Paramount preparing for switch on Amazon.UK? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

jw · 01-21-2008, 08:30 PM

it would be on the US site if true

ben7ben3 · 01-21-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hayzink

prob just place holders happens on lots of sites

actually, this is different, in this case there is a release date for each one along with a preorder option. when they are place holders this does not happen, and it says sign up to be notified, etc.

so, 1 of 2 things

1. amazon screwed up and put blu instead of hd
2. amazon/paramount let slip paramount is going blu early

probly 1

Joon · 01-21-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben7ben3

actually, this is different, in this case there is a release date for each one along with a preorder option. when they are place holders this does not happen, and it says sign up to be notified, etc.

so, 1 of 2 things

1. amazon screwed up and put blu instead of hd
2. amazon/paramount let slip paramount is going blu early

probly 1

If you search on the site, there already is HD DVD versions with cover art for all 3 movies. The blu-ray ones pop up on their own. Something is going on. I am telling you, amazon is letting this one slip out early.

kaliraver · 01-21-2008, 08:57 PM

Here;s hoping those fools at Paramounted have come to their senses.

Smackos · 01-21-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

it would be on the US site if true

...not if it was accidentally leaked on the UK site it would'nt. They don't update one at the same time as the other site nor is it the same people doing the work on either site..

elwaylite · 01-21-2008, 09:14 PM

I just find it funny it has a release date.

Ispoke · 01-21-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Smackos

Understood.. but NEXT never hit the shops officially, especially at a major store like amazon. I even had a cancellation email sent to me to state that it would be no longer available for purchase. It was the last film along with Blades of Glory that Paramount produced before going HD-DVD only. They never made it to the shops to start with.. and if any did then they were supposed to be sent back again by the stores. It's now "in stock" and available for 1 day amazon prime delivery..

Next is distributed by Entertainment in Video in the UK and not Paramount

atomik kinder · 01-21-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elwaylite

I just find it funny it has a release date.

And an ASIN number.....
Don't know what that means, but it has one.

elwaylite · 01-21-2008, 09:46 PM

ASININE for updating the site too early

?

davidPS3 · 01-21-2008, 09:55 PM

Take it with a grain of salt.

bkbluray · 01-21-2008, 09:58 PM

I have my doubts if this is true or not, but putting a date up on the site could suggest something.

reiella · 01-21-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by atomik kinder

And an ASIN number.....
Don't know what that means, but it has one.

Amazon Serial ID Number I believe.

Completely internal, it means that there's stub for it in their Inventory Control system. Doesn't mean a whole lot.

Anycase, don't take it as more than a mistake or accident until other stuff crops up. After all, certain titles have found there way to Amazon without any real proof

. Could also be that some clerk at Amazon saw news blips about Paramount and Universal going to release on Blu again 'soon' and decided to be 'helpful', without really doing alot of research into the matter

.

Sonny · 01-21-2008, 10:07 PM

this would definitely be nice

Tekman · 01-21-2008, 10:32 PM

UPDATE 1: 2 more titles have been added to amazon: Failure to Launch and Freedom Writers.

UPDATE 2: One of the members on this site was helpful enough to contact amazon about the listings and he got the following reply:

"We have checked our website and confirm that the DVDs you are
mentioned are scheduled to release in March.

Our editorial staff are constantly working on increasing the information we provide about each item as it becomes available to us. However, the information currently displayed on the product's information page is all that has so far been made available to us from the manufacturer."

http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/News-102283.aspx

Mermen79 · 01-21-2008, 10:35 PM

^ shocking. I wonder how this turns out. I'm a little more hopeful now.

seto · 01-21-2008, 10:36 PM

I think there is too much being read into this. Best to take a crate of salt and a glass of water with this and to call the doctor in the morning.

FFObsessed · 01-21-2008, 10:41 PM

Warner own a lot of distribution rights to Paramount movies in UK, as do other European publishers. Are we sure Paramount has distribution rights to these movies here? I checked imdb but they didn't list UK distribution.

bludon · 01-21-2008, 10:46 PM

Here is another blu ray movie from paramount.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-to-Am...0943111&sr=1-1

elwaylite · 01-21-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFObsessed

Warner own a lot of distribution rights to Paramount movies in UK, as do other European publishers. Are we sure Paramount has distribution rights to these movies here? I checked imdb but they didn't list UK distribution.

If you check the dvd version, its a yes.

Fozziwig · 01-21-2008, 11:01 PM

play.com has all the suspect titles on the same dates but only for HD DVD.

For example: http://www.play.com/DVD/HD%20DVD/4-/...searchsource=0

Amazon UK has them all only for Blu-ray.

They are all officially scheduled for release only on HD DVD.

Amazon should have these titles up for pre-order on HD DVD but they don't.

Conclusion: My guess is that it's a mistake by Amazon

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01-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#21
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	it would be on the US site if true

01-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#24
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	Here;s hoping those fools at Paramounted have come to their senses.

01-21-2008, 09:14 PM	#26
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	I just find it funny it has a release date.

01-21-2008, 09:46 PM	#29
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	ASININE for updating the site too early ?

01-21-2008, 09:55 PM	#30
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	Take it with a grain of salt.

01-21-2008, 09:58 PM	#31
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	I have my doubts if this is true or not, but putting a date up on the site could suggest something.

01-21-2008, 10:07 PM	#33
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	this would definitely be nice

01-21-2008, 10:32 PM	#34
Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	UPDATE 1: 2 more titles have been added to amazon: Failure to Launch and Freedom Writers. UPDATE 2: One of the members on this site was helpful enough to contact amazon about the listings and he got the following reply: "We have checked our website and confirm that the DVDs you are mentioned are scheduled to release in March. Our editorial staff are constantly working on increasing the information we provide about each item as it becomes available to us. However, the information currently displayed on the product's information page is all that has so far been made available to us from the manufacturer." http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/News-102283.aspx

01-21-2008, 10:35 PM	#35
Mermen79 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	^ shocking. I wonder how this turns out. I'm a little more hopeful now.

01-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#36
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think there is too much being read into this. Best to take a crate of salt and a glass of water with this and to call the doctor in the morning.

01-21-2008, 10:41 PM	#37
FFObsessed Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Warner own a lot of distribution rights to Paramount movies in UK, as do other European publishers. Are we sure Paramount has distribution rights to these movies here? I checked imdb but they didn't list UK distribution.

01-21-2008, 10:46 PM	#38
bludon Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	Here is another blu ray movie from paramount. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-to-Am...0943111&sr=1-1

01-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#40
Fozziwig Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	play.com has all the suspect titles on the same dates but only for HD DVD. For example: http://www.play.com/DVD/HD%20DVD/4-/...searchsource=0 Amazon UK has them all only for Blu-ray. They are all officially scheduled for release only on HD DVD. Amazon should have these titles up for pre-order on HD DVD but they don't. Conclusion: My guess is that it's a mistake by Amazon

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