Less popular movies on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

havoc752 · 02-24-2008, 09:42 PM

Ok, I need advice...

So, I'm not quite sure what to do with my DVD collection. I have about 60 DVDs, and I know I'm going to end up replacing a few with blu (pulp fiction, fight club, matrix). That's making me lean towards selling my DVDs on ebay when I can still fetch a decent price for my collection.

However, there are a number of movies I want to own...that are much less popular movies. Titles like these:

A Bronx Tale
The Sandlot
Brick
Mousehunt
Last Action Hero
Sphere
Saving Silverman
The Thomas Crown Affair
The Rainmaker

What are the odds of seeing some of these titles get blu treatment within the next few years? Mousehunt, for example, is a great kids movie...very funny. But honestly, I can't see Mousehunt coming out on Blu-ray in the next 3-5 years...if ever! What do you guys think? Is it going to be years before we see less popular movies get the blu treatment?

I want to buy most of those movies on DVD, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea now that blu-ray has become the dominant HD format.

Sky_Captain · 02-24-2008, 09:45 PM

With regards to The Thomas Crown Affair, I believe that the remake has more chance of appearing than the original. That said, it was announced with Dances With Wolves and a few others by Fox, yet were yanked off the schedules. Last Action Hero Has a good chance I believe. Action movies sell, regardless of this one being a satire of the genre. I think it finally found its audience.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 02-24-2008, 10:05 PM

If you would truly enjoy those movies in SD, go for it. Then someday when they're released on Blu-ray, you can sell or donate the DVD. Most of them probably won't be Blu too soon, IMHO, so $7 for a DVD you'll enjoy for about 2 years isn't bad. We're movie fans first, Blu-ray fans second...verrrrrrry close second though!

havoc752 · 02-24-2008, 10:45 PM

That's a good point...I can pick up most of those titles for less than $10. I just hate having to buy a movie twice

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-24-2008, 11:26 PM

The only one from the list that I might be interested in is Last Action Hero but only for rental

DetroitSportsFan · 02-24-2008, 11:47 PM

Replace any move you like with Blu.

Any movie will benefit from 1080p Blu treatment.

reginaroadie · 02-25-2008, 12:10 AM

When a Blu-Ray edition of a movie you have is announced, and you know that it has all the bonus features and good PQ and AQ, then you sell and re-buy. Until then, hold onto your DVD's. I know that it'll take a long time for the majority of my DVD's to go Blu, and there are a few I'm certain never will.

So don't let go of your prized DVD's just yet.

coachD · 02-25-2008, 12:18 AM

I would wait until you hear about a particluar movie coming out in Blu THEN sell the standard DVD version of that movie. I did this for First Blood, the first two Pirate movies, Hollowman, Predator, and the first 3 Die-Hards.

The titles that look like they will not appear in Blu for a awhile, hang on to those. We usually get plenty of notices here as to when a movie is coming out.

Just plan ahead.

bone crusher · 02-25-2008, 12:37 AM

Well here's what I am doing. I give away my sdvd versions of the movie to family if I buy them on BD. Movies that I liked but didn't like enough to rebuy on BD I keep on sdvd.

Kristin Simard · 02-25-2008, 01:07 AM

Most of my favorite films are not on Blu-ray yet. I'm keeping the DVDs until I get my hands on the Blu-ray version. Then I'll give away the DVD version. (IMO with the effort of advertising online, keeping correspondence, shipping etc. it's not worth selling the DVDs.)

Canada · 02-25-2008, 06:41 AM

Yes sell your DVD's your replacing with Blu, but wait till you have bought the Blu then sell the DVD because releases are still getting pushed back, take Fox for example.

MOONPHASE · 02-25-2008, 06:44 AM

it depends on how they do the Blu-Ray version if it contains everything the dvd does but better theb get rid of the dvd version. if not 100% satisfied with Blu-Ray version keep the dvd version

BLU for Blue · 02-25-2008, 07:14 AM

Do you go on trips? Driving or Plane? Well if so, then dont sell the ones you enjoy to watch multiple times so you can watch on a portable dvd player

crystalline blu · 02-25-2008, 07:14 AM

I would hang onto these titles until a BD release date draws near. If you get rid of a certain movie without a blu replacement, you may regret not having the film to watch.

littleboyblu · 02-25-2008, 07:31 AM

I agree, keep SDDVD's for travel, etc.....

FallenAngel78 · 02-25-2008, 07:53 AM

I have a collection (or had) of about 200 DVDs. Back in December I liquidated all the ones that had either already been released in Blu-ray or I could live without until that eventual day when they do come out on Blu-ray. I still have about 40 DVDs that I couldn't give up in the meantime either because they're unknown films or films like Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Fight Club, Seven, etc.

As was mentioned the advantage to keeping the standard DVDs is that some titles have not been released, or even announced yet. And for travel. Since I use my PS3 it's not exactly portable... and I can't put those movies in my laptop.

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02-24-2008, 09:42 PM	#1
havoc752 Member Member since:Dec 2007	Less popular movies on Blu-ray Ok, I need advice... So, I'm not quite sure what to do with my DVD collection. I have about 60 DVDs, and I know I'm going to end up replacing a few with blu (pulp fiction, fight club, matrix). That's making me lean towards selling my DVDs on ebay when I can still fetch a decent price for my collection. However, there are a number of movies I want to own...that are much less popular movies. Titles like these: A Bronx Tale The Sandlot Brick Mousehunt Last Action Hero Sphere Saving Silverman The Thomas Crown Affair The Rainmaker What are the odds of seeing some of these titles get blu treatment within the next few years? Mousehunt, for example, is a great kids movie...very funny. But honestly, I can't see Mousehunt coming out on Blu-ray in the next 3-5 years...if ever! What do you guys think? Is it going to be years before we see less popular movies get the blu treatment? I want to buy most of those movies on DVD, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea now that blu-ray has become the dominant HD format. Last edited by havoc752; 02-24-2008 at 09:48 PM.

02-25-2008, 12:18 AM	#8
coachD Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Lawton, Ok Blu-ray collection:413 Blu-ray reviews: 16	Plan Ahead I would wait until you hear about a particluar movie coming out in Blu THEN sell the standard DVD version of that movie. I did this for First Blood, the first two Pirate movies, Hollowman, Predator, and the first 3 Die-Hards. The titles that look like they will not appear in Blu for a awhile, hang on to those. We usually get plenty of notices here as to when a movie is coming out. Just plan ahead.

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02-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	With regards to The Thomas Crown Affair, I believe that the remake has more chance of appearing than the original. That said, it was announced with Dances With Wolves and a few others by Fox, yet were yanked off the schedules. Last Action Hero Has a good chance I believe. Action movies sell, regardless of this one being a satire of the genre. I think it finally found its audience.

02-24-2008, 10:05 PM	#3
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	If you would truly enjoy those movies in SD, go for it. Then someday when they're released on Blu-ray, you can sell or donate the DVD. Most of them probably won't be Blu too soon, IMHO, so $7 for a DVD you'll enjoy for about 2 years isn't bad. We're movie fans first, Blu-ray fans second...verrrrrrry close second though!

02-24-2008, 10:45 PM	#4
havoc752 Member Member since:Dec 2007	That's a good point...I can pick up most of those titles for less than $10. I just hate having to buy a movie twice

02-24-2008, 11:26 PM	#5
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	The only one from the list that I might be interested in is Last Action Hero but only for rental

02-24-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Replace any move you like with Blu. Any movie will benefit from 1080p Blu treatment.

02-25-2008, 12:10 AM	#7
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:600 DVD collection:75	When a Blu-Ray edition of a movie you have is announced, and you know that it has all the bonus features and good PQ and AQ, then you sell and re-buy. Until then, hold onto your DVD's. I know that it'll take a long time for the majority of my DVD's to go Blu, and there are a few I'm certain never will. So don't let go of your prized DVD's just yet.

02-25-2008, 12:37 AM	#9
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	Well here's what I am doing. I give away my sdvd versions of the movie to family if I buy them on BD. Movies that I liked but didn't like enough to rebuy on BD I keep on sdvd.

02-25-2008, 01:07 AM	#10
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Most of my favorite films are not on Blu-ray yet. I'm keeping the DVDs until I get my hands on the Blu-ray version. Then I'll give away the DVD version. (IMO with the effort of advertising online, keeping correspondence, shipping etc. it's not worth selling the DVDs.)

02-25-2008, 06:41 AM	#11
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	Yes sell your DVD's your replacing with Blu, but wait till you have bought the Blu then sell the DVD because releases are still getting pushed back, take Fox for example.

02-25-2008, 06:44 AM	#12
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	it depends on how they do the Blu-Ray version if it contains everything the dvd does but better theb get rid of the dvd version. if not 100% satisfied with Blu-Ray version keep the dvd version

02-25-2008, 07:14 AM	#13
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Do you go on trips? Driving or Plane? Well if so, then dont sell the ones you enjoy to watch multiple times so you can watch on a portable dvd player

02-25-2008, 07:14 AM	#14
crystalline blu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	I would hang onto these titles until a BD release date draws near. If you get rid of a certain movie without a blu replacement, you may regret not having the film to watch.

02-25-2008, 07:31 AM	#15
littleboyblu Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Madison, WIsconsin	I agree, keep SDDVD's for travel, etc.....

02-25-2008, 07:53 AM	#16
FallenAngel78 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	I have a collection (or had) of about 200 DVDs. Back in December I liquidated all the ones that had either already been released in Blu-ray or I could live without until that eventual day when they do come out on Blu-ray. I still have about 40 DVDs that I couldn't give up in the meantime either because they're unknown films or films like Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Fight Club, Seven, etc. As was mentioned the advantage to keeping the standard DVDs is that some titles have not been released, or even announced yet. And for travel. Since I use my PS3 it's not exactly portable... and I can't put those movies in my laptop.

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