The Island on BD (UK) April 23 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Blackraven · 07-22-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

PAL and NTSC are Standard Definition formats not HD formats

HD resolutions though still have differing frame rates I think.

PAL
720p@50hz, 1080i@50hz, 1080p@50hz

NTSC
720p@60hz, 1080i@60hz, 1080p@60hz

I dunno though as to how the 10-frame difference would affect the playback.

Deciazulado · 07-22-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

HD resolutions though still have differing frame rates I think.

PAL
720p@50hz, 1080i@50hz, 1080p@50hz

NTSC
720p@60hz, 1080i@60hz, 1080p@60hz

I dunno though as to how the 10-frame difference would affect the playback.

Blackraven you're mistaken about naming it "PAL" or "NTSC"

720 and 1080 are not PAL or NTSC resolutions, so they aren't NOT PAL or NTSC.

PAL is 625 line 576 active pixels and NTSC is 525 line 486 active pixels.

A refresh rate is not what makes it "PAL" or "NTSC" (there's a PAL 60 too)
And there's the color encoding.

Movies on BD should be in 24p

Unless it's the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour

TV Live shows and other stuff could be in 50Hz or 60Hz depending on point of origination on region B discs but for region A discs the 50Hz material would be converted into a 60Hz compatible rate unless somebody confirms for sure the Region A players transcode 50 to 60 on the fly for US 60Hz-only displays. See for example the Region A BBC's Planet Earth. It's in 24p

If a theatrical movie on BD is in a 50Hz rate, it would be from a speeded up for EuropeanTV master

TBoneCapone · 07-22-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

Ok so I ordered The Island from amazon uk! Should look sweet on blu-ray! Anyways says all regions and PAL format so hopefully all will work I know the forum has gone back and forth if it will work in my US player or look right but I have heard people have watched Crimson tide and Con air imports and all was fine. Anyone else buy imports and have any info?

The Island was visually stunning on DVD so I am sure BD is going to be off the hook!

XSilentCobraX · 07-23-2007, 09:54 AM

I should get this tomorrow or the day after that, once iv seen and heard it, ill put in a rating here

Zod · 07-23-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XSilentCobraX

I should get this tomorrow or the day after that, once iv seen and heard it, ill put in a rating here

Where did you order from?

haushausman · 07-23-2007, 03:51 PM

Did it work? That movie's great... I'll pick one up if it worked.

XSilentCobraX · 07-23-2007, 03:53 PM

I ordered it of a danish website since i live there

www.moviezoo.dk

aqupunk · 07-23-2007, 04:23 PM

Yeah I ordered it from amazon uk. I seriously hope the put some kinda true hd or pcm 5.1 sound on it.

Zod · 07-23-2007, 04:30 PM

I emailed a guy selling 2 of these on ebay uk and he said they were "for" region B. I don't think so, I then found a pic of the back cover on the uk virgin megastore site. No letter B that I can see.

XSilentCobraX · 07-23-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

Yeah I ordered it from amazon uk. I seriously hope the put some kinda true hd or pcm 5.1 sound on it.

NO HD or PCM track on The Island, its just normal DD 5.1. but who knows might remake all the warner titles with Dolby TrueHD or PCM

aqupunk · 07-23-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by XSilentCobraX

NO HD or PCM track on The Island, its just normal DD 5.1. but who knows might remake all the warner titles with Dolby TrueHD or PCM

If thats the case and the US gets better audio I can see rebuying in my future.

XSilentCobraX · 07-23-2007, 04:35 PM

What audio does the US get?

aqupunk · 07-23-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by XSilentCobraX

What audio does the US get?

Hasn't been released in the US yet and no plans for it to either I'm guessing sometime in 2008.

XSilentCobraX · 07-23-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

Hasn't been released in the US yet and no plans for it to either I'm guessing sometime in 2008.

ahhh okay, well if the US version gets HD audio then ill rebuy like u said

aqupunk · 07-23-2007, 06:57 PM

I was just hoping the UK release on July 30th would differ from the other country imports.

cueman98 · 07-23-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zod

I emailed a guy selling 2 of these on ebay uk and he said they were "for" region B. I don't think so, I then found a pic of the back cover on the uk virgin megastore site. No letter B that I can see.

Just FYI. Amazon U.K. lists this one as "all region"

Zod · 07-24-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cueman98

Just FYI. Amazon U.K. lists this one as "all region"

The product details amazon use are still for standard dvds, so I would rely on that very little when importing. I was simply trying to find if there was any differences from the belgium release. Also the German and French release have new artwork.

XSilentCobraX · 07-25-2007, 12:18 PM

Right

i havint seen it yet, it just arrived at my door just now, i went through some scenes, and as far as i can tell its just simply awesome. Im not rating it yet since i aint seen it from start to finish, but so far the picture and sound was amazing

XSilentCobraX · 07-26-2007, 07:13 PM

Just finished the movie, and i have to say WOW! the picture is outstanding, great colors, really sharp aswell. the audio is just amazing, theres only DD 5.1 but ither my new receiver is just better then my old one, or the audio is just better on the Blu island, this movie has a really stunning surround, with sound filling ur room up all the time

as for the movie itself, its one of the best iv ever seen. great story, very good acting. One of Michael Bay´s best

Movie: 10/10
Video: 10/10
Audio: 10/10
Extra Features: Just behind the scenes.
Overall Score: 10/10
Should deffo buy this movie to add to ur BD collection

u_nick · 07-26-2007, 07:17 PM

Sweet, I am a big fan of this movie. I may have to import it if doesnt get scheduled for release here soon.

07-23-2007, 09:54 AM	#24
XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	The Island. I should get this tomorrow or the day after that, once iv seen and heard it, ill put in a rating here

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07-23-2007, 03:51 PM	#26
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Did it work? That movie's great... I'll pick one up if it worked.

07-23-2007, 03:53 PM	#27
XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	I ordered it of a danish website since i live there www.moviezoo.dk

07-23-2007, 04:23 PM	#28
aqupunk Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:248 Trading Score:1	Yeah I ordered it from amazon uk. I seriously hope the put some kinda true hd or pcm 5.1 sound on it.

07-23-2007, 04:30 PM	#29
Zod Member Member since:Jul 2007	I emailed a guy selling 2 of these on ebay uk and he said they were "for" region B. I don't think so, I then found a pic of the back cover on the uk virgin megastore site. No letter B that I can see.

07-23-2007, 04:35 PM	#32
XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	What audio does the US get?

07-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#35
aqupunk Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:248 Trading Score:1	I was just hoping the UK release on July 30th would differ from the other country imports.

07-25-2007, 12:18 PM	#38
XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	Right i havint seen it yet, it just arrived at my door just now, i went through some scenes, and as far as i can tell its just simply awesome. Im not rating it yet since i aint seen it from start to finish, but so far the picture and sound was amazing

07-26-2007, 07:13 PM	#39
XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	Just finished the movie, and i have to say WOW! the picture is outstanding, great colors, really sharp aswell. the audio is just amazing, theres only DD 5.1 but ither my new receiver is just better then my old one, or the audio is just better on the Blu island, this movie has a really stunning surround, with sound filling ur room up all the time as for the movie itself, its one of the best iv ever seen. great story, very good acting. One of Michael Bay´s best Movie: 10/10 Video: 10/10 Audio: 10/10 Extra Features: Just behind the scenes. Overall Score: 10/10 Should deffo buy this movie to add to ur BD collection

07-26-2007, 07:17 PM	#40
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Sweet, I am a big fan of this movie. I may have to import it if doesnt get scheduled for release here soon.

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