on releasing their movies on Blu in Japan before anyone else.

10-24-2009, 12:52 AM	#7687
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Well, again, we don't know if they were A- authorized, or again, the region B code could protect them just like Mononoke was out here on DVD long before Japan, the region code protected us

10-24-2009, 02:52 AM	#7689
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Probably seen the success that Alliance has had beating WB to the punch

10-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#7690
Alan Gordon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Dawson, GA 4K collection:890 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:437 MA collection:1874 Digital collection:2065 iTunes collection:4103 Prime collection:1896 Trading Score:44	Jeff, If one wanted to get "Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen" (the IMAX version) at Wal-Mart, do you think it's safe to buy in the faith that there will be a replacement program in the future, or do you think it would be wise to wait? For those so inclined to comment, please disregard your feelings for the movie. ~Alan

10-24-2009, 08:12 PM	#7691
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Hey Alan, why would there be a replacement program? Anything wrong?

10-24-2009, 08:47 PM	#7692
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I believe you would be safe in buying it.

10-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#7698
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Hi jeff, Best Buy has a preorder up for The pianist dated for 11/10/09 and Amazon has nothing. Another exclusive? Also the 2005 Ellen Page movie Hard Candy () seems to be the same date and an exclusive as well. Great films. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&cp=1&id=63077 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....p=1&id=1556030 Can you shed any light or confirm these findings as correct? Thanks.

10-25-2009, 09:45 PM	#7699
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Possibly, no entry in the database. I'll call Disney tomorrow

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