Fast & Furious 6 - Dec 10, 2013 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

Damn, no kidding. I mean, this is ridiculous. If they are going to do this crap, I'd appreciate it if they would just release the Blu-Ray on the same day it gets released into theaters. I don't understand the need to announce it for Blu so soon. What is this expected to accomplish?

I'm going to go out on limb and say the studio hopes to increase sales.

jblank · 05-24-2013, 08:27 PM

But if you like a movie and planned on buying it anyway, how is this going to increase sales?

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

But if you like a movie and planned on buying it anyway, how is this going to increase sales?

Again, I'm no studio head, but it would seem to me that the earlier you announce something, the more time people will have to get it.

jblank · 05-24-2013, 08:33 PM

Maybe you're right, but I can't imagine this increases sales more than a special announcement made in say, a month. Unless you are REALLY paying attention to Blu-Ray news things, and how many Joe Blow's really are, who is even going to notice the announcement now? I'd think the theatrical release is what would get the medias attention.

djgeneral · 05-24-2013, 08:34 PM

Who cares? It isn't bothering anything. All it is doing is increasing awareness. It isn't a big deal in the slightest

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

Maybe you're right, but I can't imagine this increases sales more than a special announcement made in say, a month. Unless you are REALLY paying attention to Blu-Ray news things, and how many Joe Blow's really are, who is even going to notice the announcement now? I'd think the theatrical release is what would get the medias attention.

I don't profess to know all the numbers involved...but how is this hurting you btw? Short of just 'change in the norm'?

jblank · 05-24-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djgeneral

Who cares? It isn't bothering anything. All it is doing is increasing awareness. It isn't a big deal in the slightest

I didn't say it was a "big deal", I think it is ridiculous though and unnecessary. I'm not losing sleep over it, just commenting on it, like others have as well. You're free to disagree with my opinion.

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

I didn't say it was a "big deal", I think it is ridiculous though and unnecessary. I'm not losing sleep over it, just commenting on it, like others have as well. You're free to disagree with my opinion.

Why is it "ridiculous and unnecessary"?

jblank · 05-24-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

I don't profess to know all the numbers involved...but how is this hurting you btw? Short of just 'change in the norm'?

I never claimed it did. I just happen to find it unnecessary and a diversion from the way things have been done for decades.

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

I never claimed it did. I just happen to find it unnecessary and a diversion from the way things have been done for decades.

I gotcha...you're against change. Ok.

jblank · 05-24-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Why is it "ridiculous and unnecessary"?

Because when a film is released to theaters, that is "theater time" and I'm all for the film getting the attention at that time. Then after it goes off, THEN announce it for home video. It is just my opinion, no reason for you to try to turn this into one of the long and drawn out wars you so often ignite. We disagree is all, lets move on.

jblank · 05-24-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

I gotcha...you're against change. Ok.

When it isn't necessary and serves to purpose....yes.

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

Because when a film is released to theaters, that is "theater time" and I'm all for the film getting the attention at that time. Then after it goes off, THEN announce it for home video. It is just my opinion, no reason for you to try to turn this into one of the long and drawn out wars you so often ignite. We disagree is all, lets move on.

Ahh "theater time", gotcha!

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 08:40 PM

Well I, for one, am very glad to hear about this "special packaging". I hope it's a Reel Heroes steelbook!

madlost1 · 05-24-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

Because it is unnecessary and bucks the trend of the film appearing in theaters, then being announced for home video at a later date. It has ALWAYS been this way and that is what many of us are used to and liked, so when they are announcing it before the damn movie can even be seen in theaters, it is annoying and frankly, weird, and serves no purpose. Now, if they choose to offer ticket discounts, free tickets, or a special early release on Blu-Ray, that would be different, but this just seems like a way to get people to pre-order something unnecessarily. The entire "pre-order" stuff started with video games and now it is everywhere, grrrrrr. Next thing you know companies will want to you pre-order your washing machine or refrigerator.

Did you even read my post in this thread? I'm sure I'm not the only one with that type of situation.

jblank · 05-24-2013, 09:03 PM

You're welcome to have your opinion, just as I am, but I don't see how this makes "future planning" easier. Why the "gang" mentality here at Blu-ray.com recently? This place is getting like AVSforum with all the pouncing on people for simply having an opinion that might be different.

Lets put it another way, my opinion on the early pre-orders differs than you guys, I accept that. I also accept and appreciate your thoughts and opinions as to why you like them. So, we disagree, it happens, no reason to further discuss this.

rickah88 · 05-24-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by madlost1

I like it better this way as well. This way if I go see something in theaters and enjoy it I can come home and pre-order the title. I don't have to wait for the pre-order to go up and possibly miss it and not know it's coming out until release week. It makes planning future spending much easier.

Yeah, personally, I can't see any downside to these early preorders, especially for the customer. Heck the only downside I can think of, would be possibly hurting box office sales...but hey, that's a studio problem, not a me problem.

Give me as much info as early as possible. For a consumer that's never a bad thing.

jblank · 05-24-2013, 09:13 PM

I see your point, really, I do, but it's just too early for me. Maybe it's because I have lived through the entirety of home video and just got used to it being done a certain way for over 30 years. I'm a traditionalist I suppose, but I just prefer to have the movie shown, THEN hear about the home video release.

Tony208 · 05-24-2013, 09:15 PM

$20.99 is a good release date price regardless so put an order in and cancel later if the packaging blows

moviecriticsonline · 05-24-2013, 09:30 PM

I'll pre-order it, even though I'm not too thrilled with Amazon's $3.99 shipping price.

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05-24-2013, 08:27 PM	#22
jblank Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bristol, Tennessee 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:374 Trading Score:131	But if you like a movie and planned on buying it anyway, how is this going to increase sales?

05-24-2013, 08:33 PM	#24
jblank Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bristol, Tennessee 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:374 Trading Score:131	Maybe you're right, but I can't imagine this increases sales more than a special announcement made in say, a month. Unless you are REALLY paying attention to Blu-Ray news things, and how many Joe Blow's really are, who is even going to notice the announcement now? I'd think the theatrical release is what would get the medias attention.

05-24-2013, 08:34 PM	#25
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	Who cares? It isn't bothering anything. All it is doing is increasing awareness. It isn't a big deal in the slightest

05-24-2013, 08:40 PM	#34
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Well I, for one, am very glad to hear about this "special packaging". I hope it's a Reel Heroes steelbook!

05-24-2013, 09:03 PM	#36
jblank Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bristol, Tennessee 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:374 Trading Score:131	You're welcome to have your opinion, just as I am, but I don't see how this makes "future planning" easier. Why the "gang" mentality here at Blu-ray.com recently? This place is getting like AVSforum with all the pouncing on people for simply having an opinion that might be different. Lets put it another way, my opinion on the early pre-orders differs than you guys, I accept that. I also accept and appreciate your thoughts and opinions as to why you like them. So, we disagree, it happens, no reason to further discuss this.

05-24-2013, 09:13 PM	#38
jblank Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bristol, Tennessee 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:374 Trading Score:131	I see your point, really, I do, but it's just too early for me. Maybe it's because I have lived through the entirety of home video and just got used to it being done a certain way for over 30 years. I'm a traditionalist I suppose, but I just prefer to have the movie shown, THEN hear about the home video release.

05-24-2013, 09:15 PM	#39
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	$20.99 is a good release date price regardless so put an order in and cancel later if the packaging blows

05-24-2013, 09:30 PM	#40
moviecriticsonline Expert Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:35	I'll pre-order it, even though I'm not too thrilled with Amazon's $3.99 shipping price.

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