Are you happy with MGM releasing Quantum of Solace on BLU ? - Blu-ray Forum

lgans316 · 01-14-2009, 09:54 AM

Are you happy with MGM releasing Quantum of Solace on BLU ?

1] Yes 'coz it will feature 24-bit DTS-HD MA (DTS 1.5 Mbps core) instead of 16-bit Dolby TrueHD (448 Kbps core)
2] Sony should have released the BD as they can do a better job with the release.
3] Who cares.

bajor27 · 01-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Can you please elaborate? I don't understand the question

AikonEnt · 01-14-2009, 10:06 AM

Well if the only difference would be DTS-HD MA or Dolby TrueHD then I don't mind MGM. As I can currently only play the core part of HD sound DTS-HD MA is the best I can do, so would prefer that.

Adam_ME · 01-14-2009, 01:47 PM

A higher bitrate for the lossless audio track as well as(I hope) a steelbook package at Worst Buy is reason enough to want MGM to release it instead of Sony.

masob98 · 01-14-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AikonEnt

Well if the only difference would be DTS-HD MA or Dolby TrueHD then I don't mind MGM. As I can currently only play the core part of HD sound DTS-HD MA is the best I can do, so would prefer that.

+1

jhansla · 01-14-2009, 01:52 PM

dvdactive has the artwork up

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...f-solace3.html

Sussudio · 01-14-2009, 02:10 PM

i'm not that happy with it, but not because of the reasons listed. this article does a good job of summing my feelings up:

http://www.collider.com/dvd/news/art...d/10454/tcid/3

wormraper · 01-14-2009, 02:12 PM

who gives a crap. A studio is a studio is a studio.

Crim122 · 01-14-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jhansla

dvdactive has the artwork up

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...f-solace3.html

ugh

looks like I need to learn how to make my own cover.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wormraper

who gives a crap. A studio is a studio is a studio.

Thats how I feel lol

Sussudio · 01-14-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

who gives a crap. A studio is a studio is a studio.

i think you're missing the OP's point. different studios release their movies with different choices (i.e. sound options, 25gb vs 50gb disc, etc etc). not all studios are the same when it comes to releasing blurays.

RiseDarthVader · 01-14-2009, 02:18 PM

Far out a double dip again? Gosh seems like all Blu-ray releases will eventually get a double dip. Look at how many Blu-rays are out there with no specail features ported over. Eventual double dip. I think I can hold out on this one though I didn't think it was anywhere as good as Casino Royale.

Sonny · 01-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Don't care... Platoon is what MGM should be putting out on BD.

Canada · 01-14-2009, 02:28 PM

I didn't really like the film but, I am a sucker for DTS MA tracks, plus DTS MA has the 1.5 core for thoes people who don't have lossless. Sony does non-dialnormed 24 bit True HD not 16 Bit True HD.

wormraper · 01-14-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

i think you're missing the OP's point. different studios release their movies with different choices (i.e. sound options, 25gb vs 50gb disc, etc etc). not all studios are the same when it comes to releasing blurays.

BD-50's are the standard for Day and Date releases. I know of almost no studio's who put out BD-25's for new releases except maybe something like Magnolia on some obscure asian flick type situation. Plus, who really cares if they put on DTS-HD MA, TrueHD or PCM it's all lossless. The only one to worry about would have been warner and no lossless. All studios have gems and all studios have turds. Makes no diff to me who releases it.

coolmilo · 01-14-2009, 02:29 PM

At first I was confused. But actually I would prefer Sony to own this release. They did an awesome job with Casino Royale and it would be nice to see a matched set coming from Sony.

PowellPressburger · 01-14-2009, 02:32 PM

The question is sort of odd... MGM has always own the rights to the BOND series... SONY was doing distribution and then it went to FOX... so basically it is FOX releasing the title under the MGM label.

MGM/ FOX seemed to do a fine job on the classic BOND films with the image quality and restoration so I don't think there is anything bad with the MGM release.

Sussudio · 01-14-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

BD-50's are the standard for Day and Date releases. I know of almost no studio's who put out BD-25's for new releases except maybe something like Magnolia on some obscure asian flick type situation. Plus, who really cares if they put on DTS-HD MA, TrueHD or PCM it's all lossless. The only one to worry about would have been warner and no lossless. All studios have gems and all studios have turds. Makes no diff to me who releases it.

in all honesty me neither. i was just clarifying what i thought the OP was trying to ask.

Darkhawk9587 · 01-14-2009, 02:36 PM

I could really care less. It was a good movie, and hopefully the PQ and AQ are excellent. Only thing is I wish they would have put more Special Features on the disc, but oh well. Love the cover, too.

andyman1970 · 01-14-2009, 02:36 PM

Not that I plan to buy this, but from my experience Sony releases are average PQ and AQ at best. Ironic since their the ones who got this whole Blu-ray thing started. I think MGM has the potential to make better Blu's the way Universal and Disney do. I will rent it before deciding if I want to buy.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 01-14-2009, 02:43 PM

It doesn't really matter to me either, as long as I put the movie in and it works I'll be happy but this movie was mediocre IMO. I guess a second viewing of it wouldn't hurt.

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01-14-2009, 09:54 AM	#1
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Are you happy with MGM releasing Quantum of Solace on BLU ? Are you happy with MGM releasing Quantum of Solace on BLU ? 1] Yes 'coz it will feature 24-bit DTS-HD MA (DTS 1.5 Mbps core) instead of 16-bit Dolby TrueHD (448 Kbps core) 2] Sony should have released the BD as they can do a better job with the release. 3] Who cares. Last edited by lgans316; 01-14-2009 at 10:00 AM.

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01-14-2009, 09:56 AM	#2
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	Can you please elaborate? I don't understand the question

01-14-2009, 10:06 AM	#3
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	Well if the only difference would be DTS-HD MA or Dolby TrueHD then I don't mind MGM. As I can currently only play the core part of HD sound DTS-HD MA is the best I can do, so would prefer that.

01-14-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1220 Blu-ray collection:2102 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5038 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	A higher bitrate for the lossless audio track as well as(I hope) a steelbook package at Worst Buy is reason enough to want MGM to release it instead of Sony.

01-14-2009, 01:52 PM	#6
jhansla Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:257 Trading Score:3	dvdactive has the artwork up http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...f-solace3.html

01-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#7
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i'm not that happy with it, but not because of the reasons listed. this article does a good job of summing my feelings up: http://www.collider.com/dvd/news/art...d/10454/tcid/3

01-14-2009, 02:12 PM	#8
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:961 Blu-ray collection:5289 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	who gives a crap. A studio is a studio is a studio.

01-14-2009, 02:18 PM	#11
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Far out a double dip again? Gosh seems like all Blu-ray releases will eventually get a double dip. Look at how many Blu-rays are out there with no specail features ported over. Eventual double dip. I think I can hold out on this one though I didn't think it was anywhere as good as Casino Royale.

01-14-2009, 02:25 PM	#12
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Don't care... Platoon is what MGM should be putting out on BD.

01-14-2009, 02:28 PM	#13
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I didn't really like the film but, I am a sucker for DTS MA tracks, plus DTS MA has the 1.5 core for thoes people who don't have lossless. Sony does non-dialnormed 24 bit True HD not 16 Bit True HD.

01-14-2009, 02:29 PM	#15
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	At first I was confused. But actually I would prefer Sony to own this release. They did an awesome job with Casino Royale and it would be nice to see a matched set coming from Sony.

01-14-2009, 02:32 PM	#16
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	The question is sort of odd... MGM has always own the rights to the BOND series... SONY was doing distribution and then it went to FOX... so basically it is FOX releasing the title under the MGM label. MGM/ FOX seemed to do a fine job on the classic BOND films with the image quality and restoration so I don't think there is anything bad with the MGM release.

01-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#18
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	I could really care less. It was a good movie, and hopefully the PQ and AQ are excellent. Only thing is I wish they would have put more Special Features on the disc, but oh well. Love the cover, too.

01-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#19
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Not that I plan to buy this, but from my experience Sony releases are average PQ and AQ at best. Ironic since their the ones who got this whole Blu-ray thing started. I think MGM has the potential to make better Blu's the way Universal and Disney do. I will rent it before deciding if I want to buy.

01-14-2009, 02:43 PM	#20
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	It doesn't really matter to me either, as long as I put the movie in and it works I'll be happy but this movie was mediocre IMO. I guess a second viewing of it wouldn't hurt.

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