High def commercials at AMC theaters - Blu-ray Forum

blukrank · 08-31-2007, 09:23 PM

I went to see the new Halloween today at a AMC movie theater,well anyways before the start of the movie there was a commercial for HD DVD,well anyways a few people in the theater bood when the commercial came on.Then right after the commercial there was a commercial for the PS3 and then everyone cheered.Just that that was funny.Well anyways I thought the new Halloween was great and it was alot better then some of the crap sequels that they have done.I do hope Rob Zombie's Halloween will be released on Blu-Ray as I will defently buy.

cpgator · 08-31-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blukrank

I went to see the new Halloween today at a AMC movie theater,well anyways before the start of the movie there was a commercial for HD DVD,well anyways a few people in the theater bood when the commercial came on.Then right after the commercial there was a commercial for the PS3 and then everyone cheered.Just that that was funny.Well anyways I thought the new Halloween was great and it was alot better then some of the crap sequels that they have done.I do hope Rob Zombie's Halloween will be released on Blu-Ray as I will defently buy.

Strange - I don't think I have ever heard people boo or cheer at commercials in a movie theater. Plus, since maybe 1% of the population is even buying movies in these formats, and maybe less than half of those would be upset enough at HD-DVD to actually boo during a commerical, the reaction is even more strange.

jermwhl · 08-31-2007, 09:39 PM

I've seen the commercials. Obviously if people are booing it, then there must be some type of mainstream word getting out on these formats. Either that or there just happened to be a bunch of HD-DVD haters in the same theater at the same time.

As for if it will come out on BD....it's an MGM/Dimension film, so yes if released day and date with the DVD we can expect exclusive BD goodness of this flick.

CucamongaBlues · 08-31-2007, 09:51 PM

A while back we went and saw Ocean's 13. I liked it, but something occurred to me while I was watching it, and I wonder if any of you have had this thought. As I was watching the film, I realized that movies look better watching them at home now. I've got a PS3 (always with the latest firmware) and a Sony SXRD 55" with a 5.1 surround sound system and movies look and sound way better at home. Not to mention the fact that I can pause the movie, don't have to deal with knuckleheads or overpriced snacks...and I have a nice couch, I can put my feet up on the ottoman...sorry I started to ramble.

Anyone else think that watching movies at home now kicks tail over watching them at the theatre?

wem003 · 08-31-2007, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CucamongaBlues

A while back we went and saw Ocean's 13. I liked it, but something occurred to me while I was watching it, and I wonder if any of you have had this thought. As I was watching the film, I realized that movies look better watching them at home now. I've got a PS3 (always with the latest firmware) and a Sony SXRD 55" with a 5.1 surround sound system and movies look and sound way better at home. Not to mention the fact that I can pause the movie, don't have to deal with knuckleheads or overpriced snacks...and I have a nice couch, I can put my feet up on the ottoman...sorry I started to ramble.

Anyone else think that watching movies at home now kicks tail over watching them at the theatre?

Same here... Call me old, but I am tired of teenagers talking through movies, crappy focus, sticky floors, etc....

Netflix, our PS3 and a projector are great for us. We can pause it if we want, dont have to stand in lines, and get pic quality that is totally fine for us.

Mote · 08-31-2007, 09:57 PM

I only go to the theater now when there is a movie that I absolutely want to see. This weekend I'm going to see Superbad which I hear amazingly funny.

Aside from those few movies a year (and I do stress FEW), I always rather sit on my comfy couch and watch in amazement the PQ of my small but growing amount of Blu-rays!

kaliraver · 08-31-2007, 09:59 PM

Definitely way better picture and sound quality and I don't have to deal with all these young kids texting, & talking on the phone! Some people got a damn nerve at the theater and should get their @$$e$ banned!

doctorsteve · 08-31-2007, 10:00 PM

... I did the same thing when I saw Transformers a month or so ago... guess I didn't boo loud enough for Paramount to hear...

TruBlu2 · 08-31-2007, 10:04 PM

I do not like the commercials at Regal. I would probably throw up watching a hddvd commercial.

Jodi · 08-31-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blukrank

I went to see the new Halloween today at a AMC movie theater,well anyways before the start of the movie there was a commercial for HD DVD,well anyways a few people in the theater bood when the commercial came on.Then right after the commercial there was a commercial for the PS3 and then everyone cheered.Just that that was funny.Well anyways I thought the new Halloween was great and it was alot better then some of the crap sequels that they have done.I do hope Rob Zombie's Halloween will be released on Blu-Ray as I will defently buy.

Man, I wish I could have been in that situation in a movie theater. That would have been funny as hell!

But here's my question: why would a commercial for HD-DUD appear at an AMC theater? I thought AMCs are owned by Sony???

Jodi

glenn22 · 08-31-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CucamongaBlues

A while back we went and saw Ocean's 13. I liked it, but something occurred to me while I was watching it, and I wonder if any of you have had this thought. As I was watching the film, I realized that movies look better watching them at home now. I've got a PS3 (always with the latest firmware) and a Sony SXRD 55" with a 5.1 surround sound system and movies look and sound way better at home. Not to mention the fact that I can pause the movie, don't have to deal with knuckleheads or overpriced snacks...and I have a nice couch, I can put my feet up on the ottoman...sorry I started to ramble.

Anyone else think that watching movies at home now kicks tail over watching them at the theatre?

You're not alone, I like movies at home better too. Picture and sound that no theater can match. I do still like going to the theater as well though. I'm not bothered by people in the audience that make noise because I have no problem making them shut their face. =P

oneaaron · 08-31-2007, 10:41 PM

It's a Dimension film and they are HD DVD only....

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

I've seen the commercials. Obviously if people are booing it, then there must be some type of mainstream word getting out on these formats. Either that or there just happened to be a bunch of HD-DVD haters in the same theater at the same time.

As for if it will come out on BD....it's an MGM/Dimension film, so yes if released day and date with the DVD we can expect exclusive BD goodness of this flick.

CucamongaBlues · 08-31-2007, 11:47 PM

Well, with picture and sound quality better at home, I kind of feel like I'm paying for the movie twice, if I see it in the theatre and then buy the blu-ray. So more and more I just wait for the blu-ray.

jorg · 08-31-2007, 11:47 PM

thats it this is how we will kill hd dvd we will gather in every major city go to every major movie and boooo every hd dvd advertisment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!haha

kaliraver · 08-31-2007, 11:51 PM

I have seen these commercials before at my local theater and I also booed when they showed that junk on the screen. The person behind me thought it was funny

gvortex7 · 08-31-2007, 11:53 PM

Booing that in the theater shows spirit, but it is also a bit childish.

DNR7265 · 09-01-2007, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaliraver69

Definitely way better picture and sound quality and I don't have to deal with all these young kids texting, & talking on the phone! Some people got a damn nerve at the theater and should get their @$$e$ banned!

I agree. And why the hell would anyone bring an infant to a movie? Babysitters, anyone?

richard lichtenfelt · 10-10-2007, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneaaron

It's a Dimension film and they are HD DVD only....

Come on just one positive blu-ray post by you on blu-ray.com.

oneaaron · 10-10-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Come on just one positive blu-ray post by you on blu-ray.com.

You want me to lie to the guy? ok it's on blu-ray too.

08-31-2007, 09:23 PM	#1
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	High def commercials at AMC theaters I went to see the new Halloween today at a AMC movie theater,well anyways before the start of the movie there was a commercial for HD DVD,well anyways a few people in the theater bood when the commercial came on.Then right after the commercial there was a commercial for the PS3 and then everyone cheered.Just that that was funny.Well anyways I thought the new Halloween was great and it was alot better then some of the crap sequels that they have done.I do hope Rob Zombie's Halloween will be released on Blu-Ray as I will defently buy.

08-31-2007, 10:00 PM	#8
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Funny, but... ... I did the same thing when I saw Transformers a month or so ago... guess I didn't boo loud enough for Paramount to hear...

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
AMC Theaters to Switch to 'Super HD' 2160p x 4K PROJECTION	Display Theory and Discussion	HDTV1080P	113	07-20-2009 08:18 PM
AMC Theaters Going All Digital	Movies	dadkins	14	03-31-2009 05:32 PM
Best High Def TV Out There!	Display Theory and Discussion	DR BLU NEO	47	10-20-2008 03:27 AM
What to do to get the best out of high def...	Display Theory and Discussion	pacificvibes	24	08-26-2008 04:21 PM
AU High-Def	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	BluHavik	2	12-05-2007 09:48 AM

08-31-2007, 09:39 PM	#3
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	I've seen the commercials. Obviously if people are booing it, then there must be some type of mainstream word getting out on these formats. Either that or there just happened to be a bunch of HD-DVD haters in the same theater at the same time. As for if it will come out on BD....it's an MGM/Dimension film, so yes if released day and date with the DVD we can expect exclusive BD goodness of this flick.

08-31-2007, 09:51 PM	#4
CucamongaBlues Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rancho Cucamonga	A while back we went and saw Ocean's 13. I liked it, but something occurred to me while I was watching it, and I wonder if any of you have had this thought. As I was watching the film, I realized that movies look better watching them at home now. I've got a PS3 (always with the latest firmware) and a Sony SXRD 55" with a 5.1 surround sound system and movies look and sound way better at home. Not to mention the fact that I can pause the movie, don't have to deal with knuckleheads or overpriced snacks...and I have a nice couch, I can put my feet up on the ottoman...sorry I started to ramble. Anyone else think that watching movies at home now kicks tail over watching them at the theatre?

08-31-2007, 09:57 PM	#6
Mote Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Playa Del Rey, CA. Blu-ray reviews:2	I only go to the theater now when there is a movie that I absolutely want to see. This weekend I'm going to see Superbad which I hear amazingly funny. Aside from those few movies a year (and I do stress FEW), I always rather sit on my comfy couch and watch in amazement the PQ of my small but growing amount of Blu-rays!

08-31-2007, 09:59 PM	#7
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Definitely way better picture and sound quality and I don't have to deal with all these young kids texting, & talking on the phone! Some people got a damn nerve at the theater and should get their @$$e$ banned!

08-31-2007, 10:04 PM	#9
TruBlu2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I do not like the commercials at Regal. I would probably throw up watching a hddvd commercial.

08-31-2007, 11:47 PM	#13
CucamongaBlues Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rancho Cucamonga	Well, with picture and sound quality better at home, I kind of feel like I'm paying for the movie twice, if I see it in the theatre and then buy the blu-ray. So more and more I just wait for the blu-ray.

08-31-2007, 11:47 PM	#14
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	thats it this is how we will kill hd dvd we will gather in every major city go to every major movie and boooo every hd dvd advertisment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!haha

08-31-2007, 11:51 PM	#15
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I have seen these commercials before at my local theater and I also booed when they showed that junk on the screen. The person behind me thought it was funny

08-31-2007, 11:53 PM	#16
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Booing that in the theater shows spirit, but it is also a bit childish.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals