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PeterTHX · 07-30-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

There is no information on Bad Boys outside of someone spotting the disc art at Sony DADC, which could have been for the DVD as well. Honestly, I'm sick of the question. It will come when it comes, there's obviously a demand for it.

I zoomed the pic in question as best I could and they did look like DVD Video labels for Bad Boys.

Xorp · 07-31-2009, 06:23 AM

Will Moon ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/ ) be released on Blu-ray? I couldn't find anywhere to see it locally. Sometimes smaller/indie films don't get BD releases it seems...

Jeff Kleist · 07-31-2009, 02:47 PM

Since Moon only came out about a month ago and is currently roadshowing the indy circuit, it's not time for it to be announced yet

Very likely though

AnimeOnBlu · 07-31-2009, 03:04 PM

Will MGM be doing a new encode and actually put extras on Rocky I when they release it as part of the boxset, or will is be the same existing Blu-ray? Or is that unknown at this point?

Also, is "Observe and Report" going to be encoded in AVC? Is Warner going AVC? The Press release says AVC but the page says VC-1.

Penton-Man · 07-31-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Will MGM be doing a new encode and actually put extras on Rocky I when they release it as part of the boxset, or will is be the same existing Blu-ray? Or is that unknown at this point?

Also, is "Observe and Report" going to be encoded in AVC? Is Warner going AVC? The Press release says AVC but the page says VC-1.

^
That sounds like good 'poll potential'.

Option #1 - I prefer WHV to use AVC.
Option #2 - I prefer WHV to stay with the VC-1 video codec.
Option #3 - I don't care either way....as long as the poll drives Amir crazy

aygie · 07-31-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

^
That sounds like good 'poll potential'.

Option #1 - I prefer WHV to use AVC.
Option #2 - I prefer WHV to stay with the VC-1 video codec.
Option #3 - I don't care either way....as long as the poll drives Amir crazy

AVC

Jeff Kleist · 07-31-2009, 04:53 PM

3! 3!

One thing people forget is that WB owns its own authoring house, GDMX, and except for the occasional work they farm out when they get backed up. So for WB to move to AVC there has to be a real, tangible benefit for doing so, cause they're the ones paying for the encoders

benzgrl · 07-31-2009, 05:06 PM

Hi Jeff,

Any word on any Audrey Hepburn films? A remake of My Fair Lady is in the works. Anything about WB releasing the original on Blu? Thx.

AnimeOnBlu · 07-31-2009, 05:07 PM

I have to say, my Japanese Version of "The Fall" by WB is AVC and is a very nice encode. I didn't notice any of that typical filtering I see with other WB titles (though I assume that has to do with it being outsourced). I really wish Warner would go AVC, and option 3 would only sweeten the deal

But can't we have Option 1 combined with option 3 for good measure?

Jeff Kleist · 07-31-2009, 07:33 PM

WB distributes titles for people as well. Grave of the Fireflies and Castle of Cagliostro DVDs I believe were done by them in Japan, and now they're at...Disney and Vap I think? That's why titles like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves had DTS on DVD, even though WB did not use it beyond that 4-title flirtation

Billy Rickey · 07-31-2009, 09:04 PM

Hey Jeff is Transformers 2 going to have the same Aspect ratio as the Dark Knight with the IMAX footage

AnimeOnBlu · 07-31-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

WB distributes titles for people as well. Grave of the Fireflies and Castle of Cagliostro DVDs I believe were done by them in Japan, and now they're at...Disney and Vap I think? That's why titles like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves had DTS on DVD, even though WB did not use it beyond that 4-title flirtation

You are right. The disc is by Googly and distributed by WB. Still pretty sad when a small company upstages the majority of WB releases.

jlaavenger · 08-01-2009, 12:49 AM

Will Battlestar Galactica be released as individual seasons anytime soon? I just can't afford the full complete series in big buy. And how do they break down? I mean I saw season 4.3 in Target, how does the .3 work?

Jeff Kleist · 08-01-2009, 01:51 AM

That's .5, same as DVD

While I am unaware of any Blu-ray release for Battlestar Galactica, Ron Moore's West Wing/space above and beyond hybrid show will have individual seasons come out next year

Johnny Vinyl · 08-01-2009, 02:14 AM

Hi all,

I'm not a usual participant in this thread, but I'd like to know if anyone can give some information regarding the volume of work from David Lean. Do we know for certain yet (or maybe even a rumour) that some of his films are soon to be relased on Blu-ray. I know that Passage To India is out, but I'd love to see some more.

Thank you,

John

AnimeOnBlu · 08-01-2009, 02:23 AM

Lawrence of Arabia is currently being worked on by Sony. Hasn't been much said about the progress lately and the only speculation about a release date is that we might see it next year. Kwai and Zhivago I believe were rumored but nothing outside of that.

Johnny Vinyl · 08-01-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Lawrence of Arabia is currently being worked on by Sony. Hasn't been much said about the progress lately and the only speculation about a release date is that we might see it next year. Kwai and Zhivago I believe were rumored but nothing outside of that.

Thank you for that. I had heard the rumour about Kwai and thought there were rumblings about LoA as well. Nice to see that LoA is being worked on. Maybe sometime next year we can expect to see it being released. Again, thank you!

John

Jeff Kleist · 08-01-2009, 03:25 AM

I'm sure Sony will be watching Warner's experiment on GWTW and Oz this Christmas with great interest

Blu Titan · 08-01-2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

I'm sure Sony will be watching Warner's experiment on GWTW and Oz this Christmas with great interest

Hopefully, the sales will be satisfactory. I have been reading about Sony "working" on a Blu-ray release of LOA for over two years.

wallendo · 08-01-2009, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benzgrl

... A remake of My Fair Lady is in the works...

Say it ain't so.

To me, there is nothing wrong with the original version and no need to make another.

Audrey is Eliza and I can't imagine anyone other than Rex Harrison as 'enry 'iggins.

07-31-2009, 06:23 AM	#6642
Xorp Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:28	Will Moon ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/ ) be released on Blu-ray? I couldn't find anywhere to see it locally. Sometimes smaller/indie films don't get BD releases it seems... Last edited by Xorp; 07-31-2009 at 06:26 AM.

07-31-2009, 03:04 PM	#6644
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Will MGM be doing a new encode and actually put extras on Rocky I when they release it as part of the boxset, or will is be the same existing Blu-ray? Or is that unknown at this point? Also, is "Observe and Report" going to be encoded in AVC? Is Warner going AVC? The Press release says AVC but the page says VC-1. Last edited by AnimeOnBlu; 07-31-2009 at 03:07 PM.

08-01-2009, 12:49 AM	#6653
jlaavenger Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:1255 DVD collection:242 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:131	Will Battlestar Galactica be released as individual seasons anytime soon? And how do Will Battlestar Galactica be released as individual seasons anytime soon? I just can't afford the full complete series in big buy. And how do they break down? I mean I saw season 4.3 in Target, how does the .3 work?

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07-31-2009, 02:47 PM	#6643
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Since Moon only came out about a month ago and is currently roadshowing the indy circuit, it's not time for it to be announced yet Very likely though

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Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	3! 3! One thing people forget is that WB owns its own authoring house, GDMX, and except for the occasional work they farm out when they get backed up. So for WB to move to AVC there has to be a real, tangible benefit for doing so, cause they're the ones paying for the encoders

07-31-2009, 05:06 PM	#6648
benzgrl Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV, USA Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:101	Hi Jeff, Any word on any Audrey Hepburn films? A remake of My Fair Lady is in the works. Anything about WB releasing the original on Blu? Thx.

07-31-2009, 05:07 PM	#6649
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	I have to say, my Japanese Version of "The Fall" by WB is AVC and is a very nice encode. I didn't notice any of that typical filtering I see with other WB titles (though I assume that has to do with it being outsourced). I really wish Warner would go AVC, and option 3 would only sweeten the deal But can't we have Option 1 combined with option 3 for good measure?

07-31-2009, 07:33 PM	#6650
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	WB distributes titles for people as well. Grave of the Fireflies and Castle of Cagliostro DVDs I believe were done by them in Japan, and now they're at...Disney and Vap I think? That's why titles like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves had DTS on DVD, even though WB did not use it beyond that 4-title flirtation

07-31-2009, 09:04 PM	#6651
Billy Rickey Banned Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hey Jeff is Transformers 2 going to have the same Aspect ratio as the Dark Knight with the IMAX footage

08-01-2009, 01:51 AM	#6654
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	That's .5, same as DVD While I am unaware of any Blu-ray release for Battlestar Galactica, Ron Moore's West Wing/space above and beyond hybrid show will have individual seasons come out next year

08-01-2009, 02:14 AM	#6655
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Hi all, I'm not a usual participant in this thread, but I'd like to know if anyone can give some information regarding the volume of work from David Lean. Do we know for certain yet (or maybe even a rumour) that some of his films are soon to be relased on Blu-ray. I know that Passage To India is out, but I'd love to see some more. Thank you, John

08-01-2009, 02:23 AM	#6656
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Lawrence of Arabia is currently being worked on by Sony. Hasn't been much said about the progress lately and the only speculation about a release date is that we might see it next year. Kwai and Zhivago I believe were rumored but nothing outside of that.

08-01-2009, 03:25 AM	#6658
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I'm sure Sony will be watching Warner's experiment on GWTW and Oz this Christmas with great interest

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