Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[bhampton]

I don't see True Lies, Abyss, or Aliens on Target or Walmart website.

It's kind of strange.

My Amazon orders slipped a bit but only a few days for now. Abyss scheduled for Thursday. I may try to go to town to see if any retailers have any of these.

Amazon works in strange ways, ... how can I order far in advance and until last night they say I will have it today when in fact they have no idea.

Oh well.... they have been better but there's still some work to do. Until it is shipped the delivery estimate means nothing.

[mi_z]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

It is simply a master class in film making..Glazer is an absolute genius of subtlety... something sorely lacking in today's movie community...
I've always felt that drawing Ben Kingsley's animal in SEXY BEASTout of Ghandi was a superhuman feat... learning of Glazer's hand in that film makes that enigma finally make sense in my mind all these years later...I can't wait to see what he tackles next as it may actually draw me back into a theater post Tarantino...
As I said earlier, the sound design in THE ZONE OF INTEREST plays a prominent role - so glad to see that it was recognized last night with an OSCAR which should guarantee a UHD release..

Yes it was and that was the most satisfying win. I saw it at the BFI IMAX which is the most "unIMAX" film but I'm glad to see films like that getting that kind of release. It made great use of their sound system.

[bhampton]

I sure hope this movie comes with a working digital copy code.



I know I love the movie but I really want to share it with my family also.

Currently on sale ($9.99) too which is nice. (Also makes me think the code is expired.)

Bonus -> If this is announced for UHD BD tomorrow you know who to thank.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I sure hope this movie comes with a working digital copy code.

[Show spoiler]

I know I love the movie but I really want to share it with my family also.

Currently on sale ($9.99) too which is nice. (Also makes me think the code is expired.)

Bonus -> If this is announced for UHD BD tomorrow you know who to thank.

The digital code worked with my copy, but I don't remember when I redeemed it. I bought the blu-ray in January 2019.

[bhampton]

Thanks !

The packaging says may expire after 2020. I see HD Movie Codes still sells the Vudu code..... which gives me a little hope.

Anyway, the disc is on the way.... I have to remember I don't care about the online version but it is fun to share movies with my kids who aren't home.

I will report back on if it works .... Amazon says I get it tomorrow which is impressive if true as I just ordered it.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

I wish I could do the same with BARBARIAN from the same year... which I enjoyed even more..

Barbarian 2022, currently unavailable on disc, is on sale at Vudu for $9.99 in UHD.

[Wendell R. Breland]

True Lies review at High-Def Digest here.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Barbarian 2022, currently unavailable on disc, is on sale at Vudu for $9.99 in UHD.

Also $9.99 in iTunes 4K for those who do Apple stuff. I have never heard about this movie until recent chatter and I want to see it now.

Whenever people stop buying it online it will come to DVD and then Blu and then UHD BD...... I am almost sure.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by stonesfan129

Did you order through Amazon?

Yes I did. However, I am not one that gets bent because I have to wait a few days for a title. As noted in another post I put True Lies in my Amazon “Blu-ray Coming” list on February 1, 2011, added The Abyss on May 22, 2012. Just glad we finally have them available for real.

It also proves a very important point, make a highly desirable title available on Blu-ray or UHD Blu-ray and it will sell by the boat load (southern for many).

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Also $9.99 in iTunes 4K for those who do Apple stuff. I have never heard about this movie until recent chatter and I want to see it now.

Whenever people stop buying it online it will come to DVD and then Blu and then UHD BD...... I am almost sure.

The natural order of things is to buy a movie on a less desired format and only then will your preferred format become available. Adding insult to injury, your preferred format will usually include the lesser format that you already bought.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by Vilya

My order with the Disney Movie Club has been "processing" for almost two weeks. I guess the wait is the hidden price in order to get these titles at just $11.98 each.

I was in the same boat but my order with True Lies, The Abyss and Aliens just charged and shipped today. Better late than never, but as you said for $11.98 each I can wait a few days.

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I sure hope this movie comes with a working digital copy code.



I know I love the movie but I really want to share it with my family also.

Currently on sale ($9.99) too which is nice. (Also makes me think the code is expired.)

Bonus -> If this is announced for UHD BD tomorrow you know who to thank.

I got this right when it came out (9/1/2018 according to my collection info) and the digital code worked fine then. But I know at least WB has started cracking down on the expiration dates.

[Vilya]

Four fine additions to my collection just arrived:



I am especially happy to have The Shootist on blu-ray. It is among my favorite westerns with an incomparable cast including John Wayne (his last film appearance), James Stewart, and Lauren Bacall. The Arrow edition includes a booklet, small poster and five lobby cards.

[Vilya]

Vudu is now Fandango At Home. You can use the code FAH10 to get 10% off any digital rental or purchase and it is good until March 26th. It includes a caveat that reads:

"There is a limited quantity of Code redemptions allowed in this promotion. While supplies last."

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I don't see True Lies, Abyss, or Aliens on Target or Walmart website.

A guess on my part, these titles sold out early and most vendors that got any disc fulfilled the earliest preorders first. Amazon was saying The Abyss was a top seller weeks ago. I suspect it will be a month or more before I receive mine.

No matter, have plenty to watch till then. Next up, Oppenheimer then Leviathan in UHD via GameFly disc by mail. Just finished Needful Things.

[Vilya]

Does anyone have an opinion about Nicolas Cage's recent western Butcher's Crossing? It's on sale for just $5 at Fandango At Home (Vudu) for UHD.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Vudu is now Fandango At Home.

Saw that recently. Will have to see how the app looks on the Shield, ATV4K and Roku.

Under Manage Devices they say I have 31 devices activated . Need to see if any are old devices not used anymore.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Does anyone have an opinion about Nicolas Cage's recent western Butcher's Crossing? It's on sale for just $5 at Fandango At Home (Vudu) for UHD.

Watched the trailer for it sometime back. GameFly does not have it so it moved to limbo.

$2.99 to rent or $5.00 to own, let me think, just purchased.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Vudu is now Fandango At Home. You can use the code FAH10 to get 10% off any digital rental or purchase and it is good until March 26th. It includes a caveat that reads:

"There is a limited quantity of Code redemptions allowed in this promotion. While supplies last."

It’s dead over here it seems. I don’t know a single person who collects digital films, everyone only seems to talk about Netflix and Disney+.

Some of the older (but not old) people I know have Sky tv (as do I) but even they have Netflix and Disney/Prime video.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Watched the trailer for it sometime back. GameFly does not have it so it moved to limbo.

$2.99 to rent or $5.00 to own, let me think, just purchased.

Please let us know what you think of it after you watch it.