The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread - Page 150 - Blu-ray Forum

ALPH@b3T · 04-22-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RIKANA

ONE HOUR LEFT

RI

50min left

Almost ready to Drive :P

RIKANA · 04-22-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alph@b3t

50min left

Almost ready to drive

yup!

RI

TCX559 · 04-22-2010, 04:15 AM

I have about 3 hours left before I drive to Wal Mart...I looked at their website they dropped the price down to about $20 and they're giving out stickers for the first 50 ppl...(I could care less about the stickers) but the movie...

Trogdor2010 · 04-22-2010, 04:17 AM

I know some of us are complaining, but I'm curious to the lucky viewers of Avatar. Is this release friendly with CIH (Constant image height) set ups, considering the theatrical release was cropped in scope for 2D and some 3D screens? I hope the image retains the compostion similar to a super 35 production and the subtitles are close to the safe zone for 2.35:1. I'm just curious to those that had gotten to watch it on blu ray?

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 04:19 AM

OK I'm back

About 30 people on line at Walmart for 22.96.

I saw some people put back the DVD and say get the Blu-ray anyway blah blah blah.

I finally found a reason to use the DVD, I watched it in my car on my way home (I know not safe) But it looked great on my Clarion 8 inch screen and the LFE was awesome on just the DVD in my car.

So peace out people time to crank this *****!!

oops 22.97

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

I know some of us are complaining, but I'm curious to the lucky viewers of Avatar. Is this release friendly with CIH (Constant image height) set ups, considering the theatrical release was cropped in scope for 2D and some 3D screens? I hope the image retains the compostion similar to a super 35 production and the subtitles are close to the safe zone for 2.35:1. I'm just curious to those that had gotten to watch it on blu ray?

It looks better than the theater!!

wormraper · 04-22-2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu2U

OK I'm back

About 30 people on line at Walmart for 22.96.

I saw some people put back the DVD and say get the Blu-ray anyway blah blah blah.

I finally found a reason to use the DVD, I watched it in my car on my way home (I know not safe) But it looked great on my Clarion 8 inch screen and the LFE was awesome on just the DVD in my car.

So peace out people time to crank this *****!!

$22.96??? dang walmart, you dropped the ball. I'll just price match to Target.

Trogdor2010 · 04-22-2010, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu2U

It looks better than the theater!!

I wished that sentence answered my question, but seriously though. I would perfer watching Avatar on scope on my screen.

wormraper · 04-22-2010, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

I wished that sentence answered my question, but seriously though. I would perfer watching Avatar on scope on my screen.

actually the movie was not supposed to be seen scope really. It was cropped for 2-D theaters, the 3-D version was 1.85:1 and was stated by Cameron that it was his preferred way of doing it

dborgill · 04-22-2010, 04:32 AM

Why are there no reviews of this Blu-Ray at all yet? So strange...

wormraper · 04-22-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dborgill

Why are there no reviews of this Blu-Ray at all yet? So strange...

because fox didn't send out review copies

Parasite68 · 04-22-2010, 04:36 AM

I'm at Walmart right now in Kenner, LA and they have a table with an avatar cake with plates set up, empty case for the blu's and employees are still setting up! It's now 11:36 new Orleans time. I'm the only one here waiting for it...

RIKANA · 04-22-2010, 04:39 AM

Heading out to best buy!!!!

Pandora here I come:3

RI

QuasidodoJr · 04-22-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by spookmag

yes the movie was re-mastered and DNR and EE was applied to the master. Not the best re-master but re-mastered none the less. Any movie shot in Analogue has to be mastered in digital to be put on disc. Mastering a movie in digital for DVD is simple and DVD doesn't show your mistakes or how lazy you are. Blu-ray does show mistakes and therefore requires a more attention. For gladiator they took the "ancient master" and converted to digital and applied the DNR and Edge Enhancement to counter the smudging of the DNR. This is a re-master. Dear Lord , please stop.

Hey, Focus Features Universal guy, if a 25 GB disc is just an upscale, are you suggesting that Doomsday, a 2008 Universal release with a lossless soundtrack, was just a cheap upscale or a title lacking full video quality?

If so - shame, shame, shame!

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 04:40 AM

OK I have to say this now if it makes sense to anyone.

I saw this NOT at an IMAX theater but it was in 3D. As I watch this now I think it is not the same with the top and bottom bars removed. The height looks right but I swear there is information missing from the sides.

This movie has been formated to fit your screen.

I try to block the top and bottom and see what it would be, and there is NO WAY!! Heads would be chopped off.

I call shenanigans. But it IS REFERENCE QUALITY.

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

Hey, Focus Features Universal guy, if a 25 GB disc is just an upscale, are you suggesting that Doomsday, a 2008 Universal release with a lossless soundtrack, was just a cheap upscale or a title lacking full video quality?

If so - shame, shame, shame!

FYI, I reposted his initial post in Pentons thread and Jeff Kleist called him out!?

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

I know some of us are complaining, but I'm curious to the lucky viewers of Avatar. Is this release friendly with CIH (Constant image height) set ups, considering the theatrical release was cropped in scope for 2D and some 3D screens? I hope the image retains the compostion similar to a super 35 production and the subtitles are close to the safe zone for 2.35:1. I'm just curious to those that had gotten to watch it on blu ray?

Does my last post answer that?

nolfoc · 04-22-2010, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Parasite68

I'm at Walmart right now in Kenner, LA and they have a table with an avatar cake with plates set up, empty case for the blu's and employees are still setting up! It's now 11:36 new Orleans time. I'm the only one here waiting for it...

I just got home from the midnight release.. there was about 50+ people waiting online, BB handed out movie posters.. cant wait to watch this

Lamlot · 04-22-2010, 04:43 AM

For me, I went to Amazon, I got a $7 coupon and i got about $11 from a coin star. It was like $4 total, will get it on monday though. Oh well. Cant wait.
Also anyone have any screenshots of the movie yet?

Buddy Christ · 04-22-2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

actually the movie was not supposed to be seen scope really. It was cropped for 2-D theaters, the 3-D version was 1.85:1 and was stated by Cameron that it was his preferred way of doing it

I think he lied from what I see right now.

View Poll Results: How many Blu Ray Avatar discs the first week world wide?
Less than 1,000,000	83	10.30%
1,000,000 - 2,000,000	152	18.86%
2,000,000 - 3,000,000	155	19.23%
3,000,000 - 4,000,000	128	15.88%
4,000,000 - 5,000,000	66	8.19%
Over 6,000,000	222	27.54%
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04-22-2010, 04:19 AM	#2985
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	OK I'm back About 30 people on line at Walmart for 22.96. I saw some people put back the DVD and say get the Blu-ray anyway blah blah blah. I finally found a reason to use the DVD, I watched it in my car on my way home (I know not safe) But it looked great on my Clarion 8 inch screen and the LFE was awesome on just the DVD in my car. So peace out people time to crank this ***!! oops 22.97** Last edited by Buddy Christ; 04-22-2010 at 04:21 AM.

04-22-2010, 04:39 AM	#2993
RIKANA Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Greendale, WI 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:698 Blu-ray reviews:1	Heading out to best buy!!!! Pandora here I come:3 RI Last edited by RIKANA; 04-22-2010 at 04:48 AM.

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04-22-2010, 04:15 AM	#2983
TCX559 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I have about 3 hours left before I drive to Wal Mart...I looked at their website they dropped the price down to about $20 and they're giving out stickers for the first 50 ppl...(I could care less about the stickers) but the movie...

04-22-2010, 04:17 AM	#2984
Trogdor2010 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:45 Blu-ray collection:266	I know some of us are complaining, but I'm curious to the lucky viewers of Avatar. Is this release friendly with CIH (Constant image height) set ups, considering the theatrical release was cropped in scope for 2D and some 3D screens? I hope the image retains the compostion similar to a super 35 production and the subtitles are close to the safe zone for 2.35:1. I'm just curious to those that had gotten to watch it on blu ray?

04-22-2010, 04:32 AM	#2990
dborgill Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:18	Why are there no reviews of this Blu-Ray at all yet? So strange...

04-22-2010, 04:36 AM	#2992
Parasite68 Active Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:New Orleans, LA	I'm at Walmart right now in Kenner, LA and they have a table with an avatar cake with plates set up, empty case for the blu's and employees are still setting up! It's now 11:36 new Orleans time. I'm the only one here waiting for it...

04-22-2010, 04:40 AM	#2995
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	OK I have to say this now if it makes sense to anyone. I saw this NOT at an IMAX theater but it was in 3D. As I watch this now I think it is not the same with the top and bottom bars removed. The height looks right but I swear there is information missing from the sides. This movie has been formated to fit your screen. I try to block the top and bottom and see what it would be, and there is NO WAY!! Heads would be chopped off. I call shenanigans. But it IS REFERENCE QUALITY.

04-22-2010, 04:43 AM	#2999
Lamlot Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:129	For me, I went to Amazon, I got a $7 coupon and i got about $11 from a coin star. It was like $4 total, will get it on monday though. Oh well. Cant wait. Also anyone have any screenshots of the movie yet?

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