The Polar Express 3D Blu-ray (2004) [Region Free]

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by ckenisell

Those of use that purchased the anaglyph version should get a discount. No?

Agreed

Hopefully the anaglyph version will be discontinued as well.

[Jimmy Smith]

Official specs have been released

Will contain DTS Master Audio and all the extras from the 2D release

A winner for sure.

[STARSCREAM]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

Official specs have been released

Will contain DTS Master Audio and all the extras from the 2D release

A winner for sure.

AWESOME!

[ckenisell]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

Official specs have been released

Will contain DTS Master Audio and all the extras from the 2D release

A winner for sure.

Tis good news!

[tomrule123]

My god... this was the real reason why I couldn't buy the first 2 blu-ray versions... a real 3D version (no red-blue 3D look) and for the 2D and 3D version, upgraded audio, from 16-bit Dolby TrueHD to 24-Bit DTS-HD Master Audio. YAHOO!

[MrBrains]

sounds great but does anyone know if this will be region free to play in the uk, i am guessing its going to be region locked. But if anyone can confirm i would be grateful.

[Jimmy Smith]

Only issues is this is now the third time Polar Express has come to Blu-Ray and still no audio commentary

Minor complaint all things considered but it is annoying

[HDEyes]

I don't understand this being a 2 BD set, with one disc the 3-D version and the other the 2-D. I thought that all 3-D blu's are backwards compatible with any BD player. I see the same is happening with "Christmas Carol" and that will have a seprate version in 2-D.

[snappahead]

Originally Posted by HDEyes

I don't understand this being a 2 BD set, with one disc the 3-D version and the other the 2-D. I thought that all 3-D blu's are backwards compatible with any BD player. I see the same is happening with "Christmas Carol" and that will have a seprate version in 2-D.

They are compatible, but the studios love releasing two and three disc sets.

[Metric]

Originally Posted by HDEyes

I don't understand this being a 2 BD set, with one disc the 3-D version and the other the 2-D. I thought that all 3-D blu's are backwards compatible with any BD player. I see the same is happening with "Christmas Carol" and that will have a seprate version in 2-D.

I read somewhere that the quality of the 2d presentation from a 3d disk is reduced, you see edging around objects etc that were designed for 3d. Watching a true 2d disk vs a 3d disk in 2d is supposed to be noticable.

[I-C-Blue]

Originally Posted by Metric

I read somewhere that the quality of the 2d presentation from a 3d disk is reduced, you see edging around objects etc that were designed for 3d. Watching a true 2d disk vs a 3d disk in 2d is supposed to be noticable.

I guess that kinds answers my hanging question in my head about watching 3D blu-ray discs being played back in 2D unless someone can correct me. I'm gonna do my research on that now ... and if that's the case, I'm glad there's a 2D disc with it.

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Metric

I read somewhere that the quality of the 2d presentation from a 3d disk is reduced, you see edging around objects etc that were designed for 3d. Watching a true 2d disk vs a 3d disk in 2d is supposed to be noticable.

Not true. Edging around objects in 3D is caused by a lack of proper aliegnment between the two eye streams. Displaying only one of the streams will not have edgement. 2D extraed Blu-Rays look great. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs bested the HD broadcast and in my opinon looked like a fantastic 2D Blu-Ray even when extracted from a 3D version

[fantasiafilmlover]

Originally Posted by MrBrains

sounds great but does anyone know if this will be region free to play in the uk, i am guessing its going to be region locked. But if anyone can confirm i would be grateful.

I, like MrBrains, believe that this will be region locked(but one can always hope, can't one?). So, my simple question is thus: when will the UK get its own official version?

I'm so desperate to see the images that accompany the song, When Christmas Comes To Town in 3D since that has to be the highlight of the movie(song-wise, that is).

I've seen two versions of this film; in 2D on TV and in a field sequential 3D version on a DVD-r. Both impressed but the thing I long for most of all is an "official" 3D blu ray.

Any words on that happening, guys?

John.

[MrBrains]

It looks like this is Multi region, so thanks for getting back to me, anyone use dvdworldusa.com to order looks like a nice place to get stuff anyone confirm in the uk

[dirkblack]

Originally Posted by MrBrains

It looks like this is Multi region, so thanks for getting back to me, anyone use dvdworldusa.com to order looks like a nice place to get stuff anyone confirm in the uk

I have used them dozens of times, with no problems whatsoever.

[UNC4LIFE]

I want to buy this for the 2-D verison with the lossless audio as I have no interest in buying a 3-D TV or player. I have a question hopefully someone can help me with because I'm a little confused. Will I be able to play the 2-D version on a regular blu-ray player or will it only play on a 3-D player? I'm also wondering if the 2-D version that's thrown in will be just the old blu-ray disc with the lossy audio? As long as the 2-D can play on a standard player and has lossless audio I'll be buying it. But I want to make sure first. Any help please?

[Metric]

Needs an edit:

(SO FAR)ALL 3D DISCS HAVE 2D VERSIONS (EXCEPT FOR SONY EXCLUSIVE ALICE IN WONDERLAND)

[ckenisell]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

Read the signiture

Do you mean STUCK or do you really mean SUCK?

[ckenisell]

Originally Posted by UNC4LIFE

I want to buy this for the 2-D verison with the lossless audio as I have no interest in buying a 3-D TV or player. I have a question hopefully someone can help me with because I'm a little confused. Will I be able to play the 2-D version on a regular blu-ray player or will it only play on a 3-D player? I'm also wondering if the 2-D version that's thrown in will be just the old blu-ray disc with the lossy audio? As long as the 2-D can play on a standard player and has lossless audio I'll be buying it. But I want to make sure first. Any help please?

The 2D disc does not have lossless. You have to buy the Anaglyph 3D version if you want lossless. Or, you can wait and buy the new, real 3D version. It will have lossless audio (I hope!!!).

[dirkblack]

Originally Posted by Metric

Needs an edit:

(SO FAR)ALL 3D DISCS HAVE 2D VERSIONS (EXCEPT FOR SONY EXCLUSIVE ALICE IN WONDERLAND)

The UK version had both 3D and 2D.