Harry Potter: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD rankings

[bkbluray]

Originally Posted by binarymelon

They don't have anything else to buy.

That's probably the best explanation. We have too many good exclusives coming out!

[mystiksuicide]

Id like to get the box set but Ill be in the whole already that week getting the release I been dying for, LOST Season 3. I am still not sure if Ill be buying the box or individual movies.

Curse you Blu-Ray and your excellent PQ and AQ.

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

however, for some odd reason Planet Earth consistently is higher on HD DVD.

In the last 6 months the overall sales gap has closed to almost nothing...so I'd say that this is no longer true.

Give it another 6 months and I bet PE on Blu will be ahead of PE on HD.

[scook]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

I'll buy the box set of the 5. From what I understand , the two slots in the box are taken up with the extras. I figure I'll take the extra outs eventually and put in the other two moves and keep the extras separate.

As for JK Rowling's comments, yea I don't care, but it was odd. It was just one of those things that really doesn't even add or take away from the storyline so why bother?

Can we confirm this Because I will MOST DEFINATELY buy this if this is the case. (Extra 2 Slots)

[Proteus]

Besides having fewer 'good' titles to chose from I noticed PlanetEarth on Blu-ray for a lot less at Walmart the other day than what I had seen on Amazon (was like $65 or something).

Here's the catch: I haven't seen Planet Earth HDDVD at any of the four Walmarts in range of my house. I've only seen the Blu-ray version at all of them.

That alone could be enough to skew the numbers when you consider how few copies are actually selling. Even if only a small percentage of people were purchasing it on Blu at Walmart (but no HDDVD buying at Walmart) it would affect the Neilsen's a great deal.

[UTVOL06]

I ordered Harry Potter Box set on Blu from Warnerbros.com I think I'm gonna cancel though and re-order all 5 individually.

[glenn22]

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Id like to get the box set but Ill be in the whole already that week getting the release I been dying for, LOST Season 3. I am still not sure if Ill be buying the box or individual movies.

Curse you Blu-Ray and your excellent PQ and AQ.

I've been thinking about getting Lost season 3 too, but I feel weird about getting season 3 when I they don't have the first 2 on Blu-ray.

[bdrex28]

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Id like to get the box set but Ill be in the whole already that week getting the release I been dying for, LOST Season 3. I am still not sure if Ill be buying the box or individual movies.

Curse you Blu-Ray and your excellent PQ and AQ.

LOST is greatness, any idea though if the first two seasons are coming out?

[ryoohki]

I've preordered the Set. We are lucky so far, all 5 films are solid, i don't want to wait or either see that 6,7 Suck or not before getting them in HD..

[Lost Johnny]

Originally Posted by scook

I want the Harry Potters so bad but I think i'm waiting for the Full 7 films in a Big Box set. I told the lady yesterday (Who has all of the SD versions and will purchase the rest) that I wanted to buy them for the sole purpose of supporting Blu, she got all pissed because she wants the Box set of all the films. I may just buy them still just to spite her, you cant let em win or they come accustomed to it.

Sidenote: What the hell was J.K. Rowling thinking by announcing the whole story about Dumbledore being you know, "not like theres anything wrong with that" but in what mind set did she think that this would boost sales or make her legendary books become more popular. That was definately a "What the F!@% moment of 2007".

I am a long time HP nut, I admitt this even thought I am closer to Dumbledor age then Harry Potter. First off my BD Player is able to show the original HP disks just fine, I don't know how much better they will look in BD. I am waiting for the full 7 disk set and that's that. Then there is JK Rowling's "outing" of Dumbledor. What would Ritta Skeeter say about this??? She already spoke of him and Harrys relationship as questionable, now JK has thrown fire whiskey on the flames! She never talked about sex in the books, at least not much, we never knew or were told about anyones sexuality, now she drops this bombshell, this casts and ugly and unwanted light on Harry and his beloved headmaster, what was she thinking indeed?
LJB

[bferr1]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

Typically it seems that movies on both formats do better on Blu, see 300.

however, for some odd reason Planet Earth consistently is higher on HD DVD.

Anyone have any thoughts as to why?

Because of all the people mistakenly buying the HD DVD and trying to play them in their SD players. I'm not even making that up.

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

She stated in a Q&A that Dumbledore is gay.

Again, who cares, it's just a story. But, it was a bit out of nowhere.

Maybe they could use this to try and get Ian McKellan to come on board as Dumbledore . . . Michael Gambon is the only one in the cast that doesn't seem to fit the character. McKellan would be absolutely perfect.

[Ex Accountant]

i'm bankrupt... Ordered Harry potter individually today, cost me about £125 = $250. no boxset in UK, but with this,I hope I am helping BD number. I'm collecting it next monday

$250 smackers!!?? I feel for you, dude.

[mystiksuicide]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

LOST is greatness, any idea though if the first two seasons are coming out?

They better put the first 2 seasons on blu or I am going to go "postal" lol

[bdrex28]

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

They better put the first 2 seasons on blu or I am going to go "postal" lol

Hell, I still have all of the first and second season saved on my DVR in glorious HD. Damn the commercials though.

[bajor27]

Just like anything else, I would imagine they'd gauge the sales of lost season 3 to see if putting out tv on blu is worth it right now. It is quite the price difference in comparison with the regular DVD. I'll be picking it up at some point, but not right away. I still have to watch season 2.

I'm starting to wonder whether I should continue buying 24 on DVD because I know it will go blu soon if Prison Break sells decently. I specifically put off purchases of shows like CSI, desperate housewives, and lost in hope of Blu versions, but I just don't know if I can manage with 24.

As for HP on Blu, I wasn't planning on picking up any on Blu until we get a set of 7, but if there are extra spots in this box, I may reconsider. I currently don't own any on DVD because I've been waiting for a complete set.

[bdrex28]

Originally Posted by bajor27

Just like anything else, I would imagine they'd gauge the sales of lost season 3 to see if putting out tv on blu is worth it right now. It is quite the price difference in comparison with the regular DVD. I'll be picking it up at some point, but not right away. I still have to watch season 2.

I'm starting to wonder whether I should continue buying 24 on DVD because I know it will go blu soon if Prison Break sells decently. I specifically put off purchases of shows like CSI, desperate housewives, and lost in hope of Blu versions, but I just don't know if I can manage with 24.

As for HP on Blu, I wasn't planning on picking up any on Blu until we get a set of 7, but if there are extra spots in this box, I may reconsider. I currently don't own any on DVD because I've been waiting for a complete set.

My daughter who is 10 (almost 11) dictates I purchase the blu-ray set when it comes out. Hey, she's greatness and she gets what she wants.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Maybe they could use this to try and get Ian McKellan to come on board as Dumbledore . . . Michael Gambon is the only one in the cast that doesn't seem to fit the character. McKellan would be absolutely perfect.

Ever since the first HP was announced I was hoping for McKellan to play Dumbledore. It would be great if they chose him for the last two movies.

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by Ex Accountant

$250 smackers!!?? I feel for you, dude.

thank you . we always pay twice than americans

[JYD59]

Originally Posted by HDJK

Ever since the first HP was announced I was hoping for McKellan to play Dumbledore. It would be great if they chose him for the last two movies.

I too have always felt that Gambon was mis-cast as Dumbledore; his performances always felt too emotional compared to the cool, calm & collected persona of Dumbledore in all the novels. Richard Harris's performances were spot-on; he seemed regal and right in the Dumbledore mold, where Gambon seems almost hysterical in his approach.

Ian McKellan would make a great Dumbledore; his voice sounds more authoritative and he projects the persona much better....plus he already has the long white hair & beard from playing Gandalf