The "what region code is it?" thread - Page 47 - Blu-ray Forum

mredman · 02-10-2009, 11:33 PM

hey guys Passion of the christ is region free. What the hell is up with FOX some titles are region free and some are not. it is really weird

McCrutchy · 02-11-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

I see.

Only then, what is the reason they release so many, say in the US, but Region Free.
Even though if some of these documents are NTSC...
Is that release meant to be available for everyone or is it still meant for, in that case, US only?

Or do they want to "restrict" the release by not making everything on the disc playable for everyone?
Cause, it just seems kind of silly if they'd make it Region Free, but it doesn't (always) work in every region.

Also, would it depend on the player if those NTSC-parts would play or not over here?
If there are any that is, does that happen much actually or is that fairly unknown?
But I'd probably go with a better known brand of player,
only, would those have more change to play NTSC or less or doesn't it matter?

Thanks for the info,

Disney and Fox region-lock their titles (when they do) to restrict access in countries where the title in question may not have been released, or was released in an alternate form (censorship cuts, dubbing, etc). Several studios have realized the ignorance of this and have given up the practice or have minimized it to new releases, but Disney and Fox still region-lock frequently.

As for NTSC and PAL extras, the vast majority of PAL TVs can play NTSC format video, it is only the opposite, trying to play PAL format video on an NTSC TV, that will not work. Hence NTSC extras frequently appear on import BDs of American films, even if the import comes from a PAL country. NTSC TV owners must buy a converter box or a special PAL/NTSC TV to watch PAL format extras on a Blu-ray or DVD.

Damage Inc. · 02-11-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

As for NTSC and PAL extras, the vast majority of PAL TVs can play NTSC format video, it is only the opposite, trying to play PAL format video on an NTSC TV, that will not work. Hence NTSC extras frequently appear on import BDs of American films, even if the import comes from a PAL country. NTSC TV owners must buy a converter box or a special PAL/NTSC TV to watch PAL format extras on a Blu-ray or DVD.

Oooh, so it depends on the display-device and not the player? Or both?
In that case, I'm not sure about the TV, but since I have a little home-theater with a projector,
I believe it is able to work with both.

So eh, if I understand correctly, most extras are simply in NTSC-format anyway, no matter where.

Captain Fryyy · 02-14-2009, 12:12 AM

Will a first gen ps3, 60 gig model play Region B Blurays or only Region A (i bought it in the USA its a US player fyi)
I wanted to buy the taken imported from Uk and need to make sure

AnimeOnBlu · 02-14-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Fryyy

Will a first gen ps3, 60 gig model play Region B Blurays or only Region A (i bought it in the USA its a US player fyi)
I wanted to buy the taken imported from Uk and need to make sure

No. That PS3 wil only play Region A or Region Free movies (Taken is locked to B+C).

Captain Fryyy · 02-14-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

No. That PS3 wil only play Region A or Region Free movies (Taken is locked to B+C).

Alright thanks i appreciate the response

dukenukem · 02-14-2009, 02:26 AM

Is there only one release of taken which was reviewed by the site?I would love to pick this movie up if a region free one is available.

AnimeOnBlu · 02-14-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dukenukem

Is there only one release of taken which was reviewed by the site?I would love to pick this movie up if a region free one is available.

There is the French version of Taken, but it is Region B locked and has forced French Subs. UK is Region B+C. I don't believe there will be any Region Free versions so you will have to wait for a Region A version.

Damage Inc. · 02-14-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

There is the French version of Taken, but it is Region B locked and has forced French Subs. UK is Region B+C. I don't believe there will be any Region Free versions so you will have to wait for a Region A version.

FORCED?! That's ridiculous for this day and age.
It's still putting text over a movie you know, some people do not like that.
Of course this is not aimed at the poster, but the fact angers me.

Now, I'm not French though, but I'd hate to run into a home-video where the subtitles are fixed.
And I mean, especially today, with Blu-rays, it was already not necessary with DVDs.
I can see the same happen in The Netherlands with Dutch subtitles.
I know it was the case all the time with VHS, but I don't need them anymore now.
If anything, I'd set it to English, cause it's silly to read for example Dutch when they're speaking English.
And if it's a language I don't understand about a word of, also English.
Maybe Dutch for the heck of it... if available... :P

The thing is, don't you just hate they do these weird things with technologies that can do better?
Like, they'd stuff 3 audio-languages/types on a DVD while they knéw it would fill up quickly and degrade qualities.
I'm sure glad that would be over now there is a lót more space, they better use it!

LeBougre · 02-14-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

FORCED?! That's ridiculous for this day and age.
It's still putting text over a movie you know, some people do not like that.
Of course this is not aimed at the poster, but the fact angers me.

Now, I'm not French though, but I'd hate to run into a home-video where the subtitles are fixed.
And I mean, especially today, with Blu-rays, it was already not necessary with DVDs.
I can see the same happen in The Netherlands with Dutch subtitles.
I know it was the case all the time with VHS, but I don't need them anymore now.
If anything, I'd set it to English, cause it's silly to read for example Dutch when they're speaking English.
And if it's a language I don't understand about a word of, also English.
Maybe Dutch for the heck of it... if available... :P

The thing is, don't you just hate they do these weird things with technologies that can do better?
Like, they'd stuff 3 audio-languages/types on a DVD while they knéw it would fill up quickly and degrade qualities.
I'm sure glad that would be over now there is a lót more space, they better use it!

It's just the same for the blu-ray JCVD in the UK -> forced english subs :s

Damage Inc. · 02-14-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LeBougre

It's just the same for the blu-ray JCVD in the UK -> forced english subs :s

That's even weirder...

You guys can... you know... understand English (even if American) speech right?...
And I doubt a deaf person would be too blind to press the subtitle-button.

I wonder who actually programs these home-videos.
They must never come out to see the light of day. XD

2099net · 02-14-2009, 11:39 AM

Forced subtitles are sometimes part of the distribution agreement. So it's actually the larger English language distributors who insist on subtitles on non-English releases. It helps them discourage imports, so gain more sales for themselves.

Do you really think the French distributor of Taken is unaware of the potential benefits to their sales if they didn't have forced subs?

mredman · 02-21-2009, 12:12 AM

Looks like MGM's Silence of the lambs is free

BIGLAD · 02-21-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Looks like MGM's Silence of the lambs is free

Confirmed region free by movietyme.com.

MrOrange · 02-24-2009, 06:55 AM

anybody know hollow man UK release ( the one at amazon.co.uk ) is region free ? i search all around and found nothing on this release ..

DarkEye · 02-28-2009, 07:18 AM

Does anyone know if the Dirty Harry Blu-Ray book is region coded or not?

Remington · 02-28-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkEye

Does anyone know if the Dirty Harry Blu-Ray book is region coded or not?

it's not!

mathieuhatt · 03-06-2009, 07:57 AM

I'd like to know if waltz with Bachir (french release, editions Montparnasse) is region locked?

Damage Inc. · 03-07-2009, 04:35 PM

I guess this is the best thread to ask this, as it's about multiple regions:

I just looked up which versions of '300' there are or will be.
Now I'm interested in the special edition.
But I see it was only released in Japan in February and apparently it will be released in the US this year.

Now, the weird thing is that they're both described as Region A.
First of all, what is Region C going to do with Region A discs, besides playing them on Region Free players?

And second, why isn't there a different region coming out or can we still expect that?

Note: I live in Region B and probably won't have a Region Free player when I get one.

pro-bassoonist · 03-07-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mathieuhatt

I'd like to know if waltz with Bachir (french release, editions Montparnasse) is region locked?

I have the press-sheet and it is not announced as region-locked. But I don't have a screener to confirm.

Pro-B

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02-10-2009, 11:33 PM	#921
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	hey guys Passion of the christ is region free. What the hell is up with FOX some titles are region free and some are not. it is really weird

02-14-2009, 12:12 AM	#924
Captain Fryyy Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:67	Will a first gen ps3, 60 gig model play Region B Blurays or only Region A (i bought it in the USA its a US player fyi) I wanted to buy the taken imported from Uk and need to make sure

02-14-2009, 02:26 AM	#927
dukenukem Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:31	Is there only one release of taken which was reviewed by the site?I would love to pick this movie up if a region free one is available.

02-14-2009, 11:39 AM	#932
2099net Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:2021 Blu-ray reviews:5	Forced subtitles are sometimes part of the distribution agreement. So it's actually the larger English language distributors who insist on subtitles on non-English releases. It helps them discourage imports, so gain more sales for themselves. Do you really think the French distributor of Taken is unaware of the potential benefits to their sales if they didn't have forced subs?

02-21-2009, 12:12 AM	#933
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	Looks like MGM's Silence of the lambs is free

02-24-2009, 06:55 AM	#935
MrOrange Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Indonesia Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:2	anybody know hollow man UK release ( the one at amazon.co.uk ) is region free ? i search all around and found nothing on this release ..

02-28-2009, 07:18 AM	#936
DarkEye Member Member since:Nov 2008	Does anyone know if the Dirty Harry Blu-Ray book is region coded or not?

03-06-2009, 07:57 AM	#938
mathieuhatt Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:France	I'd like to know if waltz with Bachir (french release, editions Montparnasse) is region locked?

03-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#939
Damage Inc. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:The Netherlands 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:5	I guess this is the best thread to ask this, as it's about multiple regions: I just looked up which versions of '300' there are or will be. Now I'm interested in the special edition. But I see it was only released in Japan in February and apparently it will be released in the US this year. Now, the weird thing is that they're both described as Region A. First of all, what is Region C going to do with Region A discs, besides playing them on Region Free players? And second, why isn't there a different region coming out or can we still expect that? Note: I live in Region B and probably won't have a Region Free player when I get one.

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