District 9 Blu-ray Discussion Thread - Page 14 - Blu-ray Forum

TheSweetieMan · 12-09-2009, 05:11 AM

thanks for the caps, man.

That thing still stands as the most realistic CGI-render to date.

It kinda sucks to see that the 1080p doesn't look much different from the 720p rip I have (keep in mind, I have an LCD monitor).

This movie will still be much better looking on an HDTV, right? I mean, is there any point in me buying the movie if it's not going to look better on an actual HDTV?

st4evr · 12-09-2009, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSweetieMan

thanks for the caps, man.

That thing still stands as the most realistic CGI-render to date.

It kinda sucks to see that the 1080p doesn't look much different from the 720p rip I have (keep in mind, I have an LCD monitor).

This movie will still be much better looking on an HDTV, right? I mean, is there any point in me buying the movie if it's not going to look better on an actual HDTV?

Oh definitely! One thing is seeing pics on your PC LCD monitor and another is watching it full motion on a 1080p HDTV. The full 1080p BD that is.

There's a lot of camera motion so it also tends to blur the image when taking the caps also. I personally see a huge difference from 1080p to 720p video. So i cant stand anything below 1080i.

If you liked the look of Cloverfield which i thought was a great transfer, you won't have a problem with this one. With a lot less hand held camera shaking of course.

after watching it I personally recommend it.

aquariuz · 12-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Special Features:
* movieIQ
* cinechat
* Joburg From Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of District 9 - Interactive Map
* Director's Commentary
* Koobus Big Gun
* Deleted Scenes
* The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log Three-Part Documentary
* The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log - Chapter Refining District 9
* Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus
* Innovation: Acting and Improvisation
* Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9
* Alien Generation: Visual Effects
* God of War III Playable Playstation 3 Game Demo and unlock an Exclusive Making of the Game! (Bluray Exclusive)
* Digital Copy

Socko · 12-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Too bad the Prequel short isn't in the package.

SapGoblin · 12-09-2009, 05:36 PM

Hey guys...dunno if anyone pre-orderd at BestBuy to get the limited litho and dogtag they were advertising, but I sure did and it's quite a surprise!!!

I pre-ordered (just $5 at least) online...and they already sent me the exclusives. Arrived yesterday in a bubble-padded envelope about the size of a blu-ray. So I thought this must be something else.

Nope, it was the dog-tag and litho alright...and the "lithograph" is all of about 4 x 6 and that's inches folks! A 4" x 6" photo!

Not quite the Incredibles, or Revenge of the Sith lithos I got with my Rewards Zone membership in the past. Those were a good 12" x 14"!

Lesson-learned for me though...only go for exclusives in person! This was more like a practical joke to a collector like me!

DetroitSportsFan · 12-09-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SapGoblin

Hey guys...dunno if anyone pre-orderd at BestBuy to get the limited litho and dogtag they were advertising, but I sure did and it's quite a surprise!!!

I pre-ordered (just $5 at least) online...and they already sent me the exclusives. Arrived yesterday in a bubble-padded envelope about the size of a blu-ray. So I thought this must be something else.

Nope, it was the dog-tag and litho alright...and the "lithograph" is all of about 4 x 6 and that's inches folks! A 4" x 6" photo!

Not quite the Incredibles, or Revenge of the Sith lithos I got with my Rewards Zone membership in the past. Those were a good 12" x 14"!

Lesson-learned for me though...only go for exclusives in person! This was more like a practical joke to a collector like me!

The exclusive "extras" are in store too. I saw them yesterday on an endcap in the DVD section.

SapGoblin · 12-09-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

The exclusive "extras" are in store too. I saw them yesterday on an endcap in the DVD section.

well there you go...I must've missed 'em!

When the flyer came out advertising them I went in-store and they thought they wouldn't be available until actual release day! I gambled w/online since I intend on actually getting a FutureShop steel for my copy of the film!

Oh well!

DetroitSportsFan · 12-09-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SapGoblin

well there you go...I must've missed 'em!

When the flyer came out advertising them I went in-store and they thought they wouldn't be available until actual release day! I gambled w/online since I intend on actually getting a FutureShop steel for my copy of the film!

Oh well!

I saw them sitting there and thought that they looked rather small. Glad I didn't bother.

There's also a BB exclusive MNU vest slipcover.

SapGoblin · 12-09-2009, 06:32 PM

that's kinda cool...sticking w/steelbook from Canada though I guess!
This is the kind of thing I tried to get going awhile back here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=61673

So we could cover all sorts of cool goodies for all movies and not search through page after page of individual titles...Oh well!

DetroitSportsFan · 12-09-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SapGoblin

that's kinda cool...sticking w/steelbook from Canada though I guess!

I'm getting both.

David Patrick · 12-12-2009, 05:14 AM

Im very excited for this to finally drop. I cant wait to see this movie on blu ray!!!!

LordCrumb · 12-12-2009, 06:35 AM

how did you guys get it early? I thought it was out till the 22nd?

NikhilH · 12-12-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSweetieMan

thanks for the caps, man.

That thing still stands as the most realistic CGI-render to date.

It kinda sucks to see that the 1080p doesn't look much different from the 720p rip I have (keep in mind, I have an LCD monitor).

This movie will still be much better looking on an HDTV, right? I mean, is there any point in me buying the movie if it's not going to look better on an actual HDTV?

Yea i have the 720p transfer on my computer and its already a great transfer. But you wont notice the difference until you actually play the film in MOTION, theres huge differences, but i recommend to get the Blu-ray if your going to play it on your tv, because their will be a huge difference from watching it on an LCD monitor.

So in short, yes it will look better on your HDTV if you get the blu-ray (1080p) film.

Blu-Curry · 12-13-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm leaning towards getting the Futureshop blu-ray steelbook.... but i'm not totally sure yet lol.

D9.jpg

DetroitSportsFan · 12-13-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

I'm leaning towards getting the Futureshop blu-ray steelbook.... but i'm not totally sure yet lol.

Attachment 9378

I'm definitely getting it. The back of it looks great too.

Blu-Curry · 12-13-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I'm definitely getting it. The back of it looks great too.

Do you have a link for the back? I haven't seen it and i don't think it was posted on this thread.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-13-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

Do you have a link for the back? I haven't seen it and i don't think it was posted on this thread.

This was the preliminary art from a few months ago:

Blu-Curry · 12-13-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

This was the preliminary art from a few months ago:

Ah ok, thanks. I think i definetly will go for the steelbook!

crey014 · 12-14-2009, 12:47 AM

Watching the AU/NZ release now. Freaking amazing! It looks beautiful.

LordCrumb · 12-14-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crey014

Watching the AU/NZ release now. Freaking amazing! It looks beautiful.

I gotta wait a couple more days lol

12-09-2009, 05:11 AM	#261
TheSweetieMan Banned Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:515 Blu-ray collection:515	thanks for the caps, man. That thing still stands as the most realistic CGI-render to date. It kinda sucks to see that the 1080p doesn't look much different from the 720p rip I have (keep in mind, I have an LCD monitor). This movie will still be much better looking on an HDTV, right? I mean, is there any point in me buying the movie if it's not going to look better on an actual HDTV? Last edited by TheSweetieMan; 12-09-2009 at 05:16 AM.

12-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#263
aquariuz Member Member since:Oct 2009	Special Features: * movieIQ * cinechat * Joburg From Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of District 9 - Interactive Map * Director's Commentary * Koobus Big Gun * Deleted Scenes * The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log Three-Part Documentary * The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log - Chapter Refining District 9 * Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus * Innovation: Acting and Improvisation * Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9 * Alien Generation: Visual Effects * God of War III Playable Playstation 3 Game Demo and unlock an Exclusive Making of the Game! (Bluray Exclusive) * Digital Copy Last edited by aquariuz; 12-09-2009 at 12:05 PM.

12-09-2009, 04:28 PM	#264
Socko Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Netherlands Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:314 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:46 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:10	Too bad the Prequel short isn't in the package. Last edited by Socko; 12-09-2009 at 04:31 PM.

12-09-2009, 05:36 PM	#265
SapGoblin Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:OH, U.S.A. SteelBooks™:+200 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:47	Best Buy lithograph Hey guys...dunno if anyone pre-orderd at BestBuy to get the limited litho and dogtag they were advertising, but I sure did and it's quite a surprise!!! I pre-ordered (just $5 at least) online...and they already sent me the exclusives. Arrived yesterday in a bubble-padded envelope about the size of a blu-ray. So I thought this must be something else. Nope, it was the dog-tag and litho alright...and the "lithograph" is all of about 4 x 6 and that's inches folks! A 4" x 6" photo! Not quite the Incredibles, or Revenge of the Sith lithos I got with my Rewards Zone membership in the past. Those were a good 12" x 14"! Lesson-learned for me though...only go for exclusives in person! This was more like a practical joke to a collector like me!

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SapGoblin Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:OH, U.S.A. SteelBooks™:+200 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:47	that's kinda cool...sticking w/steelbook from Canada though I guess! This is the kind of thing I tried to get going awhile back here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=61673 So we could cover all sorts of cool goodies for all movies and not search through page after page of individual titles...Oh well!

12-12-2009, 05:14 AM	#271
David Patrick Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:The Bay Area Blu-ray collection:269	Im very excited for this to finally drop. I cant wait to see this movie on blu ray!!!!

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12-14-2009, 12:47 AM	#279
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	Watching the AU/NZ release now. Freaking amazing! It looks beautiful.

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