disney shipping only Blu-ray screeners for Pinocchio - no dvd screeners - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

BluOgre · 03-04-2009, 06:51 PM

It just me or am I way off in my thinking......if you are a professional media outlet that reviews movies for home release, why in the world wouldn't you own a Blu-ray player right now?

That's like if in 2000 when stuidos were giving me screeners in DVD a couple months after the movie went to the theater and I only owned a VHS player. I just went and purchased a DVD player for $150, I didn't whine about not getting a stupid VHS screener. This guy is a complete noob. If he doesn't want the screener I'm sure there are a ton of other people who wouldn't mind having it.

ryoohki · 03-04-2009, 07:01 PM

Well now the Blu-ray copy and 720p Recode will find their way into the net. They already are. It's funny tought, they send copy to reviewer early and 99% the iso is on the internet several hours after the first review...

Personnally i don't own any of those. I own only ones that didn't came with Digital Copie for my Ipod Touch, if i need to, but i own the Original Disc... I bought what.. 300 + disc in the last 2 years on Blu-ray...

I also buy my own disc, so my review rate on my website sucks

bajor27 · 03-04-2009, 07:14 PM

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Once the price difference goes away, I may not have the choice for much longer to keep buying my preferred format.

WTF!?!?! They make it sound like they still wouldn't want to own a Blu-ray even if the discs didn't cost more. Why would someone (especially a film reviewer) be against seeing and hearing a better version of a movie?

And yes, they can still view the movie via DVD to see how the quality is, and the Blu-ray should contain all of the extras that the DVD has, and even if the extras in HD on the Blu-ray, I don't think I've really ever seen a review go into the video/audio quality of the extras for a DVD, so it shouldn't be a big deal. It still should be very possible to write a review of the DVD.

Beast · 03-04-2009, 07:16 PM

To be fair, it's not like she's a Professional Film Reviewer.

Her blog is dedicated to talking about comics.

And she's also complaining about Scans Daily being yanked.

So clearly all she cares about is getting something free.

xtop · 03-04-2009, 07:35 PM

a die hard dvd supporter is in that thread complaining about the "blue ray" review now.

djluis2k6 · 03-04-2009, 07:43 PM

Is it really that serious??

DetroitSportsFan · 03-04-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by djluis2k6

Is it really that serious??

The UltimateDisney website has a history of Blu-Ray hate.

xtop · 03-04-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

The UltimateDisney website has a history of Blu-Ray hate.

they're definitely hating on it right now too

Blu-News · 03-04-2009, 08:46 PM

Bolt will also be a Blu-ray only screener.

Ernest Rister · 03-04-2009, 08:59 PM

I think this is great news. The sooner DVD is phased out, the sooner I get my favorite films on the best home video format on planet Earth.

By the by, given Ultimate Disney.com's hostility towards Blu-Ray (and I'm not talking about their goonbat forums, I'm talking about their critics, who never pause to snipe at Blu-Ray), we Blu-ray disney fans can now experience a full on jolt of schadenfreude, as UD only receives DVD screeners.

bluskies · 03-04-2009, 09:05 PM

She must be the only person complaining that at BB the DVD costs the same as the Blu. People around here will be delighted to hear that Blu is the same cost as the DVD.

If she truly wants to review it, let her...GASP!!!...buy the title. Nothing wrong with that, and hey, then she is free to give her opinion with the assurance it won't be compromised by a freebie from the studio.

nerdboyrockstar · 03-04-2009, 09:06 PM

How is DVD anyone's preferred format? What an idiot.. Break your piggy banks and buy it or wait until you can..

Minimejer05 · 03-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Thats awesome! blu is slowly taking over.

haste · 03-04-2009, 09:10 PM

I would think any reviewer would want to see the material they are "reviewing" in the best possible format available...

brettallica · 03-04-2009, 09:27 PM

I just read through that entire thread at UltimateDisneyblahblahblah (which is only up to two pages now), and -- I'll try to be sensitive here -- there is some major ignorance going on over there. There's one douchebag (oops, there goes my sensitivity) who "noticed a slight improvement but had to LOOK for it, others looked exactly the same." when talking about DVD vs. Blu. Yet another said "To me HD DVD was the better format."

What the f--- are these people smoking? I feel like joining that forum just to be combative and shoot down their lame theories and ideas.

Beast · 03-04-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

What the f--- are these people smoking? I feel like joining that forum just to be combative and shoot down their lame theories and ideas.

Thankfully I've been a member for years. Just don't post there.

Ernest Rister · 03-04-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

I just read through that entire thread at UltimateDisneyblahblahblah (which is only up to two pages now), and -- I'll try to be sensitive here -- there is some major ignorance going on over there. There's one douchebag (oops, there goes my sensitivity) who "noticed a slight improvement but had to LOOK for it, others looked exactly the same." when talking about DVD vs. Blu. Yet another said "To me HD DVD was the better format."

What the f--- are these people smoking? I feel like joining that forum just to be combative and shoot down their lame theories and ideas.

I don't know. There are those who see a difference and just don't care, so it's only a slight improvement to them. Then there's the rest of us, who can spot HD 50 yards away in a crowded airport terminal, and know they're seeing something special.

brettallica · 03-04-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Thankfully I've been a member for years. Just don't post there.

I was wondering (hoping) that you were the same "Beast" that's over there. Way to defend Blu...although I almost feel bad for saying that because this format needs no defense. From ridiculously obvious superior video and audio, to its humongous advantages in the computer world in regards to data storage capacity. Yeah, it's not quite the same leap as VHS to DVD, but it's still very obvious to anyone who can see. People who can't discern the quality difference are people I do not want driving on my streets. They probably can't tell the difference between a Prius and a Porsche.

Man, I need to go out have a smoke to cool down...and I don't even smoke.

djluis2k6 · 03-04-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

The UltimateDisney website has a history of Blu-Ray hate.

I just don't understand what they would hate about Blu-Ray. It's about change and keeping up with technology. Are they the kind of people that stick with the classics no matter what? I bet they're still spinning vinyls.

Ernest Rister · 03-04-2009, 09:52 PM

I brought up the anti-blu bias at UD.com a long long time ago, and some of you got on my case about it.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...-blu-ray%5C%22

Personally, I'm embarrased as a Disney fan that some of these people also call themselves fans. Walt was a leader in innovation -- he produced the first multi-track surround sound system for theaters, made the 2nd American wide screen film (20,000 Leagues), color cartoons, sound cartoons, feature length cartoons, Disneyland, shooting his TV shows in color knowing black and white wouldn't last...Walt was always using new technology. Now you've got these Disney fans who are against Blu-Ray because DVD is '"good enough"?

I think the truth is that they bought every Disney DVD ever made and they're boiling over the idea that their collections are obsolete.

03-04-2009, 09:52 PM	#40
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I brought up the anti-blu bias at UD.com a long long time ago, and some of you got on my case about it. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...-blu-ray%5C%22 Personally, I'm embarrased as a Disney fan that some of these people also call themselves fans. Walt was a leader in innovation -- he produced the first multi-track surround sound system for theaters, made the 2nd American wide screen film (20,000 Leagues), color cartoons, sound cartoons, feature length cartoons, Disneyland, shooting his TV shows in color knowing black and white wouldn't last...Walt was always using new technology. Now you've got these Disney fans who are against Blu-Ray because DVD is '"good enough"? I think the truth is that they bought every Disney DVD ever made and they're boiling over the idea that their collections are obsolete. Last edited by Ernest Rister; 03-04-2009 at 09:57 PM.

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03-04-2009, 06:51 PM	#21
BluOgre Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	It just me or am I way off in my thinking......if you are a professional media outlet that reviews movies for home release, why in the world wouldn't you own a Blu-ray player right now? That's like if in 2000 when stuidos were giving me screeners in DVD a couple months after the movie went to the theater and I only owned a VHS player. I just went and purchased a DVD player for $150, I didn't whine about not getting a stupid VHS screener. This guy is a complete noob. If he doesn't want the screener I'm sure there are a ton of other people who wouldn't mind having it.

03-04-2009, 07:01 PM	#22
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Well now the Blu-ray copy and 720p Recode will find their way into the net. They already are. It's funny tought, they send copy to reviewer early and 99% the iso is on the internet several hours after the first review... Personnally i don't own any of those. I own only ones that didn't came with Digital Copie for my Ipod Touch, if i need to, but i own the Original Disc... I bought what.. 300 + disc in the last 2 years on Blu-ray... I also buy my own disc, so my review rate on my website sucks

03-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#24
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	To be fair, it's not like she's a Professional Film Reviewer. Her blog is dedicated to talking about comics. And she's also complaining about Scans Daily being yanked. So clearly all she cares about is getting something free.

03-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#25
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	a die hard dvd supporter is in that thread complaining about the "blue ray" review now.

03-04-2009, 07:43 PM	#26
djluis2k6 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007	Is it really that serious??

03-04-2009, 08:46 PM	#29
Blu-News Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:371 Trading Score:232	Bolt will also be a Blu-ray only screener.

03-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#30
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I think this is great news. The sooner DVD is phased out, the sooner I get my favorite films on the best home video format on planet Earth. By the by, given Ultimate Disney.com's hostility towards Blu-Ray (and I'm not talking about their goonbat forums, I'm talking about their critics, who never pause to snipe at Blu-Ray), we Blu-ray disney fans can now experience a full on jolt of schadenfreude, as UD only receives DVD screeners.

03-04-2009, 09:05 PM	#31
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 73	She must be the only person complaining that at BB the DVD costs the same as the Blu. People around here will be delighted to hear that Blu is the same cost as the DVD. If she truly wants to review it, let her...GASP!!!...buy the title. Nothing wrong with that, and hey, then she is free to give her opinion with the assurance it won't be compromised by a freebie from the studio.

03-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#32
nerdboyrockstar Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:24 Trading Score:1	How is DVD anyone's preferred format? What an idiot.. Break your piggy banks and buy it or wait until you can..

03-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#33
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Thats awesome! blu is slowly taking over.

03-04-2009, 09:10 PM	#34
haste Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would think any reviewer would want to see the material they are "reviewing" in the best possible format available...

03-04-2009, 09:27 PM	#35
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I just read through that entire thread at UltimateDisneyblahblahblah (which is only up to two pages now), and -- I'll try to be sensitive here -- there is some major ignorance going on over there. There's one douchebag (oops, there goes my sensitivity) who "noticed a slight improvement but had to LOOK for it, others looked exactly the same." when talking about DVD vs. Blu. Yet another said "To me HD DVD was the better format." What the f--- are these people smoking? I feel like joining that forum just to be combative and shoot down their lame theories and ideas.

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