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Jack Torrance · 07-25-2007, 11:14 PM

Big thanks to Penton Man! - you are this forums "great Carnac"...

darinp2 · 07-25-2007, 11:53 PM

As far as the Target news, can any insider tells us what this means as far as software selection. Will they start carrying a lot more BDs than they've been carrying?

--Darin

Penton-Man · 07-26-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Torrance

Big thanks to Penton Man! - you are this forums "great Carnac"...

Thank you.
It is gratifying to bring happiness to people on a forum like this that truly appreciate it.

Penton-Man · 07-26-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

So, can we accurately gauge that you are pretty pissed-off right now?

Pardonez-moi, monsieur !
Pissed ? Only so regarding how the expectant spin control is probably already occurring unabated in the Blu-ray software section of the reputably “take the high road” forum by HD DVD fanatics. And the mods wonder why they have so many problems over there.

I say, it’s time again…….. for Gene Gene, The Dancing Machine

…………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw

Jim L · 07-26-2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Thank you.
It is gratifying to bring happiness to people on a forum like this that truly appreciate it.

Your input and insider knowledge is well-appreciated here, Penton-man!

Josh · 07-26-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Pardonez-moi, monsieur !
Pissed ? Only so regarding how the expectant spin control is probably already occurring unabated in the Blu-ray software section of the reputably “take the high road” forum by HD DVD fanatics. And the mods wonder why they have so many problems over there.

I say, it’s time again…….. for Gene Gene, The Dancing Machine

…………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw

Well, I didn't think the announcement was coming that late

Thanks again for all the hard work around here.

whippersnapper · 07-26-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Thank you.
It is gratifying to bring happiness to people on a forum like this that truly appreciate it.

And I'm doubly thankful that you did not have to commit hari-kari to protect your honor.

hyperdine · 07-26-2007, 12:51 AM

Penton-Man rocks!!!

goodstuff · 07-26-2007, 02:40 AM

Ok Penton, tell us when we get the Universal news!

gandley · 07-26-2007, 02:50 AM

that would be nice but not likly. Q4 is shaping up to be awesome for BD.

thanks to Paid, Penton, Kjack for your continued support of this forum and BD owners.

just 1 more annoucment before the fall would be quite crippling, go on tell us a chinese BD player is coming to cater for the low end market. LBH, thats all that needs to happen to turn the tide big time.

beatboy77 · 07-26-2007, 04:10 AM

Penton is THE man!!

~Josh

beatboy77 · 07-26-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Pardonez-moi, monsieur !
Pissed ? Only so regarding how the expectant spin control is probably already occurring unabated in the Blu-ray software section of the reputably “take the high road” forum by HD DVD fanatics. And the mods wonder why they have so many problems over there.

I say, it’s time again…….. for Gene Gene, The Dancing Machine

…………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw

This “take the high road” forum. Would this happen to be the one I get dragged through the coals on?

I do my best to keep that place balanced. I Always try to Voice Sanity at that place

~Josh

Banjo · 07-26-2007, 06:15 AM

'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' is coming to Blu-ray, this is now my most anticipated title yet for Blu-ray!

I'm just hoping Sony will hear me out...

Subtitle the special features in English. I am a huge fan of Spielberg and I would just die *knock the wood* if the special features weren't subtitled. Especially if I have to pony up $50 for it.

Now, I sound desperate. I can't help it if I'm deaf. :-/

*big puppy eyes*

darinp2 · 07-26-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' is coming to Blu-ray, this is now my most anticipated title yet for Blu-ray!

paidgeek,

Can you tell us anything about this one. Like was Spielberg involved and did he give this his approval? I'm figuring it is possible that Sony could do the Blu-ray release without his approval, but just wondering if he had a position on it. Also, can you tell us anything about the quality of the master? I saw this on an HD channel a while back and that beginning with the sandstorm looked like it would be pretty tough. And if the BD will have all 3 versions, will it use seamless branching?

Thanks,
Darin

WriteSimply · 07-26-2007, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

Subtitle the special features in English. I am a huge fan of Spielberg and I would just die *knock the wood* if the special features weren't subtitled. Especially if I have to pony up $50 for it.

Now, I sound desperate. I can't help it if I'm deaf. :-/

*big puppy eyes*

I second Banjo on this one. To all the BD supporting studios - please include subtitles and SDH on all video and audio interview materials!

To CEs and those related to CEs as well as BD studios: please figure out a way to get BD-Live players to be blind-friendly so that descriptive tracks for the blind can be downloaded with a single or no-button push!

fuad

Petra · 07-26-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darinp2

paidgeek,

Can you tell us anything about this one. Like was Spielberg involved and did he give this his approval? I'm figuring it is possible that Sony could do the Blu-ray release without his approval, but just wondering if he had a position on it. Also, can you tell us anything about the quality of the master? I saw this on an HD channel a while back and that beginning with the sandstorm looked like it would be pretty tough. And if the BD will have all 3 versions, will it use seamless branching?

Thanks,
Darin

yeah Paidgeek or Penton,

what's the story behind this first Spielberg hi-def. I thought Spielberg didn't allow any of his movies in hi-def, until the war is settled.

JBlacklow · 07-26-2007, 01:17 PM

Thanks to both Penton-Man and paidgeek for dropping all the hints and weathering the slings and arrows of the skeptical.

desmond · 07-26-2007, 02:14 PM

paidgeek,

any info about close encounters would be appreciated. keep up the great work!

Josh · 07-26-2007, 02:19 PM

I know people don't want me to enforce Q&A only rules on this thread, but if this off-topic discussion continues, I will! Please, ask questions and avoid posting anything informational. In case I'm not being clear, this is how the conversation should go:

You: What about __________?
Insider: This is what I know about that...
You: Thanks!

These insiders take time out of their busy days to answer your questions, and they don't need the added work of sifting through your off-topic discussion to get to the questions. They want to help, but drift off-topic only causes additional work for them. Respect their generosity and keep this question and answer only!

If you have something to add or an additional question to a question a user has posted, sure post it, but drifting into rants or information posts about unrelated material is not appropriate for this thread.

Thanks for your assistance.

The Big Blue · 07-26-2007, 02:23 PM

Since the CE3K news broke I'm hearing that the BD will use seamless branching and that HD DVD isn't capable of that. Is that true?

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07-25-2007, 11:14 PM	#1461
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Big thanks to Penton Man! - you are this forums "great Carnac"...

07-25-2007, 11:53 PM	#1462
darinp2 Expert Member Member since:May 2007	As far as the Target news, can any insider tells us what this means as far as software selection. Will they start carrying a lot more BDs than they've been carrying? --Darin

07-26-2007, 12:51 AM	#1468
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Penton-Man rocks!!!

07-26-2007, 02:40 AM	#1469
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Ok Penton, tell us when we get the Universal news!

07-26-2007, 02:50 AM	#1470
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	that would be nice but not likly. Q4 is shaping up to be awesome for BD. thanks to Paid, Penton, Kjack for your continued support of this forum and BD owners. just 1 more annoucment before the fall would be quite crippling, go on tell us a chinese BD player is coming to cater for the low end market. LBH, thats all that needs to happen to turn the tide big time.

07-26-2007, 04:10 AM	#1471
beatboy77 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Colorado Springs, CO Trading Score:16	Penton is THE man!! ~Josh

07-26-2007, 06:15 AM	#1473
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' is coming to Blu-ray, this is now my most anticipated title yet for Blu-ray! I'm just hoping Sony will hear me out... Subtitle the special features in English. I am a huge fan of Spielberg and I would just die knock the wood if the special features weren't subtitled. Especially if I have to pony up $50 for it. Now, I sound desperate. I can't help it if I'm deaf. :-/ big puppy eyes

07-26-2007, 01:17 PM	#1477
JBlacklow Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	Thanks to both Penton-Man and paidgeek for dropping all the hints and weathering the slings and arrows of the skeptical.

07-26-2007, 02:14 PM	#1478
desmond Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:2	paidgeek, any info about close encounters would be appreciated. keep up the great work!

07-26-2007, 02:19 PM	#1479
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I know people don't want me to enforce Q&A only rules on this thread, but if this off-topic discussion continues, I will! Please, ask questions and avoid posting anything informational. In case I'm not being clear, this is how the conversation should go: You: What about __________? Insider: This is what I know about that... You: Thanks! These insiders take time out of their busy days to answer your questions, and they don't need the added work of sifting through your off-topic discussion to get to the questions. They want to help, but drift off-topic only causes additional work for them. Respect their generosity and keep this question and answer only! If you have something to add or an additional question to a question a user has posted, sure post it, but drifting into rants or information posts about unrelated material is not appropriate for this thread. Thanks for your assistance.

07-26-2007, 02:23 PM	#1480
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Since the CE3K news broke I'm hearing that the BD will use seamless branching and that HD DVD isn't capable of that. Is that true?

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