Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 2123 - Blu-ray Forum

Steedeel · 07-25-2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Glad I already own so much Disney Physical Media.
Get it while you can - Janis Joplin

They have done a distribution deal with someone in Germany, so if they ever pull out of the UK, would just buy from Amazon Germany. They would probably have a deal here in the U.K. also though.

Wendell R. Breland · 07-25-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

It should make bootleggers happy; now they can package their pirated Wandavision discs and make them look like a legitimate product. Only a matter of time before this appears on ebay WITH discs.

With the proliferation of capture software makes one wonder of the studios will insist on all the FBI warnings be placed on the start of a movie stream and be unskippable.

Vilya · 07-25-2023, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

...makes one wonder of the studios will insist on all the FBI warnings be placed on the start of a movie stream and be unskippable.

Just a word of advice; you should never provide direct links to such software. It can get you in trouble here.

cheez avenger · 07-25-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stonesfan129

I picked up these two over the weekend:

I think I prefer this version of MOM to the Criterion. Doesn't have the green/dark color shift and retains 7.1 audio, but all the menus are in Korean so just kind of have to poke around to get to the movie.

I also have MoM from Korea on BD.

Steedeel · 07-25-2023, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cheez avenger

I also have MoM from Korea on BD.

The director’s cut of DS is ace.

cheez avenger · 07-25-2023, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

The director’s cut of DS is ace.

Agreed. It was one of my first 4K disc purchases.

Wendell R. Breland · 07-25-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

Just a word of advice; you should never provide direct links to such software. It can get you in trouble here.

Only did so as proof that it existed so the anti-disc folks could not accuse me of making stuff up.

Vilya · 07-25-2023, 07:50 PM

The last title from my previous order has arrived and it is a title that I have never seen:

It looked like a safe bet.

Steedeel · 07-25-2023, 10:40 PM

I watched Shark Night 3D and Bait 3D in honour of Brian and his pool!

bhampton · 07-25-2023, 11:43 PM

Still the best Shark in a Supermarket movie.

Just got back from Barbie and it was kind of crazy. The movie started on time on the dot and even sold out the theater was half empty because everyone was in concession line. People couldn't find the seats which I thought was strange because you choose you seats when you buy the ticket and they are numbered so it's also simple to figure out.

The screen was just dirty. I think someone threw soda at it. The masking was off on one side and grommets were showing. Ceiling still white.

My local theater is kind of junky.

Lee A Stewart · 07-25-2023, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by unberechenbar

They're pulling out of Japan too? Isn't that a big market?

Japan is not included.

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The Digital Bits have confirmed today with multiple industry, distributor, and retailer sources in the region that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is indeed pulling out of the Australian market in terms of physical media. This follows similar moves in Asia (save for Japan) and Latin America, and the reason is apparently down to the gradual collapse of physical disc sales in the region, the growth of Disney+ Starz streaming, and also the rise of global retailers (think Amazon, Zavvi, etc).

Steedeel · 07-26-2023, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Still the best Shark in a Supermarket movie.

Just got back from Barbie and it was kind of crazy. The movie started on time on the dot and even sold out the theater was half empty because everyone was in concession line. People couldn't find the seats which I thought was strange because you choose you seats when you buy the ticket and they are numbered so it's also simple to figure out.

The screen was just dirty. I think someone threw soda at it. The masking was off on one side and grommets were showing. Ceiling still white.

My local theater is kind of junky.

Sorry you had a poor experience.

Yeah, Bait is the finest Shark in a supermarket flick I have ever seen also!

kfbkfb · 07-26-2023, 03:47 AM

Visited 4 Target stores today (trying to find some athletic clothing - not found).

I checked out the UHD/Blu-ray/DVD sections in all 4 - it seems to me that there were more DVDs than before - things like all 4 Indiana Jones DVD movies, 4 Lethal Weapon DVD movies, a 7 DVD movie collection as part of the 100 year WB anniversary, for example.

Think it's the economy causing a resurgence in the DVD format?

Kirk Bayne

Vilya · 07-26-2023, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kfbkfb

Think it's the economy causing a resurgence in the DVD format?

Kirk Bayne

I think it is that discount stores know what their discount shoppers like to buy, namely lower priced products such as DVDs and $500 TVs.

PenguinInfinity · 07-26-2023, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I think it is that discount stores know what their discount shoppers like to buy, namely lower priced products such as DVDs and $500 TVs.

I doubt discount shoppers are spending $500 on a TV. Budget 50"-60" TVs are readily available for $200-$300.

bhampton · 07-26-2023, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

I doubt discount shoppers are spending $500 on a TV. Budget 50"-60" TVs are readily available for $200-$300.

Depends on the circumstances. Everyone wants one that's just a little over budget so there's something for everyone.

bhampton · 07-26-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Sorry you had a poor experience.

Was still worth doing. My local theater is the pitts but unless I apply as manager it simply is what it is. I'm glad it was cheaper because it was a before 6PM show. It's really a dollar theater pretending to be a real one because there's simply nothing else anywhere near by.

Wendell R. Breland · 07-26-2023, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

The last title from my previous order has arrived and it is a title that I have never seen:

It looked like a safe bet.

Saw it several years ago on HBO, undecided on purchase. Have Sling Blade and some other Billy Bob Thornton movies.

cheez avenger · 07-26-2023, 03:12 PM

Watched Transformers: Rise of the Beasts on P+ and it was mediocre. I still think Bumblebee is the best Transformers film.

What I really enjoyed, even though it's dark and bleak, is "Lioness: Special Ops," which is also on P+ (first two episodes). It's Taylor Sheridan's new series. It's taken hold.

I received a copy of Gerard Butler's new film "Kandahar" on BD, so will probably dig into that today or tomorrow.

Steedeel · 07-26-2023, 11:01 PM

So, how do you guys think the Disney situation will play out in Australia? Will they find a distributor?

07-25-2023, 11:43 PM	#42450
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Still the best Shark in a Supermarket movie. Just got back from Barbie and it was kind of crazy. The movie started on time on the dot and even sold out the theater was half empty because everyone was in concession line. People couldn't find the seats which I thought was strange because you choose you seats when you buy the ticket and they are numbered so it's also simple to figure out. The screen was just dirty. I think someone threw soda at it. The masking was off on one side and grommets were showing. Ceiling still white. My local theater is kind of junky. Last edited by bhampton; 07-25-2023 at 11:48 PM.

07-25-2023, 07:50 PM	#42448
Vilya Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:In the gloaming 4K collection:772 Blu-ray collection:5292 DVD collection:3918 Digital collection:1695 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:17	The last title from my previous order has arrived and it is a title that I have never seen: It looked like a safe bet.

07-25-2023, 10:40 PM	#42449
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	I watched Shark Night 3D and Bait 3D in honour of Brian and his pool!

07-26-2023, 03:47 AM	#42453
kfbkfb Active Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Midwest USA	Visited 4 Target stores today (trying to find some athletic clothing - not found). I checked out the UHD/Blu-ray/DVD sections in all 4 - it seems to me that there were more DVDs than before - things like all 4 Indiana Jones DVD movies, 4 Lethal Weapon DVD movies, a 7 DVD movie collection as part of the 100 year WB anniversary, for example. Think it's the economy causing a resurgence in the DVD format? Kirk Bayne

07-26-2023, 03:12 PM	#42459
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	Watched Transformers: Rise of the Beasts on P+ and it was mediocre. I still think Bumblebee is the best Transformers film. What I really enjoyed, even though it's dark and bleak, is "Lioness: Special Ops," which is also on P+ (first two episodes). It's Taylor Sheridan's new series. It's taken hold. I received a copy of Gerard Butler's new film "Kandahar" on BD, so will probably dig into that today or tomorrow.

07-26-2023, 11:01 PM	#42460
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	So, how do you guys think the Disney situation will play out in Australia? Will they find a distributor?

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