No "must have" titles for me until May 6th! WTF? - Blu-ray Forum

greekjgg · 01-02-2008, 05:15 PM

So I just looked at the upcoming schedule of releases and there really isn't a MASS SCALE MUST HAVE release until May 6 when Twister comes out. Even that one isn't a MUST HAVE like Spidey or Pirates.

Overall, this could signal a stall in the war the next 6 months as the releases are stale. Yes, there will be titles that come out by then that each one of us will have to own for one reason or the other, but there isn't a title that will get everyone to Best Buy at noon on tuesday during lunch hour to buy up.

CES will have to prove fruitfull in terms of announcing NEW must have titles!!

1. Indiana Jones to help with new movie?
2. Star Wars?

This could be a long 6 months for both sides???

kiskiboy97 · 01-02-2008, 05:17 PM

Are you sure you aren't looking at the HD DVD release list? 3:10 to Yuma will likely outsell Twister, for example.

phranctoast · 01-02-2008, 05:18 PM

I cant believe twister can be remotely considered any type of must have release. Expecially since its a catalog title!!!!!

More people will buy the new resident evil movie than twister in blu ray.

xtop · 01-02-2008, 05:18 PM

just because more people will buy it, doesn't make it must have.

greekjgg · 01-02-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiskiboy97

Are you sure you aren't looking at the HD DVD release list? 3:10 to Yuma will likely outsell Twister, for example.

3:10 to Yuma isn't going to be a barn burner!! It will sell, but it wasn't a blockbuster release.

Twister isn't a great movie, but the PCM sound should be NUTS!!

greekjgg · 01-02-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phranctoast

More people will buy the new resident evil movie than twister in blu ray.

I don't consider resident evil a must have either, frankly I'm not to keen on twister either, but I need to buy something after 6 months?

I see lots of BOGO"S over the next few months to stimulate sales in both formats.

bluskiff · 01-02-2008, 05:21 PM

hey what about ID4 there wingnut or maybe your into chick flicks.
ID4 is in my top ten fun movies of all time I'd take that over bladerunner anyday

JJ · 01-02-2008, 05:21 PM

For me, the only titles I 'must have' for the entire first half of 08 are Shoot Em Up, the Rock, Master and Commander, an ID4.

WickyWoo · 01-02-2008, 05:22 PM

Yuma will be a solid release. It's a great movie with a solid cast that's popular with those who get movies based on the casting instead of the quality.

It should have good legs.

I think people are failing to take into account that they're only just starting to announce late Feb/March titles right now

xtop · 01-02-2008, 05:23 PM

i haven't seen any must have titles listed in this thread yet. maybe independence day. i'm curious..how does id4=independence day

CptGreedle · 01-02-2008, 05:23 PM

Baron Munchausen is a must have
Life of Brian a Must have
Sunshine a must have
Across the Universe a must have
Run Lola Run a must have

just for starters.... I am sure there will be more announced before then anyways. But then again, it is all a matter of opinion.

greekjgg · 01-02-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Baron Munchausen is a must have
Life of Brian a Must have
Sunshine a must have
Across the Universe a must have
Run Lola Run a must have

just for starters.... I am sure there will be more announced before then anyways. But then again, it is all a matter of opinion.

THese are YOUR must have's!! These will not knock the doors down on release day!!

xtop · 01-02-2008, 05:25 PM

matter of opinion indeed.

the only movie you listed that is even worth renting is life of brian lol. i don't get why people are looking forward to sunshine. it was so predictable and boring

greekjgg · 01-02-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluskiff

hey what about ID4 there wingnut or maybe your into chick flicks.
ID4 is in my top ten fun movies of all time I'd take that over bladerunner anyday

I did overlook ID4, good call!! However, was the wingnut necessary?

SOmebody else stated that more will be announced, GOD I HOPE SO!!

Alan Gordon · 01-02-2008, 05:25 PM

"The Rock"
"3:10 To Yuma"
"Justice League: The New Frontier"
"Independence Day"
"Coyote Ugly"
"Unbreakable"
"Twister"

Those are all must-haves for me, and there are several other titles that are my want list that are being released.

I wish that Sony would release "My Boys: Season One" on Blu-ray, but so far, only DVD is mentioned.

~Alan

phranctoast · 01-02-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekjgg

3:10 to Yuma isn't going to be a barn burner!! It will sell, but it wasn't a blockbuster release.

Twister isn't a great movie, but the PCM sound should be NUTS!!

sound should be great. I've seen it in HD already on Starz HD or HBOHD fairly recently and it looked a sounded great. Its one of those movies with a lot of colorful day scenes, and they looked very vibrant and awesome.

When is Predator released. That will be a must have title.

E-Dogg · 01-02-2008, 05:26 PM

Man On Fire, 3:10 to Yuma, The Rock and Con Air all drop next Tuesday. You don't think any of those are must have titles?

Luis_A51 · 01-02-2008, 05:27 PM

For starters, there will likely be many new announced titles before may, so I wouldnt worry at all. Secondly, just because Twister is the only "Must-have" in your mind, doesnt mean there arent others for other people.

There are very, very few Catalogue titles that will have truly good sales, and I highly doubt twister will have any real impact.

Movies like We Own the Night, Resident Evil Trilogy, 3:10 to Yuma etc will have a bigger impact, mostly because they're new. If those other big blockbusters you named have shown anything its that day-and-date releases do far, far, far better than even the biggest name catalogue titles.

greekjgg · 01-02-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

"The Rock"
"3:10 To Yuma"
"Justice League: The New Frontier"
"Independence Day"
"Coyote Ugly"
"Unbreakable"
"Twister"

Those are all must-haves for me, and there are several other titles that are my want list that are being released.

I wish that Sony would release "My Boys: Season One" on Blu-ray, but so far, only DVD is mentioned.

~Alan

Again, were discussing MASS SCALE must haves, not YOUR must haves!!

Kristin Simard · 01-02-2008, 05:27 PM

Twister??? We must live on different planets

Breaker Morant
Bonnie & Clyde

Das Boot will be out somewhere soon. Also coming soon Lawrence of Arabia and Bridge on the River Kwai.

I know they are planning to release all my personal favorites this year. They just aren't telling me cuz it's a surprise, right??

01-02-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
greekjgg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Trading Score:1	No "must have" titles for me until May 6th! WTF? So I just looked at the upcoming schedule of releases and there really isn't a MASS SCALE MUST HAVE release until May 6 when Twister comes out. Even that one isn't a MUST HAVE like Spidey or Pirates. Overall, this could signal a stall in the war the next 6 months as the releases are stale. Yes, there will be titles that come out by then that each one of us will have to own for one reason or the other, but there isn't a title that will get everyone to Best Buy at noon on tuesday during lunch hour to buy up. CES will have to prove fruitfull in terms of announcing NEW must have titles!! 1. Indiana Jones to help with new movie? 2. Star Wars? This could be a long 6 months for both sides???

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01-02-2008, 05:17 PM	#2
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Are you sure you aren't looking at the HD DVD release list? 3:10 to Yuma will likely outsell Twister, for example.

01-02-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	I cant believe twister can be remotely considered any type of must have release. Expecially since its a catalog title!!!!! More people will buy the new resident evil movie than twister in blu ray.

01-02-2008, 05:18 PM	#4
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	just because more people will buy it, doesn't make it must have.

01-02-2008, 05:21 PM	#7
bluskiff Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 23	hey what about ID4 there wingnut or maybe your into chick flicks. ID4 is in my top ten fun movies of all time I'd take that over bladerunner anyday

01-02-2008, 05:21 PM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1298 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	For me, the only titles I 'must have' for the entire first half of 08 are Shoot Em Up, the Rock, Master and Commander, an ID4.

01-02-2008, 05:22 PM	#9
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Yuma will be a solid release. It's a great movie with a solid cast that's popular with those who get movies based on the casting instead of the quality. It should have good legs. I think people are failing to take into account that they're only just starting to announce late Feb/March titles right now

01-02-2008, 05:23 PM	#10
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i haven't seen any must have titles listed in this thread yet. maybe independence day. i'm curious..how does id4=independence day

01-02-2008, 05:23 PM	#11
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Baron Munchausen is a must have Life of Brian a Must have Sunshine a must have Across the Universe a must have Run Lola Run a must have just for starters.... I am sure there will be more announced before then anyways. But then again, it is all a matter of opinion.

01-02-2008, 05:25 PM	#13
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	matter of opinion indeed. the only movie you listed that is even worth renting is life of brian lol. i don't get why people are looking forward to sunshine. it was so predictable and boring

01-02-2008, 05:25 PM	#15
Alan Gordon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Dawson, GA 4K collection:890 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:437 MA collection:1874 Digital collection:2065 iTunes collection:4103 Prime collection:1896 Trading Score:44	"The Rock" "3:10 To Yuma" "Justice League: The New Frontier" "Independence Day" "Coyote Ugly" "Unbreakable" "Twister" Those are all must-haves for me, and there are several other titles that are my want list that are being released. I wish that Sony would release "My Boys: Season One" on Blu-ray, but so far, only DVD is mentioned. ~Alan

01-02-2008, 05:26 PM	#17
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	Man On Fire, 3:10 to Yuma, The Rock and Con Air all drop next Tuesday. You don't think any of those are must have titles?

01-02-2008, 05:27 PM	#18
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	For starters, there will likely be many new announced titles before may, so I wouldnt worry at all. Secondly, just because Twister is the only "Must-have" in your mind, doesnt mean there arent others for other people. There are very, very few Catalogue titles that will have truly good sales, and I highly doubt twister will have any real impact. Movies like We Own the Night, Resident Evil Trilogy, 3:10 to Yuma etc will have a bigger impact, mostly because they're new. If those other big blockbusters you named have shown anything its that day-and-date releases do far, far, far better than even the biggest name catalogue titles.

01-02-2008, 05:27 PM	#20
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Twister??? We must live on different planets Breaker Morant Bonnie & Clyde Das Boot will be out somewhere soon. Also coming soon Lawrence of Arabia and Bridge on the River Kwai. I know they are planning to release all my personal favorites this year. They just aren't telling me cuz it's a surprise, right??

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