Paramount preparing for switch on Amazon.UK? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

jayd · 01-21-2008, 11:02 PM

Now Amazon.de has the same line-up.

http://www.amazon.de/Failure-to-Laun...0960118&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.de/Anchorman-Blu-r...0955844&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.de/Coming-to-Ameri...=gfix-ews-form

elwaylite · 01-21-2008, 11:05 PM

Pretty funny. Maybe Amazon US will be next

FFObsessed · 01-21-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elwaylite

If you check the dvd version, its a yes.

That's good to know, just making sure people weren't jumping to conclusions. Looking very positive now...

Sylin · 01-21-2008, 11:16 PM

ASIN = Amazon Standard ID Number. It's basically their internal SKU.

I wouldn't put too much weight behind this. However, consider that when retailers get announcements of new products, they are not what you might think. The distributors (usually not the publishers) send a list of SKU's and titles/details in a standard industry format via fax or e-mail to the retailer, who then imports it into their database. So it's not like Amazon gets a press release and then someone manually keys this into the system.

So, this could either be (a) nothing more than some distributor accidentally typing "Blu-ray" instead of HD-DVD before sending it off to Amazon, or (b) it was no accident and Anchor Man will be one of the first of Dreamworks Blu's.

makaveli21 · 01-21-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fozziwig

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

Aren't they all already out on HD DVD? I know Anchorman (since I have it), Coming to America, and Trading Places are. Or are the release dates different for the UK?

Fozziwig · 01-21-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makaveli21

Aren't they all already out on HD DVD? I know Anchorman (since I have it), Coming to America, and Trading Places are. Or are the release dates different for the UK?

Different dates for the UK.

Kirsty_Mc · 01-21-2008, 11:26 PM

I don't know about Trading Places being a new release... I already have it. maybe they are just preparing to release their stocks that were already built up before they crapped on us from a big height.

If so, then it certainly shows all the FUD about Paramount destroying their Blu-ray stock up for what it is.

BTW... Trading Places is quite decent piccy quality... Full Screen 16:9 ratio.

jayd · 01-21-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

I don't know about Trading Places being a new release... I already have it. maybe they are just preparing to release their stocks that were already built up before they crapped on us from a big height.

If so, then it certainly shows all the FUD about Paramount destroying their Blu-ray stock up for what it is.

BTW... Trading Places is quite decent piccy quality... Full Screen 16:9 ratio.

If you have Trading Places, it will be a US import, just like mine. It was never release in the UK, to the best of my knowledge.

Kirsty_Mc · 01-21-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

If you have Trading Places, it will be a US import, just like mine. It was never release in the UK, to the best of my knowledge.

Can't remember where I got it... so your probably right. I know I had Black Rain on order (it was cancelled when they chose a somewhat $h1tty format), so I know I imported that one.

jayd · 01-21-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

Can't remember where I got it... so your probably right. I know I had Black Rain on order (it was cancelled when they chose a somewhat $h1tty format), so I know I imported that one.

I had to import both Trading Places and Coming To America, due to not finding them anywhere in the UK.

Lee Christie · 01-22-2008, 12:01 AM

Amazon UK are incompetent with their release dates. They have dates for things that don't match other web sites, and occasionally list items that don't exist or were cancelled.

But, I would be great if it were true. Here's hoping.

Kirsty_Mc · 01-22-2008, 12:03 AM

Maybe it's Paramounts "Leaky" warehouse at it again

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 01-22-2008, 12:17 AM

Most likely a screw up.. but hey you never know

Lee Christie · 01-22-2008, 12:38 AM

I just want to get my grubby paws on the Blu-ray version of this!!!

Star Trek : The Original Series - Season 1 Digitally Remastered

RRP of the HDDVD version is £120.99 (thats approx $234 US)... but apparently Paramount doesn't want my money - if they did, they would release it on a format that has a future. (Blu-ray)

Kirsty_Mc · 01-22-2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Christie

I just want to get my grubby paws on the Blu-ray version of this!!!

Star Trek : The Original Series - Season 1 Digitally Remastered

RRP of the HDDVD version is £120.99 (thats approx $234 US)... but apparently Paramount doesn't want my money - if they did, they would release it on a format that has a future. (Blu-ray)

Same here... I was looking forward to this title before they pulled the plug. I just hope the poor HD-DVD sales haven't killed off any Blu release.

Lee Christie · 01-22-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

Same here... I was looking forward to this title before they pulled the plug. I just hope the poor HD-DVD sales haven't killed off any Blu release.

Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised. Probably took a big loss from that and might not want to risk it on Blu-ray, thinking it's HD Media in general to blame.

aiman04 · 01-22-2008, 01:46 AM

I hope it's real. They got the retail and discounted price, and available for pre-order already.

Now this, is a placehoder:

http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Ind...969973&sr=1-11

Kirsty_Mc · 01-22-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aiman04

I hope it's real. They got the retail and discounted price, and available for pre-order already.

Now this, is a placehoder:

http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Ind...969973&sr=1-11

Great link

"The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete Movie Collection [HD DVD] (1984)"

aiman04 · 01-22-2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

Great link

"The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete Movie Collection [HD DVD] (1984)"

I meant to show the placeholder title, and how it works. Please ignore the format. I'll look for other titles if that bothers you so much.

Kirsty_Mc · 01-22-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aiman04

I meant to show the placeholder title, and how it works. Please ignore the format. I'll look for other titles if that bothers you so much.

I just got excited

... then my hopes were dashed on the cruel rocks of reality

.

01-21-2008, 11:02 PM	#41
jayd Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, UK	Now Amazon.de has the same line-up. http://www.amazon.de/Failure-to-Laun...0960118&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.de/Anchorman-Blu-r...0955844&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.de/Coming-to-Ameri...=gfix-ews-form Last edited by jayd; 01-21-2008 at 11:05 PM.

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01-21-2008, 11:05 PM	#42
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	Pretty funny. Maybe Amazon US will be next

01-21-2008, 11:16 PM	#44
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	ASIN = Amazon Standard ID Number. It's basically their internal SKU. I wouldn't put too much weight behind this. However, consider that when retailers get announcements of new products, they are not what you might think. The distributors (usually not the publishers) send a list of SKU's and titles/details in a standard industry format via fax or e-mail to the retailer, who then imports it into their database. So it's not like Amazon gets a press release and then someone manually keys this into the system. So, this could either be (a) nothing more than some distributor accidentally typing "Blu-ray" instead of HD-DVD before sending it off to Amazon, or (b) it was no accident and Anchor Man will be one of the first of Dreamworks Blu's.

01-21-2008, 11:26 PM	#47
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	I don't know about Trading Places being a new release... I already have it. maybe they are just preparing to release their stocks that were already built up before they crapped on us from a big height. If so, then it certainly shows all the FUD about Paramount destroying their Blu-ray stock up for what it is. BTW... Trading Places is quite decent piccy quality... Full Screen 16:9 ratio.

01-22-2008, 12:01 AM	#51
Lee Christie Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Amazon UK are incompetent with their release dates. They have dates for things that don't match other web sites, and occasionally list items that don't exist or were cancelled. But, I would be great if it were true. Here's hoping.

01-22-2008, 12:03 AM	#52
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Maybe it's Paramounts "Leaky" warehouse at it again

01-22-2008, 12:17 AM	#53
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Most likely a screw up.. but hey you never know

01-22-2008, 12:38 AM	#54
Lee Christie Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I just want to get my grubby paws on the Blu-ray version of this!!! Star Trek : The Original Series - Season 1 Digitally Remastered RRP of the HDDVD version is £120.99 (thats approx $234 US)... but apparently Paramount doesn't want my money - if they did, they would release it on a format that has a future. (Blu-ray)

01-22-2008, 01:46 AM	#57
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	I hope it's real. They got the retail and discounted price, and available for pre-order already. Now this, is a placehoder: http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Ind...969973&sr=1-11

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