Gladiator (2000) - Page 179 - Blu-ray Forum

SquidPuppet · 03-09-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Exactly. Whether a replacement program is offered or not (I'm guessing not), I still applaud Paramount for fixing their mistake. Sometimes you just can't have it both ways, and I for one am at least glad a new version seems to be coming out.

I too am glad they are fixing it, but I certainly dont applaud them. It's a mistake and they SHOULD remedy it. Also, I think their silence on the issue has been low class.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-09-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I too am glad they are fixing it, but I certainly dont applaud them. It's a mistake and they SHOULD remedy it. Also, I think their silence on the issue has been low class.

Agreed, I'll applaud them when they do the right thing.

PrivatePixel · 03-09-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Thats reason enough in my book.

Come now, SP. When has a corporate entity ever done right by its consumers because it was the ethical thing to do?

Grubert · 03-09-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

So all we have is a rumor from Finland and Digital Bits at this point? Would be nice to have a better BD, but I'm not holding my breath.

Esox50 · 03-09-2010, 05:46 PM

Hopefully a US Announcement is forthcoming. If it's hitting early May overseas, then May 4 or 11 would seem likely for us here in the US.

I'm not worried about the cost of this. That being said, the fact is that I paid $9.42 for the current release. I can sell it to a disc replay store for $5 or so. Thus, it cost me a "rental" to watch it. Not a big deal.

I do agree that Universal, who provided the elements to Paramount, should have done it right the first time. But this is not a egregious offense...

Atticus · 03-09-2010, 05:57 PM

So i got an unopened gladiator copy, will the studios have a trade in program with the new release?

blimey · 03-09-2010, 06:44 PM

bigger cover art

Sussudio · 03-09-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I too am glad they are fixing it, but I certainly dont applaud them. It's a mistake and they SHOULD remedy it. Also, I think their silence on the issue has been low class.

True, I guess I'm waiting to see how much they actually decide to "clean up" from their "mess"

. They could have chosen to do nothing, so I applaud the decision to try and make things right...doesn't mean I agree with the way they're going about doing it though.

Chordata · 03-09-2010, 07:43 PM

LOL I still can't believe they're actually announcing the 10th Anniversary edition merely 6 months after releasing the Sapphire Series edition.

It boggles the mind. (But, again, kudos to them for at least owning up to the mistake and fixing it.)

PrivatePixel · 03-09-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

LOL I still can't believe they're actually announcing the 10th Anniversary edition merely 6 months after releasing the Sapphire Series edition.

"It's like déjà-vu, all over again." - Yogi Berra

The only difference is that the practices employed on the DVD format are making their way onto Blu-ray. Six months or six years, we will see reissues of popular films on this format: that's a given.

Ray_Rogers · 03-09-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blimey

bigger cover art

That cover is kick ass. So should I sell the Sapphire Series release to put money down for the 10th Anniversary or what? Wait for the USA announcement?

JediFonger · 03-09-2010, 08:27 PM

i'd wait for the US. does any1 knwo if that is region free?

Chordata · 03-09-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

"It's like déjà-vu, all over again." - Yogi Berra

The only difference is that the practices employed on the DVD format are making their way onto Blu-ray. Six months or six years, we will see reissues of popular films on this format: that's a given.

Can you cite an example of a 6-month gap on DVD or BD?

I'll bet it's unprecedented.

bhampton · 03-09-2010, 08:40 PM

I think if they don't offer an exchange I'll just keep the version that's out now.

I got it for $10 on Black Friday and haven't watched it yet. I did open it to send for the rebate which they denied even though I had everything in order.

It's really not my favorite movie. I like having it on Blu and I suppose I may watch it someday but I think they shouldn't just re-release it without a trade in program for people who own it on Blu currently.

-Brian

SquidPuppet · 03-09-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

Come now, SP. When has a corporate entity ever done right by its consumers because it was the ethical thing to do?

Color me naive.

SquidPuppet · 03-09-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

LOL I still can't believe they're actually announcing the 10th Anniversary edition merely 6 months after releasing the Sapphire Series edition.

It boggles the mind. (But, again, kudos to them for at least owning up to the mistake and fixing it.)

They are fixing it, but they have yet to own up.

All too stealth for my liking. When they announce the new one, lets see if they acknowledge the prior as being a "mistake".

Louisville Slugger · 03-09-2010, 08:48 PM

If no exchange program is offered, what about a rebate for people who bought the first one? Like mail in the UPC code or Proof of Purchase off the first Gladiator release plus a copy of your receipt and get $10 off the new edition of Gladiator.

I know that sounds a little crazy, but you never know.

Red Pill 101 · 03-09-2010, 09:12 PM

Here's my argument:

As stated before, a re-release so soon is admission of failure of the first release which even is acknowledged by the 'inferior' comment on the main page.

Was I aware of the bad quality before I bought it? YES. I still hope they offer some time of exchange program regardless.

To those who oppose the exchange program: What about the people that never heard of Blu-Ray.com? The same people that have never read a blu-ray review. Did they know the original release was substandard before they purchased it? NO, they did not. It was marketed as the prestigious 'sapphire' series and the average consumer that bought it probably (and ignorantly) assumed that, because it's a blu-ray, it will be of excellent quality.

In the end, it's my bad that I bought it as I knew what I was in store for. My point is, the majority of consumers probably did not know. For that reason alone, they should offer an exchange program of some sort.

jeffrow · 03-09-2010, 09:15 PM

Nice!! Happy I waited after reading the reviews of the first release.

42041 · 03-09-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Pill 101

To those who oppose the exchange program: What about the people that never heard of Blu-Ray.com? The same people that have never read a blu-ray review. Did they know the original release was substandard before they purchased it? NO, they did not. It was marketed as the prestigious 'sapphire' series and the average consumer that bought it probably (and ignorantly) assumed that, because it's a blu-ray, it will be of excellent quality.

Then perhaps now they know

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03-09-2010, 05:46 PM	#3565
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	Hopefully a US Announcement is forthcoming. If it's hitting early May overseas, then May 4 or 11 would seem likely for us here in the US. I'm not worried about the cost of this. That being said, the fact is that I paid $9.42 for the current release. I can sell it to a disc replay store for $5 or so. Thus, it cost me a "rental" to watch it. Not a big deal. I do agree that Universal, who provided the elements to Paramount, should have done it right the first time. But this is not a egregious offense...

03-09-2010, 05:57 PM	#3566
Atticus Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:25	So i got an unopened gladiator copy, will the studios have a trade in program with the new release?

03-09-2010, 07:43 PM	#3569
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	LOL I still can't believe they're actually announcing the 10th Anniversary edition merely 6 months after releasing the Sapphire Series edition. It boggles the mind. (But, again, kudos to them for at least owning up to the mistake and fixing it.)

03-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#3572
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	i'd wait for the US. does any1 knwo if that is region free?

03-09-2010, 08:40 PM	#3574
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:982 Blu-ray collection:2538 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I think if they don't offer an exchange I'll just keep the version that's out now. I got it for $10 on Black Friday and haven't watched it yet. I did open it to send for the rebate which they denied even though I had everything in order. It's really not my favorite movie. I like having it on Blu and I suppose I may watch it someday but I think they shouldn't just re-release it without a trade in program for people who own it on Blu currently. -Brian

03-09-2010, 08:48 PM	#3577
Louisville Slugger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Shrewsbury, MA Home Theater Gallery:58 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:838 Trading Score:3	If no exchange program is offered, what about a rebate for people who bought the first one? Like mail in the UPC code or Proof of Purchase off the first Gladiator release plus a copy of your receipt and get $10 off the new edition of Gladiator. I know that sounds a little crazy, but you never know.

03-09-2010, 09:12 PM	#3578
Red Pill 101 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:702	Here's my argument: As stated before, a re-release so soon is admission of failure of the first release which even is acknowledged by the 'inferior' comment on the main page. Was I aware of the bad quality before I bought it? YES. I still hope they offer some time of exchange program regardless. To those who oppose the exchange program: What about the people that never heard of Blu-Ray.com? The same people that have never read a blu-ray review. Did they know the original release was substandard before they purchased it? NO, they did not. It was marketed as the prestigious 'sapphire' series and the average consumer that bought it probably (and ignorantly) assumed that, because it's a blu-ray, it will be of excellent quality. In the end, it's my bad that I bought it as I knew what I was in store for. My point is, the majority of consumers probably did not know. For that reason alone, they should offer an exchange program of some sort.

03-09-2010, 09:15 PM	#3579
jeffrow Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Ma	Nice!! Happy I waited after reading the reviews of the first release.

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