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xtop · 12-27-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

It just boggles my mind. How can you have so many posts on this forum and not know about importing Blu-rays? Did you know what the term "region free" means?

again..why overpay for a movie when you know good and well it will be released here. oh noes..you mean i have to wait an extra 6 months?!

GGX · 12-27-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

again..why overpay for a movie when you know good and well it will be released here. oh noes..you mean i have to wait an extra 6 months?!

Who says it will be 6 months? It could be years. The transfer could even be worse than the import. Why pass on a good thing?

xtop · 12-27-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Who says it will be 6 months? It could be years. The transfer could even be worse than the import. Why pass on a good thing?

i get what you're saying

reiella · 12-27-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

again..why overpay for a movie when you know good and well it will be released here. oh noes..you mean i have to wait an extra 6 months?!

Been more than 6 monthes on more than a few titles already. That said, it still doesn't really matter. It's a matter of options being available to folks.

Ofcrlunchbox14 · 12-27-2008, 03:10 PM

OMG!!!! let it go...who cares if he doesn't want to spend the extra cash to import a movie, i dont either

if you guys cant wait and want to import a movie, good for you, im willing to wait fro 98% of them. i would like pitch black and riddick to be here now, but i can wait and im ok with it.

now back to your regularly scheduled forum

xtop · 12-27-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ofcrlunchbox14

OMG!!!! let it go...who cares if he doesn't want to spend the extra cash to import a movie, i dont either

if you guys cant wait and want to import a movie, good for you, im willing to wait fro 98% of them. i would like pitch black and riddick to be here now, but i can wait and im ok with it.

now back to your regularly scheduled forum

lol. all is well, no worries. it makes no sense to me, but complete sense to others. i never payed attention to the quality of the releases thats all.

Zen_Amako · 12-27-2008, 03:48 PM

Imports aren't always significantly more expensive, although it varies with the exchange rate. Just this week, I received Batman (1989) and Batman Returns from Amazon UK. Total cost: About $40 shipped.

Pitch Black and Chronicles of Riddick were both released on HD DVD in the U.S. (and they had great picture quality), so they should be coming soon to Blu-ray. Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, too.

Kynch · 12-27-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.hidef

Am I the only one who wants Chronicles of Riddick, and Pitch Black on Blu-ray? These two movies (I thought) were slated for January releases, but I see no more information as of yet........

UK and French releases in January/February.

GGX · 12-27-2008, 04:04 PM

To me, importing is something a true movie enthusiast would do. To always purchase the best version of a movie available. Regardless of where the release originates from.

eChopper · 12-27-2008, 04:31 PM

SquidPuppet · 12-27-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eChopper

No Sh!t.

Heart&Soul · 12-27-2008, 04:39 PM

I would love to have Pitch Black. The first 15 minutes would be terrific on Blu-ray.

Kynch · 12-27-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

To me, importing is something a true movie enthusiast would do. To always purchase the best version of a movie available. Regardless of where the release originates from.

Although, how can we know which release is the best one available unless someone points it out for us?

I'm with you on what you're saying, I just mean there's not enough info. Thankfully DVDBeaver does a few comparisons here and there but it stops there.

Giyomu · 12-27-2008, 04:46 PM

yeah pitch black and riddick will be released on Jan.6th in France!!

can t wait to do the riddick movie night
but for those who would like to try the import, not sure the french release will be free zone...

all other uni title I got here are locked B (hero, flying dagger, untraceable...) I think UK is free?

GGX · 12-27-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Although, how can we know which release is the best one available unless someone points it out for us?

I'm with you on what you're saying, I just mean there's not enough info. Thankfully DVDBeaver does a few comparisons here and there but it stops there.

Are you kidding me? Do you realize that this very forum itself has sections dedicated to both European and Asian Blu-ray releases!? Thats exactly whats discussed. Exactly how these releases compare to the domestic versions.

Kynch · 12-27-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Are you kidding me? Do you realize that this very forum itself has sections dedicated to both European and Asian Blu-ray releases!? Thats exactly whats discussed. Exactly how these releases compare to the domestic versions.

Well I'm sorry if I haven't been around long enough to make full use of this forum. I'll make sure to do that.

And of course I know what that there are those forums. I just hate nagging about which or what release is best, especially when there are like 5 different releases worldwide.

By the way, no need to get defensive or whatnot, I'm on your train of thought.

Ofcrlunchbox14 · 12-27-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

To me, importing is something a true movie enthusiast would do. To always purchase the best version of a movie available. Regardless of where the release originates from.

did you say movie enthusiast or movie snob? i like movies alot, but i also have a life and dont live and die by what movie is coming out where or when. I get what i want and if i cant, oh well. you are obviously much more into movies then me, and i hope you enjoy it. i guess i just have a little more patience than you. off to work now, part of that life thing.

GGX · 12-27-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ofcrlunchbox14

off to work now, part of that life thing.

How do you think I afford Blu-ray's?

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Originally Posted by Kynch

I just hate nagging about which or what release is best, especially when there are like 5 different releases worldwide.

Most of the releases available in multiple countries other than the US are the exact same encode. The only difference being the disc and cover art being in the countries respective language.

Kynch · 12-27-2008, 05:00 PM

Don't turn this into an argument. I made a mistake, I'll shut up and move on. ^^

w00t Riddick.

GGX · 12-27-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Don't turn this into an argument. I made a mistake, I'll shut up and move on. ^^

You simply stated something wrong. So I called you on it. If not, thats how misinformation is spread.

12-27-2008, 03:10 PM	#25
Ofcrlunchbox14 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Tampa	OMG!!!! let it go...who cares if he doesn't want to spend the extra cash to import a movie, i dont either if you guys cant wait and want to import a movie, good for you, im willing to wait fro 98% of them. i would like pitch black and riddick to be here now, but i can wait and im ok with it. now back to your regularly scheduled forum

12-27-2008, 03:48 PM	#27
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Imports aren't always significantly more expensive, although it varies with the exchange rate. Just this week, I received Batman (1989) and Batman Returns from Amazon UK. Total cost: About $40 shipped. Pitch Black and Chronicles of Riddick were both released on HD DVD in the U.S. (and they had great picture quality), so they should be coming soon to Blu-ray. Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, too.

12-27-2008, 04:04 PM	#29
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	To me, importing is something a true movie enthusiast would do. To always purchase the best version of a movie available. Regardless of where the release originates from.

12-27-2008, 04:31 PM	#30
eChopper Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:2

12-27-2008, 04:39 PM	#32
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I would love to have Pitch Black. The first 15 minutes would be terrific on Blu-ray.

12-27-2008, 04:46 PM	#34
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	yeah pitch black and riddick will be released on Jan.6th in France!! can t wait to do the riddick movie night but for those who would like to try the import, not sure the french release will be free zone... all other uni title I got here are locked B (hero, flying dagger, untraceable...) I think UK is free?

12-27-2008, 05:00 PM	#39
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Don't turn this into an argument. I made a mistake, I'll shut up and move on. ^^ w00t Riddick.

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