Disney and Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Rageanitus · 10-31-2007, 03:13 AM

The more I think about I believe if Blu simply keeps Disney in a stranglehold... blu will win.

IMO all disney films of any type or quite decent for some reason, I come out enjoying them even though some of them are family oriented. But There is something about disney films also, they simply dont produce super blockbusters. Meaning disney feels more for rentals or home video type of environment. BDA just better keep them cuz they produce pretty dam good home videos.

ben7ben3 · 10-31-2007, 03:31 AM

disney is a top notch corporation. as long as they were with blu, there was no doubt blu would win. it's looking more and more like blu WILL win, even if its in 1-2 yrs. they have such a good selection does disney and buena vista, and they make it look sensational.

Zyclone · 10-31-2007, 05:30 AM

all of disneys releases have been great so far

Copywriter · 10-31-2007, 05:45 AM

As goes Disney, so goes the format war.

I have most of their stuff.

roysee · 10-31-2007, 06:19 AM

Yep, thus far, they have done a swell job on theire Blu-ray releases.

Of course, there is the issue of misframing in POTC 1 (an issue blown way out of proportion on AVS).

But other than that, top marks to Disney

Zyclone · 10-31-2007, 09:23 AM

im really looking foward to sleeping beauty , i have'nt seen it in a good 10 years plus+ but owning such a old classic on bluray plus the care disney will take it releasing it , should be a A++ release

kwhiplash · 10-31-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyclone

im really looking foward to sleeping beauty , i have'nt seen it in a good 10 years plus+ but owning such a old classic on bluray plus the care disney will take it releasing it , should be a A++ release

I am such a Disney crack addict. I buy everything they print. Its a sickness. I have double and even triple-dipped when it comes to their movies.

Zyclone · 10-31-2007, 09:28 AM

the first step to recovering is admiting you have a problem kwhiplash

, but who wants to recover from blu addiction!

kwhiplash · 10-31-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyclone

the first step to recovering is admiting you have a problem kwhiplash

, but who wants to recover from blu addiction!

Not to mention a Blu-Disney addiction. The only thing better would be Blu-Star Wars.

have@you · 10-31-2007, 11:22 AM

All well and good, but where's the 40th anniversary edition of The Jungle Book to go alongside the DVD release?

Go Blu · 10-31-2007, 11:38 AM

I love Disney and Thank God they are on the Blu side.

Every studio has their own reason for siding with a format.
I believe it is in large part due to the copy protection BR offers as well as some good BDA incentives that attracted Disney.

Thus far the quality has been the most consistent of any studio.

thrlride · 10-31-2007, 12:12 PM

With the exception of Pixar the animated Disney flicks haven't been nearly as good as the Aladin's, Lion Kings etc. of years ago.

Their past collection is very good though.

For current films Pixar is where it's at.

thrlride · 10-31-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Blu

I love Disney and Thank God they are on the Blu side.

Every studio has their own reason for siding with a format.
I believe it is in large part due to the copy protection BR offers as well as some good BDA incentives that attracted Disney.

Thus far the quality has been the most consistent of any studio.

Is it possible since Steve Jobs is a major owner he simply sided with the opposite of Microsoft?

Go Blu · 10-31-2007, 12:19 PM

HEHE I'm sure that helped but some studios are very anal about protecting their property Fox and Disney in particular. I think that was their biggest incentive.

SS316SRV · 10-31-2007, 12:28 PM

Christ, Disney is going nowhere. I believe it was Disney that introduced Sony to BD-j. I could be wrong though.

dobyblue · 10-31-2007, 01:05 PM

Now some of Disney's ads don't even mention DVD, just Blu-ray and end with "plays on all Blu-ray players and Playstation 3"

Here's a look at the Meet the Robinson's commercial which shows this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2zlkhCIyMM

scook · 10-31-2007, 01:13 PM

I agree I think Disney is one of if not our strongest advantages, they also are GREAT press. I love the fact that they are also educating the Public and showing them the obvious choice when it comes to Hi Def.

I have to add that the evolution of the Opening credits (The Amazing Disney Castle with Fireworks and Tink) Is simply outstanding.

I love their marketing "Available in DVD and Disney's Blu ray"

kwhiplash · 10-31-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrlride

With the exception of Pixar the animated Disney flicks haven't been nearly as good as the Aladin's, Lion Kings etc. of years ago.

Their past collection is very good though.

For current films Pixar is where it's at.

Thats because Pixar has really been the only one to put anything out...with very few exceptions.

Rustmonsteru · 10-31-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by have@you

All well and good, but where's the 40th anniversary edition of The Jungle Book to go alongside the DVD release?

Well, they didn't maintain the OAR for the 40th anniversary dvd release; they went and did a pan & scan crop job on it to make it fill a widescreen tv. I'd rather not see it on blu unless they put it back the way it should be.

ps3andlovinit · 10-31-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrlride

Is it possible since Steve Jobs is a major owner he simply sided with the opposite of Microsoft?

I would think it's more complicated than that..but Steve Jobs is certainly well aware of the Extend, Embrace, Extinguish mentality of MS - probably more than anyone. And he is wealthy enough that he can't be swayed off his position via suitcases.

10-31-2007, 03:13 AM	#1
Rageanitus Member Member since:Sep 2007	Disney and Blu-ray The more I think about I believe if Blu simply keeps Disney in a stranglehold... blu will win. IMO all disney films of any type or quite decent for some reason, I come out enjoying them even though some of them are family oriented. But There is something about disney films also, they simply dont produce super blockbusters. Meaning disney feels more for rentals or home video type of environment. BDA just better keep them cuz they produce pretty dam good home videos. Last edited by Rageanitus; 10-31-2007 at 04:19 AM.

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10-31-2007, 03:31 AM	#2
ben7ben3 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Illinois Blu-ray reviews:65	disney is a top notch corporation. as long as they were with blu, there was no doubt blu would win. it's looking more and more like blu WILL win, even if its in 1-2 yrs. they have such a good selection does disney and buena vista, and they make it look sensational.

10-31-2007, 05:30 AM	#3
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	all of disneys releases have been great so far

10-31-2007, 05:45 AM	#4
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	As goes Disney, so goes the format war. I have most of their stuff.

10-31-2007, 06:19 AM	#5
roysee Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Singapore Blu-ray collection:100 DVD collection:25	Yep, thus far, they have done a swell job on theire Blu-ray releases. Of course, there is the issue of misframing in POTC 1 (an issue blown way out of proportion on AVS). But other than that, top marks to Disney

10-31-2007, 09:23 AM	#6
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	im really looking foward to sleeping beauty , i have'nt seen it in a good 10 years plus+ but owning such a old classic on bluray plus the care disney will take it releasing it , should be a A++ release

10-31-2007, 09:28 AM	#8
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	the first step to recovering is admiting you have a problem kwhiplash , but who wants to recover from blu addiction!

10-31-2007, 11:22 AM	#10
have@you Member Member since:Sep 2007	All well and good, but where's the 40th anniversary edition of The Jungle Book to go alongside the DVD release?

10-31-2007, 11:38 AM	#11
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	I love Disney and Thank God they are on the Blu side. Every studio has their own reason for siding with a format. I believe it is in large part due to the copy protection BR offers as well as some good BDA incentives that attracted Disney. Thus far the quality has been the most consistent of any studio.

10-31-2007, 12:12 PM	#12
thrlride Banned Member since:Oct 2007	With the exception of Pixar the animated Disney flicks haven't been nearly as good as the Aladin's, Lion Kings etc. of years ago. Their past collection is very good though. For current films Pixar is where it's at.

10-31-2007, 12:19 PM	#14
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	HEHE I'm sure that helped but some studios are very anal about protecting their property Fox and Disney in particular. I think that was their biggest incentive.

10-31-2007, 12:28 PM	#15
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Christ, Disney is going nowhere. I believe it was Disney that introduced Sony to BD-j. I could be wrong though.

10-31-2007, 01:05 PM	#16
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Now some of Disney's ads don't even mention DVD, just Blu-ray and end with "plays on all Blu-ray players and Playstation 3" Here's a look at the Meet the Robinson's commercial which shows this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2zlkhCIyMM

10-31-2007, 01:13 PM	#17
scook Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I agree I think Disney is one of if not our strongest advantages, they also are GREAT press. I love the fact that they are also educating the Public and showing them the obvious choice when it comes to Hi Def. I have to add that the evolution of the Opening credits (The Amazing Disney Castle with Fireworks and Tink) Is simply outstanding. I love their marketing "Available in DVD and Disney's Blu ray"

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